e10vq
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005
Commission file number 0-28288
CARDIOGENESIS CORPORATION
(formerly known as
Eclipse Surgical Technologies, Inc.)
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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California
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77-0223740 |
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(State of incorporation)
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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Identification Number) |
26632 Towne Centre Drive
Suite 320
Foothill Ranch, California 92610
(Address of principal executive offices)
(714) 649-5000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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 requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange
Act Rule 12b-2.)
Yes
o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock
outstanding as of the latest practicable date.
43,686,029 shares of Common Stock, no par value
As of July 29, 2005
CARDIOGENESIS CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)
CARDIOGENESIS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
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June 30, 2005 |
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December 31, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
2,258 |
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$ |
4,740 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $13 and $11 at
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively |
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3,133 |
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3,578 |
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Inventories, net |
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2,964 |
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1,782 |
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Prepaids and other current assets |
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559 |
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513 |
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Total current assets |
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8,914 |
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10,613 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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602 |
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601 |
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Restricted cash |
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2,539 |
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2,884 |
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Other assets |
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1,364 |
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1,585 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
13,419 |
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$ |
15,683 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
1,124 |
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$ |
893 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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2,112 |
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1,263 |
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Deferred revenue |
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583 |
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658 |
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Notes payable |
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198 |
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Current portion of capital lease obligation |
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6 |
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5 |
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Current portion of convertible term note |
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1,200 |
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800 |
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Total current liabilities |
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5,223 |
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3,619 |
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Capital lease obligation, less current portion |
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14 |
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18 |
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Warrant liability |
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458 |
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496 |
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Convertible term note and related obligations, less current portion |
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5,582 |
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6,815 |
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Total liabilities |
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11,277 |
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10,948 |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Preferred stock: |
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no par value; 5,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding |
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Common stock: |
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no par value; 75,000 shares authorized; 43,326 and 41,500 shares issued and
outstanding at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively |
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172,088 |
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171,012 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(169,946 |
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(166,277 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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2,142 |
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4,735 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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$ |
13,419 |
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$ |
15,683 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
1
CARDIOGENESIS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
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Three months ended |
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Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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2004 |
Net revenues |
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$ |
4,885 |
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$ |
3,376 |
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$ |
7,876 |
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$ |
7,417 |
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Cost of revenues |
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925 |
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518 |
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1,530 |
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1,071 |
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Gross profit |
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3,960 |
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2,858 |
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6,346 |
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6,346 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Research and development |
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687 |
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378 |
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1,037 |
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669 |
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Sales, general and administrative |
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4,307 |
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2,724 |
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8,051 |
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5,652 |
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Total operating expenses |
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4,994 |
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3,102 |
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9,088 |
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6,321 |
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Operating (loss) income |
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(1,034 |
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(244 |
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(2,742 |
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25 |
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Non operating income (expense), net |
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176 |
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(20 |
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(927 |
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(22 |
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Net (loss) income |
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(858 |
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(264 |
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(3,669 |
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3 |
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Per share information: |
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Net (loss) income available to common shareholders |
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$ |
(858 |
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$ |
(264 |
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$ |
(3,669 |
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3 |
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Net (loss) income per share: |
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Basic and diluted |
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$ |
(0.02 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
(0.09 |
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$ |
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Shares used in computation of net (loss) income per share: |
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Basic |
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42,808 |
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41,279 |
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42,356 |
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40,885 |
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Diluted |
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42,808 |
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41,279 |
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42.356 |
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41,404 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
2
CARDIOGENESIS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(3,669 |
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$ |
3 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in
operating activities: |
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Derivative and warrant fair value adjustments |
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(687 |
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Amortization of discount on notes payable |
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481 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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146 |
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110 |
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Doubtful accounts |
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13 |
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11 |
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Inventory reserves |
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67 |
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11 |
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Interest expense accrued on note payable |
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105 |
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Amortization of other assets |
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97 |
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97 |
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Amortization of debt issuance costs |
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115 |
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31 |
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Gain on debt extinguishment |
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249 |
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Reduction of clinical trial accrual |
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(152 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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432 |
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127 |
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Inventories |
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(1,249 |
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(9 |
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Prepaids and other current assets |
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249 |
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82 |
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Other assets |
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9 |
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Accounts payable |
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231 |
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(85 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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809 |
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(415 |
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Deferred revenue |
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(75 |
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(56 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(2,677 |
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(245 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Acquisition of property and equipment |
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(147 |
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(188 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(147 |
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(188 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Decrease in restricted cash, net of interest income |
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345 |
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Net proceeds from sale of common stock and issuance of common stock
from
exercise of options |
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97 |
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225 |
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Net proceeds from sale of common stock to private investors |
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2,342 |
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Payments on notes payable |
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(97 |
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(58 |
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Payments on capital lease obligation |
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(3 |
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(2 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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342 |
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2,507 |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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(2,482 |
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2,074 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
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4,740 |
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1,013 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
2,258 |
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$ |
3,087 |
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Supplemental schedule of cash flow information: |
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Interest paid |
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$ |
5 |
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$ |
2 |
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Taxes paid |
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$ |
1 |
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$ |
34 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CARDIOGENESIS CORPORATION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
Interim Financial Information (unaudited):
The interim financial statements in this report reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal
recurring adjustments, that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of
the results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods covered and of the financial
position of the Company at the interim balance sheet date. Results for interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The year-end balance
sheet information was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all
disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with Cardiogenesis audited financial
statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2004, contained in the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
These financial statements contemplate the realization of assets and the satisfaction of
liabilities in the normal course of business. Cardiogenesis has sustained significant operating
losses for the last several years and may continue to incur losses in the future. Management
believes its cash balance as of June 30, 2005 is sufficient to meet the Companys capital and
operating requirements for the next 12 months.
Cardiogenesis may require additional financing in the future. There can be no assurance that
Cardiogenesis will be able to obtain additional debt or equity financing, if and when needed, on
terms acceptable to the Company. Any additional debt or equity financing may involve substantial
dilution to Cardiogenesis stockholders, restrictive covenants or high interest costs. The failure
to raise needed funds on sufficiently favorable terms could have a material adverse effect on
Cardiogenesis business, operating results and financial condition. Cardiogenesis long term
liquidity also depends upon its ability to increase revenues from the sale of its products and
achieve profitability. The failure to achieve these goals could have a material adverse effect on
the business, operating results and financial condition.
Net Income (Loss) Per Share:
Basic earnings per share (EPS) is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed giving effect
to all dilutive potential common shares that were outstanding during the period. Dilutive potential
common shares consist of incremental shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options, warrants
using the treasury stock method and the convertible note payable using the if-converted method.
Options to purchase 4,868,000 and 4,203,000 shares of common stock were outstanding at June
30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The range of per share exercise prices for these options was
$0.32-$12.6875 for 2005 and 2004. Warrants to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock at $1.63 per
share were outstanding as of June 30, 2005 and 2004. Warrants to purchase 275,000 shares of common
stock at prices ranging from $0.35 to $0.44 per share were outstanding as of June 30, 2005 and
2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, potentially dilutive securities resulted in potential
common shares of approximately 519,000 shares. Warrants to purchase 3,100,000 and 2,640,000 shares
of common stock at $1.37 and $0.50, respectively, per share were also outstanding at June 30, 2005.
A secured convertible term note, convertible at $0.50 per share subject to certain downward
adjustments due to decreases in the Companys stock price, was outstanding at June 30, 2005 and
December 31, 2004. The balance as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 was $5,412,000 and
$6,000,000, respectively. None of the options, warrants or convertible notes were included in the
calculation of diluted EPS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 because their inclusion would
have been anti-dilutive.
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2. Inventories:
Inventories are stated at lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market and consist of the
following (in thousands):
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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(unaudited) |
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Raw materials |
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$ |
1,050 |
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$ |
1,085 |
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Work-in-process
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313 |
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210 |
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Finished goods |
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2,000 |
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889 |
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3,363 |
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2,184 |
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Less reserves |
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(399 |
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(402 |
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$ |
2,964 |
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$ |
1,782 |
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3. Stock-Based Compensation:
Cardiogenesis accounts for its stock-based compensation in accordance with Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25).
Cardiogenesis has elected to adopt the disclosure only provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123), which
requires pro forma disclosures in the financial statements as if the measurement provisions of SFAS
123 had been adopted. In addition, the Company has made the appropriate disclosures as required
under the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation Transition and Disclosure.
Had compensation cost for the Stock Option Plan, the Directors Stock Option Plan and the
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) been determined based on the fair value of the options at the
grant date for awards in the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, consistent with the
provisions of SFAS 123, Cardiogenesis net (loss) income and net (loss) income per share would have
increased to the pro forma amounts indicated below (in thousands, except per share amounts):
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
Net loss as reported |
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$ |
(858 |
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$ |
(264 |
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Stock-based employee
compensation |
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$ |
(91 |
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$ |
(137 |
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Pro forma net loss |
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$ |
(949 |
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$ |
(401 |
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Basic and diluted net loss per share as
reported |
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$ |
(0.02 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per
share |
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$ |
(0.02 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
Net (loss) income as reported |
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$ |
(3,669 |
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$ |
3 |
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Stock-based employee
compensation |
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$ |
(378 |
) |
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$ |
(251 |
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Pro forma net loss |
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$ |
(4,047 |
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$ |
(248 |
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Basic and diluted net (loss) income per
share as reported |
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$ |
(0.09 |
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$ |
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Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per
share |
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$ |
(0.10 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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The above pro-forma disclosures are not necessarily representative of the effects on reported
net income (loss) for future years. The aggregate fair value and weighted average fair value per
share of options granted in the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were $34,000 and $73,000
and $0.36 and $0.32, respectively. The aggregate fair value and weighted average fair value per
share of options granted in the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were $295,000 and $494,000
and $0.32 and $0.62, respectively. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of
grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
4. Convertible Term Note and Related Obligations
In connection with our October 2004 financing transaction with Laurus Master Fund, Ltd, a
Cayman Islands corporation (Laurus), we issued a secured convertible term note (the Note) in
the aggregate principal amount of
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$6.0 million and a warrant to purchase an aggregate of 2,640,000 shares of our common stock at
a price of $0.50 per share to Laurus in a private offering. The Note includes embedded derivative
financial instruments. Both the warrant and the derivatives are required to be accounted for
separately from the related debt securities and recorded on the balance sheet at fair value.
Changes in the estimated fair value of the liabilities are charged to the consolidated statements
of operations under the caption Non operating income (expense), net.
During the six months ended June 30, 2005, Laurus converted $588,000 of principal and $142,000
of interest related to the Note into 1,589,000 shares of common stock. Each conversion of debt
into equity is recorded as an extinguishment of debt and an increase in equity valued at the fair
market value on the date of conversion. A gain or loss on extinguishment of debt is recorded at
time of conversion and represents the difference in fair market value at the date of conversion
less the actual conversion price.
The following table presents a reconciliation between the principal amount of the note and the
carrying amount of the Note on the consolidated balance sheets:
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
|
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
Principal Note Balance |
|
$ |
6,000 |
|
|
$ |
6,000 |
|
Principal conversions |
|
|
(588 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,412 |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
Discount on note payable |
|
|
(1,085 |
) |
|
|
(1,489 |
) |
Derivative valuation |
|
|
1,669 |
|
|
|
2,338 |
|
Warrant valuation |
|
|
786 |
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|
|
766 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total convertible term note and related obligations |
|
$ |
6,782 |
|
|
$ |
7,615 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, which replaces APB
Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes and SFAS No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim
Financial Statements. This pronouncement applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principle,
and revises the requirements for accounting for and reporting a change in accounting principle.
SFAS No. 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods financial statements of a
voluntary change in accounting principle, unless it is impracticable to do so. This pronouncement
also requires that a change in the method of depreciation, amortization, or depletion for
long-lived, non-financial assets be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate that is
effected by a change in accounting principle. SFAS No. 154 retains many provisions of APB Opinion
20 without change, including those related to reporting a change in accounting estimate, a change
in the reporting entity, and correction of an error. The pronouncement also carries forward the
provisions of SFAS No. 3 which govern reporting accounting changes in interim financial statements.
SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2005. The Statement does not change the transition provisions of any
existing accounting pronouncements, including those that are in a transition phase as of the
effective date of SFAS No. 154. The Company is evaluating any future effect of this pronouncement.
In March 2005, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset
Retirement Obligations (FIN 47). FIN 47 clarifies that an entity must record a liability for a
conditional asset retirement obligation if the fair value of the obligation can be reasonably
estimated. Asset retirement obligations covered by FIN 47 are those for which an entity has a legal
obligation to perform an asset retirement activity, even if the timing and method of settling the
obligation are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the
entity. FIN 47 also clarifies when an entity would have sufficient information to reasonably
estimate the fair value of an asset retirement obligation. FIN 47 is effective no later than the
end of fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. The Company is evaluating the impact this
statement will have on its financial position and result of operations.
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6. Subsequent Events
From July 1, 2005 to July 31, 2005, Laurus elected to convert an aggregate of $149,000 of
principal and interest under the Note into an aggregate of 360,000 shares of Cardiogenesis common
stock at conversion prices ranging from $0.40 to $0.50 per share. Of this amount, $25,000 was
released from restricted cash.
In November 2003, our employment relationship with Darrell Eckstein, our former President,
Chief Operating Officer, Acting Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer and
Secretary was terminated. In connection with the termination of his employment and his employment
agreement with the Company, Mr. Eckstein brought a breach of contract claim (among other claims)
against the Company whereby he sought unspecified monetary damages. On August 9, 2005, the Company
entered into a settlement agreement with Mr. Eckstein with respect to all of his claims against the
Company. The Company denied any wrongdoing as part of the settlement. The total settlement amount
was $600,000 and is included in accrued liabilities as of June 30, 2005. In accordance with the
settlement agreement, the Company received a release of all claims.
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
This Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
contains descriptions of our expectations regarding future trends affecting our business. These
forward-looking statements and other forward-looking statements made elsewhere in this document are
made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Please read the section below titled Factors Affecting Future Results to review conditions
which we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as believes,
anticipates, expects, intends, plans, will, may and similar expressions. In addition,
any statements that refer to our plans, expectations, strategies or other characterizations of
future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Our business may have changed since
the date hereof and we undertake no obligation to update these forward looking statements.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with financial statements and notes
thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Overview
Cardiogenesis Corporation, formerly known as Eclipse Surgical Technologies, Inc., incorporated
in California in 1989, designs, develops and distributes laser-based surgical products and
disposable fiber-optic accessories for the treatment of advanced cardiovascular disease through
transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) and percutaneous myocardial channeling (PMC). PMC was
formerly referred to as percutaneous myocardial revascularization (PMR). The new name PMC more
literally depicts the immediate physiologic tissue effect of the Cardiogenesis PMC system to ablate
precise, partial thickness channels into the heart muscle from the inside of the left ventricle.
In February 1999, we received final approval from the FDA for our TMR products for certain
indications, and we are permitted to sell those products in the U.S. on a commercial basis. We have
also received the European Conforming Mark (CE Mark) allowing the commercial sale of our TMR
laser systems and our PMC catheter system to customers in the European Community. Effective July
1999, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began providing Medicare coverage for
TMR. As a result, hospitals and physicians are now eligible to receive Medicare reimbursement for
TMR equipment and procedures performed on Medicare recipients.
We have completed pivotal clinical trials involving PMC, and study results were submitted to
the FDA in a Pre Market Approval (PMA application) in December 1999 along with subsequent
amendments. In July 2001, the FDA Advisory Panel recommended against approval of PMC for public
sale and use in the United States. In February 2003, the FDA granted an independent panel review of
our pending PMA application for PMC by the Medical Devices Dispute Resolution Panel (MDDRP). In
July 2003, the FDA agreed to review additional data in support of our PMA supplement for PMC under
the structure of an interactive review process between us and the FDA review team The independent
panel review by the MDDRP was cancelled in lieu of the interactive review, but the FDA has agreed
to reschedule the MDDRP hearing in the future, if the dispute cannot be resolved. In August
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2004, we met with the FDA and agreed on the steps needed to design and initiate a new clinical
trial to confirm the safety and efficacy of PMC. In January and May 2005, we again met with the
agency to discuss and refine major trial parameters. We requested and obtained a binding agreement
letter from the FDA in June 2005. We continue to work closely with the FDA in finalizing the
clinical trial protocol under the Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) review process. Once the
IDE approval is achieved and the related costs are clearly understood, we expect to move forward,
either on our own or with a corporate partner in the interventional cardiology arena. There can be
no assurance, however, that we will receive a favorable determination from the FDA.
As of June 30, 2005, we had an accumulated deficit of $169,946,000. We may continue to incur
operating losses in the future. The timing and amounts of our expenditures will depend upon a
number of factors, including the efforts required to develop our sales and marketing organization,
the timing of market acceptance of our products and the status and timing of regulatory approvals.
Results of Operations
Net Revenues
We generate our revenues primarily through the sale of our TMR laser systems, fiber optic
handpiece delivery systems, and related services. Net revenues of $4,885,000 for the quarter ended
June 30, 2005 increased $1,509,000, or 45%, when compared to net revenues of $3,376,000 for the
quarter ended June 30, 2004. The increase in revenues in the 2005 second quarter was primarily
attributed to a 38% increase in handpiece unit sales and a significant increase in laser sales.
Domestic handpiece shipments increased by 17% and international handpiece shipments increased by
13% compared to the prior year quarter.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2005, domestic disposable handpiece revenue increased by
$657,000 and domestic laser revenue increased by $819,000 compared to the quarter ended June 30,
2004. In the second quarter of 2005, domestic handpiece revenue included $641,000 in sales of
product to customers operating under the loaned laser program, of which $53,000 was attributed to
premiums associated with such sales. In the second quarter of 2004, domestic handpiece revenue
included $356,000 in sales of product to customers operating under the loaned laser program, of
which $82,000 was attributed to premiums associated with such sales. In the second quarter of 2005
and 2004, sales of handpieces to customers not operating under the loaned laser program were
$2,423,000 and $2,051,000, respectively.
International sales, accounting for approximately 7% of net revenues for the quarter ended
June 30, 2005, increased $290,000 from the prior year. We define international sales as sales to
customers located outside of the United States. In addition, service and other revenue of $357,000
decreased $257,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 when compared to $614,000 for the quarter
ended June 30, 2004.
Net revenues of $7,876,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2005 increased $459,000, or 6%,
when compared to net revenues of $7,417,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004. The increase
is primarily related to higher average selling prices on handpieces and an increase in the number
of units sold.
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, domestic handpiece revenue increased by $682,000
compared to the six months ended June 30, 2004. In the first six months of 2005, domestic handpiece
revenue consisted of $1,067,000 in sales to customers operating under the loaned laser program and
$4,538,000 in sales to customers not operating under the loaned laser program. For those sales to
customers operating under the loaner laser program, $199,000 was attributed to premiums associated
with handpiece sales. In the first six months of 2004, domestic handpiece revenue consisted of
$960,000 in sales of product to customers operating under the loaned laser program and $3,963,000
of sales to customers not operating under the loaned laser program. For those sales to customers
operating under the loaned laser program, $283,000 was attributed to premiums associated with the
handpiece sales.
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, domestic laser revenue decreased by $296,000 compared
to the same period in 2004. International sales, accounting for approximately 6% of net revenues
for the six months ended June 30, 2005, increased $58,000 from the same period in the prior year
when international sales accounted for 5% of total sales. In addition, service and other revenue
of $563,000 increased $15,000 or 3% for the six months ended
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June 30, 2005 when compared to $548,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004.
Gross Profit
Gross margin decreased to 81% of net revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 as compared
to 85% of net revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. Gross profit in absolute dollars
increased by $1,102,000 to $3,960,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, as compared to
$2,858,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of
sales resulted from multiple sales of the SolarGen 2100s laser system which has a higher cost per
unit than the TMR 2000 laser. The SolarGen was not commercially available in the prior year
quarter.
Gross margin decreased to 81% of net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2005 as
compared to 86% of net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2004. Gross profit in absolute
dollars remained unchanged at $6,346,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2005, as compared to the
six months ended June 30, 2004. The decrease in gross margin is attributed to multiple sales of
the SolarGen 2100s laser system which has a higher cost per unit than the TMR 2000 laser. The
SolarGen was not commercially available in the prior year period.
Research and Development
Research and development expenditures of $687,000 increased $309,000 or 82% for the quarter
ended June 30, 2005 when compared to $378,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. Research and
development expenditures of $1,037,000 increased $368,000 or 55% for the six months ended June 30,
2005 when compared to $669,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004. The increase in overall
research and development expense was primarily related to increased spending on research and
development activity for our minimally invasive TMR platform as well as investment in important
research initiatives.
Sales, General and Administrative
Sales, general and administrative expenditures of $4,307,000 increased $1,583,000 or 58% for
the quarter ended June 30, 2005 when compared to $2,724,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2004.
The increase in expenses resulted primarily from increases in employee headcount and related
expenses, and legal and patent expenses of $1,359,000 and $81,000, respectively. In addition, the
company incurred increased costs of $214,000 attributed to an increased presence at trade shows and
increased marketing expenses due to the initial clinical introduction of the Companys new
minimally invasive product line.
Sales, general and administrative expenditures of $8,051,000 increased $2,399,000 or 42% for
the six months ended June 30, 2005 when compared to $5,652,000 for the six months ended June 30,
2004. The increase in expenses resulted primarily from increases in employee headcount and related
expenses, and legal and patent expenses of $1,959,000, and $212,000, respectively. Additionally,
we incurred an increase in marketing costs of $303,000 due to an increased presence at trade shows
and costs incurred for the initial clinical introduction of the Companys new minimally invasive
product line.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2005, we had cash and cash equivalents of $2,258,000 compared to $4,740,000 at
December 31, 2004, a decrease of $2,482,000. During the six months ended June 30, 2005, we had a
net loss of $3,669,000 and used cash of $2,677,000 in operating activities primarily to fund our
operating loss and purchase inventory. Net accounts receivable decreased by $445,000 from
$3,578,000 at December 31, 2004 to $3,133,000 at June 30, 2005, primarily due to increased
collections of outstanding receivables in the first six months of 2005.
In October 2004, we completed a financing transaction with Laurus Master Fund, Ltd, a Cayman
Islands corporation (Laurus), pursuant to which we issued a secured convertible term note (the
Note) in the aggregate principal amount of $6.0 million and a warrant to purchase an aggregate of
2,640,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.50 per share to Laurus in a private offering.
Net proceeds to us from the financing, after payment of fees and expenses to Laurus and its
affiliates, were $5,752,500. Of this amount, $2,877,000 was deposited in a restricted cash account
and was not available for use in our operations.
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Cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2005 was $147,000
associated with the acquisition of property and equipment. Cash provided by financing activities
was $342,000 primarily due to the Laurus conversion of $380,000 in principal into shares of common
stock, which allowed for a corresponding amount, net of $35,000 interest income, to be released
from restricted cash as available for use by the Company, and an offsetting As of June 30, 2005,
there was $2,539,000 in the restricted cash account, which included $35,000 of interest income.
Funds deposited in the restricted cash account will only be released to us, if at all, upon
satisfaction of certain conditions, such as: 1) voluntary conversion of the restricted funds by
Laurus, and 2) conversion rights of the restricted funds by us subject to certain stock price
levels and trading volume limitations.
The Note matures in October 2007, absent earlier redemption by us or earlier conversion by
Laurus. Annual interest on the Note is equal to the prime rate published in The Wall Street
Journal from time to time, plus two percent (2.0%), provided that such annual rate of interest may
not be less than six and one-half percent (6.5%), subject to certain downward adjustments resulting
from certain increases in the market price of our common stock. Interest on the Note is payable
monthly in arrears on the first day of each month during the term of the Note, commencing November
2004. In addition, commencing May 2005, we have monthly principal payments due of approximately
$100,000 per month. To the extent that funds are released from the restricted cash account prior to
repayment in full of the unrestricted portion of the Note proceeds, the monthly payment amount may
be increased by an amount equal to the amount released from the restricted cash account divided by
the remaining number of monthly principal payments due on or prior to the maturity date. The Note
is convertible into shares of our common stock at the option of Laurus and, in certain
circumstances, at our option.
The $6,000,000 Note includes embedded derivative financial instruments. In conjunction with
the Note, we issued a warrant to purchase 2,640,000 shares of common stock. The accounting
treatment of the derivatives and warrant requires that we record the derivatives and warrant at
their relative fair value as of the inception date of the agreement, and at fair value as of each
subsequent balance sheet date. Any change in fair value will be recorded as non-operating, non-cash
income or expense at each reporting date. If the fair value of the derivatives and warrant is
higher at the subsequent balance sheet date, we will record a non-operating, non-cash charge. If
the fair value of the derivatives and warrant is lower at the subsequent balance sheet date, we
will record non-operating, non-cash income.
As of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the derivatives were valued at $1,669,000 and
$2,338,000, respectively. Conversion related derivatives were valued using the Binomial Option
Pricing Model with the following assumptions as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004,
respectively: dividend yield of 0% and 0%; annual volatility of 98.62% and 70.5%; and risk free
interest rate of 3.66% and 3.25% as well as probability analysis related to trading volume
restrictions. The remaining derivatives were valued using discounted cash flows and probability
analysis. The warrant was valued at $786,000 and $766,000 at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004,
respectively, using the Binomial Option Pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend
yield of 0% and 0%; annual volatility of 94.91 % and 70.5%; risk-free interest rate of 3.66% and
3.94%; and exercise period of 2 years and 2 years. Both the derivatives and warrant were classified
as long-term liabilities on the balance sheet line Convertible term note and related obligations.
We have incurred significant losses for the last several years and at June 30, 2005 we
have an accumulated deficit of $169,946,000. Our ability to maintain current operations is
dependent upon maintaining our sales at least at the same levels achieved in prior years,
increasing our sales through direct sales channels and marketing efforts on existing products and
achieving timely regulatory approval for certain other products.
Currently, our primary goal is to achieve consistent profitability at the operating level. Our
actions have been guided by this initiative, and as a result, cost containment measures have been
implemented in July 2005 to help conserve our cash. Our focus is upon core and critical activities,
thus operating expenses that are nonessential to our core operations have been eliminated.
We believe our cash balance as of June 30, 2005 will be sufficient to meet our capital, debt
and operating requirements through the next 12 months. We believe that if revenues from sales or
new funds from debt or equity instruments are insufficient to maintain the current expenditure
rate, it will be necessary to significantly reduce our operations until an appropriate solution is
implemented.
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We will have a continuing need for new infusions of cash if we incur losses in the future. We
plan to increase our sales through increased direct sales and marketing efforts on existing
products and achieving regulatory approval for other products. If our direct sales and marketing
efforts are unsuccessful or we are unable to achieve regulatory approval for our products, we will
be unable to significantly increase our revenues. We believe that if we are unable to generate
sufficient funds from sales or from debt or equity issuances to maintain our current expenditure
rate, it will be necessary to significantly reduce our operations. We may be required to seek
additional sources of financing, which could include short-term debt, long-term debt or equity.
There is a risk that we may be unsuccessful in obtaining such financing and that we will not have
sufficient cash to fund our operations.
Contractual Obligations
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|
Payments Due by Period |
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Less than |
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1-3 |
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3-5 |
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More than |
Contractual Obligations |
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Total |
|
1 Year |
|
Years |
|
Years |
|
5 Years |
|
|
(In thousands) |
Convertible term note |
|
$ |
5,412 |
|
|
$ |
1,200 |
|
|
$ |
4,212 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Convertible term note
Interest(1) |
|
|
441 |
|
|
|
189 |
|
|
|
252 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Lease Obligations |
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Short term note
payable |
|
|
198 |
|
|
|
198 |
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Operating Leases |
|
|
503 |
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|
|
366 |
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|
|
137 |
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|
Total |
|
$ |
6,574 |
|
|
$ |
1,959 |
|
|
$ |
4,612 |
|
|
$ |
3 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
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|
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(1) |
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Assumes 6.75% effective interest rate. |
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires our 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 reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following presents a summary of our critical accounting policies and estimates, defined as
those policies and estimates we believe are: (i) the most important to the portrayal of our
financial condition and results of operations, and (ii) that require our most difficult, subjective
or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters
that are inherently uncertain. Our most significant estimates relate to the determination of the
allowance for bad debt, inventory reserves, valuation allowance relating to deferred tax asset,
warranty reserve, the assessment of future cash flows in evaluating intangible assets for
impairment and assumptions used in fair value determination of stock options, warrants and
derivatives.
Revenue Recognition:
We recognize revenue on product sales when all of the following have occurred: receipt of a
purchase order, shipment of the products, price is fixed or determinable and when collection of
sales proceeds is reasonably assured.
Where purchase orders allow customers an acceptance period or other contingencies, revenue is
recognized upon the earlier of acceptance or removal of the contingency.
Revenues from sales to distributors and agents are recognized upon shipment when there is
evidence that an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred under the Companys standard FOB
shipping point terms, the sales price is fixed or determinable and the ability to collect sales
proceeds is reasonably assured. The contracts regarding these sales do not include any rights of
return or price protection clauses.
We frequently loan lasers to hospitals in return for the hospital purchasing a minimum number
of handpieces at a premium over the list price. The loaned lasers are depreciated to cost of
revenues over a useful life of 24 months. The revenue on the handpieces is recognized upon shipment
at an amount equal to the list price. The premium over the list price represents revenue related to
the use of the laser unit and is recognized ratably, generally over the 24-month useful life of the
placed lasers.
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Revenues from service contracts, rentals, and per procedure fees are recognized upon
performance or over the terms of the contract, as appropriate.
Accounts Receivable:
Accounts receivable consist of trade receivables recorded upon recognition of revenue for
product sales, reduced by reserves for the estimated amount deemed uncollectible. The allowance for
doubtful accounts is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing
accounts receivable. We review the allowance for doubtful accounts quarterly with the corresponding
provision included in general and administrative expenses. Past due balances over 90 days and over
a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectibility. All other balances are reviewed on
a pooled basis by type of receivable. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when
we feel it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. We do not have any off-balance-sheet
credit exposure related to our customers.
Inventories:
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (principally standard cost, which approximates
actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis) or market value. We regularly monitor potential excess,
or obsolete, inventory by analyzing the usage for parts on hand and comparing the market value to
cost. When necessary, we reduce the carrying amount of our inventory to its market value.
Valuation of Long-lived Assets:
We assess potential impairment of our finite lived, intangible assets and other long-lived
assets when there is evidence that recent events or changes in circumstances indicate that their
carrying value may not be recoverable. Reviews are performed to determine whether the carrying
value of assets is impaired based on comparison to the undiscounted estimated future cash flows. If
the comparison indicates that there is impairment, the impaired asset is written down to fair
value, which is typically calculated using discounted estimated future cash flows. The amount of
impairment would be recognized as the excess of the assets carrying value over its fair value.
Events or changes in circumstances which may cause impairment include: significant changes in the
manner of use of the acquired asset, negative industry or economic trends, and underperformance
relative to historic or projected future operating results.
Income Taxes:
We account for income taxes using the liability method under which deferred tax assets or
liabilities are calculated at the balance sheet date using current tax laws and rates in effect for
the year in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are
established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.
Risk Factors
In addition to the other information included in this Form 10-Q, the following risk factors
should be considered carefully in evaluating us and our business.
Our ability to maintain current operations is dependent upon sustaining profitable operations or
obtaining financing in the future.
We have incurred significant losses since inception. For example, for the fiscal years 2004,
2003 and 2002 we incurred net losses of $1,319,000, $348,000 and $530,000 respectively. We will
have a continuing need for new infusions of cash if we continue to incur losses in the future. We
plan to increase our revenues through increased direct sales and marketing efforts on existing
products and achieving regulatory approval for other products. If our direct sales and marketing
efforts are unsuccessful or we are unable to achieve regulatory approval for our products, we will
be unable to significantly increase our revenues. We believe that if we are unable to generate
sufficient funds from sales or from debt or equity issuances to maintain our current expenditure
rate, it will be necessary to significantly reduce our operations, including our sales and
marketing efforts and research and development. If we
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are required to significantly reduce our operations, our business will be harmed.
In October 2004, we obtained $6.0 million of convertible debt financing which we believe will
be sufficient to satisfy our capital needs for at least the next 12 months. However, changes in our
business, financial performance or the market for our products may require us to seek additional
sources of financing, which could include short-term debt, long-term debt or equity. Although in
the past we have been successful in obtaining financing, there is a risk that we may be
unsuccessful in obtaining financing in the future on terms acceptable to us and that we will not
have sufficient cash to fund our continued operations.
Our revenues and operating income may be constrained:
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We may fail to obtain required regulatory approvals in the United States to market our PMC laser
system.
The FDA has not approved our PMC laser system for any application in the United States. In
July 2001, the FDA Advisory Panel recommended against approval of PMC for public sale and use in
the United States. In February 2003, the FDA granted an independent panel review of our pending PMA
application for PMC by the Medical Devices Dispute Resolution Panel (MDDRP). In July 2003, the
FDA agreed to an alternative process in which additional data in support of our PMA supplement for
PMC could be submitted and reviewed by the FDA in an interactive review process. The data was
submitted in August 2003 and the panel review by the MDDRP was cancelled. The FDA agreed to
reschedule the MDDRP hearing in the future if the dispute cannot be resolved.
In March 2004, the FDA informed us that the data submitted in August 2003 was not adequate to
support approval by the FDA of our PMC system. In August 2004, we met with the FDA and agreed on
the steps needed to design and initiate a new clinical trial to confirm the safety and efficacy of
PMC. In January and May 2005, we again met with the agency to discuss and refine major trial
parameters. We requested and obtained a binding agreement letter from the FDA in June 2005. We
continue to work closely with the FDA in finalizing the clinical trial protocol under the
Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) review process. Once the IDE approval is achieved and the
related costs are clearly understood, we expect to move forward, either on our own or with a
corporate partner in the interventional cardiology arena. There can be no assurance, however, that
we will receive a favorable determination from the FDA.
In August 2004, we decided to rename the Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization (PMR)
platform to Percutaneous Myocardial Channeling (PMC). The new name more literally depicts the
immediate physiologic tissue effect of the percutaneous procedure.
We will not be able to derive any revenue from the sale of our PMC system in the United States
until such time, if any, that the FDA approves the device. Such inability to realize revenue from
sales of our PMC device in the United States may have an adverse effect on our results of
operations.
We may incur impairment charges on long-lived assets if future events indicate asset values my not
be recoverable.
In January 1999, we entered into an agreement with PLC Systems, Inc., which granted us
non-exclusive worldwide use of certain PLC patents. In return, we paid PLC a license fee totaling
$2,500,000 over a forty-month period. The present value of the payments of $2,300,000 was recorded
as an asset and is included in other assets. The PLC patents are valuable to our PMC product line.
The PMC product line is not approved for sale in the United States but is sold internationally. If
PMC product sales decline in the future, we may suffer an impairment of the assets value on our
balance sheet.
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We may fail to obtain required regulatory approvals in the United States to market our new
minimally invasive and robotically assisted handpieces.
The Pearl 5.0 and 8.0 minimally invasive handpieces have been included in applications to the
FDA and to international health authorities. We have obtained approval from the Canadian health
authority and we are currently working with the respective agencies in Europe and the US toward
approvals. Domestically, we are only able to derive revenue from the sales of the Pearl 5.0 and 8.0
handpieces that are used in the studies to obtain approval. We will not be able to derive other
revenue from the sale of our new minimally invasive and robotically assisted handpieces in the
United States until such time, if any, that the FDA approves these devices. Such inability to
realize revenue from sales of these devices in the United States may have an adverse effect on our
results of operations.
We may not be able to successfully market our products if third party reimbursement for the
procedures performed with our products is not available for our health care provider customers.
Few individuals are able to pay directly for the costs associated with the use of our
products. In the United States, hospitals, physicians and other healthcare providers that purchase
medical devices generally rely on third party payors, such as Medicare, to reimburse all or part of
the cost of the procedure in which the medical device is being used. Effective July 1, 1999, the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), formerly the Health Care Financing
Administration, commenced Medicare coverage for TMR systems for any manufacturers TMR procedures.
Hospitals and physicians are eligible to receive Medicare reimbursement covering 100% of the costs
for TMR procedures. If CMS were to materially reduce or terminate Medicare coverage of TMR
procedures, our business and results of operation would be harmed.
In July 2004, CMS convened the Medicare Advisory Committee (MCAC) to review the clinical
evidence regarding laser myocardial revascularization as a treatment option for Medicare patients.
The MCAC meeting was a non-binding public hearing to consider the body of scientific evidence
concerning the safety and efficacy of laser myocardial revascularization and to provide advice and
recommendations to the CMS on clinical issues. The MCAC reviewed more than six years of clinical
evidence on laser myocardial revascularization and heard testimony from a group of leading
physicians regarding TMR. CMS does not have a pending National Coverage Determination relating to
laser myocardial revascularization. In September 2004, we confirmed that CMS does not intend to
commence any action on TMR coverage at this time.
As PMC has not been approved by the FDA, the CMS has not approved reimbursement for PMC. If we
obtain FDA approval for PMC in the future and CMS does not provide reimbursement, our ability to
successfully market and sell our PMC products may be affected.
Even though Medicare beneficiaries appear to account for a majority of all patients treated
with the TMR procedure, the remaining patients are beneficiaries of private insurance and private
health plans. We have limited experience to date with the acceptability of our TMR procedures for
reimbursement by private insurance and private health plans. If private insurance and private
health plans do not provide reimbursement, our business will suffer.
If we obtain the necessary foreign regulatory registrations or approvals for our products,
market acceptance in international markets would be dependent, in part, upon the availability of
reimbursement within prevailing healthcare payment systems. Reimbursement is a significant factor
considered by hospitals in determining whether to acquire new equipment. A hospital is more
inclined to purchase new equipment if third-party reimbursement can be obtained. Reimbursement and
health care payment systems in international markets vary significantly by country. They include
both government sponsored health care and private insurance. Although we expect to seek
international reimbursement approvals, any such approvals may not be obtained in a timely manner,
if at all. Failure to receive international reimbursement approvals could hurt market acceptance of
our TMR and PMC products in the international markets in which such approvals are sought, which
would significantly reduce international revenue.
In the future, the FDA could restrict the current uses of our TMR product and thereby restrict our
ability to generate revenues.
We currently derive approximately 99% of our revenues from our TMR product. The FDA has
approved this product for sale and use by physicians in the United States. At the request of the
FDA, we are currently conducting post-market surveillance of our TMR product. If we should fail to
meet the requirements mandated by the FDA or fail to complete our post-market surveillance study in
an acceptable time period, the FDA could withdraw its
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approval for the sale and use of our TMR product by physicians in the United States.
Additionally, although we are not aware of any safety concerns during our on-going post-market
surveillance of our TMR product, if concerns over the safety of our TMR product were to arise, the
FDA could possibly restrict the currently approved uses of our TMR product. In the future, if the
FDA were to withdraw its approval or restrict the range of uses for which our TMR product can be
used by physicians in the United States, such as restricting TMRs use with the coronary artery
bypass grafting procedure, either outcome could lead to reduced or no sales of our TMR product in
the United States and our business could be materially and adversely affected.
We must comply with FDA manufacturing standards or face fines or other penalties including
suspension of production.
We are required to demonstrate compliance with the FDAs current good manufacturing practices
regulations if we market devices in the United States or manufacture finished devices in the United
States. The FDA inspects manufacturing facilities on a regular basis to determine compliance. If we
fail to comply with applicable FDA or other regulatory requirements, we can be subject to:
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The impact on us of any such failure to comply would depend on the impact of the remedy
imposed on us.
We may fail to comply with international regulatory requirements and could be subject to regulatory
delays, fines or other penalties.
Regulatory requirements in foreign countries for international sales of medical devices often
vary from country to country. In addition, the FDA must approve the export of devices to certain
countries. The occurrence and related impact of the following factors would harm our business:
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delays in receipt of, or failure to receive, foreign regulatory approvals or clearances; |
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To market in Europe, a manufacturer must obtain the certifications necessary to affix to its
products the CE Marking. The CE Marking is an international symbol of adherence to quality
assurance standards and compliance with applicable European medical device directives. In order to
obtain and to maintain a CE Marking, a manufacturer must be in compliance with the appropriate
quality assurance provisions of the International Standards Organization and obtain certification
of its quality assurance systems by a recognized European Union notified body. However, certain
individual countries within Europe require further approval by their national regulatory agencies.
We have completed CE Mark registration for all of our products in accordance with the
implementation of various medical device directives in the European Union. Failure to maintain the
right to affix the CE Marking or other requisite approvals could prohibit us from selling our
products in member countries of the European Union or elsewhere. Any enforcement action by
international regulatory authorities with respect to past or future regulatory noncompliance could
cause our business to suffer. Noncompliance with international regulatory requirements could result
in enforcement action such as prohibitions against us marketing our products in the European Union,
which would significantly reduce international revenue.
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We may not be able to meet future product demand on a timely basis and may be subject to delays and
interruptions to product shipments because we depend on single source third party suppliers and
manufacturers.
We purchase certain critical products and components for lasers and disposable handpieces from
single sources. In addition, we are vulnerable to delays and interruptions, for reasons out of our
control, because we outsource the manufacturing of our products to third parties. We may experience
harm to our business if we cannot timely provide lasers to our customers or if our outsourcing
suppliers have difficulties supplying our needs for products and components.
In addition, we do not have long-term supply contracts. As a result, our sources are not
obligated to continue to provide these critical products or components to us. Although we have
identified alternative suppliers and manufacturers, a lengthy process would be required to qualify
them as additional or replacement suppliers or manufacturers. Also, it is possible some of our
suppliers or manufacturers could have difficulty meeting our needs if demand for our TMR and PMC
laser systems were to increase rapidly or significantly. We believe that we have an adequate supply
of lasers to meet our expected demand for the next twelve months. However, if demand for our TMR
laser is greater than we currently anticipate and there is a delay in obtaining production
capacity, unless we are able to obtain lasers originally placed through our loaned laser program
and no longer utilized by a hospital, we may not be able to meet the demand for our TMR laser. In
addition, any defect or malfunction in the laser or other products provided by our suppliers and
manufacturers could cause delays in regulatory approvals or adversely affect product acceptance.
Further, we cannot predict:
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if materials and products obtained from outside suppliers and manufacturers will always
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whether replacement suppliers and/or manufacturers can be qualified on a timely basis
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Expansion of our business may put added pressure on our management and operational infrastructure
affecting our ability to meet any increased demand for our products and possibly having an adverse
effect on our operating results.
Growth in our business may place a significant strain on our limited personnel, management,
financial systems and other resources. The evolving growth of our business presents numerous risks
and challenges, including:
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the dependence on the growth of the market for our TMR and PMC systems; |
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our ability to successfully and rapidly expand sales to potential customers in response
to potentially increasing clinical adoption of the TMR procedure; |
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the costs associated with such growth, which are difficult to quantify, but could be significant; |
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domestic and international regulatory developments; |
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rapid technological change; |
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the highly competitive nature of the medical devices industry; and |
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the risk of entering emerging markets in which we have limited or no direct experience. |
To accommodate any such growth and compete effectively, we may need to obtain additional
funding to improve information systems, procedures and controls and expand, train, motivate and
manage our employees, and such funding may not be available in sufficient quantities, if at all. If
we are not able to manage these activities and implement these strategies successfully to expand to
meet any increased demand, our operating results could suffer.
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Our operating results are expected to fluctuate and quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our results
may not indicate future performance.
Our operating results have fluctuated significantly from quarter-to-quarter and are expected
to continue to fluctuate significantly from quarter-to-quarter in future periods. We believe that
quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our operating results are not a good indication of our future
performance. Due to the emerging nature of the markets in which we compete, forecasting operating
results is difficult and unreliable. It is likely or possible that our operating results for a
future quarter will fall below the expectations of public market analysts that may cover our stock
and investors. When this occurred in the past, the price of our common stock fell substantially,
and if this occurs in the future, the price of our common stock may fall again, perhaps
substantially.
Our common stock is listed on the Over the Counter (OTC) Bulletin Board which may have an
unfavorable impact on our stock price and liquidity.
Effective April 3, 2003 our common stock was delisted from The Nasdaq SmallCap Market and
became quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board on the same day. The OTC Bulletin Board is a significantly
more limited market in comparison to the Nasdaq system. The listing of our shares on the OTC
Bulletin Board may result in a less liquid market available for existing and potential stockholders
to trade shares of our common stock, could ultimately further depress the trading price of our
common stock and could have a long-term adverse impact on our ability to raise capital in the
future.
The trading prices of many high technology companies, and in particular medical device companies,
have been volatile which may result in large fluctuations in the price of our common stock.
The stock market has experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that have
particularly affected the trading prices of equity securities of many high technology companies.
These fluctuations have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of
many of these companies. Any negative change in the publics perception of medical device companies
could depress our stock price regardless of our operating results.
The price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly, which may result in losses for
investors.
The market price of our common stock has been and may continue to be volatile. For example,
during the 52-week period ended July 31, 2005, the closing prices of our common stock as reported
on the OTC Bulletin Board ranged from a high of $0.79 per share to a low of $0.35 per share. We
expect our stock price to be subject to fluctuations as a result of a variety of factors, including
factors beyond our control. These factors include:
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actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly operating results; |
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the timing and amount of conversions and subsequent sales of common stock issuable upon
conversion of outstanding convertible promissory notes and warrants; |
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announcements of technological innovations or new products or services by us or our competitors; |
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announcements relating to strategic relationships or acquisitions; |
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additions or terminations of coverage of our common stock by securities analysts; |
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statements by securities analysts regarding us or our industry; |
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conditions or trends in the medical device industry; and |
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changes in the economic performance and/or market valuations of other medical device companies. |
The prices at which our common stock trades will affect our ability to raise capital, which
may have an adverse affect on our ability to fund our operations.
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We face competition from products of our competitors which could limit market acceptance of our
products and render our products obsolete.
The market for TMR laser systems is competitive. We currently compete with PLC Systems, a
publicly traded company which uses a CO(2) laser and an articulated mechanical arm in its TMR
products. Edwards Lifesciences, a well known, publicly traded provider of products and technologies
to treat cardiovascular disease, has assumed full sales and marketing responsibility in the U.S.
for PLCs TMR Heart Laser 2 System and associated kits pursuant to a co-marketing agreement between
the two companies executed in January 2001. Through its significantly greater financial and human
resources, including a well-established and extensive sales representative network, we believe
Edwards has the potential to market to a greater number of hospitals and doctors that we currently
can. If PLC, or any new competitor, is more effective than we are in developing new products and
procedures and marketing existing and future products similar to ours, our business will suffer.
The market for TMR laser systems is characterized by rapid technical innovation. Our current
or future competitors may succeed in developing TMR products or procedures that:
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may render our products or technology obsolete. |
If we obtain the FDAs approval for our PMC laser system, we will face competition for market
acceptance and market share for that product. Our ability to compete may depend in significant part
on the timing of introduction of competitive products into the market, and will be affected by the
pace, relative to competitors, at which we are able to:
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develop products; |
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complete clinical testing and regulatory approval processes; |
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Third party intellectual property rights may limit the development and protection of our
intellectual property, which could adversely affect our competitive position.
Our success is dependent in large part on our ability to:
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obtain patent protection for our products and processes; |
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preserve our trade secrets and proprietary technology; and |
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operate without infringing upon the patents or proprietary rights of third parties. |
The medical device industry has been characterized by extensive litigation regarding patents
and other intellectual property rights. Companies in the medical device industry have employed
intellectual property litigation to gain a competitive advantage. Certain competitors and potential
competitors of ours have obtained United States patents covering technology that could be used for
certain TMR and PMC procedures. We do not know if such competitors, potential competitors or others
have filed and hold international patents covering other TMR or PMC technology. In addition,
international patents may not be interpreted the same as any counterpart United States patents.
While we periodically review the scope of our patents and other relevant patents of which we
are aware, the question of patent infringement involves complex legal and factual issues. Any
conclusion regarding infringement may not be consistent with the resolution of any such issues by a
court.
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Costly litigation may be necessary to protect intellectual property rights.
We may have to engage in time consuming and costly litigation to protect our intellectual
property rights or to determine the proprietary rights of others. In addition, we may become
subject to patent infringement claims or litigation, or interference proceedings declared by the
United States Patent and Trademark Office to determine the priority of inventions.
Defending and prosecuting intellectual property suits, United States Patent and Trademark
Office interference proceedings and related legal and administrative proceedings are both costly
and time-consuming. We may be required to litigate further to:
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Any litigation or interference proceedings will result in substantial expense and significant
diversion of effort by technical and management personnel. If the results of such litigation or
interference proceedings are adverse to us, then the results may:
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subject us to significant liabilities to third parties; |
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require us to seek licenses from third parties; |
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Although patent and intellectual property disputes regarding medical devices are often settled
through licensing and similar arrangements, costs associated with such arrangements may be
substantial and could include ongoing royalties. Furthermore, we may not be able to obtain the
necessary licenses on satisfactory terms, if at all.
Adverse determinations in a judicial or administrative proceeding or failure to obtain
necessary licenses could prevent us from manufacturing and selling our products. This would harm
our business.
The United States patent laws have been amended to exempt physicians, other health care
professionals, and affiliated entities from infringement liability for medical and surgical
procedures performed on patients. We are not able to predict if this exemption will materially
affect our ability to protect our proprietary methods and procedures.
We rely on patent and trade secret laws, which are complex and may be difficult to enforce.
The validity and breadth of claims in medical technology patents involve complex legal and
factual questions and, therefore, may be highly uncertain. Issued patent or patents based on
pending patent applications or any future patent application may not exclude competitors or may not
provide a competitive advantage to us. In addition, patents issued or licensed to us may not be
held valid if subsequently challenged and others may claim rights in or ownership of such patents.
Furthermore, we cannot assure you that our competitors:
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Because patent applications in the United States were historically maintained in secrecy until
the patents are issued, we cannot be certain that:
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We may suffer losses from product liability claims if our products cause harm to patients.
We are exposed to potential product liability claims and product recalls. These risks are
inherent in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of medical devices. We could be
subject to product liability claims if the use of our TMR or PMC laser systems is alleged to have
caused adverse effects on a patient or such products are believed to be defective. Our products are
designed to be used in life-threatening situations where there is a high risk of serious injury or
death. We are not aware of any material side effects or adverse events arising from the use of our
TMR product. Though we are in the process of responding to the FDAs Circulatory Devices Panels
recent recommendation against approval of our PMC product because of concerns over the safety of
the device and the data regarding adverse events in the clinical trials, we believe there are no
material side effects or adverse events arising from the use of our PMC product. When being
clinically investigated, it is not uncommon for new surgical or interventional procedures to result
in a higher rate of complications in the treated population of patients as opposed to those
reported in the control group. In light of this, we believe that the difference in the rates of
complications between the treated groups and the control groups in the clinical trials for our PMC
product are not statistically significant, which is why we believe that there are no material side
effects or material adverse events arising from the use of our PMC product.
Any regulatory clearance for commercial sale of these products will not remove these risks.
Any failure to comply with the FDAs good manufacturing practices or other regulations could hurt
our ability to defend against product liability lawsuits.
Our insurance may be insufficient to cover product liability claims against us.
Our product liability insurance may not be adequate for any future product liability problems
or continue to be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.
If we were held liable for a product liability claim or series of claims in excess of our
insurance coverage, such liability could harm our business and financial condition. We maintain
insurance against product liability claims in the amount of $10 million per occurrence and $10
million in the aggregate.
We may require increased product liability coverage as sales of approved products increase and
as additional products are commercialized. Product liability insurance is expensive and in the
future may not be available on acceptable terms, if at all.
We depend heavily on key personnel and turnover of key employees and senior management could harm
our business.
Our future business and results of operations depend in significant part upon the continued
contributions of our key technical and senior management personnel. They also depend in significant
part upon our ability to attract and retain additional qualified management, technical, marketing
and sales and support personnel for our operations. If we lose a key employee or if a key employee
fails to perform in his or her current position, or if we are not able to attract and retain
skilled employees as needed, our business could suffer. Significant turnover in our senior
management could significantly deplete our institutional knowledge held by our existing senior
management team. We depend on the skills and abilities of these key employees in managing the
manufacturing, technical, marketing and sales aspects of our business, any part of which could be
harmed by further turnover.
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We sell our products internationally which subjects us to specific risks of transacting business in foreign countries.
In future quarters, international sales may become a significant portion of our revenue if our
products become more widely used outside of the United States. Our international revenue is subject
to the following risks, the occurrence of any of which could harm our business:
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foreign currency fluctuations; |
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economic or political instability; |
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foreign tax laws; |
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shipping delays; |
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various tariffs and trade regulations; |
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restrictions and foreign medical regulations; |
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If an Event of Default Occurs Under the Convertible Note Issued to Laurus, It Could Seriously Harm
Our Operations.
On October 26, 2004, we issued a $6,000,000 secured convertible term note to Laurus. The note
and related agreements contain numerous events of default which include:
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A failure to pay interest and principal payments when due; |
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a breach by us of any material covenant or term or condition of the note or any
agreement made in connection therewith; |
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a breach by us of any material representation or warranty made in the note or in any
agreement made in connection therewith; |
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if we make an assignment for the benefit of our creditors, or a receiver or trustee is
appointed for us; |
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any form of bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding is instituted by or against us and is
not dismissed within 60 days; |
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any money judgment entered or filed against us for more than $50,000 and remains
unresolved for 30 days; |
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our failure to timely deliver shares of common stock when due upon conversions of the
note; |
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our common stock is suspended for 5 consecutive days or 5 days during any 10
consecutive days from a principal market; |
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we experience an event of default under any other debt obligations; and |
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we experience a loss, damage or encumbrance upon collateral securing the Laurus debt
which is valued at more than $100,000 and is not timely mitigated. |
If we default on the note and the holder demands all payments due and payable, the cash
required to pay such amounts would most likely come out of working capital and non current assets,
which may not be sufficient to repay the amounts due. In addition, since we rely on our working
capital for our day to day operations, such a default on
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the note could materially adversely effect our business, operating results or financial
condition to such extent that we are forced to restructure, file for bankruptcy, sell assets or
cease operations. Further, our obligations under the note are secured by all of our assets. Failure
to fulfill our obligations under the note and related agreements could lead to loss of these
assets, which would be detrimental to our operations.
We may incur significant non-operating, non-cash charges resulting from changes in the fair value
of warrants and derivatives.
In October 2004, we entered into a secured convertible term note agreement with Laurus Funds.
Pursuant to the Note agreement, a warrant to purchase 2.6 million shares of our common stock was
issued to Laurus. This warrant, along with multiple embedded derivatives in the agreement, have
been recorded at their relative fair value at the inception date of the agreement, October 27,
2004, and will be recorded at fair value at each subsequent balance sheet date. Any change in value
between reporting periods will be recorded as a non-operating, non-cash charge at each reporting
date. The impact of these non-operating, non-cash charges could have an adverse effect on our stock
price in the future.
The fair value of the warrant and derivatives is tied in large part to our stock price. If our
stock price increases between reporting periods, the warrant and derivatives become more valuable.
As such, there is no way to forecast what the non-operating, non-cash charges will be in the future
or what the future impact will be on our financial statements.
The restrictions on our activities contained in the Laurus financing documents could negatively
impact our ability to obtain financing from other sources.
The Laurus financing documents restrict us from obtaining additional debt financing, subject
to certain specified exceptions. To the extent that Laurus declined to approve a debt financing
that does not otherwise qualify for an exception to the consent requirement, we would be unable to
obtain such debt financing. In addition, subject to certain exceptions, we have granted to Laurus a
right of first refusal to provide additional financing to us in the event that we propose to engage
in additional debt financing or to sell any of our equity securities. Lauruss right of first
refusal could act as a deterrent to third parties which may be interested in providing us with debt
financing or purchasing our equity securities. To the extent that such a financing is required for
us to conduct our operations, these restrictions could materially adversely impact our ability to
achieve our operational objectives.
Low market prices for our common stock would result in greater dilution to our shareholders, and
could negatively impact our ability to convert the Laurus debt into equity
The market price of our common stock significantly impacts the extent to which we are
permitted to convert the unrestricted and restricted portions of the Laurus debt into shares of our
common stock. The lower the market price of our common stock as of the respective times of
conversion, the more shares we will need to issue to Laurus to convert the principal and interest
payments then due on the unrestricted portion of the debt. If the market price of our common stock
falls below certain thresholds, we will be unable to convert any such repayments of principal and
interest into equity, and we will be forced to make such repayments in cash, which we currently
forecast will be required to sustain our operations. Our operations could be materially adversely
impacted if we are forced to make repeated cash payments on the unrestricted portion of the Laurus
debt. Further, prior to the full repayment of the unrestricted portion of the Laurus debt, we will
only be able to require conversions of the $3,000,000 restricted cash amount to the extent the
market price of our common stock exceeds certain levels. To the extent that the market price of our
common stock does not reach such specified levels, we will be not be entitled to take possession of
any of the restricted cash during the term of the Laurus note. Our inability to access such cash
could limit our ability to achieve our operational objectives. The restricted portion of the debt
will continue to accrue interest during the entire period that we are unable to require conversion.
In addition, to the extent that conversions of the restricted portion of the debt are not effected
during the term of the note, we have only a limited ability to convert a specified amount of the
restricted debt (subject to meeting certain minimum market price thresholds and volume
requirements), and we will be required to repay the remaining restricted principal and interest in
cash. The cash required to pay such amounts would most likely come out of working capital and
restricted cash, which may not be sufficient to repay the amounts due.
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Future sales of our common stock could lower our stock price.
The sale of our common stock by the holders of the Laurus debt upon conversion of all or any
portion of the Laurus debt could cause the market price of our common stock to decline. In
addition, if our shareholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock, including shares
issuable upon exercise of options or warrants or shares issued in previous financings, in the
public market, the market price of our common stock could decline. If these sales were to occur, we
may also find it more difficult to sell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time
and price that we deem appropriate and desirable.
In the future, we may issue additional shares in public or private offerings. We cannot
predict the size of future issuances of our common stock or the effect, if any, that future
issuances and sales of our common stock would have on the market price of our common stock. We
expect that Laurus will generally promptly sell any shares into which the Laurus indebtedness is
converted, and that the market price of our common stock could decline as a result of such sales.
Provisions of our certificate of incorporation as well as our rights agreement could discourage
potential acquisition proposals and could deter or prevent a change of control.
Our articles of incorporation authorize our board of directors, subject to any limitations
prescribed by law, to issue shares of preferred stock in one or more series without shareholder
approval. On August 17, 2001 we adopted a shareholder rights plan, as amended, and under the rights
plan, our board of directors declared a dividend distribution of one right for each outstanding
share of common stock to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 30, 2001.
Pursuant to the Rights Agreement, in the event (a) any person or group acquires 15% or more of our
then outstanding shares of voting stock (or 21% or more of our then outstanding shares of voting
stock in the case of State of Wisconsin Investment Board), (b) a tender offer or exchange offer is
commenced that would result in a person or group acquiring 15% or more of our then outstanding
voting stock, (c) we are acquired in a merger or other business combination in which we are not the
surviving corporation or (d) 50% or more of our consolidated assets or earning power are sold, then
the holders of our common stock are entitled to exercise the rights under the Rights Plan, which
include, based on the type of event which has occurred, (i) rights to purchase preferred shares
from us, (ii) rights to purchase common shares from us having a value twice that of the underlying
exercise price, and (iii) rights to acquire common stock of the surviving corporation or purchaser
having a market value of twice that of the exercise price. The rights expire on August 17, 2011,
and may be redeemed prior thereto at $.001 per right under certain circumstances. The Boards
ability to issue preferred stock without shareholder approval while providing desirable flexibility
in connection with financings, acquisitions and other corporate purposes, and the existence of the
rights plan might discourage, delay or prevent a change in the ownership of our company or a change
in our management. In addition, these provisions could limit the price that investors would be
willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock.
Changes in, or interpretations of, accounting rules and regulations could result in unfavorable
accounting charges.
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. These principles are subject to interpretation by the SEC and various bodies
formed to interpret and create appropriate accounting policies. A change in these policies can have
a significant effect on our reported results and may even retroactively affect previously reported
transactions. To the extent that such interpretations or changes in policies negatively impact our
reported financial results, our results of stock price could be adversely affected.
Recent rulemaking by the Financial Accounting Standards Board will require us to expense equity
compensation given to our employees and could significantly harm our operating results and may
reduce our ability to effectively utilize equity compensation to attract and retain employees.
We historically have used stock options as a component of our employee compensation program in
order to align employees interests with the interests of our stockholders, encourage employee
retention, and provide competitive compensation packages. The Financial Accounting Standards Board
has adopted changes that will require companies to record a charge to earnings for employee stock
option grants and other equity incentives for annual periods that begin after June 15, 2005. This
accounting change will reduce our reported earnings and may require us to reduce
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the availability and amount of equity incentives provided to employees, which may make it more
difficult for us to attract, retain and motivate key personnel. Each of these results could
materially and adversely affect our business.
While we believe that we currently have adequate internal controls over financial reporting, we are
exposed to risks from recent legislation requiring companies to evaluate those internal controls.
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires our management to report on, and our
independent registered public accounting firm to attest to, the effectiveness of our internal
control structure and procedures for financial reporting. We are developing a program to perform
the system and process evaluation and testing necessary to comply with these requirements on a
sustained basis. Companies do not have significant experience in complying with these requirements
on an ongoing and sustained basis. As a result, we expect to continue to incur increased expense
and to devote management resources to Section 404 compliance. In the event that our chief executive
officer, chief financial officer or our independent registered public accounting firm determine
that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective as defined under Section 404,
investor perceptions of CardioGenesis may be adversely affected and could cause a decline in the
market price of our stock.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to market risks inherent in our operations, primarily related to interest rate
risk and currency risk. These risks arise from transactions and operations entered into in the
normal course of business. We do not use derivatives to alter the interest characteristics of our
marketable securities. However, we do have multiple embedded derivatives included in the Note
entered into with Laurus Master Fund in October 2004. Pursuant to the Note agreement, a warrant to
purchase 2.6 million shares of our common stock was issued to Laurus. This warrant, along with
multiple embedded derivatives in the agreement, have been recorded at their relative fair value at
the inception date of the agreement, October 27, 2004, and will be recorded at fair value at each
subsequent balance sheet date. Any change in value between reporting periods will be recorded as a
non-operating, non-cash charge at each reporting date. The impact of these non-operating, non-cash
charges could have an adverse effect on our stock price in the future.
The fair value of the warrant and derivatives is tied in a large part to our stock price. If
our stock price increases between reporting periods, the warrant and derivatives become more
valuable. As such, there is no way to forecast what the non-operating, non-cash charges will be in
the future or what the future impact will be on our financial statements.
We are subject to interest rate risks on cash and cash equivalents and any future financing
requirements. Our primary interest rate risk exposures relate to the impact of interest rate
movements on our ability to obtain adequate financing to fund future operations. We are also
exposed to interest rate risk on our note payable obligation resulting from the Note. This Note
bears an interest rate of prime plus 2%, and as such, is exposed to variability. In the future, the
interest rate could be increased to levels that would have a material affect on our financial
statements.
The following table presents the future principal cash flows or amounts and related weighted
average effective interest rates expected by year for our existing cash and cash equivalents and
long-term debt instruments:
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Total Fair Value |
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In Thousands |
Assets |
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Cash, cash equivalents |
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$ |
2,258 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
2,258 |
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Weighted average interest rate |
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4.9 |
% |
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4.9 |
% |
Liabilities |
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Fixed rate debt lease
obligation |
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$ |
6 |
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$ |
6 |
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$ |
5 |
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$ |
3 |
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$ |
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$ |
20 |
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Weighted average interest rate |
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6.8 |
% |
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6.8 |
% |
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6.8 |
% |
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6.8 |
% |
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6.8 |
% |
Variable rate note payable, net of restricted cash |
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$ |
1,200 |
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$ |
1,200 |
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$ |
300 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
2,700 |
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Weighted average effective interest rate(1) |
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20 |
% |
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20 |
% |
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20 |
% |
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20 |
% |
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(1) |
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Includes interest expense at 6.75%, accretion of the debt discount, and amortization of debt
issuance costs related to the secured convertible term note. |
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We do not hedge any balance sheet exposures and intercompany balances against future movements
in foreign exchange rates. Given the relatively small number of foreign currency transactions, we
do not believe that our potential exposure related to currency rate movements would have a material
impact on future net income or cash flows.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our
disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this
report, which we refer to as the Evaluation Date. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure
controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to
be disclosed by us in our periodic reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission
rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management,
including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely
decisions regarding required disclosure.
During the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2005, no change in our internal control over
financial reporting occurred that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Part II Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
In November 2003, our employment relationship with Darrell Eckstein, our former President,
Chief Operating Officer, Acting Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer and
Secretary was terminated. In connection with the termination of his employment and his employment
agreement with the Company, Mr. Eckstein brought a breach of contract claim (among other claims)
against the Company whereby he sought unspecified monetary damages. On August 9, 2005, the Company
entered into a settlement agreement with Mr. Eckstein with respect to all of his claims against the
Company. The Company denied any wrongdoing as part of the settlement. The total settlement amount
was $600,000, of which $400,000 is due on or before August 16, 2005 and the balance of $200,000 is
due in January 2006. In accordance with the settlement agreement, the Company received a release
of all claims.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
From April 1 through June 30, 2005, Laurus elected to convert an aggregate of $317,000 of
principal and interest under the Note into an aggregate of 763,000 shares of Cardiogenesis common
stock at conversion prices ranging from $0.36 to $0.50 per share. Of this amount, $48,000 in
principal was converted into shares of common stock and a corresponding amount was released from
restricted cash as available for use by the Company in the first six months of 2005. The issuance
of shares upon conversion was made in reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
Item 6. Exhibits
The exhibits below are filed or incorporated herein by reference.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
3.1.1 (1)
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Restated Articles of Incorporation, as filed with the California Secretary of State on May
1, 1996 |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
3.1.2 (2)
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Certificate of Amendment of Restated Articles of Incorporation, as filed with California
Secretary of State on July 18, 2001 |
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3.1.3 (3)
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Certificate of Determination of Preferences of Series A Preferred Stock, as filed with the
California Secretary of State on August 23, 2001 |
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3.1.4 (4)
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Certificate of Amendment of Restated Articles of Incorporation, as filed with the
California Secretary of State on January 23, 2004 |
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3.2 (5)
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Amended and Restated Bylaws |
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4.1 (6)
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Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued in connection with Facilities Lease for 26632
Towne Center Drive, Suite 320, Foothill Ranch, California |
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4.2 (7)
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Third Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated October 26, 2004, between the Company and
Equiserve Trust Company N.A |
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4.3 (8)
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Second Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of January 21, 2004, between Cardiogenesis
Corporation and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent |
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4.4 (9)
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First Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2002, between Cardiogenesis
Corporation and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent |
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4.5 (10)
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Rights Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2001, between Cardiogenesis Corporation and
EquiServe Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent |
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4.6 (11)
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Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 21, 2004, by and among Cardiogenesis
Corporation and each of the investors identified therein |
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4.7 (12)
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 21, 2004, by and among Cardiogenesis
Corporation and the investors identified therein |
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4.8 (13)
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Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated January 21, 2004, having an exercise price of
$1.37 per share |
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4.9 (14)
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Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated January 21, 2004, having an exercise price of
$1.00 per share |
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4.10 (15)
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Securities Purchase Agreement, dated October 26, 2004, between the Company and Laurus
Master Fund, Ltd. |
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4.11 (16)
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Secured Convertible Term Note, dated October 26, 2004, in favor of Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. |
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4.12 (17)
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated October 26, 2004, between the Company and Laurus
Master Fund, Ltd. |
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4.13 (18)
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Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated October 26, 2004, in favor of Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. |
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4.14 (19)
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Security Agreement, dated October 26, 2004, in favor of Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. |
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31.1 (20)
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Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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31.2 (20)
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Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.1 (20)
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Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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(1) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form
S-1/A (File No. 33-03770), filed on May 21, 1996 |
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(2) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
filed on August 14, 2001 |
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(3) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
on August 14, 2001 |
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(4) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.4 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
on March 10, 2004 |
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(5) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.5 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
on March 10, 2004 |
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(6) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A
filed on August 16, 2001 |
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(7) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
October 28, 2004 |
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(8) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
January 22, 2004 |
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(9) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
January 18, 2002 |
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(10) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
August 20, 2001 |
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(11) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
January 22, 2004 |
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(12) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
January 22, 2004 |
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(13) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
January 22, 2004 |
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(14) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
January 22, 2004 |
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(15) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
October 28, 2004 |
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(16) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
October 28, 2004 |
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(17) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
October 28, 2004 |
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(18) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
October 28, 2004 |
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(19) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
October 28, 2004 |
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(20) |
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Filed herewith |
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CARDIOGENESIS CORPORATION
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.
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CARDIOGENESIS CORPORATION |
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Registrant |
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Date: August 15, 2005
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/s/ Michael J. Quinn |
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Michael J. Quinn |
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Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and
Director |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: August 15, 2005
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/s/ Christine Ocampo |
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Christine Ocampo |
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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
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(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer, |
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Secretary and Treasurer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
3.1.1 (1)
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Restated Articles of Incorporation, as filed with the California Secretary of State on May
1, 1996 |
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3.1.2 (2)
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|
Certificate of Amendment of Restated Articles of Incorporation, as filed with California
Secretary of State on July 18, 2001 |
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|
|
3.1.3 (3)
|
|
Certificate of Determination of Preferences of Series A Preferred Stock, as filed with the
California Secretary of State on August 23, 2001 |
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|
|
3.1.4 (4)
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|
Certificate of Amendment of Restated Articles of Incorporation, as filed with the
California Secretary of State on January 23, 2004 |
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|
|
3.2 (5)
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|
Amended and Restated Bylaws |
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4.1 (6)
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|
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued in connection with Facilities Lease for 26632
Towne Center Drive, Suite 320, Foothill Ranch, California |
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4.2 (7)
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|
Third Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated October 26, 2004, between the Company and
Equiserve Trust Company N.A |
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4.3 (8)
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|
Second Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of January 21, 2004, between Cardiogenesis
Corporation and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent |
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4.4 (9)
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|
First Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2002, between Cardiogenesis
Corporation and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent |
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4.5 (10)
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|
Rights Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2001, between Cardiogenesis Corporation and
EquiServe Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent |
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4.6 (11)
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|
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 21, 2004, by and among Cardiogenesis
Corporation and each of the investors identified therein |
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4.7 (12)
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|
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 21, 2004, by and among Cardiogenesis
Corporation and the investors identified therein |
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|
4.8 (13)
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|
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated January 21, 2004, having an exercise price of
$1.37 per share |
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|
4.9 (14)
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|
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated January 21, 2004, having an exercise price of
$1.00 per share |
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|
4.10 (15)
|
|
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated October 26, 2004, between the Company and Laurus
Master Fund, Ltd. |
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|
|
4.11 (16)
|
|
Secured Convertible Term Note, dated October 26, 2004, in favor of Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. |
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|
|
4.12 (17)
|
|
Registration Rights Agreement, dated October 26, 2004, between the Company and Laurus
Master Fund, Ltd. |
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|
|
4.13 (18)
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|
Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated October 26, 2004, in favor of Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. |
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|
|
4.14 (19)
|
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Security Agreement, dated October 26, 2004, in favor of Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. |
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|
|
31.1 (20)
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|
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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31.2 (20)
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Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.1 (20)
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Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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(1) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form
S-1/A (File No. 33-03770), filed on May 21, 1996 |
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(2) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
filed on August 14, 2001 |
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(3) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
on August 14, 2001 |
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(4) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.4 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
on March 10, 2004 |
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(5) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.5 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
on March 10, 2004 |
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(6) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A
filed on August 16, 2001 |
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(7) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
October 28, 2004 |
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(8) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
January 22, 2004 |
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(9) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
January 18, 2002 |
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(10) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
August 20, 2001 |
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(11) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
January 22, 2004 |
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(12) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
January 22, 2004 |
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(13) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
January 22, 2004 |
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(14) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
January 22, 2004 |
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(15) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
October 28, 2004 |
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(16) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
October 28, 2004 |
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(17) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
October 28, 2004 |
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(18) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
October 28, 2004 |
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(19) |
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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
October 28, 2004 |
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(20) |
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Filed herewith |
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