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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002
OR
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission File Number: 000-30347
CURIS, INC.
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware (State or Other
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
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04-3505116 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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61 Moulton Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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02138 (Zip
Code) |
Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (617) 503-6500
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 ¨
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
As of October 31, 2002, there were 32,755,455 shares of the Registrants Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, and there were 1,000 shares of the Registrants Series A Convertible
Exchangeable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding. As of October 31, 2002, the Registrant held 887,207 shares of its Common Stock in treasury.
CURIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
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PART I. |
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
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Financial Statements (unaudited) |
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Item 3. |
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Item 4. |
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PART II. |
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OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 6. |
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Item 1. Financial Statements
CURIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
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September 30, 2002
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December 31, 2001
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
12,148,890 |
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$ |
38,938,062 |
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Cash and cash equivalentsrestricted |
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4,645,754 |
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Marketable securities |
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12,563,837 |
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12,278,916 |
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Marketable securitiesrestricted |
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890,350 |
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Notes receivableOfficer (Note 8) |
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500,000 |
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Due from joint venture (Note 6) |
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1,210,977 |
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957,798 |
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Other current assets |
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1,397,482 |
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1,155,619 |
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Total current assets |
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31,966,940 |
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54,720,745 |
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Property and Equipment, net |
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4,184,226 |
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11,060,711 |
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Other Assets: |
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Notes receivableOfficer (Note 8) |
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200,000 |
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Goodwill, net (Note 4) |
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8,982,000 |
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73,080,344 |
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Other intangible assets, net (Note 4) |
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545,865 |
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726,781 |
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Long-term notes receivable |
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3,991,316 |
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3,732,429 |
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Deposits and other assets |
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1,361,657 |
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1,235,207 |
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Total other assets |
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14,880,838 |
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78,974,761 |
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$ |
51,032,004 |
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$ |
144,756,217 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Debt and lease obligations, current portion |
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$ |
2,052,740 |
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$ |
3,109,613 |
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Accounts payable |
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711,798 |
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1,967,260 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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6,385,971 |
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5,942,511 |
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Deferred revenue, current portion |
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930,439 |
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81,688 |
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Due to joint venture (Note 6) |
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980,840 |
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772,097 |
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Total current liabilities |
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11,061,788 |
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11,873,169 |
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Debt and Lease Obligations, net of current portion (Note 5) |
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4,053,625 |
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4,951,324 |
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Convertible Notes Payable (Note 5) |
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5,778,985 |
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2,506,852 |
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Deferred Revenue, net of current portion |
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11,031,785 |
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12,063,845 |
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Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized |
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Series A Convertible Exchangeable Preferred Stock-1,426 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2002 and
December 31, 2001 |
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12,884,058 |
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12,341,381 |
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Commitments |
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Stockholders Equity: |
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Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
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125,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001; 32,755,455 and 31,999,548 issued and outstanding,
respectively, at September 30, 2002 and 32,329,228 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2001 |
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327,556 |
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323,292 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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659,868,583 |
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664,889,578 |
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Notes receivable |
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(1,337,561 |
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(1,291,932 |
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Treasury stock (at cost, 755,907 shares at September 30, 2002) (Note 7) |
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(603,523 |
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Deferred compensation |
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(2,885,181 |
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(9,616,795 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(649,244,679 |
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(554,135,679 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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96,568 |
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851,182 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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6,221,763 |
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101,019,646 |
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$ |
51,032,004 |
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$ |
144,756,217 |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
3
CURIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (unaudited)
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Three Months Ended September 30,
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Nine Months Ended September
30,
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2002
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2001
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2002
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2001
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REVENUES: |
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Royalty revenue |
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$ |
181,670 |
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$ |
48,881 |
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$ |
387,366 |
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$ |
79,045 |
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Research and development contract revenue |
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40,681 |
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239,034 |
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183,310 |
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660,673 |
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222,351 |
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287,915 |
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570,676 |
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739,718 |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES (A): |
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Research and development |
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2,884,341 |
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6,901,611 |
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11,621,658 |
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22,903,482 |
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General and administrative |
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1,445,712 |
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2,456,488 |
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5,986,803 |
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7,711,170 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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553,851 |
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1,726,532 |
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1,679,246 |
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9,225,641 |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
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60,105 |
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5,827,392 |
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180,916 |
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17,474,712 |
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Impairment of property and equipment |
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5,336,785 |
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Impairment of goodwill (Note 4) |
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64,098,345 |
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Realignment expenses (Note 3) |
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3,490,000 |
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Total costs and expenses |
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4,944,009 |
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16,912,023 |
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92,393,753 |
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57,315,005 |
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Net loss from operations |
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(4,721,658 |
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(16,624,108 |
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(91,823,077 |
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(56,575,287 |
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Equity in loss of joint venture (Note 6) |
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(977,160 |
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(12,697,406 |
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(3,217,066 |
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(12,697,406 |
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Other income (expense), net |
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(53,867 |
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796,067 |
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473,820 |
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3,663,009 |
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NET LOSS |
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$ |
(5,752,685 |
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$ |
(28,525,447 |
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$ |
(94,566,323 |
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$ |
(65,609,684 |
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Accretion of preferred stock dividend |
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(180,225 |
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(146,155 |
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(542,678 |
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(146,155 |
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Net loss applicable to common stockholders |
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$ |
(5,932,910 |
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$ |
(28,671,602 |
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$ |
(95,109,001 |
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$ |
(65,755,839 |
) |
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NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE BASIC AND DILUTED |
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$ |
(0.18 |
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$ |
(0.89 |
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$ |
(2.92 |
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$ |
(2.08 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARESBASIC AND DILUTED |
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32,578,225 |
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32,136,744 |
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32,523,852 |
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31,543,300 |
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NET LOSS |
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$ |
(5,752,685 |
) |
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$ |
(28,525,447 |
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$ |
(94,566,323 |
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$ |
(65,609,684 |
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CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON MARKETABLE SECURITIES |
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96,568 |
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(393,606 |
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96,568 |
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(34,113 |
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ACCRETION OF PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND |
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(180,225 |
) |
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(146,155 |
) |
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(542,678 |
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(146,155 |
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COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
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$ |
(5,836,342 |
) |
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$ |
(29,065,208 |
) |
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$ |
(95,012,433 |
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$ |
(65,789,952 |
) |
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(A)The following summarizes the departmental allocation of the stock-based compensation charge: |
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Research and development |
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$ |
293,898 |
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$ |
935,119 |
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$ |
943,688 |
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$ |
5,685,343 |
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General and administrative |
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259,953 |
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791,413 |
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735,558 |
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3,540,298 |
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Total stock-based compensation |
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$ |
553,851 |
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$ |
1,726,532 |
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$ |
1,679,246 |
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$ |
9,225,641 |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
4
CURIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
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Nine Months Ended September
30,
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2002
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2001
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(94,566,323 |
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$ |
(65,609,684 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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1,512,245 |
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1,812,496 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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1,679,246 |
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9,225,641 |
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Amortization of lease and note discounts |
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52,846 |
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31,786 |
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Issuance of common stock in lieu of cash for license fee |
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98,003 |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
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180,916 |
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17,474,712 |
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Non-cash interest on notes payable |
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223,855 |
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10,831 |
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Non-cash interest on notes receivable |
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(45,630 |
) |
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(64,853 |
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Forgiveness of note receivable to former officer |
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700,000 |
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Equity in loss of joint venture |
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3,217,066 |
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12,697,406 |
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Impairment of property and equipment |
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5,336,785 |
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Impairment of goodwill |
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64,098,345 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Other current assets |
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(241,863 |
) |
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(720,749 |
) |
Due from joint venture |
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(253,179 |
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(816,245 |
) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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(812,002 |
) |
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2,560,822 |
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Deferred contract revenue |
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(183,310 |
) |
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12,145,533 |
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Total adjustments |
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75,465,320 |
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54,455,383 |
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Net cash used for operating activities |
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(19,101,003 |
) |
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(11,154,301 |
) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Purchase of marketable securities |
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(14,394,738 |
) |
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(16,106,659 |
) |
Sale of marketable securities, net |
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14,245,553 |
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24,386,126 |
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Investment in restricted cash |
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(4,645,754 |
) |
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Increase in long-term notes receivable |
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(258,887 |
) |
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(3,732,429 |
) |
Increase in deposits and other assets |
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(126,450 |
) |
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(949,070 |
) |
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment |
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(378,037 |
) |
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(1,888,399 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets |
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405,491 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
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(5,152,822 |
) |
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1,709,569 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Issuance of common stock |
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35,639 |
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4,630,643 |
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Issuance of notes payable |
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4,696,804 |
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2,000,000 |
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Repayments of notes payable and capital leases |
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(6,664,267 |
) |
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(1,204,757 |
) |
Purchase of treasury stock |
|
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(603,523 |
) |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
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(2,535,347 |
) |
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|
5,425,886 |
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
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(26,789,172 |
) |
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(4,018,846 |
) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
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38,938,062 |
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52,414,312 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD |
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$ |
12,148,890 |
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$ |
48,395,466 |
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|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment purchased under line of credit |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2,957,652 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of notes payable by issuance of common stock |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
310,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of convertible promissory note payable to Elan Pharma International, Ltd. to fund the Companys 80.1%
interest in joint Venture (Note 6) |
|
$ |
3,008,323 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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CURIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
Curis, Inc. (the Company) is engaged in the discovery of drug targets and the development of therapeutics based upon the pathways used by the body which control proliferation and
differentiation and, therefore, tissue formation, maintenance and repair. The Company has identified key regulators responsible for turning on the mechanisms for tissue repair in response to trauma, injury or disease. Independently and in strategic
alliances, the Company is focusing its research efforts on identifying and elucidating key regulators of tissue repair having application for diseases such as kidney disease, cancer and neurological disorders, which the Company believes represent
large market opportunities that are underserved by current therapeutic alternatives.
2. |
|
Basis of Presentation |
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States applicable to interim periods.
These statements, however, are condensed and do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2002.
In the opinion of the Company, the unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments (all of which were considered normal and recurring) necessary to present fairly the Companys financial position at September 30, 2002 and
the results of operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001. The preparation of the Companys consolidated financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosure of certain assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date. Such
estimates include the carrying value of property and equipment and intangible assets and the value of certain liabilities. Actual results may differ from such estimates.
These interim results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full year or subsequent interim periods.
3. |
|
Corporate Realignment |
|
a. |
|
Realignment Update In the first quarter of 2002, the Company announced a realignment (the Realignment) of its research and
development programs and a re-focusing of its resources on its proprietary signaling pathways and stem cell technologies, including the Bone Morphogenic Protein (BMP) and the Hedgehog (Hh) family of product candidates. Realignment expenses of
$3,490,000 were recorded in the three-month period ended March 31, 2002. These charges related to: (i) costs of approximately $1,139,000 associated with workforce reductions of 46 people, including 4 officers, (ii) costs of approximately $2,306,000
associated with the closing of clinical programs and decommissioning of a manufacturing and development facility and (iii) other costs of approximately $45,000. |
|
|
|
As of September 30, 2002, the Company has expended approximately all of the $3,490,000 in Realignment expenses. The Company did not incur additional expenses
related to the Realignment during the third quarter of 2002. |
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|
b. |
|
Facilities Restructuring At the beginning of 2002, the Company had three facilities located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Two of the
facilities are located next to each other at 45 and 61 Moulton Street, and consist of approximately 34,000 and 18,000 square feet, respectively. The third facility is located at 21 Erie Street and consists of approximately 50,000 square feet. As
part of the Realignment and as part of an increased effort to reduce its cash burn rate, the Company has reduced its cash spend rate on facilities, either through facility lease termination or via sublease of existing leases. Curis has decreased its
committed space from approximately 102,000 square feet at January 1, 2002 to 54,000 square feet at September 30, 2002. Of the remaining 54,000 square feet, Curis has sublet approximately 17,000 square feet. The Company has taken the following steps
at each facility: |
|
i. |
|
21 Erie Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Effective June 30, 2002, the Company terminated the lease for its 21 Erie Street
location. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has no further financial or other obligations after June 30, 2002. Accordingly, the Company has incurred no expenses related to this facility during the three months ended September 30, 2002.
|
|
ii. |
|
61 Moulton Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Effective August 15, 2002, the Company subleased approximately 12,000, or 67%, of the
rentable square footage of its 61 Moulton Street facility. The initial term of the sublease is two years with an extension, at the subtenants option, to extend the sublease for an additional term of two years and eight months. The Company
expects to receive sublease payments totaling $401,000 and $423,000, respectively, for years 1 and 2 of the sublease term. Should the subtenant exercise its extension option, the annual sublease payments would increase to approximately $527,000 per
year. In addition to the sublease payments, the subtenant is required to pay its pro rata share (approximately 67%) of all building operating costs. The Companys lease obligation ends on April 30, 2007. |
|
iii. |
|
45 Moulton Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Effective March 1, 2002, the Company subleased approximately 5,000, or 15%, of the
rentable square footage of its 45 Moulton Street facility. The term of the sublease is two years and six months. The Company expects to receive sublease payments totaling $244,000 per year. In addition to the sublease payments, the subtenant is
required to pay its pro rata share (approximately 15%) of all building operating costs. The Companys lease obligation ends on April 30, 2007. |
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Goodwill and other intangible assets consisted of approximately the following as of September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001:
|
|
September 30, 2002
|
|
|
December 31, 2001
|
|
Goodwill |
|
$ |
8,982,000 |
|
|
$ |
105,977,000 |
|
Patents |
|
|
1,297,000 |
|
|
|
1,297,000 |
|
Less: accumulated amortization |
|
|
(751,000 |
) |
|
|
(33,467,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
9,540,000 |
|
|
$ |
73,807,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill for the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2002, are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of January 1, 2002 |
|
$ |
73,080,000 |
|
Impairment loss |
|
|
(64,098,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of September 30, 2002 |
|
$ |
8,982,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Through December 31, 2001, goodwill totaling $105,477,000 and
assembled workforce of $500,000 were being amortized over their estimated useful lives of four to five years. At January 1, 2002, net goodwill, including assembled workforce was $73,080,000. Beginning January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets and reclassified assembled workforce as goodwill and ceased amortization of goodwill. Goodwill is subject in 2002 to both a transitional goodwill impairment
test as of January 1, 2002 and an annual assessment for impairment based on fair value. The Company has determined that it consists of a single reporting unit. In conjunction with the adoption of SFAS No. 142, the Company completed the transitional
goodwill impairment test in the first quarter of 2002 by comparing the Company's fair value to its net assets, including goodwill. If the carrying value of the Company's net assets exceeds the Company's fair value, then goodwill is impaired. The
Company determined its fair value based on quoted market prices adjusted to provide for a control premium. The transitional goodwill impairment test indicated that no impairment of goodwill had occurred as of January 1, 2002.
In addition to requiring transitional and annual assessments of goodwill impairment, SFAS No. 142 requires that a goodwill
impairment review be performed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Because key employees were terminated and certain development programs were suspended or terminated as part of the
Realignment, the Company determined that an impairment indicator had arisen during the three-month period ending March 31, 2002 that required the Company to reevaluate the carrying value of goodwill. The Company performed this reevaluation and
concluded that no goodwill impairment had occurred as of March 31, 2002.
The impairment loss noted above was
recorded in the second quarter of 2002 and was the result of the decrease in the Companys market capitalization during the three-month period ended June 30, 2002. This decline in market capitalization led the Company to conclude that the
decline in market value served as an indication that the carrying value of its goodwill asset may be impaired. Accordingly, the Company conducted an impairment review as required under SFAS No. 142 as of June 30, 2002 and concluded that goodwill
impairment had occurred as of June 30, 2002. To determine the amount of the impairment charge, the Company calculated its implied goodwill as the difference between the fair value of the Company as a whole and the fair value of the Companys
assets and liabilities. In calculating the impairment charge, the fair value of the Companys intangible assets, principally consisting of completed and in-process technology, was estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology. The Company
determined that its implied goodwill was $8,982,000 and recorded a non-cash charge of approximately $64,098,000 to write-down its existing goodwill. This charge is included in operating costs and expenses within the Companys statements of
operations for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002.
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Adjusted Net Loss: The following table presents the impact SFAS 142 would
have had on our net loss and net loss per share had the standard been in effect for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2001:
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, 2001
|
|
|
|
As Reported
|
|
|
Goodwill Amortization Adjustment
|
|
As Adjusted
|
|
Net loss applicable to common stockholders |
|
$ |
(28,671,602 |
) |
|
$ |
5,803,422 |
|
$ |
(22,868,180 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss per weighted average common share |
|
$ |
(0.89 |
) |
|
$ |
0.18 |
|
$ |
(0.71 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001
|
|
|
|
As Reported
|
|
|
Goodwill Amortization Adjustment
|
|
As Adjusted
|
|
Net loss applicable to common stockholders |
|
$ |
(65,755,839 |
) |
|
$ |
17,410,266 |
|
$ |
(48,345,573 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss per weighted average common share |
|
$ |
(2.08 |
) |
|
$ |
0.55 |
|
$ |
(1.53 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5) |
|
Long-Term Debt, Capital Lease Obligations and Operating Leases |
(i) Long-term debt and capital lease obligations consisted of approximately the following at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001:
|
|
September 30, 2002
|
|
|
December 31, 2001
|
|
Notes payable to financing agencies for capital purchases |
|
$ |
4,476,000 |
|
|
$ |
5,450,000 |
|
Obligations under capital leases, net of $36,000 and $49,000 discount at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001,
respectively |
|
|
1,630,000 |
|
|
|
2,611,000 |
|
Convertible subordinated note payable to Becton Dickinson, net of $200,000 and $240,000 discount, including $177,000
and $72,000 of capitalized interest at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively |
|
|
1,977,000 |
|
|
|
1,832,000 |
|
Convertible promissory note payable to Elan Pharma International, Ltd., including $120,000 and $1,000 of accrued
interest at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively |
|
|
3,802,000 |
|
|
|
675,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,885,000 |
|
|
|
10,568,000 |
|
Less current portion |
|
|
(2,053,000 |
) |
|
|
(3,110,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations |
|
$ |
9,832,000 |
|
|
$ |
7,458,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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The Company borrowed approximately $1,081,000 from Elan Pharma International, Ltd. (EPIL) under its
convertible promissory note arrangement during the three-month period ended September 30, 2002. As of September 30, 2002, the Company owed approximately $3,802,000, including approximately $120,000 in capitalized interest, under its promissory note
with EPIL.
On June 14, 2002, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Boston Private Bank & Trust
Company (Boston Private) pursuant to which the Company borrowed approximately $4,695,000. The Company used the proceeds of this loan to pay off its existing credit facility with Fleet National Bank. Under the terms of the loan agreement,
the Company (i) pays interest monthly in arrears at a variable interest rate, which, as of September 30, 2002, was 4.25%, and (ii) repays principal in equal quarterly installments over a five-year term, beginning on September 1, 2002. This loan is
fully collateralized with a restricted money market account maintained by the Company at Boston Private Bank & Trust Company. The collateral is included as Cash and cash equivalents restricted at the Companys balance
sheet as of September 30, 2002. As of September 30, 2002, there was approximately $4,476,000, including approximately $16,000 in accrued interest, outstanding under the loan agreement with Boston Private.
In July 2001, the Company formed a joint venture, Curis Newco, Ltd. (Curis Newco), with affiliates of Elan Corporation, plc (Elan) for the purpose of researching and developing
molecules that stimulate the Hedgehog signaling pathway. Curis Newco is focused upon the development of therapeutics targeting certain neurological disorders, particularly Parkinsons Disease.
Curis Newco incurred aggregate expenses of approximately $1,220,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2002. The Company incurred
expenses of approximately $1,211,000 on behalf of Curis Newco during the three months ended September 30, 2002 and recorded a corresponding receivable from Curis Newco at September 30, 2002. In addition, approximately $9,000 in expenses was incurred
directly by Neuralab Limited, an affiliate of Elan, on behalf of Curis Newco. The Companys 80.1% share of Curis Newcos aggregate expenses for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 was approximately $977,000 and is presented as
Equity in loss from joint venture in the Companys statement of operations.
In addition, the
Company is liable to Curis Newco for 80.1% of Curis Newcos expenses until these expenses have been funded either by the Company or by draw downs under a convertible promissory note agreement (Note Agreement) with EPIL. The Company
has funded its share of Curis Newcos expenses through June 30, 2002 by draw downs under the Note Agreement and intends to continue to rely on credit available under the Note Agreement to fund its share of Curis Newcos expenses. Each draw
down under the Note Agreement is contingent upon EPILs consent and proceeds from each draw down may only be used to fund the Companys 80.1% share of Curis Newco expenses. The Company has recorded a payable to Curis Newco at September 30,
2002 of approximately $981,000 representing the Companys 80.1% share of Curis Newcos loss for the three month period ended September 30, 2002, net of $8,000 in 2002 Curis Newco expenses that were funded in 2001.
The Company borrowed approximately $1,081,000 and $3,008,000 from EPIL under the Note Agreement during the three- and nine-month periods
ended September 30, 2002, respectively. As of September 30, 2002, the Company owed approximately $3,802,000, including approximately $120,000 in capitalized interest, under its promissory note with EPIL.
For the three-month period ended September 30, 2002, the Company recorded a charge to accumulated deficit of $180,000 for the accretion of
a mandatory 6% dividend on convertible exchangeable preferred stock issued to Elan International Service (EIS), an affiliate of Elan. Such amounts are included in the net loss applicable to common stockholders in the three- and
nine-month periods ended September 30, 2002.
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On May 31, 2002, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had approved the repurchase of up to $3,000,000 of the Companys common stock. The repurchased stock provides the Company with
treasury shares for general corporate purposes, such as stock to be issued under employee stock option and stock purchase plans. The Company purchased 755,907 shares through September 30, 2002 at a cost of approximately $604,000.
8. |
|
Forgiveness of Officer Note Receivable |
As part of the Realignment, the Company entered into a severance agreement on January 28, 2002 (the January Severance Agreement) with a former executive officer
which included (i) severance equal to twelve months salary, (ii) accelerated forgiveness of a $200,000 note (the 1996 Loan) originally scheduled to be forgiven in 2003 and a payment in an amount equal to any income tax obligations that
this individual may incur resulting from such forgiveness, and (iii) forgiveness of principal and interest on a $500,000 note entered into on August 3, 2001 (the 2001 Loan). Under the terms of the January Severance Agreement, the former
executive officer was obligated to reimburse the Company for any taxes payable by the Company upon forgiveness of the 2001 Loan. The principal value of these loans was included in Notes receivable Officer, in either the short- or
long-term portion of the Companys balance sheet at December 31, 2001, as appropriate. In addition, the amortized principal forgiveness and accrued tax obligation of the Company related to the forgiveness of the loans were included in accrued
expenses. Accrued taxes on the 2001 Loan were offset by a receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2001 since taxes were not to be forgiven on the 2001 Loan. The 2001 Loan was to be forgiven upon the former executive
officers separation from the Company and his execution of a release form. The former executive officer separated from the Company in May 2002, but did not sign the release form.
The Company was required to withhold taxes upon forgiveness of both the 1996 Loan and 2001 Loan. Because the Company was not forgiving taxes on the 2001 Loan, the Company
agreed to amend the January Severance Agreement to clarify the repayment obligation. under which the Company would pay the minimum required tax liability on the 2001 Loan in exchange for a reduction in the former executive officers severance.
There was no substantive difference in the cash obligation to the Company under the January Severance Agreement, as amended. On September 19, 2002, the former executive officer and the Companys Chief Executive Officer executed the amendment
and the loans were forgiven. Accordingly, there are no amounts relating to either the 1996 Loan or the 2001 Loan recorded at the Companys balance sheet as of September 30, 2002.
9. |
|
New Accounting Standards |
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal
of Long-Lived Assets, which supercedes SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of. SFAS No. 144 further refines the requirements of SFAS No. 121 that companies (1)
recognize an impairment loss only if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable based on its undiscounted future cash flows and (2) measure an impairment loss as the difference between the carrying amount and fair value of the
asset. In addition, SFAS No. 144 provides guidance on accounting and disclosure issues surrounding long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale. The Company was required to adopt SFAS No. 144 on January 1, 2002. The adoption of SFAS 144 is not
expected to have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
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In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with
Exit or Disposal Activities. SFAS 146 requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized at its fair market value when the liability is incurred, rather than at the date of an entitys commitment
to an exit plan. The provisions of SFAS 146 are effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. The adoption of SFAS 146 has not had a material effect on the Companys financial statements.
|
a. |
|
Stryker Transaction: On October 1, 2002, the Company announced the completion of a transaction with Stryker Corporation
(Stryker), under the terms of which Stryker paid the Company $14,000,000 in cash in exchange for the termination of any future BMP-7 (OP-1) royalty obligations (Stryker Transaction). In addition to obtaining immediate receipt
of its future BMP-7 (OP-1) royalty stream, the Stryker Transaction allows Curis to reduce future BMP-7 royalties owed Stryker for products in therapeutic indications other than orthopedics and dental. The Company plans to record the $14,000,000
received as revenue during the fourth quarter of 2002. |
|
b. |
|
Aegera Therapeutics, Inc. Collaboration: Effective January 5, 2001, the Company entered into a license and collaboration agreement
with Aegera Therapeutics Inc. (Aegera) under which the Company was granted an exclusive worldwide license to Aegeras skin-derived, adult stem cell technologies. The agreement also provided for a three-year research collaboration
under which the Company was obligated to fund six full-time equivalent researchers per year at Aegera dedicated to the agreement at an aggregate cost to the Company of $600,000. Effective October 24, 2002, the Company terminated the research
collaboration component of its relationship. This termination will result in decreased expenditures for the Company of $600,000 per year. |
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Item 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
Curis, Inc. (the Company) is engaged in the discovery of drug targets and the development of
therapeutics based upon the pathways used by the body which control proliferation and differentiation and, therefore, tissue formation, maintenance and repair. The Company has identified key regulators responsible for turning on the mechanisms for
tissue repair in response to trauma, injury or disease. Independently and in strategic alliances, the Company is focusing its research efforts on identifying and elucidating key regulators of tissue repair having application for diseases such as
kidney disease, cancer and neurological disorders, which the Company believes represent large market opportunities that are underserved by current therapeutic alternatives.
Critical Accounting Policies
In December 2001, the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) requested that all registrants list their most critical accounting policies in Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The SEC indicated that a
critical accounting policy is one which is both important to the portrayal of the companys financial condition and results and requires managements most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the
need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Management believes that the following accounting policies fit this definition:
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets. The Company assesses the impairment of identifiable intangibles, long-lived assets and goodwill whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying value may not be recoverable. If it is determined that the carrying value of intangible, long-lived assets and goodwill might not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more indicators of impairment, the Company would measure any
impairment based on a projected cash flow method. As a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 142, effective January 1, 2002, the Company ceased amortization of goodwill. In lieu of amortization, the Company performed an initial assessment of impairment
of its goodwill in 2002, and must perform an impairment review annually thereafter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the goodwill may be impaired. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, the Company concluded that the decline in
its market capitalization during the three-month period ended June 30, 2002 indicated that the carrying value of goodwill may be impaired. Accordingly, the Company conducted an impairment review as required under SFAS No. 142 as of June 30, 2002 by
comparing the Companys fair value to its net assets, including goodwill. The Company determined its fair value based on quoted market prices adjusted to provide for a control premium. Because the carrying value of the Companys net assets
exceeded the Companys fair value at June 30, 2002, the goodwill was determined to be impaired. To determine the amount of the impairment charge, the Company calculated its implied goodwill as the difference between the fair value of the
Company as a whole and the fair value of the Companys assets and liabilities. The fair value of the Companys intangible assets, principally consisting of completed and in-process technology, was estimated using a discounted cash flow
methodology. The Company determined that its implied goodwill was $8,982,000 and recorded a non-cash charge of approximately $64,098,000 to write-down its existing goodwill. This charge is included in operating costs and expenses within the
Companys statements of operations for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002.
The goodwill impairment analysis involves
considerable judgment and the use of several estimates including: control premium, discount rates, projected cash flows of OP-1, and projected cash flows of the Companys in-process research and development programs. The control premium used in
determining the Companys fair value was based on an analysis of control premiums involved in other biotechnology and medical products acquisitions. Most of the Companys research and development programs will not be completed for several
years, if ever, and therefore estimating the costs to complete these programs and the revenue to be derived through collaborations and commercialization of the products involves substantial judgment. The discount rates used to determine the net
present value of these cash flows was based on a consideration of the risks associated with achieving these cash flow projections, including the risk of successfully completing the Companys in-process technology. All of these estimates involve
a significant amount of judgment by the
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Companys management. Although the estimates used reflect managements best estimates based upon all available evidence, the use of
different estimates could have yielded different implied goodwill and, therefore, could have resulted in a higher or lower goodwill impairment charge.
During the nine-months ended September 30, 2002, the Company recorded impairment charges of property and equipment assets related to the Realignment of approximately $5,337,000. This charge relates to impairment on assets at the
Companys manufacturing and development facility located at 21 Erie Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. $4,761,000 of the total impairment charge relates to the write-off of tenant improvements made to the Erie Street Facility since such
improvements are affixed to the facility and therefore cannot be sold separately from the facility.
Revenue
recognition. The Companys revenue recognition policy is significant because revenue is a key component of the Companys results of operations. The Company follows detailed guidelines in measuring revenue;
however, certain judgments affect the application of its revenue policy. For example, the Company has entered into purchase and sale, product development and target research agreements with Micromet AG, under which the Company has recorded on its
balance sheet short- and long-term deferred revenue based on its best estimate of when such revenue will be recognized. A portion of the consideration received from this transaction with Micromet was equity securities and a convertible note. The
estimate of deferred revenue includes managements assessment of the value attributable to the equity securities and realization of the convertible note. Revenue for the upfront payments received from Micromet AG for the sale of technology will
be recognized as services are performed over the Companys estimated performance period under the product development agreement. Additionally, the Company records royalty revenue under its agreements with Stryker. The Company records royalty
revenues as Stryker reports sales to the Company and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. Revenue results are difficult to predict, and any shortfall in revenue or delay in recognizing revenue could cause the Companys
operating results to vary significantly from quarter to quarter.
Results of Operations
Quarters Ended September 30, 2002 and September 30, 2001
Revenues
Total revenues decreased by $66,000, or 23%, to $222,000 for the three-month period ended September 30,
2002 from $288,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2001. Total revenues for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 include $181,000 in royalty revenues received from Stryker Corporation (Stryker) and $41,000 in
revenue recognized under the Companys strategic alliance with Micromet. Revenues for the three-month period ended September 30, 2001 include $239,000 in revenues received under two National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) grants and $49,000 in royalty revenues received from Stryker. On October 1, 2002, the Company completed a transaction with Stryker, under the terms of which Stryker paid the Company $14,000,000 in exchange for the termination of
future royalty payments from Stryker to the Company. The Company plans to record the $14,000,000 received as revenue during the fourth quarter of 2002 but will not receive any future royalty revenue from Stryker.
Operating Expenses
Research and
development expenses decreased by $4,018,000, or 58%, to $2,884,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 from $6,902,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2001. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in ongoing
operating costs as a result of a realignment, announced on February 14, 2002, of the Companys research and development programs and a re-focusing of its resources on its proprietary signaling pathways and stem cell technologies, including the
Bone Morphogenic Protein (BMP) and the Hedgehog (Hh) family of product candidates (the Realignment). In addition, the Companys allocation of research and development expenses to Curis Newco increased to $1,211,000 for the three
months ended September 30, 2002 from $852,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2001. The Companys
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80.1% share of these costs is included in Equity in loss of joint venture in the Companys consolidated statement of
operations.
Research and development expenses for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 include the cost of employees involved
in research and development of $1,021,000, outside services including medicinal chemistry, consulting and sponsored research collaborations of $698,000, occupancy and depreciation charges of $504,000, lab supplies of $239,000 and legal fees
associated with the Companys intellectual property of $493,000.
Research and development expenses for the three-month period ended
September 30, 2001 include the costs of employees involved in research and development of $2,052,000, outside services including clinical trials, medicinal chemistry, consulting and sponsored research collaborations of $1,868,000, lab and clinical
trial manufacturing supplies of $955,000, occupancy and depreciation charges of $934,000, and legal fees associated with the Companys intellectual property of $808,000.
General and administrative expenses decreased by $1,010,000, or 41%, to $1,446,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 from $2,456,000 for the three-month period ended September 30,
2001. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in ongoing operating costs as a result of the Realignment. General and administrative expenses for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 include the costs of employees of $785,000,
occupancy and depreciation charges of $171,000, professional service fees and other outside services including legal costs and consultants of $319,000. General and administrative expenses for the three-month period ended September 30, 2001 include
the costs of employees of $970,000, occupancy and depreciation charges of $475,000, and professional service fees and other outside services including legal costs and consultants of $855,000.
Stock-based compensation decreased by $1,173,000, or 68%, to $554,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 from $1,727,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2001.
The decrease was primarily attributable to the Companys stock-based compensation expense related to deferred compensation resulting from the July 31, 2000 merger that was amortized over the vesting period of the underlying options through
August 1, 2001. Stock-based compensation related to these options was approximately $776,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2001.
Amortization of intangible assets decreased by $5,767,000, or 99%, to $60,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 from $5,827,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2001. The decrease was primarily due to
the adoption of SFAS 142, which requires companies to stop amortizing goodwill and certain other intangible assets. The Company is currently amortizing only capitalized patent and technology costs. Amortization of goodwill totaling $5,803,000 was
recorded for the three-month period September 30, 2001.
Equity in Loss of Joint Venture
Equity in loss of joint venture decreased by $11,720,000, or 92%, to $977,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 from $12,697,000 for the
three-month period ended September 30, 2001. The equity in loss of joint venture relates to a joint venture between the Company and affiliates of Elan Pharmaceuticals, plc (Elan). The decrease is primarily attributable to the
Companys 80.1%, or $12,015,000, share of a one-time $15,000,000 write-off of technology recorded by the joint venture in July 2001. This decrease was offset in part by an increase in the Companys 80.1% share of the operating loss
recorded by the joint venture for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002. The Company anticipates financing its 80.1% share of the development funding of Curis Newco through July 18, 2003 with draw downs, which are subject to Elans
consent, under the Note Agreement entered into between the Company and Elan Pharma International, Ltd. (EPIL).
Other
Income, Net
Other income, net decreased by $850,000, or 107%, to a net expense of $54,000 for the three-month period ended September
30, 2002 compared to $796,000 in net other income for the three-month period ended
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September 30, 2001. The decrease was mainly attributable to higher interest income for the three-month
period ended September 30, 2001 that resulted primarily from a higher available investment balance as compared to the three-month period ended September 30, 2002. Interest income was $234,000 compared to $677,000 for the three-month periods ended
September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. In addition, the Company recorded approximately $273,000 in other income during the three-month period ended September 30, 2001 relating to changes in the market value of a EURO-denominated note receivable
from a collaborative partner. The Company recorded other expense of approximately $41,000 related to this receivable during the three-month period ended September 30, 2002.
Interest expense for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 was $232,000 compared to $195,000 for the same period in 2001, an increase of $37,000, or 19%. Interest expense increased primarily
due to an increase in the debt outstanding to $11,885,000 as of September 30, 2002 from $9,337,000 as of September 30, 2001.
Accretion of Preferred Stock Dividend
Accretion of preferred stock dividend increased by $34,000, or 23%, to
$180,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 from $146,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2001. This charge relates to the accretion of a 6% mandatory dividend on convertible exchangeable preferred stock held by an
affiliate of Elan. The amounts are included in the net loss applicable to common stockholders for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001.
Net Loss Applicable to Common Stockholders
As a result of the foregoing, the Company incurred a net loss
applicable to common stockholders of $5,933,000 and for the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 compared to a net loss of $28,672,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2001.
Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2002 and September 30, 2001
Revenues
Total revenues decreased by $169,000, or 23%, to $571,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30,
2002 from $740,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001. Total revenues for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 include $388,000 in royalty revenues received from Stryker and $183,000 in revenue recognized under the
Companys strategic alliance with Micromet. Total revenues for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001 include $661,000 in revenues received under two NIST grants and $79,000 in royalty revenues received from Stryker. On October 1, 2002,
the Company completed a transaction with Stryker, under the terms of which Stryker paid the Company $14,000,000 in exchange for the termination of future royalty payments from Stryker to the Company. The Company plans to record the $14,000,000
received as revenue during the fourth quarter of 2002 but will not receive any future royalty revenue from Stryker.
Operating
Expenses
Research and development expenses decreased by $11,281,000, or 49%, to $11,622,000 for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2002 from $22,903,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in ongoing operating costs as a result of the Realignment. In addition, the Companys allocation of research
and development expenses to Curis Newco increased to $3,964,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 from $852,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. The Companys 80.1% share of these costs is included in Equity in
loss of joint venture in the Companys consolidated statement of operations.
Research and development expenses for the
nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 include the cost of employees involved in research and development of $3,581,000, outside services including medicinal chemistry, consulting, sponsored research collaborations and clinical trials of
$2,572,000, occupancy and depreciation charges of $1,777,000, lab supplies of $1,250,000 and legal fees associated with the Companys intellectual property of $1,720,000.
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Research and development expenses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001 include the cost of
employees involved in research and development of $6,658,000, outside services including clinical trials, medicinal chemistry, consultants and sponsored research collaborations of $7,035,000, occupancy and depreciation charges of $3,226,000, lab and
clinical trial manufacturing supplies of $2,842,000 and legal fees associated with the Companys intellectual property of $1,893,000.
General and administrative expenses decreased by $1,724,000, or 22%, to $5,987,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 from $7,711,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001. General and administrative
expenses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 include the cost of employees of $2,381,000, occupancy and depreciation charges of $720,000, legal and professional fees of $1,291,000 and consulting expense of $238,000. General and
administrative expenses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001 include the cost of employees of $2,825,000, occupancy and depreciation charges of $1,251,000, and professional fees including legal and consulting costs of
$2,466,000.
Stock-based compensation decreased by $7,546,000, or 82%, to $1,680,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30,
2002 from $9,226,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001. The decrease was primarily attributable to the Companys stock-based compensation expense related to deferred compensation resulting from the Merger that was amortized
over the vesting period of the underlying options through August 1, 2001. Stock-based compensation related to these options was approximately $6,220,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001.
Amortization of intangible assets decreased by $17,294,000, or 99%, to$181,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 from $17,475,000 for the
nine-month period ended September 30, 2001. The decrease was primarily due to the adoption of SFAS 142, which requires companies to stop amortizing goodwill and certain other intangible assets. The Company is currently amortizing only capitalized
patent and technology costs. Amortization of goodwill totaling $17,410,000 was recorded for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001.
Impairment charges of property and equipment assets for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 of approximately $5,337,000 related to impairment on assets at the Companys facility at 21 Erie Street in Cambridge,
Massachusetts. Total carrying value of assets at the Erie Street Facility before the impairment charge was approximately $5,652,000. The property and equipment assets at the Erie Street Facility were used to support clinical programs that were
suspended or terminated as part of the Realignment and have been deemed to be unlikely to be used in the future operations of the Company. $4,761,000 of the impairment charge relates to the write-off of tenant improvements made to the Erie Street
Facility since such improvements are affixed to the facility and therefore cannot be sold separately from the facility. The remaining $576,000 of impairment charge represents the Companys estimate of loss on disposition of the furniture and
equipment assets held at the Erie Street Facility. The Company does not expect to incur additional impairment on property and equipment related to the realignment in future periods.
Impairment of goodwill for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 was $64,098,000. The Company recorded no impairment charge for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001. In accordance
with SFAS No. 142, the Company concluded that the decline in its market capitalization during the three-month period ended June 30, 2002 indicated that the carrying value of its goodwill may be impaired. Accordingly, the Company conducted an
impairment review as required under SFAS No. 142 as of June 30, 2002 and determined that goodwill impairment had occurred as of June 30, 2002. The value of the Company, as a single reporting unit, was calculated using quoted market prices adjusted
to provide for a control premium. In calculating the impairment charge, the fair value of the Companys intangible assets, principally consisting of completed and in-process technology, was estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology.
Realignment expenses of $3,490,000 were recorded in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002. These charges relate to: (i) costs
of approximately $1,139,000 associated with workforce reductions of 46 people, including 4 officers, (ii) costs of approximately $2,306,000 associated with the closing of clinical programs and decommissioning of a manufacturing and development
facility and (iii) other costs of approximately $45,000. As of September 30, 2002, the Company has expended approximately all of the $3,490,000 in Realignment expenses. The Company did not incur additional expenses related to the
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Realignment during the third quarter of 2002 and does not expect to incur additional expenses in future
periods.
Equity in Loss of Joint Venture
Equity in Loss of joint venture decreased by $9,480,000, or 75%, to $3,217,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 from $12,697,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001. The equity in loss of
joint venture relates to a joint venture between the Company and affiliates of Elan Pharmaceuticals, plc. The decrease is primarily caused by the Companys 80.1%, or $12,015,000, share of a $15,000,000 write-off of technology recorded by the
joint venture in July 2001. This decrease was offset in part by an increase in the Companys 80.1% share of the operating loss recorded at the joint venture for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 compared to the nine-month period
ended September 30, 2001. The Company anticipates financing its 80.1% share of the development funding of Curis Newco through July 18, 2003 with draw downs, which are subject to Elans consent, under the Note Agreement entered into between the
Company and EPIL.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net decreased by $3,189,000, or 87%, to $474,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 from $3,663,000 for the same period in 2001. The decrease was mainly attributed to a gain of $1,466,000
resulting from the sale of marketable securities during the first quarter of 2001 and higher interest income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001 that resulted primarily from a higher available investment balance and higher average
investment yields as compared to the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002. Interest income was $849,000 compared to $1,746,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.
Interest expense for nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 was $690,000 compared to $559,000 for the same period in 2001, an increase of $131,000 or 23%.
Interest expense increased primarily due to an increase in the debt outstanding to approximately $11,885,000 as of September 30, 2002 from approximately $9,337,000 as of September 30, 2001.
Accretion of Preferred Stock Dividend
Accretion of preferred stock
dividend increased by $397,000, or 272%,to $543,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 from $146,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001. This charge relates to the accretion of a mandatory dividend on convertible
exchangeable preferred stock issued to an affiliate of Elan. The amounts are included in the net loss applicable to common stockholders for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001.
Net Loss Applicable to Common Stockholders
As a result of the foregoing, the Company incurred a net loss applicable to common stockholders of $95,109,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 compared to a net loss applicable to common stockholders of $65,756,000
for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At September 30, 2002, the Companys principal sources of liquidity consisted of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $29,358,000, including
restricted cash and cash equivalents of $4,645,000. The Company has financed its operations primarily through placements of equity securities, payments received under agreements with collaborative partners and government grants, amounts received
under debt and capital lease agreements, manufacturing contracts and the sale of certain OP-1 manufacturing rights and facilities to Stryker.
Net cash used for operating activities was $19,101,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 as compared to $11,154,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001. Net cash used in operating
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activities during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 was primarily the result of the Companys net loss for the period of
$94,566,000 partially offset by $73,039,000 in non-cash charges including impairment charges on the Companys intangible and tangible assets, stock-based compensation, depreciation, amortization and non-cash interest income and expense. The
Companys net loss was further offset by the Companys equity in loss of joint venture of $3,217,000. The Company used approximately $1,490,000 of operating cash as a result of changes in certain of its asset and liabilities. Net cash used
in operating activities during the nine -month period ended September 30, 2001 was primarily the result of the Companys net loss for the period of $65,610,000 partially offset by $28,859,000 in non-cash charges including stock-based
compensation, depreciation, amortization and non-cash interest income and expense. The Companys net loss was further offset by the Companys equity in loss of joint venture and by an increase in operating cash of $13,169,000 as a result
of changes in certain of its assets and liabilities. The most significant change in the Companys assets and liabilities related to $12,145,000 recorded as deferred revenue on the Companys balance sheet that related to consideration
received in the Companys collaboration with Micromet AG.
Net cash used in investing activities was $5,153,000 for the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2002 as compared to $1,710,000 in net cash provided by investing activities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001. Cash used in investing activities during the nine-month period ended September 30,
2002 was primarily the result of net purchases of marketable securities and investment in restricted cash accounts totaling $4,794,000. Cash provided by investing activities during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001 was primarily the
result of net proceeds from the sale of marketable securities totaling $8,279,000, partially offset by an increase in long-term notes receivable of $3,732,000 related to consideration received in the Companys collaboration with Micromet AG and
by expenditures for property and equipment totaling $1,888,000.
Cash used in financing activities was $2,535,000 for the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2002. The cash used in financing activities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 was primarily due to $1,967,000 in net repayments of obligations under capital lease and debt arrangements. Cash provided by
financing activities was $5,426,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001. The cash provided by financing activities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2001 was due to $4,000,000 of common stock purchased by an affiliate of
Elan in connection with the formation of Curis Newco and the issuance of a $2,000,000 convertible subordinated note payable. These amounts were partially offset by $1,205,000 in repayments of obligations under capital lease and debt arrangements.
On August 21, 2002 the Company borrowed approximately $1,081,000 from EPIL under its convertible promissory note arrangement. These
funds represented the Companys funding of its 80.1% portion of Curis Newco expenses in the second quarter of 2002. The Company has drawn down a total of $3,682,000 (excludes accrued interest of $120,000) under the Note Agreement and plans to
draw down the remaining $4,328,000 to fund its share of Curis Newco expenses through July 2003. Each draw down by the Company under the convertible promissory note is contingent upon EPILs consent and proceeds may only be used to fund the
Companys 80.1% share of Curis Newco expenses.
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As of September 30, 2002, the Company had future payments required under contractual obligations and
other commitments approximately as follows:
|
|
(amounts in 000s)
|
|
|
Remainder of 2002
|
|
2003
|
|
2004
|
|
2005
|
|
2006
|
|
2007
|
|
Total
|
Debt obligations |
|
$ |
235 |
|
$ |
939 |
|
$ |
939 |
|
$ |
939 |
|
$ |
939 |
|
$ |
469 |
|
$ |
4,460 |
Convertible subordinated long-term debt(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,805 |
|
|
5,347 |
|
|
8,152 |
Capital lease obligations |
|
|
374 |
|
|
932 |
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,657 |
Series A Convertible Exchangeable Preffered Stock(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,206 |
|
|
17,206 |
Operating lease obligations |
|
|
214 |
|
|
794 |
|
|
791 |
|
|
791 |
|
|
1,402 |
|
|
508 |
|
|
4,500 |
Outside service obligations |
|
|
963 |
|
|
226 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,189 |
Licensing obligations |
|
|
113 |
|
|
337 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total future obligations |
|
$ |
1,899 |
|
$ |
3,228 |
|
$ |
2,081 |
|
$ |
1,730 |
|
$ |
5,146 |
|
$ |
23,530 |
|
$ |
37,614 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
- convertible subordinated debt is convertible into either shares of the Companys common stock or cash at the Companys option.
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|
(2) |
|
- The Series A Convertible Exchangeable Preferred Stock (Preferred Stock) is, at an affiliate of Elans option, convertible into the
Companys common stock at any time from July 18, 2004 through July 18, 2007, at $14.12 per share. In addition, the Preferred Stock is exchangeable, at an affiliate of Elans option, for non-voting preference shares of Curis Newco
originally issued to the Company and representing 30.1% of the aggregate outstanding shares of Curis Newco. To the extent that there is still some portion of the Preferred Stock outstanding as of July 18, 2007, the Company must redeem the Preferred
Stock in either (i) cash, (ii) by the issuance of common stock or (iii) any combination of (i) and (ii). The $17,206,000 disclosed in the above table assumes that all of the Preferred Stock is outstanding at July 18, 2007 and is redeemed in cash.
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The Company anticipates that existing capital resources, including the $14,000,000 in cash consideration received on
October 1, 2002 pursuant to the Stryker Transaction, and amounts to be borrowed under the Note Agreement with EPIL should enable the Company to maintain current and planned operations into the second quarter of 2004. The Company expects to incur
substantial additional research and development and other costs, including costs related to preclinical studies and clinical trials for the foreseeable future. The Companys ability to continue funding planned operations beyond the second
quarter of 2004 is dependent upon the success of its collaboration with Elan and its other collaborative arrangements and its ability to raise additional funds through equity or debt financings, or from other sources of financing. The Companys
ability to generate sufficient cash flows depends on a number of factors, including the ability to obtain regulatory approval to market and commercialize products to treat additional indications in major commercial markets. The Company is seeking
additional collaborative arrangements and may seek to raise funds through one or more financing transactions, if conditions permit. Over the longer term, because of the Companys significant long-term capital requirements, it intends to raise
funds through the sale of debt or equity securities when conditions are favorable, even if the Company does not have an immediate need for additional capital at such time. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available or
that, if available, it will be available on favorable terms. In addition, the sale of additional debt or equity securities could result in dilution to the Companys stockholders. If substantial additional funding is not available, the
Companys ability to fund research and development and other operations will be significantly affected and, accordingly, the Companys business will be materially and adversely affected.
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Cautionary Factors with Respect to Forward-Looking Statements
Readers are cautioned that certain statements contained in this Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations that
are not related to historical results are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are predictive, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or
that include words such as expects, anticipates, seeks, intends, plans, believes, estimates, hopes, and similar expressions constitute forward-looking
statements. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, cash flows, earnings, funding or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future Company actions are also
forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, projections and assumptions regarding future
events that may not prove to be accurate. Actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, dependence
on significant collaborative partners, changes in or an inability to execute on the Companys current business strategy, uncertainties related to the Companys ability to raise additional capital, failure or delay in obtaining necessary
regulatory approvals, the ability to protect the Companys intellectual property rights, the ability to manage future indebtedness and liquidity and the ability to compete effectively. For a discussion of these and certain other factors, please
refer to Item 1., Business Risk Factors, of the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2001 (File No. 0-30347) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2002. Please also refer to
the Companys other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company's common stock may be delisted from the NASDAQ
National Market. On August 30, 2002, the Company received a deficiency notice from NASDAQ indicating that the Company's common stock had failed to maintain a minimum bid price per share of $1.00 over the previous 30 consecutive trading days and that
the Company has until November 29, 2002 to regain compliance with NASDAQ's listing requirements for the National Market. NASDAQ informed the Company that if it fails to demonstrate compliance with the National Market listing requirements on or
before November 29, 2002, NASDAQ will provide the Company with written notification that it has determined that the Company does not meet the standards for continued listing, and that the Company's securities are to be delisted. If the Company is
unable to do so, the Company's common stock could be delisted from trading on the NASDAQ National Market. The Company may elect an oral or written hearing before the NASDAQ panel at which it would present its plan to achieve and sustain long term
compliance with all applicable listing criteria. In the event the panel determines that the Company has presented a definitive plan that will likely enable the Company to achieve and sustain long term compliance, it may grant the Company a
conditional listing, known as an exception. Exceptions are of limited duration and often incorporate milestones measuring the Company's progress in regaining compliance. If the panel determines not to grant an exception, the Company will be notified
in writing that its securities are being delisted, effective immediately, or that its securities will be transferred to the SmallCap Market. If the Company's common stock were delisted from the NASDAQ National Market, among other things, this could
result in a number of negative implications, including reduced liquidity in the common stock as a result of the loss of market efficiencies associated with the NASDAQ National Market and the loss of federal preemption of state securities laws as
well as the potential loss of confidence by suppliers, customers and employees, the loss of analyst coverage and institutional investor interest, fewer business development opportunities and greater difficulty in obtaining financing.
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Item 3. QUANTATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company invests
cash balances in excess of operating requirements in short-term marketable securities, generally corporate debt, government securities, insurance annuity contracts or money market funds with an average maturity of less than one year. All marketable
securities are considered available for sale. At September 30, 2002, the fair market value of these securities amounted to approximately $12,564,000. At September 30, 2002, net unrealized gains totaling approximately $97,000 were recorded on these
investments. Because of the quality of the investment portfolio and the short-term nature of the marketable securities, the Company does not believe that interest rate fluctuations would impair the principal amount of the securities. The Company
believes that the realization of losses due to changes in credit spreads is unlikely as the Company expects to hold the debt to maturity. The Companys investments are primarily investment grade securities and deposits are with investment grade
financial institutions. As of September 30, 2002, the Company holds $3,748,000 as an investment in a fixed income mutual fund that holds a small percentage of fund assets in high-yield bonds. The Company does not believe that this provides a
material risk of loss of principal since the fund is primarily invested in U.S. Government-backed securities and investment-grade bonds.
As of September 30, 2002, the Company held assets denominated in EUROS on its balance sheet totaling $3,991,000. The underlying assets are expected to have a holding period in excess of one year. The value of these assets could
fluctuate based on changes in the exchange rate between the dollar and EURO. The Company has not entered into any hedging agreements relating to this risk.
As of September 30, 2002, the Company had approximately $1,630,000 outstanding under fixed-rate capital leases which are not subject to fluctuations in interest rates and approximately $4,476,000 outstanding under a term
loan agreement with a variable interest rate, equal to 4.25% at September 30, 2002. In addition, approximately $2,200,000, including accrued interest of $200,000, was outstanding under a convertible subordinated note payable to Becton Dickinson.
Lastly, approximately $3,802,000, including accrued interest of $120,000, was outstanding under a convertible promissory note with EPIL.
Item 4. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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(a) |
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Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. The Companys chief executive officer and chief financial officer,
after evaluating the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c)) as of a date (the Evaluation Date) within 90 days
before the filing date of this quarterly report, have concluded that as of the Evaluation Date, the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and designed to ensure that material information relating to the Company and its
consolidated subsidiary would be made known to them by others within those entities. |
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(b) |
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Changes in internal controls. There were no significant changes in the Companys internal controls or to the
Companys knowledge, in other factors that could significantly affect the Companys internal controls and procedures subsequent to the Evaluation Date. |
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number |
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Description |
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10.1 |
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Amendment to Lease, dated August 9, 2002, between the Company and FPRP Moulton LLC. |
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10.2 |
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Lease Termination Agreement, dated August 15, 2002, between the Company and David E. Clem and David M. Roby, Trustees of 21 Erie Realty Trust.
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|
10.3 |
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Amended and Restated Severance Agreement and Release, dated September 19, 2002, between the Company and Dr. Doros Platika. |
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10.4 |
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Employment Agreement, dated August 1, 2002, between the Company and Christopher U. Missling. |
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10.5 |
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Second Amendment to Master Restructuring Agreement, dated October 1, 2002, between the Company and Stryker Corporation. |
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99.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the SarbanesOxley Act of
2002. |
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99.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the SarbanesOxley Act of
2002. |
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
None.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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CURIS, INC. |
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Date: November 12, 2002 |
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By: /s/ Christopher U.
Missling
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Daniel R. Passeri, certify that:
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I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Curis, Inc.; |
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Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange
Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: |
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designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is
made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; |
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b) |
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evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly
report (the Evaluation Date); and |
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presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
Evaluation Date; |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrants auditors and the audit
committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): |
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a) |
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all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrants auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and |
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b) |
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any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal controls; and
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6. |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls
or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
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Date: November 12, 2002
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/s/ Daniel R. Passeri
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Name: Daniel R. Passeri President and Chief Executive Officer |
I, Christopher U. Missling, certify that:
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I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Curis, Inc.; |
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2. |
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Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; |
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3. |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; |
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4. |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange
Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: |
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a) |
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designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is
made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; |
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b) |
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evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly
report (the Evaluation Date); and |
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c) |
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presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
Evaluation Date; |
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5. |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrants auditors and the audit
committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): |
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a) |
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all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrants auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and |
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b) |
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any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal controls; and
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6. |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls
or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
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Date: November 12, 2002
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/s/ Christopher U. Missling
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Name: Christopher U. Missling Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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