Form 10-Q
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 |
For the Quarterly period ended January 31, 2011
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission file number 0-17263
CHAMPIONS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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52-1401755 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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855 N. Wolfe Street, Suite 619, Baltimore, MD |
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21205 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(zip code) |
(410) 369-0365
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Inapplicable
(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed from last report)
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 þ No o
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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act
(check one).
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-Accelerated Filer o
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Smaller Reporting Company 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
At March 3, 2011, the number of shares outstanding of the registrants common stock was 36,852,942.
CHAMPIONS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
CHAMPIONS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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January 31, |
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April 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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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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$ |
2,941,000 |
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$ |
2,572,000 |
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Accounts receivable |
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366,000 |
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46,000 |
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Grant receivable |
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367,000 |
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Prepaid expenses, deposits, and other |
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420,000 |
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540,000 |
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Total current assets |
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4,094,000 |
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3,158,000 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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121,000 |
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105,000 |
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Goodwill |
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669,000 |
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669,000 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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$ |
4,884,000 |
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$ |
3,932,000 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
2,082,000 |
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$ |
944,000 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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246,000 |
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236,000 |
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Deferred revenue |
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361,000 |
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910,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
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2,689,000 |
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2,090,000 |
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Other liabilities |
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77,000 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES |
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2,689,000 |
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2,167,000 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
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Accrued stock purchase |
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188,000 |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Preferred stock, $10 par value;
56,075 shares authorized; 0 shares
issued and outstanding |
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Common stock, $.001 par value;
50,000,000 shares authorized;
36,853,000 and 36,844,000 issued at
January 31, 2011 and April 30, 2010,
respectively, and 35,617,000 and
35,780,000 shares outstanding as of
January 31, 2011 and April 30, 2010,
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37,000 |
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37,000 |
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Treasury stock, at cost, 1,236,000
and 1,064,000 shares at January 31,
2011 and April 30, 2010,
respectively |
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(292,000 |
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(219,000 |
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Stock subscription receivable |
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(750,000 |
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(750,000 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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16,958,000 |
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15,193,000 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(13,740,000 |
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(12,680,000 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(18,000 |
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(4,000 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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2,195,000 |
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1,577,000 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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$ |
4,884,000 |
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$ |
3,932,000 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CHAMPIONS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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January 31, |
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January 31, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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OPERATING REVENUE |
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Personalized oncology solutions |
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1,419,000 |
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325,000 |
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$ |
2,816,000 |
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$ |
1,813,000 |
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Translational oncology solutions(1) |
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1,386,000 |
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417,000 |
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2,522,000 |
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1,180,000 |
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Total operating revenue |
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2,805,000 |
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742,000 |
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5,338,000 |
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2,993,000 |
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COSTS AND OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Cost of personalized oncology solutions |
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751,000 |
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162,000 |
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1,234,000 |
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783,000 |
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Cost of translational oncology solutions(1) |
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584,000 |
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202,000 |
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1,094,000 |
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586,000 |
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Research and development |
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400,000 |
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566,000 |
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2,044,000 |
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1,707,000 |
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General and administrative |
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1,856,000 |
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596,000 |
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3,370,000 |
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2,293,000 |
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Total costs and operating expenses |
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3,591,000 |
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1,526,000 |
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7,742,000 |
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5,369,000 |
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OPERATING LOSS |
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(786,000 |
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(784,000 |
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(2,404,000 |
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(2,376,000 |
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Interest and other income |
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371,000 |
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1,344,000 |
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5,000 |
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NET LOSS |
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$ |
(415,000 |
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$ |
(784,000 |
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(1,060,000 |
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$ |
(2,371,000 |
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NET LOSS PER SHARE BASIC AND DILUTED |
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(0.01 |
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(0.02 |
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(0.03 |
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$ |
(0.07 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING BASIC AND DILUTED |
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35,664,000 |
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34,052,000 |
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35,693,000 |
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33,175,000 |
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Previously referred to as Preclinical eValuation services. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CHAMPIONS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
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Nine Months Ended |
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January 31, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net loss |
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(1,060,000 |
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(2,371,000 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Stock-based compensation |
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1,578,000 |
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343,000 |
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Depreciation |
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30,000 |
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24,000 |
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Common stock issued for patent |
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175,000 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(319,000 |
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(414,000 |
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Grant receivable |
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(367,000 |
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Prepaid expenses, deposits and other receivables |
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120,000 |
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363,000 |
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Accounts payable |
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1,139,000 |
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(528,000 |
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Accrued liabilities and other |
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(67,000 |
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215,000 |
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Deferred revenue |
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(550,000 |
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(915,000 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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504,000 |
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(3,108,000 |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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(47,000 |
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(40,000 |
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Proceeds from certificate of deposit |
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1,017,000 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
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(47,000 |
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977,000 |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Purchase of treasury stock |
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(73,000 |
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(188,000 |
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Proceeds from exercise of warrants |
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2,000 |
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3,000 |
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Net proceeds from private placement of common stock |
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2,075,000 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
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(71,000 |
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1,890,000 |
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Exchange rate effect on cash and cash equivalents |
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(17,000 |
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(8,000 |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
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369,000 |
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(249,000 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
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2,572,000 |
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1,728,000 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS END OF PERIOD |
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$ |
2,941,000 |
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$ |
1,479,000 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CHAMPIONS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Organization, Use of Estimates and Basis of Presentation
Champions Biotechnology, Inc., (the Company) is a medical technology company that is engaged
in the development of advanced technology solutions and services to personalize the development and
use of oncology drugs. The Company derives revenue from Personalized Oncology Solutions and
Translational Oncology Solutions (previously referred to as Preclinical eValuation Services).
Personal Oncology Solutions assists physicians in developing personalized treatment options for
their cancer patients through access to panels of expert medical professionals and tumor specific
data. The Companys Translational Oncology Solutions offers a technology platform to
pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies using proprietary Tumorgraft studies, which have been
shown to be predictive of how drugs may perform in clinical settings.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the
Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the
satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has experienced
recurring losses from operations while developing its service offerings and expanding its sales
channels. These operating losses are expected to continue into the near future as the Company
continues to expand. The Company will require additional capital beyond the cash currently on hand
to fund these expected near term operating losses. To meet these capital needs, the Companys
management is seeking to raise funds from various sources, including grants, private placements and
public markets. There is no assurance that the Company will succeed in these fund-raising efforts.
These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result
from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Interim Financial Information
These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). All significant intercompany
transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Certain information related to the Companys
significant accounting policies and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) has been
condensed or omitted. The accounting policies followed in the preparation of these condensed
consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the Companys annual
consolidated financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2010, as filed on the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, these condensed consolidated financial
statements contain all material adjustments necessary to fairly state our financial position,
results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented and the presentations and
disclosures herein are adequate when read in conjunction with the Companys Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended April 30, 2010.
Principles of Consolidation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries: Biomerk, Inc., Champions Biotechnology U.K., Limited and the Companys
new Israeli subsidiary established in November 2010, Champions Oncology (Israel) Ltd. All material
intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The financial statements of the Companys foreign subsidiaries, all of which have a functional
currency other than the U.S. dollar, have been translated into the U.S. dollar for the Companys
condensed consolidated financial statements for each period being presented. Translation gains and
losses are recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the accompanying
condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company is subject to foreign exchange rate
fluctuations in connection with the Companys international operations.
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Segment Reporting
The Company operates as a single operation, using core infrastructure that serves the oncology
needs of customers through both personalized oncology and translational oncology services. The
Companys chief operating decision maker assesses the Companys performance as a whole and no
expense or operating income is generated or evaluated on any component level.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. Significant estimates consist of share-based compensation and expenses related to
personalized oncology solutions.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of
three months or less, to be cash equivalents. At various times, the Company has amounts on deposit
at financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
As of January 31, 2011, the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,
prepaid expenses, deposits and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities
approximate their fair value based on the liquidity or the short-term maturities of these
instruments.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost over the fair market value of the net assets
acquired including identifiable assets. Goodwill is tested annually, or more frequently, if
circumstances indicate potential impairment, by comparing its fair value to its carrying amount.
The determination of whether or not goodwill is impaired involves significant judgment. Although
the Company believes its goodwill is not impaired, changes in strategy or market conditions could
significantly impact the judgments and may require future adjustments to the carrying value of
goodwill.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue represents payments received in advance for services to be performed. When
services are rendered, deferred revenue is then recognized as earned.
Revenue Recognition
The Company derives revenue from Personalized Oncology Solutions and Translational Oncology
Solutions. Personalized Oncology Solutions assists physicians by providing information that may
enhance personalized treatment options for their cancer patients through access to panels of expert
medical professionals and tumor specific data. The Companys Translational Oncology Solutions
offers a preclinical tumorgraft platform to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies using
proprietary Tumorgraft studies, which have been shown to be predictive of how drugs may perform in
clinical settings. The Company recognizes revenue when the following four basic criteria are met:
1) a contract has been entered into with its customers; 2) delivery has occurred or services
rendered to its customers; 3) the fee is fixed and determinable as noted in the contract; and 4)
collectability is reasonably assured, as fees for services are remitted in full upon execution of
the contract. The Company utilizes a proportional performance revenue recognition model for its
Translational Oncology Solutions under which it recognize revenue as performance occurs, based on
the relative outputs of the performance that have occurred up to that point in time under the
respective agreement, typically the delivery of reports to its customers documenting the results of
its testing protocols.
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When a Personalized Oncology or Translational Oncology arrangement involves multiple elements,
the items included in the arrangement (deliverables) are evaluated to determine whether they
represent separate units of accounting. The Company performs this evaluation at the inception of
an arrangement and as each item in the arrangement is delivered. Generally, the Company accounts
for a deliverable (or a group of deliverables) separately
if: (1) the delivered item(s) has standalone value to the customer, (2) if the Company has
given the customer a general right of return relative to the delivered item(s), and (3) delivery or
performance of the undelivered item(s) or service(s) is probable and substantially in the Companys
control. All revenue from contracts determined not to have separate units of accounting is either
recognized based on consideration of the most substantive delivery factor of all the elements in
the contract or if there is no predominant deliverable upon delivery of the final element of the
arrangement.
Cost of Personalized Oncology Solutions
Cost of Personalized Oncology Solutions consists of costs related to personalized oncology
revenue from oncology panels, implantations, vaccine development and studies. Along with the
internal cost of salaries for personnel directly engaged in these services, this includes
physicians honorariums and panel participation costs including travel, lodging, and meals,
laboratory and testing fees and administrative costs. Costs associated with implantation revenues
are primarily related to consulting fees and laboratory expenses. Vaccines and study costs are
primarily incurred from contract research organizations that conduct the related studies.
Cost of Translational Oncology Solutions
Cost of Translational Oncology Solutions consists of costs related to Translational Oncology
Solutions revenues. Along with the internal cost of salaries directly related to Translational
Oncology Solutions, costs consist primarily of charges from contract research organizations for
conducting the related clinical evaluation.
Research and Development
Research and development costs represent both costs incurred internally for research and
development activities as well as costs incurred externally to fund research activities. All
research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Non-refundable advance payments are
capitalized and recorded as expense when the respective product or services are rendered.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
During October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting
Standards Update (ASU) No. 2009-13, Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements (ASU 2009-13).
This update requires the use of the relative selling price method when allocating revenue in
multiple-deliverable types of arrangements. This method allows a vendor to use its best estimate
of selling price if neither vendor specific objective evidence nor third party evidence of selling
price exists when evaluating multiple deliverable arrangements. ASU 2009-13 was adopted on May 2,
2010 and did not have a material effect on the Companys condensed consolidated financial
statements.
Note 3. Basic and Dilutive Loss Per Common Share
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing loss available to common shareholders by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted loss per share is
calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, plus
the dilutive effect of common stock purchase warrants, stock options and restricted stock units
using the treasury stock method. Contingently issuable shares are included in the calculation of
basic earnings per share when all contingencies surrounding the issuance of the shares are met and
the shares are issued or issuable. Contingently issuable shares are included in the calculation of
dilutive earnings per share as of the beginning of the reporting period if, at the end of the
reporting period, all contingencies surrounding the issuance of the shares are satisfied or would
be satisfied if the end of the reporting period were the end of the contingency period. Due to the
net losses for the three and nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010, basic and diluted loss
per share were the same, as the effect of potentially dilutive securities would have been
anti-dilutive.
For the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had 15,286,300 and 3,707,264
stock options, warrants and unvested restricted stock, respectively, that were not included in net
loss per share because the Company reported a net loss from operations.
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Note 4. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost and consists of laboratory equipment, furniture and
fixtures, and computer hardware and software. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis
over the estimated useful lives of the various assets ranging from three to seven years. Property
and equipment consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
January 31, |
|
|
April 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
$ |
6,000 |
|
|
$ |
6,000 |
|
Computer equipment and software |
|
|
121,000 |
|
|
|
42,000 |
|
Laboratory equipment |
|
|
47,000 |
|
|
|
37,000 |
|
Software in-progress |
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total property and equipment |
|
|
174,000 |
|
|
|
128,000 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation |
|
|
(53,000 |
) |
|
|
(23,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
$ |
121,000 |
|
|
$ |
105,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense was $11,000 and $8,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2011 and
2010, respectively, and $30,000 and $24,000 for the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010,
respectively.
Note 5. Licensing Agreements
Bithionol License Agreement
In November 2009, the Company entered into a license agreement with two United States based
companies for world-wide rights to develop and commercialize Bithionol, a drug compound, for the
treatment of various forms of cancer, including melanoma, prostate, breast and lung cancer. The
Company may terminate the license agreement in whole or in part on a country-by-country basis for
any reason upon sixty days prior written notice.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will be required to pay $6,250,000 upon
successful completion of certain clinical milestones. The Company will also make royalty payments
based on a percentage of net sales as defined in the license agreement. In addition, the Company
will pay annual license fee payments ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 until the minimum royalty
payments outlined in the license agreement are met. No amounts were due under this agreement as of
January 31, 2011.
TAR1 License Agreement
In October 2009, the Company entered into a license agreement with an Israeli company for
world-wide rights to develop and commercialize a transactivation and apoptosis restoring (TAR-1)
developmental drug compound. The Company may terminate the license agreement in whole or in part
on a country-by-country basis for any reason upon sixty days prior written notice.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will be required to pay $6,140,000 upon
successful completion of certain clinical milestones, $5,000,000 upon reaching certain regulatory
approvals and $23,000,000 upon the achievement of certain commercial milestones. The Company will
also make royalty payments based on net sales as defined in the license agreement. In addition,
the Company will pay an annual licensing fee of $30,000 for the first three years of the agreement
beginning on the second year of the agreement. No amounts were due under this agreement as of
January 31, 2011.
Benzoylyphenylerea License Agreement
In July 2009, the Company entered into a joint development and licensing agreement with a
third party for the development of a soluble form of SG410, the Companys Benzoylyphenylerea
(BPU) sulfur analog compound. Under the joint agreement, the third party will be entitled to
milestone payments of $2,000,000 upon the success of certain regulatory approvals and royalty
payments on net sales of the licensed BPU product. No amounts were due under this agreement as of
January 31, 2011.
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Liposome Option Agreement
In February 2010, the Company entered into an exclusive option agreement with a Canadian
company for which they paid and expensed $40,000 during the Companys fiscal 2010 year. The option
agreement grants the Company the exclusive right to review Irinophore C, a nanoparticle drug
compound, for the treatment of various
forms of cancer, including melanoma, prostate, breast and lung cancer, for a period ending in
April 2011. During the option year, the Company performed various tumorgraft testing on the
nanoparticle compound. The Company is currently evaluating the results, and currently has not
decided if it will move forward with a license agreement. No amounts were due under this
agreement as of January 31, 2011.
Note 6. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has previously granted (i) Non-statutory Stock Options, (ii) Restricted Stock
Awards, and (iii) Stock Appreciation Rights (collectively, stock-based compensation) to its
employees, directors and non-employees under a 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (the 2008 Equity Plan).
The Company may also grant Incentive Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards under the Director
Compensation Plan of 2010 (the Director Plan). Such awards may be granted by the Companys Board
of Directors. Options granted under the Equity Plan expire no later than ten years from the date
of grant and the awards vest as determined by the Board of Directors.
The Companys Board has not approved a limit to the number of shares available for issuance
under the Equity Plan or the Director Plan, and as such the Board approves each grant individually.
For stock-based payments to non-employee consultants, the fair value of the share-based
consideration issued is used to measure the transaction, as management believes this to be a more
reliable measure of fair value than the services received. The fair value of the award is expensed
over the period service provided to the Company; however, it is ultimately measured at the price of
the Companys common stock or the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation
model on the date that the commitment for performance by the non-employee consultant has been
reached or performance is complete.
Stock-based compensation totaled $1.2 million and $159,000 for the three months ended January
31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $1.6 million and $343,000 for the nine months ended January
31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Stock-based compensation costs were recorded as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
January 31, |
|
|
January 31, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Cost of personalized oncology solutions |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
15,000 |
|
Research and development |
|
|
27,000 |
|
|
|
38,000 |
|
|
|
76,000 |
|
|
|
70,000 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
1,184,000 |
|
|
|
117,000 |
|
|
|
1,502,000 |
|
|
|
258,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stock-based compensation expense |
|
$ |
1,211,000 |
|
|
$ |
159,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,578,000 |
|
|
$ |
343,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Black-Scholes assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options and warrants granted
during the three and nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
January 31, |
|
|
January 31, |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
Expected term in years |
|
6.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
6.0 |
|
6.0 |
Risk-free interest rates |
|
1.5% 2.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
1.5% 2.5% |
|
2.8% 3.1% |
Volatility |
|
105% 107% |
|
|
|
|
|
104% 107% |
|
94% |
Dividend yield |
|
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
0% |
|
0% |
The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the three months ended January
31, 2011 was $0.77. No options were granted during the three months ended January 31, 2010. The
weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the nine months ended January 31, 2011
and 2010 was $0.74 and $0.63, respectively.
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Stock Option Grants
During the nine months ended January 31, 2011, the Company issued an aggregate of 10,000,000
options to purchase the Companys unregistered common stock to its Chief Executive Officer and to
its President. These options have a weighted average exercise price of $0.875, expire in ten years
and, for 5,000,000 of these options, vesting is based solely on service conditions and occurs
evenly on a monthly basis over three years from the date of grant. These first 5,000,000 options
expire 90 days following termination for cause or voluntary resignation. The
remaining 5,000,000 options are subject to similar service-based vesting provisions, but are
also subject to the following performance-based conditions, which must be met within three years
following the date of grant prior to any of the options becoming exercisable: (i) closing of one
or more financings of the Company in the aggregate amount of at least $5,000,000; (ii) bringing in
new Company management; (iii) launching of personalized medicine (oncology) business; and (iv)
commencing implementation of the Companys business plan. The consideration as to whether these
performance-based conditions have been met will be made by the Companys Board of Directors. The
service-based options, like all of the Companys service-based options, are being expensed on a
straight-line basis. Since the straight-line method is not available for performance or
market-based share-based payments, the performance-based options are being expensed on an
accelerated basis, which is based on each monthly vesting tranche and an expectation that it is
probable that all performance-based criteria will be met by the end of April 2011.
During the nine months ended January 31, 2011, the Company also issued 1,426,000 options to
purchase the Companys unregistered common stock to ten other employees and two outside advisors.
The options have a weighted average exercise price of $0.88, expire in ten years and vest evenly
over three or four years from the date of grant.
During the nine months ended January 31, 2011, 173,000 and 25,000 options were forfeited and
expired, respectively. No options were exercised in the nine months ended January 31, 2011.
During the nine months ended January 31, 2010, the Company issued a total of 609,948 options
to purchase the Companys unregistered common stock to four employees and three Board members. The
options have a weighted average exercise price of $0.92, expire in ten years and vest evenly over
three years from the date of grant.
No options were exercised, forfeited or expired in the nine months ended January 31, 2010.
Warrants
No warrants were issued for the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010. During the nine
months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010, warrants to purchase 8,631 shares and 15,408 shares,
respectively, of the Companys unregistered common stock were exercised resulting in the receipt by
the Company of net cash proceeds of $2,000 and $3,000, respectively.
At January 31, 2011, the Company has warrants outstanding to purchase 740,352 shares of the
Companys unregistered common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $0.36 per share which
expire from October 2011 through July 2014. At January 31, 2011, all of these warrants were
exercisable.
Note 7. Related Party Transactions
Related party transactions include transactions between the Company and certain of its
shareholders, management and affiliates.
Effective January 2010, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with the Chairman of
the Board of Directors of the Company. The Consulting Agreement calls for compensation of $5,000
per month for services performed outside the scope of services as Chairman of the Board of
Directors. Total consideration expensed and paid to the individual under the Consulting Agreement
for the three and nine months ended January 31, 2011 was $15,000 and $45,000, respectively, and
$5,000 for the three and nine months ended January 31, 2010.
Stock Repurchase Agreement
In May 2009, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase agreement with a Board member
which obligated the Company to purchase up to approximately $407,000 of the Companys common stock
held by the Board member through April of 2011 providing that the Board member continues his
services under a consulting agreement executed concurrently with the stock repurchase agreement.
Under the stock repurchase agreement, the Company made an initial purchase of $125,000 of the
Companys shares of common stock, and may have been required to make quarterly purchases of $31,250
of the Companys common stock held by the Board member after the end of each fiscal quarter. The
purchase price per share of the common stock for each purchase is equal to the lesser price of
$0.50 or 50% of the average closing price of the stock as quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board for the
30-day trading period ending on the day before the date of each purchase as long as the
consulting agreement remained in effect.
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Under the agreement, the Company has paid this Board member approximately $292,000 for the
purchase of 646,172 shares of the Companys common stock through January 31, 2011.
Effective May 2010, the Company terminated the consulting agreement with the Board member
which correspondingly terminated the stock repurchase agreement. Because the requirement for the
Company to transfer cash in exchange for the shares of common stock ended with the termination of
the consulting agreement, in the first quarter of the year ending April 30, 2011, the Company
reclassified $114,000 from accrued stock purchase on the balance sheet into additional paid-in
capital, which represented the remaining amount of the purchase price required under the repurchase
arrangement after the termination of the consulting agreement.
Furthermore, under the stock repurchase agreement, the Company, at its option for one year
following the termination of the consulting agreement, may purchase all or any part of the shares
that have not been previously purchased, up to but not to exceed, 2,250,000 shares of the common
stock, subject to the pricing formula described above. The Company has not purchased any
additional shares under this agreement.
Note 8. Exit Costs
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company commenced the process of closing its
Tempe, Arizona corporate office and consolidating the Companys corporate administrative functions
into its headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. The exit costs expected to be incurred with this
decision were expensed and included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated
statement of operations for fiscal 2010 when the decision was made. The following table is a
summary of the Companys exit costs by category and amounts paid and accrued though January 31,
2011.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recorded |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in the |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fourth |
|
|
Liability |
|
|
Payments |
|
|
Liability as |
|
|
|
Quarter of |
|
|
as of April 30, |
|
|
during |
|
|
of January 31, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
fiscal 2011 |
|
|
2011 |
|
Severance payments |
|
$ |
11,000 |
|
|
$ |
6,000 |
|
|
$ |
6,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Future lease
payments, net of
sublease rental |
|
|
18,000 |
|
|
|
17,000 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
7,000 |
|
Moving costs and other |
|
|
7,000 |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Disposal of assets |
|
|
22,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
58,000 |
|
|
$ |
25,000 |
|
|
$ |
18,000 |
|
|
$ |
7,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the three and nine months ended January 31, 2011, the Companys accrual for exit costs
decreased $5,000 and $18,000, respectively.
Note 9. Research and Development Materials Purchase Agreement
In February 2010, the Company entered into a research and development materials purchase
agreement with a foreign hospital for the acquisition of Tumorgrafts. Under the agreement, the
Company will pay the foreign hospital approximately $33,000 monthly for 18 months, commencing March
1, 2010. Future payments due under the agreement are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
$ |
99,000 |
|
2012 |
|
|
132,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total payments |
|
$ |
231,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
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Note 10. Other Income
On October 29, 2010, the Company was notified that it was awarded total cash grants of
approximately $1,456,000 under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project program administered
under section 48D of the Internal Revenue Code, of which approximately $960,000 related to
qualifying expenses the Company had previously incurred during fiscal 2010 and $504,000 related to
qualifying expenses which the Company expected to incur during fiscal 2011. During the quarter
ended October 31, 2010, the Company recognized the portion of the grants relative to the fiscal
year 2010 qualifying expenses. During the quarter ended January 31, 2011, the Company concluded
that it was probable that it would meet the remaining conditions of the grants. As a result,
during the the three-month period ended January 31, 2011, the Company recognized an additional
$366,000 related to these grants. The remaining portion of the award will be recognized during the
Companys 2011 fourth quarter. In November 2010, the Company received approximately $960,000 and
expects to receive the $504,000 related to the 2011 expenditures during the Companys fiscal 2012
year. All amounts recognized under the grant are recorded as a component of other income on the
accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Note 11. Subsequent Event
On January 14, 2011, the Company announced the resignation of Mark Schonau as Chief Financial
Officer. On February 8, subsequent to Mr. Schonaus resignation, the Company and Mr. Schonau
executed a final Confidential Severance Agreement and General Release (the Severance Agreement).
The Severance Agreement called for, among other things, compensation of: (i) $15,000 in cash; (ii)
the issuance of 5,555 restricted shares of the Companys common stock, which had not previously
been awarded; (iii) issuance of the vested portion of a previous restricted stock award of 2,842
common shares; and (iv) the ability to exercise options to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock
at a strike price of $1.18 per share for a period of three years from the date of the Severance
Agreement. The 150,000 options in item (iv) were previously granted to Mr. Schonau as part of his
employment agreement and were fully vested, but were set to expire within 90 days of his
termination, absent the extension provided for in the Severance Agreement.
On February 18, 2011, the Companys Board of Directors approved the amendment and restatement
of the Companys Certificate of Incorporation (or Charter) and submitted the amended and restated
Charter and the Companys 2010 Equity Incentive Plan to the Companys shareholders for approval.
Upon approval of the amended and restated Charter by a majority of the Companys shareholders and
filing the amended and restated Charter with the Secretary of State of Delaware, the amended and
restated Charter will be effective. Among other changes, amended and restated Charter changes the
name of the Company to Champions Oncology, Inc. and increases the authorized shares which the
Company may issue from 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock to 125,000,000 shares of Common Stock. On
February 18, 2011, shareholders owning a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of the
Company executed a written consent approving the amended and restated Charter and the 2010 Equity
Incentive Plan. In accordance with regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the
amended and restated Charter will be filed no earlier than 20 days following the sending of an
Information Statement to shareholders describing the actions taken.
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ITEM 2. |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. |
The following discussion of our historical results of operations and our liquidity and capital
resources should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes that appear
elsewhere in this report.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including Item 2, Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains certain forward-looking statements, which
include information relating to future events, future financial performance, strategies,
expectations, competitive environment, regulation, and availability of resources. These
forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding: proposed new
programs; expectations that regulatory developments or other matters will not have a material
adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or liquidity; statements
concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates, or forecasts as to our business,
financial and operational results, and future economic performance; and statements of managements
goals and objectives and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical
facts. Words such as may, should, could, would, predicts, potential, continue,
expects, anticipates, future, intends, plans, believes, estimates and similar
expressions, as well as statements in future tense, identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results,
and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or
results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the
time those statements are made or managements good faith belief as of that time with respect to
future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or
results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking
statements.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. Factors that
could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, those described in Risk Factors in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2010, as updated in our subsequent reports
filed with the SEC, including any updates found in Part II, Item 1A of this or other reports on
Form 10-Q. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. We assume no
obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions,
or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except to the extent required by
applicable securities laws. If we do update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference
should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking
statements.
Overview
We are engaged in the development of advanced technology solutions and services to personalize
the development and use of oncology drugs. Our Tumorgraft Technology Platform is a novel approach
based upon the implantation of primary human tumor fragments in immune deficient mice followed by
propagation of the resulting engraftments, or Tumorgrafts, in a manner that preserves the
biological characteristics of the original human tumor. We believe that our Tumorgrafts closely
reflect human cancer biology and their response to drugs is predictive of clinical outcomes in
cancer patients. We are building our Tumorgraft platform through the procurement, development and
characterization of numerous Tumorgrafts within each of several cancer types. Tumorgrafts are
procured through agreements with a number of institutions in the U.S. and overseas as well as
through our Personalized Oncology Solutions business. The Tumorgrafts are developed and tested
through agreement with a United States-based preclinical facility.
Historically, we intended to leverage our Tumorgraft Technology Platform to evaluate oncology
drug compounds and to develop a portfolio of novel drug compounds that we intend to develop through
preclinical trials. As drugs progress through this early stage of development, we planned to sell,
partner or license such drugs to pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies. We have acquired
four drug compounds through purchase, exclusive worldwide licensing and/or option agreements. We
continue to evaluate all four drug compounds and will be reviewing the results over the next
several quarters. If results are promising for any of our drug compounds, it is our intention to
continue preclinical development and then sell, partner, or license the drug compound for its
remaining clinical development. We do not currently intend to acquire or in-license additional
compounds in the
future.
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We provide Personalized Oncology Solutions, or POS, to oncologists by establishing and
administering expert tumor panels for their patients to analyze medical records and test results,
to assist in understanding conventional and experimental options and to identify and arrange for
testing, analysis and study of the patients cancer tissues, as appropriate. Additionally, we
offer Personalized Tumorgraft development, drug studies and genome sequencing as part of our POS
whereby physicians can evaluate the effects of cancer drugs on their patients tumorgrafts and
understand the genetic make-up of their patients tumor enabling them to better select treatment
regimens that may be efficacious to the patient.
As we expanded our number of Tumorgraft models, we began to offer leading pharmaceutical and
biotechnology companies the benefits of our Tumorgraft Technology Platform for their pharmaceutical
development programs. We provide Translational Oncology Solutions, or TOS, (previously referred to
as Preclinical eValuation services) that we believe are predictive of clinical outcomes and that
might provide for a faster and less expensive path to drug approval. These services utilize
Tumorgrafts to evaluate tumor sensitivity/resistance to various single, combination standard and
novel chemotherapy agents. TOS also includes biomarker discovery and the identification of novel
drug combinations. We began deriving revenues from our TOS services in fiscal 2009 and completed
our first full year of business in fiscal 2010.
We plan to continue our research and development efforts to expand our platform technology in
order to expand our TOS program.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended January 31, 2011 and 2010
Operating Revenues.
Revenues from operations for the three months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were $2.8
million and $742,000, respectively, an increase of $2.1 million, or 278%. The increase was
comprised of a $1.1 million increase in POS panels and genome sequencing and a $1.0 million
increase from TOS.
Costs and Operating Expenses.
Costs and operating expenses for the three months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were $3.6
million and $1.5 million, respectively, an increase of $2.1 million, or 135%.
Costs of POS for the three months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were $751,000 and $162,000,
respectively, an increase of $589,000, or 364%. The increase in costs was due to the increased
volume of POS business. For the three months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010, gross margins for
POS was 47% and 50%, respectively. The decrease in gross margin was attributable to the reduction
in POS fees to expand the volume of customers and services being offered.
Costs of TOS for the three months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were $584,000 and $202,000,
respectively, an increase of $382,000, or 189%. The increase in costs was due to the increased
volume of TOS business. For the three months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010, gross margins for
TOS was 58% and 52%, respectively. The increase in gross margin is a reflection of the
efficiencies achieved as the business continues to evolve.
Research and development expenses for the three months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were
$400,000 and $566,000, respectively, a decrease of $166,000, or 29%. The decrease was primarily
due to the recognition of $130,000 in licensing fees and costs associated with the Bithionol
agreement in 2010, which were not incurred in 2011.
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were
$1.9 million and $595,000, respectively, an increase of $1.3 million, or 212%. The increase was
primarily due to the $1.1 million stock-based compensation expense related to stock options issued
to our Chief Executive Officer and President.
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Interest and Other Income.
Interest and other income for the three months ended January 31, 2011 was $371,000, which
primarily relates to grant income to be received under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project
program administered under Section 48D of the Internal Revenue Code based on the percentage of
qualifying expenses incurred through the nine months ended January 31, 2011 compared to the total
expected expenses to be incurred for fiscal year 2011.
Net Loss.
As a result of the factors discussed above, our net loss for the three months ended January
31, 2011 was $415,000, an improvement of $368,000, as compared to a net loss of $783,000 for the
three months ended January 31, 2010.
Nine Months Ended January 31, 2011 and 2010
Operating Revenues.
Revenues from operations for the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were $5.3 million
and $3.0 million, respectively, an increase of $2.3 million, or 78%. The increase was comprised of
a $1.0 million increase in POS panels, implantations and genome sequencing and a $1.3 million
increase from TOS.
Costs and Operating Expenses.
Costs and operating expenses for the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were $7.7
million and $5.4 million, respectively, an increase of $2.3 million, or 44%.
Cost of POS for the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were $1.2 million and
$783,000, respectively, an increase of $451,000, or 58%. The increase in costs was due to the
increased volume of POS business. For the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010, gross
margins for POS was 56% and 57%, respectively. The decrease in gross margin was attributable to
the reduction in POS fees to expand the volume of customers and services being offered.
Cost of TOS for the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were $1.1 million and
$586,000, respectively, an increase of $508,000, or 87%. The increase in costs was due to the
increased volume of POS business. For the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010, gross
margins for TOS was 57% and 50%, respectively. The increase in gross margin is a reflection of the
efficiencies achieved as the business continues to evolve.
Research and development expenses for the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were
$2.0 million and $1.7 million, respectively, an increase of $337,000, or 20%. The increase was
mainly attributable to costs associated with the development and testing of our four drug compounds
and the acquisition of Tumorgrafts with respect to the continued expansion of our tumorgraft
platform.
General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were
$3.4 million and $2.3 million, respectively, an increase of $1.1 million, or 47%. The increase was
primarily due to the $1.1 million stock-based compensation expense related to the options issued to
our Chief Executive Officer and President.
Interest and Other Income.
Interest and other income for the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 was $1.3 million
and $5,000, respectively. The increase was attributable to grant income recognized by the Company
for qualifying expenses incurred under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project program
administered under Section 48D of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Net Loss.
As a result of the factors discussed above, our net loss for the nine months ended January 31,
2011 was $1.1 million, an improvement of $1.3 million, as compared to a net loss of $2.4 million
for the nine months ended January 31, 2010.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity.
Our available liquid capital as of January 31, 2011 amounted to cash of $2.9 million as
compared to $2.6 million at April 30, 2010.
Our working capital, defined as current assets less current liabilities, as of January 31,
2011 and April 30, 2010, was $1.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
Cash Flows.
The following table summarized our cash flows for the nine months ended January 31, 2011 and
2010:
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January 31, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Cash provided by (used in): |
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Operating activities |
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$ |
504,000 |
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$ |
(3,108,000 |
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Investing activities |
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(47,000 |
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977,000 |
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Financing activities |
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(71,000 |
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1,890,000 |
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Effect of exchange rates |
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(17,000 |
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(8,000 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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369,000 |
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$ |
(249,000 |
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Nine Months Ended January 31, 2011
Net cash provided by operating activities was $504,000 for the nine months ended January 31,
2011, which primarily relates to a net loss from operations of $1.0 million, which included
non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $1.6 million. Net changes in operating assets and
liabilities did not have a significant impact on operating cash flows in 2011.
Net cash used in investing activities was $47,000 for the nine months ended January 31, 2011
as a result of our property and equipment purchases.
Net cash used in financing activities was $71,000 for the nine months ended January 31, 2011,
which represents a stock repurchase.
Nine Months Ended January 31, 2010
Net cash used in operating activities was $3.1 million for the nine months ended January 31,
2010, which primarily relates to a net loss from operations of $2.4 million, which included
non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $343,000. Net changes in operating assets and
liabilities negatively impacted cash flows from operations by $1.3 million.
Net cash provided by investing activities was $977,000 for the nine months ended January 31,
2010 as a result of the redemption of a certificate of deposit for $1.1 million, offset by property
and equipment purchases of $40,000.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $1.9 million for the nine months ended January
31, 2010 as a result of net proceeds of $2.1 million received from a private placement of our
common stock, offset by $188,000 in stock repurchases.
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Commitments and Contractual Obligations
There have been no material changes in our contractual obligations and other commercial
commitments other than in the ordinary course of business since the end of fiscal year 2010.
Information regarding our contractual obligations and commercial commitments is provided in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2010.
Ability to Continue As a Going Concern
Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the success of raising additional
capital sufficient to meet our operating needs for at least the 12-month period subsequent to
issuance of this quarterly report. In June 2009, our Board of Directors authorized management to
begin the process of raising additional capital. From December 2009 through April, 2010, we
received gross proceeds of $2,250,000 from the private placement of 3,000,000 shares of our
unregistered common stock. This unregistered common stock was sold to accredited investors exempt
from registration as provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Regulation D. We
incurred approximately $28,000 in direct and incremental costs related to the offering.
Additionally, we have executed subscription agreements for the private placement of additional
unregistered common stock noted above totaling $750,000.
There can be no assurance that management will be successful in raising capital on terms
acceptable to the Company, if at all. Our ability to successfully complete a raise of capital will
depend on the condition of the capital markets and our financial condition and prospects. Even if
we are able to successfully raise additional capital, such capital could be in the form of debt and
could be at high interest rates and/or require us to comply with restrictive covenants that limit
financial and business activities. In addition, even if we are able to successfully raise equity
capital, this could dilute the interest of existing shareholders and/or be issued with preferential
liquidation, dividend or voting rights to those currently held by our common stockholders.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of January 31, 2011, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as such term is
defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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ITEM 4. |
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
It is managements responsibility to establish and maintain disclosure controls and
procedures as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
Exchange Act). Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our
Acting Principal Financial Officer, have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within ninety (90) days of the filing date of this Form 10-Q
quarterly report. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer
and our Acting Principal Financial Officer, have concluded that our disclosure controls and
procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q at the reasonable
assurance level in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file
or submit under the Securities Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within
the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms and is
accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Acting
Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.
Changes in Internal Controls
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting in connection with the
evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act that occurred during the
period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. |
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
From time to time we are involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of our business.
While the outcome of lawsuits and other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty,
in the opinion of management, individually or in the aggregate, no such lawsuits are expected to
have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
None
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ITEM 2. |
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UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
None
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ITEM 3. |
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DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
None
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ITEM 5. |
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OTHER INFORMATION |
None
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Exhibit 31.1
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Certification by the Principal Executive Officer and Acting
Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
Exhibit 32.1
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Certification by the Principal Executive Officer and Acting
Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
Exhibit 99.1
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Press Release dated March 7, 2011 |
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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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CHAMPIONS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Registrant)
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Date: March 7, 2011 |
By: |
/s/ Joel Ackerman
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Joel Ackerman |
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Chief Executive Officer and
Acting Chief Financial Officer |
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