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Stellar Biotechnologies Reports Year-End 2014 Financial Results
Company to Hold Conference Call at 1:30 p.m. ET Today
PORT HUENEME, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 13, 2014) - Stellar Biotechnologies, Inc. ("Stellar" or "the Company") (OTCQB: SBOTF) (TSX VENTURE: KLH), the leader in sustainable manufacture of Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin ("KLH"), an important immune-stimulating protein used in wide-ranging immunotherapeutic markets, has reported preliminary financial results for the year ended August 31, 2014.
Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2014 Results:
Operational Updates:
"Over the past year we significantly advanced a number of key programs in our core Stellar KLH manufacturing business. Of particular note is our recent expansion of KLH clinical supply agreements," said Frank Oakes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stellar Biotechnologies, Inc. "Building a robust KLH customer base across diverse disease arenas is of strategic importance to Stellar because we believe it will generate long-term revenue potential as well as provide us with a presence in multiple important immunotherapy programs targeting cancers, immune disorders, inflammatory disease, and Alzheimer's."
The Company intends to file its Fiscal Year End 2014 Form 10-K on Friday, November 14, 2014. To view Stellar Biotechnologies' current and past reports and filings, consolidated financial statements, and Management Discussion & Analysis, please visit the Canadian Securities Administrators' website (www.sedar.com). To view the Company's filings under Form 20-F and Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, please visit the U.S. SEC website (www.sec.gov/edgar).
Telecast and Webcast Information:
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2014
Time: 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT
Participant Dial-in: 1-913-312-0380
Conference Call Participant Passcode: 9219736
Webcast Link: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=100979
Q&A submission: Questions for management may be submitted via the chat feature of the live online webcast.
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For the live and archived webcast link, please visit the investor presentation section on Stellar Biotechnologies' website at: http://ir.stellarbiotechnologies.com/events-calendar
A replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after the live call through November 20, 2014. To access the replay, dial 1-888-203-1112 (if calling within United States and Canada) and 1-719-457-0820 (outside the U.S. and Canada). The replay passcode is 9219736. The webcast will also be archived on the Company website. For additional information please visit the Events Calendar of the Investors section at www.stellarbiotech.com.
About Stellar Biotechnologies, Inc.
Stellar Biotechnologies, Inc. (OTCQB: SBOTF) (TSX VENTURE: KLH) is the leader in sustainable manufacture of Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin (KLH), an important immune-stimulating protein used in wide-ranging therapeutic and diagnostic markets. KLH is both an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in many new immunotherapies (targeting cancer, immune disorders, Alzheimer's, and inflammatory diseases) as well as a finished product for measuring immune status. Stellar Biotechnologies is unique in its proprietary methods, facilities, and KLH technology. We are committed to meeting the growing demand for commercial-scale supplies of GMP grade KLH, ensuring environmentally sound KLH production, and developing KLH-based active immunotherapies.
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Phone: +1 (805) 488-2800 ext. 103
Forward-Looking Statements
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | ||||||||
| (Expressed in US Dollars) | ||||||||
| August 31, | August 31, | |||||||
| 2014 | 2013 | |||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 13,427,404 | $ | 7,859,889 | ||||
| Other current assets | 643,266 | 274,633 | ||||||
| Noncurrent assets | 403,292 | 378,836 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 14,473,962 | $ | 8,513,358 | ||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficit): | ||||||||
| Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred revenue | $ | 541,626 | $ | 419,413 | ||||
| Warrant liability, including current portion | 6,231,703 | 10,289,944 | ||||||
| Shareholders' equity (deficit) | 7,700,633 | (2,195,999 | ) | |||||
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) | $ | 14,473,962 | $ | 8,513,358 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||||||
| (Expressed in US Dollars) | ||||||||||||
| Year Ended | ||||||||||||
| August 31, | August 31, | August 31, | ||||||||||
| 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||||||
| Contract services revenue | $ | 192,000 | $ | 60,000 | $ | 60,000 | ||||||
| Product sales | 143,553 | 76,055 | 131,825 | |||||||||
| Grant revenue | 36,579 | 409,414 | 94,229 | |||||||||
| Total Revenues | 372,132 | 545,469 | 286,054 | |||||||||
| Expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Costs of revenues | 760,259 | 604,215 | 535,925 | |||||||||
| Research and development | 2,458,934 | 2,018,554 | 2,634,119 | |||||||||
| General and administration | 2,871,455 | 1,770,619 | 3,662,009 | |||||||||
| Total Expenses | 6,090,648 | 4,393,388 | 6,832,053 | |||||||||
| Other Income (Loss): | ||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange gain (loss) | (222,437 | ) | (95,842 | ) | 10,091 | |||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | (2,533,305 | ) | (10,556,208 | ) | 897,549 | |||||||
| Other income | 61,935 | 4,990 | 109,881 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 27,200 | 800 | 800 | |||||||||
| Net Loss | $ | (8,439,523 | ) | $ | (14,495,779 | ) | $ | (5,529,278 | ) | |||
| Loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.28 | ) | $ | (0.13 | ) | |||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 75,826,642 | 51,611,944 | 43,775,766 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||||
| (Expressed in US Dollars) | |||||||||||
| Year Ended | |||||||||||
| August 31, | August 31, | August 31, | |||||||||
| 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||
| Cash Flows Used In Operating Activities: | |||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (8,439,523 | ) | $ | (14,495,779 | ) | $ | (5,529,278 | ) | ||
| Items not affecting cash: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 158,313 | 124,833 | 112,144 | ||||||||
| Share-based payments | 956,634 | 786,585 | 1,923,200 | ||||||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | 222,437 | 95,842 | (10,091 | ) | |||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | 2,533,305 | 10,556,208 | (897,549 | ) | |||||||
| Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 3,670 | - | - | ||||||||
| Impairment loss | 90,476 | - | - | ||||||||
| Fair value of shares issued for research license | - | 491,408 | - | ||||||||
| Changes in working capital items | 207,981 | (354,920 | ) | 453,760 | |||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (4,266,707 | ) | (2,795,823 | ) | (3,947,814 | ) | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (741,415 | ) | (9,541 | ) | (78,338 | ) | |||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 10,787,975 | 9,730,826 | 877,210 | ||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (212,338 | ) | (64,571 | ) | 2,448 | ||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 5,567,515 | 6,860,891 | (3,146,494 | ) | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year | 7,859,889 | 998,998 | 4,145,492 | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents - end of year | $ | 13,427,404 | $ | 7,859,889 | $ | 998,998 |