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Rebus Holdings, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2010 September (Form 10-Q)

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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

(Mark one)

x
Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2010
Or
¨
Transition Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Commission File Number 333-153829
 
GENSPERA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
20-0438951
State or other jurisdiction of
 incorporation or organization
 
(I.R.S. Employer
 Identification No.)
     
2511 N Loop 1604 W, Suite 204
San Antonio, TX
 
78258
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(210) 479-8112

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  x   Yes    ¨    No
 
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). ¨   Yes    ¨   No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer  ¨
   
Non-accelerated filer  ¨  (Do not check if a small reporting company)       
Smaller reporting company  x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)  ¨   Yes   x   No
 
As of November 1, 2010, Registrant had 17,604,465 common shares, $0.0001 par value, issued and outstanding. 

 
 

 

GenSpera, Inc.
 
Table of Contents
 
         
Page
PART I -
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
4
           
 
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements
 
4
           
     
Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2009
 
4
           
     
Condensed Statements of Losses (Unaudited)
   
     
Three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 and for the period from November 21, 2003 (inception) to September 30, 2010
 
5
           
     
Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Unaudited)
   
     
For the period from November 21, 2003 (inception) to September 30, 2010
 
6
           
     
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
   
     
Nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 and for the period from November 21, 2003 (inception) to September 30, 2010
 
7
           
     
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
8
           
 
Item 2.
 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
14
           
 
Item 3.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
21
           
 
Item 4.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
21
           
PART II -  
OTHER INFORMATION
 
22
           
 
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
22
           
 
Item 1A.
  Risk Factors  
22
           
 
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
29
           
 
Item 3.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
31
           
 
Item 4.
 
(Removed and Reserved)
 
31
           
 
Item 5.
 
Other Information
 
31
           
 
Item 6.
 
Exhibits
 
31

 
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ADVISEMENT

We urge you to read this entire Quarterly Report, including the “Risk Factors” section, the financial statements, and related notes included herein.  As used in this Quarterly Report, unless the context otherwise requires, the words “we,” “us,”“our,” “the Company,” “GenSpera” and “Registrant” refer to GenSpera, Inc.  Also, any reference to “common shares,” or “common stock,” refers to our $.0001 par value common stock.   The information contained herein is current as of the date of this Quarterly Report (September 30, 2010), unless another date is specified.  

We prepare our interim financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.  Our financials and results of operation for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of our prospective financial condition and results of operations for the pending full fiscal year ending December 31, 2010. The interim financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report as well as other information relating to our company contained in this Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction and together with the reports, statements and information filed by us with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. Any statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about:
 
 
the development of our drug candidates, including when we expect to undertake, initiate and complete clinical trials of our product candidates;
 
 
the regulatory approval of our drug candidates;
 
 
our use of clinical research centers and other contractors;
 
 
our ability to sell, license or market any of our products;
 
 
our history of operating losses;
 
 
our ability to compete against other companies;
 
 
our ability to secure adequate protection for our intellectual property;
 
 
our ability to attract and retain key personnel;
 
 
our ability to obtain adequate financing; and
 
 
the volatility of our stock price.
 
These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend” and similar words or phrases. Accordingly, these statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in them. Discussions containing these forward-looking statements may be found throughout this Form 10-Q, including Part I, the section entitled “Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including the risks discussed in Part II, Item 1A of this Report, under the caption “Risk Factors”, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to the forward-looking statements or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document. The risks discussed in this report should be considered in evaluating our prospects and future financial performance.

 
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
GENSPERA INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Assets
           
             
Current assets:
           
Cash
  $ 3,900,949     $ 2,255,311  
                 
Total current assets
    3,900,949       2,255,311  
                 
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,083 and $708
    12,750       15,125  
                 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $38,368 and $26,858
    173,799       157,310  
                 
Total assets
  $ 4,087,498     $ 2,427,746  
                 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
                 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 46,286     $ 78,198  
Accrued interest - stockholder
    11,406       8,107  
Convertible notes payable - stockholder, current portion
    75,000       35,000  
                 
Total current liabilities
    132,692       121,305  
                 
Convertible notes payable - stockholder, long term portion
    30,000       70,000  
Derivative liabilities
    1,955,596       2,290,686  
                 
Total liabilities
    2,118,288       2,481,991  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
               
                 
Preferred stock, par value $.0001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock, par value $.0001 per share; 80,000,000 shares authorized, 17,604,465 and 15,466,446 shares issued and outstanding
    1,760       1,547  
Additional paid-in capital
    14,734,178       10,135,737  
Deficit accumulated during the development stage
    (12,766,728 )     (10,191,529 )
                 
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
    1,969,210       (54,245 )
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)
  $ 4,087,498     $ 2,427,746  

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed financial statements.

 
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GENSPERA, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF LOSSES
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (NOVEMBER 21, 2003) TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Unaudited)

                           
Cumulative Period
 
                           
from November 21, 2003
 
                           
(date of inception) to
 
   
Three Months ended September 30,
   
Nine Months ended September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
 
                               
Operating expenses:
                             
General and administrative expenses
  $ 340,979     $ 659,699     $ 1,514,603     $ 1,090,671     $ 4,228,992  
Research and development
    238,225       878,371       1,329,396       1,812,862       6,840,937  
                                         
Total operating expenses
    579,204       1,538,070       2,843,999       2,903,533       11,069,929  
                                         
Loss from operations
    (579,204 )     (1,538,070 )     (2,843,999 )     (2,903,533 )     (11,069,929 )
                                         
Finance cost
    -       (793 )     -       (478,886 )     (518,675 )
Change in fair value of derivative liability
    862,395       (86,514 )     248,783       (769,625 )     (1,181,767 )
Interest income (expense), net
    7,758       1,257       20,017       (4,218 )     3,643  
                                         
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
    290,949       (1,624,120 )     (2,575,199 )     (4,156,262 )     (12,766,728 )
                                         
Provision for income taxes
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Net income (loss)
  $ 290,949     $ (1,624,120 )   $ (2,575,199 )   $ (4,156,262 )   $ (12,766,728 )
                                         
Net income (loss) per common share, basic
  $ 0.02     $ (0.11 )   $ (0.15 )   $ (0.31 )        
                                         
Net loss per common share, diluted - see Note 1
  $ (0.03   $ (0.11   $ (0.15   $ (0.31        
                                         
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted
    17,602,726       14,971,487       16,675,447       13,574,247          

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed financial statements.

 
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GENSPERA, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
FROM DATE OF INCEPTION (NOVEMBER 21, 2003) TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Unaudited)

                     
Deficit
       
                     
Accumulated
       
               
Additional
   
During the
   
Stockholders'
 
   
Common Stock
   
Paid-in
   
Development
   
Equity
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Stage
   
(Deficit)
 
                               
Balance, November 21, 2003
    -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                         
Sale of common stock to founders at $0.0001 per share in November, 2003
    6,100,000       610       (510 )     -       100  
                                         
Contributed services
    -       -       120,000       -       120,000  
                                         
Net loss
    -       -       -       (125,127 )     (125,127 )
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2003
    6,100,000       610       119,490       (125,127 )     (5,027 )
                                         
Contributed services
    -       -       192,000       -       192,000  
                                         
Stock based compensation
    -       -       24,102       -       24,102  
                                         
Net loss
    -       -       -       (253,621 )     (253,621 )
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2004
    6,100,000       610       335,592       (378,748 )     (42,546 )
                                         
Contributed services
    -       -       48,000       -       48,000  
                                         
Stock based compensation
    -       -       24,100       -       24,100  
                                         
Net loss
    -       -       -       (126,968 )     (126,968 )
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2005
    6,100,000       610       407,692       (505,716 )     (97,414 )
                                         
Contributed services
    -       -       144,000       -       144,000  
                                         
Stock based compensation
    -       -       42,162       -       42,162  
                                         
Net loss
    -       -       -       (245,070 )     (245,070 )
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2006
    6,100,000       610       593,854       (750,786 )     (156,322 )
                                         
Shares sold for cash at $0.50 per share in November, 2007
    1,300,000       130       649,870       -       650,000  
                                         
Shares issued for services
    735,000       74       367,426       -       367,500  
                                         
Contributed services
    -       -       220,000       -       220,000  
                                         
Stock based compensation
    -       -       24,082       -       24,082  
                                         
Exercise of options for cash at $0.003 per share in March and June, 2007
    900,000       90       2,610       -       2,700  
                                         
Net loss
    -       -       -       (691,199 )     (691,199 )
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2007
    9,035,000       904       1,857,842       (1,441,985 )     416,761  
                                         
Exercise of options for cash at $0.50 per share on March 7,2008
    1,000,000       100       499,900       -       500,000  
                                         
Sale of common stock and warrants at $1.00 per share - July and August 2008
    2,320,000       232       2,319,768       -       2,320,000  
                                         
Cost of sale of common stock and warrants
    -       -       (205,600 )     -       (205,600 )
                                         
Shares issued for accrued interest
    31,718       3       15,856       -       15,859  
                                         
Shares issued for services
    100,000       10       49,990       -       50,000  
                                         
Stock based compensation
    -       -       313,743       -       313,743  
                                         
Contributed services
    -       -       50,000       -       50,000  
                                         
Beneficial conversion feature of convertible debt
    -       -       20,675       -       20,675  
                                         
Net loss
    -       -       -       (3,326,261 )     (3,326,261 )
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2008
    12,486,718       1,249       4,922,174       (4,768,246 )     155,177  
                                         
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
    -       -       (444,161 )     (290,456 )     (734,617 )
                                         
Warrants issued for extension of debt maturities
    -       -       51,865       -       51,865  
                                         
Stock based compensation
    -       -       1,530,536       -       1,530,536  
                                         
Common stock issued for services
    86,875       10       104,109       -       104,119  
                                         
Sale of common stock and warrants at $1.50 per share - February 2009
    466,674       46       667,439       -       667,485  
                                         
Sale of common stock and warrants at $1.50 per share - April 2009
    33,334       3       49,997       -       50,000  
                                         
Sale of common stock and warrants at $1.50 per share - June 2009
    1,420,895       142       2,038,726       -       2,038,868  
                                         
Sale of common stock and warrants at $1.50 per share - July 2009
    604,449       60       838,024       -       838,084  
                                         
Sale of common stock and warrants at $1.50 per share - September 2009
    140,002       14       202,886       -       202,900  
                                         
Common stock and warrants issued as payment of placement fees
    53,334       5       (5 )     -       -  
                                         
Common stock and warrants issued upon conversion of note and accrued interest
    174,165       18       174,147       -       174,165  
                                         
Net loss
    -       -       -       (5,132,827 )     (5,132,827 )
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2009
    15,466,446       1,547       10,135,737       (10,191,529 )     (54,245 )
                                         
Stock based compensation
    -       -       778,836       -       778,836  
                                         
Sale of common stock and warrants at $1.65 per share - February and March 2010
    533,407       53       806,157       -       806,210  
                                         
Sale of common stock and warrants at $2.00 per share - May 2010
    1,347,500       135       2,655,365       -       2,655,500  
                                         
Common stock and warrants issued as payment of placement fees
    43,632       4       (4 )     -       -  
                                         
Common stock issued as payment for patents and license
    20,000       2       46,798       -       46,800  
                                         
Salaries paid with common stock
    43,479       4       99,996       -       100,000  
                                         
Exercise of options and warrants
    150,001       15       124,986       -       125,001  
                                         
Reclassification of derivative liability upon exercise of warrants
    -       -       86,307       -       86,307  
                                         
Net loss
    -       -       -       (2,575,199 )     (2,575,199 )
                                         
Balance, September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
    17,604,465     $ 1,760     $ 14,734,178     $ (12,766,728 )   $ 1,969,210  

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed financial statements.

 
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GENSPERA, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (NOVEMBER 21, 2003) TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Unaudited)

               
Cumulative Period
 
               
from November 21, 2003
 
               
(date of inception) to
 
   
Nine months ended September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
 
                   
Cash flows from operating activities:
                 
Net loss
  $ (2,575,199 )   $ (4,156,262 )   $ (12,766,728 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    13,886       11,667       41,452  
Stock based compensation
    878,836       1,346,507       3,359,180  
Common stock issued for acquisition of license
    28,800       -       28,800  
Warrants issued for financing costs
    -       467,840       467,840  
Change in fair value of derivative liability
    (248,783 )     769,625       1,181,767  
Contributed services
    -       -       774,000  
Amortization of debt discount
    -       11,046       20,675  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                       
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (28,613 )     (51,085 )     84,116  
                         
Cash used in operating activities
    (1,931,073 )     (1,600,662 )     (6,808,898 )
                         
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Acquisition of property and equipment
    -       (6,246 )     (15,833 )
Acquisition of intangibles
    (10,000 )     -       (194,168 )
                         
Cash used in investing activities
    (10,000 )     (6,246 )     (210,001 )
                         
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Proceeds from sale of common stock and warrants
    3,461,710       3,829,837       10,689,847  
Proceeds from exercise of warrants
    125,001       -       125,001  
Proceeds from convertible notes - stockholder
    -       -       155,000  
Repayments of convertible notes - stockholder
    -       (15,000 )     (50,000 )
                         
Cash provided by financing activities
    3,586,711       3,814,837       10,919,848  
                         
Net increase in cash
    1,645,638       2,207,929       3,900,949  
Cash, beginning of period
    2,255,311       534,290       -  
Cash, end of period
  $ 3,900,949     $ 2,742,219     $ 3,900,949  
                         
Supplemental cash flow information:
                       
Cash paid for interest
  $ -     $ 1,075          
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ -     $ -          
                         
Non-cash financial activities:
                       
Derivative liability reclassified to equity upon exercise of warrants
  $ 86,307     $ -          
Common stock issued for acquisition of patent
    18,000       -          
Common stock units issued as payment of placement fees
    -       80,000          
Warrants issued as payment for due diligence expenses
    -       120,266          
Warrants issued as payment of placement fees
    -       78,503          

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed financial statements.

 
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GENSPERA, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 21, 2003
(INCEPTION) TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements follows.

Business and Basis of Presentation

GenSpera Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our company”, “our”, “GenSpera” or the “Company”) was formed under the laws of the State of Delaware in 2003. We are a development stage entity, as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 915. GenSpera, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development of targeted cancer therapeutics for the treatment of cancerous tumors, including breast, prostate, bladder and kidney cancer. Our operations are based in San Antonio, Texas.

To date, we have generated no sales revenues, have incurred significant expenses and have sustained losses. Consequently, our operations are subject to all the risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise. For the period from inception on November 21, 2003 through September 30, 2010, we have accumulated losses of $12,766,728.

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements as of September 30, 2010 and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 and from date of inception as a development stage enterprise (November 21, 2003) to September 30, 2010 have been prepared by GenSpera pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the operating results for the respective periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally present in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The company believes that the disclosures provided are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and explanatory notes for the year ended December 31, 2009 as disclosed in the company's 10-K for that year as filed with the SEC, as it may be amended.
 
The results of the nine months ended September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the pending full year ending December 31, 2010.

Liquidity
 
As of September 30, 2010, we had working capital of $3,768,257.  Our cash flow used in operations was $1,931,073 and $1,600,662 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  At September 30, 2010, we had cash on hand of approximately $3,901,000 of which we raised approximately $3,587,000 in the first two quarters of 2010.  Based upon current cash flow projections, management believes the Company will have sufficient capital resources to meet projected cash flow requirements through 2010.

 
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Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge of current events and actions the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates.

Research and Development

Research and development costs include expenses incurred by the Company for research and development of therapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer and are charged to operations as incurred. Our research and development expenses consist primarily of expenditures for toxicology and other studies, manufacturing, clinical trials and compensation and consulting costs.    

GenSpera incurred research and development expenses of $238,225 and $878,371 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $1,329,396 and $1,812,862 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $6,840,937 from November 21, 2003 (inception) through September 30, 2010.
 
Loss Per Share

We use ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share” for calculating the basic and diluted income (loss) per share. We compute basic income (loss) per share by dividing net income (loss) and net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
 
Dilutive common stock equivalents consist of shares issuable upon conversion of debt and the exercise of our stock options and warrants. In accordance with ASC 260-45-20, common stock equivalents derived from shares issuable through the exercise of our warrants subject to derivative accounting are not considered in the calculation of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding because the adjustments in computing income available to common stockholders would result in a loss.  Accordingly, the diluted EPS would be computed in the same manner as basic earnings per share. 
 
The following is a reconciliation of net income and share amounts used in the computation of loss per share for the three months ended September 30, 2010:

   
Three Months
 
   
Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
 
Net income used in computing basic net income per share
  $ 290,949  
Impact of assumed assumptions:
       
 Gain on warrant liability marked to fair value
    862,395  
Net loss used in computing diluted net loss per share
  $ (571,446 )
 
 
Fair value of financial instruments
 
Our short-term financial instruments, including cash, accounts payable and other liabilities, consist primarily of instruments without extended maturities, the fair value of which, based on management’s estimates, reasonably approximate their book value. The fair value of long term convertible notes is based on management estimates and reasonably approximates their book value after comparison to obligations with similar interest rates and maturities. The fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments is determined using option pricing models.  

Fair value measurements
 
We follow the guidance established pursuant to ASC 820 which established a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 describes the following three levels of inputs that may be used:
 
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets and liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.

 
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Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets but corroborated by market data. 
 
Level 3: Unobservable inputs when there is little or no market data available, thereby requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.
 
The table below summarizes the fair values of our financial liabilities as of September 30, 2010:

   
Fair Value at
   
Fair Value Measurement Using
 
   
September 30,
2010
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
                                 
Warrant derivative liability
 
1,955,596
     
     
   
$
1,955,596
 
                                 
   
$
1,955,596
   
$
 —
   
$
 —
   
$
1,955,596
 

The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities (warrant derivative liability) for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

   
2010
   
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
2,290,686
 
Additions to derivative instruments
   
-
 
Change in fair value of warrant liability
   
(248,783
Reclassification to equity upon exercise of warrants
   
(86,307
)
         
Balance at end of period
 
$
1,955,596
 

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for these items:
 
Warrant derivative liability — these instruments consist of certain of our warrants with anti-dilution provisions. These instruments were valued using pricing models which incorporate the Company’s stock price, volatility, U.S. risk free rate, dividend rate and estimated life.

Income Taxes

We utilize ASC 740 “Income Taxes” which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.    

Stock-Based Compensation

We account for our stock based compensation under ASC 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation” using the fair value based method. Under this method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period.  This guidance establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges it equity instruments for goods or services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments.

 
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We use the fair value method for equity instruments granted to non-employees and use the Black-Scholes model for measuring the fair value of options. The stock based fair value compensation is determined as of the date of the grant or the date at which the performance of the services is completed (measurement date) and is recognized over the vesting periods.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the FASB issued new accounting guidance which will require more information about the transfer of financial assets where companies have continuing exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets. This guidance is effective at the start of a company’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009, or January 1, 2010 for companies reporting earnings on a calendar-year basis. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued new accounting guidance which will change how a company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. Under this guidance, determining whether a company is required to consolidate an entity will be based on, among other things, an entity's purpose and design and a company's ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance. This guidance is effective at the start of a company’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009, or January 1, 2010 for companies reporting earnings on a calendar-year basis. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
In February 2010, the FASB issued FASB ASU 2010-09, “Subsequent Events, Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements,” which clarifies certain existing evaluation and disclosure requirements in ASC 855 “Subsequent Events” related to subsequent events. FASB ASU 2010-09 requires SEC filers to evaluate subsequent events through the date in which the financial statements are issued and is effectively immediately. The new guidance does not have an effect on it’s the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2010-06, “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements, which clarifies certain existing disclosure requirements in ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” and requires disclosures related to significant transfers between each level and additional information about Level 3 activity. FASB ASU 2010-06 begins phasing in the first fiscal period after December 15, 2009. The Company is currently assessing the impact on its consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
 
Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force), the AICPA, and the SEC did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material impact on the Company's present or future financial statements.

NOTE 2 - CAPITAL STOCK AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY

We are authorized to issue 80,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $.0001 per share and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $.0001 per share.

During January and March 2010, we entered into securities purchase agreements with a number of accredited investors.  Pursuant to the terms of the agreements, we sold 533,407 units resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $880,000.  The price per unit was $1.65.  Each unit consists of: (i) one share of common stock; and (ii) one half common stock purchase warrant.  The warrants have a term of five years and allow the investors to purchase our common shares at a price per share of $3.10.  The warrants also contain anti-dilution protection in the event of stock splits, stock dividends and other similar transactions. We incurred placement agent fees of $73,910 in connection with the transaction. We also issued a total of 42,673 additional common stock purchase warrants as compensation.  The warrants have the same terms as the investor warrants except that 12,160 warrants have an exercise price of $2.20 and 30,513 warrants have an exercise price of $2.94.

 
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During May 2010, we entered into securities purchase agreements with a number of accredited investors.  Pursuant to the terms of the agreements, we sold 1,347,500 units resulting in gross proceeds of $2,695,000.  The price per unit was $2.00.  Each unit consists of: (i) one share of common stock; and (ii) one half common stock purchase warrant.  The warrants have a term of five years and allow the investors to purchase our common shares at a price per share of $3.50.  The warrants also contain anti-dilution protection in the event of stock splits, stock dividends and other similar transactions. We incurred placement agent and escrow fees of $39,500 in connection with the transaction. We issued an additional 43,632 units as payment of $87,264 of consulting fees. We also issued a total of 18,000 additional common stock purchase warrants as compensation.  The warrants have the same terms as the investor warrants.    

During the third quarter of 2010 we issued 8,000 shares of common stock, valued at $18,000, for the acquisition of two patents and we issued 12,000 shares of common stock, valued at $28,800, as payment for a license.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we issued 150,001 shares of common stock upon exercise of an equivalent number of options and warrants and received cash proceeds of $125,001.

As a result of the exercise of 50,001 of the warrants, we have reclassified $86,307 of our warrant derivative liability to paid in capital.

On February 24, 2010, we granted a total of 77,000 common stock options to two directors. The options have a weighted average exercise price of $2.30 per share. The options will vest quarterly over one year. The options lapse if unexercised after five years.  The options have an aggregate grant date fair value of $54,079, determined using the Black-Scholes method based on the following weighted average assumptions:  (1) risk free interest rate of 0.245%; (2) dividend yield of 0%; (3) volatility factor of the expected market price of our common stock of 99%; and (4) an expected life of the options of 0.625 years. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 we have recorded an expense of $24,125 and $42,152, respectively, related to the fair value of the options that vested or are expected to vest.

On August 14, 2010, we granted a total of 63,000 common stock options to a director. The options have an exercise price of $2.00 per share. Of these options, 25,000 vested upon grant and the balance will vest quarterly over one year. The options lapse if unexercised after five years.  The options have an aggregate grant date fair value of $26,974, determined using the Black-Scholes method based on the following weighted average assumptions:  (1) risk free interest rate of 0.193%; (2) dividend yield of 0%; (3) volatility factor of the expected market price of our common stock of 88%; and (4) an expected life of the options of 0.45 years. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 we have recorded an expense of $12,739 related to the fair value of the options that vested or are expected to vest.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 we have recorded a credit of $12,546 and an expense of $221,503, respectively, related to the fair value of the options granted to our chief executive officer and chief operating officer that vested or are expected to vest.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, we have recorded an expense of $28,116 and $113,167, respectively, related to the fair value of options granted to members of our Scientific Advisory Board that vested during that period.

During May and June 2010, we granted a total of 291,425 common stock warrants to consultants. The warrants have a weighted average exercise price of $1.99 per share. The warrants vested upon grant. The warrants lapse if unexercised after five years.  We have recorded an expense of $389,275, determined using the Black-Scholes method based on the following weighted average assumptions:  (1) risk free interest rate of 0.625%; (2) dividend yield of 0%; (3) volatility factor of the expected market price of our common stock of 100%; and (4) an expected life of the warrants of 2 years.

 
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During May 2010 we issued an aggregate of 43,479 shares of common stock to our chief executive officer and chief operating officer as payment of discretionary bonuses aggregating $100,000. For purposes of calculating the number of shares to be issued as payment of the discretionary bonuses, the grant date is May 14, 2010.

NOTE 3 – DERIVATIVE LIABILITY

During the three months ended March 31, 2010, 33,334 of our warrants subject to derivative accounting were exercised into common stock. We have recorded an expense of $21,119 at the date of exercise related to the change in fair value from January 1, 2010 to the date of exercise. As a result of the exercise of the warrants, we have reclassified $58,791 of our warrant derivative liability to paid in capital.  

During the three months ended June 30, 2010, 16,667 of our warrants subject to derivative accounting were exercised into common stock. We have recorded a credit of $3,044 at the date of exercise related to the change in fair value from April 1, 2010 to the date of exercise. As a result of the exercise of the warrants, we have reclassified $27,516 of our warrant derivative liability to paid in capital.  

At September 30, 2010, we recalculated the fair value of our remaining warrants subject to derivative accounting and have determined that their fair value at September 30, 2010 is $1,955,596. The value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes method based on the following assumptions:  (1) risk free interest rate of 0.375%; (2) dividend yield of 0%; (3) volatility factor of the expected market price of our common stock of 96%; and (4) an expected life of the warrants of 2 years. We have recorded credits of $862,395 and $266,858 during the three and nine months ended September30, 2010, respectively, related to the change in fair value during those periods.

 
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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is provided in addition to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes to assist readers in understanding our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. MD&A is organized as follows:

 
Overview Discussion of our business and plan of operations, overall analysis of financial and other highlights affecting the company in order to provide context for the remainder of MD&A.

 
Significant Accounting PoliciesAccounting policies that we believe are important to understanding the assumptions and judgments incorporated in our reported financial results and forecasts.

 
Results of Operations Analysis of our financial results comparing: (i) the third quarter of 2010 to the comparable period in 2009, and (ii) the nine month period ended September 30, 2010 to the comparable period in 2009.

 
Liquidity and Capital Resources An analysis of changes in our balance sheets and cash flows, and discussion of our financial condition and sources of liquidity.

The various sections of this MD&A contain a number of forward-looking statements. Words such as “expects,” “goals,” “plans,” “believes,” “continues,” “may,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on our current expectations and could be affected by the uncertainties and risk factors described throughout this filing (see also “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q). Our actual results may differ materially.

Management's Plan of Operation

We are pursuing a business plan related to the development of targeted cancer therapeutics for the treatment of cancerous tumors, including breast, prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer.  We are considered to be in the development stage as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 915 “Development Stage Entities”.
 
Business Strategy
 
Our business strategy is to develop a series of therapeutics based on our target-activated pro-drug technology platform and bring them through Phase I/II clinical trials. At that point, we plan to license the rights to further development of the drug candidates to major pharmaceutical companies. We believe that major pharmaceutical companies see significant value in drug candidates that have passed one or more phases of clinical trials, and these organizations have the resources and expertise to finalize drug development and market the drugs.
 
Plan of Operation

On June 23, 2009, we submitted our first Investigational New Drug application (“IND”) for G-202 to the United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”).  On September 4, 2009, we received approval from the FDA for our IND in order to commence clinical trials.  Although we have received approval from the FDA to commence trials, the outcome of the trials is uncertain and, if we are unable to satisfactorily complete such trials, or if such trials yield unsatisfactory results, we will be unable to commercialize our proposed products. Over the next twelve months we plan to focus on our clinical trials of G-202 in cancer patients.

Additionally, we will continue to protect our intellectual property position particularly with regard to the outstanding claims contained within the core PSMA-prodrug patent application in the United States.  We will also continue to prosecute the claims contained in our other patent applications in the United States.

 
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We anticipate that during the remainder of 2010 and the first half of 2011 we will be engaged in conducting the Phase I clinical trial of G-202. The purpose of a Phase I study of G-202 is to evaluate safety, understand the pharmacokinetics (the process by which a compound is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body) of the drug candidate in humans, and to determine an appropriate dosing regimen for the subsequent clinical studies. We are currently conducting the Phase I study in refractory cancer patients (those who have relapsed after former treatments) with any type of solid tumors. This strategy is intended to facilitate enrollment and perhaps give us a glimpse of safety across a wider variety of patients. We expect to enroll up to 30 patients in this Phase I study at: (i) Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins (Michael Carducci, MD as Principal Investigator); and (ii) University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (George Wilding, MD as Principal Investigator). It is likely that we will expand the Phase I study to another site(s) in the United States early in 2011 so as to facilitate rapid expansion of enrollment into a Phase IB program when we reach the maximum tolerated dose of the drug. This is not expected to have a significant effect on the current projected expenditures in the first half of 2011.

Assuming successful completion of the Phase I clinical trial, we expect to conduct a Phase II clinical trial to determine the therapeutic efficacy of G-202 in cancer patients. Although we believe that G-202 will be useful across a wide variety of cancer types, it is usually most efficient and medically prudent to evaluate a drug candidate in a single tumor type within a single trial. It is currently too early in the clinical development process to determine which tumor types will be evaluated, but our current expectation is to conduct up to four separate concurrent Phase II studies in different tumor types over a time span of 18 months.

In anticipation of the upcoming G-202 Phase II clinical trials, we will manufacture one or more batches of GMP grade G-202 over the coming six months.  The costs for manufacture of this clinical batch of drug are included in the current projected expenditures.

It is estimated that the development of G-202 will occur as follows:

It is estimated that the ongoing Phase I clinical trial will cost an additional $1,200,000 and will be completed in the second quarter of 2011.

We estimate that Phase II clinical studies will cost an additional $7,000,000 and are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2012.  The increase in estimated Phase II costs from previous disclosures is due to the addition of extra Phase II studies into the G-202 clinical development plan. We will need to complete a significant financing before we can embark upon a Phase II clinical program with G-202.

We anticipate that we will license G-202 to a third party during or after Phase II clinical studies.  In the event we are not able or decide not to license G-202, we will proceed with Phase III Clinical trials.  We estimate that Phase III Clinical trials will cost approximately $25,000,000 and will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2015. If all goes as planned, we may expect marketing approval in the second half of 2016 with an additional $3,000,000 spent to get the NDA approved. We do not expect material net cash inflows from our own marketing efforts before late 2016.  The Phase III estimated costs are subject to major revision because we have not yet obtained any efficacy data for our drug in patients and therefore cannot accurately predict what may be the optimal Phase III patient population. The estimates will become more refined as we obtain more clinical data.

We plan to begin development of G-115 in the fourth quarter of 2010 with an anticipated filing of an IND in the third quarter of 2011. The extra costs for preclinical development of G-115 to an IND submission may total up to $2,500,000. We do not plan to expend significant monies into this project until we are assured of monies being available without negatively affecting the G-202 clinical program.

We have identified 4 prodrug candidates: G-202, G-114, G-115 and Ac-GKAFRR-L12ADT. At this time, we are engaged solely in the development of G-202 with development of G-115 expected to begin in the fourth quarter 2010.  It is anticipated that the development of the remaining candidates will not commence until we have sufficient resources to devote to their development.

From inception through September 30, 2010 the vast majority of costs incurred have been devoted to G-202. We estimate that we have incurred costs of approximately $295,000 related to G-114, G-115 and Ac-GKAFRR-L12ADT. Substantially all of these costs were incurred prior to December 2007, at which time we began focusing solely on G-202. We have spent approximately $60,000 during the third quarter of 2010 as we plan to begin development of G-115 in the fourth quarter of 2010. The balance of our costs, aggregating approximately $6,546,000, were incurred in the development of G-202. For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, approximately $2,087,000 and $2,433,000, respectively, were incurred in the development of G-202.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, we incurred costs of approximately $1,269,000 and $1,813,000, respectively, in the development of G-202.

We have budgeted $3,852,000 in cash expenditures for the twelve month period following September 30, 2010, including (1) $1,300,000 to cover our projected general and administrative expense during this period; and (2) $2,552,000 for research and development activities. Our cash on hand as of September 30, 2010 is sufficient to fund our operations for the next 12 months through September, 2011 after which time we will need to undertake additional financings. These assumptions are based upon operations focused solely on the G-202 Phase I clinical program including manufacture of G-202 in anticipation of the Phase II clinical program.

 
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The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures may vary significantly from our expectations depending upon numerous factors, including our results of operation, financial condition and capital requirements. Accordingly, we will retain the discretion to allocate the available funds among the identified uses described above, and we reserve the right to change the allocation of available funds among the uses described above.
 
Significant Accounting Policies
 
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the financial statements. Certain of these significant accounting policies are considered to be critical accounting policies, as defined below. We do not believe that there have been significant changes to our accounting policies during the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to those policies disclosed in the December 31, 2008 financial statements except as disclosed in the notes to financial statements or through the nine month period ended September 30, 2010.

A critical accounting policy is defined as one that is both material to the presentation of our financial statements and requires management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments that could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Specifically, critical accounting estimates have the following attributes: 1) we are required to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time of the estimate; and 2) different estimates we could reasonably have used, or changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur, would have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
 
Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be applicable and reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates may change as new events occur, as additional information is obtained and as our operating environment changes. These changes have historically been minor and have been included in the financial statements as soon as they became known. Based on a critical assessment of our accounting policies and the underlying judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of those policies, management believes that our financial statements are fairly stated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and present a meaningful presentation of our financial condition and results of operations. We believe the following critical accounting policies reflect our more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our financial statements:
 
Use of Estimates — These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, accordingly, require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Specifically, our management has estimated the expected economic life and value of our licensed technology, our net operating loss for tax purposes and our stock, option and warrant expenses related to compensation to employees and directors and consultants. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Cash and Equivalents — Cash equivalents are comprised of certain highly liquid investments with maturity of three months or less when purchased. We maintain our cash in bank deposit accounts, which at times, may exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts.
 
Intangible and Long-Lived Assets — We follow Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 360, "Property, Plant and Equipment ", which established a "primary asset" approach to determine the cash flow estimation period for a group of assets and liabilities that represents the unit of accounting for a long lived asset to be held and used. Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. We have not recognized any impairment losses.
 
Research and Development Costs — Research and development costs include expenses incurred by the Company for research and development of therapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer and are charged to operations as incurred.
 
Stock Based Compensation — We account for our share-based compensation under the provisions of ASC Topic 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation”.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments  Our short-term financial instruments, including cash, accounts payable and other liabilities, consist primarily of instruments without extended maturities, the fair value of which, based on management’s estimates, reasonably approximate their book value. The fair value of long term convertible notes is based on management estimates and reasonably approximates their book value after comparison to obligations with similar interest rates and maturities. The fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments is determined using option pricing models.

 
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For a discussion of new accounting pronouncements affecting the Company, refer to Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

Result of Operations for Third Quarter of 2010 Compared to Third Quarter of 2009
 
Our results of operations have varied significantly from year to year and quarter to quarter and may vary significantly in the future.

Revenue

We did not have revenue for the three months ended September, 2010 and 2009, respectively. We do not anticipate any revenues during 2010.

Operating Expenses

Operating expense totaled $579,204 and $1,538,070 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The decrease in operating expenses is the result of decreases in both the general and administrative and research and development expense categories as described below.

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Operating expenses
               
General and administrative expenses
 
$
340,979
   
$
659,699
 
Research and development
   
238,225
     
878,371
 
Total expense
 
$
579,204
   
$
1,538,070
 

General and Administrative Expenses
  
G&A expenses totaled $340,979 and $659,699 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The decrease of $318,720 or 48% for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 was primarily attributable to a number of factors, including a decrease in  stock based compensation of approximately $229,000, a decrease in  stock based consulting and professional fees of approximately $201,000, offset by the allocation of 100% of Dr. Dionne’s compensation to G&A in 2010 as opposed to the 50% allocation to G&A for the first three quarters of 2009 (an increase in G& A allocation of $30,000), plus an increase in Dr. Dionne’s compensation of $7,500 in 2010. Professional and other fees increased by approximately $33,000 and travel and entertainment expense increased by approximately $21,000.

Research and Development Expenses
 
Research and development expenses totaled $238,225 and $878,371 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The decrease of $640,146 or 73% for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 was primarily attributable to decreases in stock based compensation of approximately $699,000 and a decrease attributable to the allocation of 100% of Dr. Dionne’s compensation to G&A as opposed to the 50% allocation to R & D in 2009 (a decrease in R & D allocation of $31,000), partially offset by an increase in other compensation of approximately $5,000 and an increase in third party development costs of approximately $85,000. The decrease in stock based compensation results primarily from stock options that vested upon grant in September 0f 2009.

Our research and development expenses consist primarily of expenditures for toxicology and other studies, manufacturing, clinical trials and compensation and consulting costs.  Under the planning and direction of key personnel, we expect to outsource all of our GLP preclinical development activities (e.g., toxicology) and GMP manufacturing and clinical development activities to CROs and CMOs.  Manufacturing will be outsourced to organizations with approved facilities and manufacturing practices. 

Other Income (Expenses)

Other income (expenses) totaled $870,153 of income for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and $86,050 of expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

 
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Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Other expense:
               
Finance Cost
 
$
-
   
$
(793
)
Change in fair value of derivative liability
   
862,395
     
(86,514
)
Interest income (expense) net
   
7,758
     
1,257
 
Total other income (expenses)
 
$
870,153
   
$
(86,050

Finance Cost
 
Expenses related to Finance Cost totaled $0 and $793 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. This cost consists of amortization of debt discount during the 2009 period.

Change in fair value of derivative liability

Change in fair value of derivative liability totaled resulted in income of $862,395 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and an expense of $86,514 for the same period of 2009.

The change in the fair value of our warrant derivative liability resulted primarily from the changes in our stock price and the volatility of our common stock during the reported periods. Refer to Note 3 to the financial statements for further discussion on our warrant liabilities.

At September 30, 2010, we recalculated the fair value of our remaining warrants subject to derivative accounting and have determined that their fair value at September 30, 2010 is $1,955,596. The value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes method based on the following assumptions:  (1) risk free interest rate of 0.375%; (2) dividend yield of 0%; (3) volatility factor of the expected market price of our common stock of 96%; and (4) an expected life of the warrants of 2 years. We have recorded income of $862,395 during the three months ended September 30, 2010 related to the change in fair value during that period. 

At September 30, 2009 we recalculated the fair value of our warrants subject to derivative accounting and have determined that their fair value at September 30, 2009 is $1,920,218. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes method based on the following assumptions:  (1) risk free interest rate of 1%; (2) dividend yield of 0%; (3) volatility factor of the expected market price of our common stock of 194%; and (4) an expected life of the warrants of 2 years. We have recorded an expense of $86,514 during the three months ended September 30, 2009 related to the change in fair value during that period.

Interest expense

We had net interest income of $7,758 and $1,257 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The increase in net interest income of $6,501 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 was attributable to a decrease in debt outstanding in 2010 and an increase in interest earned on deposits.

Result of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 Compared to the Same Period of 2009
 
Our results of operations have varied significantly from year to year and quarter to quarter and may vary significantly in the future.

Revenue
 
We did not have revenue for the nine months ended September, 2010 and 2009, respectively. We do not anticipate any revenues during 2010.

Operating Expenses
 
Operating expense totaled $2,843,999 and $2,903,533 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The decrease in operating expenses is primarily the result of a decrease in Research and Development expense partially offset by an increase in General and Administrative Expense.

 
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Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Operating expenses
               
General and administrative expenses
 
$
1,514,603
   
$
1,090,671
 
Research and development
   
1,329,396
     
1,812,862
 
Total expense
 
$
2,843,999
   
$
2,903,533
 

General and Administrative Expenses
 
G&A expenses totaled $1,514,603 and $1,090,671 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The increase of $423,932 or 39% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 was primarily attributable to a number of factors, including the allocation of 100% of Dr. Dionne’s compensation to G&A in 2010 as opposed to the 50% allocation to G&A for the first three quarters of 2009 (an increase in G&A allocation of $95,000), plus an increase in Dr. Dionne’s compensation of $83,000 in 2010. Stock based compensation decreased by approximately $84,000, related primarily to options granted during the third quarter of 2009. Stock based consultant and professional fee expense increased by approximately $142,000 during the 2010 period, related to stock warrants granted during the 2010 period. Professional and other fees increased by approximately $73,000, insurance expense increased by approximately $32,000 and travel and entertainment expense increased by approximately $30,000.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development expenses totaled $1,329,396 and $1,812,862 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The decrease of $483,466 or 27% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 was primarily attributable to a decrease in compensation expense of approximately $561,000 offset by increases in license fees of approximately $29,000 and third party development costs of approximately $49,000. The decrease in compensation was a result of a decrease in stock based compensation of approximately $521,000 offset by an increase in other compensation of approximately $55,000, which was offset by a decrease attributable to the allocation of 100% of Dr. Dionne’s compensation to G&A as opposed to the 50% allocation to R & D in 2009 (a decrease in R & D allocation of $95,000).

Other Expenses

Other income (expenses) totaled $268,800 of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and $1,252,729 of expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Other expense:
               
Finance Cost
 
$
-
   
$
(478,886
)
Change in fair value of derivative liability
   
248,783
     
(769,625
)
Interest income (expense) net
   
20,017
     
(4,218
)
Total other expenses
 
$
268,800
   
$
(1,252,729

Finance Cost
 
Expenses related to Finance Cost totaled $0 and $478,886 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 we incurred a $415,976 charge for the fair value of additional warrants issued when the anti-dilution provisions in our warrants issued during the July and August 2008 financing were triggered plus a $51,864 charge for the fair value of additional warrants issued as consideration for the extension of the maturity dates of notes payable. The balance of the cost consisted of the amortization of debt discount. We had no comparable expense during the 2010 period.

Change in fair value of derivative liability

Change in fair value of derivative liability totaled resulted in income of $248,783 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and an expense of $769,625 for the same period of 2009.

 
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The change in the fair value of our warrant derivative liability resulted primarily from the changes in our stock price and the volatility of our common stock during the reported periods. Refer to Note 3 to the financial statements for further discussion on our warrant liabilities.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, 50,001 of our warrants subject to derivative accounting were exercised into common stock. We have recorded a net aggregate expense of $18,075 at the dates of exercise related to the change in fair value from January 1, 2010 (for those warrants exercised during the first quarter) or April 1, 2010 (for those warrants exercised during the second quarter) to the dates of exercise. As a result of the exercise of the warrants, we have reclassified $86,307of our warrant derivative liability to paid in capital.

At September 30, 2010, we recalculated the fair value of our remaining warrants subject to derivative accounting and have determined that their fair value at September 30, 2010 is $1,920,218. The value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes method based on the following assumptions:  (1) risk free interest rate of 0.375%; (2) dividend yield of 0%; (3) volatility factor of the expected market price of our common stock of 96%; and (4) an expected life of the warrants of 2 years. We have recorded  income of $266,858 during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 related to the change in fair value during that period. 

At September 30, 2009 we recalculated the fair value of our warrants subject to derivative accounting and have determined that their fair value at September 30, 2009 is $1,920,218. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes method based on the following assumptions:  (1) risk free interest rate of 1%; (2) dividend yield of 0%; (3) volatility factor of the expected market price of our common stock of 194%; and (4) an expected life of the warrants of 2 years. We have recorded an expense of $769,625 during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 related to the change in fair value during that period.

Interest expense

We had net interest income of $20,017 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and net interest expense of $4,218 for the same period of 2009. The increase in net interest income of $24,235 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 was attributable to a decrease in debt outstanding in 2010 and an increase in interest earned on deposits.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Since inception, we have financed our operations primarily through the private placement of our securities. Our currently monthly cash burn rate is $298,000. This will increase to $430,000 in the fourth quarter of 2010 and first quarter of 2011 primarily due to G-202 manufacturing costs but it will then decrease to $212,000 per month for the second and third quarters of  2011. We anticipate that our available cash will be sufficient to finance most of our current activities for at least the next 12 months from September 30, 2010. Assuming monies are available from future financings, we anticipate that we will expend an additional $400,000 per month through the first half of 2011 in the development of G-115.

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash & Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
 
$
2,255,311
   
$
534,290
 
Cash used in operating activities
 
$
(1,931,073
)
 
$
(1,600.662
)
Cash used in investing activities
 
$
(10,000
)
 
$
(6,246
)
Cash provided by financing activities
 
$
3,586,711
   
$
3,814,837
 
Cash & Cash Equivalents at End of Period
 
$
3,900,949
   
$
2,742,219
 
 
Total cash was $3,900,949 and $2,742,219 at September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The increase of $1,158,730 at September 30, 2010, compared to the same period of 2009, was attributable to capital raised through equity sales in the first half of 2010.

Cash Used in Operating Activities

In our operating activities we used cash of $1,931,073 and $1,600,662 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase of $330,411 in cash used for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 was primarily attributable to an increase in losses of $352,883 (after adjusting for non cash items) offset by a decrease in payments for accounts payable of $22,472.

 
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Cash Used in Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $10,000 and $6,246 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  We expended $10,000 for patent acquisitions in 2010 and $6,246 for the acquisition of furniture and equipment in 2009.

Cash Provided by Financing Activities

Cash provided by financing activities was $3,586,711 and $3,814,837 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Listed below are key financing transactions we have entered into during 2009 and year to date 2010.  

 
·
In February and April of 2009, we sold 500,000 units resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $750,000.

 
·
In June and July of 2009, we sold 2,025,344 units resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $3,038,000.

 
·
In September of 2009, we sold 140,002 units resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $210,000.

 
·
In January and March of 2010, we sold 553,407 units resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $880,000.

 
·
In May of 2010, we sold 1,347,500 units resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $2,695,000.

We have incurred significant operating losses and negative cash flows since inception. We have not achieved profitability and may not be able to realize sufficient revenue to achieve or sustain profitability in the future. We do not expect to be profitable in the next several years, but rather expect to incur additional operating losses. We have limited liquidity and capital resources and must obtain significant additional capital resources in order to sustain our product development efforts, for acquisition of technologies and intellectual property rights, for preclinical and clinical testing of our anticipated products, pursuit of regulatory approvals, acquisition of capital equipment, laboratory and office facilities, establishment of production capabilities, for general and administrative expenses and other working capital requirements. We rely on cash balances and the proceeds from the offering of our securities, exercise of outstanding warrants and grants to fund our operations.

The source, timing and availability of any future financing will depend principally upon market conditions, interest rates and, more specifically, on our progress in our exploratory, preclinical and future clinical development programs. Funding may not be available when needed — at all, or on terms acceptable to us. Lack of necessary funds may require us, among other things, to delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of our research and product development programs, planned clinical trials, and/or our capital expenditures or to license our potential products or technologies to third parties.
 
ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

We are not required to provide the information required by this items as we are considered a smaller reporting company, as defined by Rule 229.10(f)(1).

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to be effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC”), and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial (and principal accounting) Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2010.  Based upon that evaluation and the identification of the material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as described below, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 
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The Company has limited resources and a limited number of employees. As a result, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. To mitigate the current limited resources and limited employees, we rely heavily on direct management oversight of transactions, along with the use of legal and accounting professionals. As we grow, we expect to increase our number of employees, which will enable us to implement adequate segregation of duties within the internal control framework.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

As of the date of this Report, there are no material pending legal or governmental proceedings relating to our company or properties to which we are a party, and to our knowledge there are no material proceedings to which any of our directors, executive officers or affiliates are a party adverse to us or which have a material interest adverse to us.

ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS

We have described below a number of uncertainties and risks which, in addition to uncertainties and risks presented elsewhere in this Report, may adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.  The uncertainties and risks enumerated below as well as those presented elsewhere in this Report should be considered carefully in evaluating us and our business and the value of our securities. The following important factors, among others, could cause our actual business, financial condition and future results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made in this Report or presented elsewhere by management from time to time.

General Risks Relating to Our Business and Business Model

We are not profitable, may never be profitable and as a result of our limited operating history, you cannot rely upon our historical performance to make an investment decision.
 
Since inception in 2003 and through September 30, 2010, we have raised approximately $10,815,000 in capital.  During this same period, we have recorded accumulated losses totaling $12,766,728.  As of September 30, 2010, we had working capital of $3,768,257 and stockholders’ equity of $1,969,210. Our net losses for the two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and 2009 have been $3,326,261 and $5,132,827, respectively. Since inception, we have generated no revenue.  We intend to develop our drug compounds through Phase I/II then license our drug compounds to third parties after Phase I/II clinical trials. It is expected that such third parties would then continue to develop, market, sell, and distribute the resulting products.  Even if we succeed in developing one or more product candidates, we expect to incur substantial losses for the foreseeable future and may never become profitable.

We also expect to experience negative cash flow for the foreseeable future as we fund our operating losses and capital expenditures. As a result, we will need to generate significant revenues in order to achieve and maintain profitability. We may not be able to generate these revenues or achieve profitability in the future. Our failure to achieve or maintain profitability could negatively impact the value of our securities.

Our limited operating history means that there is a high degree of uncertainty in our ability to: (i) develop and commercialize our technologies and proposed products; (ii) obtain approval from the FDA; (iii) achieve market acceptance of our proposed product, if developed; (iv) respond to competition; or (v) operate the business, as management has not previously undertaken such actions as a company. No assurances can be given as to exactly when, if at all, we will be able to fully develop, license, commercialize, market, sell and derive material revenues from our proposed products in development.

We currently have no product revenues and will need to raise additional capital to operate our business.

To date, we have generated no product revenues. Until, and unless, we receive approval from the FDA and other regulatory authorities for our product candidates, we cannot sell our drugs and will not have product revenues. Currently, our only product candidates are G-202 and G-115 and none of these products are approved for sale by the FDA. Therefore, for the foreseeable future, we will have to fund all of our operations and capital expenditures from cash on hand and, potentially future offerings. Currently, we believe we have cash on hand to fund our operations until September 30, 2011.  However, changes may occur that would consume our available capital before that time, including changes in and progress of our development activities, acquisitions of additional product candidates and changes in regulation. Accordingly, we will need additional capital to fund our continuing operations. Since we do not generate any revenue, the most likely sources of such additional capital include private placements of our equity securities, including our common stock, debt financing or funds from a potential strategic licensing or collaboration transaction involving the rights to one or more of our product candidates. To the extent that we raise additional capital by issuing equity securities, our stockholders will likely experience dilution, which may be significant depending on the number of shares we may issue and the price per share. If we raise additional funds through collaborations and licensing arrangements, it may be necessary to relinquish some rights to our technologies, product candidates or products, or grant licenses on terms that are not favorable to us.  If we raise additional funds by incurring debt, we could incur significant interest expense and become subject to covenants in the related transaction documentation that could affect the manner in which we conduct our business.

 
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However, we have no committed sources of additional capital and our access to capital funding is always uncertain. This uncertainty is exacerbated due to the current global economic turmoil, which has severely restricted access to the U.S. and international capital markets, particularly for biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Accordingly, despite our ability to secure adequate capital in the past, there is no assurance that additional equity or debt financing will be available to us when needed, on acceptable terms or even at all. If we fail to obtain the necessary additional capital when needed, we may be forced to significantly curtail our planned research and development activities, which will cause a delay in our drug development programs.

We will need to raise additional capital to continue operations.

We currently generate no cash. We have relied entirely on external financing to fund operations. Such financing has come primarily from the sale of our securities.  We have expended and will continue to expend substantial amounts of cash in the development, pre-clinical and clinical testing of our proposed products. We will require additional cash to conduct drug development, establish and conduct pre-clinical and clinical trials and for general working capital needs. We anticipate that we will require an additional $7 million in addition to $2.25 million in operating costs to take our lead drug through Phase II clinical evaluations, which is currently anticipated to occur in the fourth quarter of 2012.

As of September 30, 2010, we had cash on hand of approximately $3,901,000 which we anticipate will fund our operations through September of 2011.  Presently, the Company has an average monthly cash burn rate of $298,000. This will increase to $430,000 in the fourth quarter of 2010 and first quarter of 2011 primarily due to G-202 manufacturing costs but it will then decrease to $212,000 per month for the second and third quarters of 2011. Assuming monies are available from future financings, we will expend an additional $400,000 per month through the first half of 2011 in the development of G-115.

Accordingly, we will need to raise additional capital to fund anticipated operating expenses after October of 2011. In the event we are not able to secure financing, we may have to delay, reduce the scope of or eliminate one or more of our research, development or commercialization programs or product launches or marketing efforts.  Any such change may materially harm our business, financial condition and operations.

We cannot assure you that financing whether from external sources or related parties, will be available if needed. If additional financing is not available when required or is not available on acceptable terms, we may be unable to fund operations and planned growth, develop or enhance our technologies, take advantage of business opportunities or respond to competitive market pressures.

Raising needed capital may be difficult as a result of our limited operating history.

When making investment decisions, investors typically look at a company’s historical performance in evaluating the risks and operations of the business and the business’s future prospects. Our limited operating history makes such evaluation and an estimation of our future performance substantially more difficult. As a result, investors may be unwilling to invest in us or such investment may be on terms or conditions which are not acceptable. If we are unable to secure such additional finance, we may need to cease operations.

We may not be able to commercially develop our technologies.

We have concentrated our research and development on our pro-drug technologies.  Our ability to generate revenue and operate profitably will depend on our being able to develop these technologies for human applications. Our technologies are primarily directed toward the development of cancer therapeutic agents. We cannot guarantee that the results obtained in the pre-clinical and clinical evaluation of our therapeutic agents will be sufficient to warrant approval by the FDA. Even if our therapeutic agents are approved for use by the FDA, there is no guarantee that they will exhibit an enhanced efficacy relative to competing therapeutic modalities such that they will be adopted by the medical community. Without significant adoption by the medical community, our agents will have limited commercial potential which could harm our ability to generate revenues, operate profitably or remain a viable business.

 
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Inability to complete pre-clinical and clinical testing and trials will impair our viability.

In the first quarter of 2010, we commenced our first clinical trials of G-202 at the University of Wisconsin, Carbone Cancer Center in Madison Wisconsin and at the Sydney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University.   Although we have commenced our clinical trials, the outcome of the trials is uncertain and, if we are unable to satisfactorily complete such trials, or if such trials yield unsatisfactory results, we will be unable to commercialize our proposed products. No assurances can be given that our clinical trials will be successful. The failure of such trials could delay or prevent regulatory approval and could harm our ability to generate revenues, operate profitably or remain a viable business.

Future financing will result in dilution to existing stockholders.
We will require additional financing in the future. We are authorized to issue 80 million shares of common stock and 10 million shares of preferred stock. Such securities may be issued without the approval or consent of our stockholders. The issuance of our equity securities in connection with a future financing will result in a decrease of our current stockholders’ percentage ownership.
 
We depend on Craig A. Dionne, PhD, our Chief Executive Officer, and Russell Richerson, PhD, our Chief Operating Officer, for our continued operations.

We only have 2 full time employees.  The loss of either Craig A. Dionne, PhD, our Chief Executive Officer, or Russell Richerson, PhD, our Chief Operating Officer, would be detrimental to us. Although we have entered into employment agreements with Messrs. Dionne and Richerson, there can be no assurance that these individuals will continue to provide services to us. A voluntary or involuntary termination of employment by Messrs. Dionne or Richerson could have a materially adverse effect on our business.  Further, as part of their employment agreements, Messrs. Dionne and Richerson agreed to not compete with us for a certain amount of time following the termination of their employment.  Once the applicable time of these provisions expires, Messrs. Dionne and Richerson may be employed by a competitor of ours in the future.

We may be required to make significant payments to members of our management in the event their employment with us is terminated or if we experience a change of control.

We are a party to employment agreements with each of Craig Dionne, our President and Chief Executive Officer and Russell Richerson, our Chief Operating Officer.  In the event we terminate the employment of any of these executives, we experience a change in control, or in certain cases, if such executives terminate their employment with us, such executives will be entitled to receive certain severance and related payments.  Additionally, in such instance, certain securities held by Messrs. Dionne and Richerson will become immediately vested and exercisable.  Upon the occurrence of any such event, our obligation to make such payments could significantly impact our working capital and accordingly, our ability to execute our business plan which could have a materially adverse effect to our business.  Also, these provisions may discourage potential takeover attempts.

We will require additional personnel to execute our business plan.

Our anticipated growth and expansion into areas and activities requiring additional expertise, such as clinical testing, regulatory compliance, manufacturing and marketing, may require the addition of new management personnel and the development of additional expertise by existing management. There is intense competition for qualified personnel in such areas.  There can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to attract and retain the qualified personnel necessary for the development of our business.

Our competitors have significantly greater experience and financial resources.

We compete against numerous companies, many of which have substantially greater financial and other resources than us. Several such enterprises have research programs and/or efforts to treat the same diseases we target. Companies such as Merck, Ipsen and Diatos, as well as others, have substantially greater resources and experience than we do and are situated to compete with us effectively.  As a result, our competitors may bring competing products to market that would result in a decrease in demand for our product, if developed, which could have a materially adverse effect on the viability of the company.

We are dependent upon third-parties to develop our product candidates, and such parties are, to some extent, outside of our control.

We depend upon independent investigators and collaborators, such as universities and medical institutions, to conduct our pre-clinical and clinical trials under agreements with us. These collaborators are not our employees and we cannot control the amount or timing of resources that they devote to our programs. These investigators may not assign as great a priority to our programs or pursue them as diligently as we would if we were undertaking such programs ourselves. If outside collaborators fail to devote sufficient time and resources to our drug-development programs, or if their performance is substandard, the approval of our FDA applications, if any, and our introduction of new drugs, if any, will be delayed. These collaborators may also have relationships with other commercial entities, some of whom may compete with us. If our collaborators assist our competitors at our expense, our competitive position would be harmed.

We intend to rely exclusively upon the third-party FDA-approved manufacturers and suppliers for our products.

We currently have no internal manufacturing capability, and will rely exclusively on FDA-approved licensees, strategic partners or third party contract manufacturers or suppliers. Should we be forced to manufacture our products, we cannot give you any assurance that we will be able to develop internal manufacturing capabilities or procure third party suppliers. In the event we seek third party suppliers, they may require us to purchase a minimum amount of materials or could require other unfavorable terms. Any such event would materially impact our prospects and could delay the development and sale of our products. Moreover, we cannot give you any assurance that any contract manufacturers or suppliers that we select will be able to supply our products in a timely or cost effective manner or in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements or our specifications.

 
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Our business is dependent upon securing sufficient quantities of a natural product that currently grows in very specific locations outside of the United States.

The therapeutic component of our products, including our lead compound G-202, is referred to as 12ADT. 12ADT functions by dramatically raising the levels of calcium inside cells, which leads to cell death. 12ADT is derived from a material called thapsigargin. Thapsigargin is derived from the seeds of a plant referred to as Thapsia garganica which grows along the coastal regions of the Mediterranean Sea. We currently secure the seeds from Thapsibiza, SL, a third party supplier. There can be no assurances that the countries from which we can secure Thapsia garganica will continue to allow Thapsibiza, SL to collect such seeds and/or to do so and export the seeds derived from Thapsia garganica    to the United States. In the event we are no longer able to import these seeds, we will not be able to produce our proposed drug and our business will be adversely affected.

Our current manufacturing process requires acetonitrile.

The current manufacturing process for our compounds requires the common solvent acetonitrile. Beginning in late 2008, there was a worldwide shortage of acetonitrile for a variety of reasons. We observed that during that period of time the available supply of acetonitrile was of variable quality, some of which is not suitable for our purposes.  If we are unable to successfully change our manufacturing methods to avoid the reliance upon acetonitrile, we may incur prolonged production timelines and increased production costs if an acetonitrile shortage was to reoccur. In an extreme case this situation could adversely affect our ability to manufacture our compounds altogether, thus significantly impacting our future operations.
 
In order to secure market share and generate revenues, our proposed products must be accepted by the health care community.
 
Our proposed products, if approved for marketing, may not achieve market acceptance since hospitals, physicians, patients or the medical community in general may decide not to accept and utilize them. We are attempting to develop products that will likely be first approved for marketing in late stage cancer where there is no truly effective standard of care. If approved for use in late stage, the drugs will then be evaluated in earlier stage where they would represent substantial departures from established treatment methods and will compete with a number of more conventional drugs and therapies manufactured and marketed by major pharmaceutical companies. It is too early in the development cycle of the drugs for us to accurately predict our major competitors.  Nonetheless, the degree of market acceptance of any of our developed products will depend on a number of factors, including:

 
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our demonstration to the medical community of the clinical efficacy and safety of our proposed products;
 
 
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our ability to create products that are superior to alternatives currently on the market;
 
 
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our ability to establish in the medical community the potential advantage of our treatments over alternative treatment methods; and
 
 
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the reimbursement policies of government and third-party payors.
 
If the health care community does not accept our products for any of the foregoing reasons, or for any other reason, our business will be materially harmed.

We may be required to secure land for cultivation and harvesting of Thapsia garganica.

We believe that we can satisfy our needs for clinical development of G-202 through completion of Phase III clinical studies from Thapsia garganica that grows naturally in the wild.  In the event G-202 is approved for commercial marketing, our current supply of Thapsia garganica may not be sufficient for the anticipated demand.  We estimate that in order to secure sufficient quantities of Thapsia garganica for the commercialization of a product comprising G-202, we will need to secure approximately 100 acres of land to cultivate and grow Thapsia garganica. We anticipate the cost to lease such land would be $40,000 per year but have not yet fully assessed what other costs would be associated with a full-scale farming operation. There can be no assurances that we can secure such acreage, or that even if we are able to do so, that we could adequately grow sufficient quantities of Thapsia garganica to satisfy any commercial objectives that involve G-202. Our inability to secure adequate seeds will result in us not being able to develop and manufacture our proposed drug and will adversely impact our business.

Thapsia garganica and Thapsigargin can cause severe skin irritation.

It has been known for centuries that the plant Thapsia garganica can cause severe skin irritation when contact is made between the plant and the skin.  In 1978, thapsigargin was determined to be the skin-irritating component of the plant Thapsia garganica. The therapeutic component of our products, including our lead product G-202, is derived from thapsigargin. We obtain thapsigargin from the above-ground seeds of Thapsia garganica. These seeds are harvested by hand and those conducting the harvesting must wear protective clothing and gloves to avoid skin contact. Although we obtain the seeds from a third-party contractor located in Spain, and although the contractor has contractually waived any and all liability associated with collecting the seeds, it is possible that the contractor or those employed by the contractor may suffer medical issues related to the harvesting and subsequently seek compensation from us via, for example, litigation.  No assurances can be given, despite our contractual relationship with the third party contractor, that we will not be the subject of litigation related to the harvesting.

 
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The synthesis of 12ADT must be conducted in special facilities.
 
There are a limited number of manufacturing facilities qualified to handle and manufacture therapeutic toxic agents and compounds. This limits the potential number of possible manufacturing sites for our therapeutic compounds derived from Thapsia garganica.   No assurances can be provided that these facilities will be available for the manufacture of our therapeutic compounds under our time schedules or within the parameters of our manufacturing budget. In the event facilities are not available for manufacturing our therapeutic compounds, our business and future prospects will be adversely affected.
 
Our therapeutic compounds have not been subjected to large scale manufacturing procedures.
 
To date, G-202 and G-115 have only been manufactured at a scale adequate to supply early stage clinical trials. There can be no assurances that the current procedure for manufacturing G-202 and G-115 will work at a larger scale adequate for commercial needs.  In the event our therapeutic compounds cannot be manufactured in sufficient quantities, our future prospects could be significantly impacted.

We face product liability risks and may not be able to obtain adequate insurance to protect us against losses.

We currently have no products that have been approved for commercial sale. However, the current and future use of our product candidates by us in clinical trials, and the sale of any approved products in the future, may expose us to liability claims. These claims might be made directly by consumers or healthcare providers or indirectly by pharmaceutical companies, or others selling such products. We may experience financial losses in the future due to product liability claims. We have obtained limited general commercial liability insurance coverage for our clinical trials.  However, we may not be able to maintain insurance coverage at a reasonable cost or in sufficient amounts to protect us against all losses. If a successful product liability claim or series of claims is brought against us for uninsured liabilities or in excess of insured liabilities, our assets may not be sufficient to cover such claims and our business operations could be impaired.

Risks Relating to Intellectual Property and Government Regulation

We may not be able to withstand challenges to our intellectual property rights.
 
We rely on our intellectual property, including our issued and applied for patents, as the foundation of our business. Our intellectual property rights may come under challenge.  No assurances can be given that, even if issued, our patents will survive claims alleging invalidity or infringement on other patents. The viability of our business will suffer if such patent protection becomes limited or is eliminated.

We may not be able to adequately protect our intellectual property.
Considerable research with regard to our technologies has been performed in countries outside of the United States. The laws protecting intellectual property in some of those countries may not provide protection for our trade secrets and intellectual property.  If our trade secrets or intellectual property are misappropriated in those countries, we may be without adequate remedies to address the issue. At present, we are not aware of any infringement of our intellectual property. In addition to our patents, we rely on confidentiality and assignment of invention agreements to protect our intellectual property. These agreements provide for contractual remedies in the event of misappropriation.  We do not know to what extent, if any, these agreements and any remedies for their breach will be enforced by a court. In the event our intellectual property is misappropriated or infringed upon and an adequate remedy is not available, our future prospects will greatly diminish.

Our proposed products may not receive FDA approval.
The FDA and comparable government agencies in foreign countries impose substantial regulations on the manufacture and marketing of pharmaceutical products through lengthy and detailed laboratory, pre-clinical and clinical testing procedures, sampling activities and other costly and time-consuming procedures. Satisfaction of these regulations typically takes several years or more and varies substantially based upon the type, complexity and novelty of the proposed product.  Although we began the G-202 Phase I clinical trial on January 19, 2010, we cannot assure you that we will successfully complete the trial.  Further, we cannot yet accurately predict when we might first submit any product license application for FDA approval or whether any such product license application would be granted on a timely basis, if at all.   Any delay in obtaining, or failure to obtain, such approvals could have a materially adverse effect on the commercialization of our products and the viability of the company.

 
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Risks Relating To Our Common Stock

There is no well established public market for our securities.

On September 18, 2009, our common shares began quotation on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) and Pinksheets.  The shares were initially sporadic traded and as a result, we did not consider that a public market for our securities existed.  Commencing in the first quarter of 2010, our common shares began trading regularly but with limited volume.   Accordingly, although technically a limited public market for our securities now exists, it is still relatively illiquid.  Any prospective investor in our common stock should consider the limited market when making an investment decision as our securities are still relatively illiquid.    No assurances can be given that the trading volume of our common shares will increase or that a liquid public market will ever materialize.   Additionally, due to the limited trading volume, it may be difficult for an investor to sell shares.

Our stock price may be particularly volatile because we are a drug development company.

The market prices for securities of biotechnology companies in general, and early-stage drug development companies in particular, have been highly volatile and may continue to be highly volatile in the future. The following factors, in addition to other risk factors described in this section, may have a significant impact on the market price of our common stock:

 
the development status of our drug candidates, particularly the results of our clinical trials of G-202;

 
market conditions or trends related to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, or the market in general;

 
announcements of technological innovations, new commercial products, or other material events by our competitors or us;

 
disputes or other developments concerning our proprietary rights;

 
changes in, or failure to meet, securities analysts’ or investors’ expectations of our financial performance;

 
additions or departures of key personnel;

 
discussions of our business, products, financial performance, prospects, or stock price by the financial and scientific press and online investor communities such as chat rooms;

 
public concern as to, and legislative action with respect to, testing or other research areas of biopharmaceutical companies, the pricing and availability of prescription drugs, or the safety of drugs;

 
regulatory developments in the United States or foreign countries; and

 
economic and political factors.

In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a particular company’s securities, securities class action litigation has often been brought against that company. We may become subject to this type of litigation, which is often extremely expensive and diverts management’s attention.

We face risks related to compliance with corporate governance laws and financial reporting standards.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as related new rules and regulations implemented by the SEC and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, require changes in the corporate governance practices and financial reporting standards for public companies.  These new laws, rules and regulations, including compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 relating to internal control over financial reporting (“Section 404”), will materially increase the Company's legal and financial compliance costs and make some activities more time-consuming and more burdensome. As a result, management will be required to devote more time to compliance which could result in a reduced focus on the development thereby adversely affecting the Company’s development activities. Also, the increased costs will require the Company to seek financing sooner that it may otherwise have had to.

Starting in 2007, Section 404 requires a company’s management to assess the company’s internal control over financial reporting annually and include a report on such assessment in our annual report filed with the SEC.  Section 404(b) is not applicable to smaller reporting companies.  Presently we qualify as a smaller reporting company under Section 404(b) and, accordingly, our independent registered public accounting firm is not required to audit the design and operating effectiveness of our internal controls and management's assessment of the design and the operating effectiveness of such internal controls.  In the event we cease to qualify as a smaller reporting company, we will be required to expand substantial capital in connection with compliance.

Because of our limited resources, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting may not be effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  To mitigate the current limited resources and limited employees, we rely heavily on direct management oversight of transactions, along with the use of legal and accounting professionals. As we grow, we expect to increase our number of employees, which will enable us to implement adequate segregation of duties within the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission internal control framework.

 
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Compliance with changing regulation of corporate governance and public disclosure will result in additional expenses and will divert time and attention away from revenue generating activities.
 
Changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related SEC regulations, have created uncertainty for public companies and significantly increased the costs and risks associated with accessing the public markets and public reporting. For example, on January 30th, 2009, the SEC adopted rules requiring companies to provide their financial statements in interactive data format using the eXtensible Business Reporting Language, or XBRL. We will have to comply with these rules by June 15th, 2011. Our management team will need to invest significant management time and financial resources to comply with both existing and evolving standards for public companies, which will lead to increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management time and attention from revenue generating activities to compliance activities which could have an adverse effect on our business.
 
Our common stock may be considered a “penny stock,” and thereby be subject to additional sale and trading regulations that may make it more difficult to sell.
 
Our common stock, which currently trades on the OTCQB, may be considered to be a “penny stock” if it does not qualify for one of the exemptions from the definition of “penny stock” under Section 3a51-1 of the Securities Exchange Act for 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  Our common stock may be a “penny stock” if it meets one or more of the following conditions (i) the stock trades at a price less than $5.00 per share; (ii) it is NOT traded on a “recognized” national exchange; (iii) it is NOT quoted on the Nasdaq Capital Market, or even if so, has a price less than $5.00 per share; or (iv) is issued by a company that has been in business less than three years with net tangible assets less than $5 million.

The principal result or effect of being designated a “penny stock” is that securities broker-dealers participating in sales of our common stock will be subject to the “penny stock” regulations set forth in Rules 15-2 through 15g-9 promulgated under the Exchange Act.  For example, Rule 15g-2 requires broker-dealers dealing in penny stocks to provide potential investors with a document disclosing the risks of penny stocks and to obtain a manually signed and dated written receipt of the document at least two business days before effecting any transaction in a penny stock for the investor’s account.  Moreover, Rule 15g-9 requires broker-dealers in penny stocks to approve the account of any investor for transactions in such stocks before selling any penny stock to that investor.  This procedure requires the broker-dealer to (i) obtain from the investor information concerning his or her financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives; (ii) reasonably determine, based on that information, that transactions in penny stocks are suitable for the investor and that the investor has sufficient knowledge and experience as to be reasonably capable of evaluating the risks of penny stock transactions; (iii) provide the investor with a written statement setting forth the basis on which the broker-dealer made the determination in (ii) above; and (iv) receive a signed and dated copy of such statement from the investor, confirming that it accurately reflects the investor’s financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives.  Compliance with these requirements may make it more difficult and time consuming for holders of our common stock to resell their shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of them in the market or otherwise.

As an issuer of “penny stock” the protection provided by the federal securities laws relating to forward looking statements does not apply to us.
 
Although the federal securities law provide a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by a public company that files reports under the federal securities laws, this safe harbor is not available to issuers of penny stocks. As a result, if we are a penny stock we will not have the benefit of this safe harbor protection in the event of any based upon an claim that the material provided by us contained a material misstatement of fact or was misleading in any material respect because of our failure to include any statements necessary to make the statements not misleading.

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports or publish unfavorable research about our business, the price and trading volume of our common stock could decline.
 
The trading market for our common stock will depend in part on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business. We do not currently have and may never obtain research coverage by securities and industry analysts. If no securities or industry analysts commence coverage of us the trading price for our common stock and other securities would be negatively affected. In the event we obtain securities or industry analyst coverage, if one or more of the analysts who covers us downgrades our securities, the price of our securities would likely decline.  If one or more of these analysts ceases to cover us or fails to publish regular reports on us, interest in the purchase of our securities could decrease, which could cause the price of our common stock and other securities and their trading volume to decline.

We do not intend to pay cash dividends.

We do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Accordingly, any gains on your investment will need to come through an increase in the price of our common stock.  The lack of a market for our common stock makes such gains highly unlikely.   

 
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Our board of directors has broad discretion to issue additional securities.

We are entitled under our certificate of incorporation to issue up to 80,000,000 common and 10,000,000 “blank check” preferred shares. Blank check preferred shares provide the board of directors broad authority to determine voting, dividend, conversion, and other rights. As of September 30, 2010, we have issued and outstanding 17,604,465 common shares and we have 14,121,649 common shares reserved for future grants under our equity compensation plans and issuances upon the exercise of current outstanding options, warrants and convertible securities. Accordingly, we will be entitled to issue up to 48,273,886 additional common shares and 10,000,000 additional preferred shares. Our board may generally issue those common and preferred shares, or options or warrants to purchase those shares, without further approval by our shareholders.  Any preferred shares we may issue will have such rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions as may be designated from time-to-time by our board, including preferential dividend rights, voting rights, conversion rights, redemption rights and liquidation provisions. It is likely that we will be required to issue a large amount of additional securities to raise capital to further our development and marketing plans. It is also likely that we will be required to issue a large amount of additional securities to directors, officers, employees and consultants as compensatory grants in connection with their services, both in the form of stand-alone grants or under our various stock plans. The issuance of additional securities may cause substantial dilution to our shareholders.

Our Officers and Scientific Advisors beneficially own approximately 37% of our outstanding common shares.
 
Our Officers and Scientific Advisors own approximately 37% of our issued and outstanding common shares. As a consequence of their level of stock ownership, the group will substantially retain the ability to elect or remove members of our board of directors, and thereby control our management. This group of shareholders has the ability to significantly control the outcome of corporate actions requiring shareholder approval, including mergers and other changes of corporate control, going private transactions, and other extraordinary transactions any of which may be in opposition to the best interest of the other shareholders and may negatively impact the value of your investment.  
  
Provisions in Delaware law and executive employment agreements may prevent or delay a change of control
 
We are subject to the Delaware anti-takeover laws regulating corporate takeovers.  These anti-takeover laws prevent Delaware corporations from engaging in a merger or sale of more than 10% of its assets with any stockholder, including all affiliates and associates of the stockholder, who owns 15% or more of the corporation’s outstanding voting stock, for three years following the date that the stockholder acquired 15% or more of the corporation’s assets unless:
 
 
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the Board of Directors approved the transaction in which the stockholder acquired 15% or more of the corporation’s assets;
 
 
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after the transaction in which the stockholder acquired 15% or more of the corporation’s assets, the stockholder owned at least 85% of the corporation’s outstanding voting stock, excluding shares owned by directors, officers and employee stock plans in which employee participants do not have the right to determine confidentially whether shares held under the plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange offer; or
 
 
·
on or after this date, the merger or sale is approved by the Board of Directors and the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the stockholder.

A Delaware corporation may opt out of the Delaware anti-takeover laws if its certificate of incorporation or bylaws so provide. We have not opted out of the provisions of the anti-takeover laws. As such, these laws could prohibit or delay mergers or other takeover or change of control of GenSpera and may discourage attempts by other companies to acquire us.

In addition, employment agreements with certain executive officers provide for the payment of severance and acceleration of the vesting of options and restricted stock in the event of termination of the executive officer following a change of control of GenSpera.  These provisions could have the effect of discouraging potential takeover attempts.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following information is given with regard to unregistered securities sold since January 1, 2010.  The following securities were issued in private offerings pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in the Securities Act and the rules promulgated thereunder in reliance on Section 4(2) thereof, relating to offers of securities by an issuer not involving any public offering.

 
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During January and March of 2010, we entered into securities purchase agreements with a number of accredited investors.  Pursuant to the terms of the agreements, we sold 533,407 units resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $880,000.  The price per unit was $1.65.  Each unit consists of: (i) one common share; and (ii) one half common stock purchase warrant.  The warrants have a term of five years and allow the investors to purchase our common stock at a price per share of $3.10.  The warrants also contain anti-dilution protection in the event of stock splits, stock dividends and other similar transactions. The warrants are callable by us assuming the following: (i) our common stock trades above $5.00 for twenty (20) consecutive days; (ii) the daily average minimum volume over such 20 days is 75,000 or greater; and (iii) there is an effective registration statement covering the underlying shares. We incurred placement agent fees of $70,410 in connection with the transaction. We also issued a total of 42,673 additional common stock purchase warrants to our placement agent as compensation.  The warrants have the same terms as the investor warrants except that 12,160 warrants have an exercise price of $2.20 and 30,513 warrants have an exercise price of $2.94.

 
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In February of 2010, we granted John M. Farah, Jr., Ph.D, one of our outside directors, options to purchase 39,000 common shares.  The options were granted pursuant to our director compensation plan as compensation for Dr. Farah’s service on our Board and related committees.  The options have an exercise price of $2.14 per share, a term of 5 years and vest quarterly over the grant year.

 
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In March of 2010, we granted Scott Ogilvie, one of our outside directors, options to purchase 38,000 common shares.  The options were granted pursuant to our director compensation plan as compensation for Mr. Ogilvie’s service on our Board and related committees.  The options have an exercise price of $2.47 per share, a term of 5 years and vest quarterly over the grant year.

 
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In May of 2010, we issued warrants to purchase 235,000 common shares as compensation for business advisory services.  The warrant has an exercise price of $1.65 per share, a term of 5 years and provides for cashless exercise after 6 months in the event the shares underlying the warrant are not registered at the time of exercise.

 
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In May of 2010, we issued 5,800 common stock purchase warrants as compensation to a consultant.  The warrants have an exercise price of $2.40 and a term of 5 years and provides for cashless exercise after 6 months in the event the shares underlying the warrant are not registered at the time of exercise.

 
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In May of 2010, we issued our Craig Dionne, our CEO, and Russell Richerson, our COO, an aggregate of 43,479 common shares as payment for their 2009 discretionary bonuses.  The shares were valued at $2.30 which represents their fair market value on the grant date of May 14, 2010.

 
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On May 18, 2010, we sold 1,347,500 units resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $2,695,000.  The price per unit was $2.00.  Each unit consists of the following: (i) one common share, and (ii) one half common stock purchase warrant.  The warrants have a term of five years and an exercise price of $3.50.  The warrants also contain provisions providing for an adjustment in the underlying number of shares and exercise price in the event of stock splits or dividends and fundamental transactions.  The securities purchase agreement, pursuant to which the offering was completed, also contains a 180 days most favored nation provision whereby if we enters into a subsequent financing with another individual or entity on terms that are more favorable to the third party, then at the discretion of the holder, the agreements between us and the investors shall be amended to include such better terms.  The warrants are callable by us assuming the following: (i) our common stock trades above $6.50 for twenty (20) consecutive days; (ii) the daily average minimum volume over such 20 days is 50,000 or greater; and (iii) there is an effective registration statement covering the underlying shares.   We also granted the investors certain piggy-back registration rights.

In connection with the transaction, we incurred a total of $39,500 in fees and expenses.  We also issued warrants to purchase a total of 18,000 shares to our placement agent.  The placement agent warrant has the same terms and conditions as the investor warrant.

As part of the offering, we also agreed to exchange 43,632 units for $87,264 in payables owed to a consultant.  The exchange was on the same terms and conditions as the offering.

As a result of the offering and the exchange, we issued a total of 1,391,132 shares and issued 713,566 warrants.

 
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In June of 2010, we issued 100,000 common shares upon the exercise of an outstanding common stock purchase option.  The exercise price of the option was $0.50 per share and we received gross proceeds of $50,000.

 
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In June of 2010, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 50,625 common shares.  The warrants were issued as compensation to consultants.  The warrants have an exercise price of $3.50, a term of 5 years, are callable in the event certain conditions are met, and generally have the same terms and conditions as the warrants issued to our investors in the May 18, 2010 offering.

 
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In July of 2010, we issued 12,000 common shares to Johns Hopkins University and 8,000 common shares to Soren Brogger Christensen, PhD, as partial payment for the license of certain intellectual property.  We valued the issuances at $28,800 and $18,800, respectively.
 
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On August 16, 2010, upon joining the board, we granted Bo Jesper Hansen MD Ph.D, options to purchase 63,000 common shares.  The options were granted pursuant to our director compensation plan as compensation for Bo Jesper Hansen MD Ph.D’s service on our Board and related committees.  The options have an exercise price of $2.00 per share and a term of 5 years.  Of the Options granted, 25,000 are vested with the balance vest quarterly over the grant year.  Additionally, we also entered into our standard indemnification agreement with Bo Jesper Hansen MD Ph.D.

ITEM 3.
DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None 

ITEM 4.
(REMOVED AND RESERVED)

None

ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION

None

ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed in the accompanying index to exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Form 10-Q.

SIGNATURES
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
GENSPERA, INC.
     
Date: November 12, 2010
 
/s/ Craig Dionne
 
Chief Executive Officer
   
 
/s/ Craig Dionne
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)

 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
       
  
 
Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
 Filed
Herewith
 
Form
 
Exhibit
No. 
 
File No.
 
Filing Date 
3.01
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
     
S-1
 
3.01
 
333-153829
 
10/03/08
                         
3.02
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws
     
8-K
 
3.02
 
333-153829
 
1/11/10
                         
4.01
 
Specimen of Common Stock certificate
     
S-1
 
4.01
 
333-153829
 
10/03/08
                         
4.02**
 
Amended and Restated GenSpera 2007 Equity Compensation Plan adopted on January , 2010
     
8-K
 
4.01
 
333-153829
 
1/11/10
                         
4.03**
 
GenSpera Form of 2007 Equity Compensation Plan Grant and 2009 Executive Compensation Plan Grant
     
8-K
 
4.02
 
333-153829
 
9/09/09
                         
4.04
 
Form of 4.0% convertible note issued to shareholder
     
S-1
 
4.05
 
333-153829
 
10/03/08
                         
4.05
 
Form of Warrant dated March 6, 2008 issued to consultant for financial consulting services.
     
S-1
 
4.07
 
333-153829
 
10/03/08
                         
4.06
 
Form of Warrant – July and August 2008 private placement
     
S-1
 
4.10
 
333-153829
 
10/03/08
                         
4.07
 
Form of 4.0% convertible debenture modification between  GenSpera, Inc. and shareholder
     
8-K
 
10.02
 
333-153829
 
2/20/09
                         
4.08
 
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued on 2/17/09 to TR Winston & Company, LLC
     
8-K
 
10.05
 
333-153829
 
2/20/09
                         
4.09
 
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued on 2/17/09 to Craig Dionne
     
8-K
 
10.06
 
333-153829
 
2/20/09
                         
4.10
 
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated  2/19/09
     
8-K
 
10.02
 
333-153829
 
2/20/09
                         
4.11
 
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated June of 2009
     
8-K
 
10.03
 
333-153829
 
7/06/09
                         
4.12**
 
2009 Executive Compensation Plan
     
8-K
 
4.01
 
333-153829
 
9/09/09
                         
4.13
 
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant – 9/2/09
     
8-K
 
10.02
 
333-153829
 
9/09/09

 
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4.14
 
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement – Jan – Mar 2010
     
10-K
 
4.27
 
333-153829
 
3/31/10
                         
4.15
 
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant Jan – Mar 2010
     
10-K
 
4.28
 
333-153829
 
3/31/10
                         
4.16
 
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement – May 18, 2010
     
8-K
 
10.01
 
333-153829
 
5/24/10
                         
4.17
 
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant – May 18, 2010  and June Consultant Warrants
     
8-K
 
10.02
 
333-153829
 
5/24/10
                         
4.18
 
Form of Consultant Warrant Issued in May of 2010
 
*
               
                         
10.01
 
Exclusive Supply Agreement between GenSpera and Thapsibiza dated January 22, 2008
     
S-1
 
10.02
 
333-153829
 
10/03/08
                         
10.02**
 
Craig Dionne Employment Agreement
     
8-K
 
10.04
 
333-153829
 
9/09/09
                         
10.03**
 
Craig Dionne Severance Agreement
     
8-K
 
10.05
 
333-153829
 
9/09/09
                         
10.04**
 
Craig Dionne Proprietary Information, Inventions And Competition Agreement
     
8-K
 
10.06
 
333-153829
 
9/09/09
                         
10.05**
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement
     
8-K
 
10.07
 
333-153829
 
9/09/09
                         
10.06**
 
Russell Richerson Employment Agreement
     
8-K
 
10.08
 
333-153829
 
9/09/09
                         
10.07**
 
Russell Richerson Proprietary Information, Inventions And Competition Agreement
     
8-K
 
10.09
 
333-153829
 
9/09/09
                         
31.1
 
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
*
               
                         
31.2
 
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
*
               
                         
32.1
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C § 1350.
 
*
               
                         
32.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C § 1350.
 
*
               

**Management contracts or compensation plans or arrangements in which directors or executive officers are eligible to participate.

 
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