Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 10, 2014

 

 

ORGANOVO HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-35996

 

Delaware   27-1488943

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

6275 Nancy Ridge Dr.,

San Diego, California 92121

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(858) 550-9994

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 10, 2014, Organovo Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2014 and provided a business update. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 2.02 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits
99.1    Press Release, dated November 10, 2014.


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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

      ORGANOVO HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: November 10, 2014      

/s/ Keith Murphy

      Keith Murphy
      Chief Executive Officer


Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

99.1    Press Release, dated November 10, 2014.
EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Organovo Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Organovo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ONVO) (“Organovo”), a three-dimensional biology company focused on delivering pioneering 3D bioprinting technology, has reported its second quarter, fiscal 2015, results.

Keith Murphy, chairman and chief executive officer of Organovo, commented on the results: “Last quarter Organovo demonstrated that our exVive3D™ Human Liver Model is clearly able to detect drug-induced liver injury that other methods in the past failed to predict. With that data in hand we are ready to initiate the commercialization of our 3D Liver Tissue before the end of November, 2014. Our achievements in the development of this technology were honored this past quarter in multiple ways, including through selection of our company as a 2015 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum (WEF).”

Financial Summary

A summary of the Company’s financial results for the second fiscal quarter follows, but is not intended to replace the full financial disclosure enclosed in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 7, 2014. Please refer to that document for additional information. Because Organovo’s fiscal year end is March 31, the period from July to September 2014 is the second quarter of fiscal year 2015 (Q2 FY2015).

As of September 30, 2014, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $54.4 million and an accumulated deficit of $107.5 million. The Company had negative cash flow from operations of $9.7 million during the six months ended September 30, 2014. At March 31, 2014, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $48.2 million and an accumulated deficit of $92.2 million.

At September 30, 2014, the Company had total current assets of approximately $55.1 million and current liabilities of approximately $3.1 million, resulting in working capital of $52.0 million. At March 31, 2014, the Company had total current assets of approximately $49.2 million and current liabilities of approximately $1.9 million, resulting in working capital of $47.3 million.

Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2014 was approximately $9.7 million as compared to $6.3 million used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2013. This $3.4 million increase in cash usage can be attributed to a $6.0 million increase in operating expenses, partially offset by an overall increase of $2.0 million of non-cash expenses included in operations, including stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, as well as changes in working capital.

Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $0.6 million and $0.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. This increase can be attributed to increased capital spending as the Company expands its research capabilities.

Net cash resulting from financing activities decreased from $44.1 million during the six months ended September 30, 2013 to $16.5 million during the six months ended September 30, 2014. This decrease is primarily due to the inclusion of $43.4 million in net proceeds from the issuance of common stock during the six months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $16.1 million in net proceeds from the issuance of common stock during the six months ended September 30, 2014.

For the three months ended September 30, 2014, total revenues of $50,000 were $27,000 or 117% above the $23,000 in revenues for the same period in 2013. For the six months ended September 30, 2014, total revenues of $0.1 million were consistent with the $0.1 million in revenues for the same period in 2013. For all periods, the majority of revenues were derived from collaborative research agreements.


Operating expenses increased approximately $3.4 million, or 61%, from approximately $5.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 to $9.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Of this increase, $1.8 million relates to increased selling, general and administrative expense while the other $1.6 million relates to increased investment in research and development. Operating expenses increased approximately $6.0 million, or 64%, from approximately $9.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2013 to $15.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2014. Of this increase, $3.1 million is related to increased selling, general and administrative expense while the other $2.9 million relates to increased investment in research and development. These increases can be attributed to the Company’s continued implementation of its business plan, including hiring additional staff to support research and development initiatives, incremental investments associated with strategic growth and commercialization project initiatives, expenses related to operating as a publicly traded corporation, expansion of its facility, and increased stock compensation expense relative to employees and certain consulting services.

Research and development expenses increased nearly 100% from approximately $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 to $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as the Company grew its research staff to support its obligations under certain collaborative research agreements and to expand its product development efforts in preparation for research-derived revenues. Full-time research and development staffing increased from twenty-four full-time employees as of September 30, 2013 to forty-four full-time employees as of September 30, 2014. In addition to an increase in staffing expense of approximately $0.5 million and an increase in stock-based compensation of $0.2 million resulting from growth in headcount and increasing stock prices from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014, the Company increased its spending on recruiting, lab equipment and supplies in proportion to its increased research activities. In addition, the Company has continued to invest additional resources to advance its bioprinting technology during the period. Research and development expenses increased by approximately $2.9 million, or 95%, from approximately $3.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2013 to approximately $6.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2014, as the Company increased its research staff to support its obligations under certain collaborative research agreements and to expand its product development efforts in preparation for research-derived revenues. Full-time research and development staffing increased from twenty-four full-time employees as of September 30, 2013 to forty-four full-time employees as of September 30, 2014. In addition to increases in staffing expense of approximately $0.9 million and an increase in stock-based compensation of $0.4 million resulting from increased headcount and increasing stock prices from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014, the Company increased its spending on recruiting, lab equipment, supplies and contracted services in proportion to its increased research activities. In addition, the Company has continued to invest additional resources to advance its bioprinting technology during the period.

For the three months ended September 30, 2014, general and administrative expenses were approximately $5.8 million, an increase of $1.8 million, or 44%, over expenses in the same period of 2013 of approximately $4.0 million. Stock-based compensation increased $0.6 million due to additional grants and increasing stock prices from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014. Staffing expense increased $0.4 million due to an increase in administrative headcount from twelve full-time employees to sixteen full-time employees to provide strategic infrastructure in developing collaborative relationships and preparation for commercialization of research-derived product introductions. In addition, the Company incurred additional expenses for investor outreach initiatives and consulting activities in the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2013. For the six months ended September 30, 2014, general and administrative expenses were approximately $9.5 million, an increase of $3.1 million, or 49%, over expenses in the same period of 2013 of approximately $6.4 million. Stock-based compensation increased $1.1 million due to additional grants and increasing stock prices from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014. Staffing expense increased $0.7 million due to an increase in administrative headcount from twelve full-time employees to sixteen full-time employees to provide strategic infrastructure in developing collaborative relationships and preparation for


commercialization of research-derived product introductions. In addition, the Company incurred additional expenses for investor outreach initiatives, consulting and legal activities in the six months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the six months ended September 30, 2013.

Other income was less than $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and consisted primarily of a gain related to the revaluation of warrant derivative liabilities. This gain was caused by a declining stock price during the quarter that decreased the value of the derivative liability. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, other expense consisted primarily of a $4.8 million loss related to the revaluation of the warrant derivative liability due to rising stock prices during the period that caused an increase in the value of the derivative liability. In addition, the majority of the underlying warrants to which the derivative relates were exercised or converted to equity instruments during fiscal 2014, significantly lessening the impact of subsequent changes in our stock price. Other income was less than $0.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2014 and consisted primarily of a gain related to the revaluation of warrant derivative liabilities. This gain was caused by a declining stock price during the period that decreased the value of the derivative liability. For the six months ended September 30, 2013, other expense consisted primarily of a $4.8 million loss related to the revaluation of the warrant derivative liability due to rising stock prices during the period that caused an increase in the value of the derivative liability. In addition, the majority of the underlying warrants to which the derivative relates were exercised or converted to equity instruments during fiscal 2014, significantly lessening the impact of subsequent changes in our stock price.

Financial Statements

Organovo Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands except for share data)

 

     September 30, 2014     March 31, 2014  
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

Assets

    

Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 54,389      $ 48,167   

Accounts receivable

     30        —     

Inventory

     70        63   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     616        931   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     55,105        49,161   

Fixed assets, net

     1,273        857   

Restricted cash

     79        79   

Other assets, net

     85        89   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 56,542      $ 50,186   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current Liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 530      $ 326   

Accrued expenses

     1,559        822   

Deferred rent

     615        345   

Deferred revenue

     140        13   

Capital lease obligation

     10        10   

Warrant liabilities

     258        377   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     3,112        1,893   

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

     1        4   

Capital lease obligation, net of current portion

     1        5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ 3,114      $ 1,902   

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 4)

    

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized, 80,404,648 and 78,113,639 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014, respectively

     80        78   

Additional paid-in capital

     160,852        140,419   

Accumulated deficit

     (107,504     (92,213
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     53,428        48,284   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 56,542      $ 50,186   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Organovo Holdings, Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands except share and per share data)

 

     Three Months
Ended
September 30, 2014
    Three Months
Ended
September 30, 2013
    Six Months
Ended
September 30, 2014
    Six Months
Ended
September 30, 2013
 

Revenues

        

Collaborations

   $ 45      $ 23      $ 114      $ 117   

Grants

     5        —          35        12   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Revenues

     50        23        149        129   

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     5,777        4,003        9,472        6,361   

Research and development expenses

     3,229        1,622        6,043        3,104   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from Operations

     (8,956     (5,602     (15,366     (9,336
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Income (Expense)

        

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

     94        (4,787     64        (4,811

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

     (3     —          (3     (4

Interest expense

     —          —          —          (13

Interest income

     7        3        14        7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Income (Expense)

     98        (4,784     75        (4,821
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Loss

   $ (8,858   $ (10,386   $ (15,291   $ (14,157
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss per common share—basic and diluted

   $ (0.11   $ (0.14   $ (0.19   $ (0.21

Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per common share—basic and diluted

     78,933,884        72,716,031        78,589,521        68,776,718   


Organovo Holdings, Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended
September 30, 2014
    Six Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

    

Net loss

   $ (15,291   $ (14,157

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

     3        4   

Depreciation and amortization

     208        190   

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

     (64     4,811   

Expense associated with warrant modification

     —          12   

Stock-based compensation

     3,634        2,088   

Amortization of warrants issued for services

     469        72   

Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in:

    

Grants receivable

     —          101   

Accounts receivable

     (30     —     

Inventory

     (7     14   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     113        (49

Accounts payable

     204        (164

Accrued expenses

     737        833   

Deferred rent

     223        (30

Deferred revenue

     124        19   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (9,677     (6,256
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

    

Deposits released from restriction

     —          50   

Purchases of fixed assets

     (576     (176
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (576     (126
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

    

Proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of warrants, net

     16,291        44,096   

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     188        20   

Principal payments on capital lease obligation

     (4     (5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     16,475        44,111   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     6,222        37,729   

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

     48,167        15,628   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

   $ 54,389      $ 53,357   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

    

Interest

   $  —        $  —     

Income Taxes

   $  —        $  —     

About Organovo Holdings, Inc.

Organovo designs and creates functional, three-dimensional human tissues for medical research and therapeutic applications. The Company is collaborating with pharmaceutical and academic partners to develop human biological disease models in three dimensions. These 3D human tissues have the potential to accelerate the drug discovery process, enabling treatments to be developed faster and at lower cost. The Company plans to market the first product of a planned portfolio offering, 3D Human Liver Tissue for use in Toxicology and other preclinical drug testing prior to the end of 2014, and remains on track to bring this breakthrough technology to customers. In addition to numerous scientific publications, the Company’s technology has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, The Economist, and numerous others. Organovo is changing the shape of medical research and practice. Learn more at www.organovo.com

Safe Harbor Statement

Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations, but are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s ability to develop, market and sell products based on its technology; the expected benefits and efficacy of the Company’s products and technology; the market acceptance of the Company’s products; and the Company’s business, research, product development, regulatory approval, marketing and distribution plans and strategies. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in our filings with the SEC, including our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 10, 2014 and its report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 7, 2014, as well as our other filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date that they were made. These cautionary statements should be considered with any written or oral forward-looking statements that we may issue in the future. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities


laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to reflect actual results, later events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

CONTACT: Investor Contact, Barry Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, 858-224-1000, ext. 3, IR@organovo.com, or Gerry Amato, Booke & Company Investor Relations, admin@bookeandco.com; Media Contact, Mike Renard, EVP, Commercial Operations, 858-224-1006, mrenard@organovo.com