February 12, 2025

PharmAthene Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial and Operational Results

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081028-N-3857R-010 GULFPORT, Miss. (Oct. 28, 2008) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 participate in a chemical, biological and radiological warfare drill at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport. The drill helps acclimate the battalion to their mission oriented protective posture suits and battle gear as they prepare for their upcoming field exercise, "Operation: Desert Justice." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad Runge/Released)

081028-N-3857R-010 GULFPORT, Miss. (Oct. 28, 2008) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 participate in a chemical, biological and radiological warfare drill at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport. The drill helps acclimate the battalion to their mission oriented protective posture suits and battle gear as they prepare for their upcoming field exercise, "Operation: Desert Justice." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad Runge/Released)

ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 9, 2016 – PharmAthene, Inc. (NYSE MKT: PIP), a biodefense company developing medical countermeasures against anthrax, today reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2016.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, PharmAthene recognized revenue of $1.0 million compared to $7.1 million for the corresponding period in 2015. The Company recognized $1.0 million during the first quarter of both 2016 and 2015 under its contract with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for the development of a next generation lyophilized anthrax vaccine. During the first quarter 2015 revenues were higher than the same quarter in 2016 as the result of a onetime contract close-out payment from the U.S. Government.

Research and development expenses in the first quarter of 2016 were $1.0 million compared to $1.6 million for the corresponding period in 2015. The decrease was primarily due to the Company’s restructuring and the transition to the next generation anthrax program.

Expenses associated with general and administrative functions were $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2016 compared to $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2015. The decrease resulted from implementation of the Company’s restructuring and a reduction in legal expenses.

For the first quarter of 2016, the Company’s net loss was $1.2 million, or $(0.02) per share, compared to net income of $1.5 million, or $0.02 per share, for the corresponding period in 2015.

Cash at the end of the first quarter of 2016 was $14.2 million compared to a cash balance of $15.6 million at the end of fiscal year 2015.

On April 8, 2016, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York entered an order confirming SIGA’s third amended reorganization plan (the Plan), effective April 12, 2016. On April 12, 2016 PharmAthene received a non-refundable $5 million initial payment from SIGA.

The Plan provides that no later than October 19, 2016 SIGA will satisfy PharmAthene’s judgment against it through one of the following ways:

(i) payment in full in cash of the unpaid balance of the PharmAthene $208 million claim plus interest. Interest is payable monthly in arrears and is calculated at 8.75% on the outstanding amount of the judgment for 120 days from April 12, 2016 and thereafter at the Delaware rate judgment interest rate (currently 6%) until payment in full. During May 2016 the Company received a $0.9 million interest payment from SIGA for the period from April 12 to April 30, 2016;

(ii) delivery to PharmAthene of 100% of SIGA’; or

(iii) such other treatment as may be mutually agreed upon in writing by SIGA and PharmAthene and approved by the Bankruptcy Court.

PharmAthene’s taxable income from receipt of the SIGA judgment is expected in part to be offset by PharmAthene’s net operating loss (NOLs) carryforwards. At December 31, 2015 PharmAthene had available $156 million in NOLs. The Company is evaluating tax effects of winding down its UK subsidiary which it believes will increase U.S. tax NOLs by an estimated $9 million to $22 million.

If SIGA pays PharmAthene cash in full and barring any unexpected material events, PharmAthene intends to distribute at least 90% of the after tax net cash proceeds to its shareholders. The timing and form of distribution will depend upon PharmAthene’s analysis of its current situation, applicable corporate statutes relating to distributions and the economic consequences to its shareholders.

Concurrently, PharmAthene is developing a transition plan and strategy for operating SIGA as a separate business in the event SIGA chooses to pay the claim by turning over 100% of its common stock to PharmAthene.

About PharmAthene

PharmAthene is a biodefense company engaged in the development of next generation medical countermeasures against biological threats. The Company’s development portfolio includes two next generation Anthrax vaccines that are intended to improve protection while having favorable dosage and storage requirements compared other Anthrax vaccines.

SOURCE: PharmAthene

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