INOVIO PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. - Quarter Report: 2009 March (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

x		QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009

OR

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

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 001-14888

INOVIO BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		33-0969592
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

11494 SORRENTO VALLEY ROAD

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92121-1318

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(858) 597-6006

(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 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 x No o

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

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

Large accelerated filer o		Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer o		Smaller reporting company x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, was 44,060,550 as of May 1, 2009.

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INOVIO BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2009

INDEX

Part I	Financial Information			3

	Item 1.	Financial Statements		3

		a)	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008	3

		b)	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited)	4

		c)	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited)	5

		d)	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	6

	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		13

	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		21

	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		22

Part II	Other Information			22

	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		22

	Item 1A.	Risk Factors		23

	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		40

	Item 3.	Default Upon Senior Securities		40

	Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		40

	Item 5.	Other Information		40

	Item 6.	Exhibits		41

Signatures				42

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Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

INOVIO BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	March 31, 2009			December 31, 2008
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$	11,727,238		$	14,115,281
Accounts receivable	243,215			671,187
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	454,364			477,285

Total current assets	12,424,817			15,263,753

Long-term investments	9,534,582			9,169,471
Auction rate security rights	3,916,383			4,281,494
Fixed assets, net	308,872			353,807
Intangible assets, net	5,731,354			5,850,540
Goodwill	3,900,713			3,900,713
Other assets	167,250			167,250

Total assets	$	35,983,971		$	38,987,028

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,972,542		$	1,367,300
Accrued clinical trial expenses	293,861			399,919
Line of credit	12,072,407			12,109,423
Common stock warrants	160,629			224,582
Deferred revenue	492,586			523,544
Deferred rent	81,938			84,814

Total current liabilities	15,073,963			14,709,582

Deferred revenue, net of current portion	4,220,111			4,269,151
Deferred rent, net of current portion	—			14,898
Deferred tax liabilities	871,500			887,250

Total liabilities	20,165,574			19,880,881

Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock	—			—
Common stock	44,060			44,022
Additional paid-in capital	172,029,595			171,868,914
Accumulated deficit	(156,277,443		)	(152,812,948		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	22,185			6,159

Total stockholders’ equity	15,818,397			19,106,147
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	35,983,971		$	38,987,028

See accompanying notes.

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INOVIO BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2009			2008
Revenue:
License fee and milestone payments	$	213,098		$	192,829
Revenue under collaborative research and development arrangements	54,458			460,185
Grant and miscellaneous revenue	101,894			—

Total revenue	369,450			653,014

Operating expenses:
Research and development	963,733			1,597,388
General and administrative	2,966,142			2,401,505

Total operating expenses	3,929,875			3,998,893

Loss from operations	(3,560,425		)	(3,345,879		)

Interest income, net	33,648			298,749
Other income, net	62,282			25,421

Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(3,464,495	)	$	(3,021,709	)

Amounts per common share — basic and diluted:

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.07	)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — basic and diluted	44,035,480			43,837,739

See accompanying notes.

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INOVIO BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2009			Three Months Ended March 31, 2008
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(3,464,495	)	$	(3,021,709	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation	46,029			47,045
Amortization of intangible assets	181,634			207,604
Change in value of common stock warrants	(63,953		)	(26,445		)
Change in value of long-term investments	(365,111		)	—
Change in value of auction rate security rights	365,111			—
Stock-based compensation	160,719			346,049
Compensation for services paid in common stock	—			21,600
Amortization of deferred tax liabilities	(15,750		)	(15,750		)
Deferred rent	(17,774		)	(15,486		)
Loss on disposal of fixed assets	—			5,473
Accretion of discount on available-for-sale securities	—			(36,855		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	437,455			676,166
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	35,619			4,485
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	494,751			(404,404		)
Deferred revenue	(79,998		)	(165,399		)

Net cash used in operating activities	(2,285,763		)	(2,377,626		)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of long-term investments	—			(4,500,000		)
Proceeds from long-term investments	—			5,000,000
Purchases of capital assets	(1,094		)	(20,760		)
Capitalization of patents and other assets	(62,448		)	(87,489		)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(63,542		)	391,751

Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of line of credit	(37,016		)	—

Net cash used in financing activities	(37,016		)	—

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(1,722		)	17,154

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(2,388,043		)	(1,968,721		)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	14,115,281			10,250,929

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	11,727,238		$	8,282,208

See accompanying notes.

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INOVIO BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Inovio Biomedical Corporation (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2009, condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, are unaudited, but include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that the Company considers necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009, shown herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009, or for any other period. These financial statements, and notes thereto, should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008, included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 31, 2009.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Company incurred a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The Company had negative working capital of $2.6 million and an accumulated deficit of $156.3 million as of March 31, 2009. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to achieve profitable operations and to obtain additional capital. The Company will continue to rely on outside sources of financing to meet its capital needs. The outcome of these matters cannot be predicted at this time. Further, if the Company successfully raises additional funds, it may never achieve positive cash flow. If the Company is not able to secure additional funding, the Company will be required to scale back its research and development programs, preclinical studies and clinical trials, and general and administrative activities and may not be able to continue in business. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the specific amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities, which might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in business. The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the period ended March 31, 2009 have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future.

On July 7, 2008, Inovio and VGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“VGX”), a privately-held developer of DNA vaccines, executed a definitive merger agreement providing for the issuance of Inovio shares in exchange for all of the outstanding securities of VGX and the merger of an acquisition subsidiary of Inovio with VGX (the “Merger”). Inovio and VGX subsequently negotiated an amended and restated merger agreement (the “Amended Agreement”), which the parties executed on December 5, 2008. Completion of the Merger under the Amended Agreement remains subject to receipt of approval from both companies’ stockholders, and other customary closing conditions. The stockholders of each of Inovio and VGX will vote on approval of the Merger at special meetings to be held on May 29, 2009.

2. Principles of Consolidation

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Inovio Biomedical Corporation, incorporated in the state of Delaware, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Genetronics, Inc., a company incorporated in the state of California; Inovio AS and Inovio Tec AS, companies incorporated in Norway; and Inovio Asia Pte. Ltd. (“IAPL”), a company incorporated in the Republic of Singapore. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

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3. Marketable Securities and Fair Value Measurements

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 157 at March 31, 2009 are as follows:

	Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2009
	Total		Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Auction rate securities, long-term	$	9,534,582	$	9,534,582
Auction rate securities rights, long-term	3,916,383		3,916,383
Total	$	13,450,965	$	13,450,965

The Company has determined that no items meet the criteria for definition within the Level 1 or 2 hierarchies. Level 3 assets held as of March 31, 2009 include municipal debt obligations with an auction rate reset mechanism issued by municipalities. These auction rate securities (“ARS”) are AAA-rated debt instruments with long-term maturities and interest rates that are reset at short-term intervals through auctions. Due to conditions in the global credit markets, beginning in 2008, these securities, representing a par value of $13.6 million, had insufficient demand resulting in multiple failed auctions. As a result, these affected securities are currently not liquid and the interest rates have been reset to predetermined higher rates. Due to the illiquid state of these investments, the Company has classified the balance of its ARS as long-term investments in the balance sheet as of March 31, 2009.

In December 2008, the Company, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Genetronics, Inc., or “Genetronics”, which holds the ARS, accepted an offer of ARS Rights from UBS. The ARS Rights permit the Company to require UBS to purchase the Company’s ARS at par value at any time during the period of June 30, 2010 through July 2, 2012. If the Company does not exercise its ARS Rights, the ARS will continue to accrue interest as determined by the auction process or the terms of the ARS if the auction fails. If the ARS Rights are not exercised before July 2, 2012 they will expire and UBS will have no further obligation to buy the Company’s ARS. UBS has the discretion to purchase or sell the Company’s ARS at any time without prior notice so long as the Company receives a payment at par upon any sale or disposition. UBS will only exercise its discretion to purchase or sell the Company’s ARS for the purpose of restructurings, dispositions or other solutions that will provide the Company with par value for its ARS. As a condition to accepting the offer of ARS Rights, the Company released UBS from all claims except claims for consequential damages relating to its marketing and sales of ARS. The Company also agreed not to serve as a class representative or receive benefits under any class action settlement or investor fund.

In conjunction with the acceptance of the ARS Rights, Genetronics also amended its existing loan agreement with UBS Bank USA, increasing the existing credit line up to $12.1 million, with the ARS pledged as collateral. Genetronics fully drew down on the credit line in December 2008.

Typically the fair value of ARS approximates par value due to the frequent resets through the auction process. While the Company continues to earn interest on its ARS at the maximum contractual rates, these investments are not currently trading and therefore do not currently have a readily determinable market value. Accordingly, the estimated fair value of the ARS no longer approximates par value. The Company has used a discounted cash flow model to determine the estimated fair value of its investment in ARS and its ARS Rights as of March 31, 2009. The assumptions used in preparing the discounted cash flow model include estimates for interest rates, timing and amount of cash flows and expected holding period of the ARS and ARS Rights.

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The Company elected to measure the ARS Rights under the fair value option of SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment to FASB Statement No. 115, to mitigate volatility in reported earnings due to their linkage to the ARS. The ARS Rights will continue to be measured at fair value utilizing Level 3 inputs until the earlier of their maturity or exercise.

There were no changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets for the three months ended March 31, 2009 as shown in the following table:

	Auction Rate Securities
Balance at January 1, 2009	$	13,450,965
Balance at March 31, 2009	$	13,450,965

4. Line of Credit

On August 26, 2008, the Company received notice from UBS Bank USA (“UBS”) that the Company’s application had been approved for a $5.0 million uncommitted demand revolving line of credit (“Line of Credit”) secured by ARS held by the Company in an account with UBS Financial Services, Inc. (the “Collateral Account”), to provide additional working capital. On December 19, 2008, the Company amended its existing loan agreement with UBS Bank USA, increasing the existing credit line up to $12.1 million, with the ARS pledged as collateral. The Company fully drew down on the line of credit on December 23, 2008. Advances under the Line of Credit bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.00% (the “Spread Over LIBOR”). UBS may change the Spread Over LIBOR at its discretion when the Collateral consisting of ARS may be sold, exchanged or otherwise conveyed by the Company for gross proceeds that are, in the aggregate, not less than the par value of such securities. The loan will be treated as a “no net cost loan”, as it will bear interest at a rate equal to the average rate of interest paid to the Company on the pledged ARS, and the net interest cost to the Company will be zero.

5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

In accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, the Company’s goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to an annual impairment test which is performed by the Company as of November each year or sooner if indicators of impairment exist. The following sets forth the intangible assets by major asset class:

	Useful Life Years	Cost		Accumulated amortization			Net book value
As of March 31, 2009
Non-amortizing:
Goodwill(a)	—	$	3,900,713	$	—		$	3,900,713

Amortizing:
Patents	8-17	$	5,748,409	$	(3,376,069	)	$	2,372,340
Licenses	8-17	1,198,781		(952,267		)	246,514
Other(b)	18	4,050,000		(937,500		)	3,112,500
Total Intangible Assets		10,997,190		(5,265,836		)	5,731,354
		$	14,897,903	$	(5,265,836	)	$	9,632,067
As of December 31, 2008
Non-amortizing:
Goodwill(a)	—	$	3,900,713	$	—		$	3,900,713

Amortizing:
Patents	8-17	$	5,685,961	$	(3,255,231	)	$	2,430,730
Licenses	8-17	1,198,781		(947,721		)	251,060
Other(b)	18	4,050,000		(881,250		)	3,168,750
Total Intangible Assets		10,934,742		(5,084,202		)	5,850,540
		$	14,835,455	$	(5,084,202	)	$	9,751,253

(a) Goodwill was recorded from the Inovio AS acquisition in January 2005.

(b) Other intangible assets represent the fair value of acquired contracts and intellectual property from the Inovio AS acquisition.

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Aggregate amortization expense on intangible assets was $182,000 and $208,000 for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is $529,000 for the remainder of fiscal year 2009, $661,000 for 2010, $611,000 for 2011, $563,000 for 2012, and $512,000 for 2013.

6. Stockholders’ Equity

The following is a summary of the Company’s authorized and issued common and preferred stock as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008:

			Outstanding as of
	Authorized	Issued	March 31, 2009	December 31, 2008

Common Stock, par $0.001	300,000,000	43,968,489	44,060,550	44,023,050
Series A Preferred Stock, par $0.001	1,000	817	—	—
Series B Preferred Stock, par $0.001	1,000	750	—	—
Series C Preferred Stock, par $0.001	1,091	1,091	71	71
Series D Preferred Stock, par $0.001	1,966,292	1,966,292	—	—

Preferred Stock

The following is a summary of changes in the number of outstanding shares of the Company’s preferred stock for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008:

	Series C	Series D

Shares Outstanding as of January 1, 2009	71	—
Shares Outstanding as of March 31, 2009	71	—
Shares Outstanding as of January 1, 2008	71	113,311
Shares Outstanding as of March 31, 2008	71	113,311

Common Stock

In August 2007, we entered into an agreement with an outside consulting advisor pursuant to which we issued 230,000 registered shares of common stock and registered warrants to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock, as payment of a non-refundable retainer in connection with the engagement of its services. The warrants issued have an exercise price of $3.00 per share, and are exercisable through August 6, 2012. As of March 31, 2009, none of these warrants have been exercised.

In May 2007, we completed a registered equity financing, whereby we sold 4,595,094 shares of our common stock resulting in gross aggregate cash proceeds of $16.2 million.

In March 2007, we entered into an agreement in which we agreed to issue a total of 90,000 restricted shares of our common stock in equal quarterly installments in exchange for consulting services. As of March 31, 2009, we had issued all 90,000 restricted common shares.

In January 2007, we exchanged for 2,201,644 restricted shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase up to 770,573 restricted shares of our common stock for 2,201,644 ordinary shares of our Singapore subsidiary Inovio Asia Pte. Ltd. (IAPL), pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase and Exchange Agreement under which the ordinary shares were originally issued by IAPL in October 2006 for $5.3 million. The warrants issued have an exercise price of $2.87 per share and are exercisable through October 13, 2011. As of March 31, 2009, none of these warrants have been exercised.

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In March 2007, we terminated our exclusive royalty-free license to IAPL allowing our subsidiary to use certain of our intellectual property, which had been issued in October 2006 prior to the ordinary share financing described above, in exchange for 6,584,365 ordinary shares of IAPL. Upon termination we retained the IAPL ordinary shares received in the license transaction.

In October 2006, we completed a registered offering with foreign investors, whereby we sold 4,074,067 shares of our common stock and issued warrants to purchase 1,425,919 shares of our common stock which resulted in gross aggregate cash proceeds of $9.9 million. As part of this offering, we informed holders of our then outstanding Series C Preferred Stock who held participation rights, of their ability to participate in the respective offering based upon the pricing of the transaction and the applicable liquidation preference for their series of preferred shares with such rights. Some of these participating stockholders had previously converted a portion of their shares of preferred stock pursuant to their optional conversion rights, and most of these participating stockholders wholly converted their remaining shares of the Company’s preferred stock through exercise of their participation rights in this offering. By electing to participate in this offering, these participating preferred stockholders converted 115.12 shares of previously issued Series C Preferred Stock and $14,571 of accrued dividends into 479,722 restricted shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 167,902 restricted shares of our common stock. These participating stockholders received 304,450 additional restricted shares of our common stock as compared to the number of shares of our common stock into which their existing Series C Preferred Stock could have been converted under the original terms of the Series C Preferred Stock. As a result, we recorded an imputed dividend charge of $1.9 million related to the participating stockholders who converted $1.2 million of their previous Series C Preferred Stock investment. We calculated this imputed dividend charge pursuant to the guidance contained in Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments, where the incremental number of shares of our common stock which was received by our participating Series C Preferred Stockholders was multiplied by the price of our common stock on the commitment date of the original Series C Preferred Stock issuance, or $6.08 per share, to calculate the imputed dividend charge associated with this beneficial conversion. All warrants issued in connection with our 2006 registered offering have an exercise price of $2.87 per share and are exercisable through October 13, 2011. As of March 31, 2009, none of these warrants have been exercised.

Warrants

In addition to warrants granted as discussed above, the Company has issued the following additional warrants.

Participants in our December 2005 private placement were issued five-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 3,462,451 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $2.93 per share, exercisable through December 30, 2010. As of March 31, 2009, none of these warrants have been exercised.

In connection with the leasing of our new corporate headquarters, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at $5.00 per share to the landlord of this leased facility in December 2004. This warrant is immediately exercisable and expires on December 6, 2009, five years from the date of issuance. This warrant was valued on the date of issuance using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The fair value of this warrant, $121,000, will be recognized ratably over the five-year term of the lease as rent expense. As of March 31, 2009, none of these warrants have been exercised.

Participants in our Series C Preferred Stock offering in May 2004 were issued five-year warrants to purchase 561,084 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $8.80 per share, exercisable through May 10, 2009. The placement agents for the Series C Preferred Stock offering were also issued five-year warrants to purchase 152,519 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $6.80 per share, exercisable through May 10, 2009. As of March 31, 2009, none of these warrants have been exercised.

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On September 15, 2000, we entered into an exclusive license agreement with the University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. (USF), whereby USF granted us an exclusive, worldwide license to USF’s rights in patents and patent applications generally related to needle electrodes (“License Agreement”). Pursuant to the License Agreement, we granted USF and its designees warrants to acquire 150,000 common shares for $9.00 per share until September 14, 2010. Of the total warrants granted, 75,000 vested at the date of grant and the remainder will vest upon the achievement of certain milestones. The 75,000 non-forfeitable vested warrants were valued at $554,000 using the Black- Scholes pricing model and were recorded as other assets with a credit to additional paid-in capital. The remaining 75,000 warrants are forfeitable and will be valued at the fair value on the date of vesting using the Black- Scholes pricing model. As of March 31, 2009, no warrants issued in connection with this licensing agreement had been exercised.

In July 2008, warrants to purchase 2,001,552 shares of our common stock expired, issued in connection with our Series A and B Preferred Stock offerings.

Stock Options

The Company has one active stock and cash-based incentive plan, the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”), pursuant to which the Company has granted stock options and restricted stock awards to executive officers, directors and employees. The plan was adopted on March 31, 2007, approved by the stockholders on May 4, 2007, and approved by the stockholders as amended on May 2, 2008. The Incentive Plan reserves 1,750,000 shares of common stock for issuance as or upon exercise of incentive awards granted and to be granted at future dates. At March 31, 2009, the Company had 121,250 shares of common stock available for future grant and had outstanding 101,250 shares of unvested restricted common stock, 138,750 shares of vested restricted stock, and options to purchase 1,387,500 shares of common stock. The awards granted and available for future grant under the Incentive Plan generally have a term of ten years and generally vest over a period of three years. The Incentive Plan terminates by its terms on March 31, 2017.

The Incentive Plan supersedes all of the Company’s previous stock option plans, which include the 1997 Stock Option Plan, under which the Company had options to purchase 6,000 shares of common stock outstanding and the Amended 2000 Stock Option Plan, under which the Company had options to purchase 3,099,027 shares of common stock outstanding at March 31, 2009. The terms and conditions of the options outstanding under these plans remain unchanged.

7. Net Loss Per Share

Net loss per share is calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share. Basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss for the year by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share is calculated in accordance with the treasury stock method and reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted to common stock. Since the effect of the assumed exercise of common stock options and other convertible securities was anti-dilutive for all periods presented, there is no difference between basic and diluted loss per share.

8. Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility and expected option life. The Company amortizes the fair value of the awards on a straight-line basis. All options grants are amortized over the requisite service period of the awards. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility. The expected life of options granted is based on historical expected life. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant. The forfeiture rate is based on historical data and the Company records stock-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest. The dividend yield is based on the fact that no dividends have been paid historically and none are currently expected to be paid.

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The assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options granted in the three month period ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 are presented below:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2009		2008
Risk-free interest rate	1.37	%	2.74	%
Expected volatility	96	%	69	%
Expected life in years	4		4
Dividend yield	—		—

Total compensation cost under SFAS No. 123(R) for the Company’s stock plans that has been recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 was $155,000 and $326,000, respectively, of which $32,000 and $90,000 was included in research and development expenses and $123,000 and $236,000 was included in general and administrative expenses, respectively.

As of March 31, 2009, there was $580,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of nine months. As of March 31, 2008, there was $1.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of one year.

The weighted average grant date fair value per share was $0.34 and $0.48 for employee stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

There was no restricted stock granted during the three months ended March 31, 2009. The weighted average grant date fair value per share was $0.87 for non-vested restricted stock granted during the three months ended March 31, 2008.

At March 31, 2009, there was $141,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost, related to non-vested restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of one year. At March 31, 2008, there was $290,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost, related to non-vested restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years.

The Company accounts for options granted to non-employees in accordance with EITF No. 96-18, Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services, and SFAS No. 123(R). The fair value of these options at the measurement dates was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model. Total stock-based compensation for options granted to non-employees for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, was $5,000 and $20,000, respectively.

9. Comprehensive Loss

Comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008 includes net loss, foreign currency translation gains and unrealized losses on investments. A summary of the Company’s comprehensive loss is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2009			2008
Comprehensive loss:

Net loss	$	(3,464,495	)	$	(3,021,709	)
Unrealized losses on long-term investments	—			(824,435		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	16,026			42,804
Comprehensive loss	$	(3,448,469	)	$	(3,803,340	)

10. Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2009		2008
Supplemental schedule of financing activities:

Interest paid	$	39,745	$	—
Leasehold improvements financed by landlord	$	—	$	8,144

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

This report contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we, nor any other person, assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. We are under no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the filing of this Quarterly Report to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us which attempt to advise interested parties of the factors which affect our business, including without limitation the disclosures made in Item 1A of Part II of this Quarterly Report under the Caption “Risk Factors” and under the captions “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and “Risk Factors” and in our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: the need for additional financing; costly acquisitions, including our proposed acquisition of VGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; our history of losses; our reliance on a small number of licensing partners; our ability to maintain existing corporate and academic arrangements; NYSE Amex may delist our securities; the market for our stock is volatile; outcome of pre-clinical research and clinical trials; lack of regulatory approvals; ability to develop commercially successful products; safety and efficacy of products; compliance with regulatory requirements; stockholder litigation; enforceability of proprietary rights; infringement of proprietary rights of others; potential product liability claims; and loss of key personnel.

General

Inovio Biomedical Corporation, or “Inovio,” a Delaware corporation, organized in 2001, is a San Diego-based biomedical company focused on the development and enhancement of next-generation vaccines to prevent or treat cancers and chronic infectious diseases. Such vaccines, which could potentially protect millions of people from debilitation or death from diseases without adequate treatments, may represent significant market opportunities. Historically, successful development of this new generation of vaccines—DNA vaccines—has been hindered by the lack of safe, efficient and cost effective DNA delivery methods capable of enabling their potency. Inovio’s electroporation-based DNA delivery technology has shown potential in pre-clinical and clinical studies to play a pivotal role in facilitating delivery and enhancing the potency of preventive and therapeutic vaccines.

We are a leader in developing DNA delivery solutions based on electroporation, which uses brief, controlled electrical pulses to create temporary pores in cell membranes and enable increased cellular uptake of a useful biopharmaceutical. Once the DNA vaccine enters a cell, it can then “express” the proteins it was encoded to produce. These proteins, or antigens, are designed to be uniquely associated with a targeted cancer or infectious disease, and may then stimulate a more powerful immune response if the immune system encounters the targeted disease at a subsequent time.

Our business strategy to realize value for the company and its stockholders is as follows:

First, we have leveraged our patented technologies through licensing and collaborations, such as our licensing arrangements with Merck & Co., Inc., or “Merck,” Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, or “Wyeth” and Vical Inc., or “Vical,” among other research-driven biopharmaceutical companies as well as government and non-government agencies. We are licensing the use of our electroporation-based DNA delivery systems for partners to use in conjunction with their proprietary DNA vaccines or DNA-based immunotherapies. These arrangements provide us with some combination of upfront payments, development fees, milestone payments, royalties and a supply agreement. These collaborators either have active programs that are pursuing development of proprietary agents or researching the use of our technology or are currently evaluating such programs.

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Second, we are pursuing proprietary vaccine development or co-development, resulting in whole or partial ownership in promising vaccines to prevent or treat cancers and chronic infectious diseases.

We have a patent portfolio covering in vivo electroporation, as well as a range of apparatuses, methodologies, conditions, and applications including oncology, gene delivery, vascular, transdermal as well as ex vivo electroporation.

As of March 31, 2009, we had an accumulated deficit of $156.3 million. We expect to continue to incur substantial operating losses in the future due to our commitment to our research and development programs, the funding of preclinical studies, clinical trials and regulatory activities and the costs of general and administrative activities.

Critical Accounting Policies

The SEC defines critical accounting policies as those that are, in management’s view, important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s judgment. Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. We base our estimates on experience and on various assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Our critical accounting policies include:

Revenue Recognition. Revenue is recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 104, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements, and EITF Issue 00-21, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables.

License fees are comprised of initial fees and milestone payments derived from collaborative licensing arrangements. We continue to recognize non-refundable milestone payments upon the achievement of specified milestones upon which we have earned the milestone payment, provided the milestone payment is substantive in nature and the achievement of the milestone was not reasonably assured at the inception of the agreement. We defer payments for milestone events which are reasonably assured and recognize them ratably over the minimum remaining period of our performance obligations. Payments for milestones which are not reasonably assured are treated as the culmination of a separate earnings process and are recognized as revenue when the milestones are achieved.

We have adopted a strategy of co-developing or licensing our gene delivery technology for specific genes or specific medical indications. Accordingly, we have entered into collaborative research and development agreements and have received funding for pre-clinical research and clinical trials. Payments under these agreements, which are non-refundable, are recorded as revenue as the related research expenditures are incurred pursuant to the terms of the agreements and provided collectibility is reasonably assured.

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We receive non-refundable grants under available government programs. Government grants towards current expenditures are recorded as revenue when there is reasonable assurance that we have complied with all conditions necessary to receive the grants, collectibility is reasonably assured, and as the expenditures are incurred.

Research and development expenses. Since our inception, virtually all of our activities have consisted of research and development efforts related to developing our electroporation technologies. Research and development expenses consist of expenses incurred in performing research and development activities including salaries and benefits, facilities and other overhead expenses, clinical trials, contract services and other outside expenses. Research and development expenses are charged to operations as they are incurred. We review and accrue clinical trials expense based on work performed, which relies on estimates of total costs incurred based on patient enrollment, completion of studies and other events.

Valuation of Goodwill and Intangible Assets. Our business acquisitions typically result in goodwill and other intangible assets, and the recorded values of those assets may become impaired in the future. Acquired intangible assets are still being developed for the future economic viability contemplated at the time of acquisition. We are concurrently conducting Phase I and pre-clinical trials using the acquired intangibles, and we have entered into certain significant licensing agreements for use of these acquired intangibles.

We record patents at cost and amortize these costs using the straight-line method over the expected useful lives of the patents or 17 years, whichever is less. Patent cost consists of the consideration paid for patents and related legal costs. License costs are recorded based on the fair value of consideration paid and amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the expected useful life of the underlying patents or the term of the related license agreement. As of March 31, 2009, our goodwill and intangible assets resulting from acquisition costs of Inovio AS, and additional intangibles including patents and license costs, net of accumulated amortization, totaled $9.6 million.

The determination of the value of such intangible assets requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our consolidated financial statements. We assess potential impairments to intangible assets when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recovered. Our judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators and future cash flows related to intangible assets are based on operational performance of our acquired businesses, market conditions and other factors. If impairment is indicated, we reduce the carrying value of the intangible asset to fair value. While our current and historical operating and cash flow losses are potential indicators of impairment, we believe the future cash flows to be received from our intangible assets will exceed the intangible assets’ carrying value, and accordingly, we have not recognized any impairment losses through March 31, 2009.

Although there are inherent uncertainties in this assessment process, the estimates and assumptions we use are consistent with our internal planning. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record an impairment charge on all or a portion of our goodwill and intangible assets. Furthermore, we cannot predict the occurrence of future impairment-triggering events nor the impact such events might have on our reported asset values. Future events could cause us to conclude that impairment indicators exist and that goodwill or other intangible assets associated with our acquired businesses are impaired. Any resulting impairment loss could have an adverse impact on our results of operations.

Stock-based Compensation. Stock-based compensation cost is estimated at the grant date based on the fair-value of the award and is recognized as an expense ratably over the requisite service period of the award. Determining the appropriate fair-value model and calculating the fair value of stock-based awards at the grant date requires considerable judgment, including estimating stock price volatility, expected option life and forfeiture rates. We develop our estimates based on historical data. If factors change and we employ different assumptions in future periods, the compensation expense that we record may differ significantly from what we have recorded in the current period. A small change in the estimates used may have a relatively large change in the estimated valuation. We use the Black-Scholes pricing model to value stock option awards. We recognize compensation expense using the straight-line amortization method.

Auction Rate Securities and Auction Rate Securities Rights. We account for Auction Rate Securities (“ARS”) under FAS 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, and FAS 157, Fair Value Measurements. We account for ARS Rights in accordance with SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment to FASB Statement No. 115. Our investments in ARS and our ARS Rights are recorded at their estimated fair value as there is currently no liquid market which

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indicates value. We have used a discounted cash flow model to determine the estimated fair value of our investment in ARS and our ARS Rights as of March 31, 2009. The assumptions used in preparing the discounted cash flow model include estimates for interest rates, timing and amount of cash flows and expected holding period of the ARS and ARS Rights. Changes in the estimated fair value of the ARS and ARS Rights are reflected in the consolidated statement of operations as “Other income, net.”

Registered Common Stock Warrants. We account for registered common stock warrants in accordance with EITF Issue 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock, on the understanding that in compliance with applicable securities laws, the registered warrants require the issuance of registered securities upon exercise and do not sufficiently preclude an implied right to net cash settlement. We classify registered warrants on the consolidated balance sheet as a current liability which is revalued at each balance sheet date subsequent to the initial issuance in October 2006 and August 2007. Determining the appropriate fair-value model and calculating the fair value of registered warrants requires considerable judgment, including estimating stock price volatility and expected warrant life. We develop our estimates based on historical data. A small change in the estimates used may have a relatively large change in the estimated valuation. We use the Black-Scholes pricing model to value the registered warrants. Changes in the fair market value of the warrants are reflected in the consolidated statement of operations as “Other income, net.”

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Adoption of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, clarifies the definition of fair value within that framework, and expands disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. It also responds to investors’ requests for expanded information about the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, the information used to measure fair value and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, and does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. SFAS No. 157 was effective for us on January 1, 2008. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment to FASB Statement No. 115. SFAS No. 159 allows certain financial assets and liabilities to be recognized, at our election, at fair market value, with any gains or losses for the period recorded in the statement of operations. SFAS No. 159 includes available-for-sale securities in the assets eligible for this treatment. Currently, we record the unrealized gains or losses for the period in comprehensive income (loss) and in the equity section of the balance sheet. SFAS No. 159 was effective for us on January 1, 2008. We did not elect to adopt the fair value option under SFAS No. 159 on any assets or liabilities not previously carried at fair value, except for the Auction Rate Securities Rights (“ARS Rights”) that were recorded in connection with our acceptance of the offer of ARS Rights from UBS as more fully described in Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In June 2007, the EITF issued EITF Issue No. 07-3, Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services to be Used in Future Research and Development Activities. The consensus requires companies to defer and capitalize prepaid, nonrefundable research and development payments to third parties over the period that the research and development activities are performed or the services are provided, subject to an assessment of recoverability. EITF Issue No. 07-3 is effective for new contracts entered into beginning on January 1, 2008. The adoption of EITF Issue No. 07-3 did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In November 2007, the EITF issued EITF Issue No. 07-1, Accounting for Collaborative Arrangements Related to the Development and Commercialization of Intellectual Property. Companies may enter into arrangements with other companies to jointly develop, manufacture, distribute, and market a product. Often the activities associated with these arrangements are conducted by the collaborators without the creation of a separate legal entity (that is, the arrangement is operated as a “virtual joint venture”). The arrangements generally provide that the collaborators will share, based on contractually defined calculations, the profits or losses from the associated activities. Periodically, the collaborators share financial information related to product revenues generated (if any) and costs incurred that may trigger a sharing payment for the combined profits or losses. The consensus requires collaborators in such an arrangement to present the result of activities for which they act as the principal on a gross

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basis and report any payments received from (made to) other collaborators based on other applicable GAAP or, in the absence of other applicable GAAP, based on analogy to authoritative accounting literature or a reasonable, rational, and consistently applied accounting policy election. EITF Issue No. 07-1 is effective for collaborative arrangements in place at the beginning of the annual period beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of EITF Issue No. 07-1 did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations. SFAS No. 141(R) changes the requirements for an acquirer’s recognition and measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination, including the treatment of contingent consideration, pre-acquisition contingencies, transaction costs, in-process research and development and restructuring costs. In addition, under SFAS No. 141(R), changes in an acquired entity’s deferred tax assets and uncertain tax positions after the measurement period will impact income tax expense. This statement is effective for us with respect to business combination transactions for which the acquisition date is after December 31, 2008. We have prepared and filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed Merger (the “Registration Statement”). The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements included in the Registration Statement were prepared in accordance with SFAS No. 141(R). The impact of adopting SFAS No. 141(R) on our consolidated financial statements depends on the terms of any future business combination transactions.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin, or ARB, No. 51). SFAS No. 160 requires that noncontrolling (minority) interests be reported as a component of equity, that net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be separately identified in the income statement, that changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling interest be accounted for as equity transactions, and that any retained noncontrolling equity investment upon the deconsolidation of a subsidiary be initially measured at fair value. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2008, and shall be applied prospectively. However, the presentation and disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 160 are required to be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. The retrospective presentation and disclosure requirements of this statement will be applied to any prior periods presented in financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009, and later periods during which we have a consolidated subsidiary with a noncontrolling interest. As of March 31, 2009, we did not have any consolidated subsidiaries in which there is a noncontrolling interest. However, the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements included in the Registration Statement have been prepared in accordance with SFAS No. 160.

In April 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets (“FSP No. 142-3”). FSP No. 142-3 amends the factors to be considered in assumptions used to determine the useful lives of recognized intangible assets recognized under SFAS No. 142. The new guidance applies to intangible assets with contractual lives that are acquired individually or with a group of assets as well as those assets acquired in a business combination. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods. The adoption of FSP No. 142-3 did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In November 2008, FASB ratified EITF Issue No. 08-7, Accounting for Defensive Intangible Assets. EITF 08-7 applies to defensive intangible assets, which are acquired intangible assets that the acquirer does not intend to actively use but intends to hold to prevent its competitors from obtaining access to them. As these assets are separately identifiable, EITF 08-7 requires an acquiring entity to account for defensive intangible assets as a separate unit of accounting which should be amortized to expense over the period the asset diminished in value. Defensive intangible assets must be recognized at fair value in accordance with SFAS 141R and SFAS 157. EITF 08-7 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of EITF 08-7 did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Results of Operations

Revenue. We had total revenue of $369,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to $653,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Revenue primarily consists of license fees, milestone payments and amounts received from collaborative research and development agreements and grants.

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Revenue from license fees and milestone payments was $213,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to $193,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The increase in revenue under license fees and milestone payments for the three month period ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the comparable period in 2008, was mainly due to higher revenue recognized from various smaller license agreements.

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, we recorded revenue under collaborative research and development arrangements of $54,000 as compared to $460,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. This decrease in revenue was primarily due to a decrease in Merck collaborative research billings from $235,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2008 to $54,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as well as no billings to Wyeth related to our collaborative agreement, as compared to $225,000 in Wyeth billings for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Revenues from collaborative research and development arrangements are expected to decline in 2009 as compared to 2008, as Wyeth continues to evaluate internal strategic options prior to initiating further development of electroporation-based infectious disease programs. Under our research and collaboration agreement with Merck, we have provided the majority of the required device development for use in their clinical trials, and we believe that development activities for Merck will be limited until trial results are obtained.

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, we recorded grant and miscellaneous revenue of $102,000. There was no grant and miscellaneous revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The increase in grant and miscellaneous revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the comparable period in 2008, was due to revenue recognized from a Department of Defense (U.S. Army) grant we received on September 26, 2008. This grant has a total value of $933,000, will fund research and development of DNA-based vaccines delivered via our proprietary electroporation system and will run through May 2010. This project is focused on identifying DNA vaccine candidates with the potential to provide rapid, robust immunity to protect against bio-warfare and bioterror attacks.

Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31 2009, were $964,000 compared to $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The decrease in research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the comparable period in 2008, was primarily due to lower personnel costs due to lower employee headcount during the period as well as a decrease in clinical trial expenses as there were minimal costs incurred related to closing down the SECTA clinical programs.

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses, which include business development expenses and the amortization of intangible assets, for the three months ended March 31, 2009, were $3.0 million as compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The increase in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the comparable period in 2008, was primarily due to extraordinary legal and related fees associated with the pending Merger and other corporate matters. We expect these legal fees to decrease to a significant extent in quarters following the Merger, should it be approved and consummated. These increases were offset by a decrease in outside consulting services related to partnering our SECTA therapy program and other corporate advisory services as well as lower personnel costs and employee stock-based compensation expense.

Stock-based Compensation. Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award reduced by estimated forfeitures, and is recognized as expense over the employee’s requisite service period. Total compensation cost under SFAS No. 123(R) for our stock plans for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 was $155,000 and $326,000, respectively. From these amounts, $32,000 and $90,000 was included in research and development expenses and $123,000 and $236,000 was included in general and administrative expenses, respectively. The decline in stock-based compensation cost for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was primarily due to a decline in our stock price, fewer options granted and a reduction in headcount.

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Other Income, net. We recorded other income, net, for the three months ended March 31, 2009 of $62,000 as compared to $25,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The increase in other income is primarily due to the revaluation of registered common stock warrants issued by us in October 2006 and August 2007. We are required to revalue the warrants at each balance sheet date to fair value. If unexercised, the warrants will expire in October 2011 and August 2012, respectively.

Interest Income, net. Interest income, net, for the three months ended March 31, 2009, was $34,000 as compared to $299,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The decrease in interest and other income for the first three months of 2009, as compared to 2008, was primarily due to a lower cash and investments balance and lower average interest rate.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, our primary uses of cash have been to finance research and development activities including clinical trial activities in the oncology, DNA vaccines and other immunotherapy areas of our business. Since inception, we have satisfied our cash requirements principally from proceeds from the sale of equity securities.

Working Capital and Liquidity

As of March 31, 2009, we had negative working capital of $2.6 million as compared to $554,000 as of December 31, 2008. The decrease in working capital during the three months ended March 31, 2009 was due to expenditures related to our research and development activities, as well as various general and administrative expenses related to legal, consultants, accounting and audit, and corporate development. Additionally, our working capital was negatively impacted by the classification of our ARS and related ARS Rights as long-term assets, while our line of credit of $12.1 million, which we anticipate will be paid in full upon the redemption of our ARS by UBS as soon as June 2010, is classified as a current liability. If the line of credit is reclassified to long-term to off-set the ARS and ARS Rights, working capital as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 would be $9.4 million and $12.7 million, respectively. Management believes that Inovio’s cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2009 are sufficient to meet its planned working capital needs through March 31, 2010. To continue our product development we plan to raise additional working capital through equity or debt financings.

Our ARS are AAA-rated municipal debt obligations with a long-term maturity and an interest rate that is reset in short-term intervals through auctions. Due to conditions in the global credit markets, in 2008, these securities, representing a par value of $13.6 million, had insufficient demand resulting in multiple failed auctions. As a result, these affected securities are currently not liquid and the interest rates have been reset to predetermined higher rates.

In December 2008, we, via our wholly-owned subsidiary Genetronics, Inc., or “Genetronics”, which holds the ARS, accepted an offer of ARS Rights from UBS. The ARS Rights permit us to require UBS to purchase our ARS at par value at any time during the period of June 30, 2010 through July 2, 2012. If we do not exercise our ARS Rights, the ARS will continue to accrue interest as determined by the auction process or the terms of the ARS if the auction fails. If the ARS Rights are not exercised before July 2, 2012 they will expire and UBS will have no further obligation to buy our ARS. UBS has the discretion to purchase or sell our ARS at any time without prior notice so long as we receive a payment at par upon any sale or disposition. UBS will only exercise its discretion to purchase or sell our ARS for the purpose of restructurings, dispositions or other solutions that will provide us with par value for our ARS. As a condition to accepting the offer of ARS Rights, we released UBS from all claims except claims for consequential damages relating to its marketing and sales of ARS. We also agreed not to serve as a class representative or receive benefits under any class action settlement or investor fund.

In conjunction with the acceptance of the ARS Rights, we also amended our existing loan agreement with UBS Bank USA, increasing the existing credit line up to $12.1 million, with the ARS pledged as collateral. The loan will be treated as a “no net cost loan”, as it will bear interest at a rate equal to the average rate of interest paid to Genetronics on the pledged ARS, and the net interest cost to Genetronics will be zero. We fully drew down on the line of credit in December 2008.

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Typically the fair value of ARS approximates par value due to the frequent resets through the auction process. While we continue to earn interest on our ARS at the maximum contractual rates, these investments are not currently trading and therefore do not currently have a readily determinable market value. Accordingly, the estimated fair value of the ARS no longer approximates par value. We have used a discounted cash flow model to determine the estimated fair value of our investment in ARS and our ARS Rights as of March 31, 2009. The assumptions used in preparing the discounted cash flow model include estimates for interest rates, timing and amount of cash flows and expected holding period of the ARS and ARS Rights.

Our long-term capital requirements will depend on numerous factors including:

· The ability to raise additional working capital through equity or debt financing;

· The costs associated with raising capital or obtaining liquidity and completing transactions, such as the pending merger with VGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.;

· Our general and administrative costs;

· The cost of manufacturing scale-up and the cost of commercialization activities and arrangements;

· The progress and magnitude of the research and development programs, including preclinical and clinical trials;

· The time involved in obtaining regulatory approvals;

· The cost involved in filing and maintaining patent claims;

· Competitor and market conditions;

· The ability to establish and maintain collaborative arrangements; and

· The ability to obtain grants to finance research and development projects.

The ability to generate substantial funding to continue research and development activities, preclinical and clinical studies and clinical trials and manufacturing, scale-up, and selling, general, and administrative activities is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and will depend on numerous factors including:

· The ability to raise funds in the future through public or private financings, collaborative arrangements, grant awards or from other sources;

· Our potential to obtain equity investments, collaborative arrangements, license agreements or development or other funding programs in exchange for manufacturing, marketing, distribution or other rights to products developed by us; and

· The ability to maintain existing collaborative arrangements.

The global financial markets have recently experienced severe limits on available credit for companies of all sizes, and significant volatility in market prices, limiting the ability of companies to raise capital at favorable prices, if at all. This lack of liquidity and the consistently changing market conditions are currently impacting our ARS as discussed above, as well as creating significant fluctuations in the market price of our common stock. We do not know how long such conditions will last in the global financial markets, and additional funding—whether via incurrence of debt or equity sales—may not be available when needed or on favorable terms. If necessary funding is not available, we will be required to scale back our research and development programs, preclinical studies and clinical trials, and selling, general, and administrative activities, or otherwise reduce or cease operations and our business and financial results and condition would be materially adversely affected.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows due to adverse changes in financial and commodity market prices and rates. We are exposed to market risk primarily in the area of changes in United States interest rates and conditions in the credit markets, and the recent fluctuations in interest rates and availability of funding in the credit markets primarily impacts the performance of our investments. We do not have any material foreign currency or other derivative financial instruments. Under our current policies, we do not use interest rate derivative instruments to manage exposure to interest rate changes. We attempt to increase the safety and preservation of our invested principal funds by limiting default risk, market risk and reinvestment risk. We mitigate default risk by investing in investment grade securities.

Fair Value measurements

All of our investment securities are classified as trading securities and are reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at market value. Our investment securities consist of (AAA rated) auction rate securities (“ARS”) issued primarily by municipalities, with a par value of approximately $13.6 million. The negative conditions in the global credit markets have prevented some investors from liquidating their holdings, including their holdings of ARS. In early March 2008, we were informed that there was insufficient demand at auction for all six of our ARS. As a result, these affected securities are currently not liquid, and we could be required to hold them until they are redeemed by the issuer or to maturity. In the event we need to access the funds that are in an illiquid state, we will not be able to do so without a loss of principal, until a future auction on these investments is successful, the securities are redeemed by the issuer or they mature.

In December 2008, we, via our wholly-owned subsidiary Genetronics, Inc., or “Genetronics”, which holds the ARS, accepted an offer of ARS Rights from our investment advisor, UBS Financial Services, Inc., a subsidiary of UBS AG, or UBS. The ARS Rights permit us to require UBS to purchase our ARS at par value at any time during the period of June 30, 2010 through July 2, 2012. If we do not exercise our ARS Rights, the ARS will continue to accrue interest as determined by the auction process or the terms of the ARS if the auction fails. If the ARS Rights are not exercised before July 2, 2012 they will expire and UBS will have no further obligation to buy our ARS. UBS has the discretion to purchase or sell our ARS at any time without prior notice so long as we receive a payment at par upon any sale or disposition. UBS will only exercise its discretion to purchase or sell our ARS for the purpose of restructurings, dispositions or other solutions that will provide us with par value for our ARS. As a condition to accepting the offer of ARS Rights, we released UBS from all claims except claims for consequential damages relating to its marketing and sales of ARS. We also agreed not to serve as a class representative or receive benefits under any class action settlement or investor fund.

In conjunction with the acceptance of the ARS Rights, we also amended our existing loan agreement with UBS Bank USA, increasing the existing credit line up to $12.1 million, with the ARS pledged as collateral. The loan will be treated as a “no net cost loan”, as it will bear interest at a rate equal to the average rate of interest paid to us on the pledged ARS, and our net interest cost will be zero. We fully drew down on the line of credit in December 2008.

In the event we need to access the funds that are in an illiquid state, we will not be able to do so without the possible loss of principal, until a future auction for these investments is successful or they are redeemed by the issuer or they mature.

Foreign Currency Risk

We have operated primarily in the United States and most transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2009, have been made in U.S. dollars. Accordingly, we have not had any material exposure to foreign currency rate fluctuations, nor do we have any foreign currency hedging instruments in place.

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We have conducted clinical trials in Europe in conjunction with several Clinical Research Organizations (“CRO’s”), where we have clinical sites being monitored by Clinical Research Associates (“CRA’s”). While invoices relating to these clinical trials are generally denominated in U.S. dollars, our financial results could be affected by factors such as inflation in foreign currencies, in relation to the U.S. dollar, in markets where these vendors have assisted us in conducting these clinical trials.

Certain transactions related to our Company and our subsidiaries Inovio AS and Inovio Asia Pte. Ltd. (“IAPL”), are denominated primarily in foreign currencies, including Euros, British Pounds, Canadian Dollars, Norwegian Kroner, Swedish Krona, and Singapore Dollars. As a result, our financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in foreign markets where Inovio conducts business, including the impact of the existing crisis in the global financial markets in such countries and the impact on both the U.S. dollar and the noted foreign currencies.

We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. We do not engage in exchange rate hedging or hold or issue foreign exchange contracts for trading purposes. Currently, we do not expect the impact of fluctuations in the relative fair value of other currencies to be material in 2009.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, or CEO, and Chief Financial Officer, or CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Based on an evaluation carried out as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) were effective as of March 31, 2009.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a—15(f) and 15d—15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2009, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Pyrce v. Inovio Biomedical Corporation, Genetronics Biomedical Corporation, Genetronics, Inc., Inovio AS, DOES 1 to 50, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, Case No. 37-2007-000758899-CU-BC-CTL (Hon. Ronald L. Styn). The plaintiff, a former consultant to Inovio AS, commenced this civil lawsuit against the Company and various subsidiaries in state court on September 28, 2007.

The plaintiff seeks damages of approximately $780,000 he alleges to be due him under a consulting agreement he had with Inovio AS. Plaintiff further alleges the Company to be liable to him by virtue of its acquisition of Inovio AS and resulting from a license executed with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Plaintiff’s original counsel withdrew from the case, and plaintiff was proceeding pro se until obtaining a new attorney who appeared in September of 2008 and filed a nine-count amended complaint. The Court dismissed three of Plaintiff’s counts and Plaintiff thereafter filed a nine-count second amended complaint by which Plaintiff seeks approximately $780,000 in damages. The plaintiff has not yet served Inovio AS. The Company disputes the allegations, believes they are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against them. Currently, a trial date has been set for May 2009.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

You should carefully consider and evaluate each of the following factors as well as the other information in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including our financial statements and the related notes, in evaluating our business and prospects. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business and financial results could be harmed. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline. You should also consider the more detailed description of our business contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, which we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2009.

WE WILL HAVE A NEED FOR SIGNIFICANT FUNDS IN THE FUTURE AND THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO OBTAIN THE FUNDS WE NEED.

Developing new medical devices and conducting clinical trials is expensive. Our product development efforts may not lead to commercial products, either because our product candidates fail to be found safe or effective in clinical trials or because we lack the necessary financial or other resources or relationships to pursue our programs through advance phases of clinical trials to commercialization. Our capital and future revenue may not be sufficient to support the expenses of our operations, the development of a commercial infrastructure and the conduct of our pre-clinical research and clinical trials, although based upon our current budgeting and cash flow models, we believe that we can support our operations during the next 12 months.

Our plans for conducting research, furthering development, continuing current and future pre-clinical and clinical trials and, eventually, marketing our human-use equipment will involve substantial costs. The extent of such costs will depend on many factors, including some of the following:

·		The progress and breadth of pre-clinical testing and the size or complexity of our clinical trials and drug delivery programs, all of which directly influence cost;

·		Higher than expected costs involved in complying with the regulatory process to get our human-use products approved, including the number, size, and timing of necessary clinical trials and costs associated with the current assembly and review of existing clinical and pre-clinical information;

·		Higher than expected costs involved in patenting our technologies and defending them and pursuing our overall intellectual property strategy;

·		Changes in our existing research and development relationships and our ability to efficiently negotiate and enter into new agreements;

·		Changes in or terminations of our existing collaboration and licensing arrangements;

·		Faster or slower than expected rate of progress and changes in the scope and the cost of our research and development and clinical trial activities;

·		An increase or decrease in the amount and timing of milestone payments we receive from collaborators;

·		Higher than expected costs of preparing an application for FDA approval of our product development programs;

·		Higher than expected costs of developing the processes and systems to support FDA approval of our product development programs;

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·		An increase in our timetable and costs for the development of marketing operations and other activities related to the commercialization of our product development programs;

·		Higher than expected costs to further develop and scale up our manufacturing capability of our human-use equipment; and

·		Competition for our products and our ability, and that of our partners, to commercialize our products.

We plan to fund operations by several means. We will attempt to enter into contracts with partners that will fund either general operating expenses or specific programs or projects. Some funding also may be received through government grants. However, we may not be able to enter into any such contracts or may not receive such grants or, if we do, our partners and the grants may not provide enough funding to meet our needs.

In the past, we have raised funds through the public and private sale of our stock, and we are likely to seek to do this in the future. However, due to the significant fluctuations in the market price of our common stock as a result of the extreme fluctuations in the global financial markets recently, there may not be sufficient investor interest in such sales at such time as we seek to raise additional funds, or if there is interest, it may not be at a price or on terms favorable to us. Further, sale of our stock to new investors results in dilution of the ownership interests of our existing stockholders. The greater the number of shares sold, the greater the dilution. A high degree of dilution can make it difficult for the price of our stock to increase, among other things. Dilution also weakens existing stockholders’ voting power. Although we would consider also utilizing debt to fund our operations, such as our current use of our Line of Credit secured by our ARS, given the constriction of available credit and the fluctuation of interest rates in the global financial markets currently, additional debt financing may also be unavailable when needed, or available solely on terms not favorable to us. Thus, we cannot assure you that we will be able to raise additional capital or secure alternate financing to fund operations on terms that are favorable to us, if at all. Further, on July 7, 2008, we announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with VGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately-held corporation; we cannot assure you that the merger, if completed, will in any way negate or mitigate the need for future capital nor can we project how it may impact our ability to raise future funds.

ACQUISITIONS, INCLUDING OUR PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF VGX, MAY BE COSTLY AND DIFFICULT TO INTEGRATE, MAY DIVERT MANAGEMENT RESOURCES OR DILUTE STOCKHOLDER VALUE.

We have considered and made strategic acquisitions in the past, including the acquisition of Inovio AS, and in the future, may acquire or invest in complementary companies, products or technologies. As part of our business strategy, we may acquire assets or businesses principally relating to or complementary to our current operations, and we have in the past evaluated and discussed such opportunities with interested parties. Further, in 2008 we announced an agreement to acquire VGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Any acquisitions we undertake will be accompanied by issues commonly encountered in business acquisitions, which could adversely affect us, including:

·		Potential exposure to unknown liabilities of acquired companies;

·		The difficulty and expense of assimilating the operations and personnel of acquired businesses;

·		Diversion of management time and attention and other resources;

·		Loss of key employees and customers as a result of changes in management;

·		Increased legal, accounting and other administrative costs associated with negotiation, documentation and reporting any such acquisition;

·		Possible dilution to our stockholders; and

·		Possible acceleration of financing needs.

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In addition, geography and/or language barriers may make the integration of businesses more difficult. We may not be successful in overcoming these risks or any other problems encountered in connection with any of our acquisitions.

On July 7, 2008, we announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with VGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately-held corporation. In addition to the general risks and uncertainties of any business combination noted above, some of the inherent uncertainties we currently face in the proposed merger include:

·		The parties’ potential difficulties in quickly learning about and accurately evaluating each other’s clinical trials and product development programs, including, but not limited to, the fact that pre-clinical and clinical results achieved by each party to date may not be indicative of results achievable in other trials or for other indications and that results from one study may not necessarily be reflected or supported by the results of other similar studies;

·		The potential impact of the proposed merger on availability of ongoing or new funding to support continuing research and studies in an effort to prove safety and efficacy of electroporation technology as a delivery mechanism or develop viable DNA vaccines;

·		The availability or potential availability of alternative therapies or treatments for the conditions targeted by the parties or their collaborators, including alternatives that may be more efficacious or cost-effective than any therapy or treatment that the parties and their collaborators hope to develop;

·		The impact of the proposed transaction, including the time commitment from the parties’ management, on the parties’ abilities to evaluate and potentially pursue other potential collaborative or acquisition opportunities;

·		Issues involving patents and whether they or licenses to them will provide the parties with meaningful protection from others using the covered technologies, and whether the merger, if completed, will impact any such protections;

·		Whether the parties’ proprietary rights are enforceable or defensible or infringe or allegedly infringe on rights of others or can withstand claims of invalidity and whether the combined company can finance or devote other significant resources that may be necessary to prosecute, protect or defend them;

·		The level of corporate expenditures required to complete the merger process and, if completed, subsequently integrate the operations of the parties;

·		Any assessments of the companies’ proposed combined technology by potential corporate or other partners or collaborators;

·		Potential stockholder litigation in connection with the merger;

·		Evaluation of the transaction by the NYSE Amex, which may impact the current and/or additional listing of the Company’s securities; and

·		The impact of the application of FAS 141(R) to the accounting treatment of the merger, if consummated.

We may not be successful in overcoming these risks or any other issues encountered in connection with the proposed merger, we cannot assure you that the merger will be consummated, and we cannot assure you that the results of the merger, if completed, will meet the expectations of the parties and their stockholders.

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WE HAVE A HISTORY OF LOSSES, WE EXPECT TO CONTINUE TO INCUR LOSSES AND WE MAY NOT ACHIEVE OR MAINTAIN PROFITABILITY.

As of March 31, 2009, we had an accumulated deficit of $156.3 million. We have operated at a loss since 1994, and we expect this to continue for some time. The amount of the accumulated deficit will continue to increase, as it will be expensive to continue research, development and clinical efforts. If these activities are successful and if we receive approval from the FDA to market equipment, then even more funding will be required to market and sell the equipment. The outcome of these matters cannot be predicted at this time. We are evaluating additional potential partnerships and collaborative agreements as a way to further fund operations, but there is no assurance we will be able to secure partnerships or other arrangements that will provide the required funding, if at all. We will continue to rely on outside sources of financing to meet our capital needs beyond next year. In the past, we have raised funds through the public and private sale of our stock, and we are likely to seek to do this in the future. However, due to the significant fluctuations in the market price of our common stock as a result of the extreme fluctuations in the global financial markets, there may not be sufficient investor interest in such sales at such time as we seek to raise additional funds, or if there is interest, it may not be at a price or on terms favorable to us.

Further, there can be no assurance, assuming we successfully raise additional funds, that we will achieve positive cash flow. If we are unable to raise additional funds under terms acceptable to us and in the interests of our stockholders, then we will have to take measures to cut costs, such as delaying, scaling back or discontinuing one or more of our gene delivery programs or other aspects of operations, including laying off personnel or stopping or delaying planned preclinical research and the initiation or continuation of clinical trials.

A SMALL NUMBER OF LICENSING PARTNERS ACCOUNT FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF OUR REVENUE IN EACH PERIOD AND OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION COULD SUFFER IF WE LOSE THESE LICENSING PARTNERS OR FAIL TO ADD ADDITIONAL LICENSING PARTNERS IN THE FUTURE.

We derive a significant portion of our revenue from a limited number of licensing partners in each period. Accordingly, if we fail to sign additional future contracts with major licensing partners, if a licensing contract is delayed or deferred, or if an existing licensing contract expires or is cancelled and we fail to replace the contract with new business, our revenue would be adversely affected. Until commercialization of our Medpulser® Electroporation System, we expect that a limited number of licensing partners will continue to account for a substantial portion of our revenue in each quarter in the foreseeable future. During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, one licensing partner, Merck, accounted for approximately 15% and 36%, respectively, of our consolidated revenue. During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 another licensing partner, Wyeth, accounted for approximately 28% and 50%, respectively, of our consolidated revenue. We expect revenues from Wyeth and Merck to be significantly lower in 2009, as Wyeth evaluates internal strategic options prior to initiating further development of electroporation-based infectious disease programs, and development activities for Merck will be limited for the foreseeable future. Further, Wyeth has recently agreed to be acquired by Pfizer Inc. and Merck has recently agreed to merge with Schering-Plough Corporation. Development and funding priorities may change as a result of these transactions, which may lead to the suspension or termination of our relationships with Wyeth or Merck. Any such suspension or termination would likely adversely affect our business.

IF WE CANNOT MAINTAIN OUR EXISTING CORPORATE AND ACADEMIC ARRANGEMENTS AND ENTER INTO NEW ARRANGEMENTS, WE MAY BE UNABLE TO DEVELOP PRODUCTS EFFECTIVELY, OR AT ALL.

Our strategy for the research, development and commercialization of our product candidates may result in us entering into contractual arrangements with corporate collaborators, academic institutions and others. We have entered into sponsored research, license and/or collaborative arrangements with several entities, including Merck, Wyeth, Vical, Valentis, the U.S. Navy, Chiron and the University of South Florida, as well as numerous other institutions that conduct clinical trials work or perform pre-clinical research for us. Our success depends upon our collaborative partners performing their responsibilities under these arrangements and complying with the regulations and requirements governing clinical trials. We cannot control the amount and timing of resources our collaborative partners devote to our research and testing programs or product candidates, or their compliance with regulatory requirements which can vary because of factors unrelated to such programs or product candidates. These relationships may in some cases be terminated at the discretion of our collaborative partners with only limited notice to us.

Merck can terminate its May 2004 license and collaboration agreement with us at any time in its sole discretion, without cause, by giving ninety days’ advance notice to us. During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, Merck accounted for approximately 15% and 36%, respectively, of our consolidated revenue.

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In addition, some of our sponsored research, license and/or collaborative arrangements contain “Change of Control” or other protective provisions that may be triggered by our pending merger with VGX Pharmaceuticals, announced July 7, 2008, if completed, which may enable pre-mature termination of such arrangements or otherwise may impact the status of such arrangements for the post-merger company. For example, our agreement with Wyeth requires that we provide Wyeth with certain notifications of a pending qualifying transaction and enables Wyeth to terminate our arrangement if such notice and certain other written assurances regarding the priority and commitment to the arrangement are not timely provided to Wyeth by the Company and/or the other Change of Control transaction party prior to consummation of such transaction. Similarly, our arrangement with Merck requires certain notice of a Change of Control transaction and also enables termination under limited circumstances as a result. Other arrangements require that we seek and obtain prior written consent from the collaborative party ahead of the consummation of any Change of Control transaction. Although we intend to comply with applicable notice and other documentation requirements pursuant to such “Change of Control” provisions in these and other collaborative arrangements, we cannot assure you that, to the extent such rights exist, our partners will not seek to terminate or alter their arrangements with us in relation to the closing of the proposed merger transaction.

Whether or not we complete the proposed merger, we may not be able to maintain our existing arrangements, enter into new arrangements or negotiate current or new arrangements on acceptable terms, if at all. Some of our collaborative partners may also be researching competing technologies independently from us to treat the diseases targeted by our collaborative programs.

THE NYSE AMEX MAY DELIST OUR SECURITIES FROM QUOTATION ON ITS EXCHANGE IF WE ARE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT STOCK PRICE, AND IF SO, WE MAY BE UNABLE TO RELIST OUR SECURITIES ON THE NYSE AMEX OR ANOTHER NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE DUE TO THE LEVEL OF PERCEIVED MARKET VALUE OF SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK.

Our securities are currently listed on the NYSE Amex (the “NYSE Amex”), a national securities exchange, and in recent months have experienced a significant drop in market price. The NYSE Amex may seek to delist our securities from trading on its exchange if the NYSE Amex determines that the market price of our common stock has been persistently too low or if we fail to maintain compliance with other requirements of continued listing on the NYSE Amex. If NYSE Amex finds that we are non-compliant, it will issue a warning letter, which will require us to respond regarding potential actions we intend to take to support the market price. If such actions are not found sufficient by the NYSE Amex, if we cannot obtain any required approvals for such actions from our stockholders, or we otherwise cannot or do not complete such actions in a timely manner, the NYSE Amex will initiate the delisting process. If the NYSE Amex delists our securities from trading on its exchange and we are unable to relist our securities on the NYSE Amex or another national securities exchange due to the level of the perceived market price of shares of its common stock, the Company could face significant material adverse consequences, including:

·		an inability to fulfill the closing conditions for the pending merger with VGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. under the terms of the definitive merger agreement;

·		a limited availability of market quotations for its securities;

·		a determination that its common stock is a “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in its common stock to adhere to more stringent rules, possibly resulting in a reduced level of trading activity in the trading market for Inovio common stock;

·		a limited amount of news and analyst coverage for its company; and

·		a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.

Any of these consequences would likely have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and operations, and would result in a potential decrease in liquidity of our common stock.

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IF WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH CAPITAL TO FUND OPERATIONS, THEN WE WILL HAVE TO CUT COSTS.

If we are unable to raise additional funds, then we will have to take measures to cut costs, such as:

·		Delaying, scaling back or discontinuing one or more of our gene delivery programs or other aspects of operations, including laying off personnel or stopping or delaying planned preclinical research and the initiation or continuation of clinical trials;

·		The sale or license some of our technologies that we would not otherwise sell or license if we were in a stronger financial position;

·		The sale or license of some of our technologies under terms that are less favorable than they otherwise might have been if we were in a stronger financial position; and

·		Potentially merging with another company or positioning ourselves to be acquired by another company.

If it became necessary to take one or more of these actions, then our perceived valuation may be lower, which could impact the market price for our common stock. Further, the effects on our operations, financial performance and stock price may be significant if we do not or cannot act in a timely manner, and our ability to do so may be limited significantly due to the instability of the global financial markets and the resulting limitations on available financing to us and to potential licensees, buyers and investors.

THE MARKET FOR OUR STOCK IS VOLATILE, WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT AN INVESTMENT IN OUR STOCK.

Our share price and trading volume are traditionally highly volatile, and such volatility has been exacerbated by the current crisis in the global financial markets. Such volatility is not unusual for biomedical companies of our size, age, and with a discrete market niche and is likely to continue even if the global markets stabilize. It also is common for the trading volume and price of biotechnology stocks to be unrelated to a company’s operations, i.e. to increase or decrease on positive or no news. Our stock has exhibited this type of behavior in the past, and will likely exhibit it in the future. The historically low trading volume of our stock, in relation to many other biomedical companies of our size, makes it more likely that a severe fluctuation in volume, either up or down, will affect the stock price.

Some factors that we would expect to depress the price of our stock include:

·		Adverse clinical trial results;

·		Adverse research and development results;

·		Our inability to obtain additional capital;

·		Announcement that the FDA denied our request to approve our human-use product for commercialization in the United States, or similar denial by other regulatory bodies which make independent decisions outside the United States;

·		Announcement of legal actions brought by or filed against us for patent or other matters, especially if we receive negative rulings or outcomes in such actions;

·		Announcement of an investigation of or an action against us by the SEC, NYSE Amex, or other state or federal regulatory authorities related to corporate governance or securities issues, especially if such circumstances result in negative outcomes such as a significant restatement of our prior financial results;

·		Cancellation of corporate collaborations which include Merck, Wyeth as well as other material agreements;

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·		Public concern as to the safety or efficacy of our human-use products including public perceptions regarding gene therapy in general;

·		Potential negative market reaction to the terms or volume of any issuances of shares of our stock to new investors or service providers;

·		Stockholders’ decisions, for whatever reasons, to sell large amounts of our stock;

·		Declining working capital to fund operations, or other signs of apparent financial uncertainty;

·		Significant advances made by competitors that adversely affect our potential market position; and

·		The loss of key personnel and the inability to attract and retain additional highly-skilled personnel.

These factors, as well as the other factors described in this report, could significantly affect the price of our stock. In addition, we announced on July 7, 2008, a pending merger transaction; the uncertainties inherent in such transactions regarding timing, potential for success, impacts on operations and dilution to our current stockholders may further exacerbate fluctuations in our stock price. We believe that quarter-to-quarter or annual comparisons of our operating results are not a good indicator of our future performance. Nevertheless, these fluctuations may cause us to perform below the expectations of public market analysts and investors. If this happens, the price of shares of our common stock would likely decline.

OUR DEPENDENCE UPON NON-MARKETED PRODUCTS, OUR LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING HUMAN-USE PRODUCTS, AND OUR CONTINUING DEFICIT MAY RESULT IN EVEN FURTHER FLUCTUATIONS IN OUR TRADING VOLUME AND SHARE PRICE.

Successful approval, marketing, and sales of our human-use equipment are also critical to the financial future of our company. Our human-use products are not yet approved for sale in the United States and other jurisdictions and we may never obtain these approvals regardless of whether we achieve successful clinical trial results utilizing such human-use products. Any sales may not be as large or as timely as we expect. These uncertainties may further cause our operating results to fluctuate dramatically in the next several years.

OUR ABILITY TO UTILIZE OUR NET OPERATING LOSSES AND CERTAIN OTHER TAX ATTRIBUTES IS LIMITED.

As of December 31, 2008, we had net operating losses (NOLs) of approximately $59.4 million for federal income tax purposes and approximately $58.0 million for state income tax purposes. We also had federal research tax credit carryforwards of approximately $1.2 million as of December 31, 2008. Utilization of the NOLs and tax credit carryforwards may be subject to a substantial annual limitation under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and similar state provisions due to ownership change limitations that have occurred previously or that could occur in the future. These ownership changes may limit the amount of NOL and tax credit carryforwards and other deferred tax assets that can be utilized to offset future taxable income and tax, respectively. In general, an ownership change results from transactions increasing ownership of certain stockholders or public groups in the stock of the corporation by more than 50 percentage points over a three-year period. An analysis was performed of ownership activity through December 31, 2008 which indicated that multiple ownership changes have occurred in previous years which created annual limitations on the Company’s ability to utilize NOL and tax credit carryovers. Such limitations will result in approximately $12.7 million of tax benefits related to NOL and tax credit carryforwards that will expire unused. These limitations on our net operating loss carryforwards that can be used to offset post-ownership change in taxable income would adversely affect our liquidity and cash flow, as and when we become profitable.

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IF WE ARE UNABLE TO DEVELOP COMMERCIALLY SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTS, OUR BUSINESS WILL BE HARMED AND WE MAY BE FORCED TO CURTAIL OR CEASE OPERATIONS.

We cannot assure you that we will successfully develop any products, or if we do, that they will be commercially successful. If we fail to develop or successfully commercialize any products, we may be forced to refocus, curtail or cease operations. Our ability to achieve and sustain operating profitability depends on our ability, directly or with strategic partners, to successfully commercialize our products in Europe, Asia and in the US. This will depend in large part on our ability to commence, execute and complete clinical programs and obtain regulatory approvals for our products. Clinical trials are still necessary before we can seek regulatory approval to sell our products. We cannot assure you that we will receive approval for our products in the United States or in other countries or, if approved, that we or a partner will achieve a significant level of sales. If we fail to partner or commercialize our products, we may be forced to curtail or cease operations.

We are also in the pre-clinical stages of research and development with other new product candidates using our electroporation technology. These new indications and product candidates will require significant costs to advance through the development stages. Even if such product candidates are advanced through clinical trials, the results of such trials may not gain FDA approval. Even if approved, our products may not be commercially successful.

PRE-CLINICAL AND CLINICAL TRIALS OF HUMAN-USE EQUIPMENT ARE UNPREDICTABLE, AND IF WE EXPERIENCE UNSUCCESSFUL TRIAL RESULTS, OUR BUSINESS WILL SUFFER.

Before any of our human-use equipment can be sold, the FDA or applicable foreign regulatory authorities must determine that the equipment meets specified criteria for use in the indications for which approval is requested, including obtaining appropriate regulatory approvals. Satisfaction of regulatory requirements typically takes many years, and involves compliance with requirements covering research and development, testing, manufacturing, quality control, labeling and promotion of drugs for human use. To obtain regulatory approvals, we must, among other requirements, complete pre-clinical research and clinical trials demonstrating that our product candidates are safe and effective for a particular cancer type or other disease. The FDA will make this determination based on the results from our pre-clinical testing and clinical trials and has substantial discretion in the approval process. Despite the time and experience exerted, failure can occur at any stage, and we could encounter problems causing us to abandon pre-clinical research and clinical trial activities.

In addition, any of our clinical trials for treatment using our therapy may be delayed or halted at any time for various other reasons, including:

·		The electroporation-mediated delivery of DNA vaccines or related agents may be found to be ineffective or be considered to cause harmful side effects, including death;

·		Our clinical trials may take longer than anticipated for any of a number of reasons, including a scarcity of subjects that meet the physiological or pathological criteria for entry into the study and a scarcity of subjects that are willing to participate through the end of the trial, or follow-up visits;

·		The reported clinical data may change over time as a result of the continuing evaluation of patients or the current assembly and review of existing clinical and pre-clinical information;

·		Data from various sites participating in the clinical trials may be incomplete or unreliable, which could result in the need to repeat the trial or abandon the project; and

·		Pre-clinical and clinical data can be interpreted in many different ways, and the FDA and other regulatory authorities may interpret our data differently than we do, which could halt or delay our clinical trials or prevent regulatory approval.

Any such events would have a serious negative impact on our company. Any termination of ongoing enrollment or other delay or change in the conduct of our clinical trials may not always be understood or accepted by the capital markets and announcements of such scientific results and related actions may adversely affect the market price of our common stock. We have experienced such problems in the past when we stopped further patient enrollment in two Phase III pivotal studies for squamous cell head and neck cancer in 2007.

Any delays or difficulties we have encountered or will encounter in our pre-clinical research and clinical trials, may delay or preclude regulatory approval. Our product development costs will increase if we experience delays in testing or regulatory approvals or if we need to perform more extensive or larger clinical trials than planned. Any such events could also delay or preclude the commercialization of our therapy or any other product candidates.

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Clinical trials are unpredictable, especially human-use trials. Results achieved in early stage clinical trials may not be repeated in later stage trials, or in trials with more patients. When early positive results were not repeated in later stage trials, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies have suffered significant setbacks. Not only are commercialization timelines pushed back, but some companies, particularly smaller biotechnology companies with limited cash reserves, have discontinued business after releasing news of unsuccessful clinical trial results. We cannot be certain the results we observe in our pre-clinical testing will be confirmed in clinical trials or the results of any of our clinical trials will support FDA approval. If we experience unexpected, inconsistent or disappointing results in connection with a clinical or pre-clinical trial our business will suffer.

A delay in our pre-clinical research or our clinical trials, for whatever reason, would require us to spend additional funds to keep our product(s) moving through the regulatory process. If we do not have or cannot raise additional funds, then the testing of our human-use products could be discontinued. In the event our pre-clinical research or our clinical trials are not successful, we will have to determine whether to continue to fund our programs to address the deficiencies, or whether to abandon our clinical development programs for our products in tested indications. Loss of our human-use product line would be a significant setback for our company.

Because there are so many variables inherent in pre-clinical research or clinical trials, we cannot predict whether any of our future regulatory applications to conduct clinical trials will be approved by the FDA or other regulatory authorities, whether our clinical trials will commence or proceed as planned, and whether the trials will ultimately be deemed to be successful. To date, our experience has been that submission and approval of clinical protocols has taken longer than desired or expected.

OUR BUSINESS IS HIGHLY DEPENDENT ON RECEIVING APPROVALS FROM VARIOUS REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AND WILL BE DRAMATICALLY AFFECTED IF APPROVAL TO MANUFACTURE AND SELL OUR HUMAN-USE EQUIPMENT IS NOT GRANTED OR IS NOT GRANTED IN A TIMELY MANNER.

The production and marketing of our human-use equipment and our ongoing research, development, pre-clinical testing, and clinical trial activities are subject to extensive regulation. Numerous governmental agencies in the U.S. and internationally, including the FDA, must review our applications and decide whether to grant regulatory approval. All of our human-use equipment must go through an approval process, in some instances for each indication for which we want to label it for use (such as use for transfer of a certain gene to a certain tissue). These regulatory processes are extensive and involve substantial costs and time.

We have limited experience in, and limited resources available, for such regulatory activities. Failure to comply with applicable regulations can, among other things, result in non-approval, suspensions of regulatory approvals, fines, product seizures and recalls, operating restrictions, injunctions and criminal prosecution.

Any of the following events can occur and, if any did occur, any one could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial conditions and results of operations:

·		As mentioned earlier, clinical trials may not yield sufficiently conclusive results for regulatory agencies to approve the use of our products;

·		There can be delays, sometimes long, in obtaining approval for our human-use devices, and indeed, we have experienced such delays in obtaining FDA approval of our clinical protocols;

·		The rules and regulations governing human-use equipment such as ours can change during the review process, which can result in the need to spend time and money for further testing or review;

·		If approval for commercialization is granted, it is possible the authorized use will be more limited than we believe is necessary for commercial success, or that approval may be conditioned on completion of further clinical trials or other activities; and

·		Once granted, approval can be withdrawn, or limited, if previously unknown problems arise with our human-use product or data arising from its use.

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WE CANNOT PREDICT THE SAFETY PROFILE OF THE USE OF OUR ELECTROPORATION SYSTEM WHEN USED IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER THERAPIES.

Our current clinical trials involve the use of our electroporation system in combination with certain DNA vaccines. While the data we have evaluated to date suggest the use of electroporation does not alone have significant adverse effects nor increase the adverse effects of other therapies, we cannot predict if this outcome will continue to be true or whether possible adverse side effects directly attributable to the vaccines provided by our partners and collaborators will compromise the safety profile of our electroporation-based DNA delivery system when used in certain combination therapies. In some instances, clinical results may not clearly indicate whether possible adverse effects are related to our technology versus other study related factors.

WE COULD BE SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED IF PHYSICIANS AND HOSPITALS PERFORMING CLINICAL TRIALS USING OUR EQUIPMENT DO NOT ADHERE TO PROTOCOLS DEFINED IN CLINICAL TRIAL AGREEMENTS.

We work and have worked with a number of hospitals to perform clinical trials, primarily in the field of oncology. We depend on these hospitals to recruit patients for our trials, to perform the trials according to our protocols, and to report the results in a thorough, accurate and consistent manner. Although we have agreements with these hospitals which govern what each party is to do with respect to each protocol, patient safety, and avoidance of conflict of interest, there are risks that the terms of the contracts will not be followed, such as the following:

Possible Deviations from Protocol. The hospitals or the physicians working at the hospitals may not perform the trials correctly. Deviations from our protocol may make the clinical data not useful and the trial could become essentially worthless.

Potential for Conflict of Interest. Physicians working on protocols may have an improper economic interest in our company, or other conflict of interest. When a physician has a personal stake in the success of the trial, such as when a physician owns stock, or rights to purchase stock of the trial sponsor, it can create suspicion that the trial results were improperly influenced by the physician’s interest in economic gain. Not only can this put the clinical trial results at risk, but it can also cause serious damage to a company’s reputation.

Patient Safety and Consent Issues. Physicians and hospitals may fail to secure formal written consent as instructed or report adverse effects that arise during the trial in the proper manner, which could put patients at unnecessary risk. Physicians and hospital staff may fail to observe proper safety measures such as the mishandling of used medical needles, which may result in the transmission of infectious and deadly diseases, such as HIV. This increases our liability, affects the data, and can damage our reputation.

If any of these events were to occur, then it could have a material adverse effect on our ability to receive regulatory authorization to sell our human-use equipment, and on our reputation. Negative events that arise in the performance of clinical trials sponsored by biotechnology companies of our size and with limited cash reserves have resulted in companies going out of business.

WE MUST COMPLY WITH ON-GOING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Any product for which we obtain marketing approval, along with the manufacturing processes, post-approval clinical data and promotional activities for such product, will be subject to continual review and periodic inspections by the FDA and other regulatory bodies. Even if regulatory approval of a product is granted, the approval may be subject to limitations on the indicated uses for which the product may be marketed or to certain requirements resulting in costly post-marketing testing and surveillance to monitor the safety or efficacy of the product. Later discovery of previously unknown problems with our products, including unanticipated adverse events of unanticipated severity or frequency regarding manufacturer or manufacturing processes or failing to comply with regulatory requirements, may result in restrictions on such products or manufacturing processes, withdrawal of the products from the market, voluntary or mandatory recall, fines, suspension of regulatory approvals, product seizures or detention, injunctions or the imposition of civil or criminal penalties.

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FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FOREIGN REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING HUMAN CLINICAL TRIALS AND MARKETING APPROVAL FOR OUR HUMAN-USE EQUIPMENT COULD PREVENT US FROM SELLING OUR PRODUCTS IN FOREIGN MARKETS, WHICH MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR OPERATING RESULTS AND FINANCIAL CONDITIONS.

For marketing our MedPulser® Electroporation System outside the United States, the requirements governing the conduct of clinical trials, product licensing, pricing and reimbursement vary greatly from country to country and may require additional testing. The time required to obtain approvals outside the United States may differ from that required to obtain FDA approval. We may not obtain foreign regulatory approval on a timely basis, if at all. Approval by the FDA does not ensure approval by regulatory authorities in other countries, and approval by one foreign regulatory authority does not ensure approval by regulatory authorities in other countries or by the FDA. Failure to comply with these regulatory requirements or to obtain required approvals could impair our ability to develop these markets and could have a material adverse affect on our results of operations and financial condition.

OUR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT REVENUES FROM SALES OR LEASES OF HUMAN-USE PRODUCTS WILL DEPEND ON ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE SALES, MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION CAPABILITIES OR RELATIONSHIPS AND WE CURRENTLY LACK SUBSTANTIAL EXPERIENCE IN THESE AREAS.

To market our products, we will need to develop sales, marketing and distribution capabilities. In order to develop or otherwise obtain these capabilities, we may have to enter into marketing, distribution or other similar arrangements with third parties in order to sell, market and distribute our products successfully. To the extent that we enter into any such arrangements with third parties, our product revenue is likely to be lower than if we marketed and sold our products directly, and our revenues will depend upon the efforts of these third parties.

We have limited experience in sales, marketing and distribution of clinical and human-use products and we currently have no sales, marketing or distribution capability. If we decide to market and sell our human-use products directly, we must develop a marketing and sales capability. This would involve substantial costs, training and time. We may be unable to develop sufficient sales, marketing and distribution capabilities to commercialize our products successfully. Regardless of whether we elect to use third parties or seek to develop our own marketing capability, we may not be able to successfully commercialize any product.

WE RELY ON COLLABORATIVE AND LICENSING RELATIONSHIPS TO FUND A PORTION OF OUR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES.

Our collaborators fund a portion of our research and development expenses and assist us in the research and development of our human-use equipment. These collaborations help pay the salaries and other overhead expenses related to research. In the past, we have encountered operational difficulties after the termination of an agreement by a former collaborator. Because this collaboration was terminated, we did not receive significant milestone payments which we had expected and were forced to delay some clinical trials as well as some product development. We may experience such operational difficulties or termination of such relationships without anticipated payment again in the future.

We also rely on scientific collaborators at companies and universities to further expand our research and to test our equipment. In most cases, we lend our equipment to a collaborator, teach him or her how to use it, and together design experiments to test the equipment in one of the collaborator’s fields of expertise. We aim to secure agreements that restrict collaborators’ rights to use the equipment outside of the agreed upon research, and outline the rights each of us will have in any results or inventions arising from the work.

Nevertheless, there is always potential that:

·		Our equipment will be used in ways we did not authorize, which can lead to liability and unwanted competition;

·		We may determine that technology has been improperly assigned to us or a collaborator may claim rights to certain of our technology, which may require us to pay license fees or milestone payments and, if commercial sales of the underlying product are achieved, royalties;

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·		We may lose rights to inventions made by our collaborators in the field of our business, which can lead to expensive litigation and unwanted competition;

·		Our collaborators may not keep our confidential information to themselves, which can lead to loss of our right to seek patent protection and loss of trade secrets, and expensive litigation; and

·		Collaborative associations can damage a company’s reputation if they fail.

The results from these collaborations may not be successful. We also may not be able to continue to collaborate with individuals and institutions that will further develop our products. If we are not able to maintain or develop new collaborative relationships, it is likely that our research pace will slow down and that it will take longer to identify and commercialize new products, or new indications for our existing products.

WE MAY BE SUBJECT TO STOCKHOLDER LITIGATION, WHICH WOULD HARM OUR BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

We may have actions brought against us by stockholders relating to our proposed merger with VGX, past transactions, changes in our stock price or other matters. Any such actions could give rise to substantial damages, and thereby have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations. Even if an action is not resolved against us, the uncertainty and expense associated with stockholder actions could harm our business, financial condition and reputation. Litigation can be costly, time-consuming and disruptive to business operations. The defense of lawsuits could also result in diversion of our management’s time and attention away from business operations, which could harm our business.

WE RELY HEAVILY ON OUR PATENTS AND PROPRIETARY RIGHTS TO ATTRACT PARTNERSHIPS AND MAINTAIN MARKET POSITION.

The strength of our patent portfolio is an important factor that will influence our success. Patents give the patent holder the right to prevent others from using its patented technology. If someone infringes upon the patented material of a patent holder, the patent holder has the right to initiate legal proceedings against that person to protect its patented material. These proceedings, however, can be lengthy and costly. We perform an ongoing review of our patent portfolio to confirm that our key technologies are adequately protected. If we determine that any of our patents require either additional disclosures or revisions to existing information, we may ask that such patents be reexamined or reissued, as applicable, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The patenting process, enforcement of issued patents, and defense against claims of infringement are inherently risky. Because we rely heavily on patent protection, we face the following significant risks:

Possibility of Inadequate Patent Protection for Product. The United States Patent and Trademark Office or foreign patent offices may not grant patents of meaningful scope based on the applications we have already filed and those we intend to file. If we do not have patents that adequately protect our human-use equipment and indications for its use, then we will not be competitive.

Potential That Important Patents Will Be Judged Invalid. Some of the issued patents we now own or license may be determined to be invalid. If we have to defend the validity of any of our patents, the costs of such defense could be substantial, and there is no guarantee of a successful outcome. In the event an important patent related to our drug delivery technology is found to be invalid, we may lose competitive position and may not be able to receive royalties for products covered in part or whole by that patent under license agreements.

Danger of Being Charged With Infringement. We may use a patented technology owned by another person and/or be charged with infringement. Defending against a charge of infringement can involve lengthy and costly legal actions. Biotechnology companies comparable to us in size and financial position have discontinued business after losing infringement battles. If we or our collaborators were prevented from using or selling our human-use equipment, then our business would be materially adversely affected.

Freedom to Operate Issues. We are aware that patents related to electrically-assisted drug delivery have been granted to, and patent applications have been filed by our potential competitors. We or our collaborators have received licenses to use some of these patents, and will consider receiving additional licenses in the future.

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Nevertheless, the competitive nature of our field of business and the fact that others have sought patent protection for technologies similar to ours make these potential issues significant.

In addition to patents, we also rely on trade secrets and proprietary know-how. We try to protect this information with appropriate confidentiality and inventions agreements with our employees, scientific advisors, consultants, and collaborators. We may not be able to protect ourselves if these agreements are breached, or our trade secrets otherwise become known or be independently discovered by competitors. If any of these events occur, then we face the potential of losing control over valuable company information, which could negatively affect our competitive position.

IF WE ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL IN DEVELOPING OUR CURRENT PRODUCTS, OUR BUSINESS MODEL MAY CHANGE AS OUR PRIORITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES CHANGE AND OUR BUSINESS MAY NEVER DEVELOP TO BE PROFITABLE OR SUSTAINABLE.

There are many products and programs that seem promising to us which we could pursue. However, with limited resources, we may decide to change priorities and shift programs away from those that we have been pursuing for the purpose of exploiting our core technology of electroporation. The choices we make will be dependent upon numerous contemporaneous factors, some of which we cannot predict. We cannot be sure that our business model, as it currently exists or as it may evolve, will enable us to become profitable or to sustain operations.

SERIOUS AND UNEXPECTED SIDE EFFECTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO GENE THERAPY MAY RESULT IN GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES IMPOSING ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OR A NEGATIVE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF OUR PRODUCTS.

The gene therapy or DNA vaccine product candidates under development could be broadly described as gene therapies. A number of clinical trials are being conducted by other pharmaceutical companies involving gene therapy, including compounds similar to or competitive with, our product candidates. The announcement of adverse results from these clinical trials, such as serious unwanted and unexpected side effects attributable to treatment, or any response by the FDA to such clinical trials, may impede the progress of our clinical trials, delay or prevent us from obtaining regulatory approval, or negatively influence public perception of our product candidates, which could harm our business and results of operations and reduce the value of our stock.

The U.S. Senate has held hearings concerning the adequacy of regulatory oversight of gene therapy clinical trials, as well as the adequacy of research subject education and protection in clinical research in general, and to determine whether additional legislation is required to protect volunteers and patients who participate in such clinical trials. The Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee, or RAC, which acts as an advisory body to the National Institutes of Health, has expanded its public role in evaluating important public and ethical issues in gene therapy clinical trials. Implementation of any additional review and reporting procedures or other additional regulatory measures could increase the costs of or prolong our product development efforts or clinical trials.

As of March 31, 2009, to our knowledge, there have not been any serious adverse events in any gene therapy clinical trials in which our technology was used. In the future, if one or a series of serious adverse events were to occur during a gene therapy clinical trial in which our technology was used, we would report all such events to the FDA and other regulatory agencies as required by law. Such serious adverse events, whether treatment-related or not, could result in negative public perception of our treatments and require additional regulatory review or other measures, which could increase the cost of or prolong our gene therapy clinical trials or require us to halt our clinical trials altogether.

The commercial success of our products will depend in part on public acceptance of the use of gene therapy products or gene-induced products, which are a new type of disease treatment for the prevention or treatment of human diseases. Public attitudes may be influenced by claims that gene therapy products or gene-induced products are unsafe, and these treatment methodologies may not gain the acceptance of the public or the medical community. Negative public reaction to gene therapy products or gene-induced products could also result in greater government regulation and stricter clinical trial oversight.

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WE HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR PRODUCT LIABILITY ISSUES WITH HUMAN-USE EQUIPMENT.

The testing, marketing and sale of human-use products expose us to significant and unpredictable risks of equipment product liability claims. These claims may arise from patients, clinical trial volunteers, consumers, physicians, hospitals, companies, institutions, researchers or others using, selling, or buying our equipment. Product liability risks are inherent in our business and will exist even after the products are approved for sale. If and when our human-use equipment is commercialized, we run the risk that use (or misuse) of the equipment will result in personal injury. The chance of such an occurrence will increase after a product type is on the market.

We have obtained liability insurance in connection with our ongoing business and products, and we may purchase additional policies if such policies are determined by management to be necessary. However, our existing insurance and the insurance we purchase may not provide adequate coverage in the event a claim is made and we may be required to pay claims directly. If we did have to make payment against a claim, it would impact our financial ability to perform the research, development, and sales activities that we have planned.

If and when our human-use equipment is commercialized, there is always the risk of product defects. Product defects can lead to loss of future sales, decrease in market acceptance, damage to our brand or reputation, product returns and warranty costs, and even product withdrawal from the market. These events can occur whether the defect resides in a component we purchased from a third party or whether it was due to our design and/or manufacturer. We expect that our sales agreements will contain provisions designed to limit our exposure to product liability claims. However, we do not know whether these limitations will be enforceable in the countries in which the sale is made. Any product liability or other claim brought against us, if successful and of sufficient magnitude, could negatively impact our financial performance.

WE CANNOT BE CERTAIN THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO MANUFACTURE OUR HUMAN-USE EQUIPMENT IN SUFFICIENT VOLUMES AT COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE COSTS.

Our manufacturing facilities for human-use products will be subject to quality systems regulations, international quality standards and other regulatory requirements, including pre-approval inspection for our human-use equipment and periodic post-approval inspections for all human-use products. While we have undergone and passed a quality systems audit from an international body, we have never undergone a quality systems inspection by the FDA. We may not be able to pass an FDA inspection when and if it occurs. If our facilities are found not to be compliant with FDA standards in sufficient time, prior to a launch of our product in the United States, then it will result in a delay or termination of our ability to produce our human-use equipment in our facility. Any delay in production will have a negative effect on our business. While there are no target dates set forth for launch of our products in the United States, we plan on launching each product once we successfully perform a Phase III clinical study involving a particular use of our technology, obtain the requisite regulatory approval, and engage a partner who has the financial resources and marketing capacity to bring our products to market.

Our products must be manufactured in sufficient commercial quantities, in compliance with regulatory requirements, and at an acceptable cost to be attractive to purchasers. We rely on third parties to manufacture and assemble most aspects of our equipment, and thus cannot directly control the quality, timing or quantities of equipment manufactured or assembled at any given time.

Disruption of the manufacture of our products, for whatever reason, could delay or interrupt our ability to manufacture or deliver our products to customers in a timely basis. This would be expected to affect revenue and may affect our long-term reputation, as well. In the event we provide product of inferior quality, we run the risk of product liability claims and warranty obligations, which will negatively affect our financial performance.

THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT OUR TECHNOLOGY WILL BECOME OBSOLETE OR LOSE ITS COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

The vaccine development and delivery business is very competitive, fast moving and intense, and expected to be increasingly so in the future. Other companies and research institutions are developing drug delivery systems that, if not similar in type to our systems, are designed to address the same patient or subject population. Therefore, we cannot promise that our products will be the best, the safest, the first to market, or the most economical to manufacture and use. If competitors’ products are better than ours, for whatever reason, then we could become less profitable from product sales and our products could become obsolete.

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There are many reasons why a competitor might be more successful than us, including:

Financial Resources. Some competitors have greater financial resources and can afford more technical and developmental setbacks than we can.

Greater Experience. Some competitors have been in the biomedical business longer than we have. They have greater experience than us in critical areas like clinical testing, obtaining regulatory approval and sales and marketing. This experience or their name recognition may give them a competitive advantage over us. In certain international markets, local companies may be given preferential treatment by local physicians and hospitals.

Superior Patent Position. Some competitors may have better patent protection over their technology than we have or will have in order to protect our technology. If we cannot use our patents to prevent others from copying our technology or developing similar technology, or if we cannot obtain a critical license to another’s patent that we need to manufacture and use our equipment, then we would expect our competitive position to weaken.

Faster to Market. Some companies with competitive technologies may move through stages of development, approval, and marketing faster than us. If a competitor receives FDA approval before us, then it will be authorized to sell its products before we can sell ours. Because the first company “to market” often has a significant advantage over others, a second place position could result in less than anticipated sales.

Reimbursement Allowed. In the U.S., third party payers, such as Medicare, may reimburse physicians and hospitals for competitors’ products but not for our own human-use products. This would significantly affect our ability to sell our human-use products in the U.S. and would have a negative impact on revenue and our business as a whole. Outside of the U.S., reimbursement and funding policies vary widely.

IF WE LOSE KEY PERSONNEL OR ARE UNABLE TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN ADDITIONAL, HIGHLY SKILLED PERSONNEL REQUIRED TO DEVELOP OUR PRODUCTS OR OBTAIN NEW COLLABORATIONS, OUR BUSINESS MAY SUFFER.

We depend, to a significant extent, on the efforts of our key employees, including senior management and senior scientific, clinical, regulatory and other personnel. The development of new therapeutic products requires expertise from a number of different disciplines, some of which is not widely available. We depend upon our scientific staff to discover new product candidates and to develop and conduct pre-clinical studies of those new potential products. Our clinical and regulatory staff is responsible for the design and execution of clinical trials in accordance with FDA requirements and for the advancement of our product candidates toward FDA approval. Our manufacturing staff is responsible for designing and conducting our manufacturing processes in accordance with the FDA’s Quality System Regulations. The quality and reputation of our scientific, clinical, regulatory and manufacturing staff, especially the senior staff, and their success in performing their responsibilities, are significant factors in attracting potential funding sources and collaborators. In addition, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and other executive officers are involved in a broad range of critical activities, including providing strategic and operational guidance. The loss of these individuals, or our inability to retain or recruit other key management and scientific, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing and other personnel, may delay or prevent us from achieving our business objectives. We face intense competition for personnel from other companies, universities, public and private research institutions, government entities and other organizations.

WE MAY NOT MEET ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES AND AS A RESULT COULD BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.

Like all companies in our industry, we are subject to a variety of governmental regulations relating to the use, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous substances. Our safety procedures for handling, storage and disposal of such materials are designed to comply with applicable laws and regulations. While we believe we are currently in compliance with all material applicable environmental regulations, if we are found to not comply with environmental regulations, or if we are involved with contamination or injury from these materials, then we may be subject to civil and criminal penalties. This would have a negative impact on our reputation and finances, and could result in a slowdown or even complete cessation of our business.

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OUR RESTRUCTURING OF OUR NORWEIGIAN SUBSIDIARY, INOVIO AS, MAY NOT REALIZE THE EFFICIENCIES ANTICIPATED AND COULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL, UNANTICIPATED LIABILITIES, WHICH WOULD HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On December 31, 2007, our wholly-owned Norwegian subsidiary Inovio AS transferred certain patent and other intellectual property rights (“IPR”) to our wholly owned U.S. subsidiary Genetronics, Inc. The value assigned to these rights was $1.9 million, which was determined by and was the responsibility of management of Inovio, who considered in part preliminary work performed by a valuation specialist in Norway. All Norwegian tax gains associated with this transfer of the patents and IPR was offset by prior year tax loss carry forwards. Subsequent to year-end, Inovio changed the name of Inovio AS to Inovio Tec AS. Simultaneously, we incorporated a new Norwegian wholly-owned subsidiary under the name Inovio AS, for the purpose of organizing a research effort directed towards the development of specific cancer vaccine candidates. In January 2008, all employees, employee agreements, lease agreements and fixed assets were transferred from Inovio Tec AS to Inovio AS, and the parties intend to enter into a licensing agreement governing use of future IPR shortly. Further, although we and our board of directors retain ultimate control over and responsibility for Inovio AS, Inovio AS now has a distinct board of directors, consisting of two members of our board of directors and two Norwegian personnel, intended to allow more efficient balancing of U.S. legal and regulatory concerns with Norwegian legal and regulatory concerns in the course of decision-making.

This restructuring of our Norwegian operations is intended to better focus the research and development efforts conducted in Norway on our strategic programs and easing access to previously developed IPR for Inovio and its other subsidiaries. We expect funding for this program to be about $5.0 million over the next several years. Although designed to be tax-neutral to the parties, we cannot assure you that the tax authorities in Norway or the U.S. will agree with the valuation of the transferred assets or the procedures through which the transfers were made. If such disagreements were to arise, we may face unanticipated tax liabilities in Norway or the U.S. arising from the asset transfer. Further, as there will be an ongoing licensing relationship between the parties post-transfer, it is possible that such arrangements will receive heightened scrutiny for potential transfer pricing issues, which could result in additional liability to us. We believe that the new Inovio AS is now appropriately organized and staffed, and has the necessary resources and commitments for future resources to conduct its research and development efforts in support of our business strategy. However, we cannot assure readers that Inovio AS will not require further staff or financing beyond these initial commitments, or that we will be able to provide such resources if and when requested. To the extent Inovio AS or we face additional tax or transfer pricing issues, our operating results and overall financial condition may be adversely affected. In particular, if we are unable to provide additional support for Inovio AS when requested, Inovio AS may not be able to reach previously specified targets and milestones in a timely manner, undermining its financial stability and the commercial potential for its prostate cancer vaccine program.

NEGATIVE CONDITIONS IN THE GLOBAL CREDIT MARKETS MAY IMPAIR THE LIQUIDITY OF A PORTION OF OUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO AND OUR ABILITY TO MAINTAIN OVERALL LIQUIDITY, NEGATIVELY IMPACTING OUR OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

The capital and credit markets have been experiencing extreme volatility and disruption for more than twelve months and the volatility and disruption have reached unprecedented levels. In some cases, the markets have exerted downward pressure on availability of liquidity and credit capacity for certain issuers. We need liquidity to pay our operating expenses, make timely principal and interest payments on our debt and replace certain maturing liabilities

Our investment securities consist of high-grade (AAA rated) auction rate securities (“ARS”) issued primarily by municipalities, with a par value of approximately $13.6 million. The recent negative conditions in the global credit markets have prevented some investors from liquidating their holdings, including their holdings of ARS. In early March 2008, we were informed that there was insufficient demand at auction for all six of our high-grade ARS. As a result, these affected securities are currently not liquid, and we could be required to hold them until they are redeemed by the issuer or to maturity. In the event we need to access the funds that are in an illiquid state, we will not be able to do so without a loss of principal, until a future auction on these investments is successful, the securities are redeemed by the issuer or they mature.

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auction fails. If the ARS Rights are not exercised before July 2, 2012 they will expire and UBS will have no further obligation to buy our ARS. UBS has the discretion to purchase or sell our ARS at any time without prior notice so long as we receive a payment at par upon any sale or disposition. UBS will only exercise its discretion to purchase or sell our ARS for the purpose of restructurings, dispositions or other solutions that will provide us with par value for our ARS. As a condition to accepting the offer of ARS Rights, we released UBS from all claims except claims for consequential damages relating to its marketing and sales of ARS. We also agreed not to serve as a class representative or receive benefits under any class action settlement or investor fund.

In conjunction with the acceptance of the rights offering, Genetronics also amended its existing loan agreement with UBS Bank USA, increasing the existing credit line up to $12.1 million, with the ARS pledged as collateral. Genetronics fully drew down on the line of credit in December 2008. Although the Company has been able to regain limited liquidity through this line of credit secured by the ARS and expects redemption of the ARS pursuant to the rights obtained, the line of credit may not provide sufficient liquidity for the Company’s current operational needs.

Without sufficient liquidity, we will be forced to curtail our operations, and our business will suffer. In the event current resources, including our ARS and the related line of credit, do not satisfy our needs, we may have to seek additional financing. The availability of additional financing will depend on a variety of factors such as market conditions, the general availability of credit, the volume of trading activities, the overall availability of credit to the financial services industry, our credit ratings and credit capacity, as well as the possibility that customers or lenders could develop a negative perception of our long- or short-term financial prospects if we incur large investment losses or if the level of our business activity decreases due to a downturn in available funding, partnership opportunities and other fluctuations. The crisis in the global financial markets currently places significant limitations on the general availability of credit and the number and level of interest of investors. Similarly, our access to funds may be impaired if regulatory authorities take negative actions against us. Further, even if financing becomes available, the cost to us may be significantly higher than in the past. Our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows position could be materially adversely affected by these disruptions in the financial markets, including the resulting lack of liquidity in our current investments and availability of financing for future liquidity.

SALES OF SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF OUR SHARES, OR EVEN THE AVAILABILITY OF OUR SHARES FOR SALE, IN THE OPEN MARKET COULD CAUSE THE MARKET PRICE OF OUR SHARES TO DECLINE.

Under our registration statement that the SEC declared effective on May 25, 2006, we have registered an aggregate of $75.0 million of our equity securities that we may issue from time to time, in one or more offerings at prices and on terms that we will determine at the time of each offering. Under that registration statement, we have registered multiple kinds of our equity securities, including our common stock, preferred stock, warrants and a combination of these securities, or units. Through March 31, 2009, we have “taken-down” from our shelf registration statement, and issued and sold, an aggregate of 9,035,378 shares of our common stock valued at $26.9 million and warrants to purchase up to 1,575,919 shares of our common stock valued at $3.9 million and, if those warrants are fully exercised, we will have issued an additional 1,575,919 shares of our common stock under that shelf registration statement. In other words, the shares of common stock we have sold in offerings from our shelf registration statement as of the date of this report represent approximately 36% of the value of the aggregate equity securities from our shelf registration statement (41% if the warrants we have sold from our shelf registration statement are fully exercised). While that amount is only approximately 24% of our outstanding shares of common stock as of March 31, 2009, future issuances and sales of our common stock or securities exercisable for or convertible into our common stock pursuant to our existing shelf registration statement, if in substantial numbers, and even the availability for issuance of the securities registered under our shelf registration statement, could adversely affect the market price of our shares.

In addition to the shares and warrants we have issued from our shelf registration statement, during 2007 we also issued 2,201,644 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase up to 938,475 shares of our common stock in other recent offerings, as well as other restricted shares pursuant to consulting arrangements and other registered securities pursuant to our stock incentive plan in 2007 and 2008. Further, effective February 15, 2008, the SEC revised Rule 144, which provides a safe harbor for the resale of restricted securities, shortening applicable holding periods and easing other restrictions and requirements for resales by our non-affiliates, thereby enabling an increased number of our outstanding restricted securities to be resold sooner in the public market. Further, if we complete our pending merger transaction, as announced July 7, 2008, we will issue a significant number of registered shares which will substantially dilute our current stockholders and which will be freely tradable for non-affiliates of the post-merger company.

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Sales of substantial amounts of our stock at any one time or from time to time by the investors to whom we have issued them, or even the availability of these shares for sale, could cause the market price of our common stock to decline.

OUR FACILITIES ARE LOCATED NEAR KNOWN EARTHQUAKE FAULT ANDWILDFIRE ZONES, AND THE OCCURRENCE OF AN EARTHQUAKE, SIGNIFICANT WILDFIRE, OR OTHER CATASTROPHIC DISASTER COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO OUR FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.

Our facilities are located near known earthquake fault zones and areas prone to severe seasonal wildfires and are vulnerable to damage from earthquakes and wildfires. We are also vulnerable to damage from other types of disasters, including fire, floods, power loss, communications failures and similar events. If any disaster were to occur, our ability to operate our business at our facilities would be seriously impaired. In addition, the unique nature of our research activities could cause significant delays in our programs and make it difficult for us to recover from a disaster. The insurance we maintain may not be adequate to cover our losses resulting from disasters or other business interruptions. Accordingly, an earthquake, wildfire or other disaster could materially and adversely harm our ability to conduct business.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

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Item 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description of Document

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1		Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filings.

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INOVIO BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Inovio Biomedical Corporation


Date: May 14, 2009	By:	/s/ Avtar Dhillon
		Avtar Dhillon
		Chief Executive Officer and Director
		(Principal Executive Officer)


Date: May 14, 2009	By:	/s/ Peter Kies
		Peter Kies
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)