BioLineRx Ltd.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
BioLineRx Ltd.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(UNAUDITED)
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Assets | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 68,339 | | | | 42,961 | | | | 12,146 | |
Short-term bank deposits | | | 11,459 | | | | 28,688 | | | | 8,111 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 804 | | | | 809 | | | | 229 | |
Other receivables | | | 2,254 | | | | 875 | | | | 247 | |
Total current assets | | | 82,856 | | | | 73,333 | | | | 20,733 | |
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Restricted deposits | | | 3,513 | | | | 1,933 | | | | 547 | |
Long-term prepaid expenses | | | 204 | | | | 144 | | | | 41 | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 3,172 | | | | 2,681 | | | | 758 | |
Intangible assets, net | | | 1,063 | | | | 911 | | | | 257 | |
Total non-current assets | | | 7,952 | | | | 5,669 | | | | 1,603 | |
Total assets | | | 90,808 | | | | 79,002 | | | | 22,336 | |
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Liabilities and equity | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current maturities of long-term bank loan | | | 137 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Accounts payable and accruals: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trade | | | 12,283 | | | | 12,564 | | | | 3,552 | |
OCS | | | 6,148 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Other | | | 5,443 | | | | 2,896 | | | | 819 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 24,011 | | | | 15,460 | | | | 4,371 | |
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NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retirement benefit obligations | | | 143 | | | | 143 | | | | 41 | |
Warrants | | | 10,725 | | | | 13,165 | | | | 3,722 | |
Total non-current liabilities | | | 10,868 | | | | 13,308 | | | | 3,763 | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 34,879 | | | | 28,768 | | | | 8,134 | |
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EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary shares | | | 1,837 | | | | 2,357 | | | | 666 | |
Share premium | | | 464,629 | | | | 504,309 | | | | 142,581 | |
Capital reserve | | | 33,802 | | | | 33,981 | | | | 9,607 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (444,339 | ) | | | (490,413 | ) | | | (138,652 | ) |
Total equity | | | 55,929 | | | | 50,234 | | | | 14,202 | |
Total liabilities and equity | | | 90,808 | | | | 79,002 | | | | 22,336 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(UNAUDITED)
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| | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | | | | | | | |
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES, NET | | | (15,848 | ) | | | (8,190 | ) | | | (46,523 | ) | | | (39,720 | ) | | | (2,316 | ) | | | (11,230 | ) |
SALES AND MARKETING EXPENSES | | | (912 | ) | | | (731 | ) | | | (2,626 | ) | | | (2,565 | ) | | | (207 | ) | | | (725 | ) |
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | | | (2,834 | ) | | | (2,663 | ) | | | (9,315 | ) | | | (9,789 | ) | | | (752 | ) | | | (2,767 | ) |
OPERATING LOSS | | | (19,594 | ) | | | (11,584 | ) | | | (58,464 | ) | | | (52,074 | ) | | | (3,275 | ) | | | (14,722 | ) |
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES), NET | | | (3,180 | ) | | | (4,627 | ) | | | 2,351 | | | | 9,214 | | | | (1,308 | ) | | | 2,605 | |
FINANCIAL INCOME | | | 1,827 | | | | 501 | | | | 8,323 | | | | 2,484 | | | | 142 | | | | 702 | |
FINANCIAL EXPENSES | | | (1,649 | ) | | | (1,956 | ) | | | (4,052 | ) | | | (5,698 | ) | | | (553 | ) | | | (1,611 | ) |
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE PERIOD | | | (22,596 | ) | | | (17,666 | ) | | | (51,842 | ) | | | (46,074 | ) | | | (4,994 | ) | | | (13,026 | ) |
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LOSS PER ORDINARY SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
| | Ordinary | | | Share | | | Capital | | | Accumulated | | | | |
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BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2012 | | | 1,236 | | | | 421,274 | | | | 31,317 | | | | (368,069 | ) | | | 85,758 | |
CHANGES FOR NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of share capital , net | | | 524 | | | | 35,143 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 35,667 | |
Employee stock options exercised | | | - | | | | 270 | | | | (270 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Employee stock options forfeited and expired | | | - | | | | 398 | | | | (398 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Share-based compensation | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,358 | | | | - | | | | 2,358 | |
Comprehensive loss for the period | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (51,842 | ) | | | (51,842 | ) |
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 | | | 1,760 | | | | 457,085 | | | | 33,007 | | | | (419,911 | ) | | | 71,941 | |
| | Ordinary | | | Share | | | Capital | | | Accumulated | | | | |
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BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2013 | | | 1,837 | | | | 464,629 | | | | 33,802 | | | | (444,339 | ) | | | 55,929 | |
CHANGES FOR NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of share capital , net | | | 518 | | | | 37,202 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 37,720 | |
Employee stock options exercised | | | * | | | | 1,457 | | | | (1,457 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Warrants exercised | | | 2 | | | | 257 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 259 | |
Employee stock options forfeited and expired | | | - | | | | 764 | | | | (764 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Share-based compensation | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,400 | | | | - | | | | 2,400 | |
Comprehensive loss for the period | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (46,074 | ) | | | (46,074 | ) |
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 | | | 2,357 | | | | 504,309 | | | | 33,981 | | | | (490,413 | ) | | | 50,234 | |
* Represents an amount less than 1,000
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
BioLineRx Ltd.
CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
| | Ordinary | | | Share | | | Capital | | | Accumulated | | | | |
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| | Convenience translation into USD in thousands (Note 1b) | |
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2013 | | | 519 | | | | 131,362 | | | | 9,557 | | | | (125,626 | ) | | | 15,812 | |
CHANGES FOR NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of share capital , net | | | 147 | | | | 10,518 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10,665 | |
Employee stock options exercised | | | * | | | | 412 | | | | (412 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Warrants exercised | | | * | | | | 73 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 73 | |
Employee stock options forfeited and expired | | | - | | | | 216 | | | | (216 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Share-based compensation | | | - | | | | - | | | | 678 | | | | - | | | | 678 | |
Comprehensive loss for the period | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (13,026 | ) | | | (13,026 | ) |
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 | | | 666 | | | | 142,581 | | | | 9,607 | | | | (138,652 | ) | | | 14,202 | |
* Represents an amount less than 1,000
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
| | | | | Convenience translation into USD (Note 1b) | |
| | Nine months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | |
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CASH FLOWS - OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | |
Comprehensive loss for the period | | | (51,842 | ) | | | (46,074 | ) | | | (13,026 | ) |
Adjustments required to reflect net cash used in operating activities (see appendix below) | | | (724 | ) | | | (9,837 | ) | | | (2,782 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (52,566 | ) | | | (55,911 | ) | | | (15,808 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in short-term deposits | | | (48,992 | ) | | | (104,127 | ) | | | (29,439 | ) |
Maturities of short-term deposits | | | 64,801 | | | | 85,377 | | | | 24,138 | |
Maturities of restricted deposits | | | - | | | | 1,550 | | | | 438 | |
Purchase of property and equipment | | | (545 | ) | | | (196 | ) | | | (55 | ) |
Purchase of intangible assets | | | (21 | ) | | | (96 | ) | | | (27 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | | | 15,243 | | | | (17,492 | ) | | | (4,945 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS - FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Repayments of bank loan | | | (224 | ) | | | (127 | ) | | | (36 | ) |
Issuance of share capital and warrants, net of issuance expenses | | | 52,453 | | | | 50,140 | | | | 14,176 | |
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options | | | * | | | | * | | | | * | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 52,229 | | | | 50,013 | | | | 14,140 | |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | 14,906 | | | | (23,390 | ) | | | (6,613 | ) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | | 33,061 | | | | 68,339 | | | | 19,321 | |
EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | 4,931 | | | | (1,988 | ) | | | (562 | ) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD | | | 52,898 | | | | 42,961 | | | | 12,146 | |
* Less than 1,000
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
BioLineRx Ltd.
APPENDIX TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
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| | Nine months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | |
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Adjustments required to reflect net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | | |
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Income and expenses not involving cash flows: | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 1,188 | | | | 870 | | | | 246 | |
Impairment of intangible assets | | | - | | | | 138 | | | | 39 | |
Long-term prepaid expenses | | | (17 | ) | | | 60 | | | | 17 | |
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents | | | (4,931 | ) | | | 1,988 | | | | 562 | |
Share-based compensation | | | 2,358 | | | | 2,400 | | | | 678 | |
Warrant issuance costs | | | 1,204 | | | | 470 | | | | 133 | |
Gain on adjustment of warrants to fair value | | | (5,528 | ) | | | (10,191 | ) | | | (2,881 | ) |
Interest and exchange differences on short-term deposits | | | 1,726 | | | | 1,521 | | | | 431 | |
Interest and linkage on bank loan | | | (21 | ) | | | (10 | ) | | | (3 | ) |
Interest and exchange differences on restricted deposits | | | (31 | ) | | | 30 | | | | 8 | |
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Changes in operating asset and liability items: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in trade accounts receivable and other receivables | | | 2,193 | | | | 1,374 | | | | 388 | |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accruals | | | 1,135 | | | | (8,487 | ) | | | (2,400 | ) |
| | | 3,328 | | | | (7,113 | ) | | | (2,012 | ) |
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Supplementary information on interest received in cash | | | 1,439 | | | | 449 | | | | 127 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
BioLineRx Ltd. (“BioLineRx”) was incorporated and commenced operations in April 2003.
Since incorporation, BioLineRx has been engaged, both independently and through its consolidated entities (collectively, the “Company”), in the development of therapeutics, from early-stage development to advanced clinical trials, for a wide range of medical needs.
In December 2004, BioLineRx registered a limited partnership, BioLine Innovations Jerusalem L.P. (“BIJ LP”), which commenced operations in January 2005. BioLineRx holds a 99% interest in BIJ LP, with the remaining 1% held by a wholly owned subsidiary of BioLineRx, BioLine Innovations Ltd. BIJ LP was established to operate a biotechnology incubator located in Jerusalem under an agreement with the State of Israel.
In February 2007, BioLineRx listed its securities on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (“TASE”) and they have been traded on the TASE since that time. Since July 2011, BioLineRx’s American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) are also traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market.
In January 2008, BioLineRx established a wholly owned subsidiary, BioLineRx USA Inc. (“BioLineRx USA”), which served as the Company’s business development arm in the United States. During 2011, the Company transferred its business development activities to Israel, and BioLineRx USA is no longer active.
The Company has been engaged in drug development since its incorporation. Although the Company has generated revenues from two out-licensing transactions, the Company cannot determine with reasonable certainty if and when the Company will have sustainable profits.
| b. | Convenience translation into U.S. dollars (“dollars”, “USD” or “$”) |
For the convenience of the reader, the reported New Israeli Shekel (“NIS”) amounts as of September 30, 2013 have been translated into dollars at the representative rate of exchange on September 30, 2013 ($1 = NIS 3.537). The dollar amounts presented in these financial statements should not be construed as representing amounts that are receivable or payable in dollars or convertible into dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
| c. | The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company as of September 30, 2013, and for the three and nine months then ended were approved by the Board of Directors on November 13, 2013, and signed on its behalf by the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, and the Chief Financial and Operating Officer. |
BioLineRx Ltd.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PREPARATION
The Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of September 30, 2013, and for the three and nine months then ended (hereinafter – the interim financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard No. 34, “Interim Financial Reporting” (hereinafter – IAS 34). These interim financial statements, which are unaudited, do not include all disclosures necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements as of December 31, 2012 and for the year then ended and their accompanying notes, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year or for any other interim period.
NOTE 3 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies and calculation methods applied in the preparation of the interim financial statements are consistent with those applied in the preparation of the annual financial statements as of December 31, 2012 and for the year then ended.
NOTE 4 – ISSUANCES OF SHARE CAPITAL AND WARRANTS
| a. | Private placement of share capital and warrants to Orbimed |
In February 2013, the Company completed a direct placement to leading healthcare investor, OrbiMed Israel Partners Limited Partnership, an affiliate of OrbiMed Advisors LLC. The placement consisted of 2,666,667 ADSs and 1,600,000 warrants to purchase an additional 1,600,000 ADSs, at a unit price of $3.00. The warrants have an exercise price of $3.94 per ADS and are exercisable for a term of five years. The offering raised a total of $8,000,000, with net proceeds of approximately $7,700,000, after deducting fees and expenses.
The warrants are exercisable over a period of five years from the date of their issuance. Since the exercise price was not deemed to be fixed, the warrants are not qualified for classification as an equity instrument and have therefore been classified as a non-current derivative financial liability. This liability is initially recognized at its fair value on the date the contract is entered into and subsequently accounted for at fair value at each balance sheet date. The fair value changes are charged to non-operating income and expense in the statement of comprehensive loss.
The amount of the direct placement consideration allocated to the warrants was approximately $3,400,000, as calculated on the basis of the Black-Scholes model, which reflects their fair value as of the issuance date. The portion of total issuance costs allocable to the warrants, in the amount of approximately $130,000, was recorded as non-operating expense on the statement of comprehensive loss. The change in fair value from the date of issuance through September 30, 2013, amounting to approximately $1,890,000, has been recorded as non-operating income on the statement of comprehensive loss.
BioLineRx Ltd.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 4 – ISSUANCES OF SHARE CAPITAL AND WARRANTS (cont.)
| b. | Share purchase agreement with Lincoln Park Capital |
In September 2012, BioLineRx and Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company (“LPC”), entered into a $15 million purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), together with a registration rights agreement, whereby LPC agreed to purchase, from time to time, up to $15 million of BioLineRx’s ADSs, subject to certain limitations, during the 36-month term of the Purchase Agreement.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, BioLineRx sold a total of 2,451,166 ADSs to LPC for aggregate gross proceeds of $6,030,000. In connection with these issuances, a total of 61,281 ADSs was issued to LPC as a commitment fee and a total of $121,000 was paid to Oberon Securities as a finder’s fee.
On a cumulative basis, from the effective date of the Purchase Agreement through the approval date of these financial statements, BioLineRx has sold a total of 3,250,128 ADSs to LPC for aggregate gross proceeds of $8,230,000. In connection with these issuances, a total of 81,255 ADSs was issued to LPC as a commitment fee and a total of $165,000 was paid to Oberon Securities as a finder’s fee.
NOTE 5 – AT-THE-MARKET EQUITY OFFERING SALES AGREEMENT
In May 2013, BioLineRx and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”) entered into an at-the-market equity offering sales agreement, pursuant to which Stifel, may, at BioLineRx’s discretion and at such times as BioLineRx shall determine from time to time, sell up to a maximum of $20,000,000 of its ADSs through an “at-the-market” program (the “ATM Program”).
The ATM Program allows BioLineRx, subject to the terms of the agreement, to raise capital at times and in amounts deemed suitable by it to support its business plans. BioLineRx is not required to sell any ADSs at any time during the term of the ATM Program.
BioLineRx will pay Stifel a commission equal to 3.00% of the gross sales price of the ADSs for amounts of ADSs sold pursuant to the agreement. BioLineRx agreed to reimburse Stifel for its out-of-pocket expenses, including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel, in connection with the ATM Program.
BioLineRx Ltd.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 6 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, share capital is composed of ordinary shares, as follows:
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Authorized share capital | | | 750,000,000 | | | | 750,000,000 | |
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Issued and paid-up share capital | | | 183,713,197 | | | | 235,905,799 | |
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Authorized share capital | | | 7,500,000 | | | | 7,500,000 | |
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Issued and paid-up share capital | | | 1,837,132 | | | | 2,359,058 | |
NOTE 7 – RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
| a. | In March 2013, the Company decided to terminate the CLARITY study in connection with its BL-1020 therapeutic candidate for schizophrenia. As a result of the study termination, the Company reversed the remaining liability to repay grants previously received from the OCS in respect of BL-1020, amounting to NIS 6,148,000, since it became more likely than not that such liability would not be repaid. |
| b. | Trade accounts payable and accruals as of September 30, 2013 reflect an accrual of NIS 4,000,000 related to activities in respect of the CLARITY study, including study termination costs. Such amounts are reflected in research and development expenses. |
| c. | Research and development expenses are reflected net of research grants received from an interested (related) party of the Company, pursuant to a research funding arrangement for early development stage projects, as follows: |
| | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | |
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Grants received from an interested party, offset against research and development expenses | | | 452 | | | | 425 | | | | 2,145 | | | | 2,116 | |
BioLineRx Ltd.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 8 – NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES), NET
| | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | |
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Issuance costs | | | (1,973 | ) | | | (320 | ) | | | 3,177 | | | | 977 | |
Changes in fair value of warrants | | | (1,207 | ) | | | (4,307 | ) | | | (5,528 | ) | | | (10,191 | ) |
| | | (3,180 | ) | | | (4,627 | ) | | | 2,351 | | | | 9,214 | |
NOTE 9 – AGREEMENT WITH CTTQ
In June 2013, the Company signed an out-licensing agreement with Jiangsu Chia-tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (“CTTQ”), the leading Chinese pharmaceutical company in the liver disease therapeutic area, for the development and commercialization of BL-8030, an orally available treatment for HCV in the pre-clinical stages of development. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company granted CTTQ exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize BL-8030 in China and Hong Kong. Pursuant to the agreement, CTTQ will pay an upfront license fee, plus future development, regulatory and commercialization milestones, for a total potential deal value of approximately $30 million. In addition, the Company has the right to receive high single-digit royalties on future sales of the drug. The Company has retained the right to develop and commercialize BL-8030 in other parts of the world. As the technology transfer activities required under the agreement had not yet been completed as of September 30, 2013, no revenues have yet been recorded under the agreement.
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