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Innovation Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Quarter Report: 2011 March (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
_______________________________

FORM 10 – Q
_______________________________

x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number: 000-52321

Cellceutix Corporation
 
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
 
     
Nevada
 
30-0565645
     
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
 
Identification Number)
 

100 Cumming Center, Suite 151-B
Beverly, MA  01915

 
 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(978)-633-3623
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 
  
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.                    Yes   x   No   ¨

Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨  No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ¨ No x

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock as of May 18, 2011 was 87,566,563 shares.
 
 
 
 

 
 
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CELLCEUTIX CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
 
 
 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
       
PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item
    1  
Financial Statements
 
     
         
Balance Sheets-
March 31, 2011 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2010 (Audited)
      3
         
 
Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and for the cumulative period from June 20, 2007 (Date of Inception) to March 31, 2011
      4
         
 
Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Deficit  (Unaudited) - For the cumulative period from June 20, 2007 (Date of Inception to March 31, 2011
      5
         
 
Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, and for the cumulative period from June 20,  2007 (Date of Inception) to March 31, 2011
       6
         
 
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
       7
Item
    2  
Management’s Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
       12
Item
    3  
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
       15
Item
    4  
Controls & Procedures
       15
                   
         
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
 
       
Item
    1  
Legal Proceedings
       16
Item 
    2  
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Use of Proceeds
       16
Item
    3  
Default Upon Senior Securities
       16
Item
    4  
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders
       16
Item
    5  
Other Information
       16
Item
    6  
Exhibits
       16
         
Signatures
       17

 
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Part 1.  Financial Information

Item 1.  Financial Statements

Cellceutix Corporation
 (A Development Stage Enterprise)

Balance Sheets
 
   
March 31, 2011
     
June 30, 2010
   
   
(unaudited)
     
(audited)
   
Assets
               
   Current assets:
               
   Cash
 
$
90,165
     
$
3,994
   
   Prepaid expenses
   
58,811
       
97,826
   
                     
Total current assets
   
148,976
       
101,820
   
                     
Total assets
 
$
148,976
     
$
101,820
   
                     
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit
                   
Current liabilities:
                   
     Accounts payable, including related party payables of $1,640,292 and $900,870, respectively
 
$
1,881,058
     
$
1,187,434
   
     Accrued expenses, including related party interest and rent accruals of $73,611 and $68,885, respectively
   
96,478
       
89,302
   
     Accrued salaries and payroll taxes
   
1,894,352
       
2,157,485
   
     Accrued settlement costs, current
   
240,198
       
   
     Note payable to officer
   
1,852,264
       
1,005,217
   
     Convertible debentures
   
501,287
       
460,000
   
Total current liabilities
   
6,465,637
       
4,899,438
   
                     
     Accrued settlement costs, less current portion
   
527,733
       
   
 
Total liabilities
   
6,993,370
       
4,899,438
   
                     
Commitments and contingencies
                   
                     
Stockholders' deficit:
                   
Preferred stock; $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares
                   
authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding
   
       
   
Common stock; $0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 shares
                   
authorized; 91,708,646 and 91,939,500  shares issued and 87,566,563 and 91,939,500 outstanding, respectively
   
9,171
       
9,194
   
Additional paid in capital
   
4,012,610
       
631,721
   
Deficit accumulated during development stage
   
(10,106,787
 )
     
(5,438,533
)
 
     
(6,085,006
)
     
(4,797,618
)
 
Treasury stock (4,142,083 shares at cost)
   
(759,388
)
     
   
Total stockholders' deficit
   
(6,844,394
 )
     
(4,797,618
)
 
                     
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit
 
$
148,976
     
$
101,820
   
                     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
 



 
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Cellceutix Corporation
(A Development Stage Enterprise)

Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
       
   
March 31, 2011
   
March 31, 2010
   
March 31, 2011
   
March 31, 2010
   
June 20, 2007 (Date of Inception) Through March 31, 2011
 
                               
Revenues:
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
                                         
Operating Expenses:
                                       
Research and development, gross
   
933,382
     
     
1,679,420
     
  —
     
4,071,003
 
Grants
   
     
     
(529,294
)
   
     
(529,294
)
Research and development, net of grants
   
933,382
     
514,337
     
1,150,126
     
1,457,924
     
3,541,709
 
General and administrative
   
23,373
     
17,382
     
75,683
     
79,238
     
276,987
 
Officers’ payroll and payroll tax
   
658,028
     
192,578
     
2,275,069
     
783,363
     
4,534,701
 
Patent expense
   
2,522
     
     
31,911
     
     
69,253
 
Professional fees
   
611,158
     
57,225
     
979,907
     
170,007
     
1,409,809
 
Total operating expenses
   
2,228,463
     
781,522
     
4,512,696
     
2,490,532
     
9,832,459
 
Loss from operations
   
(2,228,463
)
   
(781,522
)
   
(4,512,696
)
   
(2,490,532
)
   
(9,832,459
)
                                         
Interest expense-net
   
(68,997
)
   
(18,343
 )
   
(155,558
)
   
(41,222)
     
(265,249
)
                                         
Net loss before provision for income taxes
   
(2,297,460
)
   
(799,865
)
   
(4,668,254
)
   
(2,531,754
)
   
(10,097,708
)
                                         
Provision for income taxes
   
     
     
     
     
 
                                         
                                         
Net loss
 
$
(2,297,460
)
 
$
(799,865
)
 
$
(4,668,254
)
 
$
(2,531,754
)
 
$
(10,097,708
)
                                         
Basic and Diluted Loss per Share
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.05
)
 
$
(0.03
)
       
                                         
Weighted average number of common shares used in basic and diluted per share calculations
   
89,714,469
     
91,863,100
     
91,207,738
     
91,854,026
         
                                         



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
 




 
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 Cellceutix Corporation
 (A Development Stage Enterprise)
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Deficit
For the Cumulative
Period June 20, 2007 (Date of Inception)
through March 31, 2011
(Unaudited)

   
Common Stock
   
Additional Paid
   
Deficit
Accumulated
During
Development
   
Treasury Stock
   
   
Shares
   
Par Value $0.0001
   
In Capital
   
Stage
   
Shares
Amount
Total
 
                                   
Shares issued June 20, 2007 (Inception)
   
1,000,000
   
$
100
   
$
   
$
   
$           —
$
100
 
                                             
Net loss
   
     
     
     
(530
)
 
 
(530
)
Balance, June 30, 2007
   
1,000,000
     
100
     
     
(530
)
 
 
(430
)
                                             
Share exchange with Cellceutix Pharma, Inc. December 6, 2007
   
(1,000,000
)
   
(100
)
   
     
100
   
 
 
                                             
Share exchange in reverse merger with Cellceutix Pharma, Inc. December 6, 2007
   
82,000,000
     
8,200
     
     
(8,200
)
 
 
 
                                             
Shares exchanged in a reverse acquisition of Cellceutix Pharma, December 6, 2007
   
9,791,000
     
979
     
     
(979
)
 
 
 
                                             
Issuance of stock options
   
     
-
     
43,533
     
   
 
43,533
 
                                             
Forgiveness of debt from a stockholder
   
     
     
50
     
   
 
50
 
                                             
Capital contribution from a stockholder
   
     
     
50
     
   
 
50
 
                                             
Shares issued for services, April 28, 2008 at $1.05
   
100,000
     
10
     
104,990
     
   
 
105,000
 
                                             
Net loss
   
     
     
     
(510,193
)
 
 
(510,193
)
Balance, June 30, 2008
   
91,891,000
     
9,189
     
148,623
     
(519,802
)
 
 
(361,990
)
                                             
Cancellation of shares issued for services, December 31, 2008
   
(100,000)
     
(10)
     
(104,990)
     
   
 
(105,000)
 
                                             
Issuance of stock options
   
     
     
142,162
     
   
 
142,162
 
                                             
Shares issued for services, June 11, 2009 at $0.38
   
20,000
     
2
     
7,598
     
   
 
7,600
 
                                             
Shares issued for services, June 30, 2009 at $0.38
   
25,000
     
3
     
9,497
     
   
 
9,500
 
                                             
Net loss
   
     
     
     
(1,485,331
)
 
 
(1,485,331
)
Balance, June 30, 2009
   
91,836,000
     
9,184
     
202,890
     
(2,005,133
)
 
 
(1,793,059
)
                                             
Shares issued for services, July 6, 2009 at $0.43
   
25,000
     
2
     
10,748
     
—-
   
 
10,750
 
                                             
Shares issued for services, February 5, 2010 at $0.30
   
3,500
     
     
1,050
     
   
 
1,050
 
                                             
Issuance of stock options
   
     
     
383,291
     
   
 
383,291
 
                                             
Shares issued for services, June 1, 2010 at $0.45
   
75,000
     
8
     
33,742
     
   
 
33,750
 
                                             
Net loss
   
 —
     
 —
     
 —
     
(3,433,400
)
 
 
(3,433,400
)
Balance, June 30, 2010
   
91,939,500
     
9,194
     
631,721
     
(5,438,533
)
 
 
(4,797,618
)
                                             
Issuance of stock options, $0.12 - $0.84
   
     
     
597,928
     
   
 
597,928
 
Issuance of stock options to officers, December 2010 at $0.11
   
     
     
1,646,124
     
   
 
1,646,124
 
Shares issued for services, July 6, 2010 at $0.55
   
50,000
     
5
     
  27,495
     
 —
   
 
  27,500
 
Cancellation of shares issued for services, June 1, 2010 at $0.45
   
(75,000
   
(8
   
(33,742
   
   
 
(33,750
)
Shares issued for services, February 8, 2011 at $0.20
   
70,000
     
7
     
13,993
                 
14,000
 
Shares issued for services, March 1, 2011 at $0.32
   
184,375
     
18
     
58,982
                 
59,000
 
Forgiveness of liability in connection with settlement with stockholder
   
     
     
932,966
     
   
 
932,966
 
Modification of stock options
   
     
     
237,098
     
   
 
237,098
 
Repurchase of common stock
   
     
     
     
   
4,602,312
$(859,388)
 
(859,388
)
Cancellation of treasury stock
   
(460,229
)
   
(45
)
   
(99,955
)
   
   
(460,229)
100,000
 
 
Net loss for the nine months ended March 31, 2011
   
     
     
     
(4,668,254
)
 
 
(4,668,254
)
Balance, March 31, 2011
   
91,708,646
   
$
9,171
   
$
4,012,610
   
$
(10,106,787
)
 
4,142,083
$(759,388)
 
(6,844,394
)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 



 
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Cellceutix Corporation
 (A Development Stage Enterprise)
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

   
For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011
   
For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010
   
For the Cumulative Period June 20, 2007 (Date of Inception) through
March 31, 2011
 
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                   
Net loss
 
$
(4,668,254
)
 
$
(2,531,754
)
 
$
(10,097,708
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
                       
Stock based compensation
   
2,512,387
     
318,096
     
3,055,128
 
Issuance of common stock for services
   
73,000
     
16,237
     
92,400
 
Cancellation of stock for services
   
(11,250
)
   
     
(28,750
)
Amortization of accrued settlement costs
   
8,543
     
     
8,543
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                       
Other receivable
   
     
     
 
Prepaid expenses and other receivables
   
12,778
     
(17,962
)
   
1,947
 
Accounts payable
   
693,624
     
726,484
     
1,881,108
 
Accrued expenses
   
145,140
     
49,389
     
294,442
 
Accrued salaries and payroll taxes
   
669,833
     
758,029
     
2,827,318
 
Net cash used in operating activities
   
(564,199
)
   
(681,481
)
   
(1,965,572
)
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Capital contribution from a stockholder
   
     
     
50
 
Payment of settlement liabilities
   
(100,000
)
   
     
(100,000
)
Loan from officer
   
750,370
     
593,000
     
1,755,587
 
Sale of common stock
   
     
     
100
 
Proceeds from convertible debentures
   
     
     
400,000
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
650,370
     
593,000
     
2,055,737
 
                         
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
   
86,171
     
(88,481
)
   
90,165
 
                         
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
3,994
     
140,380
     
 
                         
CASH, END OF PERIOD
 
$
90,165
   
$
51,899
   
$
90,165
 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FLOW FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Common stock issued for acquisition
$
$
 
$
9,079
 
Forgiveness of debt
$
$
 
$
50
 
Settlement of accrued payroll and payroll taxes
$
932,966
 
 
$
932,966
 
Cancellation of common stock as a result of settlement agreement
$
859,388
 
 
$
859,388
 
Reclassification of accrued interest to note payable and convertible debenture
$
137,964
$
59,474
 
$
197,964
 
        
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 




 
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Cellceutix Corporation
(A Development Stage Enterprise)

Notes to Financial Statements

March 31, 2011
(Unaudited)

1.         Background Information

EconoShare, Inc. was incorporated on August 1, 2005 in the State of Nevada and was organized for the purpose of developing a B2B (Business to Business) website for an Asset Sharing market place and transaction system.

On December 6, 2007, Cellceutix Corporation, formerly known as EconoShare, Inc., (the “Company” or the “Registrant”) acquired Cellceutix Pharma, Inc., a privately owned Delaware corporation pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Share Exchange (the “Exchange”).  Cellceutix Pharma, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on June 20, 2007.  Its assets consisted of rights assigned to it for six early stage pharmaceutical compounds by three different scientists.

Pursuant to the terms of the Exchange, the Company acquired Cellceutix Pharma, Inc. in exchange for an aggregate of 82,000,000 newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”).  As a result of the Exchange, Cellceutix Pharma, Inc. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.  The Company’s shares were issued to the Cellceutix Pharma, Inc. shareholders on a pro rata basis, on the basis of 82 shares of Common Stock for each share of Cellceutix Pharma, Inc. common stock held by such Cellceutix Pharma, Inc. shareholder at the time of the Exchange.  This resulted in the former holders of Cellceutix Pharma, Inc. Common Stock, upon Exchange, owning approximately 89% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock. Accordingly, the Exchange represented a change in control.  For financial accounting purposes, the acquisition was a reverse acquisition of the Company by Cellceutix Pharma, Inc., under the purchase method of accounting, and was treated as a recapitalization with Cellceutix Pharma, Inc. as the legal acquirer. Upon consummation of the Exchange, the Company adopted the business plan of Cellceutix Pharma, Inc. 

On January 14, 2008, a majority of the shareholders of EconoShare, Inc. approved an amendment to the Registrant’s articles of incorporation to change the name of the Registrant to Cellceutix Corporation.  Upon the filing of a Definitive Information Statement and effectiveness of the name change on February 1, 2008, the Company applied to the National Association of Security Dealers (NASD) to change its stock symbol on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board which resulted in the Company’s stock symbol being changed to CTIX. 

The Company’s Common Stock was quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB), through August 2010.  In September 2010, the Company's stock quotation coverage moved from the FINRA operated OTC Bulletin Board to the OTC Markets Group, Inc.'s OTCQB, under the same symbol "CTIX".

On November 5, 2010, George Evans, our former CEO resigned his position as a Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cellceutix Corporation.  On February 14, 2011, the Company announced that it reached a settlement agreement on all outstanding claims between the Company and Mr. Evans. The terms of the agreement provide that the Company purchase 4,602,312 common shares held by Mr. Evans and/or Mr. Evans’ sons over a period of three years for a total sum of one million dollars. A payment by the Company in the amount of $100,000 was made upon the signing of the agreement which resulted in the cancellation of 460,229 common shares.  All options granted to Mr. Evans were cancelled.  Purchased shares are to be retired by the Company as payment is made.

On November 5, 2010, Leo Ehrlich, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, was appointed to serve as interim Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Ehrlich continues to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

On November 5, 2010, shareholders holding 58% of the Company’s outstanding common stock adopted and approved an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to effect a reverse split of the Registrant’s common stock on a 1 for 50 basis (the “Split”). On February 10, 2011 the board unanimously voted to rescind the authorization to effect a reverse split of its common stock.
 
In November 2010, the Company was awarded three separate U.S. government grants under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project (QTDP) program.  The Company submitted applications for Kevetrin™ for cancer, KM-391 for autism and KM-133 for psoriasis and the three applications were approved for the maximum award for a single program of $244,479, or a total of $733,437.  In order to qualify for the QTDP grants, the project must have the potential to develop new treatments that address “unmet medical needs” or chronic and acute diseases; reduce long-term health care costs; represent a significant advance in finding a cure for cancer; advance U.S. competitiveness in the fields of life, biological, and medical sciences; or create or sustain well-paying jobs, either directly or indirectly.  The QTDP was created by Congress in March 2010 as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and provides a tax credit or a grant equal to 50% of eligible costs and expenses for tax years 2009 and 2010.  Of the $733,437 grant awarded to the Company, $529,294 was received as cash.  To receive the balance of the grant, the Company is required to file with the U.S. Government proof of qualifying expenditures, which through March 31, 2011, had not yet been expended.  The Company has reflected $529,294 as a reduction of research and development expenses.

On December 29, 2010 shareholders holding 51% of the Company’s outstanding common stock adopted and approved the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and authorized an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to authorize Class B common stock convertible into Class A common stock on a 1:1 basis, however the Class B Common Stock shall entitle ten votes for each share of Class B Common Stock. On February 8, 2011, the Company filed a Form 14C Information Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  This action became effective on May 10, 2011, approximately twenty (20) days from the date of mailing of the Definitive Information Statement.  The Definitive Information Statement was mailed on April 20, 2011 to the shareholders of record as of February 9, 2011. 

On December 29, 2010, the Company entered into employment agreements with its two executive officers, Leo Ehrlich, the Company’s Chief Executive and Financial Officer, and Krishna Menon, Chief Scientific Officer. Both agreements provide for a three year term with each executive receiving an annual base salary for $350,000 per year commencing January 1, 2011, with an annual increase of 10% for each year commencing January 2012. In addition, the Company’s Board awarded stock options exercisable at $0.11 per share pursuant to the Company’s 2010 Equity Incentive Plan to each executive officer as follows:   Option Group A, a total of 18 million options with 6 million options vesting on December 29, 2010, 6 million options vesting on June 30, 2011 and 6 million options vesting on January 3, 2012.    The Board, at its discretion, may increase the base salary based upon relevant circumstances.
 
 
 
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2.          Financial Statements

In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of (a) the results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, (b) the financial position at March 31, 2011 and (c) cash flows for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, have been made.  
 
The unaudited financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted. The accompanying financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.  The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of those to be expected for the entire year.  

3.         Going Concern

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. For the period since June 20, 2007 (date of inception) through March 31, 2011, the Company has had a deficit accumulated during development stage of $10,106,787 and a working capital deficit of $6,316,661 at March 31, 2011.  As of March 31, 2011, the Company has not emerged from the development stage. In view of these matters, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to generate additional financing. Since inception, the Company has financed its activities principally from the use of equity securities, debt issuance and loans from an officer to pay for its operations. The Company intends on financing its future development activities and its working capital needs largely from the issuance of debt and the sale of equity securities, until such time that funds provided by operations are sufficient to fund working capital requirements. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful at achieving its financing goals at reasonably commercial terms, if at all.
 
The economic downturn and market instability has made the business climate more volatile and more costly.  If the current equity and credit markets deteriorate further or do not improve, it may make necessary debt or equity financing more difficult, more costly and more dilutive.  Failure to secure any necessary financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s growth strategy, financial performance and stock price and could require the delay of new product development and clinical trial plans.  Currently, the Company has not made any arrangements for equity or any other type of financing.

These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of the recorded assets or the classification of liabilities that may be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
 
4.          Recent Accounting Pronouncements: 
 
There were no new accounting pronouncements that had a significant impact on the Company’s operating results or financial position.

5.          Commitments and Contingencies

Settlement Agreement

On February 14, 2011, the Company announced it reached a settlement agreement on all outstanding claims and issues between the Company and our former CEO, Mr. Evans. Each party dropped their respective claims and as a result all of Mr. Evans accrued salaries and options were cancelled.  The terms of the agreement provide that the Company purchase 4,602,312 common shares held by Mr. Evans and/or Mr. Evans’ sons over a period of three years for a total sum of one million dollars.   Payment by the Company in the amount of $100,000 was made upon signing of the agreement, which resulted in reducing the liability owed to Mr. Evans;  cancelling 460,229 shares of common stock and having the remaining 4,142,083 shares of common stock held in escrow until additional payments are made under the agreement which are shown as Treasury Stock on the Company’s Balance Sheet.

 The Company has recorded this settlement at December 31, 2010 as a liability of the present value of the future payments and treasury stock.  The Company has also recorded the forgiveness of Mr. Evans’ accrued payroll and related payroll taxes as a capital contribution of $932,966.


Consulting Agreements

On October 22, 2009, the Company signed an agreement with Toxikon Corporation to conduct preclinical studies required for an Investigational New Drug (IND) filing for its cancer drug Kevetrin™. The studies covered by the agreement are designed to confirm that Kevetrin meets FDA safety requirements for studies in humans.   

On March 13, 2010, the Company signed a manufacturing agreement with Formatech Inc. for the aseptic filling of Kevetrin. Aseptic filled vials of Kevetrin are required by the FDA for use in human clinical studies.   

Pharmaceutical Compounds

On August 2, 2007, the Company was assigned all right, title, and interest to three pharmaceutical compounds; Kevetrin, KM 277 and KM 278, by their inventors. The Company was assigned all right, title, and interest to an additional three pharmaceutical compounds on October 17, 2007, KM 133 KM 362 and KM 3174. In July 2009, the Company was assigned all right, title, and interest to KM 732.  In exchange for these compounds, the Company agreed to pay the inventors 5% of net sales of the compounds in countries where composition of matter patents have been issued and 3% of net sales in other countries. Kevetrin, KM 277, KM 278 and KM 362 were acquired from our President and director, Dr. Krishna Menon.  The Company filed a patent application for Kevetrin and intends to file patent applications for each of the other six compounds as funds become available.
 
In December 2009, the Company was assigned all right, title and interest to a new compound, KM-391, which it intends to develop for the treatment of autism.  In exchange for this compound, the Company agreed to pay the inventors $10,000 plus 4.5% of net sales the compound in countries where a composition of matter patent has been issued and 3% of net sales in other countries.
 
 
 
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Employment Agreements

On December 7, 2007, the Company entered into employment agreements with its two executive officers, George Evans, at the time, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Krishna Menon, Chief Scientific Officer. Both agreements provide for a three year term with minimum annual base salaries of $200,000 in the first year, $300,000 in the second year and $400,000 in the third year.  Mr. Evans resigned his position effective November 2010.

The agreement with Mr. Evans called for the issuance of options to purchase up to 1% of the common shares outstanding at each subsequent anniversary year during the employment term.  The agreement also provided a grant of options to purchase 918,610, 918,910 and 917,910 shares of the Company's stock with exercise prices of $0.35, $0.20 and $0.15 per share and fair values of $257,834, $123,282 and $43,533 for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, the Company approved a two year extension of the expiration dates and $203,260 of additional compensation expense was recorded as the options were revalued.  During November 2010, Mr. Evans resigned his position with the Company and on February 14, 2011, the Company reached a settlement agreement on all outstanding claims.  Part of the settlement agreement was that all options granted to Mr. Evans were cancelled.

As of March 31, 2011, the Company has recorded accrued officers’ salaries and payroll taxes are as follows:

Krishna Menon
 
  $
1,020,833
 
Leo Ehrich
   
750,000
 
Accrued Payroll Taxes
   
123,519
 
         
   
$
1,894,352
 

 
On December 29, 2010, the Company entered into employment agreements with its two executive officers, Leo Ehrlich, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Krishna Menon, Chief Scientific Officer. Both agreements provide for a three year term with each executive receiving an annual base salary for $350,000 per year commencing January 1, 2011, with an annual increase of 10% for each year commencing January 2012. In addition, the Company’s Board awarded stock options exercisable at $0.11 per share pursuant to the Company’s 2010 Equity Incentive Plan to each executive officer as follows:   a total of 18 million options with 6 million options vesting on December 29, 2010, 6 million options vesting on June 30, 2011 and 6 million options vesting on January 3, 2012.    The Board, at its discretion, may increase the base salary based upon relevant circumstances.

6.           Related Party Transactions

Office Lease

Dr. Menon, the Company’s principal shareholder, President, and Director, also serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Kard Scientific (“KARD”). On December 7, 2007, the Company began renting office space from KARD, on a month to month basis for $900 per month.  At March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, payables of $36,000 and $27,900 to KARD were included in accrued expenses, respectively. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and the period June 20, 2007 (date of inception) through March 31, 2011, the Company has included $2,700, $8,100, $2,700, $8,100 and $36,000 in general and administrative expenses, respectively.

Clinical Studies

As of September 28, 2007 the Company engaged KARD to conduct specified pre-clinical studies necessary for the Company to prepare an IND submission to the FDA.  The Company does not have an exclusive arrangement with KARD.  All work performed by KARD must have prior approval by the executive officers of the Company, and the Company retains all intellectual property resulting from the services by KARD. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and the period June 20, 2007 (date of inception) through March 31, 2011, the Company incurred $747,207, $1,022,867, $253,341, $813,697 and $2,386,256 of research and development expenses conducted by KARD, respectively.  At March 31, 2011, the Company has included a total of $1,630,651 in accounts payable to Kard.
 
 
 7.           Due To Officer

During the year ended June 30, 2010, Mr. Ehrlich, an officer of the Company, converted previous amounts provided in cash to the Company of $32,310 into a loan (the “Ehrlich Promissory Note A”).   The Ehrlich Promissory Note A was an unsecured, 6% per annum simple interest bearing, demand note.  During the same period, Mr. Ehrlich provided an additional $85,000 in cash in the form of a loan to the Company (the “Ehrlich Promissory Note B”).  The Ehrlich Promissory Note B was an unsecured, 6% per annum simple interest bearing, demand note.

During the year ended June 30, 2010, Mr. Ehrlich, loaned the Company a total of $972,907.  A condition for this loan was that the Ehrlich Promissory Note A and Ehrlich Promissory Note B be replaced with a new note, Ehrlich Promissory Note C.   The Ehrlich Promissory Note C is an unsecured demand note that bears 9% simple interest per annum and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share.  The note requires that the interest rate on the amounts due on Ehrlich Promissory Notes A and B be changed retroactively, beginning October 1, 2009, to 9%.   During the nine months ended March 31, 2011, Mr. Ehrlich loaned the Company an additional $750,370 which brought the balance of the demand note to $1,852,264.  On April 1, 2011, the Company amended the Ehrlich Promissory Note C and agreed to retroactively convert accrued interest of $96,677 through December 31, 2010 into additional principal. At March 31, 2011 $37,611 is accrued as interest expense on this note.  
 
 
 
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8.  
Stock Options and Warrants

On July 13, 2010, the Company’s board of directors extended all previously issued three year options to five years, and on September 10, 2010 all previously issued warrants were extended to December 31, 2013.
 
For fully vested options, this modification resulted in a total charge of $237,098, of which $224,278 has been expensed in July 2010 and the remaining $12,820 recorded in prepaid expenses and being expensed over the remaining service period.  For those modified options that were not fully vested on the modification date, a total of $3,435 will be expensed over the remaining vesting period.

On April 1, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement, subsequently amended, with a Consultant to assist the Company's Chief Scientific Officer to organize, manage and display data from animal studies as well as information relating to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and formulations of the Company's products through November 2010. The Consultant was compensated at the rate of $4,000 per month payable on the last day of each month. In addition, at the end of each month of services provided, the Consultant is granted options to purchase 10,000 shares of Company's common stock.  Effective September 1, 2010, the Company has extended the current agreement and beginning in August 2010, the monthly fee was increased to $5,000.  The remainder of the agreement remains unchanged.  For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, the Company has expensed $11,453 and $39,471 to professional fees expense, related to these options.

On May 6, 2010, the Company entered into a two year agreement with an individual for consulting services.  In exchange for these services, the Company granted the Consultant 200,000 options to purchase common stock.  The options were valued using the Black-Scholes option model for $62,015, which includes the option modification expense.  As of March 31, 2011, the Company has $34,072 remaining in prepaid expenses related to this agreement and expensed $7,863 and $23,589 for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011.

On December 29, 2010 options to purchase 1,680,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were granted to a consultant for financial and administrative services rendered pursuant to the 2010 Company’s  Equity Incentive Plan, of which 840,000 options are currently exercisable and 840,000  options will vest on June 30, 2011.  The options are exercisable at $0.10 per share.  For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, the Company has expensed $379,064 and $437,851 to professional fees expense, related to these options.
 
  
On December 29, 2010, the Company entered into employment agreements with its two executive officers, Leo Ehrlich, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Krishna Menon, Chief Scientific Officer. Both agreements provide for a three year term with each executive receiving an annual base salary for $350,000 per year commencing January 1, 2011, with an annual increase of 10% for each year commencing January 2012. In addition, the Company’s Board awarded stock options exercisable at $0.11 per share pursuant to the Company’s 2010 Equity Incentive Plan to each executive officer as follows:   Option Group A, a total of 18 million options with 6 million options vesting on December 29, 2010, 6 million options vesting on June 30, 2011 and 6 million options vesting on January 3, 2012.    The Board, at its discretion, may increase the base salary based upon relevant circumstances.  The Company has recorded $1,646,124 in stock based compensation during the nine month period ended March 31, 2011.

During February and March 2011, the Grant Dates, options to purchase an aggregate of 642,500 shares of Common Stock of the Company were granted to thirteen consultants pursuant to the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan.  Options are exercisable at $0.20-$0.25 per share, the prevailing market price of the shares on the Grant Dates.    For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company has expensed $126,670 to professional fees expense, related to these options.


The fair value of each option for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was estimated on the date of grant or grant modification using the Black Scholes model that uses assumptions noted in the following table.

   
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011
   
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010
   
Expected term (in years)
   
 
5 - 10
     
3
 
Expected stock price volatility
   
121.23% - 152.05
%
   
105.7% - 119.7
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
0.88%– 3.75
%
   
1.12%– 2.69
%
Expected dividend yield
   
0
%
   
0
%

On April 5, 2009 the Board of Directors of the Registrant adopted the 2009 Stock Option Plan ("the 2009 Plan"). The Plan permits the grant of 2,000,000 shares of both Incentive Stock Options ("ISOs"), intended to qualify under section 422 of the Code, and Non-Qualified Stock Options.

On December 29, 2010 shareholders holding 51% of the Company’s outstanding common stock adopted and approved the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (“the 2010 Plan”) and authorized an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to authorize Class B common stock convertible into Class A common stock on a 1:1 basis, however the Class B Common Stock shall entitle ten votes for each share of Class B Common Stock. On February 8, 2011, the Company filed a Form 14C Information Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  This action became effective approximately twenty (20) days from the date of mailing of the Definitive Information Statement.  
 
 
 
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 Stock Options

The following table summarizes all stock option activity:


   
Number of Options
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
   
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
   
Outstanding at June 30, 2009
   
2,066,820
 
$
0.17
 
2.04
   
   
Granted
   
1,288,610
   
0.39
 
2.52
   
   
Exercised
   
   
 
   
   
Forfeited/expired
   
   
 
   
   
Outstanding at June 30, 2010
   
3,355,430
 
$
0.25
 
1.61
 
$
986,950
   
Granted
   
38,412,500
   
0.11
 
9.75
   
   
Exercised
   
   
 
   
   
Forfeited/expired
   
(2,755,430
 
0.25
 
   
   
Outstanding at March 31, 2011
   
39,012,500
 
$
0.11
 
9.65
 
$
28,684,055
   
Exercisable at March 31, 2011
   
14,076,667
 
$
0.12
 
9.50
 
$
10,188,868
   

 
 
The Company recognized stock based compensation cost of $2,574,137 and $318,096 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, $1,169,029 and $31,438 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and $3,118,778 for the period from inception to March 31, 2011, respectively, and there is $2,057,375 of unamortized compensation cost expected to be recognized through January 3, 2012.  This includes the additional compensation costs related to the Board of Director’s approval to extend the term of all outstanding options an additional two years.
  
As of March 31, 2011, there were 2,964,000 warrants issued and outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $0.81.  The warrants were to expire in September 2010, however in September; the Company approved the extension of these warrants to December 31, 2013.  There were no new warrants issued during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011.

9.           Equity Transactions

On July 6, 2010, the Company entered into two one year agreements with two Consultants to serve as scientific advisors and to participate as members of the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board.  In exchange for these services, the Company has granted the Consultants 25,000 shares of common stock each.  The 50,000 shares of common stock are valued at a total of $27,500 and recorded in prepaid expenses.  For the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2011, $3,438 and $10,313 has been expensed, respectively.

On June 1, 2010, the Company entered into a three month agreement with a company for consulting services.  In exchange for these services, the Company paid $30,000 and granted the company 75,000 shares of common stock valued at $33,750.  As of June 30, 2010, the Company recorded $42,500 in prepaid expenses related to this agreement and expensed $21,250. In September 2010, the agreement was terminated due to non-performance and the 75,000 shares were returned to the company for cancellation.  

On February 4, 2011, the Company cancelled 460,229 shares of common stock, that were previously included in Treasury Stock, related to Mr. Evans’ settlement agreement.

On February 8, 2011, the Company issued to two consultants a total of 70,000 shares valued at $14,000. On March 1, 2011, the Company issued a total of 184,375 shares valued at $59,000 to Formatech as payment for services.

10.          Convertible Debentures

On May 7, 2008, the Company issued Convertible Debentures, at 9% per annum, for a total amount of $400,000.  The principal and related accrued interest were due December 2009, and secured by the Company’s assets.  The Debentures and any accrued and unpaid interest were convertible into the Company’s common stock, at the holder’s request, at a conversion price of $1.50.  In January 2010, the Company extended and amended the original Convertible Debenture agreements by extending the original maturity date to December 31, 2010.  The conversion price of the principal and any unpaid interest was changed to $0.50 per share.  The Company and debenture holders also agreed to convert accrued interest of $60,000 into additional principal.  On February 10, 2011, the Company extended and amended the Convertible Debenture agreements by extending the original maturity date to December 31, 2011.  The conversion price of the principal balance remains at $0.50 per share.  The Company and debenture holders also agreed to convert accrued interest of $41,287 through December 31, 2010 into additional principal resulting in a note balance of $501,287.  At March 31, 2011 $22,867 is accrued as interest expense and included in accrued expenses on the accompanying balance sheet.

11.           Subsequent Events

Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date of this filing.  All appropriate subsequent event disclosures have been made in the financial statements and the related notes to the financial statements.

  

 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion of the Company's financial condition and the results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and Notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this document.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that in addition to the description of historical facts contained herein, this report contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties as detailed herein and from time to time in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and elsewhere. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those, described in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others: (a) the Company's fluctuations in sales and operating results; (b) risks associated with international operations; (c) regulatory, competitive and contractual risks; (d) product development risks; (e) the ability to achieve strategic initiatives, including but not limited to the ability to achieve sales growth across the business segments through a combination of enhanced sales force, new products, and customer service; and (f) pending litigation.

Management’s Plan of Operation


We are now in the process of implementing our plan to transition from an early stage developmental to a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company. We have no product sales to date and we will not receive any product revenue until we receive approval from the FDA or equivalent foreign regulatory bodies to begin selling our pharmaceutical candidates. Developing pharmaceutical products, however, is a lengthy and very expensive process. Assuming we do not encounter any unforeseen safety issues during the course of developing our product candidates, we do not expect to complete the development of a product candidate for several years, if ever.
 
We acquired exclusive rights to a total of eight (8) pharmaceutical compound candidates that are designed for treatment of diseases which may be either existing or diseases identified in the future.  The Company has spent most of its efforts and resources on its anti-cancer compound, Kevetrin, for the treatment of certain cancers.   Based on the experimental studies results to date, the Company has decided to advance Kevetrin along the regulatory and clinical pathway. We anticipate using our expertise to manage and perform what we believe are the most critical aspects of the product development process which include: (i) the design and oversight of clinical trials; (ii) the development and execution of strategies for the protection and maintenance of intellectual property rights; and (iii) the interaction with regulatory authorities internationally. We expect to concentrate on product development and engage in a limited way in product discovery, avoiding the significant investment of time and financial resources that is generally required before a compound is identified and brought into clinical trials.

Significant Milestones In Kevetrin’s Development
 
The following are studies completed or substantially completed and will be incorporated into our investigational new drug application (IND) FDA submission.

cGMP synthesis

In-vitro studies

In vivo studies

Pharmacodynamics of Kevetrin- the study of the physiological effects of drugs on the body.

Pharmacokinetic (PK) -Pharmacokinetics includes the study of the mechanisms of absorption and distribution of an administered drug, the rate at which a drug action begins and the duration of the effect, the chemical changes of the substance in the body and the effects and routes of excretion of the metabolites of the drug.

GLP safety pharmacology studies

GLP toxicology studies

  
The formulation of Kevetrin for administration during a Phase I clinical study has been completed. Kevetrin will be prepared as lyophilized material which will be reconstituted then administered in patients as an intravenous infusion.

p21 as Biomarker

Mechanism of action- p53

The Phase I clinical protocol is currently being reviewed. It was designed as a dose escalation study to determine the maximum tolerated dose as a primary endpoint and efficacy as a secondary endpoint.

Submission of reports to Clinical Site (Hospital). In early May 2011, Cellceutix sent sections of the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for review to the anticipated Phase 1 clinical site.  After the review is completed by the site, Cellceutix will forward the IND to the FDA. An IND is necessary before testing a drug candidate in humans. It is anticipated the IND will be submitted in June 2011.
 
 
 
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We have incurred $4,071,003 in research and development expenses from inception through March 31, 2011 before giving effect to the recently received grant. We have not obtained sufficient funding for our drug development business plan, nor have we generated any revenues, nor do we not expect to generate revenues in the near future. We may not be successful in developing our drugs and start selling our products when planned, or that we will become profitable in the future. We have incurred net losses in each fiscal period since inception of our operations.  

Summaries and graphs of the results of experiments with Kevetrin in animal models of drug resistant lung cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer have been made available on the Company’s website at  www.cellceutix.com .  A brief summary of the results are as follows:

 
·
Lung Cancer
 
 
Kevetrin was studied in two cell lines of multi-drug resistant lung cancer.  In two studies with the A549 cell line, Kevetrin showed average tumor growth delay of 72% and average tumor volume reduction of 81% compared to controls.  Both tumor growth delay and tumor volume reduction were also significantly greater with Kevetrin than with paclitaxel (Taxol) (p<0.001).   
   
 
In two studies with the NCI-H1975 cell line of multi-drug resistant lung cancer, Kevetrin showed average tumor growth delay of 149% and tumor volume reduction of 94% compared to controls.  Both tumor growth delay and tumor volume reduction were greater with Kevetrin than with paclitaxel (p<0.001). 
 
  
·
Breast Cancer
 
 
In animal model testing on a taxane-resistant, estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer human cell line, MDA-MB-435s, tumor volume was reduced by 72% and tumor growth was delayed by more than 52% with Kevetrin when compared with paclitaxel (Taxol) (p<0.01) or with cisplatin (p<0.01). 
 
·
Colon Cancer
  
 
Kevetrin showed tumor growth delay of 43% compared to controls and paclitaxel when tested on animals with HCT-15 P-glycoprotein drug resistant colon cancer. 
 
·
Leukemia Cancer
  
 
The growth of K-562 human leukemia tumors was significantly delayed by 110% following treatment with Kevetrin compared to controls (p < 0.05).  On measurements of tumor volume at day 24, Kevetrin significantly reduced tumor volumes by 84% (p < 0.01).  In addition, the tumor in 1 of 7 mice completely regressed for a period of 3 weeks. 
 
 


KM-391- compound in development for the treatment of autism

We announced positive results in an animal study of its autism compound, KM-391.  In a carefully conducted study, KM-391 was given orally over 90 days to groups of rats at two dosage levels.  At each dosage level, KM-391 demonstrated significant improvements in the test animals when compared to both the “no treatment” group and the “active control” (fluoxetine) group on the parameters of brain plasticity, serotonin levels and behavioral function.  These parameters were selected as important indicators of the effect needed to successfully treat autism.
 
 Further experiments are planned but are presently delayed due to our focus on Kevetrin.

KM-133- Psoriasis 

KM-133, a small molecule compound, acting on the principles of folate mechanism, is in development for Psoriasis.   After a series of chemical optimization exercises, the Company has completed an animal study in a xenograft model of psoriasis.

KM-133 was studied in mice that were irradiated then engrafted with human psoriatic tissue.  Groups of ten mice were treated orally for 14 days with either 10 mg/kg KM-133 once/day, 10 mg/kg KM-133 twice/day, 7.5 mg/kg methotrexate once/day or acted as controls.  The mice were followed for 180 days.  Endpoints were skin appearance, histological observations, and blood levels of PRINS, IL-20 and 12-R lipoxygenase. For these parameters, KM-133 was compared to controls and methotrexate.  CD4+ and CD8+ lymphocyte counts were also measured and compared to efalizumab.

KM-133 significantly reduced all psoriatic endpoints measured relative to controls (p<0.01).  The higher dose of KM-133 reduced psoriatic endpoints more than methotrexate (p<0.01).  In addition, there was no recurrence of psoriasis in animals treated with KM-133, whereas psoriasis recurred after an average of 61 days in animals treated with methotrexate.  Immunosuppression in animals treated with KM-133 was less severe than in those treated with efalizumab. 
 
 
 
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In July 2010, the Company contracted with Destum Partners to find a development partner for KM-133.

The Company has developed a plan for clinical trials but they are presently delayed due to our focus on Kevetrin.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2011, the Company had a cash balance of $90,165.   The Company will need to raise substantial funds in order to execute its product development plan.  Based upon our expected rate of expenditures, we currently do not have sufficient cash reserves to meet all of our anticipated obligations through our fiscal year end of June 30, 2011.  The Company may seek to raise capital through an offering of our common stock or other securities of the Company. However, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in securing the capital we require or that we may obtain financing on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Company.

During the year ended June 30, 2010, Mr. Ehrlich, an officer of the Company, converted previous amounts provided in cash to the Company of $32,310 into a loan (the “Ehrlich Promissory Note A”).   The Ehrlich Promissory Note A was an unsecured, 6% per annum simple interest bearing, demand note.  During the same period, Mr. Ehrlich provided an additional $85,000 in cash in the form of a loan to the Company (the “Ehrlich Promissory Note B”).  The Ehrlich Promissory Note B was an unsecured, 6% per annum simple interest bearing, demand note.

During the year ended June 30, 2010, Mr. Ehrlich, loaned the Company a total of $972,907.  A condition for this loan was that the Ehrlich Promissory Note A and Ehrlich Promissory Note B be replaced with a new note, Ehrlich Promissory Note C.   The Ehrlich Promissory Note C is an unsecured demand note that bears 9% simple interest per annum and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share.  The note requires that the interest rate on the amounts due on Ehrlich Promissory Notes A and B be changed retroactively, beginning October 1, 2009, to 9%.   During the nine months ended March 31, 2011, Mr. Ehrlich loaned the Company an additional $750,370 which brought the balance of the demand note to $1,852,264.  On April 1, 2011, the Company amended the Ehrlich Promissory Note C and agreed to retroactively convert accrued interest of $96,677 through December 31, 2010 into additional principal. At March 31, 2011 $37,611 is accrued as interest expense on this note.  
 
On February 10, 2011, the Company extended and amended the Convertible Debenture agreements by extending the original maturity date to December 31, 2011.  The conversion price of the principal balance remains at $0.50 per share.  The Company and debenture holders also agreed to convert accrued interest of $41,287 through December 31, 2010 into additional principal resulting in a note balance of $501,287.  
 
Requirement for Additional Capital

Research and Development Costs.  The Company has engaged in limited research and development activities. We currently do not have sufficient funds to meet our planned drug development for the next twelve (12) months and we may not be able to obtain the necessary financing on terms and conditions acceptable to the Company. Assuming that we are successful in raising additional financing, we plan to incur the following expenses over the next twelve (12) months: 
 
1
Research and Development of $1,450,000: Includes planned costs for Kevetrin of $450,000 for consulting and formulation costs related to planned Phase 1 trials, and $1,000,000 in preclinical development costs for our other compounds.
   
2
Clinical trials – We have budgeted $2,500,000 for our Phase 1 trials (assumes success of Company’s IND filing for Kevetrin).
   
3
Corporate overhead of $1,250,000: Budgeted office salaries, legal, accounting and other costs expected to be incurred.
   
4
Capital costs of $200,000: Estimated cost for equipment and laboratory improvements.
   
 
The Company will be unable to proceed with its full planned drug development program (s), meet its administrative expense requirements, capital costs, or staffing costs without obtaining additional financing of approximately  $5,400,000 (as per current management’s budgets). The Company does not have any arrangements at this time for equity or other financings towards meeting this financing requirement. If we are unable to obtain additional financing on terms and conditions acceptable to the Company, our business plan will be significantly delayed. 

Other Events
 
In November 2010, the Company was awarded three separate U.S. government grants under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project (QTDP) program.  The Company submitted applications for Kevetrin™ cancer, KM-391 for autism and KM-133 for psoriasis and the three applications were approved for the maximum award for a single program of $244,479, or a total of $733,437.  In order to qualify for the QTDP grants, the project must have the potential to develop new treatments that address “unmet medical needs” or chronic and acute diseases; reduce long-term health care costs; represent a significant advance in finding a cure for cancer; advance U.S. competitiveness in the fields of life, biological, and medical sciences; or create or sustain well-paying jobs, either directly or indirectly.  The QTDP was created by Congress in March 2010 as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and provides a tax credit or a grant equal to 50% of eligible costs and expenses for tax years 2009 and 2010.  Of the $733,437 grant awarded to the Company, $529,294 was received as cash.  To receive the balance of the grant, the Company is required to file with the U.S. Government proof of qualifying expenditures, which through March 31, 2011, had not yet been expended.  The Company has reflected $529,294 as a reduction of research and development expenses.
 
 
 
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On November 5, 2010, George Evans resigned his position as a Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cellceutix Corporation.  On February 14, 2011, the Company announced that it reached a settlement agreement on all outstanding claims between the Company and Mr. Evans. The terms of the agreement provide that the Company purchase 4,602,312 common shares held by Mr. Evans and/or Mr. Evans’ sons over a period of three years for a total sum of one million dollars. A payment by the Company in the amount of $100,000 was made upon signing of the agreement. and, 460,229 shares of common stock were cancelled and 4,142,084 shares are being held in escrow.    All options granted to Mr. Evans too were cancelled.  Purchased shares will be retired by the Company as payment is made.
 
On November 5, 2010, Leo Ehrlich, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, was appointed to serve as interim Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Ehrlich continues to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

On December 29, 2010 shareholders holding 51% of the Company’s outstanding common stock adopted and approved the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and authorized an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to authorize Class B common stock convertible into Class A common stock on a 1:1 basis, however the Class B Common Stock shall entitle ten votes for each share of Class B Common Stock. On February 8, 2011, the Company filed a Form 14C Information Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  This action became effective on May 10, 2011, approximately twenty (20) days from the date of mailing of the Definitive Information Statement.  The Definitive Information Statement was mailed on April 20, 2011 to the shareholders of record as of February 9, 2011. 

On December 29, 2010, the Company entered into employment agreements with its two executive officers, Leo Ehrlich, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Krishna Menon, Chief Scientific Officer. Both agreements provide for a three year term with each executive receiving an annual base salary for $350,000 per year commencing January 1, 2011, with an annual increase of 10% for each year commencing January 2012. In addition, the Company’s Board awarded stock options exercisable at $0.11 per share pursuant to the Company’s 2010 Equity Incentive Plan to each executive officer as follows:   Option Group A, a total of 18 million options with 6 million options vesting on December 29, 2010, 6 million options vesting on June 30, 2011 and 6 million options vesting on January 3, 2012.    The Board, at its discretion, may increase the base salary based upon relevant circumstances.

On December 29, 2010 options to purchase 1,680,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were granted to a consultant for financial and administrative services rendered pursuant to the 2010 Company’s  Equity Incentive Plan, of which 840,000 options are currently exercisable and 840,000  options will vest on June 30, 2011.  The options are exercisable at $0.10 per share, and vest on March 31, 2011. 

On February 8, 2011, the Company issued to two consultants a total of 70,000 shares. On March 1, 2011, the Company issued a total of 184,375 shares to Formatech as payment for services.

During February and March 2011, the Grant Dates, options to purchase an aggregate of 642,500 shares of Common Stock of the Company were granted to thirteen consultants pursuant to the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan.  Options are exercisable at $0.20-$0.25 per share, the prevailing market price of the shares on the Grant Dates.   

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 304(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of March 31, 2011 covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Based upon such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and  Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as required under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. This conclusion by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer does not relate to reporting periods after March 31, 2011.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended  March 31,  2011, that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
 
 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings
 
None.
 
Item 2. Unregistered sales of equity securities

On February 8, 2011, the Company issued to two consultants a total of 70,000 shares valued at $14,000. On March 1, 2011, the Company issued a total of 184,375 shares valued at $59,000 to a vendor (Formatech) as payment for services.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.  Submission Of Matters To A Vote Of Security Holders

On November 5, 2010, shareholders holding 58% of the Registrant’s outstanding common stock adopted and approved an amendment to the Registrant’s Articles of Incorporation to effect a reverse split of the Registrant’s common stock on a 1 for 50 basis (the “Split”). On February 10, 2011 the board unanimously voted to rescind the authorization to effect a reverse split of its common stock.

On December 29, 2010 shareholders holding 51% of the Company’s outstanding common stock adopted and approved the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and authorized an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to authorize Class B common stock convertible into Class A common stock on a 1:1 basis, however the Class B Common Stock shall entitle ten votes for each share of Class B Common Stock. On February 8, 2011, the Company filed a Form 14C Information Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  This action will become effective approximately twenty (20) days from the date of mailing of the Definitive Information Statement.  The Definitive Information Statement was mailed on April 20, 2011 to the shareholders of record as of  February 9, 2011. 
 
Item 5.  Other Information

None.


 
Item 6. Exhibits
 
(a) Exhibit index
 
 
10-35
Amended Convertible Note C, between Cellceutix Corp. and Leo Ehrlich
31-1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32-1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer  required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended



(b)  Reports on Form 8-K
 




 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 CELLCEUTIX CORPORATION
/s/ Leo Ehrlich
 
 Leo Ehrlich, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors
(Principal Executive, Accounting and Financial Officer)
 

/s/ Krishna Menon
 
Krishna Menon,
President and Director

Dated: May 23, 2011
 

 
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