SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-QSB

|X|   QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
      OF 1934

                For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2000

                                       or

|_|   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

           For the transition period from _____________ to ___________
                        Commission file number 000-26422

                          DISCOVERY LABORATORIES, INC.
        (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

             Delaware                                94-3171943
  (State or other jurisdiction          (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)

     350 South Main Street, Suite 307
         Doylestown, Pennsylvania                             18901
 (Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)

       Registrants' telephone number, including area code: (215) 340-4699

As of November 13, 2000, 20,871,112 shares of Common Stock, par value $.001 per
share, were outstanding.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format: |_| Yes |X| No


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DISCOVERY LABORATORIES, INC. Table of Contents Page ---- PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS -- As of September 30, 2000 (unaudited) and December 31, 1999 . Page 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) -- For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 and September 30, 1999 and for the Period from May 18, 1993 (Inception) through September 30, 2000 ........ Page 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (unaudited)-- For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 ......................................... Page 5 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) -- For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 and September 30, 1999 and for the Period from May 18, 1993 (Inception) through September 30, 2000 ................................. Page 6 Notes to Financial Statements ................................. Page 7 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ..................................... Page 7 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings. ................................... Page 10 Item 2. Changes in Securities. ............................... Page 10 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. ..................... Page 10 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders... Page 10 Item 5. Other Information. .................................. Page 10 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. ................... Page 10 Signatures ................................................... Page 11 Page 2

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DISCOVERY LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY (a development stage company) Consolidated Balance Sheets September 30, December 31, 2000 1999 ------------ ------------ (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,566,000 $ 3,547,000 Marketable securities $ 10,282,000 Inventory 575,000 575,000 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 763,000 66,000 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 21,186,000 4,188,000 Property and equipment, net of depreciation 1,230,000 426,000 Security deposits 3,000 18,000 ------------ ------------ $ 22,419,000 $ 4,632,000 ------------ ------------ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 981,000 $ 425,000 Deferred revenue 1,036,000 1,036,000 Capitalized lease - current 15,000 15,000 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 2,032,000 1,476,000 ------------ ------------ Capitalized lease - noncurrent 36,000 48,000 ------------ ------------ Stockholders' Equity: Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized: Series B convertible; None and 1,530,756 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively 0 2,000 Series C redeemable convertible; None and 2,039 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively 0 2,481,000 Common stock, $.001 par value; 35,000,000 authorized; 20,851,112 and 9,689,240 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 respectively 21,000 10,000 Treasury stock (at cost; 26,743 and 2,000 shares of common stock at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively) (213,000) (5,000) Additional paid-in capital 60,500,000 33,749,000 Unearned portion of compensatory stock options (148,000) (37,000) Accumulated other comprehensive income 125,000 Deficit accumulated during the development stage (39,934,000) (33,092,000) ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 20,351,000 3,108,000 ------------ ------------ $ 22,419,000 $ 4,632,000 ============ ============ See notes to financial statements Page 3

DISCOVERY LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY (a development stage company) Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) May 18, 1993 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (Inception) September 30, September 30, Through --------------------------- ---------------------------- September 30, 2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Interest $ 283,000 $ 105,000 $ 601,000 $ 172,000 $ 2,069,000 License Fees (68,000) (68,000) Research Grants and funding 606,000 625,000 762,000 ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ 821,000 105,000 1,158,000 172,000 2,831,000 ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Expenses: Write-off of acquired in-process research and development and supplies 13,508,000 Research and development 1,768,000 449,000 3,801,000 2,340,000 16,670,000 General and administrative 436,000 378,000 1,791,000 1,700,000 9,404,000 Compensatory Stock Options 921,000 2,368,000 2,510,000 Interest 1,000 4,000 17,000 ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Total expenses 3,126,000 827,000 7,964,000 4,040,000 42,109,000 ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ (2,305,000) (722,000) (6,806,000) (3,868,000) (39,278,000) Minority interest in net loss of subsidiary 26,000 ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Net loss (2,305,000) (722,000) (6,806,000) (3,868,000) (39,252,000) Other comprehensive income: Unrealized gain on marketable securities available for sale 169,000 (1,000) 125,000 (6,000) 125,000 ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Total comprehensive loss $ (2,136,000) $ (723,000) $ (6,681,000) $ (3,874,000) $(39,127,000) ============ =========== ============ ============ ============ Net loss per share - basic and diluted $ (0.10) $ (0.09) $ (0.37) $ (0.49) ============ =========== ============ ============ Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 20,837,000 8,415,000 18,120,000 7,945,000 ============ =========== ============ ============ See notes to financial statements Page 4

DISCOVERY LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY (a development stage company) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity January 1, 2000 through September 30, 2000 Preferred Stock ------------------------------------------ Common Stock Treasury Stock Series B Series C - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Balance - January 1, 2000 9,689,240 $ 10,000 (2,000) $ (5,000) 1,530,756 $ 2,000 2,039 $2,481,000 Exercise of Stock Options 512,059 (31,743) (245,000) Common placement warrant conversions 18,232 Preferred placement warrant conversions 18,511 Exercise of Class C & D Warrants 2,536,911 3,000 Series B preferred stock conversions 4,765,631 5,000 (1,530,756) (2,000) Dividend Payable on Series C preferred stock 36,000 Series C prefered stock conversions 398,186 (2,039) (2,517,000) Compensation charge on vesting/exercisability of stock option Compensatory stock options granted Common stock issued in payment for services 9,496 Issuance of private placement units 2,902,846 3,000 Unrealized gain on marketable securities available for sale Treasury Stock Issues in payment for services 7,000 $ 37,000 Net Loss - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance - September 30, 2000 20,851,112 $ 21,000 (26,743) $(213,000) -- -- -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Deficit Accumulated Additional Unearned Portion during Accumulated Other Paid-In of Compenstory Development Comprehensive Capital Stock Options Stage Income Total Balance - January 1, 2000 $33,749,000 $ (37,000) $(33,092,000) $ -- $ 3,108,000 Exercise of Stock Options 480,000 235,000 Common placement warrant conversions -- Preferred placement warrant conversions -- Exercise of Class C & D Warrants 3,790,000 3,793,000 Series B preferred stock conversions (3,000) -- Dividend Payable on Series C preferred stock (36,000) -- Series C prefered stock conversions 2,517,000 -- Compensation charge on vesting/exercisability of stock option 2,136,000 2,136,000 Compensatory stock options granted 343,000 (111,000) 232,000 Common stock issued in payment for services 47,000 47,000 Issuance of private placement units 17,441,000 17,444,000 Unrealized gain on marketable securities available for sale 125,000 125,000 Treasury Stock Issues in payment for services 37,000 Net Loss (6,806,000) (6,806,000) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance - September 30, 2000 $60,500,000 $(148,000) $(39,934,000) $ 125,000 $ 20,351,000 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See notes to financial statements Page 5

DISCOVERY LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY (a development stage company) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) May 18, 1993 (Inception) Nine Months Ended Through September 30, September 30, 2000 1999 2000 ------------ ----------- ------------ Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (6,806,000) $(3,868,000) $(39,252,000) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities Write-off of acquired in-process research and development and supplies 13,508,000 Write-off of licenses 683,000 Depreciation and amortization 89,000 60,000 305,000 Compensatory stock options 2,368,000 124,000 2,510,000 Expenses paid using treasury stock and common stock 84,000 162,000 Changes in: Prepaid expenses and other current assets (697,000) 137,000 (732,000) Accounts payable and accrued expenses 556,000 (473,000) 848,000 Deferred revenue 1,036,000 Other assets 15,000 (3,000) Expenses paid on behalf of company 18,000 Employee stock compensation 42,000 Reduction of research and development supplies (161,000) ------------ ----------- ------------ Net cash used in operating activities (4,391,000) (4,020,000) (21,036,000) ------------ ----------- ------------ Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of furniture and equipment (893,000) (172,000) (1,439,000) Proceeds from disposal of furniture and equipment 25,000 Acquisition of licenses (711,000) Purchase of marketable securities (10,157,000) (1,000,000) (31,902,000) Proceeds from sale or maturity of investments 2,126,000 22,150,000 Net cash payments on merger (1,670,000) ------------ ----------- ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (11,050,000) 954,000 (13,547,000) ------------ ----------- ------------ Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from private placements of units, net of expenses 17,444,000 3,273,000 40,166,000 Purchase of treasury stock (5,000) (95,000) Principal payments under capital lease obligation (12,000) (22,000) Collections on stock subscriptions and proceeds from conversion of stock options and warrants 4,028,000 12,000 4,100,000 ------------ ----------- ------------ Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities 21,460,000 3,280,000 44,149,000 ------------ ----------- ------------ Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents 6,019,000 214,000 9,566,000 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 3,547,000 1,474,000 ------------ ----------- ------------ Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 9,566,000 $ 1,688,000 $ 9,566,000 ------------ ----------- ------------ Supplementary disclosure of cash flows information: Interest Paid: $ 4,000 $ 17,000 Noncash transactions: Accrued dividends on preferred stock $ 36,000 $ 153,000 $ 682,000 Common stock and treasury stock issued in payment for services 84,000 73,000 157,000 Preferred Stock issued for inventory 575,000 Treasury stock received on exercise of options 245,000 245,000 Equipment acquired through capitalized lease 73,000 Series C preferred stock dividends paid using common stock 204,000 See notes to financial statements Page 6

NOTE 1 - THE COMPANY AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION The Company Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (the "Company") was formed to license and develop pharmaceutical products to treat a variety of human diseases. The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Acute Therapeutics, Inc. ("ATI"). ATI is presently inactive, and all intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The accompanying unaudited, consolidated, condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-QSB. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normally recurring accruals) considered for fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2000. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's 1999 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB. The Company's activities since incorporation have primarily consisted of conducting research and development, performing business and financial planning and raising capital. Accordingly, the Company is considered to be in the development stage, and expects to incur increasing losses and require additional financial resources to achieve commercialization of its products. The Company also depends on third parties to conduct research on the Company's behalf through various research agreements. All of the Company's current products under development are subject to license agreements that will require the payment of future royalties. Net Loss Per Share Net loss per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the periods and common shares issuable for little or no cash consideration. Common shares issuable upon the exercise of options and warrants and the conversion of convertible securities are not included in the calculation of the net loss per share as their effect would be antidilutive. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Plan of Operations Since its inception, the Company has concentrated its efforts and resources on the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products and technologies. The Company has been unprofitable since its inception and has incurred a cumulative net loss of approximately $39.3 million as of September 30, 2000. The Company expects to incur significantly increasing operating losses over the next several years, primarily due to the expansion of its research and development programs, including clinical trials for some or all of its existing products and technologies and other products and technologies that it may acquire or develop. The Company's ability to achieve profitability depends upon, among other things, its ability to discover and develop products, obtain regulatory approval for its proposed products and enter into agreements for product development, manufacturing and commercialization. None of the Company's products currently generate revenues and the Company does not expect to achieve product revenues for the foreseeable future. Moreover, there can be no assurance that the Company will ever achieve significant revenues or profitable operations from the sale of any of its products or technologies. The Company is a development stage pharmaceutical company that is focused on developing compounds intended for use in critical care hospital settings. The Company is also developing its lead product candidate, Surfaxin(R), for the treatment of various critical care respiratory conditions. The Company anticipates that during the next 12 months it will conduct substantial research and development on its products. Primary focus will be on the conduct of clinical trials for the Surfaxin(R) indications and on preclinical research related to using Surfaxin(R)-like formulations as an aerosol therapeutic, as well as a platform pulmonary drug delivery technology. The Company expects to continue to expand its research and development activities as a result of its receipt of approximately $17.4 million of net proceeds from its offering completed in March 2000. In anticipation of optimizing the commercial process for Surfaxin(R), the Company is considering the purchase of Page 7

additional equipment at a cost of approximately $500,000. Since May 2000, the Company has hired approximately 10 additional personnel to expand the late stage clinical development of Surfaxin(R) and anticipates hiring additional personnel to further augment the development of Surfaxin(R) and SuperVent(TM). In November, the Company established a satellite office in the United Kingdom to manage and oversee its European clinical research programs. In addition, the Company plans to expand its clinical trial capabilities in other parts of the world. SURFAXIN(R) (lucinactant) Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) in full-term infants The Company recently initiated a pivotal Phase 3 trial in MAS. The trial intends to enroll 200 MAS patients. Results of a Phase 2 clinical trial in MAS in full-term newborns showed an improvement in oxygenation parameters and a savings of approximately three days on mechanical ventilation with the use of Surfaxin(R). An Orphan Products Development Grant awarded to the Company by the United States Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") Office of Orphan Products Development is expected to contribute towards reducing the costs of this Phase 3 trial. The Company has received Fast Track designation for Surfaxin(R) from the FDA for MAS. The Company has previously been granted Orphan Drug Status for Surfaxin(R) from the FDA for MAS. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants The Company is currently planning to commence a Phase 3 clinical trial of Surfaxin(R) for the treatment of RDS in premature infants during fourth quarter of 2000. Such trial, and any other clinical trials of the Company's products in development that have not yet commenced, will require clearance by the FDA and/or world health authorities. There can be no assurance as to the receipt or the timing of such clearance. The Company has previously been granted Orphan Drug Status for Surfaxin(R) from the FDA for RDS. Acute Lung Injury/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ALI/ARDS) A pivotal Phase 2/3 clinical trial of Surfaxin(R) for the treatment of ARDS was commenced in July 1998. This trial was stopped on January 27, 2000 due to the Company's cash position and so that a new Phase 2 ARDS/ALI trial could be commenced using a new, less viscous formulation of Surfaxin(R). A new Phase 2 trial is currently being planned, which the Company expects to commence during the fourth quarter of 2000. The Company has received Fast Track designation for Surfaxin(R) from the FDA for ARDS. The Company has previously been granted Orphan Drug Status for Surfaxin(R) from the FDA for ARDS. SUPERVENT(TM) (tyloxapol) Cystic Fibrosis (CF) The Company began a Phase 2A clinical trial of SuperVent(TM) for the treatment of CF on August 4, 1999. Analysis of the data shows that SuperVent(TM) significantly decreased the amount of Interleukin 8 (IL-8) in the sputum of treated patients compared to controls. IL-8 is an important body chemical that causes the migration of inflammatory cells to the site of release. The Phase 2A clinical trial involved 8 patients. An additional Phase 2 trial will likely be required prior to commencement of a Phase 3 trial. Previously, the Company completed a Phase 1 trial in 20 normal healthy volunteers and determined a dose (1.25% tyloxapol concentration) that did not produce significant adverse effects. DSC-103 (Vitamin D analog) Postmenopausal Osteoporosis On December 5, 1997 a Phase 1 clinical study of DSC-103 as a once-daily, orally administered drug for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in the United States was initiated. Part B of such trial was commenced on April 2, 1998 and was successfully completed on June 29, 1998. The Company has recently terminated its license of DSC-103 with the licensor. Results of Operations The Company's expenses increased from $4,040,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 1999, to $7,964,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The increase was primarily due to a compensation charge of $2,368,000 recorded as a result of the grant of options and the vesting of certain milestone-based employee stock options (including 250,000 options whose vesting was accelerated by the Board of Directors) and an increase in the Company's research and development activities. The Company's total comprehensive net loss increased from $3,874,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 1999, to $6,681,000 in the nine months Page 8

ended September 30, 2000. In addition, due to the increase in the weighted average common shares outstanding during the first nine months of 2000, the Company's net loss per share decreased from $0.49 in 1999 to $0.37 in 2000. Liquidity At September 30, 2000, the Company had working capital of $19.2 million. In March 2000, the Company completed a private placement from which it received net proceeds of approximately $17.4 million. The Company believes it has sufficient resources to meet its planned research and development activities through the first quarter of 2002. The Company will be required to raise additional capital in order to meet its business objectives, and there can be no assurance that it will be successful in doing so or, in general, that the Company will be able to achieve its business objectives. The Company's working capital requirements will depend upon numerous factors, including, without limitation, progress of the Company's research and development programs, preclinical and clinical testing, timing and cost of obtaining regulatory approvals, levels of resources that the Company devotes to the development of manufacturing and marketing capabilities, technological advances, status of competitors and the ability of the Company to establish collaborative arrangements with other organizations. Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1996 Certain statements set forth in this report, including, without limitation, statements concerning the Company's research and development programs, the possibility of submitting regulatory filings for the Company's products under development, the seeking of collaboration arrangements with pharmaceutical companies or others to develop, manufacture and market products, the research and development of particular compounds and technologies and the period of time for which the Company's existing resources will enable the Company to fund its operations, are forward-looking statements. All such statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated in the forward looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the following: the Company's ability to obtain substantial additional funds; the uncertainties inherent in the process of developing products of the kind being developed by the Company; the Company's ability to establish additional collaborative and licensing arrangements and the degree of success of the Company's collaboration partners; the Company's ability to obtain and maintain all necessary patents or licenses; the Company's ability to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of product candidates and to receive required regulatory approvals; the Company's ability to meet obligations and required milestones under its license agreement; the Company's ability to compete successfully against other products and to market products in a profitable manner; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Page 9

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS None. ITEM 2. CHANGE IN SECURITIES. None. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES. None. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. None. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION. In October 2000, the Company was awarded a $1 million Fast-Track Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grant by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop Surfaxin(R) for asthma, drug delivery, and respiratory distress syndromes. The Company has decided not to pursue its planned occupation of a building adjacent to its Doylestown, Pennsylvania headquarters that was originally intended for its expanded clinical research activities. The Company has, however, as a lower cost alternative, amended its existing lease agreement in September 2000 to include an additional approximately 4,000 square feet of space immediately adjacent to its offices. The Company sold the adjacent building on October 30, 2000, for approximately $565,000 in cash. After taking into account transaction costs, the proceeds from the sale of the building approximated its purchase price. Pursuant to its sublicense agreement with Laboratorios Dr. Esteve of Spain, one of Spain's leading pharmaceutical companies, the Company received approximately $600,000 in cash in October 2000 in support of its research and development activities with respect to Surfaxin(R). ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) Exhibits: 27.1 Financial Data Schedule. (b) Reports on Form 8-K: 1. None. Page 10

SIGNATURES In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (Registrant) Date: November 14, 2000 /s/ Robert J. Capetola, Ph.D. ---------------------------------- Robert J. Capetola, Ph.D. President/Chief Executive Officer Date: November 14, 2000 /s/ Evan Myrianthopoulos ---------------------------------- Evan Myrianthopoulos Vice President, Finance (Principal Financial Officer) Date: November 14, 2000 /s/ Cynthia Davis ---------------------------------- Cynthia Davis Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) Page 11

  


5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM 10-QSB AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 3-MOS DEC-31-2000 JUL-01-2000 SEP-30-2000 9,566,000 10,282,000 0 0 575,000 21,186,000 1,512,000 (282,000) 22,419,000 2,032,000 0 0 0 21,000 20,380,000 22,419,000 0 0 0 0 3,125,000 0 1,000 (2,305,000) 0 0 0 0 0 (2,305,000) (0.10) (0.10)