TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 25, 2015) - Spectral Medical Inc., (TSX:EDT)(OTCQX:EDTXQ), a Phase III company developing the first treatment for patients with septic shock guided by a companion diagnostic, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Financial Review
Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2014 was $699,000 compared to $713,000 for the same three month period last year. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $2,964,000 compared to $2,672,000 for the prior year, representing an increase of $292,000, or 11%.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2014, the Company reported operating costs of $1,155,000 compared to $2,960,000 for the corresponding period in 2013. Operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2014 amounted to $13,125,000 compared to $14,062,000 in 2013. The $937,000 decrease is almost entirely attributable to lower costs for the EUPHRATES trial, resulting from fewer new sites being initiated into the trial and lower patient enrolment after the implementation of an additional exclusion criterion in April, 2014 that refined patient selection. Apart from clinical trial activities, the Company continues to maintain a low cost operating structure for its base business operations.
Loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 was $1,854,000 ($0.01 per share) compared to $3,673,000 ($0.03 per share) for the same quarter last year. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company reported a loss of $9,492,000, ($0.06 per share), compared to a loss of $11,307,000 ($0.09 per share), for the year ended December 31, 2013.
The Company concluded the 2014 year with cash and cash equivalents of $10,054,000 compared to $7,229,000 cash and cash equivalents on hand as of December 31, 2013.
The total number of shares outstanding for the Company was 179,737,241 as at December 31, 2014.
About Spectral
Spectral is a Phase III company seeking U.S. FDA approval for its unique product for the treatment of patients with septic shock, Toraymyxin™ ('PMX"). PMX is a therapeutic hemoperfusion device that removes endotoxin, which can cause sepsis, from the bloodstream. Directed by the Company's Endotoxin Activity Assay (EAA™), the only FDA cleared diagnostic for the risk of developing sepsis. Spectral's EUPHRATES trial is the world's only active and most innovative Phase III study in the area of septic shock.
PMX has been approved for therapeutic use in Japan and Europe, and has been used safely and effectively on more than 100,000 patients to date. In March 2009, Spectral obtained the exclusive development and commercial rights in the U.S. for PMX, and in November 2010, signed an exclusive distribution agreement for this product in Canada. Approximately 350,000 patients are diagnosed with severe sepsis and septic shock in North America each year, representing a greater than $3 billion market opportunity for Spectral. Spectral is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol EDT, and on the OTCQX under the symbol EDTXQ. For more information please visit www.spectraldx.com
Forward-looking statement
Information in this news release that is not current or historical factual information may constitute forward- looking information within the meaning of securities laws. Implicit in this information, particularly in respect of the future outlook of Spectral and anticipated events or results, are assumptions based on beliefs of Spectral's senior management as well as information currently available to it. While these assumptions were considered reasonable by Spectral at the time of preparation, they may prove to be incorrect. Readers are cautioned that actual results are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the availability of funds and resources to pursue R&D projects, the successful and timely completion of clinical studies, the ability of Spectral to take advantage of business opportunities in the biomedical industry, the granting of necessary approvals by regulatory authorities as well as general economic, market and business conditions, and could differ materially from what is currently expected.
The TSX has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this statement.
Spectral Medical Inc.
(formerly Spectral Diagnostics Inc.)
Statements of Financial Position |
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(in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
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December 31
2014
$ |
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December 31
2013
$ |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
10,054 |
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7,229 |
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Trade and other receivables |
583 |
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569 |
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Inventories |
166 |
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315 |
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Prepayments |
185 |
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289 |
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10,988 |
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8,402 |
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Non-current assets |
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Property and equipment |
490 |
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627 |
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Intangible asset |
384 |
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409 |
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874 |
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1,036 |
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Total assets |
11,862 |
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9,438 |
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Liabilities |
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Current liabilities |
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Trade and other payables |
2,893 |
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3,636 |
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Deferred revenue |
149 |
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106 |
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Total liabilities |
3,042 |
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3,742 |
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Equity |
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Share capital |
46,879 |
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33,957 |
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Contributed surplus |
7,849 |
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3,864 |
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Other equity reserves |
3,542 |
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7,833 |
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Deficit |
(49,450 |
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(39,958 |
) |
Total equity |
8,820 |
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5,696 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
11,862 |
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9,438 |
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Spectral Medical Inc. |
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(formerly Spectral Diagnostics Inc.) |
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Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 |
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(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except for share and per share data) |
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2014 |
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2013 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Revenue |
2,964 |
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2,672 |
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Expenses |
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Changes in inventories of finished goods and work- in-process |
310 |
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274 |
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Raw materials and consumables used |
444 |
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593 |
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Employee benefits |
3,460 |
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3,332 |
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Consulting and professional fees |
6,584 |
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7,399 |
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Product development |
273 |
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- |
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Management services |
- |
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275 |
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Regulatory and investor relations |
300 |
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250 |
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Travel and entertainment |
989 |
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1,191 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
205 |
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238 |
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Foreign exchange loss |
54 |
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14 |
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Other expenses |
506 |
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496 |
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13,125 |
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14,062 |
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Operating loss |
(10,161 |
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(11,390 |
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Finance income |
60 |
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83 |
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Loss and comprehensive loss before tax |
(10,101 |
) |
(11,307 |
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Deferred tax recovery |
609 |
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- |
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Loss and comprehensive loss for the year |
(9,492 |
) |
(11,307 |
) |
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Basic and diluted loss per common share |
(0.06 |
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(0.09 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
154,540,951 |
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128,265,141 |
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Spectral Medical Inc. |
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(formerly Spectral Diagnostics Inc.) |
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Statements of Changes in Equity |
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For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 |
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(in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
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Contributed |
Share-based |
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Issued capital |
surplus |
compensation |
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Warrants |
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Deficit |
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Total Equity |
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Number |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Balance, January 1, 2013 |
113,883,394 |
27,101 |
3,864 |
3,117 |
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5,143 |
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(28,651 |
) |
10,574 |
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Private placement |
18,666,667 |
5,480 |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
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5,480 |
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Share options exercised |
450,000 |
242 |
- |
(106 |
) |
- |
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- |
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136 |
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Warrants exercised |
1,462,500 |
1,134 |
- |
- |
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(549 |
) |
- |
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585 |
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Loss and comprehensive loss for the year |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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(11,307 |
) |
(11,307 |
) |
Share-based compensation |
- |
- |
- |
228 |
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- |
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- |
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228 |
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Balance, December 31, 2013 |
134,462,561 |
33,957 |
3,864 |
3,239 |
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4,594 |
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(39,958 |
) |
5,696 |
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Private placement |
45,051,186 |
12,816 |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
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12,816 |
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Share options exercised |
222,500 |
105 |
- |
(45 |
) |
- |
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- |
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60 |
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Warrants exercised |
994 |
1 |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
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1 |
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Warrants expiry, net of tax |
- |
- |
3,985 |
- |
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(4,594 |
) |
- |
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(609 |
) |
Loss and comprehensive loss for the year |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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(9,492 |
) |
(9,492 |
) |
Share-based compensation |
- |
- |
- |
348 |
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- |
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- |
|
348 |
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Balance, December 31, 2014 |
179,737,241 |
46,879 |
7,849 |
3,542 |
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- |
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(49,450 |
) |
8,820 |
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Spectral Medical Inc.
(formerly Spectral Diagnostics Inc.)
Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 |
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(in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
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2014 |
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2013 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Cash flow provided by (used in) |
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Operating activities |
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Loss and comprehensive loss for the year |
(9,492 |
) |
(11,307 |
) |
Adjustments for: |
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Depreciation on property and equipment |
180 |
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213 |
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Amortization of intangible asset |
25 |
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25 |
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Share-based compensation |
348 |
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228 |
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Loss on disposal of property and equipment |
1 |
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- |
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Deferred tax recovery |
(609 |
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- |
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Changes in items of working capital : |
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Trade and other receivables |
(14 |
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21 |
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Inventories |
149 |
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(38 |
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Prepayments |
104 |
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(63 |
) |
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Trade and other payables |
(743 |
) |
1,723 |
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Deferred revenue |
43 |
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7 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
(10,008 |
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(9,191 |
) |
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Investing activities |
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Property and equipment expenditures |
(60 |
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(343 |
) |
Proceeds on disposal of property and equipment |
16 |
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- |
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Redemption of short-term investment |
- |
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15,499 |
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Purchase of short-term investment |
- |
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(10,362 |
) |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
(44 |
) |
4,794 |
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Financing activities |
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Private placement |
12,816 |
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5,480 |
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Share options exercised |
60 |
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136 |
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Warrants exercised |
1 |
|
585 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
12,877 |
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6,201 |
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
2,825 |
|
1,804 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year |
7,229 |
|
5,425 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of year |
10,054 |
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7,229 |
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