UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended:June 30, 2013or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____to _____
Commission File Number:000-51652
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 20-8365999 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (IRS Employer |
incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
51 W 52nd Street, 7th floor, New York, NY 10019-6163
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
1-800-689-3939
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
1600 - 609 Granville Street, Vancouver BC Canada V7Y 1C3
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
[X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
[X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] | Accelerated filer [ ] | |
Non-accelerated filer [ ] | (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company [X] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
[ ] Yes [X] No
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:37,237,587 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 12, 2013.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP.
(A Development Stage Company)
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2013
(Stated in US Dollars)
(Unaudited)
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 |
(Stated in US Dollars) |
(Unaudited) |
ASSETS | June 30, | September 30, | ||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Current | ||||||
Cash | $ | 1,645 | $ | 11,362 | ||
Deferred financing charge - Notes 4 and 5 | 1,835 | 1,215 | ||||
3,480 | 12,577 | |||||
Equipment - Note 3 | - | 576 | ||||
$ | 3,480 | $ | 13,153 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||||
Current | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - Note 6 | $ | 2,799,244 | $ | 2,589,324 | ||
Promissory notes payable - Note 4 | 757,600 | 299,000 | ||||
3,556,844 | 2,888,324 | |||||
CAPITAL DEFICIT | ||||||
Capital stock - Note 5 | ||||||
Authorized: 150,000,000 common shares, par value $0.001 per share | ||||||
Issued and outstanding: 30,240,687 common shares (September 30, 2012 - 30,240,687) | 30,241 | 30,241 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 34,599,514 | 34,599,514 | ||||
Share subscriptions received | 33,348 | - | ||||
Deficit accumulated during the development stage | (38,216,467 | ) | (37,504,926 | ) | ||
(3,553,364 | ) | (2,875,171 | ) | |||
$ | 3,480 | $ | 13,153 |
Basis of Presentation and Liquidity - Note 1
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 |
and for the period from January 23, 2004 (Date of Inception) to June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) |
(Unaudited) |
January 23, 2004 | |||||||||||||||
Three months ended June 30, | Nine months ended June 30, | (Date of Inception) to | |||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | June 30, 2013 | |||||||||||
Expenses | |||||||||||||||
Accounting and audit fees | $ | 22,368 | $ | 24,436 | $ | 105,276 | $ | 118,964 | $ | 767,390 | |||||
Amortization and depreciation | - | 465 | 576 | 1,394 | 5,631 | ||||||||||
Bank charges and interest | 709 | 1,568 | 1,908 | 4,838 | 44,215 | ||||||||||
Consulting fees - Note 6 and 7 | 29,086 | 230,313 | 238,898 | 779,827 | 11,982,989 | ||||||||||
Insurance | - | - | - | 9,630 | 58,996 | ||||||||||
Investor relations | (2,121 | ) | 15,000 | 31,479 | 37,638 | 863,186 | |||||||||
Legal fees | 27,876 | 21,629 | 99,774 | 97,783 | 769,799 | ||||||||||
Management fees - Note 6 | - | - | - | - | 14,625 | ||||||||||
Office and miscellaneous expense (recovery) | 295 | 2,965 | 407 | 8,420 | 148,091 | ||||||||||
Registration and filing fees | 3,375 | 3,110 | 18,498 | 20,759 | 172,896 | ||||||||||
Rent and administration | - | - | - | - | 224,670 | ||||||||||
Research and development - Note 7 | 39,021 | 393,963 | 166,584 | 2,540,903 | 12,725,533 | ||||||||||
Travel | 5,373 | 4,464 | 5,560 | 58,827 | 746,715 | ||||||||||
Website design and maintenance | - | - | - | - | 28,417 | ||||||||||
Loss before other income (expenses) | (125,982 | ) | (697,913 | ) | (668,960 | ) | (3,678,983 | ) | (28,553,153 | ) | |||||
Other income (expenses) | |||||||||||||||
Interest and financing fees | (14,855 | ) | (37,988 | ) | (41,638 | ) | (130,472 | ) | (667,659 | ) | |||||
Accretion of debt discount | - | (15,293 | ) | - | (98,081 | ) | (2,174,661 | ) | |||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability | - | - | - | 67,500 | (463,274 | ) | |||||||||
Debt conversion expense | - | - | - | - | (504,160 | ) | |||||||||
Loss on settlement of accounts payable | - | - | - | - | (778,053 | ) | |||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | - | (3,829,328 | ) | - | (3,829,328 | ) | (4,515,540 | ) | |||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) | (11,087 | ) | 37,904 | (943 | ) | 45,042 | (9,163 | ) | |||||||
Net loss for the period | $ | (151,924 | ) | $ | (4,542,618 | ) | $ | (711,541 | ) | $ | (7,624,322 | ) | $ | (37,665,663 | ) |
Basic and diluted loss per share | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.28 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 30,240,687 | 28,355,453 | 30,240,687 | 27,476,394 |
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
ANAVEX LIFESCIENCES CORP. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
for the nine months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 |
and for the period from January 23, 2004 (Date of Inception) to June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) |
(Unaudited) |
January 23, 2004 | |||||||||
Nine months ended June 30, | (Date of Inception) to | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | June 30, 2013 | |||||||
Cash Flows used in Operating Activities | |||||||||
Net loss for the period | $ | (711,541 | ) | $ | (7,624,322 | ) | $ | (37,665,663 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations: | |||||||||
Amortization and depreciation | 576 | 1,394 | 5,631 | ||||||
Accretion of debt discount | - | 98,081 | 2,174,661 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | 302,208 | 4,842,547 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing charge | 1,215 | 60,714 | 163,927 | ||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability | - | (67,500 | ) | 463,274 | |||||
Consulting expense recorded in exchange for shares to be issued | - | - | 236,337 | ||||||
Common shares issued for consulting expenses | - | 15,896 | 406,405 | ||||||
Promissory note issued for severance | - | - | 71,500 | ||||||
Common shares issued for severance | - | 75,000 | 415,600 | ||||||
Common shares issued for research and development expenses | - | - | 800,000 | ||||||
Management fees contributed | - | - | 14,625 | ||||||
Debt conversion expense | - | - | 504,160 | ||||||
Loss on settlement of accounts payable | - | - | 778,053 | ||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | - | 3,829,328 | 4,515,540 | ||||||
Rent contributed | - | - | 3,750 | ||||||
Unrealized foreign exchange | (7,282 | ) | - | (7,282 | ) | ||||
Changes in non-cash working capital balances related to operations: | |||||||||
VAT recoverable | - | 809 | - | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | - | 9,630 | - | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 423,967 | 1,857,755 | 6,196,515 | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (293,065 | ) | (1,441,007 | ) | (16,080,420 | ) | |||
Cash Flows provided by Financing Activities | |||||||||
Issuance of common shares, net of share issue costs | - | 996,250 | 10,246,833 | ||||||
Share subscriptions received | 33,348 | - | 33,348 | ||||||
Proceeds from promissory notes | 250,000 | 331,500 | 5,649,000 | ||||||
Deferred financing fee | - | (3,250 | ) | (108,150 | ) | ||||
Repayment of promissory note | - | - | (100,000 | ) | |||||
Due to related parties | - | - | 33,665 | ||||||
Shareholder advances | - | - | 333,000 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 283,348 | 1,324,500 | 16,087,696 | ||||||
Cash Flows used in Investing Activities | |||||||||
Acquisition of equipment | - | - | (5,631 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | - | - | (5,631 | ) | |||||
Increase (decrease) in cash during the period | (9,717 | ) | (116,507 | ) | 1,645 | ||||
Cash, beginning of period | 11,362 | 134,702 | - | ||||||
Cash, end of period | $ | 1,645 | $ | 18,195 | $ | 1,645 |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Note 8
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL DEFICIT |
For the period from January 23, 2004 (Date of Inception) to June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) |
(Unaudited) |
Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Par Value | Additional | Common | During the | ||||||||||||||
Paid-in | Shares to be | Development | ||||||||||||||||
Capital | Issued | Stage | Total | |||||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on January 23, 2004 - at $0.0033 | 12,000,000 | $ | 12,000 | $ | 28,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 40,000 | |||||||
Net loss from January 23, 2004 to September 30, 2004 | - | - | - | - | (14,395 | ) | (14,395 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2004 | 12,000,000 | 12,000 | 28,000 | - | (14,395 | ) | 25,605 | |||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on December 31, 2004 - at $0.0033 | 7,200,000 | 7,200 | 16,800 | - | - | 24,000 | ||||||||||||
Management fees contributed | - | - | 13,000 | - | - | 13,000 | ||||||||||||
Rent contributed | - | - | 3,000 | - | - | 3,000 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | - | (91,625 | ) | (91,625 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2005 | 19,200,000 | 19,200 | 60,800 | - | (106,020 | ) | (26,020 | ) | ||||||||||
Management fees contributed | - | - | 1,625 | - | - | 1,625 | ||||||||||||
Rent contributed | - | - | 750 | - | - | 750 | ||||||||||||
Debt forgiven by directors | - | - | 33,666 | - | - | 33,666 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | - | (25,532 | ) | (25,532 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2006 | 19,200,000 | 19,200 | 96,841 | - | (131,552 | ) | (15,511 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital stock issued for research and development services on September 24, 2007 - at $3.60 | 222,222 | 222 | 799,778 | - | - | 800,000 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for settlement of loan payable on September 25, 2007 - at $3.60 | 92,500 | 93 | 332,907 | - | - | 333,000 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | - | (1,579,993 | ) | (1,579,993 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2007 | 19,514,722 | $ | 19,515 | $ | 1,229,526 | $ | - | $ | (1,711,545 | ) | $ | (462,504 | ) |
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL DEFICIT |
For the period from January 23, 2004 (Date of Inception) to June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) |
(Unaudited) |
Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Par Value | Additional | Common | During the | ||||||||||||||
Paid-in | Shares to be | Development | ||||||||||||||||
Capital | Issued | Stage | Total | |||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2007 - brought forward | 19,514,722 | $ | 19,515 | $ | 1,229,526 | $ | - | $ | (1,711,545 | ) | $ | (462,504 | ) | |||||
Capital stock issued for cash on December 10, 2007 - at $3.50 | 150,000 | 150 | 524,850 | - | - | 525,000 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for consulting services on December 18, 2007 - at $3.86 | ||||||||||||||||||
50,000 | 50 | 192,950 | - | - | 193,000 | |||||||||||||
Capital stock issued in settlement of debt on December 18, 2007 - at $4.50 | 10,000 | 10 | 44,990 | - | - | 45,000 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation for shares issued at a discount | - | - | 65,000 | - | - | 65,000 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for severance on May 15, 2008 - at $5.24 | 65,000 | 65 | 340,535 | - | - | 340,600 | ||||||||||||
Common shares to be issued for consulting services | - | - | - | 252,599 | - | 252,599 | ||||||||||||
Common stock issued for consulting services on August 19, 2008 - at $5.07 | ||||||||||||||||||
25,000 | 25 | 126,725 | (126,750 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on August 19, 2008 - at $4.25 | 142,698 | 142 | 606,325 | - | - | 606,467 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | - | 1,493,937 | - | - | 1,493,937 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | - | (5,351,269 | ) | (5,351,269 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2008 | 19,957,420 | $ | 19,957 | $ | 4,624,838 | $ | 125,849 | $ | (7,062,814 | ) | $ | (2,292,170 | ) |
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL DEFICIT |
For the period from January 23, 2004 (Date of Inception) to June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) |
(Unaudited) |
Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Par Value | Additional | Common | During the | ||||||||||||||
Paid-in | Shares to be | Development | ||||||||||||||||
Capital | Issued | Stage | Total | |||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2008 - brought forward | 19,957,420 | $ | 19,957 | $ | 4,624,838 | $ | 125,849 | $ | (7,062,814 | ) | $ | (2,292,170 | ) | |||||
Stock-based compensation | - | - | 812,336 | - | - | 812,336 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for consulting services on November 20, 2008 - $2.63 | 25,000 | 25 | 65,725 | (65,750 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||
Capital stock issued for consulting services on February 20, 2009 - $2.50 | 25,000 | 25 | 62,475 | (62,500 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on March 6, 2009 - at $2.25 | 89,148 | 89 | 200,494 | - | - | 200,583 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for consulting services on March 20, 2009 - at $2.00 | 2,500 | 3 | 4,997 | - | - | 5,000 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on March 20, 2009 - at $2.25 | 10,800 | 11 | 24,289 | - | - | 24,300 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on June 11, 2009 - at $2.25 | 36,000 | 36 | 80,964 | - | - | 81,000 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for services on June 11, 2009 - at $2.25 | 29,227 | 29 | 65,731 | - | - | 65,760 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on June 19, 2009 - at $2.25 | 495,556 | 496 | 1,114,504 | - | - | 1,115,000 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for finders' fees on June 26, 2009 - at $2.51 | 22,222 | 22 | 55,755 | - | - | 55,777 | ||||||||||||
Shares to be issued for consulting services - Note 8 | - | - | - | 236,337 | - | 236,337 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on August 19, 2009 - at $2.25 | 128,888 | 129 | 289,869 | - | - | 289,998 | ||||||||||||
Less: Finders fees | (72,850 | ) | - | - | (72,850 | ) | ||||||||||||
Beneficial conversion features on convertible debt issuances | - | - | 333,056 | - | - | 333,056 | ||||||||||||
Extinguishment of debt | - | - | 487,469 | - | - | 487,469 | ||||||||||||
Cancellation of common shares | (75,000 | ) | (75 | ) | 234,011 | (233,936 | ) | - | - | |||||||||
Share subscriptions received | - | - | - | 300,000 | - | 300,000 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | - | (5,499,419 | ) | (5,499,419 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2009 | 20,746,761 | $ | 20,747 | $ | 8,383,663 | $ | 300,000 | $ | (12,562,233 | ) | $ | (3,857,823 | ) |
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL DEFICIT |
For the period from January 23, 2004 (Date of Inception) to June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) |
(Unaudited) |
Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Par Value | Additional | Common | During the | ||||||||||||||
Paid-in | Shares to be | Development | ||||||||||||||||
Capital | Issued | Stage | Total | |||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2009 - brought forward | 20,746,761 | $ | 20,747 | $ | 8,383,663 | $ | 300,000 | $ | (12,562,233 | ) | $ | (3,857,823 | ) | |||||
Cumulative effect of accounting changes | - | - | (333,056 | ) | - | (550,804 | ) | (883,860 | ) | |||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on October 2, 2009 - at $2.25 | 266,666 | 267 | 599,733 | (300,000 | ) | - | 300,000 | |||||||||||
Capital stock issued in settlement of promissory note on February 2, 2010 - at $2.02 | 49,505 | 49 | 99,951 | - | - | 100,000 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on April 9, 2010 - at $2.60 | 92,499 | 93 | 240,405 | - | - | 240,498 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued in settlement of debt on April 30, 2010 - at $2.85 | 9,825 | 9 | 27,991 | - | - | 28,000 | ||||||||||||
Finders' fees paid in cash | - | - | (24,050 | ) | - | - | (24,050 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on June 29, 2010 - at $2.50 | 941,000 | 941 | 2,351,559 | - | - | 2,352,500 | ||||||||||||
Finders' fees paid in cash | - | - | (206,500 | ) | - | - | (206,500 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital stock issued in settlement of debt on July 5, 2010 - at $2.50 | 400,000 | 400 | 999,600 | - | - | 1,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on September 3, 2010 - at $2.75 | 163,000 | 163 | 448,087 | - | - | 448,250 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for finders' fees on September 3, 2010 - at $2.75 | 9,000 | 9 | (9 | ) | - | - | - | |||||||||||
Finders' fees paid in cash | - | - | (15,125 | ) | - | - | (15,125 | ) | ||||||||||
Shares issud on conversion of promissory note on September 30, 2010 - at $2.25 | 328,058 | 328 | 737,802 | - | - | 738,130 | ||||||||||||
Shares issud on conversion of promissory note on September 30, 2010 - at $2.35 | 510,638 | 511 | 1,199,489 | - | - | 1,200,000 | ||||||||||||
Reclassification of dervative liability on modification of note terms | - | - | 3,144,520 | - | - | 3,144,520 | ||||||||||||
Settlement of accounts payable | - | - | 444,000 | - | - | 444,000 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | - | 770,055 | - | - | 770,055 | ||||||||||||
Equity component of convertible promissory note | - | - | 44,220 | - | - | 44,220 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | - | (8,783,037 | ) | (8,783,037 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2010 | 23,516,952 | $ | 23,517 | $ | 18,912,335 | $ | - | $ | (21,896,074 | ) | $ | (2,960,222 | ) |
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL DEFICIT |
For the period from January 23, 2004 (Date of Inception) to June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) |
(Unaudited) |
Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Par Value | Additional | Common | During the | ||||||||||||||
Paid-in | Shares to be | Development | ||||||||||||||||
Capital | Issued | Stage | Total | |||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2010 - brought forward | 23,516,952 | $ | 23,517 | $ | 18,912,335 | $ | - | $ | (21,896,074 | ) | $ | (2,960,222 | ) | |||||
Capital stock issued for cash on November 18, 2010 - at $2.75 | 393,846 | 393 | 1,082,682 | - | - | 1,083,075 | ||||||||||||
Less: Share Issue costs | - | - | (65,363 | ) | - | - | (65,363 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital stock issued for finders' fees on November 18, 2010 - at $2.75 | 3,636 | 4 | (4 | ) | - | - | - | |||||||||||
Shares issued on the conversion of promissory note on November 18, 2010 - at $2.25 | 853,075 | 853 | 1,918,565 | - | - | 1,919,418 | ||||||||||||
Debt conversion expense | - | - | 504,160 | - | - | 504,160 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued on the conversion of a promissory note on November 18, 2010 - at $4.12 | 145,063 | 145 | 597,515 | - | - | 597,660 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued in settlement of debt on November 18, 2010 - at $4.12 | 181,818 | 182 | 748,908 | - | - | 749,090 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on November 25, 2010 - at $3.35 | 29,851 | 30 | 99,970 | - | - | 100,000 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for finders' fees on on November 25, 2010 - at $3.35 | 2,985 | 3 | (3 | ) | - | - | - | |||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on February 1, 2011 - at $3.75 | 61,014 | 61 | 228,739 | - | - | 228,800 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on May 3, 2011 - at $3.00 | 33,334 | 34 | 99,966 | - | - | 100,000 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued on exercise of warrants for cash on June 19, 2011 - at $2.25 | 700,000 | 700 | 1,574,300 | - | - | 1,575,000 | ||||||||||||
Equity units issued in settlement of an account payable on September 28, 2011 | 650,000 | 650 | 1,059,313 | 1,059,963 | ||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | - | 1,273,162 | - | - | 1,273,162 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the period | - | - | - | - | (7,307,147 | ) | (7,307,147 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2011 | 26,571,574 | $ | 26,572 | $ | 28,034,245 | $ | - | $ | (29,203,221 | ) | $ | (1,142,404 | ) |
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL DEFICIT |
For the period from January 23, 2004 (Date of Inception) to June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) |
(Unaudited) |
Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Par Value | Additional | Common | During the | ||||||||||||||
Paid-in | Shares to be | Development | ||||||||||||||||
Capital | Issued | Stage | Total | |||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2011 - brought forward | 26,571,574 | $ | 26,572 | $ | 28,034,245 | $ | - | $ | (29,203,221 | ) | $ | (1,142,404 | ) | |||||
Capital stock issued for cash on December 6, 2011 - at $1.25 | 615,600 | 616 | 768,884 | - | - | 769,500 | ||||||||||||
Less: Share Issue costs | - | - | (77,000 | ) | - | - | (77,000 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital stock issued for cash on February 9, 2012 - at $1.25 | 270,000 | 270 | 337,230 | - | - | 337,500 | ||||||||||||
Less: Share Issue costs | - | - | (33,750 | ) | - | - | (33,750 | ) | ||||||||||
Equity units issued for services on February 9, 2012 - at $1.99 | 8,000 | 8 | 15,888 | - | - | 15,896 | ||||||||||||
Equity units issued for settlement of loans payable on May 31, 2012 | 2,700,513 | 2,700 | 5,176,884 | - | - | 5,179,584 | ||||||||||||
Capital stock issued for services on July 12, 2012 - at $1.00 | 75,000 | 75 | 74,925 | - | - | 75,000 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | - | 302,208 | - | - | 302,208 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the period | - | - | - | - | (8,301,705 | ) | (8,301,705 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2012 | 30,240,687 | 30,241 | 34,599,514 | - | (37,504,926 | ) | (2,875,171 | ) | ||||||||||
Common stock subscribed for cash - at $0.40 | - | - | - | 33,348 | - | 33,348 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the period | - | - | - | - | (711,541 | ) | (711,541 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2013 | 30,240,687 | $ | 30,241 | $ | 34,599,514 | $ | 33,348 | $ | (38,216,467 | ) | $ | (3,553,364 | ) |
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) |
(Unaudited) |
Note 1 | Business Description, Basis of Presentation and Liquidity |
Business
The Company is engaged in the development of drug candidates. The Company’s lead compound, ANAVEX 2-73, developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease through disease modification, is in human clinical trials. In pre-clinical studies conducted in France and other EU institutes, ANAVEX 2-73 demonstrated anti-amnesic and neuroprotective properties. Based on these preclinical studies, the Company sponsored a Phase 1 single ascending dose study of ANAVEX 2-73 initiated and completed in 2011. This study was conducted in Germany in collaboration with ABX-CRO Advanced Pharmaceutical Services (ABX-CRO). The study indicated that ANAVEX 2-73 was well tolerated by study subjects in doses up to 55mg. The Company plans to initiate a multiple ascending dose study of ANAVEX 2-73 in the near future, provided sufficient capital is available. Additionally the Company intends to identify and initiate discussions with potential partners in the next 12 months. Further, we may acquire or develop new intellectual property and assign, license, or otherwise transfer our intellectual property to further our goals.
These unaudited interim condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which in the opinion of management are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained therein. The interim results are not necessarily indicative of the operating results expected for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2013. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
Basis of Presentation and Liquidity
These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and the instructions to Form 10-Q.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 2 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 1 | Business Description, Basis of Presentation and Liquidity– (cont’d) |
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America on a going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its obligations and commitments in the normal course of operations. Realization values may be substantially different from carrying values as shown and these financial statements do not give effect to adjustments that would be necessary to the carrying values and classification of assets and liabilities should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. At June 30, 2013, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $38,216,467 (September 30,2012 - $37,504,926), had a working capital deficit of $3,553,364 and expects to incur further losses in the development of its business, all of which casts substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate future profitable operations and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. Management expects the Company’s cash requirement over the next twelve months to be approximately $5,000,000. In addition to funding its general and corporate expenses and its research and development activities, the Company is obligated to address its current liabilities totaling $3, 556,844. While the Company is expending best efforts to achieve the above plans, there is no assurance that any such activity will generate funds for operations. See Note 9 Subsequent Events.
Note 2 | Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
There are no new accounting pronouncements that the Company recently adopted or are pending the Company’s adoption that are expected to have a material impact on the company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Note 3 | Equipment |
June 30, 2013 | |||||||||
Accumulated | |||||||||
Cost | Depreciation | Net | |||||||
Computer equipment | $ | 5,631 | $ | 5,631 | $ | - |
September 30, 2012 | |||||||||
Accumulated | |||||||||
Cost | Depreciation | Net | |||||||
Computer equipment | $ | 5,631 | $ | 5,055 | $ | 576 |
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 3 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 4 | Promissory Notes Payable |
June 30, | September 30, | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||
Promissory note dated June 6, 2012 bearing interest at 8% per annum, due on demand | $ | 49,000 | $ | 49,000 | |||
Promissory note dated June 26, 2012 bearing interest at 8% per annum, due on demand | 250,000 | 250,000 | |||||
Promissory note dated October 17, 2012 bearing interest at 8% per annum, due on demand | 150,000 | - | |||||
Promissory note dated November 14, 2012 bearing interest at 8% per annum, due on demand | 50,000 | - | |||||
Promissory note dated December 31, 2012 bearing interest at 12% per annum, due on September 30, 2013 | 100,000 | - | |||||
Promissory note dated January 9, 2013 with a principal balance of CDN$86,677, bearing interest at 12% per annum, secured by all the present and future assets of the Company and is due on demand | 82,344 | - | |||||
Promissory note dated January 9, 2013 with a principal balance of CDN$27,639, bearing interest at 12% per annum, secured by all the present and future assets of the Company and due on demand | 26,256 | - | |||||
Promissory note dated February 8, 2013 bearing interest at 10% per annum, due on demand | 50,000 | - | |||||
757,600 | 299,000 | ||||||
Less: current portion | (757,600 | ) | (299,000 | ) | |||
$ | - | $ | - |
On June 6, 2012, the Company issued a promissory note having a principal balance of $49,000 with terms that include interest at 8% per annum and maturing on December 3, 2012. This note matured during the nine months ended June 30, 2013 and subsequent to June 30, 2013, this note, along with accrued interest of $3,200, was settled in exchange for 130,501 units of the Company. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock of the Company and one share purchase warrant, with each warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $0.75 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance. In connection with the issuance of this note, the Company paid a finder’s fee totaling $4,900 which was deferred and amortized to income using the effective interest method over the terms of the note. As at June 30, 2013, there remained an unamortized balance of $Nil (September 30, 2012: $1,215) in respect of this deferred financing charge.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 4 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 4 | Promissory Notes Payable– (cont’d) |
On June 26, 2012, the Company issued a promissory note having a principal balance of $250,000 with terms that include interest at 8% per annum and maturing on March 31, 2013. During the nine months ended June 30, 2013, the expiry date was extended to June 30, 2013 and subsequent to June 30, 2013, this note, along with accrued interest of $15,233, was settled in exchange for 663,082 units of the Company. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock of the Company and one share purchase warrant, with each warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $0.75 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance.
On October 17, 2012, the Company issued a promissory note having a principal balance of $150,000 with terms that include interest at 8% per annum and maturing on March 31, 2013. During the nine months ended June 30, 2013, the expiry date was extended to June 30, 2013 and subsequent to June 30, 2013, this note, along with accrued interest of $5,425 was settled in exchange for 388,562 units of the Company. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock of the Company and one share purchase warrant, with each warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $0.75 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance.
On November 14, 2012, the Company issued a promissory note having a principal balance of $50,000 with terms that include interest at 8% per annum and maturing on March 31, 2013. During the nine months ended June 30, 2013, the expiry date was extended to June 30, 2013 and subsequent to June 30, 2013, this note, along with accrued interest of $1,501 was settled in exchange for 128,753 units of the Company. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock of the Company and one share purchase warrant, with each warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $0.75 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance.
On December 31, 2012, the Company issued a promissory note having a principal balance of $100,000 in exchange for an accounts payable owing in respect of unpaid consulting fees. This note is accruing interest at 12% per annum and matured on June 30, 2013. This note was not repaid on June 30, 2013 and the maturity date was extended to September 30, 2013.
On January 9, 2013, the Company issued two promissory notes (the “Secured Notes”);
a) | issued a promissory note in the amount of $82,344 (CDN$86,677) to the President, Secretary, Treasurer, CFO and director of the Company (the “President”) in exchange for unpaid consulting fees owing to the President. The note is bearing interest at 12% per annum and was due June 30, 2013. | |
b) | issued a promissory note in the amount of $26,256 (CDN$27,639) to a director of the Company (the “Director”) in exchange for unpaid consulting fees owing to the Director. The note is bearing interest at 12% per annum and was due June 30, 2013. |
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 5 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 4 | Promissory Notes Payable– (cont’d) |
The Secured Notes are secured by a charge over the assets of the Company, including a restriction on the transfer of cash by the Company and a charge over the intellectual property of the Company. The security interests of the Secured Notes is ranked senior to any and all security interests granted prior to the issuance of the notes and to all subsequent security interests granted, unless the holders agree in writing to other terms.
In addition, if the promissory notes are not repaid within 10 days of their maturity dates, they shall bear late fees in addition to interest accruing, at a rate of $100 per day per note.
In an event of default by the Company under the terms of the promissory notes, the notes shall bear additional late fees of $500 per day per note.
Subsequent to the issuance of these promissory notes, the President resigned as President, Secretary, Treasurer, CFO and director of the Company and the Director resigned as director of the Company.
The Company did not repay the notes on June 30, 2013. The Company has disputed the issuance of the Secured Notes and should there be an attempt to enforce the Secured Notes or collection on them, the Company will consider a legal remedy.
On February 8, 2013, the Company issued a promissory note having a principal balance of $50,000 with terms that include interest at 10% per annum and maturing on June 8, 2013. This note was not repaid on June 8, 2013 and subsequent to June 30, 2013, this note, along with accrued interest of $699 was settled in exchange for 126,747 units of the Company. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock of the Company and one share purchase warrant, with each warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $0.75 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 6 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 5 | Capital Stock |
On May 24, 2006, the board of directors approved a six (6) for one (1) forward split of the authorized issued and outstanding common stock. The Company’s authorized capital increased from 25,000,000 shares of common stock to 150,000,000 shares of common stock.
On September 24, 2007, the Company issued 222,222 common shares common shares at $3.60 per share for a total of $800,000 for research and development expenses. The common shares were recorded based upon the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the agreement date.
On September 25, 2007, the Company settled a loan payable in the amount of $333,000 by issuing 92,500 common shares at $3.60 per share, being the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the settlement date.
On December 10, 2007, the Company issued 150,000 units at $3.50 per unit for proceeds of $525,000. Each unit consisted of one common share and one common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $5.00 per share until December 10, 2009.
On December 18, 2007, the Company issued 10,000 shares at $4.50 per share for a total of $45,000 pursuant to an agreement to settle a debt and issued 50,000 shares at $3.86 per share for a total of $193,000 pursuant to a consulting agreement. The Company recorded compensation expense of $65,000 in respect of these issuances based on the excess of the fair value of these shares over the balances at which they were recorded by the Company.
On May 15, 2008, the Company issued 65,000 common shares at $5.24 per share for a total of $340,600 to its former CEO in accordance with the terms of a severance agreement upon the termination of his services. The common shares were recorded based upon the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the agreement date.
On August 19, 2008, the Company issued 25,000 common shares at $5.07 per share for a total of $ 126,750 to a director of the Company pursuant to an agreement to provide consulting services. The common shares were recorded based upon the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the agreement date.
On August 19, 2008, the Company issued 142,698 units at $4.25 per unit for proceeds of $606,467 pursuant to private placement agreements. Each unit consisted of one common share and one common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $5.00 per share until August 19, 2009.
On November 20, 2008, the Company issued 25,000 common shares at $2.63 per share for a total of $65,750 to a director of the Company pursuant to an agreement to provide consulting services. The common shares were recorded based upon the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the issuance date.
On February 20, 2009, the Company issued 25,000 common shares at $2.50 per share for a total of $62,500 to a director of the Company pursuant to an agreement to provide consulting services. The common shares were recorded based upon the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the issuance date.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 7 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 5 | Capital Stock– (cont’d) |
On March 6, 2009, the Company issued 89,148 units at $2.25 per unit for proceeds of $200,583 pursuant to private placement agreements. Each unit consisted of one common share and one common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $4.00 per share until March 6, 2010.
On March 20, 2009, the Company issued 10,800 units at $2.25 per unit for proceeds of $24,300 pursuant to private placement agreements. Each unit consisted of one common share and one common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $4.00 per share until March 20, 2010.
On March 20, 2009, the Company issued 2,500 common shares at $2.00 per share for a total of $5,000 to a public relations consultant pursuant to an agreement to provide consulting services. The common shares were recorded based upon the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the issuance date.
On May 14, 2009, the Company entered into a revised consulting agreement with a director whereby the consultant returned 75,000 common shares to the Company for cancellation. The return of shares was recorded in the same amount at which they were originally issued.
On June 11, 2009 the Company issued 36,000 units at $2.25 per unit for proceeds of $81,000 pursuant to private placement agreements. Each unit consisted of one common share and one common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $4.00 per share until June 11, 2010. The Company paid finders’ fees in the amount of $8,100 in relation to this private placement.
On June 11, 2009 the Company issued 29,227 common shares at $2.25 per share for service rendered by consultants. The common shares were recorded based upon the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the issuance date of the shares.
On June 19, 2009, the Company issued 495,556 units at $2.25 per unit for total proceeds of $1,115,000 pursuant to private placement agreements. Each unit consisted on one common share and one and one-half of a common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase additional common shares at $2.25 per share until June 19, 2011.
On June 26, 2009, the Company issued 22,222 common shares at $2.51 per share for finder’s fees related to the issuance of a $500,000 note payable. The common shares were recorded based upon the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the issue date.
On August 19, 2009, the Company issued 128,888 units at $2.25 per Unit for total proceeds of $289,998. Of these placements, 40,000 Units consisted of one common share and one share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $4.00 per share until July 9, 2010 and 88,888 Units consisted on one common share and one and one-eighth share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common shares at $2.25 per share until August 4, 2011. The Company paid finders’ fees totalling $19,000 in respect of these private placements.
On October 2, 2009 the Company issued 266,666 units at $2.25 per unit for proceeds of $600,000 pursuant to private placement agreement. Each unit consisted of one common share and one and one-eighth common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $2.25 per share until October 2, 2011. The Company had received $300,000 of this amount in the year ended September 30, 2010.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 8 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 5 | Capital Stock– (cont’d) |
On February 2, 2010 the Company issued 49,505 common shares of the Company, at their fair value of $2.02 per share pursuant to an agreement with a former officer to settle an outstanding amount owed.
On April 9, 2010, the Company issued 92,499 units at $2.60 per unit for proceeds of $240,498 pursuant to private placement agreement. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $3.50 per share until April 9, 2011.
On April 30, 2010, the Company issued 9,825 common shares of the Company, at $2.85 per share as consideration for terminating a consulting agreement and for services rendered under the agreement. The common shares were recorded based upon the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the termination of the agreement.
On June 29, 2010, the Company issued 941,000 units at $2.50 per unit for total proceeds of $2,352,500 pursuant to private placement agreements. Each unit consisted on one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase additional common shares at $3.50 per share until December 29, 2011.
On July 5, 2010, the Company issued 400,000 units in settlement of $1,000,000 owing to a creditor. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at 3.50 per share until January 5, 2012. The fair value of the units issued was determined to be $1,444,000 on the date they were issued and thus the Company recorded a loss on settlement of accounts payable of $444,000 with a corresponding credit to additional paid-in capital of the same amount on date of issuance. The fair value of the shares included in the units was determined with reference to their quoted market price and the value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: exercise price - $3.50, stock price - $3.15, expected volatility – 68.45%, expected life – 1.5 years, dividend yield – 0.00% .
On September 3, 2010, the Company issued 163,000 units at $2.75 per unit for proceeds of $448,250 pursuant to private placement agreement. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $3.75 per share until March 3, 2012.
On September 3, 2010, the Company issued 9,000 units at $2.75 per unit for finder’s fees related to the private placement of the same date. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $3.75 per share until March 3, 2012.
On September 30, 2010, the Company issued 510,638 common shares at $2.35 per share pursuant to the terms of a convertible note payable.
On September 30, 2010, the Company issued 82,310 units at $2.25 per unit pursuant to the terms of convertible notes payable. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $3.50 per share until September 30, 2011.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 9 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 5 | Capital Stock– (cont’d) |
On September 30, 2010, the Company issued 245,748 units at $2.25 per unit pursuant to the terms of convertible notes payable. Each unit consisted of one common share and one common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $3.00 per share until September 30, 2012.
On November 18, 2010, the Company issued 393,846 units at $2.75 per unit for proceeds of $1,083,075 pursuant to a private placement agreement. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $4.50 per share until May 18, 2012. The Company paid a finder’s fee totalling $65,363 in respect of this private placement.
On November 18, 2010, the Company issued 3,636 units at $2.75 per unit for finder’s fees related to the private placement of the same date. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $4.50 per share until May 18, 2012.
On November 18, 2010, the Company issued 853,075 units in the conversion of two notes payable originally convertible at $2.50. The Company recorded debt conversion expense of $504,160, related to the fair value of the additional units issued as a result of converting at the lower conversion price. Each unit consisted of one common share and one common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $3.00 per share until November 18, 2012. The fair value of the shares included in the units was determined with reference to their quoted market price and the value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: exercise price - $3.00, stock price - $4.12, expected volatility – 78.33%, expected life – 2.0 years, dividend yield – 0.00%, risk-free rate – 0.52% .
On November 18, 2010, the Company issued 145,063 shares of common stock at their fair value of $4.12 per share based on their quoted market price pursuant to settling non-convertible interest bearing notes payable outstanding in the amount of $398,922, including accrued interest of $26,032. The Company recorded a loss on settlement of debt of $198,738 based on the difference between the carrying value of the debt settled and the fair value of the shares issued. On November 18, 2010, the Company issued 181,818 shares of common stock at their fair value of $4.12 per share based on the quoted value of units issued in a private placement on the same date to one creditor in settlement of $500,000 of debt owing. The Company recorded a loss on settlement of accounts payable of $249,090 based on the difference of the carrying value of the account payable and the fair value of the shares issued.
On November 25, 2010, the Company issued 29,851 units at $3.35 per unit for proceeds of $100,000 pursuant to a private placement agreement. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $4.50 per share until November 25, 2012.
On November 25, 2010, the Company issued 2,985 units at $3.35 per unit for finder’s fees related to the private placement of the same date. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $4.50 per share until November 25, 2012.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 10 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 5 | Capital Stock– (cont’d) |
On February 1, 2011, the Company issued 61,014 units at $3.75 per unit for proceeds of $228,800 pursuant to a private placement agreement. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $5.25 per share until August 1, 2012.
On May 3, 2011, the Company issued 33,334 units at $3.00 per unit for proceeds of $100,000 pursuant to a private placement agreement. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $4.00 per share until April 20, 2013.
On June 19, 2011, the Company issued 700,000 common shares at $2.25 per share for proceeds of $1,575,000 pursuant to the exercise of warrants.
On September 26, 2011, the Company issued 650,000 units in settlement of $975,000 of debt owing. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $2.00 per share until September 26, 2012. The Company recorded a loss on settlement of account payable in the amount of $84,963 based on the fair value of shares being $975,000 at their issuance and the fair value of the warrants determined to be $84,963. The fair value of the shares included in the units was determined with reference to their quoted market price and the value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: exercise price - $2.00, stock price - $1.50, expected volatility – 69%, expected life – 1.0 years, dividend yield – 0.00%, risk-free interest rate – 0.10% .
On December 6, 2011, the Company issued 615,600 units at $1.25 per unit for proceeds of $769,500 pursuant to private placement agreements. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $2.00 per share until December 6, 2012. The Company paid finder’s fees of $77,000 in connection with this private placement.
On February 9, 2012 the Company issued 8,000 units for service rendered by a director and officer of the Company. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $2.00 per share until February 9, 2013. The fair value of the units issued was determined to be $15,896 on the date they were issued and the Company recorded consulting fees of $15,896 on the statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2012. The fair value of the shares included in the units was determined with reference to their quoted market price and the value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: exercise price - $2.00, stock price - $1.74, expected volatility – 84.88%, expected life – 1.0 years, risk free interest rate – 0.15%, dividend yield – 0.00% .
On February 9, 2012, the Company issued 270,000 units at $1.25 per unit for proceeds of $337,500 pursuant to private placement agreements. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $2.00 per share until February 9, 2013. The Company paid a finder’s fee of $33,750 in connection with this private placement.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 11 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 5 | Capital Stock– (cont’d) |
On May 31, 2012, the Company issued 2,700,513 units in settlement of $1,297,889 in promissory notes and $52,367 of accrued interest on these notes, which was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities Each unit consisted of one common share and one common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share at $0.75 per share until November 30, 2013.
On June 26, 2012, the Company agreed to issue 75,000 common shares to the former president of the Company for past services and in final settlement of a consulting agreement dated February 1, 2007. These shares were issued on July 12, 2012.
Note 6 | Related Party Transactions |
The following amounts have been donated to the Company by the directors:
January 23, 2004 | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended June 30, | Nine months ended June 30, | (Date of Inception) | ||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | to June 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Management fees | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 14,625 | ||||||
Rent | - | - | - | - | 3,750 | |||||||||||
Debt forgiven by directors | - | - | - | - | 33,666 | |||||||||||
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 52,041 |
During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013, the Company was charged consulting fees totaling $Nil and $81,072, respectively (2012: $67,500 and $217,170, respectively) by directors and officers of the Company (2012: by directors, officers and a significant shareholder of the Company).
As at June 30, 2013, included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities is $33,129 (September 30, 2012: $127,452) owing to directors and officers of the Company , a former director and officer of the Company, and to a company controlled by a director and officer of the Company.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 12 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 7 | Commitments |
a) | Share Purchase Warrants | |
A summary of the Company’s share purchase warrants outstanding is presented below: |
Weighted | |||||||
Average | |||||||
Exercise | |||||||
Number of Shares | Price | ||||||
Balance, September 30, 2011 | 2,655,479 | $ | 3.16 | ||||
Expired | (1,552,651 | ) | $ | 3.16 | |||
Issued | 3,147,313 | $ | 3.07 | ||||
Balance, September 30, 2012 | 4,250,141 | $ | 1.16 | ||||
Expired | (1,549,628 | ) | $ | 2.56 | |||
Balance, June 30, 2013 | 2,700,513 | $ | 0.75 |
At June 30, 2013, the Company has 2,700,513 share purchase warrants outstanding exercisable at $0.75 per share until November 30, 2013. | ||
During the nine months ended June 30, 2012, the exercise price and expiry of 200,000 warrants exercisable at $3.50 and expiring January 5, 2012 were modified with the fair value of this modification was determined to be $80,200 and was determined using the Black- Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free interest rate: 0.11%, expected life: 1.0 year, annualized volatility: 79.46%, dividend rate: 0%. | ||
b) | Stock–based Compensation Plan | |
In April, 2007, the Company adopted a stock option plan which provides for the granting of stock options to selected directors, officers, employees or consultants in an aggregate amount of up to 3,000,000 common shares of the Company and, in any case, the number of shares to be issued to any one individual pursuant to the exercise of options shall not exceed 10% of the issued and outstanding share capital. The granting of stock options, exercise prices and terms are determined by the Company's Board of Directors. If no vesting schedule is specified by the Board of Directors on the grant of options, then the options shall vest over a 4-year period with 25% the granted vesting each year commencing 1 year from the grant date. For stockholders who have greater than 10% of the outstanding common shares of the Company and who have granted options, the exercise price of their options shall not be less than 110% of the fair of the stock on grant date. Otherwise, options granted shall have an exercise price equal to their fair value on grant date. | ||
On February 2, 2011, the Company amended and restated the 2007 stock option plan to increase the number of options authorized to 4,000,000. |
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 13 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 7 | Commitments– (cont’d) |
b) | Stock–based Compensation Plan – (cont’d) | |
A summary of the status of Company’s outstanding stock purchase options for the nine months ended June 30, 2013 is presented below: |
Weighted | ||||||||||
Number of | Average | Weighted Average | ||||||||
Shares | Exercise Price | Grant Date fair value | ||||||||
Outstanding at September 30, 2011 | 2,375,000 | $ | 3.18 | |||||||
Forfeited | (1,100,000 | ) | $ | 2.82 | ||||||
Granted | 500,000 | $ | 1.50 | $ | 0.72 | |||||
Outstanding at September 30, 2012 | 1,775,000 | $ | 2.94 | |||||||
Expired | (150,000 | ) | $ | 3.86 | ||||||
Forfeited | (150,000 | ) | $ | 2.90 | ||||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2013 | 1,475,000 | $ | 2.77 | |||||||
Exercisable at June 30, 2013 | 705,000 | $ | 2.86 | |||||||
Exercisable at September 30, 2012 | 905,000 | $ | 2.81 |
At June 30, 2013, the following stock options were outstanding:
Number of Shares | Aggregate | Remaining | ||||||||||||||||
Number | Exercise | Intrinsic | Contractual | |||||||||||||||
Total | Vested | Price | Expiry Date | Value | Life (yrs) | |||||||||||||
150,000 | (1 | ) | 150,000 | $ | 3.10 | June 30, 2014 | - | 1.00 | ||||||||||
400,000 | (2 | ) | 400,000 | $ | 2.50 | September 15, 2013 | - | 0.21 | ||||||||||
500,000 | (3 | ) | - | $ | 2.50 | October 19, 2013 | - | 0.30 | ||||||||||
5,000 | (4 | ) | 5,000 | $ | 2.50 | March 2, 2014 | - | 0.67 | ||||||||||
50,000 | (5 | ) | 50,000 | $ | 3.50 | June 30, 2014 | - | 1.00 | ||||||||||
100,000 | (6 | ) | 100,000 | $ | 3.67 | March 30, 2016 | - | 2.75 | ||||||||||
270,000 | (7 | ) | - | $ | 3.00 | February 8, 2017 | - | 3.61 | ||||||||||
1,475,000 | 705,000 | - |
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and the quoted market price of the Company’s stock for the options that were in-the-money at June 30, 2013.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 14 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 7 | Commitments– (cont’d) |
b) | Stock–based Compensation Plan – (cont’d) |
(1) | As at June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, these options had fully vested. During the year ended September 30, 2012, the expiry of these options was extended from June 3, 2013 to June 30, 2014. The fair value of this modification was determined to be $18,600 and was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free interest rate: 0.31%, expected life: 2.0 years, annualized volatility: 84.74%, dividend rate: 0%. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation for these options during the nine months ended June 30, 2013 (2012: $18,600). | |
(2) | As at June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, these options had fully vested. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation for these options during the nine months ended June 30, 2013 (2012: $ nil). | |
(3) | As at June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, none of these options have vested. The options vest as to 100,000 per compound entered into a phase II trial. The fair value of these options was calculated to be $740,000, which the Company has not yet recognized in the financial statements as the performance conditions have not yet been met. | |
(4) | As at June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, these options had fully vested. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation for these options during the nine months ended June 30, 2013 (2011: $nil). | |
(5) | As at June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, these options had fully vested. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation during the nine months ended June 30, 2013 (2012: $nil). During the year ended September 30, 2012, the expiry of these options was shortened from June 29, 2015 to June 30, 2014. The Company did not recognize any stock based compensation expense in connection with this modification because the fair value of the modified options was less than the fair value of the options under the old terms. | |
(6) | As at June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, these options had fully vested. The fair value of these options at issuance was calculated to be $267,000. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation during the nine months ended June 30, 2013 (2012: $6,500). | |
(7) | As at June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, these options have not vested. The options vest upon one or more compounds: entering Phase II trial – 90,000 options; entering Phase III trial – 90,000 options; and receiving FDA approval – 90,000 options. No stock- based compensation has been recorded in the financial statements as none of the performance conditions have yet been met. |
During the nine months ended June 30, 2013, 150,000 options were forfeited for which the Company had recognized stock-based compensation of $Nil (2012: $163,415) during the nine months ended June 30, 2013.
During the year ended September 30, 2012, 500,000 options were forfeited for which the Company had recognized stock-based compensation of $33,493 during the nine months ended June 30, 2012.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 15 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 7 | Commitments– (cont’d) |
b) | Stock–based Compensation Plan – (cont’d) |
The fair value of stock options granted has been determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions applied to stock options granted during the periods:
Nine months ended June 30, 2013 | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Risk-free interest rate | - | 0.83% - 2.19% | ||||
Expected life of options | - | 4.25 - 5.0 years | ||||
Annualized volatility | - | 57.87% - 95.25% | ||||
Dividend rate | - | 0.00% |
At June 30, 2013, the following summarizes the unvested stock options:
Weighted | |||||||||
Average | |||||||||
Number of | Weighted Average | Grant-Date | |||||||
Shares | Exercise Price | Fair Value | |||||||
Unvested options at September 30, 2011 | 1,445,000 | $ | 3.33 | $ | 2.17 | ||||
Granted | 500,000 | $ | 1.50 | $ | 0.72 | ||||
Forfeited | (900,000 | ) | $ | 2.74 | $ | 1.60 | |||
Vested | (175,000 | ) | $ | 3.71 | $ | 2.70 | |||
Unvested options at September 30, 2012 | 870,000 | $ | 2.81 | $ | 1.82 | ||||
Expired | (100,000 | ) | $ | 3.86 | $ | 2.49 | |||
Unvested options at June 30, 2013 | 770,000 | $ | 2.68 | $ | 1.74 |
As at June 30, 2013, there was no unrecognized compensation cost associated with unvested share-based compensation awards that will become vested exclusive of achieving any performance milestones that is expected to be recognized in current fiscal year. There has been no stock-based compensation recognized in the financial statements for the nine months ended June 30, 2013 (2012: $nil) for options that will vest upon the achievement of performance milestones because the Company has determined that satisfaction of the performance milestones is not probable. Compensation relating to stock options exercisable upon achieving performance milestones will be recognized in the period the milestones are achieved.
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 16 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 7 | Commitments– (cont’d) |
b) | Stock–based Compensation Plan – (cont’d) | |
Stock-based compensation amounts, including those relating to shares issued for services during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 are classified in the Company’s Statement of Operations as follows: |
Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Consulting fees | $ | - | $ | 93,600 | $ | - | $ | 312,903 | |||||
Research and development | - | 80,200 | |||||||||||
$ | - | $ | 93,600 | $ | - | $ | 393,103 |
c) | Share Subscriptions Received | |
During the nine months ended June 30, 2013, the Company received $33,348 in share subscriptions in respect of a private placement which closed on July 5, 2013 (Note 9). In connection with these share subscriptions, the Company has agreed to pay a finder’s fee of $1,835. This amount is included in deferred financing fees at June 30, 2013, to be recorded as a share issuance costs upon closing of the transaction |
Note 8 | Supplemental Cash Flow Information |
Investing and financing activities that do not have a direct impact on current cash flows are excluded from the statement of cash flows.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2013, the Company issued three promissory notes in the principal amounts of $100,000, $82,344 (CDN$86,677) and $26,256 (CDN$27,639) in exchange for accounts payable owing to three vendors in respect of unpaid consulting fees.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2012,
i) | The Company issued 544,667 units of the Company at their fair value of $1.918 per unit to settle a convertible interest bearing note payable outstanding in the amount of $272,333, including accrued interest of $22,333 included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and 2,155,846 units of the Company at their fair value of $1.918 per unit to settle non-convertible interest bearing notes payable outstanding in the amount of $1,077,923 including accrued interest of $30,034 included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Each unit consisted of one common share and one common share purchase warrant exercisable into one additional common share for $0.75 per share until November 30, 2013. The Company recorded a loss on debt settlement of $3,829,333 as a result of this transaction. |
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 17 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 8 | Supplemental Cash Flow Information – (cont’d) |
ii) | During the period ended June 30, 2012, the Company agreed to issue 75,000 common shares at their fair value of $1.00 per share for a total of $75,000 to the former President of the Company pursuant to a severance agreement. |
These transactions have been excluded from the statement of cash flows.
Note 9 | Subsequent Events |
a) | On July 5, 2013, the Company; | ||
i) | extinguished promissory notes totaling $549,000 along with accrued interest of $26,058, in exchange for 1,437,645 units of the Company. Accrued interest of $11,449 relating to these promissory notes was also forgiven; | ||
ii) | settled accounts payable in the amount of $1,108,506 in exchange for 2,771,265 units of the Company; | ||
iii) | issued 2,196,133 units of the Company at $0.40 per unit for gross proceeds of $878,453 (the “Private Placement”). | ||
Each unit consisted of one share of the Company’s common stock and one common stock purchase warrant. Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase shares of common stock at a price of $0.75 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance. | |||
In connection with the Private Placement, the Company’s financial advisor and placement agent received as compensation for its services a cash fee equal to ten percent (10%) on the gross proceeds received by the Company and warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock equal to two percent (2%) of the aggregate number of shares of common stock issued in connection with the Private Placement. | |||
b) | On July 5, 2013, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement (the “LPC Purchase Agreement”), with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC (‘the “Investor”). Pursuant to the terms of the LPC Purchase Agreement, the Company (a) agreed to issue and sell to the Investor up to $10,000,000 of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) in tranches of equity, based upon a specified discount to the market price of the Common Stock, following notice by the Company of an election to sell shares. Pursuant to the LPC Purchase Agreement, the Investor initially purchased 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for $100,000. |
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. |
(A Development Stage Company) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
June 30, 2013 |
(Stated in US Dollars) – Page 18 |
(Unaudited) |
Note 9 | Subsequent Events – (cont’d) |
In consideration for entering into the LPC Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 341,858 shares of common stock to the Investor as a commitment fee and shall issue up to 133,409 shares pro rata, when and if, the Investor purchases at the Company’s discretion the $10,000,000 aggregate commitment.
TheLPC Purchase Agreement may be terminated by the Company at any time at its discretion without any cost to the Company.
In connection with the LPC Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Investor pursuant to which the Company agreed to register for resale the shares of Common Stock that may be purchased by the Investor pursuant to the LPC Purchase Agreement.
c) | On July 5, 2013, pursuant to an employment agreement with its newly appointed President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer, and Director, of the Company: |
i. | granted 2,000,000 fully vested share purchase options exercisable at $0.40 per share until July 5, 2023. | ||
ii. | issued 4,000,000 shares of restricted common stock that vest as follows: | ||
25% upon the Company starting a Phase Ib/IIb human study | |||
25% upon the Company in-licensing additional assets in clinical or pre-clinical stage | |||
25% upon the Company securing additional non-dilutive equity funding in 2013 of at least $5,000,000 with a share price higher than the previous funding. | |||
25% upon the Company obtaining a listing on a major stock exchange. |
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including statements regarding our anticipated future clinical and regulatory milestone events, future financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated start dates, durations and completion dates of our ongoing and future clinical studies, statements regarding the anticipated designs of our future clinical studies, statements regarding our anticipated future regulatory submissions and statements regarding our anticipated future cash position. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events, including the responses we expect from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, and other regulatory authorities and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, preclinical and clinical trials and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including without limitation the risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors”. These risks are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include additional factors which could adversely impact our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We cannot assure you that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable laws including the securities laws of the United States and Canada, we assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements.
As used in this report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” and “Anavex” mean Anavex Life Sciences Corp., unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
Our Current Business
We are a pharmaceutical company engaged in the development of drug candidates. Our lead compound ANAVEX 2-73 is being developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease through disease modification.
In pre-clinical studies conducted in France, and in Greece, ANAVEX 2-73 demonstrated anti-amnesic and neuroprotective properties. Based on these pre-clinical studies, we sponsored a Phase 1 single ascending dose study of ANAVEX 2-73 initiated and completed in 2011. This study was conducted in Germany in collaboration with ABX-CRO Advanced Pharmaceutical Services (ABX-CRO). The study indicated that ANAVEX 2-73 was well tolerated by study subjects in doses up to 55mg. As of the end of the period covered by this report, we have not yet continued our clinical trials due to a lack of funding.
The Company plans to initiate a multiple ascending dose study of ANAVEX 2-73 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014. Additionally we intend to identify and initiate discussions with potential partners in the next 12 months. Further, we may acquire or develop new intellectual property and assign, license, or otherwise transfer our intellectual property to further our goals..
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Our Pipeline
Our pipeline includes one drug candidate and several compounds in different stages of pre-clinical study.
Our proprietary SIGMACEPTOR™ Discovery Platform produced small molecule drug candidates with unique modes of action, based on our leading understanding of sigma receptors. Sigma receptors may be targets for therapeutics to combat many human diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. When bound by the appropriate ligands, sigma receptors influence the functioning of multiple biochemical signals that are involved in the pathogenesis (origin or development) of disease.
Compounds that have been subjects of our research include the following:
ANAVEX 2-73
ANAVEX 2-73 may offer a disease-modifying approach in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by using ligands that activate sigma-1 receptors.
In AD animal models, ANAVEX 2-73 has shown pharmacological, histological and behavioral evidence as a potential neuroprotective, anti-amnesic, anti-convulsive and anti-depressive therapeutic agent, due to its potent affinity to sigma-1 receptors and moderate affinities to M1-4 type muscarinic receptors. In addition, ANAVEX 2-73 has shown a potential dual mechanism which may impact both amyloid and tau pathology.
Based on the results of pre-clinical testing, we initiated and completed a Phase 1 single ascending dose (SAD) clinical trial of ANAVEX 2-73 in 2011. In this Phase 1 SAD trial, the maximum tolerated single dose was defined per protocol as 55-60 mg. This dose is above the equivalent dose shown to have positive effects in mouse models of AD. There were no significant changes in laboratory or electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters. ANAVEX 2-73 was well tolerated below the 55-60 mg dose with only mild adverse events in some subjects. Observed adverse events at doses above the maximum tolerated single dose included headache and dizziness, which were moderate in severity and reversible. These side effects are often seen with drugs that target central nervous system (CNS) conditions, including AD.
The ANAVEX 2-73 Phase 1 SAD trial was conducted as a randomized, placebo-controlled study. Healthy male volunteers between the ages of 18 and 55 received single, ascending oral doses over the course of the trial. Study endpoints included safety and tolerability together with pharmacokinetic parameters. Pharmacokinetics includes the absorption and distribution of a drug, the rate at which a drug enters the blood and the duration of its effect, as well as chemical changes of the substance in the body. This study was conducted in Germany in collaboration with ABX-CRO, a clinical research organization that has conducted several Alzheimer’s disease studies, and the Technical University of Dresden.
ANAVEX 19-144
ANAVEX 19-144 is the sole active metabolite of ANAVEX 2-73. Like ANAVEX 2-73, pre-clinical data reveals that ANAVEX 19-144 exhibits significant anti-amnesic, neuroprotective and anticonvulsant properties in a variety of in vitro systems and specialized animal models.
In animal models, ANAVEX 19-144 controls seizures and the epileptogenesis process. Moreover, its neuroprotective properties may prevent the process that causes long-term damage to tissue and cells as well as biochemical and physiological alterations to the brain from epileptic seizures.
ANAVEX 1-41
ANAVEX 1-41 is a sigma-1 agonist. Pre-clinical tests revealed significant neuroprotective benefits (i.e., protects nerve cells from degeneration or death) through the modulation of endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondrial and oxidative stress, which damages and destroys cells and is believed by some scientists to be a primary cause of AD. In addition, in animal models, ANAVEX 1-41 prevented the expression of caspase-3, an enzyme that plays a key role in apoptosis (programmed cell death) and loss of cells in the hippocampus, the part of the brain that regulates learning, emotion and memory. These activities involve both muscarinic and sigma-1 receptor systems through a novel mechanism of action.
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ANAVEX 7-1037
ANAVEX 7-1037 is designed for the treatment of prostate cancer. It is a low molecular weight, synthetic compound exhibiting high affinity for sigma-1 receptors at nanomolar levels and moderate affinity for sigma-2 receptors and sodium channels at micromolar levels. In advanced pre-clinical studies, this compound revealed antitumor potential with no toxic side effects. It has also been shown to selectively kill human cancer cells without affecting normal/healthy cells and also to significantly suppress tumor growth in immune-deficient mice models.
Scientific publications describe sigma receptor ligands positively, highlighting the possibility that these ligands may stop tumor growth and induce selective cell death in various tumor cell lines. Sigma receptors are highly expressed in different tumor cell types. Binding by appropriate sigma-1 and/or sigma-2 ligands can induce selective apoptosis. In addition, through tumor cell membrane reorganization and interactions with ion channels, our drug candidates may play an important role in inhibiting the processes of metastasis (spreading of cancer cells from the original site to other parts of the body), angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels) and tumor cell proliferation.
Our compounds are in the pre-clinical and clinical testing stages of development, and there is no guarantee that the activity demonstrated in pre-clinical models will be shown in human testing.
Our Target Indications
We have developed compounds with potential application to two broad categories and several specific indications. The two categories are diseases of the central nervous system, and cancer. Specific indications include:
Alzheimer’s disease – According to facts and figures set forth inwww.alz.org, in 2013 an estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association® reports that by 2025, 6.7 million Americans will be afflicted by the disease. Medications on the market today treat only the symptoms of AD and do not have the ability to stop its onset or its progression. There is an urgent and unmet need for a disease modifying cure for Alzheimer’s disease.
Depression - Depression is a major cause of morbidity worldwide according to the World Health Organization (“WHO”). Pharmaceutical treatment for depression is dominated by blockbuster brands, with the leading nine brands accounting for approximately 75% of total sales. However, the dominance of the leading brands is waning, largely due to the effects of patent expiration and generic competition. We believe the worldwide market for pharmaceutical treatment of depression exceeds $11 billion annually.
Epilepsy - Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. These seizures are transient signs and/or symptoms of abnormal, excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, epilepsy affects 2.2 million Americans. Today, epilepsy is often controlled, but not cured, with medication that is categorized as older traditional anti-epileptic drugs and second generation anti-epileptic drugs. Because epilepsy afflicts sufferers in different ways, there is a need for drugs used in combination with both traditional anti-epileptic drugs and second generation anti-epileptic drugs. We believe the American market for pharmaceutical treatment of epilepsy exceeds $12 billion annually.
Neuropathic Pain – We define neuralgia, or neuropathic pain, as pain that is not related to activation of pain receptor cells in any part of the body. Neuralgia is more difficult to treat than some other types of pain because it does not respond well to normal pain medications. Special medications have become more specific to neuralgia and typically fall under the category of membrane stabilizing drugs or antidepressants. We believe the worldwide market for pharmaceutical treatment of neuropathic pain exceeds $5 billion annually.
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Malignant Melanoma - Predominantly a skin cancer, malignant melanoma can also occur in melanocytes found in the bowel and the eye. Malignant melanoma accounts for 75% of all deaths associated with skin cancer. The treatment includes surgical removal of the tumor, adjuvant treatment, chemo and immunotherapy, or radiation therapy. We believe the worldwide market for the pharmaceutical treatment of malignant melanoma exceeds $200 million annually.
Prostate Cancer – Specific to men, prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. The cancer cells may metastasize from the prostate to other parts of the body, particularly the bones and lymph nodes. We believe the worldwide market for the pharmaceutical treatment of prostate cancer exceeds $4 billion annually.
Pancreatic Cancer - Pancreatic cancer is a malignant neoplasm of the pancreas. In the United States approximately 45,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer will be diagnose this year and approximately 38,000 patients will die as a result of their cancer. Worldwide market for the pharmaceutical treatment of pancreatic cancer is expected to exceed $1.2 billion by 2015.
Results of Operations
Revenue
We have not earned any revenues since our inception on January 23, 2004. We are still in the development stage and do not anticipate earning any revenues until we can establish an alliance with other companies to develop, co-develop, license, acquire or market our products.
Expenses
Our expenses for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
Three months ended June 30, | Nine months ended June 30, | |||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||
Accounting and audit fees | $ | 22,368 | $ | 24,436 | $ | 105,276 | 118,964 | |||||
Amortization | - | 465 | 576 | 1,394 | ||||||||
Bank charges and interest | 709 | 1,568 | 1,908 | 4,838 | ||||||||
Consulting | 29,086 | 230,313 | 238,898 | 779,827 | ||||||||
Insurance | - | - | - | 9,630 | ||||||||
Investor relations | (2,121 | ) | 15,000 | 31,479 | 37,638 | |||||||
Legal fees | 27,876 | 21,629 | 99,774 | 97,783 | ||||||||
Office and miscellaneous | 295 | 2,965 | 407 | 8,420 | ||||||||
Registration and filing fees | 3,375 | 3,110 | 18,498 | 20,759 | ||||||||
Research and development | 39,021 | 393,963 | 166,584 | 2,540,903 | ||||||||
Travel | 5,373 | 4,464 | 5,560 | 58,827 | ||||||||
Total expenses | $ | 125,982 | $ | 697,913 | 668,960 | 3,678,983 |
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
Expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2013 decreased by $ 571,931 over the same period in 2012.
Consulting fees decreased by $201,227 from $230,313 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 to $29,086 for the same period in 2013 primarily as a result of decreased management infrastructure and a decrease in stock based compensation as a result of stock options granted in the comparative period.
Legal fees increased by $6,247 from $21,629 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 to $27,876 for the same period in 2013 primarily as a result of the investigation of intellectual property matters and corporate activities related to financings.
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Research and Development charges decreased by $354,942 from $393,963 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 to $39,021 for the same period in 2013 due to the Company’s suspension of clinical trials pending additional financing requirements.
Investor relations expense decreased by $17,121 from $15,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 to a net recovery of $2,121 for the same period in 2013 as a result of the over accrual of estimated expenditures related to investor relations activities in prior periods, resulting in a partial recovery of the accrual in the current period.
Income and loss
The aggregate amount in the other income and (expense) for the three month period ended June 30, 2013, amounted to $(25,942) as compared to $(3,844,705) for the comparable three month period ended June 30, 2012. The decrease in expenses is primarily attributable to:
a) | a decrease in interest and financing costs of $23,133 and a decrease in accretion expense of $15,293 as a result of decreased debt levels during the current period as a result of the extinguishment of promissory notes in the third quarter of fiscal 2012; and | |
b) | a decrease in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $3,829,328 as a result of the loss recognized on the extinguishment of promissory notes in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. |
Nine months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
Expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2013 decreased by $3,010,023 over the same period in 2012.
Consulting fees decreased by $540,929 from $779,827 for the nine months ended June 30, 2012 to $238,898 for the same period in 2013 primarily as a result of decreased management infrastructure and a decrease in stock based compensation as a result of stock options granted in the comparative period.
Research and Development charges decreased by $2,374,319 from $2,540,903 for the nine months ended June 30, 2012 to $166,584 for the same period in 2013 due to the Company’s suspension of clinical trials pending additional financing requirements.
Travel expenses decreased by $53,267 from $58,827 for the nine months ended June 30, 2012 to $5,560 for the same period in 2013 as a result of the suspension of corporate travel due to cost saving initiatives.
Income and loss
The aggregate amount in the other income and (expense) for the nine month period ended June 30, 2013, amounted to $(42,581) as compared to $(3,945,339) for the comparable nine month period ended June 30, 2012. The decrease in expenses is primarily attributable to:
a) | a decrease in interest and financing costs of $88,834 and a decrease in accretion expense of $98,081 as a result of decreased debt levels during the current period as a result of the extinguishment of promissory notes in the third quarter of fiscal 2012; and | |
b) | a decrease in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $3,829,328 as a result of the loss recognized on the extinguishment of promissory notes in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 |
Change in fair value of derivative liability
We recognized a change in fair value of derivative liability totaling $0 on derivative financial instruments for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2013, as compared to $67,500 for the nine month period in the comparable period. These gains arose as a result of the requirement of generally accepted accounting principles in the United States to re-measure derivatives to their respective fair values each reporting period. The financial instruments giving rise to the derivative liability expired during the year ended September 30, 2012.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Working Capital
June 30, 2013 | September 30, 2012 | |||||
Current Assets | 3,480 | 12,577 | ||||
Current Liabilities | 3,556,844 | 2,888,324 | ||||
Working Capital Deficiency | $ | (3,553,364 | ) | (2,875,747 | ) |
As of June 30, 2013, we had $1,645 in cash, a decrease of $9,717 from September 30, 2012. The principal reason for this decrease is due to cash used in operations.
In addition to meeting our current obligations, we anticipate that we will require up to $5,000,000 for the 12 month period ending June 30, 2014 to implement our plan of operation of researching and developing our compounds, the related patents and any further intellectual property we may acquire. The majority of our capital resources requirement is needed to complete the next clinical trial for ANAVEX 2-73, and to perform work necessary to prepare for further clinical development. If we do not obtain such financing pursuant to the LPC Financing transaction that we completed subsequent to June 30, 2013 (as described in “Future Financing” below) or are not able to secure additional financing, we will not be able to implement and fund this work.
Cash Flows
Nine Month Period Ended June 30, | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Cash flows used in operating activities | $ | (293,065 | ) | $ | (1,441,007 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities | 283,348 | 1,324,500 | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities | 0 | 0 | ||||
Decrease in cash | $ | (9,717 | ) | $ | (116,507 | ) |
Cash flow used in operating activities
Our cash used in operating activities for the nine month period ended June 30, 2013 was $293,065 compared to $1,441,007 used in operating activities for the comparative nine month period ended June 30, 2012. The decrease in cash used in operating activities was primarily as a result of the decreased research and development spending in the current period.
Cash flow provided by financing activities
Our cash provided by financing activities for the nine month period ended June 30, 2013 was $283,348 from the issuance of promissory notes, compared to $1,324,500 due to cash received from the issuance of common shares in 2012.
Cash Provided by Investing Activities
No cash was used in or provided by investing activities for the nine month period ended June 30, 2013 or 2012.
Going Concern
At June 30, 2013, we had an accumulated deficit of $38,216,467 since our inception and incurred a net loss of $711,541 for the nine month period ended June 30, 2013. We expect to incur further losses in the development of our business, all of which casts substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to generate future profitable operations and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. Our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph regarding substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern in their report on our annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012.
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Future Financing
At June 30, 2013, we required additional financing to fund our planned operations, including further strengthening our patents, securing patents for other compounds and any further intellectual property that we may require and commencing clinical development. On July 5, 2013, the Company entered into a $10 Million purchase agreement (the “LPC Purchase Agreement”) with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC (“LPC”), an Illinois limited liability company (such transaction, the “LPC Financing”). In connection with the LPC Financing, the Company also entered into a registration rights agreement with LPC (the “RRA”) whereby the Company agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the shares of the Company’s common stock that may be issued to LPC under the LPC Purchase Agreement.
Pursuant to the LPC Purchase Agreement, LPC initially purchased 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for $100,000. After the SEC has declared effective the registration statement related to the LPC Financing, the Company has the right, in its sole discretion over a 36-month period, to sell to LPC up to the additional aggregate commitment of $9.9 Million of shares of common stock. There are no upper limits on the per share price that LPC may pay to purchase such common stock. Furthermore, the Company controls the timing and amount of any future sales, if any, of shares of common stock to LPC. LPC has no right to require any sales and is obligated to purchase common stock as directed by the Company. LPC covenanted not to cause or engage in any manner whatsoever, any direct or indirect short selling or hedging of the Company’s common stock. In consideration for entering into the LPC Purchase Agreement, the Company issued to LPC 341,858 shares of common stock as a commitment fee and shall issue up to 133,409 shares pro rata, when and if, LPC purchases at the Company’s discretion the $10 Million aggregate commitment. The LPC Purchase Agreement may be terminated by the Company at any time at its discretion without any cost to the Company. T
Notwithstanding the LPC Financing, there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain additional financing on a timely basis, if and when it is needed, we will be forced to delay or scale down some or all of our research and development activities or perhaps even cease the operation of our business.
Since inception we have funded our operations primarily through equity and debt financings and we expect that we will continue to fund our operations through the equity and debt financing. If we raise additional financing by issuing equity securities, our existing stockholders’ ownership will be diluted. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.
There is no assurance that we will issue more securities under the LPC Purchase Agreement or obtain other sources of financing, as a result there is no assurance that we will be able to maintain operations at a level sufficient for investors to obtain a return on their investment in our common stock. Further, we may continue to be unprofitable.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to our stockholders.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
Our financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management’s application of accounting policies. We believe that understanding the basis and nature of the estimates and assumptions involved with the following aspects of our financial statements is critical to an understanding of our financials.
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We base our assumptions and estimates on historical experience and other sources that we believe to be reasonable at the time. Actual results may vary from our estimates due to changes in circumstances, weather, politics, global economics, mechanical problems, general business conditions and other factors. Our significant estimates are related to the valuation of warrants and options.
There are accounting policies that we believe are significant to the presentation of our financial statements. The most significant of these accounting policies relates to the accounting for our research and development expenses and stock-based compensation expense.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and developments costs are expensed as incurred. These expenses are comprised of the costs of our proprietary research and development efforts, including salaries, facilities costs, overhead costs and other related expenses as well as costs incurred in connection with third-party collaboration efforts. Milestone payments made by us to third parties are expensed when the specific milestone has been achieved.
In addition, we incur expenses in respect of the acquisition of intellectual property relating to patents and trademarks. The probability of success and length of time to developing commercial applications of the drugs subject to the acquired patents and trademarks is difficult to determine and numerous risks and uncertainties exist with respect to the timely completion of the development projects. There is no assurance the acquired patents and trademarks will ever be successfully commercialized. Due to these risks and uncertainties, we expense the acquisition of patents and trademarks.
Stock-based Compensation
We account for all stock-based payments and awards under the fair value based method.
Stock-based payments to non-employees are measured at the fair value of the consideration received, or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, or liabilities incurred, whichever is more reliably measurable. The fair value of stock-based payments to non-employees is periodically re-measured until the counterparty performance is complete, and any change therein is recognized over the vesting period of the award and in the same manner as if we had paid cash instead of paying with or using equity based instruments. The cost of the stock-based payments to non-employees that are fully vested and non-forfeitable as at the grant date is measured and recognized at that date, unless there is a contractual term for services in which case such compensation would be amortized over the contractual term.
We account for the granting of share purchase options to employees using the fair value method whereby all awards to employees will be recorded at fair value on the date of the grant. The fair value of all share purchase options are expensed over their vesting period with a corresponding increase to additional capital surplus. Upon exercise of share purchase options, the consideration paid by the option holder, together with the amount previously recognized in additional capital surplus, is recorded as an increase to share capital.
We use the Black-Scholes option valuation model to calculate the fair value of share purchase options at the date of the grant. Option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected price volatility. Changes in assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate and therefore the Black-Scholes model does not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of our share purchase options.
Derivative Liabilities
Our convertible promissory notes included embedded conversion options which, prior to their amendments, were required to be accounted for as separate derivative liabilities. These liabilities were required to be measured at fair value. These instruments were adjusted to reflect fair value at each period end. Any increase or decrease in the fair value was recorded in results of operations as change in fair value of derivative liabilities. In determining the appropriate fair value, we used the binomial pricing model.
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The debt discount arising from bifurcating the derivative liability from the host debt instrument was accreted to income over the term of the host debt instrument.
At June 30, 2013, there are no convertible promissory notes outstanding.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
There are no new accounting pronouncements that we recently adopted or are pending our adoption that are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Subsequent Events
On July 5, 2013, the Company entered into the LPC Purchase Agreement, as described in “Future Financing” above.
On July 5, 2013, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Dr. Christopher Missling. Pursuant to the employment agreement, whereby Dr. Missling was appointed President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer, and Director, of the Company, the Company (i) granted 2,000,000 fully vested share purchase options exercisable at $0.40 per share until July 5, 2023, and (ii) issued 4,000,000 shares of restricted common stock that vest according to certain milestones.
On July 5, 2013, the Company: (i) extinguished promissory notes totaling $549,000 along with accrued interest of $26,058, in exchange for 1,437,645 units of the Company. Accrued interest of $11,449 relating to these promissory notes was also forgiven; (ii) settled accounts payable in the amount of $1,108,506 in exchange for 2,771,265 units of the Company; and (iii) issued 2,196,133 units of the Company at $0.40 per unit for gross proceeds of $878,453 (the “Private Placement”). Each unit consisted of one share of the Company’s common stock and one common stock purchase warrant. Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase shares of common stock at a price of $0.75 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance. In connection with the Private Placement, the Company’s financial advisor and placement agent received as compensation for its services a cash fee equal to ten percent (10%) on the gross proceeds received by the Company and warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock equal to two percent (2%) of the aggregate number of shares of common stock issued in connection with the Private Placement.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Based on that evaluation, our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. The ineffectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, related to our lack of sufficient supervision and review by management and insufficient segregation of duties due to limited personnel, was due to the material weaknesses disclosed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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We intend to take appropriate and reasonable steps to make the necessary improvements to remediate these deficiencies. However, due to our current staffing size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties has not always been possible and may not be economically feasible.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the three months ended June 30, 2013, our former principal executive officer and principal financial officer resigned from these roles. As a result, the Company did not have a principal executive or financial officer during such period and the number of directors on the board of directors was one. The resignation and lack of appointment of a principal executive or financial officer had a material impact on the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
Subsequent to June 30, 2013, the Company appointed a President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and director to fulfill these roles.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings to which we are a party or of which any of our properties is the subject. In addition, we do not know of any such proceedings contemplated by any governmental authorities. We know of no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial stockholder is a party adverse to our Company or has a material interest adverse to our Company.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
We are a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide information under this item. Please see the “Risk Factors” section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Not applicable; any and all such sales have previously been reported via Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit Number | Description |
(3) | Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws |
3.1 | Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on January 13, 2005) |
3.2 | Bylaws (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on January 13, 2005) |
3.3 | Articles of Merger filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on January 10, 2007 and which is effective January 25, 2007 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 25, 2007) |
(4) | Instruments defining rights of security holders, including indentures |
4.1 | Specimen Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on January 13, 2005) |
4.2 | Form of Convertible Loan Agreement (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Form 8-K filed on April 3, 2009) |
4.3 | 8% Convertible Loan Agreement dated June 3, 2009 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 23, 2009) |
4.4 | 8% Convertible Loan Agreement dated June 19, 2009 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 26, 2009) |
(10) | Material Contracts |
10.1 | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 8, 2013) |
10.2 | Form of Exchange Agreement (incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 8, 2013) |
10.3 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement (incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 8, 2013) |
10.4 | Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 8, 2013) |
10.5 | Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 5, 2013, by and between the Company and Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC (incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 8, 2013) |
10.6 | Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 5, 2013, by and between the Company and Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC (incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 8, 2013) |
10.7* | Employment Agreement, dated July 5, 2013, by and between the Company and Dr. Christopher Missling |
(14) | Code of Ethics |
14.1 | Code of Conduct (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 28, 2007) |
(21) | Subsidiaries |
21.1 | Anavex Life Sciences (France) SA, incorporated under the laws of France |
(31) | Section 302 Certifications |
31.1* | Section 302 Certification of Dr. Christopher Missling |
(32) | Section 906 Certifications |
32.1* | Section 906 Certification of Dr. Christopher Missling |
(99) | Additional Exhibits |
99.1 | Insider Trading Policy Adopted August 27, 2010 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 27, 2010) |
(101) | XBRL |
101.INS* | XBRL INSTANCE DOCUMENT |
101.SCH* | XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA |
101.CAL* | XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION CALCULATION LINKBASE |
101.DEF* | XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION DEFINITION LINKBASE |
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Exhibit Number | Description |
101.LAB* | XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE |
101.PRE* | XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE |
* Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP.
/s/ Christopher Missling, PhD | |
Christopher Missling, PhD | |
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and | |
Principal Accounting Officer) | |
Date: August 14, 2013 |