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Can-Fite Reports First Quarter 2014 Results
PETACH TIKVA, Israel, May 29, 2014 --
Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE MKT: CANF) (TASE:CFBI), a biotechnology company with a pipeline of proprietary small molecule
drugs that address inflammatory and cancer diseases, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.
Dr. Pnina Fishman, CEO of Can-Fite stated,
"During the first quarter of 2014 we applied for, and received approval from the Institutional Review Board in Israel for
our Phase II study protocol for the treatment of advanced liver cancer with CF102. We plan to initiate the trial during the second
quarter and we anticipate similar approvals for the trial protocol in the U.S. and Europe."
"We are currently preparing the study
protocol for our Phase III trial of CF101 in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. In March, we announced the addition of Dr.
Lee S. Simon, a rheumatologist, key opinion leader, and industry expert, as consultant to assist in the regulatory and clinical
development of our rheumatoid arthritis program."
"In addition to these developments
in our clinical programs, during the first quarter, we fortified our balance sheet by closing on a private placement primarily
with U.S. healthcare focused institutional investors resulting in gross proceeds of $5 million. We also continued to build our
intellectual property assets with the receipt of a patent in Japan for manufacturing of CF101. This adds to our current Japanese
patent portfolio and bolsters our licensing deal with Seikagaku in Japan."
Research and development expenses for the
three months ended March 31, 2014 were NIS 3.82 million (U.S. $1.10 million) compared with NIS 3.55 million (U.S. $1.02 million)
for the same period in 2013. Research and developments expenses for the first quarter of 2014 comprised primarily of expenses associated
with the initiation of a planned Phase II study for CF-102 as well as expenses for pre-clinical studies of CF-102.
General and administrative expenses were
NIS 2.94 million (U.S. $0.84 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and NIS 2.74 million (U.S. $0.78 million) for the
same period in 2013. The increase is primarily due to investor relations expenses.
Financial income, net for the three months
ended March 31, 2014 aggregated NIS 0.51 million (U.S. $0.15 million) compared to financial expenses, net of NIS 1.63 million (U.S.
$0.47 million) for the same period in 2013. The financial income, net in the first quarter of 2014 was mainly due to a decrease
in the fair value of the Company's warrants.
Can-Fite's loss for the three months
ended March 31, 2014 was NIS 6.26 million (U.S. $1.80 million) compared with a loss of NIS 7.92 million (U.S. $2.27 million) for
the same period in 2013. The decrease in net loss for the first quarter of 2014, was attributable to an increase in finance income,
net, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses.
As of March 31, 2014, Can-Fite had cash
and cash equivalents of NIS 27.42 million (U.S. $7.86 million) as compared to NIS 20.77 million (U.S. $5.96 million) at December
31, 2013. The increase in cash during the period is due to proceeds of NIS 15.90 million (U.S. $4.56 million) from the Company's
private placement during the three months ended March 31, 2014, which exceeded the payments made by the Company to finance its
For the convenience of the reader, the
reported NIS amounts have been translated into U.S. dollars, at the representative rate of exchange on March 31, 2014 (U.S. $ 1
The Company's consolidated financial results for the three months
ended March 31, 2014 are presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
About Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd.
Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE MKT: CANF)
(TASE: CFBI) is an advanced clinical stage drug development Company with a platform technology that is designed to address multi-billion
dollar markets in the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. The Company's CF101 is in Phase II/III trials for the
treatment of psoriasis and the Company is preparing for a Phase III CF101 trial for rheumatoid arthritis. Can-Fite's liver
cancer drug CF102 is commencing Phase II trials and has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
CF102 has also shown proof of concept to potentially treat other cancers including colon, prostate, and melanoma. These drugs
have an excellent safety profile with experience in over 1,200 patients in clinical studies to date. For more information please
visit: www.can-fite.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking
statements, about Can-Fite's expectations, beliefs or intentions regarding, among other things, its product development efforts,
business, financial condition, results of operations, strategies or prospects. In addition, from time to time, Can-Fite or its
representatives have made or may make forward-looking statements, orally or in writing. Forward-looking statements can be identified
by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "may,"
"should" or "anticipate" or their negatives or other variations of these words or other comparable words or
by the fact that these statements do not relate strictly to historical or current matters. These forward-looking statements may
be included in, but are not limited to, various filings made by Can-Fite with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, press
releases or oral statements made by or with the approval of one of Can-Fite's authorized executive officers. Forward-looking statements
relate to anticipated or expected events, activities, trends or results as of the date they are made. Because forward-looking statements
relate to matters that have not yet occurred, these statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause
Can-Fite's actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Many factors could cause Can-Fite's actual activities or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated
in such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors summarized in Can-Fite's filings with the SEC and
in its periodic filings with the TASE. In addition, Can-Fite operates in an industry sector where securities values are highly
volatile and may be influenced by economic and other factors beyond its control. Can-Fite does not undertake any obligation to
publicly update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
CAN-FITE BIOPHARMA LTD.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| Convenience translation Into U.S. dollars. March 31, | March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2014 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | ||||||||||
| In thousands | NIS in thousands | |||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,863 | 27,418 | 20,767 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 846 | 2,950 | 2,161 | |||||||||
| 8,709 | 30,368 | 22,928 | ||||||||||
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||||||
| Lease deposit | 12 | 42 | 34 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 45 | 158 | 143 | |||||||||
| 57 | 200 | 177 | ||||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 8,766 | 30,568 | 23,105 |
CAN-FITE BIOPHARMA LTD.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| Convenience translation Into U.S. dollars. March 31, | March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2014 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | ||||||||||
| In thousands | NIS in thousands | |||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||||
| Trade payables | 644 | 2,248 | 2,056 | |||||||||
| Other accounts payable | 921 | 3,211 | 5,276 | |||||||||
| Warrants exercisable into shares (series 7) | - | - | 119 | |||||||||
| 1,565 | 5,459 | 7,451 | ||||||||||
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||||
| Warrants exercisable into shares | 879 | 3,065 | - | |||||||||
| Severance pay, net | 37 | 128 | 129 | |||||||||
| 916 | 3,193 | 129 | ||||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 2,481 | 8,652 | 7,580 | |||||||||
| SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY: | ||||||||||||
| Share capital | 1,298 | 4,528 | 4,037 | |||||||||
| Share premium | 80,157 | 279,507 | 267,946 | |||||||||
| Capital reserve from share-based payment transactions | 4,638 | 16,175 | 15,761 | |||||||||
| Warrants exercisable into shares (series 9-12) | 2,768 | 9,652 | 9,652 | |||||||||
| Treasury shares, at cost | (1,040 | ) | (3,628 | ) | (3,628 | ) | ||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | (48 | ) | (166 | ) | (151 | ) | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (82,138 | ) | (286,417 | ) | (280,391 | ) | ||||||
| 5,635 | 19,651 | 13,226 | ||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 650 | 2,265 | 2,299 | |||||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 6,285 | 21,916 | 15,525 | |||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDRS' EQUITY | 8,766 | 30,568 | 23,105 |
CAN-FITE BIOPHARMA LTD.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| Convenience translation into U.S. dollars | ||||||||||||
| three months ended March 31, | Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2014 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | |||||||||||
| In thousands | NIS in thousands (except per share data) | |||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | 1,097 | 3,825 | 3,552 | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 844 | 2,944 | 2,742 | |||||||||
| Operating loss | 1,941 | 6,769 | 6,294 | |||||||||
| Financial expenses | 5 | 16 | 1,758 | |||||||||
| Financial income | (151 | ) | (527 | ) | (132 | ) | ||||||
| Loss | 1,795 | 6,258 | 7,920 | |||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss - exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 5 | 16 | 87 | |||||||||
| Remeasurments of defined benefit plan | * - | 1 | - | |||||||||
| Total other comprehensive loss | 5 | 17 | 87 | |||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss | 1,800 | 6,275 | 8,007 | |||||||||
| Loss attributable to: | ||||||||||||
| Equity holders of the Company | 1,728 | 6,026 | 7,443 | |||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 67 | 232 | 477 | |||||||||
| 1,795 | 6,258 | 7,920 | ||||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss attributable to: | ||||||||||||
| Equity holders of the Company | 1,732 | 6,041 | 7,514 | |||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 68 | 234 | 493 | |||||||||
| 1,800 | 6,275 | 8,007 | ||||||||||
| Loss per share attributable to equity holders of the Company : | ||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted net loss per share | 0.11 | 0.37 | 0.76 |
* Less than 1 thousand.