Research and Development Expenses were $3.2 million, compared to $2.8 million in the first quarter of 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to the initiation of studies with opaganib for COVID-19.
Selling, Marketing and Business Development Expenses were $10.0 million, compared to $9.0 million in the first quarter of 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to the expansion of our commercialization activities related to Movantik and Talicia. The increase was partially offset by savings in travel and related expenses due to COVID-19 and by a payment received under the U.S. Small Business Administration Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”).
General and Administrative Expenses were $6.0 million, compared to $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to the transition costs related to the acquisition of Movantik. The increase was partially offset by the payment received under the PPP.
Operating Loss was $12.5 million, compared to $17.0 million in the first quarter of 2020. The decrease was primarily attributable to the gross profit from sales of Movantik, partially offset by the increase in Operating Expenses, as described above.
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities was $15.0 million, compared to $10.6 million in the first quarter of 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to changes in working capital due to the expansion of our commercial operations following the acquisition of Movantik, and the gap between revenue recognition and collection.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities was $49.8 million, comprised primarily of a $52.5 million payment to AstraZeneca for the acquisition of Movantik. Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities for the first quarter of 2020 was $4.0 million, comprised primarily of proceeds from bank deposits and from the sale of marketable securities.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities was $5.5 million, comprised primarily of $6.4 million in proceeds from the Company’s “at-the-market” (ATM) facility. Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities for the first quarter of 2020 was $59.1 million, comprised primarily of $79.3 million from long-term borrowing, offset by $20.0 million in restricted cash.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Balance2 as of June 30, 2020, was $53.1 million, compared to $115.1 million as of March 31, 2020. The decrease was primarily attributable to the payment of $52.5 million to AstraZeneca for the acquisition of Movantik, made on April 1, 2020, and Net Cash Used in Operating Activities, as detailed above, partially offset by proceeds of $6.4 million from the Company’s ATM in the second quarter of 2020.
Subsequent to June 30, 2020 and up until August 12, 2020, 630,486 American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of the Company were issued under the Company’s ATM facility, generating additional net proceeds of approximately $5.1 million.