Rafael Holdings Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2019 Results

3 October 2019

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Rafael Holdings, Inc., (NYSE American: RFL), reported revenue of $4.9 million and a loss per share of $0.35 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2019. Fourth quarter revenue was $1.4 million and the loss per share was $0.16.

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 Pharmaceuticals, 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, reached an out-licensing agreement with Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. of Japan.  Ono gained exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Rafael Pharma's lead drug candidate, CPI-613® (devimistat) and related compounds for all indications in certain Asia-Pacific region countries.  Rafael Pharma received an upfront payment of $12.9 million, with the right to an additional $150.3 million contingent on attainment of certain developmental and commercial milestones. Rafael Pharma will also receive low-double digit royalties based on net sales.
  • Rafael Pharma continued to expand its pivotal Phase 3 trial of CPI-613® (devimistat) for patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) adding clinical trial sites in France, Austria, South Korea and Spain.
  • Rafael Pharma continued to expand its pivotal Phase 3 trial of CPI-613® (devimistat) in combination with modified FOLFIRINOX as a first-line treatment for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer adding clinical trial sites in France, Korea and Israel.
  • Future Oncology, a peer-reviewed medical journal, published two manuscripts about the details of ongoing Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies at Rafael Pharma.
  • LipoMedix Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage company in which we hold a majority interest, was awarded a Horizon 2020 Phase 1 grant for the project: Promitil® - a new 'smart' nanomedicine for cancer chemo-radiotherapy. Horizon 2020 is a research and innovation program of the European Union.

Remarks by Howard Jonas, Chairman and CEO of Rafael Holdings

"During the fourth quarter, our key pharma holding, Rafael Pharma, continued to advance its clinical development programs, including pivotal, multi-jurisdictional, Phase 3 trials of CPI-613® (devimistat).  Rafael Pharma also reached an out-licensing agreement with Ono Pharmaceuticals reflecting the promise of Rafael Pharma's lead drug candidate. 

"In addition, we have established a wholly-owned venture to develop a pipeline of therapeutic compounds including compounds to regulate cancer metabolism.  The venture is pursuing collaborative research agreements with scientists from top academic institutions.

"We also continue our efforts to realize the value of our real estate holdings including our 20-story commercial property and associated garage in Newark, New Jersey."

About Rafael Holdings, Inc.:

Rafael Holdings, Inc., ("Rafael Holdings" or "the Company"), a Delaware corporation, owns interests in commercial real estate assets and clinical-stage pharmaceutical companies. The commercial real estate holdings consist of properties in Newark, New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey and in Israel.  The pharmaceutical holdings include interests in Rafael Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage, oncology-focused, pharmaceutical company and in LipoMedix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a clinical-stage oncology-focused pharmaceutical company based in Israel.

RAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)







July 31,





2019



2018

ASSETS



















CURRENT ASSETS









Cash and cash equivalents



$

12,024



$

15,803

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $122 and $82 at July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively





450





287

Marketable securities









24,701

Due from Rafael Pharmaceuticals





280





3,300

Prepaid expenses and other current assets





507





421

Total current assets





13,261





44,512















Property and equipment, net





48,733





50,113

Investments – Rafael Pharmaceuticals





70,018





13,300

Investments – Other Pharmaceuticals





2,000





2,000

Investments – Hedge Funds





5,125





4,218

Deferred income tax assets, net





19





In-process research and development and patents





1,575





1,651

Other assets





1,412





1,126















TOTAL ASSETS



$

142,143



$

116,920















LIABILITIES AND EQUITY



























CURRENT LIABILITIES













Trade accounts payable



$

795



$

367

Accrued expenses





605





500

Other current liabilities





27





24

Total current liabilities





1,427





891















Due to Related Parties





65





276

Convertible debt, net of discount of $54 – Related Party





14,946





Other liabilities





292





188

Accrued interest on convertible note – Related Party





649





TOTAL LIABILITIES





17,379





1,355















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 July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively





8





8

Class B common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 13,142,502 and 11,762,346 shares issued and outstanding as of July 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively





131





118

Additional paid-in capital





112,898





103,636

Accumulated deficit





(5,840)





(1,108)

Accumulated other comprehensive income





3,784





4,043

Total equity attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc.





110,981





106,697

Noncontrolling interests





13,783





8,868

TOTAL EQUITY





124,764





115,565















TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY



$

142,143



$

116,920

 

 

RAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(in thousands, except share data)







Year Ended July 31,





2019



2018

REVENUES:









Rental – Third Party



$

1,452



$

1,275

Rental – Related Party





2,125





2,223

Parking





874





873

Other – Related Party





480





Total Revenue





4,931





4,371















COSTS AND EXPENSES:













Selling, general and administrative





8,821





5,519

Research and development





1,027





995

Depreciation and amortization





1,779





1,698

Loss from operations





(6,696)





(3,841)















Interest income, net





469





16

Net gains resulting from foreign exchange transactions





47





32

Net loss on equity investments









(104)

Gain on sales of marketable securities





330





12

Unrealized gain on Investments – Hedge Funds





907





Gain on disposal of bonus shares









246

Loss before income taxes





(4,943)





(3,639)

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes





19





(8,437)

Net Loss





(4,924)





(12,076)

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests





(231)





(427)

Net loss attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc.



$

(4,693)



$

(11,649)















OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS













Net Loss



$

(4,924)



$

(12,076)

Unrealized loss on marketable securities









(308)

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities









1,869

Foreign currency translation adjustments





298





166

Total Comprehensive Loss





(4,626)





(10,349)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests





173





(107)

Total Comprehensive Loss attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc.



$

(4,453)



$

(10,456)















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













Basic and diluted



$

(0.35)



$

(0.93)















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













Basic and diluted





13,275,239





12,485,000

 

 

RAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands, except share data)







Year Ended July 31,





2019



2018

Operating activities









Net loss



$

(4,924)



$

(12,076)

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













Depreciation and amortization





1,779





1,698

Deferred income taxes





(19)





8,859

Interest income on Rafael Pharmaceuticals Series D Convertible Note





(848)





Interest income





(37)





Net realized and unrealized gain on sale of marketable securities





(330)





Net realized and unrealized gain on Investments - Hedge Funds





(907)





Provision for doubtful accounts





122





Non-cash compensation





372





104

Amortization of debt discount





17





657

Realized gain on disposal of bonus shares









(246)

Loss on disposal of fixed assets









13

Net gain resulting from foreign exchange transactions









(32)















Change in assets and liabilities:













Trade accounts receivable





(285)





(23)

Other current assets and prepaid expenses





(86)





(258)

Write off of patents





76





Other assets





275





(586)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses





533





(35)

Other current liabilities





3





(10)

Due to Related Party





654





2

Due from Related Party





(280)





Accrued Interest - Related Party





649





Other liabilities





104





118

Net cash used in operating activities





(3,132)





(1,815)















Investing activities













Purchases of property and equipment





(399)





(710)

Proceeds from sale and maturity of marketable securities





25,031





6,670

Purchase of investments









(151)

Cash advances to IDT Corporation, net of repayments









(1,700)

Investment in Rafael Pharmaceuticals





(55,870)





Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities





(31,238)





4,109















Financing activities













Contribution from noncontrolling interest of consolidated entity





4,587





Repayment of loan by Rafael Pharmaceuticals, including interest





3,335





Proceeds from sale of shares





7,777





Proceeds from exercise of options





190





864

Cash advances from IDT Corporation, net of repayments









886

Proceeds from issuance of convertible note





15,000





Net cash provided by financing activities





30,889





1,750

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents





(298)





3

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents





(3,779)





4,047

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year





15,803





11,756

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year



$

12,024



$

15,803















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 taxes



$



$

Cash payments made for interest



$



$

 

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