CRANBURY, N.J., Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin
Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted, receptor-specific peptide therapeutics
for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need and commercial potential, today announced results for its
second quarter ended December 31, 2017.
Recent Highlights
- Bremelanotide - Under development for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder ("HSDD"):
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- Entered into a license agreement with Kwangdong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("Kwangdong") in November 2017 for exclusive rights to develop and commercialize bremelanotide in the Republic of
Korea.
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- Received $417,500 in December 2017, consisting of an
upfront payment of $500,000 less $82,500 which was withheld
in accordance with tax withholding requirements in the Republic of Korea.
- Entered into a license agreement with Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development Co. Ltd. ("Fosun"), a
subsidiary of Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., in September 2017 for
exclusive rights to develop and commercialize bremelanotide in the territories of mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong S.A.R. and Macau S.A.R.
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- Received $4,500,000 in October 2017, consisting of an
upfront payment of $5,000,000 less $500,000 which was
withheld in accordance with tax withholding requirements in China.
- Working closely with AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("AMAG"), our licensee for North
America, on completing the tasks and activities necessary to file a New Drug Application ("NDA") with the Food and
Drug Administration ("FDA").
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- NDA filing with the FDA by AMAG targeted by March 31, 2018.
- Melanocortin Receptor 1 Agonist ("MC1r") – under development for inflammatory bowel diseases:
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- Initiated Subject Dosing in First-in-Human Clinical Study of PL-8177, an MC1r agonist.
- Received FDA Clearance of Investigational New Drug ("IND") Application for PL-8177 For Ulcerative Colitis.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 Financial Results
Palatin reported net income of $3.0 million, or $0.02 per
basic and $0.01 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31,
2017, compared to a net loss of $(10.0) million, or $(0.06)
per basic and diluted share, for the same period in 2016.
The difference in financial results between the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
was primarily attributable to the recognition of $10.6 million in license and contract revenue
during the 2017 period pursuant to our license agreement with AMAG, and a reduction of $2.1 million
in research and development expenses.
Revenue
For the quarter ended December 31, 2017, 100% of the revenue Palatin recognized was
related to our license agreement with AMAG.
There were no revenues recorded in the quarter ended December 31, 2016.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 were $7.7 million compared to $9.4 million for the comparable quarter of 2016.
The decrease in operating expenses was mainly attributable to the relative development stages of bremelanotide for HSDD as we
continue our progress of filing an NDA with the FDA.
Other Income/Expense
Total other expense, net was $0.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 compared to $0.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2016. Total other expense, net for both periods consisted primarily of interest expense
related to Palatin's venture debt.
Income Tax
Pursuant to the license agreements with Fosun and Kwangdong, $500,000 and $82,500, respectively, was withheld in accordance with tax withholding requirements in China and the Republic of Korea, respectively, and will be recorded as an expense during the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2018. For the quarter ended December 31, 2017,
Palatin recorded $100,880 in income tax expense related to those withholding amounts utilizing an
estimated effective annual income tax rate applied to income for the quarter and the remaining balance of $256,365 was included in prepaid expenses and other current assets at December 31,
2017. Any potential credit to be received by Palatin on its United States tax returns is
currently offset by Palatin's valuation allowance. The $100,880 of income tax expense is
offset by a $500,000 tax benefit that Palatin recorded in the quarter ended December 31, 2017 related to the release of a valuation allowance against Palatin's federal alternative minimum
tax credit as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed in December 2017. Accordingly, $500,000 is included in other long-term assets at December 31, 2017.
Cash Position
Palatin's cash, and cash equivalents were $35.0 million as of December 31, 2017, compared to cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and investments of $55.6 million at June 30, 2017. Current liabilities were $14.1 million, net of deferred revenue of $9.5 million, as of December 31, 2017, compared to $19.9 million, net of deferred revenue of
$35.1 million, as of June 30, 2017.
Palatin believes that existing capital resources will be sufficient to fund our planned operations through at least the next
12 months.
CONFERENCE CALL / WEBCAST
Palatin will host a conference call and webcast on February 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results of operations in greater detail and provide an update on
corporate developments. Individuals interested in listening to the conference call live can dial 1-800-289-0449 (domestic)
or 1-323-794-2093 (international), conference ID 6111978. The webcast and replay can be accessed by logging on to the
"Investor/Webcasts" section of Palatin's website at http://www.palatin.com. A telephone and webcast replay will be available approximately one hour after the
completion of the call. To access the telephone replay, dial 1-888-203-1112 (domestic) or 1-719-457-0820 (international),
passcode 6111978. The webcast and telephone replay will be available through February 19,
2018.
About Palatin Technologies, Inc.
Palatin Technologies, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted, receptor-specific peptide therapeutics
for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need and commercial potential. Palatin's strategy is to develop
products and then form marketing collaborations with industry leaders in order to maximize their commercial potential. For
additional information regarding Palatin, please visit Palatin's website at www.Palatin.com.
Forward-looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about future expectations of
Palatin Technologies, Inc., such as statements about clinical trial results, potential actions by regulatory agencies including
the FDA, regulatory plans, development programs, proposed indications for product candidates and market potential for product
candidates, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Palatin
intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause Palatin's actual results to be materially
different from its historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Palatin's
actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements for reasons including, but not
limited to, results of clinical trials, regulatory actions by the FDA and the need for regulatory approvals, Palatin's ability to
fund development of its technology and establish and successfully complete clinical trials, the length of time and cost required
to complete clinical trials and submit applications for regulatory approvals, products developed by competing pharmaceutical,
biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, commercial acceptance of Palatin's products, and other factors discussed in
Palatin's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Palatin is not responsible for updating for events that
occur after the date of this press release.
PALATIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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and Subsidiary
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
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(unaudited)
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Three Months Ended December 31,
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Six Months Ended December 31,
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2017
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2016
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2017
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2016
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REVENUES:
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License and contract revenue
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$ 10,612,153
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$
-
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$ 37,553,661
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$
-
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
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Research and development
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6,045,884
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8,134,575
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20,208,981
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19,360,659
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General and administrative
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1,625,189
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1,306,300
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3,169,764
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2,515,646
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Total operating expenses
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7,671,073
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9,440,875
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23,378,745
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21,876,305
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Income (Loss) from operations
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2,941,080
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(9,440,875)
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14,174,916
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(21,876,305)
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
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Interest income
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81,356
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5,991
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133,082
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12,636
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Interest expense
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(391,363)
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(594,535)
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(848,040)
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(1,218,520)
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Total other expense, net
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(310,007)
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(588,544)
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(714,958)
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(1,205,884)
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Income (Loss) before income taxes
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2,631,073
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(10,029,419)
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13,459,958
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(23,082,189)
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Income tax benefit, net
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399,120
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173,865
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NET INCOME (LOSS)
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$ 3,030,193
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$ (10,029,419)
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$ 13,633,823
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$ (23,082,189)
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Basic net income (loss) per common share
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$
0.02
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$ (0.06)
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$
0.07
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$ (0.13)
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Diluted net income (loss) per common share
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$
0.01
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$ (0.06)
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$
0.07
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$ (0.13)
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding used in computing basic net
income (loss) per common share
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197,238,056
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177,798,511
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197,175,316
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171,823,390
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding used in computing diluted net
income (loss) per common share
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202,711,616
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177,798,511
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200,430,824
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171,823,390
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PALATIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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and Subsidiary
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
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(unaudited)
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December 31, 2017
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June 30, 2017
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ 34,958,048
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$ 40,200,324
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Available-for-sale investments
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-
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249,837
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Accounts receivable
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-
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15,116,822
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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1,288,504
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1,011,221
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Total current assets
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36,246,552
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56,578,204
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Property and equipment, net
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178,767
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198,153
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Other assets
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556,916
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56,916
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Total assets
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$ 36,982,235
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$ 56,833,273
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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$
703,767
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$
1,551,367
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Accrued expenses
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5,527,776
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10,521,098
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Notes payable, net of discount and debt issuance costs
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7,889,152
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7,824,935
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Capital lease obligations
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-
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14,324
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Deferred revenue
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9,548,228
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35,050,572
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Total current liabilities
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23,668,923
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54,962,296
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Notes payable, net of discount and debt issuance costs
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2,321,124
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6,281,660
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Deferred revenue
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500,000
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-
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Other non-current liabilities
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866,135
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753,961
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Total liabilities
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27,356,182
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61,997,917
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Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
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Preferred stock of $0.01 par value – authorized 10,000,000
shares:
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Series A Convertible: issued and outstanding 4,030 shares as
of
December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017
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40
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40
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Common stock of $0.01 par value – authorized 300,000,000
shares:
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issued and outstanding 195,373,239 shares as of December 31,
2017 and 160,515,361 shares as of June 30, 2017, respectively
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1,953,732
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1,605,153
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Additional paid-in capital
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350,787,078
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349,974,538
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss
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-
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(590)
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Accumulated deficit
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(343,114,797)
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(356,743,785)
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Total stockholders' equity (deficiency)
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9,626,053
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(5,164,644)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
(deficiency)
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$ 36,982,235
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$ 56,833,273
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