Unassociated Document
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2010
or
¨
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For the
transition period
from to
Commission
file number 000-26422
DISCOVERY
LABORATORIES, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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94-3171943
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization)
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(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
Number)
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2600
Kelly Road, Suite 100
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Warrington,
Pennsylvania 18976-3622
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(Address
of principal executive offices)
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(215)
488-9300
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days. YES x NO ¨
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on
its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be
submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding
12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit
and post such files). YES ¨ NO ¨
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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated
filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
accelerated filer
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Accelerated
filer
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x
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Non-accelerated
filer
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(Do
not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller
reporting company
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x
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES ¨ NO x
As of
August 5, 2010, 194,075,646 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par
value $0.001 per share, were outstanding.
Table
of Contents
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PART
I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item
1. Financial Statements
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1
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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As of June 30, 2010 (unaudited) and December 31, 2009
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1
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
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For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
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2
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
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For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
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3
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
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4
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Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition
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and Results of Operations
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13
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Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market
Risk
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27
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Item
4. Controls and Procedures
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27
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PART
II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item
1. Legal Proceedings
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28
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Item
1A. Risk Factors
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28
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Item
2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
Proceeds
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30
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Item
6. Exhibits
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30
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Signatures
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31
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Unless
the context otherwise requires, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” and the
“Company” include Discovery Laboratories,
Inc., and its wholly-owned, presently inactive subsidiary, Acute Therapeutics,
Inc.
FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements are only
predictions and provide our current expectations or forecasts of future events
and financial performance and may be identified by the use of forward-looking
terminology, including the terms “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,”
“expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “will” or “should” or, in each case, their
negative, or other variations or comparable terminology, though the absence of
these words does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking.
Forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts and
include, without limitation statements concerning: our business strategy,
outlook, objectives, future milestones, plans, intentions, goals, and future
financial condition, including the period of time for which our existing
resources will enable us to fund our operations; plans regarding our efforts to
gain U.S. regulatory approval for our lead product, Surfaxin®
(lucinactant) for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in
premature infants; the possibility, timing and outcome of submitting regulatory
filings for our products under development; our research and development
programs for our KL4 surfactant
technology and our capillary aerosolization technology platform, including
planning for and timing of any clinical trials and potential development
milestones; the development of financial, clinical, manufacturing and
distribution plans related to the potential commercialization of our drug
products, if approved; and plans regarding potential strategic alliances and
other collaborative arrangements with pharmaceutical companies and others to
develop, manufacture and market our products.
We intend
that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements
are subject to many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements. We caution you therefore against relying on any of
these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact
nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Examples of the risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
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risks
related generally to our efforts to gain regulatory approval, in the
United States and elsewhere, for our drug product candidates, including
our lead products that we are developing to address respiratory distress
syndrome (RDS) in premature infants: Surfaxin for the prevention of RDS,
Surfaxin LS™ (our lyophilized KL4
surfactant) and Aerosurf®
(our initial aerosolized KL4
surfactant);
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the
risk that we and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other
regulatory authorities will not be able to agree on matters raised during
the regulatory review process, or that we may be required to conduct
significant additional activities to potentially gain approval of our
product candidates, if ever;
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the
risk that the FDA or other regulatory authorities may not accept, or may
withhold or delay consideration of, any applications that we may file, or
may not approve our applications or may limit approval of our products to
particular indications or impose unanticipated label
limitations;
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risks
relating to the rigorous regulatory approval processes, including
pre-filing activities, required for approval of any drug or combination
drug-device products that we may develop, whether independently, with
strategic development partners or pursuant to collaboration
arrangements;
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the
risk that the FDA will not be satisfied with the results of our efforts to
optimize and revalidate our fetal rabbit biological activity test (BAT)
and to demonstrate that the BAT has the ability to distinguish change in
Surfaxin drug product over time, which is needed to advance our KL4
surfactant pipeline;
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the
risk that changes in the national or international political and
regulatory environment may make it more difficult to gain FDA or other
regulatory approval of our drug product
candidates;
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risks
relating to our research and development activities, which involve
time-consuming and expensive preclinical studies and other efforts, and
potentially multiple clinical trials, which may be subject to potentially
significant delays or regulatory holds, or fail, and which must be
conducted using sophisticated and extensive analytical methodologies,
including an acceptable biological activity test, if required, as well as
other quality control release and stability tests to satisfy the
requirements of the regulatory
authorities;
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risks
relating to our ability to develop and manufacture drug products and
drug-device combination products based on our capillary aerosolization
technology for clinical studies and, if approved, for commercialization of
our products;
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risks
relating to the transfer of our manufacturing technology to third-party
contract manufacturers and
assemblers;
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the
risk that we, our contract manufacturers or any of our third-party
suppliers may encounter problems or delays in manufacturing or assembling
drug products, drug product substances, capillary aerosolization devices
and related components and other materials on a timely basis or in an
amount sufficient to support our development efforts and, if our products
are approved, commercialization;
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the
risk that we may be unable to identify potential strategic partners or
collaborators with whom we can develop and, if approved, commercialize our
products in a timely manner, if at
all;
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the
risk that we or our strategic partners or collaborators will not be able
to attract or maintain qualified
personnel;
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the
risk that, if approved, market conditions, the competitive landscape or
otherwise may make it difficult to launch and profitably sell our
products;
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the
risk that we may not be able to raise additional capital or enter into
strategic alliances or collaboration agreements (including strategic
alliances for development or commercialization of our drug products and
combination drug-device products);
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risks
that the unfavorable credit environment will adversely affect our ability
to fund our activities, that after expiration of all applicable lock-up
arrangements related to our June 2010 public offering, our share price
will not reach or remain at the price level necessary for us to access
capital under our Committed Equity Financing Facilities (CEFFs), that the
CEFFs may expire before we are able to access the full dollar amount
potentially available thereunder, and that additional equity financings
could result in substantial equity
dilution;
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the
risk that we will be unable to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid
Price Requirement of The Nasdaq Capital Market prior to the expiration of
the grace period currently in effect, which could increase the probability
that our stock will be delisted from Nasdaq and cause our stock price to
decline;
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the
risk that recurring losses, negative cash flows and an inability to raise
sufficient additional capital could threaten our ability to continue as a
going concern;
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the
risks that we may be unable to maintain and protect the patents and
licenses related to our products and that other companies may develop
competing therapies and/or
technologies;
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the
risk that we may become involved in securities, product liability and
other litigation;
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the
risk that the FDA may not approve Surfaxin or may subject the marketing of
Surfaxin to onerous requirements that significantly impair marketing
activities;
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the
risk that we may identify unforeseen problems that have not yet been
discovered or the FDA could in the future impose additional requirements
to gain approval of Surfaxin;
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risks,
if we succeed in gaining approval of Surfaxin and our other drug products,
that reimbursement and health care reform may adversely affect us;
and
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other
risks and uncertainties, including those described in our most recent
Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, on Forms 10-Q and 8-K, and any amendments
thereto.
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Pharmaceutical
and biotechnology companies have suffered significant setbacks in advanced
clinical trials, even after obtaining promising earlier trial results. Data
obtained from such clinical trials are susceptible to varying interpretations,
which could delay, limit or prevent regulatory approval. After gaining approval
of a drug product, pharmaceutical companies face considerable challenges in
marketing and distributing their products, and may never become
profitable.
The
forward-looking statements contained in this report or the documents
incorporated by reference herein speak only of their respective dates. Factors
or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to
time and it is not possible for us to predict them all. Except to the extent
required by applicable laws, rules or regulations, we do not undertake any
obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements or to publicly
announce revisions to any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
PART
I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM
1.
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
DISCOVERY
LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
(in
thousands, except per share data)
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June 30,
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December 31,
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2010
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2009
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(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
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Current
Assets:
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$ |
23,320 |
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$ |
15,741 |
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Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
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383 |
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233 |
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Total
Current Assets
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23,703 |
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15,974 |
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Property
and equipment, net
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4,116 |
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4,668 |
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Restricted
cash
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400 |
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400 |
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Other
assets
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184 |
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361 |
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Total
Assets
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$ |
28,403 |
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$ |
21,403 |
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LIABILITIES
& STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Current
Liabilities:
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Accounts
payable
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$ |
1,235 |
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$ |
1,294 |
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Accrued
expenses
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3,766 |
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3,446 |
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Loan
payable, including accrued interest
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4,000 |
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10,461 |
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Equipment
loans and capitalized leases, current portion
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331 |
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597 |
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Total
Current Liabilities
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9,332 |
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15,798 |
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Equipment
loans and capitalized leases, non-current portion
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365 |
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428 |
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Other
liabilities
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657 |
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690 |
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Total
Liabilities
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10,354 |
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16,916 |
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Stockholders’
Equity:
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Preferred
stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or
outstanding
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– |
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– |
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Common
stock, $0.001 par value; 380,000 shares authorized; 194,389 and 126,689
shares issued, 194,076 and 126,376 shares outstanding
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194 |
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127 |
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Additional
paid-in capital
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392,158 |
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365,063 |
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Accumulated
deficit
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(371,249 |
) |
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(357,649 |
) |
Treasury
stock (at cost); 313 shares
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(3,054 |
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(3,054 |
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Total
Stockholders’ Equity
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18,049 |
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4,487 |
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Total
Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity
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$ |
28,403 |
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$ |
21,403 |
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DISCOVERY
LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(in
thousands, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended
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Six Months Ended
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June 30,
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June 30,
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2010
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2009
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2010
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2009
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Revenue
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$ |
– |
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$ |
– |
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$ |
– |
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$ |
– |
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Expenses:
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Research
and development
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4,363 |
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5,052 |
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8,496 |
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10,659 |
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General
and administrative
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1,865 |
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2,592 |
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4,797 |
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5,688 |
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Total
expenses
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6,228 |
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7,644 |
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13,293 |
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16,347 |
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Operating
loss
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(6,228 |
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(7,644 |
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(13,293 |
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(16,347 |
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Other
income / (expense):
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Interest
and other income
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5 |
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16 |
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24 |
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21 |
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Interest
and other expense
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(89 |
) |
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(280 |
) |
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(331 |
) |
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(582 |
) |
Other
income / (expense), net
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(84 |
) |
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(264 |
) |
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(307 |
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(561 |
) |
Net
loss
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$ |
(6,312 |
) |
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$ |
(7,908 |
) |
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$ |
(13,600 |
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$ |
(16,908 |
) |
Net
loss per common share - Basic and diluted
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$ |
(0.04 |
) |
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$ |
(0.07 |
) |
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$ |
(0.09 |
) |
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$ |
(0.16 |
) |
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Weighted
average number of common shares outstanding - basic and
diluted
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160,425 |
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112,712 |
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149,133 |
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107,433 |
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DISCOVERY
LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in
thousands)
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Six Months Ended
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June 30,
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2010
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2009
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Cash
flows from operating activities:
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Net
loss
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$ |
(13,600 |
) |
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$ |
(16,908 |
) |
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities:
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Depreciation
and amortization
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864 |
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1,013 |
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Stock-based
compensation and 401(k) match
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914 |
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2,010 |
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Gain
on sale of equipment
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(16 |
) |
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– |
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Changes
in:
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Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
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(150 |
) |
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378 |
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Accounts
payable
|
|
|
(59 |
) |
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(261 |
) |
Accrued
expenses
|
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320 |
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(1,060 |
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Other
assets
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2 |
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2 |
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Other
liabilities and accrued interest on loan payable
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(1,994 |
) |
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6 |
|
Net
cash used in operating activities
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(13,719 |
) |
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(14,820 |
) |
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Cash
flows from investing activities:
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Purchase
of property and equipment
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(73 |
) |
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(59 |
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Restricted
cash
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|
– |
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200 |
|
Proceeds
from sales or maturity of marketable securities
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|
|
– |
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2,047 |
|
Net
cash used in investing activities
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(73 |
) |
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|
(2,188 |
) |
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Cash
flows from financing activities:
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Proceeds
from issuance of securities, net of expenses
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26,248 |
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|
14,925 |
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Principal
payments under loan and capital lease obligations
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(4,877 |
) |
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(1,660 |
) |
Net
cash provided by financing activities
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21,371 |
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13,265 |
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Net
increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
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7,579 |
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633 |
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Cash
and cash equivalents – beginning of period
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|
15,741 |
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|
22,744 |
|
Cash
and cash equivalents – end of period
|
|
$ |
23,320 |
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$ |
23,377 |
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Supplementary
disclosure of cash flows information:
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Interest
paid
|
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$ |
2,104 |
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$ |
145 |
|
Non-cash
transactions:
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|
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Unrealized
loss on marketable securities
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|
– |
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(1 |
) |
Equipment
acquired through capitalized lease
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48 |
|
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|
– |
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Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements (unaudited)
Note
1 – The Company and Basis of Presentation
The
Company
Discovery
Laboratories, Inc. (referred to as “we,” “us,” or the “Company”) is a
biotechnology company developing surfactant therapies to treat respiratory
disorders and diseases for which there frequently are few or no approved
therapies. Our novel KL4
proprietary technology produces a synthetic, peptide-containing surfactant
(KL4
surfactant) that is structurally similar to pulmonary surfactant, a substance
produced naturally in the lung and essential for survival and normal respiratory
function. In addition, our proprietary capillary aerosol-generating technology
(capillary aerosolization technology) produces a dense aerosol with a defined
particle size, to potentially deliver our aerosolized KL4 surfactant
to the lung. As many respiratory disorders are associated with surfactant
deficiency or surfactant degradation, we believe that our proprietary technology
platform makes it possible, for the first time, to develop a significant
pipeline of surfactant products targeted to treat a wide range of previously
unaddressed respiratory problems.
We are
developing our lead products, Surfaxin®
(lucinactant), Surfaxin LS™ and Aerosurf®, to
address the most significant respiratory conditions affecting pediatric
populations. In April 2009, we received a Complete Response Letter from the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with respect to our New Drug Application
(NDA) for Surfaxin for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in
premature infants, our first product based on our novel KL4 surfactant
technology. The letter focused primarily on certain aspects of our fetal rabbit
biological activity test (BAT, a quality control and stability release test for
Surfaxin and our other KL4 pipeline
products), specifically whether analysis of preclinical data from both the BAT
and a well-established preterm lamb model of RDS demonstrates the degree of
comparability that the FDA requires and whether the BAT can adequately
distinguish change in Surfaxin biological activity over time. Currently, we
believe that we are on track to submit a Complete Response to the FDA in the
first quarter of 2011, which potentially could lead to approval of Surfaxin for
the prevention of RDS in premature infants in 2011. If approved, Surfaxin would
be the first synthetic, peptide-containing surfactant for use in neonatal
medicine. For a detailed update of our development efforts with respect to
Surfaxin, see,
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations – Overview – Business Strategy Update” in this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q.
Surfaxin
LS, our lyophilized KL4
surfactant, is a dry powder formulation that is resuspended as a liquid prior to
use. Surfaxin LS is intended to improve ease of use for healthcare
practitioners, eliminate the need for cold-chain storage, and potentially
further improve clinical performance. Aerosurf is our proprietary KL4 surfactant
in aerosolized form, which we are developing using our capillary aerosolization
technology, initially to treat premature infants at risk for RDS. Premature
infants with RDS are treated with surfactants that are administered by means of
invasive endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation, procedures that
frequently result in serious respiratory conditions and complications. If
approved, we believe that Aerosurf will make it possible to administer
surfactant into the lung without subjecting patients to such invasive
procedures. We believe that Aerosurf has the potential to enable a significant
increase in the use of surfactant therapy in neonatal medicine.
In
addition to our lead products, we plan over time to develop our KL4 surfactant
technology into a broad product pipeline that potentially will address a variety
of debilitating respiratory conditions for which there currently are no or few
approved therapies, in patient populations ranging from premature infants to
adults. Our plans include potentially taking these initiatives through a Phase 2
proof-of-concept phase and, if successful, thereafter determining whether to
seek strategic alliances or collaboration arrangements or to utilize other
financial alternatives to fund their further development. In that regard, we
recently completed a Phase 2 clinical trial of Surfaxin to potentially address
Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF). Our KL4 surfactant
is also the subject of an investigator-initiated Phase 2a clinical trial
assessing the safety, tolerability and effectiveness (via improvement in
mucociliary clearance) of aerosolized KL4 surfactant
in patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). We are conducting research and
preclinical development with our KL4 surfactant
potentially to address Acute Lung Injury (ALI), and, potentially in the future,
other diseases associated with inflammation of the lung, such as Asthma and
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). We are also engaged in exploratory
preclinical studies to assess the feasibility of using our KL4 surfactant
in combination with small and large molecule therapeutics to efficiently and
effectively deliver therapies to the lung to treat a range of pulmonary
conditions and disease. See, “Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Overview –
Business Strategy Update” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
An
important priority is to secure strategic and financial resources to potentially
maximize the inherent value of our KL4 surfactant
technology. We prefer to accomplish our objectives through strategic alliances,
including potential business alliances, and commercial and development
partnerships. To advance the development of our lead products, we are engaged in
discussions with potential strategic and/or financial partners. To secure
required capital, we are also considering other alternatives, including
additional financings and other similar opportunities. Although we continue to
consider a number of potential strategic and financial alternatives, there can
be no assurance that we will enter into any strategic alliance or otherwise
consummate any financing or other similar transaction. Until such time as we
secure the necessary capital, we plan to continue conserving our financial
resources, predominantly by limiting investments in our pipeline
programs.
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States for interim financial information in accordance with the
instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States 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
three and six months ended June 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the
results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2010. For further
information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes
thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2009 that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on
March 10, 2010 (2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K).
Note
2 – Liquidity Risks and Management’s Plans
We have
incurred substantial losses since inception, due to investments in research and
development, manufacturing and potential commercialization activities and we
expect to continue to incur substantial losses over the next several years.
Historically, we have funded our business operations through various sources,
including public and private securities offerings, draw downs under our
Committed Equity Financing Facilities (CEFFs), capital equipment and debt
facilities, and strategic alliances. We expect to continue to fund our business
operations through a combination of these sources, as well as sales revenue from
our product candidates, beginning with Surfaxin for the prevention of RDS, if
approved.
Following
receipt from the FDA of a Complete Response Letter for Surfaxin in April 2009,
we made fundamental changes in our business strategy. We now believe that it is
in our best interest financially to seek to develop and commercialize our
KL4
technology through strategic alliances or other collaboration arrangements,
including in the United States. However, there can be no assurance that any
strategic alliance or other arrangement will be successfully
concluded.
The
accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates
the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course
of business. As a result of our cash position as of December 31, 2009, the audit
opinion we received from our independent auditors for the year ended December
31, 2009 contains a notation related to our ability to continue as a going
concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability
to raise additional capital, to fund our research and development and commercial
programs and meet our obligations on a timely basis. If we are unable to
successfully raise sufficient additional capital, through strategic and
collaborative arrangements with potential partners and/or future debt and equity
financings, we will likely not have sufficient cash flows and liquidity to fund
our business operations, which could significantly limit our ability to continue
as a going concern. In addition, as of August 5, 2010, we have authorized
capital available for issuance (and not otherwise reserved) of approximately 52
million shares of common stock. We plan to present to our stockholders, for
approval at our 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a proposal to increase our
authorized shares to allow us to potentially raise additional capital, through
strategic and collaborative arrangements with potential partners and/or future
debt and equity financings. If for any reason, this proposal is not approved, we
may be unable to undertake additional financings without first seeking
stockholder approval, a process that would require a special meeting of
stockholders, is time-consuming and expensive and could impair our ability to
efficiently raise capital when needed, if at all. In that case, we may be forced
to further limit development of many, if not all, of our programs. If we are
unable to raise the necessary capital, we may be forced to curtail all of our
activities and, ultimately, potentially cease operations. Even if we are able to
raise additional capital, such financings may only be available on unattractive
terms, or could result in significant dilution of stockholders’ interests and,
in such event, the market price of our common stock may decline. Our financial
statements do not include any adjustments relating to recoverability and
classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of
liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue in
existence.
Our
future capital requirements depend upon many factors, including the success of
our efforts to secure one or more strategic alliances or other collaboration
arrangements, to support our product development activities and, if approved,
commercialization plans. We are also considering other alternatives, including
additional financings and other similar opportunities. There can be no
assurance, however, that we will be able to secure strategic partners or
collaborators to support and advise our activities, that our research and
development projects will be successful, that products developed will obtain
necessary regulatory approval, that any approved product will be commercially
viable, that any CEFF will be available for future financings, or that we will
be able to obtain additional capital when needed on acceptable terms, if at all.
Even if we succeed in securing strategic alliances, raising additional capital
and developing and subsequently commercializing product candidates, we may never
achieve sufficient sales revenue to achieve or maintain
profitability.
On April
28, 2010, we completed a restructuring of our $10.6 million loan with PharmaBio
Development Inc (PharmaBio), the former strategic investment subsidiary of
Quintiles Transnational Corp. (Quintiles). The related Payment Agreement and
Loan Amendment dated April 27, 2010 (PharmaBio Agreement) provided for (a)
payment in cash of an aggregate of $6.6 million, representing $4.5 million in
outstanding principal and $2.1 million in accrued interest, (b) a maturity date
extension for the remaining $4.0 million principal amount under the loan, $2.0
million of which was due and paid on July 30, 2010 and the remaining $2.0
million of which will be due and payable on September 30, 2010, and (c) so long
as we timely make each of the remaining principal payments on or before their
respective due dates, no further interest will accrue on the outstanding
principal amount. In addition, we agreed to maintain (i) at least $10 million in
cash and cash equivalents until payment of the first $2 million installment was
made, and (ii) at least $8 million in cash and cash equivalents until the
payment of the second $2 million installment on or before September 30, 2010,
after which the PharmaBio loan will be paid in full. Under the PharmaBio
Agreement, PharmaBio continues to hold a security interest in substantially all
of our assets, including our proprietary assets and intellectual property. Also
under the PharmaBio Agreement, PharmaBio surrendered to us for cancellation
warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,393,612 shares of our common stock that
we had issued previously to PharmaBio in connection with the PharmaBio loan and
a previous offering of securities.
Also, on
April 27, 2010, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement pursuant to
which PharmaBio agreed to purchase 4,052,312 shares of our common stock and
warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,026,156 shares of common stock, sold in
units consisting of one share and one-half of a warrant to purchase one share,
at an offering price of $0.5429 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds to us, on
April 29, 2010, of $2.2 million ($2.1 million net). The warrants generally will
expire in April 2015 and generally will be exercisable beginning on October 28,
2010 at an exercise price per share of $0.7058 per share and, if exercised in
full, would result in additional proceeds to us of approximately $1.4 million.
See, Note 4 –
Stockholders’ Equity.
The
PharmaBio Agreement also provides that we and PharmaBio will negotiate in good
faith to potentially enter into a strategic arrangement under which PharmaBio
would provide funding for a research collaboration between Quintiles and us
relating to the possible research and development, and commercialization of two
of our drug product candidates, Surfaxin LS and Aerosurf, for the prevention and
treatment of RDS in premature infants. However, neither party is obligated to
enter into any such arrangement except to the extent that the parties, in their
individual and sole discretion, enter into definitive documents with respect
thereto. Accordingly, there can be no assurances that any such arrangement will
be completed.
On June
11, 2010, we entered into a Committed Equity Financing Facility (2010 CEFF) with
Kingsbridge Capital Limited (Kingsbridge) under which we generally are entitled
to sell, and Kingsbridge is obligated to purchase, from time to time over a
period of three years, subject to certain conditions and restrictions, shares of
our common stock for cash consideration of up to an aggregate of the lesser of
$35 million or 31,597,149 shares. Kingsbridge’s obligation to purchase shares of
our common stock is subject to satisfaction of certain conditions at the time of
each draw down, as specified in the Purchase Agreement. If at any time we fail
to meet any of these conditions, we will not be able to access funds under the
2010 CEFF. In connection with the 2010 CEFF, we issued a warrant to Kingsbridge
to purchase up to 1,250,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.4459 per
share, which is fully exercisable (in whole or in part) beginning December 11,
2010 and for a period of five years thereafter. If exercised in full, the
warrant potentially could result in additional proceeds to us of approximately
$560,000. See, Note 4 –
Stockholders’ Equity.
On June
22, 2010, we completed a public offering of 35.7 million shares of our common
stock, five-year warrants to purchase 17.9 million shares of our common stock,
and short-term (nine month) warrants to purchase 17.9 million shares of our
common stock. The securities were sold as units, with each unit consisting of
one share of common stock, a five-year warrant to purchase one half share of
common stock, and a short-term warrant to purchase one half share of common
stock, at a public offering price of $0.28 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds
to us of $10 million ($9.1 million net). If exercised in full, the short-term
warrants would result in additional proceeds to us of approximately $5 million,
and the long-term warrants, $7.1 million. This offering was made pursuant to our
existing shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-151654), which
was filed with the SEC on June 13, 2008 and declared effective by the SEC on
June 18, 2008 (2008 Shelf Registration Statement). See, Note 4 – Stockholders’
Equity.
As of
June 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $23.3 million, which includes
net proceeds of $2.1 million ($2.2 million gross) from the PharmaBio offering in
April 2010 and $9.1 million ($10.0 million gross) from the June 2010 public
offering. We will require additional capital to support our ongoing development
activities through the potential approval of Surfaxin in 2011, including
activities to advance Surfaxin LS and Aerosurf to our planned Phase 3 and Phase
2 clinical trials. While we currently believe that sufficient funding may be
derived from the exercise of short-term warrants that we issued in June 2010 and
a judicious use of our CEFFs, if available, there can be no assurance that
market conditions and warrant-holder sentiment will result in the exercise of
any short-term warrants within this time frame, or that the CEFFs will be
available, and if the CEFFs are available at any time, that we will be able to
raise sufficient capital when needed. In connection with the June 2010 public
offering, we agreed, subject to certain exceptions, not to offer and sell any
shares of our common stock, including under our CEFFs, for a period that expires
on September 15, 2010, without the written consent of the underwriter (Lock-up).
In the absence of this agreement, as of August 5, 2010, we would be able to
access the 2010 CEFF but could not access either the December 2008 CEFF or the
May 2008 CEFF because the closing market price of our common stock ($0.25) was
below the minimum price required ($0.60 and $1.15, respectively) to utilize
those facilities. See,
Note 4 – Stockholders’ Equity, for details regarding the June 2010 public
offering, the PharmaBio offering, and our CEFFs.
Note 3 – Accounting Policies and Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting
policies
There
have been no changes to our critical accounting policies since December 31,
2009. For more information on critical accounting policies, see, Note 3 – “Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements” to the
consolidated financial statements included in our 2009 Annual Report on Form
10-K. Readers are encouraged to review those disclosures in conjunction with the
review of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Net loss per common
share
Basic net
loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding for the periods. As of June 30, 2010
and 2009, 80.3 million and 31.4 million shares of common stock, respectively,
were potentially issuable upon the exercise of certain stock options and
warrants. Due to our net loss, these potentially issuable shares were not
included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share as the effect would be
anti-dilutive, therefore basic and dilutive net loss per share are the
same.
Comprehensive
loss
Comprehensive
loss consists of net loss plus the changes in unrealized gains and losses on
available-for-sale securities. Comprehensive loss for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
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Six months ended
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(in thousands)
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June 30,
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June 30,
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2010
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2009
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2010
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2009
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Net
loss
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$ |
(6,312 |
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$ |
(7,908 |
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$ |
(13,600 |
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$ |
(16,908 |
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Change
in unrealized (losses)/gains on marketable securities
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Comprehensive
loss
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$ |
(6,312 |
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$ |
(7,908 |
) |
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$ |
(13,600 |
) |
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$ |
(16,909 |
) |
Recent accounting
pronouncements
In March
2010, Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2010-17, Revenue Recognition—Milestone Method
(Topic 605): Milestone
Method of Revenue Recognition—a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task
Force (ASU 2010-17) was issued and will amend the accounting for revenue
arrangements under which a vendor satisfies its performance obligations to a
customer over a period of time, when the deliverable or unit of accounting is
not within the scope of other authoritative literature, and when the arrangement
consideration is contingent upon the achievement of a milestone. The amendment
defines a milestone and clarifies whether an entity may recognize consideration
earned from the achievement of a milestone in the period in which the milestone
is achieved. This amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after
June 15, 2010, with early adoption permitted. The amendment may be applied
retrospectively to all arrangements or prospectively for milestones achieved
after the effective date. We do not believe the adoption of this ASU will have a
material impact on our financial statements.
Note 4 – Stockholders’
Equity
Registered Public
Offerings
On June
22, 2010, we completed a public offering of 35.7 million shares of our common
stock, five-year warrants to purchase 17.9 million shares of our common stock
(Five-Year Warrants), and short-term (nine month) warrants to purchase 17.9
million shares of our common stock (Short-Term Warrants). The securities were
sold as units, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock, a
Five-Year Warrant to purchase one half share of common stock, and a Short-Term
Warrant to purchase one half share of common stock, at a public offering price
of $0.28 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds to us of $10 million ($9.1
million net). This offering was made pursuant to our 2008 Shelf Registration
Statement. The Five-Year Warrants expire on June 22, 2015 and are exercisable,
subject to an aggregate beneficial ownership limitation, at a price per share of
$0.40. The Short-Term Warrants expire on March 22, 2011 and are exercisable,
subject to an aggregate beneficial ownership limitation, at a price per share of
$0.28. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable on
exercise of the warrants are subject to adjustment in the event of any stock
split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, reorganization or
similar transaction, among other events as described in the warrants. The
exercise price and the amount and/or type of property to be issued upon exercise
of the warrants are also subject to adjustment if we engage in a “Fundamental
Transaction” (as defined in the form of warrant). The warrants are exercisable
for cash only, except that if the related registration statement or an exemption
from registration is not otherwise available for the resale of the warrant
shares, the holder may exercise on a cashless basis. Lazard Capital Markets LLC
acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering and Boenning &
Scattergood, Inc. acted as the co-manager (collectively, the Underwriters). In
connection with this offering, pursuant to the related underwriting agreement,
we agreed,
with certain exceptions, not to offer and sell any shares of our common
stock, including pursuant to our CEFFs, or securities convertible into or
exercisable or exchangeable for shares of our common stock for a period of
ninety (90) days following the offering without the written consent of the
underwriters. However, we are permitted to issue securities in certain
circumstances, including (i) pursuant to our employee benefit and compensation
plans and (ii) in connection with strategic alliances, and (iii) to satisfy up
to $4 million of our obligations under the PharmaBio loan.
In
February 2010, we completed a public offering of 27.5 million shares of our
common stock and warrants to purchase 13.8 million shares of our common stock,
sold as units, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and a
warrant to purchase one half share of common stock, at a public offering price
of $0.60 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds to us of $16.5 million ($15.1
million net). This offering was made pursuant to our 2008 Shelf Registration
Statement. The warrants expire in February 2015 and are exercisable, subject to
an aggregate beneficial ownership limitation, at a price per share of $0.85. The
exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable on exercise of the
warrants will be subject to adjustment in the event of any stock split, reverse
stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, reorganization or similar
transaction. The exercise price and the amount and/or type of property to be
issued upon exercise of the warrants will also be subject to adjustment if we
engage in a “Fundamental Transaction” (as defined in the form of warrant). The
warrants are exercisable for cash only, except that if the related registration
statement or an exemption from registration is not otherwise available for the
resale of the warrant shares, the holder may exercise on a cashless
basis.
In May
2009, we completed a registered direct offering of 14.0 million shares of our
common stock and warrants to purchase seven million shares of common stock, sold
as units to select institutional investors, with each unit consisting of one
share and a warrant to purchase one half share of common stock, at a price of
$0.81 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds to us of $11.3 million ($10.5
million net). This offering was made pursuant to our 2008 Shelf Registration
Statement. The warrants expire in May 2014 and are exercisable at a price per
share of $1.15. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable
on exercise of the warrants will be subject to adjustment in the event of any
stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization,
reorganization or similar transaction. The exercise price and the amount and/or
type of property to be issued upon exercise of the warrants will also be subject
to adjustment if we engage in a “Fundamental Transaction” (as defined in the
form of warrant). The warrants are exercisable for cash only, except that if the
related registration statement or an exemption from registration is not
otherwise available for the resale of the warrant shares, the holder may
exercise on a cashless basis.
Common Stock Offering with
PharmaBio Development Inc.
On April
27, 2010, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with PharmaBio, as the
sole purchaser, related to an offering of 4,052,312 shares of common stock and
warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,026,156 shares of common stock. The
securities were sold as units, with each unit consisting of one share of common
stock and one half of a warrant to purchase a share of common stock, at an
offering price of $0.5429 per unit, representing the greater of (a) the
volume-weighted average sale price (VWAP) per share of the common stock on The
Nasdaq Global Market for the 20 trading days ending on April 27, 2010 and (b)
the last reported closing price of $0.5205 per share of the common stock on The
Nasdaq Global Market on such date. The offering resulted in gross proceeds to us
of $2.2 million ($2.1 million net). This offering was made pursuant to our 2008
Shelf Registration Statement. The warrants expire in April 2015 and will
generally be exercisable beginning on October 28, 2010, subject to an aggregate
beneficial ownership limitation of 9.9%, at a price per share of $0.7058, which
represents a 30% premium to the VWAP for the 20 trading days ending on April 27,
2010. The warrants are exercisable for cash only, except that if the related
registration statement or an exemption from registration is not otherwise
available for the resale of the warrant shares, the holder may exercise on a
cashless basis.
Committed Equity Financing
Facilities (CEFFs)
On June
11, 2010, we entered into the 2010 CEFF with Kingsbridge. The 2010 CEFF is our
fifth CEFF with Kingsbridge since 2004. As of June 30, 2010, we had three
effective CEFFs, as follows: (i) the 2010 CEFF; (ii) the CEFF dated May 22, 2008
(May 2008 CEFF) and; (iii) the CEFF dated December 12, 2008 (December 2008
CEFF), which allow us to raise capital for a period of three years ending June
11, 2013, June 18, 2011 and February 6, 2011, respectively, at the time and in
amounts deemed suitable to us to support our business plans. We are not
obligated to utilize any of the funds available under the CEFFs. Our ability to
access funds under the CEFFs is subject to minimum price requirements, volume
limitations and other conditions.
As of
June 30, 2010, under the June 2010 CEFF, we had approximately 31.6 million
shares potentially available for issuance (up to a maximum of $35.0 million)
(see, 2010 CEFF,
below); under the May 2008 CEFF, we had approximately 12.8 million shares
potentially available for issuance (up to a maximum of $51.7 million), provided
that the VWAP on each trading day must be at least equal to the greater of $1.15
or 90% of the closing market price on the day preceding the first day of draw
down (Minimum VWAP); and under the December 2008 CEFF, we had 7.1 million shares
potentially available for issuance (up to a maximum of $17.7 million), provided
that the VWAP on each trading day during the draw-down period must be at least
equal to the greater of (i) $.60 or (ii) the Minimum VWAP. Use of each CEFF is
subject to certain other covenants and conditions, including aggregate share and
dollar limitations for each draw down. See, our 2009 Annual Report on
Form 10-K – “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources – Committed Equity
Financing Facilities (CEFFs)”, and 2010 CEFF, below. We anticipate using our
CEFFs (at such times as our stock price is at a level above the CEFF minimum
price requirement) to support our working capital needs and maintain cash
availability in 2010.
To date,
we have not utilized any of our CEFFs in 2010. In connection with the June 2010
public offering, we agreed, subject to certain exceptions, not to offer and sell
any shares of our common stock, including under our CEFFs, for a period that
expires on September 15, 2010, without the written consent of the underwriter
(the Lock-up). In the absence of this agreement, as of August 5, 2010, we would
be able to access the 2010 CEFF but could not access either the December 2008
CEFF or the May 2008 CEFF because the closing market price of our common stock
($0.25) was below the minimum price required ($0.60 and $1.15, respectively) to
utilize those facilities. Upon expiration of the Lock-up, if our 2010 CEFF is
available, we may potentially raise (subject to certain conditions, including
minimum stock price and volume limitations) up to an aggregate of $35 million.
See, – “Registered Public Offerings” and “Common Stock Offering with PharmaBio
Development Inc.”, above.
During
2009, we raised an aggregate of $10.7 million from 10 draw-downs under our
CEFFs. If and when the closing market price of our common stock is at least
equal to the minimum price required under our CEFFs, we anticipate using them to
support our working capital needs and maintain cash availability in
2010.
2010
CEFF
Pursuant
to the 2010 CEFF Stock Purchase Agreement, we are entitled to sell, and
Kingsbridge is obligated to purchase, from time to time over a period of three
years, subject to certain conditions and restrictions, shares of our common
stock for cash consideration of up to an aggregate of the lesser of $35 million
or 31,597,149 shares (representing 19.99% of our issued and outstanding common
stock on June 11, 2010), subject to certain limitations.
Under the
2010 CEFF, from time to time and subject to certain conditions that the we must
satisfy, we may issue to Kingsbridge “draw down notices” that contain among
other information the total draw down amount, the first day of the draw down
pricing period, which will consist of eight consecutive trading days, and the
“threshold price,” which is the minimum price at which a purchase may be
completed on any trading day. The threshold price may be either (i) 90% of the
closing price of our common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the
first trading day of the draw down pricing period or (ii) a price that we
specify in our sole discretion, but not less than $0.20 per share. The purchase
price of shares sold to Kingsbridge under the 2010 CEFF is at a discount to the
VWAP ranging from 4.375% to 17.5% depending upon the VWAP per share of our
common stock on each trading day in the draw down pricing period. If the VWAP on
any trading day is less than the threshold price, that trading day will be
disregarded in calculating the number of shares that Kingsbridge is obligated to
purchase and the total draw down amount that we specify will be reduced by one
eighth for each disregarded trading day. However, at its election, Kingsbridge
may determine to buy up to that number of shares allocated to any disregarded
trading day at a purchase price determined by reference to the threshold price
rather than the VWAP, less the discount calculated in the same manner as
described above. In addition, if trading in our common stock is suspended for
any reason for more than three consecutive or non-consecutive hours during any
trading day during a draw down pricing period, Kingsbridge will not be required,
but may elect, to purchase the pro-rata portion of shares of common stock
allocated to that day.
In
addition, in connection with any draw down notice, we may in our sole discretion
include a request that Kingsbridge purchase an amount that is in addition to the
amount that Kingsbridge is otherwise obligated to purchase during the draw down
pricing period (a supplemental amount). If we designate a supplemental amount,
we may also designate a separate threshold price for that supplemental amount,
subject to a minimum price per share of $0.20. When aggregated with all other
amounts drawn under the 2010 CEFF, the supplemental amount may not exceed the
total commitment amount available under the Stock Purchase Agreement. If
Kingsbridge elects to purchase all or part of the supplemental amount, we will
sell to Kingsbridge the corresponding number of shares at a price equal to the
greater of (i) the daily VWAP of our common stock on the applicable trading day,
or (ii) the supplemental amount threshold price designated by us, in either case
less the discount calculated in the same manner as indicated above.
The
obligation of Kingsbridge to purchase our common stock is subject to various
limitations set forth in the Stock Purchase Agreement, including that each draw
down is limited to the lesser of $15 million or 3.5% of our market
capitalization as of the date on which the draw down notice is delivered.
Kingsbridge is not obligated to purchase shares at a purchase price that is
below $0.20 per share (before applicable discount). In addition, we have agreed
not to enter into certain transactions, including any equity line or other
financing that is substantially similar to the 2010 CEFF or transactions
generally involving future-priced securities, although we may issue any
convertible security that adjusts the conversion price pursuant to anti-dilution
provisions or is issued in connection with debt financing to support research
and development activities or in connection with a secured debt financing.
During the term of the 2010 CEFF, neither Kingsbridge nor any of its affiliates,
nor any entity managed or controlled by it, will, or will cause or assist any
person to, enter into any short sale of any of our securities, as “short sale”
is defined in Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended.
In
connection with the 2010 CEFF, we issued a warrant to Kingsbridge to purchase up
to 1,250,000 shares of our common stock at a price per share of $0.4459. The
warrant expires in December 2015 and generally will be exercisable (in whole or
in part) beginning December 11, 2010, subject to an aggregate beneficial
ownership limitation of 9.9%. The warrant is generally exercisable for cash
only, except that if the related registration statement or an exemption from
registration is not otherwise available for the resale of the warrant shares,
the holder may exercise on a cashless basis. The exercise price of the warrant
is subject to anti-dilution adjustments. The securities issuable in connection
with the 2010 CEFF, the warrant and the shares issuable upon the exercise of the
warrant have been registered under our 2008 Shelf Registration
Statement.
Note
5 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We
adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 820,
Fair Value Measurements and
Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value under GAAP and enhances disclosures about fair value
measurements.
Under ASC
Topic 820, fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received
for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most
advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants on the measurement date.
Valuation
techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs
and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is based
on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and
the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value which are the
following:
|
·
|
Level
1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 1 is generally considered the most reliable measurement of fair
value under ASC 820.
|
|
·
|
Level
2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or
indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities;
quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are
observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for
substantially the full term of the assets or
liabilities.
|
|
·
|
Level
3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity
and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or
liabilities.
|
Fair Value on a Recurring
Basis
Due to
their short-term maturity, the carrying amounts of cash, money markets and
accounts payable approximate their fair values. The table below categorized
assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis based upon the lowest level
of significant input (Level 1) to the valuations as of June 30,
2010:
|
|
Fair Value
|
|
|
Fair value measurement using
|
|
Assets
|
|
June 30, 2010
|
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
Money
Markets and Certificates of Deposit
|
|
$ |
12,390 |
|
|
$ |
12,390 |
|
|
$ |
– |
|
|
$ |
– |
|
Restricted
Cash
|
|
|
400 |
|
|
|
400 |
|
|
|
– |
|
|
|
– |
|
Total
|
|
$ |
12,790 |
|
|
$ |
12,790 |
|
|
$ |
– |
|
|
$ |
– |
|
Note
6 – Stock Options and Stock-Based Employee Compensation
We
recognize all share-based payments to employees and non-employee directors in
our financial statements based on their grant date fair values, calculated using
the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Compensation expense related to
share-based awards is recognized ratably over the requisite service period,
typically three years for employees.
The fair
value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing formula that uses weighted average assumptions
noted in the following table.
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Expected
volatility
|
|
|
99 |
% |
|
|
81 |
% |
Expected
term
|
|
4.7 years
|
|
|
4.6 years
|
|
Risk-free
interest rate
|
|
|
1.7 |
% |
|
|
2.1 |
% |
Expected
dividends
|
|
|
– |
|
|
|
– |
|
The total
employee stock-based compensation for the three and six months ended June 30,
2010 and 2009 was as follows:
(in thousands)
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Research
& Development
|
|
$ |
127 |
|
|
$ |
242 |
|
|
$ |
294 |
|
|
$ |
451 |
|
General
& Administrative
|
|
|
277 |
|
|
|
724 |
|
|
|
509 |
|
|
|
1,394 |
|
Total
|
|
$ |
404 |
|
|
$ |
966 |
|
|
$ |
803 |
|
|
$ |
1,845 |
|
As of
June 30, 2010, there was $1.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost
related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the
Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Incentive Plan (1998 Plan) and the 2007
Long-Term Incentive Plan (2007 Plan). That cost is expected to be recognized
over a weighted-average vesting period of 1.0 years.
Note
7 – Contractual Obligations and Commitments
Former
CEO Commitment
In
connection with the resignation in August 2009 of Robert J. Capetola, Ph.D., our
former President, Chief Executive Officer and member of our Board of Directors,
we entered into a separation agreement and general release (Separation
Agreement) dated August 13, 2009, that provided, among other things, for
periodic severance payments through the earlier of (i) May 3, 2010 (Severance
Period) or (ii) the date, if ever, of a Corporate Transaction (defined below).
Under the Separation Agreement, if a “Corporate Transaction” not involving a
change of control were to occur during the Severance Period, Dr. Capetola would
become entitled to receive an additional severance payment of up to $1,580,000,
reduced by the sum of the aggregate cash severance amounts already paid under
the Separation Agreement. A “Corporate Transaction” was defined to include one
or more public or private financings completed during the Severance Period and
resulting in cash proceeds (net of transaction costs) to us of at least $20
million. From August 13, 2009 through February 23, 2010, we raised approximately
$21.0 million of aggregate net proceeds, including approximately $5.9 million
from financings under our CEFFs and $15.1 million from a public offering that
was completed on February 23, 2010. Accordingly, on March 3, 2010, we paid to
Dr. Capetola an additional $1.06 million (less withholding), representing $1.58
million reduced by the sum of the cash severance amounts previously paid under
the Separation Agreement, which totaled approximately $0.52 million. At this
time, our obligation to make periodic payments under the Separation Agreement
has been satisfied and no further payments are due to Dr. Capetola.
The full
text of the Separation Agreement is attached to our Current Report on Form 8-K
that we filed with the SEC on August 19, 2009. For a summary of the Separation
Agreement, see, “Item
11– Executive Compensation –Resignation of our President and Chief Executive
Officer,” in our Amendment No. 1 to our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K that we
filed with the SEC on April 30, 2010 (2009 Form 10-K/A).
ITEM
2.
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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
|
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is
provided as a supplement to the accompanying interim unaudited consolidated
financial statements and footnotes to help provide an understanding of our
financial condition, the changes in our financial condition and our results of
operations. This item should be read in connection with our accompanying interim
unaudited consolidated financial statements (including the notes thereto)
appearing elsewhere herein.
OVERVIEW
Discovery
Laboratories, Inc. (referred to as “we,” “us,” or the “Company”) is a
biotechnology company developing surfactant therapies to treat respiratory
disorders and diseases for which there frequently are few or no approved
therapies. Our novel KL4
proprietary technology produces a synthetic, peptide-containing surfactant
(KL4
surfactant) that is structurally similar to pulmonary surfactant, a substance
produced naturally in the lung and essential for survival and normal respiratory
function. In addition, our proprietary capillary aerosol-generating technology
(capillary aerosolization technology) produces a dense aerosol with a defined
particle size, to potentially deliver our aerosolized KL4 surfactant
to the lung. As many respiratory disorders are associated with surfactant
deficiency or surfactant degradation, we believe that our proprietary technology
platform makes it possible, for the first time, to develop a significant
pipeline of surfactant products targeted to treat a wide range of previously
unaddressed respiratory problems.
We are
developing our lead products, Surfaxin®
(lucinactant), Surfaxin LS™ and Aerosurf®, to
address the most significant respiratory conditions affecting pediatric
populations. Our research and development efforts are currently focused on the
management of RDS in premature infants. We filed a New Drug Application (NDA)
for our first product based on our novel KL4 surfactant
technology, Surfaxin for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
in premature infants, and received a Complete Response Letter from the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) in April 2009. We believe that the RDS market
represents a significant opportunity from both a medical and a business
perspective and that Surfaxin, Surfaxin LS and Aerosurf have the potential to
greatly improve the management of RDS. We also believe that Surfaxin, Surfaxin
LS and Aerosurf collectively represent an opportunity, over time, to
significantly expand the current RDS worldwide annual market. See, “– Business Strategy
Update,” below.
In
addition to our lead products, we plan over time to develop our KL4 surfactant
technology into a broad product pipeline that potentially will address a variety
of debilitating respiratory conditions for which there currently are no or few
approved therapies, in patient populations ranging from premature infants to
adults.
|
·
|
We
recently announced preliminary results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of
Surfaxin to potentially address Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF). In
addition, our KL4 surfactant is also the subject of an
investigator-initiated Phase 2a clinical trial assessing the safety,
tolerability and effectiveness (via improvement in mucociliary clearance)
of aerosolized KL4 surfactant in patients with Cystic Fibrosis
(CF).
|
|
·
|
We
are conducting early research and preclinical development with our KL4
surfactant potentially to address Acute Lung Injury (ALI), and, in the
future, potentially other diseases associated with inflammation of the
lung, such as Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD).
|
|
·
|
We
are also engaged in exploratory preclinical studies to assess the
feasibility of using our KL4 surfactant in combination with small and
large molecule therapeutics to efficiently and effectively deliver
therapies to the lung to treat a range of pulmonary conditions and
disease.
|
An
important priority is to secure strategic and financial resources to potentially
maximize the inherent value of our KL4 surfactant
technology. We prefer to accomplish our objectives through strategic alliances,
including potential business alliances, and commercial and development
partnerships. To advance the development of our lead products, we are engaged in
discussions with potential strategic and/or financial partners. In addition, our
plans include potentially taking our early stage exploratory programs through a
Phase 2 proof-of-concept phase and, if successful, thereafter determining
whether to seek strategic alliances or collaboration arrangements or to utilize
other financial alternatives to fund their further development. To secure
required capital, we are also considering other alternatives, including
additional financings and other similar opportunities. Although we continue to
consider a number of potential strategic and financial alternatives, there can
be no assurance that we will enter into any strategic alliance or otherwise
consummate any financing or other similar transaction.
We have
focused our current resources on our lead products, primarily to address the
requirements to gain the potential approval of Surfaxin for the prevention of
RDS in the United States. Until such time as we secure sufficient strategic and
financial resources to support the continuing development of our KL4 surfactant
technology and support our operations, we will continue to conserve our
resources, predominantly by curtailing and pacing investments in our pipeline
programs.
Business
Strategy Update
The
reader is referred to, and encouraged to read in its entirety “Item 1 –
Business” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009
that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 10,
2010 (2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K), which contains a discussion of our
Business and Business Strategy, as well as information concerning our
proprietary technologies and our current and planned KL4 pipeline
programs.
The
following are updates to our Business Strategy:
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·
|
Surfaxin for the
Prevention of RDS in Premature
Infants
|
We
received a Complete Response Letter from the FDA in April 2009. The letter
focused primarily on certain aspects of our fetal rabbit biological activity
test (BAT, a quality control and stability release test for Surfaxin and our
other KL4 pipeline
products), specifically whether analysis of data from both the BAT and a
well-established preterm lamb model of RDS demonstrates the degree of
comparability that the FDA requires and whether the BAT can adequately
distinguish change in Surfaxin biological activity over time. Based on meetings
held in June and September 2009 and other interactions that we have had with the
FDA, in May 2010, we completed our program to optimize and revalidate the BAT,
which met all pre-specified acceptance criteria. Our protocol to optimize the
BAT was previously submitted to the FDA for its review and comment. In June, we
received written guidance from the FDA regarding our comprehensive program and
submitted to the FDA data related to the optimization and revalidation of the
BAT. In July, we held a conference call with the FDA. We are currently preparing
and plan to submit to the FDA additional analyses of the validation data that
was requested by the FDA during our call. Optimization and validation of the BAT
is a key component of the comprehensive program.
We also
interacted with the FDA regarding other important aspects of the next component
of our comprehensive program, including our proposed study design and success
criteria. After incorporating into our plan written guidance received from the
FDA in February 2010, and suggestions provided during our recent conference
call, we recently initiated the second phase of our comprehensive preclinical
program, consisting of prospectively-designed, side-by-side preclinical studies
employing both the newly-optimized and revalidated BAT and the well-established
preterm lamb model of RDS. The resulting data will be examined to evaluate the
relative changes, over time, in biological activity of Surfaxin upon
administration to determine the degree of comparability between the optimized
BAT and the preterm lamb model. The FDA has indicated that, to satisfactorily
establish comparability between the optimized BAT and the preterm lamb model,
these data must demonstrate the same relative changes in respiratory compliance
between both models over time. These studies are intended to also satisfy the
FDA regarding the ability of the BAT to adequately discriminate biologically
active from inactive Surfaxin drug product and establish the Surfaxin drug
product’s final acceptance criteria (with respect to biologic activity as
assessed by the BAT) for release and ongoing stability.
We
believe that our continued interactions with the FDA are important to the
potential success of our efforts to gain approval of Surfaxin. We have
incorporated the FDA’s guidance into our ongoing activities, including the
planned submission of the additional BAT-related data and analyses requested by
the FDA. We plan to continue to take advantage of the FDA’s willingness to
provide guidance concerning our comprehensive program, although future
interactions with the FDA could affect the ultimate timing, conduct and outcomes
of the remaining steps necessary to gain Surfaxin approval, including the
potential filing of the Complete Response. Currently, we believe we can provide
the data and analysis requested by the FDA and remain on track to submit a
complete response to the FDA in the first quarter of 2011, which potentially
could lead to approval of Surfaxin for the prevention of RDS in premature
infants in 2011. If approved, Surfaxin would be the first synthetic,
peptide-containing surfactant for use in neonatal medicine.
|
·
|
Surfaxin LS and
Aerosurf Development
Programs
|
We are
conducting important preclinical activities for both Surfaxin LS and Aerosurf to
support regulatory requirements for our planned clinical programs. We are
preparing to further engage the FDA and interact with international regulatory
agencies with respect to our planned Phase 3 clinical program for Surfaxin LS
and our Phase 2 clinical program for Aerosurf. To develop our regulatory package
in support of our clinical program for Surfaxin LS, we are currently conducting
a series of key chemistry, manufacturing & control (CMC) activities and
preparing to initiate the manufacture of three Surfaxin LS cGMP process
validation batches by the fourth quarter of 2010 through a third-party contract
manufacturing organization (CMO) that has significant lyophilization capital
equipment and expertise. For Aerosurf, we are also moving forward with
development of a next-generation capillary aerosolization device that we expect
will support our Aerosurf clinical development programs. We intend to initiate
these clinical programs upon determining a final regulatory strategy and after
securing appropriate strategic alliances and necessary capital.
|
·
|
Phase 2 Clinical
Trials to Address Acute Respiratory Failure and Cystic
Fibrosis
|
We
completed enrollment in a Phase 2 clinical trial to determine whether Surfaxin
improves lung function and reduces the duration and related risk-exposure of
mechanical ventilation in children up to two years of age diagnosed with Acute
Respiratory Failure (ARF). ARF is a severe respiratory disorder associated with
lung injury, often involving surfactant dysfunction. ARF occurs after patients
have been exposed to serious respiratory infections, such as influenza
(including the type A serotype referred to as H1N1) or respiratory syncytial
virus (RSV). Preliminary observations indicate that Surfaxin was generally safe
and well tolerated and that, relative to the control group, Surfaxin treatment
reduced time on mechanical ventilation by approximately 10%, although this
treatment effect was not statistically significant. Further assessment of safety
and tolerability, as well as in-depth analysis of additional efficacy endpoints
and patient sub-populations, is expected to be completed in the third quarter of
2010. Following this analysis, in collaboration with our ARF Steering Committee,
we plan to present the comprehensive results at relevant medical congresses and
submit these data for publication in a peer review journal.
Our
aerosolized KL4 surfactant
is being evaluated in an investigator-initiated Phase 2a clinical trial in
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients. The trial is being conducted at a leading
research center, The University of North Carolina, and is further supported by
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The trial has been designed to assess the
safety, tolerability and effectiveness (via improvement in mucociliary
clearance) of aerosolized KL4 surfactant
in CF patients. Top line results for this trial are now expected in the third
quarter of 2010.
As of
June 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $23.3 million, which includes
net proceeds of $2.1 million ($2.2 million gross) from an offering in April 2010
to PharmaBio Development Inc (PharmaBio), the former strategic investment
subsidiary of Quintiles Transnational Corp. (Quintiles), and $9.1 million ($10.0
million gross) from a public offering completed in June 2010. In addition, in
April 2010, we restructured our $10.6 million loan with PharmaBio. Under the
restructuring, we paid $6.6 in principal and interest and extended the maturity
of the remaining $4 million, $2 million of which was paid on July 30, 2010 and
the remaining balance of which is payable on or before September 30, 2010 (for
details of the restructuring, see “– Liquidity and Capital
Resources – Common Stock Offerings – Financings under the 2008 Shelf
Registration Statement”).
We will
require additional capital to support our ongoing development activities through
the potential approval of Surfaxin in 2011, including activities to advance
Surfaxin LS and Aerosurf to our planned Phase 3 and Phase 2 clinical trials.
While we currently believe that sufficient funding may be derived from the
exercise of short-term warrants that we issued in connection with a public
financing in June 2010 and a judicious use of our CEFFs, if available, there can
be no assurance that market conditions and warrant-holder sentiment will result
in the exercise of any short-term warrants within this time frame, or that the
CEFFs will be available, and if the CEFFs are available at any time, that we
will be able to raise sufficient capital when needed. See, “– Liquidity and Capital
Resources – Common Stock Offerings – Financings under the 2008 Shelf
Registration Statement,” and “– Committed Equity Financing Facilities.” In
connection with the June 2010 public offering, we agreed, subject to certain
exceptions, not to offer and sell any shares of our common stock, including
under our CEFFs, for a period that expires on September 15, 2010, without the
written consent of the underwriter (Lock-up). In the absence of this
agreement, as of August 5, 2010, we would be able to access the 2010 CEFF but
could not access either the December 2008 CEFF or the May 2008 CEFF because the
closing market price of our common stock ($0.25) was below the minimum price
required ($0.60 and $1.15, respectively) to utilize those facilities. Upon
expiration of the Lock-up, if our 2010 CEFF is available, we may potentially
raise (subject to certain conditions, including minimum stock price and volume
limitations) up to an aggregate of $35 million.
Our
future capital requirements depend upon many factors, including the success of
our efforts to secure one or more strategic alliances or other collaboration
arrangements, to support our product development activities and, if approved,
commercialization plans. Under one potential strategic arrangement
that we and PharmaBio agreed to negotiate in good faith, PharmaBio would provide
funding for a research collaboration between Quintiles and us relating to the
research and development, and commercialization of Surfaxin LS and Aerosurf for
the prevention and treatment of RDS in premature infants. We are also
considering other potential strategic alliances and alternatives, including
additional financings and other similar opportunities. We believe
that our ability to successfully enter into meaningful strategic alliances will
likely improve with advances, if any, that we are able to make in finalizing our
development efforts and filing the Complete Response for Surfaxin, and in our
Surfaxin LS and Aerosurf programs leading to initiation of clinical
trials. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to
secure strategic partners or collaborators to support and advise our activities,
that our research and development projects will be successful, that products
developed will obtain necessary regulatory approval, that any approved product
will be commercially viable, that any CEFF will be available for future
financings, or that we will be able to obtain additional capital when needed on
acceptable terms, if at all. Even if we succeed in securing strategic
alliances, raising additional capital and developing and subsequently
commercializing product candidates, we may never achieve sufficient sales
revenue to achieve or maintain profitability.
CRITICAL
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The
preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States, requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of 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
from those estimates. There have been no changes to our critical
accounting policies since December 31, 2009. For more information on
critical accounting policies, see our 2009 Annual Report on
Form 10-K. Readers are encouraged to review these disclosures in
conjunction with their review of this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q.
RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The net
loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was $6.3 million (or
$0.04 per share) and $13.6 million (or $0.09 per share),
respectively. The net loss for the three and six months ended June
30, 2009 was $7.9 million (or $0.07 per share) and $16.9 million (or
$0.16 per share), respectively
Research
and Development Expenses
Research
and development expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 were
$4.4 million and $8.5 million, respectively. Research and
development expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 were
$5.1 million and $10.7 million, respectively. These costs
are charged to operations as incurred and are tracked by category, as
follows:
( in thousands)
|
|
Three Months Ended
June 30,
|
|
|
Six Months Ended
June 30,
|
|
Research and Development Expenses:
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Manufacturing
development
|
|
$ |
2,208 |
|
|
$ |
2,478 |
|
|
$ |
4,646 |
|
|
$ |
5,604 |
|
Development
operations
|
|
|
1,359 |
|
|
|
1,706 |
|
|
|
2,600 |
|
|
|
3,458 |
|
Direct
preclinical and clinical programs
|
|
|
796 |
|
|
|
868 |
|
|
|
1,250 |
|
|
|
1,597 |
|
Total
Research & Development Expenses
|
|
$ |
4,363 |
|
|
$ |
5,052 |
|
|
$ |
8,496 |
|
|
$ |
10,659 |
|
(1)
|
Included
in research and development expenses are charges associated with
stock-based employee compensation in accordance with the provisions of
Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718. For the
three and six months ended June 30, 2010, these charges were
$0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively. For the
three and six months ended June 30, 2009, these charges were
$0.2 million and $0.5 million,
respectively.
|
Manufacturing
Development
Manufacturing
development includes the cost of our manufacturing operations, quality assurance
and analytical chemistry capabilities to assure adequate production of clinical
and potential commercial drug supply for our KL4 surfactant
products, in conformance with current good manufacturing practices
(cGMP). These costs include employee expenses, facility-related
costs, depreciation, costs of drug substances (including raw materials),
supplies, quality control and assurance activities and analytical services,
etc.
The
decrease of $0.3 million and $1.0 million in manufacturing development
expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the
same period in 2009, is primarily due to our efforts to conserve financial
resources following receipt of the April 2009 Complete Response Letter and
purchases in the first half of 2009 of active ingredients for the production of
Surfaxin.
Development
Operations
Development
operations includes: (i) medical, scientific, clinical, regulatory, data
management and biostatistics activities in support of our KL4 surfactant
development programs; (ii) medical affairs activities to provide scientific
and medical education support in connection with our KL4 surfactant
technology pipeline programs; (iii) design and development for the
manufacture of our novel capillary aerosolization systems, including an aerosol
generating device, the disposable dose delivery packets and patient interface
system necessary to administer Aerosurf for our planned Phase 2 clinical trials
and; (iv) pharmaceutical development activities, including development of a
lyophilized (dry powder) formulation of our KL4
surfactant. These costs include personnel, expert consultants,
outside services to support regulatory, data management and device development
activities, symposiums at key neonatal medical meetings, facilities-related
costs, and other costs for the management of clinical trials.
The
decrease of $0.3 million and $0.9 million in development operations
expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the
same period in 2009, is primarily due to our efforts to conserve financial
resources following receipt of the April 2009 Complete Response Letter,
including a reduction of our workforce and a restructuring of certain functions
in research and development, primarily medical affairs.
Direct Preclinical and
Clinical Programs
Direct
pre-clinical and clinical programs include: (i) pre-clinical activities,
including toxicology studies and other pre-clinical studies to obtain data to
support potential Investigational New Drug (IND) and NDA filings for our product
candidates; (ii) activities associated with conducting human clinical
trials, including patient enrollment costs, external site costs, clinical drug
supply and related external costs such as contract research consultant fees and
expenses; and (iii) activities related to addressing the items identified
in the April 2009 Complete Response Letter.
Direct
pre-clinical and clinical programs expenses for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2010 included: (i) costs associated with activities to address
issues identified in the April 2009 Complete Response Letter, including
optimization and revalidation of the BAT; (ii) activities associated with
the recently completed Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the use of Surfaxin in
children up to two years of age suffering with ARF; and (iii) pre-clinical
and preparatory activities for our planned Phase 3 clinical program for Surfaxin
LS and our Phase 2 clinical program for Aerosurf.
The
decrease of $0.1 million and $0.3 million in direct preclinical and
clinical program expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, as
compared to the same period in 2009, is primarily due to costs in the first half
of 2009 associated with preclinical activities and product characterization
testing of Surfaxin LS, and reduced costs associated with the Phase 2 clinical
trial for ARF in the first half of 2010.
In an
effort to conserve our financial resources, we plan to continue limiting
investments in clinical programs until we have secured appropriate strategic
alliances and necessary capital. We also plan to meet with U.S. and
European regulatory authorities to discuss the requirements for our regulatory
packages, including potential trial design requirements, to prepare for our
planned clinical trials.
General
and Administrative Expenses
General
and administrative expenses consist primarily of the costs of executive
management, business and commercial development, finance and accounting,
intellectual property and legal, human resources, information technology,
facility and other administrative costs.
General
and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
were $1.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively. Included
in general and administrative expenses were charges associated with stock-based
compensation of $0.3 million and $0.7 million,
respectively. Excluding charges associated with stock-based
compensation, general and administrative expenses decreased $0.3 million for the
three months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009.
The decrease was primarily due to expenses of $0.4 million in 2009
associated with cost containment measures and workforce reduction following
receipt of the April 2009 Complete Response Letter for Surfaxin. To
conserve our cash resources, we curtailed investment in commercial capabilities,
implemented cost containment measures and reduced our workforce from 115 to 91
employees. The workforce reduction was focused primarily in our
commercial and corporate administrative groups. We also made a
fundamental change in our business strategy and no longer plan to establish
our own specialty pulmonary commercial organization; instead, we are seeking to
develop and commercialize our KL4 technology
through strategic alliances or other collaboration
arrangements. Although we are engaged in discussions with potential
strategic and financial partners, there can be no assurance that any strategic
alliance will be successfully concluded. Until such time as we secure an
alliance or access to other capital, we continue to conserve our financial
resources by predominantly limiting investments in our pipeline
programs
General
and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were
$4.8 million and $5.7 million, respectively. Included in
general and administrative expenses were charges associated with stock-based
compensation of $0.5 million and $1.4 million,
respectively. Additionally, general and administrative expenses for
the six months ended June 30, 2010 include a one-time charge of $1.0 million
associated with certain contractual cash severance obligations to our former
President and Chief Executive officer. Excluding the one-time charge
related to our severance obligation and charges associated with stock-based
compensation, general and administrative expenses decreased $1.0 million
for the six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the same period in
2009. The decrease was primarily due to investments in pre-launch
commercial capabilities in the first half of 2009 in anticipation of the
potential approval and commercial launch of Surfaxin as well as cost containment
measures and workforce reduction following receipt of the April 2009 Complete
Response Letter for Surfaxin.
Other
Income and (Expense)
Other
income and (expense) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 were
$(0.1) million and $(0.3) million, respectively. Other
income and (expense) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 were
$(0.3) million and $(0.6) million, respectively.
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16 |
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280 |
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Interest
income consists of interest earned on our cash and marketable
securities. To ensure preservation of capital, we invest most of our
cash and marketable securities in a treasury-based money market
fund.
Interest
expense consists of interest accrued on the outstanding balance of our loan with
PharmaBio and under our equipment financing facilities. In addition,
interest expense includes expenses associated with the amortization of deferred
financing costs for the warrant that we issued to PharmaBio in October 2006 as
consideration for a restructuring of our loan in 2006. These costs
were fully amortized as of April 30, 2010.
The
decrease in interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 as
compared to the same periods for 2009 is due to the full amortization of
deferred financing costs associated with the warrant that we issued to PharmaBio
in October 2006 and a reduction in the outstanding principal balances on our
equipment loans.
LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Overview
We have
incurred substantial losses since inception due to investments in research and
development, manufacturing and potential commercialization activities and we
expect to continue to incur substantial losses over the next several
years. Historically, we have funded our business operations through
various sources, including public and private securities offerings, draw downs
under our CEFFs, capital equipment and debt facilities, and strategic
alliances. We expect to continue to fund our business operations
through a combination of these sources, and, upon regulatory approval, also
through sales revenue from our product candidates, beginning with Surfaxin for
the prevention of RDS, if approved.
Following
receipt from the FDA of a Complete Response Letter for Surfaxin in April 2009,
we made fundamental changes in our business strategy. We now believe
that it is in our best interest financially to seek to develop and commercialize
our KL4 technology
through strategic alliances or other collaboration arrangements, including in
the United States. However, there can be no assurance that any
strategic alliance or other arrangement will be successfully
concluded.
The
accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates
the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course
of business. As a result of our cash position as of December 31, 2009, the
audit opinion we received from our independent auditors for the year ended
December 31, 2009 contains a notation related to our ability to continue as a
going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is
dependent on our ability to raise additional capital, to fund our research and
development and commercial programs and meet our obligations on a timely
basis. If we are unable to successfully raise sufficient additional
capital, through strategic and collaborative arrangements with potential
partners and/or future debt and equity financings, we will likely not have
sufficient cash flows and liquidity to fund our business operations, which could
significantly limit our ability to continue as a going concern. In
addition, as of August 5, 2010, we have authorized capital available for
issuance (and not otherwise reserved) of approximately 52 million shares of
common stock. We plan to present to our stockholders, for approval at
our next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a proposal to increase our authorized
shares to allow us to potentially raise additional capital, through strategic
and collaborative arrangements with potential partners and/or future debt and
equity financings. If for any reason, this proposal is not approved,
we may be unable to undertake additional financings without first seeking
stockholder approval, a process that would require a special meeting of
stockholders, is time-consuming and expensive and could impair our ability to
efficiently raise capital when needed, if at all. In that case, we
may be forced to further limit development of many, if not all, of our
programs. If we are unable to raise the necessary capital, we may be
forced to curtail all of our activities and, ultimately, potentially cease
operations. Even if we are able to raise additional capital, such
financings may only be available on unattractive terms, or could result in
significant dilution of stockholders’ interests and, in such event, the market
price of our common stock may decline. Our financial statements do
not include any adjustments relating to recoverability and classification of
recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that
might be necessary should we be unable to continue in existence.
Our
future capital requirements will depend upon many factors, including our efforts
to secure one or more strategic alliances to support our product development
activities and commercialization plans, and the ultimate success of our product
development and commercialization plans. Currently, we are focused on
developing our lead KL4 surfactant
products to address the most significant respiratory conditions affecting
pediatric populations. In particular, we are conducting a
comprehensive preclinical program to potentially address the sole remaining
issue that was identified in the April 2009 Complete Response Letter and that
must be addressed to gain Surfaxin approval. See “– Business Strategy
Update.” There can be no assurance that our research and development
projects (including the ongoing preclinical program for Surfaxin) will be
successful, that products developed will obtain necessary regulatory approval,
that any approved product will be commercially viable, that any CEFF will be
available for future financings, or that we will be able to secure strategic
alliances or obtain additional capital when needed on acceptable terms, if at
all. Even if we succeed in securing strategic alliances, raising
additional capital, developing product candidates and obtaining regulatory
approval and subsequently commercializing product candidates, we may never
achieve sufficient sales revenue to achieve or maintain
profitability.
On April
28, 2010, we completed a restructuring of our $10.6 million loan with
PharmaBio. Under the restructuring, (a) we paid PharmaBio principal
and interest in the amount of $6.6 million, (b) the maturity date for
the remaining $4.0 million principal amount was extended, with
$2.0 million due on each of July 30, 2010 and September 30, 2010, and (c)
we agreed to maintain at least $10 million in cash and cash equivalents until
payment of the first $2 million was made, and at least $8 million in cash and
cash equivalents until the payment of the second $2 million on or before
September 30, 2010. In addition, PharmaBio surrendered to us for
cancellation warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,393,612 shares of our common
stock that we had issued previously to PharmaBio. See, “– Debt – Loan with
PharmaBio Development Inc.” Also, on April 30, 2010, we completed an
offering of common stock and warrants to PharmaBio, resulting in gross proceeds
to us of $2.2 million ($2.1 million net). See, “– Common Stock
Offerings – Financings under the 2008 Shelf Registration
Statement.”
On June
11, 2010, we entered into a Committed Equity Financing Facility (2010 CEFF) with
Kingsbridge Capital Limited (Kingsbridge) under which we generally are entitled
to sell, and Kingsbridge is obligated to purchase, from time to time over a
period of three years, subject to certain conditions and restrictions, shares of
the our common stock for cash consideration of up to an aggregate of the lesser
of $35 million or 31,597,149 shares. Kingsbridge’s obligation to
purchase shares of our common stock is subject to satisfaction of certain
conditions at the time of each draw down, as specified in the Purchase
Agreement. If at any time we fail to meet any of these conditions, we
will not be able to access funds under the 2010 CEFF. In connection
with the 2010 CEFF, we issued a warrant to Kingsbridge to
purchase up to 1,250,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.4459 per
share, which is fully exercisable (in whole or in part) beginning December 11,
2010 and for a period of five years thereafter. If exercised in full,
the warrant could potentially result in additional proceeds to us of
approximately $560,000. See, “– Committed Equity
Financing Facilities (CEFFs),” below.
On June
22, 2010, we completed a public offering of 35.7 million shares of our common
stock, five-year warrants to purchase 17.9 million shares of our common stock,
and short-term (nine month) warrants to purchase 17.9 million shares of our
common stock. The securities were sold as units, with each unit consisting
of one share of common stock, a five-year warrant to purchase one half share of
common stock, and a short-term warrant to purchase one half share of common
stock, at a public offering price of $0.28 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds
to us of $10 million ($9.1 million net). If exercised in full, the
short-term warrants would result in additional proceeds to us of approximately
$5 million, and the long-term warrants, $7.1 million. This offering
was made pursuant to our existing shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File
No. 333-151654), which was filed with the SEC on June 13, 2008 and declared
effective by the SEC on June 18, 2008 (2008 Shelf Registration
Statement). See,
“– Common Stock Offerings – Financings under the 2008 Shelf Registration
Statement.”
To meet
our capital requirements, we continue to consider multiple strategic
alternatives, including, but not limited to potential business alliances,
commercial and development partnerships, additional financings and other similar
opportunities, although there can be no assurance that we will take any further
specific actions or enter into any transactions. Until such time as
we secure the necessary capital, we plan to continue conserving our financial
resources, predominantly by limiting investments in our pipeline
programs.
As of
June 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $23.3 million, which
includes net proceeds of $2.1 million ($2.2 million gross) from the PharmaBio
offering in April 2010 and $9.1 million ($10.0 million gross) from the June 2010
public offering. We will require additional capital to support our
ongoing development activities through the potential approval of Surfaxin in
2011, including activities to advance Surfaxin LS and Aerosurf to our planned
Phase 3 and Phase 2 clinical trials. While we currently believe that
sufficient funding may be derived from the exercise of short-term warrants that
we issued in connection with a public financing in June 2010 and a judicious use
of our CEFFs, if available, there can be no assurance that market conditions and
warrant-holder sentiment will result in the exercise of any short-term warrants
within this time frame, or that the CEFFs will be available, and if the CEFFs
are available at any time, that we will be able to raise sufficient capital when
needed. In connection with the June 2010 public offering, we agreed,
subject to certain exceptions, not to offer and sell any shares of our common
stock, including under our CEFFs, for a period that expires on September 15,
2010, without the written consent of the underwriter (Lock-up). In
the absence of this agreement, as of August 5, 2010, we would be able to access
the 2010 CEFF but could not access either the December 2008 CEFF or the May 2008
CEFF because the closing market price of our common stock ($0.25) was below the
minimum price required ($0.60 and $1.15, respectively) to utilize those
facilities. Upon expiration of the Lock-up, if our 2010 CEFF is available,
we may potentially raise (subject to certain conditions, including minimum stock
price and volume limitations) up to an aggregate of $35 million.
See, “– Committed
Equity Financing Facilities (CEFFs),” below.
Cash
Flows
As of
June 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $23.3 million compared
to $15.7 million as of December 31, 2009, an increase of
$7.6 million. Our 2010 financing activity included public
offerings of common stock and warrants in February 2010 and June 2010, resulting
in net proceeds of $15.1 million and $9.1 million,
respectively. Also, in April 2010 we sold shares and warrants to
PharmaBio resulting in net proceeds of $2.1 million. Cash outflows
before financings for the six months ended June 30, 2010 consisted of
$10.6 million used for ongoing operating activities, a one-time payment of
$1.1 million to satisfy our severance obligations to our former President
and Chief Executive Officer, and $7.0 million used for debt service
(including, in April 2010, a $6.6 million payment of principal and accrued
interest to PharmaBio).
Cash Flows Used in Operating
Activities
Cash
flows used in operating activities were $13.7 million and
$14.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009,
respectively.
Our cash
flows used in operating activities are a result of our net operating losses
adjusted for non-cash items associated with stock-based compensation,
depreciation and changes in our accounts payable, accrued liabilities and
receivables. Cash flows used in operating activities for the six
months ended June 30, 2010 included a one-time payment of $1.1 million to
satisfy our severance obligations to our former President and Chief Executive
Officer and a $2.1 million interest payment in connection with our PharmaBio
loan.
Cash Flows Used in Investing
Activities
Cash
flows used in investing activities included purchases of equipment of
$0.1 million and $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010
and 2009, respectively.
Cash Flows from/(used in)
Financing Activities
Cash
flows from financing activities were $21.4 million and $13.3 million
for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Cash
flows from financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2010 primarily
included net proceeds of $15.1 million from the February 2010 public
offering, $2.1 million from the offering to PharmaBio and $9.1 million from the
June 2010 public offering, partially offset by principal payments on our
equipment loan and capital lease obligations of $0.4 million and principal
payments on our PharmaBio loan of $4.5 million. See, “– Debt – Loan with
PharmaBio Development Inc,” and “– Common Stock Offerings – Financings under the
2008 Shelf Registration Statement.” Cash flows from financing
activities for the six months ended June 30, 2009 included $10.5 from our May
2009 Registered Direct Offering and $4.5 million from financings pursuant
to our CEFFs, partially offset by $1.6 million of principal payments on our
equipment loans.
Committed
Equity Financing Facilities (CEFFs)
On June
11, 2010, we entered into the 2010 CEFF with Kingsbridge. The 2010
CEFF is our fifth CEFF with Kingsbridge since 2004. As of June 30,
2010, we had three effective CEFFs, as follows: (i) the 2010 CEFF; (ii) the
CEFF dated May 22, 2008 (May 2008 CEFF) and; (iii) the CEFF dated December 12,
2008 (December 2008 CEFF), which allow us to raise capital for a period of
three years ending June 11, 2013, June 18, 2011 and February 6, 2011,
respectively, at the time and in amounts deemed suitable to us to support
our business plans. We are not obligated to utilize any of the funds
available under the CEFFs. Our ability to access funds under the
CEFFs is subject to minimum price requirements, volume limitations and other
conditions.
As of
June 30, 2010, under the June 2010 CEFF, we had approximately 31.6 million
shares potentially available for issuance, up to a maximum of $35.0 million
(see, 2010 CEFF,
below); under the May 2008 CEFF, we had approximately 12.8 million
shares potentially available for issuance (up to a maximum of
$51.7 million), provided that the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) on
each trading day must be at least equal to the greater of $1.15 or 90% of the
closing market price on the day preceding the first day of draw down (Minimum
VWAP); and under the December 2008 CEFF, we had 7.1 million shares
potentially available for issuance (up to a maximum of $17.7 million),
provided that the VWAP on each trading day during the draw-down period must be
at least equal to the greater of (i) $.60 or (ii) the Minimum
VWAP. Use of each CEFF is subject to certain other covenants and
conditions, including aggregate share and dollar limitations for each draw down.
See, our 2009 Annual Report on
Form 10-K – “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources – Committed Equity
Financing Facilities (CEFFs)”, and 2010 CEFF, below. We anticipate
using our CEFFs (at such times as our stock price is at a level above the CEFF
minimum price requirement) to support our working capital needs and maintain
cash availability in 2010.
To date,
we have not utilized any of our CEFFs in 2010. In connection with the
June 2010 public offering, we agreed, subject to certain exceptions, not to
offer and sell any shares of our common stock, including under our CEFFs, for a
period that expires on September 15, 2010, without the written consent of the
underwriter (Lock-up). In the absence of this agreement, as of August
5, 2010, we would be able to access the 2010 CEFF but could not access either
the December 2008 CEFF or the May 2008 CEFF because the closing market price of
our common stock ($0.25) was below the minimum price required ($0.60 and $1.15,
respectively) to utilize those facilities. Upon expiration of the
Lock-up, if our 2010 CEFF is available, we may potentially raise (subject to
certain conditions, including minimum stock price and volume limitations) up to
an aggregate of $35 million. See, “– Common
Stock Offerings – Financings under the 2008 Shelf Registration
Statement.”
During
2009, we raised an aggregate of $10.7 million from 10 draw-downs under our
CEFFs. If and when the closing market price of our common stock is at
least equal to the minimum price required under our CEFFs, we anticipate using
them to support our working capital needs and maintain cash availability in
2010.
2010
CEFF
Pursuant
to the Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated June 11, 2010 (Stock Purchase
Agreement), we are entitled to sell, and Kingsbridge is obligated to purchase,
from time to time over a period of three years, subject to certain conditions
and restrictions, shares of our common stock for cash consideration of up to an
aggregate of the lesser of $35 million or 31,597,149 shares (representing 19.99%
of our issued and outstanding common stock on June 11, 2010). This
restriction on the number of shares that we may issue under the Stock Purchase
Agreement may limit the aggregate proceeds that we may obtain under the 2010
CEFF.
Under the
2010 CEFF, from time to time and subject to certain conditions that the we must
satisfy, we may issue to Kingsbridge “draw down notices” that contain among
other information the total draw down amount, the first day of the draw down
pricing period, which will consist of eight consecutive trading days, and the
“threshold price,” which is the minimum price at which a purchase may be
completed on any trading day. The threshold price may be either
(i) 90% of the closing price of our common stock on the trading day
immediately preceding the first trading day of the draw down pricing period or
(ii) a price that we specify in our sole discretion, but not less than $0.20 per
share.
The
purchase price of shares sold to Kingsbridge under the 2010 CEFF is at a
discount ranging from 4.375% to 17.5% of the VWAP for each of the eight trading
days following our initiation of a draw down. The discount on each of
these eight trading days is determined as follows:
VWAP*
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% of VWAP
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|
|
(Applicable Discount)
|
|
Greater
than or equal to $6.00 per share
|
|
|
95.625 |
% |
|
|
(4.375 |
)% |
Less
than $6.00 but greater than or equal to $5.00 per share
|
|
|
95.25 |
% |
|
|
(4.75 |
)% |
Less
than $5.00 but greater than or equal to $4.00 per share
|
|
|
94.75 |
% |
|
|
(5.25 |
)% |
Less
than $4.00 but greater than or equal to $3.00 per share
|
|
|
94.25 |
% |
|
|
(5.75 |
)% |
Less
than $3.00 but greater than or equal to $2.00 per share
|
|
|
94.00 |
% |
|
|
(6.00 |
)% |
Less
than $2.00 but greater than or equal to $1.25 per share
|
|
|
92.50 |
% |
|
|
(7.50 |
)% |
Less
than $1.25 but greater than or equal to $0.75 per share
|
|
|
91.50 |
% |
|
|
(8.50 |
)% |
Less
than $0.75 but greater than or equal to $0.50 per share
|
|
|
90.50 |
% |
|
|
(9.50 |
)% |
Less
than $0.50 but greater than or equal to $0.25 per share
|
|
|
85.00 |
% |
|
|
(15.00 |
)% |
Less
than $0.25 but greater than or equal to $0.20 per share
|
|
|
82.50 |
% |
|
|
(17.50 |
)% |
* As
such term is defined in the Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated June 11,
2010.
If the
VWAP on any trading day is less than the threshold price, that trading day will
be disregarded in calculating the number of shares that Kingsbridge is obligated
to purchase and the total draw down amount that we specify will be reduced by
one eighth for each disregarded trading day. However, at its
election, Kingsbridge may determine to buy up to the number of shares allocated
to any disregarded trading day at a purchase price determined by reference to
the threshold price rather than the VWAP, less the discount calculated in the
same manner as described above. In addition, if trading in our common
stock is suspended for any reason for more than three consecutive or
non-consecutive hours during any trading day during a draw down pricing period,
Kingsbridge will not be required, but may elect, to purchase the pro-rata
portion of shares of common stock allocated to that day.
In
addition, in connection with any draw down notice, we may in our sole discretion
include a request that Kingsbridge purchase an amount that is in addition to the
amount that Kingsbridge is otherwise obligated to purchase during the draw down
pricing period (a supplemental amount). If we designate a
supplemental amount, we may also designate a separate threshold price for that
supplemental amount, subject to a minimum price per share of
$0.20. When aggregated with all other amounts drawn under the 2010
CEFF, the supplemental amount may not exceed the total commitment amount
available under the Stock Purchase Agreement. If Kingsbridge elects
to purchase all or part of the supplemental amount, we will sell to Kingsbridge
the corresponding number of shares at a price equal to the greater of (i) the
daily VWAP of our common stock on the applicable trading day, or (ii) the
supplemental amount threshold price designated by us, in either case less the
discount calculated in the same manner as indicated above.
The
obligation of Kingsbridge to purchase our common stock is subject to various
limitations set forth in the Stock Purchase Agreement, including that each draw
down is limited to the lesser of $15 million or 3.5% of our market
capitalization as of the date on which the draw down notice is
delivered. Kingsbridge is not obligated to purchase shares at a price
that is below $0.20 per share (before applicable discount). In
addition, we have agreed not to enter into certain transactions, including any
equity line or other financing that is substantially similar to the 2010 CEFF or
transactions generally involving future-priced securities, although we may issue
any convertible security that adjusts the conversion price pursuant to
anti-dilution provisions or is issued in connection with debt financing to
support research and development activities or in connection with a secured debt
financing. Kingsbridge has agreed that, during the term of the 2010
CEFF, neither Kingsbridge nor any of its affiliates, nor any entity managed or
controlled by it, will, or will cause or assist any person to, enter into any
short sale of any of our securities, as “short sale” is defined in Regulation
SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
In
connection with the 2010 CEFF, we issued a warrant to Kingsbridge to purchase up
to 1,250,000 shares of our common stock at a price per share of
$0.4459. The warrant expires in December 2015 and generally will be
exercisable (in whole or in part) beginning December 11, 2010, subject to an
aggregate beneficial ownership limitation of 9.9%. The warrant is
generally exercisable for cash only, except that if the related registration
statement or an exemption from registration is not otherwise available for the
resale of the warrant shares, the holder may exercise on a cashless basis.
The exercise price of the warrant is subject to anti-dilution
adjustments. The securities issuable in connection with the 2010
CEFF, the warrant and the shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrant have
been registered under our 2008 Shelf Registration Statement (as defined
below).
Common
Stock Offerings
Historically,
we have funded, and expect that we may continue to fund, our business operations
through various sources, including financings in the form of common stock
offerings. On June 13, 2008, we filed our 2008 Shelf Registration
Statement (on Form S-3 (No. 333-151654), and declared effective on June 18,
2008) for the proposed offering from time to time of up to $150 million of
our securities, including common stock, preferred stock, varying forms of debt
and warrant securities, or any combination of the foregoing, on terms and
conditions that will be determined at that time.
Financings under the 2008
Shelf Registration Statement
On June
22, 2010, we completed a public offering of 35.7 million shares of our common
stock, five-year warrants to purchase 17.9 million shares of our common stock
(Five-Year Warrants), and short-term (nine month) warrants to purchase 17.9
million shares of our common stock (Short-Term Warrants). The
securities were sold as units, with each unit consisting of one share of common
stock, a Five-Year Warrant to purchase one half share of common stock, and a
Short-Term Warrant to purchase one half share of common stock, at a public
offering price of $0.28 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds to us of $10
million ($9.1 million net). The Five-Year Warrants expire on June 22,
2015 and are exercisable, subject to an aggregate beneficial ownership
limitation, at a price per share of $0.40. The Short-Term Warrants
expire on March 22, 2011 and are exercisable, subject to an aggregate beneficial
ownership limitation, at a price per share of $0.28. The exercise
price and number of shares of common stock issuable on exercise of the warrants
are subject to adjustment in the event of any stock split, reverse stock split,
stock dividend, recapitalization, reorganization or similar transaction, among
other events as described in the warrants. The exercise price and the
amount and/or type of property to be issued upon exercise of the warrants are
also subject to adjustment if we engage in a “Fundamental Transaction” (as
defined in the form of warrant). The warrants are exercisable for
cash only, except that if the related registration statement or an exemption
from registration is not otherwise available for the resale of the warrant
shares, the holder may exercise on a cashless basis. Lazard Capital
Markets LLC acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering and Boenning
& Scattergood, Inc. acted as the co-manager (collectively, the
Underwriters). In connection with this offering, pursuant to the
related underwriting agreement, we agreed, with certain
exceptions, not to offer and sell any shares of our common stock, including
pursuant to our CEFFS, or securities convertible into or exercisable or
exchangeable for shares of our common stock for a period of ninety (90) days
following the offering without the written consent of the underwriters. However,
we are permitted to issue securities in certain circumstances, including (i)
pursuant to our employee benefit and compensation plans and (ii) in connection
with strategic alliances, and (iii) to satisfy up to $4 million of our
obligations under the PharmaBio loan.
On
April 27, 2010, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with
PharmaBio, as the sole purchaser, related to an offering of 4,052,312 shares of
common stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,026,156 shares of common
stock, sold as units with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and
a warrant to purchase one half share of common stock, at an offering price of
$0.5429 per unit, representing the greater of (a) the VWAP of
our common stock on The Nasdaq Global Market for the 20 trading days ending on
April 27, 2010 and (b) the last reported closing price of $0.5205 per share
of the common stock on The Nasdaq Global Market on that date. The
offering resulted in gross proceeds to us of $2.2 million
($2.1 million net). The warrants expire in April 2015 and
generally will be exercisable beginning on October 28, 2010, subject to an
aggregate beneficial ownership limitation of 9.9%, at a price per share of
$0.7058, which represents a 30% premium to the VWAP for the 20 trading days
ending on April 27, 2010. The exercise price and number of shares of
common stock issuable on exercise of the warrants will be subject to adjustment
in the event of any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend,
recapitalization, reorganization or similar transaction. The exercise
price and the amount and/or type of property to be issued upon exercise of the
warrants will also be subject to adjustment if we engage in a “Fundamental
Transaction” (as defined in the form of warrant). The warrants are
exercisable for cash only, except that if the related registration statement or
an exemption from registration is not otherwise available for the resale of the
warrant shares, the holder may exercise on a cashless basis. The
offering closed on April 30, 2010. The shares of common stock and the
shares of common stock to be issued upon exercise of the warrants were offered
pursuant to our 2008 Shelf Registration Statement.
In
February 2010, we completed a public offering of 27.5 million shares of our
common stock and warrants to purchase 13.8 million shares of our common
stock, sold as units, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and
a warrant to purchase one half share of common stock, at a public offering price
of $0.60 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds to us of $16.5 million
($15.1 million net). The warrants expire in February 2015 and
are exercisable, subject to an aggregate share ownership limitation, at a price
per share of $0.85. The exercise price and number of shares of common
stock issuable on exercise of the warrants will be subject to adjustment in the
event of any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization,
reorganization or similar transaction. The exercise price and the
amount and/or type of property to be issued upon exercise of the warrants will
also be subject to adjustment if we engage in a “Fundamental Transaction” (as
defined in the warrant agreement). The warrants are exercisable for
cash only, except that if the related registration statement or an exemption
from registration is not otherwise available for the resale of the warrant
shares, the holder may exercise on a cashless basis.
As of
June 30, 2010 there was $75.0 million remaining available under the 2008
Shelf Registration Statement for potential future offerings. The
amount we may offer and sell pursuant to this shelf registration statement
within any 12 calendar month period may be limited to one third of the aggregate
market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates, so long as such
aggregate market value remains below $75 million.
Debt
Historically,
we have, and expect to continue to, fund our business operations through various
sources, including debt arrangements such as credit facilities and equipment
financing facilities.
Loan
with PharmaBio Development Inc.
On April
28, 2010, we completed a restructuring of our $10.6 million loan with
PharmaBio. The related Payment Agreement and Loan Amendment, dated
April 27, 2010 (PharmaBio Agreement), provided for (a) payment in cash of
an aggregate of $6.6 million, representing $4.5 million in outstanding
principal and $2.1 million in accrued interest, (b) a maturity date
extension for the remaining $4.0 million principal amount under the loan,
$2.0 million of which was due and paid on July 30, 2010 and the remaining
$2.0 million of which will be due and payable on September 30, 2010, and
(c) so long as we timely make each of the remaining principal payments on or
before their respective due dates, no further interest will accrue on the
outstanding principal amount. In addition, we agreed to maintain at
least $10 million in cash and cash equivalents until payment of the first $2
million was made, and at least $8 million in cash and cash equivalents until the
payment of the second $2 million on or before September 30, 2010, after which
the PharmaBio loan will be paid in full.
Under the
PharmaBio Agreement, PharmaBio continues to hold a security interest in
substantially all of our assets, including our proprietary assets and
intellectual property. Also under the PharmaBio Agreement, PharmaBio
surrendered to us for cancellation the following warrants to purchase an
aggregate of 2,393,612 shares of our common stock that we had issued previously
to PharmaBio in connection with the PharmaBio loan and a previous offering of
securities: a warrant to purchase 850,000 shares of common stock, at $7.19 per
share expiring on November 3, 2014, a warrant to purchase 1,500,000 shares of
common stock at $3.58 per share expiring on October 26, 2013 and a warrant to
purchase 43,612 shares of our common stock at $6.875 per share expiring on
September 19, 2010.
The
PharmaBio Agreement also provides that we and PharmaBio will negotiate in good
faith to potentially enter into a strategic arrangement under which PharmaBio
would provide funding for a research collaboration between Quintiles and us
relating to the possible research and development, and commercialization of two
of our drug product candidates, Surfaxin LS and Aerosurf, for the prevention and
treatment of RDS in premature infants. However, neither party is
obligated to enter into any such arrangement except to the extent that the
parties, in their individual and sole discretion, enter into definitive
documents with respect thereto. Accordingly, there can be no
assurances that any such arrangement will be completed.
Equipment Financing
Facilities
As of
June 30, 2010, approximately $0.3 million ($0.3 million classified as
current liabilities and $18,000 as long-term liabilities) was outstanding under
a May 2007 Credit and Security Agreement with GE Business Financial Services
Inc. (GE, formerly Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services
Inc). The right to draw under this facility expired in
2008.
In
September 2008, we entered into a Loan Agreement and Security Agreement with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development
(Department), pursuant to which the Department made a loan to us from the
Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund in the amount of $500,000 (MELF
Loan). As of June 30, 2010, approximately $0.4 million was
outstanding under the facility ($0.1 million classified as current
liabilities and $0.3 million as long-term liabilities).
See, our 2009 Annual Report
on Form 10-K – “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources – Debt – Equipment
Financing Facilities.”
Contractual Obligations and
Commitments
During
the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, there were no material changes to our
contractual obligations and commitments disclosures as set forth in our 2009
Annual Report on Form 10-K, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources –
Contractual Obligations,” except as noted below.
In
connection with the resignation in August 2009 of Robert J. Capetola, Ph.D., our
former President, Chief Executive Officer and member of our Board of Directors,
we entered into a separation agreement and general release (Separation
Agreement) dated August 13, 2009, that provided, among other things, for
periodic severance payments through the earlier of (i) May 3, 2010 (Severance
Period) or (ii) the date, if ever, of a Corporate Transaction (defined
below). Under the Separation Agreement, if a “Corporate Transaction”
not involving a change of control were to occur during the Severance Period, Dr.
Capetola would become entitled to receive an additional severance payment of up
to $1,580,000, reduced by the sum of the aggregate cash severance amounts
already paid under the Separation Agreement. A “Corporate
Transaction” was defined to include one or more public or private financings
completed during the Severance Period and resulting in cash proceeds (net of
transaction costs) to us of at least $20 million. From August
13, 2009 through February 23, 2010, we raised approximately $21.0 million
of aggregate net proceeds, including approximately $5.9 million from
financings under our CEFFs and $15.1 million from a public offering that
was completed on February 23, 2010. Accordingly, on March 3, 2010, we
paid to Dr. Capetola an additional $1.06 million (less withholding),
representing $1.58 million reduced by the sum of the cash severance amounts
previously paid under the Separation Agreement, which totaled approximately
$0.52 million. At this time, our obligation to make periodic
payments under the Separation Agreement has been satisfied and no further
payments are due to Dr. Capetola. See, “Item 11– Executive
Compensation –Resignation of our President and Chief Executive Officer,” in our
Amendment No. 1 to our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K that we filed with
the SEC on April 30, 2010 (2009 Form 10-K/A).
In
February 2010, we provided notice of non-renewal with respect to all of our
executive employment agreements other than the agreements that we maintain with
the following five officers: Chief Financial Officer, General
Counsel, and the senior officers in charge of operations, corporate development,
and human resources. In May 2010, we entered into retention
agreements with those officers whose employment agreements were not renewed that
generally provide for certain severance benefits equal to (i) six or 12 months,
depending upon title, of the executive’s base salary then in effect, plus a
prorated bonus amount based on the executive’s target bonus. In
addition, the retention letter provides for six or 12 months, depending upon
title, of benefits continuation. The severance benefits are
conditioned upon the execution of general release of claims. These
agreements expire on December 31, 2011.
ITEM
3.
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QUANTITATIVE
AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK
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Our
exposure to market risk is confined to our cash, cash equivalents and available
for sale securities. We place our investments with high quality
issuers and, by policy, limit the amount of credit exposure to any one
issuer. We currently do not hedge interest rate or currency exchange
exposure. We classify highly liquid investments purchased with a
maturity of three months or less as “cash equivalents” and commercial paper and
fixed income mutual funds as “available for sale securities.” Fixed
income securities may have their fair market value adversely affected due to a
rise in interest rates and we may suffer losses in principal if forced to sell
securities that have declined in market value due to a change in interest
rates.
ITEM 4.
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CONTROLS
AND PROCEDURES
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Evaluation of disclosure
controls and procedures
Our
management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over
financial reporting will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no
matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not
absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further,
the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource
constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their
costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation
of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances
of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent
limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be
faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.
Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by
collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The
design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about
the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design
will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future
conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or
procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control
system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. In
designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management
recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control
objectives and our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in
evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and
procedures.
Our Chief
Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange
Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial
Officer concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective in their design to ensure that
information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit
under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within
the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.
Changes in internal
controls
There
were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in
connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) under the Exchange Act
that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control
over financial reporting.
PART
II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM
1.
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LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
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We are
not aware of any pending or threatened legal actions that would, if determined
adversely to us, have a material adverse effect on our business and
operations.
We have
from time to time been involved in disputes and proceedings arising in the
ordinary course of business, including in connection with the conduct of our
clinical trials. In addition, as a public company, we are also potentially
susceptible to litigation, such as claims asserting violations of securities
laws. Any such claims, with or without merit, if not resolved, could be
time-consuming and result in costly litigation. There can be no
assurance that an adverse result in any future proceeding would not have a
potentially material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and
financial condition.
In
addition to the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, see the risks and
uncertainties discussed in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K and our 2009 Form
10-K/A, including the “Risk Factors” section contained in our 2009 Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
The
terms of our indebtedness may impair our ability to conduct our
business.
Our
capital requirements have been funded in part by the loan from PharmaBio, with
respect to which we completed a restructuring on April 28,
2010. Under the restructuring, we paid in cash $6.6 million of
the total outstanding ($10.6 million at the time of restructuring),
representing $4.5 million in outstanding principal and $2.1 million in
accrued interest. Of the remaining $4 million principal amount
under the loan, $2 million became due and was paid on July 30, 2010 and the
balance of $2 million will be due and payable on September 30,
2010. If we make our payments on time, no further interest will
accrue on the outstanding principal amount. The PharmaBio loan is
secured by substantially all of our assets, including our proprietary
technologies, and contains a number of covenants and restrictions that, with
certain exceptions, restricts our ability to, among other things, incur
additional indebtedness, borrow money or issue guarantees, use assets as
security in other transactions, and sell assets to other
companies. In connection with the restructuring, we agreed to an
additional covenant to maintain (i) at least $10 million in cash and cash
equivalents until payment of the first $2 million installment was made, and
(ii) at least $8 million in cash and cash equivalents until the payment of
the second $2 million installment on or before September 30, 2010, after
which the PharmaBio loan will be paid in full. In order to comply
with these cash covenants and to have sufficient working capital to make payment
of the remaining principal amount and continue operate our business, we will
likely need to secure sources of additional capital. If we are unable
to secure additional sources of capital, we will be forced to further reduce our
cash outflows and limit our investments in our research and development
programs. If we fail to comply with the cash covenants required under
the restructuring, PharmaBio would have the right to declare all borrowings to
be immediately due and payable. If we are unable to pay when due
amounts owed to PharmaBio, whether at maturity or in connection with
acceleration of the loan following a default, PharmaBio would have the right to
proceed against the collateral securing the indebtedness.
Under the
restructuring, PharmaBio agreed to negotiate in good faith to potentially enter
into a strategic arrangement under which PharmaBio would provide funding for a
research collaboration between Quintiles and us relating to the possible
research and development, and commercialization of two of our drug product
candidates, Surfaxin LS and Aerosurf, for the prevention and treatment of RDS in
premature infants. In that event, it is possible that the remaining
principal payments might in the future be restructured, deferred or otherwise
satisfied without further cash outlays. However, neither party is
obligated to enter into any such arrangement and there can be no assurances that
any such arrangement will be completed or that we will be successful in securing
the additional capital required to continue our operations.
If
we are unable to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement of The
Nasdaq Capital Market® prior to
November 29, 2010, our stock price may decline and our common stock may be
subject to delisting from Nasdaq. If our stock is no longer listed on
Nasdaq, the liquidity of our securities would be impaired.
On
December 2, 2009, we received a letter from The NASDAQ Global Market® (Global
Market) indicating that for 30 consecutive business days our common stock did
not maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 per share as required by
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (Minimum Bid Price Rule). Under the Nasdaq
Listing Rules, if during the 180 calendar days following the date of the
notification, or prior to June 1, 2010, the closing bid price of our stock did
not rise above $1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, we would be
subject to delisting from the Global Market.
In May
2010, we anticipated that we would not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid
Price Rule on or before June 1, 2010 and filed an application to transfer the
listing of our common stock from the Global Market to The NASDAQ Capital
Market®.
On June 2, 2010, Nasdaq approved our application and the transfer was
effective at the opening of the market on June 4, 2010. Our common
stock continues to be traded under the symbol DSCO and the transfer has had no
impact on the ability of investors to trade the stock. The Capital Market
is a continuous trading market that operates in the same manner as The Global
Market. All companies listed on The Capital Market must meet certain
financial requirements and adhere to Nasdaq’s corporate governance
standards.
Also on
June 2, 2010, based on our ability to comply with all listing requirements of
the Capital Market other than the Minimum Bid Price Rule, we received a written
notification from Nasdaq granting us an additional 180 days, or until November
29, 2010, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule. Under the
Nasdaq Listing Rules, if prior to November 29, 2010, the closing bid price of
our stock is at or above $1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, we
will regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule and our common stock will
continue to be eligible for listing on the Capital Market.
If we do
not achieve compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule by November 29,
2010, Nasdaq will provide us with written notification that the common stock is
subject to delisting. We may, at that time, appeal Nasdaq’s determination
to a Nasdaq Hearing Panel. Such an appeal, if granted, would stay
delisting until a ruling by the panel.
If our
stock price does not exceed the minimum bid price of $1.00 within the time
frames set forth above, our common stock will be subject to delisting. If
our common stock were no longer listed on Nasdaq, investors might only be able
to trade in the OTC Bulletin Board® of the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Inc. (FINRA) or the over-the-counter market in the Pink Sheets® (a
quotation medium operated by Pink OTC Markets Inc.). This would impair the
liquidity of our securities not only in the number of shares that could be
bought and sold at a given price, which might be depressed by the relative
illiquidity, but also through delays in the timing of transactions and reduction
in media coverage.
We
depend upon key employees and consultants in a competitive market for skilled
personnel. If we are unable to attract and retain key personnel, it
could adversely affect our ability to develop and market our
products.
We are
highly dependent upon the members of our executive management team and our
directors, as well as our scientific advisory board members, consultants and
collaborating scientists. Many of these people have been involved
with us for many years, have played integral roles in our progress and we
believe that they continue to provide value to us. A loss of any of
our key personnel may have a material adverse effect on aspects of our business
and clinical development and regulatory programs.
Following
the resignation of our former President and Chief Executive Officer and a member
of our Board of Directors in August 2009, our Board elected W. Thomas Amick, our
Chairman of the Board, to act as Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis.
This arrangement was recently extended through June 30, 2011. Mr.
Amick, who is otherwise employed by another biotech company as its Chief
Executive Officer, is able to devote only a portion of his time to his duties as
our interim Chief Executive Officer. Until such time as we employ a
full-time Chief Executive Officer, our dependency on the remaining members of
our management team to exhibit strong leadership skills and effectively manage
our operations is increased.
As of
June 30, 2010, in addition to our agreement with Mr. Amick, we had employment
agreements with five executive officers, including the Chief Financial Officer,
General Counsel, and the senior officers in charge of operations, corporate
development, and human resources, that expire in May 2011. These
agreements provide for automatic one-year renewal at the end of each term,
unless otherwise terminated by either party. In addition, in May 2010, we
entered into retention agreements with five other officers under which each
officer is provided certain severance benefits, based on title. While we
believe that our executive benefits are sufficient to attract and retain
executive management, as the economic environment in our market improves, we
face intense competition for our executives. In July, our Senior Vice
President, Quality, resigned his position with us and accepted a position with
another biotech company. The loss of services from any of our
remaining executives could significantly adversely affect our ability to develop
and market our products and obtain necessary regulatory approvals.
Further, we do not maintain key-man life insurance.
We expect
that, once we have secured sufficient strategic and financial resources to
support our operations, including the continuing development of our KL4 surfactant
technology, we will seek to attract candidates to lead our management and
development teams, including a new CEO, although there can be no assurances that
we will be successful in that endeavor. Moreover, although our
executive employment agreements with our five senior officers generally include
non-competition covenants and provide for severance payments that are contingent
upon the applicable employee’s refraining from competition with us, the
applicable noncompete provisions can be difficult and costly to monitor and
enforce, such that we may not be successful in retaining these individuals and,
if any should resign, in enforcing our noncompetition agreements with
them.
Our
future success also will depend in part on the continued service of our key
scientific and management personnel and our ability to identify, hire and retain
additional personnel. While we attempt to provide competitive compensation
packages to attract and retain key personnel at all levels in our organization,
many of our competitors have greater resources and more experience than we,
making it difficult for us to compete successfully for key personnel. We
may experience intense competition for qualified personnel and the existence of
non-competition agreements between prospective employees and their former
employers may prevent us from hiring those individuals or subject us to lawsuits
brought by their former employers.
ITEM
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UNREGISTERED
SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF
PROCEEDS
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During
the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, we did not issue any unregistered
shares of common stock pursuant to the exercise of outstanding warrants and
options. There were no stock repurchases during the three and six
months ended June 30, 2010.
For
disclosure on our working capital restrictions under our PharmaBio loan, please
refer to “Liquidity and Capital Resources – Overview.”
Exhibits
are listed on the Index to Exhibits at the end of this Quarterly
Report. The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K, listed
on such Index in response to this Item, are incorporated herein by
reference.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.
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Discovery Laboratories, Inc.
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(Registrant)
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Date: August 9, 2010
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By:
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/s/ W. Thomas Amick
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W. Thomas Amick, Chairman of the Board and
Principal Executive Officer
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Date: August 9, 2010
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By:
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/s/ John G. Cooper
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John G. Cooper
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
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INDEX
TO EXHIBITS
The
following exhibits are included with this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q.
Exhibit No.
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Description
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Method of Filing
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3.1
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Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Discovery Laboratories, Inc.
(Discovery), dated December 9, 2009.
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on December 9, 2009.
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3.2
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Certificate
of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Junior Participating
Cumulative Preferred Stock of Discovery, dated February 6,
2004.
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to Discovery’s Form 8-A, as filed with the SEC
on February 6, 2004.
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3.3
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Amended
and Restated By-Laws of Discovery, as amended effective September 3,
2009.
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on September 4, 2009
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4.1
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Shareholder
Rights Agreement, dated as of February 6, 2004, by and between Discovery
and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on February 6, 2004.
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4.2
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Form
of Class A Investor Warrant.
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on June 20, 2003.
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4.3
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Class
C Investor Warrant, dated April 17, 2006, issued to Kingsbridge Capital
Limited
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on April 21, 2006.
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4.4
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Warrant
Agreement, dated November 22, 2006 by and between Discovery and Capital
Ventures International
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on November 22, 2006.
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4.5
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Warrant
Agreement dated May 22, 2008 by and between Kingsbridge Capital Limited
and Discovery.
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K as
filed with the SEC on May 28, 2008.
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4.6
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Warrant
Agreement dated December 12, 2008 by and between Kingsbridge Capital
Limited and Discovery.
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on December 15, 2008.
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4.7
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Form
of Stock Purchase Warrant issued in May 2009
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on May 8, 2009.
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4.8
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Form
of Stock Purchase Warrant issued in February 2010
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on February 18, 2010.
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4.9
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Warrant
Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2010, by and between Discovery and
PharmaBio
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on April 28,
2010.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Method of Filing
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4.10
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Warrant
Agreement dated June 11, 2010 by and between Kingsbridge Capital Limited
and Discovery.
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on June 14, 2010.
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4.11
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Form
of Five-Year Warrant dated June 22, 2010
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on June 17, 2010.
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4.12
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Form
of Short-Term Warrant dated June 22, 2010
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on June 17, 2010.
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10.1*
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Amended
and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of June 12, 2006 between Thomas
F. Miller Ph.D., MBA and Discovery
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Filed
herewith
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10.2*
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Amendment
dated July 15, 2008 to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated
as of June 12, 2006 between Thomas F. Miller Ph.D., MBA and
Discovery
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Filed
herewith
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10.3*
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Amendment
dated December 12, 2008 to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement
dated as of June 12, 2006 between Thomas F. Miller Ph.D., MBA and
Discovery
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Filed
herewith
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10.4*
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Retention
Letter dated May 4, 2010 by and between Robert Segal, M.D., F.A.C.P., and
Discovery
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Discovery’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
dated March 31, 2010, as filed with the SEC on May 10,
2010.
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10.5
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Payment
Agreement and Loan Amendment (amending the Second Amended and Restated
Loan Agreement, dated as of December 10, 2001, amended and restated as of
October 25, 2006) dated April 27, 2010, by and between Discovery and
PharmaBio
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on April 28, 2010.
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10.6
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Third
Amended Promissory Note dated April 27, 2010 (amending and restating the
Second Amended Promissory Note dated as of October 25, 2006), payable to
PharmaBio
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 1.2 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on April 28, 2010.
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10.7
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Common
Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 11, 2010, by and between
Kingsbridge Capital Limited and Discovery.
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Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Discovery’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as
filed with the SEC on June 14, 2010.
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10.8*
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Renewal
of Interim CEO Agreement dated July 2, 2010 between W. Thomas Amick and
Discovery.
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Filed
herewith.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Method of Filing
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31.1
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Certification
of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange
Act.
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Filed
herewith.
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31.2
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Certification
of Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to
Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Filed
herewith.
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32.1
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Certification
of Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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Filed
herewith.
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*
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A
management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be
filed as an exhibit to this annual report pursuant to Item 15(b) of Form
10-K.
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Unassociated Document
EXECUTION
COPY
EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
This
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (the “Agreement") is made
as of this 12th day of June, 2006, by and between DISCOVERY LABORATORIES, INC.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and THOMAS
MILLER, PH.D. (the "Executive").
WHEREAS,
the Company and Executive desire that Executive be employed by the Company to
act as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Commercialization and Corporate
Development, and that the terms and conditions of such employment be
defined.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants contained herein, and for other
valuable consideration, the Company and the Executive hereby agree as
follows:
1. Certain
Definitions. Certain definitions used herein shall have the
meanings set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto.
2. Term of the
Agreement. The term (“Term”) of this
Agreement shall commence on the date first above written and shall continue
through December 31, 2007; provided, however, that commencing on January 1,
2008, and on each January 1st thereafter, the term of this Agreement shall
automatically be extended for one additional year, unless at least 90 days prior
to such January1st date, the Company or the Executive shall have given notice
that it does not wish to extend this Agreement. Upon the occurrence
of a Change of Control during the term of this Agreement, including any
extensions thereof, this Agreement shall automatically be extended until the end
of the Effective Period if the end of the Effective Period is after the then
current expiration date of the Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
this Agreement shall terminate prior to the scheduled expiration date of the
Term on the Date of Termination.
3. Executive's Duties and
Obligations.
(a) Duties. The
Executive shall continue to serve as the Company's Senior Vice President,
Commercialization and Corporate Development. The Executive shall be
responsible for all duties customarily associated with this
title. The Executive shall at all times report directly to the
Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
(b) Location of
Employment. The Executive's principal place of business shall
continue to be at the Company's headquarters to be located within thirty (30)
miles of Doylestown, Pennsylvania; provided, that the Executive acknowledges and
agrees that the performance by the Executive of his duties shall require
frequent travel including, without limitation, overseas travel from time to
time.
(c) Proprietary Information and
Inventions Matters. In consideration of the covenants
contained herein, the Executive hereby agrees to execute the Company's standard
form of Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement (the "Confidentiality
Agreement"), a copy of which is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit
B. The Executive shall comply at all times with the terms and
conditions of the Confidentiality Agreement and all other reasonable policies of
the Company governing its confidential and proprietary
information.
4. Devotion of Time to
Company's Business.
(a) Full-Time
Efforts. During his employment with the Company, the Executive
shall devote substantially all of his time, attention and efforts to the proper
performance of his implicit and explicit duties and obligations hereunder to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Company.
(b) No Other
Employment. During his employment with the Company, the
Executive shall not, except as otherwise provided herein, directly or
indirectly, render any services of a commercial or professional nature to any
other person or organization, whether for compensation or otherwise, without the
prior written consent of the Executive Committee or the Board.
(c) Non-Competition During and
After Employment. During the Term and for 12 months from the
Date of Termination, the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, without
the prior written consent of the Company, either as an employee, employer,
consultant, agent, principal, partner, stockholder, corporate officer, director,
or in any other individual or representative capacity (X) compete with the
Company in the business of developing or commercializing pulmonary surfactants
or any other category of compounds which forms the basis of the Company's
material products or any material products under development on the Date of
Termination, or (Y) solicit, encourage, induce or endeavor to entice away from
the Company, or otherwise interfere with the relationship of the Company with,
any person who is employed or engaged by the Company as an employee, consultant
or independent contractor or who was so employed or engaged at any time during
the preceding six (6) months; provided, that
nothing herein shall prevent the Executive from engaging in discussions
regarding employment, or employing, any such employee, consultant or independent
contractor (i) if such person shall voluntarily initiate such discussions
without any such solicitation, encouragement, enticement or inducement prior
thereto on the part of the Executive or (ii) if such discussions shall be held
as a result of or employment be the result of the response by any such person to
a written employment advertisement placed in a publication of general
circulation, general solicitation conducted by executive search firms,
employment agencies or other general employment services, not directed
specifically at any such employee, consultant or independent
contractor.
(d) Injunctive
Relief. In the event that the Executive breaches any
provisions of Section 4(c) or of the Confidentiality Agreement or there is a
threatened breach thereof, then, in addition to any other rights which the
Company may have, the Company shall be entitled, without the posting of a bond
or other security, to injunctive relief to enforce the restrictions contained
therein. In the event that an actual proceeding is brought in equity
to enforce the provisions of Section 4(c) or the Confidentiality Agreement, the
Executive shall not urge as a defense that there is an adequate remedy at law
nor shall the Company be prevented from seeking any other remedies which may be
available.
(e) Reformation. To
the extent that the restrictions imposed by Section 4(c) are interpreted by any
court to be unreasonable in geographic and/or temporal scope, such restrictions
shall be deemed automatically reduced to the extent necessary to coincide with
the maximum geographic and/or temporal restrictions deemed by such court not to
be unreasonable.
5. Compensation and
Benefits.
(a) Base
Compensation. During the Term, the Company shall pay to the
Executive (i) base annual compensation ("Base Salary") of at
least $220,000, payable in accordance with the Company's regular payroll
practices and less all required withholdings and (ii) additional compensation,
if any, and benefits as hereinafter set forth in this Section 5. The
Base Salary shall be reviewed at least annually for the purposes of determining
increases, if any, based on the Executive's performance, the performance of the
Company, inflation, the then prevailing salary scales for comparable positions
and other relevant factors; provided, however, that any
such increase in Base Salary shall be solely within the discretion of the
Company.
(b) Bonuses. During
the Term, the Executive shall be eligible for such year-end bonus, which may be
paid in either cash or equity, or both, as is awarded solely at the discretion
of the Compensation Committee of the Board after consultation with the Company’s
Chief Executive Officer, provided, that the
Company shall be under no obligation whatsoever to pay such discretionary
year-end bonus for any year. Any such equity bonus shall contain such
rights and features as are typically afforded to other Company employees of
similar level in connection with comparable equity bonuses awarded by the
Company.
(c) Benefits. During
the Term, the Executive shall be entitled to participate in all employee benefit
plans, programs and arrangements made available generally to the Company's
senior executives or to its employees on substantially the same basis that such
benefits are provided to such executives or employees (including, without
limitation profit-sharing, savings and other retirement plans (e.g., a 401(k)
plan) or programs, medical, dental, hospitalization, vision, short-term and
long-term disability and life insurance plans or programs, accidental death and
dismemberment protection, travel accident insurance, and any other employee
welfare benefit plans or programs that may be sponsored by the Company from time
to time, including any plans or programs that supplement the above-listed types
of plans or programs, whether funded or unfunded); provided, however, that nothing
in this Agreement shall be construed to require the Company to establish or
maintain any such plans, programs or arrangements. Anything contained
herein to the contrary notwithstanding, throughout the Term, Executive shall be
entitled to receive life insurance on behalf of Executive’s named beneficiaries
in the amount of two times the Executive’s then current annual salary for the
Term of this Agreement at no cost to the Executive, except the Company shall
have no liability whatsoever for any taxes (whether based on income or
otherwise) imposed upon or incurred by Executive in connection with any such
insurance.
(d) Vacations. During
the Term, the Executive shall be entitled to 20 days paid vacation per year, to
be earned ratably throughout the year, 5 days of which may be carried over from
year to year (provided, that in no
event shall the aggregate number of such vacation days carried over to any
succeeding year exceed 10 days).
(e) Reimbursement of Business
Expenses. The Executive is authorized to incur reasonable
expenses in carrying out his duties and responsibilities under this Agreement
and the Company shall reimburse him for all such expenses, in accordance with
reasonable policies of the Company.
6. Change of Control
Benefits.
(a) Bonus.
The Executive shall be awarded an annual cash bonus for each fiscal year
of the Company ending during the Effective Period at least equal to the Highest
Annual Bonus.
(b) Options. Notwithstanding
any provision to the contrary in the Company’s Amended and Restated 1998 Stock
Incentive Plan or any stock option or restricted stock agreement between the
Company and the Executive, all shares of stock and all options to acquire
Company stock held by the Executive shall accelerate and become fully vested
and, with respect to restricted stock, all restrictions shall be lifted upon the
Change of Control Date. In the case of any Change of Control in which
the Company’s common stockholders receive cash, securities or other
consideration in exchange for, or in respect of, their Company common stock, (i)
the Executive shall be permitted to exercise his options at a time and in a
fashion that will entitle him to receive, in exchange for any shares acquired
pursuant to any such exercise, the same per share consideration as is received
by the other holders of the Company’s common stock, and (ii) if the Executive
shall elect not to exercise all or any portion of such options, any such
unexercised options shall terminate and cease to be outstanding following such
Change of Control, except to the extent assumed by a successor corporation (or
its parent) or otherwise expressly continued in full force and effect pursuant
to the terms of such Change of Control.
7. Termination of
Employment.
(a) Termination by the Company
for Cause or Termination by the Executive without Good Reason, Death or
Disability.
(i) In
the event of a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for
Cause, a termination by the Executive without Good Reason, or in the event this
Agreement terminates by reason of the death or Disability of the Executive, the
Executive shall be entitled to any unpaid compensation accrued through the last
day of the Executive's employment, a lump sum payment in respect of all accrued
but unused vacation days (provided, that in no
event shall the aggregate number of such accrued vacation days exceed 10 days)
at his Base Salary in effect on the date such vacation was earned, and payment
of any other amounts owing to the Executive but not yet paid. The
Executive shall not be entitled to receive any other compensation or benefits
from the Company whatsoever (except as and to the extent the continuation of
certain benefits is required by law).
(ii) In
the case of a termination due to death or disability, notwithstanding any
provision to the contrary in any stock option or restricted stock agreement
between the Company and the Executive, all shares of stock and all options to
acquire Company stock held by the Executive shall accelerate and become fully
vested upon the Date of Termination (and all options shall thereupon become
fully exercisable), and all stock options shall continue to be exercisable for
the remainder of their stated terms.
(b) Termination by the Company
without Cause or by the Executive for Good Reason. If (x) the
Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for Cause, death
or Disability (i.e., without Cause) or (y) the Executive terminates employment
with Good Reason, then the Executive shall be entitled to receive the following
from the Company:
(i) The
amounts set forth in Section 7(a)(i);
(ii) Within
10 days after the Date of Termination, a lump sum cash payment equal to the
Highest Annual Bonus multiplied by the fraction obtained by dividing the number
of days in the year through the Date of Termination by 365;
(iii) Within
10 days after the Date of Termination, a lump sum cash payment in an amount
equal to the sum of (A) the Executive’s Base Salary then in effect (determined
without regard to any reduction in such Base Salary constituting Good Reason)
and (B) the Highest Annual Bonus;
(iv) For
one year from the Date of Termination, the Company shall either (A) arrange to
provide the Executive and his dependents, at the Company’s cost (except to the
extent such cost was borne by the Executive prior to the Date of Termination,
and further, to the extent that such post-termination coverages are available
under the Company’s plans), with life, disability, medical and dental coverage,
whether insured or not insured, providing substantially similar benefits to
those which the Executive and his dependents were receiving immediately prior to
the Date of Termination, or (B) in lieu of providing such coverage, pay to the
Executive no less frequently than quarterly in advance an amount which, after
taxes, is sufficient for the Executive to purchase equivalent benefits coverage
referred to in clause (A); provided, however, that the
Company’s obligation under this Section 7(b)(iv) shall be reduced to the extent
that substantially similar coverages (determined on a benefit-by-benefit basis)
are provided by a subsequent employer;
(v) Any
other additional benefits then due or earned in accordance with applicable plans
and programs of the Company; and
(vi) The
Company will provide out-placement counseling assistance in the form of
reimbursement of the reasonable expenses incurred for such assistance within the
12-month period following the Date of Termination. Such reimbursement
amount shall not exceed $40,000.
(c) Termination in connection
with a Change of Control. If the Executive’s employment is
terminated by the Company other than for Cause or by the Executive for Good
Reason during the Effective Period, then the Executive shall be entitled to
receive the following from the Company:
(i) All
amounts and benefits described in Section 7(a)(i) above;
(ii) Within
10 days after the Date of Termination, a lump sum cash payment equal to the
Highest Annual Bonus multiplied by the fraction obtained by dividing the number
of days in the year through the Date of Termination by 365;
(iii) Within
10 days after the Date of Termination, a lump sum cash payment in an amount
equal to the product of two (2) times the sum of (A) the Executive’s Base Salary
then in effect (determined without regard to any reduction in such Base Salary
constituting Good Reason) and (B) the Highest Annual Bonus;
(iv) For
two years from the Date of Termination, the Company shall either (A) arrange to
provide the Executive and his dependents, at the Company’s cost (except to the
extent such cost was borne by the Executive prior to the Date of Termination,
and further, to the extent that such post-termination coverages are available
under the Company’s plans), with life, disability, medical and dental coverage,
whether insured or not insured, providing substantially similar benefits to
those which the Executive and his dependents were receiving immediately prior to
the Date of Termination, or (B) in lieu of providing such coverage, pay to the
Executive no less frequently than quarterly in advance an amount which, after
taxes, is sufficient for the Executive to purchase equivalent benefits coverage
referred to in clause (A); provided, however, that the
Company’s obligation under this Section 7(c)(iv) shall be reduced to the extent
that substantially similar coverages (determined on a benefit-by-benefit basis)
are provided by a subsequent employer;
(v) Notwithstanding
any provision to the contrary in any stock option or restricted stock agreement
between the Company and the Executive, all shares of stock and all options to
acquire Company stock held by the Executive shall accelerate and become fully
vested upon the Date of Termination (and all options shall thereupon become
fully exercisable), and all stock options shall continue to be exercisable for
the remainder of their stated terms;
(vi) Any
other additional benefits then due or earned in accordance with applicable plans
and programs of the Company; and
(vii) The
Company will provide out-placement counseling assistance in the form of
reimbursement of the reasonable expenses incurred for such assistance within the
12-month period following the Date of Termination. Such reimbursement
amount shall not exceed $40,000.
8. Notice of
Termination.
(a) Any
termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for Cause, or by the
Executive for Good Reason shall be communicated by a Notice of Termination to
the other party hereto given in accordance with Section 12. For
purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” means a written notice
which: (i) is given at least 10 days prior to the Date of Termination, (ii)
indicates the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon,
(iii) to the extent applicable, sets forth in reasonable detail the facts and
circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive’s
employment under the provision so indicated, and (iv) specifies the employment
termination date. The failure to set forth in the Notice of
Termination any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing of Good
Reason or Cause will not waive any right of the party giving the Notice of
Termination hereunder or preclude such party from asserting such fact or
circumstance in enforcing its rights hereunder.
(b) A
Termination of Employment of the Executive will not be deemed to be for Good
Reason unless the Executive gives the Notice of Termination provided for herein
within 12 months after the Executive has actual knowledge of the act or omission
of the Company constituting such Good Reason.
9. Mitigation of
Damages. The Executive will not be required to mitigate
damages or the amount of any payment or benefit provided for under this
Agreement by seeking other employment or otherwise. Except as
otherwise provided in Sections 7(b)(iv) and 7(c)(iv), the amount of any payment
or benefit provided for under this Agreement will not be reduced by any
compensation or benefits earned by the Executive as the result of
self-employment or employment by another employer or otherwise.
10. Excise Tax
Gross-Up.
(a) Anything
in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event it shall be
determined that any payment, award, benefit or distribution (including any
acceleration) by the Company or any entity which effectuates a transaction
described in Section 280G(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Code to or for the benefit of the
Executive (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise, but
determined without regard to any additional payments required under this Section
10) (a “Payment”) would be
subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any
interest or penalties are incurred with respect to such excise tax by the
Executive (such excise tax, together with any such interest and penalties, are
hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Excise Tax”), then
the Executive shall be entitled to receive an additional payment (a “Gross-Up Payment”) in
an amount such that after payment by the Executive of all taxes, including,
without limitation, any income taxes (and any interest and penalties imposed
with respect thereto) and Excise Taxes imposed upon the Gross-Up Payment, the
Executive retains an amount of the Gross-Up Payment equal to the Excise Tax
imposed upon the Payments. For purposes of this Section 10, the
Executive shall be deemed to pay federal, state and local income taxes at the
highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Gross Up
Payment is to be made, taking into account the maximum reduction in federal
income taxes which could be obtained from the deduction of state and local
income taxes.
(b) All
determinations required to be made under this Section 10, including whether and
when a Gross-Up Payment is required and the amount of such Gross-Up Payment and
the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determination, shall be made
by the Company’s independent auditors or such other certified public accounting
firm of national standing reasonably acceptable to the Executive as may be
designated by the Company (the “Accounting Firm”)
which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and the
Executive within 15 business days of the receipt of notice from the Executive
that there has been a Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by the
Company. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne
solely by the Company. Any Gross-Up Payment, as determined pursuant
to this Section 10, shall be paid by the Company to the Executive within five
days of the later of (i) the due date for the payment of any Excise Tax, and
(ii) the receipt of the Accounting Firm’s determination. If the
Accounting Firm determines that no Excise Tax is payable by the Executive, it
shall furnish the Executive with a written opinion to such effect, and to the
effect that failure to report the Excise Tax, if any, on the Executive’s
applicable federal income tax return will not result in the imposition of a
negligence or similar penalty. Any determination by the Accounting
Firm shall be binding upon the Company and the Executive. As a result
of the uncertainty in the application of Section 4999 of the Code at the
time of the initial determination by the Accounting Firm hereunder, it is
possible that Gross-Up Payments which will not have been made by the Company
should have been made (“Underpayment”) or
Gross-up Payments are made by the Company which should not have been made
(“Overpayments”),
consistent with the calculations required to be made hereunder. In
the event the Executive is required to make a payment of any Excise Tax, the
Accounting Firm shall determine the amount of the Underpayment that has occurred
and any such Underpayment shall be promptly paid by the Company to or for the
benefit of the Executive. In the event the amount of Gross-up Payment
exceeds the amount necessary to reimburse the Executive for his Excise Tax, the
Accounting Firm shall determine the amount of the Overpayment that has been made
and any such Overpayment shall be promptly paid by the Executive (to the extent
he has received a refund if the applicable Excise Tax has been paid to the
Internal Revenue Service) to or for the benefit of the Company. The
Executive shall cooperate, to the extent his expenses are reimbursed by the
Company, with any reasonable requests by the Company in connection with any
contests or disputes with the Internal Revenue Service in connection with the
Excise Tax.
11. Legal
Fees. All reasonable legal fees and related expenses
(including costs of experts, evidence and counsel) paid or incurred by the
Executive pursuant to any claim, dispute or question of interpretation relating
to this Agreement shall be paid or reimbursed by the Company if the Executive is
successful on the merits pursuant to a legal judgment or
arbitration. Except as provided in this Section 11, each party shall
be responsible for its own legal fees and expenses in connection with any claim
or dispute relating to this Agreement.
12. Notices. All
notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered by hand or
mailed within the continental United States by first class certified mail,
return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
(a) if
to the Board or the Company:
Discovery
Laboratories, Inc.
2600
Kelly Road, Suite 100
Warrington,
PA 18976
Attn: David
Lopez, Esq.
(b) if
to the Executive:
Thomas
Miller
The
address on file with the records of the Company
Addresses
may be changed by written notice sent to the other party at the last recorded
address of that party.
13. Withholding. The
Company shall be entitled to withhold from payments due hereunder any required
federal, state or local withholding or other taxes.
14. Entire
Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement
between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supercedes the
Employment Agreement and all other prior agreements, written or oral, with
respect thereto.
15. Arbitration.
(a) If
the parties are unable to resolve any dispute or claim relating directly or
indirectly to this agreement (a “Dispute”), then
either party may require the matter to be settled by final and binding
arbitration by sending written notice of such election to the other party
clearly marked "Arbitration Demand". Thereupon such Dispute shall be
arbitrated in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Section
15. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may apply to a court
of competent jurisdiction for a temporary restraining order, a preliminary
injunction, or other equitable relief to preserve the status quo or prevent
irreparable harm.
(b) The
arbitration panel will be composed of three arbitrators, one of whom will be
chosen by the Company, one by the Executive, and the third by the two so
chosen. If both or either of the Company or the Executive fails to
choose an arbitrator or arbitrators within 14 days after receiving notice of
commencement of arbitration, or if the two arbitrators fail to choose a third
arbitrator within 14 days after their appointment, the American Arbitration
Association shall, upon the request of both or either of the parties to the
arbitration, appoint the arbitrator or arbitrators required to complete the
panel. The arbitrators shall have reasonable experience in the matter under
dispute. The decision of the arbitrators shall be final and binding on the
parties, and specific performance giving effect to the decision of the
arbitrators may be ordered by any court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) Nothing
contained herein shall operate to prevent either party from asserting
counterclaim(s) in any arbitration commenced in accordance with this Agreement,
and any such party need not comply with the procedural provisions of this
Section 15 in order to assert such counterclaim(s).
(d) The
arbitration shall be filed with the office of the American Arbitration
Association ("AAA") located in New
York, New York or such other AAA office as the parties may agree upon (without
any obligation to so agree). The arbitration shall be conducted
pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of AAA as in effect at the time of
the arbitration hearing, such arbitration to be completed in a 60-day period. In
addition, the following rules and procedures shall apply to the
arbitration:
(i) The
arbitrators shall have the sole authority to decide whether or not any Dispute
between the parties is arbitrable and whether the party presenting the issues to
be arbitrated has satisfied the conditions precedent to such party's right to
commence arbitration as required by this Section 15.
(ii) The
decision of the arbitrators, which shall be in writing and state the findings,
the facts and conclusions of law upon which the decision is based, shall be
final and binding upon the parties, who shall forthwith comply after receipt
thereof. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be
entered by any competent court. Each party submits itself to the
jurisdiction of any such court, but only for the entry and enforcement to
judgment with respect to the decision of the arbitrators hereunder.
(iii) The
arbitrators shall have the power to grant all legal and equitable remedies
(including, without limitation, specific performance) and award compensatory
damages provided by applicable law, but shall not have the power or authority to
award punitive damages. No party shall seek punitive damages in
relation to any matter under, arising out of, or in connection with or relating
to this Agreement in any other forum.
(iv) Except
as provided in Section 11, the parties shall bear their own costs in preparing
for and participating in the resolution of any Dispute pursuant to this Section
15, and the costs of the arbitrator(s) shall be equally divided between the
parties.
(v) Except
as provided in the last sentence of Section 15(a), the provisions of this
Section 15 shall be a complete defense to any suit, action or proceeding
instituted in any federal, state or local court or before any administrative
tribunal with respect to any Dispute arising in connection with this
Agreement. Any party commencing a lawsuit in violation of this
Section 15 shall pay the costs of the other party, including, without
limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees and defense costs.
16. Miscellaneous.
(a) Governing
Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed, governed
and enforced according to the laws of the State of New York without regard to
the application of choice of law rules.
(b) Amendments. No
amendment or modification of the terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be
valid unless in writing and signed by the parties hereto.
(c) Severability. If
one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be invalid or unenforceable
under applicable law, such provisions shall be construed, if possible, so as to
be enforceable under applicable law, or such provisions shall be excluded from
this Agreement and the balance of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such
provision were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its
terms.
(d) Binding
Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the beneficiaries, heirs and representatives of the Executive
(including the Beneficiary) and the successors and assigns of the
Company. The Company shall require any successor (whether direct or
indirect, by purchase, merger, reorganization, consolidation, acquisition of
property or stock, liquidation, or otherwise) to all or substantially all of its
assets, by agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Executive,
expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and
to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform this Agreement
if no such succession had taken place. Regardless whether such
agreement is executed, this Agreement shall be binding upon any successor of the
Company in accordance with the operation of law and such successor shall be
deemed the Company for purposes of this Agreement.
(e) Successors and
Assigns. Except as provided in Section16(d) in the case of the
Company, or to the Beneficiary in the case of the death of the Executive, this
Agreement is not assignable by any party and no payment to be made hereunder
shall be subject to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment,
pledge, encumbrance or other charge.
(f) Remedies Cumulative; No
Waiver. No remedy conferred upon either party by this
Agreement is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every
such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to any other remedy
given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity. No
delay or omission by either party in exercising any right, remedy or power
hereunder or existing at law or in equity shall be construed as a waiver
thereof, and any such right, remedy or power may be exercised by such party from
time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient or necessary by such party
in such party’s sole discretion.
(g) Survivorship. Notwithstanding
anything in this Agreement to the contrary, all terms and provisions of this
Agreement that by their nature extend beyond the termination of this Agreement
shall survive such termination.
(h) Entire
Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement of
the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter contained herein and
supersedes all prior agreements, promises, covenants or arrangements, whether
oral or written, with respect thereto.
(i) Counterparts. This
Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original, but all of which, when taken together, shall constitute
one document.
17. No Contract of
Employment. Nothing contained in this Agreement will be
construed as a right of the Executive to be continued in the employment of the
Company, or as a limitation of the right of the Company to discharge the
Executive with or without Cause.
18. Executive
Acknowledgement. The Executive hereby acknowledges that he has
read and understands the provisions of this Agreement, that he has been given
the opportunity for his legal counsel to review this Agreement, that the
provisions of this Agreement are reasonable and that he has received a copy of
this Agreement.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Employment Agreement to be
executed as of the date first above written.
DISCOVERY
LABORATORIES, INC.
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Name: Robert
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Title:
President and CEO
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EXHIBIT
A
(a) “Beneficiary” means any
individual, trust or other entity named by the Executive to receive the payments
and benefits payable hereunder in the event of the death of the
Executive. The Executive may designate a Beneficiary to receive such
payments and benefits by completing a form provided by the Company and
delivering it to the General Counsel of the Company. The Executive
may change his designated Beneficiary at any time (without the consent of any
prior Beneficiary) by completing and delivering to the Company a new beneficiary
designation form. If a Beneficiary has not been designated by the
Executive, or if no designated Beneficiary survives the Executive, then the
payment and benefits provided under this Agreement, if any, will be paid to the
Executive’s estate, which shall be deemed to be the Executive’s
Beneficiary.
(b) “Cause” means: (i) the
Executive’s willful and continued neglect of the Executive’s duties with the
Company (other than as a result of the Executive’s incapacity due to physical or
mental illness), after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered
to the Executive by the Company which specifically identifies the manner in
which the Company believes that the Executive has neglected his duties; (ii) the
final conviction of the Executive of, or an entering of a guilty plea or a plea
of no contest by the Executive to, a felony; or (iii) the Executive’s willful
engagement in illegal conduct or gross misconduct which is materially and
demonstrably injurious to the Company.
For purposes of this definition, no act
or failure to act on the part of the Executive shall be considered “willful”
unless it is done, or omitted to be done, by the Executive in bad faith or
without a reasonable belief that the action or omission was in the best
interests of the Company. Any act, or failure to act, based on
authority given pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors
of the Company (the “Board”), or the
advice of counsel to the Company, will be conclusively presumed to be done, or
omitted to be done, by the Executive in good faith and in the best interests of
the Company.
(c) “Change of Control” means the
occurrence of any one of the following events:
(i) any
“person” (as defined in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 (the “Exchange
Act”)), other than the Company, any trustee or other fiduciary holding
securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company, an underwriter
temporarily holding securities pursuant to an offering of such securities or any
corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in
substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company,
directly or indirectly acquires “beneficial ownership” (as defined in Rule 13d-3
under the Exchange Act) of securities representing 35% of the combined voting
power of the Company’s then outstanding securities;
(ii) persons
who, as of the date of this Agreement constitute the Board (the “Incumbent Directors”)
cease for any reason, including without limitation, as a result of a tender
offer, proxy contest, merger or similar transaction, to constitute at least a
majority thereof; provided, that any
person becoming a director of the Company subsequent to the date of this
Agreement shall be considered an Incumbent Director if such person’s election or
nomination for election was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of
the Incumbent Directors in an action taken by the Board or a Committee thereof;
provided, further, that any
such person whose initial assumption of office is in connection with an actual
or threatened election contest relating to the election of members of the Board
or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on
behalf of a “person” (as defined in Section 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange
Act) other than the Board, including by reason of agreement intended to avoid or
settle any such actual or threatened contest or solicitation, shall not be
considered an Incumbent Director;
(iii) the
consummation of a reorganization, merger, statutory share exchange,
consolidation or similar corporate transaction (each, a “Business
Combination”) other than a Business Combination in which all or
substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners
of the Company’s voting securities immediately prior to such Business
Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the
combined voting power of the voting securities of the entity resulting from such
Business Combination (including, without limitation, an entity which as a result
of the Business Combination owns the Company or all or substantially all of the
Company’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in
substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Company’s voting
securities immediately prior to such Business Combination; or
(iv) the
Company consummates a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the
Company or the stockholders of the Company approve a plan of complete
liquidation of the Company.
(d) “Change of Control Date” means
any date after the date hereof on which a Change of Control occurs; provided,
however, that if a Change of Control occurs and if the Executive’s employment
with the Company is terminated or an event constituting Good Reason (as defined
below) occurs prior to the Change of Control, and if it is reasonably
demonstrated by the Executive that such termination or event (i) was at the
request of a third party who has taken steps reasonably calculated to effect the
Change of Control, or (ii) otherwise arose in connection with or in anticipation
of the Change of Control then, for all purposes of this Agreement, the Change of
Control Date shall mean the date immediately prior to the date of such
termination or event.
(e) “Code” means the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and the regulations promulgated
thereunder.
(f) “Date of Termination” means
the date specified in a Notice of Termination pursuant to Section 8 hereof, or
the Executive’s last date as an active employee of the Company before a
termination of employment due to death, Disability or other reason, as the case
may be.
(g) “Disability” means a mental or
physical condition that renders the Executive substantially incapable of
performing his duties and obligations under this Agreement, after taking into
account provisions for reasonable accommodation, as determined by a medical
doctor (such doctor to be mutually determined in good faith by the parties) for
three or more consecutive months or for a total of six months during any 12
consecutive months; provided, that during
such period the Company shall give the Executive at least 30 days’ written
notice that it considers the time period for disability to be
running.
(h) “Effective Period” means the
period beginning on the Change of Control Date and ending 24 months after the
date of the related Change of Control.
(i) “Good Reason” means, unless
the Executive has consented in writing thereto, the occurrence of any of the
following: (i) the assignment to the Executive of duties inconsistent with
the Executive’s position, including any change in status, level of authority or
responsibility or any other action which results in a material diminution in
such status, level of authority or responsibility (for the sake of clarity, a
change resulting in an interdepartmental re-assignment of the Executive that is
substantively consistent with Executive’s prior status and level of authority
shall not constitute Good Reason); provided, that the Executive shall faithfully
and competently perform such duties as the Chief Executive Officer may from time
to time reasonably direct, taking into account the Executive’s position and the
needs of the Company; (ii) a reduction in the Executive’s Base Salary by the
Company; (iii) the relocation of the Executive’s office to a location more than
30 miles from Doylestown, Pennsylvania; (iv) the failure of the Company to
comply with the provisions of Section 6(a); (v) following a Change of
Control, unless a plan providing a substantially similar position, compensation
or benefit is substituted, (A) the failure by the Company to continue the
Executive in the position that the Executive occupied prior to the Change of
Control, with substantially similar status, and level of authority and
responsibility, or (B) the failure by the Company to continue in effect any
material fringe benefit or compensation plan, retirement plan, life insurance
plan, health and accident plan or disability plan in which the Executive was
participating prior to the Change of Control, or (C) the taking of any action by
the Company which would adversely affect the Executive’s participation in or
materially reduce his benefits under any of such plans or deprive him of any
material fringe benefit; or (vi) the failure of the Company to obtain the
assumption in writing of the Company’s obligation to perform this Agreement by
any successor to all or substantially all of the assets of the Company within 15
days after a Business Combination or a sale or other disposition of all or
substantially all of the assets of the Company.
(j) “Highest Annual Bonus” means
the largest annual cash bonus paid to the Executive by the Company with respect
to the three fiscal years of the Company immediately preceding the year
containing the Change of Control Date or the Date of Termination, as applicable
(annualized for any fiscal year consisting of less than 12 full months);
provided, however, that, solely in the event of a Change of Control occurring
prior to Executive’s receipt of an annual cash bonus paid to the Executive by
the Company, the Highest Annual Bonus shall mean that amount which is equal to
25% of Executive’s then current base salary.
Unassociated Document
July 15,
2008
Thomas
Miller, Ph.D.
c/o
Discovery Laboratories, Inc.
2600
Kelly Road
Suite
100
Warrington,
PA 18976
Re: Amendment
to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement
Dear Dr.
Miller:
This
amendment is attached to and made part of the Amended and Restated Employment
Agreement dated as of June 12, 2006 between you and Discovery Laboratories, Inc.
(as it may have been previously amended, the “Agreement”). Effective
as of the date hereof the parties hereby agree that certain provisions of the
Agreement are revised as set forth below. Capitalized terms used
herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms
in the Agreement.
The first
sentence of Section 2 of the Agreement is hereby amended to provide (i) that the
current Term of the Agreement shall continue through December 31, 2009, and (ii)
that, commencing on January 1, 2010, and on each January 1 thereafter, the Term
of the Agreement shall automatically be extended for one additional year, except
in the event of notice as provided for therein.
Except as
herein provided, the remaining terms and conditions of the Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect. This addendum confirms an agreement
between you and the Company with respect to the subject matter hereof and is a
material part of the consideration stated in the Agreement and mutual promises
made in connection therewith. Please indicate your acceptance of the
terms contained herein by signing both copies of this amendment, retaining one
copy for your records, and forwarding the remaining copy to the
Company.
DISCOVERY
LABORATORIES, INC.
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David
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David
L. Lopez
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Title:
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Executive
Vice President and General Counsel
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Accepted
and Agreed to:
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/s/
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Unassociated Document
December
12, 2008
Thomas
Miller, Ph.D.
c/o
Discovery Laboratories, Inc.
2600
Kelly Road
Suite
100
Warrington,
PA 18976
Re: Amendment
to Employment Agreement
Dear Dr.
Miller,
This
amendment is attached to and made part of the Amended and Restated Employment
Agreement dated as of June 12, 2006 between you and Discovery Laboratories,
Inc., as amended (the “Agreement”). Effective
as of the date hereof the parties hereby agree that certain provisions of the
Agreement are revised as set forth below. Capitalized terms used
herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms
as set forth in the Agreement.
Section 2
of the Agreement is hereby amended to provide (i) that the Term of the Agreement
shall continue through May 3, 2010, and (ii) that, commencing on May 4, 2010,
and on each May 4th
thereafter, the Term of the Agreement shall automatically be extended for one
additional year, except in the event of notice as provided for
therein.
Except as
amended herein, the remaining terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect. This addendum confirms an agreement between
you and the Company with respect to the subject matter hereof and is a material
part of the consideration stated in the Agreement and mutual promises made in
connection therewith. Please indicate your acceptance of the terms
contained herein by signing both copies of this amendment, retaining one copy
for your records, and forwarding the remaining copy to the Company.
DISCOVERY
LABORATORIES, INC.
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By:
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/s/
Robert
J. Capetola, Ph.D. |
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Name:
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Robert
J. Capetola, Ph.D.
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Title:
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President
and CEO
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Accepted
and Agreed to:
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Thomas
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Unassociated Document
July 2,
2010
W. Thomas
Amick
11229
Conley Cove Court
Raleigh,
NC 27613
Re:
Renewal of Interim CEO Agreement
Dear Mr.
Amick:
This
addendum is attached to and made part of the Agreement dated August 13, 2009,
between you and Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (as it may have been previously
amended, the “Agreement”). Effective
as of July 2, 2010 the parties hereby agree to modify the Agreement to reflect
the revisions set forth herein. Capitalized terms used herein and not
otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms as set forth in
the Agreement.
Section
3, Term, is
hereby amended by extending the ending date from June 30, 2010 to June 30, 2011;
provided, however, that the
extended ending date is subject to prior termination as provided in Section 7 of
the Agreement.
Except as
amended herein, the remaining terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect. This addendum confirms an agreement between
you and Company with respect to the subject matter hereof and is a material part
of the consideration stated in the Agreement and mutual promises made in
connection therewith. Please indicate your acceptance of the terms
contained herein by signing both copies of this addendum, retain one copy for
your records, and forward the remaining copy to the Company.
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David L. Lopez, Esq. |
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David
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EVP,
General Counsel & Chief
Compliance Officer |
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and Agreed to:
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Thomas Amick |
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Name:
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Exhibit
31.1
CERTIFICATIONS
I, W.
Thomas Amick, certify that:
1. I
have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Discovery Laboratories,
Inc.;
2. Based
on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in
light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based
on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information
included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and
for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The
registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing
and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and
have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure
controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly
during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed
such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control
over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated
the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the
disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this
report based on such evaluation; and
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over
financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal
quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report)
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the
registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation
of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to
adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and
report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees
who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial
reporting.
Date:
August 9, 2010
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/s/ W.
Thomas
Amick
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W.
Thomas Amick
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Chairman
of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer
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Exhibit
31.2
CERTIFICATIONS
I, John
G. Cooper, certify that:
1. I
have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Discovery Laboratories,
Inc.;
2. Based
on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in
light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based
on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information
included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and
for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The
registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing
and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and
have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure
controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly
during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed
such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control
over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and
procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered
by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over
financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal
quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report)
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The
registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most
recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the
registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation
of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to
adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and
report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees
who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial
reporting.
Date:
August 9, 2010
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/s/ John G.
Cooper
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John
G. Cooper
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Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
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Exhibit
32.1
CERTIFICATIONS
Pursuant
to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, each of the undersigned officers of Discovery Laboratories,
Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies that, to his knowledge, the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2010 (the “Report”)
fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, and that the information contained in the Report fairly
presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company.
Date:
August 9, 2010
W. Thomas
Amick
Chairman
of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
John G.
Cooper
Executive
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
A signed
original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 has been provided to us and will be retained by us and furnished to
the SEC or its staff upon request.
This
certification is being furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that
section. This certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by
reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.