Form 10-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
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Commission file number 001-14907
IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware
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One North End Avenue
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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telephone number, including area code: (847) 549-8035
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
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(§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of
registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of large accelerated filer,
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The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates
computed by reference to the last price at which the common equity was last sold as of the last
business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter was $9,390,734.
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July 10, 2009, the total number of shares of the registrants common stock outstanding was
17,806,586 shares.
Documents incorporated by reference. None.
IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K and the documents incorporated by reference herein regarding
Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.s business contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to risks and uncertainties.
All statements other than statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements frequently, but not always, use the words may, intends,
plans, believes, anticipates or expects or similar words and may include statements
concerning our strategies, goals and plans. Actual results could differ materially from these
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include,
but are not limited to, the following: (i) Immtechs ability to manage its resources;
(ii) Immtechs ability to develop commercially viable products; (iii) Immtechs ability to achieve
profitability; (iv) Immtechs ability to retain key personnel; (v) the ability of Immtechs
scientists and collaborators to discover new compounds; (vi) the availability of additional
research grants; (vii) Immtechs ability to obtain regulatory approval of its drugs candidates;
(viii) the success of Immtechs clinical trials; (ix) dependence upon and contractual relationship
with partners; (x) Immtechs ability to manufacture or to contract with a third party to
manufacture its drug candidates at a reasonable cost; (xi) Immtechs ability to protect its
intellectual property; (xii) competition and alternative technologies; (xiii) Immtechs ability to
obtain reimbursement from third party payers for any product it commercializes; and (xiv) potential
exposure to significant product liability. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
PART I.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
A. Business Overview
Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (the Registrant) is dedicated to improving global health and
advancing high growth commercial opportunities in pharmaceutical and
other sectors. We aim to enhance stockholders value and make
sustainable, positive contributions. The
Companys efforts reflect extensive work in clinical research, new product development and
marketing. Immtechs management also has significant expertise in business development in the
Peoples Republic of China (China) and other high growth areas around the world, and we plan to
utilize our competitive advantages to try to grow the Company in such markets.
Immtech is developing new compounds to treat infectious diseases that affect hundreds of
millions of people worldwide annually. The enormous demand for new drugs represents both unmet
global needs and potentially profitable opportunities. The Company is focused on developing a new
treatment for the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which had an estimated market opportunity of $2.3
billion in 2007 in annual sales according to Datamonitor. We also intend to apply our expertise in
both new drug development and enhanced healthcare-related services, including the sale and
distribution of approved treatments and devices, and content distribution for the rapidly growing
markets in China. The Chinese government has announced a commitment to transform its healthcare
system and has indicated that $120 billion may be allocated to such program. Significant
opportunities may be created as a result of this healthcare system restructuring.
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In addition to our pharmaceutical development, Immtechs experience over the past decade also
provides a platform for multiple new business opportunities in diverse commercial sectors,
including mining. Recognizing the substantial demand for physical assets, the Company began
expanding into other areas outside of the healthcare sector by investing in a privately-held Hong
Kong based holding company, Gold Avenue Ltd. (Gold Avenue), which provides advice and sources technology and
capital for the recycling of tin tailings. See Investment in Gold Avenue. Like new
treatments for diseases, metals and other essential assets are greatly needed by emerging markets
as they grow.
1. Pharmaceutical Business
Globalization and the increased income levels seen in numerous emerging regions have created
significant opportunities in both the development of new drugs and, more broadly, in healthcare
services for drug developers and for service providers. To capitalize on the opportunities arising
in the global healthcare marketplace, we seek to develop proprietary operations in China and
potentially in other regional markets. According to the Financial Times, the seven pharmemerging
markets of China, India, Russia, Brazil, Turkey, Mexico and South Korea will generate approximately
51% of global medicine revenues in 2009, or approximately $80 billion, which reflects a 30%
increase from last year. It is projected that China will become the worlds third largest
pharmaceutical market by 2013.
We plan to focus on the discovery and development of drugs to treat infectious diseases.
These diseases present significant unmet needs and these needs will increase dramatically as
threats to the global community. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infectious
diseases are collectively the most common cause of death in the world today. Yet relatively few
new drugs for the treatment of infectious diseases have been brought to market in the past two
decades. New drugs are needed to address the risk of drug resistance by known pathogens and the
emergence of new pathogens in the years ahead.
Much of the drug development being conducted in the industry emphasizes the chronic conditions
of citizens of developed nations, and often requires lengthy, complex clinical trials to establish
both drug efficacy and superiority to an existing standard of care. By contrast, infectious
disease-related drug development generally involves clinical trials with well-defined endpoints
that can be evaluated clearly over a relatively short duration. Our focus on global opportunities
leads naturally to an expansion of business development in China, given that China has 20% of the
worlds population. Our experience there also creates various opportunities outside the laboratory
environment as China expands its healthcare infrastructure. It is estimated that demand for
drugs, healthcare information, education, and services will propel Chinas pharmaceutical market to
grow by more than 20% a year even as growth rates in key European and U.S. markets are
decelerating. According to the WiCon International Group, the publisher of Pharma China, sales of
pharmaceutical, herbal, and Chinese medicine drug products reached $50 billion in 2007. The growth
and expansion of healthcare needs in China will require a vastly expanded supply of both products
and services, and we believe that Immtech is well poised to benefit in this dynamic market.
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Our first drug candidate, pafuramidine, and several compounds for our discovery programs were
synthesized and initially evaluated by our research partners at The University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and Georgia State University (Georgia State). We have exclusive worldwide
licenses to develop and commercialize compounds discovered and patented by scientists at these
universities, and we have access to their large library of compounds. We call these scientists,
and others from whom we have rights to commercialize technology discovered or developed by them,
our consortium scientists. Our license rights include 146 issued domestic U.S. and foreign patents
that cover many classes of novel chemical compounds. These compounds target HCV, malaria and other
serious diseases.
During the year ended March 31, 2008, our drug development program for pafuramidine was
discontinued due to findings of renal and liver adverse events among participants in our study of
healthy volunteers conducted in South Africa. This clinical trial had been initiated to provide
safety data in support of the African sleeping sickness and pneumocystis pneumonia indications. It
was halted in December 2007 after several subjects developed abnormal liver function the program
was discontinued in February 2008 when five subjects in the same study developed renal
abnormalities that required medical intervention and hospitalization. All affected subjects have
recovered fully, and to date, no lasting adverse effects have been observed in these volunteers.
New and independent efforts by us are underway to pursue lead compounds that differ
substantially in structure, mechanism of action, and metabolic fate from dications related to
pafuramidine. To that end, we believe that the lead compounds in the antibiotic program appear to
act by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. We also believe that the monocations in the
antiviral program appear, in general, to inhibit an early step in the virus lifecycle likely
associated with virus entry.
A predecessor of the Registrant was incorporated under the laws of the State of Wisconsin on
October 15, 1984, and subsequently merged with and into the Registrant on April 1, 1993. We began
the development of drugs to treat infectious disease in 1997. Our executive offices are located at
One North End Avenue, New York, New York 10282, telephone number (212) 791-2911 or toll-free
(877) 898-8038. Our common stock (the Common Stock) is quoted on the Pink OTC Markets quotation
system under the ticker symbol IMMP.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, we had revenues of approximately $2.4 million and a
net loss of approximately $6.5 million. We currently have enough cash to operate into the third
calendar quarter of 2009. We are currently considering financing
alternatives. We are a development stage pharmaceutical company that operates as one
segment.
The discontinuation of the pafuramidine development program and the new business opportunities
discussed above raise doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we become unable
to continue as a going concern, we may need to liquidate our assets, and we might realize
significantly less than the values at which they are carried on our financial statements. However,
the accompanying financial statements do not include any additional adjustments or charges that
might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern, such as charges related to
impairment of our assets, the recoverability and classification of assets or amounts and
classification of liabilities or other similar adjustments. In addition, the report of our
independent registered public accounting firm on the accompanying financial statements included in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K contains an explanatory paragraph regarding going concern
uncertainty.
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We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other documents with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). You may read and copy any materials that we file with the
SEC at the SECs Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You may
obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at
1-800-SEC-0330. Our reports, proxy statements and other documents filed electronically with the
SEC are available at the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. We also make
available free of charge on or through our Internet website at http://www.immtechpharma.com, the
annual, quarterly and current reports, and, if applicable, amendments to those reports, filed or
furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act, as soon as reasonably practicable after we
electronically file such reports with the SEC. Information on our website is not incorporated as
part of this report.
When we use the words the Company or Immtech in this report, we are referring to the
Registrant and its subsidiaries. When we use the word we, our or us, we are referring to the
Registrant and its subsidiaries or solely the Registrant as the context requires.
2. Investment in Gold Avenue
On September 22, 2008, Eric L. Sorkin, our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of our board of
directors, and Cecilia Chan, our Vice Chairman and a member of our board of directors, incorporated Gold Avenue in Hong
Kong and became members of the board of directors of Gold Avenue. Gold Avenue was established as an investment holding
company with a focus on investing in metal and mineral assets in China. On November 18, 2008, Donald Sinex, a member
of our board of directors, joined the board of directors of Gold Avenue.
In November 2008, Gold Avenue commenced a private placement, pursuant to which it raised $4.4 million to invest in
convertible bonds issued by Parkwick Technology Limited (Parkwick). On January 22, 2009, we entered into an
agreement with Gold Avenue, pursuant to which we invested $500,000 in Gold Avenue in exchange for 500,000 ordinary
shares of Gold Avenue capital stock (the Investment). The Investment currently represents approximately 22% of our
total assets.
Following the Investment, Mr. Sorkin and Ms. Chan have agreed to hold 20% of the outstanding ordinary shares of
Gold Avenues capital stock as our nominees (the Management Shares). See Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions, and Director Independence. The remaining 80% of the outstanding ordinary shares of Gold Avenues
capital stock (the Restricted-Voting Shares) are held by
investors, including us. As of March 31, 2009, we owned
approximately 11% of the Restricted-Voting Shares of Gold
Avenue capital stock.
On April 2, 2009, Gold Avenue purchased a $4,000,000 convertible bond issued by Parkwick. The convertible bond
has an annual interest rate of 22%, pays interest semi-annually, and provides Gold Avenue the option to convert the
bond into 10% of the capital stock of Parkwick through March 31, 2014. Gold Avenue also has the opportunity to
purchase an additional $8,000,000 convertible bond issued by Parkwick.
Parkwick is a private company incorporated in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong, which in turn holds a 66%
interest in a joint venture called Yunnan Tin Tian Jue Mineral Resources Recycling Company Ltd. (TJJV). TJJVs aim
is to recover tin from large residual deposits, or tailings, from old mining sites. Yunnan Tin Industry Group (Holding)
Company Limited (YTG) holds the remaining 34% interest in TJJV. YTG has contributed seventeen tin sites to TJJV
filled with tailings containing, according to YTG, an estimated 800,000 tons of tin.
TJJV has commenced recovery operations at one of the 17 sites and has operated pilot operations at two other
sites. The recovery process serves to separate the tin ore from soil particles by grinding, washing and vibration,
followed by skimming the residual tin tailings. These tailings are then processed further, with the goal of obtaining
levels of 30% tin ore content, and then sold to YTG for smelting. The right to process tin at the 17 sites that have
been contributed by YTG to TJJV has been fully permitted by authorized Chinese government agencies for approximately
the next 20 years. The product purchase agreement, pursuant to which YTG has agreed to purchase tin tailings from
TJJV, extends for the same period. The cost of production at a site includes not only the actual cost of a production
line, but also includes the infrastructure cost. Different lines in different locations require different
infrastructural investments. Water and electricity are supplied by local authorities.
Gold Avenues investment is being used to operate only the existing operational site and will be used to expand
the two sites that have operated as pilots, with new production lines and supporting infrastructure, and to build one
new production site. There can be no assurance that TJJV will be successful in generating sufficient returns from its
investment by Gold Avenue.
TJJV is governed by a board of directors consisting of five directors, of which two are nominated by YTG and three
are nominated by Parkwick. One of the Parkwick nominees to the board of directors of TJJV is to be nominated by Gold
Avenue. Currently, Mr. Sorkin is designated as Gold Avenues nominee to the TJJV board of directors.
B. Pafuramidine
The pafuramidine program is being closed out. Presently, we are continuing follow-up
assessment of African sleeping sickness subjects in our Phase III study of pafuramidine as planned.
These patients completed treatment in March 2007 and have been followed for 24 months. All other
pafuramidine studies have either been closed or the follow-up of previously treated patients and
volunteers is ongoing.
As part of the close-out activities of the pafuramidine program, final reports for all
clinical trials are being prepared with primary focus on the safety and tolerability of
pafuramidine. These reports will be submitted to the FDA and other regulatory agencies. A full
report of our evaluation of the adverse events associated with the use of pafuramidine is also
being prepared and will be submitted to the FDA in response to the full clinical hold. We are also
conducting follow up of subjects who have received pafuramidine in prior clinical trials to assess
whether any unexpected adverse events occurred that have not previously been reported to us by the
investigators for such trials.
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All documents related to the pafuramidine development program will be archived. The
information gained from the review of the preclinical and clinical studies of pafuramidine and DB75
will be used by the Consortium for Parasitic Drug Development, led by UNC-CH, as new compounds are
evaluated as potential clinical candidates for future development for African sleeping sickness,
Chagas disease or other related diseases.
The following sections provide the current status of the studies that were ongoing at the time
of the clinical hold in December 2007 and update the results presented in our annual report filed
with the SEC for the year ended March 31, 2008. We do not anticipate providing any future updates
regarding the pafuramidine development program.
1. Supportive Phase I Safety Study in Healthy Volunteers
The primary goal of this study was to provide a safety database of acceptable size to support
the registration of pafuramidine for both African sleeping sickness and Pneumocystis pneumonia
(PCP). This was a randomized, double-blind Phase I safety and tolerability study of pafuramidine
maleate (DB289) in healthy subjects. The secondary objective of this study was to evaluate the
potential effect of pafuramidine maleate on specific analytes that can be assessed by clinical
chemistry and hematology testing.
The enrollment of additional subjects was prematurely discontinued on December 20, 2007 after
100 of the anticipated 175 subjects completed treatment. Eighty subjects received pafuramidine and
20 subjects received placebo. Approximately 25% of subjects who received pafuramidine developed
significant liver function abnormalities within five days of completing treatment. These
abnormalities resulted in the FDA placing a full clinical hold on the pafuramidine development
program and a request for additional follow up from the Data Safety Monitoring Board. Values in
all subjects returned to the normal range during follow up without intervention. A liver
specialist was consulted and it was recommended that laboratory follow up of the subjects at three
and six months be conducted. These follow up evaluations are continuing at present.
During the extended follow up period (approximately eight weeks after the last dose of study
drug), five subjects treated with pafuramidine were hospitalized for acute renal insufficiency. A
kidney specialist was consulted and it was recommended that monthly follow up of all subjects who
received pafuramidine for at least six months post-treatment due to a suspected drug-induced
hypersensitivity reaction be conducted. Additional follow up of subjects who received pafuramidine
in this trial is ongoing and will continue until subjects return to baseline.
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2. Pafuramidine for African Sleeping Sickness Treatment
African sleeping sickness is a parasitic disease that is spread by tsetse flies in sub-Saharan
Africa. Doctors Without Borders estimates that the geographical range in sub-Sahara Africa where
African sleeping sickness occurs encompasses 36 countries, in which more than 60 million people are
at risk of contracting the disease.
i. Pivotal Phase III Clinical Trial
The Phase III clinical trial for first stage African sleeping sickness caused by Trypanosoma
brucei gambiense, the West African form of sleeping sickness (West African sleeping sickness) was
conducted in six clinical sites in central Africa and is being wound down. We had completed
enrollment of 273 patients. Patients in the study were administered a study drug, which was either
pafuramidine or pentamidine (the current standard of care for first stage African sleeping
sickness). The last patient was treated with pafuramidine in March 2007.
We completed the 12 month follow-up analysis in the second half of 2008, and we intend to
complete the 24 month follow-up visits of all patients enrolled in the trial in the second half of
2009. These reports will be submitted to the FDA.
Our clinical trials of pafuramidine to treat African sleeping sickness were financially
supported by a grant to UNC-CH from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Foundation) under a
Clinical Research Subcontract (as defined below). See Funding for African Sleeping Sickness
Research and Clinical Trials. We do not expect to receive future funding under the Clinical
Research Subcontract unless additional funding is necessary to close out the pafuramidine
development program.
ii. Funding for African Sleeping Sickness Research and Clinical Trials
Our development of pafuramidine for treating African sleeping sickness has been supported
financially by a grant to UNC-CH from the Foundation. To date, the Foundation has granted to
UNC-CH approximately $40 million for the development of pafuramidine to treat this disease. This
total includes a grant to UNC-CH for $22.6 million in 2006 to complete the Phase III clinical trial
of pafuramidine to treat African sleeping sickness and prepare the drug for commercialization,
initiate a Phase IIIb expanded access clinical trial, develop a pediatric formulation for use by
infants and children, and test pafuramidine in a pilot program for the East African form of African
sleeping sickness. Pursuant to the Clinical Research Subcontract and Amended and Restated Clinical
Research Subcontract (as discussed below), we have received approximately $22.4 million of the
approximately $40 million granted to UNC-CH by the Foundation.
In November 2000, the Foundation awarded a $15.1 million grant to a research group led by
UNC-CH to develop new drugs to treat African sleeping sickness and leishmaniasis. The research
group led by UNC-CH includes Immtech and, in addition to UNC-CH, five other universities and
research centers around the world that collectively employ scientists and physicians considered to
be the foremost experts in one or both of these diseases.
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On March 29, 2001, we entered into a clinical research subcontract (the Clinical Research
Subcontract) with UNC-CH to advance the work funded by the Foundations $15.1 million grant.
Under the terms of the Clinical Research Subcontract, we are responsible for the oversight of
Phase II and Phase III clinical trials of the drug candidate pafuramidine for African sleeping
sickness. The terms of the Clinical Research Subcontract require us to segregate the Clinical
Research Subcontract funds from our other funds and to use the proceeds only for developing a drug
to treat African sleeping sickness.
In June 2003, the Foundation awarded an additional $2.7 million grant to the UNC-CH led
research group to (i) expand the Phase IIb trial of pafuramidine to treat African sleeping sickness
into the pivotal multi-phase, multi-site Phase II/III randomized clinical trial described below,
(ii) implement an improved method of synthesizing pafuramidine to reduce drug manufacturing costs
and (iii) improve the formulation of pafuramidine to facilitate increased drug absorption into
blood circulation. Under the Clinical Research Subcontract, approximately $1.0 million of the
additional grant was paid to us in June 2003 and approximately $1.4 million was paid to us on
March 14, 2005 (approximately $1.4 million of the $3.0 million March 14, 2005 payment described
below was attributable to our services under the additional grant).
Effective March 28, 2006, we amended and restated the Clinical Research Subcontract (the
Amended and Restated Clinical Research Subcontract) to continue the Phase III clinical trial of
pafuramidine to treat African sleeping sickness and to prepare the drug for commercialization,
conduct an expanded access trial, develop a pediatric formulation for infants and children, and
test pafuramidine in a pilot study of the East African form of African sleeping sickness. Under
the Amended and Restated Clinical Research Subcontract, we received from the UNC-CH led consortium
a five year funding commitment of approximately $13.6 million to support the Phase III trial and
development of the drug for commercialization, and to conduct the additional research. Under the
Amended and Restated Clinical Research Subcontract, we received on May 24, 2006, the first payment
of approximately $5,649,000 and on November 2, 2007, the second payment of approximately $5,123,000
of the five year approximately $13.6 million contract. Since the pafuramidine program was
cancelled on February 22, 2008, no further funding was received on this grant.
In the aggregate, we have received the following under the Clinical Research Subcontract and
the Amended and Restated Clinical Research Subcontract: (a) $4.3 million paid to us in fiscal year
2001 to fund Phase II clinical trials to test the safety/tolerability and efficacy of pafuramidine
against African sleeping sickness in approximately 30 patients; (b) approximately $1.4 million paid
to us in September 2002 upon the successful completion of our Phase IIa clinical trial;
(c) approximately $2.0 million paid to us in December 2002 upon the delivery of the final Phase IIa
report in respect of the Phase II clinical trial; (d) approximately $1.0 million paid to us in June
2003 relating to the additional grant for improving drug synthesis and formulation;
(e) approximately $3.0 million paid to us on March 14, 2005 (a portion of which was from the
additional acceleration grant described above) to fund Phase IIb and Phase III clinical trials to
test the efficacy and safety/tolerability of pafuramidine against African sleeping sickness in a
larger, more diverse group of patients in calendar year 2005; (f) approximately $5.6 million paid
to us in May 2006; and (g) approximately $5.1 million paid to us in November 2007.
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iii. Pafuramidine Licensing Agreements
On June 8, 2007, we entered into an exclusive licensing agreement pursuant to which we
licensed to Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (Par) commercialization rights in the U.S. to
pafuramidine for the treatment of PCP in AIDS patients (the Par License Agreement). In addition,
under the Par License Agreement, we could collaborate with Par on efforts to develop pafuramidine
as a preventative therapy for patients at risk of developing PCP, including people living with HIV,
cancer and other immunosuppressive conditions.
In return, we received an initial payment of $3 million. Par was to also pay us as much as
$29 million in development milestones if pafuramidine advanced through ongoing Phase III clinical
trials and FDA regulatory review and approval. In addition to royalties on sales, we could have
received up to $115 million in additional milestone payments on future sales and retain the right
to co-market pafuramidine in the U.S. We granted Par a right of first offer to enter into a
license agreement if we determined that pafuramidine could be used for the treatment and/or
prophylaxis of malaria. The Par License Agreement was terminated by Par on May 9, 2008.
Additionally, on December 3, 2007, we entered into a licensing agreement with BioAlliance
Pharma SA (BioAlliance) pursuant to which we granted BioAlliance and its affiliates an exclusive
license to commercialize pafuramidine in Europe for the treatment of PCP in AIDS patients and
African sleeping sickness (the BioAlliance License Agreement). We also granted BioAlliance an
option to commercialize pafuramidine in Europe for the prevention and treatment of malaria in
travelers. Pursuant to the BioAlliance License Agreement, we received a payment of $3
million. No further funds are expected.
C. Drug Discovery and Development Programs
1. Hepatitis C
The HCV drug market, which was approximately $2.3 billion in 2007, is projected to grow to
$4.5 billion by 2017 according to Datamonitor. Growth in use of HCV therapies also will come from
increasing numbers of patients who do not respond to initial treatments, and are being retreated
with second courses of standard and/or other new therapies.
We base our HCV research activities upon published findings that show compounds active in an
HCV-related animal virus, bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), may have similar activity against
HCV. We have tested several classes of compounds against the BVDV virus in vitro, and several
compounds exhibited potent inhibitory effects on the BVDV viral life cycle. We have identified a
class of compounds that prevents BVDV infection at very low concentrations in cell culture, and
have evaluated these compounds in in vitro cell culture assays of HCV infection. Certain classes
of compounds exhibit potent cross-reactivity in this assay and preliminary time of addition studies
point to the compounds having an effect on early events in the virus life-cycle. We are following
this important proof-of-concept with new medicinal
chemistry efforts to further optimize the pharmacokinetics, safety and pharmacological
activity characteristics of the lead compound series. We have so far identified up to four
potential optimized leads that are close to meeting the criteria necessary to be declared
pre-clinical development candidates. These candidates demonstrate potency in cell culture and oral
bioavailability with good half-life in rats. Selection of a candidate will depend on whether any
of these compounds meets criteria in vitro and in vivo safety assessment. The potential novel
mechanism of action suggests a compound from this class could have synergies with other existing
and developing anti-HCV compounds.
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2. Malaria
Malaria, a protozoan disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, threatens up to 40% of the
worlds population and can be fatal if not promptly treated. According to the WHO, malaria causes
at least one million deaths annually, and there are at least 300 million new cases reported each
year. There are approximately 125 million people who travel to countries where malaria infections
are prevalent, requiring medicine for prevention. Immtech has exclusive, worldwide rights to AQ13,
a development compound licensed from Tulane University. If we are able to create a joint venture
with a partner or a foundation, we may explore the development of a new malaria drug.
D. Technology of Aromatic Cationic Compounds
The pharmaceutical compounds made by the scientists at our consortium universities UNC-CH and
Georgia State generally fall under the broad class of aromatic cationic compounds. Aromatic
cations are molecules that have at least one positively charged end and at least one benzene ring
in their structure. The cationic species in our library are largely comprised of amidines,
substituted amidines, amidine bioisosteres and prodrugs. Many of the active compounds in our
library are aromatic dications. Our library of compounds also includes a subclass of aromatic
compounds containing a single positive charge (monocations).
One mechanism of action of many of our aromatic cationic compounds involves binding to
segments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Some aromatic cation drugs bind in the minor groove of
DNA and in so doing, interfere with the activity of enzymes needed for microbial and cell growth.
The composition of the dications, with positive charges on the ends and linkers of different
length, shape, flexibility and curvature, allows binding to specific sites of the DNA or other
receptors, interfering with key biochemical processes fundamental to microbe growth and
development.
Consortium scientists have developed a large and growing library of compounds based on decades
of work on aromatic compounds. Several compounds have been tested in a wide variety of assays and
animal models for activity against various diseases. These compounds and their methods of use and
manufacture have been patented by our partner universities, patents to which we have exclusive,
worldwide licenses. See Collaborations.
New and independent efforts by us are underway to pursue lead compounds that differ
substantially in structure, mechanism of action, and metabolic fate from dications related to
pafuramidine. To that end, the lead compounds in the antibiotic program appear to act by
inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. The monocations in the antiviral program appear, in
general, to inhibit an early step in the virus lifecycle likely associated with virus entry.
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E. Collaborations
1. Scientific Consortium at UNC-CH, Georgia State, Duke, and Auburn
On January 15, 1997, we entered into a consortium agreement with UNC-CH and a third party (the
Consortium Agreement) (to which each of Georgia State, Duke University and Auburn University
shortly thereafter joined (collectively with UNC-CH, the Scientific Consortium)). The Consortium
Agreement provided that aromatic cations developed by the Scientific Consortium were to be
exclusively licensed to us for global commercialization. As contemplated by the Consortium
Agreement, on January 28, 2002, we entered into a license agreement with the Scientific Consortium
whereby we received the exclusive license to commercialize all future technology and compounds
(future compounds) developed or invented by one or more of the consortium scientists after
January 15, 1997 (the License Agreement), and which also incorporated into such License Agreement
our license with the Scientific Consortium with regard to compounds developed on or prior to
January 15, 1997 (defined in the Consortium Agreement as current compounds). The License
Agreement was amended and restated effective as of March 24, 2006 (the Amended and Restated
License Agreement).
Pursuant to the Consortium Agreement, the worldwide license and exclusive right to
commercialize (together with related technology and patents), use, manufacture, have manufactured,
promote, sell, distribute or otherwise dispose of any and all products based directly or indirectly
on aromatic cations developed by the Scientific Consortium on or prior to January 15, 1997 (current
compounds), was transferred to us by the third party. The License Agreement granted to us a
similar worldwide license and exclusive right to commercialize discoveries covering products based
on aromatic cationic technology developed by the Scientific Consortium after January 15, 1997
(defined in the License Agreement as future compounds) and incorporated the worldwide license and
exclusive right to commercialize discoveries assigned to us by the Consortium Agreement. The key
modifications included in the Amended and Restated License Agreement are expansion of the Companys
rights to future technology developed by the consortium with future grants and increased access to
the consortiums patent counsel.
The Consortium Agreement gives us rights to the Scientific Consortiums large and growing
library of aromatic cationic compounds and to all future aromatic cation technology designed by
them. The consortium scientists are considered to be among the worlds leading experts in aromatic
cations, infectious diseases, computer modeling of cationic pharmaceutical drugs and
computer-generated drug designs.
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The Consortium Agreement requires us to (i) reimburse UNC-CH, on behalf of our consortium
scientists for certain patent and patent-related fees, (ii) pay certain milestone payments, and
(iii) make royalty payments based on revenue derived from the licensed technology. Each month on
behalf of the consortium scientist or university, as the case may be, UNC-CH submits to us an
invoice to reimburse patenting-related fees incurred prior to the invoice date and related to
patents and patent applications to which we hold a license under the Consortium Agreement. For the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, we reimbursed UNC-CH approximately $294,000 for such patent and
patent-related costs, and through March 31, 2009, we have reimbursed to UNC-CH approximately
$3,712,000 in the aggregate for patent and patent-related costs. We are also required to make
milestone payments in the form of issuance of 100,000 shares of our Common Stock to the consortium
upon the filing of our first new New Drug Application or an Abbreviated New Drug Application based
on consortium technology developed and are required to pay to UNC-CH on behalf of the consortium
(other than Duke University), (i) royalty payments capped at a percentage of our net worldwide
sales of current products and future products (products based directly or indirectly on current
compounds and future compounds, respectively), and (ii) a percentage of any fees we receive under
sublicensing arrangements. With respect to products or licensing arrangements emanating from Duke
University technology, we are required to negotiate in good faith with UNC-CH (on behalf of Duke
University) royalty, milestone or other fees at the time of such event, consistent with the terms
of the Consortium Agreement.
2. Clinical Research Agreement with UNC-CH
In November 2000, the Foundation awarded to UNC-CH a $15.1 million grant to develop new drugs
to treat African sleeping sickness and leishmaniasis (the Foundation Grant). On March 29, 2001,
we entered into the Clinical Research Subcontract with UNC-CH, whereby we were to receive up to
$9.8 million to be paid contingent upon UNC-CHs receipt of the Foundation Grant. Our continued
funding under the Clinical Research Subcontract was subject to certain terms and conditions over
the succeeding five year period. We were required to conduct certain clinical and research studies
related to the Foundation Grant. In April 2003, the Foundation increased the Foundation Grant by
approximately $2.7 million for the expansion of Phase IIb/III clinical trials of pafuramidine to
treat African sleeping sickness and improved manufacturing processes. As of March 31, 2006, we had
received, pursuant to the Clinical Research Subcontract, inclusive of our portion of the Foundation
Grant increase, a total amount of funding of approximately $11.7 million. In March 2006, we
amended and restated the Clinical Research Subcontract with UNC-CH and UNC-CH in turn obtained an
expanded funding commitment of $13.6 million from the Foundation. Under the Amended and Restated
Clinical Research Subcontract, on May 24, 2006, the Company received the first payment of
approximately $5.6 million, and on November 2, 2007, the second payment of approximately $5.1
million of a five year $13.6 million contract, bringing funds awarded under all Foundation Grants
to approximately $22.4 million. Since the pafuramidine program was discontinued, no further
funding is expected on this grant.
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F. Our Subsidiaries
1. Immtech Hong Kong Limited
On January 13, 2003, we entered into an agreement with an investor who owned, through Lenton
Fibre Optics Development Limited (Lenton), a Hong Kong company, a 1.6 plus acre commercial real
estate parcel located in a free-trade zone called the Futian Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen, in China.
Under the agreement, we purchased an 80% interest in Lenton by issuing to the investor 1.2 million
unregistered shares of our Common Stock. We subsequently resold to the investor our interest in
Lenton and the parcel of land in exchange for 100% ownership in the improved property described
below under the headings Super Insight Limited and Immtech Life Science Limited. In connection
with the sale of Lenton, we acquired 100% ownership of Immtech Hong Kong Limited (Immtech HK), a
Hong Kong company, including Immtech HKs interest in Immtech Therapeutics Limited (Immtech
Therapeutics).
Subsequently, through a sublicense agreement, we transferred to Immtech HK the rights licensed
to us under the Consortium Agreement to develop and license the aromatic cation technology platform
in certain Asian countries and to commercialize resulting products. We intend to use Immtech HK as
a vehicle to further sublicense rights to develop specific indications through other subsidiaries
formed for the purpose that are expected to partner with investors who fund development costs of
those indications.
2. Immtech Therapeutics Limited
Immtech Therapeutics, a Hong Kong company, provides assistance to healthcare companies seeking
access to China to conduct clinical trials and to manufacture and/or distribute pharmaceutical
products in China.
Immtech Therapeutics is majority owned by Immtech HK. Its minority owners are Centralfield
International Limited (a British Virgin Islands (BVI) company and wholly-owned subsidiary of
TechCap Holdings Limited (TechCap)) and Bingo Star Limited (Bingo Star). TechCap has assets
and resources in China upon which Immtech Therapeutics may draw. Bingo Star has substantial
financial and medical expertise and resources located in Hong Kong and throughout China.
3. Super Insight Limited
On November 28, 2003, we purchased (i) from an investor, 100% of Super Insight Limited (Super
Insight), a BVI company, and Immtech Life Science Limited (Immtech Life Science) and (ii) from
Lenton, a 100% interest in Immtech HK. Immtech Life Science was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Super
Insight that we sold in January 2009. See Immtech Life Science Limited. As payment for the
acquisition, we transferred to the investor our 80% interest in Lenton and $400,000 in cash.
4. Immtech Life Science Limited
All of the issued share capital in Immtech Life Science, a Hong Kong company, was sold on
January 12, 2009 for $2 million. Immtech Life Sciences sole asset was the land use rights to two
floors of a building located in the Futian Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen, in China.
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G. Manufacturing
1. Aromatic Cationic Compounds
The scientists at our consortium universities, specifically the synthetic chemistry
laboratories at Georgia State and UNC-CH, have the capability to produce and inventory small
quantities of aromatic cations under license to us. To date, Georgia State and UNC-CH have
produced and supplied the aromatic cations requested in the quantities required under various
testing agreements with third parties. We believe that these scientists will continue to produce
and deliver small quantities of compounds as needed for testing purposes.
2. Third Party Manufacturing of Small Quantities of Compounds
Under our direction, we have established a relationship with a third party discovery contract
services provider to synthesize small quantities of novel chemical entities primarily in support of
our antiviral program.
H. Strategy
Immtech is dedicated to improving global health and advancing high growth commercial
opportunities in the pharmaceutical and other sectors. We aim to enhance stockholders value and
make sustainable, positive contributions. Additionally, we are working to provide essential assets
for growth by using environmentally-friendly methods. We plan to advance our HCV program by
selecting a lead drug candidate for clinical development. The HCV market
is projected to grow to $4.5 billion by 2017. Growth in the use of HCV therapies may also occur
from the increasing numbers of patients who do not respond to initial treatments, and are being
re-treated with a second course of therapy. Accordingly, the creation of a new HCV drug could
vastly improve the quality of life for millions of people.
Additionally, we will pursue marketing opportunities in Chinas healthcare market. The
Chinese government has announced that it is committing $120 billion to restructure its national
healthcare system. We believe there are substantial opportunities in bringing approved drugs,
devices, and services into China. Given Immtechs experience in China, we believe we are
positioned to operate with competitive advantages in accessing sales opportunities in that market.
We believe that our experience in business development in China will enable us to obtain
opportunities outside of the pharmaceutical industry. Our investment
in Gold Avenue and our participation in the joint venture between
Parkwick and YTG is an example of an attractive market to which we were able to gain access. We
plan to selectively focus on macro-growth patterns with a specific
concentration on the Chinese
market as the Company further pursues its growth plans.
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I. Research and Development
We estimate that we have spent approximately $5.8 million, $7.0 million, and $1.6 million
respectively, in fiscal years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009, on Company- sponsored research
and development, and approximately $3.0 million, $4.6 million, and $1.9 million respectively, in
fiscal years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009, on research and development sponsored by others.
All research and development activity for fiscal years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009 has been
in support of our pharmaceutical commercialization effort.
J. Patents and Trade Secrets
Our pharmaceutical compounds are protected by multiple patents secured by our research
partners. We consider the protection of our proprietary technologies and products to be important
to our business. We rely on a combination of patents, licenses, copyrights and trademarks to
protect these technologies and products. Protection of our aromatic cation technology platform
includes exclusive licensing rights to, as of June 5, 2009, 178 patents and patent applications,
146 of which have issued in the United States and in various global markets. We also own
separately six issued patents that have been assigned to us. Generally, United States patents have
a term of 17 years from the date of issue for patents issued from applications submitted prior to
June 8, 1995, and 20 years from the date of filing of the application in the case of patents issued
from applications submitted on or after June 8, 1995. Patents in most other countries have a term
of 20 years from the date of filing the patent application.
Our policy is to file patent applications and defend the patents licensed to and/or owned by
us covering the technology we consider important to our business in all countries where such
protection is available and worthwhile. We intend to continue to file and defend patent
applications we license or own. Although we pursue and encourage patent protection and defend our
patents and those licensed to us, obtaining patents for pharmaceutical drugs and their specific
uses involves complex legal and factual questions and consequently involves a high degree of
uncertainty. In addition, others may independently develop similar products, duplicate our
potential products or design around our patent claims. Because of the time delay in patent
approval and the secrecy afforded patent applications during the first 18 months after they are
filed, we do not know if other applications, which might have priority over our applications, have
been filed. We also rely on trade secrets, unpatented know-how and continuing technological
innovation to develop and maintain our competitive position.
Publication of discoveries in the scientific or patent literature tends to lag behind actual
discoveries by several months at a minimum. As a result, there can be no assurance that patents
will be issued from any of our patent applications or from applications licensed to us. The scope
of any of our issued patents may not be sufficiently broad to offer meaningful protection. In
addition, our issued patents or patents licensed to us could be successfully challenged,
invalidated or circumvented so that our patent rights would not create an effective competitive
barrier.
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The patents and patent applications to which we hold an exclusive worldwide license right
include claims to pharmaceutical compounds, methods of their manufacture, and their uses to treat
conditions related to diseases including PCP, TB, Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia,
Leishmania mexicana amazonensis, Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, various fungi, Plasmodium
falciparum, Alzheimers disease, amyloidosis, Type II diabetes, HCV, BVDV and HIV. We are
obligated to reimburse or pay for the patents and patent prosecution process for any patent
applications which claim subject matter to which we want to have an exclusive license. Patents and
patent applications also protect certain processes for making prodrugs and the uses of compounds to
detect and treat specific diseases as well as for a new method for making chemical compounds that
stack on top of each other (called dimers) when they are bound to DNA.
We also rely in part on trade secret, copyright and trademark protection of our intellectual
property. We protect our trade secrets by entering into confidentiality agreements with third
parties, employees and consultants. Generally, employees and consultants sign agreements to assign
to us their interests in patents and copyrights arising from their work for us. Key employees also
generally agree not to engage in unfair competition with us during and after their employment with
us. We have additional secrecy measures as well. However, these agreements can be breached and,
if they were, there might not be an adequate remedy available to us. Also, a third party could
learn our trade secrets through means other than by breach of our confidentiality agreements, or
our trade secrets could be independently developed by our competitors.
K. Governmental Regulation
The manufacturing and marketing of our potential products and our ongoing research and
development activities are subject to extensive regulation by numerous governmental authorities in
the United States and other countries. Before marketing in the United States, any new drug
developed by us must undergo rigorous preclinical testing, clinical trials and an extensive
regulatory clearance process implemented by the FDA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act,
as amended (the FFDCA). The FDA regulates, among other things, the development, testing,
manufacture, safety, efficacy, record keeping, labeling, storage, approval, advertising, promotion,
sale and distribution of biopharmaceutical products. None of our drug candidates has been approved
for sale in the United States or any foreign market. The regulatory review and approval process,
which includes preclinical testing and clinical trials of each drug candidate, is lengthy,
expensive and uncertain.
In the United States, drug candidates are tested in animals until adequate proof of safety is
established. Clinical trials for new drug candidates are typically conducted in three sequential
phases that may overlap. Phase I trials involve the initial introduction of the drug candidate
into healthy human volunteers. The emphasis of Phase I trials is on testing for safety or adverse
effects, dosage, tolerance, metabolism, distribution, excretion and clinical pharmacology. Phase
II involves studies in a limited patient population to determine the initial efficacy of the
compound for specific targeted indications, to determine dosage tolerance and optimal dosage and to
identify possible adverse side effects and safety risks. Once a compound shows evidence of
effectiveness and is found to have an acceptable safety profile in Phase II evaluations, Phase III
trials are undertaken to more fully evaluate clinical outcomes. Before commencing clinical
investigations in humans, we or our collaborators must submit to the FDA an Investigational New
Drug Application, or IND.
Regulatory authorities may require additional data before allowing the clinical studies to
commence or proceed from one phase to another, and could demand that the studies be discontinued or
suspended at any time if there are significant safety issues. Clinical testing must also meet
requirements for institutional review board oversight, informed consent and good clinical
practices.
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To establish a new drug candidates safety and efficacy, the FDA requires companies seeking
approval to market a drug product to submit extensive preclinical and clinical data, along with
other information, for each indication. The data and information are submitted to the FDA in the
form of a New Drug Application, or NDA. Generating the required data and information for an NDA
takes many years and requires the expenditure of substantial resources. Information generated in
this process is susceptible to varying interpretations that could delay, limit or prevent
regulatory approval at any stage of the process. The failure to demonstrate adequately the
quality, safety and efficacy of a drug candidate under development would delay or prevent
regulatory approval of the drug candidate. We cannot assure you that, even if clinical trials are
completed, either our collaborators or we will submit applications for required authorizations to
manufacture and/or market potential products or that any such application will be reviewed and
approved by the appropriate regulatory authorities in a timely manner, if at all. Under applicable
laws and FDA regulations, each NDA submitted for FDA approval is usually given an internal
administrative review within 60 days following submission of the NDA. If deemed sufficiently
complete to permit a substantive review, the FDA will file the NDA, thereby triggering
substantive review of the application. The FDA can refuse to file any NDA that it deems incomplete
or not properly reviewable. The FDA has established internal goals of six months for priority
review for NDAs that cover drug candidates that offer major advances in treatment or provide a
treatment where no adequate therapy exists, and 10 months for the standard review of non-priority
NDAs. However, the FDA is not legally required to complete its review within these periods and
these performance goals may change over time. Moreover, the outcome of the review, even if
generally favorable, may not be an actual approval but an action letter that describes additional
work that must be done before the NDA can be approved. The FDAs review of an NDA may involve
review and recommendations by an independent FDA advisory committee.
Before receiving FDA approval to market a potential product, we or our collaborators must
demonstrate through adequate and well-controlled clinical studies that the potential product is
safe and effective on the patient population that will be treated. If regulatory approval of a
potential product is granted, this approval will be limited to those disease states and conditions
for which the product is approved. Marketing or promoting a drug for an unapproved indication is
generally prohibited. Furthermore, FDA approval may entail ongoing requirements for post-marketing
studies. Even if approval is obtained, a marketed product, its manufacturer and its manufacturing
facilities are subject to continuing review and periodic inspections by the FDA. Discovery of
previously unknown problems with a product, manufacturer or facility may result in restrictions on
the product or manufacturer, including labeling changes, costly recalls or withdrawal of the
product from the market.
Any drug is likely to produce some toxicities or undesirable side effects in animals and in
humans when administered at sufficiently high doses and/or for sufficiently long periods of time.
Unacceptable toxicities or side effects may occur at any dose level at any time in the course of
studies in animals designed to identify unacceptable effects of a drug candidate, known as
toxicological studies, or during clinical trials of our potential products. The appearance of any
unacceptable toxicity or side effect could cause us or regulatory authorities to interrupt, limit,
delay or abort the development of any of our drug candidates. Further, such unacceptable toxicity
or side effects could ultimately prevent a potential products approval by the FDA or foreign
regulatory authorities for any or all targeted indications or limit any labeling claims, even if
the product is approved.
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We and our collaborators also are required to comply with the applicable FDA current good
manufacturing practice regulations. Good manufacturing practice regulations include requirements
relating to quality control and quality assurance as well as the corresponding maintenance of
records and documentation. Manufacturing facilities are subject to inspection by the FDA. These
facilities must be approved before we can use them in commercial manufacturing of our potential
products. The FDA may conclude that we or our collaborators are not in compliance with applicable
good manufacturing practice requirements and other FDA regulatory requirements.
If the product is approved, we must also comply with post-marketing requirements, including,
but not limited to, compliance with the Prescription Drug Marketing Act and post-marketing safety
surveillance. In addition, we are subject to state regulation including, but not limited to,
implementation of corporate compliance programs and gift reporting to healthcare professionals.
Outside of the United States, our ability to market a product is contingent upon receiving a
marketing authorization from the appropriate regulatory authorities. The requirements governing
the conduct of clinical trials, marketing authorization, pricing and reimbursement vary widely from
country to country. At present, foreign marketing authorizations are applied for at a national
level, although within the European Community, or EC, registration procedures are available to
companies wishing to market a product in more than one EC member state. If the regulatory
authority is satisfied that adequate evidence of safety, quality and efficacy has been presented,
marketing authorization will be granted. This foreign regulatory approval process involves all of
the risks associated with FDA marketing approval discussed above.
1. Drugs for Serious or Life-Threatening Illnesses
The FFDCA and FDA regulations provide certain mechanisms for the accelerated Fast Track
approval of potential products intended to treat serious or life-threatening illnesses which have
been studied for safety and effectiveness and which demonstrate the potential to address unmet
medical needs. These procedures permit early consultation and commitment from the FDA regarding
the preclinical and clinical studies necessary to gain marketing approval. Provisions of this
regulatory framework also permit, in certain cases, NDAs to be approved on the basis of valid
surrogate markers of product effectiveness, thus accelerating the normal approval process. Certain
potential products employing our technology might qualify for this accelerated regulatory
procedure. Even if the FDA agrees that these potential products qualify for accelerated approval
procedures, the FDA may deny approval of our drugs or may require that additional studies be
required before approval. The FDA may also require us to perform post-approval, or Phase IV,
studies as a condition of such early approval. In addition, the FDA may impose restrictions on
distribution and/or promotion in connection with any accelerated approval, and may withdraw
approval if post-approval studies do not confirm the intended clinical benefit or safety of the
potential product.
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2. Other U.S. Regulatory Requirements
In the United States, the research, manufacturing, distribution, sale, and promotion of drug
products are potentially subject to regulation by various federal, state and local authorities in
addition to the FDA, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, other divisions of the
United States Department of Health & Human Services, including, for example, the Office of
Inspector General, and state and local governments. For example, if a drug product is reimbursed
by Medicare, Medicaid or other federal or state health care programs, sales, marketing and
scientific/educational grant programs must comply with the Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse
Act, as amended, the False Claims Act, also as amended, and similar state laws. If a drug product
is reimbursed by Medicare or Medicaid, pricing and rebate programs must comply with, as applicable,
the Medicaid rebate requirements of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, as amended, and
the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. If drug products are
made available to authorized users of the Federal Supply Schedule of the General Services
Administration, additional laws and requirements apply. All of these activities are also
potentially subject to federal and state consumer protection and unfair competition laws.
L. Competition
Competition in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries is intense. Factors such as
scientific and technological developments, the procurement of patents, timely governmental approval
for testing, manufacturing and marketing, availability of funds, the ability to commercialize drug
candidates in an expedient fashion and the ability to obtain governmental approval for testing,
manufacturing and marketing play a significant role in determining our ability to effectively
compete. Furthermore, our industry is subject to rapidly evolving technology that could result in
the obsolescence of any drug candidates prior to profitability.
Many of our potential competitors may have substantially greater financial, technical and
human resources than we have and may be better equipped to develop, manufacture and market
products. Many of our potential competitors have concentrated their efforts in the development of
human therapeutics and developed or acquired internal biotechnology capabilities. In addition,
many of these companies have extensive experience in preclinical testing and human clinical trials
and in obtaining regulatory approvals. Our competitors may succeed in obtaining approval for
products more rapidly than us and in developing and commercializing products that are safer and
more effective than those that we propose to develop. Competitors, as well as academic
institutions, governmental agencies and private research organizations, also compete with us in
acquiring rights to products or technologies from universities, and recruiting and retaining highly
qualified scientific personnel and consultants. The timing of market introduction of our potential
products or of competitors products will be an important competitive factor. Accordingly, the
relative speed with which we can develop products, complete preclinical testing, human clinical
trials and regulatory approval processes and supply commercial quantities to market will influence
our ability to bring a product to market.
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Our competition will be determined in part by the indications for which our products are
developed and ultimately approved by regulatory authorities. We rely on our collaborations with
our university partners and other joint venture partners to enhance our competitive edge by
providing manufacturing, testing and commercialization support. We are developing products to
treat infectious diseases and other diseases, some with no current or effective therapies. There
are a number of companies of which we are aware which manufacture products that may compete with
other products we are currently developing. However, many of these companies competing products
have limitations in terms of effectiveness to treat their indicated diseases, toxicity, severity of
side-effects, and/or difficulty of delivery.
M. Employees
As
of June 30, 2009, we had 11 employees (including two employees who work for Immtech HK, our
Hong Kong subsidiary). One of our employees directs research and development, and the other ten
work in general and administrative capacities which include business development, finance, investor
relations and administration. In addition, there are over 50 scientists affiliated with our
consortium university partners who are engaged in the research and discovery of novel
pharmaceutical compounds to which we have exclusive license and commercialization rights.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Although we formally discontinued development of pafuramidine and have reduced our workforce, we
may be unable to successfully manage our remaining resources, including available cash, while we
seek to identify new drug development candidates or complete a strategic transaction.
We formally discontinued clinical development of pafuramidine in February 2008 after the
pafuramidine program had been placed on clinical hold. We had previously devoted a majority of our
research, development and clinical efforts and financial resources toward the development of
pafuramidine, and we have few product candidates in clinical or preclinical development. In
connection with the termination of our clinical development of pafuramidine, we had workforce
reductions. We cannot predict whether we will be able to identify alternate strategic transactions
which will either provide us with new drug development candidates or return value to our
stockholders on a timely basis or at all. We also cannot predict whether any potential strategic
transaction would be consummated on favorable terms, and anticipate that such transaction may
require us to incur significant additional costs.
We have a history of losses and an accumulated deficit and, as a result, our future profitability
is uncertain.
We have experienced significant operating losses since our inception and we expect to incur
additional operating losses as we try to continue to develop pharmaceutical drug candidates, engage
in clinical trials and commercialize products. As of March 31, 2009, we had an accumulated deficit
of approximately $118.5 million. Net losses attributable to common stockholders were approximately
$11.0 million and $6.9 million for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009,
respectively.
We have limited experience outside the drug and healthcare industry and our new investment in the Chinese tin industry
and any other strategies or investments we pursue may not be successful and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and the value of our common stock.
Following the discontinuance of clinical development of pafuramidine in February 2009, we have few product
candidates in clinical or preclinical development. As a result, we have been pursuing other strategic investments both
within the drug and healthcare industry and in unrelated industries for which we have no prior experience.
On January 22, 2009, we entered into an agreement with Gold Avenue, pursuant to which we invested $500,000 in Gold
Avenue in exchange for approximately 11% of the Restricted-Voting
Shares of Gold Avenues capital stock.
Our investment in Gold Avenue currently represents approximately 22% of our total assets as of March 31, 2009. On
April 2, 2009, Gold Avenue purchased a $4,000,000 convertible bond issued by Parkwick and has the opportunity to
purchase an additional $8,000,000 convertible bond issued by Parkwick. Parkwick is a private company incorporated in
accordance with the laws of Hong Kong, which in turns holds a 66% interest in TJJV. TJJVs aim is to recover tin from
large residual deposits, or tailings, from old mining sites in China. Our investment in Gold Avenue represents our
first investment outside the drug and healthcare industry. We have no prior experience in the Chinese tin industry.
Our investment in Gold Avenue and any other strategic investments we may make are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties. There are a limited number of investment opportunities available and we may not be able to successfully
consummate profitable investments. In addition, identifying, consummating and monitoring these investments may place a
significant strain on our management, financial, technical and other resources, resulting in disruption of our existing
business and distraction of management. Our ability to identify, consummate and manage future investments will depend
upon our ability to monitor operations, maintain effective quality, corporate governance and financial controls and
expand our internal management and research personnel and technical and accounting systems. The integration of
complementary businesses may also involve, among other things, implementation and integration of management, research
expertise, financial reporting and control systems, some of which may be incompatible with our existing systems and
therefore may need to be replaced. Our investment in Gold Avenue also poses additional risks due to our lack of prior
experience in the Chinese tin industry, the international risks associated with the investment and the fact that we do
not control Gold Avenue, Parkwick or TJJV. See Risks Relating to Our Investment in Gold Avenue. Our investment in
Gold Avenue and any other strategic investments we make may be unsuccessful and we could lose all of the value of these
investments, which would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and the value of our common stock.
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We need substantial additional funds, currently and in future years, to continue our research and
development and to develop new business opportunities. If such financing is not available, we may
be required to pursue other financing alternatives, reduce spending for our research programs or
cease operations.
Our operations to date have consumed substantial amounts of cash. Negative cash flow from
operations is expected to continue in the foreseeable future. Without substantial additional
financing, we may be required to reduce some or all of our research programs or cease operations.
Our cash requirements may vary materially from those now planned because of changes in our business
strategy and the focus of our business, results of research and development, results of preclinical
and clinical testing, responses to our grant requests, relationships with strategic partners,
changes in the focus and direction of our research and development programs, delays or failure in
the enrollment and completion of our clinical trials, competitive and technological advances, FDA
and foreign regulatory approval processes and other factors. In any of these circumstances, we may
require substantially more funds than we currently have available or intend to raise to continue
our business. We may seek to satisfy future funding requirements through public or private
offerings of equity securities, by collaborative or other arrangements with pharmaceutical or
biotechnology companies or companies in other sectors, issuance of debt or from other sources.
Additional financing may not be available when needed or may not be available on acceptable terms.
If adequate financing is not available, we may not be able to continue as a going concern or may be
required to delay, scale back or eliminate certain research and development programs, relinquish
rights to certain technologies or drug candidates, forego desired opportunities or license third
parties to commercialize our products or technologies that we would otherwise seek to pursue
internally. To the extent we raise additional capital by issuing equity securities, ownership
dilution to existing stockholders may result.
We receive funding primarily from research and development programs, fees associated with
licensing of our technology, grants and from sales of equity securities. To date we have directed
most of such funds not used for general and administrative overhead toward our research and
development and commercialization programs (including preparation of submissions to regulatory
agencies). Until one or more of our drug candidates is approved for sale or we pursue another
business opportunity, our funding is limited to funds from research and development programs, fees
associated with licensing of our technology, grants and proceeds from sales of equity or debt
securities.
There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We
currently have enough cash to operate into the third calendar quarter
of 2009. We are currently considering financing alternatives. The
decision to terminate our pafuramidine development program in February 2008 significantly depressed
our stock price and severely impaired our ability to raise additional funds. We are continually
evaluating our strategic alternatives with respect to all aspects of our business. We may be
unable to realize value from our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of
business. We are currently listed on the Pink OTC Markets quotation
system. All of these factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern.
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If we become unable to continue as a going concern, we would have to liquidate our assets, and
we might realize significantly less than the values at which they are carried on our financial
statements. In addition, the accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments or
charges that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern, such as charges
related to impairment of our assets, the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts
and classification of liabilities or other similar adjustments. The report of our independent
registered public accounting firm on the accompanying financial statements contains an explanatory
paragraph regarding going-concern uncertainty.
There is no assurance that we will successfully develop a commercially viable product.
We are in various stages of preclinical development activities required for drug approval and
commercialization. Since our formation in October 1984, we have engaged in research and
development programs, expanding our network of scientists and scientific advisors, licensing
technology agreements and, since obtaining the rights thereto in 1997, advancing the
commercialization of the aromatic cation technology platform that we expect will be the basis for
our drug candidates. We have generated no revenue from product sales, do not have any products
currently available for sale, and none are expected to be commercially available for sale until
after March 31, 2010, if at all. We cannot assure that the research we fund and manage will lead
to commercially viable products.
The volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets and adverse changes in the global
economy may negatively impact our business.
Due to the existing uncertainty in the capital and credit markets, our access to capital may
not be available on terms acceptable to us or at all. Further, if adverse national and global
economic conditions persist or worsen, we could experience decreased shareholders equity, and have
difficulty executing our business plans.
The adverse capital and credit markets could affect our liquidity.
Adverse capital and credit market conditions could affect our ability to meet liquidity needs,
as well as our access to capital and cost of capital. The capital and credit markets have been
experiencing extreme volatility and disruption for more than twelve months. In recent weeks, the
volatility and disruption have reached unprecedented levels and the markets have exerted downward
pressure on availability of liquidity and credit capacity for certain issuers. For example,
recently credit spreads have widened considerably. Our results of operations, financial condition,
cash flows and capital position could be materially adversely affected by continued disruptions in
the capital and credit markets.
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We may not be successful in retaining key employees and in attracting qualified new employees as
required in the future. If we are unable to retain our management, scientific staff and scientific
advisors or to attract additional qualified personnel, our ability to operate our business will be
seriously jeopardized.
Competition among biotechnology companies for qualified employees is intense, and the ability
to retain and attract qualified individuals is critical to our success. We may experience further
reductions in our workforce due to voluntary employee resignations and a diminished ability to
recruit new employees. We may be unable to attract or retain key personnel on acceptable terms, if
at all.
All of our employees are at will and may leave at any time. None of our executive officers
has as of this date, expressed any intention to retire or leave our employ. We do not have
key-man life insurance policies on any of our executives.
Most of the financial aspects of our business, including investor relations, intellectual
property control and corporate governance, are under the supervision of Eric L. Sorkin, Cecilia
Chan and Gary Parks. Together, Mr. Sorkin, Ms. Chan and Mr. Parks hold institutional knowledge and
business acumen that they utilize to assist us to forge new relationships and foster new business
opportunities without diminishing or undermining existing programs and obligations.
A substantial portion of our proprietary intellectual property is developed by scientists who are
not employed by us.
Our current business depends to a significant degree on the continuing contributions of our
key management, scientific and technical personnel, as well as on the continued discoveries of
scientists, researchers and specialists at UNC-CH, Georgia State University, Duke University,
Auburn University, and Tulane University and other research groups that form part of our Scientific
Consortium and assist in the development of our drug candidates. A substantial portion of our
proprietary intellectual property is developed by scientists who are employed by our partner
universities and other research groups. We do not have control over, knowledge of, or access to
those employment arrangements. We have not been advised by any of our key employees, key members
of the scientific research groups or other research groups that form part of our Scientific
Consortium of their intention to leave their employ with these parties or the programs they
conduct.
There can be no assurance that the loss of certain members of our management or the
scientists, researchers and technicians from the universities or other members of our Scientific
Consortium would not materially adversely affect our business.
None of our drug candidates have been approved for sale by any regulatory agency. Such approval is
required before we can sell drug products commercially.
There can be no assurance that any of our drug candidates will be successfully developed,
demonstrated to be safe and effective in human clinical trials, meet applicable regulatory
standards, be approved by regulatory authorities, be eligible for third-party reimbursement from
governmental or private insurers, be successfully marketed or achieve market acceptance. If we are
unable to commercialize our drug candidates in a timely manner we may be required to seek
additional funding, reduce or cancel some or all of our development programs, sell or license some
of our proprietary information or cease operations.
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Delays in successfully completing any clinical trials we may conduct could jeopardize our ability
to obtain regulatory approval or market our potential product candidates on a timely basis.
As we develop potential product candidates, our business prospects may depend on our ability
to complete patient enrollment in clinical trials, to obtain satisfactory results, to obtain
required regulatory approvals and to successfully commercialize our product candidates. Product
development, undertaken to show adequate evidence of effectiveness in animal models and safety and
efficacy in humans, is a long, expensive and uncertain process, and delay or failure can occur at
any stage of our non-clinical studies or clinical trials. Any delay or significant adverse clinical
events arising during any of our clinical trials could force us to abandon a product candidate
altogether or to conduct additional clinical trials in order to obtain approval from the FDA or
other regulatory body. These development efforts and clinical trials are lengthy and expensive, and
the outcome is uncertain. Completion of any clinical trials we may commence, announcement of
results of the trials and our ability to obtain regulatory approvals could be delayed for a variety
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Our development costs will increase if we have material delays in any clinical trial or if we
need to perform more or larger clinical trials than planned. If the delays are significant, or if
any of our product candidates do not prove to be safe or effective or do not receive required
regulatory approvals, our financial results and the commercial prospects for our product candidates
will be harmed. Furthermore, our inability to complete our clinical trials in a timely manner could
jeopardize our ability to obtain regulatory approval.
We do not currently have pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution capability, which could
impair our ability to develop commercially viable products at reasonable costs.
Our ability to commercialize drug candidates will depend in part upon our ability to have
manufactured or developed the capability to manufacture our drug candidates and to distribute those
goods, either directly or through third parties, at a competitive cost and in accordance with FDA
and other regulatory requirements. We currently lack facilities and personnel to manufacture or
distribute our drug candidates. There can be no assurance that we will be able to acquire such
resources, either directly or through third parties, at reasonable costs, if we develop
commercially viable products.
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We are dependent on third party relationships for critical aspects of our business. Problems that
develop in these relationships may increase costs and/or diminish our ability to develop our drug
candidates.
We use the expertise and resources of strategic partners and third parties in a number of key
areas, including (i) discovery research, (ii) preclinical and human clinical trials, (iii) product
development, (iv) manufacturing of pharmaceutical drugs, and (v) distribution. We have a worldwide
license and exclusive commercialization rights to a proprietary aromatic cation technology platform
and are developing drugs intended for commercial use based on that platform. This strategy creates
risks by placing critical aspects of our business in the hands of third parties, whom we may not be
able to control. If these third parties do not perform in a timely and satisfactory manner, we may
incur costs and delays as we seek alternate sources of such products and services, if available.
Such costs and delays may have a material adverse effect on our business if the delays jeopardize
our licensing arrangements by causing us to become non-compliant with certain license agreements.
We may seek additional third party relationships in certain areas, particularly in clinical
testing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and other areas where pharmaceutical and
biotechnology company collaborators will enable us to develop particular products or geographic
markets that are otherwise beyond our current resources and/or capabilities. There is no assurance
that we will be able to obtain any such collaboration or any other research and development,
clinical trial, manufacturing, marketing or distribution relationships. Our inability to obtain
and maintain satisfactory relationships with third parties may have a material adverse effect on
our business by slowing our ability to develop new products, requiring us to expand our internal
capabilities, increasing our overhead and expenses, hampering future growth opportunities or
causing us to delay or terminate affected programs.
We are uncertain about our ability to protect or obtain necessary patents and protect our
proprietary information. Our ability to develop and commercialize drug candidates would be
compromised without adequate intellectual property protection.
We have spent and continue to spend considerable funds to develop our drug candidates and we
are relying on the potential to exploit commercially without competition the results of our product
development. Much of our intellectual property is licensed to us under various agreements,
including the Consortium Agreement, the Amended and Restated License Agreement, and a license
agreement with Tulane University. It is the primary responsibility of the discoverer to develop
his, her or its invention confidentially, insure that the invention is unique, and to obtain patent
protection. In most cases, our role is to reimburse patent related costs after we decide to
develop any such invention. We therefore rely on the inventors to insure that technology licensed
to us is adequately protected. Without adequate protection for our intellectual property we
believe our ability to realize profits on our future commercialized product would be diminished.
Without protection, competitors might be able to copy our work and compete with our products
without having invested in the development.
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There can be no assurance that any particular patent will be granted or that issued patents
(issued to us directly or through licenses) will provide us with the intellectual property
protection contemplated by such patents. Patents and licenses of patents can be challenged,
invalidated or circumvented. Patent litigation is expensive and time-consuming and the outcome
cannot be predicted. It is also possible that competitors will develop similar products
simultaneously. Our breach of any license agreement or the failure to obtain a license to any
technology or process which may be required to develop or commercialize one or more of our drug
candidates may have a material adverse effect on our business, including the need for additional
capital to develop alternate technology, the potential that competitors may gain unfair advantage
and lessen our expectation of potential future revenues.
The pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields are characterized by a large number of patent
filings, and a substantial number of patents have already been issued to other pharmaceutical and
biotechnology companies. Third parties may have filed applications for, or may have been issued,
certain patents and may obtain additional patents and proprietary rights related to products or
processes competitive with or similar to those that we are attempting to develop and commercialize.
We may not be aware of all of the patents potentially adverse to our interests that may have been
issued to others. No assurance can be given that patents do not exist, have not been filed or
could not be filed or issued, which contain claims relating to or competitive with our technology,
drug candidates, product uses or processes. If patents have been or are issued to others
containing preclusive or conflicting claims, then we may be required to obtain licenses to one or
more of such patents or to develop or obtain alternative technology. There can be no assurance
that the licenses or alternative technology that might be required for such alternative processes
or products would be available on commercially acceptable terms, or at all.
Because of the substantial length of time and expense associated with bringing new drug
products to market through the development and regulatory approval process, the pharmaceutical and
biotechnology industries place considerable importance on patent and trade secret protection for
new technologies, products and processes. Since patent applications filed in the United States are
confidential for eighteen months after filing and some are confidential until their date of issue
as a patent and since publication of discoveries in the scientific or patent literature often lag
behind actual discoveries, we cannot be certain that we (or our licensors) were the first to make
the inventions covered by pending patent applications or that we (or our licensors) were the first
to file patent applications for such inventions. The patent positions of pharmaceutical and
biotechnology companies can be highly uncertain and involve complex legal and factual questions
and, therefore, the breadth of claims allowed in pharmaceutical and biotechnology patents, or their
enforceability, cannot be predicted. There can be no assurance that any patents under pending
patent applications or any further patent applications will be issued. Furthermore, there can be
no assurance that the scope of any patent protection will exclude competitors or provide us
competitive advantages, that any of our (or our licensors) patents that have been issued or may be
issued will be held valid if subsequently challenged, or that others, including competitors or
current or former employers of our employees, advisors and consultants, will not claim rights in,
or ownership to, our (or our licensors) patents and other proprietary rights. There can be no
assurance that others will not independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary
information or otherwise obtain access to our proprietary information, or that others may not be
issued patents that may require us to obtain a license for, and pay significant fees or royalties
for, such proprietary information.
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We rely on technology developed by others and shared with collaborators to develop our drug
candidates, which puts our proprietary information at risk of unauthorized disclosure.
We rely on trade secrets, know-how and technological advancement to maintain our competitive
position. Although we use license agreements, confidentiality agreements and employee proprietary
information and invention assignment agreements to protect our trade secrets and other unpatented
know-how, these agreements may be breached by the other party thereto or may otherwise be of
limited effectiveness or enforceability.
We are licensed to commercialize technology from a proprietary aromatic cation technology
platform developed by our research partners, comprised primarily of scientists employed by
universities in our Scientific Consortium. The academic world is improved by the sharing of
information. As a business, however, the sharing of information whether through publication of
research, academic lectures or general intellectual discourse among contemporaries is not conducive
to protection of proprietary information. Our proprietary information may fall into the possession
of unintended parties without our knowledge through customary academic information sharing.
At times we may enter into confidentiality agreements with other companies, allowing them to
test our technology for potential future licensing, in return for milestone and royalty payments
should any discoveries result from the use of our proprietary information. We cannot be assured
that such parties will honor these confidentiality agreements subjecting our intellectual property
to unintended disclosure.
The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries have experienced extensive litigation
regarding patent and other intellectual property rights. We could incur substantial costs in
defending suits that may be brought against us (or our licensors) claiming infringement of the
rights of others or in asserting our (or our licensors) patent rights in a suit against another
party. We may also be required to participate in interference proceedings declared by the United
States Patent and Trademark Office or similar foreign agency for the purpose of determining the
priority of inventions in connection with our (or our licensors) patent applications.
Adverse determinations in litigation or interference proceedings could require us to seek
licenses (which may not be available on commercially reasonable terms) or subject us to significant
liabilities to third parties, and could therefore have a material adverse effect on our business by
increasing our expenses. Even if we prevail in an interference proceeding or a lawsuit,
substantial resources, including the time and attention of our officers, would be required.
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Confidentiality agreements may not adequately protect our intellectual property, which could result
in unauthorized disclosure or use of our proprietary information.
We require our employees, consultants and third parties with whom we share proprietary
information to execute confidentiality agreements upon the commencement of their relationship with
us. The agreements generally provide that trade secrets and all inventions conceived by the
individual and all confidential information developed or made known to the individual during the
term of the relationship will be our exclusive property and will be kept confidential and not
disclosed to third parties except in specified circumstances. There can be no assurance, however,
that these agreements will provide meaningful protection for our proprietary information in the
event of unauthorized use or disclosure of such information. If our unpatented proprietary
information is publicly disclosed before we have been granted patent protection, our competitors
could be unjustly enriched and we could lose the ability to profitably develop products from such
information.
The
pharmaceutical industry has significant competition and our drug candidates may become obsolete prior to
commercialization due to alternative technologies, thereby rendering our development efforts
obsolete or non-competitive.
The pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields are characterized by extensive research efforts
and rapid technological progress. Competition from other pharmaceutical and biotechnology
companies and research and academic institutions is intense and other companies are engaged in
research and product development to treat the same diseases that we target. New developments in
pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields are expected to continue at a rapid pace in both industry
and academia. There can be no assurance that research and discoveries by others will not render
some or all of our programs or products non-competitive or obsolete.
We are aware of other companies and institutions dedicated to the development of therapeutics
similar to those we are developing. Many of our existing or potential competitors have
substantially greater financial and technical resources than we do and therefore may be in a better
position to develop, manufacture and market pharmaceutical products. Many of these competitors are
also more experienced performing preclinical testing and human clinical trials and obtaining
regulatory approvals. The current or future existence of competitive products may also adversely
affect the marketability of our drug candidates.
In the event some or all of our programs are rendered non-competitive or obsolete, we do not
currently have alternative strategies to develop new product lines or the financial resources to
pursue such a course of action.
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RISKS RELATING TO OUR INVESTMENT IN GOLD AVENUE
TJJVs results of operations will be dependent on the market price for tin, which is driven by
supply and demand factors, and we may also be exposed to fluctuations in the prices of other metals
such as copper and zinc in the future.
TJJVs results of operations will be sensitive to fluctuation in the market prices for tin as
it expects to derive most of its revenues from the sale of tin powder. Tin prices have increased
recently in the face of limited supply and increased global demand. In China, where TJJV expects
to conduct almost all of its operations, the tin price is not only affected by domestic supply and
demand but also highly influenced by the international market price as denominated in U.S. dollars.
Fluctuations in both international and domestic tin prices are beyond Gold Avenues or TJJVs
control. Factors that affect tin prices include forward selling activities, global mine
production, world tin recovery and recycling systems as well as other macro-economic factors such
as expectations regarding inflation, interest rates, currency exchange rates and general global
economic conditions. A significant reduction in tin prices for a prolonged period could lead to a
material deterioration in Gold Avenues financial performance and a material write-down of its
investment in mining properties and as a result, materially and adversely affect our and Gold
Avenues business, financial condition and results of operations.
Although in recent years demand for tin has risen steadily, there can be no assurance that the
Chinese domestic or global demand for tin and tin-related products will continue to grow, or that
the Chinese or global tin markets will not experience excess supply. A significant decline in
demand for, or an excess supply of, tin could cause the average selling prices or sales volumes of
TJJVs tin powder to decrease and therefore have a material adverse effect on our and Gold Avenues
business, financial condition and results of operations.
TJJV also expects to seek to extract other metals such as copper, iron, and zinc which are
contained in tin deposits. As such, we expect that Gold Avenues business will also become
sensitive to and exposed to fluctuations in market prices for these other metals in the future.
The tin recovery rate as well as TJJVs potential yields of tin production from tailings at the 17
mining sites are estimates, and TJJV may produce less tin than our current estimates. TJJVs
annual gross sales, projected future production volumes and capital expenditures, which are based
on these estimates, may therefore be materially affected.
The estimates of tin recovery rate and the amount of tin that can be recovered are opinions of
the management of Gold Avenue based on their knowledge, experience as well as on assays and results
from pilot plants provided by YTG. The recovery rate and estimates on the amount of tin that can
be recovered from the tailings depend to some extent on interpretations and deductions that may be
based on inaccurate assumptions. They involve expressions of judgment with regard to the presence
and grade of mineralization and the ability to extract and process the mineralization economically.
These judgments are based on a variety of factors, such as knowledge, experience and industry
practice. Our estimates of the amount of tin that can be recovered are subject to change, in
particular when new information or improved measuring techniques become available. The accuracy of
these estimates can be affected by many factors, including the quality of the procedures adopted
and the experience of those making the estimates. As further information becomes available, the estimates are likely to change.
This could result in alterations to Gold Avenues operation and development plans that could,
in turn, materially and adversely affect Gold Avenues and our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
The projected yields of tin powder from tailings of the 17 mining sites are also estimates and
as such are subject to change or could be inaccurate. Therefore TJJVs projected future production
volumes, turnover and capital expenditures, which are based on these estimates, could differ
materially. These production, turnover and expenditure plans are based on the estimated
realization of yield (the amount of tin processed per ton of earth) and the effectiveness of
technology used for separating tin powder from the residual tin mine tailings. There are many
factors, assumptions and variables beyond TJJVs, Gold Avenues and our control that result in
inherent uncertainties in estimating yields and so TJJVs actual volume of yields and rates of
production can be different from these estimates. If such a revision results in a substantial
reduction in expected recoverable reserves at a number of TJJVs 17 mines, it could materially and
adversely affect Gold Avenues and our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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We and Gold Avenue face risks associated with being reliant on the representations of Parkwick and
YTG as to the ownership of the 17 mine sites and the tailings from those sites as well as on the
representations of Parkwick on the financial status of Parkwick and the TJJV, both of which have
not been verified. Any inaccuracy of such representations could materially and adversely affect
our and Gold Avenues result of operations.
TJJVs rights to the tin tailings at the 17 mining sites are based on the rights and title
that YTG has over the 17 mining sites to deal with the tailings of the 17 tin sites. According to
the representations given by Parkwick and YTG, YTG has full mining rights over the 17 tin sites and
thus the rights to the tailings and has the ability to transfer ownership of such tailings to TJJV.
However, no due diligence on the ownership of the 17 mining sites, and thus the ownership of the
tailings, has been conducted by Gold Avenue.
If any representation as to the ownership of the 17 tin sites and tailings is not completely
accurate, this could materially and adversely affect Gold Avenues and our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
Gold Avenue management has reviewed copies of unaudited financial statements and accounts of
Parkwick provided by Parkwick. Gold Avenue relies on the representations given by Parkwick that
such accounts and records were complete and true. Due to the recent incorporation of TJJV on
January 23, 2008, no other financial due diligence has been conducted. If any representation as to
the completeness and truthfulness of such accounts is not completely accurate, it could materially
and adversely affect Gold Avenues and our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We
do not own a majority of the ordinary shares of Gold Avenue and our Restricted-Voting Shares have limited voting rights and we do not own or control Parkwick and they could take actions in a
manner that is in their interests, but not in our interests.
As of March 31, 2009, we owned approximately 11% of the Restricted-Voting Shares of Gold Avenues capital stock. The remaining Restricted-Voting Shares of Gold Avenue,
which together with our Restricted-Voting Shares represent approximately 80% of Gold Avenues outstanding
capital stock, are held by other outside investors. In addition, Mr. Sorkin, our President, Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of our board of directors, and Ms. Chan, our Vice Chairman and a
member of our board of directors, collectively have agreed to hold 20% of the remaining outstanding ordinary shares
of Gold Avenue, all of which are voting shares, as our nominees. Our Restricted-Voting Shares are entitled to
vote only in certain limited events relating to the creation of new shares, increases or reductions
in the authorized capital of the Restricted-Voting Shares, amendments to charter documents,
mergers, consolidations, reorganizations and liquidations, sales of Gold Avenue, and engaging in
certain businesses. Because we do not own a majority of Gold Avenues capital stock and our
Restricted-Voting Shares have limited voting rights, we do not control Gold Avenue and are limited in our
ability to influence its management and business. Mr. Sorkin, Ms. Chan and Mr. Sinex may have
interests that are different than and in conflict to ours and could vote their voting shares in a
manner that is in their interests and not in our interests. In addition, even in the limited
instances where we are entitled to vote our Restricted-Voting Shares, the other investors, together with Mr.
Sorkin, Ms. Chan and Mr. Sinex, could vote their shares in a manner that is not in our interests
and we would not be able to control the outcome of any such vote. In addition, because Gold Avenue
has invested only in a convertible note issued by Parkwick, it does not own any ordinary shares of
Parkwick and has no current rights as a shareholder of Parkwick. As a result, Gold Avenue is
unable to influence Parkwicks strategies, management and business and is limited in its ability to
monitor Parkwicks business and financial condition.
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We and Gold Avenue face risks associated with being reliant on YTG as the operating partner, whose
interests may differ from ours and Gold Avenues.
YTG is the largest tin mining company in the world and operates the largest tin refinery in
the world. Our and Gold Avenues investment strategy is to cooperate with YTG and rely on its
experience and know-how as a Chinese tin mining company to operate the 17 recovery sites. There
can be no assurance that this strategy will be successful nor that YTG will remain a complementary
business partner in TJJV or that we, Gold Avenue or Parkwick will be able to negotiate favorable
business development terms with YTG. In addition, TJJV and YTG need to work out the terms and
conditions as to how tailings should be provided to TJJV for processing, including, without
limitation, to logistics of the provision, which party should bear the costs of resources tax and
value-added tax (VAT). It is customary practice in China for the purchaser to assume the VAT
costs.
As a result of its investment in Parkwick, Gold Avenue is entitled to appoint one of
Parkwicks three directors to the five member board of directors of TJJV and YTG has the right to
appoint two directors to the board of directors in TJJV. The board of directors of TJJV is the
highest governing body of TJJV, which determines all the important matters of TJJV. Except for
certain matters which require the unanimous approval of the board, all other matters must be
approved by at least four out of the five board members. Despite Parkwick holding a majority of
the board of directors of TJJV, since YTG has the right to appoint two directors to the board of
directors of TJJV, YTG has a veto right on all matters related to TJJV. YTG, through its voting
power at shareholders meetings and board meetings of TJJV, has a significant influence over the
management and corporate policies of TJJV, including its corporate transactions, development
strategies, capital expenditure and distribution plans which may cause TJJV to act in a manner
contrary to Gold Avenues and/or our best interests. There is no assurance that YTG will vote on
shareholders or board resolutions in a way that will benefit us, Gold Avenue or Parkwick, and this
may in turn affect the operational results of TJJV and its distributable dividend which could
materially and adversely affect Gold Avenues and our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Any regulatory change or unforeseeable circumstances that require the TJJV to obtain
permits/licenses for TJJVs tin operations in the future could materially and adversely affect Gold
Avenues and our results of operations.
Under the Mineral Resources Law of China, all mineral resources of China are owned by the
Chinese State. According to the newly promulgated Chinese Foreign Investment Catalogue, which
became effective on December 1, 2007, the exploring and mining of tin falls within the prohibited
category, and tin recovery business from tin tailings falls within the permitted category. Mining
enterprises must obtain mining rights prior to undertaking any mining activities in a specific
mining area during the license period. Typically, the duration for which mining rights are granted
cannot exceed the projected number of years of service of a mine, and the consideration for such
mining rights is appraised on the basis of such service period. Mining enterprise should also
obtain a valid safety production license under PRC Regulations on Production Safety License
before engaging in production activities.
TJJV is engaging in the tin recovery business based on YTG granting to TJJV permission to
process its tin tailings from 17 sites. Gold Avenue has been advised by its Chinese legal adviser
that so long as the processing of tin tailing requires no mining or exploitation of tin is
involved, no exploration or mining license or permit is required for TJJV. However, we cannot
assure you that the Chinese regulatory authority would not otherwise interpret Gold Avenues
processing procedures to require exploration or mining licenses or permits.
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Upon the expiration of the joint venture term of TJJV in January 2018, there can be no
assurance that TJJV and YTG will be able to extend or renew the term of the joint venture
arrangement of TJJV. In addition, any regulatory changes or other unforeseen circumstances could
prevent TJJV from operating without being required to obtain any specific license/permit, which
could result in TJJV being ordered to cease operations at the relevant sites(s). The occurrence of
any of the aforementioned events could materially and adversely affect our and Gold Avenues
business, financial condition and results of operations. Increasing regulation of the Chinese tin
industry by the Chinese government could also have an adverse effect on TJJVs operational
activities.
We and Gold Avenue face risks associated with reliance on YTGs obligation to purchase TJJVs
products.
All of TJJVs production of tin powder from the 17 mining sites will be purchased by YTG if
they are up to qualified standard. Developing and expanding customer relationship with YTG is
vital to TJJVs business. Given that TJJVs turnover will rely on YTGs willingness to
purchase TJJVs tin production, if there is an adverse development in the business of YTG or TJJVs
relationship with YTG, or a reduction or cessation of orders from YTG, TJJV may not be able to
obtain, in substitution, suitable orders of a comparable size from other customers which could
materially and adversely affect Gold Avenues and our business, financial condition and results of
operations. Moreover, TJJV and YTG may further define the standard of products qualification.
Otherwise, TJJV must meet the customary standards that are applicable to its products.
The tin purchase arrangement with YTG also involves a number of risks that could affect the
relationship between YTG and TJJV, including:
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Such issues could lead to disputes with YTG and cause disruptions in the operations of TJJV
which could materially and adversely affect Gold Avenues and our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
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Gold Avenue faces risks associated with reliance on individual directors and management.
Operating a company that needs to process tailings from 17 mining sites could consume a
considerable amount of management time and result in operating difficulties and expenditures. The
business performance of TJJV will be particularly dependent upon the efforts, experience, social
contacts, skills and continued service of its directors and the directors of Parkwick and Gold
Avenue. The loss of service of any such individual could have a material, adverse effect on TJJV,
occur at any time due to death, disability, resignation or other reasons. However, despite the
reliance upon such individual directors, Gold Avenue will, to some extent, have control over the
general management of Parkwick. So long as Gold Avenue holds any shares or the convertible bond in
Parkwick, it will have veto rights in regards to important matters of Parkwick. Additional
directors could also be appointed to the board of Parkwick and Gold Avenue will have no power to
prevent any such appointment. Gold Avenues directors lack substantial prior experience managing
an entity such as Gold Avenue.
TJJV may find it difficult attracting and retaining management and technical personnel.
If TJJV is unable to attract or retain managerial and technical personnel, its business and
operations may be adversely affected. Attracting and retaining scarce top quality managerial
talent has become a serious challenge for companies in China. In particular, TJJV depends on
specific key talent such as geologists and exploration and production specialists. Consequently,
TJJV must compete with its business rivals to attract experienced personnel who may be able to pay
higher salaries and provide better benefits. TJJVs failure to acquire or retain quality personnel
in key positions could have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows.
TJJV faces risks associated with reliance on local labor.
Tin recovery work is labor-intensive. TJJV will rely on local labor for its tin recovery
operations. TJJVs operations will be affected by the performance, training, and physical
condition of its employees. Failure to maintain a cooperative relationship with employees or to
comply with employment regulations such as minimum wage requirement could affect TJJVs ability to
meet its labor needs and hire qualified staff, and could affect its operations and thus adversely
affect Gold Avenues and our business results.
TJJVs operating business is in Gejiu, Yunnan, a place known as the capital of tin with the
highest tin production capacity in China. Employees in tin processing can be subject to higher
than normal arsenic and radon exposures. In addition, in the first half of 2003, certain Asian
countries, including China, encountered an outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, and in
recent years, several Asian countries, including China, have reported occurrences of avian
influenza. It is not predictable whether health problems of employees or other diseases may cause
shortage or loss of labor. Such situations, if they become serious, may cause material disruptions
to TJJVs operations, which could materially and adversely affect Gold Avenues and our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
TJJV may not complete its existing and future major capital expenditure projects within its budget
and expected time frame, or at all, and may not generate the intended economic results.
TJJV has commenced recover operations at one of the 17 sites and has operated pilot operations
at two other sites. All operations have been stopped due to the impending investment in the
tailings via Parkwick. The cost of production at a site includes not just the actual cost of a
production line but also the infrastructural cost of installing it. Different lines in different
locations require different infrastructural investments. Gold Avenues investment is being used to
operate only the existing operational site and will be used to expand the two sites that have
operated as pilots, with new production lines and supporting infrastructure, and to build one new
production site. There can be no assurance that TJJV will be successfully in generating sufficient
returns from its investment by Gold Avenue.
The processing of mineral resources and liquidity in that business require substantial capital
investments and adequate cash inflows. TJJVs production or operation costs could exceed its
original budget as a result of various factors including, but not limited to, its ability to obtain
Chinese government approvals, failure to hire adequate staff, construction difficulties, technical
difficulties and manpower or other resource constraints. Even if TJJV is able to
complete its business plan without any delay and within budget, as a consequence of changes in
market circumstances or other factors, it may not achieve the intended economic benefits. It may
also require short-term and long-term bank loans in the future to implement its operational
strategy or maintain cash flow.
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TJJV may in the future invest in projects at its existing operations to increase tin
production efficiency and capacity, but failure to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals from
the Chinese government or sufficient funding, the negative conditions in the global and domestic
financial markets, cost overruns, failure to obtain bank loans and changes in the monetary policy
of the Chinese government with respect to bank interest rates or other factors may have a material
adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations. In addition, future
capital raised through issuance of shares or other securities may result in a substantial dilution
of the interests of TJJVs shareholders.
Gold Avenue is reliant on TJJV paying distributions to Parkwick in order for Parkwick to pay
interest or dividends to Gold Avenue. The joint venture, TJJV, is subject to restrictions on
paying dividends to Parkwick. Unless and until Gold Avenue converts its convertible bond issued by
Parkwick, it is not entitled to any dividends from Parkwick.
Gold Avenues main business is in China which is carried out by TJJV, the operating joint
venture. According to the joint venture agreement, TJJV will distribute dividends once a year to
its shareholders, Parkwick and YTG, to the extent available. After receiving Gold Avenues
percentage share of the dividends distributed from Parkwick, Gold Avenue intends to redistribute
the dividends to its shareholders, with holders of Restricted-Voting Shares receiving 80 percent of
dividends pro rata to their holdings of the Restricted-Voting Shares. However, Gold Avenue will
not be entitled to receive any dividend distributed by TJJV in turn until and unless it exercises
its conversion rights attached to the convertible bond issued by Parkwick which carries an interest
rate of 22% per annum that is due and payable semi-annually on June 30th and December 31st. Even
if any conversion right is exercised, it is anticipated that there will be no dividends in 2009 due
to reinvestment plans. After receiving the interest derived from the convertible bond, Gold Avenue
intends to distribute 80 percent of such interest pro rata to holders of Restricted-Voting Shares
according to their respective shareholding and 20% of the same to management who hold the
Management Shares.
Gold Avenue relies principally on interest paid by Parkwick, and dividends and/or other
distributions on equity paid by TJJV. Parkwick has no independent operations of its own and is
dependent on distributions from TJJV to pay interest and dividends to Gold Avenue. If the earnings
from TJJV decline, dividends to be distributed may be materially and adversely affected. In
addition, there may be no dividend at all in the future to its shareholders if there are no
accumulated net profits in TJJV. The dividends from TJJV are subject to the following
restrictions:
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Parkwicks ability to pay dividends will depend on the ability of TJJV to generate
distributable net (after-tax) profits. TJJV will pay dividends only out of its
accumulated net profits (so long as such profits have not been previously utilized
through a distribution or capitalization) after deduction of accumulated realized
losses (so long as such losses have not been previously written off in a reduction or
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TJJV is required under Chinese laws and regulations to allocate its profits after
tax as reported in its Chinese statutory financial statements to the reserve fund,
enterprise development fund, and staff bonus and welfare fund; the proportion of the
allocation shall be decided by the board of directors of TJJV in accordance with all
applicable Chinese laws and regulations. These funds are not available for
distribution to its shareholders, except in liquidation, and may not be transferred in
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Consequently, Gold Avenue may not receive any dividends, which are dependent on TJJVs and
Parkwicks future results of operations, debt levels, capital requirements, general financial
condition, and legal and contractual restrictions.
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TJJVs business may be adversely affected by shortages in electricity and water supply or increases
in electricity and water prices.
TJJV will consume a substantial amount of electricity and water in connection with its tin
recovery operations. It is expected that TJJVs demand for electricity and water will increase as
its production capabilities increase and its business grows. Any shortages or disruption in
electricity or water supply could lead to lengthy production shutdowns and increased costs related
to recommencement of operations. Insufficient electricity or water supply, or any power or water
blackout for a significant period of time may force TJJV to limit or delay production, which could
have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations. Any
significant increase in electricity and water prices will increase TJJVs production costs and may
adversely affect its results of operations if it is not able to pass the increased costs on to its
customers, which could materially and adversely affect our and Gold Avenues business, financial
condition and results of operations.
TJJVs business operations may incur increased or new costs or could be adversely affected by
present or future safety and environmental laws and regulations.
TJJVs operations are subject to increasingly stringent laws, rules and regulations imposed by
the Chinese government regarding environmental matters (including the treatment and discharge of
hazardous wastes and materials) and public health and safety. TJJV must undergo inspections by the
relevant Chinese environmental authorities, at their discretion, from time to time. One of the
main environmental issues in the tin mining industry is waste water management.
The development of the Chinese economy, and the improvements in the living standards of the
population, may lead to an increase in awareness of preserving the natural environment.
In response to this possible increase in awareness, the national, provincial and the municipal
governments may promulgate new laws and regulations which may require TJJV to improve its
facilities for environmental protection purposes, such as reducing pollutant discharge limits,
installing pollution control equipment, increasing pollutant discharge fees, imposing more
extensive pollution control requirements or increasing the number of regulated substances. In such
event, TJJV may incur costs to comply with such laws and regulations, resulting in higher operating
costs for TJJV.
There can be no assurance that TJJV will be able to comply with all environmental laws and
regulations that are adopted or amended in the future. Failure to comply with or any change or
difference in the interpretation or enforcement policy of such laws and regulations, or the
occurrence of any unanticipated environmental effects from TJJVs operations could subject it to
punitive governmental measures. There can be no assurance that compliance with environmental laws
or regulations adopted or amended in the future or measures to be taken to tackle unanticipated
environmental effects from TJJVs operations will not materially increase TJJVs operating and
other expenses, which could materially and adversely affect our and Gold Avenues business,
financial condition and results of operations.
TJJV may suffer losses from property damage, environmental damage claims and personal injuries
sustained from industry-related accidents and its insurance coverage may not be sufficient to cover
the risks related to its business.
TJJVs operations may be affected by accidents, technical difficulties, mechanical failure,
plant breakdown or any industry-related accidents encountered in the tin recovery process. Such
technical difficulties, mechanical failure, plant breakdown or any industry-related accidents could
happen in the future and could result in disruptions to its operations, or even mandatory
suspension of operations, increases in operating costs, financial losses, fines, corrective
measures or penalties imposed by the regulatory authorities, personal injuries claims or other
compensatory claims, and/or damage to reputation.
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TJJV plans to maintain insurance coverage on certain fixed assets including transportation
vehicles. In respect of its tin recovery work, TJJV does not currently maintain fire, liability or
other property insurance covering its properties, equipment or inventories, save for the limited
insurance coverage. As is customary in China, TJJV does not maintain insurance for losses caused
by business disruptions due to the discontinuation of service of its key management. In addition,
neither TJJV, Parkwick nor Gold Avenue maintain any business interruption insurance or any third
party liability insurance to cover claims in respect of personal injury or property or
environmental damage arising from accidents on their properties, other than third party liability
insurance with respect to vehicles. Any uninsured losses and liabilities incurred by TJJV may have
a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations. There is no
assurance that it will be able to obtain insurance coverage that is consistent with industry
practice at reasonable rates, or that such coverage is adequate to cover any economic loss which
TJJV may suffer, or claims which may be brought against it. If TJJVs insurance coverage is to be
deemed insufficient then this would have an adverse impact on its business, which could materially
and adversely affect our and Gold Avenues business, financial condition and results of operations.
Natural disasters, health epidemics, strikes, terrorist attacks, wars and other unforeseen events
beyond Gold Avenues control as well as operational risks may disrupt TJJVs business and adversely
affect its operational results.
TJJVs tin recovery operations are subject to a number of operating risks and hazards, some of
which are beyond its control, which could delay the production and delivery of tin powder or
increase the cost of operation. These include unexpected maintenance or technical problems,
strikes, terrorist attacks, human disease, earthquakes, periodic interruptions due to inclement or
hazardous weather conditions and natural disasters, industrial accidents, power or fuel supply
interruptions, critical equipment failure in the recycling work, fires, earthquakes, flooding and
unusual or unexpected variations in mineralization, geological or mining conditions. Such risks
could affect TJJVs tin powder production as well as any possible expansion of tin mining business,
which could materially and adversely affect Gold Avenues and our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
TJJV faces competition from domestic and foreign competitors.
TJJV faces competition from both domestic and international tin producers. Competition in the
tin recovery industry is based on many factors, including tin resources and reserves, tin powder
quality and characteristics, transportation capability, costs and technology. Some of TJJVs
competitors may have certain advantages over it, including greater financial, technical and raw
material resources, greater economics of scale, broader name recognition and more established
relationships in certain markets. Competition can have a significant impact on tin prices and tin
powder demands, and there can be no assurance that TJJV will continue to compete favorably due to
quality improvements by its competitors which will affect its business and consequently could
materially and adversely affect Gold Avenues and our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Chinas entry into the World Trade Organization could increase foreign competition in China,
by, among other things, allowing a greater number of alliances between foreign companies and
domestic competitors, and revising regulations originally designed to protect domestic enterprises.
Such increased foreign competition could materially and adversely affect TJJVs financial
condition and results of operations, which could materially and adversely affect Gold Avenues and
our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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TJJV faces risks relating to product concentration.
It is expected that most of TJJVs turnover in the near future will be from tin powder.
Continued and increasing market acceptance of tin powder is therefore critical to its future
success. TJJVs business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and
adversely affected if demand for tin powder in the market decreases significantly, or if the tin
price declines significantly.
In line with TJJVs future strategy to explore other metals such as copper, iron or zinc
contained in tin deposits and become a producer of specialty metals and/or related products, it may
expand its production portfolio, change the product mix in the future, and develop new lines of
other metals and precious metal products. However, there can be no assurance that this will
be successful in reducing TJJVs dependence on one product. Successful product development
and market acceptance of TJJVs existing and future products will depend on accurate prediction of
market requirements, reputation, quality and price of our products and the products of its
competitors. There can be no assurance that any products developed and introduced will achieve
market acceptance and any such failure to achieve market acceptance may materially and adversely
affect TJJVs, Gold Avenues and our business, financial condition, results of operations and
prospects.
Changes in political, economic and legal developments in China or a downturn of the Chinese economy
may adversely affect TJJVs results of operations and financial condition.
TJJVs operating business is in China and so depends heavily on the general economic
conditions in China for its continued growth. The Chinese economy has traditionally been centrally
planned, with a series of economic plans promulgated and implemented by the Chinese government.
Since 1978, the Chinese government has been promoting reform of the economic and political systems
in China. These reforms have brought about marked economic growth and social progress for China
and the economy of China has shifted gradually from a planned economy to a more socialist
market-oriented economy. Market economy and enterprise reform have been emphasized by the
Chinese government during the improvement of the freedom and autonomy level in areas such as
allocation of resources, production and management with the purpose of reducing the level of direct
control from the government.
Although the Chinese economy has grown significantly in recent years, there is no assurance
that the Chinese government will continue to pursue economic and political reforms. The economic
policies or political measures adopted by the Chinese government may not always be successful or
have a positive impact on TJJVs business, operating results and financial conditions. Its
operations and financial results could be adversely affected by changes in the political, economic
and social conditions or the relevant policies of the Chinese Government, such as changes in laws
and regulations (or the interpretations thereof), implementation of new anti-inflationary measures,
changes in the rate or methods of taxation, further foreign exchange restrictions, the imposition
of additional import restrictions, and a downturn in Chinas economic growth or a decline in its
economic condition in general.
All of TJJVs turnover may be denominated in Renminbi, which is not freely convertible for capital
account transactions and may be subject to exchange rate volatility.
TJJV is required to obtain foreign exchange for current account transactions (including the
distribution of dividends) through the accounts permitted by the Chinese government. There can be
no assurance that the Chinese government will not impose restrictions on foreign exchange
transactions under these specific current items.
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TJJV also requires foreign currency to pay dividends to its shareholders. All of its turnover
is denominated in Renminbi. Under Chinese foreign exchange rules and regulations, payments of
current account items, including profit distributions, interest payments and operation-related
expenditures, may be made in foreign currencies without prior approval but are subject to
procedural requirements. Strict foreign exchange control continues to apply to capital
account transactions. These transactions must be approved by or registered with the State
Administration of Foreign Exchange of China, and repayment of loan principal, distribution of
return on direct capital investment and investments in negotiable instruments are also subject to
restrictions. There can be no assurance that TJJV will be able to meet all of its foreign currency
obligations or to remit profits out of China.
Prior to 1994, the Renminbi experienced a significant net devaluation against most major
currencies and there was significant volatility in the market-based exchange rate during certain
periods. Since 1994, the Renminbi to US dollar exchange rate has largely stabilized. On July 21,
2005, the PBOC announced that the exchange rate of US dollars to Renminbi would be adjusted from
US$1 to RMB8.27 to US$1 to RMB8.11 and it ceased to peg the Renminbi to the US dollar. Instead,
the Renminbi is now pegged to a basket of currencies, the components of which are adjusted based on
changes in market demand and supply under a set of systematic principles. On September 23, 2005,
the Chinese government widened the daily trading band for the Renminbi against non-US dollar
currencies from 1.5% to 3.0% to improve the flexibility of the new foreign exchange system. The
Renminbi could be revalued further against the US dollar or other currencies, or may be permitted
to enter into a full or limited free float, which could result in an appreciation or depreciation
in the value of the Renminbi against the US dollar or other currencies. Any appreciation of the
Renminbi could subject TJJV to increased competition from imports and any devaluation of the
Renminbi could adversely affect the dollar value of its net assets and earnings and lower declared
dividends in foreign currency terms, as well as affecting its ability to service foreign currency
obligations. Moreover, there is no assurance that Renminbi will not become volatile against other
foreign currencies or that Renminbi will not be devalued.
It may be difficult to seek recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments or arbitral awards in
China.
All of TJJVs assets are located in China and most of the management members and directors of
TJJV reside in China.
On July 14, 2006, Hong Kong and China entered into the Arrangement on Reciprocal Recognition
and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters by the Courts of the Mainland and of
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Pursuant to Choice of Court Agreements. Between
Parties Concerned, or the Arrangement, pursuant to which a party with a final court judgment
rendered by a Hong Kong court requiring payment of money in a civil and commercial case according
to a choice of court agreement in writing may apply for recognition and enforcement of such
judgment in China. Similarly, a party with a final judgment rendered by a Chinese court requiring
payment of money in a civil and commercial case pursuant to a choice of court agreement in writing
may apply for recognition and enforcement of such judgment in Hong Kong. A choice of court
agreement in writing is defined as any agreement in writing entered into between parties after the
effective date of the Arrangement in which a Hong Kong court or a Chinese court is expressly
designated as the court having sole jurisdiction for the dispute. Therefore, it is not possible to
enforce a judgment rendered by a Hong Kong court in China if the parties in dispute do not agree to
enter into a choice of court agreement in writing. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible
for investors to effect service of process against TJJVs assets, senior management members or directors in China in order to seek recognition and
enforcement of foreign judgments in China.
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China is one of the signatories to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of
Foreign Arbitral Awards, or the New York Convention, which accordingly allows for the enforcement
of arbitral awards given by the arbitration bodies of other New York Convention signatories.
Following the resumption of sovereignty over Hong Kong by China on July 1, 1997, the New York
Convention no longer applies to the enforcement of Hong Kong arbitration awards in other parts of
China. A Memorandum of Understanding on the arrangement for reciprocal enforcement of arbitral
awards between Hong Kong and China was signed on June 21, 1999. This new arrangement concerning
mutual enforcement of arbitration awards between China and Hong Kong was approved by the Supreme
Peoples Court of China and the Hong Kong Legislative Council, and became effective on February 1,
2000.
Notwithstanding the aforesaid arrangements, enforcement of judgments or arbitral awards in
China could be very difficult. It may be even more difficult to seek recognition and enforcement
of arbitral awards in China if the arbitral awards were given by arbitration bodies that are not
signatories to the New York Convention and do not have similar arrangements under the Memorandum of
Understanding between Hong Kong and China.
China has not entered into treaties or arrangements providing for the recognition and
enforcement in China of judgments of courts in the United States, or most other jurisdictions.
Accordingly, it may be difficult to secure recognition and enforcement in China for court judgments
obtained in other jurisdictions in relation to any matter not subject to a binding arbitration
provision.
Changes in Chinese government policies towards foreign investment in China may adversely affect
TJJVs business and results of operations.
TJJV is a foreign-invested enterprise and thus subject to the Chinese governments foreign
investment policies and laws. For example, according to the Foreign Investment Catalogue,
industries are categorized as encouraged, permitted, restricted or prohibited for the purpose of
approving and monitoring inbound foreign investments. Under the Foreign Investment Catalogue
previously in effect from January 1, 2005 to November 30, 2007, and the newly promulgated Foreign
Investment Catalogue, which became effective on December 1, 2007, Gold Avenues business falls
within the permitted category.
As the Foreign Investment Catalogue is updated every few years to reflect the changing
policies on foreign investment in China, all or part of TJJVs business may fall into a restricted
or even prohibited category when the government further amends the Foreign Investment Catalogue and
if so, it will be subject to stringent restrictions on the operation, development and
administration of its business. Consequently, this could materially and adversely affect Gold
Avenues and our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The uncertainty of Chinas legal system may have an adverse effect on Gold Avenues and our
business and operations, which could limit the legal protection available to potential investors.
Gold Avenue is investing in Parkwick, which has an interest in TJJV that is operating in China
and governed by Chinese law. The central and local governments exercise a substantial degree of
control over the tin industry in China. TJJVs business is subject to various government policies,
regulations, standards and/or other requirements. Any changes to these policies, regulations,
standards and/or requirements could increase TJJVs operating costs and may adversely affect its
operating results. Any such changes could also constrain future expansion and profitability as
well as cause it to incur significant compliance costs and increase its capital requirement.
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The Chinese legal system is based on a statutory law system. Unlike a common law system,
prior legal decisions and judgments have little significance for guidance, and rulings by the court
can only be used as reference with little value as precedents. China is still in the process of
developing a comprehensive statutory framework. Since 1979, the Chinese government has established
a commercial law system, and significant progress has been made in promulgating laws and
regulations relating to economic affairs and matters such as corporate organization and governance,
foreign investment, commerce, taxation and trade. However, these regulations are relatively new
and the availability of public cases as well as the judicial interpretation of them are limited in
number.
Furthermore, as many laws, regulations and legal requirements have only been recently adopted
by the central or local government agencies, their implementation, interpretation and enforcement
may involve uncertainty due to the lack of established practice available for reference. Depending
on the government agency or how an application or a case is presented to such agency, TJJV may
receive less favorable interpretations of law than its competitors. In addition, any litigation in
China may be protracted and result in substantial legal costs and diversion of resources and
management attention. Similarly, legal uncertainty in China may limit the legal protection
available to potential investors. We and Gold Avenue cannot predict the effect of future legal
development in China, including promulgation of new laws, changes to existing laws or the
interpretation or enforcement thereof, or the pre-emption of local regulations by national law. As
a result, there is substantial uncertainty as to the legal protection available to potential
investors. More stringent laws or regulations may also restrict TJJVs operations and adversely
affect its business prospects. Compliance with or failure to comply with such laws or regulations
may require it to incur significant capital expenditures or other obligations or liabilities, or
even the suspension of its operations and thus materially and adversely affect its business and
results of operations, which could materially and adversely affect Gold Avenues and our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
A change in Chinese tax law may affect dividends received by Parkwick and finally affect the
dividends to Gold Avenues shareholders.
Gold
Avenue is incorporated in Hong Kong and through its 10% potential holding (after full conversion of
the convertible bond) in Parkwick, a Hong Kong private company, it
would hold an indirect interest
in TJJV. The Chinese Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementation rules were enacted
respectively on March 16, 2007 and December 6, 2007, both of which have become effective as of
January 1, 2008. Under the new law and regulations, if a foreign investor to a foreign-invested
enterprise in China is a non-Chinese tax resident enterprise without an establishment in China, a
withholding tax at the rate of 10% will be applicable to any dividends paid to the foreign investor
by the foreign-invested enterprise. According to the tax arrangement
between China and Hong Kong, dividends paid by a foreign-invested enterprise in China to its
shareholder(s) which is/are incorporated in Hong Kong will be subject to a withholding tax at a
reduced rate of 5% if the Hong Kong company directly holds a 25% or more interest in the Chinese
enterprise. Therefore, the income tax rate applied to Parkwick, a 66% equity interest holder of
TJJV, is 5%.
The tin products produced and sold by TJJV are subject to VAT. Chinas regular VAT rate is
17%. It is customary practice in China for the purchaser to assume the VAT costs.
The exploitation of minerals products prescribed in the Chinese Resources Tax regulations in
China is subject to the Chinese Resources Tax. Resources Tax is levied, generally on tonnage crude
ore, at specified rates on natural resource products. The tax rate for tin is Renminbi 0.6-1 yuan / ton,
depending on the quality of tin ores. Pursuant to the Chinese Resources Tax regulations,
exploitations of the non-ferrous metals, including tin, are eligible for Resources Tax incentives
of 30% reduction of total tax payable. An increase in VAT rate may adversely affect Gold Avenues
and our financial condition and operating results.
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TJJV should not be liable for Resources Tax as it is in the business of recovery of tin from
tailings. YTG, the holder of the mining license for those sites, should have paid Resources Tax on
crude ore that were used for primary processing when YTG sold tin products. However, if no
Resources Tax has been paid on the ore, the mining license holder should pay the tax on the
tailings. In such event, YTG might push the costs of tax to TJJV, which may adversely affect
TJJVs financial conditions and operations.
RISKS
RELATED TO OUR COMMON STOCK
Shares eligible for future sale may adversely affect our ability to sell equity securities.
Sales of our Common Stock (including the issuance of shares upon conversion of our preferred
stock (the Preferred Stock)) in the public market could materially and adversely affect the
market price of shares because prior sales have been executed at or below our current market price.
We have outstanding four series of Preferred Stock that convert to our Common Stock at prices
equivalent to $4.42, $4.00, $4.42, and $9.00, respectively, for our series A convertible preferred
stock (Series A Preferred Stock), series B convertible preferred stock (Series B Preferred
Stock), series C convertible preferred stock (Series C Preferred Stock), and series D
convertible preferred stock (Series D Preferred Stock) (subject to adjustment for stock splits,
stock dividends and similar dilutive events). Our obligation to convert our Preferred Stock upon
demand by the holders may depress the price of our Common Stock and also make it more difficult for
us to sell equity securities or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we
deem appropriate.
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As
of June 30, 2009 we had 17,806,586 shares of Common Stock outstanding, plus (1) 32,500
shares of Series A Preferred Stock, convertible into approximately 183,823 shares of Common Stock
at the conversion rate of 1:5.6561, (2) 9,464 shares of Series B Preferred Stock convertible into
approximately 59,150 shares of Common Stock at the conversion rate of 1:6.25, (3) 45,536 shares of
Series C Preferred Stock convertible into approximately 257,556 shares of Common Stock at the
conversion rate of 1:5.6561, (4) 109,200 shares of Series D Preferred Stock convertible into
approximately 303,336 shares of Common Stock at the conversion rate of 1:2.7778, (5) 1,849,736
options to purchase shares of Common Stock with a weighted-average exercise price of $8.61 per
share, and (6) 960,100 warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock with a weighted-average exercise
price of $7.99. Of the shares outstanding, 17,142,672 shares of Common Stock are freely tradable
without restriction. All of the remaining 663,914 shares are restricted from resale, except
pursuant to certain exceptions under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act).
Our outstanding options and warrants may adversely affect our ability to consummate future equity
financings due to the dilution potential to future investors.
We have outstanding options and warrants for the purchase of shares of our Common Stock which
may adversely affect our ability to consummate future equity financings. To the extent any such
options and warrants are exercised, the value of our outstanding shares of our Common Stock may be
diluted.
As
of June 30, 2009, we have outstanding vested options to purchase 1,778,947 shares of Common
Stock at a weighted-average exercise price of $8.70 and vested warrants to purchase 940,100 shares
of Common Stock with a weighted-average price of $7.97.
Due to the number of shares of Common Stock we are obligated to sell pursuant to outstanding
options and warrants described above, potential investors may not purchase our future equity
offerings at market price because of the potential dilution such investors may suffer as a result
of the exercise of the outstanding options and warrants.
The market price of our Common Stock has experienced significant volatility.
The securities markets from time to time experience significant price and volume fluctuations
unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. In addition, the market prices of
the Common Stock of many publicly traded pharmaceutical companies have been and can be expected to
be especially volatile. Our Common Stock price in the 52-week period ended March 31, 2009 had a
high of $1.64 and a low of $0.06, and on July 10, 2009 had a
high of $0.20 and a low of $0.20.
Announcements of technological innovations or new products by us or our competitors, developments
or disputes concerning patents or proprietary rights, publicity regarding actual or potential
clinical trial results relating to products under development by us or our competitors, regulatory
developments in both the United States and foreign countries, delays in our testing and development
schedules, public concern as to the safety of pharmaceutical drugs and economic and other external
factors, as well as period-to-period fluctuations in our financial results, may have a significant
impact on the market price of our Common Stock. The realization of any of the risks described in
these Risk Factors may have a significant adverse impact on such market prices.
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We may pay vendors and advisors in stock as consideration for their services. This may result in
stockholder dilution, additional costs and difficulty retaining certain vendors.
In order for us to preserve our cash resources, we have previously paid and may in the future
pay vendors and advisors in shares, warrants or options to purchase shares of our Common Stock
rather than cash. Payments for services in stock may materially and adversely affect our
stockholders by diluting the value of outstanding shares of our Common Stock. In addition, in
situations where we have agreed to register the shares issued to a vendor or advisor, we may incur
additional expenses associated with such registration. Paying vendors or advisors in shares,
warrants or options to purchase shares of Common Stock may also limit our ability to contract with
the vendor or advisor of our choice should that vendor or advisor decline payment in stock.
We do not intend to pay dividends on our Common Stock. Until such time as we pay cash dividends,
our stockholders must rely on increases in our stock price for appreciation.
We have never declared or paid dividends on our Common Stock. We intend to retain future
earnings to develop and commercialize our products and therefore we do not intend to pay cash
dividends in the foreseeable future. Until such time as we determine to pay cash dividends on our
Common Stock, our stockholders must rely on increases in our Common Stocks market price for
appreciation.
We incur increased costs and demands upon management as a result of complying with the laws and
regulations affecting public companies, which may adversely affect our operating results and
failure to achieve and maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act could cause investors to lose confidence in our operating results and in the
accuracy of our financial reports and could have a material adverse effect on our business and on
the price of our Common Stock.
As a public company, we are required, pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, to furnish a report by management on, among other things, the effectiveness of our internal
control over financial reporting for our 2009 fiscal year. In addition, our independent registered
public accounting firm will be required to attest to and report on our managements evaluation
beginning with our fiscal year ending March 31, 2010. We have and will continue to incur
significant expenses and management resources to comply with the requirements of Section 404 on an
ongoing basis. Management is responsible for implementing controls and other procedures designed to
ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file with the SEC is
disclosed accurately and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in the SECs rules and forms. In the event that we are not able to demonstrate
compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in a timely manner, or are unable to produce
timely or accurate financial statements, we may be subject to sanctions or investigations by
regulatory authorities such as the SEC or Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and
investors may lose confidence in our operating results and our stock price could decline.
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Furthermore, as a public company, we incur significant additional legal, accounting and other
expenses. In addition, changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance
and public disclosure, including regulations implemented by the SEC and FINRA may increase legal
and financial compliance costs and make some activities more time consuming. These laws,
regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations and, as a result, their
application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and
governing bodies. We intend to invest resources to comply with evolving laws, regulations and
standards, and this investment may result in increased general and administrative expenses and a
diversion of managements time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance
activities. If notwithstanding our efforts to comply with new laws, regulations and standards, we
fail to comply, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against us and our business
may be harmed.
Failure to comply with these rules might also make it more difficult for us to obtain certain
types of insurance, including director and officer liability insurance, and we might be forced to
accept reduced policy limits and coverage and/or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the
same or similar coverage. The impact of these events could also make it more difficult for us to
attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors, on committees of our board
of directors, or as executive officers.
There are limitations on the liability of our directors, and we may have to indemnify our officers
and directors in certain instances.
Our certificate of incorporation limits, to the maximum extent permitted under Delaware law,
the personal liability of our directors for monetary damages for breach of their fiduciary duties
as directors. Our bylaws provide that we will indemnify our officers, directors, employees and
other agents to the fullest extent permitted by law. These provisions may be in some respects
broader than the specific indemnification provisions under Delaware law. The indemnification
provisions may require us, among other things, to (i) indemnify such persons against certain
liabilities that may arise by reason of their status with or service to the Company (other than
liabilities arising from willful misconduct of a culpable nature), (ii) advance expenses incurred
as a result of any proceeding against such persons as to which they could be indemnified and
(iii) obtain directors and officers insurance. Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation
Law provides that a corporation may indemnify a director, officer, employee or agent made or
threatened to be made a party to an action by reason of the fact that he or she was a director,
officer, employee or agent of the corporation or was serving at the request of the corporation,
against expenses actually and reasonably incurred in connection with such action if he or she acted
in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best
interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no
reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. Delaware law does not permit a
corporation to eliminate a directors duty of care and the provisions of our certificate of
incorporation have no effect on the availability of equitable remedies, such as injunction or
rescission, for a directors breach of the duty of care.
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We believe that our limitation of officer and director liability assists us to attract and
retain qualified officers and directors. However, in the event an officer, a director or our board
of directors commits an act that may legally be indemnified under Delaware law, we will be
responsible to pay for such officer(s) or director(s) legal defense and potentially any damages
resulting therefrom. Furthermore, the limitation on director liability may reduce the likelihood
of derivative litigation against directors, and may discourage or deter stockholders from
instituting litigation against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties, even though such an
action, if successful, might benefit us and our stockholders. Given the difficult environment and
potential for incurring liabilities currently facing directors of publicly-held corporations, we
believe that director indemnification is in our and our stockholders best interests because it
enhances our ability to attract and retain highly qualified directors and reduce a possible
deterrent to entrepreneurial decision-making.
Nevertheless, limitations of director liability may be viewed as limiting the rights of
stockholders, and the broad scope of the indemnification provisions contained in our certificate of
incorporation and bylaws could result in increased expenses. Our board of directors believes,
however, that these provisions will provide a better balancing of the legal obligations of, and
protections for, directors and will contribute positively to the quality and stability of our
corporate governance. Our board of directors has concluded that the benefit to stockholders of
improved corporate governance outweighs any possible adverse effects on stockholders of reducing
the exposure of directors to liability and broadened indemnification rights.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Our executive offices are in New York, located at One North End Avenue, New York, New York
10282. We have paid rent of approximately $10,100 per month, on a month-to-month basis through
January 2008, for approximately 2,500 square feet of space for our New York office. The current
rate is approximately $12,000 per month. Our research and development offices are located at 150
Fairway Drive, Suite 150, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061. We occupy approximately 9,750 square feet
of space under a lease that expires on March 14, 2010. Our rent for the Vernon Hills facility has
been approximately $8,200 per month through March 15, 2008. The current rate is approximately
$8,600 per month. We are also charged by the landlord of our Vernon Hills, Illinois office and the
New York office a portion of the real estate taxes and common area operating expenses. In December
2007, the Company entered into a one year lease of an office facility in Beijing, China that
requires monthly lease payments of approximately $5,000 with an option to extend the lease upon
sixty days notice prior to the end of the lease. The office lease option was exercised.
Additionally in November 2007, the Company entered into a one year residential lease in Beijing,
China that required monthly lease payments of approximately $1,800. We believe our current
facilities are adequate for our needs for the foreseeable future and, in the opinion of our
management, the facilities are adequately insured.
Our indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary, Immtech Life Science was sold January 12, 2009, which
owned two floors of a newly-constructed building located in the Futian Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen,
in China. The property comprised the first two floors of an industrial building named the Immtech
Life Science Building.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are a party to the following legal proceeding:
Gerhard Von der Ruhr et al. v. Immtech International, Inc. et. al.
In October 2003, Gerhard Von der Ruhr and his son Mark (the Von der Ruhr Plaintiffs) filed a
complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against the
Company and certain officers and directors alleging breaches of a stock lock-up agreement, option
agreements and a technology license agreement by the Company. The Von de Ruhr Plaintiffs also
alleged a claim for intentional interference with contractual relations by certain officers of the
Company. The complaint sought unspecified monetary damages and punitive damages, in addition to
equitable relief and costs. In a filing made in late February 2005, the Von der Ruhr Plaintiffs
specified damages of approximately $44.5 million in damages.
In 2005, one of the breach of contract claims was dismissed upon the Companys motion for
summary judgment. On October 26, 2006, a preliminary pre-trial conference was held and the court
granted the Companys motions in limine to exclude plaintiffs damage claim for lost profits and
prohibited plaintiff from offering expert testimony at trial on this issue. The court subsequently
granted a motion to sever the trial on Count V, regarding the technology license agreement, from
the trial on the remaining counts. The trial on the remaining counts concluded on December 7, 2007,
and a jury returned a verdict against the Company and certain officers and directors for a total
amount of $361,705. The Company immediately filed a motion with the court seeking to overturn the
jury verdict, which the court subsequently denied.
In the first quarter of 2008, the Von der Ruhr Plaintiffs appealed the trial courts ruling
excluding their damage claim for lost profits. Separately, the Companys officers and directors appealed the jurys finding on the intentional interference with contractual relations claim.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
consolidated these appeals and affirmed the decision of the lower
court.
As of March 31, 2009, $120,000 of the jury verdict had been paid, and $241,705 remains as an
accrual.
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
We held our Annual Meeting on March 31, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt in New York, NY. The
following matters were presented to our stockholders: (1) Proposal No. 1 election of six
directors to serve until the next annual meeting of the stockholders, and (2) Proposal No. 2
ratification of the selection of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly Virchow Krause and,
formerly known as Virchow, Krause & Company, LLP) as the Companys independent registered public
accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009. The results of the votes are as
follows:
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Authority |
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Votes For |
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Withheld |
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Proposal 1 Election of directors by the stockholders |
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Eric L. Sorkin |
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10,965,305 |
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1,930,866 |
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Cecilia Chan |
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11,065,027 |
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1,831,144 |
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David M. Fleet |
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11,173,413 |
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1,722,758 |
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Judy Lau |
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11,183,987 |
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1,712,184 |
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Levi H. K. Lee, M.D. |
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11,162,885 |
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1,733,286 |
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Donald F. Sinex |
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11,161,631 |
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1,734,540 |
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Votes For |
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Votes Against |
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Abstain * |
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Proposal 2 Ratification of
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause as
independent auditors |
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12,554,927 |
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112,062 |
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229,180 |
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* |
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Per the proxy statement, abstentions are considered votes against the proposal. |
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PART II.
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ITEM 5. |
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MARKET FOR REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF
EQUITY SECURITIES |
A. Market Information
Our Common Stock was listed on the NYSE Amex LLC and traded under the symbol IMM until May
21, 2009. As of May 22, 2009, the Common Stock has been quoted on the Pink OTC Markets quotation
system under the symbol IMMP. Following are the reported high and low share trade prices as
reported by IDD Information Services, NASDAQ Online and Lexis/Nexis for each of the quarters set
forth below since the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2006.
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High |
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Low |
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2006 |
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Quarter ended March 31, 2006 |
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$ |
9.62 |
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$ |
6.80 |
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Quarter ended June 30, 2006 |
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$ |
8.25 |
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$ |
6.66 |
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Quarter ended September 30, 2006 |
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$ |
6.98 |
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$ |
4.50 |
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Quarter ended December 31, 2006 |
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$ |
9.60 |
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$ |
4.80 |
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2007 |
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Quarter ended March 31, 2007 |
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$ |
8.90 |
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$ |
5.00 |
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Quarter ended June 30, 2007 |
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$ |
8.50 |
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$ |
5.68 |
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Quarter ended September 30, 2007 |
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$ |
8.99 |
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$ |
5.80 |
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Quarter ended December 31, 2007 |
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$ |
8.40 |
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$ |
2.10 |
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2008 |
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Quarter ended March 31, 2008 |
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$ |
3.75 |
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$ |
0.48 |
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Quarter ended June 30, 2008 |
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$ |
1.64 |
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$ |
0.60 |
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Quarter ended September 30, 2008 |
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$ |
1.09 |
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$ |
0.50 |
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Quarter ended December 31, 2008 |
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$ |
0.60 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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2009 |
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Quarter ended March 31, 2009 |
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$ |
0.22 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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B. Stockholders
As
of June 30, 2009, the Company had approximately 201 stockholders of record of our Common
Stock and the number of beneficial owners of shares of Common Stock as of such date was
approximately 2,576. As of June 30, 2009, the Company had approximately 17,806,586 shares of
Common Stock issued and outstanding.
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C. Dividends
We have never declared or paid dividends on our Common Stock and we do not intend to pay any
Common Stock dividends in the foreseeable future. Our series A convertible preferred stock
(Series A Preferred Stock), series B convertible preferred stock (Series B Preferred Stock),
series C convertible preferred stock (Series C Preferred Stock) and series D convertible
preferred stock (Series D Preferred Stock) earn dividends of 6%, 8%, 8%, and 6% per annum,
respectively, each payable semi-annually on each April 15 and October 15 while outstanding, and
which, at our option, may be paid in cash or in shares of our Common Stock valued at the 10-day
volume-weighted average of the closing sale price of our Common Stock as reported by the primary
stock exchange on which such stock is listed or traded.
D. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
We issued unregistered securities in the following conversion of Preferred Stock to Common
Stock, pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation 506 thereunder, during the
fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009:
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On March 12, 2009, a holder of Series D Preferred Stock converted 6,000 shares of
Series D Preferred Stock and accrued dividends into 44,374 shares of Common Stock. |
E. Stock Performance Graph
The following graph shows a comparison of cumulative total stockholder returns for our Common
Stock, the S&P 500 Index and the Peer Group. The graph assumes the investment of $100 on April 1,
2004, and the reinvestment of all dividends. The performance shown is not necessarily indicative
of future performance.
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The information contained in the graph above shall not be deemed to be soliciting material
or to be filed with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any
future filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C
promulgated under the Exchange Act, other than as provided in Item 201 of the SECs Regulation S-K,
or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that Immtech
specifically requests that the information be treated as soliciting material or specifically
incorporates it by reference in such filing.
TOTAL STOCKHOLDER RETURNS
Total Return To Stockholders
(Dividends reinvested monthly)
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ANNUAL RETURN PERCENTAGE |
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YEARS ENDED |
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Company Name / Index |
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Mar 05 |
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Mar 06 |
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Mar 07 |
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Mar 08 |
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Mar 09 |
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Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
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-32.93 |
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-37.59 |
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-25.81 |
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-85.74 |
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-74.39 |
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S&P 500 Index |
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6.70 |
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11.73 |
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11.83 |
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-5.07 |
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-38.10 |
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Peer Group |
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1.28 |
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101.28 |
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-8.47 |
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-20.13 |
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-12.54 |
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Peer Group Companies
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBST)
EntreMed, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENMD)
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth certain selected financial data that was derived from our
consolidated financial statements (dollars in thousands except share and per share data):
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Fiscal Year Ended March 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Statement of Operations: |
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REVENUES |
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$ |
2,383 |
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$ |
9,717 |
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$ |
4,318 |
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$ |
3,575 |
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|
$ |
5,931 |
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EXPENSES: |
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Research and development |
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3,524 |
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11,570 |
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|
|
8,760 |
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9,680 |
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|
7,309 |
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General and administrative |
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4,205 |
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|
9,100 |
(6) |
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|
9,095 |
(4) |
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|
9,631 |
(3) |
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|
12,190 |
(2) |
Other |
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|
1,197 |
(7) |
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(1,875 |
)(5) |
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Total expenses |
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8,926 |
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20,670 |
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15,980 |
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19,311 |
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|
19,499 |
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS |
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(6,543 |
) |
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(10,953 |
) |
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(11,662 |
) |
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(15,736 |
) |
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(13,569 |
) |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): |
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Interest income |
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|
41 |
|
|
|
440 |
|
|
|
530 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
135 |
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Interest expense
|
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Other income (expense)
net |
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|
41 |
|
|
|
440 |
|
|
|
530 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
135 |
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NET LOSS |
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|
(6,502 |
) |
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|
(10,513 |
) |
|
|
(11,132 |
) |
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|
(15,526 |
) |
|
|
(13,433 |
) |
PREFERRED STOCK
DIVIDENDS(1) |
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|
(442 |
) |
|
|
(529 |
) |
|
|
(551 |
) |
|
|
(764 |
) |
|
|
(580 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS |
|
$ |
(6,944 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,042 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,683 |
) |
|
$ |
(16,290 |
) |
|
$ |
(14,013 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BASIC AND DILUTED NET (LOSS)
INCOME PER SHARE
ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON
STOCKHOLDERS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(0.39 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.68 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.78 |
) |
|
$ |
(1.31 |
) |
|
$ |
(1.27 |
) |
Preferred Stock dividends |
|
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
|
(0.06 |
) |
|
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BASIC AND DILUTED NET (LOSS)
INCOME PER SHARE
ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON
STOCKHOLDERS |
|
$ |
(0.42 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.71 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.82 |
) |
|
$ |
(1.37 |
) |
|
$ |
(1.32 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED
IN COMPUTING BASIC AND
DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE |
|
|
16,327,318 |
|
|
|
15,477,463 |
|
|
|
14,207,048 |
|
|
|
11,852,630 |
|
|
|
10,606,917 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Balance Sheet Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
1,766 |
|
|
$ |
5,996 |
|
|
$ |
12,462 |
|
|
$ |
14,138 |
|
|
$ |
9,472 |
|
Restricted funds on deposit |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
3,776 |
|
|
|
3,119 |
|
|
|
530 |
|
|
|
2,044 |
|
Working capital |
|
|
851 |
|
|
|
4,242 |
|
|
|
10,991 |
|
|
|
11,910 |
|
|
|
8,069 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
2,488 |
|
|
|
13,438 |
|
|
|
19,144 |
|
|
|
18,554 |
|
|
|
15,276 |
|
Preferred stock |
|
|
5,065 |
|
|
|
8,267 |
|
|
|
8,796 |
|
|
|
10,015 |
|
|
|
7,752 |
|
Deficit accumulated during
development stage |
|
|
(118,511 |
) |
|
|
(111,567 |
) |
|
|
(100,525 |
) |
|
|
(88,842 |
) |
|
|
(72,552 |
) |
Stockholders equity |
|
|
1,448 |
|
|
|
7,600 |
|
|
|
14,456 |
|
|
|
15,603 |
|
|
|
11,741 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
See Note 7 to the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K for a discussion on the Preferred Stock dividends. |
|
(2) |
|
Includes non-cash charges of (i) $4,531 of costs related to the four year extension of
warrants received from RADE Management Corporation (RADE), (ii) $233 for the issuance of
20,000 options to Mr. Tony Mok for consulting services in China, (iii) $301 for the extension
of the unexercised Fulcrum warrants to December 23, 2005 and (iv) $10 for the extension of
warrants initially issued to underwriters to purchase 21,400 shares of Common Stock from April
24, 2004 to May 11, 2004. |
|
(3) |
|
Includes non-cash charges of $125 for the repricing and reduced exercise period of 125,000
Fulcrum warrants. Fulcrum exercised 35,000 warrants. The remaining 90,000 expired. |
|
(4) |
|
Includes non-cash charges of (i) $36 for the issuance of 5,000 common shares to Tulane
University for the AQ13 agreement, (ii) $36 for the issuance of 5,000 common shares to T.
Stephen Thompson under his retirement agreement and (iii) $564,000 for the issuance of 80,000
common shares to China Pharmaceutical for the attainment of certain milestones. |
|
(5) |
|
Includes the award by the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of
Commerce for the breach of a testing agreement by Neurochem, Inc., and attorneys fees and
costs of approximately $1,875. |
|
(6) |
|
Includes non-cash charges of (i) $172 for the issuance of 50,000 warrants to a consultant,
(ii) $118 for the issuance of 30,000 warrants to an investor relations firm and (iii) $440 for
the two year extension of warrants to China Harvest International Ltd. |
|
(7) |
|
Includes asset impairment charges of $1,197 on the two floors of a building in the Futian
Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen, in China. The subsidiary, Immtech Life Science Limited, whose sole
asset was the property, was sold in January 2009. |
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ITEM 7. |
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS |
A. Overview
With the exception of certain research funding agreements and certain grants, we have not
generated any revenue from operations. For the period from the date of our inception, October 15,
1984, to March 31, 2009, we incurred cumulative net losses of approximately $113,099,000. We have
incurred additional operating losses since March 31, 2009 and expect to incur operating losses for
the foreseeable future. We expect that our cash sources for at least the next year will be limited
to:
|
|
|
payments from charitable foundations and other research collaborators under
arrangements that may be entered into in the future; |
|
|
|
research grants, such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants; and |
|
|
|
sales of equity securities or borrowing funds. |
The timing and amounts of grant and other revenues, if any, will likely fluctuate sharply and
depend upon the achievement of specified milestones. Our results of operations for any period may
be unrelated to the results of operations for any other period.
We currently have enough cash to operate into the third calendar quarter of 2009. We are currently considering financing alternatives. The
decision to terminate our pafuramidine development program in February 2008 significantly depressed
our stock price and impaired our ability to raise additional funds. We are continually evaluating
our strategic alternatives with respect to all aspects of the business. We cannot assure you that
any actions that we take would raise or generate sufficient capital to fully address the
uncertainties of our financial position. Moreover, we may not successfully identify or implement
any of these alternatives, and, even if we determine to pursue one or more of these alternatives,
we may be unable to do so on acceptable financial terms. As a result, we may be unable to realize
value from our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business. All of these
factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we become
unable to continue as a going concern, we may need to liquidate our assets, and we might realize
significantly less than the values at which they are carried on our financial statements. However,
the accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments or charges that might be
necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern, such as charges related to impairment
of our assets, the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of
liabilities or other similar adjustments. In addition, the report of our independent registered
public accounting firm on the accompanying financial statements included in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K contains an explanatory paragraph regarding going concern uncertainty.
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B. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of the notes to our consolidated
financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States. The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make
estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses, and related disclosure of contingent liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our
estimates, including those related to the fair value of our Preferred Stock and Common Stock and
related options and warrants, the recognition of revenues and costs related to our research
contracts, and the useful lives or impairment of our property and
equipment and the fair value of our investment in Gold Avenue. We base our estimates
on historical experience, forecasted results and on various other assumptions that we believe to be
reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of judgments regarding the
carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual
results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Grants to perform research are our primary source of revenue and are generally granted to
support research and development activities for specific projects or drug candidates. Revenue
related to grants to perform research and development is recognized as earned, based on the
performance requirements of the specific grant. Prepaid cash payments from research and
development grants are reported as deferred revenue until such time as the research and development
activities covered by the grant are performed.
Revenue from licensing arrangements is recorded when earned based on the performance
requirements of the contract. Nonrefundable upfront license fees, for product candidates where the
Company is providing continuing services related to product development, are deferred and
recognized as revenue over the development period or as the Company provides services required
under the agreement. The timing and amount of revenue the Company recognizes from licenses, either
from upfront fees or milestones where the Company is providing continuing services related to
product development, is dependent upon the Companys estimates of filing dates. As product
candidates move through the development process, it is necessary to revise these estimates to
consider changes to the product development cycle, such as changes in the clinical development
plan, regulatory requirements, or various other factors, many of which may be outside of the
Companys control. The impact on revenue changes in the Companys estimates and the timing
thereof, is recognized prospectively over the remaining estimated product development period.
The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, using the modified prospective
method. SFAS No. 123(R) requires entities to recognize the cost of employee services in exchange
for awards of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of those awards (with limited
exceptions). That cost, based on the estimated number of awards that are expected to vest, will be
recognized over the period during which the employee is required to provide the service in exchange
for the award. No compensation cost is recognized for awards for which employees do not render the
requisite service. Upon adoption, the grant-date fair value of employee share options and similar
instruments was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The Black-Scholes valuation
requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the stock-based
award and stock price volatility. The assumptions used are managements best estimates, but the
estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result,
if other assumptions had been used, the recorded and pro forma stock-based compensation expense
could have been materially different from that depicted in the financial statements.
We believe that the accounting policies affecting these estimates are our critical accounting
policies.
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In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (SFAS 162). This statement identifies the sources of accounting
principles and the framework for selecting the principles that are presented in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. This statement became effective
during November 2008. The adoption of SFAS 162 had no impact on the Companys consolidated
financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations
(SFAS 141(R)). SFAS 141(R) changes the requirements for an acquirers recognition and
measurement of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in a business combination. SFAS
141(R) has been effective for us in fiscal year 2010. The impact of SFAS 141(R) will depend on
future acquisitions.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated
Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 requires (a) that
noncontrolling (minority) interests be reported as a component of shareholders equity, (b) that
net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be separately identified
in the consolidated statement of operations, (c) that changes in a parents ownership interest
while the parent retains its controlling interest be accounted for as equity transactions, (d) that
any retained noncontrolling equity investment upon the deconsolidation of a subsidiary be initially
measured at fair value, and (e) that sufficient disclosures are provided that clearly identify and
distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners.
SFAS 160 is effective for us in fiscal year 2010 and should be applied prosectively. However, the
presentation and disclosure requirements of the statement shall be applied retrospectively for all
periods presented. We do not expect the impact of adoption to be material.
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, Fair Value Option for Financial Assets
and Financial Liabilities, (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 establishes the irrevocable option to elect to
carry certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded
in earnings. SFAS 159 has been effective for us in fiscal year 2009. The Company has assessed the
standard and did not elect the fair value option.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157 (SFAS 157), Fair Value Measurements.
SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
Subsequently in February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position 157-1, Application of FASB
Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair
Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13 (FSP
157-1) and FASB Staff Position 157-2, Partial Deferral of the Effective Date of Statement 157
(FSP 157-2). FSP 157-1 removed leasing transactions accounted for under Statement No. 13 and
related guidance from the scope of SFAS 157. FSP 157-2 deferred the effective date of SFAS 157 for
all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities to fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2008. SFAS 157 has been effective for us in fiscal year 2009. The impact of adoption was
insignificant.
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C. Research and Development Expenses
All research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development
expenses include, but are not limited to, payroll and personnel expenses, lab supplies, preclinical
studies, raw materials to manufacture clinical trial drugs, manufacturing costs, sponsored research
at other labs, consulting and research-related overhead. Accrued liabilities for raw materials to
manufacture clinical trial drugs, manufacturing costs and sponsored research reimbursement fees are
included in accrued liabilities and included in research and development expenses. Specific
information pertaining to amounts spent directly on each of our major research and development
projects follows. This information includes to the extent ascertainable, project status, costs
incurred for the relevant fiscal years (including costs to date), nature, timing and estimated
costs of project completion, anticipated completion dates and the period in which material net cash
inflow from projects is expected to commence, if at all. Not included in the information below are
development activities and the costs therefor undertaken by our Scientific Consortium where we are
not responsible for reimbursement.
All of our research and development projects contain high levels of risk. Even if development
is completed on schedule, there is no guarantee that any of our products will be licensed for sale.
Human trials conducted in foreign and developing countries have additional risks, including
governmental instability and local militia uprisings that may interrupt or displace our work. We
are unable to quantify the impact to our operations, financial position or liquidity if we are
unable to complete on schedule, or at all, any of our product commercialization programs.
Since we terminated the pafuramidine development program and we reduced our workforce, our
research and development expenditures have decreased significantly during the fiscal year ending
March 31, 2009. We are seeking funding and evaluating strategic alternatives with respect to all
aspects of our business. Many factors can affect the cost of the development of our product
candidates, including the timing of the results of our preclinical tests and the timing of the
filing of an IND. The development of our products is subject to extensive governmental regulation.
These factors make it difficult for us to predict the timing and costs of further development, if
any, of our product candidates.
D. Liquidity and Capital Resources
From our inception through March 31, 2009, we have financed our operations with:
|
|
|
proceeds from various private placements of debt and equity securities, secondary
public stock offerings, our initial public stock offering (IPO) and other cash
contributed from stockholders, which in the aggregate raised approximately $77,608,000; |
|
|
|
payments from research agreements, licensing agreements, foundation grants and SBIR
grants and Small-Business Technology Transfer program grants of approximately
$37,200,000; and |
|
|
|
the use of stock, options and warrants in lieu of cash compensation. |
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On February 13, 2007, we completed a secondary public offering of Common Stock which raised
approximately $6,750,000 of gross proceeds through the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock
sold to the public at $6.75 per share. Net proceeds were approximately $6,114,000.
On February 13, 2006, we completed a secondary public offering of Common Stock which raised
approximately $14,880,000 of gross proceeds through the issuance of 2,000,000 shares of Common
Stock sold to the public at $7.44 per share. Net proceeds were approximately $14,713,000.
On December 13, 2005, we issued an aggregate of 133,600 shares of our series E convertible
preferred stock (Series E Preferred Stock) in a private placement to certain accredited and
non-United States investors in reliance on Regulation D and Regulation S, respectively, under the
Securities Act. The gross proceeds of the offering were $3,340,000. The net proceeds were
approximately $3,286,000. We issued to the purchasers of the Series E Preferred Stock, in
connection with the offering, warrants to purchase in the aggregate 83,500 shares of our Common
Stock at an exercise price of $10.00 per share of Common Stock (a warrant to purchase one share of
Common Stock for each $40 invested in Series E Preferred Stock). The warrants expired on December
12, 2008. The securities were sold pursuant to exemptions from registration under the Securities
Act. Each purchaser of the Series E Preferred Stock was also granted an option to purchase, at
$25.00 per share, up to an additional 25% of the number of shares of Series E Preferred Stock
purchased on December 13, 2005 (the option period terminated on March 10, 2006). On March 10,
2006, we completed private placements to the Series E Preferred Stock option holders of 27,000
additional shares of Series E Preferred Stock, which resulted in gross proceeds to us of
approximately $675,000. All Series E Preferred Stock was converted to Common Stock on December 12,
2008. Each share of Series E Preferred Stock, among other things, (i) earned a 6% dividend
payable, at our discretion, in cash or Common Stock, (ii) had a $25.00 (plus accrued but unpaid
dividends) liquidation preference pari passu with our other outstanding Preferred Stock over our
Common Stock, (iii) was convertible at the initial conversion rate into 3.5511 shares of Common
Stock, and (iv) could be converted to Common Stock by us at any time.
On July 30, 2004, we completed a secondary public offering of Common Stock wherein we sold
899,999 shares of Common Stock. The shares were sold to the public at $10.25 per share. The net
proceeds were approximately $8,334,000.
On January 22, 2004, we sold in private placements pursuant to Regulation D and Regulation S
of the Securities Act (i) 200,000 shares of our Series D Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, at a
stated value of $25.00 per share and (ii) warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of our Common Stock
with a $16.00 per share exercise price, for the aggregate consideration of $5,000,000 before
issuance cost. The net proceeds were approximately $4,571,000. Each share of Series D Preferred
Stock, among other things, (i) earns a 6% dividend payable, at our discretion, in cash or Common
Stock, (ii) has a $25.00 (plus accrued but unpaid dividends) liquidation preference pari passu with
our other outstanding preferred stock, (iii) is convertible at the initial conversion rate into
2.7778 shares of Common Stock, and (iv) may be converted to Common Stock by us at any time. The
related warrants expire five years from the date of grant.
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From June 6, 2003 through June 9, 2003, we issued an aggregate of 125,352 shares of our Series
C Preferred Stock in private placements to certain accredited and non-United States investors in
reliance on Regulation D and Regulation S, respectively, under the Securities Act. The securities
were sold pursuant to exemptions from registration under the Securities Act and were subsequently
registered on Form S-3 (Registration Statement No. 333-108278). The gross proceeds of the offering
were $3,133,800 and the net proceeds were approximately $2,845,000.
On September 25, 2002 and October 28, 2002, we issued an aggregate of 76,725 shares of our
Series B Preferred Stock and 191,812 related warrants in private placements to certain accredited
and non-United States investors in reliance on Regulation D and Regulation S, respectively, under
the Securities Act. The warrants had an exercise period of five years from the date of issuance
and an exercise price of $6.125 per share. The securities were sold pursuant to exemptions from
registration under the Securities Act and were subsequently registered on Form S-3 (Registration
Statement No. 333-101197). The gross proceeds of the offering were $1,918,125 and the net proceeds
were approximately $1,859,000.
On February 14, 2002 and February 22, 2002, we issued an aggregate of 160,100 shares of our
Series A Preferred Stock and 400,250 related warrants in private placements to certain accredited
and non-United States investors in reliance on Regulation D and Regulation S, respectively, under
the Securities Act. In connection with this offering, we issued in the aggregate 60,000 shares of
Common Stock and 760,000 warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock to consultants assisting in
the private placements. The warrants had an exercise period of five years from the date of
issuance and exercise prices of (i) $6.00 per share for 500,000 warrants, (ii) $9.00 per share for
130,000 warrants, and (iii) $12.00 per share for 130,000 warrants. The $9.00 and $12.00 warrants
did not vest, and therefore were cancelled, since our Common Stock did not meet or exceed the
respective exercise price for 20 consecutive trading days prior to January 31, 2003. The gross
proceeds of the offering were $4,003,000 and the net proceeds were $3,849,000.
On December 8, 2000, we completed a private placement offering that raised net proceeds of
approximately $4,306,000 of additional net equity capital through the issuance of 584,250 shares of
Common Stock.
On April 26, 1999, we issued 1,150,000 shares of Common Stock through our IPO, resulting in
net proceeds of approximately $9,173,000. The underwriters in our IPO received warrants to
purchase 100,000 additional shares of Common Stock at $16.00 per share. Those warrants were due to
expire on April 25, 2004. All warrants other than warrants to purchase 21,400 shares expired. The
warrant to purchase 21,400 shares was pursuant to an agreement with the holder and subsequently
exercised.
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Negative cash flows in operating activities and investing activities are due to the fact that
we are an early development stage pharmaceutical company. Our cash resources have been used to
finance research and development, including sponsored research, capital expenditures, expenses
associated with the efforts of our Scientific Consortium and general and administrative expenses.
Over the next several years, we expect to incur substantial additional research and development
costs, including costs related to early-stage research in preclinical and clinical trials,
increased administrative expenses to support research and development and commercialization
operations and increased capital expenditures for regulatory approvals, expanded research capacity
and various equipment needs. Also, selective use of cash will be employed to invest in other
actvities developing relationships in China.
As of March 31, 2009, the Company has federal net operating losses carryforwards of
approximately $95,293,000 and federal income tax credit carryforwards of approximately $2,377,000
which expire from 2010 through 2029. As of March 31, 2009, the Company also has state net operating
losses (primarily Illinois) of approximately $92,946,000 which expire from 2010 to 2023 and foreign
operating losses totaling approximately $1,685,000 which carryforward indefinitely.
We currently have enough cash to operate into the third calendar quarter of 2009. Our working
capital requirements will depend upon numerous factors, including the progress of our research and
development programs (which may vary as drug candidates are added or abandoned), preclinical
testing and clinical trials, achievement of regulatory milestones, our partners fulfilling their
obligations to us, the timing and cost of seeking regulatory approvals, the level of resources that
we devote to the development of manufacturing, our ability to maintain existing collaborative
arrangements and establish new ones with other companies to provide funding to us to support these
activities and other factors. In any event, we will require substantial funds in addition to our
existing working capital to develop our drug candidates and otherwise to meet our business
objectives. See Risk FactorsWe need substantial additional funds, currently and in future years,
to continue our research and development and to develop new business opportunities. If such
financing is not available, we may be required to pursue other financing alternatives, reduce
spending for our research programs or cease operations.
E. Payments Due under Contractual Obligations
We have future commitments at March 31, 2009 consisting of operating lease obligations as
follows:
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|
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|
|
Year Ending |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
Lease Payments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
$ |
145,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
145,000 |
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|
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|
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F. Results of Operations
1. Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2009 Compared with Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2008
Revenues under collaborative research and development agreements decreased from approximately
$9,717,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 to approximately $2,383,000 in the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2009 due to the discontinuance of the pafuramidine program. Revenue relating to the
Clinical Research Subcontract decreased from approximately $4,601,000 in the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2008 to approximately $2,248,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, while revenue
relating to the Par License Agreement and the Bio-Alliance Agreement decreased from approximately
$5,116,000 to approximately $135,000 over the same period.
Grant and research and development agreement revenue is recognized as completed under the
terms of the respective agreements, according to Company estimates. Grant and research and
development funds received prior to completion under the terms of the respective agreements are
recorded as deferred revenues.
Revenue from licensing arrangements is recorded when earned based on the performance
requirements of the contract. Nonrefundable upfront license fees, for product candidates where the
Company is providing continuing services related to product development, are deferred and
recognized as revenue over the development period or as the Company provides services required
under the related agreement. The timing and amount of revenue the Company recognizes from
licenses, either from upfront fees or milestones where the Company is providing continuing services
related to product development, is dependent upon the Companys estimates of filing dates.
Research and development expenses decreased from approximately $11,570,000 in the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2008 to approximately $3,524,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. Expenses
relating to the Clinical Research Subcontract supporting the African sleeping sickness program
decreased from approximately $2,795,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 to approximately
$1,909,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. Expenses relating to the discontinued MMV
Testing Agreement for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 were approximately $13,000. Expenses
relating to preclinical and clinical trial costs primarily for the discontinued PCP program and
on-going general research decreased from approximately $6,431,000 in the fiscal year ended March
31, 2008 to approximately $1,198,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. Additionally,
approximately $344,000 was expensed relating to our office and residential spaces in Beijing, China
during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. Non-cash expenses of approximately $73,000 were
charged to research and development in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 for expense related to
options vesting during the year which are covered by SFAS No. 123(R) while approximately $525,000
was charged in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.
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General and administrative expenses were approximately $4,205,000 in the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $9,100,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.
Non-cash general and administrative expenses for Common Stock, stock options and warrants in the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 were approximately $278,000 as compared to approximately
$2,647,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. Non-cash expenses in the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2009 were for options vesting during the year which were covered by SFAS No. 123(R).
Non-cash expenses in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 included (i) approximately $172,000 for
the 50,000 warrants issued to a consultant, (ii) approximately $118,000 for the 30,000 warrants
issued to an investor relations firm, (iii) approximately $440,000 for the two year extension of
warrants to China Harvest International Ltd., and (iv) approximately $1,916,000 for expense related
to options given during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 and options vesting during the year
which were covered by SFAS No. 123(R). Legal expenses for patents decreased from approximately
$390,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 to approximately $294,000 in the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2009. Legal fees, primarily related to the Von der Ruhr case, decreased from
approximately $938,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 to approximately $224,000 the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2009. Expenses relating to Immtech Therapeutics, Super Insight, Immtech Life
Science (sold in January 2009) and Immtech HK increased from approximately $244,000 in the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2008 to approximately $321,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009.
Accounting fees increased from approximately $348,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 to
approximately $356,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. This is primarily due to tax
filing related expenses in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 and the change in independent
registered accounting firms in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. Payroll and associated
expenses decreased from approximately $1,401,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 to
approximately $1,230,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, due primarily to a reduction in
administrative employees. Contract services decreased from approximately $324,000 in the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2008 to approximately $116,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. Travel
expenses decreased from approximately $371,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 to
approximately $253,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. Marketing, business development
and commercialization related expenses decreased from approximately $682,000 in the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2008 to approximately $112,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 due to the
discontinuance of the pafuramidine program. All other general and administrative expenses,
primarily relating to rent, Director and Officer insurance, exchange listing fees and franchise
taxes, decreased from approximately $1,393,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 to
approximately $1,021,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, we recorded a non-cash asset impairment charge of
approximately $1,197,000 relating to the sale of Immtech Life Science which included the land use
rights.
We incurred a net loss of approximately $6,502,000 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009,
as compared to a net loss of approximately $10,513,000 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.
In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, we also charged deficit accumulated during the
development stage of approximately $442,000 of non-cash Preferred Stock dividends and Preferred
Stock premium deemed dividends as compared to approximately $529,000 in the fiscal year ended March
31, 2008. Additionally in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, we made an investment in Gold
Avenue of $500,000.
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2. Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2008 Compared with Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
Revenues under collaborative research and development agreements increased from approximately
$4,318,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 to approximately $9,717,000 in the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2008. Revenue relating to the Clinical Research Subcontract increased from
approximately $3,922,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 to approximately $4,601,000 in the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. Approximately $2,558,000 was recognized from the Par License
Agreement and approximately $2,558,000 was recognized from the BioAlliance License Agreement for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. Additionally there were revenues of approximately $396,000
recognized relating to the testing agreement entered into with Medicines for Malaria Venture (the
MMV Testing Agreement) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
Research and development expenses increased from approximately $8,760,000 in the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2007 to approximately $11,570,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.
Expenses relating to the Clinical Research Subcontract supporting the African sleeping sickness
program increased from approximately $2,795,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 to
approximately $4,601,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. Expenses relating to the MMV
Testing Agreement decreased from approximately $455,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 to
approximately $13,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. Expenses relating to preclinical
and clinical trial costs primarily for PCP and general research increased from approximately
$4,731,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 to approximately $6,431,000 in the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2008. The increase in expenses for PCP-related preclinical and clinical trial
costs was primarily due to ongoing Phase III clinical trials in the United States and Latin America
and their subsequent discontinuation in February 2008. Non-cash expenses of approximately $525,000
were charged to research and development in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 for expense
related to options given during that fiscal year and options vesting during the year which are
covered by SFAS No. 123(R). The non-cash expense for options in the fiscal year ended March 31,
2007 was approximately $779,000.
General and administrative expenses were approximately $9,100,000 in the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2008, compared to approximately $9,095,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
Non-cash general and administrative expenses for Common Stock, stock options and warrants in the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 were approximately $2,647,000 as compared to approximately
$2,173,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. Non-cash expenses in the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2008 included (i) approximately $172,000 for the 50,000 warrants issued to a consultant,
(ii) approximately $118,000 for the 30,000 warrants issued to an investor relations firm, (iii)
approximately $440,000 for the two year extension of warrants to China Harvest International Ltd.,
and (iv) approximately $1,916,000 for expense related to options given during the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2008 and options vesting during the year which were covered by SFAS No. 123(R) as
compared to non-cash expenses in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 including (i) approximately
$36,000 for the issuance of 5,000 restricted common shares to Tulane University under a license
agreement, (ii) approximately $36,000 for the issuance of 5,000 restricted shares of Common Stock
to T. Stephen Thompson, our former chief executive officer, under his retirement agreement,
(iii) approximately $564,000 for the issuance of 80,000 shares of Common Stock to China
Pharmaceutical for the attainment of certain milestones,
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and (iv) approximately $1,536,000 for
expense related to options given during the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 and options vesting during the year which are covered by SFAS
No. 123(R). Legal expenses for patents decreased from approximately $715,000 in the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2007 to approximately $390,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. Legal
fees, primarily related to the defense of the Von der Ruhr case, increased from approximately
$722,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 to approximately $938,000 the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2008. Ongoing expenses relating to Immtech Therapeutics, Super Insight, Immtech Life
Science and Immtech HK remained relatively constant with approximately $236,000 in the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2007 and approximately $244,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.
Accounting fees increased from approximately $228,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 to
approximately $348,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 primarily due to tax filing related
expenses. Payroll and associated expenses increased from approximately $1,369,000 in the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2007 to approximately $1,401,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.
Contract services increased from approximately $257,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 to
approximately $324,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. Travel expenses decreased from
approximately $502,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 to approximately $371,000 in the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. Marketing, business development and commercialization related
expenses decreased from approximately $1,722,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 to
approximately $682,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, due primarily to the
discontinuation of the pafuramidine project. Additionally there was a reserve for approximately
$362,000 set up in the year ended March 31, 2008 for the settlement relating to the Von der Ruhr
trial. All other general and administrative expenses, primarily relating to rent, Director and
Officer insurance, exchange listing fees and franchise taxes, increased from approximately
$1,171,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 to approximately $1,393,000 in the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2008.
We incurred a net loss of approximately $10,513,000 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008,
as compared to a net loss of approximately $11,133,000 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, we also charged deficit accumulated during the
development stage of approximately $529,000 of non-cash Preferred Stock dividends and Preferred
Stock premium deemed dividends as compared to approximately $551,000 in the fiscal year ended March
31, 2007.
3. Impact of Inflation
Although it is difficult to predict the impact of inflation on our costs and revenues in
connection with our operations, we do not anticipate that inflation will materially impact our
costs of operation or the profitability of our products when and if marketed.
4. Selected Quarterly Information (Unaudited)
See Note 12 in our accompanying financials statements.
5. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Regulation S-K Item
303(a)(4)(ii).
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The exposure of market risk associated with risk-sensitive instruments is not material, as our
operations are conducted primarily in U.S. dollars. We intend to
develop policies and procedures to manage market risk in the future if and when circumstances
require.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Our consolidated financial statements appear following Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form
10-K and are incorporated herein by reference.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a
going concern. The report of independent registered public accounting firm included with the
financial statements is an unqualified opinion with an explanatory paragraph about conditions
raising substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
ITEM 9. |
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE |
There were no disagreements or reportable events requiring disclosure pursuant to Item 304(b)
of Regulation S-K.
ITEM
9A(T). CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
A. Evaluation of Disclosures and Procedures
In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, the Companys management evaluated,
with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the
effectiveness of the design and operation of the companys disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of March 31, 2009. Based upon their
evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March
31, 2009 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files
or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time
period specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and to ensure that
information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the
Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the companys management, including its principal
executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosure.
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B. Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
As defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act, the Companys management is responsible
for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting.
Management conducted an assessment of internal controls over financial reporting based on the
framework established by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in
Internal Control Integrated Framework. Based on the assessment, management concluded that, as of
March 31, 2009, internal control over financial reporting is effective.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of the
Companys registered public accounting firm regarding internal
control over financial reporting. Managements report was not
subject to attestation by the Companys registered public
accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit
the Company to provide only managements report in this annual
report.
C. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the Companys fourth quarter of the year ended March 31, 2009 that has materially affected,
or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial
reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None
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PART III.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A. Information Regarding Directors and Executive Officers
The table below sets forth the names and ages of our directors and executive officers as of
June 30, 2009, as well as the positions and offices held by such persons. A summary of the
background and experience of each of these individuals is set forth after the table. Each director
serves for a term of one year and is eligible for reelection at our next annual stockholders
meeting.
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Eric L. Sorkin |
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President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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Cecilia Chan |
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45 |
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Vice Chairman and Director |
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Gary C. Parks |
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59 |
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Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer |
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David Fleet |
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63 |
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Director |
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Judy Lau |
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49 |
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Director |
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Levi H.K. Lee, MD |
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Donald F. Sinex |
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Eric L. Sorkin, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. In
2000, Mr. Sorkin became a director of the Registrant. In 2005, he was appointed Chairman of the
Board of Directors and in January 2006, Chief Executive Officer. He became President in May 2006.
Additionally, Mr. Sorkin has been a director of Gold Avenue since September 22, 2008. Mr. Sorkin
began his career on Wall Street in 1982 at Dean Witter, which is now a subsidiary of Morgan
Stanley. From an entry-level position, he was promoted to Managing Director within six years. Mr.
Sorkin was among the core group of professionals at Dean Witter that developed the firms
investment portfolio to assets of over $3 billion. Mr. Sorkin was responsible for investment
selection, negotiations, transaction and financial structuring, debt placement and asset
management. Mr. Sorkin was a Vice President, owner, and/or director of over 20 public investment
partnerships with investment funds totaling over $1 billion. In 1993, Mr. Sorkin created his own
investment firm and began making private equity investments in the United States and in China. Mr.
Sorkin graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in Economics.
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Cecilia Chan, Vice Chairman and Director. Ms. Chan has served as a member of the Board of
Directors since November 16, 2001. She joined the Registrant as Vice President in July 1999, and
was appointed to her current post as Vice Chairman on November 13, 2007. Additionally, Ms. Chan
has been a director of Gold Avenue since September 22, 2008. She has 23 years of experience in
making investments and in business development. She began working on our growth strategy in 1998,
spearheading our IPO in April 1999. Ms. Chan is responsible for strategic development, fund
raising and directing our uses of capital resources. Prior to joining us, Ms. Chan was a Vice
President at Dean Witter until 1993 and thereafter concentrated her efforts as a private investor
until she joined us. During her eight years at Dean Witter, Ms. Chan completed over $500 million
in investments and was Vice-President of public partnerships having assets in excess of
$800 million. Since 1993, Ms. Chan has developed and funded investments in the United States and
in China. She graduated from New York University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in
International Business.
Gary C. Parks, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Parks joined us in
January 1994, having previously served at Smallbone, Inc., from 1989 until 1993, where he was Vice
President, Finance. Mr. Parks was a Division Controller with International Paper from 1986 to
1989. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Finance, of SerckBaker, Inc., a subsidiary of BTR plc,
from 1982 to 1986 and a board member of SerckBaker de Venezuela. Mr. Parks is a Director of
Applied NeuroSolutions, Inc. (OTCBB: APNS). Mr. Parks holds a B.A. from Principia College and an
MBA from the University of Michigan.
David M. Fleet, Director. Mr. Fleet has served as a member of the Board of Directors since
August 24, 2007. Mr. Fleet is also an independent director on the board of OnMedica Group Ltd.
Since 2002, Mr. Fleet has served as Principal in David Fleet Pharmaceutical Industry Consultancy
Services. From 1997 to 2002, Mr. Fleet was Senior Vice President of Global Business Development
for Innovex Ltd. Quintiles Transnational. Mr. Fleet was a founding shareholder of Innovex Ltd in
1988 until Innovexs acquisition by Quintiles Transnational in 1996. During that time he served as
Managing Director at Novex Pharma Ltd from 1988 to 1993, and from 1993 to 1996 he was responsible
for global business development and establishment of principal subsidiaries in Germany, the United
States, and Japan. From 1978 to 1988, Mr. Fleet worked at Schering-Plough where he was responsible
for various operations. From 1985 to 1988 he was Area Director for Middle East and Africa
responsible for development and growth of ethical and OTC products business. Previously he was
manager of Schering-Ploughs third-largest pharmaceutical plant in Europe with responsibility for
manufacturing operations for a full range of pharmaceutical products. From 1975 to 1978, Mr. Fleet
worked at Major & Co. Manufacturing based in Ghana/Nigeria as general manager for ethical
pharmaceuticals. From 1967 to 1975, he worked at Ward Blenkinsop & Co. Ltd., a division of
Boehringer Ingelheim.
Judy Lau, Director. Ms. Lau has served as a member of the Board of Directors since
October 31, 2003. Since July 2002, Ms. Lau has served as the Chairperson of Convergent Business
Group, a Hong Kong-based investment advisory firm with investments focused in high technology, life
sciences, healthcare and environmental engineering projects in the
greater China region. From May 2001 to July 2002, Ms. Lau served as General Manager of China Overseas Venture Capital Co.
Ltd., a venture capital firm. From October 2000 to April 2001, Ms. Lau served as Chief
Executive Officer of the Good Fellow Group, a Chinese investment firm; and from March 1999 to
September 2000, Ms. Lau was the Managing Director of America Online HK, an Internet Service
Provider and Hong Kong affiliate of Time Warner, Inc. From April 1998 to February 1999, Ms.
Lau worked as a consultant to Pacific Century Group. Ms. Lau has served in the position of
Director of Immtech HK since June 2003. Ms. Lau was named in 2000, one of the thirty-six most
influential Business Women of Hong Kong by Capital Magazine and is a Fellow of the Hong Kong
Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology.
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Levi Hong Kaye Lee, MD, Director. Dr. Lee has served as a member of the Board of Directors
since October 31, 2003. Dr. Lee has been in private medical practice, specializing in pediatrics,
since 1971. His practice is located in Hong Kong. Dr. Lee received a B.A. in Biochemistry from
the University of California, Berkeley, in 1962, and received his M.D. from the University of
California, San Francisco, in 1966. Dr. Lee has served in the position of Director of Immtech HK
since June, 2003. He was appointed a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics in 1971.
Donald F. Sinex, Director. Mr. Sinex has served as a member of the Board of Directors since
October 2006. Additionally, Mr. Sinex became a director
of Gold Avenue on November 18, 2008. In 1997,
Mr. Sinex became a partner with Devonwood Investors, LLC, a private equity firm specializing in
real estate and general corporate investments. Prior to founding Devonwood Investors, Mr. Sinex
was executive vice president and managing director of JMB Realty Corporation, one of the largest
commercial real estate companies in the United States. While at JMB Realty Corporation, Mr. Sinex
managed all acquisitions and investments in New York City, Washington, and Boston, and completed
acquisitions of over $6.5 billion of assets during his tenure. Mr. Sinex received his B.A. from
the University of Delaware, a J.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Law, and an MBA
from the Harvard Business School.
B. Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our directors, executive officers and 10%
stockholders of a registered class of equity securities to file reports of ownership and reports of
changes in ownership of our Common Stock and other equity securities with the SEC. Directors,
executive officers and 10% stockholders are required to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a)
forms they file. Based on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to us, we believe that
during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, our directors and 10% stockholders complied with all
Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to them.
C. Board Committees
The board of directors has an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Nominating
Committee. The function, composition and number of meetings of each of these committees are
described below.
1.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee (a) has sole authority to appoint, replace and compensate our independent
registered public accounting firm and is directly responsible for oversight of its work;
(b) approves all audit fees and terms, as well as any permitted non-audit services; (c) meets and
discusses directly with our independent registered public accounting firm its audit work and
related matters; and (d) oversees and performs such investigations with respect to our internal and
external auditing procedures and affairs as the Audit Committee deems necessary or advisable and as
may be required by applicable law. Our Audit Committees charter can be found in the Corporate
Governance section of our website at www.immtechpharma.com.
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The members of the Audit Committee are Mr. Sinex (Chairman), Dr. Lee and Ms. Lau. Each member
of the Audit Committee is and was independent in accordance with the listing standards of the
NYSE Amex LLC through May 21, 2009. Beginning on May 22, 2009, the Company is quoted on the Pink
OTC Markets and not subject to any exchange rules relating to corporate governance. Mr. Sinex
qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined under the rules of the SEC.
2.
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee (a) annually reviews and determines salaries, bonuses and other
forms of compensation paid to our executive officers and management; (b) selects recipients of
awards of incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options and establishes the number of
shares and other terms applicable to such awards; and (c) construes the provisions of and generally
administers the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2007 Plan).
The members of the Compensation Committee are Ms. Lau (Chairman), Mr. Fleet and Mr. Sinex.
Each member of the compensation committee is and was independent in accordance with the listing
standards of the NYSE Amex LLC through May 21, 2009. Beginning on May 22, 2009, the Company is
quoted on the Pink OTC Markets and not subject to any exchange rules relating to corporate
governance. Our Compensation Committees charter can be found in the Corporate Governance
section of our website at www.immtechpharma.com.
3.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee has authority to review the qualifications of, interview and nominate
candidates for election to the board of directors. Our Nominating Committees charter can be found
in the Corporate Governance section of our website at www.immtechpharma.com. The members of the
Nominating Committee are Dr. Lee (Chairman), Mr. Fleet and Mr. Sinex. Each member of the Nominating
Committee is and was independent in accordance with the listing standards of the NYSE Amex LLC
through May 21, 2009. Beginning on May 22, 2009, the Company is quoted on the Pink OTC Markets and
not subject to any exchange rules relating to corporate governance.
The primary functions of the Nominating Committee are to:
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The Nominating Committee will consider recommendations for director candidates submitted in
good faith by stockholders. A stockholder recommending an individual for consideration by the
nominating committee must provide (i) evidence in accordance with Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act of
compliance with the stockholder eligibility requirements, (ii) the written consent of the
candidate(s) for nomination as a director, (iii) a resume or other written statement of the
qualifications of the candidate(s) and (iv) all information regarding the candidate(s) that would
be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement filed with the SEC if the candidate(s) were
nominated for election to the board of directors, including, without limitation, name, age, business and
residence address and principal occupation or employment during the past five years. Stockholders
should send the required information to the Company at 150 Fairway Drive, Suite 150, Vernon Hills,
Illinois 60061, Attention: Mr. Gary C. Parks.
For
membership on the board of directors, the Nominating Committee takes into consideration applicable laws and
regulations, diversity, age, skills, experience, integrity, ability to make independent analytical
inquires, understanding of our business and business environment, willingness to devote adequate
time and effort to responsibilities of the board of directors and other relevant factors.
D. Communications with the Board of Directors
The board of directors has provided a procedure for stockholders or other persons to send
written communications to the board of directors, a committee of the board of
directors or any of the directors, including
complaints to the Audit Committee regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing
matters. Stockholders may send written communications to the board of
directors, the appropriate committee or
any of the directors by certified mail only, c/o Audit Committee Chairman, Immtech Pharmaceuticals,
Inc., One North End Avenue, New York, NY 10282. All such written communications will be compiled by
the Chairman of the Audit Committee and submitted to the board of
directors, a committee of the board of directors or the
individual directors, as appropriate, within a reasonable period of time. These communications
will be retained with Immtechs corporate records.
E. Code of Ethics
We have adopted a Code of Ethics, as defined by the SEC, that applies to our Chief Executive
Officer, Chief Financial Officer, principal accounting officer and persons performing similar
functions with Immtech and our subsidiaries as well as all of our other employees. A copy of our
Code of Ethics is available on our Internet website at www.immtechpharma.com.
F. Family Relationships
There are no family relationships between or among any officer or director of the Company.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
A. Compensation Discussion and Analysis
1. Overview
The Compensation Committee of our board of directors has overall responsibility for the
compensation program for our executive officers. Our Compensation Committee consists solely of
independent directors. The Compensation Committees responsibilities are set forth in its charter,
which you can find on our website at www.immtechpharma.com.
The Compensation Committee is responsible for establishing policies and otherwise discharging
the responsibilities of the board of directors with respect to the compensation of our executive officers,
senior management, and other employees. In evaluating executive officer pay, the Compensation
Committee may retain the services of an independent compensation consultant or research firm and
consider recommendations from the chief executive officer and persons serving in supervisory
positions over a particular officer or executive officer with respect to goals and compensation of
the other executive officers. The Compensation Committee assesses the information it receives in
accordance with its business judgment. The Compensation Committee also periodically is responsible
for administering all of our incentive and equity-based plans. All decisions with respect to
executive compensation are first approved by the Compensation Committee and then submitted,
together with the Compensation Committees recommendation, to
the independent members of the board of directors for final approval.
We believe that the compensation of our executive officers should reflect their success in
attaining key operating objectives. Compensation is based on growth of operating earnings and
earnings per share, return on assets, satisfactory results of regulatory examinations, growth or
maintenance of market share and long-term competitive advantage, which lead to attaining an
increased market price for our stock. We promote asset growth and asset quality. We believe the
performance of the executives in managing our company, considering general economic and company,
industry and competitive conditions, should be the basis for determining our executive officers
overall compensation. We also believe that their compensation should not be based on the short-term
performance of our stock, whether favorable or unfavorable. The price of our stock will, in the
long-term, reflect our operating performance, and ultimately, the management of our company by our
executive officers. We seek to have the long-term performance of our stock reflected in executive
compensation through our stock option program.
Elements of compensation for our executive officers include:
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In making its recommendations to our independent directors, our Compensation Committee relies
upon its own judgment in making compensation decisions, after reviewing the performance of the
Company and carefully evaluating an executive officers performance during the year against
established goals, leadership qualities, operational performance, business responsibilities, career
with our Company, current compensation arrangements and long-term potential to enhance shareholder
value. Our Compensation Committee also reviews the history of all the elements of each executive
officers total compensation over the past several years and compares the compensation of the
executive officers with that of the executive officers in an appropriate market comparison group
comprised of other biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies similar in size, stage of development
and other characteristics. Typically, our chief executive officer makes compensation
recommendations to our Compensation Committee with respect to the executive officers who report to
him. Our Compensation Committee also considers recommendations submitted by other persons serving
in a supervisory position over a particular officer or executive officer. Such executive officers
are not present at the time of these deliberations. The Compensation Committee then makes its
formal recommendations to the other independent members of our board of directors which then sets the final
compensation for officers and executive officers.
We choose to pay the various elements of compensation discussed in order to attract and retain
the necessary executive talent, reward annual performance and provide incentive for primarily
long-term strategic goals, while considering short-term performance. The amount of each element of
compensation is determined by or under the direction of our Compensation Committee, which uses the
following factors to determine the amount of salary and other benefits to pay each executive:
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value of their unique skills and capabilities to support long-term performance of
the Company; |
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performance of their management responsibilities; |
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contribution as a member of the executive management team. |
Our allocation between long-term and currently paid compensation is intended to ensure
adequate base compensation to attract and retain personnel, while providing incentives to maximize
long-term value for our Company and our shareholders. We provide cash compensation in the form of
base salary to meet competitive salary norms and reward performance on an annual basis. We provide
non-cash compensation to reward performance against specific objectives and long-term strategic
goals. Our compensation package for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009 ranges from 69% to 55% in
cash compensation and 31% to 45% in non-cash compensation, including benefits and equity-related
awards. We believe that this ratio is competitive within the marketplace for companies at our
stage of development and appropriate to fulfill our stated policies.
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2. Elements of Compensation
i. Base Salary
Our Compensation Committee desires to establish salary compensation for our executive officers
based on our operating performance relative to comparable peer companies over a three year period.
In recommending base salaries for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, our Compensation Committee
considered salaries paid to executive officers of other biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
similar in size, stage of development and other characteristics. Our Compensation Committees
objective is to provide for base salaries that are competitive with the average salary paid by our
peers. In making its recommendations, our Compensation Committee takes into account
recommendations submitted by persons serving in a supervisory position over a particular officer or
executive officer.
With respect to our fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, the base salaries for our executive
officers are reflected in our summary compensation table below.
Base salaries for the current fiscal year, which will end March 31, 2010, are as follows:
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On March 12, 2008, Mr. Sorkin volunteered to reduce his annual salary from $375,000 to
$250,000 effective as of April 1, 2008 and the request was approved by the board of
directors. The Compensation Committee has not approved a change in Mr. Sorkins salary for
the current fiscal year, which will end on March 31, 2010. |
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On March 12, 2008, Ms. Chan volunteered to reduce her annual salary from $201,234 to
$150,000 effective as of April 1, 2008 and the request was approved by the board of
directors. The Compensation Committee has not approved a change in Ms. Chans salary for
the current fiscal year, which will end on March 31, 2010. |
ii. Bonus and Other Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
Given our stage of development and our desire to conserve cash, we generally do not award cash
bonuses or provide for other non-equity incentive plan compensation. However, Mr. Sorkin, our
chief executive officer, is entitled to a cash bonus of up to 60% of his base salary for each year
of his employment with us based on milestones to be determined by our Compensation Committee
pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement with us.
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iii. Stock Option and Equity Incentive Programs
We believe that equity grants provide our executive officers with a strong link to our
long-term performance, create an ownership culture and closely align the interests of our executive
officers with the interests of our shareholders. Because of the direct relationship between the
value of an option and the market price of our common stock, we have always believed that granting
stock options is the best method of motivating the executive officers to manage our Company in a
manner that is consistent with the interests of our Company and our shareholders. In addition,
the vesting feature of our equity grants should aid officer retention because this feature provides
an incentive to our executive officers to remain in our employ during the vesting period. In
determining the size of equity grants to our executive officers, our Compensation Committee
considers our Company-level performance, the applicable executive officers performance, the period
during which an executive officer has been in a key position with us, comparative share ownership
of our competitors, the amount of equity previously awarded to the applicable executive officer,
the vesting of such awards, the number of shares available under our 2007 Plan, the limitations
under our 2007 Plan and the recommendations of management and any other consultants or advisors
with whom our Compensation Committee may choose to consult.
We currently do not have any formal plan requiring us to grant, or not to grant, equity
compensation on specified dates. With respect to newly hired executives, our practice is typically
to consider stock grants at the first meeting of the Compensation Committee and the board of
directors, following such executive officers hire date. The recommendations of the Compensation
Committee are subsequently submitted to the board of directors for approval. We intend to ensure that we do not
award equity grants in connection with the release, or the withholding, of material non-public
information, and that the grant value of all equity awards is equal to the fair market value on the
date of grant.
No stock options were granted to executive officers during the fiscal year ended March 31,
2009. Options generally vest ratably on a monthly basis over a two year period from the date of
grant and expire ten years from the date of grant. All options are intended to be qualified stock
options as defined under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to the
extent possible.
iv. Perquisites
Our executive officers do not receive any perquisites and are not entitled to benefits that
are not otherwise available to all of our employees. In this regard it should be noted that we do
not provide pension arrangements, post-retirement health coverage, or similar benefits for our
executive officers or employees.
v. Defined Contribution Plan
We maintain a qualified retirement plan pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k)
covering substantially all employees subject to certain minimum age and service requirements. Our
401(k) plan allows employees to make voluntary contributions. The assets of the 401(k) plan are
held in trust for participants and are distributed upon the retirement, disability, death or other
termination of employment of the participant.
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Employees who participate in our 401(k) may contribute to their 401(k) account up to the
maximum amount that varies annually in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. We also make
available to 401(k) plan participants the ability to direct the investment of their 401(k) accounts
in various investment funds.
3. Employment Agreements
In general, we do not enter into formal employment agreements with our employees, other than
our chief executive officer. We have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Sorkin, our
current president and chief executive officer, as amended March 12, 2008 which reduced his base
salary from $375,000 to $250,000 from April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. The Company and Mr.
Sorkin have not entered into any amendment to Mr. Sorkins employment agreement, and accordingly,
Mr. Sorkins current salary remains $250,000 as of
June 30, 2009. See Post-Employment
CompensationEmployment Agreement with Mr. Sorkin below.
Our Compensation Committee recommended this agreement in part to enable us to induce our chief
executive officer to work at a small, dynamic and rapidly growing company where his longer-term
compensation would largely depend on future stock appreciation. Our chief executive officer may
from time to time have competitive alternatives that may appear to him to be more attractive or
less risky than working at Immtech. The change in control and severance benefits also mitigates a
potential acquisition of the Company, particularly when services of the chief executive officer may
not be required by the acquiring company. A description of the terms of these agreements,
including post-employment payments and triggers, is included in the section entitled Potential
Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control.
4. Accounting and Tax Considerations
We select and implement our various elements of compensation for their ability to help us
achieve our performance and retention goals and not based on any unique or preferential financial
accounting treatment. In this regard, Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code generally sets a
limit of $1.0 million on the amount of annual compensation (other than certain enumerated
categories of performance-based compensation) that we may deduct for federal income tax purposes.
Compensation realized upon the exercise of stock options is considered performance based if, among
other requirements, the plan pursuant to which the options are granted has been approved by the a
companys stockholders and has a limit on the total number of shares that may be covered by options
issued to any plan participant in any specified period. Options granted under our 2007 Plan are
considered performance based. Therefore any compensation realized upon the exercise of stock
options granted under the 2007 Plan will be excluded from the deductibility limits of Section
162(m). While we have not adopted a policy requiring that all compensation be deductible, we
consider the consequences of Section 162(m) in designing our compensation practices.
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5. Stock Ownership Guidelines
Although we have not adopted any stock ownership guidelines, we believe that our compensation
of executive officers, which includes the use of stock options, results in an alignment of interest
between these individuals and our stockholders.
B. Report of the Compensation Committee
The material in this report is not solicitation material, is not deemed filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, and is not incorporated by reference in any filing of the
company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation
language in any filing.
Our Compensation Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving corporate goals and
objectives relevant to the compensation of our chief executive officer, evaluating the chief
executive officers performance in light of those goals and objectives and, determining and
approving the chief executive officers compensation level based on this evaluation. Our
Compensation Committee is also responsible for reviewing and approving the salaries and other
compensation of our other executive officers. Each member of the Compensation Committee is and was
independent in accordance with the listing standards of the NYSE Amex LLC through May 21, 2009.
The Compensation Committees function is more fully described in its charter which has been
approved by our board of directors. The charter can be viewed, together with any future changes
that may occur, on our website at www.immtechpharma.com.
Our Compensation Committee has reviewed the Compensation Discussion & Analysis with management
and, based on that review, recommends to the board of directors that it be included in the Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2009 for filing with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
By the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors:
Judy Lau, Compensation Committee Chair
David M. Fleet, Compensation Committee Member
Donald F. Sinex, Compensation Committee Member
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C. Named Executive Officer Compensation
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman |
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2009 |
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250,000 |
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105,586 |
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8,005 |
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363,591 |
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Vice Chairman |
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150,000 |
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105,586 |
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8,005 |
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263,591 |
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Secretary, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer |
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200,000 |
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147,725 |
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16,867 |
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364,592 |
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Carol
Ann Olson, MD,
Ph.D. (5)
Senior Vice President and
Chief Medical Officer |
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235,000 |
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147,725 |
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11,397 |
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394,122 |
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Mr. Sorkin became Chief Executive Officer on January 23, 2006 and subsequently became
President on May 1, 2006. Mr. Sorkins base salary as of April 1, 2007 was $375,000 and was
voluntarily reduced to $250,000 effective as of April 1, 2008. |
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This column represents the dollar amount recognized for financial statement reporting
purposes with respect to the 2009 fiscal year for the fair value of the stock options granted
to each of the named executive officers in 2009 and prior fiscal years, in accordance with
SFAS 123(R). The amounts shown exclude the impact of estimated forfeitures related to
service-based vesting conditions. For additional information on the valuation assumptions
with respect to option grants, please refer to the notes in our financial statements. These
amounts reflect our accounting expense for these awards, and do not correspond to the actual
value that will be recognized by the named executive officers. |
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This column represents the dollar amount for the Company paid portion of health, dental,
short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and accidental death and
dismemberment costs. |
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Ms. Chans base salary as of April 1, 2007 was $201,234 and was voluntarily reduced to
$150,000 effective as of April 1, 2008. |
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Dr. Olson and the Company ended Dr. Olsons engagement as Senior Vice President and Chief
Medical Officer of the Company effective April 15, 2009. |
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D. Stock Option Grants and Exercises During the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2009
There were no options granted or exercised by the named executive officers for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2009.
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to outstanding option
and warrant awards of the named executive officers for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009.
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT MARCH 31, 2008
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10.00 |
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7/20/2011 |
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25,000 |
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0 |
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2.55 |
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12/24/2012 |
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15,000 |
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0 |
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21.66 |
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11/6/2013 |
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15,000 |
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0 |
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9.41 |
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9/8/2014 |
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20,000 |
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0 |
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7.29 |
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1/24/2016 |
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30,000 |
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0 |
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5.74 |
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10/16/2016 |
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31,875 |
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13,125 |
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6.35 |
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11/13/2017 |
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Carol Ann Olson |
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40,000 |
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0 |
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8.38 |
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10/18/2014 |
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30,000 |
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0 |
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7.29 |
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1/24/2016 |
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30,000 |
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0 |
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5.74 |
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10/16/2016 |
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31,875 |
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13,125 |
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6.35 |
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11/13/2017 |
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(1) |
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Except as indicated, the options granted vest and become exercisable in monthly installments
over a two year period, commencing on the date of grant. |
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(2) |
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The amount represents the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the vested
warrants which have since expired. |
-78-
OPTION/WARRANT EXERCISES
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Option/Warrant Awards |
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Number of |
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Shares Acquired |
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Value Realized |
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on |
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on Exercise |
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Name |
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Exercise (#) |
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($) |
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Eric L. Sorkin |
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0 |
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Cecilia Chan |
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0 |
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Gary C. Parks |
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0 |
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Carol Ann Olson |
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0 |
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E. Post-Employment Compensation
1. Employment Agreement with Mr. Sorkin
Upon becoming the Companys Chief Executive Officer in January 2006, Mr. Sorkin elected to
provide services to the Company without receiving an annual salary. On December 20, 2006, the
Company and Mr. Sorkin entered into an employment agreement pursuant to which Mr. Sorkin was
engaged as the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer through March 31, 2007, with annual
automatic renewals, unless either party provides not less than 30 days written notice. Mr. Sorkin
is entitled to receive an annual cash salary of $375,000 beginning on April 1, 2007. In connection
with the employment agreement, he also had the right to receive a stock option to purchase up to
325,000 shares of the Companys common stock for an exercise price equal to $9.01, the closing
price of our Common Stock on the date the agreement was signed, subject to the stockholders
approval of a new equity incentive plan. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Sorkin also may
receive (i) a cash bonus of up to 60% of his base salary beginning with the fiscal year ended March
31, 2008, based on milestones set in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee or in the
discretion of the Compensation Committee together with the other independent members of the board
of directors (as directed by the board). The agreement was amended and restated in March 2007 at
the request of Mr. Sorkin to remove the requirement that he be granted the 325,000 stock options
and to provide that he will be eligible for future stock options conditioned on the Companys
achievements and milestones as determined by the Compensation Committee and the other independent
directors of the board. The agreement was again amended and restated in March 2008 at the request
of Mr. Sorkin to reduce his annual salary to $250,000 from April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009.
The Company and Mr. Sorkin have not entered into any amendment to Mr. Sorkins employment
agreement, and accordingly, Mr. Sorkins current salary
remains $250,000 as of June 30, 2009.
If Mr. Sorkin is terminated without cause (as defined in the agreement) or resigns for good
reason (as defined in the agreement), then he will be entitled to receive (i) his base salary for a
period of six months, (ii) benefits for 12 months, (iii) cash bonus on the date he otherwise would
have received it, (iv) vesting of all stock options,, and (v) the right to exercise all of his
outstanding stock options through the end of their respective terms. In the event of Mr. Sorkins
death, his estate is entitled to (i) his base salary for a period of 12 months, (ii) benefits for
12 months, (iii) vesting of all outstanding stock options, (iv) pro rata share of cash bonus
through date of death, and (v) the right to exercise the options through the end of their
respective terms.
If Mr. Sorkin becomes disabled (as defined in the agreement) he is entitled to receive (i) his
base salary for a period of 12 months (paid out of disability insurance to the extent available),
(ii) benefits for 12 months, (iii) pro rata share of cash bonus through the date of disability,
(iv) vesting of all outstanding stock options, and (v) the right to exercise the stock options
through the end of their respective terms. In the event there is a change in control of the
Company (as defined), whether or not Mr. Sorkins employment is terminated, all outstanding stock
options will vest.
-79-
The following table quantifies the amounts that we would owe Mr. Sorkin upon each of the
termination triggers discussed above:
EXECUTIVE PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION AS OF MARCH 31, 2009
Eric L. Sorkin
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
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Termination |
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without Cause |
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or with Good |
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Reason Prior |
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to CIC or more |
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CIC Whether or |
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Executive Benefits and Payments |
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than 24 months |
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Not Services are |
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Upon Termination |
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Disability |
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Death |
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after CIC (1) |
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Terminated |
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Severance Payments |
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Base Salary |
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$ |
375,000 |
(2) |
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$ |
375,000 |
(2) |
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$ |
187,500 |
(3) |
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Short-Term Incentive |
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(4) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Value of Unvested
Equity Awards and
Accelerated |
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Options |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Total |
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$ |
480,586 |
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|
$ |
480,586 |
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|
$ |
293,086 |
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|
$ |
105,586 |
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(1) |
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CIC means change in control, as defined within the effective employment agreement between
Mr. Sorkin and the Company. |
|
(2) |
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12 months base salary. |
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(3) |
|
6 months base salary. |
|
(4) |
|
Pro rata bonus. |
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(5) |
|
Full cash bonus otherwise payable. |
-80-
F. DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
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Change in |
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Pension Value |
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and |
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Fees Earned |
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Non-Equity |
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Nonqualified |
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or Paid in |
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|
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Incentive Plan |
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Deferred |
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All Other |
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Cash |
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|
Stock Awards |
|
|
Option Awards |
|
|
Compensation |
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|
Compensation |
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Compensation |
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Total |
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Name |
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($) |
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($) |
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|
($) (1) |
|
|
($) |
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Earnings ($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
David M. Fleet |
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88,465 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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98,465 |
|
Judy Lau |
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|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
81,533 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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91,533 |
|
Levi H. K. Lee |
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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77,719 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
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87,719 |
|
Donald F. Sinex |
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
114,735 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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124,735 |
|
|
|
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(1) |
|
This column represents the dollar amount recognized for financial statement
reporting purposes with respect to the 2009 fiscal year for the fair value of the
stock options granted to each director in 2009, and prior fiscal years, in accordance
with SFAS 123(R). The amounts shown exclude the impact of estimated forfeitures
related to service-based vesting conditions. These amounts reflect our accounting
expense for these awards, and do not correspond to the actual value that will be
recognized by the named directors. |
1. Overview of Compensation and Procedures
We generally compensate non-employee directors for their service as a member of the board of
directors through the grant to each such director of 20,000 options to purchase shares of Common
Stock upon joining the board. In addition, each non-employee director receives options to purchase
15,000 shares of Common Stock for each subsequent year of board service, options to purchase 3,000
shares of Common Stock for each year of service on the Compensation Committee and Nominating
Committee, respectively, and options to purchase 5,000 shares of Common Stock for each year of
service on the Audit Committee. In lieu of an award for each year of service on a committee, the
Audit Committee chair receives options to purchase 10,000 shares of Common Stock for each year of
service and the Compensation Committee and Nominating Committee chairs each receive options to
purchase 6,000 shares of Common Stock for each year of service. Such options are generally granted
at fair market value on the date of grant, vest ratably on a monthly basis over 2 years from the
date of grant and expire 10 years from the date of grant. We have not yet made these grants with
respect to fiscal year 2009. Non-employee directors are to receive $20,000 per year and are
reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with their service as directors;
however, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, the non-employee directors only received
$10,000.
G. Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
All compensation decisions made for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009 were made
exclusively by the independent directors serving on the Compensation Committee, with respect to our
Chief Executive Officer, executive officers and other officers.
The members of the Compensation Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009 were
Messrs. Lau, Fleet, and Sinex, none of whom were officers or employees of the Company or any of our
subsidiaries for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009 or in any prior year. None of our executive
officers serves on the board of directors or compensation committee of a company that has an
executive officer that serves on our board or compensation committee. No member of our board is an
executive officer of a company in which one of our executive officers serves as a member of the
board of directors or compensation committee of that company.
-81-
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ITEM 12. |
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS |
A. Principal Stockholders
The
following table sets forth, as of June 30, 2009, certain information regarding the
beneficial ownership (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act of our Common Stock based
upon the most recent information available to us for (i) each person known by us to own
beneficially more than five (5%) percent of our outstanding common stock, (ii) each director,
(iii) each person listed in the Summary Compensation Table above and (iv) all executive officers
and directors as a group.
In computing the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by a person and the
percentage ownership of that person, we have deemed outstanding shares of Common Stock subject to
options held by that person that are exercisable within 60 days
of June 30, 2009. We have not
deemed these shares outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other
person.
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Number of Shares |
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Percentage of Outstanding |
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of Common Stock |
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|
Shares |
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Name and Address |
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Beneficially Owned |
|
|
of Common Stock |
|
Eric L. Sorkin(1)
c/o Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
One North End Ave.
New York, NY 10282 |
|
353,551 shares |
|
|
1.97 |
% |
|
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|
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|
|
Cecilia Chan(2)
c/o Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
One North End Ave.
New York, NY 10282 |
|
206,405 shares |
|
|
1.15 |
% |
|
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|
|
Gary C. Parks(3)
c/o Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
150 Fairway Drive, Ste. 150
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 |
|
181,986 shares |
|
|
1.01 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
David M. Fleet(4)
c/o Woodpeckers
Chanctonbury Drive
Sunningdale, Berkshire UK |
|
31,429 shares |
|
|
0.18 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Judy Lau(5)
c/o Convergent Business Group
12B Sun Ying Mansion
45 Kings Road
Hong Kong |
|
133,959 shares |
|
|
0.75 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Levi H.K. Lee, MD(6)
1405 Lane Crawford House
70 Queens Road Central,
Hong Kong |
|
343,813 shares |
|
|
1.91 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Donald F. Sinex(7)
c/o Devonwood Investors, LLC
4388 McKinley Avenue
Rutland Town, VT 05701 |
|
142,305 shares |
|
|
0.80 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All executive officers and
directors as a group (7 persons) |
|
1,393,448 shares |
|
|
7.46 |
% |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Includes (i) 193,355 shares of Common Stock; (ii) 20,362 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock; and (iii) 139,834 shares of Common Stock issuable
upon the exercise of options as follows: vested option to purchase 22,000 shares of Common
Stock at $14.29 per share by February 1, 2014, vested option to purchase 22,000 shares of
Common Stock at $11.03 by November 15, 2014, the vested option to purchase 20,834 shares of
Common Stock at $7.85 by January 24, 2016 and vested option to purchase 75,000 shares of
Common Stock at $5.74 by October 15, 2016. |
-82-
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|
(2) |
|
Includes (i) 58,624 shares of Common Stock; (ii) 5,781 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
the conversion of Series B Preferred Stock; and (iii) 142,000 shares of Common Stock issuable
upon the exercise of options as follows: vested option to purchase 22,000 shares of Common
Stock at $2.55 per share by December 24, 2012, vested option to purchase 25,000 shares of
Common Stock at $21.66 per share by November 5, 2013, vested option to purchase 20,000 shares
of Common Stock at $9.41 per share by September 7, 2014 and vested option to purchase 75,000
shares of Common Stock at $5.74 by October 15, 2016. |
|
(3) |
|
Includes (i) 23,474 shares of Common Stock; (ii) 2,262 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock; and (iii) 156,250 shares of Common Stock issuable
upon the exercise of options as follows: vested option to purchase 10,000 shares of Common
Stock at $10.00 per share by July 19, 2011, vested option to purchase 25,000 shares of Common
Stock at $2.55 per share by December 24, 2012, vested option to purchase 15,000 shares of
Common Stock at $21.66 per share by November 5, 2013, vested option to purchase 15,000 shares
of Common Stock at $9.41 per share by September 7, 2014, vested option to purchase 20,000
shares of Common Stock at $7.29 per share by January 23, 2016, vested option to purchase
30,000 shares of Common Stock at $5.74 by October 15, 2016 and the vested portion of 41,250 of
an option to purchase 45,000 shares of Common Stock at $6.35 by November 13, 2017. |
|
(4) |
|
Includes 31,429 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options as follows:
vested option to purchase 29,000 shares of Common Stock at $7.45 by August 24, 2017 and the
vested portion of 2,429 of an option to purchase 2,650 shares of Common Stock at $6.35 by
November 13, 2017. |
|
(5) |
|
Includes 133,959 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options as follows:
vested option to purchase 20,000 shares of Common Stock at $21.66 per share by November 5,
2013, vested option to
purchase 21,000 shares of Common Stock at $14.29 per share by February 1, 2014, vested option
to purchase 21,000 shares of Common Stock at $11.03 by November 15, 2014, vested option to
purchase 21,167 shares of Common Stock at $7.85 by January 24, 2016, vested option to purchase
22,292 shares of Common Stock at $6.85 by August 17, 2017 and vested option to purchase 28,500
shares of Common Stock at $6.85 by August 17, 2017. |
|
(6) |
|
Includes (i) 158,672 shares of Common Stock; (ii) 11,312 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock; (iii) 52,037 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
the conversion of Series C Preferred Stock; and (iv) 121,792 shares of Common Stock issuable
upon the exercise of options as follows: vested option to purchase 20,000 shares of Common
Stock at $21.66 per share by November 5, 2013, vested option to purchase 18,000 shares of
Common Stock at $14.29 per share by February 1, 2014, vested option to purchase 18,000 shares
of Common Stock at $11.03 by November 15, 2014, vested option to purchase 19,000 shares of
Common Stock at $7.85 by January 24, 2016, vested option to purchase 19,625 shares of Common
Stock at $6.85 by August 17, 2017 and vested option to purchase 27,167 shares of Common Stock
at $6.85 by August 17, 2017. |
|
(7) |
|
Includes (i) 81,721 shares of Common Stock; and (ii) 60,584 shares of Common Stock issuable
upon the exercise of options as follows: vested option to purchase 20,000 shares of Common
Stock at $5.60 by October 22, 2016, vested option to purchase 10,084 shares of Common Stock at
$6.85 by August 17, 2017, and the vested option to purchase 30,500 shares of Common Stock at
$6.85 by August 17, 2017. |
-83-
B. Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table provides information as of March 31, 2009, regarding compensation plans
(including individual compensation arrangements) under which our equity securities are authorized
for issuance.
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Number of securities |
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remaining available for |
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Number of securities |
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Weighted average |
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future issuance under |
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to be issued upon |
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exercise price of |
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equity compensation |
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exercise of |
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|
outstanding options, |
|
|
plans (excluding |
|
|
|
outstanding options, |
|
|
warrants and |
|
|
securities reflected in |
|
|
|
warrants and rights(1) |
|
|
rights(1) |
|
|
column(a)) |
|
Plan category (in thousands) |
|
(a) |
|
|
(b) |
|
|
(c) |
|
Equity compensation plans
approved by security
holders(2) |
|
|
1,869,736 |
|
|
$ |
8.68 |
|
|
|
1,754,774 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity compensation plans
not approved by security
holders(3) |
|
|
960,100 |
|
|
$ |
7.99 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
2,829,836 |
|
|
$ |
8.45 |
|
|
|
1,754,774 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
As adjusted for reverse stock splits that occurred on each of July 24, 1998 and January 25,
1999. |
|
(2) |
|
This category consists solely of options. |
|
(3) |
|
This category consists solely of warrants. |
C. Equity Compensation Plans Not Approved by Shareholders
We currently do not have any equity compensation plans that have not received necessary
stockholder approval.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
A. Policies and Procedures with Respect to Transactions with Related Persons
The board of directors has adopted a policy for the review, approval and ratification of
transactions that involve related parties and potential conflicts of interest.
The related party transaction policy applies to each director and executive officer of the
Company, any nominee for election as a director, any security holder who is known to own more than
five percent of the Companys voting securities, any immediate family member of any of the
foregoing persons and any corporation, firm or association in which one or more of the Companys
directors are directors or officers, or have a substantial financial interest.
Under the related party transaction policy, a related person transaction is a transaction or
arrangement involving a related person in which the Company is a participant or that would require
disclosure in the Companys filings with the SEC as a transaction with a related person.
The related persons must disclose to the Audit Committee any potential related person
transactions and must disclose all material facts with respect to such interest. All related person
transactions will be reviewed by the Audit Committee. In determining whether to approve or ratify a
transaction, the Audit Committee will consider the relevant facts and circumstances of the
transaction which may include factors such as the relationship of the related person with the
Company, the materiality or significance of the transaction to the Company and the business purpose
and reasonableness of the transaction, whether the transaction is comparable to a transaction that
could be available to the Company on an arms-length basis, and the impact of the transaction on the
Companys business and operations.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, there was no transaction or series of
transactions, or any currently proposed transaction, in which the amount involved exceeds $120,000
and in which any director, executive officer, holder of more than 5% of our Common Stock or any
member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing persons had or will have a direct or
indirect material interest.
B. Director Independence
Currently, four of our six directors are independent. Our independent directors are Mr. Fleet,
Ms. Lau, Dr. Lee and Mr. Sinex. The board of directors has standing Audit, Compensation, and
Nominating Committees, the members of which are all independent.
C. Investment in Gold Avenue
On September 22, 2008, Eric L. Sorkin, our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of our board of
directors, and Cecilia Chan, our Vice Chairman and a member of our board of directors, incorporated Gold Avenue in Hong
Kong and became members of the board of directors of Gold Avenue. Gold Avenue was established as an investment holding
company with a focus on investing in metal and mineral assets in China. On November 18, 2008, Donald Sinex, a member
of our board of directors, joined the board of directors of Gold Avenue.
In November 2008, Gold Avenue commenced a private placement, pursuant to which it raised $4.4 million to invest in
convertible bonds issued by Parkwick. On January 22, 2009, we entered into an agreement with Gold Avenue, pursuant to
which we invested $500,000 in Gold Avenue in exchange for 500,000
Restricted-Voting Shares of Gold Avenue capital stock. The
Investment currently represents approximately 22% of our total assets.
Following the Investment, Mr. Sorkin and Ms. Chan, as members of Gold Avenues board of directors, have agreed to
hold the Management Shares, which consist of 20% of the outstanding ordinary shares of Gold Avenues
capital stock, as our nominees. Specifically, Mr. Sorkin holds 10% of the outstanding capital stock of Gold Avenue and Ms. Chan holds
10% of the outstanding capital stock of Gold Avenue. The Restricted-Voting Shares constitute the remaining 80% of the
outstanding ordinary shares of Gold Avenues capital stock and
are held by investors, including us. As of March 31, 2009, we owned approximately
11% of the Restricted-Voting Shares of Gold Avenue capital stock.
On April 2, 2009, Gold Avenue purchased a $4,000,000 convertible bond from Parkwick. The convertible bond has an
annual interest rate of 22%, pays interest semi-annually, and provides Gold Avenue the option to convert the bond into
10% of the capital stock of Parkwick through March 31, 2014. Gold Avenue also has the opportunity to purchase an
additional $8,000,000 convertible bond from Parkwick.
Parkwick is a private company incorporated in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong, which in turn holds a 66%
interest in TJJV. TJJVs aim is to recover tin from large residual deposits, or tailings, from old mining sites. YTG
holds the remaining 34% interest in TJJV. YTG has contributed seventeen tin sites to TJJV filled with tailings
containing, according to YTG, an estimated 800,000 tons of tin.
TJJV is governed by a board of directors consisting of five directors, of which two are nominated by YTG and three
are nominated by Parkwick. One of the Parkwick nominees to the board of directors of TJJV is to be nominated by Gold
Avenue. Currently, Mr. Sorkin is designated as Gold Avenues nominee to the TJJV board of directors.
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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The Audit Committee selects our independent registered public accounting firm for each fiscal
year. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 and through January 14, 2009, Deloitte & Touche
LLP was engaged primarily to perform the annual audit and to render
other services. Baker Tilly Virchow Krause was engaged effective January 15, 2009 to
perform the annual audit for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, and to render other services to
the Company.
For services rendered in fiscal year 2009 by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, our independent
registered public accounting firm, the following fees were billed for audit of the Companys annual
consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2009 and for other services:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
Audit Fees(1) |
|
$ |
196,000 |
|
Tax
Fees(3) |
|
|
33,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total Fees |
|
$ |
229,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
For
services rendered in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 by Deloitte & Touche LLP, the member firms
of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and their respective affiliates (collectively, the Deloitte
Entities), our independent registered public accounting firm
until January 14, 2009,
the following fees were billed for audit of the Companys annual consolidated financial statements
and for other services:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Audit
Fees(2) |
|
$ |
153,000 |
|
|
$ |
271,000 |
|
Tax
Fees(3) |
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
57,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Fees |
|
$ |
157,000 |
|
|
$ |
328,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Includes fees and
out-of-pocket expenses for the following services: audit of the
consolidated financial statements, quarterly reviews, SEC filings and consents, financial
accounting and reporting consultation. |
|
(2) |
|
Includes fees and
out-of-pocket expenses for the following services during the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2008: audit of the consolidated financial
statements, quarterly reviews, SEC filings and consents, financial
accounting and reporting consultation, and costs in our fiscal year
ended March 31, 2008 preparing the 2008 audit requirement for
compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and financial
testing. Audit fees paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009
consisted of $68,000 of additional costs related to the fiscal 2008
audit, $69,000 related to the quarters ended June 30, 2008 and
September 30, 2008 and $16,000 related to transaction costs to the
new independent registered public accounting firm. |
|
(3) |
|
Includes fees and out-of-pocket expenses for tax compliance, tax planning and advice. |
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All work performed by the Deloitte Entities and Baker Tilly Virchow Krause as described above
has been approved by the Audit Committee prior to the Deloitte Entities and Baker Tilly Virchow
Krauses engagements to perform such service. The Audit Committee pre-approves on an annual basis
the audit, audit-related, tax and other services to be rendered by the Deloitte Entities and Baker
Tilly Virchow Krause based on historical information and anticipated requirements for the following
fiscal year. To the extent that our management believes that a new service or the expansion of a
current service provided by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause is necessary, such new or expanded service
is presented to the Audit Committee or one of its members for review and approval.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
A. Documents Filed with this Report.
The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
1. Financial Statements
Our consolidated financial statements required by this item are submitted in a separate
section beginning on page F-1 of this report.
2. Financial Statement Schedules
None.
3. Exhibits
The information called for by this paragraph is contained in the Index to Exhibits of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
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IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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Date: July 14, 2009 |
By: |
/s/ Eric L. Sorkin
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Eric L. Sorkin |
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|
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Chief Executive Officer and President |
|
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has
been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on
the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Date |
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|
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July 14, 2009 |
Eric L. Sorkin
Chief Executive Officer and President
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
July 14, 2009 |
Gary C. Parks
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
July 14, 2009 |
Cecilia Chan
Vice Chairman and Director |
|
|
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|
|
July 14, 2009 |
David Fleet
Director |
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|
|
July 14, 2009 |
Judy Lau
Director |
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
July 14, 2009 |
Levi H.K. Lee, MD
Director |
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
July 14, 2009 |
Donald F. Sinex
Director |
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IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
Consolidated Financial Statements as of
March 31, 2008 and 2009, for the Years
Ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009 and
for the Period October 15, 1984 (Date of
Inception) to March 31, 2009 (Unaudited)
and Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
F-i
IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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F-1 |
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F-2 |
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2009, FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH
31, 2007, 2008 AND 2009, AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 15, 1984 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO
MARCH 31, 2009 (UNAUDITED): |
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F-3 |
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F-5 |
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F-6-9 |
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F-11-40 |
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F-ii
IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.:
(New York, NY)
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
and subsidiaries (a development stage enterprise) (the Company) as of March 31, 2009, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders equity and cash flows for the year
then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements
based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of
material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an
audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of its
internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express
no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management as well as evaluating the
overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2009, and the results of
its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements, for the year ended
March 31, 2009, have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. The Company is a
development stage enterprise engaged in developing and
commercializing drugs for infectious diseases. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial
statements, the Companys recurring losses from operations and cash position raise substantial
doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Managements plans concerning these matters
are also discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial
statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
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/s/ Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP |
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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July 13, 2009 |
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F-1
IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.:
(New York, NY)
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
and subsidiaries (a development stage enterprise) (the Company) as of March 31, 2008, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders equity and cash flows for each of the
two years in the period ended March 31, 2008. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2008, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended March 31, 2008, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements, for the year ended March 31, 2008, have been prepared
assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company is a development stage
enterprise engaged in developing and commercializing drugs for infectious diseases. As discussed in
Note 1 to the financial statements, the Companys recurring losses from operations and cash
position raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Managements
plans concerning these matters are also discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
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/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP |
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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|
June 16, 2008 |
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|
F-2
IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
CURRENT ASSETS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
5,996,157 |
|
|
$ |
1,766,212 |
|
Restricted funds on deposit |
|
|
3,776,253 |
|
|
|
2,007 |
|
Advances to Gold Avenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,217 |
|
Other receivables |
|
|
54,205 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other current assets |
|
|
253,014 |
|
|
|
83,244 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
10,079,629 |
|
|
|
1,890,680 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Net |
|
|
89,519 |
|
|
|
49,817 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PREPAID RENT |
|
|
3,234,314 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INVESTMENT IN GOLD AVENUE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER ASSETS |
|
|
34,142 |
|
|
|
47,731 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL ASSETS |
|
$ |
13,437,604 |
|
|
$ |
2,488,228 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-3
IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
2,938,511 |
|
|
$ |
612,443 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
499,770 |
|
|
|
427,545 |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
|
2,399,676 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
5,837,957 |
|
|
|
1,039,988 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
5,837,957 |
|
|
|
1,039,988 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, 3,913,000 shares authorized and unissued as of March 31, 2008 and 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series A convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, stated value $25 per share, 320,000 shares authorized, 50,500 and 32,500 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively; aggregate liquidation preference of $1,296,831 and
$834,404 as of March 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively |
|
|
1,296,831 |
|
|
|
834,404 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series B convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, stated value $25 per share, 240,000 shares authorized, 11,464 and 9,464 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively; aggregated liquidation preference of $296,780 and
$244,785 as of March 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively |
|
|
296,780 |
|
|
|
244,785 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series C convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, stated value $25 per share, 160,000 shares authorized, 45,536 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008, and 2009; aggregate liquidation preference of $1,180,345 as of March 31, 2008 and 2009 |
|
|
1,180,345 |
|
|
|
1,180,345 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series D convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, stated value $25 per share, 200,000 shares authorized, 115,200 and 109,200 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively; aggregate liquidation preference of $2,959,533
and $2,805,391 as of March 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively |
|
|
2,959,533 |
|
|
|
2,805,391 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series E convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, stated value $25 per share, 167,000 shares authorized, 98,600 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008; aggregate liquidation preference of $2,533,107 as of March 31, 2008 |
|
|
2,533,107 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 15,597,768 and 17,010,422 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively |
|
|
155,978 |
|
|
|
170,104 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
110,743,899 |
|
|
|
114,724,025 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deficit accumulated during the developmental stage |
|
|
(111,566,826 |
) |
|
|
(118,510,814 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
7,599,647 |
|
|
|
1,448,240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
$ |
13,437,604 |
|
|
$ |
2,488,228 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007, 2008 AND 2009 AND THE PERIOD
OCTOBER 15, 1984 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO MARCH 31, 2009 (UNAUDITED)
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|
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|
|
October 15, |
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|
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|
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|
1984 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Inception) |
|
|
|
Years Ended March 31, |
|
|
to March 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2009 |
|
REVENUES |
|
$ |
4,318,013 |
|
|
$ |
9,717,243 |
|
|
$ |
2,382,851 |
|
|
$ |
37,182,847 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EXPENSES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and development |
|
|
8,760,379 |
|
|
|
11,569,785 |
|
|
|
3,524,312 |
|
|
|
75,208,030 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
9,094,557 |
|
|
|
9,099,955 |
|
|
|
4,204,660 |
|
|
|
77,281,972 |
|
Asset impairment charge |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,196,851 |
|
|
|
1,196,851 |
|
Other (see note 9) |
|
|
(1,874,454 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,874,454 |
) |
Equity in loss of joint venture |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
135,002 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses |
|
|
15,980,482 |
|
|
|
20,669,740 |
|
|
|
8,925,823 |
|
|
|
151,947,401 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS |
|
|
(11,662,469 |
) |
|
|
(10,952,497 |
) |
|
|
(6,542,972 |
) |
|
|
(114,764,554 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
529,844 |
|
|
|
439,545 |
|
|
|
41,069 |
|
|
|
1,954,645 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,129,502 |
) |
Loss on sales of investment securities net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,942 |
) |
Cancelled offering costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(584,707 |
) |
Gain on extinguishment of debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,427,765 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense) net |
|
|
529,844 |
|
|
|
439,545 |
|
|
|
41,069 |
|
|
|
1,665,259 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET LOSS |
|
|
(11,132,625 |
) |
|
|
(10,512,952 |
) |
|
|
(6,501,903 |
) |
|
|
(113,099,295 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS AND CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK PREMIUM DEEMED DIVIDENDS |
|
|
(550,574 |
) |
|
|
(528,587 |
) |
|
|
(442,085 |
) |
|
|
(7,781,418 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK CONVERSION, PREMIUM AMORTIZATION AND DIVIDENDS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,369,899 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS |
|
$ |
(11,683,199 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,041,539 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,943,988 |
) |
|
$ |
(118,510,814 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(0.78 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.68 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.39 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Convertible preferred stock dividends and convertible preferred stock premium deemed dividends |
|
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS |
|
$ |
(0.82 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.71 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.42 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN COMPUTING BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE |
|
|
14,207,048 |
|
|
|
15,477,463 |
|
|
|
16,327,318 |
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007, 2008 AND 2009 AND THE PERIOD
OCTOBER 15, 1984 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO MARCH 31, 2009 (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deficit |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Series A Convertible |
|
|
Series B Convertible |
|
|
Series C Convertible |
|
|
Series D Convertible |
|
|
Series E Convertible |
|
|
Common |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Stockholders |
|
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
During the |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in |
|
|
Development |
|
|
Income |
|
|
(Deficiency in |
|
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Stage |
|
|
(Loss) |
|
|
Assets) |
|
October 15, 1984 (Inception) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common stock to founders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
113,243 |
|
|
$ |
1,132 |
|
|
$ |
24,868 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
26,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1985 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
113,243 |
|
|
|
1,132 |
|
|
|
24,868 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,000 |
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
85,368 |
|
|
|
854 |
|
|
|
269,486 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
270,340 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(209,569 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(209,569 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1986 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
198,611 |
|
|
|
1,986 |
|
|
|
294,354 |
|
|
|
(209,569 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
86,771 |
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42,901 |
|
|
|
429 |
|
|
|
285,987 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
286,416 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(47,486 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(47,486 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1987 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
241,512 |
|
|
|
2,415 |
|
|
|
580,341 |
|
|
|
(257,055 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
325,701 |
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,210 |
|
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
28,959 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,001 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(294,416 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(294,416 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1988 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
245,722 |
|
|
|
2,457 |
|
|
|
609,300 |
|
|
|
(551,471 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,286 |
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
62,792 |
|
|
|
628 |
|
|
|
569,372 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
570,000 |
|
Provision for compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
489,975 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
489,975 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(986,746 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(986,746 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1989 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
308,514 |
|
|
|
3,085 |
|
|
|
1,668,647 |
|
|
|
(1,538,217 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
133,515 |
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,478 |
|
|
|
165 |
|
|
|
171,059 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
171,224 |
|
Provision for compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
320,980 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
320,980 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(850,935 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(850,935 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1990 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
324,992 |
|
|
|
3,250 |
|
|
|
2,160,686 |
|
|
|
(2,389,152 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(225,216 |
) |
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
218 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
1,183 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,185 |
|
Provision for compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,400 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(163,693 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(163,693 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1991 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
325,210 |
|
|
|
3,252 |
|
|
|
2,168,269 |
|
|
|
(2,552,845 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(381,324 |
) |
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,119 |
|
|
|
181 |
|
|
|
85,774 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
85,955 |
|
Provision for compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
864,496 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
864,496 |
|
Issuance of stock options in exchange for cancellation of indebtedness |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,917 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,917 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,479,782 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,479,782 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1992 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
343,329 |
|
|
|
3,433 |
|
|
|
3,176,456 |
|
|
|
(4,032,627 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(852,738 |
) |
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
195,790 |
|
|
|
1,958 |
|
|
|
66,839 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68,797 |
|
Provision for compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
191,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
191,502 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,220,079 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,220,079 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1993 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
539,119 |
|
|
|
5,391 |
|
|
|
3,434,797 |
|
|
|
(5,252,706 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,812,518 |
) |
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
107,262 |
|
|
|
1,073 |
|
|
|
40,602 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41,675 |
|
Provision for compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,505 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,505 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,246,426 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,246,426 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1994 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
646,381 |
|
|
|
6,464 |
|
|
|
3,518,904 |
|
|
|
(7,499,132 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,973,764 |
) |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,661,677 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,661,677 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1995 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
646,381 |
|
|
|
6,464 |
|
|
|
3,518,904 |
|
|
|
(9,160,809 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,635,441 |
) |
Issuance of common stock for compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,131 |
|
|
|
161 |
|
|
|
7,339 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,005,962 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,005,962 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deficit |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Series A Convertible |
|
|
Series B Convertible |
|
|
Series C Convertible |
|
|
Series D Convertible |
|
|
Series E Convertible |
|
|
Common |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Stockholders |
|
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
During the |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in |
|
|
Development |
|
|
Income |
|
|
(Deficiency in |
|
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Stage |
|
|
(Loss) |
|
|
Assets) |
|
Balance, March 31, 1996 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
662,512 |
|
|
|
6,625 |
|
|
|
3,526,243 |
|
|
|
(10,166,771 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,633,903 |
) |
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,986 |
|
|
|
130 |
|
|
|
5,908 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,038 |
|
Provision for compensation employees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,086 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,086 |
|
Provision for compensation nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
62,343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
62,343 |
|
Issuance of warrants to purchase common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,834 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,834 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,618,543 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,618,543 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1997 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
675,498 |
|
|
|
6,755 |
|
|
|
3,720,414 |
|
|
|
(11,785,314 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,058,145 |
) |
Exercise of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68,167 |
|
|
|
682 |
|
|
|
28,862 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,544 |
|
Provision for compensation employees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,680 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,680 |
|
Provision for compensation nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
201,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
201,696 |
|
Contributed capital common stockholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
231,734 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
231,734 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,477,132 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,477,132 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1998 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
743,665 |
|
|
|
7,437 |
|
|
|
4,233,386 |
|
|
|
(13,262,446 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,021,623 |
) |
Issuance of common stock under private placement offering |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
575,000 |
|
|
|
5,750 |
|
|
|
824,907 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
830,657 |
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,650 |
|
|
|
406 |
|
|
|
12,944 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,350 |
|
Provision for compensation nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,426,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,426,000 |
|
Issuance of common stock to Criticare |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
86,207 |
|
|
|
862 |
|
|
|
133,621 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,483 |
|
Conversion of Criticare debt to common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
180,756 |
|
|
|
1,808 |
|
|
|
856,485 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
858,293 |
|
Conversion of debt to common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
424,222 |
|
|
|
4,242 |
|
|
|
657,555 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
661,797 |
|
Conversion of redeemable preferred stock to common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,195,017 |
|
|
|
11,950 |
|
|
|
1,852,300 |
|
|
|
3,713,334 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,577,584 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,929,003 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,929,003 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 1999 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,245,517 |
|
|
|
32,455 |
|
|
|
10,997,198 |
|
|
|
(11,478,115 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(448,462 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,433,926 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,433,926 |
) |
Other comprehensive loss: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(1,178 |
) |
|
|
(1,178 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,435,104 |
) |
Issuance of common stock under initial public offering, less offering costs of $513,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,150,000 |
|
|
|
11,500 |
|
|
|
9,161,110 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,172,610 |
|
Exercise of options and warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
247,420 |
|
|
|
2,474 |
|
|
|
424,348 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
426,822 |
|
Provision for compensation nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
509,838 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
509,838 |
|
Issuance of common stock for compensation nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
611,250 |
|
|
|
6,113 |
|
|
|
6,106,387 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,112,500 |
|
Issuance of common stock for accrued interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,147 |
|
|
|
281 |
|
|
|
281,189 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
281,470 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,282,334 |
|
|
|
52,823 |
|
|
|
27,480,070 |
|
|
|
(22,912,041 |
) |
|
|
(1,178 |
) |
|
|
4,619,674 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,863,284 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,863,284 |
) |
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,764 |
) |
|
|
(1,764 |
) |
Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,942 |
|
|
|
2,942 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,862,106 |
) |
Issuance of common stock under private placement offering |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
584,250 |
|
|
|
5,843 |
|
|
|
4,299,806 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,305,649 |
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88,661 |
|
|
|
886 |
|
|
|
41,922 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42,808 |
|
Provision for compensation nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,739,294 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,739,294 |
|
Contributed capital common stockholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,825 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,825 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-7
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deficit |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Series A Convertible |
|
|
Series B Convertible |
|
|
Series C Convertible |
|
|
Series D Convertible |
|
|
Series E Convertible |
|
|
Common |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Stockholders |
|
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
During the |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in |
|
|
Development |
|
|
Income |
|
|
(Deficiency in |
|
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Stage |
|
|
(Loss) |
|
|
Assets) |
|
Balance, March 31, 2001 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,955,245 |
|
|
|
59,552 |
|
|
|
33,574,917 |
|
|
|
(32,775,325 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
859,144 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,323,110 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,323,110 |
) |
Issuance of Series A convertible preferred stock under private placement offerings, less cash offering costs of $153,985 |
|
|
160,100 |
|
|
$ |
4,002,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
754,550 |
|
|
|
(908,535 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,848,515 |
|
Issuance of common stock as offering costs under private placement offerings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
|
600 |
|
|
|
(600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrual of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(29,400 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51,214 |
|
|
|
512 |
|
|
|
18,972 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,484 |
|
Provision for compensation nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
332,005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
332,005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2002 |
|
|
160,100 |
|
|
|
4,031,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,066,459 |
|
|
|
60,664 |
|
|
|
34,679,844 |
|
|
|
(37,036,370 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,736,038 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,679,069 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,679,069 |
) |
Issuance of Series B convertible preferred stock under private placement offerings, less cash offering costs of $58,792 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
76,725 |
|
|
$ |
1,918,125 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
90,640 |
|
|
|
(149,432 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,859,333 |
|
Issuance of common stock for services provided in connection with private placement offerings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
290,000 |
|
|
|
2,900 |
|
|
|
942,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
945,100 |
|
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock |
|
|
(17,300 |
) |
|
|
(437,396 |
) |
|
|
(20,000 |
) |
|
|
(515,671 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
228,448 |
|
|
|
2,285 |
|
|
|
950,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24 |
) |
Accrual of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
226,210 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
76,227 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(302,437 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(152,709 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,714 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,529 |
|
|
|
456 |
|
|
|
160,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(310 |
) |
Issuance of common stock for land-use rights acquisition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,260,000 |
|
|
|
12,600 |
|
|
|
2,986,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,998,800 |
|
Issuance of common stock and warrants for services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,333 |
|
|
|
83 |
|
|
|
89,042 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
89,125 |
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
217 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
126 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
128 |
|
Provision for compensation nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
243,150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
243,150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2003 |
|
|
142,800 |
|
|
|
3,668,005 |
|
|
|
56,725 |
|
|
|
1,469,967 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,898,986 |
|
|
|
78,990 |
|
|
|
40,142,617 |
|
|
|
(42,167,308 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,192,271 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,845,813 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,845,813 |
) |
Issuance of Series C convertible preferred stock under private placement offerings, less offering costs of $1,685,365
(including cash of $289,000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,352 |
|
|
|
3,133,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(565,088 |
) |
|
|
(1,120,277 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,448,435 |
|
Issuance of Series D convertible preferred stock under private placement offerings, less cash offering costs of $428,919 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,544,368 |
|
|
|
(1,973,287 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,571,081 |
|
Issuance of common stock for services provided in connection with private placement offerings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
220,000 |
|
|
|
2,200 |
|
|
|
1,394,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,397,000 |
|
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock |
|
|
(62,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,566,440 |
) |
|
|
(36,800 |
) |
|
|
(939,231 |
) |
|
|
(53,048 |
) |
|
|
(1,344,792 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
887,817 |
|
|
|
8,878 |
|
|
|
3,841,327 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(258 |
) |
Accrual of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
147,311 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53,533 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
175,157 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,712 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(432,713 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(173,626 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(68,176 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(89,979 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44,398 |
|
|
|
443 |
|
|
|
330,197 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,141 |
) |
Exercise of warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
559,350 |
|
|
|
5,594 |
|
|
|
4,468,572 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,474,166 |
|
Issuance of common stock and warrants for services nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
201,667 |
|
|
|
2,017 |
|
|
|
7,231,835 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,233,852 |
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,068 |
|
|
|
231 |
|
|
|
10,361 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,592 |
|
Provision for compensation nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
267,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
267,500 |
|
Balance, March 31, 2004 |
|
|
80,800 |
|
|
|
2,075,250 |
|
|
|
19,925 |
|
|
|
516,093 |
|
|
|
72,304 |
|
|
|
1,874,186 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
5,056,712 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,835,286 |
|
|
|
98,353 |
|
|
|
58,666,489 |
|
|
|
(58,539,398 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,747,685 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,433,164 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,433,164 |
) |
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock |
|
|
(20,400 |
) |
|
|
(521,960 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,852 |
) |
|
|
(301,463 |
) |
|
|
(39,720 |
) |
|
|
(1,016,645 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
295,813 |
|
|
|
2,959 |
|
|
|
1,837,011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(98 |
) |
Accrual of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
112,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,849 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
130,988 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
296,220 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(579,816 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of preferred stock dividend |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(114,883 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(39,849 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(136,735 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(218,630 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42,878 |
|
|
|
429 |
|
|
|
507,934 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,734 |
) |
Exercise of warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
235,390 |
|
|
|
2,354 |
|
|
|
1,893,482 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,895,836 |
|
Extension of warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,841,245 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,841,245 |
|
Issuance of common stock for secondary offering, less offering costs of $337,803 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
899,999 |
|
|
|
8,999 |
|
|
|
8,324,687 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,333,687 |
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,000 |
|
|
|
230 |
|
|
|
21,870 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,100 |
|
Provision for compensation nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
335,412 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
335,412 |
|
F-8
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deficit |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Series A Convertible |
|
|
Series B Convertible |
|
|
Series C Convertible |
|
|
Series D Convertible |
|
|
Series E Convertible |
|
|
Common |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Stockholders |
|
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
During the |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in |
|
|
Development |
|
|
Income |
|
|
(Deficiency in |
|
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Stage |
|
|
(Loss) |
|
|
Assets) |
|
Balance, March 31, 2005 |
|
|
60,400 |
|
|
|
1,551,165 |
|
|
|
19,925 |
|
|
|
516,093 |
|
|
|
60,452 |
|
|
|
1,566,976 |
|
|
|
160,280 |
|
|
|
4,117,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,332,366 |
|
|
|
113,324 |
|
|
|
76,428,132 |
|
|
|
(72,552,378 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,740,969 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,525,435 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,525,435 |
) |
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock |
|
|
(2,000 |
) |
|
|
(51,068 |
) |
|
|
(6,461 |
) |
|
|
(163,249 |
) |
|
|
(14,916 |
) |
|
|
(375,903 |
) |
|
|
(43,080 |
) |
|
|
(1,095,429 |
) |
|
|
(4,000 |
) |
|
|
(101,611 |
) |
|
|
272,428 |
|
|
|
2,724 |
|
|
|
1,784,435 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(101 |
) |
Accrual of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
88,784 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,423 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
96,222 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
196,707 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
62,139 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(478,275 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of preferred stock dividend |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(89,096 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(38,646 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(106,950 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(208,021 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,812 |
|
|
|
378 |
|
|
|
441,187 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,148 |
) |
Exercise of warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
|
600 |
|
|
|
429,950 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
430,550 |
|
Repricing of warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,042 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,042 |
|
Issuance of Series E convertible preferred stock under private placement offerings, less cash offering costs of $53,930 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
160,600 |
|
|
|
4,015,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
232,070 |
|
|
|
(286,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,961,070 |
|
Issuance of common stock for secondary offering, less offering costs of $166,554 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
14,693,373 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,713,373 |
|
Issuance of common stock for services nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
25,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,820 |
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53,900 |
|
|
|
539 |
|
|
|
79,563 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,102 |
|
Provision for compensation nonemployees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,683 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,683 |
|
Balance, March 31, 2006 |
|
|
58,400 |
|
|
|
1,499,785 |
|
|
|
13,464 |
|
|
|
348,621 |
|
|
|
45,536 |
|
|
|
1,180,345 |
|
|
|
117,200 |
|
|
|
3,010,914 |
|
|
|
156,600 |
|
|
|
3,975,528 |
|
|
|
13,758,506 |
|
|
|
137,585 |
|
|
|
94,292,235 |
|
|
|
(88,842,088 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,602,925 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,132,625 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,132,625 |
) |
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to
common stock |
|
|
(2,900 |
) |
|
|
(73,480 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(46,400 |
) |
|
|
(1,163,731 |
) |
|
|
181,812 |
|
|
|
1,818 |
|
|
|
1,235,370 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23 |
) |
Accrual of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
84,773 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,928 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
91,072 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
175,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
172,001 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(550,574 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(85,795 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(26,928 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(91,072 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(175,800 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(152,682 |
) |
|
|
84,318 |
|
|
|
843 |
|
|
|
530,679 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(755 |
) |
Exercise of warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
150,500 |
|
|
|
1,505 |
|
|
|
901,435 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
902,940 |
|
Issuance of common stock for secondary
offering, less cash offering costs of $635,574 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
6,104,426 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,114,426 |
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68,085 |
|
|
|
681 |
|
|
|
17,163 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,844 |
|
Stock based compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
90,000 |
|
|
|
900 |
|
|
|
2,950,543 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,951,443 |
|
Balance, March 31, 2007 |
|
|
55,500 |
|
|
|
1,425,283 |
|
|
|
13,464 |
|
|
|
348,621 |
|
|
|
45,536 |
|
|
|
1,180,345 |
|
|
|
117,200 |
|
|
|
3,010,914 |
|
|
|
110,200 |
|
|
|
2,831,116 |
|
|
|
15,333,221 |
|
|
|
153,332 |
|
|
|
106,031,851 |
|
|
|
(100,525,287 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
14,456,175 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,512,952 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,512,952 |
) |
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to
Common stock |
|
|
(5,000 |
) |
|
|
(126,759 |
) |
|
|
(2,000 |
) |
|
|
(50,460 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,000 |
) |
|
|
(50,773 |
) |
|
|
(11,600 |
) |
|
|
(292,890 |
) |
|
|
88,615 |
|
|
|
886 |
|
|
|
519,965 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(31 |
) |
Accrual of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,547 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
91,072 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
173,688 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
157,476 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(528,587 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(82,497 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(26,928 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(91,072 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(174,296 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(162,595 |
) |
|
|
74,394 |
|
|
|
744 |
|
|
|
535,692 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(952 |
) |
Exercise of warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
78,312 |
|
|
|
783 |
|
|
|
482,328 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
483,111 |
|
Extension of warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
440,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
440,422 |
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,226 |
|
|
|
233 |
|
|
|
2,246 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,479 |
|
Stock based compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,731,395 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,731,395 |
|
Balance, March 31, 2008 |
|
|
50,500 |
|
|
|
1,296,831 |
|
|
|
11,464 |
|
|
|
296,780 |
|
|
|
45,536 |
|
|
|
1,180,345 |
|
|
|
115,200 |
|
|
|
2,959,533 |
|
|
|
98,600 |
|
|
|
2,533,107 |
|
|
|
15,597,768 |
|
|
|
155,978 |
|
|
|
110,743,899 |
|
|
|
(111,566,826 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,599,647 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,501,903 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,501,903 |
) |
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to
Common stock |
|
|
(18,000 |
) |
|
|
(456,378 |
) |
|
|
(2,000 |
) |
|
|
(50,800 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,000 |
) |
|
|
(153,649 |
) |
|
|
(98,600 |
) |
|
|
(2,488,706 |
) |
|
|
654,888 |
|
|
|
6,549 |
|
|
|
3,142,828 |
|
|
|
153 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1 |
) |
Accrual of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,165 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,728 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
91,072 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
172,307 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
102,968 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(442,240 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(62,214 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,923 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(91,072 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(172,800 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(147,369 |
) |
|
|
752,835 |
|
|
|
7,528 |
|
|
|
486,762 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(88 |
) |
Exercise of options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,931 |
|
|
|
49 |
|
|
|
(49 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock based compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
350,585 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
350,585 |
|
Balance, March 31, 2009 |
|
|
32,500 |
|
|
$ |
834,404 |
|
|
|
9,464 |
|
|
$ |
244,785 |
|
|
|
45,536 |
|
|
$ |
1,180,345 |
|
|
|
109,200 |
|
|
$ |
2,805,391 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
|
17,010,422 |
|
|
$ |
170,104 |
|
|
$ |
114,724,025 |
|
|
$ |
(118,510,814 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,448,240 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-9
IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007, 2008 AND 2009 AND THE PERIOD
OCTOBER 15, 1984 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO MARCH 31, 2009 (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
October 15, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1984 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Inception) |
|
|
|
Years Ended March 31, |
|
|
to March 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2009 |
|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(11,132,625 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,512,952 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,501,903 |
) |
|
$ |
(113,099,295 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Compensation recorded related to issuance of common stock, common stock options and warrants |
|
|
2,951,443 |
|
|
|
3,171,817 |
|
|
|
350,585 |
|
|
|
34,215,372 |
|
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment |
|
|
152,274 |
|
|
|
144,543 |
|
|
|
85,420 |
|
|
|
1,418,657 |
|
Deferred rental obligation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Gain)/Loss on disposal of fixed assets |
|
|
5,982 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,445 |
) |
|
|
(8,463 |
) |
Equity in loss of joint venture |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
135,002 |
|
Asset impairment charge |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,196,851 |
|
|
|
1,196,851 |
|
Loss on sales of investment securities net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,942 |
|
Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,503 |
|
Gain on extinguishment of debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,427,765 |
) |
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(54,205 |
) |
|
|
14,988 |
|
|
|
(39,217 |
) |
Other current assets |
|
|
94,432 |
|
|
|
(154,387 |
) |
|
|
169,770 |
|
|
|
(83,244 |
) |
Other assets |
|
|
121,864 |
|
|
|
(18,665 |
) |
|
|
(13,589 |
) |
|
|
(47,731 |
) |
Accounts payable |
|
|
256,430 |
|
|
|
353,116 |
|
|
|
(2,326,068 |
) |
|
|
939,978 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
149,176 |
|
|
|
123,845 |
|
|
|
(72,225 |
) |
|
|
1,090,558 |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
|
1,330,894 |
|
|
|
673,003 |
|
|
|
(2,399,676 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
|
(6,070,130 |
) |
|
|
(6,273,885 |
) |
|
|
(9,510,292 |
) |
|
|
(75,571,852 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property and equipment |
|
|
(51,794 |
) |
|
|
(18,873 |
) |
|
|
(8,255 |
) |
|
|
(1,644,377 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,445 |
|
|
|
14,445 |
|
Restricted funds on deposit |
|
|
(2,588,580 |
) |
|
|
(657,487 |
) |
|
|
3,774,246 |
|
|
|
(2,007 |
) |
Investment in Gold Avenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(500,000 |
) |
|
|
(500,000 |
) |
Advances to NextEra |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(135,002 |
) |
Proceeds from maturities of investments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,800,527 |
|
Purchases of investment securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,803,469 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of land use rights |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
|
|
(2,640,374 |
) |
|
|
(676,360 |
) |
|
|
5,280,436 |
|
|
|
(269,883 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net advances from stockholders and affiliates |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
985,172 |
|
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,645,194 |
|
Principal payments on notes payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(218,119 |
) |
Payments for debt issuance costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(53,669 |
) |
Payments for extinguishment of debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(203,450 |
) |
Net proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,330,000 |
|
Net proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock and warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,085,434 |
|
Payments for convertible preferred stock dividends and for fractional shares of common stock
resulting from the conversions of convertible preferred stock |
|
|
(778 |
) |
|
|
(983 |
) |
|
|
(89 |
) |
|
|
(6,664 |
) |
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock |
|
|
7,035,210 |
|
|
|
485,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53,798,490 |
|
Additional capital contributed by stockholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
245,559 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
7,034,432 |
|
|
|
484,607 |
|
|
|
(89 |
) |
|
|
77,607,947 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
|
|
(1,676,072 |
) |
|
|
(6,465,638 |
) |
|
|
(4,229,945 |
) |
|
|
1,766,212 |
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF THE YEAR |
|
|
14,137,867 |
|
|
|
12,461,795 |
|
|
|
5,996,157 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF THE YEAR |
|
$ |
12,461,795 |
|
|
$ |
5,996,157 |
|
|
$ |
1,766,212 |
|
|
$ |
1,766,212 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (See Note 10) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-10
IMMTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007, 2008 AND 2009.
1. |
|
COMPANY BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Description of Business Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and subsidiaries (a development stage
enterprise) is focused on global opportunities in the healthcare sector and other opportunities in
China, including in the mining industry. Immtech aims to apply its established expertise and other assets in both new drug sales and
enhanced healthcare-related services, including research and information-providing services, for
developed and developing countries.
During the year ended March 31, 2008, the Companys drug development program for pafuramidine
was discontinued due to findings of renal and liver adverse events among participants in the study
of healthy volunteers conducted in South Africa. It was halted in December 2007 after several
subjects developed abnormal liver function. The program was formally discontinued in February 2008
when five subjects in the same study developed renal abnormalities that required medical
intervention and hospitalization. All affected subjects have recovered fully, and to date, no
lasting adverse events have been observed in those volunteers.
The Company holds worldwide patents and patent applications, and licenses and rights to
license technology, primarily from a scientific consortium that has granted to the Company
exclusive rights to commercialize products from, and license rights to the technology. The
scientific consortium includes scientists from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(UNC-CH), Georgia State University (Georgia State), Duke University (Duke University) and
Auburn University (Auburn University) (collectively, the Scientific Consortium). The Company
is a development stage enterprise and, since its inception on October 15, 1984, has engaged in
research and development programs, expanded its network of scientists and scientific advisors and
licensing technology agreements, and work to commercialize the aromatic cation pharmaceutical
technology platform (the Company acquired its rights to the aromatic cation technology platform in
1997 and promptly thereafter commenced development of its current programs). The Company uses the
expertise and resources of strategic partners and third parties in a number of areas, including:
(i) laboratory research, (ii) animal and human trials and (iii) manufacture of pharmaceutical
drugs.
The Company does not have any products currently available for sale, and no products are
expected to be commercially available for sale until after March 31, 2010, if at all.
Going Concern Presentation and Related Risks and Uncertainties The accompanying financial
statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of
assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
F-11
Since inception, the Company has incurred accumulated net losses of approximately
$113,099,000. Management expects the Company will continue to incur significant losses
during the next several years as the Company continues development activities, clinical trials
and commercialization efforts. In addition, the Company has various research and development
agreements with third parties and is dependent upon such parties abilities to perform under these
agreements. There can be no assurance that the Companys activities will lead to the development
of commercially viable products. The Companys operations to date have consumed substantial
amounts of cash. The negative cash flow from operations is expected to continue in the foreseeable
future. The Company believes it will require substantial additional funds to commercialize its
drug candidates. The Companys cash requirements may vary materially from those now planned when
and if the following become known: formation and development of relationships with strategic
partners, changes in the focus and direction of development programs, results of research and
development efforts, results of clinical testing, responses to grant requests, competitive and
technological advances, requirements in the regulatory process and other factors. Changes in
circumstances in any of our global business initiatives may require the Company to allocate
substantially more funds than are currently available or than management intends to raise.
The Company believes its existing unrestricted cash and cash equivalents will allow the
Company to operate into the third quarter of 2009. We are currently considering financing alternatives. The decision to terminate the pafuramidine
development program has significantly depressed the Companys stock price and impaired its ability
to raise additional funds. The Company is continually evaluating its strategic alternatives with
respect to all aspects of the business. These factors, among others, indicate that the Company may
be unable to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
The Companys cash resources have been used to finance, develop and begin commercialization of
drug product candidates, including sponsored research, conducting human clinical trials, capital
expenditures, expenses associated with the development of product candidates pursuant to the
Consortium Agreement, and, as contemplated by the Consortium Agreement, under the License Agreement
with the Scientific Consortium, and general and administrative expenses. Over the next several
years the Company expects to incur substantial additional research and development costs, including
costs related to research in preclinical (laboratory) and human clinical trials, administrative
expenses to support our research and development operations and marketing expenses to launch the
sale of any commercialized product that may be developed.
The Companys future working capital requirements will depend upon numerous factors, including
the progress of research, development and commercialization programs (which may vary as product
candidates are added or abandoned), results of preclinical testing and human clinical trials,
achievement of regulatory milestones, the level of resources that the Company devotes to the
engagement or development of manufacturing capabilities, the Companys ability to maintain existing
and to establish new collaborative arrangements with others to provide funding to support these
activities, and other factors. In any event, the Company will require substantial funds in addition
to its existing resources to develop product candidates and to otherwise meet its business
objectives.
F-12
Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated.
Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a
maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents
consist of amounts on deposit at a bank, stated at cost, which approximate fair value.
Restricted Funds on Deposit Restricted funds on deposit consist of cash in an account on
deposit at a bank which is restricted for use in accordance with a clinical research subcontract
agreement with UNC-CH.
Concentration of Credit Risk The Company maintains its cash in commercial banks. Balances
on deposit are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to specified
limits.
Investment in Gold Avenue The Company accounts for its investment in Gold Avenue Limited (Gold Avenue) on the cost method.
As of March 31, 2009 the Company owned approximately 11% of the
issued and outstanding ordinary shares of
Gold Avenue capital stock. Management believes that investment does not have readily determinable fair value and cost of the investment approximates
the net realizable value at March 31, 2009. The cost method of accounting is used because the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over Gold Avenue. Under the cost method, investments in private companies are
carried at cost and are only adjusted for other-than-temporary declines in fair value and
distributions of earnings. During the year ended March 31, 2009, the Company did not recognize
any losses due to other-than-temporary declines of value and there were no distributions.
Investment in NextEra The Company accounts for its investment in NextEra Therapeutics, Inc.
(NextEra) on the equity method. As of March 31, 2008 and 2009, according to NextEras
disclosure, the Company owned approximately 28% of the issued and outstanding shares of NextEra
common stock. The Company has recognized an equity loss in NextEra to the extent of the basis of
its investment, and the investment balance is zero as of March 31, 2008 and 2009. Recognition of
any investment income on the equity method by the Company for its investment in NextEra will occur
only after NextEra has earnings in excess of previously unrecognized equity losses. The Company
does not provide, and has not provided, any financial guarantees to NextEra.
Property and Equipment Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated and
amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets,
ranging from three to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the life
of the related lease or their useful life.
Prepaid Rent Prepaid rent related to land use rights that the Company recorded at cost and
amortized using the straight line method over the estimated useful life of fifty years. The land
use rights were sold January 12, 2009.
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2009, the Company recorded a non-cash asset
impairment charge related to the land use rights in Shenzhen, China in the amount of $693,073. In
the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, an additional non-cash asset impairment charge of $503,778
was recorded. The changes result from the volatility and disruption of the capital and credit
markets, adverse changes in the global economy, and the fourth quarter sale of Immtech Life Science
Limited for $2,000,000 which included the land use rights.
Long-Lived Assets The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of its property and
equipment. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the sum of the expected
future undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of an asset, a loss
is recognized for the asset which is measured by the difference between the fair value and the
carrying value of the asset.
F-13
Revenue Recognition Grants to perform research are the Companys primary source of revenue
and are generally granted to support research and development activities for specific projects or
drug candidates. Revenue related to grants to perform research and development is recognized as
earned based on the performance requirements of the specific grant. Upfront cash payments from
research and development grants are reported as deferred revenue until such time as the research
and development activities covered by the grant are performed.
Revenue from licensing arrangements is recorded when earned based on the performance
requirements of the contract. Nonrefundable upfront license fees, for product candidates where the
Company is providing continuing services related to product development, are deferred and
recognized as revenue over the development period or as the Company provides services required
under the agreement. The timing and amount of revenue the Company recognizes from licenses, either
from upfront fees or milestones where the Company is providing continuing services related to
product development, is dependent upon the Companys estimates of filing dates. As product
candidates move through the development process, it is necessary to revise these estimates to
consider changes to the product development cycle, such as changes in the clinical development
plan, regulatory requirements, or various other factors, many of which may be outside of the
Companys control. The impact on revenue changes in the Companys estimates and the timing
thereof, is recognized prospectively over the remaining estimated product development period.
Research and Development Costs Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and
include costs associated with research performed pursuant to collaborative agreements. Research
and development costs consist of direct and indirect internal costs related to specific projects as
well as fees paid to other entities that conduct certain research activities on the Companys
behalf.
Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using an asset and liability approach.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the
financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or
deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in
which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. In addition, a valuation allowance is
recognized if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred income tax assets will
not be realized. A valuation allowance is used to offset the related deferred income tax assets
due to uncertainties of realizing the benefits of certain net operating loss and tax credit
carry-forwards and other deferred income tax assets.
Net Income (Loss) Per Share Net income (loss) per share is calculated in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 128, Earnings Per Share. Basic net
income (loss) and diluted net income (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss)
attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
Diluted net income per share, when applicable, is computed by dividing net income attributable to
common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding increased by the
number of potential dilutive common shares based on the treasury
stock method. Diluted net loss per share was the same as the basic net loss per share for the
years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009, as the exercise or conversion of the Companys
outstanding common stock options, warrants and the conversion features of Series A, B, C, D and E
Convertible Preferred Stock would not have a dilutive effect on earnings per share.
F-14
Stock-Based Compensation Effective April 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R),
Share-Based Payment, using the modified prospective method. SFAS No. 123(R) requires entities to
recognize the cost of employee services in exchange for awards of equity instruments based on the
grant-date fair value of those awards (with limited exceptions). The cost, based on the estimated
number of awards that are expected to vest, will be recognized over the period during which the
employee is required to provide the services in exchange for the award. No compensation cost is
recognized for awards for which employees do not render the requisite service. Upon adoption, the
grant-date fair value of employee share options and similar instruments was estimated using the
Black-Scholes valuation model. The Black-Scholes valuation requires the input of highly subjective
assumptions, including the expected life of the stock-based award and stock price volatility. The
assumptions used are managements best estimates, but the estimates involve inherent uncertainties
and the application of managements judgment. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, the
recorded and pro forma stock-based compensation expense could have been materially different from
that depicted in the financial statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company believes that the carrying amount of its
financial instruments (cash and cash equivalents, restricted funds on deposit, accounts payable and
accrued expenses) approximates the fair value of such instruments as of March 31, 2008 and 2009
based on the short-term nature of the instruments.
Segment Reporting The Company is a development stage pharmaceutical company that operates as
one segment.
Comprehensive Loss There were no differences between comprehensive loss and net loss for the
years ended March 31, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from
those estimates.
New Accounting Standards In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Statement No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (SFAS 162).
This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the
principles that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America. This statement became effective during November 2008. The adoption of
SFAS 162 had no impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
F-15
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations
(SFAS 141(R)). SFAS 141(R) changes the requirements for an acquirers recognition and
measurement of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in a business combination. SFAS
141(R) is effective for us in fiscal year 2010. The impact of SFAS 141(R) will depend on future
acquisitions.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated
Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 requires (a) that
noncontrolling (minority) interests be reported as a component of shareholders equity, (b) that
net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be separately identified
in the consolidated statement of operations, (c) that changes in a parents ownership interest
while the parent retains its controlling interest be accounted for as equity transactions, (d) that
any retained noncontrolling equity investment upon the deconsolidation of a subsidiary be initially
measured at fair value, and (e) that sufficient disclosures are provided that clearly identify and
distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners.
SFAS 160 is effective for us in fiscal year 2010 and should be applied prospectively. However, the
presentation and disclosure requirements of the statement shall be applied retrospectively for all
periods presented. The Company does not expect the impact of adoption to be material.
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159 (SFAS 159), Fair Value Option for
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. SFAS 159 establishes the irrevocable option to elect
to carry certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value, with changes in fair value
recorded in earnings. SFAS 159 has been effective for us in fiscal year 2009. The Company has
assessed the standard and did not elect the fair value option.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157 (SFAS 157), Fair Value Measurements.
SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
Subsequently in February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position 157-1, Application of FASB
Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair
Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13 (FSP
157-1) and FASB Staff Position 157-2, Partial Deferral of the Effective Date of Statement 157
(FSP 157-2). FSP 157-1 removed leasing transactions accounted for under Statement No. 13 and
related guidance from the scope of SFAS 157. FSP 157-2 deferred the effective date of SFAS 157 for
all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities to fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2008. SFAS 157 has been effective for us in fiscal year 2009. The impact of adoption was
insignificant.
2. |
|
RECAPITALIZATION, PRIVATE PLACEMENTS, INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING AND SECONDARY PUBLIC OFFERING |
On July 24, 1998 (the Effective Date), the Company completed a recapitalization (the
Recapitalization) pursuant to which, among other items: (i) the Companys debt holders converted
approximately $3,151,000 in stockholder advances, notes payable and related accrued interest and
accounts payable into 604,978 shares of common stock and approximately $203,000 in cash; (ii) the
Companys Series A Redeemable Preferred stockholders converted 1,794,550
shares of Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock into 578,954 shares of common stock and
(iii) the Companys Series B Redeemable Preferred stockholders converted 1,600,000 shares of Series
B Redeemable Preferred Stock into 616,063 shares of common stock.
F-16
Contemporaneously with the completion of the Recapitalization, the Company issued and sold
575,000 shares of common stock at $1.74 per share, or $1,000,000 in the aggregate, to certain
accredited investors pursuant to private placements. The placement agent, New China Hong Kong
Securities Limited (NCHK), received $50,000 and warrants to purchase 75,000 shares of the
Companys common stock at $0.10 per share for services and expense reimbursed. RADE Management
Corporation (RADE) received warrants to purchase 225,000 shares of the Companys common stock at
$0.10 per share, which was subsequently amended on April 22, 1999 to increase the exercise price
from $0.10 per share to $6.47 per share, for RADEs services in the Recapitalization. RADE
subleases an office facility to the Company for which the Company pays rent directly to RADEs
landlord on RADEs behalf (see Note 8). During the years ended March 31, 2007, 2008, and 2009, the
Company paid approximately $122,000, $134,000 and $169,000 respectively, for the use of the office
facility.
On April 26, 1999, the Company issued 1,150,000 shares of common stock in an initial public
stock offering resulting in net proceeds of approximately $9,173,000. Costs incurred of
approximately $513,000 and warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock issued to the
underwriters for their services in the initial public offering were netted from the proceeds of the
offering.
On December 8, 2000, the Company completed a private placement offering which raised
approximately $4,306,000 of additional equity capital through the issuance of 584,250 shares of
common stock.
In February 2002, the Company completed private placement offerings which raised approximately
$3,849,000 of additional equity capital (net of approximately $154,000 of cash offering costs)
through the issuance of 160,100 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, and five-year
warrants to purchase 400,250 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per
share (see Note 7).
In September and October 2002, the Company completed private placement offerings which raised
approximately $1,859,000 of additional equity capital (net of approximately $59,000 of cash
offering costs) through the issuance of 76,725 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and
five-year warrants to purchase 191,812 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of
$6.125 per share (see Note 7).
In June 2003, the Company completed private placement offerings which raised approximately
$2,845,000 of additional equity capital (net of approximately $289,000 of cash offering costs)
through the issuance of 125,352 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. Total cash and
non-cash offering costs with respect to the issuance of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock
was approximately $1,685,000 (see Note 7).
F-17
In January 2004, the Company completed private placement offerings which raised approximately
$4,571,000 of additional equity capital (net of approximately $429,000 of cash
offering costs) through the issuance of 200,000 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock
and warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of
$16.00 per share. The warrants expire five years from the date of grant (see Note 7).
In July 2004, the Company completed a secondary public offering of its common stock which
raised approximately $8,334,000 of additional equity capital (net of approximately $338,000 of cash
offering costs) through the issuance of 899,999 shares of the Companys common stock which were
sold to the public at $10.25 per share (see Note 7).
In December 2005, the Company completed private placement offerings which raised approximately
$3,340,000 of additional equity capital (net of approximately $54,000 of cash offering costs)
through the issuance of 133,600 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants to
purchase 83,500 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $10.00 per share. The
warrants expired December 13, 2008 (see Note 7). Additionally, the Series E Convertible Preferred
Stock was converted to common on the same date (see Note 7).
In February 2006, the Company completed a secondary public offering of its common stock which
raised approximately $14,880,000 of additional equity (net of approximately $167,000 of cash
offering costs) through the issuance of 2,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock which were
sold to the public at $7.44 per share (see Note 7).
In March 2006, the Company completed private placement offerings which raised $675,000 of
additional equity capital (option agreement attached to the December 2005 offering) through the
issuance of 27,000 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (see Note 7).
In February 2007, the Company completed a secondary public offering of its common stock which
raised approximately $6,750,000 of additional equity (net of approximately $636,000 of cash
offering costs) through the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock which were
sold to the public at $6.75 per share (see Note 7).
3. |
|
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT |
Property and equipment consist of the following as of March 31, 2008 and 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Research and laboratory equipment |
|
$ |
451,441 |
|
|
$ |
152,027 |
|
Furniture and office equipment |
|
|
344,333 |
|
|
|
311,097 |
|
Leasehold improvements |
|
|
42,359 |
|
|
|
46,654 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment at cost |
|
|
838,133 |
|
|
|
509,778 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation |
|
|
748,614 |
|
|
|
459,961 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment net |
|
$ |
89,519 |
|
|
$ |
49,817 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Through Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.s wholly owned subsidiary, Super Insight Limited (Super
Insight), and its wholly owned subsidiary, Immtech Life Science Limited (Immtech Life Science),
Immtech Life Science had acquired land-use rights through May 2051 for two floors of a building
located in the Futian Bonded Zone, Shenzhen, in China. Immtech Life Science and the land-use
rights were sold January 12, 2009 for $2,000,000 after
approximately $1,197,000 in asset impairment charges were taken during the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2009.
F-18
Prepaid rent consists of the following as of March 31, 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
Prepaid rent |
|
$ |
3,558,994 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less amortization |
|
|
(324,680 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Prepaid rent net |
|
$ |
3,234,314 |
|
|
|
|
|
5. |
|
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities as of March 31, 2008 and 2009, consist of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Accrued research and development |
|
$ |
20,817 |
|
|
$ |
25,000 |
|
Accrued general and administrative |
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
81,303 |
|
Accrued litigation settlement |
|
|
362,000 |
|
|
|
242,000 |
|
Accrued patents |
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
Accrued compensation |
|
|
35,457 |
|
|
|
33,392 |
|
Other |
|
|
21,496 |
|
|
|
20,850 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
499,770 |
|
|
$ |
427,545 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state
jurisdictions, and internationally. Periods subject to examination for the Companys federal tax return are the 1993
through 2008 tax years. In addition, open tax years related to state jurisdictions remain subject
to examination but are not considered material.
The Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,
(FIN 48) on April 1, 2007. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have an impact. At the adoption date
and as of March 31, 2008 and 2009, the Company did not have a liability for uncertain tax benefits.
The Company does not presently expect any reasonably possible material change to the estimated
amount of liability associated with its uncertain tax positions during the next twelve months.
Additionally, there was no interest or penalties related to income taxes accrued or recognized for
open tax years.
F-19
The Company has no significant deferred income tax liabilities. Significant components of the
Companys deferred income tax assets are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Deferred income tax assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal net operating loss carryforwards |
|
$ |
31,237,000 |
|
|
$ |
32,400,000 |
|
State net operating loss carryforwards |
|
|
4,146,000 |
|
|
|
4,461,000 |
|
Federal income tax credit carryforwards |
|
|
2,422,000 |
|
|
|
2,377,000 |
|
Foreign net
operating loss carryforwards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
217,000 |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
|
816,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred income tax assets |
|
|
38,621,000 |
|
|
|
39,455,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valuation allowance |
|
|
(38,621,000 |
) |
|
|
(39,455,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred income taxes recognized in
the accompanying consolidated balance sheets |
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of March 31, 2009, the Company has federal net operating losses carryforwards of
approximately $95,293,000 and federal income tax credit carryforwards of approximately $2,377,000
which expire from 2010 through 2029. As of March 31, 2009, the Company also has state net operating
losses (primarily Illinois) of approximately $92,946,000 which expire from 2010 to 2023 and foreign
operating losses totaling approximately $1,685,000 which carryforward indefinitely.
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes (benefit) at the federal statutory income
tax rate to the effective income tax rate follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended March 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Federal statutory income tax rate |
|
|
(34.0 |
)% |
|
|
(34.0 |
)% |
|
|
(34.0 |
)% |
State income
taxes, net of federal benefit |
|
|
(4.8 |
) |
|
|
(4.8 |
) |
|
|
(4.8 |
) |
Benefit of federal and state net
operating loss and tax credit
carryforwards and other deferred income
tax assets not recognized and other items |
|
|
38.8 |
|
|
|
38.8 |
|
|
|
38.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective income tax rate |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On January 7, 2004, the stockholders of the Company approved an increase in the number of
authorized common stock from 30 million to 100 million shares. On June 14, 2004, the Company filed
with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware an Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation implementing, among other things, the approved authorized 70 million share common
stock increase from 30 million to 100 million shares of common stock.
F-20
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock On February 14, 2002, the Company filed a Certificate
of Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware designating 320,000 shares of
the Companys 5,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock as Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock, $0.01 par value, with a stated value of $25.00 per share. Dividends accrue at a rate of
6.0% per annum on the $25.00 stated value per share and are payable semi-annually on April 15, and
October 15 of each year while the shares are outstanding. The Company has the option to pay the
dividend either in cash or in equivalent shares of common stock, as defined. Included in the
carrying value of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets are $34,331 and $21,904 of accrued preferred stock dividends at March 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively. Each share of Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock may be converted by the holder at any time into shares of common stock at a
conversion rate determined by dividing the $25.00 stated value, plus any accrued and unpaid
dividends (the Liquidation Price), by a $4.42 conversion price (the Conversion Price A),
subject to certain adjustments, as defined in the Series A Certificate of Designation. During the
year ended March 31, 2002, the Company issued 160,100 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock for net proceeds of $3,849,000 (less cash offering costs of approximately $154,000). On April
15, 2006, the Company issued 5,547 shares of common stock and paid $47 in lieu of fractional common
shares as dividends on the preferred shares and on October 15, 2006, the Company issued 7,929
shares of common stock and paid $84 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the
preferred shares. On April 15, 2007, the Company issued 6,308 shares of common stock and paid $86
in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares and on October 15, 2007,
the Company issued 5,106 shares of common stock and paid $109 in lieu of fractional common shares
as dividends on the preferred shares. On April 15, 2008, the Company issued 40,686 shares of common
stock and paid $15 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares and on
October 15, 2008, the Company issued 48,777 shares of common stock and paid $4 in lieu of
fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares. During the years ended March 31,
2007, 2008 and 2009 certain preferred stockholders converted 2,900, 5,000 and 18,000 shares of
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, including accrued dividends, for 16,541, 28,784 and 108,153
shares of common stock, respectively.
The Company may at any time require that any or all outstanding shares of Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock be converted into shares of the Companys common stock, provided that the shares of
common stock into which the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible are registered
pursuant to an effective registration statement, as defined. The number of shares of common stock
to be received by the holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock upon a mandatory
conversion by the Company is determined by (i) dividing the Liquidation Price by the Conversion
Price A, provided that the closing bid price for the Companys common stock exceeds $9.00 for 20
consecutive trading days within 180 days prior to notice of conversion, as defined, or (ii) if the
requirements of (i) are not met, the number of shares of common stock is determined by dividing
110% of the Liquidation Price by the Conversion Price A. The Conversion Price A is subject to
certain adjustments, as defined in the Series A Certificate of Designation.
The Company may at any time, upon 30 days notice, redeem any or all outstanding shares of the
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock by payment of the Liquidation Price to the holder of such
shares, provided that the holder does not convert the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into
shares of common stock during the 30 day period. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock has a
preference in liquidation equal to $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, over
the common stock and is pari passu with all other outstanding series of preferred stock. Each
issued and outstanding share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shall be entitled to 5.6561
votes (subject to adjustment) with respect to any and all matters presented to the Companys
stockholders for their action or consideration. Except as provided by law or by the provisions
establishing any other series of preferred stock, Series A Convertible Preferred stockholders and
holders of any other outstanding preferred stock shall vote together with the holders of common
stock as a single class.
F-21
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock On September 25, 2002, the Company filed a Certificate
of Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware designating 240,000 shares of
the Companys 5,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock as Series B Convertible Preferred
Stock, $0.01 par value, with a stated value of $25.00 per share. Dividends accrue at a rate of
8.0% per annum on the $25.00 stated value per share and are payable semi-annually on April 15 and
October 15 of each year while the shares are outstanding. The Company has the option to pay the
dividend either in cash or in equivalent shares of common stock, as defined. Included in the
carrying value of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets are $10,180 and $8,185 of accrued preferred stock dividends as of March 31, 2008 and 2009,
respectively. Each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock may be converted by the holder at
any time into shares of common stock at a conversion rate determined by dividing the $25.00 stated
value, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends (the Liquidation Price), by a $4.00 conversion price
(the Conversion Price B), subject to certain adjustments, as defined in the Series B Certificate
of Designation. During the year ended March 31, 2003, the Company issued 76,725 shares of Series B
Convertible Preferred Stock for net proceeds of $1,859,000 (net of cash offering costs of
approximately $59,000). On April 15, 2006, the Company issued 1,703 shares of common stock and paid
$31 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares and on October 15,
2006, the Company issued 2,542 shares of common stock and paid $26 in lieu of fractional common
shares as dividends on the preferred shares. On April 15, 2007, the Company issued 2,040 shares of
common stock and paid $30 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares
and on October 15, 2007, the Company issued 1,682 shares of common stock and paid $36 in lieu of
fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares. On April 15, 2008, the Company
issued 12,316 shares of common stock and paid $3 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends
on the preferred shares and on October 15, 2008, the Company issued 18,938 shares of common stock
and paid $2 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares. During the
years ended March 31, 2007, 2008, and 2009 certain preferred stockholders converted 0, 2,000, and
2,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred stock, including accrued dividends, for 0, 12,574,
and 13,129 shares of common stock, respectively.
The Company may at any time require that any or all outstanding shares of Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock be converted into shares of the Companys common stock, provided that the shares of
common stock into which the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible are registered
pursuant to an effective registration statement, as defined. The number of shares of common stock
to be received by the holders of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock upon a mandatory
conversion by the Company is determined by (i) dividing the Liquidation Price by the Conversion
Price B, provided that the closing bid price for the Companys common stock exceeds $9.00 for 20
consecutive trading days within 180 days prior to notice of conversion, as defined, or (ii) if the
requirements of (i) are not met, the number of shares of common stock is determined by dividing
110% of the Liquidation Price by the Conversion Price B. The Conversion Price B is subject to
certain adjustments, as defined in the Series B Certificate of Designation.
F-22
The Company may at any time, upon 30 days notice, redeem any or all outstanding shares of the
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock by payment of the Liquidation Price to the holder of such
shares, provided that the holder does not convert the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock into
shares of common stock during the 30 day period. The Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock has a preference in liquidation equal to $25.00 per share, plus any accrued
and unpaid dividends over the common stock and is pari passu with all other outstanding series of
preferred stock. Each issued and outstanding share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shall
be entitled to 6.25 votes (subject to adjustment) with respect to any and all matters presented to
the Companys stockholders for their action or consideration. Except as provided by law or by the
provisions establishing any other series of preferred stock, Series B Convertible Preferred
stockholders and holders of any other outstanding preferred stock shall vote together with the
holders of common stock as a single class.
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock On June 6, 2003, the Company filed a Certificate of
Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware designating 160,000 shares of the
Companys 5,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock as Series C Convertible Preferred Stock,
$0.01 par value, with a stated value of $25.00 per share. Dividends accrue at a rate of 8.0% per
annum on the $25.00 stated value per share and are payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15
of each year while the shares are outstanding. The Company has the option to pay the dividend
either in cash or in equivalent shares of common stock, as defined. Included in the carrying value
of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are
$41,945 and $41,945 of accrued preferred stock dividends as of March 31, 2008 and 2009,
respectively. Each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock may be converted by the holder at
any time into shares of common stock at a conversion rate determined by dividing the $25.00 stated
value, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends (the Liquidation Price), by a $4.42 conversion price
(the Conversion Price C), subject to certain adjustments, as defined in the Series C Certificate
of Designation. During the year ended March 31, 2004, the Company issued 125,352 shares of Series
C Convertible Preferred Stock for net proceeds of $2,845,000 (net of approximately $289,000 of cash
offering costs). Total cash and non-cash offering costs with respect to the issuance of the Series
C Convertible Preferred Stock were approximately $1,685,000. The preferred shares issued have an
embedded beneficial conversion feature based on the market value on the day of issuance and the
price of conversion. The beneficial conversion was equal to approximately $1,120,000 and was
accounted for as a deemed dividend during the year ended March 31, 2004. On April 15, 2006, the
Company issued 5,761 shares of common stock and paid $95 in lieu of fractional common shares as
dividends on the preferred shares and on October 15, 2006, the company issued 8,602 shares of
common stock and paid $62 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares.
On April 15, 2007, the Company issued 6,900 shares of common stock and paid $99 in lieu of
fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares and on October 15, 2007, the Company
issued 5,694 shares of common stock and paid $75 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends
on the preferred shares. On April 15, 2008, the Company issued 48,919 shares of common stock and
paid $14 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares and on
October 15, 2008, the Company issued 91,126 shares of common stock and paid $7 in lieu of
fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares. During the years ended March 31,
2007, 2008, and 2009 no preferred stockholders converted shares of Series C Convertible Preferred
Stock.
F-23
The Company may at any time require that any or all outstanding shares of Series C Convertible
Preferred Stock be converted into shares of the Companys common stock, provided that the shares of
common stock into which the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible are registered
pursuant to an effective registration statement, as defined. The number
of shares of common stock to be received by the holders of the Series C Convertible Preferred
Stock upon a mandatory conversion by the Company is determined by (i) dividing the Liquidation
Price by the Conversion Price C provided that the closing bid price for the Companys common stock
exceeds $9.00 for 20 consecutive trading days within 180 days prior to notice of conversion, as
defined, or (ii) if the requirements of (i) are not met, the number of shares of common stock is
determined by dividing 110% of the Liquidation Price by the Conversion Price C. The Conversion
Price C is subject to certain adjustments, as defined in the Series C Certificate of Designation.
The Company may at any time, upon 30 days notice, redeem any or all outstanding shares of the
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock by payment of the Liquidation Price to the holder of such
shares, provided that the holder does not convert the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock into
shares of common stock during the 30 day period. The Series C Convertible Preferred Stock has a
preference in liquidation equal to $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, over
the common stock and is pari passu with all other outstanding series of preferred stock. Each
issued and outstanding share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock shall be entitled to 5.6561
votes (subject to adjustment) with respect to any and all matters presented to the Companys
stockholders for their action or consideration. Except as provided by law or by the provisions
establishing any other series of preferred stock, Series C Convertible Preferred stockholders and
holders of any other outstanding preferred stock shall vote together with the holders of common
stock as a single class.
Series D Convertible Preferred Stock On January 15, 2004, the Company filed a Certificate of
Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware designating 200,000 shares of the
Companys 5,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock as Series D Convertible Preferred Stock,
$0.01 par value, with a stated value of $25.00 per share. Dividends accrue at a rate of 6.0% per
annum on the $25.00 stated value per share and are payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15
of each year while the shares are outstanding. The Company has the option to pay the dividend
either in cash or in equivalent shares of common stock, as defined. Included in the carrying value
of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are
$79,533 and $75,391 of accrued preferred stock dividends as of March 31, 2008 and 2009,
respectively. Each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock may be converted by the holder at
any time into shares of common stock at a conversion rate determined by dividing the $25.00
stated value, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends (the Liquidation Price), by a $9.00
conversion price (the Conversion Price D), subject to certain adjustments, as defined in the
Series D Certificate of Designation. During the year ended March 31, 2004, the Company issued
200,000 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock for net proceeds of approximately $4,571,000
(net of approximately $429,000 of cash offering costs). On April 15, 2006, the company issued
11,134 shares of common stock and paid $79 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the
preferred shares and on October 15, 2006, the Company issued 16,611 shares of common stock and paid
$86 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares. On April 15, 2007,
the Company issued 13,334 shares of common stock and paid $95 in lieu of fractional common shares
as dividends on the preferred shares and on October 15, 2007, the Company issued 10,804 shares of
common stock and paid $140 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred
shares. On April 15, 2008, the Company issued 92,831 shares of common stock and paid $16 in lieu of
fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares and on October 15, 2008, the
Company issued 172,912 shares of common stock and paid $8 in lieu of fractional common shares
as dividends on the preferred shares. During the years ended March 31, 2007, 2008, and 2009
certain preferred stockholders converted 0, 2,000, and 6,000 shares of Series D Convertible
Preferred Stock, including accrued dividends, for 0, 5,701, and 44,374 shares of common stock,
respectively.
F-24
The Company may at any time require that any or all outstanding shares of Series D Convertible
Preferred Stock be converted into shares of common stock, provided that the shares of common stock
into which the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible are registered pursuant to an
effective registration statement, as defined. The number of shares of common stock to be received
by the holders of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock upon a mandatory conversion by the
Company is determined by (i) dividing the Liquidation Price by the Conversion Price D provided that
the closing bid price for the Companys common stock exceeds $18.00 for 20 consecutive trading days
within 180 days prior to notice of conversion, as defined, or (ii) if the requirements of (i) are
not met, the number of shares of common stock is determined by dividing 110% of the Liquidation
Price by the Conversion Price D. The Conversion Price D is subject to certain adjustments, as
defined in the Certificate of Designation.
The Series D Convertible Preferred Stock has a preference in liquidation equal to $25.00 per
share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, over the common stock and is pari passu with all
other series of preferred stock. Each issued and outstanding share of Series D Convertible
Preferred Stock shall be entitled to 2.7778 votes (subject to adjustment) with respect to any and
all matters presented to the Companys stockholders for their action or consideration. Except as
provided by law or by the provisions establishing any other series of preferred stock, Series D
Convertible Preferred stockholders and holders of any other outstanding preferred stock shall vote
together with the holders of common stock as a single class.
Series E Convertible Preferred Stock On December 13, 2005, the Company completed a private
placement of 133,600 shares its Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value at $25.00 per
share, which resulted in gross proceeds to the Company of approximately, $3,340,000, or $3,286,000
of additional equity capital (net of approximately $54,000 of cash offering costs). Each purchaser
of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock was granted (i) an option to purchase, at $25.00 per
share, up to an additional 25% of the number of shares of Series E Stock purchased on December 13,
2005 (the option period terminated on March 10, 2006) and (ii) a warrant to purchase one share of
common stock for each $40 of Series E Converitble Preferred Stock purchased on December 13, 2005.
The Warrants were exercisable during the three-year period commencing on December 13, 2005, at an
exercise price of $10.00, subject to adjustment for stock splits, dividends and similar events. On
March 10, 2006, the Company completed a private placement of 27,000 shares of its Series E
Convertible Preferred Stock at $25.00 per share, which resulted in gross proceeds to the Company of
approximately $675,000 of additional equity capital as a result of Series E holders exercising
their options.
F-25
On December 13, 2005, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware designating 167,000 shares of the Companys 5,000,000 authorized
shares of preferred stock as Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, with a stated
value of $25.00 per share. Dividends accrued at a rate of 6.0% per annum on the $25.00 stated
value per share and were payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 of
each year while the shares are outstanding. The Company had the option to pay the dividend
either in cash or in equivalent shares of common stock, as defined. Included in the carrying value
of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are
$68,107 of accrued preferred stock dividends as of March 31, 2008. Each share of Series E
Convertible Preferred Stock could have been converted by the holder at any time into shares of
common stock at a conversion rate determined by dividing the $25.00 stated value, plus any accrued
and unpaid dividends (the Liquidation Price), by a $7.04 conversion price (the Conversion Price
E), subject to certain adjustments, as defined in the Series E Certificate of Designation. On
April 15, 2006, the Company issued 8,819 shares of common stock and paid $134 in lieu of fractional
common shares as dividends on the preferred shares and on October 15, 2006, the Company issued
15,670 shares of common stock and paid $111 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the
preferred shares. On April 15, 2007, the Company issued 12,531 shares of common stock and paid
$133 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares and on October 15,
2007, the Company issued 9,995 shares of common stock and paid $149 in lieu of fractional common
shares as dividends on the preferred shares. On April 15, 2008, the Company issued 79,532 shares of
common stock and paid $13 in lieu of fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares
and on October 15, 2008, the Company issued 146,798 shares of common stock and paid $5 in lieu of
fractional common shares as dividends on the preferred shares. During the years ended March 31,
2007 and 2008 certain preferred stockholders converted 46,400 and 11,600 shares of Series E
Convertible Preferred Stock, including accrued dividends, for 165,271 and 41,604 shares of common
stock, respectively.
During the nine month period ended December 31, 2008, certain preferred shareholders converted
4,400 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, including accrued dividends for 18,267
shares of common stock. On December 13, 2008, the Companys board of directors approved the
conversion of all outstanding Series E Convertible Preferred Stock into common stock and the
Company sent a notice of redemption to all holders of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock to
convert the remaining 94,200 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock and any accrued and
unpaid dividends into 470,965 shares of common stock plus cash for any fractional shares of common
stock. As a result of this mandatory conversion as set forth in the Series E Convertible Preferred
Certificate of Designation, there are no outstanding shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock
at March 31, 2009.
The Company could have, at any time, required that any or all outstanding shares of Series E
Convertible Preferred Stock be converted into shares of our common stock, provided that the shares
of common stock into which the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock were convertible were
registered pursuant to an effective registration statement, as defined. The number of shares of
common stock received by the holders of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock upon a mandatory
conversion by us would have been determined by (i) dividing the Liquidation Price by the Conversion
Price E provided that the closing bid price for the Companys common stock exceeded $10.56 for 20
out of 30 consecutive trading days within 180 days prior to notice of conversion, as defined, or
(ii) if the requirements of (i) were not met, the number of shares of common stock was determined
by dividing 110% of the Liquidation Price by the Conversion Price E,
which is what occurred with the December 13, 2008 conversion. The Conversion Price E was
subject to certain adjustments, as defined in the Certificate of Designation.
F-26
The Series E Convertible Preferred Stock had a preference in liquidation equal to $25.00 per
share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, over the common stock and was pari passu with all
other outstanding series of preferred stock. Each issued and outstanding share of Series E
Convertible Preferred Stock was entitled to 3.5511 votes (subject to adjustment) with respect to
any and all matters presented to the Companys stockholders for their action or consideration.
Except as provided by law or by the provisions establishing any other series of preferred stock,
Series E Convertible Preferred stockholders and holders of any other outstanding preferred stock
voted together with the holders of common stock as a single class.
Common Stock On May 26, 2006, restricted shares in the amount of 5,000 shares of common
stock were issued and expensed with a grant date value of approximately $36,000 to Tulane
University as part of the Tulane License Agreement granting to us an exclusive license to develop,
manufacture and commercialize a group of four-aminoquinoline drugs for treatment, prophylaxis and
diagnosis of infectious diseases.
On May 26, 2006, restricted shares in the amount of 5,000 shares of common stock were issued
and expensed with a grant date value of approximately $36,000 to T. Stephen Thompson as part of his
retirement and consulting agreement dated May 1, 2006.
On November 28, 2006, restricted shares in the amount of 80,000 shares of common stock were
expensed and issued to China Pharmaceutical Investments Limited (China Pharmaceutical) with a
grant date fair value of approximately $564,000 as part of the agreement signed August 28, 2006
between Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and China Pharmaceutical. China Pharmaceutical achieved
milestone payments of common stock for identification of a site deemed suitable by the Company for
building a pharmaceutical plant and for completing the feasibility study to be submitted to the
appropriate governmental agencies.
In February 2007, the Company completed a secondary public offering of its common stock which
raised approximately $6,750,000 of additional equity (net of approximately $636,000 of cash
offering costs) through the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock which were
sold to the public at $6.75 per share. Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated acted as the placement
agent.
Incentive Stock Programs At the stockholders meeting held November 12, 2004, the
stockholders approved the second amendment to the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan which increased the
number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance from 1,100,000 shares to 2,200,000 shares.
At the stockholders meeting held November 29, 2007, the stockholders approved the 2007 Stock
Incentive Plan which increased the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance an
additional 1,500,000 shares. Options granted under the 2000 and 2007 Stock Incentive Plan that
expire are available to be reissued. During the year ended March 31, 2009, 161,500 options
previously granted under the 2000 and 2007 Stock Incentive Plan expired and were available to be
reissued.
F-27
The Company has granted options to purchase common stock to individuals who have contributed
to the Company in various capacities. The options contain various provisions regarding vesting
periods and expiration dates. The purchase price of shares must be at least equal to the fair
market value of the common stock on the date of grant, and the maximum term
of an option is 10 years. The options generally vest over periods ranging from zero to four
years. As of March 31, 2009, there were a total of 1,754,774 shares available for grant.
During the year ended March 31, 2007, the Company issued options to purchase 76,000 shares of
common stock to non-employees and recognized expense of approximately $315,000 related to such
options and certain other options issued in prior years which vest over a one to four-year service
period. During the year ended March 31, 2008, the Company issued options to purchase 10,000 shares
of common stock to a non-employee and recognized expense of approximately $132,000 related to such
option and certain other options issued in prior years which vest over a two or four-year service
period. During the year ended March 31, 2009, the company did not issue any options to any
non-employee. The expense was determined based on the estimated fair value of the options using
the Black-Scholes option valuation model and assumptions regarding volatility of the Companys
common stock, risk-free interest rates, and life of the option of the Companys common stock all at
the date such options were issued. Additionally, the Company granted 5,000 restricted stock awards
during the year ended March 31, 2007 and recognized expense of approximately $36,000.
During the year ended March 31, 2007, the Company issued options to purchase 345,000 shares of
common stock to employees and directors which vest over two years and recognized expense of
approximately $2,001,000 related to such options and certain other options issued in prior years
which vest over a two to four-year service period. During the year ended March 31, 2008, the
Company issued options to purchase 477,318 shares of common stock to employees and directors which
vest over two years. During the year ended March 31, 2009, the company did not issue any options
to employees and directors. The expense was determined based on the estimated fair value of the
options using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.
F-28
The activity during the years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009 for the Companys stock
options is summarized as follows:
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Remaining |
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Number of |
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Stock Options |
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Weighted Average |
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Contractual |
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Shares |
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Price Range |
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Exercise Price |
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Life-Years |
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Outstanding as of March 31, 2006 |
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1,554,380 |
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$ |
0.34 21.66 |
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$ |
9.25 |
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5.75 |
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Granted |
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421,000 |
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5.60 7.35 |
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5.97 |
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Exercised |
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(87,605 |
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0.46 4.75 |
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2.05 |
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Expired |
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(87,166 |
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4.75 12.33 |
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5.27 |
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Outstanding as of March 31, 2007 |
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1,800,609 |
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0.34 21.66 |
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8.92 |
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6.90 |
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Granted |
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487,318 |
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6.35 7.45 |
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6.57 |
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Exercised |
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(23,226 |
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0.46 2.55 |
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0.94 |
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Expired |
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(166,588 |
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0.46 14.29 |
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7.97 |
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Outstanding as of March 31, 2008 |
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2,098,113 |
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0.46 21.66 |
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8.53 |
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6.94 |
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Granted |
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Exercised |
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(11,387 |
) |
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0.46 |
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0.46 |
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Expired |
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(216,990 |
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1.74 21.66 |
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7.74 |
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Outstanding as of March 31, 2009 |
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1,869,736 |
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$ |
2.55 21.66 |
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$ |
8.68 |
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6.09 |
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Exercisable as of March 31, 2007 |
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1,307,610 |
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$ |
0.34 21.66 |
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$ |
9.76 |
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6.19 |
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Exercisable as of March 31, 2008 |
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1,666,259 |
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$ |
0.46 21.66 |
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$ |
9.10 |
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6.32 |
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Exercisable as of March 31, 2009 |
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1,771,754 |
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$ |
2.55 21.66 |
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$ |
8.80 |
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5.95 |
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All options exercised during the year ended March 31, 2009 were cashless.
On April 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123, Share-Based Payment,
which requires that the fair value of share-based awards be recorded in the results of operations.
Under the revised standard, awards issued prior to April 1, 2006 are charged to expense under the
prior rules, and awards issued after that date are charged to expense under the revised rules.
Total non-cash compensation expense charged against income for the year ended March 31, 2009 for
share-based plans totaled approximately $351,000. This aforementioned cost includes a credit of
approximately $609,000 due to the change in forfeiture rate reported in the three months ended June
30, 2008.
F-29
The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the years ended March 31,
2007, 2008 and 2009 was $5.97, $6.57 and $0, respectively. The intrinsic value of options
exercised during the years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009 was approximately $488,000, $165,000
and $7,000, respectively. The intrinsic value of stock options vested during the years ended March
31, 2007, 2008 and 2009 was approximately $1,038,000, $4,000 and $0, respectively. The intrinsic
value of stock options outstanding during the years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009 was
approximately $1,043,000, $4,000 and $0, respectively. As of the year ended March 31, 2009, there
is approximately $317,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock option
compensation arrangements granted under the 2000 and 2007 Plans that is expected to be recognized
as a charge to earnings over a weighted-average period of .5 years. As of the year ended March 31, 2009, 1,836,422 options have vested or are expected to
vest with a weighted average exercise price of $8.71, a weighted average remaining life of 6.0
years, and with an aggregate intrinsic value of approximately $0. The fair value of options
granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Risk free interest rate |
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4.80 |
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4.41 |
% |
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Average life of options (years) |
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9.5 |
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10.0 |
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Volatility |
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78 |
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67 |
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Dividend yield |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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The average risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury security rate in effect over
the estimated life at the grant date. The average life of the options is based upon historical
data. The Company determined expected volatility in the Black-Scholes model based upon implied
volatility of exchange traded options for the Companys common stock for the years ended March 31,
2007 and 2008. There is no dividend yield.
Warrants On January 31, 2002, the Company entered into a one year consulting agreement with
Yorkshire Capital Limited (Yorkshire) for services related to identifying investors and raising
funds in connection with the February 2002 private placement and assistance to be provided by
Yorkshire to the Company with respect to financial consulting, planning, structuring, business
strategy, public relations and promotions, among other items. In connection with the closing of
the private placement, the Company granted Yorkshire warrants to purchase 360,000 shares of the
Companys common stock at prices ranging from $6.00 to $12.00 per share. The warrant to purchase
100,000 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per share vested upon
the closing of the private placement. The remaining warrants did not vest and were cancelled. The
vested warrant expired on February 14, 2007.
In February 2002, the Company, in connection with the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
private placement, issued warrants to purchase 400,250 shares of the Companys common stock at an
exercise price of $6.00 per share of common stock to the purchasers of the Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock. The warrants expired in February 2007.
On February 1, 2002, the Company entered into an introductory brokerage agreement with Ace
Champion, Ltd. (Ace) and Pacific Dragon Group, Ltd. (Pacific Dragon) (collectively, the
Introductory Brokers) for assistance to be provided by the Introductory Brokers to the Company
with respect to obtaining funds in connection with the aforementioned February 2002 private
placement to the purchaser of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (see Note 2). As
compensation for such services, Ace and Pacific Dragon received warrants to purchase 100,000 shares
and 300,000 shares, respectively, of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per
share, subject to certain conditions. The warrants expired on February 22, 2007.
In September 2002, in connection with the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock private
placement offering, the Company issued to the purchaser of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
warrants to purchase 191,812 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $6.125
per share of common stock. The warrants expired at various dates in September 2007.
F-30
In January 2004, in connection with the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock private
placement, the Company issued to the purchasers of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock warrants to
purchase 200,000 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $16.00 per share of
common stock. The warrants expire at various dates in January 2009. The warrant exercise period
commenced immediately upon issuance of the warrant. The Company may, upon 20 days notice, redeem
any unexercised portion of any warrants for a redemption fee of $0.10 per share of common stock
underlying the warrants provided that the closing bid price of the Companys common stock exceeds
$18.00 for 20 consecutive trading days within 180 days prior to the notice of conversion. During
the 20-day notice period, if the warrants are then exercisable as a result of the conversion or
redemption of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, such warrant holder may then exercise all
or a portion of the warrants by tendering the appropriate exercise price.
On July 20, 2004, the Companys board of directors approved a four-year exercise extension on
warrants to purchase 225,000 shares of the Companys common stock which were originally issued to
RADE Management Corporation (RADE) on July 24, 1998. The expiration date for these warrants,
which had an exercise price of $6.47 per share, was extended from July 24, 2004 to July 24, 2008
and have expired; the Company therefore recorded a non-cash charge during the year ended March 31,
2005 of $1,032,000, determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Additionally in 2005,
the Companys board of directors approved a four-year exercise extension to warrants to purchase
750,000 shares of the Companys common stock which were originally issued to RADE on October 12,
1998; the Company therefore recorded a non-cash charge during the year ended March 31, 2005 of
$3,498,000, determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The expiration date for these
warrants, which had an exercise price of $6.47 per share, was extended from October 12, 2004 to
October 12, 2008 and these warrants have expired.
In connection with services rendered to us by Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated, effective
July 13, 2005, the Company issued warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock. The
warrants are exercisable at $13.11 per share (the exercise price was set by calculating a 15%
premium over the Companys common stock volume weighted average price for the 10 day period
immediately preceding July 12, 2005). The warrants are exercisable beginning on July 13, 2006
through July 12, 2010. The Company may redeem any outstanding warrants, at $0.01 per share
underlying each warrant, upon 30 day prior notice if at any time prior to the expiration of the
warrant the market closing price of the Companys common stock meets or exceeds $26.22 for 20
consecutive trading days. The warrant holder may exercise the warrant, pursuant to its terms,
during the 30 day notice period.
In December 2005, in connection with the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock private
placement, the Company issued to the purchasers of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock warrants to
purchase 83,500 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $10.00 per share of
common stock. The warrants expired on December 13, 2008. The warrant
exercise period commenced immediately upon issuance of the warrant. The Company could have,
upon 20 days notice after the first anniversary of the date of grant, redeemed any unexercised
portion of any warrants for a redemption fee of $0.10 per share of common stock underlying the
warrants provided that the closing bid price of the Companys common stock exceeds $15.00 for 20 of
30 consecutive trading days. During the 20-day notice period, if the warrants were then
exercisable as a result of the conversion or redemption of the Series E Convertible Preferred
Stock, such warrant holder could have exercised all or a portion of the warrants by tendering the
appropriate exercise price.
F-31
In connection with the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock offering of December 13, 2005, the
Company entered into an Introductory Agreement with Ableguard Investment Limited (Ableguard)
pursuant to which Ableguard assisted the Company to identify qualified investors. For its
services, the Company granted to Ableguard a warrant to purchase 68,000 shares of common stock.
The warrant which has expired was exercisable during the three-year period commencing on December
13, 2005, at an exercise price of $10.00, subject to adjustment for stock splits, dividends and
similar events.
In connection with services rendered to us by Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated, effective
January 16, 2007, the Company issued warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock. The
warrants are exercisable at $9.18 per share (the exercise price was set by calculating a 15%
premium over the Companys common stock volume weighted average price for the 10 day period
immediately preceding January 15, 2007). The warrants are exercisable beginning on January 16,
2008 through January 16, 2012. The Company may redeem any outstanding warrants, at $0.01 per share
underlying each warrant, upon 30 day prior notice if at any time prior to the expiration of the
warrant the market closing price of the Companys common stock meets or exceeds $18.36 for 20
consecutive trading days. The warrant holder may exercise the warrant, pursuant to its terms,
during the 30 day notice period.
In February 2008, the Company extended for two years existing five year warrants to purchase
600,000 shares of common stock from the Company at $6.08 per share given July 16, 2003 to China
Harvest International Ltd. (China Harvest) for services provided to assist the Company in
obtaining regulatory approval to conduct clinical trials in China. During the year ended March 31,
2008, approximately $440,000 was recorded as general administrative expenses, based on the
estimated value of the warrants using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.
The activity during the years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009 for the Companys warrants
to purchase shares of common stock is summarized as follows:
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Number of |
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Warrants |
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Weighted Average |
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Shares |
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Price Range |
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Exercise Price |
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Outstanding as of March 31, 2006 |
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2,850,110 |
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$ |
6.00 16.00 |
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$ |
7.52 |
|
Granted |
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100,000 |
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|
9.18 |
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|
9.18 |
|
Cancelled |
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(496,000 |
) |
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6.00 |
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|
6.00 |
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Exercised |
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(150,500 |
) |
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6.00 |
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6.00 |
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|
|
Outstanding as of March 31, 2007 |
|
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2,303,610 |
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|
6.00 16.00 |
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|
8.02 |
|
Granted |
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80,000 |
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|
9.00 10.00 |
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9.63 |
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Cancelled |
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(45,498 |
) |
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6.00 6.13 |
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6.10 |
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Exercised |
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(78,312 |
) |
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6.13 6.47 |
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6.17 |
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Outstanding as of March 31, 2008 |
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2,259,800 |
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6.08 16.00 |
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8.20 |
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Granted |
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Cancelled |
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(1,299,700 |
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6.47 16.00 |
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8.35 |
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Exercised |
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Outstanding as of March 31, 2009 |
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960,100 |
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$ |
6.08 13.11 |
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$ |
7.99 |
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|
Exercisable as of March 31, 2007 |
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2,293,610 |
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|
6.00 16.00 |
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|
8.05 |
|
Exercisable as of March 31, 2008 |
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2,249,800 |
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|
6.08 16.00 |
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|
8.18 |
|
Exercisable as of March 31, 2009 |
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940,100 |
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6.08 13.11 |
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7.97 |
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F-32
The following table summarizes information about outstanding warrants to purchase shares of
the Companys common stock as of March 31, 2009:
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Warrants |
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Exercise Price Per Share |
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Outstanding |
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Expiration Date |
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6.08 |
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600,000 |
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7/16/10 |
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9.00 |
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30,000 |
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7/17/11 |
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9.18 |
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100,000 |
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1/16/12 |
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10.00 |
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50,000 |
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9/10/10 |
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12.81 |
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80,100 |
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7/30/09 |
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13.11 |
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100,000 |
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7/13/10 |
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Total Warrants Outstanding |
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960,100 |
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8. |
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COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES |
The Company earns revenue under various collaborative research agreements. Under the terms of
these arrangements, the Company has generally agreed to perform best efforts research and
development and, in exchange, the Company may receive advance cash funding, an allowance for
management overhead, and may also earn additional fees for the attainment of certain milestones.
The Company initially acquired its rights to the aromatic cation technology platform developed
by a consortium of universities consisting of UNC-CH, Georgia State University, Duke University and
Auburn University pursuant to an agreement, dated January 15, 1997 (as amended, the Consortium
Agreement) among the Company, UNC-CH and a third-party (to which each of the other members of the
scientific consortium shortly thereafter joined) (the original licensee). The Consortium
Agreement commits the parties to collectively research, develop, finance the research and
development of, manufacture and market both the technology and compounds owned by the scientific
consortium and previously licensed or optioned to the original licensee and licensed to the Company
in accordance with the Consortium Agreement (the Current Compounds), and all technology and
compounds developed by the scientific consortium after January 15, 1997, through use of
Company-sponsored research funding or National Cooperative Drug Development grant funding made
available to the scientific consortium (the Future Compounds and, collectively with the Current
Compounds, the Compounds).
The Consortium Agreement contemplated that upon the completion of the Companys initial public
offering (IPO) of shares of its common stock with gross proceeds of at least $10,000,000 by April
30, 1999, the Company, with respect to the Current Compounds, and
UNC-CH, (on behalf of the Scientific Consortium), with respect to Current Compounds and Future
Compounds, would enter into license agreements for the intellectual property rights relating to the
Compounds pursuant to which the Company would pay royalties and other payments based on revenues
received for the sale of products based on the Compounds.
F-33
The Company completed its IPO on April 26, 1999, with gross proceeds in excess of $10,000,000
thereby earning a worldwide license and exclusive rights to commercially use, manufacture, have
manufactured, promote, sell, distribute, or otherwise dispose of any products based directly or
indirectly on all of the Current Compounds and Future Compounds.
As a result of the closing of the IPO, the Company issued an aggregate of 611,250 shares of
common stock, of which 162,500 shares were issued to the Scientific Consortium and 448,750 shares
were issued to the original licensee or persons designated by the original licensee.
As contemplated by the Consortium Agreement, on January 28, 2002, the Company entered into a
License Agreement with the Scientific Consortium whereby the Company received the exclusive license
to commercialize the aromatic cation technology platform and compounds developed or invented by one
or more of the Consortium Scientists after January 15, 1997, and which also incorporated into such
License Agreement the Companys existing license with the Scientific Consortium with regard to the
Current Compounds. Also pursuant to the Consortium Agreement, the original licensee transferred to
the Company the worldwide license and exclusive right to commercially use, manufacture, have
manufactured, promote, sell, distribute or otherwise dispose of any and all products based directly
or indirectly on aromatic cations developed by the Scientific Consortium on or prior to January 15,
1997 and previously licensed (together with related technology and patents) to the third-party.
The Consortium Agreement provides that the Company is required to pay to UNC-CH on behalf of
the Scientific Consortium reimbursement of patent and patent-related fees, certain milestone
payments and royalty payments based on revenue derived from the Scientific Consortiums aromatic
cation technology platform. Each month on behalf of the inventor scientist or university, as the
case may be, UNC-CH submits an invoice to the Company for payment of patent-related fees related to
current compounds or future compounds incurred prior to the invoice date. The Company is also
required to make milestone payments in the form of the issuance of 100,000 shares of its common
stock to the Consortium when it files its first initial New Drug Application (NDA) or an
Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) based on Consortium technology. We are also required to
pay to UNC-CH on behalf of the Scientific Consortium (other than Duke University) (i) royalty
payments of up to 5% of our net worldwide sales of current products and future products
(products based directly or indirectly on current compounds and future compounds, respectively) and
(ii) a percentage of any fees we receive under sublicensing arrangements. With respect to products
or licensing arrangements emanating from Duke University technology, the Company is required to
negotiate in good faith with UNC-CH (on behalf of Duke University) royalty, milestone or other fees
at the time of such event, consistent with the terms of the Consortium Agreement.
Under the License Agreement, the Company must also reimburse the cost of obtaining patents and
assume liability for future costs to maintain and defend patents so long as the Company chooses to
retain the license to such patents.
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During the years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009, the Company expensed approximately
$1,012,000, $675,000 and $294,000 respectively, to UNC-CH and certain other Scientific Consortium
universities for patent related costs and other contracted research. Included in accounts payable
as of March 31, 2008 and 2009, was approximately $755,000 and $314,000 respectively, due to UNC-CH
and certain other Scientific Consortium universities.
In November 2000, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Foundation) awarded a $15,114,000
grant to UNC-CH to develop new drugs to treat human Trypanosomiasis (African sleeping sickness) and
leishmaniasis. On March 29, 2001, UNC-CH entered into a clinical research subcontract agreement
with the Company, whereby the Company was to receive up to $9,800,000, subject to certain terms and
conditions, over a five year period to conduct certain clinical and research studies related to the
Foundation award.
In April 2003, the Foundation awarded a supplemental grant of approximately $2,700,000 to
UNC-CH for the expansion of Phase IIB/III clinical trials to treat human Trypanosomiasis (African
sleeping sickness) and improved manufacturing processes. The Company has received, pursuant to the
clinical research subcontract with UNC-CH, inclusive of its portion of the supplemental grant, a
total amount of funding of approximately $11,700,000. Grant funds paid in advance of the Companys
delivery of services are treated as restricted funds and must be segregated from other funds and
used only for the purposes specified. In March 2006, the Company amended and restated the clinical
research subcontract with UNC-CH and UNC-CH in turn obtained an expanded funding commitment for the
Company of approximately $13,601,000 from the Foundation. Under the amended and restated
agreement, the Company received on May 24, 2006 the first payment of approximately $5,649,000 of
the five year approximately $13,601,000 contract. On November 2, 2007, the Company received a
second payment of approximately $5,123,000 from the Consortium. Since the pafuramidine program was
cancelled on February 22, 2008, no further funding was received on this grant.
During the years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009, the Company received installment
payments under the November 2000, April 2003 and March 2006 grants of approximately $5,649,000,
$5,123,000 and $0, respectively, and approximately $2,795,000, $4,601,000 and $2,248,000 was
utilized for clinical and research purposes conducted and expensed during the years ended March 31,
2007, 2008 and 2009, respectively. The Company recognized revenues of approximately $3,922,000,
$4,601,000 and $2,248,000 during the years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009, respectively, for
services performed under the agreement.
On November 26, 2003, the Company entered into a testing agreement (Testing Agreement) with
Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), a foundation established in Switzerland, and UNC-CH,
pursuant to which the Company, with the support of MMV and UNC-CH, conducted a proof of concept
study of the dicationic first drug candidate pafuramidine for the treatment of malaria.
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Under the terms of the Testing Agreement, MMV committed to pay for human clinical trials and,
subject to certain milestones, regulatory preparation and filing costs for the approvals to market
pafuramidine to treat malaria. In return for MMVs funding, the Company is required, when selling
malaria drugs derived from this research into malaria-endemic countries, as defined, to sell such
drugs at affordable prices. An affordable price is defined in the Testing
Agreement to mean a price not to be less than the cost to manufacture and deliver the drugs
plus administrative overhead costs (not to exceed 10% of the cost to manufacture) and a modest
profit. There are no price constraints on product sales into non-malaria-endemic countries. The
Company must, however, pay to MMV a royalty not to exceed 7% of net sales, as defined, on product
sales into non-malaria-endemic countries, until the amount funded under the Testing Agreement and
amounts funded under a related discovery agreement between MMV and UNC-CH is refunded to MMV at
face value. The Company and MMV agreed to terminate the Testing Agreement effective as of February
10, 2006. The Company received approximately $5,636,000 under this contract.
The Company recognized revenues of approximately $396,000 during the year ended March 31, 2007
for expenses incurred related to activities within the scope of the Testing Agreement. At
March 31, 2007, the Company had no deferred revenue with respect to this agreement. There was no
activity in the years ended March 31, 2008 or 2009.
On June 8, 2007, the Company entered into an exclusive licensing agreement pursuant to which
the Company licensed to Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (Par) commercialization rights in the
U.S. to pafuramidine for the treatment of PCP in AIDS patients (Par License Agreement). The
Company and Par could also collaborate on efforts to develop pafuramidine as a preventative therapy
for patients at risk of developing PCP, including people living with HIV, cancer and other
immunosuppressive conditions.
In return, the Company received an initial payment of $3 million. Par was to also pay the
Company as much as $29 million in development milestones if pafuramidine advances through ongoing
Phase III clinical trials and FDA regulatory review and approval. In addition to royalties on
sales, the Company could have received up to $115 million in additional milestone payments on
future sales and retain the right to co-market pafuramidine in the U.S. The Company granted Par a
right of first offer to enter into a license agreement with it if the Company determined that
pafuramidine could be used for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of malaria. As a result of the
discontinuation of the pafuramidine program, the Company recognized approximately $2,558,000 and
$67,000, respectively, of deferred income in the years ended March 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
The Par License Agreement was terminated by Par on May 9, 2008.
On December 3, 2007, the Company entered into a licensing agreement with BioAlliance Pharma SA
(BioAlliance) pursuant to which the Company granted BioAlliance and its affiliates an exclusive
license to commercialize pafuramidine in Europe for the treatment of PCP in AIDS patients and
African sleeping sickness (BioAlliance License Agreement). The Company also granted BioAlliance
an option to commercialize pafuramidine in Europe for the prevention and treatment of malaria in
travelers. Pursuant to the BioAlliance License Agreement, the Company received a payment of $3
million. As a result of the discontinuation of the pafuramidine program, the Company recognized
approximately $2,558,000 and $67,000, respectively, of deferred income in the years ended March 31,
2008 and 2009.
On December 20, 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) informed the Company that
it had placed all of the Companys ongoing and projected clinical trials relating to the
development of pafuramidine on clinical hold. The FDA placed this clinical hold on the
pafuramidine program after subjects in the Companys Phase I safety study demonstrated
abnormal liver function tests. The affected subjects do not currently have any signs and symptoms
related to the liver abnormalities and the Companys clinical follow-up of the subjects remains
ongoing.
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The Company has reviewed data from the Phase I safety study with experts in liver and kidney
diseases, the Companys consortium scientific advisors and governance council, and the Data Safety
Monitoring Board members recommended that the development of pafuramidine be discontinued.
Subsequently the program was discontinued effective February 22, 2008. Such experts assisted the
Company in preparing a report submitted to the FDA reviewing data related to the liver and kidney
functions of subjects from the Companys clinical trials. In addition, the Company implemented a
risk management plan to monitor potential liver and kidney abnormalities in pafuramidine studies
related to African sleeping sickness, PCP and malaria, which was submitted to the FDA as a part of
the report.
9. |
|
OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
Operating Leases The Company leases its main office and research facility under an operating
lease that requires lease payments of approximately $8,200 per month through March 2008 and $8,600
from April 2008 through March 2010. The Company is required to pay certain real estate and
occupancy costs. In July 1999, the Company began leasing an additional office facility from RADE,
a consultant who previously provided services to the Company, on a month-to-month basis, for
approximately $10,100 per month, which as of February 2008 had been raised to approximately $12,000
per month. In December 2007, the Company entered into a one year lease of an office facility in
Beijing, China that required monthly lease payments of approximately $5,000. The option to extend
the lease upon sixty days notice prior to the end of the lease was exercised for an additional
year. Additionally in November 2007, the Company entered into a one year residential lease in
Beijing, China that required monthly lease payments of approximately $1,800. Total rent expense
was approximately $256,000, $290,000 and $384,000 for all leases during the years ended March 31,
2007, 2008, and 2009, respectively.
As of March 31, 2009, future minimum lease payments required under the aforementioned
noncancellable operating leases approximated the following:
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending March 31, |
|
Lease Payments |
|
2010 |
|
$ |
145,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
145,000 |
|
Other Contingencies On August 12, 2003, the Company filed a lawsuit against Neurochem, Inc.
(Neurochem) alleging that Neurochem misappropriated the Companys trade secrets by filing a
series of patent applications relating to compounds synthesized and developed by the Consortium,
with whom Immtech has an exclusive licensing agreement. The misappropriated intellectual property
was provided to Neurochem pursuant to a testing agreement under which Neurochem agreed to test the
compounds to determine if they could be successfully used to treat Alzheimers disease (the
Neurochem Testing Agreement). Pursuant to the terms of the Neurochem Testing Agreement,
Neurochem agreed to keep all information confidential, not to disclose or exploit the information
without Immtechs prior written consent, to immediately advise Immtech if any invention was discovered and to cooperate with Immtech
and its counsel in filing any patent applications.
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In its complaint, the Company also alleged, among other things, that Neurochem fraudulently
induced the Company into signing the Neurochem Testing Agreement, and breached numerous provisions
of the Neurochem Testing Agreement, thereby blocking the development of the Consortiums compounds
for the treatment of Alzheimers disease. By engaging in these acts, the Company alleged that
Neurochem has prevented the public from obtaining the potential benefit of new drugs for the
treatment of Alzheimers disease, which would compete with Neurochems Alzhemed drug.
Since the filing of the complaint, Neurochem had aggressively sought to have an International
Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration panel hear this dispute, as opposed to the federal district
court in which the action was originally filed. The Company agreed to have a three member ICC
arbitration panel (the Arbitration Panel) hear and rule on the dispute on the expectation that
the Arbitration Panel would reach a more timely and economical resolution.
The ICC hearing was held September 7 to September 20, 2005. Final papers were filed by both
parties on November 2, 2005. The ICC tribunal closed the hearing on April 17, 2006.
On June 9, 2006, the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC notified the parties that
(i) the Arbitral Tribunal found that Neurochem breached the Neurochem Testing Agreement and awarded
Immtech approximately $1.9 million in damages and attorneys fees and costs, which was received,
and (ii) denied all of Neurochems claims against Immtech.
In October 2003, Gerhard Von der Ruhr and his son Mark (the Von der Ruhr Plaintiffs) filed a
complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against the
Company and certain officers and directors alleging breaches of a stock lock-up agreement, option
agreements and a technology license agreement by the Company. The Von de Ruhr Plaintiffs also
alleged a claim for intentional interference with contractual relations by certain officers of the
Company. The complaint sought unspecified monetary damages and punitive damages, in addition to
equitable relief and costs. In a filing made in late February 2005, the Von der Ruhr Plaintiffs
specified damages of approximately $44.5 million in damages.
In 2005, one of the breach of contract claims was dismissed upon the Companys motion for
summary judgment. On October 26, 2006, a preliminary pre-trial conference was held and the court
granted the Companys motions in limine to exclude plaintiffs damage claim for lost profits and
prohibited plaintiff from offering expert testimony at trial on this issue. The court subsequently
granted a motion to sever the trial on Count V, regarding the technology license agreement, from
the trial on the remaining counts. The trial on the remaining counts concluded on December 7, 2007,
and a jury returned a verdict against the Company and certain officers and directors for a total
amount of $361,705. The Company immediately filed a motion with the court seeking to overturn the
jury verdict, which the court subsequently denied.
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In the first quarter of 2008, the Von der Ruhr Plaintiffs appealed the trial courts ruling
excluding their damage claim for lost profits. Separately, the
Companys officers and directors appealed the jurys finding on the intentional interference with contractual relations claim.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
consolidated these appeals and affirmed the decision of the lower
court.
As of March 31, 2009, $120,000 of the jury verdict had been paid and $241,705 remains as an
accrual.
10. |
|
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
The Company did not pay any income taxes or interest during the years ended March 31, 2007,
2008 and 2009.
Non-Cash Transactions
During the years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009, the Company issued common stock, common
stock options and warrants or modified existing arrangements as compensation for services and also
engaged in certain other non-cash investing and financing activities. The amounts of these other
transactions are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended March 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Convertible preferred stock dividends recorded |
|
|
550,574 |
|
|
|
528,587 |
|
|
|
442,085 |
|
Issuance of common stock as payment of
convertible preferred stock dividends |
|
|
531,522 |
|
|
|
536,436 |
|
|
|
494,290 |
|
Issuance of common stock for conversions of
convertible preferred stock |
|
|
1,237,188 |
|
|
|
520,851 |
|
|
|
3,149,377 |
|
11. |
|
INVESTMENT IN GOLD AVENUE |
The Company invested $500,000 in Gold Avenue during the year ended March 31, 2009. This
investment represents approximately 11% of the issued and outstanding
restricted-voting shares of Gold Avenue capital stock, which in the
aggregate comprise 80% of Gold Avenues capital stock (the
Restricted-Voting Shares). The investment is stated at cost, which does not exceed estimated net realizable value at
March 31, 2009. The cost method of accounting is used because the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over Gold Avenue. Under
the cost method, investments in private companies are carried at cost and are only adjusted for
other-than-temporary declines in fair value and distributions of earnings. During the year ended
March 31, 2009, the Company did not recognize any losses due to other-than-temporary declines of
value and there were no distributions.
In November 2008, Gold Avenue commenced a private placement to raise funds to invest in convertible bonds issued
by Parkwick Technology Limited (Parkwick). Parkwick is a private company incorporated in accordance with the laws of
Hong Kong, which in turn holds a 66% interest in a joint venture called Yunnan Tin Tian Jue Mineral Resources Recycling
Company Ltd. (TJJV). TJJVs aim is to recover tin from large residual deposits, or tailings, from old mining sites.
Yunnan Tin Industry Group (Holding) Company Limited (YTG) holds the remaining 34% interest in TJJV. YTG has
contributed seventeen tin sites to TJJV filled with tailings containing, according to YTG, an estimated 800,000 tons of
tin.
On January 22, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with Gold Avenue, pursuant to which it invested
$500,000 in Gold Avenue in exchange for 500,000 Restricted-Voting Shares of Gold Avenue capital stock (the Investment). The
Investment currently represents approximately 22% of the Companys total assets. As of March 31, 2009, the Company
owned approximately 11% of the Restricted-Voting Shares of Gold Avenue capital stock.
On April 2, 2009, Gold Avenue purchased a $4,000,000 convertible bond from Parkwick. The convertible bond has an
annual interest rate of 22%, pays interest semi-annually, and provides Gold Avenue the option to convert the bond into
10% of the capital stock of Parkwick through March 31, 2014. Gold Avenue also has the opportunity to purchase an
additional $8,000,000 convertible bond from Parkwick.
In addition to the Companys direct investment, Gold Avenue is also affiliated with the
Company through common directors. The Company paid certain expenses on behalf of Gold Avenue
during the year ended March 31, 2009 that are to be recovered from Gold Avenue. As a result, the
Company has recorded advances to Gold Avenue of $39,217 on the consolidated balance sheet at March
31, 2009. The advances are recorded as a current asset as they are expected to be repaid within
the next fiscal year.
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12. |
|
SELECTED QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) |
The following table sets forth certain unaudited selected quarterly information (amounts in
thousands, except per share amounts):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Quarter Ended |
|
|
Fiscal Quarter Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Statements of Operations Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REVENUES |
|
$ |
173 |
|
|
$ |
563 |
|
|
$ |
506 |
|
|
$ |
1,141 |
|
|
$ |
6,025 |
(3) |
|
$ |
1,835 |
|
|
$ |
1,030 |
|
|
$ |
826 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EXPENSES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and development |
|
|
304 |
|
|
|
734 |
|
|
|
991 |
|
|
|
1,495 |
|
|
|
3,155 |
|
|
|
4,214 |
|
|
|
2,283 |
|
|
|
1,918 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
802 |
|
|
|
1,211 |
|
|
|
1,268 |
|
|
|
924 |
|
|
|
2,243 |
(4) |
|
|
2,926 |
|
|
|
2,214 |
(2) |
|
|
1,717 |
|
Asset impairment charge |
|
|
|
|
|
|
504 |
(6) |
|
|
693 |
(5) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses |
|
|
1,106 |
|
|
|
2,449 |
|
|
|
2,952 |
|
|
|
2,419 |
|
|
|
5,398 |
|
|
|
7,140 |
|
|
|
4,497 |
|
|
|
3,635 |
|
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS |
|
|
(933 |
) |
|
|
(1,886 |
) |
|
|
(2,446 |
) |
|
|
(1,278 |
) |
|
|
627 |
|
|
|
(5,305 |
) |
|
|
(3,467 |
) |
|
|
(2,809 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER INCOME(EXPENSE): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
59 |
|
|
|
101 |
|
|
|
132 |
|
|
|
148 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET LOSS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS AND PREFERRED STOCK PREMIUM DEEMED DIVIDENDS(1) |
|
|
(81 |
) |
|
|
(113 |
) |
|
|
(122 |
) |
|
|
(126 |
) |
|
|
(126 |
) |
|
|
(133 |
) |
|
|
(135 |
) |
|
|
(135 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCOME/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS |
|
$ |
(1,009 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,995 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,557 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,383 |
) |
|
$ |
560 |
|
|
$ |
(5,336 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,469 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,796 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income/(loss) |
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.11 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.15 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.08 |
) |
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
$ |
(0.33 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.22 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.17 |
) |
Preferred Stock dividends |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS |
|
$ |
(0.06 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.12 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.16 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.09 |
) |
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
$ |
(0.34 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.23 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.18 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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See Note 7 to the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K for a discussion on the Preferred Stock dividends. |
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Includes $172 of costs relating to the issuance of 50,000 warrants to a consultant and $118
of costs relating to the issuance of 30,000 warrants to an investor relations firm. |
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Includes $1,619 relating to revenue from the license agreement with Par Pharmaceutical
Companies, Inc. and $2,444 relating to revenue from the license agreement with BioAlliance
Pharma SA. The revenue comes about by the discontinuation of the pafuramidine project. See
Notes 1 and 8 to the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K for a discussion on revenue recognition. |
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Includes $440 of costs relating to the two year extension of the China Harvest International,
Ltd. warrants. |
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Asset impairment charge of $693 on the land use rights in China.
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Additional asset impairment charge of $504 on the land use rights in China. |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NUMBER |
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DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT |
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3.1 |
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Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Company, dated June 14, 2004 (Form 10-K for fiscal year
ended March 31, 2004) * |
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3.2 |
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Certificate of Correction to Certificate of Incorporation
dated December 14, 2005 (Form 8-K, dated December 14, 2005)
* |
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3.3 |
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Certificate of Amendment (Name Change) to Certificate of
Incorporation dated March 22, 2006 (Form 8-K, dated March
23, 2006) * |
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3.4 |
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Certificate of Amendment (Number of Members of the Board of
Directors) to Certificate of Incorporation dated April 17,
2007 * |
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3.5 |
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Certificate of Designation for Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock Private Placement, dated February 14, 2002
(Form 8-K, dated February 14, 2002) * |
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3.6 |
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Certificate of Designation for Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock Private Placement, dated September 25, 2002
(Form 8-K, dated September 25, 2002) * |
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3.7 |
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Certificate of Designation for Series C Convertible
Preferred Stock Private Placement, dated June 6, 2003 (Form
8-K, dated June 10, 2003) * |
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3.8 |
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Certificate of Designation for Series D Convertible
Preferred Stock Private Placement, dated January 15, 2004
(Form 8-K, dated January 21, 2004) * |
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3.10 |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company effective as of
June 8, 2007 (Form 8-K, dated June 12, 2007) * |
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4.1 |
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Form of Common Stock Certificate (Form SB-2/A Registration
Statement, dated March 30, 1999, File No. 333-64393) * |
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* |
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These items are hereby incorporated by reference from the exhibits of the filing or report
indicated (except) where noted, (Commission File No. 001-14907) and are hereby made a part of this
Report. |
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** |
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Filed herewith. |
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# |
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Portions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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(1) |
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Management compensation
contract. |
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EXHIBIT NUMBER |
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DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT |
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4.2 |
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Warrant Agreement, dated July 24, 1998, by and between the
Company and RADE Management Corporation (Form SB-2/A
Registration Statement, dated February 11, 1999, File No.
333-64393) * |
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4.3 |
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Warrant Agreement, dated October 12, 1998, by and between
the Company and RADE Management Corporation (Form SB-2/A
Registration Statement, dated February 11, 1999, File No.
333-64393) * |
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4.8 |
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Stock Purchase Warrant, dated September 25, 2002, for
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Private Placement
(Form 8-K, dated September 25, 2002) * |
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4.11 |
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Stock Purchase Warrant, dated January 15, 2004, for Series
D Convertible Preferred Stock Private Placement (Form 8-K,
dated January 21, 2004) * |
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4.13 |
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Stock Purchase Warrant, dated December 13, 2005, for Series
E Convertible Preferred Stock Private Placement (Form 8-K,
dated December 14, 2005) * |
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4.18 |
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Form of Stock Purchase Warrant, dated December 14, 2006,
issued to Ferris, Baker Watts * |
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10.1 |
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Letter Agreement, dated January 15, 1997, by and among the
Company, Pharm-Eco Laboratories, Inc. and The University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as amended (Form SB-2
Registration Statement, File No. 333-64393) * |
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10.2 |
(1) |
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1993 Stock Option and Award Plan (Form SB-2 Registration
Statement, File No. 333-64393) * |
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10.3 |
(1) |
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2000 Stock Option and Award Plan (Definitive Proxy
Statement, dated August 25, 2000, File No. 000-25669) * |
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10.4 |
(1) |
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2007 Stock Option and Award Plan (Definitive Proxy
Statement, dated October 17, 2007) * |
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These items are hereby incorporated by reference from the exhibits of the filing or report
indicated (except) where noted, (Commission File No. 001-14907) and are hereby made a part of this
Report. |
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Filed herewith. |
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Portions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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(1) |
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Management compensation
contract. |
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EXHIBIT NUMBER |
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DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT |
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10.5 |
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Indemnification Agreement, dated June 1, 1998, between the
Company and RADE Management Corporation (Form SB-2
Registration Statement, File No. 333-64393) * |
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10.6 |
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Letter Agreement, dated June 24, 1998, between the Company
and Criticare Systems, Inc. (Form SB-2 Registration
Statement, File No. 333-64393) * |
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10.7 |
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Letter Agreement, dated June 25, 1998, between the Company
and Criticare Systems, Inc. (Form SB-2 Registration
Statement, File No. 333-64393) * |
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10.8 |
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Amendment, dated January 15, 1999, to Letter Agreement
among the Company, Pharm-Eco Laboratories, Inc. and The
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as amended
(Form SB-2/A Registration Statement, dated February 11,
1999, File No. 333-64393) * |
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10.9 |
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Office Lease, dated August 26, 1999, by and between the
Company and Arthur J. Rogers & Co. (Form 10-K for fiscal
year ended March 31, 2000, File No. 000-25669) * |
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10.10 |
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License Agreement, dated August 25, 1993, by and among the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Pharm-Eco
Laboratories, Inc. (Form 10-KSB/A for fiscal year ended
March 31, 2001, as amended on July 6, 2001) * |
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10.11 |
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Assignment Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2001, by and
between the Company and Pharm-Eco Laboratories, Inc. (Form
10-KSB/A for fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, as amended
on July 6, 2001) * |
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10.12 |
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Clinical Research Subcontract, dated as of March 29, 2001,
by and between The University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill and the Company (Form 10-KSB/A for fiscal year ended
March 31, 2001, as amended on July 6, 2001) * |
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10.14 |
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License Agreement, dated March 10, 1998, by and between the
Company and Northwestern University (Form SB-2 Registration
Statement, File No. 333-64393) * |
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* |
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These items are hereby incorporated by reference from the exhibits of the filing or report
indicated (except) where noted, (Commission File No. 001-14907) and are hereby made a part of this
Report. |
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** |
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Filed herewith. |
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# |
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Portions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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(1) |
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Management compensation
contract. |
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EXHIBIT NUMBER |
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DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT |
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10.15 |
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License Agreement, dated October 27, 1994, by and between
the Company and Northwestern University (Form SB-2
Registration Statement, File No. 333-64393) * |
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10.16 |
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Assignment of Intellectual Properties, dated June 29, 1998,
between the Company and Criticare Systems, Inc. (Form SB-2
Registration Statement, File No. 333-64393) * |
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10.18 |
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Assignment Agreement, dated June 26, 1998, by and between
the Company and Criticare Systems, Inc. (Form SB-2
Registration Statement, File No. 333-64393) * |
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10.19 |
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Assignment Agreement, dated June 29, 1998, by and between
the Company and Criticare Systems, Inc. (Form SB-2
Registration Statement, File No. 333-64393) * |
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10.20 |
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International Patent, Know-How and Technology License
Agreement, dated June 29, 1998, by and between the Company
and Criticare Systems, Inc. (Form SB-2 Registration
Statement, File No. 333-64393) * |
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10.22 |
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Funding and Research Agreement, dated September 30, 1998,
by and among the Company, NextEra Therapeutics, Inc. and
Franklin Research Group, Inc. (Form SB-2/A Registration
Statement, dated February 11, 1999, File No. 333-64393) * |
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10.24 |
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Employment Agreement, dated 1998, by and between NextEra
and Lawrence Potempa (Form 10-KSB for fiscal year ended
March 31, 1999) * |
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10.29 |
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Amendment, dated January 28, 2002, to License Agreement
among the Company, Pharm-Eco Laboratories, Inc. and The
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as amended
(Form 10-Q for quarter ended December 31, 2001) * |
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10.35 |
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Share Purchase Agreement and Deed of Indemnity as related
to shares in Super Insight Limited, dated November 28,
2003, by and between the Company, Chan Kon Fung and Super
Insight Limited (Form 8-K, dated December 2, 2003) * |
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* |
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These items are hereby incorporated by reference from the exhibits of the filing or report
indicated (except) where noted, (Commission File No. 001-14907) and are hereby made a part of this
Report. |
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** |
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Filed herewith. |
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# |
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Portions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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(1) |
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Management compensation
contract. |
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EXHIBIT NUMBER |
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DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT |
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10.36 |
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Allonge to the Share Purchase Agreement and Deed of
Indemnity as related to shares in Super Insight Limited and
Immtech Hong Kong Limited, dated November 28, 2003, by and
between the Company, Chan Kon Fung, Lenton Fibre Optics
Development Limited, Super Insight Limited, and Immtech
Hong Kong Limited (Form 8-K, dated December 2, 2003) * |
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10.39 |
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Form of First Amendment to Office Lease, dated August 18,
2004, by and between the Company and Arthur J. Rogers & Co.
(Form 8-K, dated October 8, 2004) * |
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10.41 |
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Amended and Restated Consortium License Agreement
(Redacted) dated March 24, 2006, among Immtech, The
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Auburn
University, Duke University and the Georgia State
University Research Gates Foundation, Inc. (Form 8-K, dated
March 30, 2006) * |
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10.42 |
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Amended and Restated Clinical Research Subcontract, dated
March 28, 2006, between Immtech and The University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill (Form 8-K, dated March 30, 2006) * |
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10.44 |
(1) |
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Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement (Form 10-Q for
quarter ended December 31, 2006) * |
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10.45 |
(1) |
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Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement (Form 10-Q for
quarter ended December 31, 2006) * |
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10.46 |
(1) |
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Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the
Company and Eric L. Sorkin dated March 12, 2008 * |
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10.47 |
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Placement Agency Agreement between the Company and Ferris,
Baker Watts, Incorporated dated February 7, 2007 (Form 8-K,
dated February 13, 2007)* |
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10.48 |
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Licensing Agreement with Par Pharmaceutical Companies,
Inc., dated June 11, 2007 (Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 2007)* |
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* |
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These items are hereby incorporated by reference from the exhibits of the filing or report
indicated (except) where noted, (Commission File No. 001-14907) and are hereby made a part of this
Report. |
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** |
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Filed herewith. |
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# |
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Portions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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(1) |
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Management compensation
contract. |
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EXHIBIT NUMBER |
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DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT |
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10.49 |
# |
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Supply & Distribution Agreement with Par Pharmaceutical
Companies, Inc., dated June 11, 2007 (Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 2007)* |
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10.50 |
# |
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Licensing Agreement, dated as of December 3, 2007, by and
between Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and BioAlliance
Pharma SA (Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31,
2007)* |
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10.51 |
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Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated January 12, 2009, among
Super Insight Limited, Immtech Hong Kong Limited, Chen Jian
Yuan, and Immtech Life Science Limited (Form 8-K, dated
January 16, 2009)* |
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21.1 |
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Subsidiaries of Registrant** |
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23.1 |
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Consent of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP** |
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23.2 |
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Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP ** |
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31.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ** |
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31.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ** |
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32.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ** |
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32.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ** |
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* |
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These items are hereby incorporated by reference from the exhibits of the filing or report
indicated (except) where noted, (Commission File No. 001-14907) and are hereby made a part of this
Report. |
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** |
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Filed herewith. |
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# |
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Portions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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(1) |
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Management compensation
contract. |