Rafael Holdings Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2019 Results

Rafael Pharma announced that its lead compound, CPI-613®, will be explored in a new combination for the treatment of T-cell lymphoma as a part of Stand Up To Cancer’s T-Cell Lymphoma Dream Team Research Grant.

 

 

NEWARK, N.J., June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Rafael Holdings, Inc., (NYSE American: RFL), reported revenue of $1.4 million and a loss per share of $0.07 for the third quarter of its 2019 fiscal year, the three months ended April 30, 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.)

3Q19 Highlights

  • Rafael Pharma announced that its lead compound, CPI-613® (devimistat), will be explored in a new combination for the treatment of T-cell lymphoma as a part of Stand Up To Cancer's T-Cell Lymphoma Dream Team Research Grant.   
  • Rafael Pharma's Phase 2 trial of CPI-613 (devimistat) for patients with relapsed or refractory Burkitt lymphoma opened in multiple sites. The US FDA has designated devimistat orphan drug status for the treatment of Burkitt lymphoma.
  • Rafael Pharma's Phase 3 pivotal trials of CPI-613 (devimistat) devimistat for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer and relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia was ongoing in multiple sites.
  • Rafael Pharma completed its Phase 1 study of CPI-613 (devimistat) in combination with bendamustine in patients with relapsed or refractory T-cell lymphoma. 
  • To meet the growing demands of its expanded clinical trial program, Rafael Pharma added a second qualified CPI-613 (devimistat) manufacturer and continued to build out its management team.

Remarks by Howard Jonas, Chairman and CEO of Rafael Holdings
"Rafael Holdings is supporting Rafael Pharma and Lipomedix as they pursue their clinical development programs including Rafael Pharma's Phase 3 global trials of CPI-613.  We are also continuing to make progress in our effort to realize the full value of our real estate holdings and particularly our 20-story commercial property and associated garage in Newark, New Jersey."

About Rafael Holdings, Inc.:
Holdings holds commercial real estate assets and interests in two clinical stage, oncology focused pharmaceutical companies.  The real estate holdings comprise properties in Newark and Piscataway, New Jersey and Jerusalem, Israel.  The pharmaceutical holdings consist of equity 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. 

 

 

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

 

   

April 30,

   

July 31,

 
   

2019

   

2018

 

ASSETS

           
             

CURRENT ASSETS:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

12,969

   

$

15,803

 

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $86 and $82 at April 30, 2019 and July 31, 2018

   

672

     

287

 

Marketable securities

   

     

24,701

 

Due from Rafael Pharmaceuticals

   

160

     

3,300

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   

840

     

421

 

Total current assets

   

14,641

     

44,512

 
                 

Property and equipment, net

   

49,181

     

50,113

 

Investments – Rafael Pharmaceuticals

   

70,018

     

13,300

 

Investments – Other Pharmaceuticals

   

2,000

     

2,000

 

Investments – Hedge Funds

   

4,632

     

4,218

 

Deferred income tax assets, net

   

24

     

 

Patents

   

407

     

324

 

In-process research and development

   

1,327

     

1,327

 

Other assets

   

1,223

     

1,126

 

Total assets

 

$

143,453

   

$

116,920

 
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

               

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

               

Trade accounts payable

 

$

755

   

$

367

 

Accrued expenses

   

203

     

500

 

Other current liabilities

   

19

     

24

 

Total current liabilities

   

977

     

891

 
                 

Due to/from related parties

   

44

     

276

 

Convertible note, net of $60 discount – Related Party

   

14,940

     

 

Accrued interest on convertible note – Related Party

   

418

     

 

Other liabilities

   

210

     

188

 

Total liabilities

   

16,589

     

1,355

 
                 

Commitments and contingencies

               
                 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

               

Class A common stock, $0.01 par value; 35,000,000 shares authorized, 787,163 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2019 and July 31, 2018

   

8

     

8

 

Class B common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 13,139,333 and 11,762,346 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2019 and July 31, 2018, respectively

   

131

     

118

 

Additional paid in capital

   

117,383

     

103,636

 

Accumulated deficit

   

(3,654)

     

(1,108)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   

4,134

     

4,043

 

Total Rafael Holdings, Inc. stockholders' equity

   

118,002

     

106,697

 

Noncontrolling interests

   

8,862

     

8,868

 

Total equity

   

126,864

     

115,565

 
                 

Total liabilities and STOCKHOLDERS' equity

 

$

143,453

   

$

116,920

 

 

 

 

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

 

   

Three Months Ended
April 30,

   

Nine Months Ended
April 30,

 
   

2019

   

2018

   

2019

   

2018

 

Revenues:

                       

Rental – Third Party

 

$

588

   

$

400

   

$

1,277

   

$

1,085

 

Rental – Related Party

   

521

     

447

     

1,564

     

1,442

 

Parking

   

268

     

246

     

688

     

630

 

Total Revenue

   

1,377

     

1,093

     

3,529

     

3,157

 
                                 

Costs and expenses:

                               

Selling, general and administrative

   

2,059

     

1,402

     

5,228

     

4,481

 

Research and development

   

300

     

     

949

     

 

Depreciation and amortization

   

436

     

422

     

1,296

     

1,276

 

Loss from operations

   

(1,418)

     

(731)

     

(3,944)

     

(2,600)

 
                                 

Interest (expense) income, net

   

(221)

     

71

     

647

     

75

 

Net gain (loss) resulting from foreign exchange transactions

   

19

     

(28)

     

19

     

90

 

Net loss on equity investments

   

     

     

     

(104)

 

Gain on sales of marketable securities, net

   

     

24

     

330

     

24

 

Unrealized gain on investments – Hedge Funds

   

466

     

     

414

     

 

Gain on disposal of bonus shares

   

     

     

     

246

 

Loss before income taxes

   

(1,154)

     

(664)

     

(2,534)

     

(2,269)

 

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes

   

7

     

5

     

21

     

(8,438)

 

Net Loss

   

(1,147)

     

(659)

     

(2,513)

     

(10,707)

 

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

   

(142)

     

(128)

     

(6)

     

(304)

 

Net loss attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc.

 

$

(1,005)

   

$

(531)

   

$

(2,507)

   

$

(10,403)

 
                                 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

                               

Net Loss

 

$

(1,147)

   

$

(659)

   

$

(2,513)

   

$

(10,707)

 

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

   

     

(311)

     

     

(311)

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   

(54)

     

(85)

     

(52)

     

(10)

 

Total Comprehensive Loss

   

(1,201)

     

(1,055)

     

(2,565)

     

(11,028)

 

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   

(18)

     

(29)

     

5

     

(29)

 

Total Comprehensive Loss attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc.

 

$

(1,183)

   

$

(1,026)

   

$

(2,570)

   

$

(10,999)

 
                                 

Loss Per Share attributable to Rafael Holdings Inc. common shareholders:

                               

Basic and diluted

 

$

(0.07)

   

$

(0.04)

   

$

(0.19)

   

$

(0.83)

 
                                 

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

                               

Basic and diluted

   

13,924,691

     

12,541,998

     

13,055,037

     

12,541,998

 

 

 

 

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

   

Nine Months Ended
April 30,

 
   

2019

   

2018

 
       

Operating activities

           

Net loss

 

$

(2,513)

   

$

(10,403)

 

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

               

Depreciation and amortization

   

1,296

     

1,276

 

Deferred income taxes

   

(24)

     

8,851

 

Interest income on Rafael Pharmaceuticals Series D Convertible Note

   

(848)

     

 

Net gain on sale of marketable securities

   

(330)

     

(24)

 

Unrealized gain on investments – Hedge Funds

   

(414)

     

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

   

86

     

 

Realized gain on disposal of bonus shares

   

     

(246)

 

Non-cash compensation

   

269

     

616

 

Amortization of debt discount

   

11

     

 

Interest in the equity of investments

   

     

(80)

 

Change in assets and liabilities:

               

Trade accounts receivable

   

(471)

     

(142)

 

Other current assets and prepaid expenses

   

(419)

     

(392)

 

Other assets

   

(180)

     

(355)

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   

91

     

223

 

Other current liabilities

   

(5)

     

(8)

 

Due to/from related parties

   

473

     

(386)

 

Accrued interest – Related Party

   

418

     

 

Other liabilities

   

22

     

 

Net cash used in operating activities

   

(2,538)

     

(1,070)

 
                 

Investing activities

               

Purchases of property and equipment

   

(364)

     

(572)

 

Proceeds from sale and maturity of marketable securities, net

   

25,031

     

436

 

Investment in Rafael Pharmaceuticals

   

(55,870)

     

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   

(31,203)

     

(136)

 
                 

Financing activities

               

Contribution from noncontrolling interest of consolidated entity

   

4,587

     

 

Repayment of Due from Rafael Pharmaceuticals

   

3,300

     

 

Proceeds from exercise of options

   

190

     

 

Proceed from sale of Class B Common shares to Related Party

   

7,777

     

 

Proceeds from issuance of convertible note payable - Related Party

   

15,000

     

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   

30,854

     

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   

53

     

55

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   

(2,834)

     

(1,151)

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   

15,803

     

11,756

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

12,969

   

$

10,605

 
                 

Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities

               

Adoption effect of ASU 2016-01

 

$

39

   

$

 

Beneficial conversion feature of convertible debt – Related Party

 

$

71

   

$

 

Series D Convertible Note and accrued interest converted to Series D Preferred Stock

 

$

10,848

   

$

 

Related Party deposit utilized to purchase Class B Common Stock

 

$

864

   

$

 

Cash payments made for interest & taxes

 

$

   

$

 

 

 

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