Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Inc.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[Mark One]
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2006
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934 |
Commission File No. 001-33057
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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76-0837053 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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220 Miracle Mile
Suite 234
Coral Gables, Florida
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33134 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (305) 529-2522
Indicate by checkmark 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 report(s), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):
Large Accelerated Filer o Accelerated Filer o Non-Accelerated Filer þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of
the latest practicable date: 12,516,667 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, were
outstanding as of December 6, 2006.
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS, INC.
INDEX
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CATALYST PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS, INC.
(a development stage company)
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
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September 30, 2006 |
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December 31, 2005 |
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(unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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3,003,436 |
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771,127 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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3,225 |
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440 |
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Total current assets |
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3,006,661 |
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771,567 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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19,717 |
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4,031 |
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Deferred public offering costs |
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472,074 |
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Other assets |
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13,555 |
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13,852 |
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Total assets |
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3,512,007 |
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$ |
789,450 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
417,754 |
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$ |
67,753 |
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Accrued expenses |
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268,765 |
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275,235 |
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Total current liabilities |
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686,519 |
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342,988 |
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Stockholders equity
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000
shares authorized, par value $0.001 per share |
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Series A Preferred Stock, 70,000 shares
outstanding at September 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005 |
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70 |
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700 |
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Series B Preferred Stock, 7,644 shares
outstanding at September 30, 2006 and no
shares outstanding at December 31, 2005 |
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Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share,
100,000,000 shares authorized, 7,029,787
shares issued and outstanding at September 30,
2006 and 6,887,513 shares issued and outstanding at
December 31, 2005 |
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7,029 |
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68,875 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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7,836,354 |
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3,406,647 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(5,017,973 |
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(3,029,760 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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2,825,488 |
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446,462 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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3,512,007 |
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$ |
789,450 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CATALYST PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS, INC.
(a development stage company)
CONDENSED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
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Cumulative Period |
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from January 4, |
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2002 (date of |
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inception) to |
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For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Revenues |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Operating costs and expenses: |
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Research and development |
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235,467 |
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127,378 |
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668,231 |
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1,105,772 |
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2,915,883 |
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General and administrative |
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1,106,752 |
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106,577 |
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1,348,945 |
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455,763 |
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2,156,676 |
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Total operating costs and
expenses |
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1,342,219 |
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233,955 |
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2,017,176 |
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1,561,535 |
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5,072,559 |
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Loss from operations |
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(1,342,219 |
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(233,955 |
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(2,017,176 |
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(1,561,535 |
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(5,072,559 |
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Interest income |
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20,831 |
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6,184 |
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28,963 |
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12,092 |
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54,586 |
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Loss before income taxes |
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(1,321,388 |
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(227,771 |
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(1,988,213 |
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(1,549,443 |
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(5,017,973 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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Net loss |
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(1,321,388 |
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(227,771 |
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(1,988,213 |
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(1,549,443 |
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(5,017,973 |
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Loss per share basic and diluted |
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(0.19 |
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(0.03 |
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(0.29 |
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(0.26 |
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Weighted average shares
outstanding basic and diluted |
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7,020,508 |
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6,887,513 |
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6,932,332 |
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5,974,940 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CATALYST PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS, INC.
(a development stage company)
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (unaudited)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006
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Deficit Accumulated |
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Preferred Stock |
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During the |
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Series A |
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Series B |
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Common Stock |
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Paid-in Capital |
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Development Stage |
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Total |
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Balance at |
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December 31, 2005 |
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700 |
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$ |
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68,875 |
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$ |
3,406,647 |
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(3,029,760 |
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$ |
446,462 |
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Issuance of stock
options
for services |
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947,099 |
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947,099 |
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Issuance of common
stock for services |
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142 |
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194,858 |
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195,000 |
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Change in par value
due to merger |
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(630 |
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(61,988 |
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62,618 |
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Issuance of preferred
stock, net |
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3,225,132 |
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3,225,140 |
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Net loss |
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(1,988,213 |
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(1,988,213 |
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Balance at |
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September 30, 2006 |
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70 |
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$ |
8 |
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7,029 |
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$ |
7,836,354 |
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(5,017,973 |
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$ |
2,825,488 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
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CATALYST PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS, INC.
(a development stage company)
CONDENSED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
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Cumulative Period |
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from January 4, |
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2002 (date of |
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For the Nine Months Ended |
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inception) through |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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(unaudited) |
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Operating Activities: |
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Net loss |
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(1,988,213 |
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(1,549,443 |
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(5,017,973 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
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4,190 |
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1,031 |
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5,930 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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1,069,943 |
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1,093,063 |
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2,729,192 |
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Change in assets and liabilities
(Increase) in other prepaid expenses and
deposits |
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(2,487 |
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(15,000 |
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(16,779 |
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(Decrease) increase in accounts payable |
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350,001 |
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(27,993 |
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417,753 |
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Increase in accrued expenses |
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65,685 |
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97,356 |
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235,921 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(500,881 |
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(400,986 |
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(1,645,956 |
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Investing Activities: |
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Capital expenditures |
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(19,876 |
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(2,468 |
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(25,647 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(19,876 |
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(2,468 |
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(25,647 |
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Financing Activities: |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
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1,046,515 |
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1,151,516 |
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Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock |
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3,225,140 |
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3,895,597 |
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Prepaid expenses for initial public offering |
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(472,074 |
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(472,074 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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2,753,066 |
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1,046,515 |
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4,575,039 |
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Net increase in cash |
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2,232,309 |
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643,061 |
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2,903,436 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period |
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771,127 |
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183,911 |
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100,000 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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3,003,436 |
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$ |
826,972 |
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3,003,436 |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow
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Cash paid during the year for interest |
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Cash paid during the year for income taxes |
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Non-cash financing activities: |
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company recorded compensation
expense of $947,099 and $1,033,063, respectively, related to the issuance of stock options to
nonemployees.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CATALYST PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS, INC.
(a development stage company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Organization and Description of Business. |
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. (the Company) is a development-stage specialty
pharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of
prescription drugs for the treatment of drug addiction.
The Company was incorporated in Delaware in July 2006. It is the successor by merger to
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc., a Florida corporation, which commenced operations in
January 2002.
On October 3, 2006, the Companys Board of Directors approved an approximate 1.4592-to-one
forward stock split (effected in the form of a stock dividend). All common stock share and per
share amounts set forth in these financial statements have been adjusted retroactively to reflect
the split.
The Company has incurred operating losses in each period from inception through September 30,
2006. The Company has been able to fund its cash needs to date through an initial funding from its
founders and four subsequent private placements. Further, on November 13, 2006 the Company
completed an initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock.
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies. |
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DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY. Since inception, the Company has devoted
substantially all of its efforts to business planning, research and development,
recruiting management and technical staff, acquiring operating assets and raising
capital. Accordingly, the Company is considered to be in the development stage and the
Companys financial statements are presented in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 7, Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage
Enterprises. |
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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The accompanying unaudited interim condensed
financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission for reporting of interim financial information.
Pursuant to such rules and regulations, certain information and footnote disclosures
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted. The
accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the Companys audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the
Prospectus, dated November 7, 2006 (the Prospectus), that is a part of the Companys
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (file no. 333-136039). |
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In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim condensed financial
statements of the Company contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal
recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the
Company as of September 30, 2006, the results of its operations for the three and
nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 and its cash flows for the nine
month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. The results of operations and cash
flows for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006 are not necessarily
indicative of the results of operations or cash flows which may be reported for the
year ending December 31, 2006. |
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USE OF ESTIMATES. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE. Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by
dividing net earnings (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by
dividing net earnings (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period, plus the dilutive effect of common stock
equivalents, such as convertible preferred stock and stock options. For all periods
presented, all common stock equivalents were excluded because their inclusion would
have been anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive common stock equivalents as of September
30, 2006 include 70,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock convertible into 1,021,453
shares of common stock, 7,644 shares of Series B Preferred Stock convertible into
1,115,427 Shares of common stock and stock options to purchase up to 2,361,016 shares
of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $0.69 to $6.00. Subsequent to
September 30, 2006, all of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock and
Series B Preferred Stock automatically converted into common stock at the closing of
the IPO. See Note 9. |
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STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS. Through July 2006, the Company did not have a formal
stock option plan, although stock options were granted pursuant to written agreements.
In July 2006, the Company adopted the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the Plan). See Note
8. |
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As of September 30, 2006, there were outstanding stock options to purchase 2,361,016
shares of common stock (including options to purchase 21,888 shares granted under
the Plan), of which stock options to purchase 2,193,206 shares of common stock were
exercisable as of September 30, 2006. |
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For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company recognized
stock compensation expense of $1,069,943 and $1,093,063, respectively, $302,368 and
$836,000 of which is included in research and development expenses and $767,575 and
$257,063 of which is included in general and administrative expenses. |
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For the three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company
recognized stock compensation expense of $828,818 and $79,688, respectively, $88,993
and $45,000 of which is included in research and development expenses and $739,825
and $34,688 of which is included in general and administrative expenses. |
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The Company has elected to use the modified prospective transition method for
adopting SFAS No. 123R, which requires the recognition of stock-based compensation
cost on a prospective basis; therefore, prior period financial statements have not
been restated. Under this method, the provisions of SFAS No. 123R are applied to all
awards granted after the adoption date and to awards not yet vested with
unrecognized expense at the adoption date based on the estimated fair value at grant
date as determined under the original provisions of SFAS No. 123. The impact of
forfeitures that may occur prior to vesting is also estimated and considered in the
amount recognized. In addition, the realization of tax benefits in excess of
amounts recognized for financial reporting purposes will be recognized as a
financing activity rather than an operating activity as in the past. Pursuant to the
requirements of SFAS No. 123R, the Company will continue to present the pro forma
information for periods prior to the adoption date. |
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No tax benefits were attributed to the stock-based compensation expense because a
valuation allowance was maintained for substantially all net deferred tax assets.
The Company elected to adopt the alternative method of calculating the historical
pool of windfall tax benefits as permitted by FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. SFAS
123R-c, Transition Election Related to Accounting for the Tax Effects of
Share-Based Payment Awards. This is a simplified method to determine the pool of
windfall tax benefits that is used in determining the tax effects of stock
compensation in the results of operations and cash flow reporting for awards that
were outstanding as of the adoption of SFAS No. 123R. As of September 30, 2006, the
Company has no unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested employee stock
option awards. |
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The following information applies to options outstanding and exercisable at
September 30, 2006: |
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Weighted- |
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Average |
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Remaining |
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Contractual Term |
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Options |
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Exercise Price |
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Intrinsic Value |
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Options outstanding at January 1, 2006 |
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2,188,828 |
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$ |
1.02 |
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8.3 |
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$ |
10,900,363 |
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Granted |
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172,188 |
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3.32 |
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4.5 |
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461,464 |
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0 |
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Options outstanding at September 30, 2006 |
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2,361,016 |
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$ |
1.19 |
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7.3 |
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$ |
11,356,486 |
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Options exercisable at September 30, 2006 |
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2,193,206 |
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$ |
1.02 |
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7.5 |
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$ |
10,922,165 |
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Options Outstanding |
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Options Exercisable |
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Weighted-Average |
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Exercise Price |
$.69 - $1.37 |
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2,047,284 |
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8.57 years |
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.88 |
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2,047,284 |
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$ |
.88 |
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$2.98 |
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291,844 |
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5.0 years |
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$ |
2.98 |
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145,922 |
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2.98 |
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$6.00 |
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21,888 |
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6.00 |
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2,361,016 |
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2,193,206 |
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The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair
value of stock options on the date of grant. This model derives the fair value of
stock options based on certain assumptions related to expected stock price
volatility, expected option life, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. The
Companys expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of other
publicly traded development stage companies in the same industry. The estimated
expected option life is based upon estimated employee exercise patterns and
considers whether and the extent to which the options are in-the-money. The
risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve
appropriate for the term of the Companys stock options awards. For the three and
nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 the assumptions used were an estimated
annual volatility of 100%, expected holding periods of five to ten years, and a
risk-free interest rate of 5.5%. The expected dividend rate is zero and no
forfeiture rate was applied. Stock options to purchase 172,188 shares were granted
during the nine month period ended September 30, 2006 at an average fair value of
price of $5.02 per share. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2005, the
weighted average fair value of stock options granted was $1.66 per share. |
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Had compensation cost for the stock-based compensation plans been determined based
on the fair value method at the grant dates for awards of employee stock options
consistent with the method of SFAS No. 123, pro forma net loss and loss per share
would be as follows: |
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For the Nine Months |
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Months Ended |
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Ended September 30, |
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September 30, 2005 |
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2005 |
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Net loss, as reported |
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$ |
(227,771 |
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$ |
(1,309,694 |
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Total stock-based employee compensation
expense determined under fair value-based
method |
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(488,959 |
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Net loss, pro forma |
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$ |
(227,771 |
) |
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$ |
(1,798,653 |
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Loss per share basic and diluted, as reported |
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$ |
(0.03 |
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$ |
(0.22 |
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Loss per share basic and diluted, pro forma |
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$ |
(0.03 |
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$ |
(0.30 |
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The above pro forma disclosures may not be representative of the effects on reported
net (loss) earnings for future years as options vest over several years and the
Company may continue to grant options to employees. |
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
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In September 2006, the SEC Office of the Chief Accountant and Divisions of
Corporation Finance and Investment Management released SAB No. 108, Considering the
Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year
Financial Statements (SAB No. 108), that provides interpretive guidance on how
the effects of the carryover or reversal of prior year misstatements should be
considered in quantifying a current year misstatement. The SEC staff believes that
registrants should quantify errors using both a balance sheet and an income
statement approach and evaluate whether either approach results in quantifying a
misstatement that, when all relevant quantitative and qualitative factors are
considered, is material. This guidance is effective for fiscal years ending after
November 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of SAB No. 108 to have
a material impact on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. |
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In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS
No. 157). This statement provides a single definition of fair value, a framework
for measuring fair value, and expanded disclosures concerning fair value.
Previously, different definitions of fair value were contained in various accounting
pronouncements creating inconsistencies in measurement and disclosures. SFAS No. 157
applies under those previously issued pronouncements that prescribe fair value as
the relevant measure of value, except SFAS No. 123(R) and related interpretations
and pronouncements that require or permit measurement similar to fair value but are
not intended to measure fair value. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS
No. 157 to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations,
or cash flows. |
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In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN No. 48). This
interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized
in a companys financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for
Income Taxes. This interpretation seeks to reduce the diversity in practice
associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for
income taxes. In addition, it requires expanded disclosure with respect to the
uncertainty in income taxes. FIN No. 48 is effective January 1, 2007 and is not
expected to have a material impact on the Companys financial statements. |
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Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other
standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not
expected to have a material impact on the Companys financial statements upon
adoption. |
On September 7, 2006, the Company completed a merger with Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners,
Inc., a Florida corporation (CPP-Florida) in which CPP-Florida was merged with and into the
Company and all of CPP-Floridas assets, liabilities and attributes were transferred to the Company
by operation of law. Prior to the merger, the Company was a wholly-owned subsidiary of
CPP-Florida. The merger was effected to reincorporate the Company in Delaware.
After the merger, holders of CPP-Florida common stock held an equal number of shares of the
Companys common stock, holders of CPP-Florida Series A preferred stock held an equal number of
shares of the Companys Series A Preferred Stock and holders of CPP-Florida Series B Preferred
Stock held an equal number of shares of the Companys Series B Preferred Stock.
Shares of CPP-Florida common and preferred stock had a par value of $0.01 per share. Shares of
the Companys common and preferred stock have a par value of $0.001 per share. An adjustment has
been made to capital stock and additional paid in capital on the Companys condensed balance sheet
at September 30, 2006 to reflect this change.
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Property and Equipment. |
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Property and equipment, net consists of the following: |
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September 30, 2006 |
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December 31, 2005 |
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Computer equipment |
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$ |
17,192 |
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$ |
3,303 |
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Furniture and equipment |
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8,456 |
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2,468 |
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Accumulated depreciation |
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(5,931 |
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(1,741 |
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Total property and equipment |
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$ |
19,717 |
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$ |
4,031 |
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a. |
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COMMON STOCK. The Company has 100,000,000 shares of authorized common stock
with a par value of $0.001 per share. At September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005,
respectively, there were 7,029,787 and 6,887,513 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding. Each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote of each share of
common stock held of record on all matters on which stockholders generally are entitled
to vote. |
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PREFERRED STOCK. The Company has 5,000,000 shares of authorized preferred
stock outstanding, $0.001 par value per share. |
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Series A Preferred Stock. At September 30, 2006 and December
31, 2005, the Company had 70,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock
outstanding. Each share of outstanding Series A Preferred Stock has a
liquidation preference of $10.00 per share and votes with the common stock on
the basis of approximately 15 votes for each share of Series A Preferred Stock
outstanding. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock is convertible, at the
option of the holder, into approximately 15 shares of common stock; provided,
however, that all of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock will
automatically convert into shares of the Companys Common Stock under certain
circumstance. See Note 9. |
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Series B Preferred Stock. At September 30, 2006, the Company
had 7,644 shares of Series B Preferred Stock outstanding. Each share of
outstanding Series B Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $435 per
share and votes with the Common Stock on the basis of approximately 145 votes
for each share of Series B Preferred Stock outstanding. Each share of Series B
Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of the holder, into approximately
145 shares of common stock; provided, however, that all of the
outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock will automatically convert
into shares of common stock under certain circumstances. See Note 9. |
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Related Party Transactions. |
Since its inception in 2002, the Company has entered into various consulting agreements with
non-employee officers and with members of the Companys Scientific Advisory Board. Several of these
agreements are with related parties under common ownership and control. During the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company paid approximately $37,500 and $102,500 and
$34,750 and $105,250, respectively, in consulting fees to related parties. In addition, as of
September 30, 2006 the Company has accrued $32,844 related to common stock payable under one of
these consulting agreements. A fair value of $6.00 per share was used to determine the related
expense.
The Companys consulting agreement with its Chief Financial Officer required a bonus payment
upon the completion of a U.S. initial public offering of at least $10 million. The Company paid
the required bonus in the amount of $140,575 upon the successful completion of the Companys IPO in
November 2006. Three and nine month 2006 results of operations include an accrual for this bonus
payment in general and administrative expenses. See Note 9.
On July 24, 2006, the Company completed a private placement in which it raised net proceeds of
$3,225,140 through the sale of 7,644 shares of the Companys Series B Preferred Stock.
8. |
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2006 Stock Incentive Plan. |
In July 2006, the Company adopted the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the Plan). The Plan
provides for the Company to issue options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights and
restricted stock units (collectively, the Awards) to employees, directors and consultants of the
Company. Under the Plan, 2,188,828 shares of the Companys common stock have been reserved for
issuance. Options to purchase 21,888 shares have been granted to date under the Plan.
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Stock Split. On October 3, 2006, the Companys board of directors approved an
approximate 1.4592-to-one forward stock split (effected in the form of a stock
dividend). All stock value, common shares outstanding and per share amounts set forth
in these financial statements have been adjusted retroactively to reflect this split. |
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Initial Public Offering. On November 13, 2006, the Company closed its IPO. In
the IPO, the Company sold 3,350,000 shares of its authorized but unissued common stock
at an initial public offering price of $6.00 per share. The Company received net
proceeds from the offering of $17,693,000 (gross proceeds of $20,100,000 less a 7%
underwriting discount aggregating $1,407,000 and estimated offering expenses of
$1,000,000). The net proceeds of the offering will be used for product development and
general corporate purposes. At the closing of the IPO, all of the Companys
outstanding Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock automatically
converted into an aggregate of 2,136,860 shares of the Companys common stock. |
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Costs related to the IPO were deferred when incurred and amounted to $472,074 at
September 30, 2006. Such costs are included as an asset on the accompanying
unaudited condensed balance sheet |
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at September 30, 2006. All such costs were charged to paid-in-capital at the successful
completion of the IPO. Such costs are a portion of the estimated IPO expenses referred to above. |
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c. |
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Employment Agreements. At the closing of the IPO, the Company entered into
employment agreements with Patrick J. McEnany, its Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer, and Jack Weinstein, its Vice President, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer. Under these agreements, Messrs. McEnany and Weinstein will receive
base salaries of $315,000 and $200,000, respectively, and bonus compensation based on performance. |
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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial
statements and the related notes and schedule thereto appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and in
the Prospectus, dated November 7, 2006 (the Prospectus), that is a part of our Registration
Statement on Form S-1 (file no. 333-136039). This discussion and analysis may contain
forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties.
Our actual results may differ materially as a result of various factors, including those set forth
herein and in the Risk Factors section of the Prospectus.
Overview
We are a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of
prescription drugs for the treatment of drug addiction. Our initial product candidate is CPP-109,
which is based on the chemical compound gamma-vinyl-GABA, commonly referred to as vigabatrin. We
intend in the first quarter of 2007 to commence a U.S. Phase II clinical trial evaluating CPP-109
as a treatment for cocaine addiction.
We recently completed an initial public offering in which we raised net proceeds of
approximately $17.7 million. We intend to use these proceeds to complete the clinical and
non-clinical studies that we believe, based on currently available information, will be required
for us to file a new drug application, or NDA, for the use of CPP-109 to treat cocaine addiction.
Subject to the availability of funding, we also hope to develop CPP-109 for the treatment of
methamphetamine addiction and other addictions. There can be no assurance that we will receive
approval of an NDA for CPP-109.
The successful development of CPP-109 or any other product we may develop, acquire, or license
is highly uncertain. We cannot reasonably estimate or know the nature, timing, or estimated
expenses of the efforts necessary to complete the development of, or the period in which material
net cash inflows are expected to commence due to the numerous risks and uncertainties associated
with developing, such products, including the uncertainty of:
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the scope, rate of progress and expense of our clinical trials and our other product
development activities; |
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the results of future clinical trials, and the number of clinical trials (and the
scope of such trials) that will be required to seek and obtain approval of an NDA for
CPP-109; and |
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the expense of filing, prosecuting, defending and enforcing any patent claims and
other intellectual property rights. |
Research and development expenses, in the aggregate, represented approximately 33% of our
total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Research and development
expenses consist primarily of costs incurred for clinical trials and development costs related to
CPP-109, personnel and related costs related to our product development activities, and outside
professional fees related to clinical development and regulatory matters.
We expect that our research and development expenses will substantially increase as a
percentage of our total expenses due to the estimated expense of our planned U.S. Phase II clinical
trial, our anticipated costs related to the clinical trial to be conducted in Mexico, and any
required Phase I studies that we undertake. We estimate, based on the information available to us
at this date, that we will incur approximately $15.7 million in expenses, in addition to costs
previously incurred, for our further clinical trials and development costs for CPP-109 to treat
cocaine addiction. These estimates assume that a U.S. Phase III clinical trial will be required by
the FDA before we are able to obtain approval of an NDA for CPP-109.
The above costs include assumptions about facts and events that are outside of our control.
For example, most of the expenses for completing the development of CPP-109 to treat cocaine
addiction will be in the form of fees and expenses we will be
required to pay a clinical research
organization to conduct this work for us. We have
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not yet selected or contracted with any third party for this purpose, and our estimate of the
fees and expenses we will have to pay is based on our experience with these organizations rather
than firm quotes. The actual cost to us could be significantly greater than we expect. In
addition, the FDA could require us to alter or delay our clinical trials at any stage, which may
significantly increase the costs of that trial, as well as delay our commercialization of CPP-109
and our future revenue.
Basis of Presentation
Revenues
We are a development stage company and have had no revenues to date. We will not have
revenues until such time as we receive approval of CPP-109 and successfully commercialize our
product, of which there can be no assurance.
Research and development expenses
Our research and development expenses consist of costs incurred for company-sponsored research
and development activities. These expenses consist primarily of direct and research-related
allocated overhead expenses such as facilities costs, material supply costs, and medical costs for
visual field defect testing. It also includes both cash and non-cash compensation paid to our
scientific advisors and consultants related to our product development efforts. To date, all of
our research and development resources have been devoted to the development of CPP-109. We expect
this to continue for the foreseeable future. Costs incurred in connection with research and
development activities are expensed as incurred.
Clinical trial activities require significant expenditures up front. We anticipate paying
significant portions of a trials cost before it begins, as well
as additional expenditures as
the trial progresses and reaches certain milestones.
Selling and marketing expenses
We do not currently have any selling or marketing expenses, as we have not yet received
approval for the commercialization of CPP-109. We expect we will begin to incur such costs upon
our filing of an NDA, so that we can have a sales force in place to commence our selling efforts
immediately upon receiving approval of such NDA, of which there can be no assurance.
General and administrative expenses
Our general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, consulting fees for
members of our Scientific Advisory Board, information technology, and corporate administration
functions. Other costs include administrative facility costs, regulatory fees, and professional
fees for legal and accounting services.
Stock-based compensation
Commencing on January 1, 2006, we recognize costs related to the issuance of common stock to
employees and consultants by using the estimated fair value of the stock at the date of grant, in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123(R), Accounting for
Share-Based Payments (SFAS 123(R)).
Income taxes
We have incurred operating losses since inception. The related deferred tax asset resulting
primarily from the net operating loss carryforwards has a 100% valuation allowance as of December
31, 2005 and 2004, as we believe it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be
realized. Further, as a result of our recent IPO, our use of our net
operating losses against net income, if any, generated in future periods could be limited under Section 382 of the
Internal Revenue Code.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on
our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the U.S. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make
judgments, estimates, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as
well as the reported revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. We continually evaluate
our judgments, estimates and assumptions. We base our estimates on the terms of underlying
agreements, our expected course of development, historical experience and other factors we believe
are reasonable based on the circumstances, the results of which form our managements basis for
making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The list below is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of our accounting policies.
In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by
generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. There are also areas in which our managements
judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result.
Our financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this report contain accounting
policies and other disclosures required by GAAP.
Non-clinical study and clinical trial expenses
Research and development expenditures are charged to operations as incurred. Our expenses
related to clinical trials are expected to be based on actual and estimated costs of the services
received and efforts expended pursuant to contracts with multiple research institutions and
clinical research organizations that conduct and manage clinical trials on our behalf. The
financial terms of these agreements are subject to negotiation and vary from contract to contract
and may result in uneven payment flows. Generally, these agreements set forth the scope of the
work to be performed at a fixed fee or unit price. Payments under the contracts will depend on
factors such as the successful enrollment of patients or the completion of clinical trial
milestones. Expenses related to clinical trials generally are expected to be accrued based on
contracted amounts applied to the level of patient enrollment and activity according to the
protocol. If timelines or contracts are modified based upon changes in the clinical trial protocol
or scope of work to be performed, we would be required to modify our estimates accordingly on a
prospective basis.
Stock-based compensation
In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement 123(R), Accounting for Share-Based Payment,
which addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions (for example, stock options and
awards of restricted stock) in which an employer receives employee-services in exchange for equity
securities of the company or liabilities. Statement 123(R) requires that compensation cost be
measured based on the fair value of the companys equity securities. This proposal eliminates use
of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and requires such transactions
to be accounted for using a fair value-based method and recording compensation expense rather than
optional pro forma disclosure. The new standard substantially amends SFAS 123. Statement 123(R)
requires us to recognize an expense for the fair value of our unvested outstanding stock options
beginning with our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Results of Operations
Revenues. We had no revenues for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2006
and 2005.
Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses for the three months
ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 were $235,467 and $127,378, respectively. Research and
development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 were $668,231 and
$1,105,772, respectively. Expenses include payments with respect to clinical studies that we have
supported in the past and payments made to consultants and members of our Scientific Advisory Board
and to other service providers who have assisted us with respect to our product development
efforts.
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We recorded non-cash compensation in each of the three and nine-month periods in 2006 and 2005
($56,149 and $163,235, respectively, for the comparative three month periods and $297,274 and
$90,000, respectively, for the comparative nine month periods) relating to our research and
development. Such non-cash compensation related to shares of common stock issued to several of our
consultants and scientific advisors for services rendered and the value of stock options granted to
non-employees.
We expect that research and development activities will increase substantially as we receive
the vigabatrin that will be used in our upcoming clinical trials, as we pay the costs associated
with our ongoing clinical studies and trials, and as we expand our product development activities
generally.
Selling and Marketing Expenses. We had no selling and marketing expenses during the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. We anticipate that we will begin to incur sales and
marketing expenses when we file an NDA for CPP-109, in order to develop a sales organization to
market CPP-109 and other products we may develop upon the receipt of required approvals.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses were $1,106,752 and
$106,577, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, and $1,348,945 and
$455,763, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. Three and nine
month 2006 general and administrative expenses includes $739,825 and $767,575 in non-cash
compensation expense relating to the vesting of previously issued non-employee stock options.
General and administrative expenses include office expenses, legal and accounting fees and
travel expenses for our employees, consultants and members of our Scientific Advisory Board. We
expect general and administrative expenses to increase in future periods as we incur general
non-research expenses relating to the monitoring and oversight of our clinical trials, add staff,
expand our infrastructure to support the requirements of being a public company and otherwise
expend funds to continue to develop our business as set forth in our Prospectus and this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q.
Stock-Based Compensation. We issued (i) stock options to non-employees in early 2005, (ii)
stock options to our Chief Executive Officer in early 2005, and (iii) shares of our common stock to
several of our scientific advisors and consultants in 2005 and in the first nine months of 2006.
See Research and Development above. The measurement date for all these equity instruments, other
than options granted to our Chief Executive Officer, is based on the guidance of EITF 96-18, and
accordingly the options are marked to their fair value at the end of each period until the
non-employee guarantee has fully vested in the award. The options granted to our Chief Executive
Officer were accounted for using the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and accordingly have no compensation expense related to
them because the fair value of our common stock at the grant date was equal to the exercise price
of the options. For accounting purposes, we calculated stock-based compensation based on a fair
value of $6.00 per share as of September 30, 2006. As of September 30, 2006, we had outstanding
stock options to purchase 2,361,016 shares of our common stock, of which options to purchase
2,193,206 were vested and 167,810 were unvested. We also had 5,474 shares of common stock payable
at September 30, 2006. Finally, we had 142,272 shares of common stock payable at June 30, 2006
which we issued in July 2006.
Interest Income. We reported interest income in all periods relating to our investment of
funds received from our private placements in 2005 and 2006. All such funds were invested in short
and medium-term interest bearing obligations, certificates of deposit and direct or guaranteed
obligations of the United States government.
Income taxes. We have incurred net operating losses since inception. Consequently, we have
applied a 100% valuation allowance against our deferred tax asset as we believe that it is more
likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since our inception, we have financed our operations primarily through the net proceeds of
private placements of our equity securities. As of September 30, 2006, we had received total net
proceeds of approximately $5.0 million from private placements of our securities. Subsequent to
September 30, 2006, we completed our IPO in which we raised gross proceeds of $20.1 million.
At September 30, 2006, we had cash and cash equivalents of $3,003,436 and had working capital
of $2,320,142. Additionally, subsequent to September 30, 2006, we closed our IPO in which we
received net proceeds of $17,693,000. See Note 9 of Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial
Statements.
Operating Capital and Capital Expenditure Requirements
We have to date incurred operating losses, and we expect these losses to increase
substantially in the future as we expand our product development programs and prepare for the
commercialization of CPP-109. We anticipate using the net proceeds from our IPO to finance these
activities. It may take several years to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals to
commercialize CPP-109 in the United States.
We believe that our available resources will be sufficient to meet our projected operating
requirements for the next 24 months, including our requirements relating to obtaining necessary
regulatory approvals of CPP-109 for use in treating cocaine addiction.
Our future funding requirements will depend on many factors, including:
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future clinical trial results; |
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the terms and timing of any collaborative, licensing and other arrangements that we
may establish; |
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the cost and timing of regulatory approvals; |
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the cost and delays in product development as a result of any changes in regulatory
oversight applicable to our products; |
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the cost and timing of establishing sales, marketing and distribution capabilities; |
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the effect of competition and market developments; |
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the cost of filing, prosecuting, defending and enforcing any patent claims and other
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If we are unable to generate a sufficient amount of revenue to finance our future operations,
product development and regulatory plans, we may seek to raise additional funds through public or
private equity offerings, debt financings, capital lease transactions, corporate collaborations or
other means. We may seek to raise additional capital due to favorable market conditions or
strategic considerations even if we have sufficient funds for planned operations. Any sale by us
of additional equity or convertible debt securities could result in dilution to our stockholders.
To the extent that we raise additional funds through collaborative arrangements, it may be
necessary to relinquish some rights to our technologies or grant sublicenses on terms that are not
favorable to us. We do not know whether additional funding will be available on acceptable terms,
or at all. If we are not able to secure
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additional funding when needed, we may have to delay, reduce the scope of or eliminate one or
more research and development programs or sales and marketing initiatives.
Cash Flows
Net cash used in operations was $500,881 and $400,986, respectively, for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005. Net cash used in each of these periods primarily reflects that
portion of the net loss for these periods not attributed to non-cash compensation.
Net cash used in investing activities was $19,876 and $2,468 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Such funds were used primarily to purchase computer
equipment.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $2,753,066 and $1,046,515 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Net cash from financing activities is comprised
of the net proceeds of the private placements that we completed in July 2006 and March 2005 net of
deferred public offering costs relating to our IPO. Such funds were used to fund our research and
development costs and our general and administrative costs in the first nine months of 2005 and
2006.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
We currently have no debt and no capital leases. We have an operating lease for our office
facility. We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as such term is defined in rules
promulgated by the SEC.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the SEC Office of the Chief Accountant and Divisions of Corporation Finance
and Investment Management released SAB No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year
Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (SAB No. 108),
that provides interpretive guidance on how the effects of the carryover or reversal of prior year
misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current year misstatement. The SEC staff
believes that registrants should quantify errors using both a balance sheet and an income statement
approach and evaluate whether either approach results in quantifying a misstatement that, when all
relevant quantitative and qualitative factors are considered, is material. This guidance is
effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. We do not expect the adoption of SAB
No. 108 to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157).
This statement provides a single definition of fair value, a framework for measuring fair value,
and expanded disclosures concerning fair value. Previously, different definitions of fair value
were contained in various accounting pronouncements creating inconsistencies in measurement and
disclosures. SFAS No. 157 applies under those previously issued pronouncements that prescribe fair
value as the relevant measure of value, except SFAS No. 123(R) and related interpretations and
pronouncements that require or permit measurement similar to fair value but are not intended to
measure fair value. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2007. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 157 to have a material impact on our financial
position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN No. 48). This interpretation clarifies
the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a companys financial statements in
accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. This interpretation seeks to reduce
the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in
accounting for income taxes. In addition, it requires expanded disclosure with respect to the
uncertainty in income taxes. FIN No. 48 is effective January 1, 2007 and is not expected to have a
material impact on our financial statements.
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Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other
standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have
a material impact on our financial statements upon adoption.
ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk represents the risk of changes in the value of market risk-sensitive instruments
caused by fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and commodity prices. Changes in
these factors could cause fluctuations in our results of operations and cash flows.
Our exposure to interest rate risk is currently confined to our cash that is invested in
highly liquid money market funds. The primary objective of our investment activities is to
preserve our capital to fund operations. We also seek to maximize income from our investments
without assuming significant risk. We do not use derivative financial instruments in our
investment portfolio. Our cash and investments policy emphasizes liquidity and preservation of
principal over other portfolio considerations.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision
and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive
officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and
operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on such evaluation, our
principal executive officer and principal financial officer have
concluded that as of September 30, 2006, except as set forth in
the next paragraph, our
Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective to
ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the
reports filed or submitted by us under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, was recorded, processed, summarized or reported
with the time periods specified in the rules and regulations of the
SEC, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed by us in such reports was
accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal
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As stated in our Prospectus, following completion of their audits of our financial
statements for 2005, 2004 and 2003, our independent auditors, Grant Thornton, LLP,
advised our Board of Directors and management that during the course of their audit,
they noted an internal control deficiency constituting a significant deficiency and
a material weakness as defined in professional standards. The deficiency noted
related to our knowledge of accounting for equity instruments. Our auditors
identified that we had not recorded compensation expense related to the issuance of
non-employee stock options and had not reported sufficient compensation expense
relating to stock that we issued to our consultants and scientific advisors for
services. Management intends to correct this weakness by hiring a Controller/Chief
Accounting Officer with experience in preparing financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles. Management expects to retain a
Controller/Chief Accounting Officer with the requisite experience in the near
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There have been no changes in our internal controls or in other factors that
could have a material affect, or are reasonably likely to have a material affect to the
internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation in connection with the
preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. |
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-136039) became effective on November
7, 2006, Risk Factors relating to the Companys business were contained in the Prospectus which
forms a part of the Registration Statement. There are no changes in the risk factors from those
contained within the Prospectus. The Company has not yet filed an Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On July 24, 2006, the Company completed a private placement of 7,644 shares of its Series B
Preferred Stock at a price of $435 per share to 51 investors, all of whom are accredited investors.
The offering resulted in net proceeds to the Company of $3,225,140. The offering was made pursuant
to an exemption from registration under Rule 506 of Regulation D.
The proceeds from the offering are being used for the following purposes:
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approximately $100,000 to purchase the active pharmaceutical ingredient required to
manufacture batches of CPP-109 for use in the Companys Phase II clinical trial; |
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approximately $600,000 to pay a contract manufacturer for services in connection
with the development and manufacture of the Companys formulation of vigabatrin and to
pay for required bioequivalency studies with respect to the chemical composition of
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the remainder to fund the Companys support of an upcoming clinical study in Mexico,
to pay $125,000 in deferred compensation to the Companys Chief Executive Officer, and
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS
On September 7, 2006, the merger between the Company and Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners,
Inc., a Florida corporation (CPP-Florida), became effective. The merger was approved in
August 2006 by the stockholders of both CPP-Florida and the Company. See Note 3 of Notes to
Financial Statements.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
On November 13, 2006, the Company closed its IPO and sold 3,350,000 shares of its common
stock at a price to public of $6.00 per share. All shares were offered by the Company. The
Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering, aggregating approximately $17.6
million, to pay costs associated with the clinical and non-clinical trials required to seek
approval to commercialize CPP-109, the Companys product candidate based on vigabatrin, to
treat cocaine addiction, and for general corporate purposes.
In connection with the IPO, the Company granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase
up to an additional 502,500 shares of the Companys authorized but unissued common stock for
the IPO price to cover overallotments, if any. The option expired unexercised on December 7,
2006.
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At the closing of the IPO, the Company entered into employment agreements with Patrick J.
McEnany, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jack Weinstein, its Vice President,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Under these agreements, Messrs. McEnany and
Weinstein will receive base salaries of $315,000 and $200,000, respectively, and bonus
compensation based on performance.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits
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Employment Agreement between the Company and Patrick J. McEnany, dated November 8, 2006 |
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Employment Agreement between the Company and Jack Weinstein, dated November 8, 2006 |
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer under
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc.
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/s/ Jack Weinstein |
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Jack Weinstein |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: December 15, 2006
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Exhibit Index
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Employment Agreement between the Company and Patrick J. McEnany, dated November 8, 2006 |
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Employment Agreement between the Company and Jack Weinstein, dated November 8, 2006 |
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Stock Option Agreement between the Company and M. Douglas Winship |
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification
of Principal Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification
of Principal Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |