SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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 March 31, 2004.
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to .
Commission file number 000-26648
eXegenics Inc.
Delaware |
75-2402409 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S.Employer Identification No.) | |
incorporation or organization) |
1250 Pittsford-Victor Road
Building 200, Suite 280
Pittsford, New York 14534
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(585) 218-4368
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2): Yes [ ] No [ X ]
As of May 11, 2004, the registrant had 15,877,224 shares of common stock outstanding.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
eXegenics Inc.
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2004 |
2003 |
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(unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 9,405 | $ | 10,132 | ||||
Restricted cash |
225 | 600 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
397 | 602 | ||||||
Total current assets |
10,027 | 11,334 | ||||||
Other assets |
6 | 8 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 10,033 | $ | 11,342 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ | 383 | $ | 1,038 | ||||
Total current liabilities |
383 | 1,038 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
383 | 1,038 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred
stock - $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares
authorized; 979,584 and 890,564 shares of Series A
convertible preferred issued and outstanding
(liquidation value $2,449,000 and $2,226,000) |
10 | 9 | ||||||
Common stock
- - $.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares
authorized; 16,474,779 and 16,314,779 shares issued |
165 | 163 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
68,147 | 68,061 | ||||||
Subscriptions receivable |
(306 | ) | (302 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit |
(55,029 | ) | (54,290 | ) | ||||
Treasury stock, 611,200 shares of common stock, at cost |
(3,337 | ) | (3,337 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders equity |
9,650 | 10,304 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 10,033 | $ | 11,342 | ||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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eXegenics Inc.
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, |
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2004 |
2003 |
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(unaudited) | ||||||||
Revenue: |
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Licensing & research fees |
$ | | $ | 13 | ||||
Operating Expenses: |
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Research and development |
| 122 | ||||||
General and administrative |
769 | 805 | ||||||
Expenses related to strategic redirection |
| 148 | ||||||
769 | 1,075 | |||||||
Operating loss |
(769 | ) | (1,075 | ) | ||||
Other (income) expense, primarily interest |
(30 | ) | (75 | ) | ||||
Loss before provision (benefit) for taxes |
(739 | ) | (1,000 | ) | ||||
Provision (benefit) for taxes |
| | ||||||
Net Loss |
(739 | ) | (1,000 | ) | ||||
Preferred stock dividend |
(223 | ) | (31 | ) | ||||
Net loss attributable to
common shareholders |
$ | (962 | ) | $ | (1,031 | ) | ||
Net loss per share-basic and diluted |
$ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||
Weighted average number of
shares outstanding - basic and
diluted |
15,773 | 15,673 | ||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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eXegenics Inc.
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, |
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2004 |
2003 |
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(unaudited) | ||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ | (739 | ) | $ | (987 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
2 | 36 | ||||||
Interest Accrual on subscription receivable |
(4 | ) | | |||||
Value assigned to common shares and options |
5 | 3 | ||||||
Changes in: |
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Restricted Cash |
375 | | ||||||
Prepaids and other assets |
205 | 270 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(655 | ) | (558 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(811 | ) | (1,236 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Maturity of investment |
| 10,000 | ||||||
Net cash provided by investing activities |
| 10,000 | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from option exercises |
84 | (26 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
84 | (26 | ) | |||||
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH |
(727 | ) | 8,738 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
10,132 | 6,188 | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD |
$ | 9,405 | $ | 14,926 | ||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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eXegenics Inc.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) | Financial Statement Presentation | |||
The unaudited financial statements of eXegenics Inc., a Delaware corporation (the Company), included herein have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of operations for the interim periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements and the notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year. | ||||
(2) | Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments | |||
The Company considers all non-restrictive, highly liquid short-term investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents, which amount to $9,405,000 and $10,132,000 at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively, consist principally of interest-bearing cash deposits placed with a single financial institution. Restricted cash, which amounts to $225,000 and $600,000 at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively, consists of certificates of deposits that are used as collateral for equipment leases and corporate credit cards. | ||||
(3) | Loss Per Common Share | |||
Basic and diluted loss per common share is based on the net loss increased by dividends on preferred stock divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. No effect has been given to outstanding options, warrants or convertible preferred stock in the diluted computation, as their effect would be antidilutive. | ||||
(4) | Stockholders Equity | |||
The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation plans under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS No. 123), which establishes a fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based compensation plans. The Company has adopted the disclosure-only alternative under SFAS No. 123. The Company accounts for stock based compensation to nonemployees using the fair value method in accordance with SFAS No. 123 and Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 96-18. The Company has recognized deferred stock compensation related to certain stock option and warrants grants. No options to purchase shares of common stock were granted in return for consulting services for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and March 31, 2003. In connection with other option grants to consultants in previous years, the Company recorded a charge of $5,000 and $4,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. |
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eXegenics Inc.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(5) | Strategic Redirection | |||
During the first quarter of 2003, the Company recognized additional expenses of $148,000 for severance benefits and legal expenses related to scientific programs that were terminated. All liabilities related to the Companys strategic redirection had been recorded as of December 31, 2003. Cash payments of $112,000 and $393,000 were charged against previously accrued restructuring expenses during the quarter ended March 31, 2004 and March 31, 2003, respectively. | ||||
(6) | Stock Options | |||
The following table illustrates the effect on net loss and loss per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based compensation. |
Quarter Ended March 31, |
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2004 |
2003 |
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Net loss attributable to common stockholders
as reported |
$ | (962 | ) | $ | (1,018 | ) | ||
Deduct: Total stock-based employee
compensation expense determined under
fair value based method for all awards,
net of related tax effects |
(22 | ) | (57 | ) | ||||
Pro forma net loss |
$ | (984 | ) | $ | (1,075 | ) | ||
Earnings per share: |
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Basic and diluted-as reported |
$ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||
Basic-pro forma |
$ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||
The Company has adopted the provisions of SFAS 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure which requires disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reporting results. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair market value of traded option shares which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because our stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair market value estimates, in managements opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair market value of our stock options.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
OVERVIEW
In this section, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, references to we, us, our, and ours refer to eXegenics Inc.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the Financial Statements and the Notes thereto included in this report. This report contains certain forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform of 1995. Such statements are based on managements current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. When used in this report the words anticipate, believe, estimate, expect and similar expressions as they relate to our management or us are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Historical operating results are not necessarily indicative of the trends in operating results for any future period.
We have historically operated as a drug discovery company, exploiting new enabling technologies to advance and shorten the new drug development cycle. Drug discovery is the first phase of an eight to 12 year cycle, from inception to FDA approval, typically needed to bring a new drug to market. Employing new technologies is a high-risk venture. Our Company has been unsuccessful at advancing research programs. In late 2002, we began to exit this early-stage research business and are now screening new down-stream business opportunities that have strong operating management in place and offer significant revenue growth potential.
On December 5, 2003, our then current Board of Directors: Dr. Joseph M. Davie, Robert J. Easton, Dr. Ronald L. Goode, Dr. Walter M. Lovenberg and Gordon F. Martin, (collectively referred to as the Prior Board) were removed by a majority vote of our stockholders via a proxy consent solicitation. They were replaced by the following slate of new Directors: John A. Paganelli, Robert A. Baron, Robert Benou, John J. Huntz, Jr., and Dr. David Lee Spencer, collectively referred to as the New Board. Our New Board of Directors is focused on completing the wind-down of our drug discovery operations begun in late 2002, resolving outstanding liabilities and redeploying the remaining residual assets of the Company. Our New Board has established a committee to recommend strategic direction and identify potential business opportunities. Currently, David E. Riggs is our sole employee who serves as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Effective May 1, 2004, the Company has relocated from Dallas, Texas to Rochester, New York.
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to investments, intangible assets, income taxes, contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements. We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. While we have considered future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, in the event we were to determine that we would be able to realize deferred tax assets in the future in excess of its net recorded amount, an adjustment to the net deferred tax asset would increase income in the period such determination was made. Likewise, should we determine that we would not be able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax asset in
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the future, an adjustment to the net deferred tax asset would be charged to income in the period such determination was made.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenue
There were no revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2004. Revenues of $13,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2003 were attributable to a license and research and development agreement with Aventis, SA, which has been terminated.
Research and Development Expenses
There were no research and development expenses incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2004. Research and development expenses of $122,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2003 were attributable to the change in our business strategy and the related realignment and consolidation of business priorities.
General and Administrative Expenses
We incurred general and administrative expenses of $769,000 and $805,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, a decrease of $36,000 or 4%. The decrease is attributable to the following: a $102,000 increase in director and officer insurance premium expense offset by a $45,000 decrease in investor relations expenses, a $29,000 decrease in professional consulting fees, a $22,000 decrease in business travel related expenses, a$9,000 decrease in amortization expense and a $9,000 decrease in operating lease payments.
Expenses Related to Strategic Redirection
We recognized $148,000 in expenses from operations terminated during the three months ended March 31, 2003, which included $127,000 for terminated employees and $21,000 for legal expenses related to intellectual property for terminated scientific programs. All liabilities related to the Companys strategic redirection had been recorded as of December 31, 2003. We do not anticipate incurring further expenses.
Interest Income
Interest income was $30,000 and $75,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The decrease was due primarily to lower principal balances in 2004, as well as decreased interest rates.
Net Loss
We incurred a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $962,000 and $1,018,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Net loss per common share was $0.06 and $0.07 for the three months ending March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At March 31, 2004, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $9,630,000, inclusive of restricted cash. Since our inception, we have financed our operations from debt and equity financings as well as fees received from licensing and research and development agreements. During the three months ended March 31, 2004, net cash used in operating activities was $811,000. In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2004, we received cash from financing activities of $84,000 related to the exercise of stock options.
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We anticipate the wind-down operations to be completed by the end of the first half of 2004. We estimate that we will use $1.2-1.5 million during this time to satisfy previous commitments of the Prior Board. Subsequent to the first quarter, we forecast our cash usage to be approximately $100,000-125,000 per month, assuming that we make no new investments or engage in the operation of a new business. Our future capital needs are uncertain. The Company may or may not need additional financing in the future to fund operations, a determination to be made when the Company implements its new business strategy. We do not know whether additional financing will be available when needed, or that, if available, we will obtain financing on terms favorable to our stockholders.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our exposure to financial market risk, including changes in interest rates, relates primarily to our marketable security investments. We generally place our marketable security investments in high credit quality instruments, primarily U.S. government obligations. We do not believe that a 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates would significantly impact our business. We do not have any derivative instruments. We operate only in the United States and all sales have been made in U.S. dollars. We do not have any material exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was carried out by the Companys sole officer, who is President, Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Companys Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We are exiting the biotechnology-drug discovery business and all employees have been terminated except the Principal Executive and Financial Officer. He has concluded that, given our limited operation, our Disclosure Controls and Procedures were effective. As such term is used above, the Companys Controls and Procedures are controls and other procedures of the Company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms. Disclosure Controls and Procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in such reports is accumulated and communicated to the Companys management, including its sole officer as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Further, there were no significant changes in the internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls after May 14, 2004, the date of the conclusion of the evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are not a party to any litigation in any court, and management is not aware of any contemplated proceeding by any governmental authority or individual against us except as described below.
Weiss Litigation. On May 15, 2003, The M&B Weiss Family Limited Partnership of 1996 filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery, purportedly as a class action on behalf of all other similarly situated stockholders of the Company, against the Company, as a nominal defendant, and former directors: Joseph M. Davie, Robert J. Easton, Ronald L. Goode and Walter Lovenberg, (collectively referred to as the Individual Defendants), and purportedly as a derivative action on behalf of the Company against the Individual Defendants (the Weiss Litigation). The complaint alleges, among other things, that the Individual Defendants have mismanaged the Company, have made unwarranted and wasteful loans and payments to certain directors and third parties, have disseminated a materially false and misleading proxy statement in connection with the 2003 annual meeting of our stockholders, and have breached their fiduciary duties to act in the best interests of our Company and its stockholders. The complaint seeks, among other things, court orders mandating that the defendants cooperate with parties proposing bona fide transactions to maximize stockholder value, make corrective disclosures with respect to the proxy statement for the 2003 annual meeting, and account to the Company and the plaintiffs for damages suffered as a result of the actions alleged in the complaint.
On June 9, 2003, the defendants in the Weiss litigation filed a joint motion with the Delaware Court of Chancery to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim and for failure to make the statutorily required demand on the Company to assert the subject claims.
On September 9, 2003, a First Amended Shareholders Class and Derivative Complaint was filed by the plaintiff in the Weiss Litigation against the Company, as a nominal defendant, and the Individual Defendants, and purportedly as a class action on behalf of the plaintiff and on behalf of all other similarly situated stockholders of the Company, and purportedly as a derivative action on behalf of the company against the Individual Defendants. The amended complaint, which was filed in substitution for the complaint previously filed by the same plaintiff on May 15, 2003, seeks, among other things, court orders mandating: (i) that the amended complaint be declared a proper class action and certifying the plaintiff as the class representative; (ii) that the Individual Defendants restore to the company all monies alleged to have been wasted in connection with the aborted merger transactions with IDDS and AVI; (iii) that the defendants cooperate with parties proposing bona fide transactions to maximize stockholder value; (iv) that the Individual Defendants act independently so that the interests of shareholders are protected; (v) that the Individual Defendants ensure that no conflicts of interest exist between themselves and the Company and our stockholders; and (vi) that the Individual Defendants account to the Company, the plaintiff and the proposed class for damages suffered as a result of the actions alleged in the amended complaint.
On September 22, 2003, the defendants in the Weiss Litigation filed a subsequent joint motion with the Delaware Court of Chancery to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim and for failure to make the statutorily required demand on the Company to assert the subject claims. On that same day, the defendants also filed a joint motion with the Delaware Court of Chancery to disqualify Melvyn Weiss and Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach LLP, a firm in which Mr. Weiss is senior partner, from serving as both class counsel and as class representative.
We cannot predict at this point the length of time that the Weiss Litigation will be ongoing or the liability, if any, which may arise there from. The Company will defend itself vigorously against this claim.
Labidi Proceeding. In April 2002, Dr. Labidi, one of our former employees, made certain allegations against us regarding discrimination. Dr. Labidi initially filed an employment discrimination charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging that he was harassed and discriminated against. The EEOC dismissed this charge because it found no substantial evidence to support Dr. Labidis claims. Dr. Labidi
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subsequently filed a federal court lawsuit against the Company in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. In the lawsuit, Dr. Labidi reasserted his harassment and discrimination claims. In addition, Dr. Labidi alleged that the Company wrongfully converted certain biological research materials that Dr. Labidi claims belong to him. At this point, no formal discovery has occurred in this lawsuit and our investigation of Dr. Labidis claims are in an early stage. We believe we have meritorious defenses with respect to these allegations, all of which we intend to pursue vigorously.
2110 Research Row, Ltd. Proceeding. On December 31, 2003, the termination date of our lease agreement, we vacated 19,300 square feet of office and laboratory space that we occupied at 2110 Research Row, Dallas, Texas. We had occupied this facility since October 1991. 2110 Research Row, Ltd. (the Landlord) acquired this property in April 2002. The Landlord contends he is owed payments that we believe to be outside the terms of the lease agreement or waived by the previous landlord. Among the Landlords claims, for which he seeks monetary payments from the Company, are late fees on monthly lease payments which were waived by the previous landlord, incremental property taxes incurred by the Landlord as a result of the change in the tax status of the property from not-for-profit to for profit, and additional lease payments resulting from the purported mis-measurement of the square footage of space we occupy contained in the lease agreement. The aggregation of these and other claims made by the landlord is approximately $173,000.
In October 2003, the Landlord filed a lien on our personal property located at 2110 Research Row. The lien was subsequently removed in December 2003.
In October 2003, we filed suit against the Landlord and 9000 Harry Hines, Inc., in a Dallas County District Court. The Company, as Tenant, and Landlord were parties to a lease agreement (Lease Agreement) dated October 1, 1991, as amended. The petition filed by us contends that the monetary payments sought by the Landlord are excluded under the Lease Agreement and requests a declaration from the Court that the Company is not in either monetary, or non-monetary, default.
On March 19, 2004, we entered into a settlement agreement with the Landlord, whereby we agreed to make a $33,000 payment to the Landlord, dismiss the suit with prejudice and enter into a mutual release of any and all claims by all parties. Payment in the amount of $33,000 was made to the Landlord on April 1, 2004.
On April 9, 2004, the Landlord and the Company filed an Agreed Order Of Dismissal With Prejudice in The District Court, 134th Judical District, Dallas County Texas.
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
Item 5. Other Information
On October 25, 2002, the Company transferred from the Nasdaq National Market to the Nasdaq SmallCap Market as a result of its failure to comply with the minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share, and was provided with a grace period to comply with the requirement. On January 22, 2003, the Company received from Nasdaq a 180-day extension (through July 21, 2003) to comply with the listing requirement. Although on July 21, 2003 we failed to regain compliance with such requirement, given that we met the initial listing requirements for the
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NASDAQ SmallCap Market, NASDAQ provided us with an additional 90 calendar days, or until October 20, 2003, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.
On October 20, 2003, the Company received official notification from The NASDAQ Stock Market that it was not in compliance with the minimum $1.00 closing bid price per share requirement as set forth in NASD Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(4), and the requirement for a minimum of three independent members of the audit committee as set forth in NASD Marketplace Rule 4350(d)(2). Our common stock was, therefore, subject to delisting from The NASDAQ SmallCap Market. We requested a hearing before the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel to review the NASDAQ staff determination. This hearing occurred on December 4, 2003. As set forth in NASD Marketplace Rule 4820, this request stayed any delisting action pending issuance of a written determination by the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel.
On January 2, 2004, the NASDAQ Listings Qualification Panel notified us that we were entitled to an extension (until July 25, 2004) to regain compliance with a $1.00 minimum share price for listing on The NASDAQ SmallCap Market. During this period, it will be necessary for the Companys common stock to trade at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive trading days to remain listed on the NASDAQ SmallCap Market. The NASDAQ Panels determination was, in part, based on the Companys commitment to seek shareholder approval of a reverse stock split. A reverse stock split is one possible solution to rectifying the Companys deficiency as it relates to the $1.00 minimum share price issue. There is no guarantee that a reverse split will ultimately satisfy the $1.00 minimum share price on a limited or long-term basis.
On January 28, 2004 the NASDAQ internal staff review concluded that the New Board and its Audit committee satisfy the independent composition requirements as set forth in NASDAQ Marketplace Rules 4350(c) and 4350(d)(2), respectively.
If we fail to meet the continued listing standards by the time this additional grace period terminates on July 25, 2004, our common stock will be delisted from the NASDAQ SmallCap Market. This would likely have an adverse impact on the trading price and liquidity of our common stock. If our common stock were to be delisted, trading, if any, in the common stock may continue to be conducted on the OTC Bulletin Board upon application by the requisite market makers.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) | Exhibits: |
Exhibit 4.1 Form of Warrant Agreement between the Company and Gruntal & Co., LLC
Exhibit 4.2 Form of Warrant Agreement between the Company and Roan Meyers Associates LP
Exhibit 4.3 Form of Warrant Agreement between the Company and Petkevich & Partners, LLC
Exhibit 31.1 Certifications pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004.
Exhibit 32.1 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004.
(b) | The following reports were filed on Form 8-K during the quarter ended March 31, 2004: |
(1) | On January 22, 2004, we filed a current report on Form 8-K announcing that the Company had received a determination from Nasdaq that a Nasdaq Listings Qualification Panel had determined that the Company was entitled to and extension (until July 25, 2004) to come into compliance with Marketplace Rule 4450(a)(5) which requires a $1.00 minimum share price for listing on The Nasdaq SmallCap Market. Also announced was the change in the corporate address to: 2911 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75219. | |||
(2) | On February 25, 2004, we filed a current report on Form 8-K to announce that Dr. Ronald L. Goode had resigned his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective February 23, 2004. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
eXegenics Inc. | ||
Date: May 14, 2004
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/s/ DAVID E. RIGGS | |
David E. Riggs | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
Date: May 14, 2004
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/s/ DAVID E. RIGGS | |
David E. Riggs | ||
Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT | ||
NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
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4.1
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Form of Warrant Agreement between the Company and Gruntal & Co., LLC | |
4.2
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Form of Warrant Agreement between the Company and Roan Meyers Associates LP | |
4.3
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Form of Warrant Agreement between the Company and Petkevich & Partners, LLC | |
31.1
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Certifications pursuant to Rule 13(a-)14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004. | |
32.1
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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004. |
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