Kintara Therapeutics, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2013 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the transition period from __________________ to __________________________
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Commission file number: 000-54801
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DELMAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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NEVADA
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99-0360497
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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Suite 720-999 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)
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V5Z 1K5
(zip code)
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(604) 629-5989
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Copies to:
Gregory Sichenzia, Esq.
Jeff Cahlon, Esq.
Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
61 Broadway
New York, New York 10006
Phone: (212) 930-9700
Fax: (212) 930-9725
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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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.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
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Indicated the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date, 23,995,236 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding as of November 8, 2013.
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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 | 4 | |
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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 | 5 | |
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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 | 7 | |
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Consolidated Condensed Interim Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Note
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September 30,
2013
$
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December 31,
2012
$
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Assets
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Current assets
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Cash and cash equivalents
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5,170,812 | 17,782 | ||||||||||
Taxes and other receivables
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11,755 | 45,499 | ||||||||||
Prepaid expenses
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210,469 | 28,778 | ||||||||||
Deferred costs
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- | 90,771 | ||||||||||
5,393,036 | 182,830 | |||||||||||
Liabilities
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Current liabilities
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
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210,608 | 677,615 | ||||||||||
Related party payables
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5 | 217,151 | 447,777 | |||||||||
427,759 | 1,125,392 | |||||||||||
Loan payable to Valent
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4 | 270,328 | 264,352 | |||||||||
Stock option liability
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7 | 208,776 | - | |||||||||
Derivative liability
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6 | 4,790,468 | 121,000 | |||||||||
5,697,331 | 1,510,744 | |||||||||||
Stockholders’ Deficiency
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Preferred stock
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Authorized
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5,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value
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1 share outstanding as of September 30, 2013
(December 31, 2012 - nil)
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7 | - | - | |||||||||
Common stock
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Authorized
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200,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value
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Issued and outstanding
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31,519,819 at September 30, 2013 (December 31, 2012 - 13,050,000)
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7 | 31,520 | 13,050 | |||||||||
Additional paid-in capital
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8,439,437 | 2,326,885 | ||||||||||
Warrants
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7 | 6,202,100 | 153,106 | |||||||||
Deficit accumulated during the development stage
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(14,998,530 | ) | (3,842,133 | ) | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income
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21,178 | 21,178 | ||||||||||
(304,295 | ) | (1,327,914 | ) | |||||||||
5,393,036 | 182,830 | |||||||||||
Nature of operations and liquidity risk (note 1)
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Subsequent events (note 9)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
(Unaudited)
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Three months ended
September 30,
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Nine months ended
September 30,
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Balance from
April 6, 2010
(inception) to
September 30,
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Notes
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$ | 2013 | $ | 2012 | $ | 2013 | $ | 2012 | $ | 2013 | ||||||||||||||
Expenses
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Research and development
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7 | 560,235 | 229,488 | 1,776,594 | 1,217,021 | 4,419,880 | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative
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7 | 741,368 | 218,732 | 3,316,125 | 781,324 | 4,780,130 | ||||||||||||||||||
1,301,603 | 448,220 | 5,092,719 | 1,998,345 | 9,200,010 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other loss (income)
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Change in fair value of derivative liability
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6 | (8,094,339 | ) | - | (951,564 | ) | - | (1,270,066 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares to Valent for future royalty reduction
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7 | - | - | 598,000 | - | 598,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Derivative issue costs
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6 | - | - | 2,713,220 | - | 2,737,962 | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange
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(2,834 | ) | (22,295 | ) | (31,767 | ) | (26,891 | ) | (32,619 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense
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2,029 | 1,900 | 5,976 | 5,630 | 35,430 | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest income
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(691 | ) | - | (1,871 | ) | - | (1,871 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(8,095,835 | ) | (20,395 | ) | 2,331,994 | (21,261 | ) | 2,066,836 | |||||||||||||||||
Net (income) loss for the period
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(6,794,232 | ) | 427,825 | 7,424,713 | 1,977,084 | 11,266,846 | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic income (loss) per share
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2 | 0.22 | (0.03 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.15 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted income (loss) per share
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2 | 0.02 | (0.03 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.15 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Basic weighted average number of shares
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2 | 31,430,566 | 12,969,783 | 28,977,156 | 13,287,835 | |||||||||||||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of shares
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2 | 41,671,789 | 12,969,783 | 28,977,156 | 13,287,835 | |||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive (income) loss
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Net (income) loss
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(6,794,232 | ) | 427,825 | 7,424,713 | 1,977,084 | 11,266,846 | ||||||||||||||||||
Recapitalization loss on reverse acquisition
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3 | - | - | - | - | 3,731,684 | ||||||||||||||||||
(6,794,232 | ) | 427,825 | 7,424,713 | 1,977,084 | 14,998,530 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss (income)
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Translation to US dollar presentation currency
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- | 24,982 | - | 40,639 | (21,178 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive (income) loss
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(6,794,232 | ) | 452,807 | 7,424,713 | 2,017,723 | 14,977,352 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Consolidated Condensed Interim Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficiency
(Unaudited)
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Number of
Shares (i) and (ii)
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Common
stock
$
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Additional
paid-in
capital
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Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
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Warrants
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Deficit
accumulated
during the
development
stage
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Stockholders'
deficiency
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Balance - December 31, 2012
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13,050,000 | 13,050 | 2,326,885 | 21,178 | 153,106 | (3,842,133 | ) | (1,327,914 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Effect of the Reverse Acquisition (note 3)
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3,250,007 | 3,250 | 1,686,754 | - | - | (3,731,684 | ) | (2,041,680 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of units at $0.80 per unit from January 25 to March 6, 2013, net of cash issue costs (note 7 (b))
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13,125,002 | 13,125 | 5,854,252 | - | - | - | 5,867,377 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of placement agent warrants as issue costs for the $0.80 unit issuance
(note 7(b))
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- | - | (4,087,586 | ) | - | 6,288,594 | - | 2,201,008 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common shares to Valent for future royalty reduction (note 7 (c))
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1,150,000 | 1,150 | 596,850 | - | - | - | 598,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of placement agent warrants (note 7)
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123,810 | 124 | 239,476 | - | (239,600 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of CDN $0.50 unit warrants (notes 6 and 7)
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206,000 | 206 | 225,834 | - | - | - | 226,040 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services
(note 7(d))
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615,000 | 615 | 1,042,942 | - | - | - | 1,043,557 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation
(note 7)
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- | - | 554,030 | - | - | - | 554,030 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss for the period
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- | - | - | - | - | (7,424,713 | ) | (7,424,713 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance – September 30, 2013
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31,519,819 | 31,520 | 8,439,437 | 21,178 | 6,202,100 | (14,998,530 | ) | (304,295 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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The issued and outstanding common shares include 7,629,583 shares of common stock on an as-exchanged basis with respect to the Exchangeable Shares (notes 3 and 7)
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(ii)
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Under the Reverse Acquisition, the authorized and issued share capital is that of the Company while the stated value is that of DelMar (BC) (note 3).
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Consolidated Condensed Interim Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Nine months ended
September 30,
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Period from
April 6, 2010
(inception) to
September 30,
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$ | 2013 | $ | 2012 | $ | 2013 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities
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Loss for the period
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(7,424,713 | ) | (1,977,084 | ) | (11,266,846 | ) | ||||||
Items not affecting cash
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Accrued interest
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5,976 | 5,630 | 20,328 | |||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability
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(951,564 | ) | - | (1,270,066 | ) | |||||||
Shares issued to Valent for future royalty reduction
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598,000 | - | 598,000 | |||||||||
Non-cash derivative issue costs
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2,201,008 | - | 2,201,008 | |||||||||
Units issued for services
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- | 135,108 | 275,284 | |||||||||
Warrants issued for patents
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- | - | 89,432 | |||||||||
Warrants issued for services
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108,518 | 49,379 | 157,897 | |||||||||
Share-based compensation
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1,806,363 | 1,028,879 | 3,063,834 | |||||||||
Prototype drug product
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- | - | 250,000 | |||||||||
(3,656,412 | ) | (758,088 | ) | (5,881,129 | ) | |||||||
Changes in non-cash working capital
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Taxes and other receivables
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33,744 | 25,926 | (11,755 | ) | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses
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(166,189 | ) | (31,149 | ) | (225,971 | ) | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
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(467,007 | ) | 97,739 | 468,530 | ||||||||
Related party payables
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(230,626 | ) | 34,284 | 217,151 | ||||||||
(830,078 | ) | 126,800 | 447,955 | |||||||||
(4,486,490 | ) | (631,288 | ) | (5,433,174 | ) | |||||||
Cash flows from financing activities
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Net proceeds from the issuance of units
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9,639,520 | 671,570 | 10,501,916 | |||||||||
Net proceeds from the issuance of common shares
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- | - | 102,070 | |||||||||
9,639,520 | 671,570 | 10,603,986 | ||||||||||
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
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5,153,030 | 40,282 | 5,170,812 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
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17,782 | 15,018 | - | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
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5,170,812 | 55,300 | 5,170,812 | |||||||||
Supplementary information
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Issuance of shares for the settlement of accounts payable (note 5)
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- | 253,050 | 253,050 | |||||||||
Issuance of units for the settlement of accounts payable
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- | - | 23,785 | |||||||||
Non-cash share issuance costs (note 7)
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6,288,594 | - | 6,302,889 | |||||||||
Settlement of accounts payable with a loan payable (note 4)
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- | - | 250,000 | |||||||||
Cashless exercise of Placement Agent Warrants (note 7)
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239,600 | - | 239,600 | |||||||||
Exercise of CDN $0.50 Warrants for no additional consideration (note 6)
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226,040 | - | 226,040 | |||||||||
Deferred costs
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90,771 | - | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
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Nature of operations and liquidity risk
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Nature of operations
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Nevada corporation formed on June 24, 2009 under the name Berry Only Inc. Prior to the Reverse Acquisition (note 3), Berry did not have any significant assets or operations. DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is the parent company of Del Mar Pharmaceuticals (BC) Ltd. (“DelMar (BC)”), a British Columbia, Canada corporation incorporated on April 6, 2010, which is a development stage company with a focus on the development of drugs for the treatment of cancer. It is also the parent company to 0959454 B.C. Ltd., a British Columbia corporation (“Callco”), and 0959456 B.C. Ltd., a British Columbia corporation (“Exchangeco”). Callco and Exchangeco were formed to facilitate the Reverse Acquisition (note 3).
References to the Company refer to the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, DelMar (BC), Callco and Exchangeco. References to Berry relate to the Company prior to the Reverse Acquisition.
The Company is a development stage company focused on the discovery and development of new medicines with the potential to treat cancer patients who have failed modern targeted or biologic therapy. The Company has initiated a clinical trial with its lead drug candidate VAL-083 for the treatment of refractory glioblastoma multiforme (“GBM”). The Phase I/II study is an open-label, single arm dose-escalation study designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and anti-tumor activity of VAL-083 in patients with histologically confirmed initial diagnosis of primary WHO Grade IV malignant glioma, now recurrent. Patients with prior low-grade glioma or anaplastic glioma are eligible, if histologic assessment demonstrates transformation to GBM.
The address of the Company’s administrative offices is Suite 720 - 999 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1K5 with clinical operations located at 3485 Edison Way, Suite R, Menlo Park, California, 94025.
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Liquidity risk
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company reported a net loss of $7,424,713 and an accumulated deficit of $14,998,530 at that date. As at September 30, 2013, the Company has cash and cash equivalents of $5,170,812 and a working capital balance of $4,965,277. The Company does not have the prospect of achieving any significant revenues in the immediate near future and the Company will require additional funding to maintain its research and development projects and for general operations. There is a large degree of uncertainty as to the expenses the Company will incur in developing and pursuing its business plan. In addition, the Company has not begun to generate revenues from any product candidate.
Consequently, in the future management will need to pursue various financing alternatives to fund the Company’s operations so it can continue as a going concern in the medium to longer term. Accordingly, the Company is considered to be in the development stage as defined in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 915-10. In the first quarter of 2013 the Company completed financing activities related to a unit offering for net proceeds of approximately $8,575,000 (note 7 (b)) and we believe, based on our current estimates, that we will be able to fund our operations for at least 18 months.
There could be material differences in our cost estimates or there can be unforeseen events, problems or delays that would require us to seek additional debt and/or equity funding. The ability of the Company to meet its obligations and continue the research and development of its product candidate is dependent on its ability to continue to raise adequate financing. There can be no assurance that such financing will be available to the Company in the amount required at any time or for any period or, if available, that it can be obtained on terms satisfactory to the Company. The Company may tailor its drug candidate program based on the amount of funding it raises.
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Significant accounting policies
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Basis of presentation
The consolidated condensed interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”) and are presented in United States dollars. The Company’s functional currency is the United States dollar.
In the quarter ended March 31, 2013, the Company’s functional currency changed from Canadian dollars to United States dollars as a result of various objective factors. Therefore translation of goods and services in a foreign currency is re-measured to the functional currency of the Company with gains and losses on re-measurement recorded in the consolidated condensed interim statement of loss. Any gains and losses that were previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income is unchanged from the date of the change of functional currency which was January 1, 2013.
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
The accompanying consolidated condensed interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, DelMar Pharmaceuticals, (BC) Ltd., 0959454 B.C. Ltd., a British Columbia corporation (“Callco”), and 0959456 B.C. Ltd., a British Columbia corporation (“Exchangeco”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below and have been consistently applied to all periods presented.
Unaudited interim financial data
The accompanying unaudited September 30, 2013 consolidated condensed interim balance sheets, the consolidated condensed interim statements of loss and comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, consolidated condensed interim statement of changes in stockholders’ deficiency, and consolidated condensed cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and the related interim information contained within the notes to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and the notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. These consolidated condensed interim financial statements should read in conjunction with the annual financial statements as at December 31, 2012 filed in our Form 8-K/A on March 28, 2013. In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair statement of the Company’s financial position at September 30, 2013 and results of its operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and its cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013 or for any other future annual or interim period.
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Use of estimates
The preparation of consolidated condensed interim financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses, contingent assets and contingent liabilities as at the end or during the reporting period. Actual results could significantly differ from those estimates. Significant areas requiring management to make estimates include the derivative liability and the valuation of equity instruments issued for services. Further details of the nature of these assumptions and conditions may be found in the relevant notes to the financial statements.
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Fair value of derivative liability
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The derivative is not traded in an active market and the fair value is determined using valuation techniques. The Company uses judgment to select a variety of methods to make assumptions that are based on specific management plans and market conditions at the end of each reporting period. The Company uses a fair value estimate to determine the fair value of the derivative liability. The carrying value of the derivative liability would be higher or lower as management estimates around specific probabilities change. The estimates may be significantly different from those recorded in the financial statements because of the use of judgment and the inherent uncertainty in estimating the fair value of these instruments that are not quoted in an active market. All changes in the fair value are recorded in the statement of loss each reporting period. This is considered to be a Level 3 financial instrument.
Clinical trial expenses
Clinical trial expenses are a component of research and development costs and include fees paid to contract research organizations, investigators and other vendors who conduct certain product development activities on behalf of the Company. The amount of clinical trial expenses recognized in a period related to service agreements are based on estimates of the work performed using an accrual basis of accounting. These estimates are based on patient enrollment, services provided and goods delivered, contractual terms and experience with similar contracts. The Company monitors these factors to the extent possible and adjusts our estimates accordingly. Prepaid expenses or accrued liabilities are adjusted if payments to service providers differ from estimates of the amount of service completed in a given period.
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Shares for services
The Company has issued equity instruments for services provided by employees and non-employees. The equity instruments are valued at the fair value of the instrument granted (see notes 6 and 7 for assumptions) based on the completion of these services.
In prior periods the Company transferred shares from the DelMar Employee Share Purchase Trust (the “Trust”) to consultants and management in exchange for services rendered to the Company. The Company recognized the fair value of the shares transferred as an expense with a corresponding increase in common stock. The shares reserved for issuance to consultants and management that are held by the Trust are included in the financial statements at year end. There are no other assets in the Trust.
The shares transferred from the Trust in prior periods have been valued using the fair value of the shares transferred. The Company has used recent share transactions in order to determine the fair value of the shares transferred from the Trust.
Stock options
The Company accounts for these awards under ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”). ASC 718 requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognition of compensation over the requisite service period for awards expected to vest. Compensation expense for unvested options to non-employees is revalued at each period end and is being amortized over the vesting period of the options. The determination of grant-date fair value for stock option awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes model, which includes variables such as the expected volatility of the Company’s share price, the anticipated exercise behavior of its grantee, interest rates, and dividend yields. These variables are projected based on the Company’s historical data, experience, and other factors. Changes in any of these variables could result in material adjustments to the expense recognized for share-based payments. Such value is recognized as expense over the requisite service period, net of estimated forfeitures, using the straight-line attribution method. The estimation of stock awards that will ultimately vest requires judgment, and to the extent actual results or updated estimates differ from current estimates, such amounts are recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period estimates are revised. The Company considers many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including type of awards granted, employee class, and historical experience. Actual results and future estimates may differ substantially from current estimates.
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Derivative liability
The Company accounts for certain warrants under the authoritative guidance on 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 warrants require the issuance of securities upon exercise and do not sufficiently preclude an implied right to net cash settlement. The Company classifies warrants in its balance sheet as a derivative liability which is fair valued at each reporting period subsequent to the initial issuance. As quoted prices for the derivative liability are not available, the Company uses a simulated probability valuation model to value the warrants. Determining the appropriate fair-value model and calculating the fair value of warrants requires considerable judgment. Any change in the estimates used may cause the value to be higher or lower than that reported. The estimated volatility of the Company’s common stock at the date of issuance, and at each subsequent reporting period, is based on the historical volatility of similar life sciences companies. The risk-free interest rate is based on rates published by the government for bonds with a maturity similar to the expected remaining life of the warrants at the valuation date. The expected life of the warrants is assumed to be equivalent to their remaining contractual term (notes 6 and 8).
Loss per share
Loss per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 diluted loss per share does not differ from basic loss per share since the effect of the Company’s warrants and stock options are anti-dilutive. At September 30, 2013, potential common shares of 24,879,009 (September 30, 2012 – 3,360,000) relating to warrants and 3,240,000 (September 30, 2012 - 1,020,000) relating to stock options were excluded from the calculation of net loss per common share because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013 diluted income per share has also been presented. Diluted income per share is calculated using the treasury stock method which uses the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period and also includes the dilutive effect of potentially issuable common shares from outstanding stock options and warrants.
Segment information
The Company identifies its operating segments based on business activities, management responsibility and geographical location. The Company operates within a single operating segment being the research and development of cancer indications, and operates in one geographic area, being North America. All of the Company’s assets and headquarters are located in Canada while its clinical operations are conducted in the United States.
13
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Recent accounting pronouncements
The Company reviews new accounting standards as issued. No new standards had any material effect on these financial statements. The accounting pronouncements issued subsequent to the date of these financial statements that were considered significant by management were evaluated for the potential effect on these financial statements. Management does not believe any of the subsequent pronouncements will have a material effect on these financial statements as presented and does not anticipate the need for any future restatement of these financial statements because of the retro-active application of any accounting pronouncements issued subsequent to September 30, 2013 through the date these financial statements were issued.
3
|
Reverse acquisition
|
On January 25, 2013 (the “Closing Date”), the Company entered into and closed an exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”), with DelMar (BC), Callco, Exchangeco, and the securityholders of DelMar (BC). Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, (i) the Company issued 4,340,417 shares of common stock (the “Parent Shares”) to the shareholders of DelMar (BC) who are United States residents (the “U.S. Holders”) in exchange for the transfer to Exchangeco of all 4,340,417 outstanding common shares of DelMar (BC) held by the U.S. Holders, (ii) the shareholders of DelMar (BC) who are Canadian residents (the “Canadian Holders”) received, in exchange for the transfer to Exchangeco of all 8,729,583 outstanding common shares of DelMar (BC) held by the Canadian Holders, 8,729,583 exchangeable shares (the “Exchangeable Shares”) of Exchangeco, and (iii) outstanding warrants to purchase 3,360,000 common shares of DelMar (BC) and outstanding options to purchase 1,020,000 common shares of DelMar (BC) were deemed to be amended such that, rather than entitling the holder to acquire common shares of DelMar (BC), such options and warrants will entitle the holders to acquire shares of common stock of the Company. The Canadian Holders will be entitled to require Exchangeco to redeem (or, at the option of the Company or Callco, to have the Company or Callco purchase) the Exchangeable Shares, and upon such redemption or purchase to receive an equal number of shares of common stock of the Company. The aggregate of 13,070,000 shares of common stock of the Company issued to the former shareholders of DelMar (BC) (on an as-exchanged basis with respect to the Exchangeable Shares) represents 80.1% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company following the closing of the Exchange Agreement (the “Reverse Acquisition”).
14
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Upon completion of the Reverse Acquisition DelMar (BC) became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. As a result of the shareholders of DelMar (BC) having a controlling interest in the Company subsequent to the Reverse Acquisition, for accounting purposes the transaction is a capital transaction with DelMar (BC) being the accounting acquirer even though the legal acquirer is Berry. No goodwill is recorded with respect to the transaction as it does not constitute a business combination. For accounting purposes, the transaction is reflected as a recapitalization of DelMar (BC) and consideration for the Reverse Acquisition was deemed to be the fair value of the shares that were issued by DelMar (BC) to acquire the net liabilities of Berry on January 25, 2013. The net identifiable liabilities of Berry on the Closing Date of the Reverse Acquisition were as follows:
$ | |||||
Net liabilities (derivative liability)
|
2,041,680 |
The Company determined the fair value of the shares issued on the Reverse Acquisition to be $1,690,004. As a result of the Reverse Acquisition being treated as a recapitalization of DelMar (BC) the Company recognized the loss of $3,731,684 incurred upon the closing of the Reverse Acquisition as an adjustment to opening deficit in the consolidated condensed interim statement of changes in stockholders’ deficiency at September 30, 2013.
4
|
Valent Technologies LLC agreement
|
Pursuant to a loan agreement dated February 3, 2011, the Company received a loan from Valent Technologies LLC (“Valent”) of $250,000 for the purchase of the prototype drug product. The loan is payable on demand, unsecured, and bears interest at 3.00% per year. The loan payable balance at September 30, 2013 is $270,328 including accrued interest of $20,328. The Company has accrued interest of $2,029 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 (September 30, 2012 - $1,900) and has accrued interest of $5,976 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (September 30, 2012 - $5,630). As a result of the Company’s expectation as to the timing of the repayment of the Valent loan, the Company has presented the full loan and accrued interest balance as a non-current liability at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Pursuant to its agreement with Valent, the Company agreed to issue warrants to Valent under certain circumstances. The financing completed by the Company that closed in February 2012 resulted in the Company issuing 500,000 warrants to Valent on February 1, 2012 at an exercise price of CDN$0.50 per warrant (note 7). In exchange for the warrants Valent has assigned all of its right, title and interest in and to the patents for VAL-083 to the Company. The fair value of the contingent warrants of $89,432 has been recognized as an expense and a corresponding increase to additional paid-in capital.
15
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
5
|
Related party transactions
|
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013
Pursuant to consulting agreements with the Company’s officers and directors the Company pays a total of $36,784 per month in cash compensation to its officers and directors. Pursuant to these agreements the Company recognized a total of $331,056 in compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Included in accounts payable at September 30, 2013 is an aggregate amount owing of $73,144 (December 31, 2012 - $133,658) to the Company’s officers and directors for fees and expenses. The Company pays related party payables incurred for fees and expenses under normal commercial terms.
Included in related party payables at September 30, 2013 is an amount of $144,007 (December 31, 2012 - $314,119) relating to clinical development costs incurred by Valent on behalf of the Company. On April 30, 2012, Valent was issued 500,000 common shares for partial settlement of the Company’s accounts payable balance with Valent. The total settlement amount was $253,050. Additionally, the Company also has a loan payable, including accrued interest, of $270,328 due to Valent at September 30, 2013 including accrued aggregate interest of $20,328 to September 30, 2013 (note 4). One of the directors and officers of the Company is also a Principal of Valent. As a result of the Company not expecting to repay Valent within the next twelve months, the balance of the loan and accrued interest has been disclosed as a long-term liability.
On January 25, 2013, in connection with the Reverse Acquisition (note 3), Valent was issued 1,150,000 shares of common stock of the Company in exchange for Valent reducing certain future royalties under the Assignment Agreement (note 7(c)). As a result of the share issuance the Company has recognized an expense of $598,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
The Company paid $26,583 (September 30, 2012 – $0) in directors’ fees during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
16
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
During the nine months ended September 30, 2012
Pursuant to consulting agreements with the Company’s officers and directors the Company paid a total of $26,973 per month to its directors. Under two of these agreements the directors have elected to receive a portion of their aggregate compensation in the form of units. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 the Company issued 360,000 units for a total amount of $180,144. The units issued relate to an amount of $15,012 per month from January to December 2012 inclusive. As a result, the Company has recognized $45,036 and $135,108 respectively in services for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 (note 6). Of the $135,108, $46,060 has been recognized as general and administrative and $89,048 has been recognized as research and development.
Included in the monthly amount of $26,973 under the consulting agreements the Company paid its officers and directors cash compensation totaling an aggregate $11,494 per month. The Company has paid $34,482 and $103,446 respectively for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.
The Company transferred a total of 1,390,625 shares from the DelMar Employee Share Purchase Trust to its officers and directors.
6
|
Derivative liability
|
The Company has issued stock purchase warrants. Based on the terms of certain of these warrants the Company determined that the warrants were a derivative liability which is recognized at fair value at the date of the transaction and re-measured at fair value each reporting period with the changes in fair value recorded in the consolidated condensed statement of loss and comprehensive loss.
CDN $0.50 Unit Warrants
The Company issued 4,150,000 units on January 23, 2012, 560,000 on February 27, 2012 and 50,000 on May 10, 2012. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2011 the Company issued 500,000 units on October 3, 2011, 100,000 on October 7, 2011, and 50,000 on November 11, 2011. In total, the Company issued 5,410,000 units for services in settlement of accounts payable and cash proceeds for an aggregate of $2,671,923 (CDN $2,705,000).
The proceeds from the issuance of 3,000,000 of these units were held in escrow pursuant to an exclusive option investment agreement with a strategic investor. Subsequently, the Company elected to allow the option to expire and the related units were cancelled and the funds returned from escrow to the subscriber in order for the Company to retain control over certain intellectual property and commercial rights.
17
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, 206,000 warrants were exercised for no additional consideration for 206,000 shares of common stock. As a result, $226,040 of the derivative liability has been reclassified to equity. The warrants that have been exercised were revalued at their exercise date and then the reclassification to equity was recorded.
The remaining warrants issued with the units have been re-valued at September 30, 2013 using a simulated probability valuation model using the following assumptions: dividend rate - 0%, volatility - 80%, risk free rate - 0.37% and a term of four months.
Investor Warrants
In connection with the Reverse Acquisition (note 3), on January 25, 2013, January 31, 2013, February 8, 2013, February 21, 2013, February 28, 2013, March 1, 2013, and March 6, 2013, the Company entered into and closed a series of subscription agreements with accredited investors (the “Investors”), pursuant to which the Company issued an aggregate of 13,125,002 Units at a purchase price of $0.80 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $10,500,000 (the “Private Offering”). Each Unit consists of one share of common stock and one five-year warrant (the “Investor Warrants”) to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.80. The exercise price of the Investor Warrants is subject to adjustment in the event that the Company sells common stock at a price lower than the exercise price, subject to certain exceptions. The Investor Warrants are redeemable by the Company at a price of $0.001 per Investor Warrant at any time subject to the conditions that (i) the Company’s common stock has traded for twenty (20) consecutive trading days with a closing price of at least $1.60 per share with an average trading volume of 50,000 shares per day and (ii) the underlying shares of common stock are registered.
The Investor Warrants issued with the units have been re-valued at September 30, 2013 using a simulated probability valuation model using the following assumptions: dividend rate - 0%, volatility - 78%, risk free rate - 1.3% and a term of approximately 4.5 years.
18
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Dividend Warrants
As a result of the Reverse Acquisition, certain warrants that Berry issued pursuant a warrant dividend became warrants of the Company (the “Dividend Warrants”). The Dividend Warrants are exercisable at $1.25 per share until January 24, 2018. The Dividend Warrants will only be exercisable at such times as the underlying shares of common stock are registered. The Dividend Warrants will be redeemable by the Company at a price of $0.001 per Dividend Warrant at any time commencing 18 months following the date of issuance subject to the conditions that (i) the Company’s common stock has traded for twenty (20) consecutive trading days with a closing price of at least $2.50 per share and (ii) the underlying shares of common stock are registered. Subject to the conditions set forth therein, the Dividend Warrants may be redeemed by the Company upon not less than ninety (60) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior written notice.
The Dividend Warrants have been measured at fair value at September 30, 2013 using a simulated probability valuation model using the following assumptions: dividend rate - 0%, volatility - 78%, risk free rate - 1.3% and a term of approximately 4.25 years.
Warrants issued for services
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company issued 300,000 warrants for services. The warrants were issued on September 12, 2013 and are exercisable on a cashless basis at an exercise price of $1.76 for five years. As of September 30, 2013 75% of the warrants have vested. As a result, at September 30, 2103 the Company has recognized $108,518 in the consolidated condensed interim statement of operations and $15,502 as prepaid expenses.
The warrants have been measured at fair value at their issue date of September 12, 2013 using a simulated probability valuation model using the following assumptions: dividend rate - 0%, volatility -96%, risk free rate - 1.9% and a term of approximately five years.
19
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
The Company’s derivative liability is summarized as follows:
September 30,
2013
$
|
December 31,
2012
$
|
|||||||
Opening balance
|
121,000 | 106,146 | ||||||
Issuance of units
|
3,681,372 | 333,356 | ||||||
Dividend Warrant liability acquired on reverse acquisition
|
2,041,680 | - | ||||||
Warrants issued for services
|
124,020 | - | ||||||
Change in fair value of unexercised warrants
|
(951,564 | ) | (318,502 | ) | ||||
Reclassification to equity upon exercise of warrants
|
(226,040 | ) | - | |||||
Closing balance
|
4,790,468 | 121,000 |
7
|
Stockholders’ deficiency
|
Preferred stock
Authorized
5,000,000 preferred shares, $0.001 par value
Issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 - 1 (December 31, 2012 - none)
In connection with the Exchange Agreement (note 3), on the Closing Date, the Company, Callco, Exchangeco and Computershare Trust Company of Canada (the “Trustee”) entered into a voting and exchange trust agreement (the “Trust Agreement”). Pursuant to the Trust Agreement, Company issued one share of Special Voting Preferred Stock (the “Special Voting Share”) to the Trustee, and the parties created a trust for the Trustee to hold the Special Voting Share for the benefit of the holders of the Exchangeable Shares (other than the Company and any affiliated companies) (the “Beneficiaries”). Pursuant to the Trust Agreement, the Beneficiaries will have voting rights in the Company equivalent to what they would have had they received shares of common stock in the same amount as the Exchangeable Shares held by the Beneficiaries.
In connection with the Exchange Agreement and the Trust Agreement, on January 17, 2013, the Company filed a certificate of designation of Special Voting Preferred Stock (the “Special Voting Certificate of Designation”) with the Secretary of State of Nevada. Pursuant to the Special Voting Certificate of Designation, one share of the Company’s blank check preferred stock was designated as Special Voting Preferred Stock. The Special Voting Preferred Stock votes as a single class with the common stock and is entitled to a number of votes equal to the number of Exchangeable Shares of Exchangeco outstanding as of the applicable record date (i) that are not owned by the Company or any affiliated companies and (ii) as to which the holder has received voting instructions from the holders of such Exchangeable Shares in accordance with the Trust Agreement.
The Special Voting Preferred Stock is not entitled to receive any dividends or to receive any assets of the Company upon any liquidation, and is not convertible into common stock of the Company.
The voting rights of the Special Voting Preferred Stock will terminate pursuant to and in accordance with the Trust Agreement. The Special Voting Preferred Stock will be automatically cancelled at such time as the share of Special Voting Preferred Stock has no votes attached to it.
20
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Common stock
Authorized
200,000,000 common shares, $0.001 par value
Issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 - 31,519,819 (December 31, 2012 - 13,050,000). The issued and outstanding common shares include 7,629,583 shares of common stock on an as-exchanged basis with respect to the Exchangeable Shares (note 3).
a)
|
Shares issued for the Reverse Acquisition
|
On January 25, 2013, the Company entered into and closed an Exchange Agreement with DelMar (BC) (note 3). The Reverse Acquisition resulted in the Company acquiring DelMar (BC) by issuing a sufficient number of shares such that the shareholders of DelMar (BC) had a controlling interest in the Company subsequent to the completion of the Reverse Acquisition. At the time of the Reverse Acquisition, there were 13,070,000 common shares of DelMar (BC) and 3,250,007 shares of common stock of the Company issued and outstanding. All of the 13,070,000 shares of DelMar (BC) were acquired either directly or indirectly (through Exchangeco) by the Company resulting in DelMar (BC) becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
As a result of the shareholders of DelMar (BC) having a controlling interest in the Company subsequent to the Reverse Acquisition, for accounting purposes the transaction constitutes a reverse recapitalization with DelMar (BC) being the accounting acquirer even though legally the Company is the acquirer. Therefore, for accounting purposes, the Company is shown to have issued 3,250,007 common shares for the Reverse Acquisition (note 3).
b)
|
$0.80 Unit offering
|
In connection with the Reverse Acquisition, on January 25, 2013, January 31, 2013, February 8, 2013, February 21, 2013, February 28, 2013, March 1, 2013, and March 6, 2013, the Company entered into and closed a series of subscription agreements with accredited investors (the “Investors”), pursuant to which the Company issued an aggregate of 13,125,002 Units at a purchase price of $0.80 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $10,500,000 (the “Private Offering”). Each Unit consists of one share of common stock and one five-year warrant (the “Investor Warrants”) to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.80. The exercise price of the Investor Warrants is subject to adjustment and the Investor Warrants are redeemable under certain circumstances (note 6).
21
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
The Company retained Charles Vista, LLC (the “Placement Agent”) as the placement agent for the Private Offering. The Company paid the Placement Agent a cash fee of $1,050,000 (equal to 10% of the gross proceeds), a non-accountable expense allowance of $315,000 (equal to 3% of the gross proceeds), and a one-year consulting fee of $60,000. In addition, the Company incurred other unit issue and closings costs of approximately $500,000 resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $8,575,000. Certain of the additional closing costs are not eligible to be treated as share issue costs and as a result they have been expensed. Net unit proceeds per the consolidated condensed interim statements of cash flows include gross unit proceeds less cash share issue costs attributable to the shares only. The portion of the unit issue costs attributable to the derivative liability has been expensed.
In addition, the Company issued to the Placement Agent five-year warrants (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) to purchase 5,250,000 shares of common stock (equal to 20% of the shares of common stock (i) included as part of the Units sold in the Private Offering and (ii) issuable upon exercise of the Investor Warrants) at an exercise price of $0.80, exercisable on a cash or cashless basis. Pursuant to the cashless exercise provision in the Placement Agent Warrants, if the warrants are exercised on a cashless basis, the number of shares the Company will issue to the holder will be dependent on the closing price of the common stock for the immediately preceding 20 trading days.
The Company will pay a warrant solicitation fee of 5% of the amount of funds solicited by the agent upon the exercise of the Investor Warrants following such redemption.
In connection with the Private Offering, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement with the Investors, pursuant to which the Company agreed to file a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) registering for resale all shares of common stock (a) included in the Units; and (b) issuable upon exercise of the Investor Warrants, no later than 90 days after the completion of the Private Offering (the “Filing Deadline”) and to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Registration Statement to become effective within 180 days of the Filing Deadline. The Company agreed to use commercially reasonably efforts to keep the Registration Statement effective while the Investor Warrants are outstanding.
Certain of the Private Offering costs were incurred by the Company prior to December 31, 2012. These costs of $90,771 were treated as issue costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
c)
|
Shares issued to Valent for future royalty reduction
|
Simultaneous with the Reverse Acquisition, the Company issued to Valent 1,150,000 shares of common stock in exchange for Valent reducing certain future royalties under its Assignment Agreement with the Company (note 5).
22
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
d)
|
Shares issued for services
|
Pursuant to a consulting agreement dated May 1, 2012 the Company issued 20,000 shares of common stock per month from September 1, 2012 to May 1, 2013 inclusive. Under this agreement the Company has issued a total of 100,000 shares of common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The shares have been valued using the fair value of the Company shares based on the purchase price under recent shares issuance by the Company or the closing price of the common stock on the date the shares for services were issued. A total of $142,557 in expense has been recognized for these shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
In addition to the shares issued under the May 1, 2012 consulting agreement, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company also issued 515,000 shares of common stock for services resulting in the recognition of $901,000 in expense for a total of $1,043,557.
The total expense of $1,043,557 in addition to the stock option expense of $762,806 and the warrants issued for services expense of $108,518 (note 6) results in a total share-based payment expense of $1,914,881 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (September 30, 2012 - $1,213,366). This total expense has been recognized as to $405,211 and $1,509,670 for research and development, and general and administrative respectively for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and $96,074 and $372,319 for research and development, and general and administrative respectively for the three months ended September 30, 2013. This prior period expense of $1,213,366 has been recognized as to $788,619 and $424,747 for research and development, and general and administrative respectively for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and $65,207 and $57,442 for research and development, and general and administrative respectively for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
Stock Options
On February 1, 2012 DelMar (BC)’s board of directors approved its stock option plan (the “Plan”). As a result of the Reverse Acquisition (note 3), the Plan became the stock option plan of the Company. Under the Plan the number of common shares that will be reserved for issuance to officers, directors, employees and consultants under the Plan will not exceed 7.5% of the share capital of the Company on a fully diluted basis. On February 1, 2012 the DelMar (BC) granted 930,000 options and on September 15, 2012 an additional 90,000 options were granted under the Plan. All of the stock options under these grants have an exercise price of CDN $0.50 and expire 10 years from the date of grant. Of the 1,020,000 stock options granted, 450,000 vest in equal monthly installments over one year and 570,000 vest in equal monthly installments over three years. Included in the total number of stock options granted were 450,000 granted in equal tranches to certain of the Company’s directors. As a result of the Reverse Acquisition (note 3) the 1,020,000 stock options outstanding at January 25, 2013 became exercisable into shares of common stock of the Company.
23
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
In the event of the sale of 66 2/3% of the equity securities of the Company where equity securities include shares, warrants, stock options, and any convertible securities of the Company, any options not yet granted under the Plan shall be deemed granted to the principle founders of the Company on a pro-rata basis in accordance with their ownership of the Company on a fully-diluted basis immediately prior to the closing of such a sale.
The following table sets forth the options outstanding under the Plan are as follows:
Number of
stock
options
outstanding
|
Weighted
average
exercise
price
$
|
|||||||
Balance - December 31, 2012
|
1,020,000 | 0.48 | ||||||
Granted
|
2,340,000 | 1.15 | ||||||
Cancelled
|
(120,000 | ) | 0.48 | |||||
Balance – September 30, 2013
|
3,240,000 | 0.97 |
The following table summarizes stock options currently outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2013:
Exercise price
$
|
Number
outstanding at
September 30,
2013
|
Weighted
average
remaining
contractual
life
(years)
|
Weighted
average
exercise
price
$
|
Number
exercisable
at
September 30,
2013
|
Exercise
price
$
|
|||||||||||||||||
0.49 | 900,000 | 8.34 | 0.49 | 688,417 | 0.48 | |||||||||||||||||
1.05 | 2,040,000 | 9.88 | 1.05 | 193,333 | 1.05 | |||||||||||||||||
1.54 | 180,000 | 9.50 | 1.54 | 179,000 | 1.54 | |||||||||||||||||
2.30 | 120,000 | 9.67 | 2.30 | 39,667 | 2.30 | |||||||||||||||||
3,240,000 | 0.97 | 1,100,417 | 0.59 | |||||||||||||||||||
Included in the number of stock options outstanding are 900,000 stock options granted at an exercise price of CDN $0.50. The exercise prices shown in the above table have been converted to $USD using the period ending closing exchange rate. Certain stock options have been granted to non-employees and will be revalued at each reporting date until they have fully vested. The stock options have been valued using a Black-Scholes pricing model using the following assumptions:
September 30,
2013
|
Grant
Date
|
|||||||
Dividend rate
|
0 | % | 0 | % | ||||
Volatility
|
84.8 | % |
84.8% to 97.3
|
% | ||||
Risk-free rate
|
1.0 | % |
1.0% to 1.25
|
% | ||||
Term - years
|
1.33 to 2.88
|
3.0 |
24
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
During the quarter ended March 31, 2013 the Company’s functional currency changed from $CDN to $USD. As a result, certain stock options previously granted by the Company are now recognized as a long-term liability.
The Company has recognized the following amounts as stock-based compensation expense for the periods noted:
Three months ended
September 30,
|
Nine months ended
September 30,
|
|||||||||||||||
$ |
2013
|
$ |
2012
|
$ |
2013
|
$ |
2012
|
|||||||||
Research and development
|
50,075 | 34,907 | 359,211 | 146,162 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative
|
189,801 | 12,180 | 403,595 | 61,245 | ||||||||||||
239,876 | 47,087 | 762,806 | 207,407 |
The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding at September 30, 2013 was $445,230 and the aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercisable at September 30, 2013 was $340,560. As of September 30, 2013 there was $862,346 in unrecognized compensation expense that will be recognized over the next 2.5 years. No stock options have been exercised under the Plan.
A summary of status of the Company’s unvested stock options under all plans is presented below:
Number of
Options
|
Weighted
average
exercise
price
$
|
Weighted
average
grant date
fair value
$
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Unvested at December 31, 2012
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444,500 | 0.48 | 0.30 | |||||||||
Granted
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2,340,000 | 1.15 | 0.63 | |||||||||
Cancelled
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(120,000 | ) | 0.49 | 0.30 | ||||||||
Vested
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(524,917 | ) | 1.01 | 0.56 | ||||||||
Unvested at September 30, 2013
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2,139,583 | 1.09 | 0.60 |
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Warrants
Number of
Warrants
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Amount
$
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|||||||
Balance - December 31, 2012
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950,000 | 153,106 | ||||||
Warrants issued as unit issue costs (i)
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5,250,000 | 6,288,594 | ||||||
Warrants exercised on a cashless basis (ii)
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(200,000 | ) | (239,600 | ) | ||||
Balance - September 30, 2013
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6,000,000 | 6,202,100 |
(i) As part of the Company’s unit offering the Company has issued 5,250,000 Placement Agent Warrants (note 7(b)). The Placement Agent Warrants have been recognized as non-cash issue costs and the costs have been allocated to common stock and derivative liability. The portion allocated to additional paid in capital was $4,087,586 and the portion allocated to derivative liability was $2,201,008. The Placement Agent warrants have been valued using a simulated probability valuation model using the following assumptions: dividend rate - 0%, volatility - 104%, risk free rate - 1.0% and a term of five years.
ii) During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, 200,000 placement agent warrants were exercised on a cashless basis for 123,810 shares of common stock.
Certain of the Company’s warrants have been recognized as a derivative liability (note 6). The following table summarizes all of the Company’s outstanding warrants as of September 30, 2013:
Description
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Number
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CDN $0.50 warrants (note 6) (i)
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2,204,000 | |||
Issued as broker warrants (ii)
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105,000 | |||
Issued for patents (iii)
|
500,000 | |||
Issued for services (iv)
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345,000 | |||
Investor Warrants (note 6) (v)
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13,125,002 | |||
Dividend warrants (note 6)(vi)
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3,250,007 | |||
Placement Agent (note 7(b))(vii)
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5,050,000 | |||
Issued for services (viii)
|
300,000 | |||
Closing balance - September 30, 2013
|
24,879,009 |
i)
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All of the warrants expire on January 25, 2014. They are exercisable at $1.20 per warrant until January 25, 2014. A total of 35,000 warrants are exercisable for no additional consideration.
|
ii)
|
The Company has issued broker warrants as finder’s fees in relation to the issuance of certain of the CDN $0.50 units issued during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012. All of the warrants were issued on March 1, 2012 and have an exercise price of CDN $0.50 per warrant. Of the total, 100,000 expire March 1, 2015 and 5,000 expire March 1, 2014.
|
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
iii)
|
The Company issued 500,000 warrants to Valent (note 4). The warrants have an exercise price of CDN $0.50 per warrant and expire February 1, 2017.
|
iv)
|
The Company has issued 345,000 warrants for investor relations services. The warrants were issued on February 1, 2012 and they vested in 12 equal installments over a 12-month period commencing on March 1, 2012. The warrants have an exercise price of CDN $0.50 per warrant and expire February 1, 2015.
|
v)
|
The Investor Warrants were issued as part of the Company’s $0.80 unit offering. They were issued in tranches on January 25, 2013, January 31, 2013, February 8, 2013, February 21, 2013, February 28, 2013, March 1, 2013, and March 6, 2013 respectively (note 7(b)). They are exercisable at $0.80 per warrant for five years commencing from their respective issue dates.
|
vi)
|
The Dividend Warrants are exercisable at $1.25 per warrant until January 24, 2018.
|
vii)
|
The Placement Agent Warrants are exercisable at $0.80 per warrant until March 6, 2018 but can be exercised on a cashless basis. The Placement Agent Warrants were all issued on March 6, 2013.
|
viii)
|
The warrants are exercisable on a cashless basis at a price of $1.76 per warrant until September 12, 2018.
|
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|
Financial instruments
|
The Company has financial instruments that are measured at fair value. To determine the fair value, we use the fair value hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs market participants would use to value an asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs based on assumptions about the factors market participants would use to value an asset or liability. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:
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Level one - inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
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●
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Level two - inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals; and
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●
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Level three - unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.
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DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(a development stage company)
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
(expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted)
Assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in a reclassification of levels for certain securities within the fair value hierarchy.
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, other receivables, accounts payable, related party payables and derivative liability. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, other receivables, accounts payable and related party payables approximate their fair values due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
As quoted prices for the derivative liability are not readily available, the Company has used a simulated probability valuation model, as described in note 2 to estimate fair value. The derivative liability utilizes Level 3 inputs as defined above.
The Company has the following liabilities under the fair value hierarchy:
September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Liability
|
Level 1
|
Level 2
|
Level 3
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Derivative liability
|
- | - | 4,790,468 |
December 31, 2012 | ||||||||||||
Liability
|
Level 1
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Level 2
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Level 3
|
|||||||||
Derivative liability
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- | - | 121,000 |
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Subsequent events
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Commitments
Pursuant to a services agreement with an investor relations consultant the Company has agreed to issue up to 440,000 shares of common stock, subject to the Company’s determination, in the Company’s sole discretion, that the consultant has performed its services satisfactorily under the agreement. Of the 440,000 shares, up to 240,000 shares are issuable in equal monthly installments of 40,000 shares of common stock for the period from October 2013 to March 2014. An additional 200,000 shares of common stock may be issued at the sole discretion of the Company as a bonus under the agreement.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
This Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) contains “forward-looking statements”, which represent our projections, estimates, expectations or beliefs concerning among other things, financial items that relate to management’s future plans or objectives or to our future economic and financial performance. In some cases, you can identify these statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “plans”, “believe”, “will”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect” “project”, or “intend”, including their opposites or similar phrases or expressions. You should be aware that these statements are projections or estimates as to future events and are subject to a number of factors that may tend to influence the accuracy of the statements. These forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the events or plans of the Company will be achieved. You should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this MD&A. Except as may be required under applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events after the date of this MD&A or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
You should review the factors and risks we describe under “Risk Factors” in our report on Form 8-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2013. Actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statement.
Overview
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Nevada corporation formed on June 24, 2009 under the name Berry Only Inc. Prior to the Reverse Acquisition (discussed below), the Company did not have any significant assets or operations. DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is the parent company of Del Mar Pharmaceuticals (BC) Ltd. (“DelMar (BC)”), a British Columbia, Canada corporation incorporated on April 6, 2010, which is a development stage company with a focus on the development of drugs for the treatment of cancer. The Company is also the parent company to 0959454 B.C. Ltd., a British Columbia corporation (“Callco”), and 0959456 B.C. Ltd., a British Columbia corporation (“Exchangeco”). Callco and Exchangeco were formed to facilitate the Reverse Acquisition.
Pursuant to the Reverse Acquisition, the Company acquired (either directly or indirectly (through Exchangeco)) all of the issued and outstanding shares of DelMar (BC) on January 25, 2013. As a result of the shareholders of DelMar (BC) having a controlling interest in the Company subsequent to the Reverse Acquisition, for accounting purposes the transaction is a capital transaction with DelMar (BC) being the accounting acquirer even though the legal acquirer is Berry. Therefore, the historic financial statements of DelMar (BC) are presented as the comparative balances for the periods prior to the Reverse Acquisition.
References to the Company, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, DelMar (BC), Callco and Exchangeco. References to Berry relate to the Company prior to the Reverse Acquisition.
Our drug discovery research and development focuses on identifying well-validated clinical and commercial-stage compounds and establishing a scientific rationale for development in modern orphan cancer indications. We conduct further research on promising candidates through our network of consultants and contract research organizations. This approach allows us to identify and advance potential drug candidates without significant investment in “wet lab” infrastructure. Based on this strategy, we acquired intellectual property and prototype drug product related to our lead drug candidate, VAL-083, from Valent Technologies LLC (“Valent”) in September 2010 and initiated new clinical trials in 2011. In addition, we have identified multiple additional drug candidates that we may have the opportunity to license or acquire in the future.
VAL-083
Central Nervous System Cancers
Our lead product candidate, VAL-083, represents a “first in class” small-molecule chemotherapeutic. The molecular structure of VAL-083 is not an analogue or derivative of other small molecule chemotherapeutics approved for the treatment of cancer. VAL-083, which was originally discovered in the 1960’s, has been assessed in multiple clinical studies sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (“NCI”) in the United States as a treatment for various cancers including lung, brain, cervical, ovarian tumors and leukemia. Published pre-clinical and clinical data suggest that VAL-083 may be active against a range of tumor types. VAL-083 is approved as a cancer chemotherapeutic in China for the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (“CML”) and lung cancer. VAL-083 has not been approved for any indications outside of China.
Upon obtaining regulatory approval, we intend to commercialize VAL-083 and other product candidates for the treatment of orphan cancer indications where patients have failed other therapies or have limited medical options. Orphan diseases are defined in the United States under the Rare Disease Act of 2002 as “any disease or condition that affects less than 200,000 persons in the United States”. The Orphan Drug Act of 1983 is a federal law that provides financial and other incentives including a period of market exclusivity to encourage the development of new treatments for orphan diseases.
We research the mechanism of action of our product candidates to determine the clinical indications best suited for therapy and attempt to rapidly advance our product candidates into human clinical trials and toward commercialization. In October 2011, we initiated clinical trials with VAL-083 as a potential new treatment for glioblastoma multiforme (“GBM”), the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer.
We have presented interim data from our clinical trial at peer-reviewed scientific meetings including the Society for NeuroOncology annual meeting (SNO -- Nov. 2012), the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR – April 2013) and The American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO – June 2013). In summary, our interim clinical data supports that VAL-083, at doses tested to date:
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Is well tolerated in GBM and secondary-progressive brain tumor patients with no drug-related serious adverse events at doses studied to date;
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Demonstrates that in dose escalation cohorts 1-3, 25% (2/8) of GBM patients and 17% (1/6) of secondary-progressive brain cancer patients showed stable disease or tumor regression in response to VAL-083 treatment at the doses tested to date. These patients had failed prior therapy. The doses tested in these cohorts were well below those used in historical clinical studies;
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●
|
Discloses that Cohort 3 was expanded to gather additional data on central nervous system (“CNS”) metastatic patients at the 5mg/m2 dose level;
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●
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Demonstrates that the maximum tolerated dose (“MTD”) has not been reached after completion of cohort three. Continued dose escalation is planned; and
|
●
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Shows a dose-dependent increase in plasma exposure following doses of VAL-083.
|
The data support the further development of VAL-083.
In July 2013 the Company announced the opening of its third clinical trial site at the Brain Tumor Center at University of California, San Francisco (“UCSF”) and in August 2013 the Company received a notice of allowance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) enabling the Company to accelerate the dose-escalation of our GBM study. The revised dosing regimen was allowed by the FDA following an extensive safety review of patients treated to date. In comparison to the original dose-escalation scheme, the revised plan will enable the trial to reach higher doses and complete the dose-escalation portion of the clinical trial more quickly by skipping two interim doses:
Original dose-escalation
|
Revised dose-escalation
|
10 mg/m2
|
10 mg/m2
|
15 mg/m2
|
20 mg/m2
|
20 mg/m2
|
|
25 mg/m2
|
30 mg/m2
|
30 mg/m2
|
The revised dosing scheme also permits dosing above 30mg/m2 if VAL-083 is safe and well-tolerated at that dose.
During the remainder of 2013 we plan to continue our clinical trials with VAL-083 as a potential treatment for GBM patients who have failed other therapies. Currently, there is no approved therapy for these patients. The goal of the current trial is to establish a modernized dosing regimen for advancement into registration trials with the FDA.
In addition to our clinical development activities in the United States, we have obtained exclusive commercial rights to VAL-083 in China. In October 2012, we announced that we had entered into a collaboration agreement with the only manufacturer licensed by the Chinese State Food and Drug Administration to produce the product for the China market. This agreement provides us with certain exclusive commercial rights related to drug supply, which positions us with the potential to generate near-term revenue through product sales or royalties for its approved indications in China while we seek global approval in new indications. Our strategy in China is to develop new clinical and non-clinical data in collaboration with leading cancer researchers to demonstrate the utility of VAL-083 in the treatment of CML and lung cancer, particularly for patients who do not respond to, or cannot access, modern treatments such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Management believes the data, if favorable, will allow the repositioning of VAL-083 in the China market, and eventually global markets, for the treatment of hematologic cancers and solid tumors. We anticipate seeking a marketing partner for VAL-083 in China in order to obtain royalty revenue from that market.
We have filed a broad portfolio of new patent applications to protect our intellectual property. Our patent applications claim compositions and methods related to the use of VAL-083 and related compounds as well as methods of synthesis and quality controls for the manufacturing process of VAL-083. In July 2013, our first new patent in the United States claiming methods of synthesis for VAL-083 was issued by the United States Patent Office. We continue to prosecute patent cases in the United States and international jurisdictions.
In addition to new patent filings, we intend to seek other statutory protection for our intellectual property. In February, 2012, we announced that VAL-083 has been granted Orphan Drug protection for the treatment of glioma, including GBM by the FDA in the United States. In January 2013, the European Medicines Association (“EMA”) granted Orphan Drug protection to VAL-083. The orphan drug designation means that we may sell VAL-083 as a treatment for GBM without competition for seven years in the United States and for ten years in the European Union following market approval, in respect of a medicinal product containing a similar active substance for the same indication.
Drugs granted orphan drug protection generally follow the same regulatory development path as any other pharmaceutical product. However, incentives such as scientific advice and reduction or waiver of registration fees and access to specialized grant funding may be available to support and accelerate development of orphan drug candidates.
Lung Cancer
The activity of VAL-083 against solid tumors, including lung cancer, has been established in both pre-clinical and human clinical trials conducted by the NCI. Lung cancer is characterized as small cell and non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”). NSCLC is the most common type of lung cancer. VAL-083 has demonstrated activity against NSCLC in laboratory studies. VAL-083 was also investigated in a number of clinical trials in the United States and Europe during the 1970s both as a stand-alone therapy and in combination with other chemotherapeutic regimens. VAL-083 has been approved by the Chinese Food and Drug Administration (“CFDA”) (formerly the State Food and Drug Administration)for the treatment of lung cancer in China. However, we believe that the use of the drug in the modern era has been limited by a preference for targeted therapies. We plan to establish a strong scientific and clinical rationale to support out-licensing activities to unlock the potential value of the drug in partnership with larger pharmaceutical companies with the resources and commercial infrastructure to effectively develop and launch a lung cancer product.
Additional Orphan Drug Indications
We have established a high-level scientific rationale for the development of VAL-083 in additional high-value orphan cancer indications. Hematologic cancers such as chronic myelogenous leukemia (“CML”), acute myeloid leukemia (“AML”) are of particular interest based on published human clinical data and lack of effective therapeutic options. We have initiated preliminary discussions with leading cancer researchers regarding the development of a clinical strategy for the development of VAL-083 in hematologic cancers.
Developing Partnerships with Pharmaceutical Companies
Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceutical Company
We have a strategic collaboration with Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceutical Company (“Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals”), a subsidiary of publicly traded Guangxi Wuzhou Zhongheng Group Co., Ltd for the development of VAL-083 (marketed as “DAG” in China). VAL-083 is approved by CFDA as a cancer chemotherapy for the treatment of CML and lung cancer. In addition, Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals has received regulatory approval by the CFDA to manufacture and sell VAL-083 in China for these indications.
We are party to a memorandum of understanding and collaboration agreement, dated October 25, 2012 (the “Guangxi Agreement”), with Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals. Pursuant to the Guangxi Agreement, we granted to Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals a royalty-free license to certain of our intellectual property, as it relates to quality control and drug production methods for VAL-083, and we agreed that Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals will be our exclusive supplier of VAL-083 for clinical trials and sales for the China, United States, Canadian and European markets, subject to Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals obtaining and maintaining cGMP certification by the FDA, EMEA or other applicable regulatory agencies, and Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals being able to meet volumes ordered by us. Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals agreed that it may not sell VAL-083 for markets outside of China to any other purchaser other than us. In addition, Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals granted us a pre-emptive right (subject to our acceptance of proposed sales volume and prices) to purchase VAL-083 produced by Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals. The collaboration under the Guangxi Agreement establishes an exclusive supply relationship between us and Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals to include the Chinese market and all markets outside China. DelMar and Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals will work together to ensure the product specifications meet global standards in order to accelerate international development and regulatory approval. Subject to meeting and maintaining cGMP certification, Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals will be our exclusive supplier of DAG for injection for clinical development and commercial sales.
The Company and Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals plan to develop new clinical data to expand the market in China and to seek regulatory approval for the drug in multiple indications on a global basis. The companies have formed a clinical advisory board to oversee clinical studies. Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceuticals will provide funding support for clinical trials conducted in China and we will be responsible for development and commercialization. DelMar is currently seeking to establish a separate collaboration for the distribution, sales and marketing of VAL-083 in China.
The term of the Guangxi Agreement (except as it relates to the exclusive rights in the China market) is indefinite, subject to termination upon written agreement of all parties, or if either party breaches any material term and fails to remedy such breach within 30 days of receipt of notice of the breach, or if any action to be taken thereunder is not agreed to by both parties, provided that such matter is referred to the chief executive officer of both parties, and they are unable to resolve such matter within 90 days. No payments have been made to date under the Guangxi Agreement.
The protection of intellectual property rights in China (where VAL-083 is manufactured pursuant to the Guangxi Agreement with the only manufacturer presently licensed by the SDFA to produce the product for the China market, and where VAL-03 is approved for the treatment of CML and lung cancer) is relatively weak compared to the United States, which may negatively affect our ability to generate revenue from VAL-083.
Reverse Acquisition
On January 25, 2013 (the “Closing Date”), the Company entered into and closed an exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”), with DelMar (BC), Callco, Exchangeco, and the securityholders of DelMar (BC). Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, (i) the Company issued 4,340,417 shares of common stock (the “Parent Shares”) to the shareholders of DelMar (BC) who are United States residents (the “U.S. Holders”) in exchange for the transfer to Exchangeco of all 4,340,417 outstanding common shares of DelMar (BC) held by the U.S. Holders, (ii) the shareholders of DelMar (BC) who are Canadian residents (the “Canadian Holders”) received, in exchange for the transfer to Exchangeco of all 8,729,583 outstanding common shares of DelMar (BC) held by the Canadian Holders, 8,729,583 exchangeable shares (the “Exchangeable Shares”) of Exchangeco, and (iii) outstanding warrants to purchase 3,360,000 common shares of DelMar (BC) and outstanding options to purchase 1,020,000 common shares of DelMar (BC) were deemed to be amended such that, rather than entitling the holder to acquire common shares of DelMar (BC), such options and warrants will entitle the holders to acquire shares of common stock of the Company. The Canadian Holders will be entitled to require Exchangeco to redeem (or, at the option of the Company or Callco, to have the Company or Callco purchase) the Exchangeable Shares, and upon such redemption or purchase to receive an equal number of shares of common stock of the Company. The aggregate of 13,070,000 shares of common stock of the Company issued to the former shareholders of DelMar (BC) (on an as-exchanged basis with respect to the Exchangeable Shares) represents 80.1% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company following the closing of the Exchange Agreement (the “Reverse Acquisition”).
Upon completion of the Reverse Acquisition DelMar (BC) became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. As a result of the shareholders of DelMar (BC) having a controlling interest in the Company subsequent to the Reverse Acquisition, for accounting purposes the transaction is a capital transaction with DelMar (BC) being the accounting acquirer even though the legal acquirer is Berry. No goodwill is recorded with respect to the transaction as it does not constitute a business combination. For accounting purposes, the transaction is reflected as a recapitalization of DelMar (BC) and consideration for the Reverse Acquisition was deemed to be the fair value of the shares that were issued by DelMar (BC) to acquire the net liabilities of Berry on January 25, 2013. The net identifiable liabilities of Berry on the Closing Date of the Reverse Acquisition were as follows:
$ | ||||||||
Net liabilities (derivative liability)
|
2,041,680 |
The Company determined the fair value of the shares issued on the Reverse Acquisition to be $1,690,004. As a result of the Reverse Acquisition being treated as a recapitalization of DelMar (BC) the Company recognized the loss of $3,731,684 incurred upon the closing of the Reverse Acquisition as an adjustment to opening deficit in the consolidated condensed interim statement of stockholder’s deficiency at September 30, 2013.
Unit Offering
In connection with the Reverse Acquisition, on January 25, 2013, January 31, 2013, February 8, 2013, February 21, 2013, February 28, 2013, March 1, 2013, and March 6, 2013, the Company entered into and closed a series of subscription agreements with accredited investors (the “Investors”), pursuant to which the Company issued an aggregate of 13,125,002 Units at a purchase price of $0.80 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $10,500,000 (the “Private Offering”). Each Unit consists of one share of common stock and one five-year warrant (the “Investor Warrants”) to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.80. The exercise price of the Investor Warrants is subject to adjustment in the event that the Company sells common stock at a price lower than the exercise price, subject to certain exceptions. The Investor Warrants are redeemable by the Company at a price of $0.001 per Investor Warrant at any time subject to the conditions that (i) the Company’s common stock has traded for twenty (20) consecutive trading days with a closing price of at least $1.60 per share with an average trading volume of 50,000 shares per day and (ii) the underlying shares of common stock are registered.
The Company retained Charles Vista, LLC (the “Placement Agent”) as the Placement Agent for the Private Offering. The Company paid the Placement Agent a cash fee of $1,050,000 (equal to 10% of the gross proceeds), a non-accountable expense allowance of $315,000 (equal to 3% of the gross proceeds), and a one-year consulting fee of $60,000. In addition, the Company incurred other closing costs of approximately $500,000 resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $8,575,000. Certain of the additional closing costs were not eligible to be treated as share issue costs and as a result they have been expensed. Net unit proceeds per the consolidated condensed interim statements of cash flows include gross unit proceeds less cash issue costs attributable to the common stock only. The portion of the unit issue costs attributable to the derivative liability has been expensed.
In addition, the Company issued to the Placement Agent five-year warrants (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) to purchase 5,250,000 shares of common stock (equal to 20% of the shares of common stock (i) included as part of the Units sold in the Private Offering and (ii) issuable upon exercise of the Investor Warrants) at an exercise price of $0.80, exercisable on a cash or cashless basis.
The Company will pay a warrant solicitation fee of 5% of the amount of funds solicited by the agent upon the exercise of the Investor Warrants following such redemption.
In connection with the Private Offering, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement with the Investors, pursuant to which the Company agreed to file a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) registering for resale all shares of common stock (a) included in the Units; and (b) issuable upon exercise of the Investor Warrants, no later than 90 days after the completion of the Private Offering (the “Filing Deadline”) and to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Registration Statement to become effective within 180 days of the Filing Deadline. The Company agreed to use commercially reasonably efforts to keep the Registration Statement effective while the Investor Warrants are outstanding.
Certain of the Private Offering costs were incurred by the Company prior to December 31, 2012. These costs of $90,771 were treated as issue costs during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
Related Parties
The Company acquired its VAL-083 prototype drug, patents and technology rights from Valent. In addition, Valent has incurred a significant portion of the Company’s clinical expenses during the periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and has in turn invoiced the Company for those expenses. One of the Company’s officers and directors is also a Principal of Valent and as result Valent is a related party to the Company.
The following related party transactions and balances have been recorded by the Company.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013
Pursuant to consulting agreements with the Company’s officers and directors the Company pays a total of $36,784 per month in cash compensation to its officers and directors. Pursuant to these agreements the Company recognized a total of $331,056 in compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Included in accounts payable at September 30, 2013 is an aggregate amount owing of $73,144 (December 31, 2012 - $133,658) to the Company’s officers and directors for fees and expenses. The Company pays related party payables incurred for fees and expenses under normal commercial terms.
Included in related party payables at September 30, 2013 is an amount of $144,007 (December 31, 2012 - $314,119) relating to clinical development costs incurred by Valent on behalf of the Company. On April 30, 2012, Valent was issued 500,000 common shares for partial settlement of the Company’s accounts payable balance with Valent. The total settlement amount was $253,050. Additionally, the Company also has a loan payable, including accrued interest, of $270,328 due to Valent at September 30, 2013 including accrued aggregate interest of $20,328 to September 30, 2013 (note 4 in the accompanying unaudited financial statements). One of the directors and officers of the Company is also a Principal of Valent. As a result of the Company not expecting to repay Valent within the next twelve months, the balance of the loan and accrued interest has been disclosed as a long-term liability.
On January 25, 2013, in connection with the Reverse Acquisition (note 3), Valent was issued 1,150,000 shares of common stock of the Company in exchange for Valent reducing certain future royalties under the Assignment Agreement (note 7(c) in the accompanying unaudited financial statements). As a result of the share issuance the Company has recognized an expense of $598,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
The Company paid $26,583 (September 30, 2012 – $0) in directors’ fees during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2012
Pursuant to consulting agreements with the Company’s officers and directors the Company paid a total of $26,973 per month to its directors. Under two of these agreements the directors have elected to receive a portion of their aggregate compensation in the form of units. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 the Company issued 360,000 units for a total amount of $180,144. The units issued relate to an amount of $15,012 per month from January to December 2012 inclusive. As a result, the Company has recognized $45,036 and $135,108 respectively in services for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 (note 6 in the accompanying unaudited financial statements). Of the $135,108, $46,060 has been recognized as general and administrative and $89,048 has been recognized as research and development.
Included in the monthly amount of $26,973 under the consulting agreements the Company paid its offices and directors cash compensation totaling an aggregate $11,494 per month. The Company has paid $34,482 and $103,446 respectively for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.
On February 1, 2012 the Company granted an aggregate of 450,000 stock options at an exercise price of CDN $0.50 to certain directors (note 7 in the accompanying unaudited financial statements).
The Company transferred a total of 1,390,625 shares from the DelMar Employee Share Purchase Trust to its officers and directors.
Derivative Liability
The Company has issued stock purchase warrants. Based on the terms of certain of these warrants the Company determined that the warrants are a derivative liability which is recognized at fair value at the date of the transaction and re-measured at fair value every reporting period with gains or losses on the changes in fair value recorded in the consolidated condensed interim statement of loss and comprehensive loss.
CDN $0.50 Unit Warrants
The Company issued 4,150,000 units on January 23, 2012, 560,000 on February 27, 2012 and 50,000 on May 10, 2012. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2011 the Company issued 500,000 units on October 3, 2011, 100,000 on October 7, 2011, and 50,000 on November 11, 2011. In total, the Company issued 5,410,000 units for services in settlement of accounts payable and cash proceeds for an aggregate of $2,671,923 (CDN $2,705,000).
The proceeds from the issuance of 3,000,000 of these units were held in escrow pursuant to an exclusive option investment agreement with a strategic investor. Subsequently, the Company elected to let the option expire and the related units were cancelled and the funds returned from escrow to the subscriber in order for the Company to retain control over certain intellectual property and commercial rights.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, 206,000 warrants were exercised for no additional consideration for 206,000 shares of common stock. As a result, $226,040 of the derivative liability has been reclassified to equity. The warrants that have been exercised were revalued at their exercise date and then the reclassification to equity was recorded.
Investor Warrants
In connection with the Reverse Acquisition, on January 25, 2013, January 31, 2013, February 8, 2013, February 21, 2013, February 28, 2013, March 1, 2013, and March 6, 2013, the Company entered into and closed a series of subscription agreements with accredited investors (the “Investors”), pursuant to which the Company issued an aggregate of 13,125,002 Units at a purchase price of $0.80 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $10,500,000 (the “Private Offering”). Each Unit consists of one share of common stock and one five-year warrant (the “Investor Warrants”) to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.80. The exercise price of the Investor Warrants is subject to adjustment in the event that the Company sells common stock at a price lower than the exercise price, subject to certain exceptions. The Investor Warrants are redeemable by the Company at a price of $0.001 per Investor Warrant at any time subject to the conditions that (i) the Company’s common stock has traded for twenty (20) consecutive trading days with a closing price of at least $1.60 per share with an average trading volume of 50,000 shares per day and (ii) the underlying shares of common stock are registered.
Dividend Warrants
As a result of the Reverse Acquisition, certain warrants that Berry issued pursuant to a warrant dividend became warrants of the Company (the “Dividend Warrants”). The Dividend Warrants are exercisable at $1.25 per share until January 24, 2018. The Dividend Warrants will only be exercisable at such times as the underlying shares of common stock are registered. The Dividend Warrants will be redeemable by the Company at a price of $0.001 per Dividend Warrant at any time commencing 18 months following the date of issuance subject to the conditions that (i) the Company’s common stock has traded for twenty (20) consecutive trading days with a closing price of at least $2.50 per share and (ii) the underlying shares of common stock are registered. Subject to the conditions set forth therein, the Dividend Warrants may be redeemed by the Company upon not less than sixty (60) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior written notice.
Warrants issued for services
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company issued 300,000 warrants for services. The warrants were issued on September 12, 2013 and are exercisable on a cashless basis at an exercise price of $1.76 for five years. As of September 30, 2013, 75% of the warrants have vested. As a result, at September 30, 2103 the Company has recognized $108,518 in the consolidated condensed interim statement of operations and $15,502 as prepaid expenses.
The Company’s derivative liability is summarized as follows:
September 30, 2013
$
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December 31, 2012
$
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Opening balance
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121,000 | 106,146 | ||||||
Issuance of units
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3,681,372 | 333,356 | ||||||
Dividend Warrant liability acquired on reverse acquisition
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2,041,680 | - | ||||||
Warrants issued for services
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124,020 | - | ||||||
Change in fair value of unexercised warrants
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(951,564 | ) | (318,502 | ) | ||||
Reclassification to equity upon exercise of warrants
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(226,040 | ) | - | |||||
Closing balance
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4,790,468 | 121,000 |
Selected Quarterly Information
The financial information reported here in has been prepared in accordance with US GAAP. The Company’s functional currency at September 30, 2013 is the USD. The following table represents selected financial information for the Company as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Selected Balance Sheet Data
September 30,
2013
$
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December 31,
2012
$
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Cash and cash equivalents
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5,170,812 | 17,782 | ||||||
Working capital (deficiency)
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4,965,277 | (942,562 | ) | |||||
Total Assets
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5,393,036 | 182,830 | ||||||
Derivative liability
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4,790,468 | 121,000 | ||||||
Total shareholder’s deficiency
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(304,295 | ) | (1,327,914 | ) |
Selected Statement of Operations Data
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September 30,
2013
$
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September 30,
2012
$
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September 30,
2013
$
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September 30,
2012
$
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Research and development
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560,235 | 229,488 | 1,776,594 | 1,217,021 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative
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741,368 | 218,732 | 3,316,125 | 781,324 | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability
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(8,094,339 | ) | - | (951,564 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Shares issued to Valent for future royalty reduction
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- | - | 598,000 | - | ||||||||||||
Derivative issue costs
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- | - | 2,713,220 | - | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
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(2,834 | ) | (22,295 | ) | (31,767 | ) | (26,891 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense
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2,029 | 1,900 | 5,976 | 5,630 | ||||||||||||
Interest income
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(691 | ) | - | (1,871 | ) | - | ||||||||||
(Income) loss from operations
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(8,095,835 | ) | 427,825 | 7,424,713 | 1,977,084 | |||||||||||
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding
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31,430,566 | 12,969,783 | 28,977,156 | 13,287,835 | ||||||||||||
Basic (income) loss per share
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(0.22 | ) | 0.03 | 0.26 | 0.15 | |||||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding
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41,671,789 | 12,969,783 | 28,977,156 | 13,287,835 | ||||||||||||
Diluted (income) loss per share
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(0.02 | ) | 0.03 | 0.26 | 0.15 | |||||||||||
Expenses net of share-based compensation |
The following table discloses research and development, and general and administrative expenses net of share-based compensation expenses.
September 30,
2013
$
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September 30,
2012
$
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September 30,
2013
$
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September 30,
2012
$
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Research and development
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560,235 | 229,488 | 1,776,594 | 1,217,021 | ||||||||||||
Share-based compensation included in research and development
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(96,074 | ) | (65,207 | ) | (405,211 | ) | (788,619 | ) | ||||||||
Research and development net of share-based compensation
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464,161 | 164,281 | 1,371,383 | 428,402 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative
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741,368 | 218,732 | 3,316,125 | 781,324 | ||||||||||||
Share-based compensation included in general and administrative
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(372,319 | ) | (57,442 | ) | (1,509,670 | ) | (424,747 | ) | ||||||||
General and administrative net of share-based compensation
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369,049 | 161,290 | 1,806,455 | 356,577 | ||||||||||||
Comparison of the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
Three Months Ended
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September 30,
2013
$
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September 30
2012
$
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Change
$
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Change
%
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Research and development
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560,235 | 229,488 | 330,747 | 144 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative
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741,368 | 218,732 | 522,636 | 239 | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability
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(8,094,339 | ) | - | (8,094,339 | ) | 100 | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
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(2,834 | ) | (22,295 | ) | 19,461 | (87 | ) | |||||||||
Interest expense
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2,029 | 1,900 | 129 | 7 | ||||||||||||
Interest income
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(691 | ) | - | (691 | ) | (100 | ) | |||||||||
Net (income) loss | (6,794,232 | ) | 427,825 | 7,222,057 |
Research and Development
Research and development expenses increased to $560,235 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $229,488 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The increase was partially attributable to an increase in share-based payments to $96,074 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $65,207 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. In relation to research and development expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2013 the Company incurred share-based payments relating to the granting of stock options and the issuance of shares for services. For the three months ended September 30, 2012 the Company recognized stock option expense as well as the fair value amount for units issued for services. The increase in the stock option expense portion was due to stock options being granted during the three-months ended September 30, 2013 offset by a decrease in the Company’s share price.
After considering the impact of share-based payments, research and development expenses increased in the three months ended September 30, 2013 to $464,161 from $164,281 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The largest portion of non-share-based payment component of research and development for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was clinical development costs as the Company continued with its Phase I/II clinical trial with VAL-083. The clinical development costs were higher in the current quarter compared to the prior quarter largely due to the timing of patient enrollment. Intellectual property costs have increased in the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012 as a result of the Company becoming more active in filing and advancing its patents compared to the prior period. Personnel costs have increased due to the officers and directors of the Company being compensated with cash during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 while during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 a portion of management compensation was in the form of units. In addition, travel costs increased during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012 due to attendance at conferences to present data and for monitoring trips to clinical sites.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses were $741,368 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $218,732 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The increase was partially attributable to an increase in share-based payments to $372,319 in the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $57,442 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. In relation to general and administrative expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2013 the Company incurred share-based payments relating to stock options, shares issued for services and for warrants issued for services. For the three months ended September 30, 2012 the Company recognized stock option expense and the fair value amount recognized for units issued for services. The increase in the stock option expense portion was due to stock options being granted during the three-months ended September 30, 2013 offset by a decrease in the Company’s share price.
After considering the impact of share-based payments, general and administrative expenses increased in the three months ended September 30, 2013 to $369,049 from $161,290 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The principal reason for the increase was due to professional fees relating to legal, accounting, investor relations, and business development. As a result of the Company becoming public due to its Reverse Acquisition, the Company has incurred increased investor relations fees in the current quarter which it did not incur during the three months ended September 30, 2012. Also, personnel, and office and sundry increased in the current quarter compared to the prior quarter. Personnel costs have increased due to the officers and directors being compensated with cash in the quarter ended September 30, 2013 while in the quarter ended September 30, 2012 a portion of management compensation was in the form of units. Office and sundry increased for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012 largely due an increase in filing and related fees. As a result of the Reverse Acquisition the Company become a public company and began filing obligations with various regulatory authorities.
Change in fair value of derivative liability
Based on the terms of certain warrants issued by the Company, the Company determined that the warrants were a derivative liability which is recognized at fair value at the date of the transaction and re-measured at fair value every reporting period with gains or losses on the changes in fair value recorded in the consolidated condensed interim statement of loss and comprehensive loss. The balance recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2013 was due to a decrease in the Company’s common stock price between the date the warrants were last valued on June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2013 which was the current revaluation date.
The Company recognized a gain of $8,094,339 from the change in fair value of the derivative liability for the three months ended September 30, 2013. There was no change in the fair value of the derivative liability for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Changes in the Company’s common stock price can result in significant volatility in the Company’s reported net loss due to its impact on the fair value of the derivative liability. The large derivative revaluation gain recognized by the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2013 resulted in a net income for the quarter. As a result of revaluation gains and losses, it is expected that the Company’s reported net income or loss will continue to experience large fluctuations.
Foreign Exchange Gain
The Company’s functional currency at September 30, 2013 is the USD but the Company incurs a portion of its expenses in CDN. The foreign exchange gains and losses are reported in other (income) loss in the Consolidated Condensed Interim Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss.
The Company recognized a foreign exchange gain of $2,834 for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 compared to a gain of $22,295 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. The change was due to changes in the exchange rate between the CDN and the USD and to varying levels of CDN accounts payable.
Interest Expense
Pursuant to a loan agreement dated February 3, 2011, the Company has received a loan from Valent in the amount of $250,000 for the purchase of the prototype drug product. The loan is payable on demand, unsecured and bears interest at 3.00% per year. As a result of the loan payable the Company recognized $2,029 and $1,900 respectively in accrued interest for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
Comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
Nine months Ended
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September 30,
2013
$
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September 30
2012
$
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Change
$
|
Change
%
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Research and development
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1,776,594 | 1,217,021 | 559,573 | 46 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative
|
3,316,125 | 781,324 | 2,534,801 | 324 | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability
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(951,564 | ) | - | (951,564 | ) | 100 | ||||||||||
Shares issued to Valent for future royalty reduction
|
598,000 | - | 598,000 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Derivative issue costs
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2,713,220 | - | 2,713,220 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
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(31,767 | ) | (26,891 | ) | (4,876 | ) | 18 | |||||||||
Interest expense
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5,976 | 5,630 | 346 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Interest income
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(1,871 | ) | - | (1,871 | ) | 100 | ||||||||||
Net loss | 7,424,713 | 1,977,084 | 5,447,629 |
Research and Development
Research and development expenses increased to $1,776,594 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $1,217,021 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Share-based payments attributable to research and development were $405,211 in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $788,619 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. In relation to research and development expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company incurred share-based payments relating to stock options and the issuance of shares for services. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 the Company recognized the fair value of shares issued from the Trust to employees and consultants for services rendered to the Company, stock option expense as the Company’s first grant of stock options occurred in February 2012, and the fair value amount recognized for units issued for services. All of the shares had been issued from the Trust at December 31, 2012 and as a result no additional expense was recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. In the prior period shares were issued from the Trust.
After considering the impact of share-based payments, research and development expenses increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $1,371,383 from $428,402 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The largest component of research and development for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was clinical development costs as the Company continued with its Phase I/II clinical trial with VAL-083. The clinical development costs were higher in the current period compared to the prior period largely due to the timing of patient enrollment. Additionally, personnel, intellectual property, and travel were all higher during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Personnel costs have increased due to the officers and directors of the Company being compensated with cash during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 while during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 a portion of management compensation was in the form of units. Intellectual property costs have increased in the current period as a result of the Company becoming more active in filing and advancing its patents compared to the prior period. Travel has increased in the current period compared to the prior period as a result of increased travel to scientific and medical conferences.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses were $3,316,125 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $781,324 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase was partially attributable to an increase in share-based payments to $1,509,670 in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $424,747 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. In relation to general and administrative expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company incurred share-based payments relating to stock options, shares issued for services, and warrants issued for services. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 the Company recognized the fair value of shares issued from the Trust to employees and consultants for services rendered to the Company, stock option expense as the Company’s first grant of stock options occurred in February 2012, and the fair value amount recognized for units issued for services. All of the shares had been issued from the Trust at December 31, 2012 and as a result no additional expense was recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. In the prior period shares were issued from the Trust.
After considering the impact of share-based payments, general and administrative expenses increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $1,806,455 from $356,577 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
The principal reason for the increase was due to professional fees related to the Company’s Reverse Acquisition and the preparation and filing of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1. A significant portion of the accounting and legal fees related to the Reverse Acquisition were expensed as they did not quality as direct share issue costs. The fees and expenses for professional fees for the Reverse Acquisition and the S-1 were one-time fess that will not be incurred in subsequent periods. Additionally, as a result of the Company becoming public due to its Reverse Acquisition, the Company has incurred investor relations fee which it did not incur during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Company becoming a public reporting entity has also led to higher travel costs due to the need to attend more investor and business development conferences.
Personnel, and office and sundry increased in the current period compared to the prior period. Personnel costs have increased due to the officers and directors being compensated with cash in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 while in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 a portion of management compensation was in the form of units. Office and sundry increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 largely due an increase in filing and related fees. As a result of the Reverse Acquisition the Company become a public company and began filing obligations with various regulatory authorities.
Change in fair value of derivative liability
Based on the terms of certain warrants issued by the Company, the Company determined that the warrants were a derivative liability which is recognized at fair value at the date of the transaction and re-measured at fair value every reporting period with gains or losses on the changes in fair value recorded in the consolidated condensed interim statement of loss and comprehensive loss. The balance recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was due to an increase in the Company’s share price between the date the warrants were issued and September 30, 2013 which was the revaluation date.
The Company recognized a gain of $951,564 from the change in fair value of the derivative liability for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. There was no change in the fair value of the derivative liability for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Changes in the Company’s common stock price can result in significant volatility in the Company’s reported net loss due to its impact on the fair value of the derivative liability. As a result of revaluation gains and losses, it is expected that the Company’s reported net income or loss will continue to experience large fluctuations.
Issuance of Shares to Valent for future royalty reduction
On January 25, 2013, in connection with the Reverse Acquisition, the Company issued to Valent 1,150,000 shares of common stock in exchange for Valent reducing certain future royalties under the Assignment Agreement. As a result of the share issuance the Company has recognized an expense of $598,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Derivative issue costs
The proceeds from the $0.80 unit offering have been allocated between common stock and derivative liability based on the respective fair values of the shares of common stock and the warrants on the issuance date. Additionally, the unit issue costs have also been allocated between common stock and derivative liability on the same pro rata basis as the proceeds. The portion of the issue costs allocated to the derivative liability has been expensed in the consolidated condensed interim statement of loss and comprehensive loss. The Company recognized $2,713,220 in derivative issue costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. There was no derivative issue costs recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
Foreign Exchange Gain
The Company’s functional currency at September 30, 2013 is the USD but the Company incurs a portion of its expenses in CDN. The foreign exchange gains and losses are reported in other (income) loss in the Consolidated Condensed Interim Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss.
The Company recognized a foreign exchange gain of $31,767 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to a gain of $26,893 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The change was due to changes in the exchange rate between the CDN and the USD and to varying levels of CDN accounts payable.
Interest Expense
Pursuant to a loan agreement dated February 3, 2011, the Company has received a loan from Valent in the amount of $250,000 for the purchase of the prototype drug product. The loan is payable on demand, unsecured and bears interest at 3.00% per year. As a result of the loan payable the Company recognized $5,976 and $5,630 respectively in accrued interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012
September 30,
2013
$
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September 30,
2012
$
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Change
$
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Change
%
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Cash used in operating activities
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(4,486,490 | ) | (631,288 | ) | (3,855,202 | ) | 611 | |||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities
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9,639,520 | 671,570 | 8,967,950 | 1,335 |
Comparison of cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities increased to $4,486,490 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $631,288 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase was largely the result of an increase in the net loss to $7,424,713 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $1,977,084 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Partially offsetting the impact of the higher net loss were non-cash items totaling $3,768,301 incurred in the current period consisting of accrued loan interest, change in fair value of the derivative liability, warrants issued for services, shares issued to Valent for a future royalty reduction, non-cash derivative issue costs and share-based payments. The non-cash items for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 totaled $1,218,996 and consisted of accrued loan interest, units issued for services, warrants issued for services, and share-based payments. The most significant changes in non-cash working capital for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were outflows of $467,007 and $230,626 from the payment of accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and related party payables respectively. In the nine months ended September 30, 2012 there were inflows of $97,739 and $34,284 from an increase accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and related parry payables respectively. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 there were respective outflows of $166,189 and $31,149 from increases in prepaid expenses.
As a result of the Company’s expectations as to the timing of the repayment of the Valent loan, the Company has presented the full loan and accrued interest balance as a long-term liability at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Financing Activities
The Company received $9,639,520 in net proceeds from the issuance of units during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $671,570 in net proceeds from the issuance of units during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The net proceeds from the current period financing activities were $8,575,000. However, as a result of a portion of the unit proceeds and issue costs being accounted for as a derivative liability the net proceeds on the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows is $9,639,520. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 certain of the additional closing costs were not eligible to be treated as share issue costs and as a result they have been expensed. Net unit proceeds per the condensed consolidated interim statements of cash flows include gross unit proceeds less cash issue costs attributable to the shares only. The portion of the unit issue costs attributable to the derivative liability has been expensed.
The units issued in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were the $0.80 units issued in conjunction with the Reverse Acquisition while in the prior period the units issued were the CDN $0.50 units.
Operating Capital and Capital Expenditure Requirements
Liquidity risk
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company reported a net loss of $7,424,713 and an accumulated deficit of $14,998,530 at that date. As at September 30, 2013, the Company has cash and cash equivalents of $5,170,812 and a working capital balance of $4,965,277. The Company does not have the prospect of achieving any significant revenues in the immediate near future and the Company will require additional funding to maintain its research and development projects and for general operations. There is a large degree of uncertainty as to the expenses the Company will incur in developing and pursuing its business plan. In addition, the Company has not begun to generate revenues from any product candidate.
Consequently, in the future management will need to pursue various financing alternatives to fund the Company’s operations so it can continue as a going concern in the medium to longer term. Accordingly, the Company is considered to be in the development stage as defined in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 915-10. In the first quarter of 2013 the Company completed financing activities related to a unit offering for net proceeds of approximately $8,575,000 and we believe, based on our current estimates, that we will be able to fund our operations for at least 18 months.
There could be material differences in our cost estimates or there can be unforeseen events, problems or delays will occur that would require us to seek additional debt and/or equity funding. The ability of the Company to meet its obligations and continue the research and development of its product candidate is dependent on its ability to continue to raise adequate financing. There can be no assurance that such financing will be available to the Company in the amount required at any time or for any period or, if available, that it can be obtained on terms satisfactory to the Company. The Company may tailor its drug candidate program based on the amount of funding it raises.
Our future funding requirements will depend on many factors, including but not limited to:
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Until we can generate a sufficient amount of product revenue to finance our cash requirements, which we may never do, we expect to finance future cash needs primarily through public or private equity offerings, debt financings or strategic collaborations. Although we are not reliant on institutional credit finance and therefore not subject to debt covenant compliance requirements or potential withdrawal of credit by banks, the current economic climate has also impacted the availability of funds and activity in equity markets. We do not know whether additional funding will be available on acceptable terms, or at all. If we are not able to secure additional funding when needed, we may have to delay, reduce the scope of or eliminate one or more of our clinical trials or research and development programs or make changes to our operating plan. In addition, we may have to partner one or more of our product candidate programs at an earlier stage of development, which would lower the economic value of those programs to us.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, requires companies to establish accounting policies and to make estimates that affect both the amount and timing of the recording of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Some of these estimates require judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and therefore actual results may differ from those estimates.
A detailed summary of all of the Company’s significant accountings policies and the estimates derived therefrom is included in Note 2 to the Company’s Financial Statements for the year ended December 31 2012 filed in our report on Form 8-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2013. While all of the significant accounting policies are important to the Company’s consolidated condensed interim financial statements, the following accounting policies and the estimates derived therefrom have been identified as being critical:
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Financial instruments
The Company has financial instruments that are measured at fair value. To determine the fair value, we use the fair value hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs market participants would use to value an asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs based on assumptions about the factors market participants would use to value an asset or liability. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:
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Level one - inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
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Level two - inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals; and
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Level three - unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.
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Assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in a reclassification of levels for certain securities within the fair value hierarchy.
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, other receivables, accounts payable, related party payables and derivative liability. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, other receivables, accounts payable and related party payables approximate their fair values due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
As quoted prices for the derivative liability are not readily available, the Company has used a simulated probability valuation model, as described in note 6 to estimate fair value. The derivative liability utilizes Level 3 inputs as defined above.
The Company has the following liabilities under the fair value hierarchy:
September 30, 2013
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Liability
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December 31, 2012
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Clinical trial expenses
Clinical trial expenses are a component of research and development costs and include fees paid to contract research organizations, investigators and other vendors who conduct specific research for product development activities on behalf of the Company. The amount of clinical trial expenses recognized in a period related to service agreements is based on estimates of the work performed on an accrual basis. These estimates are based on patient enrollment, services provided and goods delivered, contractual terms and experience with similar contracts. The Company monitors these factors to the extent possible and adjusts our estimates accordingly. Prepaid expenses or accrued liabilities are adjusted if payments to service providers differ from estimates of the amount of service completed in a given period.
Shares for services
The Company has issued equity instruments for services provided by employees and nonemployees. The equity instruments are valued at the fair value of the instrument granted (see notes 6 and 7 of the consolidated condensed interim financial statements for assumptions).
In prior periods the Company transferred shares from the DelMar Employee Share Purchase Trust (the “Trust”) to consultants and management in exchange for services rendered to the Company. The Company recognizes the fair value of the shares transferred as an expense with a corresponding increase in common stock. The shares reserved for issuance to consultants and management that are held by the Trust are included in the financial statements at year end. There are no other assets in the Trust. The number of shares outstanding for issue from the Trust at September 30, 2013 is nil (December 31, 2012 – nil).
The shares transferred from the Trust in prior periods have been valued using the fair value of the shares transferred. The Company has used recent share transactions in order to determine the fair value of the shares transferred from the Trust.
Stock options
The Company accounts for these awards under ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”). ASC 718 requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognition of compensation over the requisite service period for awards expected to vest. Compensation expense for unvested options to non-employees is revalued at each period end and is being amortized over the vesting period of the options. The determination of grant-date fair value for stock option awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes model, which includes variables such as the expected volatility of the Company’s share price, the anticipated exercise behavior of its grantee, interest rates, and dividend yields. These variables are projected based on the Company’s historical data, experience, and other factors. Changes in any of these variables could result in material adjustments to the expense recognized for share-based payments. Such value is recognized as expense over the requisite service period, net of estimated forfeitures, using the straight-line attribution method. The estimation of stock awards that will ultimately vest requires judgment, and to the extent actual results or updated estimates differ from current estimates, such amounts are recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period estimates are revised. The Company considers many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including type of awards granted, employee class, and historical experience. Actual results and future estimates may differ substantially from current estimates.
Derivative liability
The Company accounts for certain warrants under the authoritative guidance on 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 warrants require the issuance of securities upon exercise and do not sufficiently preclude an implied right to net cash settlement. The Company classifies warrants in its balance sheet as a derivative liability which is fair valued at each reporting period subsequent to the initial issuance. As quoted prices for the derivative liability are not available, the Company uses a simulated probability valuation model to value the warrants. Determining the appropriate fair-value model and calculating the fair value of warrants requires considerable judgment. Any change in the estimates used may cause the value to be higher or lower than that reported. The estimated volatility of the Company’s common stock at the date of issuance, and at each subsequent reporting period, is based on the historical volatility of similar life sciences companies. The risk-free interest rate is based on rates published by the government for bonds with a maturity similar to the expected remaining life of the warrants at the valuation date. The expected life of the warrants is assumed to be equivalent to their remaining contractual term.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements.
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Not applicable for a smaller reporting company.
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) are recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's (the “SEC”) rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and also are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
There are no legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its property is the subject.
Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.
During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,469,810 shares of common stock, including 40,000 shares of common stock for services, 206,000 shares upon the exercise of 206,000 warrants for no additional consideration, 123,810 shares upon the cashless exercise of 200,000 warrants, and 1,100,000 shares upon the exchange of Exchangeable Shares. On September 12, 2013, the Company issued five-year warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock for services. The warrants are exercisable on a cashless basis at an exercise price of $1.76.
In connection with the foregoing, the Company relied on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for transactions not involving a public offering.
None.
Not applicable.
None.
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XBRL INSTANCE DOCUMENT
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XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA DOCUMENT
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XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION CALCULATION LINKBASE
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XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABELS LINKBASE
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EX-101.PRE
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XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE
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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.
DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Date: November 8, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Jeffrey Bacha
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Jeffrey Bacha
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Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
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Date: November 8, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Scott Praill
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Scott Praill
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Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
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