Rafael Holdings Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Results

Highlights Developments in Key Holdings Including Rafael Pharmaceuticals

 

NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Rafael Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: RFL), reported revenue of $1.2 million and a loss per share of $0.10 for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2019.

Rafael Holdings holds commercial real estate assets and interests in two clinical stage pharmaceutical companies.  The pharmaceutical holdings consist of interests in Rafael Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and a majority stake in Lipomedix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., both of which are focused on development and commercialization of drugs in the oncology space.  For more information, visit www.rafaelholdings.com (PRNewsfoto/Rafael Holdings, Inc.)

Recent Operational Highlights

  • Rafael Holdings became a New York Stock Exchange listed company on November 21, 2019.
  • Rafael Pharmaceuticals (Rafael Pharma) a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company in which the Company holds preferred equity and a warrant to increase ownership to 56% of the fully diluted equity interests, announced several significant expansions of ongoing clinical trials:
    • Its Phase 3 clinical trial (AVENGER 500) of CPI-613® (devimistat) for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer had enrolled 100 patients at multiple sites in the United States, Europe and Israel.  The trial was subsequently expanded to four sites in South Korea.  The trial is expected to enroll up to 500 patients worldwide;
    • Expanded its Phase 3 clinical trial (ARMADA 2000) of CPI-613® (devimistat) in older patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) to four sites in South Korea.  The trial is expected to enroll up to 500 patients worldwide;
    • Expanded its Phase 2 clinical trial of CPI-613® (devimistat) for patients with relapsed or refractory Burkitts lymphoma/leukemia to Massachusetts General Hospital.  The initial trial sites were Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and City of Hope in Duarte, California;
    • José Octávio Costa Filho, M.D., joined Rafael Pharma as Co-Chief Medical Officer. He works alongside Timothy Pardee, M.D., Ph.D., who continues as Co-Chief Medical Officer.
  • On August 5th, 2019 Lipomedix Pharmaceuticals, in which the Company holds a majority interest, announced the addition of Miranda J. Toledano and Praveen Tyle, Ph.D., to its board of directors. The company also announced the formation of an executive committee of the board to enhance governance and support the company's development. Ms. Toledano and Dr. Tyle will join Sanjeev Luther, chairman of the board, on the newly formed executive committee.

Remarks by Howard Jonas, Chairman and CEO of Rafael Holdings
"During the quarter, our key pharma holding, Rafael Pharma, continued enrolling patients in key clinical trials, including in its Phase 3 trials of CPI-613® (devimistat) for metastatic pancreatic cancer and AML, as well as its Phase 2 trial for Burkitt lymphoma.

"We've also put into place the foundation for our internal cancer metabolism drug development initiative, the Barer Institute, a wholly-owned early stage venture focused on developing a pipeline of therapeutic compounds, including compounds to regulate cancer metabolism.  The venture is pursuing collaborative research agreements with leading scientists from top academic institutions."

"After the quarter closed, we were very pleased to begin our listing on the New York Stock Exchange with the enhanced visibility that the Big Board offers."

About Rafael Holdings, Inc.:
Rafael Holdings holds commercial real estate assets and interests in clinical stage pharmaceutical companies.  The real estate holdings consist of properties in Newark and Piscataway, New Jersey and Jerusalem, Israel.  The pharmaceutical holdings include interests in two companies focused on the development and commercialization of oncology drugs:  Rafael Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and LipoMedix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. In addition, Rafael Holdings through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Barer Institute, is developing a pipeline of therapeutic compounds including compounds to regulate cancer metabolism. For more information, visit www.rafaelholdings.com

 

RAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, in thousands, except share data)

 
   

October 31,

   

July 31,

 
   

2019

   

2019

 
             

ASSETS

           
             

CURRENT ASSETS

           

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

10,771

   

$

12,024

 

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $170 and $122 at
October 31, 2019 and July 31, 2019, respectively

   

229

     

450

 

Due from Rafael Pharmaceuticals

   

120

     

280

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   

540

     

507

 

Total current assets

   

11,660

     

13,261

 
                 

Property and equipment, net

   

48,588

     

48,733

 

Investments – Rafael Pharmaceuticals

   

70,018

     

70,018

 

Investments – Other Pharmaceuticals

   

2,000

     

2,000

 

Investments – Hedge Funds

   

5,088

     

5,125

 

Deferred income tax assets, net

   

20

     

19

 

In-process research and development and patents

   

1,575

     

1,575

 

Other assets

   

1,451

     

1,412

 
                 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

140,400

   

$

142,143

 
                 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

               
                 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

               

Trade accounts payable

 

$

621

   

$

795

 

Accrued expenses

   

564

     

605

 

Other current liabilities

   

15

     

27

 

Total current liabilities

   

1,200

     

1,427

 
                 

Due to Related Party

   

28

     

65

 

Convertible note, net of discount of $ – and $54 – Related Party

   

     

14,946

 

Other liabilities

   

210

     

292

 

Accrued interest on convertible note – Related Party

   

     

649

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

   

1,438

     

17,379

 
                 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

               
                 

EQUITY

               

Class A common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized, 787,163 shares
issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2019 and July 31, 2019

   

8

     

8

 

Class B common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 14,997,251 and
13,142,502 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2019 and July 31, 2019,
respectively

   

149

     

131

 

Additional paid-in capital

   

128,642

     

112,898

 

Accumulated deficit

   

(7,438)

     

(5,840)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   

3,790

     

3,784

 

Total equity attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc.

   

125,151

     

110,981

 

Noncontrolling interests

   

13,811

     

13,783

 

TOTAL EQUITY

   

138,962

     

124,764

 
                 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

$

140,400

   

$

142,143

 

 

 

RAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(unaudited, in thousands, except share data)

 
   

Three Months Ended
October 31,

 
   

2019

   

2018

 

Revenues:

           

Rental – Third Party

 

$

346

   

$

383

 

Rental – Related Party

   

520

     

521

 

Parking

   

224

     

231

 

Other – Related Party

   

120

     

 

Total Revenues

   

1,210

     

1,135

 
                 

Costs and expenses:

               

Selling, general and administrative

   

2,041

     

1,453

 

Research and development

   

245

     

373

 

Depreciation and amortization

   

466

     

429

 

Loss from operations

   

(1,542)

     

(1,120)

 
                 

Interest (expense) income, net

   

(64)

     

101

 

Net loss resulting from foreign exchange transactions

   

(5)

     

 

Loss on sales of marketable securities, net

   

     

(10)

 

Unrealized gain on sales of marketable securities

   

     

333

 

Unrealized loss on investments – Hedge Funds

   

(37)

     

 

Loss before income taxes

   

(1,648)

     

(696)

 

(Provision for) benefit from income taxes

   

(4)

     

31

 

Net Loss

   

(1,652)

     

(665)

 

 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

   

(54)

     

(184)

 

Net loss attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc.

 

$

(1,598)

   

$

(481)

 
                 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

               

Net Loss

 

$

(1,652)

   

$

(665)

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   

6

     

78

 

Total Comprehensive Loss

   

(1,646)

     

(587)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

   

2

     

(9)

 

Total Comprehensive Loss attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc.

 

$

(1,648)

   

$

(596)

 
                 

Loss per share attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc. common shareholders:

               

Basic and diluted

 

$

(0.10)

   

$

(0.04)

 
                 

Weighted average number of shared used in calculation of loss per share:

               

Basic and diluted

   

15,640,683

     

12,566,358

 

 

 

RAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands, except share data)

 
   

Three Months Ended
October 31,

 
   

2019

   

2018

 
       

Operating activities

           

Net loss

 

$

(1,652)

   

$

(665)

 

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

               

Depreciation and amortization

   

466

     

429

 

Deferred income taxes

   

1

     

(40)

 

Net gain on sales of marketable securities

   

     

(323)

 

Unrealized loss on investments – Hedge Funds

   

37

     

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

   

48

     

 

Stock based compensation

   

94

     

30

 

Amortization of debt discount

   

54

     

 

Change in assets and liabilities:

               

Trade accounts receivable

   

173

     

(92)

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   

217

     

(63)

 

Other assets

   

(289)

     

(13)

 

Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses

   

(196)

     

(138)

 

Other current liabilities

   

(12)

     

(6)

 

Due to Related Party

   

(37)

     

171

 

Due from Related Party

   

160

     

 

Other liabilities

   

     

(14)

 

Net cash used in operating activities

   

(936)

     

(724)

 
                 

Investing activities

               

Purchases of property and equipment

   

(321)

     

(26)

 

Proceeds from sale and maturity of marketable securities, net

   

     

5,820

 

Purchase of marketable securities

   

     

(953)

 

Investment in Rafael Pharmaceuticals

   

     

(10,000)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   

(321)

     

(5,159)

 
                 

Financing activities

               

Proceeds from exercise of options

   

     

118

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   

     

118

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   

4

     

48

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   

(1,253)

     

(5,717)

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   

12,024

     

15,803

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

10,771

   

$

10,086

 
                 

Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities

               

Adoption effect of ASU 2016-01

 

$

   

$

39

 

Conversion of LipoMedix Bridge Note

 

$

82

   

$

 

Conversion of related party convertible notes payable and accrued interest

 

$

15,668

   

$

 

 

 

 

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