CorMedix Inc. - Quarter Report: 2017 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark
One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the
quarterly period ended March 31, 2017
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TRANSITION REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the
transition period from ________ to ________
Commission
file number 001-34673
CORMEDIX INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware | 20-5894890 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
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1430 US Highway 206, Suite 200, Bedminster, NJ
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07921
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(908) 517-9500
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(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area
Code)
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mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to
be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes
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transition period for complying with any new or revised financial
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The
number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock, as
of May 8, 2017 was 59,340,139.
CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
INDEX
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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2
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Item
1. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements
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2
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Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31,
2016
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2
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Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for
the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016
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3
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Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for
the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
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4
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Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017 and 2016
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5
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Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements
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6
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Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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23
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Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure
About Market Risk
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33
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Item
4. Controls and Procedures
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33
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
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33
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Item
1. Legal Procedings
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33
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Item
1A. Risk Factors
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36
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Item
6. Exhibits
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37
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SIGNATURES
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38
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PART I
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
Item
1.
Consolidated
Financial Statements.
CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
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March
31,
2017
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December
31,
2016
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ASSETS
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Current
assets
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$6,818,668
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$8,064,490
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Restricted
cash
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171,553
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171,553
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Short-term
investments
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6,950,960
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12,100,920
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Trade
receivables
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75,879
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12,014
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Inventories,
net
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94,867
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166,733
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Prepaid
research and development expenses
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529,735
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943,924
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Other
prepaid expenses and current assets
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223,339
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372,057
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Total
current assets
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14,865,001
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21,831,691
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Property
and equipment, net
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63,151
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69,695
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Security
deposit
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5,000
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5,000
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TOTAL ASSETS
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$14,933,152
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$21,906,386
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Current
liabilities
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Accounts
payable
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$1,726,483
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$1,645,298
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Accrued
expenses
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2,062,969
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2,342,352
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Deferred
revenue
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100,511
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104,210
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Total current
liabilities
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3,889,963
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4,091,860
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TOTAL LIABILITIES
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3,889,963
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4,091,860
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Preferred
stock - $0.001 par value: 2,000,000 shares authorized;442,585 and
450,085 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and
December 31, 2016, respectively
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443
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450
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Common
stock - $0.001 par value: 80,000,000 shares authorized;40,720,838
and 40,432,339 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and
December 31, 2016, respectively
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40,721
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40,433
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Accumulated
other comprehensive income
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90,307
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81,186
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Additional
paid-in capital
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137,673,530
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136,857,409
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Accumulated
deficit
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(126,761,812)
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(119,164,952)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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11,043,189
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17,814,526
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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$14,933,152
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$21,906,386
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See
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
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Three Month
Periods Ended March 31,
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2017
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2016
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Revenue
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Net
sales
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$39,559
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$41,427
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Cost
of sales
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(93,571)
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(50,229)
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Gross profit
(loss)
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(54,012)
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(8,802)
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Operating
Expenses
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Research and
development
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(4,924,267)
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(2,089,592)
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Selling, general
and administrative
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(2,640,726)
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(2,050,143)
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Total operating
expenses
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(7,564,993)
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(4,139,735)
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Loss
From Operations
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(7,619,005)
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(4,148,537)
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Other
Income (Expense)
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Interest
income
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23,431
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31,636
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Foreign exchange
transaction loss
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(1,286)
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(487)
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Interest
expense
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-
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(992)
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Total income
(expense)
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22,145
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30,157
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Net
Loss
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(7,596,860)
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(4,118,380)
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Other
Comprehensive Income Gain (Loss)
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Unrealized gain
(loss) from investment
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10,113
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(793)
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Foreign currency
translation gain (loss)
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(992)
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31,645
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Total comprehensive
income
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9,121
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30,852
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Comprehensive
Loss
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$(7,587,739)
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$(4,087,528)
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Net
Loss Per Common Share – Basic and Diluted
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$(0.19)
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$(0.11)
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Weighted
Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic and
Diluted
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40,624,920
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36,012,756
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See
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN
STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
(Unaudited)
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Common
Stock
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Non-Voting
Preferred Stock – Series C-2, Series C-3, Series D and Series
E
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Shares
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Amount
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Shares
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Amount
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Accumulated
Other Comprehen-
sive
Income
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Additional
Paid-in Capital
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Accumulated
Deficit
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Total
Stockholders’ Equity
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Balance at
January 1, 2017
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40,432,339
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$40,433
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450,085
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$450
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$81,186
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$136,857,409
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$(119,164,952)
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$17,814,526
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Stock issued in
connection with sale of common stock, net
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198,630
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198
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347,163
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347,361
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Stock issued in
connection with stock options exercised
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10,000
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10
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6,790
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6,800
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Conversion of
Series C3 non-voting preferred stock to common stock
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75,000
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75
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(7,500)
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7
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(68)
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Stock issued for
payment of deferred fees
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4,869
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5
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10,213
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10,218
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Stock-based
compensation
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452,023
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452,023
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Other comprehensive
income
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9,121
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9,121
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Net
loss
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(7,596,860)
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(7,596,860)
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Balance at March
31, 2017
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40,720,838
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$40,721
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442,585
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$443
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$90,307
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$137,673,530
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$(126,761,812)
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$11,043,189
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See
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
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Three Month
Periods Ended March 31,
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2017
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2016
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CASH
FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
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Net
loss
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$(7,596,860)
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$(4,118,380)
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Adjustments to
reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities:
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Stock-based
compensation
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452,023
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329,276
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Loss on foreign
currency transactions
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210
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Inventory
reserve
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22,428
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Depreciation
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8,773
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4,072
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Changes in
operating assets and liabilities:
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Trade
receivables
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(63,509)
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(15,498)
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Inventory
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71,866
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20,268
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Prepaid expenses
and other current assets
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563,180
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(1,679,728)
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Accounts
payable
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80,764
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(130,207)
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Accrued
expenses
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(270,292)
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119,437
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Deferred
revenue
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(4,881)
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(2,256)
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Net cash used in
operating activities
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(6,758,726)
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(5,450,588)
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CASH
FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
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Sale of short-term
investments
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5,160,073
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6,547,842
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Purchase of
equipment
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(1,998)
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Net cash provided
by investing activities
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5,158,075
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6,547,842
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CASH
FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
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Proceeds from sale
of common stock from at-the-market program
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347,361
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149,276
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Proceeds from
exercise of stock options
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6,800
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116,700
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Net cash provided
by financing activities
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354,161
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265,976
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Foreign exchange
effect on cash
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668
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4,128
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NET
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
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(1,245,822)
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1,367,358
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CASH
– BEGINNING OF PERIOD
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8,064,490
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11,817,418
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CASH
– END OF PERIOD
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$6,818,668
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$13,184,776
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Cash
paid for interest
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$-
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$992
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Supplemental
Disclosure of Non-Cash Financing Activities:
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Conversion of
preferred stock to common stock
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$7
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$-
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Issuance of common
stock for payment of deferred fees
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$10,218
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$-
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Unrealized loss
from investments
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$(10,113)
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$(793)
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See
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Note 1 — Organization, Business and Basis of
Presentation:
Organization and Business
CorMedix Inc.
(“CorMedix” or the “Company”), a
biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing
therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of infectious
and inflammatory diseases, was incorporated in the State of
Delaware on July 28, 2006. In 2013, the Company formed a
wholly-owned subsidiary, CorMedix Europe GmbH.
The
Company’s primary focus is to develop its lead product
candidate, CRMD003 (also known as Neutrolin®), for potential
commercialization in the United States (“U.S.”) and
other key markets. The Company has in-licensed the worldwide rights
to develop and commercialize Neutrolin, which is a novel
anti-infective solution (a formulation of taurolidine, citrate and
heparin 1000 u/ml) under development for the reduction and
prevention of catheter-related infections and thrombosis in
patients requiring central venous catheters in clinical settings
such as dialysis, critical/intensive care, and
oncology.
The
Company launched its Phase 3 clinical trial in hemodialysis
catheters in the U.S. in December 2015. The clinical trial, named
Catheter Lock Solution Investigational Trial, or LOCK-IT-100 is a
prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind,
placebo-controlled, active control trial which aims to demonstrate
the efficacy and safety of Neutrolin in preventing catheter-related
bloodstream infections, or CRBSI, in subjects receiving
hemodialysis therapy as treatment for end stage renal disease. The
completion of this trial is subject to funding requirements. The
Company also is in discussions with the FDA to develop the design
of a Phase 3 clinical trial in oncology patients with catheters, or
LOCK-IT-200. This trial also is subject to funding
requirements.
The
Company received CE Mark approval for Neutrolin in 2013 and began
the commercial launch of Neutrolin in Germany for the prevention of
catheter-related bloodstream infections and maintenance of catheter
patency in hemodialysis patients using a tunneled, cuffed central
venous catheter for vascular access. To date, Neutrolin is
registered and is being sold in certain European Union and Middle
Eastern countries.
Basis of Presentation
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America
(“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the
instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.
Accordingly, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements do not include all information and footnotes required by
GAAP for complete annual financial statements. In the opinion of
management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal
recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation
of such interim results. Interim operating results are not
necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the full
year ending December 31, 2017 or for any subsequent period. These
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes
thereto of the Company which are included in the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) on March 16, 2017. The accompanying
condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 has been derived
from the audited financial statements included in such Form
10-K.
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CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In
July 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(“FASB”) issued an accounting standard that requires
that inventory be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable
value and options that currently exist for market value be
eliminated. The standard defines net realizable value as estimated
selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably
predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation and
is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15,
2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years with early
adoption permitted. The guidance should be applied prospectively.
The Company adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2017. The
adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the
Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In
November 2015, the FASB issued guidance that requires that deferred
tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a
classified statement of financial position. The current requirement
that deferred tax liabilities and assets of a tax-paying component
of an entity be offset and presented as a single amount is not
affected by this amendment. The new guidance is effective for
fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning
after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted and the
standard may be applied either retrospectively or on a prospective
basis to all deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Company
adopted this guidance as of January 1,
2017. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact
on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies:
Liquidity, Going Concern and Uncertainties
The
Company’s operations are subject to a number of factors that
can affect its operating results and financial condition. Such
factors include, but are not limited to: the Company’s
ability to raise capital to support its operations; the results of
clinical testing and trial activities of the Company’s
product candidates; the ability to obtain regulatory approval to
market the Company’s products; competition from products
manufactured and sold or being developed by other companies; the
price of, and demand for, Company products; the Company’s
ability to negotiate favorable licensing or other manufacturing and
marketing agreements for its products.
The
financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP
which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern.
To date, the Company’s commercial operations have not
generated sufficient revenues to enable profitability. As of March
31, 2017, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $126.8 million,
and had incurred losses from operations of $7.6 million for the
quarter then ended. Based on the current development plans for
Neutrolin in both the U.S. and foreign markets (including the
ongoing hemodialysis Phase 3 clinical trial in the U.S.) and the
Company’s other operating requirements, management believes
that the existing cash at March 31, 2017, even after giving effect
to the proceeds that the Company received from the equity financing
that closed on May 3, 2017 (see Note 7), will not be sufficient to
fund operations for at least the next twelve months following the
filing of the Company’s report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 2017. These factors raise substantial doubt
regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going
concern.
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CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
At
March 31, 2017, approximately $3.7 million remained available for
sale under an April 2015 At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement
(the “ Current ATM program”) with MLV & Co. LLC
("MLV"), now a subsidiary of FBR Capital Markets & Co.
(“FBR”), pursuant to which the Company is able to issue
and sell up to $40 million of shares of its common stock from time
to time. At March 31, 2017, the Company also had $60.0 million available under its
current shelf registration for the issuance of equity, debt or
equity-linked securities unrelated to the Current ATM program. The
sale of any equity securities under this portion of the shelf
registration statement is subject to participation rights held by
Machester Securities Corp. ("Manchester") pursuant to which
Manchester must either be offered 60% participation in such equity
financing or the Company must obtain a waiver from Manchester.
On May 3, 2017, the Company closed on an equity financing
which raised net proceeds of approximately $12.8 million (see Note
7).
In August 2016, the
Company entered into a new sales agreement with FBR whereby the
Company can sell up to $40 million of shares of its common stock
(the "Pending ATM Program"), but only if the Company obtains a
waiver from Manchester of its participation rights and the pending
registration statement covering the Pending ATM Program is declared
effective, which conditions might not be
met.
Nevertheless, the
Company’s continued operations will depend on its ability to
raise additional capital through various potential sources, such as
equity and/or debt financings, strategic relationships, or
out-licensing of its products in order to complete its ongoing and
planned Phase 3 clinical trials and until it achieves
profitability, if ever. Management is actively pursuing financing
plans but can provide no assurances that such financing or
strategic relationships will be available on acceptable terms, or
at all. Without this funding, the Company could be required to
delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of its research and
development programs which would likely have a material adverse
effect on the Company.
The
financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the
recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the
amount and classification of liabilities that might result should
the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Use of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Basis of Consolidation
The
condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the Company and CorMedix Europe GmbH, its wholly owned subsidiary.
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
Impact of Adoption of ASU 2016-09
Effective October
1, 2016, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update
(“ASU”) 2016-09, Compensation — Stock
Compensation, Improvements
to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting to account for
forfeitures as they occur. As a result of the adoption of ASU
2016-09, the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of
operations and comprehensive loss and condensed consolidated
statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2016
were adjusted to reflect the impact.
Financial Instruments
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations
of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and
short-term investments. The Company maintains its cash and cash
equivalents in bank deposit and other interest bearing accounts,
the balances of which, at times, may exceed federally insured
limits.
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CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
The
appropriate classification of marketable securities is determined
at the time of purchase and reevaluated as of each balance sheet
date. Investments in marketable debt and equity securities
classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value. Fair
value is determined using quoted market prices in active markets
for identical assets or liabilities or quoted prices for similar
assets or liabilities or other inputs that are observable or can be
corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full
term of the assets or liabilities. Changes in fair value that are
considered temporary are reported net of tax in other comprehensive
income (loss). Realized gains and losses, amortization of premiums
and discounts and interest and dividends earned are included in
income (expense). For declines in the fair value of equity
securities that are considered other-than-temporary, impairment
losses are charged to other (income) expense, net. The Company
considers available evidence in evaluating potential impairments of
its investments, including the duration and extent to which fair
value is less than cost. There were no deemed permanent impairments
at March 31, 2017 or December 31, 2016.
The
Company’s marketable securities are highly liquid and consist
of U.S. government agency securities, high-grade corporate
obligations and commercial paper with original maturities of more
than 90 days. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, all of
the Company’s investments had contractual maturities which
were less than one year. The following table summarizes the
amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses and the fair value at
March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:
March
31, 2017:
|
Amortized
Cost
|
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
|
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
|
Fair Value
|
Money
Market Funds included in Cash Equivalents
|
$282,029
|
$-
|
$-
|
$282,029
|
Corporate
Securities
|
5,455,600
|
(3,099)
|
-
|
5,452,501
|
Commercial
Paper
|
1,498,459
|
-
|
-
|
1,498,459
|
Subtotal
|
6,954,059
|
(3,099)
|
-
|
6,950,960
|
Total
March 31, 2017
|
$7,236,088
|
$(3,099)
|
$-
|
$7,232,989
|
December
31, 2016:
|
|
|
|
|
Money
Market Funds included in Cash Equivalents
|
$95,949
|
$-
|
$-
|
$95,949
|
Corporate
Securities
|
10,619,583
|
(13,212)
|
-
|
10,606,371
|
Commercial
Paper
|
1,494,549
|
-
|
-
|
1,494,549
|
Subtotal
|
12,114,132
|
(13,212)
|
-
|
12,100,920
|
Total
December 31, 2016
|
$12,210,081
|
$(13,212)
|
$-
|
$12,196,869
|
Fair Value Measurements
The
Company’s financial instruments recorded in the consolidated
balance sheets include cash and cash equivalents, accounts
receivable, investment securities, accounts payable and accrued
expenses. The carrying value of certain financial
instruments, primarily cash and cash equivalents, accounts
receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate
their estimated fair values based upon the short-term nature of
their maturity dates.
The
Company categorizes its financial instruments into a three-level
fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation
techniques used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy
gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for
identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable
inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure fair value fall
within different levels of the hierarchy, the category level is
based on the lowest priority level input that is significant to the
fair value measurement of the instrument. Financial assets recorded
at fair value on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance
sheets are categorized as follows:
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
●
Level 1
inputs—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices
(unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active
markets.
●
Level 2
inputs— Significant other observable inputs (e.g., quoted
prices for similar items in active markets, quoted prices for
identical or similar items in markets that are not active, inputs
other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rate
and yield curves, and market-corroborated inputs).
●
Level 3
inputs—Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which
are supported by little or no market activity and are valued based on management’s
estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in
pricing the asset or liability.
The
following table provides the carrying value and fair value of the
Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a
recurring basis as of March 31, 2017 and December 31,
2016:
March 31, 2017:
|
Carrying Value
|
Level 1
|
Level 2
|
Level 3
|
Money
Market Funds
|
$282,029
|
$282,029
|
$-
|
$-
|
Corporate
Securities
|
5,452,501
|
-
|
5,452,501
|
-
|
Commercial
Paper
|
1,498,459
|
-
|
1,498,459
|
-
|
Subtotal
|
6,950,960
|
-
|
6,950,960
|
$-
|
Total
March 31, 2017
|
$7,232,989
|
$282,029
|
$6,950,960
|
$-
|
December
31, 2016:
|
|
|
|
|
Money
Market Funds
|
$95,949
|
$95,949
|
$-
|
$-
|
Corporate
Securities
|
10,606,371
|
-
|
10,606,371
|
-
|
Commercial
Paper
|
1,494,549
|
-
|
1,494,549
|
-
|
Subtotal
|
12,100,920
|
-
|
12,100,920
|
$-
|
Total
December 31, 2016
|
$12,196,869
|
$95,949
|
$12,100,920
|
$-
|
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
The
condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S.
Dollars (“USD”), the reporting currency of the Company.
For the financial statements of the Company’s foreign
subsidiary, whose functional currency is the EURO, foreign currency
asset and liability amounts, are translated into USD at
end-of-period exchange rates. Foreign currency income and expenses
are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the
period in which the income and expenses were recognized.
Translation gains and losses are included in other comprehensive
loss.
The
Company has intercompany loans between the parent company based in
New Jersey and its German subsidiary. The intercompany loans
outstanding are not expected to be repaid in the foreseeable future
and unrealized foreign exchange movements related to long-term
intercompany loans are recognized in other comprehensive
income.
Foreign
currency exchange transaction gain (loss) is the result of
re-measuring transactions denominated in a currency other than the
functional currency of the entity recording the
transaction.
Restricted Cash
As of
March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company’s
restricted cash is in connection with the patent and utility model
infringement proceedings against TauroPharm (see Note 5). The
Company was required by the District Court Mannheim to provide a
security deposit of approximately $132,000 to cover legal fees in
the event TauroPharm is entitled to reimbursement of these
costs. The Company furthermore had to provide a deposit in
the amount of $40,000 in connection with the unfair competition
proceedings in Cologne.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Prepaid Research and Development and Other Prepaid
Expenses
Prepaid
expenses consist of payments made in advance to vendors relating to
service contracts for clinical trial development, manufacturing,
preclinical development and insurance policies. These advanced
payments are amortized to expense either as services are performed
or over the relevant service period using the straight-line
method.
Inventories, net
Inventories are
valued at the lower of cost or market on a first in, first out
basis. Inventories consist of raw materials (including labeling and
packaging), work-in-process, and finished goods, if any, for the
Neutrolin product. Inventories consist of the
following:
|
March
31,
2017
|
December
31,
2016
|
Raw
materials
|
$79,900
|
$79,900
|
Work in
process
|
341,118
|
463,897
|
Finished
goods
|
103,849
|
52,936
|
Inventory
reserve
|
(430,000)
|
(430,000)
|
Total
|
$94,867
|
$166,733
|
Accrued Expenses
Accrued
expenses consist of the following:
|
March
31,
2017
|
December
31,
2016
|
Professional and
consulting fees
|
$301,280
|
$335,198
|
Accrued payroll and
payroll taxes
|
565,743
|
737,607
|
Clinical trial and
manufacturing development
|
800,270
|
875,500
|
Product
development
|
256,916
|
374,839
|
Market
research
|
81,877
|
-
|
Statutory
taxes
|
12,918
|
1,833
|
Other
|
43,965
|
17,375
|
Total
|
$2,062,969
|
$2,342,352
|
Revenue Recognition
Revenue
is recognized from product sales when the following four revenue
recognition criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement
exists, delivery has occurred, the selling price is fixed or
determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company
recognizes net sales upon shipment of product to the dialysis
centers.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Deferred Revenue
In
October 2015, the Company shipped product with less than 75% of its
remaining shelf life to a customer and issued a guarantee that the
specific product shipped would be replaced by the Company if the
customer was not able to sell the product before it expired. As a
result of this warranty, the Company may have an additional
performance obligation (i.e. accept returned product and deliver
new product to the customer) if the customer is unable to sell the
short-dated product. Due to limited sales experience with the
customer, the Company is unable to estimate the amount of the
warranty obligation that may be incurred as a result of this
shipment. Therefore, the Company has deferred the revenue and
related cost of sales associated with the shipment of this product,
presented net “deferred revenue” in the condensed
consolidated balance sheet. During the three months ended March 31,
2017, the Company recognized $30,000 of deferred revenue and
$18,000 in related cost of sales resulting in net amount of
$12,000. Also, during the three months ended March 31, 2017, the
Company had recorded an additional deferred revenue in the amount
of $12,000.
In August 2014, the Company entered into an
exclusive distribution agreement (the “Wonik
Agreement”) with Wonik Corporation, a South Korean company,
to market, sell and distribute Neutrolin for hemodialysis and
oncolytic patients upon receipt of regulatory approval in Korea.
Upon execution of the Wonik Agreement, Wonik paid the Company a
non-refundable $50,000 payment and will pay an additional
$50,000 upon receipt of the product registration necessary to sell
Neutrolin in the Republic of Korea (the “Territory”). The term of the
Wonik Agreement commenced on August 8, 2014 and will continue for
three years after the first commercial sale of Neutrolin in the
Territory. The non-refundable up-front payment has been recorded as
deferred revenue and will be recognized as revenue on a
straight-line basis over the contractual term of the Agreement. The
Company recognized $2,200 revenue related to the Wonik agreement
for each of the three months ended March 31, 2017 and
2016.
Deferred
revenue at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 amounted to
approximately $101,000 and $104,000, respectively.
Loss per common share
Basic
loss per common share excludes any potential dilution and is
computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per
common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if
securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised
or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of
common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity.
However, since their effect is anti-dilutive, the Company has
excluded potentially dilutive shares. The following potentially
dilutive shares have been excluded from the calculation of diluted
net loss per share as their effect would be
anti-dilutive.
|
Three Months
Ended March 31,
|
|
|
2017
|
2016
|
Series C non-voting
convertible preferred stock
|
2,790,000
|
2,865,000
|
Series D non-voting
convertible preferred stock
|
1,479,240
|
1,479,240
|
Series E non-voting
convertible preferred stock
|
1,959,759
|
1,959,759
|
Shares underlying
outstanding warrants
|
4,006,468
|
4,031,468
|
Shares underlying
restricted stock units
|
107,931
|
-
|
Shares underlying
outstanding stock options
|
5,637,045
|
4,483,545
|
Total
|
15,980,443
|
14,819,012
|
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Stock-Based Compensation
The
Company accounts for stock options granted to employees, officers
and directors according to Accounting Standards Codification
(“ASC”) No. 718, “Compensation — Stock
Compensation” (“ASC 718”).
Share-based compensation cost is measured at grant date, based on
the estimated fair value of the award using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model for options with service or performance based
conditions and a Monte Carlo option pricing model for options with
market conditions. Stock-based compensation is recognized as
expense over the employee’s requisite service period on a
straight-line basis.
Effective
October 1, 2016, the Company adopted ASU 2016-09 to account for
forfeitures as they occur. All share-based awards will be
recognized on a straight-line method, assuming all awards granted
will vest. Forfeitures of share-based awards will be recognized in
the period in which they occur. Prior to the adoption of ASU
2016-09, share-based compensation expense was recognized by
applying the expected forfeiture rate during the vesting period to
the fair value of the award. As of January 1, 2016, a
cumulative effect adjustment of $129,730 was recognized to reflect
the forfeiture rate that had been applied to unvested option awards
prior to fiscal year 2016. As a result of the adoption of ASU
2016-09, the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of
operations and comprehensive loss and condensed consolidated
statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2016
were adjusted to reflect the impact.
The
Company accounts for stock options granted to non-employees on a
fair value basis using the Black-Scholes option pricing model in
accordance with ASC 718 and ASC No. 505-50, “Equity-Based Payments to
Non-Employees”. The non-cash charge to
operations for non-employee options with timebased vesting
provisions is based on the fair value of the options remeasured
each reporting period and amortized to expense over the related
vesting period. The non-cash charge to operations for non-employee
options with performance based vesting provisions is recorded when
the achievement of the performance condition is probable and
remeasured each reporting period until the performance condition is
achieved.
Research and Development
Research and
development costs are charged to expense as incurred. Research and
development includes fees associated with operational consultants,
contract clinical research organizations, contract manufacturing
organizations, clinical site fees, contract laboratory research
organizations, contract central testing laboratories, licensing
activities, and allocated executive, human resources and facilities
expenses. The Company accrues for costs incurred as the services
are being provided by monitoring the status of the trial and the
invoices received from its external service providers. As actual
costs become known, the Company adjusts its accruals in the period
when actual costs become known. Costs related to the acquisition of
technology rights and patents for which development work is still
in process are charged to operations as incurred and considered a
component of research and development expense.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Note 3 — Stockholders’ Equity:
Common Stock
The
Company may issue and sell up to $40.0 million of shares of its
common stock from time to time under the Current ATM Program
through MLV acting as agent, subject to limitations imposed by the
Company, such as the number or dollar amount of shares registered
under the registration statement to which the Current ATM Program
relates. At March 31, 2017, approximately $3.7 million remained
available for sale under the Current ATM Program. When the Company
wishes to issue and sell common stock under the Current ATM
Program, it notifies MLV of the number of shares to be
issued, the dates on which such sales are anticipated to be made,
any minimum price below which sales may not be made and other sales
parameters as the Company deems appropriate. MLV is entitled to a
commission of up to 3% of the gross proceeds from the sale of
common stock sold under the Current ATM
Program. The shares of common stock to be sold under
the Current ATM
Program are registered under an effective registration
statement filed with the SEC. During the quarter ended March 31,
2017, the Company issued 198,630 shares of common stock under
the Current ATM
Program and realized net proceeds of approximately
$347,000.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2017,
the Company issued 10,000 shares of its common stock upon exercise
of stock options resulting in gross proceeds of $6,800 to the
Company.
During
the quarter ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate
of 75,000 shares of its common stock upon conversion of an
aggregate of 7,500 Series C-3 non-voting preferred
stock.
Stock Options
During
the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company granted ten-year
qualified and non-qualified stock options covering an aggregate of
1,065,000 shares of the Company’s common stock under the 2013
Stock Incentive Plan.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2017, and 2016, total compensation
expense for stock options issued to employees, directors, officers
and consultants was $430,651 and $329,276,
respectively.
As of
March 31, 2017, there was $4,456,538 in total unrecognized
compensation expense related to stock options granted which expense
will be recognized over an expected remaining weighted average
period of 2.2 years.
The
fair value of the grants are determined using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model with the following assumptions:
|
Three Months
Ended March 31,
|
|
|
2017
|
2016
|
Expected
Term
|
5 years
|
5-10
years
|
Volatility
|
103.78%
- 104.67%
|
96%
|
Dividend
yield
|
0.0%
|
0.0%
|
Risk-free interest
rate
|
1.93%
- 1.99%
|
1.25%
- 1.94%
|
Weighted average
fair value of options granted during the period
|
$1.42
|
$1.56
|
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CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
The
Company estimated the expected term of the stock options granted
based on anticipated exercises in future periods. The expected term
of the stock options granted to consultants is based upon the full
term of the respective option agreements. Beginning January 1,
2017, the expected stock price volatility for the Company’s
stock options is calculated based on the historical volatility
since the initial public offering of the Company’s common
stock in March 2010. In 2016 the expected stock price volatility
was calculated based on the historical volatility since the initial
public offering weighted pre and post CE Mark approval in the
European Union. The expected dividend yield of 0.0% reflects the
Company’s current and expected future policy for dividends on
the Company’s common stock. To determine the risk-free
interest rate, the Company utilized the U.S. Treasury yield curve
in effect at the time of grant with a term consistent with the
expected term of the Company’s awards.
The
following table summarizes the Company’s stock options
activity and related information for the three months ended March
31, 2017:
|
Shares
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
|
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(Years)
|
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
|
Outstanding at
beginning of period
|
4,609,755
|
$2.29
|
8.2
|
$581,823
|
Exercised
|
(10,000)
|
$0.68
|
|
|
Forfeited
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
Expired/Canceled
|
(27,710)
|
$2.42
|
|
|
Granted
|
1,065,000
|
$1.84
|
|
|
Outstanding at end
of period
|
5,637,045
|
$2.20
|
8.5
|
$664,478
|
Vested at end of
period
|
2,493,807
|
$2.10
|
7.2
|
$664,009
|
The
total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years
ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $13,200, and $17,600,
respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the
difference between the exercise prices of the underlying options
and the quoted closing price of the common stock of the Company at
the end of the reporting period for those options that have an
exercise price below the quoted closing price.
Restricted Stock Units
During
the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company granted an
aggregate 107,931 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to
its officers and directors under its 2013 Stock Incentive Plan with
a weighted average grant date fair value of $2.22 per share. The
fair value of each RSU was estimated to be the closing price of the
Company’s common stock on each date of grant. These RSUs will
vest over various dates through December 31, 2018. During the three
months ended March 31, 2017, compensation expense recorded for
these RSUs was $21,372. Unrecognized compensation expense for these
RSUs amounted to $218,230. The expected weighted average period for
the expense to be recognized is 1.03 years.
Warrants
As of
March 31, 2017, there were 4,006,468 outstanding warrants with a
weighted average exercise price of $1.65 per share and
a weighted average remaining contractual life of 2.11
years.
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CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Note 4 — Related Party Transactions:
In
September 2014, as part of the removal of anti-dilution, price
reset and change of control provisions in various securities that
had caused those securities to be classified as derivative
liabilities, the Company entered into a Consent and Exchange
Agreement dated September 15, 2014, with Manchester, pursuant to
which Manchester has a right of 60% participation in equity
financings undertaken by the Company prior to September 15, 2017.
Pursuant to this right of participation, Manchester elected partial
participation in the equity financing that the Company closed on
May 3, 2017 and invested $2,000,000 in that financing, without
further investment under its participation rights.
On
March 3, 2015, the Company entered into a backstop agreement with
Manchester which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Elliott
Associates, L.P., and a beneficial holder of more than 5% of the
Company’s outstanding common stock. Pursuant to the backstop
agreement, Manchester had agreed to lend the Company, at its
request, up to $3,000,000. The Company did not access
the loan and the agreement expired on April 30, 2015. The Company
issued two warrants exercisable for an aggregate of up to 283,400
common shares with an exercise price of $7.00 per share and a term
of five years as a result of entering into the backstop agreement.
Additionally, the Company granted Manchester the right for as long
as it or its affiliates hold any of the Company’s common
stock or securities convertible into its common stock the right to
appoint up to two members to the Company’s board of directors
and/or to have up to two observers attend board meetings in a
non-voting capacity. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,
two board members had been appointed to the Company’s board
of directors under this provision.
Note 5 — Commitments and
Contingencies:
Contingency Matters
On
September 9, 2014, the Company filed in the District Court of
Mannheim, Germany a patent infringement action against TauroPharm
GmbH and Tauro-Implant GmbH as well as their respective CEOs (the
“Defendants”) claiming infringement of the
Company’s European Patent EP 1 814 562 B1, which was granted
by the European Patent Office (the “EPO”) on January 8,
2014 (the “Prosl European Patent”). The Prosl
European Patent covers a low dose heparin catheter lock solution
for maintaining patency and preventing infection in a hemodialysis
catheter. In this action, the Company claims that the
Defendants infringe on the Prosl European Patent by manufacturing
and distributing catheter locking solutions to the extent they are
covered by the claims of the Prosl European Patent. The
Company believes that its patent is sound, and is seeking
injunctive relief and raising claims for information, rendering of
accounts, calling back, destruction and damages. Separately,
TauroPharm has filed an opposition with the EPO against the Prosl
European Patent alleging that it lacks novelty and inventive
step. The Company cannot predict what other defenses the
Defendants may raise, or the ultimate outcome of either of these
related matters.
In the
same complaint against the same Defendants, the Company also
alleged an infringement (requesting the same remedies) of ND
Partners’ utility model DE 20 2005 022 124 U1 (the
“Utility Model”), which the Company believes is
fundamentally identical to the Prosl European Patent in its main
aspects and claims. The Court separated the two proceedings and the
Prosl European Patent and the Utility Model claims are now being
tried separately. TauroPharm has filed a cancellation action
against the Utility Model before the German Patent and Trademark
Office (the “German PTO”) based on the similar
arguments as those in the opposition against the Prosl European
Patent.
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CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
On
March 27, 2015, the District Court held a hearing to evaluate
whether the Utility Model has been infringed by TauroPharm in
connection with the manufacture, sale and distribution of its
TauroLock-HEP100TM and
TauroLock-HEP500TM products. A hearing
before the same court was held on January 30, 2015 on the separate,
but related, question of infringement of the Prosl European Patent
by TauroPharm.
The
Court issued its decisions on May 8, 2015, staying both
proceedings. In its decisions, the Court found that the
commercialization by TauroPharm in Germany of its TauroLock
catheter lock solutions Hep100 and Hep500 infringes both the
Prosl European Patent and the Utility Model and further that there
is no prior use right that would allow TauroPharm to continue to
make, use or sell its product in Germany. However, the Court
declined to issue an injunction in favor of the Company that would
preclude the continued commercialization by TauroPharm based upon
its finding that there is a sufficient likelihood that the EPO, in
the case of the Prosl European Patent, or the German PTO, in the
case of the Utility Model, may find that such patent or utility
model is invalid. Specifically, the Court noted the possible
publication of certain instructions for product use that may be
deemed to constitute prior art. As such, the District Court
determined that it will defer any consideration of the request by
the Company for injunctive and other relief until such time as the
EPO or the German PTO made a final decision on the underlying
validity of the Prosl European Patent and the Utility
Model.
The
opposition proceeding against the Prosl European Patent before the
EPO is ongoing. The EPO held a hearing in the opposition proceeding
on November 25, 2015. In its preliminary consideration of the
matter, the EPO (and the German PTO) had regarded the patent as not
inventive or novel due to publication of prior art. However, the
EPO did not issue a decision at the end of the hearing but
adjourned the matter due to the fact that the panel was of the view
that Claus Herdeis, one of the managing directors of TauroPharm,
has to be heard as a witness in a further hearing in order to close
some gaps in the documentation presented by TauroPharm as regards
the publication of the prior art. In October 2016, TauroPharm
submitted a further writ to the EPO requesting a date for the
hearing and bringing forward further arguments, in particular in
view of the recent decision of the German PTO on the invalidity of
the utility model. The EPO has scheduled a further oral hearing for
November 22-23, 2017. While the Company continues to believe that
the referenced publication and instructions for use do not, in
fact, constitute prior art and that the Prosl European Patent will
be found to be valid by the EPO, there can be no assurance that the
Company will prevail in this matter.
The
German PTO held a hearing in the validity proceedings relating to
the Utility Model on June 29, 2016, at which the panel affirmed its
preliminary finding that the Utility Model was invalid based upon
prior publication of a reference to the benefits that may be
associated with adding heparin to a taurolidine based solution. The
decision has only a declaratory effect, as the Utility Model had
expired in November 2015. Furthermore, it has no bearing on the
ongoing consideration by the EPO of the validity and possible
infringement of the Prosl European Patent. The Company filed an
appeal against the ruling on September 7, 2016.
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On
January 16, 2015, the Company filed a complaint against TauroPharm
GmbH and its managing directors in the District Court of
Cologne, Germany. In the complaint, the Company alleges
violation of the German Unfair Competition Act by TauroPharm for
the unauthorized use of its proprietary information obtained in
confidence by TauroPharm. The Company alleges that
TauroPharm is improperly and unfairly using its proprietary
information relating to the composition and manufacture of
Neutrolin, in the manufacture and sale of TauroPharm’s
products TauroLockTM, TauroLock-HEP100
and TauroLock-HEP500. The Company seeks a cease and
desist order against TauroPharm from continuing to manufacture and
sell any product containing taurolidine (the active pharmaceutical
ingredient (“API”) of Neutrolin) and citric acid in
addition to possible other components, damages for any sales in the
past and the removal of all such products from the market. An
initial hearing in the District Court of Cologne, Germany was held
on November 19, 2015 to consider the Company’s claims. In
this hearing, the presiding judge explained that the court needed
more information with regard to several aspects of the case. As a
consequence, the court issued an interim decision in the form of a
court order outlining several issues of concern that relate
primarily to the court's interest in clarifying the facts and
reviewing any and all available documentation, in particular with
regard to the question which specific know-how was provided to
TauroPharm by whom and when. The Company's legal team has prepared
the requested reply and produced the respective documentation.
TauroPharm has also filed another writ within the same deadline and
both parties have filed further writs at the end of April setting
out their respective argumentation in more detail. A further oral
hearing in this matter was held on November 15, 2016. In this
hearing, the court heard arguments from CorMedix and TauroPharm
concerning the allegations of unfair competition. The court made no
rulings from the bench, and indicated that it is prepared to
further examine the underlying facts of the Company's allegations.
On March 7, 2017, the court issued another interim decision in the
form of a court order outlining again several issues relating to
the argumentation of both sides in the proceedings. In particular
the court requested the Company to further specify its requests and
to further substantiate in even more detail which know know-how was
provided by Biolink to TauroPharm by whom and when. The court also
raised the question whether the know-how provided at the time to
TauroPharm could still be considered to be secret know-how or may
have become public in the meantime. The court granted both sides
the opportunity to reply to this court order and provide additional
facts and evidence until May 15, 2017. The Company has every
intention to comply with the court's request. At this time, there
are no further hearings scheduled. The Company intends to continue
to pursue this matter, and to provide additional supplemental
documentary and other evidence as may be necessary to support its
claims.
In
connection with the aforementioned patent and utility model
infringement proceedings against TauroPharm, the Company was
required by the District Court Mannheim to provide a security
deposit of approximately $132,000 to cover legal fees in the event
TauroPharm is entitled to reimbursement of these costs. The
Company recorded the deposit as restricted cash for the year ended
December 31, 2015. The Company furthermore had to provide a deposit
in the amount of $40,000 in connection with the unfair competition
proceedings in Cologne. These amounts are shown as restricted cash
on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
On July 7, 2015, a putative class action lawsuit
was commenced against the Company and certain of its current and
former officers in the United States District Court for the
District of New Jersey, captioned Li v. Cormedix Inc., et
al., Case 3:15-cv-05264 (the
“Securities Class Action”). On September 4, 2015, two
individuals, Shahm Martini and Paul Chretien (the “Martini
Group”), filed a Motion to Appoint Lead Plaintiff. On that
same date, another individual, Elaine Wood, filed a competing
Motion to Appoint Lead Plaintiff. On September 18, 2015, the
Martini Group withdrew its motion. Thereafter, on September 22,
2015, the Court appointed Elaine Wood as Lead Plaintiff and, on
October 2, 2015, appointed the Rosen Law Firm as Lead Counsel.
On December 1, 2015, Lead Plaintiff filed an
Amended Complaint asserting claims that the Company and Steven
Lefkowitz, Randy Milby and Harry O’Grady (the “Cormedix
Defendants”) violated Section 10(b) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)
and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder and Section 20(a) of the
Exchange Act. The Amended Complaint also named as defendants
several unrelated entities that allegedly were paid stock
promoters. Lead Plaintiff alleged generally that the Cormedix
Defendants made materially false or misleading statements and
omissions concerning, among other things, the competitive landscape
for the Company’s Neutrolin product and the alleged use of
stock promoters. The Amended Complaint sought unspecified
damages, interest, attorneys’ fees, and other costs. The
Court heard oral argument on this motion on July 18, 2016 and in an
order dated October 27, 2016, the Court granted the Cormedix
Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss and dismissed with prejudice
the Amended Complaint (the “Dismissal Order”).
On December 16, 2016, the parties filed a stipulation with the
Court in which the plaintiffs and their counsel agreed not to
appeal, move for reconsideration or otherwise challenge the
Dismissal Order. No settlement payment was made in exchange for the
stipulation.
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On May 13, 2016, a putative shareholder derivative
action was filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey against the
Company and certain present and former directors and officers
captioned Raval v. Milby, et.
al., Docket No. C-12034-6 (the
“Derivative Action”). The factual allegations of the
Derivative Action substantially overlap the factual allegations
contained in the Amended Complaint in the Securities Class Action.
The complaint in the Derivative Action seeks unspecified damages,
interest, attorneys’ fees and other costs, and certain
amendments to the Company’s “corporate governance and
internal procedures”. On June 30, 2016, the Court entered a
stipulated order, among other things, staying the Derivative Action
until 30 days after either: (a) the entry of any order denying any
motion to dismiss the Derivative Action in the Securities Class
Action, or (b) the entry of a final order dismissing the Securities
Class Action with prejudice. Following entry of the
Dismissal Order in the Securities Class Action, the parties entered
into a stipulation, among other things, staying the Derivative
Action until 30 days after either (a) November 30, 2016, in the
event plaintiffs in the Securities Class Action did not file an
appeal of the Dismissal Order or (b) the final disposition of any
appeal in the event the plaintiffs in the Securities Class Action
filed a Notice of Appeal of the Dismissal Order. On January 6,
2017, the parties filed a Stipulation of Dismissal without
Prejudice of the Derivative Action.
Commitments
Manufacturing
Navinta
LLC, a U.S.-based API developer, provides API manufacturing
(manufactured in India at an FDA-compliant facility) and a Drug
Master File for CRMD003, pursuant to an original supply agreement
dated December 7, 2009, as amended (the “Navinta
Agreement”). The Navinta Agreement provided that Navinta will
supply taurolidine (the API for CRMD003) to the Company on an
exclusive worldwide basis in the field of the prevention and
treatment of human infection and/or dialysis so long as the Company
purchases a minimum of $2,250,000 of product on an annual basis for
five years following the Company’s first commercial sale of a
product incorporating taurolidine. The Company did not purchase the
required amounts and as a result, lost its exclusive manufacturing
rights. The Company was also required to make certain cash payments
to Navinta upon the achievement of certain sales-based milestones
which were based on a tiered approach and would not commence until
the Company achieved a designated net sales threshold. The maximum
aggregate amount of such payments, assuming achievement of all
milestones, was $1,975,000 over five years. The Navinta Agreement
expired on March 31, 2016, was not renewed and there are no further
purchase obligations or milestone payments.
The
Company has developed a program aimed at reducing the cost of goods
of Neutrolin through a more efficient, custom synthesis of the
active ingredient taurolidine. As part of that program, on April 8,
2015, the Company entered into a Preliminary Services Agreement
with [RC]2
Pharma Connect LLC (“RC2”), pursuant to which RC2 will
coordinate certain manufacturing services related to taurolidine
that the Company believes are necessary for the submission of its
planned new drug application for Neutrolin to the FDA, as well as
any foreign regulatory applications. The services under the
preliminary service agreement were completed during the quarter
ended March 31, 2017 except for the stability studies that are
expected to be completed in December 2020. These stability studies
will not impact the anticipated timing of approval and launch of
Neutrolin in the U.S. The total cost for RC2’s services under
the preliminary services agreement is $1.8 million. During the
three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized
research and development expense of $238,000 and $38,000,
respectively, for its services related to the
agreement.
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The
Company also has several service agreements with RC2 for the
manufacture of clinical supplies to support its ongoing and planned
Phase 3 clinical trials for an aggregate amount of $7.7
million. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and
2016, the Company recognized research and development expense of
approximately $543,000 and $420,000, respectively, related to these
agreements. The Company may terminate these agreements upon 30 days
written notice and is only obligated for project costs and
reasonable project shut down costs provided through the date of
termination.
Clinical and Regulatory
In
December 2015, the Company signed a Master Service Agreement and
Work Orders (the “Master Service Agreement”) with PPD
Development, LP (“PPD”) for a $19.5 million
(originally, $19.2 million) Phase 3 multicenter, double-blind,
randomized active control study (the “Phase 3 Clinical
Trial”) to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of
Neutrolin in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections and
blood clotting in subjects receiving hemodialysis therapy as
treatment for end stage renal disease. The Phase 3 Clinical Trial
is currently expected to accrue approximately 632 patients in 70
sites in the U.S. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and
2016, the Company recognized $2,555,000 and $900,000 in research
and development expense related to this agreement,
respectively.
In-Licensing
In
2008, the Company entered into a License and Assignment Agreement
(the “NDP License Agreement”) with NDP. Pursuant to the
NDP License Agreement, NDP granted the Company exclusive, worldwide
licenses for certain antimicrobial catheter lock solutions,
processes for treating and inhibiting infections, a biocidal lock
system and a taurolidine delivery apparatus, and the corresponding
United States and foreign patents and applications (the “NDP
Technology”). The Company acquired such licenses and patents
through its assignment and assumption of NDP’s rights under
certain separate license agreements by and between NDP and Dr.
Hans-Dietrich Polaschegg, Dr. Klaus Sodemann and Dr. Johannes
Reinmueller. As consideration in part for the rights to the NDP
Technology, the Company paid NDP an initial licensing fee of
$325,000 and granted NDP a 5% equity interest in the Company,
consisting of 39,980 shares of the Company’s common
stock.
In
addition, the Company is required to make payments to NDP upon the
achievement of certain regulatory and sales-based milestones.
Certain of the milestone payments are to be made in the form of
shares of common stock currently held in escrow for NDP, and other
milestone payments are to be paid in cash. The maximum aggregate
number of shares issuable upon achievement of milestones is 145,543
shares. During the year ended December 31, 2014, a certain
milestone was achieved resulting in the release of 36,386 shares
held in escrow. The number of shares held in escrow as of December
31, 2016 and 2015 is 109,157 shares of common stock. The maximum
aggregate amount of cash payments upon achievement of milestones is
$3,000,000 with $2,500,000 remaining at March 31, 2017. Events that
trigger milestone payments include but are not limited to the
reaching of various stages of regulatory approval and upon
achieving certain worldwide net sales amounts. There were no milestones achieved during the three
months ended March 31, in 2017 and 2016.
The NDP
License Agreement may be terminated by the Company on a
country-by-country basis upon 60 days prior written notice. If the
NDP License Agreement is terminated by either party, the
Company’s rights to the NDP Technology will revert back to
NDP.
Employment Agreements
In January 2017, the Company entered into a
three-year employment agreement with Robert Cook to serve as its
Chief Financial Officer and with Judith Abrams to serve as its
Chief Medical Officer, and in March 2017, the Company entered into
an employment agreement with John Armstrong to serve as its
Executive Vice President for Technical Operations. After the initial three-year term of
each employment agreement, the agreement will automatically renew
for additional successive one-year periods, unless either party
notifies the other in writing at least 90 days before the
expiration of the then current term that the agreement will not be
renewed.
In connection with their employment, the Company
granted each of Mr. Cook and Dr. Abrams stock options to purchase
350,000 shares of common stock, with 185,000 of the options vesting
in four equal annual installments on the first four anniversaries
of the grant date. The remaining 165,000 options are split into
three tranches, which become exercisable upon the achievement of
specified performance milestones within designated respective time
periods. In connection with his employment, the Company granted Mr.
Armstrong stock options to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock,
which vest upon the achievement of designated milestones.
In each case, executive must be an
employee of or consultant to the Company on the applicable vesting
date.
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If the Company terminates the employment of Mr. Cook, Dr. Abrams or Mr.
Armstrong other than for Cause (as defined in the agreements),
death or disability, other than by notice of nonrenewal, or if any
of them resigns for Good Reason (as defined in the agreements), he
or she will receive his or her base salary and benefits for a
period of nine months following the effective date of the
termination of employment, and, in the case of Mr. Cook and Dr.
Abrams, all unvested time-based stock options that are scheduled to
vest on or before the next succeeding anniversary of the date of
termination shall be accelerated and deemed to have vested as of
the termination date.
Other
The
Company entered into sublease for 4,700 square feet of office space
in Bedminster, New Jersey, which sublease runs from April 1, 2015
until March 31, 2018. Rent is $5,000 per month plus occupancy costs
such as utilities, maintenance and taxes. In accordance with the
lease agreement, the Company has deposited $5,000 with the
landlord, the equivalent of one month rent.
The
Company’s subsidiary entered into a lease agreement for its
offices in Fulda, Germany. The lease agreement commenced on
November 1, 2016 which is renewable every three months for a base
monthly payment of €461.
Rent
expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, was
$18,000, and $17,000, respectively.
Under
the Company’s current lease agreements, the total remaining
lease obligation as of March 31, 2017 is set forth
below:
2017
|
$46,944
|
2018
|
15,000
|
Total
|
$61,944
|
Note 6 — Concentrations:
At
March 31, 2017, approximately 86% of net accounts receivable,
respectively, was due from one customer. During the year ended
December 31, 2016, the Company did not have individual sales in
excess of 10% of its total sales.
Note 7 — Subsequent Event:
On
April 28, 2017, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement
with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, relating to an underwritten
public offering of 16,190,697 shares of its common stock, par value
$0.001 per share, together with Tranche 1 Warrants to purchase up
to an aggregate of 12,143,022 shares of its common stock and
Tranche 2 Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 12,143,022
shares of its common stock, at a price to the public of $0.75 per
share with related warrants. Each Tranche 1 Warrant has an exercise
price of $1.05 per share of common stock and will expire five years
following the Exercisable Date (defined below). Each Tranche 2
Warrant has an exercise price of $0.75 per share of common stock
and will expire thirteen months following the Exercisable Date. The
Company also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase
up to an additional 2,428,604 additional shares of common stock
and/or Tranche 1 Warrants to purchase up to 1,821,453 Shares and
Tranche 2 Warrants to purchase up to 1,821,453 Shares, which option
was exercised in full, resulting in the sale and issuance of a
total of 18,619,301 shares of common stock, Tranche 1 Warrants to
purchase up to an aggregate of 13,964,475 shares of its common
stock and Tranche 2 Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of
13,964,475 shares of its common stock.
The
offering closed on May 3, 2017. The gross proceeds from the sale of
shares was approximately $14.0 million, before deducting
underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering
expenses. Manchester partially exercised its participation rights
and invested $2,000,000 in the offering, without further investment
under its participation rights.
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The
Company paid the underwriter, H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, a
commission equal to 6.0% of the gross proceeds of the offering and
also issued warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,117,158
shares of common stock, with an exercise price of $0.9375, which
represents 125% of the public offering price per combined share and
related warrants. The underwriter warrant will expire five years
following the Exercisable Date. Other than the exercise price, the
terms of the underwriter warrant are the same as the Tranche 1
warrants.
The
Company does not currently have a sufficient number of authorized
shares of common stock to cover the shares issuable upon exercise
of the warrants issued in the offering to the investors and the
underwriter. As a result, before any warrants can become
exercisable, the Company needs to receive stockholder approval of
an amendment to its Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation (the “Charter Amendment”) to increase the
number of authorized shares of common stock to a total of
200,000,000 shares at its next annual meeting of stockholders on
June 6, 2017. The warrants will be exercisable on any day on or
after the date that the Company publicly announces through the
filing of a Current Report on Form 8-K that the Charter Amendment
has been approved by its stockholders and has become effective (the
“Exercisable Date”). In the event the stockholders do
not approve the Charter Amendment, the warrants will not be
exercisable and may not have any value. The Company agreed to not
sell any equity securities until the later of the date that the
Company receives approval of the Charter Amendment or July 27,
2017.
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Item
2.
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.
The following discussion and analysis of our financial
condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction
with our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on March 16,
2017.
Forward Looking Statements
This
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking
statements” that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as
assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect,
could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. The statements
contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not
purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
or the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements are often
identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to,
“anticipate,” “believe,” “can,”
“continue,” “could,”
“estimate,” “expect,” “intend,”
“may,” “will,” “plan,”
“project,” “seek,” “should,”
“target,” “will,” “would,” and
similar expressions or variations intended to identify
forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the
beliefs and assumptions of our management based on information
currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements
are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors
that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to
differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute
to such differences include, but are not limited to, those
identified below and in Part II. Item 1A of this report, and those
discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” included
in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as well as any
amendments thereto, as filed with the SEC and which are
incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, such forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date of this report. Except as
required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after
the date of such statements.
Overview
CorMedix Inc. and
Subsidiary (referred to herein as “we,”
“us,” “our” and the “Company”),
is a biopharmaceutical company
focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for
the prevention and treatment of infectious and inflammatory
diseases.
Our
primary focus is to develop our lead product candidate,
Neutrolin® (also known as
CRMD003), for potential commercialization in the U.S. and other key
markets. We have in-licensed the worldwide rights to develop and
commercialize Neutrolin, which is a novel anti-infective solution
(a formulation of taurolidine, citrate and heparin 1000 u/ml) under
development for the reduction and prevention of catheter-related
infections and thrombosis in patients requiring central venous
catheters in clinical settings such as dialysis, critical/intensive
care, and oncology. Infection and thrombosis represent key
complications among critical care / intensive care and cancer
patients with central venous catheters. These complications can
lead to treatment delays and increased costs to the healthcare
system when they occur due to hospitalizations, need for IV
antibiotic treatment, long-term anticoagulation therapy,
removal/replacement of the central venous catheter, related
treatment costs and increased mortality. We believe Neutrolin has
the potential to address a significant unmet medical need and a
potential large market opportunity.
We plan
to conduct two pivotal trials to demonstrate safety and
effectiveness of Neutrolin to secure marketing approval in the
United States. We initiated one Phase 3 clinical trial in
hemodialysis patients with a central venous catheter
(“LOCK-IT-100”) in December 2015 and plan to initiate a
second Phase 3 trial in oncology patients with catheters, subject
to funding requirements.
In
April 2017, we completed a safety review by an independent Data and
Safety Monitoring Board, or DSMB. The DSMB unanimously concluded
that it is safe to continue the LOCK-IT-100 clinical trial as
designed based on its evaluation of data from the first 279
patients randomized on trial.
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We are
currently in discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(“FDA”) regarding possible prospective changes to the
protocol for this event-driven clinical trial, in part to account
for an apparent overall lower rate of catheter-related bloodstream
infection (“CRBSI”) events. In addition, the FDA has
accepted our proposal to include one or more interim efficacy
analyses of the trial data while LOCK-IT-100 is ongoing. Pending
attainment of the requisite number of CRBSI events, the first such
interim analysis could occur as early as the fourth quarter of
2017, by which time we anticipate that trial enrollment will have
exceeded its originally planned target of 632 patients. We are
continuing to activate clinical trial sites and to enroll
additional patients to facilitate the occurrence of the first
interim analysis within this timeframe. While the final details
surrounding some aspects of the clinical trial protocol remain
subject to ongoing discussions with the FDA, we currently
anticipate that enrollment may continue into the second quarter of
2018 in order to obtain the final planned number of requisite CRBSI
events, with topline results expected to be available around
year-end 2018.
In July
2013, we received CE Mark approval for Neutrolin. As a result, in
December 2013, we commercially launched Neutrolin in Germany
for the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections and
maintenance of catheter patency in hemodialysis patients using a
tunneled, cuffed central venous catheter for vascular
access. To date, Neutrolin is registered and may be sold
in certain European Union and Middle Eastern countries for such
treatment. In April 2017, we
entered into a commercial collaboration with Hemotech SAS covering
France and French overseas territories.
We are
evaluating opportunities for the
possible expansion for taurolidine as a platform. Patent
applications have been filed in wound closure, surgical meshes,
wound management, and osteoarthritis, including
visco-supplementation. There exists a need to
control and protect against surgical site infections upon wound
closure and we believe taurolidine may provide benefits not
currently available in marketed antimicrobial medical
devices. It may also provide a significant advantage in
devices for burn victims and use in less sterile
environments. We are also involved in a pre-clinical
research collaboration for the use of taurolidine as a possible
treatment for rare orphan pediatric tumors.
Since
our inception, we have not generated sufficient revenue from
product sales to be profitable. Our operations to date
have been primarily limited to licensing product candidates,
developing clinical trials for our product candidates, establishing
manufacturing for our product candidates, performing business and
financial planning, performing research and development, seeking
regulatory approval for our products, initial commercialization
activities for Neutrolin in the European Union and other foreign
markets, and maintaining and improving our patent
portfolio. We have funded our operations primarily
through debt and equity financings. We have generated
significant losses to date, and we expect to use substantial
amounts of cash use in operations as we continue to commercialize
Neutrolin in the European Union and other foreign markets,
continue, prepare for and undertake our ongoing and planned Phase 3
clinical trials, pursue business development activities, incur
additional legal costs to defend our intellectual property, and
seek FDA approval of Neutrolin in the U.S. As of March
31, 2017, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $126.7
million. We are unable to predict the extent of any
future losses or when we will become profitable, if
ever.
Financial Operations Overview
Research and Development Expense
Research and
development, or R&D, expense consists of: (i) internal costs
associated with our development activities; (ii) payments we make
to third party contract research organizations, contract
manufacturers, investigative sites, and consultants; (iii)
technology and intellectual property license costs; (iv)
manufacturing development costs; (v) personnel related expenses,
including salaries, stock–based compensation expense,
benefits, travel and related costs for the personnel involved in
drug development; (vi) activities relating to regulatory filings
and the advancement of our product candidates through preclinical
studies and clinical trials; and (vii) facilities and other
allocated expenses, which include direct and allocated expenses for
rent, facility maintenance, as well as laboratory and other
supplies. All R&D is expensed as incurred.
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Conducting a
significant amount of development is central to our business model.
Product candidates in later-stage clinical development generally
have higher development costs than those in earlier stages of
development, primarily due to the significantly increased size and
duration of the clinical trials. We plan to increase our R&D
expenses for the foreseeable future in order to complete
development of Neutrolin in the U.S., especially the ongoing Phase
3 trial in hemodialysis patients and the planned Phase 3 trial in
oncology, subject to funding requirements.
The
process of conducting pre-clinical studies and clinical trials
necessary to obtain regulatory approval is costly and time
consuming. The probability of success for each product candidate
and clinical trial may be affected by a variety of factors,
including, among others, the quality of the product
candidate’s early clinical data, investment in the program,
competition, manufacturing capabilities and commercial viability.
As a result of the uncertainties associated with clinical trial
enrollments and the risks inherent in the development process, we
are unable to determine the duration and completion costs of
current or future clinical stages of our product candidates or
when, or to what extent, we will generate revenues from the
commercialization and sale of any of our product
candidates.
Development
timelines, probability of success and development costs vary
widely. We are currently focused on clinical development in the
U.S. and optimization of sales in foreign markets where Neutrolin
is approved. We are seeking to develop Neutrolin in the U.S. Based
on our discussions with the FDA, we are conducting a Phase 3
clinical trial in hemodialysis catheters and, subject to
finalization of the protocol, plan to conduct a second Phase 3
clinical trial in oncology. Our plans to complete the Phase 3 trial
in hemodialysis catheters and to initiate the Phase 3 trial in
oncology depend upon our ability to raise additional capital. The
initiation of the Phase 3 trial in oncology also is dependent upon
our ability to complete the hemodialysis catheters trial. We expect
that the ongoing Phase 3 trial for hemodialysis catheters will cost
a minimum of $30 million and will continue to enroll patients until
approximately the second quarter of 2018. We are still finalizing
the details of the protocol for the planned second Phase 3 trial
for oncology/total parenteral nutrition and do not have a cost
estimate at this time. We
are seeking one or more strategic partners or other sources of
capital to help complete the development of Neutrolin in the
U.S.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general
and administrative, or SG&A, expense includes costs related to
commercial personnel, medical education professionals, marketing
and advertising, salaries and other related costs, including
stock-based compensation expense, for persons serving in our
executive, sales, finance and accounting functions. Other SG&A
expense includes facility-related costs not included in R&D
expense, promotional expenses, costs associated with industry and
trade shows, and professional fees for legal services and
accounting services.
Foreign Currency Exchange Transaction Gain (Loss)
Foreign
currency exchange transaction gain (loss) is the result of
re-measuring transactions denominated in a currency other than our
functional currency and is reported in the consolidated statement
of operations as a separate line item within other income
(expense). In 2014, foreign currency exchange transaction gain
(loss) consists of foreign exchange transaction gains and losses on
intercompany loans that are in place between our company, which is
based in New Jersey, and our German subsidiary. Effective October
1, 2014, we determined that the intercompany loans outstanding are
not expected to be repaid in the foreseeable future and the nature
of the funding advanced is of a long-term investment nature. As
such, beginning October 1, 2014, unrealized foreign exchange
movements related to long-term intercompany loans are recorded in
other comprehensive income (loss).
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Interest Income
Interest income
consists of interest earned on our cash and cash equivalents and
short-term investments.
Interest Expense
Interest expense
consists of interest incurred on financing of
expenditures.
Results of Operations
Three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to three months ended
March 31, 2016
The
following is a tabular presentation of our consolidated operating
results (in
thousands):
|
For the Three
Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
2017
|
2016
|
% of
Change
Increase
(Decrease)
|
Revenue
|
$40
|
$41
|
(5)%
|
Cost of
sales
|
(94)
|
(50)
|
86%
|
Gross
(loss)
|
(54)
|
(9)
|
514%
|
Operating
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
Research and
development
|
(4,924)
|
(2,089)
|
136%
|
Selling, general
and administrative
|
(2,641)
|
(2,050)
|
29%
|
Total operating
expenses
|
(7,565)
|
(4,140)
|
83%
|
Loss from
operations
|
(7,619)
|
(4,149)
|
84%
|
Interest
income
|
23
|
32
|
(26)%
|
Foreign exchange
transaction loss
|
(1)
|
(1)
|
-
|
Interest
expense
|
-
|
(1)
|
(100)%
|
Net
loss
|
(7,597)
|
(4,119)
|
(84)%
|
Other comprehensive
income
|
9
|
31
|
(70)%
|
Comprehensive
loss
|
$(7,588)
|
$(4,088)
|
86%
|
Revenue. Revenue was $40,000 for the
three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to $41,000 in the same
period last year, a decrease of $1,000. The decrease was due to a
decrease in sales of Neutrolin in Germany and the Middle East of
$31,000 substantially offset by the recognition of deferred revenue
of $30,000 for the products sold with warranty.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales was
approximately $94,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017
compared to $50,000 in the same period last year, an increase of
$44,000. The increase was primarily due to the $18,000 recognition
of cost of sales associated with deferred revenue, an increase in
ongoing stability studies of $42,000, offset by decreases in the
write-off of expired raw materials of $22,000.
Research and Development Expense.
R&D expense was approximately $4,924,000 for the three months
ended March 31, 2017, an increase of $2,835,000, from $2,089,000
for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The increase was
primarily attributable to increase in expenses related to Phase 3
clinical trial in hemodialysis catheters in the U.S. of $2,480,000,
higher costs to support the U.S. clinical trial drug supply
consisting of manufacturing process development activities of
$468,000, and an increase in personnel costs due to hiring of
additional employees of $351,000 including the chief medical
officer. These increases were offset by decreased consulting fees
of $478,000, due to consultants becoming employees of the
company.
Selling, General and Administrative
Expense. SG&A expense was $2,641,000 for the three
months ended March 31, 2017, an increase of $591,000 from
$2,050,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The increase
was attributable to increases in personnel expenses of $339,000,
due to hiring of employees including the chief financial officer,
increase in consulting fees of $234,000, mainly for the executive
search for the chief medical officer and chief financial officer,
increase in cost related to costs related to marketing research
studies of $177,000, and an increase of $113,000 in stock based
compensation due to the adoption of ASU 2016-9 that impacted the
first quarter of 2016. This increases, among others of lesser
significance, were offset by decreases in legal fees attributable
to the ongoing intellectual property litigation and the recently
dismissed securities litigation and clinical activities of
$230,000, and selling costs related to commercialization of
Neutrolin in the EU of $70,000.
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Interest Income. Interest income was
$23,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to
$32,000 for the same period last year, a decrease of $9,000. The
decrease was attributable to having lower average interest-bearing
cash balances during the three months ended March 31, 2017 as
compared to the same period last year.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Unrealized foreign exchange movements related to long-term
intercompany loans and the translation of the foreign affiliate
financial statements to U.S. dollars and unrealized movements
related to short-term investment are recorded in other
comprehensive income totaling a $9,000 and $31,000 gain for the
three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016,
respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity
As a
result of our cost of sales, R&D and SG&A expenditures and
the lack of substantial product sales revenue, we have not been
profitable and have generated operating losses since we were
incorporated in July 2006. During the three months ended March 31,
2017, we received gross proceeds of $347,000 from the issuance of
198,630 shares of common stock under our at-the-market-issuance
sales agreement and $6,800 from the exercise of 10,000 stock
options.
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
Net
cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March
31, 2017 was $6,759,000 as compared to $5,451,000 for the same
period in 2016, an increase in net cash use of $1,308,000. The
increase was primarily attributable to an increase in net loss of
$3,366,000 driven by increased research and development expenses.
The net loss of $7,597,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 was
higher than cash used in operating activities by $838,000. The
difference is primarily attributable to non-cash stock-based
compensation of $452,000, increase in accounts payable of $81,000
and decreases in prepaid expenses and inventory of $563,000 and
$72,000, respectively, offset by an increase in trade receivable of
$64,000 and decrease in accrued expenses of $270,000.
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities
Cash
provided by investing activities for the three months ended March
31, 2017 was $5,158,000 as compared to $6,548,000 for the same
period in 2016, both of which are attributable to the proceeds on
the sale of short-term investments.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net
cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended
March 31, 2017 was $354,000 as compared to $266,000 for the same
period in 2016. During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, we
generated net proceeds of $347,000 from the sale of our common
stock in our current at-the-market program and received net
proceeds of $6,800 from the exercise of stock options. In
comparison to the same period in 2016, we generated $149,000 from
the sale of our common stock in the current at-the-market program
and received net proceeds of $117,000 from the exercise of stock
options.
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Funding Requirements and Liquidity
Our
total cash on hand and short-term investments as of March 31, 2017
was $13.8 million, excluding restricted cash of $0.2 million,
compared with $20.2 million at December 31, 2016. In addition, we
have approximately $3.7 million available under our current
at-the-market program at March 31, 2017. At March 31, 2017, we also had $60.0 million
available under our current shelf registration for the issuance of
equity, debt or equity-linked securities unrelated to the current
ATM program. The sale of any equity securities under this portion
of the shelf registration statement is subject to participation
rights held by Manchester Securities Corp.
("Manchester") pursuant to which Manchester must
either be offered participation in such equity financing or we must
obtain a waiver from Manchester.
On May
3, 2017, we closed an underwritten public offering of 18,619,301
shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, together
with Tranche 1 Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of
13,964,475 shares of our common stock and Tranche 2 Warrants to
purchase up to an aggregate of 13,964,475 shares of our common
stock, at a price to the public of $0.75 per share and related
warrants. These securities were sold out of the $60 million
available under the shelf registration statement; Manchester
elected partial participation in the offering. The gross proceeds
from the sale of shares was approximately $14.0 million, before
deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated
offering expenses (see Note 7).
At the
time of the offering, we did not have a sufficient number of
authorized shares of common stock to cover the shares issuable upon
exercise of the warrants issued in the offering to the investors
and the underwriter. As a result, before any warrants can become
exercisable, we must receive stockholder approval of an amendment
to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the
“Charter Amendment”) to increase the number of
authorized shares of common stock to a total of 200,000,000 shares
at our next annual meeting of stockholders scheduled to be held on
June 6, 2017. The warrants will be exercisable on any day on or
after the date that the we publicly announce through the filing of
a Current Report on Form 8-K that the Charter Amendment has been
approved by our stockholders and has become effective (the
“Exercisable Date”). In the event our stockholders do
not approve the Charter Amendment, the warrants will not be
exercisable and may not have any value. As a condition to the
closing of the financing, we agreed to not sell any equity
securities until the later of the date that we receive approval of
the Charter Amendment or July 27, 2017. If the Charter Amendment is
not approved, we will not be able to finance our operations through
the sale of common stock or any instruments convertible into our
common stock, which will severely limit our fundraising
abilities.
Because
our business has not currently generated positive operating cash
flow, we will need to raise additional capital in order to continue
to fund our research and development activities and our business
development activities, as well as to fund operations generally,
even with our recent financing. Our continued operations and
specifically the completion of our ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial
for Neutrolin in hemodialysis catheters in the U.S., which was
initiated in December 2015, will depend on our ability to raise
sufficient additional funds through various potential sources, such
as equity, debt financings, and/or strategic relationships. We plan
to conduct a Phase 3 clinical trial in oncology patients with
catheters in the U.S., for which additional funds over and above
the funds needed for the ongoing hemodialysis Phase 3 clinical
trial will be required before such trial can commence. We can
provide no assurances that financing or strategic relationships
will be available on acceptable terms, or at all, that may enable
us to complete our ongoing Phase 3 hemodialysis trial and commence
our planned Phase 3 oncology trial.
We
expect to continue to fund operations from cash on hand and through
capital raising sources as previously described, which may be
dilutive to existing stockholders, through revenues from the
licensing of our products, or through strategic alliances. At March
31, 2017, we have approximately $3.7
million available under our current at-the market program. At March
31, 2017, we also had $60.0 million available under our current
shelf registration for the issuance of equity, debt or
equity-linked securities, subject to waiver from or participation
by Manchester. We sold an aggregate of approximately $14.0 million
off of the shelf registration on May 3, 2017. We may utilize our
current ATM program, if conditions allow, to support our ongoing
Phase 3 clinical trial for Neutrolin in hemodialysis catheters in
the U.S. In August 2016, we
entered into a sales agreement with FBR whereby we can sell up to
$40 million of shares of our common stock under a pending ATM
program, but only if we obtain a waiver from Manchester of its
participation rights and the pending registration statement
covering the pending ATM program is declared effective, which
conditions might not be met.
Additionally, we may seek to sell additional
equity or debt securities through one or more discrete
transactions, or enter into a strategic alliance
arrangement, but can provide no assurances that any such
financing or strategic alliance arrangement will be available on
acceptable terms, or at all. Moreover, the incurrence of
indebtedness in connection with a debt financing would result in
increased fixed obligations and could contain covenants that would
restrict our operations. Raising
additional funds through strategic alliance arrangements with third
parties may require significant time to complete and could force us
to relinquish valuable rights to our technologies, future revenue
streams, research programs or product candidates, or to grant
licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us or our
stockholders. Our actual cash requirements may vary
materially from those now planned due to a number of factors,
including any change in the focus and direction of our research and
development programs, any acquisition or pursuit of development of
new product candidates, competitive and technical advances, the
costs of commercializing any of our product candidates, and costs
of filing, prosecuting, defending and enforcing any patent claims
and any other intellectual property rights.
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While
we expect to grow product sales, we do not anticipate that we will
generate significant product revenues in the foreseeable future. In
the absence of such revenue, we are likely to continue generating
operating cash flow deficits. We expect to incur increases in our
cash used in operations as we continue our ongoing and planned
Phase 3 clinical trials, pursue business development activities,
incur additional legal costs to defend our intellectual property
and seek FDA approval of Neutrolin in the U.S.
Based on our cash resources at March 31,
2017 and the expected cost of the ongoing Phase 3 clinical
trial in hemodialysis catheters in the U.S., we believe that our
existing cash and short-term investments and even after giving
effect to the proceeds we received from the equity financing we
closed on May 3, 2017, will be insufficient to fund our operations
through the next twelve months following the filing date of this
report on Form 10-Q and will not be sufficient to complete the
ongoing Phase 3 trial for hemodialysis catheters in the U.S. or to
begin the planned Phase 3 trial for oncology patients with
catheters. If we are unable to raise additional funds when needed,
we may be forced to slow or discontinue our ongoing Phase 3
clinical trial, and will be unable to commence our planned Phase 3
clinical trial for oncology. We could also be required to delay,
scale back or eliminate some or all of our research and development
programs. Each of these alternatives would likely have a material
adverse effect on our business.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our
management’s discussion and analysis of our financial
condition and results of operations is based on our financial
statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The
preparation of these financial statements requires us to make
estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities and expenses. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate these
estimates and judgments, including those described below. We base
our estimates on our historical experience and on various other
assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the
circumstances. These estimates and assumptions form the basis for
making judgments about the carrying values of assets and
liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
Actual results and experiences may differ materially from these
estimates.
While
our significant accounting policies are more fully described in
Note 2 to our financial statements included with this report, we
believe that the following accounting policies are the most
critical to aid you in fully understanding and evaluating our
reported financial results and affect the more significant
judgments and estimates that we use in the preparation of our
financial statements.
Stock-Based Compensation
We
account for stock options according to the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards
Codification (“ASC”) No. 718, “Compensation
— Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”).
Under ASC 718, share-based compensation cost is measured at grant
date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and is
recognized as expense over the employee’s requisite service
period on a straight-line basis.
We
account for stock options granted to non-employees on a fair value
basis using the Black-Scholes option pricing model in accordance
with ASC 718 and ASC No. 505-50, “Equity-Based Payments to
Non-Employees”. For the purpose of valuing options and
warrants granted to our directors, officers, employees and
consultants, we use the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The
non-cash charge to operations for non-employee options with time
based vesting provisions is based on the fair value of the options
re-measured each reporting period and amortized to expense over the
related vesting period, and the non-cash charge to operations for
non-employee options with performance based vesting provisions is
recorded when the achievement of the performance condition is
probable.
Valuations
incorporate several variables, including expected term, expected
volatility, expected dividend yield and a risk-free interest rate.
We estimate the expected term of the options granted based on
anticipated exercises in future periods. The expected stock price
volatility for our stock options is calculated based on the
historical volatility since the initial public offering of our
common stock in March 2010. The expected dividend yield reflects
our current and expected future policy for dividends on our common
stock. To determine the risk-free interest rate, we utilize
the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with a
term consistent with the expected term of our
awards.
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Revenue Recognition
We
recognize revenue in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin
(“SAB”) No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in
Financial Statements” (“SAB 101”), as amended by
SAB No. 104, “Revenue Recognition” (“SAB 104”) and FASB
ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition”. Our product Neutrolin received its CE
Mark in Europe in July 2013 and shipment of product to the dialysis
centers began in December 2013. In accordance with SAB 101 and SAB
104, we recognize revenue from product sales when the following
four revenue recognition criteria are met: persuasive evidence of
an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the selling price is
fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. We
recognize revenue upon shipment of product to the dialysis centers
because the four revenue recognition criteria are met at that time.
For an upfront payment related to an exclusive distribution
agreement, we record it as deferred revenue and recognize revenue
on a straight-line basis over the contractual term of the
agreement
In
October 2015, we shipped product with less than 75% of its
remaining shelf life to a customer and issued a guarantee that any
product shipped with less than 75% of its shelf life remaining
would be replaced by us if the customer was not able to sell the
product before it expired. As a result of this warranty, we may
have an additional performance obligation (i.e. accept returned
product and deliver new product to the customer) if the customer is
unable to sell the short-dated product. Due to limited sales
experience with the customer, we were unable to estimate the amount
of the warranty obligation that may be incurred as a result of this
shipment. Therefore, we deferred the revenue and related cost of
sales associated with the shipment of this product, presented net
“deferred revenue” in the condensed consolidated
balance sheet. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, we
recognized $30,000 of deferred revenue and $18,000 related cost of
sales resulting in net amount of $12,000. Also, during the three
months ended March 31, 2017, we had recorded an additional deferred
revenue in the amount of $12,000. Deferred revenue at March 31,
2017 and December 31, 2016 amounted to approximately $75,000 for
each period.
During
the year ended December 31, 2014, we entered into a distribution
agreement with Wonik Corporation, a South Korean company, to
market, sell and distribute Neutrolin for hemodialysis and
oncolytic patients upon receipt of regulatory approval in Korea.
Upon execution of the agreement, Wonik paid to us a non-refundable
$50,000 payment and will pay an additional $50,000 upon receipt of
the product registration necessary to sell Neutrolin in the
Republic of Korea. Revenue associated with the non-refundable
up-front payment under this arrangement is deferred and recognized
as revenue on a straight-line basis over the contractual term of
our agreement. Deferred revenue
related to this agreement at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016
amounted to approximately $26,000 and $29,000,
respectively.
Inventory Valuation
We
engage third parties to manufacture and package inventory held for
sale and warehouse such goods until packaged for final distribution
and sale. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net
realizable value with cost determined on a first-in, first-out
basis. Inventories are reviewed periodically to identify
slow-moving or obsolete inventory based on sales activity, both
projected and historical, as well as product shelf-life. In
evaluating the recoverability of our inventories, we consider the
probability that revenue will be obtained from the future sale of
the related inventory and, if required, will write down inventory
quantities in excess of expected requirements. Expired inventory is
disposed of and the related costs are recognized as cost of product
sales in our consolidated statements of operations.
We
analyze our inventory levels to identify inventory that may expire
prior to sale, inventory that has a cost basis in excess of its
estimated realizable value, or inventory in excess of expected
sales requirements. Although the manufacturing of our products is
subject to strict quality controls, certain batches or units of
product may no longer meet quality specifications or may expire,
which would require adjustments to our inventory
values.
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In the
future, reduced demand, quality issues or excess supply beyond
those anticipated by management may result in an adjustment to
inventory levels, which would be recorded as an increase to cost of
product sales. The determination of whether or not inventory costs
will be realizable requires estimates by our management. A critical
input in this determination is future expected inventory
requirements based on our internal sales forecasts which we then
compare to the expiry dates of inventory on hand. To the extent
that inventory is expected to expire prior to being sold, we will
write down the value of inventory. If actual results differ from
those estimates, additional inventory write-offs may be
required.
Short-Term Investments
We
determine the appropriate classification of marketable securities
at the time of purchase and reevaluate such designation as of each
balance sheet date. Investments in marketable debt and equity
securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair
value. Fair values of our investments are determined using quoted
market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
or quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or other inputs
that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market
data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Our marketable securities are highly liquid and consist of U.S.
government agency securities, high-grade corporate obligations and
commercial paper with maturities of more than 90 days but less than
12 months. Changes in fair value that are considered temporary are
reported net of tax in other comprehensive income (loss). Realized
gains and losses, amortization of premiums and discounts and
interest and dividends earned are included in income (expense) on
the condensed consolidated statements of operations and
comprehensive income (loss). The cost of investments for purposes
of computing realized and unrealized gains and losses is based on
the specific identification method. Investments with maturities
beyond one year, if any, are classified as short-term based on
management’s intent to fund current operations with these
securities or to make them available for current operations. For
declines, if any, in the fair value of equity securities that are
considered other-than-temporary, impairment losses are charged to
other (income) expense, net. We consider available evidence in
evaluating potential impairments of our investments, including the
duration and extent to which fair value is less than cost and, for
equity securities, our ability and intent to hold the
investments.
Fair Value Measurements
We
categorize our financial instruments into a three-level fair value
hierarchy that prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used
to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest
priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
(Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).
If the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different
levels of the hierarchy, the category level is based on the lowest
priority level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement of the instrument. Financial assets recorded at fair
value on our condensed consolidated balance sheets are categorized
as follows:
●
Level 1
inputs—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices
(unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active
markets.
●
Level 2
inputs— Significant other observable inputs (e.g., quoted
prices for similar items in active markets, quoted prices for
identical or similar items in markets that are not active, inputs
other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rate
and yield curves, and market-corroborated inputs).
●
Level 3 inputs
—Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are
supported by little or no market activity and are valued based on management’s
estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in
pricing the asset or liability.
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Recent Authoritative Pronouncements
In
May 2014, the FASB issued new guidance related to how an entity
should recognize revenue. The guidance specifies that an entity
should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods
or services to customers in an amount that reflects the
consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in
exchange for those goods and services. In addition, the guidance
expands the required disclosures related to revenue and cash flows
from contracts with customers. The guidance is effective for us
beginning in the first quarter of 2018. Early adoption is not
permitted and retrospective application is required. We are
currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on our
consolidated financial statements.
In
January 2016, the FASB issued a new standard that modifies certain
aspects of the recognition, measurement, presentation, and
disclosure of financial instruments. The accounting standard update
is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those
years, beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is
permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that adopting this
new accounting guidance will have on our consolidated financial
statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance
related to how an entity should lease assets and lease liabilities.
The guidance specifies that an entity who is a lessee under lease
agreements should recognize lease assets and lease
liabilities for those leases classified as operating leases under
previous FASB guidance. Accounting for
leases by lessors is largely unchanged under the new guidance. The
guidance is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of
2019. Early adoption is permitted. In transition, lessees
and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the
beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified
retrospective approach. We are
evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on our consolidated
financial statements.
In
April 2016, the FASB issued an update which clarifies two aspects
of the new revenue guidance by providing guidance on how to
identify performance obligations and providing implementation
guidance surrounding licensing. The amendments in this update do
not change the core principle of the new revenue guidance. The
guidance is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of
2018. Early adoption is not permitted and retrospective application
is required. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting
this guidance on our consolidated financial
statements.
In June
2016, the FASB issued new guidance which replaces the incurred loss
impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that
reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a
broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform
credit loss estimates. The guidance is effective for us beginning
in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. Early adoption is
permitted beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. We
are evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on our
consolidated financial statements.
In
August 2016, the FASB issued new guidance which clarifies how
certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and
classified in the statement of cash flows in order to reduce
diversity in practice. The guidance is effective for us beginning
in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. Early adoption is
permitted. We are evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance
on our consolidated financial statements.
In
November 2016, the FASB issued new guidance which clarifies how
restricted cash is presented and classified in the statement of
cash flows. The guidance is effective for us beginning in the first
quarter of fiscal year 2018. Early adoption is permitted. We are
evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on our consolidated
financial statements.
In
January 2017, the FASB issued new guidance which clarifies the
definition of a business in a business combination. The guidance is
effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year
2018. Early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the impact of
adopting this guidance on our consolidated financial
statements.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do
not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item
3.
Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk.
None.
Item
4.
Controls
and Procedures.
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls
and procedures are designed only to provide reasonable assurance
that information to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time
periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Under the
supervision and with the participation of our management, including
our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we carried
out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation
of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, or the Exchange Act) as of March 31,
2017. Based on the foregoing evaluation, our principal
executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that
our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that
information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file
or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and
forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and
communicated to our management, including our principal executive
officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosures.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There
were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting
during the quarter ended March 31, 2017, or in other factors that
could significantly affect these controls, that materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our
internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
OTHER
INFORMATION
Item
1.
Legal
Proceedings.
In
February 2007, Geistlich Söhne AG für Chemische
Industrie, Switzerland (“Geistlich”) brought an action
against the European Sodemann Patent covering our Neutrolin product
candidate, which is owned by ND Partners, LLC (“NDP”)
and licensed to us pursuant to the License and Assignment Agreement
between us and NDP. This action was brought at the Board of the
European Patent Office (“EPO”) opposition division (the
“Opposition Board”) based upon alleged lack of
inventiveness in the use of citric acid and a pH value in the range
of 4.5 to 6.5 with having the aim to provide an alternative lock
solution through having improved anticoagulant characteristics
compared to the lock solutions of the prior art. The Opposition
Board rejected the opposition by Geistlich. In a letter dated
September 30, 2013, we were notified that the opposition division
of the EPO reopened the proceedings before the first instance and
gave their preliminary non-binding opinion that the patent as
amended during the appeal proceedings fulfills the requirements of
clarity, novelty, and inventive step, and invited the parties to
provide their comments and/or requests by February 10, 2014. We
filed our response on February 3, 2014 to request that the patent
be maintained as amended during the appeal proceedings. Geistlich
did not file a further statement within the required timeline. On
November 5, 2014, the Opposition Division at the EPO issued the
interlocutory decision to maintain the patent on the basis of the
claims as amended during the appeal proceedings. This decision
became final as no further appeal was lodged by
Geistlich.
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On
September 9, 2014, we filed in the District Court of Mannheim,
Germany a patent infringement action against TauroPharm GmbH and
Tauro-Implant GmbH as well as their respective CEOs (the
“Defendants”) claiming infringement of our European
Patent EP 1 814 562 B1, which was granted by the EPO on January 8,
2014 (the “Prosl European Patent”). The Prosl European
Patent covers a low dose heparin catheter lock solution for
maintaining patency and preventing infection in a hemodialysis
catheter. In this action, we claim that the Defendants infringe on
the Prosl European Patent by manufacturing and distributing
catheter locking solutions to the extent they are covered by the
claims of the Prosl European Patent. We believe that our patent is
sound, and are seeking injunctive relief and raising claims for
information, rendering of accounts, calling back, destruction and
damages. Separately, TauroPharm has filed an opposition with the
EPO against the Prosl European Patent alleging that it lacks
novelty and inventive step. We cannot predict what other defenses
the Defendants may raise, or the ultimate outcome of either of
these related matters.
In
the same complaint against the same Defendants, we also alleged an
infringement (requesting the same remedies) of NDP’s utility
model DE 20 2005 022 124 U1 (the “Utility Model”),
which we believe is fundamentally identical to the Prosl European
Patent in its main aspects and claims. The Court separated the two
proceedings and the Prosl European Patent and the Utility Model
claims are now being tried separately. TauroPharm has filed a
cancellation action against the Utility Model before the German
Patent and Trademark Office (the “German PTO”) based on
the similar arguments as those in the opposition against the Prosl
European Patent.
On
March 27, 2015, the District Court held a hearing to evaluate
whether the Utility Model has been infringed by TauroPharm in
connection with the manufacture, sale and distribution of its
TauroLock-HEP100TM and TauroLock-HEP500TM products. A hearing
before the same court was held on January 30, 2015 on the separate,
but related, question of infringement of the Prosl European Patent
by TauroPharm.
The
Court issued its decisions on May 8, 2015, staying both
proceedings. In its decisions, the Court found that the
commercialization by TauroPharm in Germany of its TauroLock
catheter lock solutions Hep100 and Hep500 infringes both the Prosl
European Patent and the Utility Model and further that there is no
prior use right that would allow TauroPharm to continue to make,
use or sell its product in Germany. However, the Court declined to
issue an injunction in favor of us that would preclude the
continued commercialization by TauroPharm based upon its finding
that there is a sufficient likelihood that the EPO, in the case of
the Prosl European Patent, or the German PTO, in the case of the
Utility Model, may find that such patent or utility model is
invalid. Specifically, the Court noted the possible publication of
certain instructions for product use that may be deemed to
constitute prior art. As such, the District Court determined that
it will defer any consideration of the request by us for injunctive
and other relief until such time as the EPO or the German PTO made
a final decision on the underlying validity of the Prosl European
Patent and the Utility Model.
The
opposition proceeding against the Prosl European Patent before the
EPO is ongoing. In its preliminary consideration of the matter, the
EPO (and the German PTO) regarded the patent as not inventive or
novel due to publication of prior art. Oral proceedings before the
Opposition Division at the EPO were held on November 25, 2015, at
which the three judge patent examiner panel considered arguments
related to the validity of the Prosl European Patent. The hearing
was adjourned due to the fact that the panel was of the view that
Claus Herdeis, one of the managing directors of TauroPharm, has to
be heard as a witness in a further hearing in order to close some
gaps in the documentation presented by TauroPharm as regards the
publication of prior art. In October 2016, TauroPharm submitted a
further writ to the EPO requesting a date for the hearing and
bringing forward further arguments, in particular in view of the
recent decision of the German PTO on the invalidity of the utility
model. The EPO has scheduled a further oral hearing for November
22-23, 2017. While we continue to believe that the referenced
publication and instructions for use do not, in fact, constitute
prior art and that the Prosl European Patent will be found to be
valid by the EPO, there can be no assurance that we will prevail in
this matter.
The
German PTO held a hearing in the validity proceedings relating to
the Utility Model on June 29, 2016, at which the panel affirmed its
preliminary finding that the Utility Model was invalid based upon
prior publication of a reference to the benefits that may be
associated with adding heparin to a taurolidine based solution. The
decision has only a declaratory effect, as the Utility Model had
expired in November 2015. Furthermore, it has no bearing on the
ongoing consideration by the EPO of the validity and possible
infringement of the Prosl European Patent. We filed an appeal
against the ruling on September 7, 2016.
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On
January 16, 2015, we filed a complaint against TauroPharm GmbH and
its managing directors in the District Court of Cologne, Germany.
In the complaint, we allege violation of the German Unfair
Competition Act by TauroPharm for the unauthorized use of its
proprietary information obtained in confidence by TauroPharm. We
allege that TauroPharm is improperly and unfairly using its
proprietary information relating to the composition and manufacture
of Neutrolin, in the manufacture and sale of TauroPharm’s
products TauroLockTM, TauroLock-HEP100 and TauroLock-HEP500. We
seek a cease and desist order against TauroPharm from continuing to
manufacture and sell any product containing taurolidine (the active
pharmaceutical ingredient (“API”) of Neutrolin) and
citric acid in addition to possible other components, damages for
any sales in the past and the removal of all such products from the
market. An initial hearing in the District Court of Cologne,
Germany was held on November 19, 2015 to consider our claims. The
judge made no decision on the merits of our complaint. On January
14, 2016, the court issued an interim decision in the form of a
court order outlining several issues of concern that relate
primarily to court's interest in clarifying the facts and reviewing
any and all available documentation, in particular with regard to
the question which specific know-how was provided to TauroPharm by
whom and when. We have prepared the requested reply and produced
the respective documentation. TauroPharm has also filed another
writ within the same deadline and both parties have filed further
writs at the end of April setting out their respective
argumentation in more detail. A further oral hearing in this matter
was held on November 15, 2016. In this hearing, the court heard
arguments from CorMedix and TauroPharm concerning the allegations
of unfair competition. The court made no rulings from the bench,
and indicated that it is prepared to further examine the underlying
facts of our allegations. On March 7, 2017, the court issued
another interim decision in the form of a court order outlining
again several issues relating to the argumentation of both sides in
the proceedings. In particular the court requested us to further
specify our requests and to further substantiate in even more
detail which know know-how was provided by Biolink to TauroPharm by
whom and when. The court also raised the question whether the
know-how provided at the time to TauroPharm could still be
considered to be secret know-how or may have become public in the
meantime. The court granted both sides the opportunity to reply to
this court order and provide additional facts and evidence until
May 15, 2017. We have every intention to comply with the court's
request. At this time, there are no further hearings scheduled. The
Company intends to continue to pursue this matter, and to provide
additional supplemental documentary and other evidence as may be
necessary to support its claims.
On
July 7, 2015, a putative class action lawsuit was commenced against
the Company and certain of its current and former officers in the
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey,
captioned Li v. Cormedix Inc., et al., Case 3:15-cv-05264 (the
“Securities Class Action”). On September 4, 2015, two
individuals, Shahm Martini and Paul Chretien (the “Martini
Group”), filed a Motion to Appoint Lead Plaintiff. On that
same date, another individual, Elaine Wood, filed a competing
Motion to Appoint Lead Plaintiff. On September 18, 2015, the
Martini Group withdrew its motion. Thereafter, on September 22,
2015, the Court appointed Elaine Wood as Lead Plaintiff and, on
October 2, 2015, appointed the Rosen Law Firm as Lead
Counsel.
On
December 1, 2015, Lead Plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint
asserting claims that the Company and Steven Lefkowitz, Randy Milby
and Harry O’Grady (the “Cormedix Defendants”)
violated Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5
promulgated thereunder and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The
Amended Complaint also named as defendants several unrelated
entities that allegedly were paid stock promoters. Lead Plaintiff
alleged generally that the Cormedix Defendants made materially
false or misleading statements and omissions concerning, among
other things, the competitive landscape for the Company’s
Neutrolin product and the alleged use of stock promoters. The
Amended Complaint sought unspecified damages, interest,
attorneys’ fees, and other costs.
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On
February 1, 2016, the Cormedix Defendants filed a motion to dismiss
all claims asserted against them in the Amended Complaint on the
grounds, among others, that the Amended Complaint fails to
adequately allege: (1) material misstatements or omissions; (2)
scienter by any of the Cormedix Defendants; or (3) loss causation.
The Court heard oral argument on this motion on July 18, 2016 and
in an order dated October 27, 2016, the Court granted the Cormedix
Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss and dismissed with prejudice
the Amended Complaint (the “Dismissal Order”). On
December 16, 2016, the parties filed a stipulation with the Court
in which the plaintiffs and their counsel agreed not to appeal,
move for reconsideration or otherwise challenge the Dismissal
Order. No settlement payment was made in exchange for the
stipulation.
On
May 13, 2016, a putative shareholder derivative action was filed in
the Superior Court of New Jersey against the Company and certain
present and former directors and officers captioned Raval v. Milby,
et. al., Docket No. C-12034-6 (the “Derivative
Action”). The factual allegations of the Derivative Action
substantially overlap the factual allegations contained in the
Amended Complaint in the Securities Class Action. The plaintiff
purports to assert claims against the individual defendants on
behalf of the Company for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust
enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement and waste of
corporate assets. The complaint in the Derivative Action seeks
unspecified damages, interest, attorneys’ fees and other
costs, and certain amendments to the Company’s
“corporate governance and internal procedures”. On June
30, 2016, the Court entered a stipulated order, among other things,
staying the Derivative Action until 30 days after either: (a) the
entry of any order denying any motion to dismiss the Derivative
Action in the Securities Class Action, or (b) the entry of a final
order dismissing the Securities Class Action with prejudice.
Following entry of the Dismissal Order in the Securities Class
Action, the parties entered into a stipulation, among other things,
staying the Derivative Action until 30 days after either (a)
November 30, 2016, in the event plaintiffs in the Securities Class
Action did not file an appeal of the Dismissal Order or (b) the
final disposition of any appeal in the event the plaintiffs in the
Securities Class Action filed a Notice of Appeal of the Dismissal
Order. On January 6, 2017, the parties filed a Stipulation of
Dismissal without Prejudice of the Derivative Action.
Item
1A.
Risk
Factors.
There
have been no material changes to the risk factors previously
disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2016 except the additional detailed risk as set
forth below.
We do not have any available authorized common stock to issue to
finance our operations and have agreed to not issue any common
stock or instruments convertible into our common stock until our
stockholders approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation to increase our authorized shares of
common stock. Without available authorized common stock, we will
have severely limited means available to finance our operations,
which could have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition, results of operations and business.
As a
result of the public offering of common stock and warrants that we
closed on May 3, 2017, we do not have any authorized shares of
common stock available. In addition, as a condition to the closing
of the financing, we agreed to not sell any equity securities until
the later of (i) July 27, 2017 or (ii) the date that we receive
stockholder approval of an amendment to our Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation (the “Charter Amendment”)
to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock to a
total of 200,000,000 shares at our next annual meeting of
stockholders scheduled to be held on June 6, 2017. In the event our
stockholders do not approve the Charter Amendment, we will not be
able to finance our operations through the sale of common stock or
any instruments convertible into our common stock, which will
severely limit our fundraising abilities and would be expected to
have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results
of operations and business.
If we are unable to successfully complete our Phase 3 LOCK-IT-100
clinical trial, or if such clinical trial takes longer to complete
than we project, our ability to execute our current business
strategy will be adversely affected.
Whether or not and how quickly we complete the
Phase 3 LOCK-IT-100 clinical trial is dependent in part upon the
rate at which we are able to engage clinical trial sites and the
rate of enrollment of patients, the rate we collect, clean, lock
and analyze the clinical trial database, and the frequency with which CRBSI events occur.
Patient enrollment is a function of many factors, including the
size of the patient population, the proximity of patients to
clinical sites, the eligibility criteria for the study, the
existence of competitive clinical trials, and whether existing or
new products are approved for the indication we are studying. In
addition, the LOCK-IT-100 clinical trial is designed to continue
until a pre-determined number of events have occurred in the
patients enrolled. Event-driven trials such as LOCK-IT-100 are
subject to delays and other risks stemming from patient withdrawal
and from lower than expected event rates. For example, we recently concluded that the
overall rate of CRBSI events appears lower than originally
anticipated when our study protocol was initially designed, and we
are in discussions with the FDA to amend our protocol to account
for this. Even if we are able to modify our protocol as proposed,
the lower event rate will require that we enroll more patients than
initially anticipated, which would require us to incur additional
costs and extend the
anticipated time for completion
of the trial in order to
achieve the desired number of events. If we experience delays in
identifying and contracting with sites and/or in patient enrollment
in our clinical trial, or if we experience other issues related to
the number of events or other trial results, we may incur
additional costs and delays in the trial, and may not be able to
complete the clinical trial in a cost-effective or timely manner,
which would have an adverse effect on our development program for
Neutrolin as a treatment for catheter related bloodstream
infections.
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Item
6.
Exhibits.
The
following is a list of exhibits filed as part of this Form
10-Q:
Exhibit
Number
|
Description
|
Certification
of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
|
|
Certification
of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
|
|
Certification
of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.*
|
|
Certification
of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.*
|
|
101
|
The following materials from CorMedix Inc. Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 31, 2017, formatted in Extensible Business
Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, (ii) Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months
ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, (iii) Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the three
months ended March 31, 2017, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements
of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016,
and (v) Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements.**
|
_____________
*
Filed
herewith.
**
Pursuant to Rule
406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files in Exhibit 101
hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or
prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section
18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and
otherwise are not subject to liability under those
sections.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
|
CORMEDIX INC.
|
||
|
|
||
|
|
||
Date: May
10, 2017
|
By:
|
/s/
Khoso Baluch
|
|
|
|
Name:
|
Khoso
Baluch
|
|
|
Title:
|
Chief
Executive Officer
|
|
|
|
(Principal
Executive Officer)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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EXHIBIT
INDEX
Exhibit
Number
|
Description
|
Certification
of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
|
|
Certification
of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
|
|
Certification
of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.*
|
|
Certification
of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.*
|
|
101
|
The following materials from CorMedix Inc. Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 31, 2017, formatted in Extensible Business
Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, (ii) Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months
ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, (iii) Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the three
months ended March 31, 2017, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements
of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016,
and (v) Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements.**
|
_____________
*
Filed
herewith.
**
Pursuant to Rule
406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files in Exhibit 101
hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or
prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section
18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and
otherwise are not subject to liability under those
sections.
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