UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q /x/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2000 Commission File Number 0-9314 ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 83-0221517 - ------------------------ -------------------------- (State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer I.D. No.) 2600 Stemmons Frwy, Suite 176, Dallas, TX 75207 ----------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Telephone Number (214) 905-5100 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirement for the past 90 days. Yes X No ----- ----- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common stock outstanding as of May 12, 2000 11,467,338 shares, $0.01 par value ------------ ---------- Total No. of Pages 10 PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The response to this Item is submitted as a separate section of this report. ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OVERVIEW Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries) is a Delaware corporation in the development stage. We are an emerging pharmaceutical company focused on developing both novel low development risk product candidates and technologies with longer-term major product opportunities. We have proprietary patents or rights to five technology platforms: synthetic polymers, bioerodible hydrogels, Residerm TM, carbohydrate targeting technology and agents for the prevention and treatment of viral disease, including HIV. In addition, Access' partner Block Drug Company, or Block, is marketing in the United States, Aphthasol RTM, the first FDA approved product for the treatment of canker sores. We are developing new formulations and delivery forms to evaluate this produce in additional clinical indications. We have licensed the rights to amlexanox for the treatment of canker sores from Block for certain countries excluding the U. S. and the worldwide rights for certain additional indications including mucositis and oral diseases. Except for the historical information contained herein, the following discussions and certain statements in this Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the risks and uncertainties set forth in this Form 10-Q, other factors could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to our research and development focus, uncertainties associated with research and development activities, uncertainty associated with preclinical and clinical testing, future capital requirements, anticipated option and licensing revenues, dependence on others, ability to raise capital, and other risks detailed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act, including but not limited to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999. Since our inception, we have devoted our resources primarily to fund our research and development programs. We have been unprofitable since inception and to date have received limited revenues from the sale of products. No assurance can be given that we will be able to generate sufficient product revenues to attain profitability on a sustained basis or at all. We expect to incur losses for the next several years as we continue to invest in product research and development, preclinical studies, clinical trials and regulatory compliance. As of March 31, 2000, our accumulated deficit was $27,533,000 of which $8,894,000 was the result of the write-off of purchased research. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS On March 28, 2000, our application for listing on the American Stock Exchange, or AMEX was approved and we began trading on AMEX on March 30, 2000 under the symbol AKC. On March 1, 2000, with the assistance of an investment bank, we completed the closing of an offering, at a per share price of $2.50, receiving gross proceeds of $12.0 million from the private 2 placement of 4.8 million shares of common stock. The placement agent for the offering received warrants to purchase 382,315 shares of common stock at $2.50 per share, in accordance with the offering terms and elected to purchase 520,905 shares of common stock in lieu of certain sales commissions. On February 25, 2000 we signed licensing agreements granting Mipharm S.p.A. marketing and manufacturing rights for amlexanox for numerous indications including the prevention and treatment of canker sores and mucositis, oral lichen planus and atopic dermatitis. These agreements cover Italy, Switzerland, Turkey and Lebanon. The licensing agreements relate to the 5% paste formulation, approved in the United States for the treatment of canker sores, which is in the regulatory process in Europe; the OraDisc TM formulation which is in Phase III clinical development for the prevention and treatment of canker sores; OraRinse TM which has commenced Phase II clinical evaluation for the prevention and treatment of mucositis; the 5% amlexanox cream formulation which is scheduled to commence Phase II studies mid year for the treatment for atopic dermatitis; and a 5% amlexanox gel for the treatment of oral lichen planus, which is planned to commence Phase II clinical studies in the second half of this year. Additionally, we granted manufacturing rights for Europe to Mipharm for the products covered by the agreements. Under the terms of the agreements, Mipharm will make an equity investment in Access, pay upfront licensing fees, make milestone payments and Access will receive a percentage of the product sales made in the territory. Mipharm has the option to license in the territory other Access product developments in the fields of Dermatology and Gynecology. Liquidity and Capital Resources As of March 31, 2000, our principal source of liquidity was $14,379,000 of cash and cash equivalents, short term investments and certificates of deposits. Working capital as of March 31, 2000 was $10,267,000, representing an increase in working capital of $10,179,000 as compared to the working capital as of December 31, 1999 of $88,000. The increase in working capital was due to the funds received from the March 1, 2000 private placement and the receipt of funds for a private placement scheduled to close in the second quarter. Since inception, our expenses have significantly exceeded our revenues, resulting in an accumulated deficit as of March 31, 2000 of $27,533,000. We have funded our operations primarily through private sales of common stock, contract research payments from corporate alliances and mergers. We have incurred negative cash flows from operations since inception, and have expended, and expect to continue to expend in the future, substantial funds to complete our planned product development efforts. We expect that our existing capital resources will be adequate to fund our current level of operations through the year 2002. We are dependent on raising additional capital to fund further development of our technology and to implement our business plan. Such dependence will continue at least until we begin marketing products resulting from our development activities. We will require substantial funds to conduct research and development programs, preclinical studies and clinical trials of potential products, including research and development with respect 3 to the newly acquired technology from the acquisition of Virologix. Our future capital requirements and adequacy of available funds will depend on many factors, including: * the successful commercialization of amlexanox; * the ability to establish and maintain collaborative arrangements with corporate partners for the research, development and commercialization of products; * continued scientific progress in our research and development programs; * the magnitude, scope and results of preclinical testing and clinical trials; * the costs involved in filing, prosecuting and enforcing patent claims; * competing technological developments; * the cost of manufacturing and scale-up; and * the ability to establish and maintain effective commercialization arrangements and activities. First Quarter 2000 Compared to First Quarter 1999 Total research spending for the first quarter of 2000 was $603,000, as compared to $377,000 for the same period in 1999, an increase of $226,000. The increase in expenses was the result of: * clinical development costs for amlexanox product development projects for OraRinse TM ($128,000) and OraDisc TM ($72,000); * external development costs for the polymer platinate project ($63,000); * moving expenses for scientific personal ($48,000); and * other projects ($18,000). The increase was partially offset by: * lower scientific consulting expenses ($69,000); * lower salary and related expenses ($15,000); and * other net decreases ($19,000). Research spending is expected to increase in future quarters as we intend to hire additional scientific and clinical staff and will commence additional clinical trials to develop our product candidates. Total general and administrative expenses were $386,000 for the first quarter of 2000, an increase of $3,000 as compared to the same period in 1999. The increase in spending was due primarily to the following: * higher travel and entertainment costs ($14,000); * higher salary expenses ($11,000); and * higher patent costs ($10,000). 4 The increases were partially offset by: * lower shareholder expenses ($17,000); * lower professional fees ($11,000); and * other net decreases ($4,000). Depreciation and amortization was $111,000 for the first quarter 2000 as compared to $47,000 for the same period in 1999 reflecting an increase of $64,000. The increase in amortization is due to: * amortization of goodwill of $61,000 recorded as a result of the purchase of Virologix Corporation; * amortization of licenses totaling $26,000; offset by, * lower depreciation reflecting that some major assets have been fully depreciated. Interest and miscellaneous income was $65,000 for the first quarter of 2000 as compared to $13,000 for the same period in 1999, an increase of $52,000. The increase in interest income was due to higher cash balances in 2000. Net loss in the first quarter of 2000 was $1,080,000 or a $0.14 basic and diluted loss per common share compared with a loss of $799,000, or a $0.23 basic and diluted loss per common share for the same period in 1999. PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Company is not a party to any material legal proceedings. ITEM 2 CHANGES IN SECURITIES On March 1, 2000, with the assistance of an investment bank, we completed the closing of a private offering to individual accredited investors, at a per share price of $2.50, receiving gross proceeds of $12.0 million from the private placement of 4.8 million shares of common stock. The placement agent for the offering received warrants to purchase 382,315 shares of common stock at $2.50 per share, in accordance with the offering terms and elected to purchase 520,905 shares of common stock in lieu of certain sales commissions. The shares issued in the Private Placement have not been registered; however, a registration statement for the resale of such shares is required to be filed within 90 days after the final closing of the Private Placement. The Company relied on Section 4(2) and/or 3(b) of the 1933 Securities Act and the provisions of Regulation D as exemptions from the registration thereunder. The proceeds of the offering will be used to fund research and development, working capital, acquisitions of complementary companies or technologies and general corporate purposes. ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES None 5 ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None ITEM 5 OTHER INFORMATION None ITEM 6 EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K Exhibits: 10.22 Sales Agency Agreement 10.23 Registration Rights Agreement 27.1 Financial Data Schedule Reports on Form 8-K: None SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements 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. ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Date: May 15, 2000 By: /s/ Kerry P. Gray ------------------------- Kerry P. Gray President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Date: May 15, 2000 By: /s/ Stephen B. Thompson ------------------------- Stephen B. Thompson Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 6 Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Subsidiaries (a development stage company) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets