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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

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Regado Biosciences Announces Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Conference Call and Webcast, November 6, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. EST

Basking Ridge, N.J. – November 5, 2014 — Regado Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGDO), today announced its third quarter 2014 financial results. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held tomorrow, November 6, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. EST.

THIRD QUARTER 2014 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2014, totaled $61.8 million compared to $30.8 million at December 31, 2013. Regado’s net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, was $21.1 million, or a net loss of $.59 per share, as compared to a net loss of $11.4 million, or a net loss of $1.43 per share, for the corresponding period in 2013 on both a basic and fully diluted basis.

Research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2014 were $17.7 million, compared to $9.6 million for the corresponding period in 2013. The increase in research and development expenses was primarily driven by the REGULATE-PCI clinical trial, which began in the third quarter of 2013. The clinical trial expenses for the quarter included site trial activities, data collection, Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) support and initial trial shutdown expenses. The increase also includes $0.7 million of restructuring charges associated with the reduction in force that was announced September 24, 2014. A write-down of clinical assets totaling $8.9 million is included in the third quarter 2014 results. The company has terminated the REGULATE-PCI trial and is in the process of closing down all associated activities.

General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2014 were $3.2 million, compared to $1.6 million for the corresponding period in 2013. The increase in general and administrative expenses included $1.1 million of restructuring charges associated with the reduction in force.

Corporate Updates

 

   

REGULATE-PCI – On August 25, 2014, the Company announced the permanent termination of enrollment in its REGULATE-PCI Phase 3 trial for its lead program, Revolixys™ Kit. The decision was made based on a recommendation from the


 

trial’s DSMB following their analysis of the data from the first approximately 3,250 patients enrolled in what was intended to be a 13,200-patient trial comparing the safety and efficacy of Revolixys Kit with bivalirudin.

 

    Restructuring – On September 24, 2014, the Company announced a workforce reduction that commenced during the third quarter of 2014 and will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2014. This restructuring is associated with the termination of the REGULATE-PCI trial.

 

    Engagement of Bankers – The Company announced the engagement of MTS Health Partners and Cowen & Co. to serve as strategic advisors in helping to identify strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.

 

    Change in Executive Management – On October 10, 2014, the Company announced the appointment of Michael A. Metzger, president of Regado, to the additional post of chief executive officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Metzger previously served as president and chief operating officer of Regado. He replaces David J. Mazzo, Ph.D., who resigned from the Company.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

Interested participants and investors may access the conference call by dialing (888) 347-1165 for domestic callers or (412) 902-4276 for international callers. The conference call will be webcast live under the investor relations section of the Regado website at www.regadobio.com and will be archived there for 60 days following the call.

ABOUT REGADO BIOSCIENCES

Regado Biosciences, Inc., is a development stage biotechnology company whose mission is to transform lives through the discovery and development of novel therapeutics. Regado applies its expertise to the development of therapies using actively controlled aptamer technology, which is designed to give physicians the ability to control the therapeutic effect in real time. More information can be found at www.regadobio.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations, as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements herein with respect to financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, future performance, the timing and amount of termination costs incurred in connection with our workforce reduction plan, the timing and amount of any decrease in annualized cash expenditures as a result of our workforce reduction plan, the timing for completion of the final closure of the REGULATE-PCI trial and outcome of the analysis of the unblinded database and the results of our ongoing efforts to identify and evaluate strategic business alternatives. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.

 

106 Allen Road    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920                www.regadobio.com


Factors that could cause future results to materially differ from those projected in forward-looking statements include the timing and costs associated with our workforce reduction plan, the actual timing and costs associated with the final closure of the REGULATE-PCI trial, the timing and outcome of our unblinded database analysis and the outcome of our due diligence activities associated with exploring business strategic alternatives, as well as the “Risk Factors” described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2014, and in the Company’s other periodic filings with the SEC. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. The Company has no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact:

Don Elsey, CFO

Regado Biosciences, Inc.

908-580-2113

delsey@regadobio.com

Media Contacts:

David Schull or Lena Evans

Russo Partners

212-845-4271

212-845-4262

david.schull@russopartnersllc.com

lena.evans@russopartnersllc.com

 

106 Allen Road    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920                www.regadobio.com


Regado Biosciences, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     September 30,
2014
(Unaudited)
    December 31,
2013
 

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 60,680      $ 30,688   

Restricted cash

     1,082        82   

Prepaid expenses

     1,247        2,147   

Other assets

     5,517        6,211   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     68,526        39,128   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     316        108   

Intangible assets, net

     1,350        1,823   

Other non-current assets

     —          4,694   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 70,192      $ 45,753   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 4,105      $ 1,557   

Accrued expenses

     8,259        5,524   

Warrant liability

     1        19   

Current portion of long-term debt

     4,089        2,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     16,454        9,100   

Long-term debt

     —          2,452   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     16,454        11,552   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Series F convertible preferred stock; stated value of $1,000, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 10,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively

     24,832        —     

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 33,609,212 and 21,310,614 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively

     34        21   

Additional paid-in-capital

     232,190        179,159   

Accumulated Deficit

     (203,318     (144,979
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     53,738        34,201   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 70,192      $ 45,753   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

106 Allen Road    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920                www.regadobio.com


Regado Biosciences, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     For the Three
Months Ended
September 30,
    For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Total revenue

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

        

Research and development

     (17,709     (9,597     (49,330     (15,594

General and administrative

     (3,249     (1,614     (8,635     (4,240
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     (20,958     (11,211     (57,965     (19,834
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (20,958     (11,211     (57,965     (19,834
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other (expense) income:

        

Interest income

     34        2        84        71   

Interest expense

     (136     (146     (458     (545

Other income (expense)

     —          (60     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     (102     (204     (374     (474
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (21,060   $ (11,415   $ (58,339   $ (20,308
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deemed dividend related to beneficial conversion feature of Series F convertible preferred stock

     —          —          (14,840     —     

Net loss attributable to stockholders

     (21,060     (11,415     (73,179     (20,308

Net loss attributable to preferred stockholders

     1,183        —          3,329        —     

Net loss attributable to common stockholders- basic and diluted

   $ (19,877   $ (11,415   $ (69,850   $ (20,308

Comprehensive loss applicable to all stockholders

     (21,060     (11,415     (73,179     (20,308
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss per share - basic and diluted

   $ (0.59   $ (1.43   $ (2.35   $ (7.18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares - basic and diluted

     33,609,212        8,005,142        29,664,548        2,828,757   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

106 Allen Road    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920                www.regadobio.com


Regado Biosciences, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2014     2013  

Cash flows used in operating activities:

    

Net loss

   $ (58,339   $ (20,308

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     86        41   

Amortization of patents and licenses

     114        75   

Impairment of patents

     748        10   

Impairment of clinical trial supplies

     8,190        —     

Impairment of prepaid expenses

     465        —     

Accrued final bank fee

     65        33   

Amortization of debt discount

     72        37   

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     8        100   

Change in fair value of warrant liability

     (18     (56

Stock-based compensation

     1,641        346   

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

     15        —     

Other

     —          64   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Prepaid expenses

     435        (4,832

Other assets

     (7,496     (244

Other non-current assets

     4,686        (1,855

Accounts payable

     2,548        221   

Accrued expenses

     2,735        4,242   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (44,045     (22,126
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows used in investing activities:

    

Change in restricted cash

     (1,000     —     

Purchase of property and equipment

     (309     (77

Patent and license acquisition costs

     (389     (415

Proceeds received from sale of patents

     —          100   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (1,698     (392
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from borrowings on bank loan

     —          4,500   

Repayment of borrowings on bank loan

     (500     (4,500

Payment of bank origination fee

     —          (85

Payment of debt issuance costs

     —          (57

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of underwriting discounts and fees

     76,723        43,418   

Payment of offering costs

     (541     (2,231

Proceeds from sale of preferred stock, net of issuance costs

     —          10,163   

Proceeds from issuance of common stock from exercise of options and warrants

     53        —     

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

     —          2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     75,735        51,210   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 29,992      $ 28,692   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     30,688        14,764   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 60,680      $ 43,456   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 248      $ 465   

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

    

Exchange of common stock for convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs

   $ 24,832      $ —     

Fair value of Series F Preferred Stock beneficial conversion feature

   $ 14,840      $ —     

Accretion of deemed dividend on Series F Convertible Preferred Stock

   $ (14,840   $ —     

Stock issued for cash held in escrow

   $ —        $ 5,155   

 

106 Allen Road    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920                www.regadobio.com