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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2007
Commission File No. 0-26770
NOVAVAX, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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22-2816046 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.) |
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9920 Belward Campus Drive, Rockville, MD
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20850 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip code) |
(240) 268-2000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
þ Yes o No
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):
o Large accelerated filer þ Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).
o Yes þ No
The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest
practicable date:
Shares of Common Stock Outstanding August 3, 2007: 62,008,215
NOVAVAX, INC.
Form 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2007
Table of Contents
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Part I. Financial Information |
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Item 1 Financial Statements |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2007 (unaudited) and December 31, 2006 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three-month and six-month periods
ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited) |
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity for the three-month periods ended
March 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007 (unaudited) |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and
2006 (unaudited) |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) |
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Item 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
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Item 4 Controls and Procedures |
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Part II. Other Information |
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Item 1 Legal Proceedings |
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Item 1A Risk Factors |
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Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
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Item 6 Exhibits |
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Signatures |
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ii
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
NOVAVAX, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share information)
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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December 31, |
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(unaudited) |
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2006 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
7,337 |
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$ |
7,161 |
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Short-term investments |
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53,879 |
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66,434 |
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Accounts and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $236
and $117 as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively |
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787 |
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1,274 |
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Inventory |
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444 |
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600 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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1,033 |
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1,873 |
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Total current assets |
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63,480 |
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77,342 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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9,555 |
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9,861 |
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Goodwill |
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33,141 |
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33,141 |
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Other intangible assets, net |
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912 |
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978 |
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Other non-current assets |
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951 |
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555 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
108,039 |
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$ |
121,877 |
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LIABILITIES and STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Bank overdraft |
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$ |
174 |
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$ |
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Accounts payable |
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2,479 |
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1,530 |
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Accrued expenses |
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2,516 |
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3,078 |
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Current portion of notes payable |
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476 |
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731 |
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Total current liabilities |
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5,645 |
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5,339 |
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Convertible notes |
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21,148 |
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22,000 |
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Deferred rent |
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360 |
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79 |
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Non-current portion of notes payable |
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627 |
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458 |
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Total liabilities |
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27,780 |
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27,876 |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares
issued and outstanding |
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Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 62,356,97 shares
issued and 62,008,215 outstanding at June 30, 2007, and 62,139,851 issued
and 61,791,089 outstanding at December 31, 2006 |
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624 |
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622 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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263,629 |
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261,822 |
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Note receivable from director |
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(1,031 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(181,544 |
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(164,962 |
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Treasury stock, 348,762 shares at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, cost basis |
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(2,450 |
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(2,450 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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80,259 |
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94,001 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
108,039 |
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$ |
121,877 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
1
NOVAVAX, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share information)
(unaudited)
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Three months ended |
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Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Revenues: |
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Net product sales |
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$ |
(64 |
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$ |
378 |
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$ |
293 |
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$ |
1,097 |
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Contract research and development |
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110 |
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403 |
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332 |
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877 |
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Royalities, milestone and licensing fees |
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112 |
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58 |
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201 |
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168 |
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Total revenues |
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158 |
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839 |
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826 |
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2,142 |
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Operating costs and expenses: |
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Cost of products sold |
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855 |
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1,161 |
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2,172 |
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2,394 |
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Excess inventory costs over market |
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473 |
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677 |
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560 |
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992 |
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Research and development |
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4,193 |
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3,401 |
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7,852 |
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5,433 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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3,362 |
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2,638 |
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7,959 |
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5,396 |
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Total operating costs and expenses |
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8,883 |
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7,877 |
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18,543 |
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14,215 |
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Loss from operations |
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(8,725 |
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(7,038 |
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(17,717 |
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(12,073 |
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Interest income, net |
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531 |
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627 |
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1,135 |
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167 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(8,194 |
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$ |
(6,411 |
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$ |
(16,582 |
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$ |
(11,906 |
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Basic and diluted loss per share |
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$ |
(0.13 |
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$ |
(0.10 |
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$ |
(0.27 |
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$ |
(0.21 |
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Basic and diluted weighted average number of
common shares outstanding |
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61,311,954 |
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61,465,003 |
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61,266,765 |
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56,891,602 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
2
NOVAVAX, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007
(in thousands, except share information)
(unaudited)
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Note |
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Additional |
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Receivable |
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Common Stock |
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Paid |
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From |
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Accumulated |
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Treasury |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Capital |
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Director |
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Deficit |
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Stock |
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Total |
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Balance, December 31,
2006 |
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62,139,851 |
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$ |
622 |
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$ |
261,822 |
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$ |
(1,031 |
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$ |
(164,962 |
) |
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$ |
(2,450 |
) |
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$ |
94,001 |
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Non-cash compensation
costs for stock options |
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237 |
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237 |
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Exercise of stock options |
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54,001 |
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85 |
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85 |
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Restricted stock issued as
compensation |
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60,000 |
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1 |
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(1 |
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Non-cash compensation
cost for amortization of
restricted stock |
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146 |
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146 |
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Reclassification due to
change in status of a
director |
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1,031 |
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1,031 |
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Net loss |
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(8,388 |
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(8,388 |
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Balance, March 31, 2007 |
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62,253,852 |
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623 |
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262,289 |
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(173,350 |
) |
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(2,450 |
) |
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87,112 |
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Non-cash compensation
costs for stock options |
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364 |
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364 |
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Exercise of stock options |
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3,125 |
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4 |
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4 |
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Restricted stock issued as
compensation |
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100,000 |
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1 |
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(1 |
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Non-cash compensation
cost for amortization of
restricted stock |
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121 |
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121 |
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Debt discount from modification of covertible debt |
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$ |
852 |
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$ |
852 |
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Net loss |
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(8,194 |
) |
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(8,194 |
) |
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Balance, June 30, 2007 |
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62,356,977 |
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$ |
624 |
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$ |
263,629 |
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$ |
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$ |
(181,544 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,450 |
) |
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$ |
80,259 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
3
NOVAVAX, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Operating Activities: |
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Net loss: |
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$ |
(16,582 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,906 |
) |
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Amortization |
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66 |
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66 |
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Depreciation |
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1,405 |
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1,437 |
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Provision for bad debts |
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218 |
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(104 |
) |
Retirement of capital assets |
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46 |
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Amortization of net discounts on short-term investments |
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(1,367 |
) |
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Reserve for notes receivable and accrued interest |
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940 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs |
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129 |
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|
417 |
|
Deferred rent |
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281 |
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(32 |
) |
Non-cash expense for services |
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29 |
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|
25 |
|
Non-cash stock compensation |
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839 |
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1,585 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts and other receivables |
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|
269 |
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|
(150 |
) |
Inventory |
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156 |
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43 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
|
|
406 |
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|
(138 |
) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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562 |
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(362 |
) |
Facility exit costs |
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|
|
(84 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
|
(12,649 |
) |
|
|
(9,157 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
(874 |
) |
|
|
(655 |
) |
Purchases of short-term investments |
|
|
(53,211 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments |
|
|
67,133 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
|
|
13,048 |
|
|
|
(655 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments of notes payable |
|
|
(486 |
) |
|
|
(438 |
) |
Net proceeds from sales of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,981 |
|
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options |
|
|
89 |
|
|
|
977 |
|
Bank overdraft |
|
|
174 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
|
|
(223 |
) |
|
|
56,520 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
176 |
|
|
|
46,708 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
|
|
7,161 |
|
|
|
31,893 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
$ |
7,337 |
|
|
$ |
78,601 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Disclosures: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion of convertible debt and accrued interest to common stock |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
7,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash interest payments |
|
$ |
532,464 |
|
|
$ |
778 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt discount from modification of convertible debt |
|
$ |
852 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
4
NOVAVAX, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
1. Organization
Novavax, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Novavax or the Company), was incorporated in 1987,
and is a biopharmaceutical company focused on creating differentiated, value-added vaccines that
leverage the Companys proprietary virus-like particle (VLP) technology. VLPs imitate the
three-dimensional structures of viruses but are composed of recombinant proteins and therefore, are
believed incapable of causing infection and disease. Our proprietary production technology uses
insect cells rather than chicken eggs or mammalian eggs. The Companys current product targets
include vaccines against the H5N1, H9N2 and other subtypes of avian influenza with pandemic
potential and against human seasonal influenza as well as other infectious diseases. On July 31,
2007, the Company began Phase I/IIa clinical trials for its H5N1 pandemic influenza vaccine. The
Company also has a drug delivery platform based on its micellar nanoparticle (MNP) technology,
proprietary oil and water nano emulsions used for the topical delivery of drugs. The MNP
technology was the basis for the development of the Companys first Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) approved estrogen replacement product, ESTRASORB®.
The vaccine products currently under development or in clinical trials by the
Company will require significant additional research and development efforts, including extensive
pre-clinical and clinical testing and regulatory approval, prior to commercial use. There can be no
assurance that the Companys research and development efforts will be successful or that any
potential products will prove to be safe and effective in clinical trials. Even if developed, these
products may not receive regulatory approval or be successfully introduced and marketed at prices
that would permit the Company to operate profitably. The commercial launch of any product is
subject to certain risks including, but not limited to, manufacturing scale-up and market
acceptance. No assurance can be given that the Company can generate sufficient product revenue to
become profitable or generate positive cash flow from operations at all or on a sustained
basis.
In April 2006, the Company entered into a License and Development Agreement and a
Supply Agreement with Esprit Pharma, Inc. (Esprit) to co-develop, supply and commercialize the
Companys MNP based testosterone product candidate for the treatment of female hypoactive sexual
desire disorder. Esprit was granted exclusive rights to market the product in North America.
The consolidated financial statements of Novavax for the three months and six months ended
June 30, 2007 and 2006, are unaudited. These financial statements reflect all adjustments which, in
the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for
the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. These interim
results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2007.
Certain information in footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles has been condensed or omitted pursuant
to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although the Company
believes the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. We suggest
that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated
financial statements and the notes thereto in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2006.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its
wholly owned subsidiary (Fielding Pharmaceutical Company). All significant inter-company accounts
and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
5
NOVAVAX, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the provisions of Staff Accounting Bulletin
No. 104, Revenue Recognition (SAB No. 104). For product sales, revenue is recognized when all of
the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has
occurred, the sellers price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably
assured. The Company recognizes these sales, net of allowances for returns, rebates and
chargebacks. The Company sells Estrasorb to Esprit and other products to distributors. The Company
provides rebates to members of certain buying groups who purchase from the Companys distributors,
to distributors that sell to their customers at prices determined under a contract between the
Company and the customer, and to state agencies that administer various programs such as the
federal Medicaid and Medicare. Rebate amounts are usually based upon the volume of purchases or by
reference to a specific price for a product. The Company estimates the amount of the rebate that
will be paid, and records the liability as a reduction of revenue when the Company records its sale
of the products. Settlement of the rebate generally occurs from three to twelve months after sale.
The Company regularly analyzes the historical rebate trends and makes adjustments to recorded
reserves for changes in trends and terms of rebate programs. In a similar manner, the Company
estimates amounts for returns based on historical trends, distributor inventory levels, product
prescription data and generic competition and makes adjustments to the recorded reserves based on
such information. The sales return allowance as of June 30, 2007 was $383,000, an increase from
the balance as of December 31, 2006 of $238,000.
A roll-forward of the sales return allowance is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
Balance, December 31, 2006 |
|
$ |
238 |
|
Provision for 2007 sales |
|
|
|
|
Returns received from 2006 sales |
|
|
(38 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2007 |
|
|
200 |
|
Provision for 2007 sales |
|
|
44 |
|
Additional provision for planned discontinuation of Gynodiol |
|
|
158 |
|
Returns received from 2004 sales |
|
|
(19 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, June 30, 2007 |
|
$ |
383 |
|
|
|
|
|
The shipping and handling costs the Company incurs are included in cost of products
sold in its consolidated statements of operations.
For upfront payments and licensing fees related to contract research or technology, the
Company follows the provisions of SAB No. 104 in determining if these payments and fees represent
the culmination of a separate earnings process or if they should be deferred and recognized as
revenue earned over the life of the related agreement. Milestone payments are recognized as revenue
upon achievement of contract-specified events and when there are no remaining performance
obligations.
Revenue earned under research contracts is recognized in accordance with the terms and
conditions of such contracts for reimbursement of costs incurred and defined milestones. Revenue
earned under a drug development contract is recognized in proportion to the work performed.
6
NOVAVAX, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Inventory
Inventory consists of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods, and are recorded at
the lower of cost or market, using the first-in-first-out method, and were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of |
|
|
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
|
December 31, 2006 |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in thousands) |
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
358 |
|
|
$ |
263 |
|
Work-in-process |
|
|
86 |
|
|
|
86 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
|
|
|
|
251 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
444 |
|
|
$ |
600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company utilizes the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 151,
Inventory Costs an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4 (SFAS No. 151). Under SFAS No. 151, the
Company allocates fixed production overhead costs to inventories based on the anticipated normal
capacity of its manufacturing facility. Included in cost of products sold for the three months and
six months ended June 30, 2007 is $609,000, or $0.01 per share, and $1,400,000, or $0.02 per share,
respectively, of idle capacity costs, which amounts represent the excess of fixed production
overhead costs over that allocated to inventories, as compared to $728,000, or $0.01 per share and
$1,128,000, or $0.02 per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006.
During the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007, $476,000 and $560,000,
respectively, of inventory costs in excess of market value were included in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations related to the Supply Agreement with Esprit, as compared to
$677,000 and $992,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006. Under the terms of this
agreement, the Company sold ESTRASORB at a price which was below its manufacturing costs for the
product during the first half of 2006 and 2007.
The Company believes it will be required to continue to manufacture ESTRASORB at a loss until
it is able to negotiate with a third party to assume the manufacturing of ESTRASORB or able to
increase the production volumes. However, the Company may not be able to successfully achieve
either option.
Earnings per share
The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share.
Basic loss per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
(the denominator) during the period. The dilutive effect of common stock equivalents is included in
the calculation of diluted earnings per share only when the effect of the inclusion would be
dilutive. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, there were no common stock
equivalents included in the calculations of earnings per share as they were all anti-dilutive.
Short-term investments
As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the Company had short-term investments, with
original maturity dates ranging from 105 days to six months. These short-term investments have been
classified as held until maturity, as the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold them
until maturity. Initial investments are recorded at face value less any premiums or discounts.
These premiums or discounts are then amortized over the remaining maturity periods of the
investments. Included in net interest income on the consolidated statements of operations for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2007 was $669,000 and $1,367,000, respectively, of amortization
of premiums/discounts related to these short-term investments. The Company did not have any
short-term investments as of June 30, 2006.
As of June 30, 2007, short-term investments were comprised of $47,936,000 of commercial paper
and $5,943,000 of asset backed securities. As of December 31, 2006, short-term investments were
comprised of $55,760,000 of commercial paper, $1,628,000 of asset backed securities and $9,046,000
of corporate obligations.
7
NOVAVAX, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation of furniture, fixtures and equipment
is provided under the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally
three to ten years. Amortization of leasehold improvements is provided over the shorter of the
estimated useful lives of the improvements or the term of the respective lease. Repairs and
maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Property and equipment is comprised of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of |
|
|
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
|
December 31, 2006 |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in thousands) |
|
Furniture, machinery and equipment |
|
$ |
12,718 |
|
|
$ |
12,193 |
|
Leasehold improvements |
|
|
6,778 |
|
|
|
6,248 |
|
Computer software and hardware |
|
|
440 |
|
|
|
396 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,936 |
|
|
|
18,837 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation |
|
|
(10,381 |
) |
|
|
(8,976 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
9,555 |
|
|
$ |
9,861 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounting for Facility Exit Costs
In July 2004, the Company entered into a lease agreement for a 32,900 square foot facility in
Malvern, Pennsylvania. This lease, with a commencement date of September 15, 2004, has an initial
term of ten years with two five year renewal options and an early option to terminate after the
first five years of the lease. In April 2006, the Company entered into a sublease agreement with
Sterilox Technologies, Inc. (now known as Puricore, Inc., Puricore) to sublease 20,469 square
feet of the Malvern corporate headquarters at a premium price per square foot. This sublease had a
commencement date of July 1, 2006 and expires on September 30, 2009.
Consistent with the strategic focus to further develop vaccines, the Company moved its
corporate headquarters to Rockville, Maryland, in January 2007. This move allowed the Company to
add additional space for its vaccine operations which had previously been based in Rockville, but
at another physical location. As a result, the Company entered into an amendment to the sublease
agreement with Puricore to sublease an additional 7,500 square feet of the Malvern facility at a
premium price per square foot. This amendment had a commencement date of October 25, 2006 and
expires on September 30, 2009. As a result of the premium price received on the sublease agreement,
as amended, there were no facility exit costs associated with the relocation of the corporate
headquarters to Maryland.
8
NOVAVAX, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill originally resulted from business acquisitions. Assets acquired and liabilities
assumed were recorded at their fair values; the excess of the purchase price over the identifiable
net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Other intangible assets are a result of product
acquisitions, non-compete arrangements, and internally-discovered patents. In accordance with SFAS
No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (SFAS No. 142), goodwill and intangible assets
deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized but are subject to impairment tests annually, or
more frequently should indicators of impairment arise. The Company utilizes a discounted cash flow
analysis that includes profitability information, estimated future operating results, trends and
other information in assessing whether the value of indefinite-lived intangible assets can be
recovered. Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill impairment is deemed to exist if the carrying value of a
reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value.
Other intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful
lives, ranging from five to seventeen years. Amortization expense was $33,000 for the three months
ending June 30, 2007 and 2006, and $66,000 for the six months ending June 30, 2007 and 2006.
As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the Companys intangible assets and
related accumulated amortization consisted of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2007 |
|
|
As of December 31, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Net |
|
|
Gross |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Net |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill Company
acquisition |
|
$ |
33,141 |
|
|
$ |
¾ |
|
|
$ |
33,141 |
|
|
$ |
33,141 |
|
|
$ |
¾ |
|
|
$ |
33,141 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other intangible assets, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patents |
|
$ |
2,525 |
|
|
$ |
(1,613 |
) |
|
$ |
912 |
|
|
$ |
2,525 |
|
|
$ |
(1,547 |
) |
|
$ |
978 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has various stock incentive and option plans, which are described in Note 9 of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements to the Companys 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K,
that provide for the grant of options and restricted stock to eligible employees, officers,
directors and consultants of the Company.
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123 (revised), Accounting for Share-Based
Compensation (SFAS No. 123R) using the modified prospective method. This standard requires the
Company to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for equity share options
granted based on the grant-date fair value of the options. The cost is recognized as compensation
expense over the vesting period of the options. Under the modified prospective method, compensation
cost included in operating expenses was $364,000 and $601,000 for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2007 as compared to $420,000 and $1,245,000 for the three months and six months ended June
30, 2006, respectively.
9
NOVAVAX, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Stock-Based Compensation (continued):
As of June 30, 2007, there were 6,113,120 stock options outstanding. At June 30, 2007, the
aggregate fair value of the remaining compensation cost of unvested options, as determined using a
Black-Scholes option valuation model, was approximately $2,727,000 (net of estimated forfeitures).
This unrecognized compensation cost of unvested options is expected to be recognized over a
weighted average of 1.53 years. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company
granted 258,000 and 1,199,900 stock options, respectively, with a fair value of approximately
$544,000 and $3,153,000 (net of estimated forfeitures), respectively, and 436,836 and 741,561
options were forfeited during the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively.
The weighted average fair value of stock options on the date of grant and the assumptions used
to estimate the fair value of stock options issued during the three and six months ended June 30,
2007 and 2006, using the Black-Scholes option valuation model were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
Weighted average fair value of options granted |
|
$ |
2.11 |
|
|
$ |
3.50 |
|
|
$ |
2.63 |
|
|
$ |
2.87 |
|
Expected life (years) |
|
|
4.03-5.94 |
|
|
|
4.9 |
|
|
|
4.03-5.94 |
|
|
|
4.2-4.9 |
|
Expected volatility |
|
|
86-90 |
% |
|
|
85 |
% |
|
|
86-94 |
% |
|
|
85 |
% |
Risk free interest rate |
|
|
4.45 - 4.61 |
% |
|
|
4.94 - 5.02 |
% |
|
|
4.45 - 4.61 |
% |
|
|
4.28-5.02 |
% |
Expected dividend |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
Expected forfeiture rate |
|
|
20.34 |
% |
|
|
20.37 |
% |
|
|
20.34 |
% |
|
|
20.37 |
% |
The expected life of options granted was based on the Companys historical share option
exercise experience using the historical expected term from vesting date. The expected volatility
of the options granted during the three and six month ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was determined
using historical volatilities based on stock prices since the inception of the plans. The risk-free
interest rate was determined using the yield available for zero-coupon U.S. government issues with
a remaining term equal to the expected life of the options. The forfeiture rate for the three and
six month ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was determined using historical rates since the inception of
the plans. The Company has never paid a dividend, and as such the dividend yield is zero.
Restricted Stock:
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company granted 100,000 and 160,000
shares of restricted common stock, respectively, under the 2005 Plan totaling $277,000 and
$443,000, respectively, in value at the date of grant to officers, a director and a consultant of
the Company, which vest upon the achievement of certain milestones or over a period of up to three
years. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, the Company granted 60,000 and 215,000
shares of restricted common stock, respectively, totaling $303,000 and $1,174,000, respectively, to
officers, a director and a consultant of the Company, which vest upon the achievement of certain
milestones or over a period of up to three years.
Non-cash compensation expense related to all restricted stock issued has been recorded as
compensation cost in accordance with SFAS No. 123R using the straight-line method of amortization.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, $121,000 and $267,000 respectively, of non-cash
stock compensation expense was included in total operating costs and expenses and additional
paid-in capital was increased accordingly. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006,
$129,000 and $337,000 of non-cash stock compensation expense was included in total operating costs
and expenses and additional paid-in capital was increased accordingly.
For restricted stock issued prior to January 1, 2006, non-cash compensation cost was recorded
using the straight-line method of amortization and unearned compensation was increased accordingly.
The initial issuance of restricted stock increased common stock and additional paid-in capital and
was offset by unearned compensation, which was included in the stockholders equity section of the
consolidated balance sheet. The balance as of December 31, 2005 for the unearned compensation
account was $425,000 and in accordance with SFAS No. 123R was netted against additional paid-in
capital as of January 1, 2006.
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NOVAVAX, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Segment Information
The Company currently operates in one business segment, which is the creation of
differentiated value-added vaccines that leverage the Companys proprietary virus-like particle
technology and the development of a drug delivery platform using MNP technology. The Company is
managed and operated as one business. A single management team that reports to the Chief Executive
Officer who comprehensively manages the entire business. The Company does not operate separate
lines of business with respect to its products or product candidates. Accordingly, the Company does
not have separately reportable segments as defined by SFAS No. 131, Disclosure about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
SFAS No. 157
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurement (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157
defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted
accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies
under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, but does not
require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 will become effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within
those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating what impact, if any, SFAS No. 157 will have
on its financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
SFAS No. 159
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financing Accounting Standards No. 159, The
Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS 159). This Statement
establishes a fair value option which permits entities to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. Any unrealized
gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be reported in
earnings. SFAS 159 is effective for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008. The Company does
not currently have any financial instruments for which it intends to elect the fair value option.
FIN 48
In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes, to address the noncomparability in reporting tax assets and liabilities resulting
from a lack of specific guidance in SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, on the uncertainty
in income taxes recognized in an enterprises financial statements. Specifically, FIN 48
prescribes (a) a consistent recognition threshold and (b) a measurement attribute for the financial
statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax
return, and provides related guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties,
accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. FIN 48 applies to fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2006.
The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of the adoption
of FIN 48, the Company recorded $3.8 million in uncertain tax positions. The $3.8 million of
unrecognized tax benefits was accounted for as a $3.8 million reduction to the January 1, 2007
balance of deferred tax assets and a corresponding $3.8 million dollar reduction of the valuation
allowances. Therefore, the Company did not record any adjustment to the beginning balance of
retained earnings in its consolidated balance sheet. To the extent these unrecognized tax benefits
are ultimately recognized it would affect the annual effective income tax rate. The Company and
its subsidiary file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various states. The
Company has tax net operating loss and credit carryforwards that are subject to examination for a
number of years beyond the year in which they are utilized for tax purposes. Since a portion of
these carryforwards may be utilized in the future, many of these attribute carryforwards may remain
subject to examination.
The Companys policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in
income tax expense. As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the Company had no accruals for
interest or penalties related to income tax matters.
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NOVAVAX, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Sales and Issuance of Common and Treasury Stock
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company received net proceeds of
$85,000 and $89,000, respectively, from the exercise of 3,125 and 57,126 shares of common stock
options, at a range of $1.34 to $2.21 per share.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, the Company received net proceeds of
$179,000 and $977,000, respectively, for the exercise of 53,750 and 212,500 shares of common stock
options, at a range of $3.56 to $5.81 per share.
In February 2006, the Company completed an offering of 4,597,700 shares of common stock at
$4.35 per share. The stock was offered and sold pursuant to an existing shelf registration
statement. Net proceeds, after deducting legal fees, were approximately $19,925,000.
In March 2006, the Company completed an offering of 5,205,480 shares of common stock at $7.30
per share. The stock was offered and sold pursuant to an existing shelf registration statement. Net
proceeds, after deducting underwriter fees of approximately $1,900,000 as well as legal and other
miscellaneous fees, were $36,059,000.
In March 2006, the Company issued 5,981 shares of treasury stock in lieu of payment of
services rendered by a consultant for the value of $25,000. The treasury stock has a weighted
average cost of $9.51 per share and additional paid in capital was reduced by $32,000.
Convertible Notes
In March 2006, the holders of $7.0 million principal amount of the Companys 4.75% senior
convertible notes (the Notes) exercised their optional right to convert their Notes plus accrued
interest of $68,000 into 1,294,564 shares of Novavax common stock, at the per share conversion
price then in effect of $5.46. This transaction reduced the aggregate principal amount of such
Notes outstanding from $29.0 million to $22.0 million.
On June 15, 2007, the Company entered into amendment agreements (the Amendments) with each
of the holders of the outstanding Notes to amend the terms of the Notes. As of June 30, 2007 and
December 31, 2006, $22.0 million aggregate principal amount remained outstanding under the Notes.
The Amendments (i) lower the conversion price from $5.46 to $4.00 per share, (ii) eliminate the
holders right to require the Company to redeem the Notes if the weighted average price of the
Companys common stock is less than the conversion price on 30 of the 40 consecutive trading days
preceding July 19, 2007 or July 19, 2008 and (iii) mandate that the Notes be converted into Company
common stock if the weighted average price of the Companys common stock is greater than $7.00 (a
decrease from $9.56) in any 15 out of 30 consecutive trading days after July 19, 2007.
The Company reviewed the provisions of the
FASBs Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 96-19, Debtors Accounting for a Modification or Exchange of Debt
Instruments and EITF 06-6, Application of Issue No. 05-7 and determined that these Amendments did not result in a substantial modification or
exchange of debt. As required by EITF 06-6, the Company determined the change in the value of the conversion option and has reduced the convertible debt amount by $852,000
and re-classified this amount to additional paid-in capital. The difference in the option value of $852,000 will be accreted over the remaining term (through July 19, 2009) of the
convertible notes as interest expense.
Related Party Transactions
On March 21, 2002, pursuant to the Novavax, Inc. 1995 Stock Option Plan, the Company
approved the payment of the exercise price of options by two of its directors, through the
delivery of full-recourse, interest-bearing promissory notes in the aggregate amount of
$1,480,000. The borrowings accrued interest at 5.07% per annum and were secured by an
aggregate of 261,667 shares of common stock owned by the directors. The notes were payable
upon the earlier to occur of the following: (i) the date on which the director ceases for
any reason to be a director of the Company, (ii) in whole, or in part, to the extent of net
proceeds, upon the date on which the director sells all or any portion of the pledged
shares or (iii) payable in full on March 21, 2007.
In May 2006, one of these directors resigned from the Companys Board of Directors.
Following his resignation from the Company, the Board of Directors approved an extension of
the former directors $448,000 note. Accordingly, the note was reclassified out of
stockholders equity. As of June 30, 2007, the note and the corresponding accrued interest
receivable totaling $567,465 is classified in other current assets in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet. The note continues to accrue interest at 5.07% per annum and is
secured by 95,000 shares of common stock owned by the former director and is payable on
December 31, 2007, or earlier, to the extent of the net proceeds from any sale of the
pledged shares. In connection with this extension, the former director executed a general
release of all claims against the Company. The
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NOVAVAX, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Related Party Transactions (continued)
Company reserved $167,000 against this note
receivable and the corresponding accrued interest receivable, which represents the difference between the book value of the note and interest
receivable less the market value of the 95,000 pledged shares as of December 31, 2006. As
of June 30, 2007, the reserve was increased to $289,000 representing the difference in
stock price between December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2007 (the share price decreased from
$4.10 to $2.90 during the first six months of 2007). This reserve is included as an offset
to other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2007
and correspondingly, in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying
consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
In March 2007, the second director resigned from the Board of Directors. As of
March 31, 2007, the director owed the Company $1,294,808 related to his note payable and
accrued interest. In an agreement dated May 7, 2007, the Board agreed to extend the note
that was due March 21, 2007 to June 30, 2009 and secured additional collateral in the form
of a lien on certain outstanding stock options. Also under the May 7, 2007 agreement, the
Company has the right to exercise the stock options, sell the acquired shares and the other
shares held as collateral and use the proceeds to pay the debt, if the share price exceeds
$7.00 at any time during the period between May 7, 2007 and June 30, 2009. As of June 30,
2007, the note and the corresponding accrued interest receivable totaling $1,307,101 is
classified in non-current other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The
note continues to accrue interest at 5.07% per annum and continues to be secured by 166,666
shares of common stock owned by the former director. A reserve of $862,000 was established
as of March 31, 2007 and decreased to $818,000 as of June 30, 2007, representing the amount
of the loan balance due, less the value of the pledged common stock valued at June 30,
2007. This reserve is included as an offset to non-current other assets in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2007, and correspondingly, in
general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of
operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.
On April 27, 2007 and effective as of March 31, 2007, the Company entered into a
consulting agreement with Mr. John Lambert, the Chairman of the Companys Board of
Directors. The agreement terminates on March 8, 2010, unless terminated sooner by either
party upon 30 days written notice. Under the agreement, Mr. Lambert is expected to devote
one-third of his time to the Companys activities. As a consultant, Mr. Lambert is
required to work closely with the senior management of the Company on matters related to
clinical development of its vaccine products, including manufacturing issues, FDA approval
strategy and commercialization strategy. His annual compensation is $220,000 in
consideration for his consulting services. For the three and six months ended June 30,
2007, the Company paid $41,000 to Mr. Lambert in accordance with the consulting agreement.
The Company did not pay any consulting fees to Mr. Lambert for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2006.
License Agreement with Wyeth Holdings Corporation
On July 5, 2007, the Company entered into a License Agreement with Wyeth Holdings Corporation,
a subsidiary of Wyeth (Wyeth). The license is a non-exclusive, worldwide license to a family of
patent applications covering virus-like particle (VLP) technology for use in human vaccines in
certain fields of use. The agreement provides for an upfront payment, annual license fees,
milestone payments and royalties on any product sales. Payments under the agreement to Wyeth could
aggregate $5 million through the end of 2008. The agreement will remain effective as long as at
least one claim of the licensed patent rights cover the manufacture, sale or use of any product;
unless terminated sooner at the Companys option or by Wyeth for an uncured breach by Novavax.
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NOVAVAX, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
License Agreement with University of Massachusetts Medical School
Effective February 26, 2007, the Company entered into a worldwide agreement to exclusively
license a VLP technology from the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS). Under the
agreement, the Company has the right to use this technology to develop VLP vaccines for the
prevention of any viral diseases in humans. The Company made an upfront cash payment to UMMS. In
addition, the Company will make certain payments based on development milestones as well as future
royalties on any sales of products that may be developed using the technology.
License and Development Agreement and Supply Agreement with Esprit Pharma, Inc.
In April 2006, the Company entered into a License and Development Agreement and a Supply
Agreement with Esprit to co-develop, supply and commercialize the Companys MNP testosterone
product candidate for the treatment of female hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Under the terms of
the License and Development Agreement, Esprit was granted exclusive rights to market the product in
North America. The Company will receive a royalty on all net sales of the product as well as
milestone payments on specific pre-determined clinical and regulatory milestones. Esprit is
responsible for all development costs and leads the clinical programs. Under the terms of the
Supply Agreement, the Company is responsible for manufacturing the product.
Opportunity Grant Funds
In July 2005, the Company received a $400,000 Opportunity Grant from the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for the reimbursement of certain costs incurred in connection with the move of its
corporate headquarters and product development activities to Malvern, Pennsylvania.
In line with its business strategy, the Company announced in December 2006 that it had signed
a long-term lease for its new corporate headquarters and research facility in Rockville, Maryland,
where its vaccine operations were located. As a result of the Companys failure to comply with the
conditions of the grant by moving out of Pennsylvania, the Department of Community & Economic
Development (DCED) of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requested that the Company repay the full
amount of the Opportunity Grant. The Company recorded a current liability of $400,000 in the
consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2007, and a corresponding expense
in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations for the year
ended December 31, 2006.
In April, 2007, the Company entered into a Settlement and Release Agreement with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting by and through DCED, whereby the Company agreed to repay the
sum of the original grant in 60 monthly installments starting on May 1, 2007. The terms of the
agreement stipulate the amount of the monthly repayment to be $6,667 for 60 months. Interest will
not accrue on the outstanding balance. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the
Company made repayments totaling $20,000.
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Item 2.
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Certain statements contained herein or as may otherwise be incorporated by reference herein
constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements
regarding future product development and related clinical trials, future research and development,
including Food and Drug Administration approval and product sales. Such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual
results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially
different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Such factors include, among other things, the following: our ability to progress any product
candidates into pre-clinical or clinical trials; the scope, rate and progress of our pre-clinical
trials and other research and development activities; the scope, rate and progress of any clinical
trials we commence; clinical trial results; the cost of filing, prosecuting, defending and
enforcing any patent claims and other intellectual property rights; our ability to obtain rights to
technology; our ability to enter into future collaborations with industry partners and the terms,
timing and success of any such collaboration; the cost, timing and success of regulatory filings
and approvals; our ability to obtain adequate financing in the future through product licensing,
co-promotional arrangements, public or private equity financing or otherwise; general economic and
business conditions; competition; business abilities and judgment of personnel; availability of
qualified personnel; and other factors referenced herein.
All forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report are based on information
available to the Company on the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any
such forward-looking statements, except as specifically required by law. Accordingly, past results
and trends should not be used to anticipate future results or trends.
Overview
Novavax has successfully transitioned from a specialty pharmaceutical company to an
innovative, biopharmaceutical company committed to becoming a leader in the fight against
infectious disease by developing novel, highly potent vaccines that are safer and more effective
than current preventive options. The Companys platforms include the virus-like particle (VLP)
technology for vaccines, which utilizes the baculovirus expression system in insect cells, as well
as novel vaccine adjuvants based on Novasomes®.
Currently, our main focus is to leverage our proprietary VLP technology to develop vaccines
against influenza viruses that have the potential to cause a pandemic outbreak. VLPs are
genetically engineered particles that mimic three-dimensional structures of viruses but are
composed of recombinant proteins lacking viral genetic material and therefore are believed to be
incapable of causing infection and disease. Our proprietary production technology employs insect
cells rather than eggs. We believe we can more rapidly produce a safe, effective, low-cost vaccine
as compared with the labor-intensive egg-based process. Key advantages of the technology are the
ability to rapidly respond to emerging threats of new strains and a reduced risk of allergic
reactions associated with the egg-based process. A proof-of-concept study, conducted in
collaboration with the National Institutes of Health and Center for Disease Control, demonstrated
that a recombinant VLP vaccine against the H9N2 strain of avian influenza reduced disease morbidity
in mice against a live H9N2 virus challenge when compared with unvaccinated animals. This study is
the basis for the development of VLP vaccines against H5N1 strains of avian and human seasonal
influenza. In addition, Novavaxs vaccine was tested in three animal models, including the ferret,
which is believed to be the most predictive model for influenza vaccine effectiveness in humans.
Ferrets experience flu symptoms very similar to people who are infected with the virus.
Protection, as measured by a reduction in viral load, was assessed in vaccinated ferrets challenged
with live H9N2 avian influenza. Like the H5N1 strain, the H9N2 strain initially spread among
domestic poultry in Asia. Since then, it has been isolated from humans and is identified as having
pandemic potential. Lastly, the Company is studying the applicability of its proprietary adjuvants
in conjunction with VLP vaccines to further enhance the immunogenicity of vaccines. Other projects
in development using our proprietary VLP technology include vaccines for seasonal influenza and
HIV. On July 31, 2007, the Company began Phase I/IIa clinical trials for its H5N1 VLP pandemic
influenza vaccine.
We also are committed to creating value by leveraging our micellar nanoparticle (MNP) drug
delivery technology. ESTRASORB, our first internally developed product using MNP technology, is the
first topical emulsion for estrogen therapy approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to
severe vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) associated with menopause. ESTRASORB was licensed in
October 2005 to Esprit Pharma, Inc. (Esprit) for marketing in North America. In April 2006, we
entered into agreements with Esprit to co-develop, supply and commercialize our MNP testosterone
product candidate for the treatment of female hypoactive sexual desire disorder. We remain in discussions with several
pharmaceutical companies to co-develop and co-market or license additional products.
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Overview continued
The products currently under development or in clinical trials by the Company will require
significant additional research and development efforts, including extensive pre-clinical and
clinical testing and regulatory approval, prior to commercial use. There can be no assurance that
our research and development efforts will be successful or that any potential products will prove
to be safe and effective in clinical trials. Even if developed, these products may not receive
regulatory approval or be successfully introduced and marketed at prices that would permit us to
operate profitably. We also recognize that the commercial launch of any product is subject to
certain risks including, but not limited to, manufacturing scale-up, market acceptance and
competition. No assurance can be given that we can generate sufficient product revenue to become
profitable or generate positive cash flow from operations at all or on a sustained basis.
Significant Transactions in 2007 and 2006
License Agreement with Wyeth Holdings Corporation
On July 5, 2007, we entered into a License Agreement with Wyeth Holdings Corporation, a
subsidiary of Wyeth (Wyeth). The license is a non-exclusive, worldwide license to a family of
patent applications covering virus-like particle (VLP) technology for use in human vaccines in
certain fields of use. The agreement provides for an upfront payment, annual license fees,
milestone payments and royalties on any product sales. Payments under the agreement to Wyeth could
aggregate $5 million through the end of 2008. The agreement will remain effective as long as at
least one claim of the licensed patent rights cover the manufacture, sale or use of any product
unless terminated sooner at Novavaxs option or by Wyeth for an uncured breach by Novavax.
License Agreement with University of Massachusetts Medical School
Effective February 26, 2007, we entered into a worldwide agreement to exclusively license a
VLP technology from the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS). Under the agreement,
the Company has the right to use this technology to develop VLP vaccines for the prevention of any
viral diseases in humans. We made an upfront cash payment to UMMS. In addition, we will make
certain payments based on development milestones as well as future royalties on any sales of
products that may be developed using the technology.
License and Development Agreements and Supply Agreement with Esprit Pharma, Inc.
We have a License and Supply Agreement for ESTRASORB with Esprit. Under the License Agreement,
Esprit has exclusive rights to market ESTRASORB in North America and we will continue to
manufacture ESTRASORB. In consideration for the rights granted, Esprit paid us a minimum cash
consideration of $12.5 million: $2.0 million was paid at closing, $8.0 million was paid in December
2005, and the remaining $2.5 million was paid on the first anniversary date of the License
Agreement in October 2006. We also receive a royalty on all net sales of ESTRASORB as well as
milestone payments based on specific pre-determined net sales levels of ESTRASORB.
In April 2006, we entered into a License and Development Agreement and a Supply Agreement with
Esprit to co-develop, supply and commercialize our MNP testosterone product candidate for the
treatment of female hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Under the terms of the License and
Development Agreement, Esprit was granted exclusive rights to market the product in North America.
We will receive a royalty on all net sales of the product as well as milestone payments on specific
pre-determined clinical and regulatory milestones. Esprit is responsible for all development costs
and leads clinical programs. Under the terms of the Supply Agreement, we are responsible for
manufacturing the product.
New building lease and sublease Agreement with Puricore, Inc.
In July 2004, we entered into a lease agreement for a 32,900 square foot facility in Malvern,
Pennsylvania. The lease, with a commencement date of September 15, 2004, has an initial term of
ten years with two five year renewal options and an early option to terminate after the first five
years of the lease. In April 2006, we entered into a sublease agreement with Sterilox
Technologies, Inc. (now known as Puricore, Inc., Puricore) to sublease 20,469 square feet of the
Malvern corporate headquarters at a premium price per square foot. This sublease had a
commencement date of July 1, 2006 and expires on September 30, 2009.
Consistent with the strategic focus to further develop vaccines, we moved our corporate
headquarters to Rockville, Maryland, in January 2007. This move allowed the Company to add
additional space for its vaccine operations which had previously been based in Rockville, but at
another location. As a result, we entered into an amendment to the sublease agreement with
Puricore to sublease an additional 7,500 square feet of the Malvern facility at a premium price per square
foot. This amendment had a commencement date of October 25, 2006 and expires on September 30, 2009.
As a result of the premium price received on the sublease agreement, as amended, there were no
facility exit costs associated with the relocation of the corporate headquarters to Maryland.
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Equity Financing Transactions
In March 2006, we completed an agent-led offering of 5,205,480 shares of common stock at $7.30
per share, for gross proceeds of $38.0 million. The stock was offered and sold pursuant to an
existing shelf registration statement. Net proceeds were approximately $36.1 million.
In February 2006, we completed an offering of 4,597,700 shares of common stock at $4.35 per
share for gross proceeds of $20.0 million. The stock was offered and sold pursuant to an existing
shelf registration statement. Net proceeds were approximately $19.9 million.
Convertible Notes
In March 2006, the holders of $7.0 million principal amount of our 4.75% senior convertible
notes due July 15, 2009 (the Notes) exercised their optional right to convert their Notes plus
accrued interest of $68,000 into 1,294,564 shares of Novavax common stock, at the per share
conversion price of $5.46. This transaction reduced the aggregate principal amount of such Notes
outstanding from $29.0 million to $22.0 million.
On June 15, 2007, we entered into amendment agreements (the Amendments) with each of the
holders of the outstanding Notes to amend the terms of the Notes. As of June 30, 2007 and December
31, 2006, $22.0 million aggregate principal amount remained outstanding under the Notes. The
Amendments (i) lower the conversion price from $5.46 to $4.00 per share, (ii) eliminate the
holders right to require the Company to redeem the Notes if the weighted average price of the
Companys common stock is less than the conversion price on 30 of the 40 consecutive trading days
preceding July 19, 2007 or July 19, 2008 and (iii) mandate that the Notes be converted into Company
common stock if the weighted average price of the Companys common stock is greater than $7.00 (a
decrease from $9.56) in any 15 out of 30 consecutive trading days after July 19, 2007.
We reviewed the provisions of the
FASBs Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 96-19, Debtors Accounting for a Modification or Exchange of Debt
Instruments and EITF 06-6, Application of Issue No. 05-7 and determined that these Amendments did not result in a substantial modification or
exchange of debt. As required by EITF 06-6, we determined the change in the value of the conversion option and have reduced the convertible debt amount by $852,000 and
re-classified this amount to additional paid-in capital. The difference in the option value of $852,000 will be accreted over the remaining term (through July 19, 2009) of the
convertible notes as interest expense.
Critical Accounting Policies and Changes to Accounting Policies
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Other than the adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes (FIN 48), there have been no material changes in our critical accounting policies or
critical accounting estimates since December 31, 2006, nor have we adopted any accounting policy
that has or will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. For further
discussion of our accounting policies see Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and
Note 2 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for our Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
FIN 48
In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes, to address the noncomparability in reporting tax assets and liabilities resulting
from a lack of specific guidance in SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, on the uncertainty
in income taxes recognized in an enterprises financial statements. Specifically, FIN 48
prescribes (a) a consistent recognition threshold and (b) a measurement attribute for the financial
statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax
return, and provides related guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties,
accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. FIN 48 applies to fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2006.
We adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of the adoption of FIN
48, we recorded $3.8 million in uncertain tax positions. The $3.8 million of unrecognized tax
benefits was accounted for as a $3.8 million reduction to the January 1, 2007 balance of deferred
tax assets and a corresponding $3.8 million dollar reduction of the valuation allowances.
Therefore, we did not record any adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings in our
consolidated balance sheet. To the extent these unrecognized tax benefits are ultimately
recognized it would affect the annual effective income tax rate. We
and our subsidiary file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various states. We
had tax net operating loss and credit carryforwards that are subject to examination for a number of
years beyond the year in which they are utilized for tax purposes. Since a portion of these
carryforwards may be utilized in the future, many of these attribute carryforwards may remain
subject to examination.
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Our policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax
expense. As of January 1 and June 30, 2007, we had no accruals for interest or penalties related
to income tax matters.
SFAS No. 157
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 defines fair
value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles
and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting
pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, but does not require any new fair
value measurements. SFAS No. 157 will become effective for financial statements issued for fiscal
years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are
currently evaluating what impact, if any, SFAS No. 157 will have on our financial condition,
results or operations or liquidity.
SFAS No. 159
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Finance Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair
Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS 159). This Statement
establishes a fair value option which permits entities to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. Any unrealized
gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be reported in
earnings. SFAS 159 is effective for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008. We do not
currently have any financial instruments for which we intend to elect the fair value option.
Results of Operations
The following is a discussion of the historical consolidated financial condition and results
of operations of Novavax, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary and should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto set forth in this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the Companys forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in
the Companys SEC filings, including but not limited to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 and the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended March 31, 2007.
18
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three months ended June 30, 2007 (2007) compared to the three months ended June 30, 2006
(2006) (In thousands, except share amounts):
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product Sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gynodiol and other products |
|
$ |
(334 |
) |
|
$ |
260 |
|
|
$ |
(594 |
) |
|
|
(228 |
)% |
ESTRASORB |
|
|
270 |
|
|
|
118 |
|
|
|
152 |
|
|
|
129 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total product sales, net |
|
|
(64 |
) |
|
|
378 |
|
|
|
(442 |
) |
|
|
(117 |
)% |
Contract research and development |
|
|
110 |
|
|
|
403 |
|
|
|
(293 |
) |
|
|
(73 |
)% |
Royalties, milestone and licensing fees |
|
|
112 |
|
|
|
58 |
|
|
|
54 |
|
|
|
93 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
158 |
|
|
$ |
839 |
|
|
$ |
(681 |
) |
|
|
(81 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues for 2007 consisted of product sales, contract research revenues and royalties and
milestone fees from licensed products. For the three months ended June 30, 2007, total revenues
were $158,000 as compared to $839,000 in the comparable period of 2006, a decrease of $681,000.
The decrease in revenues during the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the second quarter of
2006 was principally due to lower product sales of $442,000 and lower contract research revenues of
$293,000. Lower product sales for the quarter as compared to the comparable period in 2006 were
entirely due to a decrease in sales generated from Gynodiol, only partially offset by an increase
in Estrasorb sales. In June 2007, we decided to discontinue the sale of Gynodiol during the third
quarter of 2007. Accordingly, we recorded additional allowances for sales returns of $200,000
related to the discontinuation. In addition, Gynodiol sales were lower in 2007 due to inventory
depletion of certain other dosage forms of the product that have occurred over the past three
quarters. Contract research revenues were $110,000 for the second quarter of 2007 as compared to
$403,000 in the comparable 2006 period. The decrease in contract research revenues for the
comparable quarters was primarily due to contract renewal delays in the second quarter of 2007.
19
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Operating Costs and Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of products sold,
(which includes idle capacity) |
|
$ |
855 |
|
|
$ |
1,161 |
|
|
$ |
(306 |
) |
|
|
(26 |
)% |
Excess inventory costs over market |
|
|
473 |
|
|
|
677 |
|
|
|
(204 |
) |
|
|
(30 |
)% |
Research and development |
|
|
4,193 |
|
|
|
3,401 |
|
|
|
792 |
|
|
|
23 |
% |
General and administrative |
|
|
3,362 |
|
|
|
2,638 |
|
|
|
724 |
|
|
|
27 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
8,883 |
|
|
$ |
7,877 |
|
|
$ |
1,006 |
|
|
|
13 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of Products Sold and Idle Capacity
Cost of products sold, which includes fixed idle capacity costs at our manufacturing facility,
decreased to $0.9 million in 2007, compared to $1.2 million in 2006. Of the $0.9 million cost of
products sold for 2007, $0.6 million was due to idle plant capacity costs at our manufacturing
facility. Of the $1.2 million cost of products sold for 2006, $0.7 million was due to idle plant
capacity costs at our manufacturing facility. The remaining $0.5 million of cost of products sold
in 2007 was primarily due to the cost of ESTRASORB sales to Esprit and Gynodiol cost of products
sold. The decrease in cost of products sold in the second quarter of 2007 of $306,000 versus the
same period of 2006 was due to lower production of Estrasorb and lower sales of Gynodiol.
Excess Inventory Costs over Market
In accordance with our Supply Agreement with Esprit (see Significant Transactions in 2007 and
2006) we sell ESTRASORB at a price that is lower than our current manufacturing costs. These
excess costs over the product cost totaled $0.5 and $0.7 million for the three months ended June
30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
We believe we will be required to continue manufacturing ESTRASORB at a loss until we are able
to negotiate with a third party to assume the manufacturing of ESTRASORB the production volumes are
increased. However, we may not be able to successfully achieve either option.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development costs increased from $3.4 million in 2006 to $4.2 million in 2007, an
increase of $0.8 million, or 23%. This increase was due primarily to higher research and
development spending to support our strategic focus on creating differentiated, value-added
vaccines that leverage the Companys proprietary virus-like particle (VLP) technology. Research
and development expenses were significantly higher in 2007 due to increases in personnel, facility
and outside-testing costs (including sponsored research and consulting agreements) associated with
expanded preclinical testing and process development, manufacturing and quality-related programs
necessary to move the Companys influenza vaccine candidates into clinical testing.
20
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative costs were $3.4 million in 2007 compared to $2.6 million in 2006.
The increase of $0.7 million was primarily due to increased accounting costs of $0.2 million
primarily related to the adoption of FIN 48 and increased employee related costs and facility costs
of approximately $0.4 million for the Companys new facility in Rockville, Maryland which was
leased in the fourth quarter of 2006.
Interest Income, net:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
$ |
870 |
|
|
$ |
967 |
|
|
$ |
(97 |
) |
|
|
(10 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(339 |
) |
|
|
(340 |
) |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net interest income |
|
$ |
531 |
|
|
$ |
627 |
|
|
$ |
(96 |
) |
|
|
(15 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net interest income was $0.5 million for 2007 compared to interest expense of $0.6
million for 2006. The interest income decrease from $1.0 million in 2006 to $0.9 million in 2007
was entirely due to the decrease in our cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investment balances
as of June 30, 2006 compared to June 30, 2007, primarily due to increased spending levels related
to our vaccine drug development programs. Interest expense remained consistent at $0.3 million in
both 2006 and 2007.
Net Loss:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(8,194 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,411 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,783 |
) |
|
|
(28 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share |
|
$ |
(0.13 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.10 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
|
|
(18 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
61,311,954 |
|
|
|
61,465,003 |
|
|
|
(153,049 |
) |
|
|
¾ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss for 2007 was $8.2 million or $0.13 per share, as compared to $6.4 million or
$0.10 per share for 2006, an increase of $1.8 million or $0.03 per share. The increase was primarily
due to the decrease in revenues of $0.6 million and the increase in operating expenses of $1.0
million, and the $0.1 million decrease in net interest income, all previously discussed. The
weighted shares outstanding decreased from 61,465,003 in 2006 to 61,311,954 in 2007.
21
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Six months ended June 30, 2007 (2007) compared to the six months ended June 30, 2006 (2006)
(In thousands, except share amounts):
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product Sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product lines sold in 2006 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
31 |
|
|
$ |
(31 |
) |
|
|
(100 |
)% |
Gynodiol and other products |
|
|
(130 |
) |
|
|
291 |
|
|
|
(421 |
) |
|
|
(145 |
)% |
ESTRASORB |
|
|
423 |
|
|
|
775 |
|
|
|
(352 |
) |
|
|
(45 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total product sales, net |
|
|
293 |
|
|
|
1,097 |
|
|
|
(804 |
) |
|
|
(73 |
)% |
Contract research and development |
|
|
332 |
|
|
|
877 |
|
|
|
(545 |
) |
|
|
(62 |
)% |
Royalties, milestone and licensing fees |
|
|
201 |
|
|
|
168 |
|
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
20 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
826 |
|
|
$ |
2,142 |
|
|
$ |
(1,316 |
) |
|
|
(61 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2007 were $826,000, a decrease in revenues of
$1,316,000 from the comparable period of 2006. The decrease in revenues for the period in 2007 as
compared to 2006 was principally due to lower product sales of $804,000 and lower contract research
revenues of $545,000. The decrease in product revenues from $1,097,000 to $293,000 was due to
lower Estrasorb shipments of $352,000 due to adjustments in inventory levels made by Esprit to
reflect the current revenues of Estrasorb and the discontinuance of the Gynodiol product line which
accounted for a decrease of $421,000. The decrease of contract research revenues of $545,000 was
principally due to contracts that ended during 2006 and not renewed, as well as a delay on the
renewal of contracts. As mentioned above, the decrease in sales from Gynodiol was impacted by our
decision in June 2007 to discontinue the sale of Gynodiol during the third quarter of 2007.
Accordingly, we recorded additional allowances for sales returns of $0.2 million.
Royalties, milestone and licensing fees for both 2007 and 2006 remained consistent at $0.2
million and relate primarily to royalties pursuant to the Licensing Agreement with Esprit for
ESTRASORB.
22
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Operating Costs and Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of products sold (which includes idle capacity) |
|
$ |
2,172 |
|
|
$ |
2,394 |
|
|
$ |
(222 |
) |
|
|
(9 |
)% |
Excess inventory costs over market |
|
|
560 |
|
|
|
992 |
|
|
|
(432 |
) |
|
|
(44 |
)% |
Research and development |
|
|
7,852 |
|
|
|
5,433 |
|
|
|
2,419 |
|
|
|
45 |
% |
General and administrative |
|
|
7,959 |
|
|
|
5,396 |
|
|
|
2,563 |
|
|
|
47 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
18,543 |
|
|
$ |
14,215 |
|
|
$ |
4,328 |
|
|
|
30 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of Products Sold and Idle Capacity
Cost of products sold, which includes fixed idle capacity costs at our manufacturing facility,
decreased to $2.2 million in 2007, compared to $2.4 million in 2006. Of the $2.2 million cost of
products sold for 2007, $1.4 million was due to idle plant capacity costs at our manufacturing
facility. The remaining $0.8 million primarily represents the cost of ESTRASORB sales to Esprit and
Gynodiol cost of products sold. Of the $2.4 million cost of products sold for 2006, $1.1 million
was due to idle plant capacity costs at our manufacturing facility. Idle capacity costs for 2007
were $0.3 million higher than in 2006, partially due to lower production of Estrasorb during the
six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006, a result of inventory
balancing of Estrasorb reflecting the current sales volume of the product.
Excess Inventory Costs over Market
In accordance with our Supply Agreement with Esprit, (see Significant Transactions in 2007
and 2006), we sell ESTRASORB at a price that is lower than our current manufacturing costs. These
excess costs over the product costs, totaled $0.6 and $1.0 million for the six months ended June
30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decrease in excess inventory costs over market in 2007 of
$0.4 million as compared to 2006 costs was due to the lower production of Estrasorb in 2007.
We believe we will be required to continue to manufacture ESTRASORB at a loss until we are
able to negotiate with a third party to assume the manufacturing of ESTRASORB or the production
volumes are increased. However, we may not be able to successfully achieve either option.
23
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development costs increased from $5.4 million in 2006 to $7.9 million in 2007, an
increase of $2.5 million, or 45%. This increase was primarily due to higher research and
development spending to support our strategic focus on creating differentiated, value-added
vaccines that leverage the Companys proprietary virus-like particle (VLP) technology. Research
and development expenses were significantly higher in 2007 due to increases in personnel, facility
and outside-testing costs (including sponsored research and consulting agreements) associated with
expanded preclinical testing and process development, manufacturing and quality-related programs
necessary to move the Companys influenza vaccine candidates into clinical testing.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative costs were $8.0 million in 2007 compared to $5.4 million in 2006.
The increase of $2.6 million was due in part, to an increase in the reserves for two former board
of directors notes receivable of $1.0 million in 2007. This reserve represents the difference
between the book value of the notes receivables less the market value of the pledged shares of
common stock of the Company as of June 30, 2007. In addition, expenses increased in 2007 as a
result of increased facility costs of approximately $0.4 million for the new facility in Rockville,
Maryland, accounting related fees for the adoption of FIN 48 of $0.2 million, and consulting fees
related to studies of the vaccine market of $0.2 million.
Interest Income, net:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
$ |
1,810 |
|
|
$ |
1,218 |
|
|
$ |
592 |
|
|
|
49 |
% |
Interest expense |
|
|
(675 |
) |
|
|
(1,051 |
) |
|
|
376 |
|
|
|
36 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net interest income |
|
$ |
1,135 |
|
|
$ |
167 |
|
|
$ |
968 |
|
|
|
580 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net interest income was $1.1 million for 2007 compared to interest income of $0.2 million for
2006. Interest income increased from $1.2 million in 2006 to $1.8 million in 2007, primarily due to
the increase in our average cash, cash equivalents and short-term investment balances from 2006 to
2007. Equity financing transactions occurred during the fourth quarter of 2005 and the first
quarter of 2006 accounted for a significant increase in cash. Interest expense decreased from $1.1
million in 2006 to $0.7 million in 2007, principally due to the conversion of $7.0 million in notes
payables (to equity) in March 2006.
Net Loss:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(16,582 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,906 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,676 |
) |
|
|
(39 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share |
|
$ |
(0.27 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.21 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.06 |
) |
|
|
(29 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted shares outstanding |
|
|
61,266,765 |
|
|
|
56,891,602 |
|
|
|
4,375,163 |
|
|
|
8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss for 2007 was $16.6 million or $0.27 per share, as compared to $11.9 million or
$0.21 per share for 2006, an increase of $4.7 million or $0.06 per share. The increase was
primarily due to the decrease in revenues of $1.3 million and an increase in operating expenses of
$4.3 million, and the increase of net interest income of $1.0 million, all previously discussed.
The weighted shares outstanding increased from 56,891,602 in 2006 to 61,266,765 in 2007 due to the
exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock.
24
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including but not limited to the commitments
and progress of our research and development programs, the progress of preclinical and clinical
testing, the time and cost involved in obtaining regulatory approvals, the costs of filing,
prosecuting, defending and enforcing any patent claims and other intellectual property rights,
competing technological and market developments, and manufacturing costs related to ESTRASORB. We
plan to have multiple vaccines and products in various stages of development and we believe our
research and development as well as general administrative expenses and capital requirements will
continue to exceed our revenues. Future activities, particularly vaccine and product developments,
are subject to our ability to raise funds through debt or equity financing, or collaborative
arrangements with industry partners and government agencies.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $61.2 million at June 30, 2007, a
decrease of $12.4 million from the December 31, 2006 cash and cash equivalents and short-term
investments of $73.6 million. The decrease in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investment
balances from December 31, 2006 was principally due to increased research and development spending
related to vaccine preclinical development of our novel VLP technology for pandemic and seasonal
flu. Working capital was $57.8 million at June 30, 2007 compared to $72.0 million at December 31,
2006, a decrease of $14.2 million. The decrease in working capital was principally related to the
cash requirements to fund additional preclinical drug development of our VLP vaccine candidates and
the re-classification of a former Board of Directors note receivable from current to non-current
assets of $0.8 million. We intend to use our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments for
general corporate purposes, including but not limited to our internal research and development
programs, such as preclinical and clinical testing and studies for our product candidates, the
development of new technologies, capital improvement and general working capital. We will continue
to pursue obtaining capital through product licensing, co-development arrangements on new products,
or the public or private sale of securities of the Company. There can be no assurance that we will
be able to obtain additional capital or, if such capital is available, that the terms of any
financing will be satisfactory to the Company. Based on our assessment of the availability of
capital and our business operations as currently contemplated, in the absence of new financings,
licensing arrangements or partnership agreements, we believe we will have adequate capital
resources to sustain operations into late 2008.
On June 15, 2007, we entered into amendment agreements (the Amendments) with each of the
holders of the outstanding 4.75% senior convertible notes (Notes) to amend the terms of the
Notes. As of June 30, 2007, $22.0 million aggregate principal amount remained outstanding under the
Notes. The Amendments (i) lower the conversion price from $5.46 to $4.00 per share, (ii) eliminate
the holders right to require the Company to redeem the Notes if the weighted average price of the
Companys common stock is less than the conversion price on 30 of the 40 consecutive trading days
preceding July 19, 2007 or July 19, 2008 and (iii) mandate that the Notes be converted into Company
common stock if the weighted average price of the Companys common stock is greater than $7.00 (a
decrease from $9.56) in any 15 out of 30 consecutive trading days after July 19, 2007.
We reviewed the provisions of the
FASBs Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 96-19, Debtors Accounting for a Modification or Exchange of Debt
Instruments and EITF 06-6, Application of Issue No. 05-7 and determined that these Amendments did not result in a substantial modification or
exchange of debt. As required by EITF 06-6, we determined the change in the value of the conversion option and have reduced the convertible debt amount by $852,000 and
re-classified this amount to additional paid-in capital. The difference in the option value of $852,000 will be accreted over the remaining term (through July 19, 2009) of the
convertible notes as interest expense.
If we are unable to obtain additional capital, we will continue to assess our capital
resources and we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate one or more of our
product research and development programs, downsize our organization, or reduce general and
administrative infrastructure.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve our capital until it is
required to fund operations while at the same time maximizing the income we receive from our
investments without significantly increasing risk. As of June 30, 2007, we had cash, cash
equivalents and short-term investments of $61.2 million as follows:
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$7.3 million |
Short-term investments |
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$53.9 million |
Our exposure to market risk is confined to our investment portfolio. We maintain an
investment portfolio of investment grade government agency notes and corporate bonds. The
securities in our investment portfolio are classified as held until maturity. While we do not
believe that an increase in market rates of interest would have any significant negative impact on
the realizable value of our investment portfolio, changes in interest rates affect the investment
income we earn on our investments and, therefore, impact our cash flow and results of operations.
We are headquartered in the U.S. where we conduct the vast majority of our business activities.
Accordingly, we have not had any material exposure to foreign currency rate fluctuations.
At
June 30, 2007, we have total debt of $22.3 million, most of which bears interest at fixed
interest rates. We do not believe that we are exposed to any material interest rate risk as a
result of our borrowing activities.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007, we carried out an evaluation, under the
supervision and with the participation of the Companys management, including the Companys chief
executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) as of the end of the period
covered by this quarterly report. Based on that review and evaluation, which included inquiries
made to certain other employees of the Company, the chief executive officer and chief financial
officer have concluded that as of June 30, 2007 the Companys current disclosure controls and
procedures, as designed and implemented, are effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting during the
quarter ended June 30, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II. Other Information
Item 1 Legal Proceedings
The Company is a defendant in a lawsuit filed in December 2003 by a former director alleging
that the Company wrongfully terminated the former directors stock options. In April 2006, a
directed verdict in favor of the Company was issued and the case was dismissed. The plaintiff has
filed an appeal with the court. Management believes the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome of
such appeal is minimal. Accordingly, no liability related to this contingency has been accrued in
the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2007.
Item 1A Risk Factors
There are no material changes to the Companys risk factors as described in Item 1A of the
Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, as filed with the
SEC, other than mentioned below.
The Company will continue to manufacture ESTRASORB at a loss until it is able to negotiate
with a third party to assume the manufacturing of ESTRASORB or the production volumes are
increased. However, the Company may not be able to successfully achieve either option.
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At the Companys Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 20, 2007, the following proposals
were adopted by the votes specified below:
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To elect two directors as Class III directors to serve on the Board of
Directors for a three-year term expiring at the 2010 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders. |
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FOR |
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WITHHELD |
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Michael A. McManus, Jr. |
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46,678,851 |
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8,425,385 |
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Thomas P. Monath, M.D. |
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53,400,684 |
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1,703,522 |
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In addition to the two Class III directors elected at this years Annual
Meeting of Stockholders, the Board is composed of three Class II Directors
and two Class I Directors. The continuing Class II Directors, whose term will
expire at the Companys 2009 Annual Meeting, are Gary Evans, John Marsh and
James Tananbaum. The continuing Class I Directors, whose terms will expire at
the Companys 2008 Annual Meeting, are John Lambert and Rahul Singhvi. |
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To increase the number of shares of the
Companys common stock available for
issuance under the Novavax, Inc. 2005 Stock
Incentive Plan by 3,000,000 shares. |
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For |
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21,102,672 |
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Against |
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4,794,156 |
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Abstain |
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162,346 |
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Broker Non-Votes |
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29,045,058 |
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Item 6 Exhibits |
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10.1
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License Agreement, dated as of July 5, 2007, by and between Novavax, Inc. and
Wyeth Holding Corporation.** |
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10.2
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Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Rahul Singhvi,
dated August 2, 2007. |
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10.3
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Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Len Stigliano,
dated August 2, 2007. |
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10.4
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Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Raymond Hage,
dated August 2, 2007. |
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31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
or Rule 15d-14(b) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code,
as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.* |
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32.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
or Rule 15d-14(b) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code,
as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.* |
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* |
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This exhibit is not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, and is not and should not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing
under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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** |
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Confidential treatment has been requested for portions of this exhibit. |
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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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NOVAVAX, INC.
(Registrant)
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Date: August 9, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ Len Stigliano
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Len Stigliano |
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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
(Duly authorized officer and Principal
Financial Officer) |
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