NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - March 30, 2010) - Cadus Corporation (OTCBB: KDUS) announced today financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2009.
Revenues for the full year 2009 were $100,000, compared to $100,000 for the full year 2008. Net loss for the full year 2009 was $276,081, compared to net loss of $1,268,898 for the full year 2008. Basic and diluted net loss per share for the full year 2009 was $0.02, compared to basic and diluted net loss per share for the full year 2008 of $0.10. The decrease in net loss is attributable to a decrease in general and administrative expenses of $28,661, a decrease in loss on redemption and reduction to net asset value of securities of $1,606,842, and a decrease in the provision for franchise and income taxes of $6,679, offset by a decrease in interest income of $642,974 and income from equity in other ventures of $6,391.
As of December 31, 2009, Cadus had 13,144,040 shares outstanding.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are set forth in the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. These include risks and uncertainties relating to the company's ability to license its technologies to third parties, the company's capital needs and uncertainty of future funding, the company's history of operating losses, the unpredictability of patent protection and the risk of obsolescence of the company's technologies.
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Cadus Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
ASSETS
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 24,098,443 $ 19,236,212
Short term investments -- 5,048,775
Interest receivable 1,454 13,116
Prepaid and other current assets 7,890 14,090
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Total current assets 24,107,787 24,312,193
Investment in other ventures 194,255 193,718
Patents, net 377,968 464,401
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Total assets $ 24,680,010 $ 24,970,312
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities $ 834 $ 15,055
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Total current liabilities 834 15,055
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Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 132,857 132,857
Additional paid-in capital 59,847,443 59,847,443
Accumulated deficit (35,001,049) (34,724,968)
Treasury stock, at cost (300,075) (300,075)
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Total stockholders' equity 24,679,176 26,955,257
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $ 24,680,010 $ 24,970,312
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Cadus Corporation and Subsidiary
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended December 31,
2009 2008
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License and maintenance fees $ 100,000 $ 100,000
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Total revenues 100,000 100,000
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Costs and expenses:
General and administrative 529,083 557,744
Amortization of patent costs 86,433 86,433
Income from equity in other ventures (537) (6,928)
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Total costs and expenses 614,979 637,249
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Operating (loss) (514,979) (537,249)
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Other income (expense):
Interest income 71,696 714,670
Gain (loss) on sale and redemption of
securities 209,781 (222,305)
Investment reduction to net asset
value -- (1,174,756)
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Total other income (expense) 281,477 (682,391)
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(Loss) before income tax provision (233,502) (1,219,640)
Provision for franchise and income taxes 42,579 49,258
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Net (loss) $ (276,081) $ (1,268,898)
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Basic and diluted net (loss) per share $ (0.02) $ (0.10)
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Weighted average shares of common stock
outstanding - basic and diluted 13,144,040 13,144,040
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Contact:
David Blitz
(212) 575-7800
