UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 16, 2016
 
 
Palatin Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
Delaware
001-15543
95-4078884
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
identification number)

4B Cedar Brook Drive, Cranbury, NJ
08512
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (609) 495-2200
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On February 16, 2016, we issued a press release including results for our second quarter ended December 31, 2016, and announcing a teleconference and webcast to be held February 16 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, which will include a discussion on results of operations in greater detail and an update on corporate developments. We have attached a copy of the press release as an exhibit to this report.
 
The information in this Item 2.02 and the corresponding information in the attached Exhibit 99 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information contained in this Item 2.02 and the corresponding information in the attached Exhibit 99 shall not be incorporated into any registration statement or other document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits:

99           Press Release dated February 16, 2016
 
 
 

 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
PALATIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
       
Date: February 16, 2016
By:
/s/ Stephen T. Wills  
    Stephen T. Wills, CPA, MST  
   
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
99           Press Release dated February 16, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


Exhibit 99
Palatin Technologies, Inc. Reports Second Quarter
Fiscal Year 2016 Results;
Teleconference and Webcast to be held on February 16, 2016

CRANBURY, NJ – February 16, 2016 – Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted, receptor-specific peptide therapeutics for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need and commercial potential, today announced results for its second quarter ended December 31, 2015.

Recent Highlights
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Bremelanotide development for Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD):
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Palatin’s two Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of FSD initiated in December 2014 and January 2015 are progressing as planned and meeting target objectives.
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Patient enrollment was completed in the fourth quarter of 2015.
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Top-line results are expected to be released in the third quarter of calendar year 2016.
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The clinical trials are designed to randomize approximately 1,100 women (~550 each trial) to evaluate efficacy and safety of subcutaneous bremelanotide in premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder as an on-demand, as-needed treatment. For more information visit reconnectstudy.com.


Second Quarter Fiscal 2016 Financial Results
Palatin reported a net loss of $(13.2) million, or $(0.08) per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2015, compared to net income of $2.8 million, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, for the same period in 2014.

The difference for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was primarily attributable to the revenue recognition of the upfront payment relating to the license agreement with Gedeon Richter in the quarter ended December 31, 2014 and secondarily to the increase in expenses relating to the Phase 3 clinical trial program with bremelanotide for FSD in the quarter ended December 31, 2015.

Revenue
There were no revenues recorded in the quarter ended December 31, 2015. For the quarter ended December 31, 2014, Palatin recognized $4.9 million of license revenue plus approximately $3.1 million from a development milestone upon the start of the reconnect study in the U.S. under a license agreement that was subsequently terminated.
 
 
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Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 were $12.6 million compared to $5.7 million for the comparable quarter of 2014.  The increase in operating expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 was the result of an increase in costs primarily relating to the Phase 3 clinical trial program with bremelanotide for FSD.

Other Income/Expense
Total other income (expense), net, was $(0.6) million for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 consisting primarily of interest expense related to the venture debt and $(0.1) million for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 primarily consisting of a foreign exchange transaction loss.

Cash Position
Palatin’s cash, cash equivalents and investments were $33.4 million as of December 31, 2015, compared to cash and cash equivalents $27.3 million at June 30, 2015.  Current liabilities were $10.0 million as of December 31, 2015, compared to $7.4 million as of June 30, 2015.

Palatin believes that existing capital resources will be adequate to fund our planned operations through the quarter ending September 30, 2016.

CONFERENCE CALL / WEBCAST
Palatin will host a conference call and webcast on February 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results of operations in greater detail and an update on corporate developments.  Individuals interested in listening to the conference call live can dial 1-888-364-3109 (domestic) or 1-719-457-2689 (international), pass code 1451856.  The webcast and replay can be accessed by logging on to the “Investor/Media Center-Webcasts” section of Palatin’s website at http://www.palatin.com.  A telephone and webcast replay will be available approximately one hour after the completion of the call.  To access the telephone replay, dial 1-888-203-1112 (domestic) or 1-719-457-0820 (international), pass code 1451856.  The webcast and telephone replay will be available through February 23, 2016.

About Palatin Technologies, Inc.
Palatin Technologies, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted, receptor-specific peptide therapeutics for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need and commercial potential. Palatin’s strategy is to develop products and then form marketing collaborations with industry leaders in order to maximize their commercial potential.  For additional information regarding Palatin, please visit Palatin’s website at www.Palatin.com.
 
 
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Forward-looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about future expectations of Palatin Technologies, Inc., such as statements about clinical trial results, potential actions by regulatory agencies including the FDA, regulatory plans, development programs, proposed indications for product candidates and market potential for product candidates, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Palatin intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause Palatin’s actual results to be materially different from its historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Palatin’s actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements for reasons including, but not limited to, results of clinical trials, regulatory actions by the FDA and the need for regulatory approvals, Palatin’s ability to fund development of its technology and establish and successfully complete clinical trials, the length of time and cost required to complete clinical trials and submit applications for regulatory approvals, products developed by competing pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, commercial acceptance of Palatin’s products, and other factors discussed in Palatin’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Palatin is not responsible for updating for events that occur after the date of this press release.
 
Palatin Technologies Investor Inquiries:                                                                          
Stephen T. Wills, CPA, MST                                                                                      
Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer
Tel: (609) 495-2200 / info@Palatin.com                                                                          

Palatin Technologies Media Inquiries:
Paul Arndt, MBA, LifeSci Advisors, LLC
Managing Director
Tel: (646) 597-6992 / Paul@LifeSciAdvisors.com
 
 
 
(Financial Statement Data Follows)

 
 
PALATIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended December 31,
   
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
                         
REVENUES:
                       
License revenue
  $ -     $ 8,019,415     $ -     $ 12,951,730  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                               
Research and development
    11,272,307       4,273,571       21,870,021       7,197,537  
General and administrative
    1,356,117       1,423,206       2,556,054       2,537,667  
Total operating expenses
    12,628,424       5,696,777       24,426,075       9,735,204  
                                 
(Loss) income from operations
    (12,628,424 )     2,322,638       (24,426,075 )     3,216,526  
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
                               
Interest income
    8,234       6,199       23,974       9,998  
Interest expense
    (629,494 )     (31,857 )     (1,257,502 )     (33,587 )
Foreign exchange transaction loss
    -       (51,700 )     -       (152,983 )
Total other income (expense), net
    (621,260 )     (77,358 )     (1,233,528 )     (176,572 )
                                 
(Loss) income before income taxes
    (13,249,684 )     2,245,280       (25,659,603 )     3,039,954  
Income tax benefit
    -       531,508       -       531,508  
                                 
NET (LOSS) INCOME
    (13,249,684 )     2,776,788       (25,659,603 )     3,571,462  
                                 
Basic net (loss) income per common share
  $ (0.08 )   $ 0.03     $ (0.16 )   $ 0.03  
                                 
Diluted net (loss) income per common share
  $ (0.08 )   $ 0.03     $ (0.16 )   $ 0.03  
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computing basic net (loss) income per common share
    156,358,586       109,314,460       156,268,094       108,134,179  
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computing diluted net (loss) income per common share
    156,358,586       109,815,718       156,268,094       108,888,313  
 
 
 
 

 
 
PALATIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
 
   
December 31,
2015
   
June 30,
2015
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 31,990,606     $ 27,299,268  
Available-for-sale investments
    1,377,633       -  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,716,058       1,896,747  
Total current assets
    35,084,297       29,196,015  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    118,660       123,158  
Other assets
    191,074       155,279  
Total assets
  $ 35,394,031     $ 29,474,452  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 2,376,279     $ 1,106,484  
Accrued expenses
    5,646,697       6,223,483  
Notes payable, net of discount
    1,909,821       -  
Capital lease obligations
    26,636       25,871  
Total current liabilities
    9,959,433       7,355,838  
                 
Notes payable, net of discount, net of current portion
    17,665,725       9,781,086  
Capital lease obligations
    28,236       41,749  
Other non-current liabilities
    265,217       91,304  
Total liabilities
    27,918,611       17,269,977  
                 
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock of $0.01 par value – authorized 10,000,000 shares;
               
Series A Convertible; issued and outstanding 4,030 shares as of December 31, 2015 and 4,697 shares as of June 30, 2015, respectively
    40       47  
Common stock of $0.01 par value – authorized 300,000,000 shares;
               
issued and outstanding 68,030,008 shares as of December 31, 2015 and 57,128,433 shares as of June 30, 2015, respectively
    680,300       571,284  
Additional paid-in capital
    324,163,388       303,332,460  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (9,389 )     -  
Accumulated deficit
    (317,358,919 )     (291,699,316 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    7,475,420       12,204,475  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 35,394,031     $ 29,474,452  
 
 

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