irbio10ksba-123105.htm
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-KSB/A
Amendment
No. 2
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Annual Report Pursuant to
Section 13
or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 |
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For the fiscal year ended
December
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Transition Report Pursuant
to Section
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COMMISSION
FILE NUMBER: 33-05384
IR
BIOSCIENCES HOLDINGS, INC.
(Name
of
Small Business Issuer in its Charter)
DELAWARE
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13-3301899
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(State
or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation
or Organization)
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(I.R.S.
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4021
N. 75th Street, Suite 201,
Scottsdale, AZ
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85251
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(Address
of Principal Executive Offices)
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(480)
922-3926
(Issuer's
Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Securities
registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
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SECURITIES
REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT:
COMMON
STOCK, $ 0.001 PAR VALUE PER SHARE
(Title
of
class)
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13 or
Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. o.
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whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or
15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 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.
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Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form
10-KSB/A or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB/A. o
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
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State
issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $ 0
The
aggregate market value of the Registrant's issued and outstanding shares
of
common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of March 24, 2006
(based on the average of the bid and asked prices as reported by the NASD
OTC
Bulletin Board as of that date) was approximately
$21,208,577.
The
number of shares outstanding of Registrant's Common Stock, par value $0.001
as
of March 24, 2006: 69,536,319.
Documents
Incorporated by reference: The information required by Part III of Form
10-KSB
incorporated by reference from the Registrant's definitive proxy statement
on
Schedule 14A that will be filed no later than the end of the 120-day
period
following the Registrant's fiscal year end, or, if the Registrant's definitive
proxy statement is not filed within that time, the information will be
filed as
part of an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A, not later
than the
end of the 120-day period.
Transitional
Small Business Disclosure Format Yes o No x
In
response to certain comments raised by the staff of the Securities and
Exchange
Commission, the Registrant is filing this Amendment No. 2 on Form 10-KSB/A
(this
“Amendment”) to its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31,
2005 originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
“Commission”) on March 28, 2006, and as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB/A filed with the Commission on March 30, 2006 (the
“Original Form 10-KSB”). This Amendment contains revisions
to:
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Add
additional detail for clarification of descriptions of the
Registrant’s
potential products and development thereof to Business and
Management’s
Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Conditions And Results
Of
Operations;
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Update
Risk Factors; and,
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Update
closing sales price, number of shares outstanding and beneficial
ownership.
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For
the
convenience of the reader, this Amendment sets forth the text of the
Original
Form 10-KSB in its entirety. As a result of this Amendment, the
certifications pursuant to Section 302 and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act
of 2002, filed as exhibits to our 10-KSB have been revised, re-executed
and
re-filed as of the date of this Amendment. All information in this
amendment is as of the date of the Original Filing and does not reflect
any
subsequent information or events occurring after the date of the Original
Filing, except to reflect the corrections noted above. Accordingly, this
amendment should be read in conjunction with the Company’s filings made with the
SEC subsequent to the filing of the Original
Filing.
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INC.
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ITEM 6
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AND
ITS SUBSIDIARY, IMMUNEREGEN BIOSCIENCES, INC.
PART
I
IR
BioSciences Holdings, Inc. is a development stage biotechnology company.
Through
our wholly-owned subsidiary ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc., we are engaged
in the
research and development of potential drug candidates, Homspera™ and its
derivatives, Radilex™ and Viprovex™. Our goal is to develop these potential drug
candidates to be used as possible countermeasures for homeland security
threats,
including radiological, chemical and biological agents, such as influenza
and
anthrax. We hope there may exist not only a market for products related
to
biodefense through governmental purchasing, but there also may exist
a potential
commercial market for treatments of cancer treatment side-effects and
seasonal
influenza.
Our
patents, patent applications and continued research are derived from
discoveries
made during research studies related to the function of Substance P performed
before the formation of the Company. These studies were funded by the
Air Force
Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) in the early 1990s and were conducted
by
research scientists, including our co-founders Drs. Mark Witten and David
Harris. In the course of research on Substance P, these scientists created
a
number of synthetic analogues, structural derivatives with slight chemical
differences, for study. One of these, which we have named Homspera, is
the basis
for our drug development efforts and our intellectual property. All of
our
research and development efforts are early, pre-clinical stage and Homspera
has
only undergone exploratory studies to evaluate its biological activity
in small
animals. There can be no assurance that our interpretation of the results
of our
studies will prove to be accurate after further testing and our beliefs
regarding the potential uses of our drug candidates may never
materialize.
Our
current focus is on the development of two potential formulations derived
from Homspera, Radilex and Viprovex.
We
are
researching Radilex for use as a potential treatment for acute exposure
to
radiation. To date we have sponsored seven studies and co-sponsored three
studies all of which were conducted utilizing rodents. The results of
these
studies suggest Radilex may play a role in increased survival among tested
rodents following exposure to lethal doses of gamma radiation. We believe
that
Radilex, if developed, may be an acceptable candidate to be marketed
to
governmental agencies for procurement. Further, we believe that a commercial
market may exist for the use of Radilex as it relates to the treatment
of
radiation-induced side effects of cancer treatments, either as a stand
alone
treatment or as a co-therapeutic agent to be used with other
therapies.
Viprovex
is being researched by us for use in potential treatments of exposure
to
biological agents, such as infectious disease, which include influenza
and
anthrax. Based on early studies on Homspera and existing literature on
Substance
P, we are researching the efficacy of Viprovex as a potential treatment
for
exposure to chemical agents, such as formalin. To date we have sponsored
three
studies related to the treatment of influenza, three on the exposure
to anthrax
spores and one on exposure to formalin. We believe the results of these
studies
indicated potential efficacy in the use of Viprovex as both a stand alone
treatment and an adjuvant, to be used in conjunction with other drugs.
If
Viprovex can be developed, we believe that potential applications may
exist for
sale to governments for the treatment of exposure to anthrax and pandemic
influenza. In addition, we believe that potential commercial opportunities
may
exist for the treatment of seasonal influenza and other viral or bacterial
infections, either as a stand-along drug or as an adjuvant to other existing
drugs.
To
date
we have submitted preliminary study data to the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and have been issued two Pre-Investigational New
Drug
(PIND) numbers, one for the potential use of Radilex in the treatment
of acute
radiation syndrome and the other for the potential use of Viprovex in
the
treatment of avian influenza.
We
have
filed patent applications and provisional patent applications, for the
use of
Homspera and derivatives thereof. We own two issued U.S. and two
issued foreign patents and two pending Patent Cooperation Treaty
(PCT) applications,
seven pending U.S. provisional patent applications and
16 pending foreign provisional patent applications.
Our
potential drug candidates, Radilex and Viprovex, are at early, pre-clinical
stages of development and may not be shown to be safe or effective and
may never
receive regulatory approval. Neither Radilex nor Viprovex have yet been
tested
in large animals or humans. There is no guarantee that regulatory authorities
will ever permit human testing of Radilex, Viprovex or any other potential
products derived from Homspera. Even if such testing is permitted, none
of
Radilex, Viprovex or any other potential drug candidates, if any, derived
from
Homspera may be successfully developed or shown to be safe or
effective.
The
results of our pre-clinical studies and clinical trials may not be indicative
of
future clinical trial results. A commitment of substantial resources
to conduct
time-consuming research, pre-clinical studies and clinical trials will
be
required if we are to develop any commercial applications using Homspera
or any
derivatives thereof. Delays in planned patient enrollment in our future
clinical
trials may result in increased costs, program delays or both. None of
our
potential technologies may prove to be safe or effective in clinical
trials.
Approval of the FDA, or other regulatory approvals, including export
license
permissions, may not be obtained and even if successfully developed and
approved, our potential applications may not achieve market acceptance.
Any
potential applications resulting from our programs may not be successfully
developed or commercially available for a number of years, if at
all.
To
date,
we have not obtained regulatory approval for or commercialized any applications
using Homspera or any of its derivatives. We have incurred significant
losses
since our inception and we expect to incur annual losses for at least
the next
three years as we continue with our drug research and development
efforts.
Substance
P And Homspera™
Our
patents, patent applications and continued research are derived from
discoveries
made during research studies related to the function of Substance P,
which is
found in the body and has a large number of actions. These studies, performed
prior to our formation, were funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific
Research (AFOSR) in the early 1990s and were conducted by research scientists,
including our co-founders Drs. Mark Witten and David Harris. In the course
of
this research, these scientists created for study a number of analogues,
or
structural derivatives with slight chemical differences, of Substance
P. One of
these analogues of Substance P, which we have termed Homspera, is the
basis for
our research and development of potential drug candidates.
Substance
P
The
elements carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen can be combined to form
amino
acids, a basic building block of life. When amino acids are combined
through a
biochemical process they form what are called peptides or proteins. Proteins
play a number of fundamental roles in living organisms, from structural
to
messaging between cells. When components of the nervous system use chemicals
to
transmit signals between nerves and brain cells to
propagate signaling throughout the body, those chemicals are called
neurotransmitters. When peptides are released by nerves cells or other
cells and
modulate this neurotransmission, they are termed neuropeptides.
One
such
neuropeptide is Substance P. Substance P is a relatively small peptide
made of
just eleven amino acids. Substance P was discovered in 1931 and found
to have
local blood-pressure reducing effects. The peptide is difficult to isolate,
and
consequently was ignored for tens of years. When science developed to
the point
that peptides could be recognized by their amino acid structures, Substance
P
was one of the first identified. The amino acid sequence (using the standard
three-letter acronyms for amino acids) of Substance P is presented
below:
Arg-Pro-Lys-Pro-Gln-Gln-Phe-Phe-Gly-Leu-Met-NH2.
Neuropeptides,
such as Substance P, were originally identified as being distributed
throughout
the peripheral and central nervous systems of experimental animals, and
then of
humans. To date, Substance P has also been shown to be produced in
non-neuronal cells such as human endothelial cells, Leydig cells,
enterochromaffin cells, epithelial cells, fibroblasts, keratinocytes,
intestinal
and airway smooth muscle cells, inflammatory and immune cells, and in
cells of
the female reproductive system.
In
early
research Substance P was revealed as playing a key role in the transmission
of
pain. Later on, Substance P was identified as being involved in the
pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders, like anxiety and depression.
Additionally, Substance P has been shown to be involved in a number of
physiological processes, such as blood vessel and smooth muscle contractions,
and in the levels and responses of the cells of the blood and immune
system.
Substance
P produces this wide variety of effects by acting through three different
molecular receptors, located on the surface membrane of sensitive cells.
These
receptors are called NK1, NK2 and NK3 receptors, and binding of Substance
P to
one receptor subtype or another will cause different chemical signaling
to occur
both inside and outside cells. These receptor binding differences are
believed
to be responsible for the different physiological results following the
stimulation of the different receptor subtypes.
Homspera
Within
a
few years following the discovery of the amino acid sequence of Substance
P,
numerous synthetic analogues were being produced in an attempt to better
understand how the structure and function of the molecule were related.
One
particular analogue was produced by the replacement of the amino acid
glycine
(Gly) with Sarcosine (Sar or N-methyl glycine) at the ninth position
and the
introduction of oxidized methionine (Met(O2))
in place of
methionine (Met) at the eleventh position. The resulting peptide, still
11 amino
acids long, but now with a slightly different molecular weight, is thus
called
Sar9,
Met
(O2)11-Substance
P. The
amino acid sequence for Homspera is presented below:
Arg-Pro-Lys-Pro-Gln-Gln-Phe-Phe-Sar-Leu-Met(O2)-NH2.
It
is
these specific chemical alterations that are presumably responsible for
the
different physiological actions of Homspera versus endogenous Substance
P. In
fact, Sar9,
Met
(O2)11-Substance
P was
first synthesized in an attempt to make chemicals that had specific distinctions
in their activity from that of the parent Substance P molecule.
Homspera,
or Sar9,
Met
(O2)11-Substance
P
differs from Substance P in at least two ways. It is reported to be active
at
only the NK1 receptor, and to be more resistant to the enzyme that usually
breaks down Substance P and thereby terminates its action. Thus Sar9,
Met (O2)11-Substance
P is
both more specific than Substance P, and also more persistent in the
body.
In
December 2004 we filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark
Office in
an effort to trademark the name Homspera to refer to Sar9,
Met (O2)11-Substance
P for
its potential usage in a number of applications. Our application is still
pending.
Radilex™
and Viprovex™
In
the
early AFOSR studies, it was observed that the exposure of animals to
JP-8 jet
fuel resulted in pathological changes in the lungs and immune systems
of those
exposed. Homspera was administered to the test animals after prolonged
exposure
to the jet fuel. Based on the results of these studies, we believe that
the
administration of Homspera prevented some of the harmful effects of the
jet fuel
exposure in the lungs, as well as having a positive effect on the immune
system.
However, there is no guarantee that our interpretation of the results
of these
studies will prove to be accurate after further testing.
Based
on
our interpretation of these results, our current focus is on the development
of
two potential drug applications, Radilex and Viprovex. We have created
the trade
names Radilex and Viprovex to more easily differentiate the potential
applications with respect to their development and potential future market
opportunities. Although the active ingredient, Homspera, is
chemically equivalent in both Radilex and Viprovex, their administration
and
their formulations differ.
We
are
researching Radilex for use as a potential treatment for acute exposure
to
radiation. To date we have sponsored seven studies and co-sponsored three
studies all of which were conducted utilizing rodents. We believe the
results of
these and other studies suggest Radilex may play a role in increasing
an
individual’s ability to overcome the effects of radiation, and, in the cases of
exposure to potentially lethal radiation, to play a role in increased
rates of
survivability. Based on the sum of these studies, we believe that Radilex,
once
and if developed, could be an acceptable candidate to be purchased by
governmental agencies for national distribution in the event of a significant
nuclear or radiological threat. Further, we believe that a commercial
market may
exist for the use of Radilex as it relates to the treatment of radiation-induced
side effects of cancer treatments, either as a stand alone treatment
or as a
co-therapeutic agent to be used with other treatments.
Viprovex
is being researched by us for use in potential treatments of exposure
to
biological agents, such as anthrax and infectious diseases, including
influenza.
Based on early studies on Homspera and existing literature on Substance
P, we
are also researching Viprovex as a potential treatment for exposure to
chemical
agents, such as formalin. Formalin, a highly toxic chemical, is a solution
of
formaldehyde gas dissolved in water and used industrially. To date we
have
sponsored three studies related to the treatment of influenza, three
on the
exposure to anthrax spores and one on exposure to formalin. We believe
the
results of these studies indicated potential efficacy in the use of Viprovex
as
both a stand alone treatment and to be used in conjunction with other
drugs. If
Viprovex can be developed, we believe that potential applications may
exist for
sale to governments for the treatment of exposure to anthrax and pandemic
influenza. In addition, we believe that potential commercial opportunities
may
exist for the treatment of seasonal influenza and other viral or bacterial
infections, either as a stand-alone drug or in conjunction with other
existing
drugs.
Applications
Our
initial pre-clinical applications that we are researching are in the
treatment
of the effects on the body caused by (i) exposure to radiation (Radilex)
(ii)
infectious disease and harmful biological materials (Viprovex) and (iii)
harmful
chemical agents (Viprovex). In addition to these three potential applications,
we continue to explore the potential capabilities of Homspera and strive
to
better understand the mechanisms of this compound in order to further
our
development efforts with regard to not only our current application research,
but also potential future applications.
To
date
we have sponsored seven radiation studies and co-sponsored three radiation
studies all of which were conducted utilizing rodents. We have sponsored
three
studies on the potential treatment of anthrax exposure and one study
on avian
influenza all of which were conducted utilizing rodents. We have also
sponsored
one chemical study in an attempt to determine initial indications of
efficacy on
the treatment of formalin exposure.
All
our
product candidates are in the pre-clinical stage of development. They
have only
been introduced to FDA via the pre-IND filings, submissions to which
the FDA
offers no judgment thereon. To date we have been issued two
Pre-Investigational New Drug (PIND) numbers by the U.S. Food & Drug
Administration (FDA) - one for the potential use of Radilex in the treatment
of
acute radiation syndrome and one for the potential use of Viprovex in
the
treatment of avian influenza. The table below illustrates our current
product
candidates and their current stage of development within the FDA approval
process.
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Identification
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Safety
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Mechanistic
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Acute
Radiation Syndrome
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Radilex
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Planned
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disease
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Viprovex
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In-progress
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Planned
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Chemical
exposure
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Viprovex
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In-progress
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Planned
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Planned
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The
preliminary results of our pre-clinical studies using Radilex or Viprovex
may
not be indicative of results that will be obtained from subsequent studies
or
from more extensive trials. Further, our pre-clinical or clinical trials
may not
be successful, and we may not be able to obtain the required regulatory
approvals in a timely fashion, or at all. See "Risk Factors."
Radilex
All
of
our product candidates based on Radilex are in the pre-clinical stage
of
development. On January 14, 2004, we received a Pre-Investigational New
Drug
Application (PIND) number for the use of Radilex (PIND No. 63,255) in
the
treatment of acute radiation syndrome.
To
date
we have sponsored seven radiation studies and co-sponsored three radiation
studies all of which were conducted utilizing rodents to study dose response
to
radiation, the impact on survival and to distinguish survival response
using
different forms of drug delivery. In each of these studies mice were
exposed to
varying levels of radiation and the Radilex was aerosolized in water
and
administered to the test subject animals by inhalation.
Radiation
is emitted electromagnetic energy. Excessive exposure to ionizing radiation
over
a short period of time, as is the case in nuclear or radiological attacks,
leads
to the development of radiation sickness, or Acute Radiation Syndrome
(ARS).
Exposure to lower doses of radiation may, either by design or as a side
effect
of cancer treatment, result in the destruction of bone marrow cells responsible
for maintaining the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells and
platelets,
which are vital for the formation of blood clots, in the circulation,
resulting
in compromised oxygen carrying capacity, diminished immune system function,
and
uncontrollable bleeding.
These
bone marrow cells are called hematopoietic stem cells, and they can multiply
and
mature into precursor cells to the B-cells and T-cells of the immune
system, or
into precursors of the red blood cells and of the granulocytes and macrophages,
which are also of the immune system, and megakaryocytes, which produces
platelets. Thus all circulating cells of the immune system, red blood
cells and
platelets derive from these stem cells.
In
studies to date we have collected data that we believe suggests that
Radilex
shows efficacy in treating ARS by combating neutropenia and thrombocytopenia,
which is the decrease in blood levels of white blood cells and platelets,
the
major medical conditions associated with acute exposure to radiation.
Loss of
these cells results in increased sensitivity to infection and to uncontrolled
bleeding, both of which can be potentially life-threatening. Further,
as
treatment for cancer often includes radiation treatment, we believe that
the
potential also exists for Radilex to be used for cancer patients as a
stand
alone treatment or a co-therapeutic agent to be used with other drugs
as
treatment.
Data
collected in studies performed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in
2006, we
believe, revealed that Radilex not only prolonged survival of animals
exposed to
lethal gamma irradiation, but also appeared to have increased platelet
concentrations in surviving animals.
There
is
also preliminary research data showing that the activity of a specific
enzyme
(poly-(ADP-ribosyl) polymerase, or PARP), may be responsible for repairing
DNA
that has been damaged by radiation can be modified by Substance P. When
damage
is severe, the activation of this enzyme becomes too much for the cell
to
support, and the cell triggers its own destruction. The chain of events
that
result in this destruction is called apoptosis, a process of deliberate
life
termination that a cell undergoes following exposure to high levels of
stress,
and agents that can control the rate of apoptosis are of significant
importance
in controlling the functioning of organs and organisms. If a cell can
be kept
alive long enough to repair cellular damage, it might be of more value
to the
organism.
Based
on
the above referenced, and other, data, we believe that one possible mechanism
by
which Radilex is able to prolong survival in animal models (either in
addition
to its effect on stem cells or perhaps as a mechanism by which it impacts
stem
cells), is by modulating the activities of the PARP-1 enzyme within cells.
By
possibly preventing cells from dying, Radilex may be effective in treating
the
impact of cell radiation, thereby decreasing the likelihood of
death.
Further,
we believe that our survival data from irradiated mice studies and mechanistic
studies in cell culture have shown indications of hematopoietic stem
cell
replenishment of circulating leukocytes and platelets, which could be
of value
in radiation-treated cancer patients.
Acute
total body irradiation exposure studies have been performed at the University
of
Arizona Cancer Center and at Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL).
These
studies show that radiation destroys the immune system resulting in pneumonia
and death, and that Radilex, we believe demonstrates efficacy at reversing
the
loss of white blood cells that comprise the immune system, as well as
platelets
necessary to control blood clotting, subsequently leading to an increase
in
survival rates.
We
believe these animal studies provide support for our continued effort
to
research and develop Radilex to treat the effects of exposure to radiation.
However, there is no assurance that our interpretation of the results
of the
studies will prove to be accurate after further
testing.
Viprovex
All
of
our product candidates based on Viprovex are in the pre-clinical stage
of
development. We are researching the efficacy of Viprovex as a potential
treatment, either as a stand alone application or as co-therapeutic treatment,
for exposure to various biological agents, such as infectious disease,
including
influenza and anthrax. We are also researching the efficacy of Viprovex
as a
potential treatment for exposure to chemical agents, such as formalin.
Formalin,
a highly toxic chemical, is a solution of formaldehyde gas dissolved in
water
and used industrially.
Unlike
Radilex, we are currently formulating Viprovex in a buffered saline solution
as
its preferred method of administration is intranasal.
Biological
Exposure Applications
Infectious
Disease - Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza
We
believe of management that results from our studies may reveal the potential
ability of Viprovex to enhance flu therapies, minimize the respiratory
impact of
influenza infection and augment the capability of vaccination to induce
a
protective immune response.
In
October 2003 the AFOSR sponsored preliminary studies with the Hong Kong
influenza virus (A/Hong Kong/8/68) and Viprovex at the University of Arizona,
Arizona Health Sciences Center, Lung Injury Laboratory. We believe that
these
studies suggest that when mice were exposed to the irritant JP-8 jet fuel
and
then inoculated with the Hong Kong respiratory virus (HKV), they experience
elevated levels of inflammatory cells in their lungs. These levels were
reduced
in animals also treated with Viprovex. In contrast to control animals exposed
to
the virus the JP-8 treated animals also treated with Viprovex, did not
develop
the clinical symptoms of viral infection, which included increases in alveolar
macrophages and neutrophils in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid. These cells
are
components of the immune system that are expressed out of the blood and
into the
fluid inside the lungs coating the alveoli. The alveoli, found in the
respiratory zone of the lungs, are primary sites of gas exchange where
blood and
air exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide carried by red blood cells. The
fluid is
acquired and assayed by washing lavage the lungs with liquid and assessing
the
cells and chemicals in this wash fluid. Animals treated with Viprovex also
exhibited lower levels of leukotriene B4 (LTB4), a chemical released by
white
blood cells during an immune response, than animals not treated with Viprovex.
Elevated LTB4 would attract the inflammatory cells, particularly neutrophils,
which would follow infection with virus. Electron micrographs showed healthier,
normal appearing cells in the airways with no virus particles in the
Viprovex-treated animals, in contrast to the HKV/JP-8 controls, suggesting,
in
our opinion, that Viprovex actually prevented viral replication and pathology,
perhaps by stimulating the pulmonary alveolar macrophages to actively attack,
engulf and destroy the virus more effectively. Without virus particles in
the lungs, there would be no need to mount an immune response. Based on
the
results of this study, we believe that Viprovex may be potentially used
to
increase the ability of the body's own immune system to naturally fight
off flu
strains. Thereby, opening up the possibility that Viprovex could be used
either
as a stand alone treatment or as an adjunct to a vaccine or other
therapy.
On
November 29, 2005 we applied for a PIND from the Department of Health and
Human
Services (HHS) for the use of Viprovex in the treatment of avian influenza.
The
PIND number for the use of Viprovex in treating avian influenza was issued
on
December 19, 2005 (PIND No. 73,709).
Subsequently,
we have sponsored three influenza studies conducted at Virion Systems,
Inc, one
of which is still ongoing, utilizing rodents to test the efficacy of Viprovex
in
treating the avian influenza A/Wuhan/359/95 (H3N2), a model system for
studying
the H5N1 avian influenza.
In
our
opinion, the data acquired to date in examining the effect of Viprovex
on
influenza infection suggests an anti-viral action occurs in lungs and,
more
noticeably, in nose. Further, in conjunction with the suggested anti-viral
effect, animal weights and temperatures were normalized. Differences in
cytokines (small peptide signaling molecules released by cells of the immune
system to mediate inflammation and immune responses) such as certain
interleukins and interferons were also witnessed. In the opinion of management,
such Viprovex-induced changes in immune response as evinced by cytokine
signals
demonstrate the potential efficacy of Viprovex. Based on our results, we
believe
that Viprovex may show efficacy as a stand alone drug in the treatment
of
influenza. Further, when used in conjunction with a neuraminidase inhibitor,
currently the most effective pharmacological agents (zanamivir (Relenza®,
GlaxoSmithKline) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu®, Roche) are neuraminidase inhibitors)
to treat influenza (by inhibiting an enzyme necessary for infectivity),
Viprovex
might be an effective adjuvant therapeutic on treating or preventing
influenza.
There
is
no assurance that our interpretation of the results of the studies will
prove to
be accurate after further testing.
Anthrax
Anthrax
is an often-fatal human disease resulting from infection of the bacterium
Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax is most often contracted by skin to skin,
or cutaneous, contact with an infected lesion, resulting from the handling
of
infected animal products. Cutaneous anthrax has a mortality rate of roughly
20%.
In contrast, the inhalation of B. anthracis spores results in a
significantly more severe and lethal infection, with mortality rates
of greater
than 80%. As a result of the high mortality rate and route of infection,
anthrax
is considered a prominent agent of bioterrorism.
To
date
we have sponsored three anthrax studies all of which were conducted utilizing
rodents to determine if Viprovex will reduce the mortality rate of an
active
infection of pulmonary anthrax. In our opinion, when treated with Viprovex
prior
to exposure to anthrax spores, Viprovex elicited protective, prophylactic
efficacy and when treated a short time period after exposure to anthrax
spores,
Viprovex elicited therapeutic efficacy.
In
2006
we completed a series of studies with Hyperion Biotechnology Inc. at
their
laboratory facilities located at Brooks City-Base in San Antonio, Texas.
The
purpose of these studies was to determine if Viprovex could reduce the
mortality
rate of an active infection of pulmonary anthrax. The first of these
studies was
initiated in October 2005. This research indicated, in our opinion, that
Viprovex offers protection from anthrax exposure in a mouse model. In
these
studies, we witnessed mice treated with Viprovex to have a greater survival
rate
11 days post-exposure to anthrax spores. Additionally, based on this
research,
we believe Viprovex to elicit a prophylactic protection from anthrax
in a mouse
model.
Further
research, in our opinion, has supported these findings of prophylactic
efficacy
of Viprovex against anthrax and also demonstrated Viprovex to show efficacy
in
increasing survival rates in mice pretreated with anthrax. Additionally,
while
these results are preliminary, we believe that Viprovex, when used as
an
adjuvant, could play an important role, in conjunction with other therapies,
in
improving treatments of anthrax exposure.
There
is
no assurance that our interpretation of the results of the studies will
prove to
be accurate after further testing.
Chemical
Exposure Applications
Based
on
early studies on Homspera and existing literature on Substance P, we are
researching the efficacy of Viprovex as a potential treatment for exposure
to
chemical agents, such as formalin. Formalin is a solution of formaldehyde
gas
dissolved in water, used industrially and toxic typically via crosslinking
of
proteins to other nearby proteins. To date, we have only conducted limited
preclinical studies with regard to the development of Viprovex for indications
related to treatment of exposure to harmful chemicals.
JP-8
Jet Fuel and Smoke
We
believe our early AFOSR rodent studies demonstrated the administration
of
Substance P and Homspera to animals exposed to JP-8 decreased the immune
system
effects, while administration of Substance P antagonists compounded the
deleterious effects. Further experiments performed using Viprovex examined
effectiveness in preventing lung injury on inhalation of toxic fumes. In
our
opinion based on our results, Viprovex has been shown to exhibit
anti-inflammatory effects in animal models.
There
is
no assurance that our interpretation of the results of the studies will
prove to
be accurate after further testing.
Formalin
Formaldehyde
is one of the 25 most abundantly produced chemicals in the world and
has use in
many industries. When dissolved in water at 30% to 50% formaldehyde,
and often
with methanol as a stabilizer, the resulting formalin solution is toxic
to
embryos and adult organisms.
We
have
conducted one pilot study to determine if aerosolized Viprovex could
be
efficacious in attenuating lung injury after formalin exposure.
In
rats
exposed to an aerosol application of formalin data suggests, in our opinion,
that treatment with Viprovex may minimize lung damage concurrent with
formalin
inhalation.
There
is
no assurance that our interpretation of the results of the studies will
prove to
be accurate after further testing.
Results
from studies also suggest that Homspera may also have potential value
as a
co-therapeutic agent or vaccine adjuvant. Studies performed in animal
models of
influenza and acute radiation syndrome have revealed the potential capability
of
Homspera to enhance the action of approved anti-viral medications as
well as to
provide adjunctive impact on anti-tumor radiation therapy.
Adjuvants
are unique among active ingredients in drugs in that they are designed
to not
stimulate an immune response against themselves, but they are required
to
augment the immune response against other, co-administered
compounds.
The
potential efficacy of Homspera as a vaccine adjuvant results from the
unique
mechanism through which Homspera modulates the immune system. The actions
of
Homspera are mediated predominately through interactions with the Neurokinin-1
receptor (NK1-R).
Studies
in cell culture have revealed elevations in components of what is the
most basic
aspect of the immune system, termed the innate immune system, that are
consistent with activation of specific cell components called Toll-like
Receptors, a postulated mechanism by which vaccine adjuvants increase
immune
responses to vaccine components.. Additionally, the anti-anthrax activity
reported by Homspera is similarly consistent with activation of components
of
innate immunity that have been reported to have anti-anthrax activity,
such as
defensins, small peptides found in immune cells that help destroy invading
bacteria.
We
believe that, in conjunction with other influenza therapeutics, Homspera
might
be an effective adjuvant therapeutic by decreasing the number of viruses
at
which the viral neuraminidase-targeted therapeutic must act.
We
believe that there is also potential for Homspera to be used as a co-therapy
to
what is called adjuvant therapy for cancer patients, as secondary treatment
often involves radiation treatments following chemotherapy, in an attempt
to
kill more of the cancer cells. Survival data from gamma-irradiated mice
studies
have shown indications of hematopoietic stem cell replenishment of circulating
leukocytes and platelets, which could be of value in radiation-treated
cancer
patients. There is no assurance that our interpretation of the results
of the
studies will prove to be accurate after further
testing.
Potential
Future Pipeline Applications
During
our research and development efforts, we may, from time to time, observe
results
that may lead to other potential applications using Homspera. At the time
of
such an observation, we may design studies to further evaluate the use for
the
indication. If these further studies support our initial observations, we
may
file provisional patent applications for the use of Homspera with the hope
of
protecting future development rights until we have the ability to design
additional studies and protocols and perform research with regard to such
applications.
To
date,
we have filed use patent applications in multiple jurisdictions, inside
and
outside of the U.S., for use of the active ingredient in Homspera for:
treatment
of avian influenza in mammals, reducing the risk or severity of anthrax
infection, treatment of blood cell depletion, ameliorating or preventing
damage
caused by cigarette smoke, for treating patients with SARS (Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome) or ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) or
to
prevent those exposed to their causative agents, for inducing new hair
growth or
retarding hair loss, for reducing certain ageing effects, such as interrupted
sleep patterns, residual muscle pain, short term memory loss, diminished
visual
accommodation, decreased muscle strength, and arthritic pain, for stimulating
wound healing in a radiation-exposed mammal, for treating asthma, for treating
skin diseases, in particular, eczema, psoriasis, acne, and basal cell carcinoma,
for prophylactically treating domestic fowl to prevent respiratory infections,
and for maintaining or inducing hair color. To date, our development activities
in these areas have been limited to only small pilot exploratory studies
in
order to observe and collect data that would justify filing use patent
applications. In the future, we may choose to conduct additional research
and
development to further our observations in these areas.
Research
and Development Spending
We incurred an expense of $113,731 for the year ended December 31,
2005 in
research and development activities related to the development of Radilex
and
Viprovex versus an expense of $150,091 for the year ended December
31, 2004. Due
to our liquidity and limited cash available, our spending on research
and
development activities was limited. From our inception in October 2002,
we have
spent $306,794 in research and development activities. These costs
only include
the manufacture and delivery of our drug by third party manufacturers
and
payments to Contract Research Organizations for consulting related
to our
studies and costs of performing such studies. Significant costs relating
to
research and development, such as consulting fees for Drs. Witten and
Seigel,
among others, have been classified in consulting fees for consistency
of
financial reporting.
If
we are
successful in obtaining additional funding through grants or investment
capital,
we anticipate that during the next 12 months we will increase our research
and
development spending to a total of approximately $2,500,000 in an effort
to
further develop Radilex and Viprovex. This research and development
cost
estimate includes initial costs for a radiation study on large animals,
which we
estimate start-up costs and initial studies of up to $1,000,000 depending
on the
choice of contractor, additional animal pharmacology studies, formulation
and
animal safety/toxicity studies, as well as, small pilot pharmacological
studies
exploring possible additional indications. If we are unable to raise
additional
capital, our research and development activities will be
lessened.
Grants
From
time
to time, we may apply for governmental grants and respond to formal requests
from the government for additional information, thereby possibly allowing
us to
be included as a candidate for potential future grants.
Since
our
incorporation in October 2002, we have made submissions for eleven grants
either
by submitting Requests For Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP),
Broad
Agency Announcements (BAA), requests for white papers and/or fully executed
grant applications. To date our applications for grant funding have not
been
accepted. We intend to continue to apply for grants; however, there can
be no
assurance that we will ever receive any grants.
Animal
Efficacy Rule
Using
traditional efficacy studies in the development of some of our potential
applications would require healthy human volunteers to be exposed to
lethal
agents and pathogens. This cannot be done. Therefore, we intend to apply
for
approval based upon a rule adopted by the FDA in 2002, titled "Approval
of New
Drugs When Human Efficacy Studies Are Not Ethical or Feasible" (Code
of Federal
Regulations, Title 21, Part 314, Subpart I), which is also referred to
as the
"animal efficacy rule." Pursuant to this rule, in situations where it
would be
unethical to conduct traditional Phase III efficacy studies in humans,
as is the
case with our applications relating to the treatment of maladies caused
by
exposure to high level gamma radiation and various chemical and biological
agents, the FDA will review new drugs for approval on the basis of safety
in
humans and efficacy in relevant animal models. Under either the animal
efficacy
rule or traditional efficacy rules, we will not have marketable applications
unless and until our drug candidates complete all required safety studies
and
clinical trials and receive FDA approval in the United States or approval
by
regulatory agencies outside of the United States.
Contract
Research Organizations (CRO) and Collaborators
It
is
understood that extensive time and money is spent developing new drug
applications by the time they are approved by required regulatory agencies
for
use on the market. In order to efficiently and expeditiously navigate
the
research, development and regulatory approval process in hopes of bringing
our
applications to market, our development program relies on the use of
Contract
Research Organizations (CRO's) and collaborative
relationships.
CRO's
are
independent laboratories or other facilities that provide contract services
to
the pharmaceutical industry. These CRO's offer broad therapeutic expertise,
advanced technologies and extensive resources for drug discovery and
drug and
device development, and in some instances partnering opportunities. In
the
opinion of management, using these outside organizations helps to maximize
our
flexibility and minimize our one-time costs in outsourcing very expensive
programs to those companies that maintain the necessary infrastructure
to
perform these cost-effectively according to internationally recognized
standards. Further, as product demands change, we believe that this structure
will allow us to move our resources to more appropriate contract research
or
development or formulation or manufacturing facilities without incurring
loss of
time or money on outdated projects and programs. As we move our candidate
products into FDA-compliant animal safety testing, we expect to contract
with
specialty groups, organizations or companies that meet regulatory requirements
and have adequate and appropriate technical capabilities, rather than
develop
and maintain an animal use and care facility ourselves that is compliant
with
current Good Laboratory Practices.
In
addition, we have fostered and managed relationships with other laboratories
working in related areas of research and government agencies who are
interested
in learning more of our applications, and perhaps helping to bring them
to
commercialization.
Collaborators
and Contractors who we have already worked with or are implementing a
program
with are described below.
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University
of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona. We have sponsored or
co-sponsored seven mouse radiation studies and co-sponsored
one inhalation
study at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson,
Arizona
since January, 2005. In addition, the Air Force Office of
Scientific
Research, AFOSR, has sponsored additional studies at the
University of
Arizona College of Medicine utilizing Homspera, Radilex and
Viprovex.
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Hyperion
Biotechnology Inc. Hyperion Biotechnology performs research
programs in
the areas of probiotics, biomarker discovery, infectious
disease and human
performance enhancement. We have contracted a series of anthrax
studies
with Hyperion testing Viprovex as a potential treatment to
anthrax
infection. These studies are conducted by Hyperion at its
research
facility located on the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace
Medicine
(USAFSAM) campus in Brooks City-Base in San Antonio, Texas.
To date we
have completed three studies on anthrax. Hyperion has also
conducted
mechanistic studies in cell culture looking at cellular mechanisms
impacted by Homspera. These studies are
ongoing.
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St.
Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (Phoenix, Arizona). St. Joseph's
has performed assays on Homspera for us on a sub-contracting
basis.
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Battelle
Memorial Institute's Medical Research and Evaluation Facility
(MREF)
(Columbus, Ohio). Battelle has issued a letter of intent
to support us in
our testing of Homspera as an Avian Influenza therapeutic
in mice.
Battelle is actively involved in analytical development studies
through
activities at PNNL and studies protocols are in development
for avian
influenza studies that may be initiated at
Battelle.
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Pacific
Northwest National Laboratory (Richland, Washington). PNNL
has issued a
letter of intent to support us in our testing of Homspera
as a Universal
Protectant therapeutic. In addition to ongoing analytical
studies at PNNL
and managed by Battelle, additional studies regarding radiation
and
influenza in both small animals and non-human primates, are
under
discussion and protocols are being
developed.
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Oak
Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, Tennessee). We have
contracted with
Oak Ridge to conduct Proof of Concept mouse radiation studies
that began
in February, 2006 and to help facilitate additional pre-clinical
and
future clinical trials with regard to testing Radilex for
potential uses
to treat the effects of acute radiation. To date, we have
completed three
studies that have confirmed experimental results obtained
previously and
have expanded insight into radioprotection dosing and
mechanisms.
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PanFlu
LLC and Virion Systems, Inc. We have contracted with PanFlu
and Virion to
conduct influenza studies to test the efficacy of Viprovex
in treating the
avian influenza A/Wuhan/359/95 (H3N2), a model system for
studying the
H5N1 avian influenza. To date two completed studies have
provided evidence
that we believe suggests viral reduction by Viprovex and
provided
preliminary evidence for potential mechanisms. Planned studies
include a
co-treatment study with the neuraminidase inhibitor oseltamivir
(Tamiflu®,
Roche).
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TGen
(Translational Genomics Research Institute) Drug Development
Services (TD2
LLC) (Phoenix, Arizona). We have contracted with TGen to
perform
anti-cancer research designed to assess preclinical safety
and efficacy
(with the ability to expand to Phase 1 and Phase 2a clinical
studies at
the associated Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, MD Anderson Cancer
Center and
Arizona Cancer Center Tucson). A broad spectrum of Preclinical
Studies are
ongoing at TD2, including cancer screening against established
cell lines
and chemo-therapeutics, analytical assay development, radioprotection
studies in small animals and non-GLP safety and pathology
studies.
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Advisory
Boards and Consultants
To
assist
us in the research and development of our various applications we make
use of
outside consultants and advisory boards.
Consultants
We
currently contract two outside consultants related to the research
and
development, including regulatory affairs, of our potential
products.
Kelly
McQueen, MD, MPH, PLLC was engaged in July 2005 to provide comprehensive
public
health consulting and act as liaison with United States military services
to
pursue collaborative research in the area of infectious diseases and
upper
respiratory illnesses. Dr. McQueen is a practicing anesthesiologist
and public
health consultant in Phoenix, Arizona. She currently works with the
United
States (U.S.) Army and the US Northern Combatant Command on Infectious
Disease,
Disaster Planning and other public health projects. Dr. McQueen also
teaches
infectious disease threat management and treatment for the International
Committee for the Red Cross (ICRS) course on Health Emergencies in
Large
Populations (HELP). Dr. McQueen's contract with us provides for cash
compensation on an hourly basis and reimbursement for travel and expenses.
The
original term of the agreement was until October 2005 but has been
mutually
agreed to have been extended on the same terms on a month by month
basis.
Dr.
Jack
Caravelli, Ph.D. was contracted in November 2005 to provide advisory
services in
support of our initiative to commercialize radiation sickness treatments,
bio-defense applications and countermeasures. He is presently a senior
advisor
for the Threat Reduction Cooperation with the Office of Policy at the
U.S.
Department of Energy (D.O.E.). Dr. Caravelli's contract provides for
cash
compensation at an hourly rate and reimbursement for any related travel
and
expenses. The original term of the agreement was until January 2006
but has been
mutually agreed to have been extended on the same terms on a month
by month
basis.
Advisory
Boards
We
currently have three advisory boards: Drug Development, Oncology &
Dermatology and Bioterrorism Preparedness. Advisory board members are
appointed
for one-year terms by our management. For services rendered, members
of our
advisory boards are compensated on a quarterly basis in common stock
purchase
warrants.
The Drug Development and Oncology & Dermatology Boards were formed to
educate and provide direction with regard to the development of applications
using Homspera in the areas of expertise of the various advisory board
members.
The following individuals comprise our Drug Development Advisory
Board:
Moshe
Arditi, M.D., Senior
Advisor: Director, Division of Pediatric Infectious
Diseases, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA,
Mr.
Ralph
Di Libero, Associate Advisor: Vice President, European Sales and
Marketing, PolyPeptide Laboratories A/S in Denmark
K.A.
Kelly McQueen, M.D., MPH. Anesthesiologist and Public Health Consultant;
Infectious Disease and Disaster Planning for U.S. Army and US Northern
Combatant
Command
Dr.
Hal
Siegel Ph.D., Dr. Siegel has two decades of experience providing scientific,
clinical and regulatory assistance to life science client companies across
the
medical product spectrum, helping them meet business needs and FDA requirements
from pre-clinical studies through the regulatory submission process and
into the
post-approval marketplace.
Simon
Wong, M.D., MPH, Associate Advisor: Research Assistant Professor, University
of
Arizona Health Science Center, Department of Pediatrics.
The following individuals comprise our Oncology & Dermatology
Advisory Board:
Dr.
John
Dann, M.D., D.D.S. Dr. Dann is a graduate of
Harvard University Dental School and
Washington University Medical School. He is a Board Certified
maxillofacial and cranial facial surgeon.
Dr.
Jeffery Friedman, M.D. Diplomat, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American
Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow of the American Academy
of
Cosmetic Surgery.
Elizabeth
Ceilley Hyslop, M.D., Associate Advisor: Clinical Practitioner,
Durango Cancer Center.
The
Bioterrorism Preparedness Advisory Board was formed at the suggestion of
the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Division of Counterrorism (DCT)
to
develop a "response team" that can be rapidly deployed to an incident site
in
the event of a biological or radiological attack to help in implementation,
conduct and data acquisition. As there are several first responder teams
already
in place, we opted to concentrate on forming a group to discuss logistics
and
coordination between agencies and these first responder groups in the event
of
an attack. We have attempted to appoint knowledgeable military and private
citizens that possess first hand experience in combat casualty and mass
trauma
scenarios, including preparation for a bioterrorist attack and/or medical
or
scientific expertise. The following individuals comprise our Bioterrorism
Preparedness Advisory Board:
James
R.
Campbell, PhD, M.P.H, Senior Advisor: Commanding Officer of the Office
of Naval
Research Global, United States NAVY, Medical Corps, (Ret.), Manager for
Biosecurity and Biodefense, in the National Security Directorate at the
Pacific
Northwest National Laboratory.
The
Honorable Asa Hutchinson, J.D. Senior Advisor: former Under Secretary for
Border
and Transportation Security at the Department of Homeland Security, Partner
and
chair of Venable LLP's Homeland Security Group.
Dennis
E.
Amundson, D.O., Senior Advisor: Captain, United States Navy, Medical
Corps,
Naval Medical Center, San Diego, Pulmonary Medicine
Moshe
Arditi, M.D., Senior
Advisor: Director, Division of Pediatric Infectious
Diseases, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA,
Mr.
Michael Caridi, Senior Advisor: Chairman, MAJIC Development Group, SRC
Industries Inc. and Protection Plus Security Consultants, Inc.
Paul
Carlton, M.D., Senior Advisor: Lt. General, USAF, Medical Corps, (Ret.),
Director, Homeland Security for The Health Science Center The
Texas A&M University System, Former USAF Surgeon
General
Mr.
Ralph
Di Libero, Associate Advisor: Vice President, European Sales and
Marketing, PolyPeptide Laboratories A/S in Denmark
William
Hoehn, Ph.D., Associate Advisor: Visiting Professor, Georgia Tech,
Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Center for International
Strategy, Technology, and Policy
Col.
Kerrie Lindberg (Ret.), Associate Advisor: Colonel, USAF, Nurse Corps,
(Ret.),
Former Director, Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO), Brooks
City-Base, Texas
Mr.
Michael Deutsch, Associate Advisor: Homeland Security Liaison, Principal,
Immediate Solutions, LLC
Radilex
and Viprovex both have distinct methods of administration, formulations
and
dosing regimens. We do not have, and do not intend to establish, manufacturing
facilities to produce Homspera, Radilex or Viprovex or any other potential
products, if any, that may be derived from Homspera.
We
have
used and expect to continue to use third party manufacturers to obtain
synthetic
Homspera or Sar9,
Met (O2)11-Substance
P, the
active ingredient in experimental formulations of Radilex and Viprovex.
We
believe Sar9,
Met (O2)11-Substance
P is
readily available at low cost from several life science and technology
companies
that provide biochemical and organic chemical products used in scientific
and
genomic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development and the diagnosis
of
disease and chemical manufacturing. Further, we believe that the Sar9,
Met (O2)11-Substance
P is
readily available from various sources, and several suppliers are capable
of
supplying such in both clinical and initial commercial quality and
quantities.
Since
to
date we are only purchasing research quantities of the drug at this time,
we
have not entered into any contracts or agreements with any third party
manufacturers, other than standard non-disclosure agreements.
The manufacture of Radilex, Viprovex or any potential products, if any,
derived
from Homspera, whether done by outside contractors, as planned, or internally,
will be subject to rigorous regulations, including the need to comply with
the
FDA's current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards. As part of
obtaining
FDA approval for each product, each of the manufacturing facilities must
be
inspected, approved by and registered with the FDA. In addition to obtaining
FDA
approval of the prospective manufacturer's quality control and manufacturing
procedures, domestic and foreign manufacturing facilities are subject to
periodic inspection by the FDA and/or foreign regulatory
authorities.
Patents
and Proprietary Rights
Patents and other proprietary rights are essential to our business. We file
patent applications to protect our technologies, inventions,
and improvements to our inventions that we consider important to the
development of our business. We also rely upon trade secrets, know-how,
continuing technological innovations and licensing opportunities to develop
and maintain our competitive position.
The active ingredient in Homspera, Radilex and Viprovex is the
compound Sar9, Met (O2)11-Substance P. The intellectual property owned by
us, as further described below, is for the various potential uses of Sar9,
Met (O2)11-Substance P. Additionally, we are in the process of pursuing
several other use patent applications based on the use of
Homspera.
We
currently hold issued patents in the U.S. for use of Sar9,
Met (O2)11-Substance P, the active ingredient in Homspera, Radilex, and
Viprovex for inhibiting tumor growth and/or metastasis in cancer patients
and for stimulating the immune system of immunocompromised individuals such
as Acute Radiation Syndrome victims. Similar patent rights are held in
Europe and Australia. In the latter two regions, we also have been issued
patent rights for use of the active ingredient in Homspera, Radilex and
Viprovex for stimulating the maturation of a juvenile immune system, for
stimulating an immune response to a viral or bacterial infection, and for
reducing the risk of cancer.
We
have
also filed patent applications in many jurisdictions, inside and outside of
the U.S., for use of the active ingredient in Homspera, Radilex, and
Viprovex for ameliorating or preventing damage caused by cigarette
smoke; for treating patients with SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
or ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) or to prevent these
conditions in those exposed to putative causative agents; for inducing new
hair growth or retarding hair loss; for reducing certain aging effects,
such as interrupted sleep patterns, residual muscle pain, short term memory
loss, diminished visual accommodation, decreased muscle strength, and
arthritic pain; for stimulating wound healing in a radiation-exposed
mammal; for treating asthma; for treating skin diseases, in particular,
eczema, psoriasis, acne, and basal cell carcinoma; for prophylactically
treating domestic fowl to prevent respiratory infections, and for
maintaining or inducing hair color. Because these applications have not yet
been granted, the rights in these subject matters remain potential.
The
following is a list of the registered patents and provisional patent
applications in our portfolio. All of the inventor rights for all
patents and all patent applications listed have been assigned to us by the
inventors, Dr. Mark Witten and/or Dr. David Harris. Some of our research
has been or is being funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
and has been or is being conducted at the University of Arizona. We have
received waivers of rights to the invention from the United States Air
Force and the University of Arizona in regard to patent and patent
applications for Substance P Treatment for Immunostimulation. We are
expecting to receive similar waivers from the United States Air Force and
the University of Arizona for the remaining patent applications in our
intellectual property portfolio. In total, our patent portfolio consists of
two issued U.S. and two issued foreign patents and two pending Patent
Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications, seven pending U.S. applications and
16 pending foreign patent applications. The assignment documents are
included as Exhibits.
Registered
Patents:
Title
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Serial
No.
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Substance
P Treatment for Immunostimulation
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US
5,945,508
|
Substance
P Treatment for Immunostimulation
|
US
5,998,376
|
Substance
P Treatment for Immunostimulation
|
Australia
737201
|
Substance
P Treatment for Immunostimulation
|
European
0957930
|
Title
|
Serial
No.
|
Acute
Respiratory Syndromes
|
US
10/553232
|
Acute
Respiratory Syndromes
|
Europe
(Application number TBA)
|
Acute
Respiratory Syndromes
|
Singapore
(Application number TBA)
|
Acute
Respiratory Syndromes
|
Vietnam
1-2005-015
|
Amelioration
of Effects of Cigarette Smoke
|
US
10/645,839
|
Amelioration
of Effects of Cigarette Smoke
|
Singapore
2005 01072-3
|
Amelioration
of Effects of Cigarette Smoke
|
Vietnam
1-2005-00215
|
Amelioration
of Effects of Cigarette Smoke
|
Japan
2004-532943
|
Amelioration
of Effects of Cigarette Smoke
|
European
Union 3791722.6
|
Amelioration
of Effects of Cigarette Smoke
|
Canada
-2496447
|
Anti-Aging
Effects of Substance P
|
PCT/US05/13113
|
Inducing
and Maintaining Hair Color
|
PCT/US05/13112
|
Method
to Promote Wound Healing
|
US
60/622,015
|
Prevention
of Respiratory Diseases in Fowl
|
US
60/641153
|
Prevention
of Respiratory Diseases in Fowl
|
Singapore
200500467-6
|
Prevention
of Respiratory Infection in Fowl
|
Vietnam
1-2005-00599
|
Prevention
of Respiratory Infection in Fowl
|
Thailand
097659
|
Stimulation
of Hair Growth
|
US
10/539/734
|
Substance
P Treatment for Immunostimulation
|
Canada
2,261,885
|
Treatment
of Asthma
|
US
60/667,062
|
Treatment
of Asthma
|
Singapore
200504104-1
|
Treatment
of Skin Diseases
|
US
60/642,996
|
Treatment
of Skin Diseases
|
Vietnam
1-2005-00598
|
Treatment
of Skin Diseases
|
Thailand
098080
|
Treatment
of Skin Diseases
|
Singapore
200500466-8
|
Our
rights to the US Patent Nos. 5,945,508 and 5,998,376, Substance P Treatment
for Immunostimulation, have certain limitations with respect to
the University of Arizona and the United States Air Force as described
below. If patents are issued for any of our pending patent applications,
the same limitations would most likely apply.
Our
agreements with the University of Arizona outline very specific rights in
regard to our sponsored-supported projects. In accordance with
our sponsored-supported project agreements, the University of Arizona
retains the right to use data developed during these projects for
non-commercial purposes, including teaching, research and education.
ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc. retains the rights to trade secrets,
inventions, developments and discoveries as limited by the University of
Arizona's employment contracts in effect at the time the intellectual
property was created. Further to this point, the principal investigator at
the University of Arizona, Dr. Mark Witten, was a consultant to ImmuneRegen
BioSciences, and, under the terms of his consulting agreement, ImmuneRegen
BioSciences, Inc. retains rights to any developments or discoveries that he
made in the course of working for us.
As
a
result of governmental funding, the U.S. Government has certain rights in
the technology developed with such funds. These rights include
a non-exclusive, paid-up, worldwide license under such inventions for
any governmental purpose. In addition, the government has the right to
require us to grant an exclusive license under any of such inventions to a
third party if the government determines that: (i) adequate steps have not
been taken to commercialize such inventions, (ii) such action is necessary
to meet public health or safety needs, or (iii) such action is necessary to
meet requirements for public use under federal regulations.
In
this
regard, the United States Air Force has reserved a non-exclusive license to
the patents (US Patent Nos. 5,945,508 and 5,998,376) in connection with Air
Force grant F49620-94-1-0297 and may, under certain conditions, have
commensurate or additional license rights under the Bayh-Dole Act. Those
rights are set forth in 35 USC 202(c)(4) and 37 CFR 401.9 and
14(a).
Under
the
federal Bayh Dole Act, a party which acquires an exclusive license for an
invention that was partially funded by a federal research grant is subject
to the following government rights: (i) products using the invention which
are sold in the U.S. are to be manufactured substantially in the
U.S. unless a waiver is obtained; (ii) the government may force the
granting of a license to a third party who will make and sell the needed
product if the licensee does not pursue reasonable commercialization of a
needed product using the invention; and (iii) the U.S. Government may use
the invention for its own needs.
Moreover,
besides the rights that have been granted to the U.S. Government, the
validity and breadth of claims in medical technology patents involve
complex legal and factual questions and, therefore, may be
highly uncertain. No assurance can be given that any patents based on
pending patent applications or any future patent applications by us will be
issued, that the scope of any patent protection will exclude competitors or
provide competitive advantages to us, that any of the patents that have
been or may be issued to us will be held valid if subsequently challenged
or that others will not claim rights in or ownership of the patents and
other proprietary rights held by us. Furthermore, there can be no assurance
that others have not developed or will not develop similar products,
duplicate any of our products or design around any patents that have been
or may be issued to us. Since patent applications in the U.S. are
maintained in secrecy until shortly before a patent's issuance, we
also cannot be certain that others did not first file applications for
inventions covered by our pending patent applications, nor can we be
certain that we will not infringe any patents that may be issued to others
on such applications.
We
also
rely on trade secrets and unpatentable know-how that we seek to protect, in
part, by confidentiality agreements. It is our policy to require
our employees, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, outside
scientific collaborators and sponsored researchers and other advisors to
execute confidentiality agreements upon the commencement of employment or
consulting relationships with us. These agreements provide that all
confidential information developed or made known to the individual during
the course of the individual's relationship with us is to be kept
confidential and not disclosed to third parties except in specific limited
circumstances. We also require signed confidentiality or material transfer
agreements from any company that is to receive our confidential
information. In the case of employees, consultants and contractors, the
agreements generally provide that all inventions conceived by the
individual while rendering services to us shall be assigned to us as
our exclusive property. There can be no assurance, however, that these
agreements will not be breached, that we would have adequate remedies for
any breach, or that our trade secrets or unpatentable know-how will not
otherwise become known or be independently developed by
competitors.
Our
potential success will also depend in part on our ability to develop
commercially viable products without infringing the proprietary rights of
others. We have not conducted freedom of use patent searches and no
assurance can be given that patents do not exist or could not be filed
which would have an adverse affect on our ability to market our products or
maintain our competitive position with respect to our products. If our
technology components, devices, designs, products, processes or other
subject matter are claimed under other existing U.S. or foreign patents, or
are otherwise protected by third party proprietary rights, we may be
subject to infringement actions. In such event, we may challenge the
validity of such patents or other proprietary rights or we may be required
to obtain licenses from such companies in order to develop, manufacture or
market our products. There can be no assurances that we would be able to
obtain such licenses or that such licenses, if available, could be obtained
on commercially reasonable terms. Furthermore, the failure to
either develop a commercially viable alternative or obtain such licenses
could result in delays in marketing our proposed products or the inability
to proceed with the development, manufacture or sale of products requiring
such licenses, which could have a material adverse affect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations. If we are required to defend
ourselves against charges of patent infringement or to protect our
proprietary rights against third parties, substantial costs will be
incurred regardless of whether we are successful. Such proceedings are
typically protracted with no certainty of success. An adverse outcome could
subject us to significant liabilities to third parties and force us to
curtail or cease our development and sale of our products and
processes.
We
may
collaborate in the future with other entities on research, development and
commercialization activities. Disputes may arise about inventorship and
corresponding rights in know-how and inventions resulting from the joint
creation or use of intellectual property by us and our
collaborators, partners, licensors and consultants. As a result, we may not
be able to maintain our proprietary position.
Trademarks
On
December 9, 2004 we filed for trademarks with US Patent and Trademark Office
(USPTO) for Homspera, Radilex and Viprovex.
Our
patents and continued research on Sar9, Met
(O2)11-Substance
P are
derived from discoveries made during research studies funded by the Air
Force
Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) in 1994 by our co-founders Drs. Mark
Witten and David Harris. In December 2002 we entered into consulting agreements
on a month-to-month basis with Dr. Mark Witten and Dr. David Harris. Under
the
terms of these agreements, Drs. Witten and Harris agreed to place at the
disposal of us their judgment and expertise in the area of acute lung injury.
In
consideration for these services, we agreed to pay each of Drs. Witten
and
Harris a non-refundable fee of $5,000 per month. We and Dr. Harris agreed
to
terminate the consulting agreement for Dr. Harris in March 2005. In January
2006, the company received correspondence from Dr. Witten stating that
he would
terminate his consulting contract if his specific requirements were not
met. We
subsequently accepted his termination effective February 1,
2006.
In
December 2002, we entered into a royalty-free license agreement with Drs.
Witten
and Harris. Under the terms of the license agreement, Drs. Harris and Witten
granted to us an exclusive license to use and sublicense certain patents,
medical applications, and other technologies developed by them. Our obligations
under this agreement include (i) reasonable efforts to protect any licensed
patents or other associated property rights; (ii) reasonable efforts to maintain
confidentiality of any proprietary information; (iii) upon the granting by
the
U. S. Food and Drug Administration to us the right to market a product, we
will,
for so long as we sell any product or medical application which incorporates
or
utilizes the patents, medical applications, and other technologies developed
by
Drs. Witten and Harris, maintain in full force and effect policies of general
liability insurance (with Broad Form General Liability and Product Liability
endorsements) with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and
$1,000,000 annual aggregate. The license agreement will terminate ten years
after the date of the expiration of the last patent issued or issuing with
respect to the licensed patents, medical applications, and other technologies.
The resignation of Dr. Harris as a director of our company in December 2004
and
as a consultant in March 2005 does not have any impact upon the terms of
the
license agreement. The resignation of Dr. Witten as a consultant to our company
in February 2006 does not have any impact upon the terms of the license
agreement.
In
February 2005, Drs. Witten and Harris executed assignment documents in which,
for good and valuable consideration, patent applications and patents developed
by them were assigned to ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc. The assignment documents
included all of the patents and patent applications which were included in
and
covered by the Licensing Agreement, as amended. Drs. Witten and Harris have
also
assigned all proprietary technology developed at ImmuneRegen subsequent to
the
execution of the February 2005 assignment documents.
Our
research and development activities and the manufacturing and marketing of
our
applications are subject to the laws and regulations of governmental authorities
in the U.S. and other countries in which our applications may be potentially
marketed. Specifically, in the U.S., the FDA, among other activities, regulates
new product approvals to establish safety and efficacy of these applications.
Governmental authorities in the United States extensively regulate the
pre-clinical and clinical testing, safety, efficacy, research, development,
manufacturing, labeling, storage, record-keeping, advertising, promotion,
export, marketing and distribution, among other things, of pharmaceutical
products. Governments in other countries have similar requirements for testing
and marketing. In the U.S., in addition to meeting FDA regulations, we are
also
subject to other federal laws as well as certain state laws.
Regulatory
Process in the United States
In
the
United States, the FDA, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
the Public Health Service Act and other federal statutes and regulations,
subject pharmaceutical and biologic products to rigorous review. If we do
not
comply with applicable requirements, we may be fined, the government may
refuse
to approve our marketing applications or allow us to manufacture or market
our
products or product candidates, and we may be criminally prosecuted. The
FDA
also has the authority to discontinue or suspend manufacture or distribution,
require a product withdrawal or recall or revoke previously granted marketing
authorizations, if we fail to comply with regulatory standards or if we
encounter problems following initial marketing.
Approval
of new pharmaceutical (and biological) products is a lengthy procedure leading
from development of a new product through pre-clinical and clinical testing.
This process takes a number of years and the expenditure of significant
resources. There can be no assurance that our product candidates will ultimately
receive regulatory approval.
Regardless
of how our product candidates are regulated, the FFDCA and other Federal
statutes and regulations govern or influence the research, testing, manufacture,
safety, labeling, storage, record-keeping, approval, distribution, use, product
reporting, advertising and promotion of such products. Noncompliance with
applicable requirements can result in civil penalties, recall, injunction
or
seizure of products, refusal of the government to approve or clear product
approval applications or to allow us to enter into government supply contracts,
withdrawal of previously approved applications and criminal
prosecution.
Product
Approval in the United States
To
obtain
approval of a new product from the FDA, we must, among other requirements,
submit data demonstrating the product's safety and efficacy, as well as,
detailed information and reports on the manufacture and composition of the
product candidate. In most cases, this entails extensive laboratory tests,
pre-clinical and clinical trials. This testing and the preparation of necessary
applications and processing of those applications by the FDA are expensive
and
typically take many years to complete. The FDA may deny our applications
or may
not act quickly or favorably in reviewing these applications, and we may
encounter significant difficulties or costs in our efforts to obtain FDA
approvals that could delay or preclude us from marketing any products we
may
develop. The FDA also may require post-marketing testing and surveillance
to
monitor the effects of approved products or place conditions on any approvals
that could restrict the commercial applications of these products. Regulatory
authorities may withdraw product approvals if we fail to comply with regulatory
standards or if we encounter problems following initial marketing. With respect
to patented products or technologies, delays imposed by the governmental
approval process may materially reduce the period during which we will have
the
exclusive right to exploit the products or technologies.
The
process required by the FDA before a new drug or biologic may be marketed
in the
United States generally involves the following:
· completion
of pre-clinical laboratory tests or trials and formulation studies;
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·
submission
to
the FDA of an IND for a new drug or biologic, which must become
effective
before human clinical trials may
begin;
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·
performance
of adequate and well-controlled human clinical trials to establish
the
safety and efficacy of the proposed drug or biologic for its intended
use;
and,
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·
submission
and approval of a New Drug Application, or NDA, for a drug, or
a Biologics
License Application, or BLA, for a
biologic.
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Pre-clinical
tests include laboratory evaluation of product chemistry, formulation and
stability, as well as studies to evaluate toxicity. The results of pre-clinical
testing, together with manufacturing information and analytical data, are
submitted to the FDA as part of an IND application. The FDA requires a 30-day
waiting period after the filing of each IND application before clinical trials
may begin, in order to ensure that human research subjects will not be exposed
to unreasonable health risks. At any time during this 30-day period or at
any
time thereafter, the FDA may halt proposed or ongoing clinical trials, or
may
authorize trials only on specified terms. The IND application process may
become
extremely costly and substantially delay development of our products. Moreover,
positive results of pre-clinical tests will not necessarily indicate positive
results in clinical trials.
The
sponsor typically conducts human clinical trials in three sequential phases,
which may overlap. These phases generally include the following:
Phase
I:
The product is usually first introduced into healthy humans or, on occasion,
into patients, and is tested for safety, dosage tolerance, absorption,
distribution, excretion and metabolism.
Phase
II:
The product is introduced into a limited patient population to:
· assess
its efficacy in specific, targeted indications;
· assess
dosage tolerance and optimal dosage; and,
· identify
possible adverse effects and safety risks.
Phase
III: These are commonly referred to as pivotal studies. If a product is found
to
have an acceptable safety profile and to be potentially effective in Phase
II
clinical trials, new clinical trials will be initiated to further demonstrate
statistically significant clinical efficacy, optimal dosage and safety within
an
expanded and diverse patient population at geographically-dispersed clinical
study sites.
As
described above, for several of the product opportunities we are pursuing,
we
may apply for approval based upon a rule adopted by the FDA in 2002, titled
"Approval of New Drugs When Human Efficacy Studies Are Not Ethical or Feasible"
(Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 314, Subpart I), which is
also
referred to as the "animal efficacy rule." Pursuant to this rule, in situations
where it would be unethical to conduct traditional Phase III efficacy studies
in
humans, as is the case with our applications relating to the treatment
of
maladies caused by exposure to various chemical and biological agents,
the FDA
will review new drugs for approval on the basis of safety in humans and
efficacy
in relevant animal models. . Under either the animal efficacy rule or
traditional efficacy rules, we will not have marketable applications unless
and
until our drug candidates complete all required safety studies and clinical
trials and receive FDA approval in the United States or approval by regulatory
agencies outside of the United States.
If
the
FDA does ultimately approve the product, it may require post-marketing testing,
including potentially expensive Phase IV studies, to monitor its safety and
effectiveness.
Clinical
trials must meet requirements for Institutional Review Board, or IRB, oversight,
informed consent and the FDA's Good Clinical Practices. Prior to commencement
of
each clinical trial, the sponsor must submit to the FDA a clinical plan,
or
protocol, accompanied by the approval of the committee responsible for
overseeing clinical trials at one of the clinical trial sites. The FDA and
the
IRB at each institution at which a clinical trial is being performed may
order
the temporary or permanent discontinuation of a clinical trial at any time
if it
believes that the clinical trial is not being conducted in accordance with
FDA
requirements or presents an unacceptable risk to the clinical trial
patients.
The
sponsor must submit to the FDA the results of the pre-clinical and clinical
trials, together with, among other things, detailed information on the
manufacturing and composition of the product, in the form of an NDA, or,
in the
case of a biologic, a BLA. Once the submission has been accepted for filing,
the
FDA has 180 days to review the application and respond to the applicant.
The
review process is often significantly extended by FDA requests for additional
information or clarification. The FDA may refer the BLA to an advisory committee
for review, evaluation and recommendation as to whether the application should
be approved, but the FDA is not bound by the recommendation of an advisory
committee.
It
is
possible that our product candidates will not successfully proceed through
this
approval process or that the FDA will not approve them in any specific period
of
time, or at all. The FDA may deny or delay approval of applications that
do not
meet applicable regulatory criteria, or if the FDA determines that the clinical
data do not adequately establish the safety and efficacy of the product.
Satisfaction of FDA pre-market approval requirements for a new biologic is
a
process that may take several years and the actual time required may vary
substantially based upon the type, complexity and novelty of the product
or
disease. The FDA reviews these applications and, when and if it decides that
adequate data are available to show that the product is both safe and effective
and that other applicable requirements have been met, approves the drug or
biologic for marketing. Government regulation may delay or prevent marketing
of
potential products for a considerable period of time and impose costly
procedures upon our activities. Success in early stage clinical trials does
not
assure success in later stage clinical trials. Data obtained from clinical
activities is not always conclusive and may be susceptible to varying
interpretations that could delay, limit or prevent regulatory approval. Upon
approval, a product candidate may be marketed only for those indications
approved in the BLA or NDA and may be subject to labeling and promotional
requirements or limitations, including warnings, precautions, contraindications
and use limitations, which could materially impact profitability. Once approved,
the FDA may withdraw the product approval if compliance with pre- and
post-market regulatory standards is not maintained or if safety, efficacy
or
other problems occur after the product reaches the marketplace.
The
FDA
may, during its review of an NDA or BLA, ask for additional test data. If
the
FDA does ultimately approve the product, it may require post-marketing testing,
including potentially expensive Phase IV studies, to monitor the safety and
effectiveness of the product. In addition, the FDA may, in some circumstances,
impose restrictions on the use of the product, which may be difficult and
expensive to administer and may require prior approval of promotional
materials.
Before
approving an NDA or BLA, the FDA will inspect the facilities at which the
product is manufactured and will not approve the product unless the
manufacturing facilities are in compliance with the FDA's current Good
Manufacturing Practices, or cGMP, requirements which govern the manufacture,
holding and distribution of a product. Manufacturers of biologics also must
comply with the FDA's general biological product standards. Following approval,
the FDA periodically inspects drug and biologic manufacturing facilities
to
ensure continued compliance with the cGMP requirements. Manufacturers must
continue to expend time, money and effort in the areas of production, quality
control, record keeping and reporting to ensure full compliance with those
requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements subjects the
manufacturer to possible legal or regulatory action, such as suspension of
manufacturing, seizure of product, voluntary recall of product, withdrawal
of
marketing approval or civil or criminal penalties. Adverse experiences with
the
product must be reported to the FDA and could result in the imposition of
marketing restrictions through labeling changes or market removal. Product
approvals may be withdrawn if compliance with regulatory requirements is
not
maintained or if problems concerning safety or efficacy of the product occur
following approval.
The
labeling, advertising, promotion, marketing and distribution of a drug or
biologic product also must be in compliance with FDA and FTC requirements
which
include, among others, standards and regulations for direct-to-consumer
advertising, industry-sponsored scientific and educational activities, and
promotional activities involving the internet. The FDA and FTC have very
broad
enforcement authority, and failure to abide by these regulations can result
in
penalties, including the issuance of a Warning Letter directing the company
to
correct deviations from regulatory standards, a requirement that future
advertising and promotional materials be pre-cleared by the FDA and enforcement
actions that can include seizures, injunctions and criminal
prosecution.
Manufacturers
are also subject to various state and Federal laws and regulations governing
laboratory practices (specifically, the requirement for certain studies to
comply with current Good Laboratory Practices), the experimental use of animals
and the use and disposal of hazardous or potentially hazardous substances
in
connection with their research. In each of the above areas, the FDA has broad
regulatory and enforcement powers, including the ability to levy fines and
civil
penalties, suspend or delay issuance of approvals, seize or recall products
and
deny or withdraw approvals.
Some
of
our drug candidates may need to be administered using specialized drug delivery
systems. We may rely on drug delivery systems that are already approved to
deliver drugs like ours to similar physiological sites or, in some instances,
we
may need to modify the design or labeling of the legally available device
for
delivery of our product candidate. In such an event, the FDA may regulate
the
product as a combination product or require additional approvals or clearances
for the modified device. Further, to the extent the delivery device is owned
by
another company, we would need that company's cooperation to implement the
necessary changes to the device and to obtain any additional approvals or
clearances. Obtaining such additional approvals or clearances, and cooperation
of other companies, when necessary, could significantly delay, and increase
the
cost of obtaining, marketing approval, which could reduce the commercial
viability of a drug candidate.
HIPAA
Requirements
Other
federal legislation may affect our ability to obtain certain health information
in conjunction with our research activities. The Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA, mandates, among other things, the
adoption of standards designed to safeguard the privacy and security of
individually identifiable health information. In relevant part, the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, has released two rules to
date
mandating the use of new standards with respect to such health information.
The
first rule imposes new standards relating to the privacy of individually
identifiable health information. These standards restrict the manner and
circumstances under which covered entities may use and disclose protected
health
information so as to protect the privacy of that information. The second
rule
released by HHS establishes minimum standards for the security of electronic
health information. While we do not believe we are directly regulated as
a
covered entity under HIPAA, the HIPAA standards impose requirements on covered
entities conducting research activities regarding the use and disclosure
of
individually identifiable health information collected in the course of
conducting the research. As a result, unless they meet these HIPAA requirements,
covered entities conducting clinical trials for us may not be able to share
with
us any results from clinical trials that include such health
information.
In
addition to the statutes and regulations described above, we are also subject
to
regulation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Environmental
Protection Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Resource Conservation
and
Recovery Act and other present and potential future federal, state and local
regulations.
Because
our common stock is publicly traded, we are subject to a variety of rules
and
regulations of federal, state and financial market exchange entities charged
with the protection of investors and the oversight of companies whose securities
are publicly traded. These entities, including the Securities and Exchange
Commission, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the NASD OTC
Bulletin Board, have recently issued new requirements and regulations and
are
currently developing additional regulations and requirements in response
to
recent laws enacted by Congress, most notably the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
As
certain rules are not yet finalized, we do not know the level of resources
we
will have to commit in order to be in compliance. Our compliance with current
and proposed rules is likely to require the commitment of significant financial
and managerial resources. As a result, our management's attention might be
diverted from other business concerns, which could negatively affect our
business.
Distribution
If
Radilex or Viprovex receives approval from the FDA, we will attempt to
commercialize these applications. Upon such approval, if Radilex we intend
to
use our best efforts to market it as a treatment to the damaging effects
of
radiation injury that result after exposure to total body irradiation. If
Viprovex, we intend to use our best efforts to market it as a medical
countermeasure to the effects of exposure to various biological agents. We
intend to offer for sale these applications to various governmental agencies
at
the local, state and federal levels, both domestically and potentially outside
the United States.
The
biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries are intensely competitive.
We have
numerous competitors in the United States and elsewhere. Because we are
pursuing
potentially large markets, our competitors include major multinational
pharmaceutical companies, specialized biotechnology firms and universities
and
other research institutions. Several of these entities have already successfully
marketed and commercialized products that will compete with our products,
assuming that our products gain regulatory approval. Competitors such as
Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Amgen Inc. and Cleveland Biolabs, Inc.
have
developed or are developing products for treating aspects of severe acute
radiation injury. Companies such as VaxGen, Inc., Acambis plc and Emergent
BioSolutions have developed or are developing vaccines against infectious
diseases, including anthrax.
Many
of
our competitors have greater financial and other resources, larger research
and
development staffs and more effective marketing and manufacturing organizations
than we do. In addition, academic and government institutions have become
increasingly aware of the commercial value of their research findings. These
institutions are now more likely to enter into exclusive licensing agreements
with commercial enterprises, including our competitors, to develop and market
commercial products.
Our
competitors may succeed in developing or licensing technologies and drugs
that
are more effective or less costly than the potential products we are developing.
Our competitors may succeed in obtaining FDA or other regulatory approvals
for
drug candidates before we do. If competing drug candidates prove to be more
effective or less costly than our drug candidates, our drug candidates, even
if
approved for sale, may not be able to compete successfully with our competitors'
existing products or new products under development. If we are unable to
compete
successfully, we may never be able to sell enough of our potential products
at a
price sufficient to permit us to generate profits.
We
believe that due to the global political environment that time to market
is
critical in the discovery of an effective countermeasure to radiation exposure
and other biological and chemical threats. New developments in areas in which
we
are conducting our research and development are expected to continue at a
rapid
pace in both industry and academia. It is due to these reasons that we believe
that competition will be driven by time to market.
If
our
proposed product candidates are successfully developed and approved, we will
face competition based on the safety and effectiveness of our proposed products,
the timing and scope of regulatory approvals, availability of manufacturing,
sales, marketing and distribution capabilities, reimbursement coverage, price
and patent position. There can be no assurance that our competitors will
not
develop more effective or more affordable technology or products, or achieve
earlier patent protection, product development or product commercialization
than
us. Accordingly, our competitors may succeed in commercializing products
more
rapidly or effectively than us, which could have a material adverse effect
on
our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Employees
`
From our inception through the period ended December 31, 2005, we have
relied on
the services of outside consultants for services and currently have five
total
employees, two contract employees and three full-time employees. Our
full-time
employees are Michael K. Wilhelm, our Chief Executive Officer; John
Fermanis, our
Chief Financial Officer; and, the third serves
in an administrative role. In order for us to attract and retain quality
personnel, we anticipate we will have to offer competitive salaries to
future
employees. We do not anticipate our employment base will significantly
change
during the next twelve months, other than the addition of one senior
level
appointment to the position of Senior Vice President of Scientific
Development.
` As
we continue to expand, we will incur additional costs for personnel. This
projected increase in personnel is dependent upon our generating revenues
and
obtaining sources of financing. There is no guarantee that we will be successful
in raising the funds required or generating revenues sufficient to fund
the
projected increase in the number of employees.
` Our
future success depends in large part upon our ability to attract and retain
highly skilled scientific personnel. The competition in the
scientific industry for such personnel is intense, and we cannot be sure
that we
will be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. Most of
our
consultants and employees and several of our executive officers began working
for us recently, and all employees are subject to "at will" employment.
We
cannot guarantee that we will be able to replace any of our scientific
personnel
in the event their services become unavailable.
` IN
EVALUATING OUR BUSINESS, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING
DISCUSSIONS OF RISKS, IN ADDITION TO OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
REPORT
AS WELL AS OUR OTHER PUBLIC FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION.
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING RISKS COULD MATERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS,
FINANCIAL CONDITION, RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
PROSPECTS.
Risks
Related To Our Financial Results
We
have limited
cash resources, an accumulated deficit, are
not currently Profitable and expect to incur significant expenses in
the near future.
` As
of December 31, 2005, we had a working capital deficit of $2,273,444. This
amount consists of cash of $265,860 and current assets of $24,507, accounts
payable of $243,703, accrued current liabilities of $258,426 and an accrued
current liability of $2,061,683 related to a penalty for the late registration
of the securities sold in our October 2004 private placement. We anticipate
settling this late registration penalty in additional shares of common
stock and
warrants to purchase additional shares of common stock. If this non-cash
liability were to be removed from our working capital position as of December
31, 2005, we would have a working capital deficit of $211,761. We have
incurred
a substantial net loss for the period from our inception in October 2002
to
December 31, 2005, and are currently experiencing negative cash flow. We
expect
to continue to experience negative cash flow and operating losses through
at
least 2009 and possibly thereafter. As a result, we will need to generate
significant revenues to achieve profitability.
We
may fail
to become and remain profitable or
we may be unable to fund our Continuing losses, in which case our business
may
fail.
` We
are focused on product development and have not generated any revenue to
date.
We do not believe we will begin earning revenues from operations until
the
calendar year 2009 as we transition from a development stage company. We
have
incurred operating losses since our inception. Our net loss for the fiscal
year
ended December 31, 2005 was $4,591,107. As of December 31, 2005, we had
an
accumulated deficit of $11,799,134.
Our
independent outside auditors have raised substantial doubt about our
ability To
continue as a going concern.
` Our
independent certified public accountants have stated in their report included
in
this Form 10-KSB/A that the Company has incurred a net loss and negative
cash
flows from operations of $4,591,107 and $1,884,113, respectively, for the
year
ended December 31, 2005, and a lack of operational history, among other
matters,
that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern,
which contemplates, among other things, the realization of assets and
satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The effect
of this
going concern would materially and adversely affect our ability to raise
capital, our relationship with potential suppliers and customers, and have
other
unforeseen effects.
We
will be required to raise additional capital to fund our operations.
If we
cannot raise needed additional capital in the future, we will be required
to
cease operations.
` Based
on our current plans, we believe our existing financial resources,
and interest earned thereon, will be sufficient to meet our operating
expenses
and capital requirements through March 2006. However, changes in our
research
and development plans or other events affecting our operating expenses
may
result in the expenditure of such cash before that time. We estimate
that we
will require approximately $5 million over the next 12 months in order
to
finance our research and development efforts, fund operating expenses,
pursue
regulatory clearances and prosecute and defend our intellectual property
rights.
We may seek such additional funding through public or private financing
or
through collaborative arrangements with strategic partners.
You
should be aware that in the future:
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we
may not obtain additional financial resources when necessary
or on terms
favorable to us, if at all; and
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any
available additional financing may not be
adequate.
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` If
we cannot raise additional funds when needed, or on acceptable terms, we
will
not be able to continue to develop our drug candidates. We require substantial
working capital to fund our operations. Since we do not expect to generate
significant revenues in the foreseeable future, in order to fund operations,
we
will be completely dependent on additional debt and equity financing
arrangements. There is no assurance that any financing will be sufficient
to
fund our capital expenditures, working capital and other cash requirements
beyond March 2006. Our working capital deficit as of December 31, 2005
was
$211,761 net of the accrual of securities pursuant to the penalty provision
of
our October 2004 private placement. No assurance can be given that any
such
additional funding will be available or that, if available, can be obtained
on
terms favorable to us. If we are unable to raise needed funds on acceptable
terms, we will not be able to develop or enhance our products, take advantage
of
any future opportunities or respond to competitive pressures or unanticipated
requirements. A material shortage of capital will require us to take drastic
steps such as reducing our level of operations, disposing of selected assets
or
seeking an acquisition partner. If cash is insufficient, we will not be
able to
continue operations.
We
have deferred, and may continue to defer, payment of some of our obligations,
which may adversely affect our ability to obtain goods and services in
the
future.
` We
estimate that we will require approximately $5 million to meet our expenses
for
the next 12 months. Until such time, if at all, as we receive adequate
funding,
we intend to defer payment of all of our obligations that are capable of
being
deferred. Such deferment has resulted in the past, and may result in the
future,
in some vendors demanding cash payment for their goods and services in
advance,
and other vendors refusing to continue to do business with us, which may
adversely affect our ability to obtain goods and services in the future,
or to
do so on favorable terms.
We
will need to conduct significant additional research, preclinical testing
and
clinical testing and expect to incur losses as we research, develop and
seek
regulatory approvals for our potential products.
`
All of our research and development efforts are early, pre-clinical stage
and
Homspera has only undergone exploratory studies to evaluate its biological
activity in small animals. We will need to conduct significant additional
research, pre-clinical testing and clinical testing before we can file
applications with the FDA for approval of our product candidates. To date
we
have not yet made applications with the FDA or any other governmental regulatory
agency for approval for our drug candidates, nor have we been in a position
to
seek such approval. Until such time as we are able to file a New Drug
Application (NDA),and it is subsequently approved, we will not be able
to market
or manufacture any products.
` If
our potential products fail in clinical trials or do not gain regulatory
approval, or if our products do not achieve market acceptance, we will
not be
profitable. If we fail to become and remain profitable, or if we are unable
to
fund our continuing losses, our business may fail. In addition, to compete
effectively, any future products must be easy to use, cost-effective and
economical to manufacture on a commercial scale. We may not achieve any
of these
objectives.
Our
operating expenses are unpredictable, which may adversely affect our
business,
operations and financial condition.
` As
a result of our limited operating history and because of the emerging nature
of
the markets in which we will compete, our financial data is of limited
value in
planning future operating expenses. To the extent our operating expenses
precede
or are not rapidly followed by increased revenue, our business, results
of
operations and financial condition may be materially adversely affected.
Our
expense levels will be based in part on our expectations concerning future
revenues. We currently anticipate that a significant portion of any revenue
would be derived from Radilex and Viprovex; however, the size and extent
of such
revenues, if any, are wholly dependent upon the choices and demand of
individuals, which are difficult to forecast accurately. We may be unable
to
adjust our operations in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected
shortfall in revenues. Further, business development and marketing expenses
may
increase significantly as we expand our operations.
Risks
Related To Our Business
If
our plan is not successful or management is not effective, the value
of our
common stock may decline.
` Our
operating subsidiary, ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc., was founded in October
2002. As a result, we are a development stage company with a limited operating
history that makes it impossible to reliably predict future growth and
operating
results. Our business and prospects must be considered in light of the
risks and
uncertainties frequently encountered by companies in their early stages
of
development. In particular, we have not demonstrated that we can:
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ensure
that any potential drug candidate would function as intended
in large
animal studies or human clinical
applications;
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obtain
the regulatory approvals necessary to commercialize products
that we may
develop in the future;
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manufacture,
or arrange for third-parties to manufacture, future products
in a manner
that will enable us to be
profitable;
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establish
many of the business functions necessary to operate, including
sales,
marketing, administrative and financial functions, and
establish appropriate financial
controls;
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make,
use, and sell future products without infringing upon third
party
intellectual property rights; or
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effectively to competitive
pressures.
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` We
cannot be sure that we will be successful in meeting these challenges and
addressing these risks and uncertainties. If we are unable to do so, our
business will not be successful.
If
we do not obtain government regulatory approval for our products, we
cannot sell
our products and we will not generate revenues.
` Our
principal development efforts are currently centered on Radilex and Viprovex,
which are potential drug candidates derived from Homspera. All drug candidates
require U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") and foreign government
approvals before they can be commercialized. These regulations change from
time
to time and new regulations may be adopted. Our research and development
efforts
for our drug candidates are at a very early stage; they have not been,
and may
not be, approved for commercial sale by the FDA or any other governmental
regulatory agency. We may incur significant additional operating losses
over the
next several years as we fund development, clinical testing and other expenses
while seeking regulatory approval. To date we have conducted limited
pre-clinical studies of our potential drug candidates using various small
animal
models; significant additional trials are required, and we may not be able
to
demonstrate that these drug candidates are safe or effective. If we are
unable
to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of a particular drug candidate
to
the satisfaction of regulatory authorities, the drug candidate will not
obtain
required government approval. If we do not receive FDA or foreign approvals
for
our products, we will not be able to sell our potential products and will
not
generate revenues. Even if we receive regulatory approval of a potential
product, such approval may impose limitations on the indicated uses for
which we
may market the product, which may limit our ability to generate significant
revenues.
All
our applications are derived from the use of homspera. If homspera is
found to
be unsafe or ineffective, our business would be materially
harmed.
` Our
current potential drug candidates, Radilex and Viprovex, are derived from
Homspera. In addition, we plan to utilize Homspera in the development of
any
future products we market. If these current or future product candidates
are
found to be unsafe or ineffective due to the use of Homspera, we may have
to
modify or cease production of the products. As all of our applications
utilize
or will utilize Homspera, any findings that Homspera is unsafe or ineffective
would severely harm our business operations, since all of our primary revenue
sources would be negatively affected by such findings.
If
we fail to successfully develop and commercialize products, we will have
to
cease operations.
` Our
failure to develop and commercialize products successfully will cause us
to
cease operations. Our current potential drug candidates, Radilex and Viprovex,
will require significant additional research and development efforts and
regulatory approvals prior to potential commercialization in the future.
We
cannot guarantee that we will ever obtain any regulatory approvals of Homspera.
We currently are focusing our core competencies on the development of Radilex
and Viprovex although there may be no assurance that we will be successful
in so
doing.
` Our
current potential drug candidates, Radilex, Viprovex and our technologies
utilizing Homspera are at early stages of development and may not be shown
to be
safe or effective and may never receive regulatory approval. Neither Radilex
nor
Viprovex nor our technologies utilizing Homspera have yet been tested in
large
animals or humans. Regulatory authorities may not permit large animal or
human
testing of Radilex, Viprovex or any other potential products derived from
Homspera. Even if large animal or human testing is permitted, none of Radilex,
Viprovex or any other potential drug candidate, if any, derived from Homspera
may be successfully developed or shown to be safe or effective.
` The
results of our pre-clinical studies may not be indicative of future pre-clinical
or clinical trial results. A commitment of substantial resources to conduct
time-consuming research, pre-clinical studies and clinical trials will
be
required if we are to develop any products. Delays in planned patient enrollment
in our clinical trials may result in increased costs, program delays or
both.
None of our potential products or technologies may prove to be safe or
effective
in clinical trials. Approval of the FDA, or other regulatory approvals,
including export license permissions, may not be obtained and even if
successfully developed and approved, our potential products may not achieve
market acceptance. Any potential products resulting from our programs may
not be
successfully developed or commercially available for a number of years,
if at
all.
` Moreover,
unacceptable toxicity or side effects could occur at any time in the course
of
human clinical trials or, if any products are successfully developed and
approved for marketing, during commercial use of any of our proposed products.
The appearance of any unacceptable toxicity or side effects could interrupt,
limit, delay or abort the development of any of our proposed products or,
if
previously approved, necessitate their withdrawal from the market.
The
market for treating aspects of acute radiation syndrome and exposure
to various
chemical and biological agents is uncertain and if we are unable to successfully
commercialize Radilex or Viprovex, we will not recognize a significant
portion
of our future revenues, if any.
We
do not
believe any drug has ever been approved and commercialized for the
treatment of
severe acute radiation injury. In addition, the incidence of large-scale
exposure to nuclear, radiological or biological agents has been low.
Accordingly, even if Radilex, our current drug candidate to treat aspects
of
acute radiation syndrome (ARS) and Viprovex, our drug candidate to
treat
exposure to various biological agents, are approved by the FDA, we
cannot
predict with any certainty the size of the markets for them, if
any.
The
potential market for Radilex and Viprovex is largely dependent on procurements
by the U.S. and foreign governments. Although a number of governments
have
historically purchased drugs to treat indications such as smallpox,
anthrax
exposure, plague, tularemia and certain long-term effects of radiation
exposure,
we have not been approached for nor can we guarantee any purchase orders
our
potential products, if any, by such government.
To
date,
although we have filed formal responses to governmental grants, Request
for
Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) for therapeutics to
treat ARS
and exposure to various chemical and biological agents, none have resulted
in
funding or a commitment to purchase our potential products, if any.
Additionally, we cannot guarantee that our response to any future RFI,
RFP or
other grant application will result in funding, stockpiling orders
or a
commitment to purchase our potential products, if
any.
Any
decision by the U.S. Government to enter into a commitment to purchase
Radilex
or Viprovex prior to FDA approval is largely out of our control. Our development
plans and timelines may vary substantially depending on whether we receive
such
a commitment and the size of such commitment, if any. In addition, even
if
Radilex or Viprovex is approved by regulatory authorities, we cannot guarantee
that we will receive any stockpiling orders for Radilex or Viprovex, that
any
such order would be profitable to us or that Radilex or Viprovex will achieve
market acceptance by the general public.
The
lengthy product approval process and uncertainty of government regulatory
requirements may delay or prevent us from commercializing proposed
products, and
therefore adversely affect the timing and level of future revenues,
if
any.
` The
process of obtaining FDA and other regulatory approvals is time consuming,
expensive and difficult to design and implement. Our current drug candidates,
Radilex and Viprovex, will have to undergo clinical trials and the marketing
and
manufacturing of these drug candidates, if any, will be subject to rigorous
testing procedures. Our research and development efforts are at a very
early
stage and Radilex and Viprovex have only undergone pre-clinical testing
in mice.
We may not be able to obtain the necessary approvals for clinical trials,
manufacturing or marketing of Radilex and Viprovex or any other potential
products, if any, derived from Homspera. Moreover, any significant delays
in
clinical trials will impede our ability to commercialize our applications
and
generate revenue and could significantly increase our development costs.
The
commencement and completion of clinical trials for Radilex, Viprovex
or any
other potential products, if any, derived from Homspera, could be delayed
or
prevented by a variety of factors, including:
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in obtaining regulatory approvals to commence a
study;
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in identifying and reaching agreement on
acceptable terms with prospective clinical trial
sites;
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delays
in the enrollment of patients;
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lack
of efficacy during clinical trials;
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unforeseen
safety issues.
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if marketing approval from the FDA is received, the FDA may impose post-marketing
requirements, such as:
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labeling
and advertising requirements, restrictions or limitations,
including the
inclusion of warnings, precautions, contra-indications or use
limitations
that could have a material impact on the future profitability
of our
applications;
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testing
and surveillance to monitor our future products and their continued
compliance with regulatory
requirements;
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submitting
products for inspection and, if any inspection reveals that
the product is
not in compliance, prohibiting the sale of all
products;
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suspending
manufacturing; or,
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withdrawing
marketing
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the FDA's policies may change and additional government regulations may be
enacted which could prevent or delay regulatory approval of our applications.
We
cannot predict the likelihood, nature or extent of adverse government regulation
that may arise from future legislation or administrative action, either in
the
United States or abroad. If we are not able to maintain regulatory compliance,
we might not be permitted to market our future products and our business
could
suffer.
` Even
if human clinical trials of Radilex, Viprovex or any other potential products,
if any, derived from Homspera are initiated and successfully completed, the
FDA
may not approve any of them for commercial sale. We may encounter significant
delays or excessive costs in our efforts to secure necessary approvals.
Regulatory requirements are evolving and uncertain. Future United States
or
foreign legislative or administrative acts could also prevent or delay
regulatory approval of our products. We may not be able to obtain the necessary
approvals for clinical trials, manufacturing or marketing of any of our
potential products under development. Even if commercial regulatory approvals
are obtained, they may include significant limitations on the indicated uses
for
which a product may be marketed.
` The
FDA has not designated expanded access protocols for Radilex or Viprovex
as
"treatment" protocols. The FDA may not determine that Radilex or Viprovex
meet
all of the FDA's criteria for use of an investigational drug for treatment
use.
Even if Radilex or Viprovex are allowed for treatment use, third party payers
may not provide reimbursement for the costs of treatment with any of them.
The
FDA also may not consider Radilex or Viprovex to be an appropriate candidate
for
acceptance as Emergency Use Authorization for Promising Medical Countermeasures
Under Development, accelerated approval, expedited review or fast track
designation.
If
we fail to obtain approval from foreign regulatory authorities, we will
not be
allowed to market or sell our potential products in other countries, which
would
adversely affect our levels of future revenues, if
any.
` Marketing
any drug products outside of the United States will subject us to numerous
and
varying foreign regulatory requirements governing the design and conduct
of
human clinical trials and marketing approval. Additionally, our ability to
export our potential drug candidates outside the United States on a commercial
basis will be subject to the receipt from the FDA of export permission, which
may not be available on a timely basis, if at all.
` Approval
procedures vary among countries and can involve additional testing, and the
time
required to obtain approval may differ from that required to obtain FDA
approval. Foreign regulatory approval processes include all of the risks
associated with obtaining FDA approval set forth above, and approval by the
FDA
does not ensure approval by the health authorities of any other
country.
Clinical
trials may fail to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of our potential
drug
candidates, the effect of which could prevent or significantly delay
regulatory
approval and therefore adversely affect the timing and level of future
revenues,
if any.
` Prior
to receiving approval to commercialize Radilex, Viprovex or any other potential
products, if any, derived from Homspera, we must demonstrate with substantial
evidence from well-controlled clinical trials, and to the satisfaction of
the
FDA and other regulatory authorities in the United States and abroad, that
they
are both safe and effective. We will need to demonstrate such potential
products' efficacy and monitor their safety throughout the process. If any
future clinical trials are unsuccessful, our business and reputation would
be
harmed and our stock price would be adversely affected.
` All
of our applications are prone to the risks of failure inherent in biologic
development. The results of early-stage clinical trials of our applications
do
not necessarily predict the results of later-stage clinical trials. Applications
in later-stage clinical trials may fail to show desired safety and efficacy
traits despite having progressed through initial clinical testing. Even if
we
believe the data collected from clinical trials of our applications is
promising, this data may not be sufficient to support approval by the FDA
or any
other U.S. or foreign regulatory approval. Pre-clinical and clinical data
can be
interpreted in different ways. Accordingly, FDA officials could interpret
such
data in different ways than we do, which could delay, limit or prevent
regulatory approval. The FDA, other regulatory authorities, or we may suspend
or
terminate clinical trials at any time. Any failure or significant delay in
completing clinical trials for our applications, or in receiving regulatory
approval for the sale of any products resulting from our applications, may
severely harm our business and reputation.
Delays
in the conduct or completion of our pre-clinical or clinical studies or
the
analysis of the data from our pre-clinical or clinical studies may result
in
delays in our planned filings for regulatory approvals or adversely affect
our
ability to enter into collaborative
arrangements.
` We
may encounter problems with some or all of our completed or ongoing studies
that
may cause us or regulatory authorities to delay or suspend our ongoing studies
or delay the analysis of data from our completed or ongoing studies. If the
results of our ongoing and planned studies for our drug candidates are not
available when we expect or if we encounter any delay in the analysis of
the
results of our studies for our drug candidates:
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we
may not have the financial resources to continue research and
development
of any of our drug candidates; and,
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we
may not be able to enter into collaborative arrangements relating
to any
drug candidate subject to delay in regulatory
filing.
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Any of the following reasons, among
others, could delay or suspend the completion of our ongoing and future
studies:
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delays
in enrolling volunteers;
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interruptions
in the manufacturing of our drug candidates or other delays in
the
delivery of materials required for the conduct of our
studies;
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lower
than anticipated retention rate of volunteers in a
trial;
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unfavorable
efficacy results;
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serious
side effects experienced by study participants relating to the
drug
candidate;
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new
communications from regulatory agencies about how to conduct
these
studies; or,
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failure
to raise additional
funds.
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Our
lack of commercial manufacturing, sales, distribution and marketing
experience may prevent us from successfully commercializing products, which
would adversely affect our level of future revenues, if
any.
` The
manufacturing process of Radilex, Viprovex or any other potential products,
if
any, derived from Homspera is expected to involve a number of steps and requires
compliance with stringent quality control specifications imposed by us and
by
the FDA. We have no experience in the sales, marketing and distribution of
pharmaceutical or biotechnology products and we have not manufactured any
of the
limited quantities of Radilex and Viprovex used in our studies to date. We
may
not successfully arrange for contract manufacturing of Radilex, Viprovex
or any
other potential products, if any, derived from Homspera in production quantities
and this could prevent us from commercializing products or limit our
profitability from any such proposed products.
We
rely on third party manufacturers for the manufacture of Radilex, Viprovex
and
Homspera. Our inability to manufacture Radilex, Viprovex and Homspera,
and our
dependence on such manufacturers, may delay or impair our ability to
generate
revenues, or adversely affect our profitability.
`
For the manufacture of Radilex, Viprovex and Homspera, we obtain synthetic
peptides from third party manufacturers. If any of these proposed manufacturing
operations prove inadequate, there may be no assurance that any other
arrangements may be established on a timely basis or that we could
establish
other manufacturing capacity on a timely basis. Our dependence on such
manufacturers may delay or impair our ability to generate revenues,
or adversely
affect our profitability.
We
rely
on arrangements with contract manufacturing companies in order to meet
requirements for Radilex, Viprovex and Homspera. By choosing to contract
for
manufacturing services, we may encounter costs, delays and/or other
difficulties
in producing, packaging and distributing our clinical trials and finished
product, if any. Further, contract manufacturers must also operate
in compliance
with the cGMP requirements; failure to do so could result in, among
other
things, the disruption of our proposed product supplies. Our planned
dependence
upon third parties for the manufacture of our proposed products may
adversely
affect our potential profit margins, if any, and our ability to develop
and
deliver proposed products on a timely and competitive basis.
If
the manufacturers of our products do not comply with current good manufacturing
practices regulations, or cannot produce the amount of products we need
to
continue our development, we will fall behind on our business
objectives.
The
manufacture of our product candidates or any future products, whether
done by
outside contractors as planned or internally, must comply with current
Good
Manufacturing Practices, or cGMP, regulations enforced by the FDA and
foreign
equivalents. If a manufacturer of our drug candidates does not conform
to the
cGMP regulations and cannot be brought up to such a standard, we will
be
required to find alternative manufacturers that do conform. This may
be a long
and difficult process, and may delay our ability to receive FDA or
foreign
regulatory approval of our products.
We
also
rely on our manufacturers to supply us with a sufficient quantity of
our drug
candidates to conduct clinical trials. If we have difficulty in the
future
obtaining our required quantity and quality of such supply, we could
experience
significant delays in our development programs and regulatory
process.
Even
if we are permitted to market our potential products, adverse determinations
concerning product pricing, reimbursement and related matters could prevent
us
from successfully commercializing Radilex, Viprovex and Homspera which
would
adversely affect our level of future revenues, if
any.
Our
ability to earn any revenue on Radilex, Viprovex or any other potential
products, if any, derived from Homspera will depend in part on the extent
to
which reimbursement for the costs of such products and related treatments
will
be available from government health administration authorities, private
health
coverage insurers, managed care organizations and other organizations.
Failure
to obtain appropriate reimbursement may prevent us from successfully
commercializing Radilex, Viprovex or any other potential products, if
any,
derived from Homspera. Third-party payers are increasingly challenging
the
prices of medical products and services. If purchasers or users of Radilex,
Viprovex or any such other potential products, if any, derived from Homspera
are
not able to obtain adequate reimbursement for the cost of using such
products,
they may forego or reduce their use. Significant uncertainty exists as
to the
reimbursement status of newly approved health care products and whether
adequate
third party coverage will be available.
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` Our
ability to market and commercialize Radilex, Viprovex or any other potential
product, if any, derived from Homspera depends on the acceptance of potential
drug candidates based on Homspera by the medical community. We will need
to
develop commercialization initiatives designed to increase awareness
about us
and Homspera among targeted audiences, including public health activists
and
community-based outreach groups in addition to the investment community.
Currently, we have not developed any such initiatives. Without such acceptance
of potential drug candidates based on Homspera, we may not be able to
successfully commercialize any proposed products or generate
revenue.
Product
liability exposure may expose us to significant liability or costs
which would
adversely impart our future operating results and divert funds from
the
operation of our business.
` We
face an inherent business risk of exposure to product liability and other
claims
and lawsuits in the event that the development or use of our technology
or
prospective products is alleged to have resulted in adverse effects.
We may not
be able to avoid significant liability exposure. We may not have sufficient
insurance coverage, and we may not be able to obtain sufficient coverage
at a
reasonable cost. An inability to obtain product liability insurance at
acceptable cost or to otherwise protect against potential product liability
claims could prevent or inhibit the commercialization of our products.
A product
liability claim could hurt our financial performance. Even if we avoid
liability
exposure, significant costs could be incurred that could hurt our financial
performance.
We
may fail to protect adequately our proprietary technology, which would
allow
competitors to take advantage of our research and development efforts,
the
effect of which could adversely affect any competitive advantage we may
have.
We
own two issued U.S. and two issuedforeign patents and two pending
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications,
seven pending U.S. provisional patent applications and
16 pending foreign provisional patent applications. Our success will
depend in part on our ability to obtain additional United States and
foreign
patent protection for our drug candidates and processes, preserve our
trade
secrets and operate without infringing the proprietary rights of third
parties.
We place considerable importance on obtaining patent protection for significant
new technologies, products and processes.
Our
success will depend in part on our ability to obtain additional United
States
and foreign patent protection for our drug candidates and processes,
preserve
our trade secrets and operate without infringing the proprietary rights
of third
parties. We place considerable importance on obtaining patent protection
for
significant new technologies, products and
processes.
If
we
fail to obtain or maintain these protections, we may not be able to prevent
third parties from using our proprietary rights. Our currently pending or
future
patent applications may not result in issued patents. In the United States,
patent applications are confidential until patent applications are published
or
the patent is issued, and because third parties may have filed patent
applications for technology covered by our pending patent applications without
us being aware of those applications, our patent applications may not have
priority over any patent applications of others. In addition, our issued
patents
may not contain claims sufficiently broad to protect us against third parties
with similar technologies or products or provide us with any competitive
advantage. If a third party initiates litigation regarding our patents, and
is
successful, a court could revoke our patents or limit the scope of coverage
for
those patents.
Legal
standards relating to the validity of patents covering pharmaceutical and
biotechnology inventions and the scope of claims made under such patents
are
still developing. In some of the countries in which we intend to market our
products, pharmaceuticals are either not patentable or have only recently
become
patentable. Past enforcement of intellectual property rights in many of these
countries has been limited or non-existent. Future enforcement of patents
and
proprietary rights in many other countries may be problematic or unpredictable.
Moreover, the issuance of a patent in one country does not assure the issuance
of a similar patent in another country. Claim interpretation and infringement
laws vary by nation, so the extent of any patent protection is uncertain
and may
vary in different jurisdictions. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, commonly
referred to as the USPTO, and the courts have not consistently treated the
breadth of claims allowed in biotechnology patents. If the USPTO or the courts
begin to allow broader claims, the incidence and cost of patent interference
proceedings and the risk of infringement litigation will likely increase.
On the
other hand, if the USPTO or the courts begin to allow narrower claims, the
value
of our proprietary rights may be limited. Any changes in, or unexpected
interpretations of the patent laws may adversely affect our ability to enforce
our patent position.
We
also
rely upon trade secrets, proprietary know-how and continuing technological
innovation to remain competitive. We protect this information with reasonable
security measures, including the use of confidentiality agreements with our
employees, consultants and corporate collaborators. It is possible that these
individuals will breach these agreements and that any remedies for a breach
will
be insufficient to allow us to recover our costs. Furthermore, our trade
secrets, know-how and other technology may otherwise become known or be
independently discovered by our competitors.
Our
rights to the US Patent Nos. 5,945,508 and 5,998,376, Substance P Treatment
for
Immunostimulation, are limited by the rights of the University of Arizona
and
the United States Air Force and as a result, our ability to use of the
patent in
our business is also limited. Due to these limitations, we may not be able
to
use the patent in the most profitable or efficient manner and, as a result,
our
results of operations may suffer. If patents are issued
for any of our pending patent applications, the same limitations would
most
likely apply.
Our
agreements with the University of Arizona outline very specific rights
in regard
to our sponsored-supported projects. In accordance with our sponsored-supported
project agreements, the University of Arizona retains the right to use
data
developed during these projects for non-commercial purposes, including
teaching,
research and education.
Further,
because our patents are based on research funded by the government, the
U.S.
Government has certain rights in any technology developed. These rights
include
a non-exclusive, paid-up, worldwide license under such inventions for
any
governmental purpose. In addition, under the federal Bayh Dole Act, a
party
which acquires an exclusive license for an invention that was partially
funded
by a federal research grant is subject to the following government rights:
(i)
products using the invention which are sold in the U.S. are to be manufactured
substantially in the U.S. unless a waiver is obtained; (ii) the government
may
force the granting of a license to a third party who will make and sell
the
needed product if the licensee does not pursue reasonable commercialization
of a
needed product using the invention; and (iii) the U.S. Government may
use the
invention for its own needs.
As
a
result, our potential future revenues, if any, may be lessened. Additionally,
our profit margins, if any, may be lessened as our cost of goods may
increase if
we are mandated to manufacture our products substantially in the United
States.
Additionally, the U.S. Government may elect to manufacture and use any
products
based on our technology without paying us any
revenue.
Our
patents and proprietary technology may not be enforceable and the patents
and
proprietary technology of others may prevent us from commercializing products,
which would adversely affect our level of future revenues, if
any.
Although
we believe our proprietary technology to be protected and our patents
enforceable, the failure to obtain meaningful patent protection for our
potential products and processes would greatly diminish the value of our
potential products and processes.
In
addition, whether or not our applications are issued, or issued with limited
coverage, others may receive patents that contain claims applicable to our
potential products. Patents we are not aware of may adversely affect our
ability
to develop and commercialize any potential products.
The
patent positions of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies are often
highly
uncertain and involve complex legal and factual questions. Therefore, the
breadth of claims allowed in biotechnology and pharmaceutical patents cannot
be
predicted. We also rely upon non-patented trade secrets and know how, and
others
may independently develop substantially equivalent trade secrets or know
how. We
also rely on protecting our proprietary technology in part through
confidentiality agreements with our current and former corporate collaborators,
employees, consultants and certain contractors. These agreements may be
breached, and we may not have adequate remedies for any such breaches.
Litigation may be necessary to defend against claims of infringement, to
enforce
our patents or to protect trade secrets. Litigation could result in substantial
costs and diversion of management efforts regardless of the results of
the
litigation. An adverse result in litigation could subject us to significant
liabilities to third parties, require disputed rights to be licensed or
require
us to cease using certain technologies.
Our
potential products could infringe on the intellectual property rights of
others,
which may cause us to engage in costly litigation and, if not successful,
could
cause us to pay substantial damages and prohibit us from selling our products.
Because patent applications in the United States are not publicly disclosed
until the patent application is published or the patent is issued, applications
may have been filed which relate to services similar to those offered by
us. We
may be subject to legal proceedings and claims from time to time in the
ordinary
course of our business, including claims of alleged infringement of the
trademarks and other intellectual property rights of third
parties.
If
our
potential products violate third-party proprietary rights, we cannot assure
you
that we would be able to arrange licensing agreements or other satisfactory
resolutions on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. Any claims made
against
us relating to the infringement of third-party proprietary rights could result
in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources and
injunctions preventing us from providing services. Such claims could severely
harm our financial condition and ability to compete.
In
addition, if another party claims the same subject matter or subject matter
overlapping with the subject matter that we have claimed in a United States
patent application or patent, we may decide or be required to participate
in
interference proceedings in the USPTO in order to determine the priority
of
invention. Loss of such an interference proceeding would deprive us of patent
protection sought or previously obtained and could prevent us from
commercializing our potential products. Participation in such proceedings
could
result in substantial costs, whether or not the eventual outcome is favorable.
These additional costs could adversely affect our financial
results.
Failure
to comply with environmental laws or regulations could expose us to significant
liability or costs which would adversely impact our operating results
and divert
funds from the operation of our business have a material adverse effect
on our
business.
We may be required to incur significant costs to comply with current
or future environmental laws and regulations. Our research and
development processes involve the controlled storage, use and disposal
of
hazardous materials, biological hazardous materials and radioactive compounds.
We are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations governing
the
use, manufacture, storage, handling and disposal of these materials and
some
waste products. Although we believe that our safety procedures for handling
and
disposing of these materials comply with the standards prescribed by these
laws
and regulations, the risk of contamination or injury from these materials
cannot
be completely eliminated. In the event of an incident, IR BioSciences Holdings,
Inc. or ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc. could be held liable for any damages
that
result, and any liability could exceed our resources. Current or future
environmental laws or regulations may have a material adverse effect on
our
operations, business and assets.
We
depend on the continued services of our executive officers and the loss
of a key
executive could severely impact our operations.
The
execution of our present business plan depends on the continued services
of
Michael K. Wilhelm, our Chief Executive Officer and President, and
Hal Siegel,
Ph.D., our Senior Director, Product Development and Regulatory Affairs.
We
currently maintain a key-man insurance policy on Mr. Wilhelm and Dr.
Siegel for
$1,000,000 and $250,000 respectively, payable to the company, on their
lives.
While we have entered into employment agreements with Mr. Wilhelm and
Dr.
Siegel, the loss of any of their services would be detrimental to us
and could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results
of operations.
A
limited prior public market and trading market may
cause volatility in the price of our common
stock.
Our
common stock is currently traded on a limited basis on the OTC Bulletin
Board
(the "OTCBB") under the symbol "IRBO". The OTCBB is an inter-dealer,
Over-The-Counter market that provides significantly less liquidity
than the
NASDAQ Stock Market. Therefore, prices for securities traded solely
on the OTCBB
may be difficult to obtain and holders of common stock may be unable
to resell
their securities at or near their original offering price or at any
price.
Sales
or issuances of additional equity securities may adversely affect
the market
price of our common stock and your rights in us may be
reduced.
Certain
of our stockholders have the right to register securities for
resale that they
hold pursuant to registration rights agreements. We expect
to continue to incur
product development and selling, general and administrative
costs, and in order
to satisfy our funding requirements, we will need to sell additional
equity
securities, which may be subject to similar registration rights.
The sale or the
proposed sale of substantial amounts of our common stock in
the public markets
may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
The registration and
subsequent sales of such shares of common stock will likely
have an adverse
effect on the market price of our common stock. We recently
withdrew a
registration statement we had filed with the SEC to register
an aggregate of
64,545,747 shares of our Common Stock for resale by investors.
We do not intend
to include these shares in the registration statement to be
filed by us
following this offering, nor do we intend to refile that prior
registration
statement.
The
registration and subsequent sales of shares of our common stock
will likely have
an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.
From time to time,
certain stockholders of our company may be eligible to sell
all or some of their
shares of common stock by means of ordinary brokerage transactions
in the open
market pursuant to Rule 144, promulgated under the Act ("Rule
144"), subject to
certain limitations. In general, pursuant to Rule 144, a stockholder
(or
stockholders whose shares are aggregated) who has satisfied
a one-year holding
periods may, under certain circumstances, sell within any three-month
period a
number of securities which does not exceed the greater of 1%
of the then
outstanding shares of our common stock or the average weekly
trading volume of
the class during the four calendar weeks prior to such sale.
Rule 144 also
permits, under certain circumstances, the sale of securities,
without any
limitations, by a non-affiliate of our company who has satisfied
a two-year
holding period. Any substantial sale of our common stock pursuant
to Rule 144 or
pursuant to any resale prospectus may have an adverse effect
on the market price
of our securities.
Our
stockholders may experience substantial dilution and a reduction
in the price
that they are able to obtain upon sale of their shares. Also, any
new equity
securities issued, including any new series of preferred stock
authorized by our
Board of Directors, may have greater rights, preferences or privileges
than our
existing common stock. To the extent stock is issued or options
and warrants are
exercised, holders of our common stock will experience further
dilution. In
addition, as in the case of the warrants, in the event that any
future financing
should be in the form of, be convertible into or exchangeable for,
equity
securities and upon the exercise of options and warrants, security
holders may
experience additional dilution.
The
366,420 shares of our common stock, and 450,000 shares of our
common stock
issuable upon warrants presently issued and outstanding as of
the date hereof
are held by promoters of our prior company, GPN Networks, Inc.,
or such
promoters' affiliates and assignees, or their transferees. It
should be noted
that because GPN Network, Inc. was a "blank check" company as
that term is
defined under the Securities Act, these shares may not be sold
by these
promoters or their affiliates and assignees, or their transferees,
pursuant to
Rule 144 of the Securities Act. The position of the staff of
the Division of
Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchanges Commission
is that any such
resale transaction under Rule 144 would appear to be designed
to distribute or
redistribute such shares to the public without coming within
the registration
requirements of the Securities Act. Therefore, these promoters
or their
affiliates and assignees, or their transferees, can only resell
the shares they
hold as of the date hereof through a registration statement filed
under the
Securities Act. All of these shares are being registered
hereunder.
The
liquidity of our securities and our obligations to register securities
will be
impacted by the SEC’s review of the resale registration statement that we will
file.
We
closed
a private placement of securities on December 6, 2006 pursuant
to which we
agreed to register 51,399,375 shares of our common stock
and shares of common
stock underlying purchase warrants. We filed a resale registration
statement on
Form SB-2 to register for resale such shares of common
stock on June 21, 2007.
We cannot control this future registration process in all
respects as some
matters are outside our control. Even if we are successful
in causing the
effectiveness of the resale registration statement, there
can be no assurances
that the occurrence of subsequent events may not preclude
our ability to
maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement.
Any of the foregoing
items could have adverse effects on the liquidity of our
shares of common
stock.
In
addition, the SEC has recently disclosed that it has developed
internal
guidelines concerning the use of a resale registration
statement to register the
securities issued to certain investors in private investment
in public equity
(PIPE) transactions, where the issuer has a market capitalization
of less than
$75 million and, in general, does not qualify to file a
Registration Statement
on Form S-3 to register its securities. The SEC has taken
the position that
these smaller issuers may not be able to rely on Rule 415
under the Securities
Act, which generally permits the offer and sale of securities
on a continued or
delayed basis over a period of time, but instead would
require that the issuer
offer and sell such securities in a direct or "primary"
public offering, at a
fixed price, if the facts and circumstances are such that
the SEC believes the
investors seeking to have their shares registered are underwriters
and/or
affiliates of the issuer. It appears that the SEC in most
cases will permit a
registration for resale of up to one third of the total
number of shares of
common stock then currently owned by persons who are not
affiliates of such
issuer and, in some cases, a larger percentage depending
on the facts and
circumstances. Staff members also have indicated that an
issuer in most cases
will have to wait until the later of six months after effectiveness
of the first
registration or such time as substantially all securities
registered in the
first registration are sold before filing a subsequent
registration on behalf of
the same investors. The SEC may require as a condition
to the declaration of
effectiveness of a resale registration statement that we
reduce or “cut back”
the number of shares of Common Stock to be registered in
such registration
statement. The result of the foregoing is that a stockholder’s liquidity in our
Common Stock may be adversely affected in the event the
SEC requires a cut back
of the securities as a condition to allow the Company to
rely on Rule 415 with
respect to a resale registration statement, or, if the
SEC requires us to file a
primary registration statement.
Our
common stock is considered a "penny stock," and is subject
to additional sale and trading regulations that may make it move
difficult to sell.
Our
common stock is considered to be a "penny stock" since it does not qualify
for
one of the exemptions from the definition of "penny stock" under Section
3a51-1
of the Securities Exchange Act for 1934 as amended (the "Exchange Act").
Our
common stock is a "penny stock" because it meets one or more of the following
conditions (i) the stock trades at a price less than $5.00 per share; (ii)
it is
NOT traded on a "recognized" national exchange; (iii) it is NOT quoted on
the
Nasdaq Stock Market, or even if so, has a price less than $5.00 per share;
or
(iv) is issued by a company that has been in business less than three years
with
net tangible assets less than $5 million.
The
principal result or effect of being designated a "penny stock" is that
securities broker-dealers participating in sales of our common stock will
be
subject to the "penny stock" regulations set forth in Rules 15-2 through
15g-9
promulgated under the Exchange Act. For example, Rule 15g-2 requires
broker-dealers dealing in penny stocks to provide potential investors with
a
document disclosing the risks of penny stocks and to obtain a manually
signed
and dated written receipt of the document at least two business days before
effecting any transaction in a penny stock for the investor's account.
Moreover,
Rule 15g-9 requires broker-dealers in penny stocks to approve the account
of any
investor for transactions in such stocks before selling any penny stock
to that
investor. This procedure requires the broker-dealer to (i) obtain from
the
investor information concerning his or her financial situation, investment
experience and investment objectives; (ii) reasonably determine, based
on that
information, that transactions in penny stocks are suitable for the investor
and
that the investor has sufficient knowledge and experience as to be reasonably
capable of evaluating the risks of penny stock transactions; (iii) provide
the
investor with a written statement setting forth the basis on which the
broker-dealer made the determination in (ii) above; and (iv) receive a
signed
and dated copy of such statement from the investor, confirming that it
accurately reflects the investor's financial situation, investment experience
and investment objectives. Compliance with these requirements may make
it more
difficult and time consuming for holders of our common stock to resell
their
shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of them in the market or
otherwise.
Our
corporate headquarters are currently located at 4021 N. 75th Street, Suite
201,
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251, where we have leased approximately 1,800 square
feet of office space through September 30, 2007. Our rent expense is $2,320
per
month in year one and will increase to $2,380 in year two. We believe that
our
facilities are adequate for our current needs and suitable additional or
substitute space will be available in the future to replace our existing
facilities, if necessary, or accommodate expansion of our
operations.
On
December 13, 2001, service of process was effectuated upon GPN Network, Inc.
with regard to a fee agreement between GPN Network, Inc. and Silver &
Deboskey, a Professional Corporation located in Denver, Colorado. The complaint
sought compensation for legal services allegedly rendered to DermaRx Corp.
On
November 7, 2002, the District Court in Denver, Colorado rendered judgment
in
favor of Silver & Deboskey in the amount of $28,091. At December 31, 2004,
we had not paid any of this amount.
The
judgment was subsequently settled in full for a cash payment of $35,107 paid
on
August 2, 2005 releasing us from all obligations under the
judgment.
No
matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter
of 2005.
Our
common stock is approved for quotation on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board under
the
symbol "IRBO". The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices
for
our common stock for the periods noted, as reported by the National Daily
Quotation Service and the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board. Quotations reflect
inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission and
may not
represent actual transactions.
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2006
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Low
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1st
Quarter (through March 24, 2006)
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$ |
0.35
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$ |
0.20
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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$ |
1.00
|
|
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$ |
0.33
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
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|
$ |
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|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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$ |
1.00
|
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$ |
0.32
|
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|
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|
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$ |
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$ |
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On
March
24, 2006, the closing price of our common stock as reported by the OTC Bulletin
Board was $0.31 per share. There were approximately 520 shareholders of record
and beneficial stockholders of our common stock as of March 10, 2006. We
have
not paid any dividends on our common stock since inception and do not intend
to
do so in the foreseeable future.
Dividends
and Distributions
We
have not paid any cash dividends to date. We intend to retain our future
earnings, if any, and we do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our common
stock in the foreseeable future.
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. See "forward-looking statements"
above.
This discussion and analysis should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and
notes included elsewhere in this report.
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annual report on Form 10-KSB/A contains forward-looking statements within
the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Please note that
the
safe harbor for forward-looking statements under the Securities Act of 1933
and
the Securities Exchange Act do not apply to our company. Our actual results
could differ materially from those set forth as a result of general economic
conditions and changes in the assumptions used in making such forward-looking
statements. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition
and
results of operations should be read together with the audited consolidated
financial statements and accompanying notes and the other financial information
appearing else where in this report. The analysis set forth below is provided
pursuant to applicable Securities and Exchange Commission regulations and is not
intended to serve as a basis for projections of future events.
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We
were originally incorporated in the State of Delaware in June 1985 under
the
name Vocaltech, Inc. to develop, design, manufacture and market products
utilizing proprietary speech-generated tactile feedback devices. We completed
our initial public offering of our securities in October 1987. In January
1992,
we effected a 1-for-6.3 reverse stock split of our common stock. We changed
our
name to InnoTek, Inc. in November 1992. In December 1994, we acquired all
of the
outstanding stock of InnoVisions, Inc., a developer and marketer of skin
protective products, discontinued our prior operations in their entirety
and
changed our name to DermaRx Corporation. In April 2000, we effected a reverse
merger with a subsidiary of Go Public Network, Inc., which was engaged in
assisting early-stage development and emerging growth companies with financial
and business development services. We changed our name to GoPublicNow.com,
Inc.,
effected a 1-for-5 reverse stock split and discontinued our prior operations
in
their entirety. In November 2000, we changed our name to GPN Network, Inc.
In
July 2001, we discontinued the operations of GPN Network, Inc. in their entirety
and began looking for appropriate merger partners. Our objective became the
acquisition of an operating company with the potential for growth in exchange
for our securities. In July 2003, we effected a reverse merger with ImmuneRegen
BioSciences, Inc., adopted our current business model and thereafter changed
our
name to IR BioSciences Holdings, Inc. In July 2003, we effected a 1-for-20
reverse stock split, and in April 2004, we effected a 2-for-1 stock split.
ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc. was incorporated in October 2002; all information
contained herein refers to the operations of ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc.,
our
wholly-owned operational subsidiary.
On
December 13, 2005 the Board granted 1,000 discretionary incentive stock
options
to an employee. The options have an exercise price of $0.31 and a term
of five
years.
On
August 10, 2005, we entered into a new employment agreement with our
President
and Chief Executive Officer, Michael K. Wilhelm. The employment agreement
calls
for a salary at the rate of $275,000 per annum and provides for bonus
incentives. Our Board of Directors granted 103,030 discretionary incentive
stock
options to our Chief Executive Officer, Michael K. Wilhelm, per this
new
employment agreement. The options have an exercise price of $0.33 and
a term of
five years.
In
June 2005, we issued 80,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the exercise
of a
warrant at a price of $0.05 per share.
On
May 20, 2005, our Board of Directors granted 150,000 discretionary incentive
stock options to our Chief Executive Officer, Michael K. Wilhelm, per
his
employment agreement. The options have an exercise price of $0.44 and
a term of
five years.
In
January 2005, we made a tender offer to temporarily reduce the exercise
price of
certain warrants issued in October 2004 from $0.50 to $0.20 per share.
The
tender offer expired on March 4, 2005. We accepted for exercise a total
of
6,600,778 warrants validly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the
terms of
the tender offer, which represents approximately 48% of the aggregate
13,780,449
warrants that were subject to the offer.
On
December 9, 2004 we filed for trademarks with US Patent and Trademark
Office
(USPTO) for Homspera, Radilex and Viprovex. Federal trademark applications
are
pending. As of the date of this report, no similar registered or pending
marks
have been found which would bar registration.
In
October 2004, we completed a private placement, whereby we sold an aggregate
of
$2,450,000 worth of units to accredited investors. Each unit was sold
for
$10,000 and consisted of (a) a number of shares of our common stock determined
by dividing the unit price by $0.125, and (b) a warrant to purchase,
at any time
prior to the fifth anniversary following the date of issuance of the
warrant, a
number of shares of our common stock equal to fifty percent (50%) of
the number
of shares included within the unit, at a price equal to $0.50 per share
of
common stock. We issued in the private placement an aggregate of 19,600,000
shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 9,800,000 shares
of our
common stock. In consideration of the investment, we granted to each
investor
certain registration rights and anti-dilution rights. We agreed to register
these shares along with the shares underlying these warrants within ninety
days
from the closing date of the transaction, or we would incur a penalty
equivalent
to an additional 2% of the shares and warrants to be registered for every
30
days that we fail to complete this registration. This penalty amounts
to an
aggregate of 461,200 shares and 181,600 warrants per 30 day period until
such a
time as a registration statement that includes these shares and warrants
is made
effective. As of December 31, 2005, we are required to issue an additional
5,242,307 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase an additional
2,064,187 shares of common stock. At the time these liabilities were
incurred,
the shares were valued at $1,991,923 and the warrants were valued at
$638,838.
The shares were valued at the market price of the Company's common stock
at the
time the liabilities were incurred. The warrants were valued utilizing
the
Black-Scholes valuation model. The aggregate amount of $2,630,761 was
charged to
operations as cost of Penalty for late registration of shares during
the year
ended December 31, 2005.
Pursuant
to the terms of a placement agency agreement, dated September 3, 2004,
by and
between us and Joseph Stevens & Co., Inc., we issued 4,900,000 shares of our
common stock to individuals designated by Joseph Stevens & Co., Inc., upon
the closing of the private placement. The shares were issued as consideration
for the services of Joseph Stevens & Co., Inc. as our placement agent in the
private placement.
Further
to the private placement, we entered into a settlement agreement with
certain
creditors whereby for full and complete satisfaction of claims totaling
an
aggregate of $157,218, we issued to the creditors the following: (a)
a number of
shares of our common stock determined by dividing the $157,218 by $0.125,
and
(b) warrants to purchase, at any time prior to the fifth anniversary
following
the date of issuance of the warrant, a number of shares of our common
stock
equal to fifty percent (50%) of the number of shares described above,
at a price
equal to $0.50 per share of common stock. The warrants are identical
to the
warrants issued in the private placement. Pursuant to the settlement
we issued
an aggregate of 1,257,746 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase
628,873 shares of common stock. Under the terms of the settlement agreement,
the
creditors released us from all claims, known or unknown, relating to
the
$157,218 claim amount.
Between
June 2003 and August 2004 eleven investors entered into fifteen convertible
promissory notes totaling $558,500 with interest rates ranging between
8% and
12% and having various maturities. In October 2004, these notes were
converted
into equity in the aggregate amount of $558,500 plus accrued interest
of
$56,757. For full and complete satisfaction of debt, we issued to the
note
holders the following: (a) a number of shares of our common stock determined
by
dividing the debt amount by an amount between $0.075 and $0.125, and
(b)
warrants to purchase, at any time prior to the fifth anniversary following
the
date of issuance of the warrant, a number of shares of our common stock
equal to
fifty percent (50%) of the number of shares described above, at a price
equal to
$0.50 per share of common stock. The warrants are identical to the warrants
issued in the October 2004 private placement. Pursuant to the debt conversion
we
issued an aggregate of 6,694,149 shares of common stock and warrants
to purchase
3,347,076 shares of common stock. Under the terms of the conversion agreement,
the note holders released us from all claims, known or unknown, relating
to the
debt amount.
We
also previously issued convertible promissory notes in the aggregate
principal
amount of $35,000. On December 24, 2004 all outstanding principal and
accrued
interest was forgiven by the noteholder. Consideration of $100.00 was
paid by us
to the noteholder. Under the terms of the agreement, the noteholder released
us
from all claims, known or unknown, relating to the amount owed.
Effective
December 17, 2004, Eric Hopkins resigned from his position as our Chief
Financial Officer. Effective December 22, 2004, our Board of Directors
appointed
John N. Fermanis to serve as our Chief Financial Officer. Our Board resolved
to
issue 100,000 shares of registered common stock to Mr. Fermanis for his
acceptance of this position. These shares were issued to Mr. Fermanis
in May
2005.
Effective
December 22, 2004, Dr. Harris resigned from his position as a member
of our
Board of Directors and a member of the Board of Directors of ImmuneRegen
BioSciences, Inc., our subsidiary.
Effective
December 22, 2004, Steven J. Scronic resigned from his position as our
Corporate
Secretary. Effective December 22, 2004, our board of directors appointed
Michelle R. Laroche to serve as our Corporate
Secretary.
General
IR
BioSciences Holdings, Inc. is a development stage biotechnology company.
Through
our wholly-owned subsidiary ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc., we are engaged
in the
research and development of potential drug candidates, Homspera™ and its
derivatives, Radilex™ and Viprovex™. Our goal is to develop these potential drug
candidates to be used as possible countermeasures for homeland security
threats,
including radiological, chemical and biological agents, such as influenza
and
anthrax. We hope there may exist not only a market for products related
to
biodefense through governmental purchasing, but there also may exist
a potential
commercial market for treatments of cancer treatment side-effects and
seasonal
influenza.
Our
patents, patent applications and continued research are derived from
discoveries
made during research studies, performed before our formation, related
to the
function of Substance P.. These studies were funded by the Air Force
Office of
Scientific Research (AFOSR) in the early 1990s and were conducted by
research
scientists, including our co-founders Drs. Mark Witten and David Harris.
In the
course of research on Substance P, these scientists created a number
of
synthetic analogues, structural derivatives with slight chemical differences,
for study. One of these, which we have named Homspera, is the basis
for our drug
development efforts and our intellectual property. All of our research
and
development efforts are early, pre-clinical stage and Homspera has
only
undergone exploratory studies to evaluate its biological activity in
small
animals. There can be no assurance that our interpretation of the results
of our
studies will prove to be accurate after further testing and our beliefs
regarding
the potential uses of our drug candidates may never
materialize.
Our
current focus is on the development of two potential formulations derived
from
Homspera, Radilex and Viprovex.
We
are
researching Radilex for use as a potential treatment for acute exposure
to
radiation. To we have sponsored seven studies and co-sponsored three
studies all
of which were conducted utilizing rodents. The results of these studies
suggest
Radilex may play a role in increased survival among tested rodents following
exposure to lethal doses of gamma radiation. We believe that Radilex,
if
developed, may be an acceptable candidate to be marketed to governmental
agencies for procurement. Further, we believe that a commercial market
may exist
for the use of Radilex as it relates to the treatment of radiation-induced
side
effects of cancer treatments, either as a stand alone treatment or as
a
co-therapeutic agent to be used with other therapies.
Viprovex
is being researched by us for use in potential treatments of exposure
to
biological agents, such as infectious disease, which include influenza
and
anthrax. Based on early studies on Homspera and existing literature on
Substance
P, we are researching the efficacy of Viprovex as a potential treatment
for
exposure to chemical agents, such as formalin. Formalin, a highly toxic
chemical, is a solution of formaldehyde gas dissolved in water and used
industrially. To date we have sponsored three studies related to the
treatment
of influenza, three on the exposure to anthrax spores and one on exposure
to
formalin. We believe the results of these studies indicated potential
efficacy
in the use of Viprovex as both a stand alone treatment and an adjuvant,
to be
used in conjunction with other drugs. If Viprovex can be developed, we
believe
that potential applications may exist for sale to governments for the
treatment
of exposure to anthrax and pandemic influenza. In addition, we believe
that
potential commercial opportunities may exist for the treatment of seasonal
influenza and other viral or bacterial infections, either as a stand-along
drug
or as an adjuvant to other existing drugs.
To
date
we have submitted preliminary study data to the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and have been issued two Pre-Investigational New
Drug
(PIND) numbers, one for the potential use of Radilex in the treatment
of acute
radiation syndrome and the other for the potential use of Viprovex in
the
treatment of avian influenza.
We
have
filed patent applications and provisional patent applications for the
use of
Sar9,
Met
(O2)11-Substance
P, the
active ingredient in Homspera, Radilex and Viprovex. The intellectual
property
owned by us is for various potential uses of Sar9,
Met (O2)11-Substance
P. We
own two issued U.S. and two issued foreign patents and two
pending Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications,
seven pending U.S. provisional patent applications and
16 pending foreign provisional patent applications.
Our
potential drug candidates, Radilex and Viprovex, are at early, pre-clinical
stages of development and may not be shown to be safe or effective and
may never
receive regulatory approval. Neither Radilex nor Viprovex have yet been
tested
in large animals or humans. There is no guarantee that regulatory authorities
will ever permit human testing of Radilex, Viprovex or any other potential
products derived from Homspera. Even if such testing is permitted, none
of
Radilex, Viprovex or any other potential drug candidates, if any, derived
from
Homspera may be successfully developed or shown to be safe or
effective.
The
results of our pre-clinical studies and clinical trials may not be indicative
of
future clinical trial results. A commitment of substantial resources
to conduct
time-consuming research, pre-clinical studies and clinical trials will
be
required if we are to develop any commercial applications using Homspera
or any
derivatives thereof. Delays in planned patient enrollment in our future
clinical
trials may result in increased costs, program delays or both. None of
our
potential technologies may prove to be safe or effective in clinical
trials.
Approval of the FDA, or other regulatory approvals, including export
license
permissions, may not be obtained and even if successfully developed and
approved, our potential applications may not achieve market acceptance.
Any
potential applications resulting from our programs may not be successfully
developed or commercially available for a number of years, if at
all.
To
date,
we have not obtained regulatory approval for or commercialized any applications
using Homspera or any of its derivatives. We have incurred significant
losses
since our inception and we expect to incur annual losses for at least
the next
three years as we continue with our drug research and development
efforts.
Our
principal offices are located at 4021 North 75th Street, Suite 201, Scottsdale,
Arizona 85251 and our telephone number is (480) 922-3926. We are
incorporated in State of Delaware. We maintain a website at www.immuneregen.com.
The reference to our worldwide web address does not constitute incorporation
by
reference of the information contained on our
website.
Plan
of Operations
We
expect to continue to incur increasing operating losses for the foreseeable
future, primarily due to our continued research and development activities
attributable to Radilex, Viprovex or any other proposed product, if
any, derived
from Homspera and general and administrative activities.
The
preliminary results of our pre-clinical studies using Radilex or Viprovex
may
not be indicative of results that will be obtained from subsequent
studies or
from more extensive trials. Further, our pre-clinical or clinical trials
may not
be successful, and we may not be able to obtain the required regulatory
approvals in a timely fashion, or at all. See "Risk
Factors."
Product
Research and Development
Due
to our liquidity and limited cash available our spending on research
and
development activities in the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2005
was
limited. We spent approximately $113,731 and $150,091 in 2005 and 2004,
respectively, in research and development activities related to the
development
of Radilex and Viprovex, and we spent $116,035 for the six months ended
June 30,
2006. From our inception in October 2002, we have spent $422,829 in
research and development activities. These costs only include the manufacture
and delivery of our drug by third party manufacturers and payments
to contract
research organizations for consulting related to our studies and costs
of
performing such studies. Significant costs relating to research and
development,
such as consulting fees for Drs. Witten and Siegel among others, have
been
classified in consulting fees for consistency of financial
reporting.
If
we are successful in obtaining additional funding through grants or
investment
capital, we anticipate that during the next 12 months we will increase
our
research and development spending to a total of approximately $2,500,000
in an
effort to further develop Radilex and Viprovex. This research and development
cost estimate includes initial costs for a radiation study on large
animals,
which we estimate start-up costs and initial studies of up to $1,000,000
depending on the choice of contractor, additional animal pharmacology
studies,
formulation and animal safety/toxicity studies, as well as, small pilot
pharmacological studies exploring possible additional indications.
If we are
unable to raise additional capital, our research and development activities
will
be lessened.
We
believe we will be able to apply to the FDA for approval for the use
of Radilex
for the treatment of acute radiation syndrome and for approval for
the use of
Viprovex for the treatment of maladies caused by chemical and biological
exposure based upon the "animal efficacy rule." Under either the animal
efficacy
rule or Phase II and Phase III efficacy rules, we will not have marketable
applications unless and until our drug candidates complete all required
safety
studies and clinical trials and receive FDA approval in the United
States or
approval by regulatory agencies outside of the United
States.
If
we are successful in completing the study and achieve the desired results,
we
intend to submit the necessary documentation to the FDA and other regulatory
agencies for approval. If approval for Radilex and/or Viprovex is granted,
we
expect to begin efforts to commercialize our product, if any, immediately
thereafter. If approved, we are anticipating revenues from the sale of
Radilex
and Viprovex, if any, beginning in calendar year 2009.
We
will need to generate significant revenues from product sales and or related
royalties and license agreements to achieve and maintain profitability.
Through
December 31, 2005, we had no revenues from any product sales, royalties
or
licensing fees, and have not achieved profitability on a quarterly or annual
basis. Our ability to achieve profitability depends upon, among other things,
our ability to develop products, obtain regulatory approval for products
under
development and enter into agreements for product development, manufacturing
and
commercialization. Moreover, we may never achieve significant revenues
or
profitable operations from the sale of any of our potential products or
technologies.
Research
and Development of Radilex in Radiological Exposure
Applications
To
date
we have sponsored seven radiation studies and co-sponsored three
radiation
studies all of which were conducted utilizing rodents to study dose
response to
radiation, the impact on survival and to distinguish survival response
using
different forms of drug delivery. In each of these studies mice were
exposed to
varying levels of radiation and the Radilex was aerosolized in water
and
administered to the test subject animals by inhalation.
In
these
studies we have collected data that we believe suggests that Radilex
shows
efficacy in treating ARS by combating neutropenia and thrombocytopenia,
which is
the decrease in populations of blood levels of white blood cells
and platelets
and the major medical conditions associated with acute exposure to
radiation.
Loss of these cells results in increased sensitivity to infection
and to
uncontrolled bleeding, both of which can be potentially life-threatening.
Further, as treatment for cancer often includes radiation treatment,
we believe
that the potential also exists for Radilex to be used for cancer
patients as a
stand alone treatment or a co-therapeutic agent to be used with other
drugs as
treatment.
Acute
total body irradiation exposure studies have been performed at the
University of
Arizona Cancer Center and at Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL).
We believe
that data collected in studies performed at the Oak Ridge National
Laboratory in
2006 revealed that Radilex not only prolonged survival of animals
exposed to
lethal gamma irradiation, but also appeared to reverse the loss of
white blood
cells that comprise the immune system, as well as platelets necessary
to control
blood clotting, subsequently leading to an increase in survival
rates.
Further,
we believe that our survival data from irradiated mice studies and
mechanistic
studies in cell culture have shown indications of hematopoietic stem
cell
replenishment of circulating leukocytes and platelets, which could
be of value
in radiation-treated cancer patients.
Continuing
radiation studies are expected to be performed at both the Translational
Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and TGen Drug Development Services
(TD2, its
drug development arm) , Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and
Stem Cells
Technology Inc. to further explore the impact of radiation on the
hematopoietic
system of Radilex-exposed animals. In addition, future studies will
be designed
to examine mechanistic indicators at both high levels of radiation
where Radilex
has shown protection, as well as at lower levels. If successful,
these studies
would demonstrate the ability of Radilex to address both the government
market,
as a countermeasure to radiological dispersion devices, such as dirty
bombs, as
well as the cancer market, as an adjuvant treatment candidate potentially
ameliorating the side effects resulting from cancer radiotherapy
We
believe these animal studies provide support for our continued effort
to
research and develop Radilex to treat the effects of exposure to
radiation.
However, there is no assurance that our interpretation of the results
of the
studies will prove to be accurate after further
testing.
Research
and Development of Viprovex in Biological Exposure
Applications
We
are
researching the efficacy of Viprovex as a potential treatment, either
as a stand
alone application or as co-therapeutic treatment, for exposure to
various
biological agents, such as infectious disease, including influenza
and anthrax.
Unlike Radilex, we are currently formulating Viprovex in a buffered
saline
solution as its preferred method of administration is intranasal.
We
believe that results from our animal studies may reveal the potential
ability of
Viprovex to enhance flu therapies, minimize the respiratory impact
of influenza
infection and augment the capability of vaccination to induce a protective
immune response.
Influenza.
In
October 2003 the AFOSR sponsored preliminary studies with the Hong
Kong
influenza virus (A/Hong Kong/8/68) and Viprovex at the University
of Arizona,
Arizona Health Sciences Center, Lung Injury Laboratory. Subsequently,
we have
sponsored three influenza studies at Virion Laboratories, one of
which is still
ongoing, utilizing rodents to test the efficacy of Viprovex in treating
the
avian influenza A/Wuhan/359/95 (H3N2), a model system for studying
the H5N1
avian influenza.
We
believe that the data acquired to date in examining the effect of
Viprovex on
influenza infection suggests an anti-viral action occurs in the lungs
and, more
noticeably, in the nose. In conjunction with this suggested anti-viral
effect,
we believe Viprovex may play a role in the normalization of animal
weight and
temperature. Further, we believe we witnessed differences in peptides
signaling
molecules released by cells of the immune system to mediate inflammation
and
immune responses. We believe that such Viprovex-induced changes in
immune
response signals demonstrate the potential efficacy of Viprovex.
Based on our
results, we believe that Viprovex may show efficacy as a stand alone
drug in the
treatment of influenza. Further, when used in conjunction with other
pharmacological agents, Viprovex might be an effective adjuvant therapeutic
on treating or preventing influenza.
There
is
no assurance that our interpretation of the results of the studies
will prove to
be accurate after further testing.
Anthrax
To
date
we have sponsored three anthrax studies all of which were conducted
utilizing
rodents to determine if Viprovex will reduce the mortality rate of
an active
infection of pulmonary anthrax. In our opinion, when treated with
Viprovex prior
to exposure to anthrax spores, Viprovex elicited protective, prophylactic
efficacy and when treated a short time period after exposure to anthrax
spores,
Viprovex elicited therapeutic efficacy.
We
are
currently sponsoring a series of studies with Hyperion Biotechnology
Inc. at
their laboratory facilities located at Brooks City-Base in San Antonio,
Texas.
The purpose of these studies is to determine if Viprovex could reduce
the
mortality rate of an active infection of pulmonary anthrax. The first
of these
studies was initiated in October 2005. This research suggested, we
believe, that
Viprovex offers protection from anthrax exposure in a mouse model.
In these
studies, we witnessed mice treated with Viprovex to have a greater
survival rate
11 days post-exposure to anthrax spores. Additionally, we believe
that this
research suggests Viprovex to elicit a dose-dependent prophylactic
protection
from anthrax in a mouse model.
Further
research, we believe supports these findings of prophylactic efficacy
of
Viprovex against anthrax and also suggests Viprovex to show efficacy
in
increasing survival rates in mice pretreated with anthrax. Additionally,
preliminary results, we believe suggest that Viprovex, when used
as an adjuvant,
could play an important role, in conjunction with other therapies,
in improving
treatments of anthrax exposure.
There
is
no assurance that our interpretation of the results of the studies
will prove to
be accurate after further testing.
Research
and Development of Viprovex in Chemical Exposure Applications
Based
on
early studies on Homspera and existing literature on Substance P,
we are
researching the efficacy of Viprovex as a potential treatment for
exposure to
chemical agents, such as formalin. Formalin is a solution of formaldehyde
gas
dissolved in water, used industrially and toxic typically via crosslinking
of
proteins to other nearby proteins. To date, we have only conducted
limited
preclinical studies with regard to the development of Viprovex for
indications
related to treatment of exposure to harmful chemicals.
We
believe our early AFOSR rodent studies suggests the administration
of Substance
P and Homspera to animals exposed to JP-8 decreased the immune system
effects,
while administration of Substance P antagonists compounded the deleterious
effects. Further experiments performed using Viprovex examined effectiveness
in
preventing lung injury on inhalation of toxic fumes. We believe data
collected
from these studies suggest Viprovex to exhibit anti-inflammatory
effects in
animal models.
There
is
no assurance that our interpretation of the results of the studies
will prove to
be accurate after further testing.
Research
and Development as an Adjuvant Therapeutic
Adjuvants
are unique among active ingredients in drugs in that they are designed
to not
stimulate an immune response against themselves, but they are required
to
augment the immune response against other, co-administered
compounds.
Data
collected from studies, we believe, suggest that Homspera may have
potential
value as a co-therapeutic agent or vaccine adjuvant. Studies performed
in animal
models of influenza and acute radiation syndrome have revealed the
potential
capability of Homspera to enhance the action of approved anti-viral
medications
as well as to provide adjunctive impact on anti-tumor radiation
therapy.
We
believe that, in conjunction with other influenza therapeutics, Homspera
might
be an effective adjuvant therapeutic by decreasing the number of
viruses at
which the viral neuraminidase-targeted therapeutic must act. Additionally,
while
these results are preliminary, we believe that data suggests Homspera,
when used
as an adjuvant, could play an important role, in conjunction with
other
therapies, in improving treatments of anthrax exposure. Further,
we believe that
data also suggests a potential for Homspera to be used as a co-therapy
for
cancer patients, as secondary treatment often involves radiation
treatments
following chemotherapy, in an attempt to kill more of the cancer
cells.
There
is
no assurance that our interpretation of the results of the studies
will prove to
be accurate after further testing.
If
product development or approval does not occur as scheduled our time
to reach
market will be lengthened and our costs will substantially increase.
Additionally, we may be requested to expand our findings to gather
additional
data or we may not achieve the desired results. If so, we may have
to design new
protocols and conduct additional studies. This will increase our
costs and delay
the time to market for Radilex as a possible therapeutic for radiation
exposure.
Any of these occurrences would have a material negative impact on
our business
and our liquidity as it may cause us to seek additional capital sooner
than
expected and allow our competitors to successfully enter the market
ahead of
us.
If
we are
successful in achieving desirable results for these applications,
we intend to
design the protocols and begin further studies for this and other
applications,
when capital is available. As we have only collected preliminary
data and
additional studies are required, we cannot predict when, if ever,
a viable
treatments for these indications can be commercialized. If we do
not observe
significant results or we lack the capital to further the development,
we may
abandon such research and development efforts; thereby limiting our
future
potential revenues.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
There were no off-balance sheet arrangements made in 2005.
Revenues
We
have not generated any revenues from operations from our inception.
We believe
we will begin earning revenues from operations during calendar year
2009 as we
transition from a development stage company.
Costs
and Expenses
From
our inception through December 31, 2005, we have incurred losses of
$11,799,134.
These expenses were associated principally with equity-based compensation
to
employees and consultants, product development costs and professional
services.
Net
Loss
For
the reasons stated above, our net loss for the twelve months ending
December 31,
2005 was $4,591,107, or $0.07 per shares. For the period of inception
(October
30, 2002) through December 31, 2005, our net loss was $11,799,134,
or $0.30 per
share. We expect that losses will continue through the period ending
December
31, 2009.
Our
independent certified public accountants have stated in their report
included in
this Form 10-KSB/A that we have incurred a net loss and negative cash
flows from
operations of $4,591,107 and $1,884,113, respectively, for the year
ended
December 31, 2005. This loss, in addition to a lack of operational
history,
raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
In
the absence of significant revenue and profits, and since we do not
expect to
generate significant revenues in the foreseeable future, we, in order
to fund
operations, will be completely dependent on additional debt and equity
financing
arrangements. There is no assurance that any financing will be sufficient
to
fund our capital expenditures, working capital and other cash requirements
for
the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. No assurance can be given
that any
such additional funding will be available or that, if available, can
be obtained
on terms favorable to us. If we are unable to raise needed funds on
acceptable
terms, we will not be able to develop or enhance our products, take
advantage of
future opportunities or respond to competitive pressures or unanticipated
requirements. A material shortage of capital will require us to take
drastic
steps such as reducing our level of operations, disposing of selected
assets or
seeking an acquisition partner. If cash is insufficient, we will not
be able to
continue operations.
Penalties
for Late Registration
During
the fiscal year December 31, 2005, we accrued the issuance of 5,242,307
shares
of common stock and warrants to purchase an additional 2,064,187 shares
of
common stock pursuant to a penalty calculation with regard to the late
registration of shares sold in a private placement in October 2004.
In
October 2004, we completed a private placement sale of shares of our
common
stock and warrants to purchase additional shares of common stock. We
issued in
the private placement an aggregate of 19,600,000 shares of our common
stock and
warrants to purchase 9,800,000 shares of our common stock. We agreed
to register
these shares along with the shares underlying these warrants within
ninety days
from the closing date of the transaction, or we would incur a penalty
equivalent
to an additional 2% of the shares and warrants to be registered for
every 30
days that we fail to complete this registration. This penalty amounts
to an
aggregate of 461,200 shares and 181,600 warrants per 30 day period
until such a
time as this registration statement is made effective. As of December
31, 2005,
we are required to issue an additional 5,242,307 shares of common stock
and
warrants to purchase an additional 2,064,187 shares of common stock.
At the time
these liabilities were incurred, the shares were valued at $1,991,923
and the
warrants were valued at $638,838. The shares were valued at the market
price of
the Company's common stock at the time the liabilities were incurred.
The
warrants were valued utilizing the Black-Scholes valuation model. The
aggregate
amount of $2,630,761 was charged to operations as cost of Penalty for
late
registration of shares during the year ended December 31, 2005. The
shares and
warrants were re-valued at December 31,2005, and the result of this
re-valuation
was to decrease the value of the shares by $314,385 and to decrease
the value of
the warrants by $254,693. These decreases were credited to other (income)
expense during the year ended December 31, 2005. At December 31, 2005,
the fair
value of the common stock issuable under the penalty for late registration
of
shares is $1,677,538, and the fair value of the warrants issuable under
the
penalty for late registration of shares is $384,145. These amounts
appear as
current liabilities on the Company's condensed consolidated balance
sheet at
December 31, 2005.
We
anticipate completing the registration of these shares during the quarter
ended
June 30, 2006, but expect that an obligation to issue approximately
2,136,893
additional shares and 841,413 additional warrants at an aggregate cost
of
approximately $840,000 will be incurred. There is no guarantee that
we will be
able to complete the registration within the anticipated timeframe.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
At
December 31, 2005, we had current assets of $290,367 consisting of
cash of
$265,860 and prepaid services of $24,507. Also, at December 31, 2005,
we had
current liabilities of $2,563,811, consisting of accounts payable and
accrued
liabilities of $2,563,811. This resulted in a working capital deficit
of
$2,273,444. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, we used
cash in
operating activities of $1,884,113. From the date of inception (October
30,
2002) to December 31, 2005, we had a net loss of $11,799,134 and used
cash of
$3,958,458 in operating activities. We met our cash requirements from
our
inception through December 31, 2005 via the private placement of $3,263,902
of
our common stock and $968,503 from the issuance of notes payable, net
of
repayments. In October 2004, we completed a private placement whereby
we sold an
aggregate of $2,450,000 worth of units to accredited investors. Each
unit was
sold for $10,000 and consisted of (a) a number of shares of our common
stock
determined by dividing the unit price of $10,000 by $0.125, and (b)
a warrant to
purchase, at any time prior to the fifth anniversary following the
date of
issuance of the warrant, a number of shares of our common stock equal
to fifty
percent (50%) of the number of shares included within the unit, at
a price equal
to $0.50 per share of common stock. We issued an aggregate of 19,600,000
shares
of our common stock and warrants to purchase 9,800,000 shares of our
common
stock in this private placement. In consideration of the investment,
we granted
to each investor certain registration rights and anti-dilution
rights.
We
currently have no revenue. There is no guarantee that our business
model will be
successful, or that we will be able to generate sufficient revenue
to fund
future operations. As a result, we expect our operations to continue
to use net
cash, and that we will be required to seek additional debt or equity
financings
during the coming quarters. Since inception, we have financed our operations
through debt and equity financing. While we have raised capital to
meet our
working capital and financing needs in the past, additional financing
is
required in order to meet our current and projected cash flow deficits
from
operations and development of our product line. We met our cash requirements
from our inception through December 31, 2005 via the private placement
of
$3,263,902 net of costs of our common stock, $1,194,856 of this was
from the
exercise of common stock purchase warrants net of costs. An additional
$968,503
was received from the issuance of notes payable, net of repayments.
In
January 2005, we made a tender offer to temporarily reduce the exercise
price of
certain warrants issued in October 2004 from $0.50 to $0.20 per share.
The
tender offer expired on March 4, 2005. We accepted for exercise a total
of
6,600,778 warrants validly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the
terms of
the tender offer, which represents approximately 48% of the aggregate
13,780,449
warrants that were subject to the offer. We raised an aggregate of
$1,190,856
from the tender offer, net of costs.
During
the year ended December 31, 2005, we repaid two notes payable, $14,997
in cash
and $65,003 by converting into 232,153 shares of common stocks at $0.28
per
share pursuant to the terms of the promissory note dated September
26, 2001. The
first note which accrued interest at 8% was repaid in full for $4,998
($3,900
principal & $1,097 accrued interest) on April 11, 2005, releasing us from
further obligations under the note. On June 7, 2005, the remaining
note in the
principal amount of $50,000 and all accrued interest of $15,003 were
converted
into 232,153 shares of our common stock in accordance with the original
terms of
the note.
We
also previously issued convertible promissory notes in the aggregate
principal
amount of $35,000. On December 24, 2004 all outstanding principal and
accrued
interest was forgiven by the note holder. Consideration of $100.00
was paid by
us to the note holder. Under the terms of the agreement, the note holder
released us from all claims, known or unknown, relating to the amount
owed.
On
June 13, 2005, we issued 80,000 shares of common stock for cash of
$4,000
pursuant to the exercise of a warrant at $0.05 per share.
Between
June 2003 and August 2004 eleven investors entered into fifteen convertible
promissory notes totaling $558,500 with interest rates ranging between
8% and
12% and having various maturities. In October 2004, these notes were
converted
into equity in the aggregate amount of $558,500 plus accrued interest
of
$56,757. For full and complete satisfaction of debt, we issued to the
note
holders the following: (a) a number of shares of our common stock determined
by
dividing the debt amount by an amount between $0.075 and $0.125 and
(b) warrants
to purchase, at any time prior to the fifth anniversary following the
date of
issuance of the warrant, a number of shares of our common stock equal
to fifty
percent (50%) of the number of shares described above, at a price equal
to $0.50
per share of common stock. The warrants are identical to the warrants
issued in
the Private Placement. Pursuant to the debt conversion we issued an
aggregate of
6,694,149 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 3,347,076
shares of
common stock. Under the terms of the conversion agreement, the note
holders
released us from all claims, known or unknown, relating to the debt
amount.
Pursuant
to our employment agreement with Michael Wilhelm, our President and
Chief
Executive Officer, dated December 16, 2002, we paid a salary of $125,000
and
$175,000 to Mr. Wilhelm during the first and second years of his employment,
respectively. Thereafter we paid through August 10, 2005, an annual
salary of
$250,000. On August 10, 2005, we entered into a new employment agreement
with
Mr. Wilhelm. The new employment agreement calls for a salary at the
rate of
$275,000 per annum and provides for bonus incentives. Mr. Wilhelm's
salary is
payable in regular installments in accordance with the customary payroll
practices of our company.
Pursuant
to our employment agreement with John Fermanis, our Chief Financial
Officer,
dated February 15, 2005, we paid a salary of $60,000 until the company
completed
a financing of $500,000 or more. This occurred on March 4, 2005 when
the company
completed a Tender Offer for warrants totaling $1,211,000 net of fees.
From
March 4, 2005, until December 31, 2005, we will pay an annual salary
of $85,000.
Thereafter, we will pay an annual salary of $98,000 for the second
year ending
December 31, 2006 and an annual salary of $112,000 for the third year
ending
December 31, 2007. Mr. Fermanis' salary is payable in regular installments
in
accordance with the customary payroll practices of our company.
On
December 16, 2002 we entered into a consulting agreement on a month-to-month
basis with Dr. Mark Witten, our Director. Under the terms of this agreement,
Dr.
Witten agrees to place at the disposal of us his judgment and expertise
in the
area of acute lung injury. In consideration for these services, we
agreed to pay
Dr. Witten a non-refundable fee of $5,000 per month. In January 2006,
the
company received correspondence from Dr. Witten stating that he would
terminate
his consulting contract if his specific requirements were not met.
We
subsequently accepted his termination effective February 1, 2006.
Since
our inception, we have been seeking additional third-party funding.
During such
time, we have retained a number of different investment banking firms
to assist
us in locating available funding; however, we have not yet been successful
in
obtaining any of the long-term funding needed to make us into a commercially
viable entity. During the period from October 2004 to September 2005,
we were
able to obtain financing of $3,590,136 from a series of private placements
of
our securities (which resulted in net proceeds to us of $3,162,702).
Based on
our current plan of operations all of our current funding is expected
to be
depleted by the end of August 2006. If we are not successful in generating
sufficient liquidity from operations or in raising sufficient capital
resources,
it would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of
operations,
liquidity and financial condition.
While
we have successfully raised capital to meet our working capital and
financing
needs in the past through debt and equity financings, additional financing
will
be required in order to implement our business plan and to meet our
current and
projected cash flow deficits from operations and development. There
can be no
assurance that we will be able to consummate future debt or equity
financings in
a timely manner on a basis favorable to us, or at all. If we are unable
to raise
needed funds, we will not be able to develop or enhance our potential
products,
take advantage of future opportunities or respond to competitive pressures
or
unanticipated requirements. A material shortage of capital will require
us to
take drastic steps such as reducing our level of operations, disposing
of
selected assets or seeking an acquisition partner.
Until
such time, if at all, as we receive adequate funding, we intend to
continue to
defer payment of all of our obligations which are capable of being
deferred,
which actions have resulted in some vendors demanding cash payment
for their
goods and services in advance, and other vendors refusing to continue
to do
business with us. In the event that we are successful in obtaining
third-party
funding, we do not expect to generate a positive cash flow from our
operations
for at least several years, if at all, due to anticipated expenditures
for
research and development activities, administrative and marketing activities,
and working capital requirements and expect to continue to attempt
to raise
further capital through one or more further private placements. Based
on our
operating expenses and anticipated research and development activities,
we
believe that we will require an additional $5 million to meet our expenses
over
the next 12 months.
Acquisition
or Disposition of Plant and Equipment
We
did not dispose or acquire any significant property, plant or equipment
for the
year ended December 31, 2005. We do not anticipate the acquisition
of any
significant property, plant or equipment during the next 12 months.
Number
of Employees
From
our inception through the period ended December 31, 2005, we have relied
on the
services of outside consultants for services and currently have five
total
employees, two contract employees and three full-time employees. Our
full-time
employees are Michael K. Wilhelm, our Chief Executive Officer; John
Fermanis,
our Chief Financial Officer; and, the third serves in an administrative
role. In
order for us to attract and retain quality personnel, we anticipate
we will have
to offer competitive salaries to future employees. We do not anticipate
our
employment base will significantly change during the next twelve months,
other
than the addition of one senior level appointment to the position of
Senior Vice
President of Scientific Development. As we continue to expand, we will
incur
additional cost for personnel. This projected increase in personnel
is dependent
upon our generating revenues and obtaining sources of financing. There
is no
guarantee that we will be successful in raising the funds required
or generating
revenues sufficient to fund the projected increase in the number of
employees.
Critical
Accounting Policy
The
preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity
with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
us to
make estimates and judgments that affect our reported assets, liabilities,
revenues, and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities.
We
base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various
other
assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Future
events,
however, may differ markedly from our current expectations and assumptions.
While there are a number of significant accounting policies affecting
our
consolidated financial statements; we believe the following critical
accounting
policy involves the most complex, difficult and subjective estimates
and
judgments:
Stock-based
Compensation
In
December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148 - Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation - Transition and Disclosure. This statement amends SFAS
No. 123 -
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, providing alternative methods
of
voluntarily transitioning to the fair market value based method of
accounting
for stock based employee compensation. FAS 148 also requires disclosure
of the
method used to account for stock-based employee compensation and the
effect of
the method in both the annual and interim financial statements. The
provisions
of this statement related to transition methods are effective for fiscal
years
ending after December 15, 2002, while provisions related to disclosure
requirements are effective in financial reports for interim periods
beginning
after December 31, 2003.
We
elected to continue to account for stock-based compensation plans using
the
intrinsic value-based method of accounting prescribed by APB No. 25,
"Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations. Under
the
provisions of APB No. 25, compensation expense is measured at the grant
date for
the difference between the fair value of the stock and the exercise
price. From
its inception, the Company has incurred significant costs in connection
with the
issuance of equity- based compensation, which is comprised primarily
of our
common stock and warrants to acquire our common stock, to non-employees.
The
Company anticipates continuing to incur such costs in order to conserve
its
limited financial resources. The determination of the volatility, expected
term
and other assumptions used to determine the fair value of equity based
compensation issued to non-employees under SFAS 123 involves subjective
judgment
and the consideration of a variety of factors, including our historical
stock
price, option exercise activity to date and the review of assumptions
used by
comparable enterprises.
We
account for equity based compensation, issued to non-employees in exchange
for
goods or services, in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123
and EITF
No. 96-18, "Accounting for Equity Instruments That are Issued to Other
Than
Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or
Services".
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In
November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
SFAS 151,
Inventory Costs--an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4. This Statement
amends
the guidance in ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, "Inventory Pricing," to clarify
the
accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight,
handling
costs, and wasted material (spoilage). Paragraph 5 of ARB 43, Chapter
4,
previously stated that ". . . under some circumstances, items such
as idle
facility expense, excessive spoilage, double freight, and rehandling
costs may
be so abnormal as to require treatment as current period charges. .
. ." This
Statement requires that those items be recognized as current-period charges
regardless of whether they meet the criterion of "so abnormal." In
addition,
this Statement requires that allocation of fixed production overheads
to the
costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production
facilities. This Statement is effective for inventory costs incurred
during
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. Management does not believe
the
adoption of this Statement will have any immediate material impact
on the
Company.
In
December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No.152, "Accounting for Real Estate
Time-Sharing Transactions--an amendment of FASB Statements No. 66 and
67" ("SFAS
152) The amendments made by Statement 152 This Statement amends FASB
Statement
No. 66, Accounting for Sales of Real Estate, to reference the financial
accounting and reporting guidance for real estate time-sharing transactions
that
is provided in AICPA Statement of Position (SOP) 04-2, Accounting for
Real
Estate Time-Sharing Transactions. This Statement also amends FASB Statement
No.
67, Accounting for Costs and Initial Rental Operations of Real Estate
Projects,
to state that the guidance for (a) incidental operations and (b) costs
incurred
to sell real estate projects does not apply to real estate time-sharing
transactions. The accounting for those operations and costs is subject
to the
guidance in SOP 04-2. This Statement is effective for financial statements
for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 with earlier application
encouraged.
The Company does not anticipate that the implementation of this standard
will
have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations
or cash
flows.
On
December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")
published
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004),
Share-Based
Payment ("SFAS 123R"). SFAS 123R requires that compensation cost related
to
share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements.
Share-based payment transactions within the scope of SFAS 123R include
stock
options, restricted stock plans, performance-based awards, stock appreciation
rights, and employee share purchase plans. The provisions of SFAS 123R
are
effective as of the first interim period that begins after June 15,
2005.
Accordingly, the Company will implement the revised standard in the
third
quarter of fiscal year 2005. Currently, the Company accounts for it's
share-based payment transactions under the provisions of APB 25, which
does not
necessarily require the recognition of compensation cost in the financial
statements. Management is assessing the implications of this revised
standard,
which may materially impact the Company's results of operations in
the third
quarter of fiscal year 2005 and thereafter.
On
December 16, 2004, FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No.
153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, an amendment of APB Opinion No.
29,
Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions ("SFAS 153"). This statement
amends APB
Opinion 29 to eliminate the exception for nonmonetary exchanges of
similar
productive assets and replaces it with a general exception for exchanges
of
nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. Under SFAS
153, if a
nonmonetary exchange of similar productive assets meets a commercial-substance
criterion and fair value is determinable, the transaction must be accounted
for
at fair value resulting in recognition of any gain or loss. SFAS 153
is
effective for nonmonetary transactions in fiscal periods that begin
after June
15, 2005. The Company does not anticipate that the implementation of
this
standard will have a material impact on its financial position, results
of
operations or cash flows.
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
DECEMBER
31, 2005 AND 2004
FORMING
A PART OF ANNUAL REPORT
PURSUANT
TO THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
IR
BIOSCIENCES HOLDINGS, INC.
IR
Biosciences Holdings, Inc.
Index
to Financial Statements
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No.
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Report
of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm
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F-3
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Consolidated
Balance Sheet at December 31, 2005
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F-4
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Consolidated
Statements of Losses for the two years ended
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December
31, 2005 and 2004 and the period October 30, 2002
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(Date
of Inception) through December 31, 2005
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F-5
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Consolidated
Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for the
period
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October
30, 2002 (Date of Inception) through December 31, 2005
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F-6
to F-9
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Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the two years ended
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December
31, 2005 and 2004 and the period October 30, 2002
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(Date
of Inception) through December 31, 2005
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F-10
to F-11
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
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F-12
to F-25
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RUSSELL
BEDFORD STEFANOU MIRCHANDANI LLP
CERTIFIED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board
of
Directors
IR
BioSciences Holdings, Inc.
Scottsdale,
Arizona
We
have
audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of IR BioSciences Holdings,
Inc. a development stage company as of December 31, 2005 and the related
consolidated statements of losses, deficiency in stockholders' equity, and
cash
flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the period October
22,
2002 (date of inception) through December 31, 2005. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is
to
express an opinion on the financial statements based upon our
audits.
We
have
conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards of the Public
Company
Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) (United States of America). Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing
the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management,
as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In
our
opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of IR BioSciences Holdings, Inc.
a
development stage company at December 31, 2005 and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the
period October 22, 2002 (date of inception) through December 31, 2005 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of
America.
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company
will
continue as a going concern. As discussed in the Note A to the accompanying
financial statements, the Company is in the development stage and has not
established a source of revenues. This raises substantial doubt about the
company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements
do
not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
/s/ RUSSELL BEDFORD STEFANOU MIRCHANDANI LLP
Russell
Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP
New
York,
New York
March
24,
2006*
*Adjusted
for typographical error
IR
BioSciences Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiary
(A
Development Stage Company)
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
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December
31, 2005
|
|
Assets
|
|
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|
Current
assets
|
|
|
|
|
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$ |
265,860
|
|
Prepaid
services and other current assets
|
|
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24,507
|
|
|
|
|
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Total
current assets
|
|
|
290,367
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits
and other assets
|
|
|
2,260
|
|
Furniture
and equipment, net of accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
depreciation
of $3,862
|
|
|
4,226
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
assets
|
|
$ |
296,853
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
and Stockholders' Deficit
|
|
|
|
|
Current
liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
502,128
|
|
Warrant
portion of penalty for late registration
|
|
|
|
|
of
shares - with registration rights (See note E)
|
|
|
384,145
|
|
Commom
stock portion of penalty for late
|
|
|
|
|
Registration
of shares (See note E)
|
|
|
1,677,538
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
2,563,811
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments
and Contingencies
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders'
deficit
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
stock, 0.001 par value:
|
|
|
|
|
10,000,000
shares authorized, no shares
|
|
|
|
|
issued
and outstanding
|
|
|
--
|
|
Common
stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000
|
|
|
|
|
shares
authorized; 69,436,319 shares issued
|
|
|
|
|
and
outstanding at December 31, 2005
|
|
|
69,435
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional
paid-in capital
|
|
|
9,465,501
|
|
Deferred
compensation
|
|
|
(2,760 |
) |
Deficit
Accumulated during the Development Stage
|
|
|
(11,799,134 |
) |
Total
stockholder's deficit
|
|
|
(2,266,958 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
liabilities and stockholders' deficit
|
|
$ |
296,853
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
IR
BioSciences Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiary
(A
Development Stage Company)
Consolidated
Statements of Losses
|
|
For
the
Year Ended
December
31,
2005
|
|
|
For
the
Year
Ended
December
31,
2004
|
|
|
For
the Period
October
30,
2002
to
December
31,
2005
|
|
Operating
expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling,
general and administrative expenses
|
|
$ |
2,534,417
|
|
|
$ |
4,498,390
|
|
|
$ |
8,124,301
|
|
Merger
fees and costs
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
350,000
|
|
Financing
cost
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
90,000
|
|
Impairment
of intangible asset
|
|
|
6,393
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
6,393
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
2,540,810
|
|
|
|
4,498,390
|
|
|
|
8,570,694
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
loss
|
|
|
(2,540,810 |
) |
|
|
(4,498,390 |
) |
|
|
(8,570,694 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
expense:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
of penalty for late registration of shares
|
|
|
2,630,761
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
2,630,761
|
|
Gain
from marking to market - warrant portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of
penalty for late registration of shares
|
|
|
(254,693 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(254,693 |
) |
Gain
from marking to market - stock portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of
penalty for late registration of shares
|
|
|
(314,385 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(314,385 |
) |
Interest
(income) expense, net
|
|
|
(11,386 |
) |
|
|
807,017
|
|
|
|
1,166,757
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
other (income) expense
|
|
|
(2,050,297 |
) |
|
|
807,017
|
|
|
|
3,228,440
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
before income taxes
|
|
|
(4,591,107 |
) |
|
|
(5,305,407 |
) |
|
|
(11,799,134 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision
for income taxes
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
$ |
(4,591,107 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,305,407 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,799,134 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss per share - basic and diluted
|
|
$ |
(0.07 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.16 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.30 |
) |
Weighted
average shares outstanding -
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
basic
and diluted
|
|
|
67,691,598
|
|
|
|
33,510,168
|
|
|
|
38,934,503
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
IR
Biosciences Holding, Inc. and Subsidiary
(A
Development Stage Company)
Consolidated
Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
From
date of inception (October 30, 2002) to December 31,
2005
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
|
|
|
Deferred
Compensation
|
|
|
Accumulated
Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Balance
at October 30, 2002 (date of inception)
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
$ |
--
|
|
|
$ |
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
$ |
--
|
|
|
$ |
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
of common stock issued at $0.0006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
per
share to founders for license of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
proprietary
right in December 2002
|
|
|
16,612,276
|
|
|
|
16,612
|
|
|
|
(7,362 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
9,250
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
of common stock issued at $0.0006 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
to founders for services rendered in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
2002
|
|
|
1,405,310
|
|
|
|
1,405
|
|
|
|
(623 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
782
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
of common stock issued at $0.1671 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
to consultants for services rendered
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in
December 2002
|
|
|
53,878
|
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
8,946
|
|
|
|
(9,000 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sale
of common stock for cash at $0.1671 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
in December 2002
|
|
|
185,578
|
|
|
|
186
|
|
|
|
30,815
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
31,001
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss for the period from inception
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(October
30, 2002) to December 31, 2002
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(45,918 |
) |
|
|
(45,918 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
at December 31, 2002 (reflective of stock
splits)
|
|
|
18,257,042
|
|
|
|
18,257
|
|
|
|
31,776
|
|
|
|
(9,000 |
) |
|
|
(45,918 |
) |
|
|
(4,885 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
granted to consultants at $0.1392 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
for services rendered in January 2003
|
|
|
98,776
|
|
|
|
99
|
|
|
|
13,651
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
13,750
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sale
of shares of common stock for cash at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.1517
per share in January 2003
|
|
|
329,552
|
|
|
|
330
|
|
|
|
49,670
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
granted to consultants at $0.1392 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
for services rendered in March 2003
|
|
|
154,450
|
|
|
|
154
|
|
|
|
21,346
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
21,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion
of notes payable to common stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
at
$0.1392 per share in April 2003
|
|
|
1,436,736
|
|
|
|
1,437
|
|
|
|
198,563
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
200,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
granted to consultants at $0.1413 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
for services rendered in April 2003
|
|
|
14,368
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
2,016
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
2,030
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sale
of shares of common stock for cash at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.2784
per share in May 2003
|
|
|
17,960
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
4,982
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
of shares of common stock for cash at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.2784
per share in June 2003
|
|
|
35,918
|
|
|
|
36
|
|
|
|
9,964
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion
of notes payable to common stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
at
$0.1392 per share in June 2003
|
|
|
718,368
|
|
|
|
718
|
|
|
|
99,282
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beneficial
conversion feature associated with
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
notes
issued in June 2003
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
60,560
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
60,560
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization
of deferred compensation
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
9,000
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
9,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
of GPN Merger in July 2003
|
|
|
2,368,130
|
|
|
|
2,368
|
|
|
|
(123,168 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(120,799 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants issued with extended notes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
payable
in October 2003
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
189,937
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
189,937
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of Company warrants issued in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
conjunction
with fourth quarter notes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
payable
issued October through
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
2003
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
207,457
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
207,457
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants contributed by founders
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in
conjunction with fourth quarter notes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
payable
issued October through
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
2003
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
183,543
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
183,543
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants issued for services in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
October
through December 2003
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
85,861
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
85,861
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss for the year ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
31, 2003
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(1,856,702 |
) |
|
|
(1,856,702 |
) |
Balance
at December 31, 2003
|
|
|
23,431,300
|
|
|
$ |
23,431
|
|
|
$ |
1,035,441
|
|
|
$ |
--
|
|
|
$ |
(1,902,620 |
) |
|
$ |
(843,748 |
) |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
IR
Biosciences Holding, Inc. and Subsidiary
(A
Development Stage Company)
Consolidated
Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
From
Date of Inception (October 30, 2002) to December 31,
2005
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
|
|
|
Deferred
Compensation
|
|
|
Accumulated
Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Shares
granted at $1.00 per share pursuant to
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
the
Senior Note Agreement in January 2004
|
|
|
600,000
|
|
|
|
600
|
|
|
|
599,400
|
|
|
|
(600,000 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued at $1.00 per share to a
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
consultant
for services rendered in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
January
2004
|
|
|
800,000
|
|
|
|
800
|
|
|
|
799,200
|
|
|
|
(800,000 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued to a consultant at $0.62
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
per
share for services rendered in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
February
2004
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
|
|
40
|
|
|
|
24,760
|
|
|
|
(24,800 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued to a consultant at $0.40 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
for services rendered in March 2004
|
|
|
1,051,600
|
|
|
|
1,051
|
|
|
|
419,589
|
|
|
|
(420,640 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued to a consultant at $0.50 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
for services rendered in March 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000
|
|
|
|
500
|
|
|
|
249,500
|
|
|
|
(250,000 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
sold for cash at $0.15 per share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in
March, 2004
|
|
|
8,000
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
1,192
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
1,200
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued at $0.50 per share to
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
consultants
for services rendered in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March
2004
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
9,980
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued to a consultant at $0.40 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for
services rendered in March 2004
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
798
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
800
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued to consultants at $0.32 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
for services rendered in March 2004
|
|
|
91,600
|
|
|
|
92
|
|
|
|
29,220
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
29,312
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
to be issued to consultant at $0.41 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
in April 2004 for services to be
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rendered
through March 2005
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(82,000 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(82,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
granted pursuant to the New Senior Note
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Agreement
in April 2004
|
|
|
600,000
|
|
|
|
600
|
|
|
|
149,400
|
|
|
|
(150,000 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued to officer at $0.32 per share for
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
services
rendered in April 2004
|
|
|
200,000
|
|
|
|
200
|
|
|
|
63,800
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
64,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion
of note payable to common stock at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.10
per share in May 2004
|
|
|
350,000
|
|
|
|
350
|
|
|
|
34,650
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
35,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beneficial
Conversion Feature associated with
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
note
payable in May 2004
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
35,000
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
35,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of warrants to officers and founder
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for
services rendered in May 2004
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
269,208
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
269,208
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
to a consultant at $0.20 per share as a
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
due
diligence fee in May 2004
|
|
|
125,000
|
|
|
|
125
|
|
|
|
24,875
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
25,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued to a consultant at $1.00 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
for services to be rendered over
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
twelve
months beginning May 2004
|
|
|
500,000
|
|
|
|
500
|
|
|
|
499,500
|
|
|
|
(500,000 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beneficial
Conversion Feature associated with
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
notes
payable issued in June 2004
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of warrants to note holders in April,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
May,
and June 2004
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
17,915
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
17,915
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of warrants to employees and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
consultants
for services rendered in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
April
through June 2004
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
8,318
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
8,318
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued in July to a consultant at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.10
for services to be rendered through
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
July
2005
|
|
|
250,000
|
|
|
|
250
|
|
|
|
24,750
|
|
|
|
(25,000 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued to a consultant in July and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September
at $0.41 per share for services
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
to
be rendered through April 2005
|
|
|
200,000
|
|
|
|
200
|
|
|
|
81,800
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
82,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued to a consultant in September at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.12
to $0.22 for services rendered
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
through
September 2004
|
|
|
127,276
|
|
|
|
127
|
|
|
|
16,782
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
16,909
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
IR
Biosciences Holding, Inc. and Subsidiary
(A
Development Stage Company)
Consolidated
Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
From
Date of Inception (October 30, 2002) to December 31,
2005
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
|
|
|
Deferred
Compensation
|
|
|
Accumulated
Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Shares
issued in July to September 2004 as
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
interest
on note payable
|
|
|
300,000
|
|
|
|
300
|
|
|
|
35,700
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
36,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of warrants with notes payable in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
July
and August 2004
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
72,252
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
72,252
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued
deferred compensation in August 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
to
a consultant for 100,000 shares at $0.10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
per
share, committed but unissued
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued in August 2004 at $0.14 to a
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
consultant
for services to be performed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
through
October 2004
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
13,900
|
|
|
|
(14,000 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued in August 2004 at $0.125 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
for conversion of $30,000 demand loan
|
|
|
240,000
|
|
|
|
240
|
|
|
|
29,760
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued in August 2004 at $0.16 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share
to a consultant for services provided
|
|
|
125,000
|
|
|
|
125
|
|
|
|
19,875
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued in October 2004 to employees at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.16
to $0.25 per share
|
|
|
48,804
|
|
|
|
49
|
|
|
|
8,335
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
8,384
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitment
to issue 100,000 shares of stock to
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a
consultant at $0.23 per share for services
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
to
be provided through September 2005
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(23,000 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(23,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sale
of stock for cash in October at $0.125 per
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share,
net of costs of $298,155
|
|
|
18,160,000
|
|
|
|
18,160
|
|
|
|
1,345,763
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
1,363,923
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants issued with sale of common
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
stock
in October, net of costs
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
607,922
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
607,922
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of warrant to officer in October, 2004
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
112,697
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
112,697
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of stock to investment bankers in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
October
2004 for commissions earned
|
|
|
4,900,000
|
|
|
|
4,900
|
|
|
|
(4,900 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion
of accounts payable to stock in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
October
at $0.125 per share
|
|
|
1,257,746
|
|
|
|
1,258
|
|
|
|
107,382
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
108,640
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants issued with accounts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
payable
conversions
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
48,579
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
48,579
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion
of demand loan to stock in October
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
at
$0.11 per share
|
|
|
93,300
|
|
|
|
93
|
|
|
|
10,170
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
10,263
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forgiveness
of notes payable in October 2004
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
36,785
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
36,785
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of stock to officer and director at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.125
per share in October for conversion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of
liability
|
|
|
1,440,000
|
|
|
|
1,440
|
|
|
|
122,493
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
123,933
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants issued with officer and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
director
conversion of liabilities
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
56,067
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
56,047
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion
of debt and accrued interest to
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
common
stock at $0.075 to $0.125 per share
|
|
|
6,703,151
|
|
|
|
6,703
|
|
|
|
417,514
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
424,217
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants issued with conversion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of
debt
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
191,111
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
191,111
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion
of note payable in October into
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
common
stock at $0.075 per share
|
|
|
67,613
|
|
|
|
68
|
|
|
|
4,932
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of warrants to note holders in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
October
2004
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
112,562
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
112,562
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of shares issued to CFO as compensation
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
34,900
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
35,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants issued to members of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
advisory
committees in November
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and
December
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
16,348
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
16,348
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beneficial
conversion feature associated with
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
notes
payable
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
124,709
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
124,709
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued in error to be cancelled
|
|
|
(9,002 |
) |
|
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization
of deferred compensation through
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
31, 2004
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
2,729,454
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
2,729,454
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
for the year ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
31, 2004
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(5,305,407 |
) |
|
|
(5,305,407 |
) |
Balance
at December 31, 2004
|
|
|
62,423,388
|
|
|
|
62,423
|
|
|
|
7,922,943
|
|
|
|
(169,986 |
) |
|
|
(7,208,027 |
) |
|
|
607,353
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
IR
Biosciences Holding, Inc. and Subsidiary
(A
Development Stage Company)
Consolidated
Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
From
date of inception (October 30, 2002) to December 31, 2005
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
|
|
|
Deferred
Compensation
|
|
|
Accumulated
Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Sale
of shares of common stock for cash at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.20
per share in Mar 2005 for warrant
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
exercise,
net of costs
|
|
|
6,600,778
|
|
|
|
6,600
|
|
|
|
1,184,256
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
1,190,856
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants issued to members
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of
advisory committees in March 2005
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
137,049
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
137,049
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred
compensation in Feb 2005 to a
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
consultant
for 50,000 shares of stock at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.65
per share.
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(32,500 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(32,500 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants
exercised at $0.05 per share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in
June 2003
|
|
|
80,000
|
|
|
|
80
|
|
|
|
3,920
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
4,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants issued to members of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
advisory
committee in June 2005
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
70,781
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
70,781
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants issued to investors and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
service
providers in June 2005
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
32,991
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
32,991
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of 232,153 shares of common
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
stock
in July 2005 for conversion of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
notes
payable
|
|
|
232,153
|
|
|
|
232
|
|
|
|
64,771
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
65,003
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of 100,000 shares of common stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in
August 2005 to a consultant for
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
services
provided
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
9,900
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants issued to advisory
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
committee
in September 2005 for services
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
20,491
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
20,491
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization
of deferred comp for the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
twelve
months ended December, 2005
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
199,726
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
199,726
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
of warrants issued in October
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and
December 2005 to investors and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
service
providers
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
18,399
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
18,399
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
for the year ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
31, 2005
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(4,591,107 |
) |
|
|
(4,591,107 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69,436,319
|
|
|
|
69,435
|
|
|
|
9,465,501
|
|
|
|
(2,760 |
) |
|
|
(11,799,134 |
) |
|
|
(2,266,958 |
) |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
IR
BioSciences Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiary
(A
Development Stage Company)
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
|
|
For
the Year Ended
December
31, 2005
|
|
|
For
the Year Ended
December
31, 2004
|
|
|
For
the Period
October
30, 2002 to
December
31, 2005
|
|
Cash
flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
$ |
(4,591,107 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,305,407 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,799,134 |
) |
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
cash
used in operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash
compensation
|
|
|
520,853
|
|
|
|
3,284,577
|
|
|
|
3,920,853
|
|
Cost
of penalty for late registration of shares -
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
stock
portion
|
|
|
1,991,923
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
1,991,923
|
|
Cost
of penalty for late registration of shares -
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
warrant
portion
|
|
|
638,838
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
638,838
|
|
(Gain)
loss from marking to market - stock portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of
penalty for late registration of shares
|
|
|
(314,385 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(314,385 |
) |
(Gain)
loss from marking to market - warrant portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of
penalty for late registration of shares
|
|
|
(254,693 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(254,693 |
) |
Impairment
of intangible asset
|
|
|
6,393
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
6,393
|
|
Interest
expense
|
|
|
4,007
|
|
|
|
83,776
|
|
|
|
156,407
|
|
Amortization
of discount on notes payable
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
704,633
|
|
|
|
1,006,935
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
3,201
|
|
|
|
13,255
|
|
|
|
29,218
|
|
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid
services and other assets
|
|
|
9,946
|
|
|
|
29,130
|
|
|
|
3,234
|
|
Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
|
|
|
100,911
|
|
|
|
148,854
|
|
|
|
655,953
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
(1,884,113 |
) |
|
|
(1,041,182 |
) |
|
|
(3,958,458 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition
of property and equipment
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(4,783 |
) |
|
|
(8,087 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(4,783 |
) |
|
|
(8,087 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds
from notes payable
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
32,500
|
|
|
|
1,233,500
|
|
Principal
payments on notes payable and demand loans
|
|
|
(14,997 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(264,997 |
) |
Shares
of stock sold for cash
|
|
|
1,190,856
|
|
|
|
1,973,045
|
|
|
|
3,259,902
|
|
Proceeds
from exercise of warrant
|
|
|
4,000
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
4,000
|
|
Officer
repayment of amounts paid on his behalf
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
19,880
|
|
Cash
paid on behalf of officer
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
(19,880 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
1,179,859
|
|
|
|
2,005,545
|
|
|
|
4,232,405
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(704,254 |
) |
|
|
959,580
|
|
|
|
265,860
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
|
970,114
|
|
|
|
10,534
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$ |
265,860
|
|
|
$ |
970,114
|
|
|
$ |
265,860
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
IR
BioSciences Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiary
(A
Development Stage Company)
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
|
|
For
the Year Ended
December
31, 2005
|
|
|
For
the Year Ended
December
31, 2004
|
|
|
For
the Period
October
30, 2002 to
December
31, 2005
|
|
Supplemental
disclosures of cash flow information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
paid during the period for:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
$ |
$
1,706
|
|
|
$ |
54
|
|
|
$ |
43,553
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxes
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition
and capital restructure:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets
acquired
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Liabilities
assumed
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(120,799 |
) |
Common
stock retained
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,369 |
) |
Adjustment
to additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
123,168
|
|
Organization
costs
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
350,000
|
|
Total
consideration paid
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
350,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in exchange for proprietary rights
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
9,250
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in exchange for services
|
|
$ |
10,000
|
|
|
$ |
2,878,006
|
|
|
$ |
2,925,286
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in exchange for previously incurred
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
debt
and accrued interest
|
|
$ |
65,003
|
|
|
$ |
695,591
|
|
|
$ |
1,060,594
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued as interest
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
36,000
|
|
|
$ |
36,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization
of beneficial conversion feature
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
162,709
|
|
|
$ |
223,269
|
|
Stock
options and warrants issued in exchange for services
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rendered
|
|
$ |
279,949
|
|
|
$ |
406,571
|
|
|
$ |
772,381
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt
and accrued interest forgiveness from note holders
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
36,785
|
|
|
$ |
36,785
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in satisfaction of amounts due to an
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Officer
and a Director
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
180,000
|
|
|
$ |
180,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in satisfaction of accounts payable
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
157,219
|
|
|
$ |
157,219
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization
of deferred compensation
|
|
$ |
199,726
|
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
199,726
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair
value of common stock and warrants in connection
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
with
the late filing of registration statement
|
|
$ |
2,630,761
|
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
2,630,761
|
|
Gain
from marking to market - stock portion of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
penalty
for late registration of shares
|
|
$ |
314,385
|
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
314,385
|
|
Gain
from marking to market - warrant portion of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
penalty
for late registration of shares
|
|
$ |
254,693
|
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
254,693
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment
of intangible asset
|
|
$ |
6,393
|
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
$ |
6,393
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
Ir
Biosciences Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiary
(a
development stage company)
Notes
to Financial Statements
For
the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
And
for the period from October 30, 2002
(inception)
to December 31, 2005
Note
A -
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
A
summary
of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the
accompanying consolidated financial statements follows.
Nature
of Business
IR
BioSciences Holdings, Inc. (the "Company," "we," or "us") formerly GPN Network,
Inc. ("GPN") is currently a development stage company under the provisions
of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 7. The Company,
which
was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on October 30, 2002,
is
a biopharmaceutical company. Through our wholly owned subsidiary, ImmuneRegen
BioSciences, Inc., we are engaged in the research and development of potential
therapeutics for a number of applications. All therapeutics in development
are
based on Sar9, Met (O2)11-Substance P, an analog of the naturally occurring
human neuropeptide Substance P. This neuropeptide can be found throughout
the
body, including in the airways of humans and many other species. We use the
generic name Homspera to refer to the synthetic Sar9, Met (O2)11-Substance
P
peptide. All of our research and development efforts are early, pre-clinical
stage and Homspera has only undergone exploratory studies to evaluate its
biological activity in small animals.
The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its
wholly owned subsidiary, ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc. Significant intercompany
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Going
Concern
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a
going
concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction
of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying
financial statements during the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004,
the
Company incurred losses from operations of $4,591,107 and $5,305,407,
respectively. In addition, its current liabilities exceed its current assets
by
$2,273,444 as of December 31, 2005. These factors among others may indicate
that
the Company will be unable to continue as a going concern for a reasonable
period of time.
In
order
to address our capital requirements, we intend to seek to raise additional
cash
for working capital purposes through the public or private sales of debt or
equity securities, the procurement of advances on contracts or licenses,
funding
from joint-venture or strategic partners, debt financing or short-term loans,
or
a combination of the foregoing. We may also seek to satisfy indebtedness
without
any cash outlay through the private issuance of debt or equity securities.
There
can be no assurance the Company will be successful in its effort to secure
additional equity financing.
If
operations and cash flows continue to improve through these efforts, management
believes that the Company can continue to operate. However, no assurance
can be
given that management's actions will result in profitable operations or the
resolution of its liquidity problems.
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going
concern.
Use
of
Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to
make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of
the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reported periods. Actual results could materially differ from
those
estimates.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
For
purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash equivalents include all highly
liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less
which
are not securing any corporate obligations.
Long-lived
Assets
The
Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (SFAS
144). The Statement requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable
intangibles held and used by the Company be reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an
asset
may not be recoverable. Events relating to recoverability may include
significant unfavorable changes in business conditions, recurring losses,
or a
forecasted inability to achieve break-even operating results over an extended
period. The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets based
upon
forecasted undercounted cash flows. Should an impairment in value be indicated,
the carrying value of intangible assets will be adjusted, based on estimates
of
future discounted cash flows resulting from the use and ultimate disposition
of
the asset. SFAS No. 144 also requires assets to be disposed of be reported
at
the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less costs to
sell.
Income
Taxes
The
Company has implemented the provisions on Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" (SFAS 109). SFAS 109 requires
that income tax accounts be computed using the liability method. Deferred
taxes
are determined based upon the estimated future tax effects of differences
between the financial reporting and tax reporting bases of assets and
liabilities given the provisions of currently enacted tax laws.
Net
Loss Per Common Share
The
Company computes earnings per share under Financial Accounting Standard No.
128,
"Earnings Per Share" (SFAS 128). Net loss per common share is computed by
dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock
and
dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during the year. Dilutive common
stock equivalents consist of shares issuable upon conversion of convertible
notes and the exercise of the Company's stock options and warrants (calculated
using the treasury stock method). During 2005, 2004 and 2003, common stock
equivalents were not considered in the calculation of the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding because they would be anti-dilutive,
thereby
decreasing the net loss per common share.
Liquidity
As
shown
in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has incurred anet loss
of
$11,799,134 from its inception through December 31, 2005. The Company incurred
a
net loss of $ 4,591,107 and $ 5,305,407 from operations during the years
ended
December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Company's has a net working
capital deficit of $2,273,444 with cash and cash equivalents of $265,860
at
December 31, 2005.
Research
and Development
The
Company accounts for research and development costs in accordance with the
Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 2 ("SFAS 2"), "Accounting for Research and Development Costs.
Under SFAS 2, all research and development costs must be charged to expense
as
incurred. Accordingly, internal research and development costs are expensed
as
incurred. Third-party research and developments costs are expensed when the
contracted work has been performed or as milestone results have been achieved.
Company-sponsored research and development costs related to both present
and
future products are expensed in the period incurred. Total expenditures on
research and product development for the years 2005, 2004, and the period
from
October 30, 2002 (date of inception) to December 31, 2005 were $113,731,
$150,091 and $306,794, respectively.
Concentrations
of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments and related items, which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents
and
related party receivables. The Company places its cash and temporary cash
investments with credit quality institutions. At times, such investments
may be
in excess of the FDIC insurance limit. The Company periodically reviews its
trade receivables in determining its allowance for doubtful accounts. There
is
no allowance for doubtful accounts established as of December 31,
2005.
Comprehensive
Income
Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 ("SFAS 130"), "Reporting Comprehensive
Income," establishes standards for reporting and displaying of comprehensive
income, its components and accumulated balances. Comprehensive income is
defined
to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments
by
owners and distributions to owners. Among other disclosures, SFAS 130 requires
that all items that are required to be recognized under current accounting
standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a financial
statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial
statements. The Company does not have any items of comprehensive income in
any
of the periods presented.
Stock
Based Compensation
In
December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation-Transition and Disclosure-an amendment of SFAS 123." This statement
amends SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," to provide
alternative methods of transition for a voluntary charge to the fair value
based
method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition,
this
statement amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require
prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about
the
method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect
of the
method used on reported results. The Company has chosen to continue to account
for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed
in APB
Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations. Accordingly, compensation expense
for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair market value
of
the Company's stock at the date of the grant over the exercise price of the
related option. The Company has adopted the annual disclosure provisions
of SFAS
No. 148 in its financial reports for the year ended December 31, 2005 and
200
and for subsequent periods.
For
purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options
is
amortized over the options' vesting period. The Company's pro forma information
was as follows:
|
|
Twelve
months ended
December
31,
|
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
Net
loss, as reported
|
|
$ |
(4,591,107 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,305,407 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Compensation
recognized under
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
under
APB 25
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
Compensation
recognized under
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SFAS
123
|
|
|
(83,150 |
) |
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro
forma net loss
|
|
$ |
(4,674,257 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,305,407 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro
forma loss per share
|
|
$ |
(0.07 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.16 |
) |
Segment
Information
Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of
an
Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS 131") establishes standards for
reporting information regarding operating segments in annual financial
statements and requires selected information for those segments to be presented
in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. SFAS 131 also establishes
standards for related disclosures about products and services and geographic
areas. Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about
which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation
by the
chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in making decisions
how to allocate resources and assess performance. The information disclosed
herein materially represents all of the financial information related to
the
Company's principal operating segment.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
The
Company measures its financial assets and liabilities in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The
estimated fair values approximate their carrying value because of the short-term
maturity of these instruments or the stated interest rates are indicative
of
market interest rates.
Property
and Equipment
Property
and equipment are valued at cost. Depreciation and amortization are provided
over the estimated useful lives up to seven years using the straight-line
method. The estimated service lives of property and equipment are as
follows:
Computer
equipment 3 years Furniture 7 years
Website
Development Costs
The
Company recognizes website development costs in accordance with Emerging
Issue
Task Force ("EITF") No. 00-02, "Accounting for Website Development Costs."
As
such, the Company expenses all costs incurred that relate to the planning
and
post implementation phases of development of its website. Direct costs incurred
in the development phase are capitalized and recognized over the estimated
useful life of two years. The Company follows the policy of charging costs
associated with repair or maintenance for the website to expenses
incurred.
Advertising
The
Company follows the policy of charging the costs of advertising to expenses
incurred. The Company has not incurred any advertising costs during the years
ended December 31, 2005 or 2004.
Reclassifications
Certain
reclassifications have been made in prior year's financial statements to
conform
to classifications used in the current year.
New
Accounting Pronouncements
In
May
2005, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 154, ("FAS 154"), "Accounting Changes
and Error Corrections." FAS 154 establishes retrospective application as
the
required method for reporting a change in accounting principle in the absence
of
explicit transition requirements specific to the newly adopted accounting
principle. FAS 154 also provides guidance for determining whether retrospective
application of a change in accounting principle is impracticable and for
reporting a change when retrospective application is impracticable. FAS 154
becomes effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. We do not expect the adoption
of
FAS 154 to have a material impact on our financial position, cash flows or
results of operations.
In
December 2004, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 123(R), ("FAS 123(R)"),
"Share-Based Payment," which is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123 ("FAS
123"), "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." FAS 123(R) supersedes APB
Opinion No. 25, (APB 25), "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and
amends
FASB Statement No. 95, "Statement of Cash Flows." FAS 123(R) requires all
share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options,
to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values at
the
date of grant and to record that cost as compensation expense over the period
during which the employee is required to perform service in exchange for
the
award (generally over the vesting period of the award). Excess tax benefits,
as
defined by FAS 123(R), will be recognized as an addition to common stock.
In
April 2005, the SEC adopted a new rule that amends the compliance dates for
FAS
123(R). In accordance with the new rule, we are required to implement FAS
123(R)
at the beginning of our fiscal year that begins January 1, 2006. The
Commission's new rule does not change the accounting required by FAS 123(R);
it
changes only the dates of compliance.
In
November 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 123(R)-3, "Transition
Election Related to Accounting for Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards."
The alternative transition method includes simplified methods to establish
the
beginning balance of the additional paid-in capital pool ("APIC pool") related
to the tax effects of employee share-based compensation, and to determine
the
subsequent impact on the APIC pool and consolidated statements of cash flows
of
the tax effects of employee share-based compensation awards that are outstanding
upon adoption of SFAS 123(R). An entity may make a one-time election to adopt
the transition method described in this guidance and may take up
to one
year from the later of its initial adoption of SFAS 123(R) or the effective
date
of this guidance, which was November 11, 2005. We are in the process of
determining whether to adopt the alternative transition method provided in
FAS
123(R)-3 for calculating the tax effects of share-based compensation pursuant
to
SFAS 123(R).
Effective
January 1, 2006, we will adopt FAS 123(R) using the modified prospective
transition method, which provides for certain changes to the method for valuing
share-based compensation. The valuation provisions of FAS 123(R) apply to
new
awards and to awards that are outstanding at the effective date and subsequently
modified or cancelled. Estimated compensation expense for awards outstanding
at
January 1, 2006 will be recognized over the remaining service period using
the
compensation cost calculated for pro forma disclosure purposes under FAS
123. In
accordance with the modified prospective transition method, our statements
of
operations for periods prior to January 1, 2006 will not be restated to reflect
the impact of FAS 123(R).
Our
calculation of share-based compensation expense in future periods will be
calculated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model and will include
the
portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest
during
the period and therefore will be adjusted to reflect estimated forfeitures.
SFAS
123(R) requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised,
if
necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those
estimates. In our pro forma information required under SFAS 123 for the periods
prior to 2006, we accounted for forfeitures as they occurred. For share awards
granted after January 1, 2006, expenses will be amortized under the
straight-line attribution method. For share awards granted prior to 2006,
expenses are amortized under the straight-line single option method prescribed
by SFAS 123. We expect that our adoption of FAS 123(R) in 2006 will have
a
material impact on our results of operations and net loss per
share.
Note
B - Property, Plant and Equipment
The
Company's property and equipment at December 31, 2005 consists of the
following:
Office
Equipment
|
|
$ |
6,665
|
|
Office
Fixtures and Furniture
|
|
|
1,423
|
|
|
|
|
8,088
|
|
Accumulated
Depreciation
|
|
|
(3,862 |
) |
|
|
$ |
4,226
|
|
Depreciation
expense included as a charge to income amounted to $2,274, $1,078, and $3,862
for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and from inception to December
31, 2005, respectively.
Note
C - Intangible Assets
The
Company has adopted SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, whereby
the Company periodically tests its intangible assets for impairment. On an
annual basis, and when there is reason to suspect that their values have
been
diminished or impaired, these assets will be tested for impairment, and
write-downs to be included in results from operations may be
necessary.
The
Company has licensed from its founders certain proprietary rights which the
Company intends to utilize in the execution of its business plan . Consideration
for this license was the issuance of 16,612,276 shares (post-split) of the
Company's restricted common, valued at the shares' par value of $0.001 per
share, aggregating $ 9,250. These proprietary rights are being amortized
over
the term of the license agreement, or ten years.
The
costs
and accumulated amortization of intangible assets at December 31 are summarized
as follows:
|
|
2005
|
|
Technology
License
|
|
$ |
9,250
|
|
Website
|
|
|
22,500
|
|
Less:
accumulated amortization
|
|
|
(25,357 |
) |
Impairment
of intangible asset
|
|
|
(6,393 |
) |
Intangible
assets, net
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
Note
D - Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts
payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2005 are as
follows:
Common
stock portion of penalty for late
|
|
|
|
registration
of shares
|
|
$ |
1,677,538
|
|
Warrant
portion of penalty for late
|
|
|
|
|
registration
of shares - with
|
|
|
|
|
registration
rights
|
|
|
384,145
|
|
Accounts
payable & accrued liabilities
|
|
|
475,030
|
|
Insurance
contract payable
|
|
|
18,000
|
|
Accrued
interest
|
|
|
9,098
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,563,811
|
|
Note
E - Penalty For Late Registration of Shares
During
the fiscal year December 31, 2005, the Company accrued the issuance of
5,242,307
shares of common stock and warrants to purchase an additional 2,064,187
shares
of common stock pursuant to a penalty calculation with regard to the late
registration of shares sold in a private placement in October 2004.
In
October 2004, we completed a private placement sale of shares of our common
stock and warrants to purchase additional shares of common stock. We issued
in
the private placement an aggregate of 19,600,000 shares of our common stock
and
warrants to purchase 9,800,000 shares of our common stock. We agreed to
register
these shares along with the shares underlying these warrants within ninety
days
from the closing date of the transaction, or we would incur a penalty equivalent
to an additional 2% of the shares and warrants to be registered for every
30
days that we fail to complete this registration. This penalty amounts to
an
aggregate of 461,200 shares and 181,600 warrants per 30 day period until
such a
time as this registration statement is made effective. As of December 31,
2005,
we are required to issue an additional 5,242,307 shares of common stock
and
warrants to purchase an additional 2,064,187 shares of common stock. At
the time
these liabilities were incurred, the shares were valued at $1,991,923 and
the
warrants were valued at $638,838. The shares were valued at the market
price of
the Company's common stock at the time the liabilities were incurred. The
warrants were valued utilizing the Black-Scholes valuation model. The aggregate
amount of $2,630,761 was charged to operations as cost of Penalty for late
registration of shares during the year ended December 31, 2005.
The
shares and warrants were re-valued at December 31,2005, and the result
of this
re-valuation was to decrease the value of the shares by $314,385 and to
decrease
the value of the warrants by $254,693. These decreases were credited to
other
(income) expense during the year ended December 31, 2005. At December 31,
2005,
the fair value of the common stock issuable under the penalty for late
registration of shares is $1,677,538, and the fair value of the warrants
issuable under the penalty for late registration of shares is $384,145.
These
amounts appear as current liabilities on the Company's condensed consolidated
balance sheet at December 31, 2005.
As
the
liability for these penalty shares and warrants must be settled by the
delivery
of registered shares and the delivery of the registered shares is not controlled
by the Company, pursuant to EITF 00-19, "Accounting for Derivative Financial
Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company's Own Stock",
the
net value of the shares and warrants at the date of issuance was recorded
as a
liability on the balance sheet and the change in fair value from the date
of
issuance to December 31, 2005 has been included in other income (expense).
Upon
the registration statement being declared effective, the fair value of
the
warrant on that date will be reclassified to equity.
We
anticipate completing the registration of these shares during the quarter
ended
June 30, 2006, but expect that an obligation to issue approximately 2,136,893
additional shares and 841,413 additional warrants at an aggregate cost
of
approximately $840,000 will be incurred during the period January 1, 2006
to
June 30, 2006.
Note
F - Related-Party Transactions
Employment
Agreements
President
and Chief Executive Officer:
On
August
10, 2005, the Company entered into a new employment agreement with its
President
and Chief Executive Officer, Michael K. Wilhelm. The employment agreement
calls
for a salary at the rate of $275,000 per annum. The salary will be subject
to
adjustment of at least 10% per year at the end of each year. The registrant
also
agreed to defend and indemnify, to the fullest extent permitted by the
registrant's certificate of incorporation and bylaws and the Delaware General
Corporation Law, Mr. Wilhelm and hold him harmless against any liability
that he
incurs within the scope of his employment under the agreement. The agreement
also provides for the following various bonus incentives:
i)
A target incentive bonus in cash and/or stock if the Company consummates
a
transaction with any unaffiliated third party such as an equity or debt
financing, acquisition, merger , strategic partnership or other similar
transaction.
ii)
A one time grant of an option to purchase 2,000,000 shares of the Company's
common stock at an exercise price equal to the fair market value per share
on
the date option is granted.
In
connection with Mr. Wilhelm's new employment agreement, the Company also
entered
into a change of control agreement and a severance agreement with him on
August
10, 2005.
Under
the
change of control agreement, Mr. Wilhelm shall be entitled to a continuation
of
his base salary for a period of 18 months following an involuntary termination,
which means, at any time within that period which is one-year from the
change of
control date (including such date), the termination of the employment of
Mr.
Wilhelm (i) by the Company without cause or (ii) due to constructive
termination, as such terms are defined in the change of control agreement.
Further, in the event of an involuntary termination, the agreement provides
that
the registrant shall pay Mr. Wilhelm a lump sum amount in cash, equal to
the sum
of (i) any unpaid incentive compensation which has been allocated or awarded
to
Mr. Wilhelm for a completed fiscal year or other measuring period preceding
the
date of involuntary termination under any annual or long-term incentive
plan and
which, as of the date of involuntary termination, is contingent only upon
the
continued employment of Mr. Wilhelm to a subsequent date, and (ii) a pro
rata
portion to the date of involuntary termination of the aggregate value of
all
contingent incentive compensation awards to Mr. Wilhelm for all then uncompleted
periods under any such plan. Further, 100% of the unvested portion of each
outstanding stock option granted to Mr. Wilhelm shall be accelerated so
that
they become immediately exercisable upon the date of involuntary
termination.
Under
the
severance agreement, Mr. Wilhelm shall be entitled to a continuation of
his base
salary for a period of 18 months following an involuntary termination,
which
means the termination of the employment of Mr. Wilhelm (i) by the Company
without cause or (ii) due to constructive termination, as such terms are
defined
in the severance agreement. Further, in the event of an involuntary termination,
the agreement provides that the registrant shall pay Mr. Wilhelm an amount
equal
to the amount of executive incentive pay (bonus) that he would have received
for
the year in which the involuntary termination occurred had he met one hundred
percent (100%) of the target for such incentive pay. Also, under this agreement,
100% of the unvested portion of each outstanding stock option granted to
Mr.
Wilhelm shall be accelerated so that they become immediately exercisable
upon
the date of involuntary termination.
Pursuant
to our employment agreement with John Fermanis, our Chief Financial Officer,
dated February 15, 2005, we paid a salary of $60,000 until the Company
completed
a financing of $500,000 or more. This occurred on March 4, 2005 when the
Company
completed a Tender Offer for warrants totaling $1,190,857 net of fees.
From
March 4, 2005, until December 31, 2005, we will pay an annual salary of
$85,000.
Thereafter, we will pay an annual salary of $98,000 for the second year
ending
December 31, 2006 and an annual salary of $112,000 for the third year ending
December 31, 2007. Mr. Fermanis' salary is payable in regular installments
in
accordance with the customary payroll practices of the Company. Mr. Fermanis
also receives 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock, which are earned
at
the rate of 1/12 or 8,333 per month beginning January 2005. The Company
charges
to operations the market value of these shares as of the first day of each
month. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, the Company charged
$41,416 to operations for the issuance of 100,000 shares to Mr. Fermanis.
This
amount is carried in accrued liabilities at December 31, 2005.
Proprietary
Rights Agreement
In
December 2002, the Company entered into a royalty-free license agreement
with
its two founders and largest shareholders. Under the terms of the license
agreement, the licensors grant to the Company an exclusive license to use
and
sublicense certain patents, medical applications, and other technologies
developed by the licensors. The Company's obligations under the license
agreement include (i) reasonable efforts to protect any licensed patents
or
other associated property rights; (ii) reasonable efforts to maintain
confidentiality of any proprietary information; (iii) upon the granting
by the
U. S. Food and Drug Administration to the Company the right to market a
product,
the Company will maintain a broad form general liability and product liability
insurance.
In
February 2005, Drs. Witten and Harris executed assignment documents in
which,
for good and valuable consideration, patent applications and patents developed
by them were assigned to ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc. The assignment documents
included all of the patents and patent applications which were included
in and
covered by the licensing agreement, as amended. Drs. Witten and Harris
have also
assigned all proprietary technology developed at ImmuneRegen subsequent
to the
execution of the February 2005 assignment documents.
Office
Lease
During
the period from December 1, 2002 through August 31, 2004, the Company leased
office space from an entity controlled by the Company's Chief Executive
Officer
under a sub-let agreement. The rental cost of $2,734 per month was passed
through to the Company at the same rental rate charged by the facility's
primary
landlord.
In
July
2004, the Company leased a new office facility from a third party (see
Note I).
Notes
Payable
During
the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, the Company converted notes
payable
and accrued interest to Company shareholders in the aggregate amount of
$65,003
into 232,153 shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $0.28 per
share
(see Note G).
During
the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company settled in full three (3)
notes
payable aggregating $80,000. Payment was made by converting one (1) note
in the
amount of $65,003 into 232,153 shares of the Company's common stock, and
by
paying cash in the amount of $14,997 in satisfaction of the remaining two
(2)
notes. The Company has no notes payable outstanding at December 31,
2005.
The
Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par
value
$0.001 per share. No shares of preferred stock have been issued as of December
31, 2004. The company has authorized 100,000,000 shares of common stock,
with a
par value of $.001 per share. In July, 2003 a one for twenty reverse stock
split
of the Company's common stock was effected . On April 6, 2004, the Company
effected a 2 for 1 forward split of its common stock. Total authorized
shares
and par value remain the unchanged. Accordingly, the effect of the reverse
and
subsequent forward split has been presented in the accompanying financial
statement and footnote disclosures. As of December 31, 2005, the Company
has
69,436,319 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
During
the period ended December 31, 2002, the Company issued an aggregate of
1,459,188
shares of common stock to employees and consultants for services in the
amount
of $ 9,782. All valuations of common stock issued for services were based
upon
the value of the services rendered, which did not differ materially from
the
fair value of the Company's common stock during the period the services
were
rendered. In addition, the Company issued 16,612,276 shares of common stock
to
its founders in exchange for a proprietary license charged to operations,
valued
at $ 9,250 (see Note C) . The Company also issued an aggregate of 185,578
shares
of common stock in exchange for $ 31,001, net of costs and fees.
During
the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company issued an aggregate of 267,594
shares of common stock to consultants for services in the amount of $37,280.
All
valuations of common stock issued for services were based upon the value
of the
services rendered, which did not differ materially from the fair value
of the
Company's common stock during the period the services were rendered. In
addition, the Company issued 2,155,104 shares of common stock in exchange
for $
300,000 of previously incurred debt. The Company also issued an aggregate
of
383,430 shares of common stock in exchange for $ 65,000 net of costs and
fees.
In July, 2003, the Company issued 2,368,130 in connection with the Company's
acquisition and merger with GPN Network, Inc. (see Note A.)
During
the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company issued an aggregate of
5,481,280
shares of common stock to consultants for services in the amount of $2,877,872.
All valuations of common stock issued for services were based upon the
value of
the services rendered, which did not differ materially from the fair
value of
the Company's common stock during the period the services were rendered.
In
addition, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock as with a
fair value
of $36,000 as interest on a note payable. In addition, in conjunction
with a
private placement of stock (see below), the Company issued 6,855,062
shares of
common stock in exchange for $ 630,591 of previously incurred debt and
accrued
interest. In addition, the Company issued 590,000 shares of common stock
in
exchange for $65,000 of previously issued debt. Total debt exchanged
for stock
during the year ended December 31, 2004 was $695,591 of debt and interest
for
7,745,062 shares of common stock. The Company also sold an aggregate
of
18,160,000 shares of common stock in exchange for $ 1,971,045 cash, net
of costs
and fees. The Company also sold 8,000 shares of common stock for $1,200.
The
Company also issued an aggregate of 4,900,000 shares of common stock
to
individuals designated by its investment bankers as fees. The Company
also
issued 1,257,746 shares of common stock in settlement of $157,219 of
accounts
payable. In addition, the Company issued an aggregate 1,440,000 shares
of common
stock to an officer and a director in satisfaction $180,000 of
liabilities.
Private
Placement of Common Stock
In
October 2004, the Company completed a private placement of its common
stock (the
"Private Placement") whereby the Company sold an aggregate of $2,450,000
worth
of units (each a "Unit" and collectively, the "Units") to accredited
investors
(as defined by Rule 501 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended)
(the
transaction is referred to herein as the "Private Placement"). The Company
received proceeds of $1,971,845 after costs of the issuance of $298,155.
Included in the $2,450,000 sale was conversion of $180,000 of accrued
salary and
consulting fees due to an officer and an director of the Company. The
number of
shares of common stock issued pursuant to the Private Placement was 19,600,000,
along with warrants to purchase an additional 9,080,000 shares, plus
warrants to
purchase an additional 720,000 shares issued to the officer and director.
The
Company
also issued an additional 4,900,000 shares of common stock to individuals
designated by its investment banker as commission. The investment bankers
did
not acquire any warrants pursuant to this transaction.
Pursuant
to the terms of the Private Placement, each Unit was sold for $10,000 (the
"Unit
Price") and consisted of the following:
(a)
a number of shares (the "Shares") of common stock of the Registrant, par
value
$0.001 per share (the "Common Stock"), determined by dividing: (i) the
Unit
Price by (ii) $0.125; and
(b)
a warrant (each a "Warrant" and collectively, the "Warrants") to purchase,
at
any time prior to the fifth (5th) anniversary following the date of issuance
of
the Warrant, a number of shares of Common Stock equal to fifty percent
(50%) of
the number of Shares included within the Unit, at a price equal to fifty
cents
($0.50) per share of Common Stock.
In
consideration of the investment, the Company granted to each investor certain
registration rights and anti-dilution rights. The Company is obligated
to file a
registration statement for the shares of common stock issued in the private
placement and shares of common stock underlying the warrants issued in
the
private placement within 30 days of the final closing date of October 26,
2004,
or November 25, 2004. The Company is also obligated to effectuate the
registration statement within 90 days of the final closing date of October
26,
2004, or January 24, 2005. Failure to meet either of these deadlines results
in
the Company subject to a penalty of a 2% increase in the number of shares
to be
registered, or 461,200 shares and warrants to purchase an additional 181,600
shares, for every 30 day period beyond the deadline date. As of the date
of the
financial statements, the registration statement has not been deemed effective
and as a result, the Company has incurred penalties in the amount of $2,061,683
representing the obligation to issue an additional 5,242,307 shares of
common
stock and warrants to purchase an additional 2,064,187 shares of common
stock at
a price of $0.50 per share.
The
accrued penalties in connection with the issuance of the shares of common
stock
is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses at December 31,
2005.
In
conjunction with raising capital through the private placement of our common
stock, the Company issued a warrant that has registration rights for the
underlying shares. As the contract must be settled by the delivery of registered
shares and the delivery of the registered shares is not controlled by the
Company, pursuant to EITF 00-19, "Accounting for Derivative Financial
Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company's Own Stock",
the
net value of the 9,800,000 warrants and an additional 2,064,187 penalty
warrants
at their respective dates of issuance has been recorded as a warrant liability
on the balance sheet ($638,838) and the change in fair value from the date
of
issuance to December 31, 2005 has been included in other income (expense).
The
assumptions used in the Black Scholes model are as follows: (1) dividend
yield
of 0%; (2) expected volatility of 79%, (3) risk-free interest rate of 4.5%,
and
(4) expected life of 5 years. Upon the registration statement being declared
effective, the fair value of the warrant on that date will be reclassified
to
equity.
For
the
year ended December 31, 2005 the change in fair value of the warrant issued
with
registration rights decreased by approximately $254,693 to $384,145 at
December
31, 2005 and is recognized in other income (expense).
October
2004, the Company converted certain notes payable with an aggregate principal
amount of $558,500 plus accrued interest of $56,757 for a total of $630,328
into
Units with terms identical to those provided to investors in the Private
Placement. The number of shares of common stock issued via these note
conversions was 6,694,149 along with warrants to purchase an additional
3,347,076 shares (see Note H).
Also
in
October 2004, the Company entered into a settlement agreements with certain
creditors whereby for full and complete satisfaction of claims totaling
an
aggregate of $157,219 the Company issued Units with terms identical to
those
provided to investors in the Private Placement. The number of shares of
common
stock issued via these creditor conversions was 1,257,746, along with warrants
to purchase an additional 628,873 shares.
On
January 24, 2005, the Company made a tender offer to certain of the Company's
shareholders whereby the exercise price of certain warrants issued in October
2004 (the "Warrants") would be reduced from $0.50 to $0.20 per share. In
March
2005, 6,600,778 shares of common stock were sold pursuant to this offer
for
aggregate proceeds of $1,320,156 less costs of $129,300.
In
June
2005, the Company issued 80,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the
Exercise
of a warrant at a price of $0.05 per share.
In
July
2005, the Company issued 232,153 shares of common stock at a price of $0.28
per
share pursuant to the conversion of a note payable (see Note F.)
In
August
2005, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock pursuant to an
agreement
with a service provider. The fair value of these shares of $10,000 was
amortized
over the life of the contract, from July 2004 to July 2005.
NOTE
I
- STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Employee
Stock Options
The
Company has adopted the 2003 Stock Option, Deferred Stock and Restricted
Stock
Plan (the "Plan") which authorizes the Board of Directors in accordance
with the
terms of the Plan, among other things, to grant incentive stock options,
as
defined by Section 422(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, nonstatutory stock
options (collectively, the "Stock Options") and awards of restricted stock
and
deferred stock and to sell shares of common stock of the Company ("Common
Stock") pursuant to the exercise of such stock options for up to an aggregate
of
6,465,316 shares . The options will have a term not to exceed ten years
from the
date of the grant. There have been no options granted under this
Plan.
Through
December 31, 2002, GPN had granted pre-merger stock options to certain
employees
and consultants which are exercisable over various periods through March
2010.
These stock options are currently held by the Company outside of the
Plan.
The
following table summarizes the changes in options outstanding and the related
prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued to employees
of the
Company under a non-qualified employee stock option plan.
Options
Outstanding
|
|
|
Options
Exercisable
|
|
Exercise
Prices
|
|
|
Number
Outstanding
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(years)
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
|
|
|
Number
Exercisable
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(years)
|
|
$ |
25.00
|
|
|
|
63,212
|
|
|
|
4.24
|
|
|
$ |
25.00
|
|
|
|
63,212
|
|
|
|
4.24
|
|
|
0.31
|
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
|
4.95
|
|
|
|
0.31
|
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
|
4.95
|
|
|
0.33
|
|
|
|
103,030
|
|
|
|
4.61
|
|
|
|
0.33
|
|
|
|
103,030
|
|
|
|
4.61
|
|
|
0.44
|
|
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
|
4.34
|
|
|
|
0.44
|
|
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
|
4.34
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
317,242
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
317,242
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transactions involving stock options issued
to employees are summarized as follows:
|
|
Number
of Shares
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Price
Per Share
|
|
Outstanding
at December 31, 2003
|
|
|
63,212
|
|
|
|
25.00
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
Canceled
or expired
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
Outstanding
at December 31, 2004
|
|
|
63,212
|
|
|
$ |
25.00
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
254,030
|
|
|
|
0.39
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
Canceled
or expired
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
Outstanding
at December 31, 2005
|
|
|
317,242
|
|
|
$ |
5.30
|
|
Warrants
The
following table summarizes the changes in warrants outstanding and
the related prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued
to non-employees of the Company. These warrants were granted in lieu of
cash compensation for services performed or financing expenses and in
connection with placement of convertible debentures.
Warrants
Outstanding
|
|
|
Warrants
Exercisable
|
|
Exercise
Prices
|
|
|
Number
Outstanding
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(years)
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
|
|
|
Number
Exercisable
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(years)
|
|
$ |
.05-.10
|
|
|
|
519,780
|
|
|
|
3.38
|
|
|
$ |
.05-.10
|
|
|
|
519,780
|
|
|
|
3.38
|
|
|
.125-.21
|
|
|
|
911,819
|
|
|
|
3.46
|
|
|
|
.125-.21
|
|
|
|
911,819
|
|
|
|
3.46
|
|
|
.25-.56
|
|
|
|
9,271,405
|
|
|
|
3.57
|
|
|
|
.25-.56
|
|
|
|
9,271,405
|
|
|
|
3.57
|
|
|
1.00
|
|
|
|
867,311
|
|
|
|
2.08
|
|
|
|
1.00
|
|
|
|
867,311
|
|
|
|
2.08
|
|
|
2.00
|
|
|
|
46,550
|
|
|
|
3.21
|
|
|
|
2.00
|
|
|
|
46,550
|
|
|
|
3.21
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,616,865
|
|
|
|
3.44
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,616,865
|
|
|
|
3.44
|
|
Transactions
involving warrants are summarized as follows:
|
|
Number
of Shares
(post-split)
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Price
Per Share
(post-split)
|
Outstanding
at January 1, 2004
|
|
|
832,510
|
|
|
$ |
.82
|
Granted
|
|
|
16,831,199
|
|
|
|
.47
|
Exercised
|
|
|
(6,600,778 |
) |
|
|
.50
|
Canceled
or expired
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
Outstanding
at December 31, 2004
|
|
|
11,062,931
|
|
|
|
.48
|
Granted
|
|
|
757,464
|
|
|
|
.44
|
Exercised
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
.05
|
Canceled
or expired
|
|
|
(123,530 |
) |
|
|
2.00
|
Outstanding
at December 31, 2005
|
|
|
11,616,865
|
|
|
$ |
.46
|
The
estimated value of the compensatory warrants granted to non-employees in
exchange for services and financing expenses was determined using the
Black-Scholes pricing model and the following assumptions:
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
Significant
assumptions (weighted-average):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Risk-free
interest rate at grant date
|
|
|
3.75%
|
|
|
|
3.75%
|
|
Expected
stock price volatility
|
|
93%
to 179%
|
|
|
163%
to 262%
|
|
Expected
dividend payout
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
Expected
option life-years (a)
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
(a)
The
expected option life is based on contractual expiration dates.
The
amount of the expense charged to operations for compensatory warrants granted
in
exchange for services was $279,711 and $406,571 during the years ended December
31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
The
Company also capitalized financing costs of $0 and $397,394 for warrants
granted
in connection with placement of convertible debentures for the years ended
December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
At
December 31, 2002, the Company had outstanding warrants to purchase 26,939
shares (post-split) of common stock at $0.835 per share
(post-split).
During
the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, the Company issued warrants to
purchase 169,572 shares (post-split) of common stock at prices ranging from
$0.125 to $1.00 per share (post-split) to eight service providers. The Company
valued the warrants using the Black-Scholes calculation model, and the warrants
were deemed to have a combined value of $85,860. This amount was charged
to
expense on the Company's financial statements for the twelve months ending
December 31, 2003.
In
October 2003, pursuant to the Amended Note agreements, the Company issued
the
Amended Note Warrants to purchase 245,000 shares (post-split) of its common
stock at a price of $1.00 per share (post-split). The Company valued the
Amended
Note Warrants using the Black-Scholes calculation model, and the warrants
were
deemed to have a combined value of $189,937. This amount was recorded as
a
discount to the Amended Notes and an addition to paid-in capital, and was
charged to expense over the term of the notes, or 180 days. During the twelve
months ended December 31, 2003, the Company recognized $84,169 of expense
in
relation to these warrants. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2004,
the remaining $105,768 was charged to operations.
In
October, November, and December 2003, pursuant to the Fourth Quarter Note
agreements, the Company issued the Fourth Quarter Company Warrants to purchase
391,000 shares (post-split) of its common stock at a price of $1.00 per share
(post-split).
As
an
additional incentive to investors in the Secured Convertible Promissory Notes,
the Company provided five-year warrants (the "Secured Note Warrants") to
purchase that number of shares of common stock equal to one-half the initial
principal amount of the Secured Convertible Promissory Notes. For example,
an
investor who purchased a $10,000 Secured Convertible Promissory Note would
receive a warrant to purchase 8,979 shares (post-split) of common stock.
The
exercise price of the Secured Note Warrants is equal to 60% of the price
per
share paid by investors in a future equity financing (the "Reorganization
Financing"). The Secured Note Warrants are not considered granted until the
completion of the Reorganization Financing. In accordance with EITF 00-27,
because the Reorganization Financing had not occurred at December 31, 2003,
the
Company ascribed no value to the Secured Note Warrants at December 31, 2003.
At
the time of the first closing of the Private Placement in October 2004, warrants
to purchase a total of 444,490 shares (post-split) of common stock at $0.075
per
share
(post-split) were issued under the Secured Note Warrants. The value of these
warrants was computed utilizing the Black-Scholes valuation model, and the
total
value of these warrants, or $112,562 was charged to operations during the
twelve
months ended December 31, 2004.
The
Company has outstanding warrants to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock
at
$0.30 per share which were issued in 2002 by its predecessor company GPN
Network.
In
April
through June 2004, the Company issued warrants to purchase 32,500 shares
(post-split) at price ranging from $0.25 to $2.00 to consultants for services
performed. The Company valued these warrants using the Black-Scholes valuation
model, and charged the amount of $8,318 to operations during the twelve months
ended December 31, 2004.
In
May
2004, the Company issued a warrant to its President and a warrant to a Director,
each warrant to purchase 500,000 shares (post-split) of common stock at a
price
of $0.25 per share (post-split). The warrants were issued as performance
bonuses. The Company valued these warrants using the Black-Scholes model,
and
charged the amount of $134,604 for each warrant, or a total of $269,208,
to
operations during the twelve months ended December 31, 2004.
In
October 2004, the Company issued a warrant to its President to purchase
448,980
shares (post-split) at a price of $0.125 per share (post-split) as a performance
bonus for introducing financial partners to the Company through which the
Company raised a minimum of $2,000,000 in equity and debt financings in
a series
of transactions. The Company valued this warrant using the Black-Scholes
valuation model, and charged the amount of $112,697 to operations during
the
twelve months ended December 31, 2004.
In
November and December 2004, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 50,000
shares (post-split) of its common stock at a price of $0.125 per share
(post-split) and a warrant to purchase 10,000 shares (post-split) of its
common
stock at a price of $0.075 per share (post-split) to two members of its advisory
boards. The Company valued these warrants using the Black-Scholes valuation
model, and charged the aggregate amount of $16,348 to operations during the
twelve months ended December 31, 2004.
In
October 2004, the Company issued warrants to purchase 9,080,000 shares
(post-split) of its common stock at a price of $0.50 per share (post-split)
to
the investors in its private placement of equity securities. The Company
allocated $607,922 of the total proceeds of $1,971,845 to the warrants,
and
charged this amount to additional paid-in capital during the twelve months
ended
December 31, 2004.
In
October 2004, the Company issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 720,000
shares (post-split) of its common stock at a price of $0.50 per share
(post-split) to the an officer and a director for converting a total of $180,000
of amounts owed to these individuals for accrued salary and accrued consulting
fees. The Company allocated $56,067 of the total proceeds of $180,000 to
the
warrants, and charged this amount to additional paid-in capital during the
twelve months ended December 31, 2004.
In
October 2004, the Company issued warrants to purchase 3,347,076 shares
(post-split) of its common stock at a price of $0.50 per share (post-split)
to
the convertible note holders who invested its private placement of equity
securities via conversion of their notes. The Company allocated $191,111
of the
total amount converted of $615,328 to the warrants, and charged this amount
to
additional paid-in capital during the twelve months ended December 31,
2004.
In
October 2004, the Company issued warrants to purchase 628,873 shares
(post-split) of its common stock at a price of $0.50 per share (post-split)
to
the vendors who invested in its private placement of equity securities via
conversion of amounts owed to them by the Company. The Company allocated
$48,579
of the total amount converted of $157,219 to the warrants, and charged this
amount to additional paid-in capital during the twelve months ended December
31,
2004.
In
April
through June 2004, the Company issued warrants to purchase 77,500 shares
(post-split) of its common stock at prices ranging from $0.25 to $2.00 per
share
(post-split) to certain investors as additional incentive under notes payable
agreements. The Company valued these warrants using the Black-Scholes model,
and
charged the amount of $17,915 to additional paid-in capital during the twelve
months ended December 31, 2004.
In
July
and August 2004, the Company issued warrants to purchase 744,280 shares
(post-split) of its common stock at prices ranging from $0.05 to $2.00 per
share
(post-split) to certain investors as additional incentive under notes payable
agreements. The Company valued these warrants using the Black-Scholes model,
and
charged the amount of $72,252 to additional paid-in capital during the twelve
months ended December 31, 2004.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2005, the Company issued warrants to purchase
268,033 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.125 to $1.00 to
consultants for services performed. The Company valued these warrants using
the
Black-Scholes valuation model, and charged the amount of $137,049 to operations
during the twelve months ended December 31, 2005.
During
the three months ended June 30, 2005, the Company issued warrants to purchase
366,814 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.038 to $1.00 per
share
to consultants and advisory board members. The Company also cancelled warrants
to purchase 123,530 shares of common stock at a price of $2.00 per share.
The
Company valued these issuance and cancellations using the Black-Scholes
valuation model, and charged the amount of $103,772 to operations during
the
twelve months ended December 31, 2005.
Also
during the three months ended June 30, 2005, warrants to purchase 80,000
shares
of common stock at a price of $0.05 per share were exercised.
During
the three months ended September 30, 2005, the Company issued warrants to
purchase 77,250 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.125 to $1.00
per share to consultants and advisory board members. The Company valued these
warrants using the Black-Scholes valuation model, and charged the amount
of
$20,491 to operations during the twelve months ended December 31,
2005.
In
October and December 2005, the Company issued warrants to purchase 62,467
shares
of common stock at prices ranging from $0.125 to $1.00 to consultants and
advisory board members for services provided. The Company valued these warrants
using the Black-Scholes valuation model, and charged the amount of $18,399
to
operations during the twelve months ended December 31, 2005.
Note
J - Commitments and Contingencies
Office
Leases
Our
corporate headquarters are currently located at 4021 N. 75th Street, Suite
201,
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251, where we have leased approximately 1,800 square
feet of office space through September 30, 2007. Our rent expense is $2,320
per
month in year one and will increase to $2,380 in year two. We believe that
our
facilities are adequate for our current needs and suitable additional or
substitute space will be available in the future to replace our existing
facilities, if necessary, or accommodate expansion of our
operations.
Rent
expense amounted to $27,785 for the years ended December 31, 2005, $41,051
for
the year ended December 31, 2004, and $102,939 for the period from October
30,
2002 (inception) through December 31, 2005.
Employment
and Consulting Agreements
The
Company has employment agreements with all of its President and Chief Executive
Officer (See Note F). In addition to salary and benefit provisions, the
agreements include non-disclosure and confidentiality provisions for the
protection of the Company's proprietary information. The Company also has
a
severance agreement and a change of control agreement in place with its
President and Chief Executive Officer.
The
Company also has an employment agreement with its Chief Financial Officer
which
provide salary and benefit provisions.
The
Company has consulting agreements with outside contractors to provide marketing
and financial and scientific advisory services. The Agreements are generally
for
a term of 12 months from inception and renewable automatically from year
to year
unless either the Company or Consultant terminates such engagement by written
notice.
The
Company has a three-year contract for the period January 2003 to January
2006
with its advertising and design agency. This contract stipulates that there
will
be a minimum guaranteed annual fee for consultation, planning, creative and
account service of $100,000 for each of the three years of the contract if
termination of the contract is the result of a merger or acquisition of the
Company. The contract was not terminated upon the GPN Merger
Agreement.
Litigation
On
December 13, 2001, service of process was effectuated upon GPN Network, Inc.
with regard to a fee agreement between GPN Network, Inc. and Silver &
Deboskey, a Professional Corporation located in Denver, Colorado. The complaint
sought compensation for legal services allegedly rendered to DermaRx Corp.
On
November 7, 2002, the District Court in Denver, Colorado rendered judgment
in
favor of Silver & Deboskey in the amount of $28,091. At December 31, 2004,
we had not paid any of this amount.
The
judgment was subsequently settled in full for a cash payment of $35,107 paid
on
August 2, 2005 releasing us from all obligations under the
judgment.
The
Company is subject to other legal proceedings and claims, which arise in
the
ordinary course of its business. Although occasional adverse decisions or
settlements may occur, the Company believes that the final disposition of
such
matters should not have a material adverse effect on its financial position,
results of operations or liquidity.
The
Company has adopted Financial Accounting Standard No. 109 which requires
the
recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future
tax
consequences of events that have been included in the financial statement
or tax
returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined
based on the difference between financial statements and tax bases of assets
and
liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the
differences are expected to reverse. Temporary differences between taxable
income reported for financial reporting purposes and income tax purposes
are
insignificant.
For
income tax reporting purposes, the Company's aggregate unused net operating
losses approximate $4,970,000 which expire through 2026, subject to limitations
of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. The deferred tax
asset
related to the carryforward is approximately $1,740,000. The Company has
provided a valuation reserve against the full amount of the net operating
loss
benefit, because in the opinion of management based upon the earning history
of
the Company, it is more likely than not that the benefits will not be
realized.
Components
of deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2005 are as
follows:
Non
Current:
|
|
|
|
Net
operating loss carryforward
|
|
$ |
1,740,000
|
|
Valuation
allowance
|
|
|
(1,740,000 |
) |
Net
deferred tax asset
|
|
$ |
--
|
|
Note
L - Losses Per Common Share
The
following table presents
the computations of basic and dilutive loss per
share:
|
|
2005
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
For
the Period
From
October 30,
2002
(Date of
Inception)
Through
December
31, 2005
|
|
Net
loss available to
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
common
shareholders
|
|
$ |
(4,591,107 |
) |
|
|
(5,305,407 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,799,134 |
) |
Basic
and fully diluted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
loss
per share
|
|
$ |
(0.07 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.16 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.30 |
) |
Weighted
average common
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
shares
outstanding
|
|
|
67,691,598
|
|
|
|
33,510,168
|
|
|
|
38,934,503
|
|
On
April
6, 2004, the Company effected a 2 for 1 forward split of its common stock.
Accordingly, the effect of the forward split has been presented in the
accompanying financial statement and footnote disclosures.
At
December 31, 2005 and 2004, there were 11,680,077 and 11,380,173, respectively,
shares of common stock issuable subject to stock options and warrants. These
shares were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as
their
effect was antidilutive. If we had reported net income, the calculation of
these
per share amounts would have included the dilutive effect of these common
stock
equivalents using the treasury stock method.
Note
M - Subsequent Events
On
March
10, 2006 we issued to our Chief Financial Officer, John N. Fermanis, 100,000
registered common stock per the terms of his employment agreement.
From
the
period of January 1, 2005 to March 20, 2005, we accrued the issuance of
1,214,493 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase an additional 478,213
shares of common stock pursuant to a penalty calculation with regard to the
late
registration of shares sold in a private placement in October 2004. As of
March
20, 2005, we are required to issue an additional 6,456,800 shares of common
stock and additional warrants to purchase 2,542,400 shares of common stock
pursuant to the late registration penalty.
None.
Evaluation
of disclosure controls and procedures.
Disclosure
controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed
to
ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that
we
file or submit under the Exchange Act 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,
without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange
Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal
executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure.
As
of the
end of the period covered by this Annual Report, we conducted an evaluation,
under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rules 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation,
our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures are effective in enabling the Company
to
record, process, summarize and report information required to be included
in the
Company's periodic SEC filings within the required time period.
Our
management is in the process of identifying deficiencies with respect to
our
disclosure controls and procedures and implementing corrective measures,
which
include the establishment of new internal policies related to financial
reporting.
Changes
in internal controls
There
have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified
in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15
or
15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended December
31, 2005 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
None.
PART
III
Our
directors and executive officers are:
Name
|
|
Age
|
|
Position
|
Michael
K. Wilhelm
|
|
38
|
|
President,
Chief Executive Officer and Director
|
John
N. Fermanis
|
|
52
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer
|
Mark
L. Witten, Ph.D.
|
|
52
|
|
Director
|
Theodore
E. Staahl, M.D.
|
|
61
|
|
Director
|
MICHAEL
K. WILHELM, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR. Mr. Wilhelm
has
served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and on our Board of
Directors since July 2003 and as President and Chief Executive Officer of
ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc. since December 2002 and on its Board of Directors
since November 2002. Mr. Wilhelm has been actively involved in the financial
industry since 1990. After leaving the brokerage industry, Mr. Wilhelm founded
Foresight Capital Partners in July 1996, a company designed to identify early
stage companies with above average growth potential and assist them in reaching
the next stage of development. In working with these companies, Mr. Wilhelm
took
an active role, provided advisory services and facilitated financing for
continued growth and development. Mr. Wilhelm was Managing Director of Foresight
Capital Partners until December 2002. Mr. Wilhelm works on average 70 hours
per
week.
JOHN
N.
FERMANIS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. Mr. Fermanis was appointed as our Chief
Financial Officer, effective as of December 22, 2004. Mr. Fermanis is a
co-founder of AMPS Wireless Data, Inc., a privately held Arizona corporation
founded in 1998, where he served as Chief Financial Officer from May, 2001
to
October, 2004. Mr. Fermanis had overall financial responsibility at AMPS
and was
instrumental in raising over $5 Million in venture capital. From 1997 to
2001,
he held the position of Treasury Manager for Peter Piper, Inc., a national
restaurant chain headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he was responsible
for managing a $25 Million revolving line of credit and cash concentration
and
disbursement for a company with over $100 Million annual sales. Mr. Fermanis
has
over 18 years of financial management experience with both the American
Express
Corporation and Citigroup in New York City. Mr. Fermanis holds a Bachelor
of
Arts degree from the S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook and attended Pace University's
Graduate School of Management in New York City. Mr. Fermanis works on average
60
hours per week.
THEODORE
E. STAAHL, M.D., DIRECTOR. Dr. Staahl has served on our Board of Directors
since
April 2003. Dr. Staahl is employed at the Cosmetic, Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery Center, a company which he founded in 1978. Dr.
Staahl's professional training was received at the University of Illinois
and
the University of Wisconsin and is board certified by the American Board
of
Facial, Plastic and Reconstruction Surgeons, the Board of Cosmetic Surgeons
and
the American Board of Head and Neck Surgeons. Dr. Staahl has presented papers
at
national and international meetings on hair transplant, rhinoplasty and cleft
lip deformities. Dr. Staahl devotes on average 3 hours per week to our
business.
MARK
L.
WITTEN, PH.D., DIRECTOR. Dr. Witten has served on our Board of Directors
since
July 2003 and has served on the Board of Directors for ImmuneRegen BioSciences,
Inc. since November 2002. Dr. Witten served as a research scientist for
ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc. from July 2003 to February 2006. Dr. Witten
has
served as a Research Professor at the University of Arizona since July
2000.
Since July 1998 Dr. Witten has served as the Director of the Joan B. and
Donald
R. Diamond Lung Injury Laboratory in the Department of Pediatrics at the
University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Witten obtained his Ph.D.
from Indiana University in 1983 with a double major in physiology and
exercise physiology. He conducted a post-doctoral fellowship in Respiratory
Sciences at the University of Arizona College of Medicine from 1983 to
1988. He then spent two years as an Assistant Biologist at Massachusetts
General Hospital and Instructor in Medicine at
Harvard Medical School. He returned to The University of
Arizona College of Medicine in 1990. Dr. Witten has authored over 200
published manuscripts, book chapters and abstracts. Dr. Witten devotes
on
average 3 hours per week to our business.
There
are
no family relationships among the directors and executive officers.
COMPLIANCE
WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Section
16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's directors
and executive officers and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered
class of the Company's equity securities to file with the SEC initial reports
of
ownership and reports of changes in ownership of Common Stock and other equity
securities of the Company. Officers, directors, and greater than ten percent
stockholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with
copies
of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To the Company's knowledge, based solely
on review of the copies of such reports furnished to us during the fiscal
year
ended December 31, 2005, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable
to the
Company's officers, directors and greater than ten percent stockholders were
satisfied by such persons.
COMMITTEES
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our
Board
of Directors does not maintain a separate audit, nominating or compensation
committee. Functions customarily performed by such committees are performed
by
our board of directors as a whole. We are not required to maintain such
committees under the applicable rules of the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board.
None of our independent directors qualify as an "audit committee financial
expert" as that term is defined in Item 401(e) of Regulation S-B.
The
following table sets forth information concerning the compensation earned
by our
Chief Executive Officer and each of the other executive officers who served
during the year ended December 31, 2005, and whose annual salary and bonus
during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005 exceeded $100,000
(the "Named Executive Officers").
|
|
|
Annual
Compensation
|
|
Name
and principal position
|
Year
|
|
Salary
($)
|
|
|
Bonus
($)
|
|
Michael
K. Wilhelm(1)
|
2005
|
|
|
275,000
|
|
|
|
28,870
|
(2)
|
Chief
Executive Officer and President
|
2004
|
|
|
175,000
|
|
|
|
247,301
|
(3)
|
|
2003
|
|
|
125,000
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
John
N. Fermanis
|
2005
|
|
|
161,416
|
(5)
|
|
|
4,590
|
(6)
|
Chief
Financial Officer (4)
|
2004
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
2003
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
__________________
(1)
Michael K. Wilhelm has served as Chief Executive Officer and President of
IR
BioSciences Holdings, Inc. since July 2003 when the Reorganization was
completed. Prior to the completion of the Reorganization, Mr. Wilhelm served
as
Chief Executive Officer and President of ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc. since
December 2002. Mr. Wilhelm's compensation is reported in the table with respect
to his positions at both IR BioSciences Holdings, Inc. and ImmuneRegen
BioSciences, Inc. for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2004 and
2005.
(2)
Reflects the value of 80,811 warrants granted to Michael K. Wilhelm as
performance bonuses per his employment agreement. In May 2005, the Company
issued a warrant to Mr. Wilhelm to purchase 80,811 shares (post-split) of
common
stock at a price of $0.30 per share (post-split). The Company valued these
warrants using the Black-Scholes model, and charged the amount of $28,870
to
operations during the twelve months ended December 31, 2005.
(3)
Reflects the value of 948,980 warrants granted to Michael K. Wilhelm as
performance bonuses. In May 2004, the Company issued a warrant to Mr. Wilhelm
to
purchase 500,000 shares (post-split) of common stock at a price of $0.25
per
share (post-split). The warrants were issued as performance bonuses. The
Company
valued these warrants using the Black-Scholes model, and charged the amount
of
$134,604 to operations during the twelve months ended December 31, 2004.
In
October 2004, the Company issued a warrant to Mr. Wilhelm to purchase 448,980
shares (post-split) at a price of $0.125 per share (post-split) as a performance
bonus for introducing financial partners to the Company through which the
Company raised a minimum of $2,000,000 in equity and debt financings in
a series
of transactions. The Company valued this warrant using the Black-Scholes
valuation model, and charged the amount of $112,697 to operations during
the
twelve months ended December 31, 2004.
(4)
John N. Fermanis served as Chief Financial Officer from December
2004.
(5)
Reflects the value of 100,000 shares of common stock issued to John N. Fermanis
in the three months ended March 31, 2005 as part of compensation per his
employment agreement. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, the
Company
charged $35,000 to operations for the issuance of these 100,000 shares to
Mr.
Fermanis.
Also
reflects the value of an additional 100,000 shares of common stock issued
to
John N. Fermanis as part of compensation per his employment agreement. The
shares were earned at the rate of 1/12 or 8,333 per month beginning January
2005. The Company charged to operations the market value of these shares
as of
the first day of each month. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2005,
the
Company charged $41,416 to operations for the issuance of 100,000 shares
to Mr.
Fermanis.
(6) Reflects
the value of 12,500 warrants granted to John N. Fermanis as performance bonuses
per his employment agreement. In May 2005, the Company issued a warrant to
Mr.
Fermanis to purchase 12,500 shares of common stock at a price of $0.31 per
share. The Company valued these warrants using the Black-Scholes model, and
charged the amount of $4,590 to operations during the twelve months ended
December 31, 2005.
Compensation
of Directors
STANDARD
ARRANGEMENTS. Directors currently receive no cash compensation from IR
BioSciences Holdings, Inc. for their services as members of the Board or
for
attendance at committee meetings. Members of the Board are reimbursed for
some
expenses in connection with attendance at Board and committee
meetings.
OTHER
ARRANGEMENTS. We may from time to time issue warrants to executives and
directors for fulfilling certain performance goals.
On
December 16, 2002 we entered into consulting agreements Mark Witten, our
chief
research scientist and director. The consulting agreement is on a month-to-month
basis. Under the terms of this agreement, Dr. Witten agrees to place at the
disposal of us his judgment and expertise in the area of acute lung injury.
In
consideration for these services, we agree to pay Dr. Witten a non-refundable
fee of $5,000 per month. This contract was terminated effective February
1,
2006.
On
August
10, 2005, we entered into a new employment agreement with our President and
Chief Executive Officer, Michael K. Wilhelm. The employment agreement calls
for
a salary at the rate of $275,000 per annum. The salary will be subject to
adjustment of at least 10% per year at the end of each year. We also agreed
to
defend and indemnify, to the fullest extent permitted by our certificate
of
incorporation and bylaws and the Delaware General Corporation Law, Mr. Wilhelm
and hold him harmless against any liability that he incurs within the scope
of
his employment under the agreement. The agreement also provides for the
following various bonus incentives:
(i)
A
target incentive bonus in cash and/or stock if we consummate a transaction
with
any unaffiliated third party such as an equity or debt financing, acquisition,
merger , strategic partnership or other similar transaction.
Pursuant
to the terms of his employment agreement dated August 5, 2006, Mr. Wilhelm,
our
President and Chief Executive Officer, is to receive cash fees and issued
unregistered shares of the Company’s common stock if the Company consummates a
Transaction, as defined below, with any unaffiliated third party, the
number of
shares to be issued to be the product of the percentage of transaction
value, as
defined in the employment agreement, divided by the closing bid price
of the
Company’s common stock on the trading date immediately preceding the closing
of
the Transaction. The Cash Fee component of the award will be capped at
a maximum
amount equal to one times the annual salary of Mr. Wilhelm.
For
purposes of the tables below, a “Transaction” is (i) an equity or debt financing
involving the Company or any subsidiary thereof, (ii) a direct or indirect
acquisition, merger, consolidation, restructuring or any similar related
transaction of all or substantially all of the assets or stock of the
Company or
(iii) a research collaboration, strategic partnership, research grant,
license
agreement, funded research study or other similar
transaction.
Cash
Transaction: (Transaction includes at least $1 Million in Cash or Cash
Equivalents)
Transaction
Value
|
|
Cash
Fee
|
|
Stock
Issuance
|
$1
to $2,500,000
|
|
5.00%
of Transaction Value
|
|
5.00%
of Transaction Value
|
$2,500,001
to $5,000,000
|
|
4.00%
of Transaction Value
|
|
4.00%
of Transaction Value
|
$5,000,001
to $7,500,000
|
|
3.00%
of Transaction Value
|
|
3.00%
of Transaction Value
|
$7,500,001
or Above
|
|
2.50%
of Transaction Value
|
|
2.50%
of Transaction Value
|
Non-Cash
Transaction: (Transaction Includes Less Than $1 Million in Cash or Cash
Equivalents)
Transaction
Value
|
|
Cash
Fee
|
|
Stock
Issuance
|
$1
to $2,500,000
|
|
0%
of Transaction Value
|
|
10.00%
of Transaction Value
|
$2,500,001
to $5,000,000
|
|
0%
of Transaction Value
|
|
8.00%
of Transaction Value
|
$5,000,001
to $7,500,000
|
|
0%
of Transaction Value
|
|
6.00%
of Transaction Value
|
$7,500,001
or Above
|
|
0%
of Transaction Value
|
|
5.00%
of Transaction Value
|
(ii)
A
one time grant of an incentive option to purchase 103,030 shares of the
Company's Common Stock, at an exercise price equal to the fair market value
per
share on the date option is granted and a nonstatutory option to purchase
1,896,970 shares at such time that the Company's 2003 Stock Plan is amended
to
authorize additional shares.
In
connection with Mr. Wilhelm's new employment agreement, we also entered
into a
change of control agreement and a severance agreement with him on August
10,
2005. Under the change of control agreement, Mr. Wilhelm is entitled to
a
continuation of his base salary for a period of 18 months following an
involuntary termination, which means, at any time within that period which
is
one-year from the change of control date (including such date), the termination
of the employment of Mr. Wilhelm (i) by us without cause or (ii) due to
constructive termination, as such terms are defined in the change of control
agreement. Further, in the event of an involuntary termination, the agreement
provides that we shall pay Mr. Wilhelm a lump sum amount in cash, equal
to the
sum of (i) any unpaid incentive compensation which has been allocated or
awarded
to Mr. Wilhelm for a completed fiscal year or other measuring period preceding
the date of involuntary termination under any annual or long-term incentive
plan
and which, as of the date of involuntary termination, is contingent only
upon
the continued employment of Mr. Wilhelm to a subsequent date, and (ii)
a pro
rata portion to the date of involuntary termination of the aggregate value
of
all contingent incentive compensation awards to Mr. Wilhelm for all then
uncompleted periods under any such plan. Further, 100% of the unvested
portion
of each outstanding stock option granted to Mr. Wilhelm shall be accelerated
so
that they become immediately exercisable upon the date of involuntary
termination.
Under
the
severance agreement, Mr. Wilhelm is entitled to a continuation of his base
salary for a period of 18 months following an involuntary termination,
which
means the termination of the employment of Mr. Wilhelm (i) by us without
cause
or (ii) due to constructive termination, as such terms are defined in the
severance agreement. Further, in the event of an involuntary termination,
the
agreement provides that we shall pay Mr. Wilhelm an amount equal to the
amount
of executive incentive pay (bonus) that he would have received for the
year in
which the involuntary termination occurred had he met one hundred percent
(100%)
of the target for such incentive pay. Also, under this agreement, 100%
of the
unvested portion of each outstanding stock option granted to Mr. Wilhelm
shall
be accelerated so that they become immediately exercisable upon the date
of
involuntary termination.
On
February 15, 2005, we entered into an employment agreement with John N.
Fermanis, our Chief Financial Officer. The employment agreement expires
on
December 31, 2007, unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of the
agreement. Under the terms of the employment agreement, Mr. Fermanis is
entitled
to a base salary of $60,000 until the company completed a funding of $500,000
or
more which occurred on March 4, 2005, at which time the base salary was
increased to $85,000 until December 31, 2005. Thereafter, the second year
salary
will be $98,000 per annum and the third year will be $112,000 per annum.
Severance provisions include two months salary for termination for cause
and six
months salary for constructive termination. This agreement also provides
for the
following various bonus incentives:
(i)
A
quarterly discretionary bonus based upon our performance in the previous
quarter. This discretionary bonus will be in the form of stock
options.
(ii)
A
quarterly five-year warrant to purchase up to 12,500 shares of our common
stock
at 75% of the fair market value of the stock on the date the warrant is
granted.
We
issued
253,030 stock options to our Chief Executive Officer, Michael Wilhelm,
during
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
Options
Granted In The Year Ended December 31, 2005
The
following table sets forth information concerning individual grants of
stock
options in 2005 to the Named Executive Officers:
|
|
Individual
Grants
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Potential
Realizable
Value
at Assumed
Annual
Rates of Stock
Price
Appreciation
for
Option Term(1)
|
|
Name
|
|
Number
of
Securities
Underlying
Options
Granted
|
|
|
Percent
of
Total
Options
Granted
to
Employees
|
|
|
Exercise
or
Base
Price
Per
Share
|
|
Expiration
Date
|
|
|
5 |
% |
|
|
10 |
% |
Michael
K. Wilhelm
|
|
|
103,030
|
|
|
|
40.6 |
% |
|
$ |
0.33
|
|
8/10/10
|
|
$ |
9,394
|
|
|
$ |
20,757
|
|
|
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
|
59.0
|
|
|
|
0.44
|
|
5/20/10
|
|
|
18,235
|
|
|
|
40,294
|
|
(1) In
order to comply with the rules of the SEC, we are including the gains or
"option
spreads" that would exist for the respective options we granted to the Named
Executive Officers. We calculated these gains by assuming an annual compound
stock price appreciation of 5% and 10% from the date of the option grant
until
the termination date of the option, which is the fifth anniversary of the
grant
date. These gains do not represent our estimate or projection of the future
price of the ordinary shares.
2003
Stock Option, Deferred Stock and Restricted Stock
Plan
We
adopted the 2003 Stock Option, Deferred Stock and Restricted Stock Plan (the
"Plan") which authorizes the Board of Directors in accordance with the terms
of
the Plan, among other things, to grant incentive stock options, as defined
by
Section 422(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, nonstatutory stock options
(collectively, the "Stock Options") and awards of restricted stock and deferred
stock and to sell shares of common stock of the Company ("Common Stock")
pursuant to the exercise of such stock options for up to an aggregate of
3,600,000 shares. The options will have a term not to exceed ten years from
the
date of the grant.
At
December 31, 2005, an aggregate of 254,030 stock options were outstanding
under
the Plan at prices ranging from $0.31 to $0.44 per share. At such date, there
were 201,996 stock options available for grant. Further, the Board approved
a
one time grant of an incentive option to our Chief Executive Officer to purchase
1,896,970 shares at the fair market value per share on the date the option
is
granted. The options shall be granted at such time that the Company's 2003
Stock
Plan is amended to authorize additional shares.
During
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, 150,000 discretionary incentive
stock
options were granted to our Chief Executive Officer, Michael K. Wilhelm,
per his
employment agreement. The options have an exercise price of $0.44 and a term
of
five years. Additionally, the Board approved a one time grant of an incentive
option to our Chief Executive Officer to purchase 103,030 shares of the
Company's Common Stock. The options have an exercise price of $0.33 and a
term
of five years. Further, our Board of Directors approved a one time grant
of a
nonstatutory option to purchase 1,896,970 shares at the fair market value
per
share on the date the option to our Chief Executive Officer, Michael K. Wilhelm.
These warrants will be granted such time that the Company's 2003 Stock Plan
is
amended to authorize additional shares.
Through
December 31, 2003, we had granted, prior to the merger with ImmuneRegen
BioSciences, Inc., options to purchase 63,212 shares of our common stock
at a
weighted average exercise price of $25.00 per share to certain employees
and
consultants that are exercisable over various periods through March 2010.
These
stock options were granted outside of our 2003 Stock Option, Deferred Stock
and
Restricted Stock Plan.
Item
11. Security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management
and related
stockholder matters
Principal
Stockholders
The
following table sets forth information regarding
the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of September 7, 2006
by: (i) all those known by IR BioSciences Holdings, Inc. to be
beneficial owners of more than five percent of its common stock, (ii)
each director and executive officer of
IR BioSciences Holdings, Inc., and (iii) all executive officers and
directors of IR BioSciences Holdings, Inc. as a group. Unless
indicated below, the address for each listed stockholder is c/o IR
BioSciences Holdings, Inc., 4021 North 75th Street, Suite 201,
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251.
Name
|
|
Beneficial
Ownership (1)
|
|
|
%
of Shares (2)
|
|
Michael
K. Wilhelm
|
|
|
11,406,784 |
(3) |
|
|
13.7
|
|
John
N. Fermanis
|
|
|
180,000 |
(4) |
|
|
*
|
|
Theodore
Staahl
|
|
|
3,489,464 |
(5) |
|
|
4.7
|
|
Hal
N. Siegel, PhD
|
|
|
5,000 |
(6) |
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All
executive officers and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
directors
as a group (4 persons)
|
|
|
15,081,248
|
|
|
|
18.6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5%
Stockholders
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mark
L. Witten, PhD
|
|
|
9,211,138 |
(7) |
|
|
12.4
|
|
*
Less
than one percent.
1.
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules
of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In general, a person
who has voting power
or investment power with respect to securities is
treated as beneficial owner of those securities. Common
shares subject to options and warrants currently exercisable or
exercisable within 60 days of September 7, 2006 count as
outstanding for computing the percentage beneficially owned by
the person holding these options or warrants.
2.
Percentages are based on 73,775,651 shares of common stock outstanding as
of September 7, 2006.
3.
Includes 2,088,718 shares of common stock underlying warrants and
5,650,000 shares of common stock underlying options that are
currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of
September 7, 2006. Includes 2,066,138 shares of common
stock purchase warrants issued
to Foresight Capital Partners, a
company controlled by Michael Wilhelm that
are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of September
7, 2006.
4.
Includes 80,000 shares of
common stock underlying warrants that are
currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of M
September 7, 2006.
5.
Includes 273,000 shares of common
stock underlying warrants that are
currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of September
7, 2006.
6.
Includes 5,000 shares of common
stock underlying warrants that are
currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of September
7, 2006.
7.
Dr. Mark Witten was a co-founder of the Company. Dr. Witten terminated his
consulting agreement with us on February 1,
2006. Includes 712,000 shares of common
stock underlying warrants that are currently exercisable or
exercisable within 60 days of September 7, 2006.
Securities
Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation
Plans
The
following table provides information as of December 31, 2005 regarding
compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under
which
equity securities of our company are authorized for issuance. All share
information included in this table has been adjusted to reflect a 2-for-1
forward stock split of our common stock that was effected in April
2004.
Plan
Category
|
|
Number
of Securities to be issued
upon exercise of outstanding
options,
warrants
and rights
(a)
|
|
|
Weighted-
average
exercise
price of
outstanding
options,
warrants
and rights
(b)
|
|
|
Number
of securities
remaining
available for future
issuance under equity
compensation
plans
(excluding
securities
reflected
in column (a)
(c)
|
|
Equity
compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
plans
approved by
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
security
holders
|
|
|
254,030 |
(1) |
|
$ |
0.39
|
|
|
|
201,966 |
(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity
compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
plans
not approved by
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
security
holders
|
|
|
11,680,077 |
(2) |
|
$ |
0.59
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
11,934,107
|
|
|
|
201,966
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
Represents 254,030 stock options at a weighted average price of
$0.39 outstanding under our 2003 Stock Option, Deferred Stock and
Restricted Stock Plan.
(2)
Represents 11,616,865 stock purchase warrants at a weighted average price
of $0.46 and 63,212, options at a weighted average exercise price of
$25.00.
(3)
Represents 201,996 shares are available for future issuance under our
2003 Stock Option, Deferred Stock and Restricted Stock as of the date
hereof.
Further,
the Board approved a one time grant of an incentive option to
our Chief Executive Officer, Michael K. Wilhelm, to purchase
1,896,970 shares at the fair market value per share on the date the
option is granted. The options shall be granted at such time that the
Company's 2003 Stock Plan is amended to authorize additional
shares.
Warrants
The
following table summarizes the
changes in warrants outstanding issued to non-employees of the Company. These
warrants were granted in lieu of cash compensation for services performed
or
financing expenses and in connection with placement of convertible debentures.
|
|
Number
of Shares
(post-split)
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Price
Per Share
(post-split)
|
Outstanding
at January 1, 2004
|
|
|
832,510
|
|
|
$ |
.82
|
Granted
|
|
|
16,831,199
|
|
|
|
.47
|
Exercised
|
|
|
(6,600,778 |
) |
|
|
.50
|
Canceled
or expired
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
Outstanding
at December 31, 2004
|
|
|
11,062,931
|
|
|
|
.48
|
Granted
|
|
|
757,464
|
|
|
|
.44
|
Exercised
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
.05
|
Canceled
or expired
|
|
|
(123,530 |
) |
|
|
2.00
|
Outstanding
at December 31, 2005
|
|
|
11,616,865
|
|
|
$ |
.46
|
A
description of our warrant arrangements and issuances are included in our
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 under "Note I -
Stock
Options and Warrants,"
Immuneregen
Biosciences, Inc.
ImmuneRegen
BioSciences, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IR BioSciences Holdings,
Inc.
IR BioSciences Holdings, Inc. and ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc. have
interlocking executive positions and share common ownership.
Immuneregen
Biosciences Asia PTE. Ltd.
ImmuneRegen
BioSciences Asia PTE. LTD. ("ImmuneRegen Asia"), a Singaporean company, is
an
affiliate of IR BioSciences Holdings, Inc. Approximately 94% of the company
is
owned equally between our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Michael K.
Wilhelm, and our Director, Mark Witten. IR BioSciences Holdings, Inc. holds
less
than 1% ownership in the company. For the three month period ended December
31,
2005, we incurred no expenses. For the period of inception (October 30, 2002)
to
December 31, 2005, we incurred expenses totaling approximately $133,781,
$114,660 on a Singapore-based consultant and $19,121 on travel regarding
corporate development and the attendance of symposiums and
conferences.
In
November 2003, based on observations made during early preclinical animal
model
studies we approached Ever Progressing System PTE LTD ("EPS"), a Singapore
based
contract research organization (CRO), in an attempt to increase our market
presence, attract potential funding sources for our research and development
efforts and to identify and receive governmental grants. EPS advised us that
a
presence in Singapore would be desirable if we wanted to pursue such efforts
in
Singapore and elsewhere in Asia.
Acting
on
their advice, we incorporated, under the Singapore Companies Act, ImmuneRegen
Asia on June 5, 2004 and retained a Singapore-based consultant to assist
us in
(i) the development and set-up of our Singapore corporation; (ii) increasing
our
visibility in Asia through attendance of conferences, meetings, symposiums,
etc.; (iii) reaching out to contacts in various governmental organizations;
and,
(iv) contact bankers, institutional and private sources of funds for start-up
costs, research and development and working capital related to ImmuneRegen
Asia.
Between
November 2003 and January 2005, we held discussions with the Economic
Development Board of Singapore ("EDB") to assist in establishing a research
and
development and clinical trials presence in Singapore. In October 2004, our
Singapore-based consultant and representatives of ImmuneRegen BioSciences,
Inc.
met with several members of Thailand's Department of Disease Control, Ministry
of Public Health in Bangkok. Also in October 2004, our Singapore-based
consultant met with various departments of the Philippines Department of
Health
in Manila.
By
April
2005, our efforts to further discussions with the EDB and other governmental
agencies and to secure adequate funding had proven unsuccessful. At that
time
our Board of Directors opted to terminate the Singapore-based consultant,
dissolve ImmuneRegen Asia and focus solely on our United States operations.
We
have since abandoned all discussions with EPS the EDB and other governments
in
Asia regarding our research and development activities.
Dissolution
of ImmuneRegen Asia of which we own less than a 1% interest, has been initiated
pursuant to the requirements of Section 344 of the Singapore Companies Act.
ImmuneRegen Asia has not conducted any business since its creation in May
2004,
and is expected to satisfy the requirements for dissolution with completion
of
the process anticipated in the near future. Upon adequate and sufficient
showing
to the Singapore Registrar of Companies, ImmuneRegen Asia will be struck
off the
register of companies and the company will be dissolved. Shareholder and
Board
approval have occurred and the required documents are being filed with the
registrar of companies in Singapore.
ImmuneRegen
Asia has not conducted any business since its creation in May 2004. On
March 23,
2006, per shareholder and Board approval, ImmuneRegen Asia was struck off
the
register of companies and dissolved. A notice of such action was published
in
the Governmental Gazette on April 7, 2006.
Office
Lease
During
the period from December 1, 2002 through August 31, 2004, the Company leased
office space from an entity controlled by the our Chief Executive Officer
under
a sub-let agreement. The rental cost of $2,734 per month was passed through
to
the Company at the same rental rate charged by the facility's primary
landlord.
Inone
Contract
We
have
entered into a series of contracts with InOne Advertising & Design, Inc.
("InOne"). At the time of the initiation of the contracts, InOne employed
the
spouse of Michael Wilhelm, the Company's CEO. These contracts include (i)
a
three-year agreement dated January 13, 2003 whereby InOne will design and
create
certain corporate identity and marketing materials in exchange for
72,000
shares (post split) of our common stock and $15,000. This Agreement also
provides that InOne will bill us on an hourly basis for additional services,
as
well as a $100,000 termination fee if the agreement is terminated as a result
of
a merger or acquisition of the Company; (ii) an Agreement dated March 14,
2003
whereby InOne will design, create, maintain, and host our website for one
year
in exchange for 140,000 shares (post split) of our common stock and $4,200;
(iii) an Agreement dated December 30, 2003 whereby InOne will name and design
a
logo for respiratory infectious diseases, such as SARS (Viprovex), in exchange
for $5,000 and a warrant to purchase 20,000 shares (post-split) of our common
stock at a price of $0.125; (iv) an Agreement dated December 31, 2003 whereby
InOne will name and design a logo for Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) medical
countermeasure for radiation (Radilex) in exchange for $5,000 and a warrant
to
purchase 20,000 shares (post-split) of our common stock at a price of
$0.125.
At
December 31, 2005, InOne no longer employs or has any business relationship
with
the spouse of Mr. Wilhelm.
The
amounts due InOne at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are $0 and $2,700,
respectively.
Related
Party Loans
There
were no loans to related parties entered into during the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2005. Additionally, there were no loans to related parties
outstanding at December 31, 2005.
Employment
Agreement
In
March
2006, per his employment agreement we issued 100,000 shares of our common
stock
to our Chief Financial Officer, John Fermanis. No general solicitation
or
advertising was undertaken in connection with the offer and sale of the
shares.
The Company's Chief Financial Officer qualifies as an "accredited investor"
and
acknowledged and agreed that the shares had not been registered under the
Securities Act and may not be offered or sold unless subsequently registered
and/or offered, sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from the
registration requirements. The securities were issued in reliance upon
exemptions from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) under the Securities
Act
of 1933, as amended, and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.
In
December 2002, we entered into a royalty-free license agreement with David
Harris and Mark Witten, who are our two founders and largest shareholders.
Under
the terms of the license agreement, Messrs. Harris and Witten granted to
us an
exclusive license to use and sublicense certain patents, medical applications,
and other technologies developed by them. Our obligations under this agreement
include (i) reasonable efforts to protect any licensed patents or other
associated property rights; (ii) reasonable efforts to maintain confidentiality
of any proprietary information; (iii) upon the granting by the U. S. Food
and
Drug Administration to us the right to market a product, we will maintain
a
broad form general liability and product liability insurance.
In
February 2005, Drs. Witten and Harris executed assignment documents in which,
for good and valuable consideration, patent applications and patents developed
by them were assigned to ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc. The assignment documents
included all of the patents and patent applications which were included in
and
covered by the licensing agreement, as amended. Drs. Witten and Harris have
also
assigned all proprietary technology developed at ImmuneRegen subsequent to
the
execution of the February 2005 assignment documents.
Neither
the termination of Dr. Harris' consulting agreement in March 2005 nor the
termination of Dr. Witten's consulting agreement in February 2006 have any
impact on the license agreement.
On
December 16, 2002 we entered into consulting agreements with David Harris
and
Mark Witten, who were our two founders and research scientists. The consulting
agreements are on a month-to-month basis. Under the terms of these agreements,
Messrs. Harris and Witten agreed to place at the disposal of us their judgment
and expertise in the area of acute lung injury. In consideration for these
services, we agreed to pay each of them a non-refundable fee of $5,000 per
month. In March 2005, Dr. Harris resigned as consultant to us and our
subsidiaries. In January 2006, the company received correspondence from Dr.
Witten stating that he would terminate his consulting contract if his specific
requirements were not met. We subsequently accepted his termination effective
February 1, 2006.
Pursuant
to consulting agreements entered into with David Harris and Mark Witten,
who are
our two founders and chief research scientists, during the period from October
30, 2002 (inception) to December 31, 2002, we accrued $5,000 in consulting
fees.
During the period from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003, we accrued an
additional $120,000 in consulting fees. We had accrued payables collectively
due
to Drs. Harris and Witten of $125,000 and $5,000 as of December 31, 2003
and
2002, respectively. In connection with our recently completed private offering
in October 2004, $90,500 of such amount owed to Dr. Witten converted into
724,000 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 362,000 shares
of
common stock. In October 2004, because Dr. Harris had not taken an active
role
in the management of the Company, he agreed that he would forgive the amount
accrued to him under the Consulting agreement of $107,500. We accounted for
the
transaction as a forgiveness of indebtedness under FAS No. 140 during the
period
ended December 31, 2004.
Pursuant
to consulting agreements entered into with David Harris and Mark Witten,
who are
our two founders and chief research scientists, during the period from October
30, 2002 (inception) to December 31, 2002, we accrued $5,000 in consulting
fees.
During the period from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003, we accrued an
additional $120,000 in consulting fees. We had accrued payables collectively
due
to Drs. Harris and Witten of $125,000 and $5,000 as of December 31, 2003
and
2002, respectively. In connection with our recently completed private offering
in October 2004, $90,500 of such amount owed to Dr. Witten converted into
724,000 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 362,000 shares
of
common stock. In October 2004, because Dr. Harris had not taken an active
role
in the management of the Company, he agreed that he would forgive the amount
accrued to him under the Consulting agreement of $107,500. We accounted for
the
transaction as a forgiveness of indebtedness under FAS No. 140 during the
period
ended December 31, 2004.
As
of
August 15, 2004, we had accrued payables due to our President and CEO,
Michael
Wilhelm, of $109,374. No interest was charged to this payable. In connection
with our recently completed private offering in October 2004, $89,500 of
such
amount was converted into 716,000 shares of common stock and warrants to
purchase 358,000 shares of common stock.
In
January 2003, we were loaned $15,000 by an accredited investor. Pursuant
to the
terms of this transaction, we provided this lender with a warrant to purchase
26,939 shares of our common stock at a price $0.17 per share. The interest
rate
was 8% per annum. The principal was repaid in March 2005. Interest owed of
$2,410.96 was converted into 19,288 shares of common stock per the term of
the
note.
Between
August 2001 and April 2003 we were loaned money by our President and Chief
Executive Officer. We repaid the remaining balance in full for $4,998 ($3,900
principal and $1,097 accrued interest) on April 11, 2005 releasing us from
further obligations under the note.
In
September 2001 , we were loaned $50,000 by an accredited investor. On June
7,
2005, the remaining note in the principal amount of $50,000 and all accrued
interest of $15,003 were converted into 232,153 shares of our common stock
in
accordance with the original terms of the note.
Exhibits
Exhibit
Number |
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Description
of Exhibit |
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 2, 2003 among the Registrant, GPN
Acquisition Corporation and ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc. (incorporated
by
reference to exhibit 2 of the Registrant's current report on Form 8-k filed
with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 7, 2003).
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Delaware Secretary of State
on
June 4, 1985 (incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant's
annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2001 filed
with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2002).
3.1(a)
Certificate of Amendment filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on
July 16, 1987 (incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1(a) of the Registrant's
annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2001 filed
with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2002).
3.1(b)
Certificate of Amendment filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on
February 3, 1992 (incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1(b) of the
Registrant's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31,
2001
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16,
2002).
3.1(c)
Certificate of Amendment filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on
November
23, 1992 (incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1(c) of the Registrant's
annual
report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2001 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2002).
3.1(d)
Certificate of Amendment filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on
December 15, 1994 (incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1(d) of the
Registrant's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31,
2001
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16,
2002).
3.1(e)
Certificate of Amendment filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on
November 7, 1995 (incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1(e) of the
Registrant's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31,
2001
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16,
2002).
3.1(f)
Certificate of Amendment filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on
December
30, 1996 (incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1(f) of the Registrant's
annual
report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2001 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2002).
3.1(g)
Certificate of Amendment filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on
November
8, 2000 (incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1(h) of the Registrant's
annual
report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2001 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2002).
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant dated as of January 1, 2002
(incorporated by reference to exhibit 3(b) of the Registrant's annual report
on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2001 filed with the Securities
and
Exchange Commission on April 16, 2002).
4.1
Specimen Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to exhibit
4.1 of
the Registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-120784)
filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 24, 2004).
4.2
2003 Stock Option, Deferred Stock and Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated
by reference to exhibit 4.1 of the Registrant's registration statement
on Form
S-8 (file no. 333-113511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on
March 11, 2004).
4.3
Form of Warrant by and between the Registrant and each of the Investors
or
Creditors, as the case may be, who entered into an Agreement filed as Exhibit
10.6, 10.7, 10.8 or 10.9 herewith (incorporated by reference to exhibit
4.1 of
the Registrant's current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on October 19, 2004).
4.4
Form of Registration Rights (Annex A to Subscription Agreement) by and
between the Registrant and each of the Investors who entered into the Agreements
filed as Exhibits 10.6 and 10.8 herewith (incorporated by reference to
exhibit
4.2 of the Registrant's current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities
and
Exchange Commission on October 19, 2004).
4.5
Form of Anti-Dilution Rights (Annex B to Subscription Agreement) by and
between the Registrant and each of the Investors who entered into the Agreements
filed as Exhibits 10.6 and 10.8 herewith (incorporated by reference to
exhibit
4.3 of the Registrant's current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities
and
Exchange Commission on October 19, 2004).
4.6
Promissory Note issued from the Registrant to SBM Certificate Company as
of
April 28, 2004 (incorporated by reference to exhibit 4.6 of the Registrant's
registration statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on November 24, 2004).
10.1 Employment
Agreement dated December 16, 2002 between ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc.,
a
subsidiary of the Registrant, and Michael Wilhelm (incorporated by reference
to
exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2 (File
No.
333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November
24,
2004).
10.2
Consulting Agreement dated December 16, 2002 between ImmuneRegen BioSciences,
Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant, and David Harris (incorporated by
reference to exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant's registration statement on
Form
SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on
November 24, 2004).
10.2(a)First
Amendment to Consulting Agreement dated January 2003 between ImmuneRegen
BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant, and David Harris
(incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.2(a) of the Registrant's registration
statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities
and
Exchange Commission on November 24, 2004).
10.3
Consulting Agreement dated December 16, 2002 between ImmuneRegen BioSciences,
Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant, and Mark Witten (incorporated by
reference
to exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2
(File
No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November
24, 2004).
10.3(a)First
Amendment to Consulting Agreement dated January 2003 between ImmuneRegen
BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant, and Mark Witten (incorporated
by reference to exhibit 10.3(a) of the Registrant's registration statement
on
Form SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on November 24, 2004).
10.4 License
Agreement dated December 16, 2002 among ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc.,
a
subsidiary of the Registrant, David Harris and Mark Witten (incorporated
by
reference to exhibit 10.4 of the Registrant's registration statement on
Form
SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on
November 24, 2004).
10.4(a)First
Amendment to License Agreement dated December 20, 2002 among ImmuneRegen
BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant, David Harris and Mark
Witten
(incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.4(a) of the Registrant's registration
statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities
and
Exchange Commission on November 24, 2004).
10.4(b)Second
Amendment to License Agreement dated June 26, 2003 among ImmuneRegen
BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant, David Harris and Mark
Witten
(incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.4(b) of the Registrant's registration
statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities
and
Exchange Commission on November 24, 2004).
10.4(c)Assignment
Agreement dated February 23, 2005 between ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc.,
a
subsidiary of the Registrant and Mark Witten (incorporated by reference
to
exhibit 10.4(c) of the Registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2
(File
No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July
20,
2005).
10.4(d)Assignment
Agreement dated February 23, 2005 among ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc.,
a
subsidiary of the Registrant, David Harris and Mark Witten (incorporated
by
reference to exhibit 10.4(d) of the Registrant's registration statement
on Form
SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on
July 20, 2005).
10.4(e)Assignment
Agreement dated November 7, 2005 between ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc.,
a
subsidiary of the Registrant and Mark Witten (incorporated by reference
to
exhibit 10.4(e) of the Registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2
(File
No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November
16, 2005).
10.4(f)Assignment
Agreement dated November 7, 2005 between ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc.,
a
subsidiary of the Registrant and Mark Witten (incorporated by reference
to
exhibit 10.4(f) of the Registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2
(File
No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February
22, 2006).
10.4(g)Assignment
Agreement dated November 7, 2005 between ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc.,
a
subsidiary of the Registrant and Mark Witten (incorporated by reference
to
exhibit 10.4(g) of the Registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2
(File
No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November
16, 2005).
10.4(h)Assignment
Agreement dated November 7, 2005 between ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc.,
a
subsidiary of the Registrant and Mark Witten (incorporated by reference
to
exhibit 10.4(h) of the Registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2
(File
No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November
16, 2005).
10.5
Lease Agreement dated July 1, 2004 between ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc.,
a subsidiary of the Registrant, and The Clayton Companies (incorporated
by
reference to exhibit 10.5 of the Registrant's registration statement on
Form
SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on
November 24, 2004).
10.6
Form of Subscription Agreement entered into as of October 13, 2004 between
the Registrant and each of the Investors set forth on the Schedule of Investors
thereto (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's
current
report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
October
19, 2004).
10.7
Form of Settlement Agreement entered into as of October 13, 2004 between
the Registrant and each of the Creditors set forth on the Schedule of Creditors
thereto (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant's
current
report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
October
19, 2004).
10.8
Form of Subscription Agreement entered into as of October 26, 2004 between
the
Registrant and each of the Investors set forth on the Schedule of Investors
thereto (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's
current
report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
October
27, 2004).
10.9 Form
of Settlement Agreement entered into as of October 26, 2004 between the
Registrant and each of the Creditors set forth on the Schedule of Creditors
thereto (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant's
current
report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
October
27, 2004).
10.10
Employment Agreement dated February 15, 2005 between the Registrant and
John N.
Fermanis (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.10 of the Registrant's
Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A to its annual report for the year ended
December
31, 2004).
10.11
Employment Agreement dated August 10, 2005 by and between the Registrant
and
Michael K. Wilhelm (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.1 of the
Registrant's quarterly report on Form 10-QSB for the three months ended
September 30, 2005).
10.12
Change of Control Agreement dated August 10, 2005 by and between the Registrant
and Michael K. Wilhelm (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.2 of the
Registrant's quarterly report on Form 10-QSB for the three months ended
September 30, 2005).
10.13 Severance
Agreement dated November 7, 2005 by and between the Registrant and Michael
K.
Wilhelm (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant's
quarterly
report on Form 10-QSB for the three months ended September 30,
2005).
10.14
Authorization for Regulatory Contact dated November 7, 2005 between Immuneregen
BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant, and Synergos, Inc.
(incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.14 of the Registrant's registration
statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities
and
Exchange Commission on February 22, 2006).
10.15
Proforma invoice/quotation dated November 7, 2005 from Sigma-Aldrich, Inc.
to
ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant (incorporated
by
reference to exhibit 10.15 of the Registrant's registration statement on
Form
SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on
November 16, 2005).
10.16
Letter of acceptance dated October 2, 2003, from Huntingdon Life Sciences
to
ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant (incorporated
by
reference to exhibit 10.16 of the Registrant's registration statement on
Form
SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on
February 22, 2006).
10.17
Price Quotation dated June 27, 2003 received by ImmuneRegen BioSciences,
Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant from AppTec Laboratory Services
(incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.17 of the Registrant's registration
statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities
and
Exchange Commission on February 22, 2006).
10.18
Consulting Agreement dated March 15, 2005 between ImmuneRegen BioSciences,
Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant and Dr. Hal Siegel, Ph.D. (Siegel
Consultancy) (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.18 of the Registrant's
registration statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2006).
10.19
Consulting Agreement dated November 3, 2005 between ImmuneRegen BioSciences,
Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant and Dr. Jack Caravelli, Ph.D (incorporated
by reference to exhibit 10.19 of the Registrant's registration statement
on Form
SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on
February 22, 2006).
10.20
Consulting Agreement dated July 29, 2005 between ImmuneRegen BioSciences,
Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant and Dr. Kelly McQueen, MD, MPH
(incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.20 of the Registrant's registration
statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-120784) filed with the Securities
and
Exchange Commission on February 22, 2006).
21.1
Subsidiaries of Registrant (incorporated by reference to exhibit 21.1 of
the
Registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-120784)
filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 24, 2004).
23.1
Consent of Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of
Regulation S-B, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of
the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of
Regulation S-B, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
Certifications of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350 as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002.*
32.2
Certifications of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002.*
_____________
*
This
exhibit shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that
section,
nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under
the
Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, whether
made
before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation
language in any filings.
The
following table sets forth fees billed to us by our auditors during the fiscal
years ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 for: (i) services rendered
for the audit of our annual financial statements and the review of our quarterly
financial statements, (ii) services by our auditor that are reasonably related
to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and
that
are not reported as Audit Fees, (iii) services rendered in connection with
tax
compliance, tax advice and tax planning, and (iv) all other fees for services
rendered.
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|
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December
31, 2005
|
|
|
December
31, 2004
|
(i)
|
Audit
Fees
|
|
$ |
67,000
|
|
|
$ |
75,341
|
(ii)
|
Audit
Related Fees
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
(iii)
|
Tax
Fees
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
|
--
|
(iv)
|
All
Other Fees
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
--
|
Total
fees
|
|
|
$ |
77,000
|
|
|
$ |
75,341
|
AUDIT
FEES. Consists of fees billed for professional services rendered for the
audit
of the Company's consolidated financial statements and review of the interim
consolidated financial statements included in quarterly reports and services
that are normally provided by the Company's certifying accountant in connection
with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.
Policy On
Audit Committee Pre-Approval of
Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent
Auditors
We
currently do not have a designated Audit Committee, and accordingly, the
our
Board of Directors' policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit
services provided by the independent auditors. These services may include
audit
services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval
is generally provided for up to one year and any pre-approval is detailed
as to
the particular service or category of services and is generally subject to
a
specific budget. The independent auditors and management are required to
periodically report to our Board of Directors regarding the extent of services
provided by the independent auditors in accordance with this pre-approval,
and
the fees for the services performed to date. The Board of Directors may also
pre-approve particular services on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant
to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, on October 10,
2007.
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IR
BIOSCIENCES HOLDINGS, INC.
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Date:
October 10, 2007
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By:
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/s/
Michael K.
Wilhelm
|
|
Michael
K. Wilhelm
|
|
President
and Chief Executive Officer
|
In
accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been
signed
below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities
and on the dates indicated.
Signature
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Title
|
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Date
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/s/
Michael K.
Wilhelm
Michael
K. Wilhelm
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Chief
Executive Officer, President and Director
(Principal
Executive Officer)
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October
10, 2007
|
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|
|
|
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/s/
John N.
Fermanis
John
N. Fermanis
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
|
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October
10, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
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/s/
Hal N.
Siegel
Hal
N. Siegel, Ph.D.
|
|
Director
|
|
October
10, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
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/s/
Theodore E.
Staahl
Theodore
E. Staahl, M.D.
|
|
Director
|
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October
10, 2007
|
|
|
|
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/s/
Robert J.
Hariri
Robert
J. Hariri, M.D., Ph.D.
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|
Director
|
|
October
10, 2007
|
|
|
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|
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/s/
Lance K.
Gordon
Lance
K. Gordon, Ph.D.
|
|
Director
|
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October
10, 2007
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