UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 20-F
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Date of event requiring this shell company report
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-51122
pSivida Limited
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
N/A
(Translation of Registrants name into English)
Western Australia, Commonwealth of Australia
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Level 12 BGC Centre
28 The Esplanade
Perth WA 6000
Australia
(Address of principal executive offices)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act:
Ordinary Shares
American Depositary Shares each representing
10 Ordinary Shares and evidenced by American Depositary Receipts
The number of outstanding shares of each of the issuers classes of capital or common stock as
of December 31, 2005 was: 387,009,956 Ordinary Shares
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No x
If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.
Item 17 ¨ Item 18 x
If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
INTRODUCTION
In
this annual report, except where otherwise indicated, the company, pSivida, we, us and our refer to pSivida Limited
and its consolidated subsidiaries. References to the ADSs are to our American Depositary Shares,
and references to Ordinary Shares and ordinary shares are to our ordinary shares. We also make
reference to our subsidiaries as follows: references to pSiMedica refer to pSiMedica Limited;
references to pSiOncology refer to pSiOncology Pte Limited; and references to AION Diagnostics
refer to AION Diagnostics Limited.
On December 30, 2005 we completed the acquisition of Control Delivery Systems, Inc., which was
renamed pSivida Inc. We make reference to Control Delivery Systems as CDS or as pSivida Inc.
generally depending on whether such reference relates to that company before or after the acquisition.
We prepare consolidated financial statements in Australian dollars in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in Australia, and they are
sometimes referred to herein as the
financial statements. In this annual report, references to A$ are to Australian dollars and
references to US$ and US dollars are to United States dollars, except for in the financial
statements, where references to $ are to Australian dollars and references to US$ are to United
States dollars. On June 30, 2004, the Federal Reserve Bank of
New York Noon Buying Rate was US$0.6952 = A$1.00 and on
June 30, 2005 such exchange rate was US$0.7618 = A$1.00.
Our fiscal year ends on June 30, and references in this annual report to any specific fiscal
year are to the twelve month period ended June 30 of such year.
BioSilicon, BrachySil and SIMPL are our trademarks. Vitrasert® and Retisert are Bausch &
Lomb Incorporateds trademarks. AEON, CODRUG and Medidur are trademarks of pSivida Inc.,
formerly CDS. This annual report also contains trademarks, trade names and service marks of other
companies, which are the property of their respective owners.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This annual report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
We use words such as anticipates, believes, plans, expects, future, intends and similar
expressions to identify such forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations
reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable at this time, we can give no assurance
that such expectations will prove to be correct. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements due to many important factors
some of which are contained in cautionary statements in this annual report, including, without
limitation, with the forward-looking statements included in this annual report and specifically
under Item 3.D, Risk Factors.
All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to pSivida are
expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these cautionary statements.
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PART I
ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS
Not applicable.
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION
A. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table presents our selected historical consolidated financial data as of the
dates and for each of the periods indicated. The information set forth below is not necessarily
indicative of future results and should be read in conjunction with Item 5, Operating and
Financial Review and Prospects, as well as our audited consolidated financial statements and the
notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this annual report.
The selected consolidated financial data as of June 30, 2005 and 2004 and for each of the
three years in the period ended June 30, 2005 have been derived from our audited consolidated
financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this annual report. The selected
consolidated financial data as of June 30, 2003, 2002 and 2001, for the year ended June 30, 2002
and for the period from December 1, 2000 (inception date) to June 30, 2001 have been derived from
our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto which are not included in this
annual report.
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in Australia, or A-GAAP, which differ in certain significant respects from
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or U.S. GAAP. Please refer to Note
27 to the consolidated financial statements for a description of the differences between A-GAAP and
U.S. GAAP as they relate to us, and a reconciliation of net loss and total equity to U.S. GAAP for
the periods and as of the dates indicated.
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Inception of |
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Development Stage |
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(In Australian Dollars except number of shares) |
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
DATA: |
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A-GAAP |
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Revenues from ordinary activities |
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828,976 |
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381,679 |
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110,675 |
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916,600 |
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113,145 |
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Depreciation and amortization
expense |
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(1,029,382 |
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(39,360 |
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(37,835 |
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(38,502 |
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(11,681 |
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Research and development expense |
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(8,287,930 |
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(7,011,666 |
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(4,586,182 |
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(3,186,863 |
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(226,132 |
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Interest expense |
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(5,635 |
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Employee benefits expense |
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(1,040,007 |
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(1,238,381 |
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(522,977 |
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(22,999 |
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(25,486 |
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Foreign
currency (loss) / gain, net |
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(1,623,484 |
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1,461,368 |
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(1,203 |
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Corporate office expenses |
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(3,973,892 |
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(1,066,981 |
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(318,806 |
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(1,664,265 |
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(701,576 |
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Loss from ordinary activities
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(15,125,719 |
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(7,518,976 |
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(5,356,328 |
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(3,997,024 |
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(851,730 |
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Income tax expense relating to
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Net loss before outside equity
interest |
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(15,125,719 |
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(5,356,328 |
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(3,497,024 |
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(851,730 |
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Inception of |
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Development Stage |
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Net loss attributable to outside
equity interest |
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399,196 |
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3,835,771 |
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2,591,175 |
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1,806,604 |
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Net loss |
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(14,726,523 |
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(3,683,205 |
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(2,765,153 |
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(2,190,419 |
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Loss per share basic and diluted |
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Weighted average number of
ordinary shares outstanding
basic and diluted |
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207,802,540 |
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126,990,066 |
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101,281,292 |
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89,834,844 |
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69,053,359 |
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US GAAP (as restated for the years ended June
30, 2004 and 2003 (2)) |
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Revenue from ordinary activities |
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Net loss |
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(16,561,512 |
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(5,019,974 |
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(2,268,603 |
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Loss per share basic and diluted |
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(0.08 |
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Weighted average number of
ordinary shares outstanding
basic and diluted |
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207,802,540 |
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126,990,066 |
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101,281,292 |
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION DATA: |
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A-GAAP |
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Cash assets |
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1,180,134 |
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3,270,093 |
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Working capital |
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11,876,713 |
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29,791,981 |
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433,609 |
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3,107,966 |
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Total assets |
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Contributed equity |
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107,883,835 |
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Deficit accumulated prior to
development stage |
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Deficit accumulated during
development stage |
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(24,103,801 |
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(9,377,278 |
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Total parent entity interest in equity |
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36,845,743 |
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Total outside equity interest |
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204,354 |
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1,376,663 |
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Total equity |
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79,987,614 |
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38,428,943 |
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6,299,519 |
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10,712,821 |
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U.S. GAAP
(as restated for the years ended June 30,
2004 and 2003 (2)) |
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Total assets |
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100,063,276 |
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41,295,099 |
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Total equity |
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87,650,337 |
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Contributed equity |
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117,798,149 |
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15,428,635 |
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The legal entity that became pSivida was incorporated as the Sumich Group Ltd in April
1987. The Sumich Group operated an agriculture business which was placed into administration
or receivership on September 30, 1998. pSivida was subsequently formed on December 1, 2000
following upon entering into a court-approved arrangement with Sumich Groups creditors which
fully extinguished all prior liabilities as of that time. We then appointed new directors and
officers and re-listed on the Australian Stock Exchange under its new name. |
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The U.S. GAAP financial information as of and for the years
ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 has
been restated. Refer to Note 27 to our audited consolidated financial statements included
herein for a description and summary of the significant effects of the restatement. |
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Exchange Rates
The following
tables set forth for the periods and dates indicated certain information
concerning the rates of exchange of A$1.00 into US dollars based on the noon market buying rate in New
York City for cable transfers in Australian dollars as certified for customs purposes by the
Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which we refer to as the noon buying rate.
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December 2005 |
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November 2005 |
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October 2005 |
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0.7436 |
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September 2005 |
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0.7731 |
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August 2005 |
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July 2005 |
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0.7661 |
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The noon buying rate on
January 13, 2006 was US$0.7535 = A$1.00.
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0.6952 |
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0.6390 |
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0.6713 |
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0.5628 |
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0.5100 |
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0.5320 |
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0.5996 |
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0.4828 |
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B. CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS
Not applicable.
C. REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Not applicable.
D. RISK FACTORS
The following risk factors, in addition to the other information and financial data contained
in this annual report, should be considered carefully in evaluating our company and its business.
Risks related to our company and our business
Most of our products and planned products are based upon new and unproven technologies.
We are currently developing products based upon BioSilicon, a biocompatible and biodegradable
form of the element silicon, for multiple applications across many sectors of healthcare, including
controlled slow release drug delivery, diagnostics, orthopedics and tissue engineering.
BioSilicon is a new and unproven technology. The successful development and market acceptance of
BioSilicon is subject to many risks. These risks include the potential for ineffectiveness, lack
of safety, unreliability, failure to receive necessary regulatory clearances or approvals and the
emergence of superior or equivalent products, as well as the effect of changes in future general
economic conditions. Our failure to develop products based on BioSilicon that overcome these risks
would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
We have recently acquired CDS, (now renamed pSivida Inc.) which develops drug delivery
products based upon its proprietary AEON and CODRUG drug delivery systems. To date pSivida Inc.
has developed two such products, Vitrasert and Retisert, which have been approved by the FDA for
treatment of two sight-threatening eye diseases. However, these technologies may prove useful in other products which would
be subject to many of the same risks as described above for BioSilicon.
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We have a history of losses; we expect to continue to incur losses; and we may never become
profitable.
pSivida was formed in 2000. As primarily a research and development company, we
have incurred operating losses in every year of existence. Under A-GAAP we have incurred a net loss of A$14.7 million, A$3.7 million and
A$2.8 million for the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. As of June 30, 2005,
we had an accumulated deficit under A-GAAP of A$27.9 million. We have not achieved profitability
and expect to continue to incur net losses through at least 2007, and we may incur losses beyond
that time, particularly if we are not successful in having BrachySil approved and widely marketed
by that time. Even if BrachySil is approved and is being marketed at some point in 2007 or beyond,
we may not achieve sufficient sales of BrachySil or any other product to become profitable at that
time or at any other time. The extent of future losses and whether or how long it may take for us
to achieve profitability are uncertain.
We
recently acquired CDS which has incurred net losses in each of its
last five fiscal years. As a result of the acquisition, we expect to
receive royalties from sales of Vitrasert, CDS first commercial
product. However, such sales have declined in each of the past four
years, and we do not expect that they will comprise a significant
portion of our future revenue. We also expect to earn royalties from
future sales of Retisert, but we are unable to predict the amount of
such future royalties. CDS earned royalties from Retisert sales by
Bausch & Lomb in the six months ended December 31, 2005
in an amount expected to be less than $750,000.
We rely heavily upon patents, trade secrets and other proprietary technologies and any future
claims that our rights to such intellectual property are invalid or
limited could seriously harm our business.
Protection of intellectual property rights is crucial to our business, since that is how we
keep others from copying the innovations which are central to our existing and future products.
Our success is dependent on whether we can obtain patents, defend our existing patents and operate
without infringing on the proprietary rights of third parties. We currently have 36 patents and
over 90 pending patent applications, including patents and pending applications covering BioSilicon
and various uses thereof. This does not include the patents and patent applications we acquired in
the acquisition of CDS. We expect to aggressively patent and
protect our proprietary technologies. However, we cannot be sure that any additional patents will
be issued to us as a result of our pending or future patent applications or that any of our patents
will withstand challenges by others. If we were determined to be infringing any third party
patent, we could be required to pay damages, alter our products or processes, obtain licenses or
cease certain operations. We may not be able to obtain any required licenses on commercially
favorable terms, if at all. Our failure to obtain a license for any technology that we may require
to commercialize BioSilicon or our ophthalmic drug delivery products could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, many of the
laws of foreign countries in which we intend to operate may treat the protection of proprietary
rights differently from, and may not protect our proprietary rights to the same extent as, laws in
Australia, the United States and Patent Co-operation Treaty countries.
Prior art may reduce the scope or protection of, or invalidate, patents. Previously conducted
research or published discoveries may prevent patents from being granted, invalidate issued patents
or narrow the scope of any protection obtained. Reduction in scope of protection or invalidation of
our licensed or owned patents, or our inability to obtain patents, may enable other companies to
develop products that compete with our products and product candidates on the basis of the same or
similar technology. As a result, our patents and those of our licensors may not provide any or
sufficient protection against competitors.
While we have not been and we are not currently involved in any litigation over intellectual
property, such litigation may be necessary to enforce any patents issued or licensed to us or to
determine the scope and validity of third party proprietary rights. We may also be sued by a third
party alleging that we infringe its intellectual property rights. Any intellectual property
litigation would be likely to result in substantial costs to us and diversion of our efforts. If
our competitors claim technology also claimed by us and if they prepare and file patent
applications in the U.S., we may have to participate in interference proceedings declared by the
U.S. Patent and Trademark office to determine priority of invention, which could result in
substantial cost to us and diversion of our efforts. Any such litigation or interference
proceedings, regardless of the outcome, could be expensive and time consuming. Litigation could
subject us to significant liabilities to third parties, requiring disputed rights to be licensed
from third parties or require us to cease using certain technologies and, consequently, could have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We also rely on trade secrets, know-how and technology that are not protected by patents to
maintain our competitive position. We try to protect this information by entering into
confidentiality agreements with parties that have access to it, such as our corporate partners,
collaborators, employees, and consultants. Any of these parties could breach these agreements and
disclose our confidential information, or our competitors might learn of the information in some
other way. If any material trade secret, know-how or other technology not protected by a patent
were to be disclosed to or independently developed by a competitor, our competitive position could
be materially harmed.
We rely, in part, on confidentiality agreements with employees, advisors, vendors and
consultants to protect our proprietary expertise. These agreements may be breached and we may not
have adequate remedies in the event of a breach. In addition, our un-patented proprietary
technological expertise may otherwise become known or independently discovered by competitors.
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Our ability to commercialize our products depends on our ability to achieve regulatory
approvals.
Our current and future activities are and will be subject to regulation by governmental
authorities in the U.S., Europe, Singapore and other countries. Before
we can manufacture, market and sell any of our products, we must
first obtain approval from the FDA and/or foreign regulatory
authorities. In order to obtain these approvals, pre-clinical studies and clinical trials must demonstrate that each
of our products is safe for human use and effective for its targeted disease. Our proposed
products are in various stages of pre-clinical and clinical testing. If clinical trials for any of
these products are not successful, that product cannot be manufactured and sold and will not
generate revenue from sales. Clinical trials for our product candidates may fail or be delayed by
many factors, including the following:
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failure to meet FDA requirements for clinical trial design or for demonstrating
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Results from pre-clinical testing and early clinical trials often do not accurately predict
results of later clinical trials. Data obtained from pre-clinical and clinical activities are
susceptible to varying interpretations which may delay, limit or prevent regulatory approval. Data
from pre-clinical studies, early clinical trials and interim periods in multi-year trials are
preliminary and may change, and final data from pivotal trials for such products may differ
significantly. Adverse side effects may develop that delay, limit or prevent the regulatory
approval of products, or cause their regulatory approvals to be limited or even rescinded.
Additional trials necessary for approval may not be undertaken or may ultimately fail to establish
the safety and efficacy of proposed products. The FDA may not approve proposed products for
manufacture and sale.
In addition to testing, the FDA imposes various requirements on manufacturers and sellers of
products under its jurisdiction, such as labeling, manufacturing practices, record keeping and
reporting requirements. The FDA also may require post-marketing testing and surveillance programs
to monitor a products effects. Furthermore, changes in existing regulations or the adoption of
new regulations could prevent us from obtaining, or affect the timing of, future regulatory
approvals.
At
present Vitrasert and Retisert are our only
products that have been approved for sale in the U.S. for specific
purposes. BrachySil and other product candidates
utilizing BioSilicon have not been approved and their approval in the
future remains uncertain. In addition, the FDA may determine to regulate it as a drug, in which case we would incur
significant additional cost and time in order to achieve the required regulatory approvals. Any
product approvals we achieve could also be withdrawn for failure to comply with regulatory
standards or due to unforeseen problems after the products marketing approval.
We have a limited ability to market our products ourselves, and if we are unable to find
marketing partners, or our marketing partners do not successfully market our products then our
business will suffer.
We
presently have no marketing or sales staff. Achieving market acceptance for the use of BioSilicon
and other products (including drug delivery products originated by CDS) will require extensive and
substantial efforts by experienced personnel as well as expenditure of significant funds. We may
not be able to establish sufficient capabilities necessary to achieve market penetration.
We intend to license and/or sell BioSilicon and our other products to companies who will be
responsible in large part for sales, marketing and distribution of products utilizing BioSilicon
and our other products. The amount and timing of resources which may be devoted to the performance
of their contractual responsibilities by these licensees are not expected to be within our control.
These partners may not perform their obligations.
Moreover, our licensees may have rights of termination under our agreements with them.
Exercise of termination rights by those parties may leave us temporarily or permanently without any
marketing or sales resources which may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations. Additionally, our interests may not continue to coincide with those of
our partners, and our partners may develop independently or with third parties products or
technologies which could compete with our products. Further, disagreements over rights or
technologies or other proprietary interests may occur.
pSivida
Inc., formerly CDS, has exclusively licensed its technology with
respect to Vitrasert, Retisert and certain other ophthalmic uses to
Bausch & Lomb, and with respect
to Medidur for diabetic macular edema or DME and certain other ophthalmic uses to Alimera Sciences.
Bausch & Lomb is responsible for funding and managing the development and commercialization of all
products under its agreement with pSivida Inc. and can terminate the agreement at any time upon 90
days written notice. Alimera Sciences and pSivida Inc. are jointly funding the development of
products licensed under that agreement, and Alimera Sciences may terminate its agreement with
pSivida Inc. if pSivida Inc. fails to make a development payment or may terminate the agreement
with respect to a particular product if pSivida Inc. notifies Alimera
that it has abandoned the product or upon 30 days
notice following pSivida Inc. failure to make development payments exceeding $2 million for that
product. Either Bausch & Lomb or Alimera Sciences may decide not to continue with or commercialize
any or all of the licensed products, change strategic focus, pursue alternative technologies,
develop competing products or terminate their agreements with pSivida Inc. While Bausch & Lomb has
significant experience in the ophthalmic field and substantial resources, there is no assurance as
to whether and the extent to which that experience and those resources will be devoted to pSivida
Inc.s technologies. Alimera Sciences was only incorporated in June 2003 and has limited
resources. Because we do not currently have sufficient funding or internal capabilities to develop
and commercialize these products and proposed products, decisions, actions, breach or termination
of these agreements by Bausch & Lomb or Alimera Sciences could delay or stop the development or
commercialization of Retisert, Medidur for DME or other of our products licensed to such entities.
Our
business strategy includes entering into collaborative agreements for
the development and commercialization of our product candidates. The
curtailment or termination of any of these agreements could adversely
affect our business and our ability to develop and commercialize our
products and proposed products and find our operations.
The
success of these and future collaboration agreements will depend
heavily on the experience, resources efforts and activities of our
collaborators. Our collaborators have and are expected to have
significant discretion in making these decisions. Risks that we face
in connection with its collaboration strategy include:
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we are required, and expect to be required, under our
collaboration agreements not to conduct specified types of research
and development in the field that is the subject of the
collaboration. These agreements may have the effect of limiting the
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our collaborators may develop and commercialize, either alone
or with others, products that are similar to or competitive with our
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our collaborators may change the focus of their development
and commercialization efforts. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology
companies have historically re-evaluated and changed their priorities
for many reasons. The ability of our products to reach their
potential could be limited if our collaborators decrease or fail to
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our collaborators may lack the funding or experience to
develop and commercialize our products successfully or may otherwise
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To the extent that we choose not to or we are unable to enter into future license agreements
with marketing and sales partners, we may experience increased capital requirements to develop the
ability to market and sell future products. We may not be able to market or sell our technology or
future products independently in the absence of such agreements.
Our markets are competitive and our competitors could develop more effective products, making
our products less competitive, uneconomical or obsolete, thereby impacting our future operations.
We are or plan to be engaged in the rapidly evolving and competitive fields of drug delivery,
tissue engineering, diagnostics and orthopedics technologies. Our competitors include many major
pharmaceutical companies and other biotechnology, drug delivery, diagnostics and medical products
companies.
Many of our potential competitors have substantially greater financial, technological,
research and development, marketing and personnel resources. Our competitors may succeed in
developing alternate technologies and products that are more effective, easier to use, more
economical than those which we have developed or that would render our technologies and products
obsolete and non-competitive in these fields. These
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competitors may also have greater experience in developing products, conducting clinical
trials, obtaining regulatory approvals or clearances and manufacturing and marketing such products
or technologies.
We believe that pharmaceutical, drug delivery and biotechnology companies, research
organizations, governmental entities, universities, hospitals, other nonprofit organizations and
individual scientists are seeking to develop the drugs, therapies, products, approaches or methods
to treat our targeted diseases or their underlying causes. For many of our targeted diseases,
competitors have alternate therapies that are already commercialized or are in various stages of
development ranging from discovery to advanced clinical trials. Any of these drugs, therapies,
products, approaches or methods may receive government approval or gain market acceptance more
rapidly than our products and proposed products, may offer therapeutic or cost advantages or may
cure our targeted diseases or their underlying causes completely, which could reduce demand for our
products and proposed products and could render them noncompetitive or obsolete. For example, sales
of pSivida Inc.s Vitrasert product for the treatment of CMV retinitis, a disease which affects
people with late-stage AIDS, have declined significantly, because of new treatments that delay the
onset of late-stage AIDS.
Our competitive position is based upon our ability to:
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attract and retain qualified personnel; |
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develop safe and efficacious products, alone or in collaboration with others; |
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obtain patent or other protection for our products and processes; |
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If we are not successful in meeting these goals, our business could be adversely affected.
We face risks in expanding our efforts beyond our core area of experience and expertise.
We
plan to expand our focus outside of our initial areas of experience and expertise to seek to
broaden our product pipeline and will require additional internal expertise or external
collaborations in areas in which we currently do not have internal resources and expertise. Such
expertise and collaborations may be difficult to obtain. We are currently focused on targeted controlled drug delivery with a specialty, through pSivida Inc.,
on ophthalmic drug delivery and, through pSiMedica and pSiOncology, on brachytherapy and other
controlled delivery mechanisms utilizing BioSilicon. We have begun to expand our focus into
diagnostics (through AION Diagnostics) and the food industry (through pSiNutria) and plan to expand
into other areas at a later time. In connection with the foregoing, we may have to enter into collaboration
arrangements with others that may require us to relinquish rights to certain of our technologies or
products that we would otherwise pursue independently. We may be unable to acquire the necessary
expertise or enter into collaboration agreements on acceptable terms.
Problems associated with international business operations could affect our ability to
manufacture and sell our products.
We
currently maintain offices in Australia, the UK, Singapore and (following our acquisition of CDS) the
U.S.; BioSilicon is produced for us in Germany and the UK; we are
conducting product trials in Singapore; we have research and
development facilities in the U.K. and the U.S; and we intend to license
and/or sell products in most major world healthcare markets. A number of risks
are inherent in our international strategy. In order for us to
license and manufacture our products, we must obtain country-specific regulatory approvals or clearances or comply
with regulations regarding safety and quality in a variety of jurisdictions. We may not be able to
obtain or maintain regulatory approvals or clearances in such countries and we may be required to
incur significant costs in obtaining or maintaining foreign regulatory approvals or clearances. In
addition, our operations and revenues are subject to a number of risks associated with foreign
commerce, including the following:
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There are risks relating to product manufacturing which could cause delays in product
development and commercialization and impact our future profitability.
Our ability to conduct timely preclinical and clinical research and development programs,
obtain regulatory approvals, commercialize our product candidates and fulfill our contract
manufacturing obligations to others will depend, in part, upon our ability to manufacture our
products, either directly or through third parties, in accordance with U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, or FDA, and other regulatory requirements. We currently have BioSilicon production
capability at our facilities in the UK, which may be augmented where required by QinetiQs UK
production facilities for use in internal and collaborative research.
BrachySil is currently manufactured under contract in accordance with applicable FDA regulations by Hosokawa
Micron Group, Atomising Systems Ltd, HighForce Ltd and AEA Technology QSA GmbH.
If we are unable to manufacture BioSilicon or BrachySil or other product candidates by
ourselves or acquire BioSilicon from QinetiQ or acquire BioSilicon or BrachySil or other product
candidates from third parties, we would be unable to proceed with or could experience delays in
development and commercialization of our proposed products. We may not be able to manufacture our
proposed products successfully or in a cost-effective manner at our own or third party facilities.
If we are unable to develop our own manufacturing facilities or to obtain or retain third-party
manufacturing on acceptable terms, we may not be able to conduct certain future preclinical and
clinical testing or to supply commercial quantities of our products.
Our
recently acquired subsidiary pSivida Inc. also has limited manufacturing
experience and has exclusively licensed Bausch & Lomb the rights to manufacture Vitrasert, Retisert
and other products covered by its license agreement with pSivida Inc., and Alimera Sciences, the
rights to manufacture Medidur for DME, if approved for marketing, and other products covered by its
license agreement with pSivida Inc. Our current reliance on
third party manufacturers for some of our products entails risks, including:
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manufacturing practices, regulations, other regulatory requirements, and those of
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supply disruption, deterioration in product quality or breach of a manufacturing or
license agreement by the third party because of factors beyond CDS control; |
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Fast track status for Medidur may not actually lead to faster development, regulatory review or
approval.
The FDA has granted fast track designation to Medidur for the treatment of DME. Although this
designation makes this product eligible for expedited approval procedures, it does not ensure
faster development, review or approval compared to the conventional FDA procedures. Further, the
FDA may withdraw the fast track designation if it determines that the designation is no longer
supported by emerging data from clinical trials or if it determines that the criteria for the
designation is no longer satisfied.
Our proposed products will be subject to the uncertainty of third-party reimbursement and
health care reform measures which may limit market acceptance.
In both domestic and foreign markets, our ability to commercialize our products will depend,
in part, upon the availability of reimbursement from third-party payors, such as government health
administration authorities, private health insurers and other organizations. Third-party payors are
increasingly challenging the price and cost-effectiveness of medical products. If our products are
not considered cost-effective, third-party payors may limit
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reimbursement. Government and other third-party payors are increasingly attempting to contain
healthcare costs by limiting both coverage and the level of reimbursement for new therapeutic
products approved for marketing by the FDA and by refusing, in some cases, to provide any coverage
for uses of approved products for disease indications for which the FDA has not granted marketing
approval. If government and third-party payors do not provide adequate coverage and reimbursement
levels for uses of our products, the market acceptance of our products would be limited.
There have been a number of U.S. federal and state proposals during the last few years to
subject the pricing of pharmaceuticals to government control and to make other changes to the
health care system of the U.S. It is uncertain what legislative proposals will be adopted or what
actions federal, state or private payors for health care goods and services may take in response to
any health care reform proposals or legislation. We cannot predict the effect health care reforms
may have on our business.
The loss of some or all of our key personnel could harm our business.
We are dependent upon the principal members of our management and scientific staff. In
addition, we believe that our future success in developing BioSilicon
and other products and achieving a competitive
position will depend to a large extent on whether we can attract and retain additional qualified
management and scientific personnel. There is strong competition for such personnel within the
industry in which we operate and we may not be able to continue to
attract such personnel either to
Malvern in the United Kingdom or to Massachusetts, where our research and
development is conducted. As we do not have
large numbers of employees and our products are unique and highly specialized, the loss of
the services of one or more of the senior management or scientific staff, or the inability to
attract and retain additional personnel and develop expertise as needed, could have a material
adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
We may be subject to product liability suits, and we may not have sufficient insurance to
cover damages.
The testing, manufacturing, and future marketing and sale of the products utilizing BioSilicon
and our other products involves risks that product liability claims may be asserted against us or
our licensees. Our current clinical trial insurance may not be adequate or continue to be
available, and we may be unable to obtain adequate product liability insurance on reasonable
commercial terms, if at all. In the event clinical trial insurance is not adequate, our ability to
continue with planned research and development in the relevant area could be negatively impacted.
We will need additional capital to conduct our operations and develop our products, and our
ability to obtain the necessary funding is uncertain.
We expect to require substantial additional capital resources in order to conduct our
operations and develop our products. The timing and degree of any future capital requirements will
depend on many factors, including:
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the magnitude and scope of our research and development programs; |
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our ability to maintain and establish strategic arrangements for research,
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our progress with preclinical and clinical trials; |
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the time and costs involved in obtaining regulatory approvals; and |
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If and when it is required, we will attempt to acquire additional funding through strategic
collaborations, public or private equity financings, capital lease transactions or other financing
sources that may be available. Additional financing may not be available on acceptable terms, or at
all. Additional equity financings could result in significant dilution to stockholders. Further, in
the event that additional funds are obtained through arrangements with collaborative partners,
these arrangements may require us to relinquish rights to some of our technologies, product
candidates or products that we would otherwise seek to develop and commercialize ourselves. If
sufficient capital is not available, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of or eliminate
one or more of our research or development programs, each of which could have a material adverse
effect on our business. See Risks related to our recent acquisition of CDS and other recent transactions If the price
of our ADSs does nor rise above the conversion price by the time payment on the convertible note
becomes due, we may have to repay all or part of the funds received in the convertible note
financing.
We have experienced rapid growth and changes in our business, and our failure to manage this
and any future growth and changes could harm our business.
As evidenced by our purchase of the remaining shares of pSiMedica on August 4, 2004, the
incorporation and planned spin-off of AION Diagnostics, the incorporation of pSiNutria Limited and
our acquisition of CDS on December 30, 2005, our business is
rapidly changing. See Risks
related to our recent acquisition of CDS and other recent transactions.
We expect to continue increasing the number of our employees, and we may suffer if we do not
manage and train our new employees effectively. Further, our efforts span various geographies.
Continued rapid growth and operation in multiple locations may place significant strains on our
managerial, financial and other resources. The rate of any future expansion, in combination with
our complex technologies and products, may demand a level of managerial effectiveness in anticipating,
planning, coordinating and meeting our operational needs which we may
not be able to successfully provide.
In addition, if we make additional acquisitions or divestitures, we could encounter
difficulties that harm our business. We may acquire companies, products or technologies that we
believe to be complementary to our business. If we do so, we may have difficulty integrating the
acquired personnel, operations, products or technologies. In addition, acquisitions may distract
our management and employees and increase our expenses, which could harm our business. We may also
sell businesses or assets as part of our strategy or if we receive offers from third parties. If we
do so, we may sell an asset or business for less than its full value or may lose valuable
opportunities attendant to such asset or business.
If we fail to comply with environmental laws and regulations, our ability to manufacture and
commercialize products may be adversely affected.
Medical and biopharmaceutical research and development involves the controlled use of
hazardous materials, such as radioactive compounds and chemical solvents. We are subject to
federal, state and local laws and regulations in the U.S. and abroad governing the use,
manufacture, storage, handling and disposal of such materials and waste products. We could be
subject to both criminal liability and civil damages in the event of an improper or unauthorized
release of, or exposure of individuals to, hazardous materials. In addition, claimants may sue us
for injury or contamination that results from our use or the use by third parties of these
materials, and our liability may exceed our total assets. Compliance with environmental laws and
regulations is expensive, and current or future environmental regulations may impair our research,
development or production efforts or harm our operating results.
Risks
related to our being headquartered and incorporated outside of the United States
You may have difficulty in effecting service of legal process and enforcement of judgments
against us or our management.
We are a public company limited by shares, registered and operating under the Australian
Corporations Act 2001. Several of our directors and most of our officers reside outside the
U.S. Substantially all or a substantial portion of the assets of those persons are located outside
the U.S. As a result, it may not be possible to effect service on such persons in the U.S. or to
enforce, in foreign courts, judgments against such persons obtained in U.S. courts and predicated
on the civil liability provisions of the federal securities laws of the U.S. Furthermore,
a large percentage of our directly owned assets are located outside the U.S., and, as such, any judgment
obtained in the U.S. against pSivida may not be collectible within the U.S. There is doubt as to
the enforceability in the Commonwealth of Australia, in original actions or in actions for
enforcement of judgments of U.S. courts, of civil liabilities predicated solely upon
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federal or state securities laws of the U.S., especially in the case of enforcement of
judgments of U.S. courts where the defendant has not been properly served in Australia.
As a foreign private issuer we do not have to provide you with the same information as an
issuer of securities based in the U.S.
Because we are a foreign private issuer within the meaning of the rules under the Exchange
Act, we are exempt from certain provisions of that law that are applicable to U.S. public
companies, including (i) the rules under the Exchange Act requiring the filing with the SEC of
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or current reports on Form 8-K; (ii) the sections of the Exchange
Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents or authorizations in respect of a registered
security; and (iii) the sections of the Exchange Act requiring insiders to file public reports of
their stock ownership and trading activities and liability for insiders who profit from trades made
in a short period of time. Thus, you are not afforded the same protections or information which
would be made available to you were you investing in a U.S. public corporation.
In accordance with the requirements of the Australian Stock Exchange, we disclose annual and
semi-annual results. Our results are presented in accordance with
A-GAAP. Our annual results, including a reconciliation to
U.S. GAAP, are audited, and our semi-annual results undergo a limited review by our
independent auditors. Subject to certain exceptions, we are also required to immediately disclose
to the Australian Stock Exchange any information concerning us that a reasonable person would
expect to have a material effect on the price or value of our shares. This would include matters
such as (i) any major new developments relating to our business which are not public knowledge and
may lead to a substantial movement in our share price; (ii) any changes in our board of directors;
(iii) any purchase or redemption by pSivida of its own equity securities; (iv) interests of
directors in our shares or debentures; and (v) changes in our capital structure. We are required to
provide our semi-annual results and other material information that we disclose in Australia in the
U.S. under the cover of Form 6-K. Nevertheless, this information
is not the same and may not be as
much information as would be made available to you were you investing in a U.S. public corporation.
Risks related to our stock and our ADSs
If we are a passive foreign investment company, holders of our shares and ADSs may suffer
adverse tax consequences.
U.S. holders of our ADSs can experience unfavorable tax consequences if we are treated as a
passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended, for any year during which the U.S. holder owns our ADSs. For example, if a U.S. holder
disposes of an ADS at a gain, and during any year of its holding period we were a PFIC, then such
gain would be taxable as ordinary income and not as capital gain and would be subject to additional
taxation based on the length of time the U.S. holder held such stock. Most of the tax
consequences of our being a PFIC can be mitigated if the U.S. holder makes certain elections as
described in this annual report in Item 10.E under U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.
In general, we will be a PFIC for any taxable year if either (1) 75% or more of our gross
income in the taxable year is passive income, or (2) 50% or more of the average value of our assets
in the taxable year produces, or is held for the production of, passive income. We do not yet know
whether we will be classified as a PFIC in the year ending June 30, 2006 or thereafter. Most of
the tax consequences of pSivida being a PFIC can be mitigated if the U.S. holder makes certain
mitigating elections as described in Item 10.E of this annual report. In the event we are
classified as a PFIC, we intend to provide U.S. holders with sufficient information to enable them
to make a mitigating election if so desired. However, we may fail to provide such information, and
if we do, you may not be aware of our status as a PFIC and may be subject to additional taxes and
penalties.
Holders of ADSs may have limited rights relative to holders of our Ordinary Shares in certain
circumstances.
The rights of holders of ADSs with respect to voting of ordinary shares and the right to
receive certain distributions may be limited in certain respects by the deposit agreement entered
into by us and Citibank, N.A. For example, although ADS holders are entitled under the deposit
agreement, subject to any applicable provisions of Australian law and of our constitution, to
instruct the depositary as to the exercise of the voting rights pertaining to
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the ordinary shares represented by the American Depositary Shares, and the depositary has
agreed that it will try, as far as practical, to vote the ordinary shares so represented in
accordance with such instructions, ADS holders may not receive notices sent by depositary in time
to ensure that the depositary will be able to vote the ordinary shares. This means that holders of ADSs may
not be able to exercise their right to vote. In addition, under the deposit agreement, the
depositary has the right to restrict distributions to holders of the ADSs in the event that it is
unlawful or impractical to make such distributions. We have no obligation to take any action to
permit distributions to holders of our American Depositary Receipts, or ADRs. As a result, holders
of ADRs may not receive distributions made by us.
Our stock price is volatile and can fluctuate significantly based on events both within and outside
our control; our trading volume may affect the liquidity of our ADSs.
Since December 2000, the price of our ordinary shares has ranged from A$0.09 to A$1.44 per
share, and since January 27, 2005, the price of our ADSs has ranged from US$4.15 to US$12.14. The
price of our common shares and ADSs may be affected by developments directly affecting our business
and by developments out of our control or unrelated to pSivida. The biotechnology sector in
particular and the stock market generally are vulnerable to abrupt changes in investor sentiment.
Prices of securities and trading volume of companies in the biotechnology industry, including ours,
can swing dramatically in ways unrelated or that bear a disproportionate relationship to operating
performance. Our share and ADS prices and their trading volume may fluctuate based a number of
factors including, but not limited to:
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advancements with respect to treatment of the diseases targeted by our proposed
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In addition, low trading volume may increase the volatility of the price of our ADSs. Trading
volume in our ordinary shares on other markets has not been historically high, and trading volume
of our ADSs on the NASDAQ National Market has also been low. Further, because each of our ADSs
represents ten of our ordinary shares, trading volume in our ADSs may be lower than that for our
ordinary shares. A thin trading market could cause the price of our ADSs to fluctuate
significantly more than the stock market as a whole. For example, trades involving a relatively
small number of our ADSs may have a greater impact on the trading price for our ADSs than would be
the case if their trading volume were higher. Accordingly, holders of
our ADSs may not be able to liquidate a position in our ADSs in the
desired time or at the desired price.
The fact that we do not expect to pay cash dividends may lead to decreased prices for our
stock.
We
have never paid a cash dividend on our Ordinary Shares and we do not anticipate paying any
cash dividend. We intend to retain future cash earnings,
if any, for reinvestment in the development and expansion of our business. Our convertible note
agreement limits our ability to pay dividends.
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Future issuances and sales of our stock could dilute your ownership and cause our stock price
to decline.
As of December 31, 2005, we have outstanding options to purchase 31,169,162 of our ordinary
shares, representing 8.1% of the total outstanding ordinary shares. In 2005, we raised capital
through the issuance of 665,000 ADSs and warrants to acquire 133,000 ADSs and issued a convertible
note currently convertible into 2,112,676 ADSs together with warrants to acquire an additional
633,803 ADSs. In addition, under certain circumstances, the convertible note will become
convertible into a larger number of ADSs and the accrued interest on the principal amount of the
note may be converted, in either case, potentially resulting in the issuance of a substantially
larger number of ADSs. We issued a further 15,983,661 ADSs to common and preferred stockholders of
Control Delivery Systems, Inc. in our acquisition of that company. Exercise and conversion of
these options, warrants and convertible securities would dilute existing shareholders. Further, we
intend to continue to finance our operations through the issuance of equity securities, if
feasible.
Certain of our shareholders own a significant percentage of our ordinary shares and therefore
may be able to influence our business in ways that are less beneficial to you.
Our
executive officers, directors (including the officers and directors
of our subsidiaries) and their affiliates beneficially own or control
approximately 15.20% of our outstanding ordinary shares (based on the number of our ordinary
shares outstanding on December 31, 2005 and assuming the issuance of shares upon the exercise of
options vested or vesting within 60 days of December 31, 2005). As a result, if our executive
officers and directors and their affiliates were all to vote in the same way, they would have the ability to exert
significant influence over our board of directors and how we operate our business. The
concentration of ownership may also have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change
in control of our company.
If we fail to comply with internal controls evaluations and attestation requirements our stock
price could be adversely affected.
We are subject to United States securities laws, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and
the rules and regulations adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to such
Act. Under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the related regulations, we are required to
perform an evaluation of our internal controls over financial reporting and have our independent
auditor publicly attest to this evaluation beginning in the year ending June 30, 2007. We will
shortly commence the evaluation and expect to complete it in the first quarter of 2007. We expect
internal control evaluations and attestation requirements to be time-consuming and expensive. If
we fail to complete the evaluation of our internal controls over financial reporting in time, if we
identify material weaknesses in these internal controls or if our independent accountant does not
timely attest to our evaluation, we could be subject to regulatory scrutiny and decreased public
confidence in our internal controls, which may adversely affect the market price of our stock.
Risks
related to our recent acquisition of CDS and other recent
transactions
The
following risk factors relate to our December 30, 2005
acquisition of CDS, as well as two recently completed transactions: (1) our
US$4.3 million private placement structured as a private investment in public equity, referred to
herein as the PIPE, and (2) our US$15 million convertible note financing, referred to herein as the
convertible note financing. For a description of the CDS acquisition, the PIPE and the convertible
note financing, see Item 8B, Significant Changes.
We may fail to integrate our operations successfully with the operations of CDS. As a result,
pSivida and CDS may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the merger, which could adversely
affect the price of ADSs.
We entered into the merger agreement and consummated the merger with the expectation that the
merger will result in benefits to the combined companies, including the opportunities to combine
the two companies technologies, products and product candidates and the opportunity for pSivida to
establish a substantial presence in the U.S. which would facilitate access to U.S. markets. However, these
expected benefits may not be fully realized. Failure of the combined company to meet the challenges
involved with successfully integrating the personnel, products, technology and research and
development operations of the two companies following the merger or to realize any of the other
anticipated benefits of the merger, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations as well as on that of our subsidiaries, including CDS (now
pSivida Inc.). These integration efforts may be difficult and time consuming, especially
considering the highly technical and complex nature of each companys products. The challenges
involved in this integration include the following:
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We may not successfully integrate our operations and technology with those of CDS in a timely
manner, or at all; we may not realize the anticipated benefits of the merger to the extent, or in
the timeframe, anticipated, which could significantly harm our business.
Our operating results could be adversely affected as a result of purchase accounting treatment, and
the corresponding impact of amortization or impairment of other intangibles relating to the merger,
if the results of the combined company do not offset these additional expenses.
Under
Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting
Standards, or A-IFRS (effective from July 1, 2005
See Item 5A, "Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Applicable to pSivida"), we will account for the merger using the purchase method of accounting. Under purchase
accounting, we will record the market value of our ADSs, cash, and other consideration issued in
connection with the merger and the amount of direct transaction costs as the cost of acquiring the
business of CDS. We will allocate that cost to the individual assets acquired and liabilities
assumed, including identifiable intangible assets, based on their respective fair values.
Intangible assets generally will be amortized over a 12 year
period on a straight line basis. Based on our preliminary allocation
of the purchase price, which is subject to change based on the actual
outcome of an independent valuation, the amount allocated to goodwill is expected to
be approximately A$30.6 million, the amount allocated to
identifiable intangible assets is expected to be
approximately A$120.0 million, giving rise to a gross deferred
tax liability of approximately A$48.0
million (approximately A$29.1 million net of deferred tax assets), and approximately A$2.7 million
is expected to be allocated to in-process research and development. Goodwill is not subject to amortization
but is subject to at least an annual impairment analysis, which may result in an impairment charge
if the carrying value of the cash-generating unit to which goodwill has
been allocated exceeds its recoverable value. If identifiable intangible assets were
amortized in equal quarterly amounts over a 12 year period following completion of the merger,
the amortization attributable to these items would be approximately A$2.5 million per quarter and
A$10.0 million per fiscal year. As a result, purchase accounting treatment of the merger could
increase our net loss or decrease our net income in the foreseeable future, which could have a
material and adverse effect on the future market value of our ADSs.
pSivida has incurred significant costs in connection with the merger.
We
estimate that we have incurred direct transaction costs of approximately US$2.6 million
(approximately A$3.6 million) associated with the merger, which will be included as a part of the total purchase consideration
for accounting purposes. In addition, prior to completing the merger, CDS incurred direct
transaction costs for accounting, investment banking and legal
services of approximately US$2.4
million (approximately A$3.3 million), which are to be expensed
in the period in which they are incurred. We believe the
combined entity may incur charges to operations, which currently are not reasonably estimable, in
the quarter in which the merger was completed or the following quarters, to reflect costs
associated with integrating the two companies and that such charges may be material.
Regulatory agencies, private parties, state attorneys general and other antitrust authorities may
raise challenges to the merger on antitrust grounds.
We believe that the merger could be completed without making any filings with the Federal
Trade Commission, or FTC, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, or the
Antitrust Division, or any other governmental authority whether under the Hart-Scott-Rodino
Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, or the HSR Act, or
otherwise and without waiting for the expiration of
any waiting period requirements. However, the FTC and the Antitrust Division
frequently scrutinize the legality under the antitrust laws of transactions like the merger, and at
any time after the completion of the merger, the FTC or the Antitrust Division could take any
action under the antitrust laws as it deems necessary or desirable in the public interest,
including seeking the divestiture of our substantial assets or those of CDS. In addition, certain
private parties, as well as state attorneys general and other antitrust authorities, may challenge
the transaction under antitrust laws under certain circumstances.
In addition, the merger may be subject to the antitrust laws of Australia or other foreign
jurisdictions. Anti-competitive mergers or acquisitions in Australia are regulated under sections
50 and 50A of the Commonwealth Trade Practices Act, or TPA, which generally prohibits any
acquisition of shares or assets which is likely to have the
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effect of substantially lessening competition in a market in Australia. The Australian
antitrust regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, or ACCC, may on its own
initiative apply to an Australian Court under that law in order to block a merger, or to obtain
orders for the divestiture of assets, or for other remedies. A private party may also apply to an
Australian Court under that law for a more limited range of remedies.
There can be no assurance that a challenge to the merger on antitrust grounds will not be
made, or, if such a challenge is made, what the result will be.
If CDSs former stockholders sell substantial amounts of ADSs after the merger, the market price of
ADSs may decline.
The resale by former CDS stockholders of pSivida ADSs after the merger could cause the market
price of our ADSs to decline. In connection with the merger, we have issued approximately
16,000,000 ADSs. While our ADSs will not initially be freely tradable, we have agreed to register
their resale within six months (subject to certain extensions) for stockholders entering into the registration rights agreement.
Therefore, approximately 16,000,000 pSivida ADSs issued in the merger are expected to become freely
tradable under U.S. securities laws six months from the closing date
of the merger, which was December 30, 2005. However, certain
shareholders are subject to lock-ups for as long as 9 months
after the closing date of the merger.
If the price of our ADSs does not rise above the conversion price by the time payment on the
convertible note becomes due, we may have to repay all or part of the funds received in the
convertible note financing.
On November 16, 2005, we issued a subordinated convertible promissory note in the principal
amount of US$15 million (A$19.7 million) to an institutional investor. The convertible note must
be repaid in three payments of US$5 million each which are due
on or about November 16, 2006, May 16, 2007 and
November 16, 2007 respectively, unless the convertible note is sooner converted into ADSs. The note is convertible
into our ADSs at a conversion price of US$7.10 per ADS, subject to adjustment based on certain
events or circumstances, including the market price of ADSs for the ten trading days ending on May
5, 2006. The average trading price of our ADSs during the ten trading
days ending on the day that is four trading days prior to the closing of the
CDS acquisition was US$5.087. If the price of our
ADSs does not rise above the conversion price by the time any payment on the convertible note becomes
due or if certain other requirements are not met, the right of
pSivida to force conversion may not be exercisable and we may have to repay up to US$5 million of
principal, plus accrued interest at any one or all of these three dates. Given the cash needs of our business and the lack of current
revenue, we cannot predict whether or not we will be able to meet this obligation if called upon to
do so, or what impact this could have on our business and operations.
If we fail to register the resale of ADSs by the applicable deadlines, we may be subject to
substantial penalties.
In connection with the acquisition of CDS, the PIPE and the convertible note financing, we
have entered into agreements to register with the SEC the resale of ADSs issued to investors and
CDS stockholders. Our obligation to register ADSs in each of these transactions is subject to a
deadline, which may be extended in certain situations, and our failure to meet this deadline results in monetary penalties against pSivida.
With respect to the PIPE, we are required to complete the registration no later than one
hundred and eighty days from the date of the definitive agreements related to the PIPE, which
places the deadline on or about February 23, 2006. If we fail to cause the registration statement
registering the resale of ADSs to become effective beginning one month after this deadline, we may
be subject to monthly cash penalties equal to one percent of the PIPE
purchase price, or US$43,225 (A$59,200),
until such registration statement becomes effective. With respect to the convertible note
financing, we are required to complete the initial registration no later than one hundred and
eighty days from the date of the applicable agreement, which places the deadline on or about May
16, 2006. Failure to comply with this deadline may result in pSivida having to pay monthly cash
penalties equal to one and one-half percent of the convertible note
purchase price, or US$225,000 (A$308,200),
until the registration statement becomes effective. With respect to the acquisition of CDS, we are
required to complete the registration no later than one hundred and eighty days from the closing of
the merger, which would be on or about June 30, 2006. Failure to comply with this deadline may
result in pSivida having to pay monthly cash penalties equal to one percent of the average closing
price of the ADSs during the ten trading days ending on the day that is four trading days prior to
the closing of the merger, multiplied by the number of outstanding unregistered ADSs, until the
registration statement becomes effective. The average trading price
of ADSs during the 10-day period just described was US$5.087, which
indicates that such penalties could amount to US$813,089
(A$1,113,700) per month. Each of these registration deadlines is
subject to extensions in certain circumstances. Once the
registrations are completed, we are obligated to keep them effective
for specified periods, and failure to do so may subject us to
additional penalties.
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ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
A. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF PSIVIDA
pSivida Limited is an Australian public company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, the
NASDAQ National Market, Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Londons OFEX International Market Service and
existing pursuant to the Australian Corporations Act 2001. Our corporate headquarters are located at Level 12 BGC Centre, 28 The Esplanade, Perth WA
6000, Australia and our phone number is (+61 8) 9226 5099. Our registered agent in the U.S. is the
Corporation Service Company located at 1133 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 3100, New York, New York
10036. We also operate subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia and the United
States.
The legal entity that became pSivida was incorporated as the Sumich Group Ltd in April 1987.
The Sumich Group operated an agriculture business which was placed into administration or
receivership on September 30, 1998. pSivida was subsequently formed on December 1, 2000 upon
entering into a court-approved arrangement with Sumich Groups creditors which fully extinguished
all prior liabilities as of that time. We then appointed new directors and officers and re-listed
on the Australian Stock Exchange under our new name. pSivida was then recapitalized through a
placement to investors of 9,300,000 ordinary shares at A$0.30 per share, raising A$2,790,000.
Our principal capital expenditures (including acquisitions) in the past three years are
described below. We have made no substantial divestitures in the past three years. Our
acquisition of CDS is described under its own heading below.
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On October 13, 2003, we subscribed for additional convertible preference share
capital in pSiMedica Ltd., increasing our direct ownership interest in pSiMedica by
3.4% to 46.25% with indirect effective control over 53.05%. The consideration paid
by us in relation to this additional investment amounted to £2 million
(approximately A$4.84 million). This investment was required to fund continued
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In May 2004, the minority shareholders in pSiOncology, Singapore General
Hospital Technology Ventures Pte Ltd and Biotech Research Ventures Pte Ltd,
exchanged their pSiOncology shares for newly issued shares in pSiMedica. Since that
time, pSiMedica has been the holder of 100% of the issued share capital of
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On August 4, 2004, we acquired the remaining shares in pSiMedica Ltd. that we
did not already own. The consideration paid was A$4,323,622 together with a total
of 49,804,381 ordinary shares of pSivida issued at a value of A$1.09. This
amounted to total consideration equal to A$58.6 million. In addition, 638,537
pSivida options with an estimated fair value of A$292,828 were issued to employees
of pSiMedica in exchange for their rights being waived in relation to options
previously issued by pSiMedica. This amounted to total consideration equal to
A$59.2 million. As a result of this transaction QinetiQ Group plc, one of Europes
largest science and technology companies and the principal shareholder (besides
pSivida) of pSiMedica, became our largest shareholder holding 17.5% of our issued
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On August 24, 2004, we incorporated AION Diagnostics Limited in Australia to
develop and commercialize diagnostic applications of BioSilicon. We intend to
license diagnostic and sensor applications of the BioSilicon platform technology
developed by AION Diagnostics. We capitalized AION Diagnostics with A$1.2 million.
In addition, zero exercise price options have been created over 20% of the issued
capital to be awarded to directors, staff and consultants of AION Diagnostics,
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Acquisition of CDS
On October 3, 2005, we entered into a merger agreement with CDS, a Boston-based company engaged in the design and development of drug
delivery products. The merger agreement provided that a newly-formed
subsidiary of pSivida would merge into CDS, with CDS surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of pSivida with the
name of pSivida Inc. After approval by the required majorities of both companies shareholders and
the fulfillment of other closing conditions, the merger was completed on December 30, 2005.
In
exchange for their CDS shares, the former stockholders of CDS
received 15,983,661 of our ADSs. Based on a price of A$0.71 per share, the price prevailing upon the closing
of the merger, the transaction represents a purchase price of
approximately A$118.8 million
(US$86.7 million). As at December 30, 2005, the ADSs received by the former CDS
stockholders represented approximately 41.3% of the capital stock of the combined company. The
former CDS stockholders will be subject to lock-up periods of no less than six months.
Certain former shareholders of CDS received cash rather than ADSs for their CDS shares. The
total amount of such cash, which depended on the market value, on or about the date of the merger,
of the ADSs that such shareholders would have received in the merger, was US$83,116. This amount
was paid out of our own funds, along with other costs of the acquisition. For a more detailed
description of the acquisition and its effects, see Item 8B, Significant Changes.
B. BUSINESS OVERVIEW
On
December 30, 2005 we completed the acquisition of CDS, which was
then renamed pSivida Inc. Due to the short amount of time since the
completion of the acquisition, we have not yet integrated the
business and operations of pSivida Inc. with the other business and operations of pSivida.
Accordingly, information regarding the business of pSivida Inc. is provided separately from the
information regarding the rest of pSividas business. See
Business of pSivida Inc. for information relating specifically to the
business of pSivida Inc.
Our Business
We are a global nanotechnology company focused on the development of BioSilicon, a novel
porous form of nano-sized silicon, for therapeutic and diagnostic use in healthcare. BioSilicon is
composed of elemental silicon, engineered to create a honeycomb structure of pores. These pores
can be formed into a diverse array of shapes and sizes and can be filled with various drugs, genes
and proteins. We are working toward developing applications for controlled slow release drug
delivery and diagnostics. Initially, we are using BioSilicon to target primary liver cancer, but
we intend to investigate BioSilicons use as a treatment for other inoperable tumors such as
pancreatic, secondary liver and tumors within the peritoneum, brain and lung. We are currently
conducting a Phase IIb dose optimization BioSilicon trial in inoperable primary liver cancer
patients in seven centers in South-East Asia, including Singapore General Hospital. Other potential applications for BioSilicon may include
tissue engineering, orthopedics and food science.
Our Commercialization Strategy
Our commercialization strategy is to concentrate on internal product development; the
licensing of the BioSilicon technology platform; and the potential sale of non-core intellectual
property.
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Internal Product Development
The focus of our internal product development is BioSilicon drug delivery, with an initial
emphasis on brachytherapy products. Other potential BioSilicon drug delivery products are
localized chemotherapy, slow release drugs and the delivery of generic drugs (commonly referred to
as re-delivered generics). We have established detailed commercialization plans for BrachySil, our
lead product, bearing in mind market sizes, benefits offered to patients and alternative
competitive therapies. The first step in our commercialization strategy for BrachySil was a
validation of human safety and efficacy through human clinical trials, which was completed in early
2005. Currently underway is our Phase IIb dose optimization trial with the first patients now
having been treated in Singapore. It is expected that these trials will be followed directly by
registration trials. We also intend to open up dialogue with the FDA, the EU regulatory
authorities and government regulators in various other jurisdictions in order to establish that
BrachySil may appropriately be regulated as a device rather than as a drug. If BrachySil becomes
registered as anticipated in 2007, we intend to investigate BrachySils use as a treatment for
other inoperable tumors such as pancreatic, metastatic ovarian and tumors within the peritoneum,
brain and lung.
Licensing of Core and Non-Core Intellectual Property
We believe that the potential range of applications for BioSilicon will permit early stage
licensing for non-core applications such as biomaterial in orthopedics, tissue engineering and
regenerative medicine. Furthermore, the platform has now been developed to a stage where licensing
BioSilicon to large pharmaceutical and biotech companies for delivery of their patented drugs is
being explored. We also intend to license diagnostic and sensor applications
of the BioSilicon platform technology developed by our subsidiary, AION Diagnostics. In addition
to licensing, we may also consider opportunities for collaborations.
On October 27, 2005 we signed a license with Beijing Med-Pharm Corporation for the clinical
development, marketing and distribution of BrachySil in China. Under the terms of the license, we will manufacture BrachySil and Beijing Med-Pharm will be
responsible for clinical development, securing regulatory approval, marketing and distribution in
China. We will retain manufacturing rights for BrachySil under the license. It is a condition of
the license that a manufacturing and supply agreement for us to supply BrachySil to Beijing
Med-Pharm is concluded within 90 days. The
license includes upfront and milestone payments in excess of
US$2 million (A$2.7 million) and royalties
ranging from 10% up to 30%, depending upon level of sales, payable to us by Beijing Med-Pharm.
Beijing Med-Pharm is a US-based company with Chinese subsidiaries that offers an end-to-end
solution to primarily Western pharmaceutical companies who wish to sell their products into the
Chinese marketplace. In December 2004, Beijing Med-Pharm initiated the first ever purchase of a
Chinese pharmaceutical distribution company by a foreign entity after it signed an agreement to
purchase Beijing Wanwei Pharmaceutical Ltd., a pharmaceutical distributor covering the bulk of
Beijings hospitals.
BrachySil (32-P BioSilicon) will enter a Phase IIb dose-profiling study shortly as a potential
new treatment for primary liver cancer (also called hepatocellular carcinoma or HCC). China has
the highest incidence of HCC in the world, with over 345,000 estimated new cases per annum
(Globocan), representing 55% of total worldwide cases. Focused programs are being prepared to seek
to exploit its potentially broader utility in other significant cancer indications, including
inoperable pancreatic and secondary liver disease.
Sale of Non-Core Applications
We are also exploring sales of early stage non-core applications. Such applications include
biomaterial in orthopedics, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine producing.
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BioSilicon
BioSilicon is composed of elemental silicon, one of the most abundant elements on the earths
crust, which is engineered to create a honeycomb structure of pores. These pores can be formed
into a diverse array of shapes and sizes and can be filled with various drugs, genes and proteins.
We believe that BioSilicons features include:
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Biocompatibility BioSilicon is biocompatible, meaning that it is not
injurious and does not cause immunological rejection within the body. We have
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Toxicology studies performed for us by Quintiles Transnational and
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Non-toxicity our studies have shown that BioSilicon degrades in the body into
silicic acid, the non-toxic, dietary form of silicon which is found in beer, cereal
grains and wine. We have undertaken both pre-clinical studies and clinical trials
testing the toxicology of BioSilicon. our pre-clinical toxicology studies have
demonstrated a minimum tolerated dose which is substantially in excess of the doses
expected to be used in initial clinical applications. Also, comparative toxicology
studies in animals comparing BioSilicon and titanium have shown no significant
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and in vitro (in animals and humans and in solution). The rate of biodegradation
depends on the degree of nanostructuring that is imparted on the material. We
believe that, as a result, BioSilicon can be made to dissolve in suitable
environments in days, weeks or months, depending upon the size and nature of the
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Because of these qualities, BioSilicon has the potential to serve as a biomedical device in or
on the body. We believe that BioSilicon may have multiple potential applications in healthcare. We
are currently working toward developing applications for controlled slow release drug delivery and
diagnostics. We believe that other potential applications may include tissue engineering,
orthopedics and food science (food sensors and nutraceutical products).
Core Markets
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy is a relatively new form of treatment for cancer involving the localized
delivery of radioactive agents directly into a tumor. The market is currently dominated by the use
of radioactive seeds for the treatment of hormone non-responsive prostate cancer. These are
mainly used for the treatment of prostate cancer and can cause trauma on application. Current
mainline brachytherapy implants are relatively large, causing trauma and hemorrhaging in tumors.
Such seeds also carry comparatively long-range radio emitters that cause normal tissue damage and
other quality of life problems to the patient. Other products in this area such as Yttrium 90
(Y90) ceramic spheres are not generally administered directly into tumors but into the vasculature
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organs such as the liver. The latter approach causes a significant degree of healthy tissue
damage. These current therapeutic regimens have limited value for inoperable liver cancer. Liver
cancer is currently one of the worlds major causes of cancer-based mortality.
Drug Delivery
The market for
new drug delivery formulations is rapidly growing. Drug delivery has proved to be a critical element in the drug development
process, resulting in enhanced safety and efficacy of many medicines. Improvement of drug delivery
is important for better patient safety and drug bioavailability. Furthermore, the use of novel drug
delivery systems is an increasingly important strategy for major pharmaceutical and biotechnology
companies as they recognize the benefits of forging relationships with drug delivery companies to
enable the delivery of new drugs and extend the commercial life of their current drugs.
Core BioSilicon Applications
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy is a relatively new form of treatment for cancer and involves the delivery of
radioisotopes directly into the tumor. With improved tumor location and mapping, this approach to
cancer therapy has grown substantially in recent years allowing the physician/surgeon/radiologist
to specifically expose tumor tissue to radioisotopes in a targeted manner.
For brachytherapy treatment, we believe BioSilicon has many significant advantages:
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BrachySil
BrachySil, our lead product candidate, is a brachytherapy product that we believe has the
potential to significantly expand the current brachytherapy market size. BrachySil consists of an
injectable BioSilicon structure that carries 32-phosphorus, or 32P, a radioactive isotope which has
been shown to shrink tumors. The isotope 32P emits beta or electron radiation which has been shown
to be effective at shrinking tumors. However, this radiation is harmful to healthy tissue.
Therefore, the 32P and its radiation must be confined to the area of the tumor and not allowed to
travel within the body. Existing 32P-based products do not fully immobilize 32P, allowing the
isotope to dissolve, enter the bloodstream and harm healthy tissue in other parts of the body. We
have engineered BrachySil to ensure that the 32P is unable to escape the BioSilicon particle.
Therefore, the 32P is in effect locked into BrachySil by producing an amalgam of phosphorus and
silicon. The BrachySil treatment is delivered, without surgery, via injection through the abdomen
using a fine gauge needle, allowing the clinician to administer a single dose of BrachySil directly
into the tumor site. BrachySil offers interventional radiologists a short-range longer life
isotope that can be delivered through a fine bore needle making it a more user friendly and precise
product for both patient and physician. We have tested BioSilicon in a variety of buffered
solutions (salty waters).
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We are developing products in this growing area through our wholly-owned, Singapore-based
subsidiary pSiOncology in conjunction with Singapore General Hospital. pSiOncology is also
developing localized chemotherapy products.
Phase IIb clinical trials commenced with BrachySil (32-P BioSilicon) as a potential new
brachytherapy treatment for inoperable primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, HCC). The
first patient has successfully received treatment at Singapore General Hospital using a new
fine-gauge needle multi-injection device which will enable for the first time, larger and also
multiple tumors to be treated. A total of 50 patients will be entered into this multi-centre trial
which will be conducted in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. BrachySil trials for pancreatic cancer
are expected to commence in the first quarter of 2006.
The study, which was designed in collaboration with Singapore General Hospital and approved by
the Singaporean regulatory authority (Health Sciences Authority) will determine the optimal dose of
BrachySil in treating inoperable HCC. Patients will be evaluated up to 12 months after treatment,
and the endpoints are based on evaluations of patient safety and target tumor responses, as well as
overall survival.
The study is intended to provide pivotal efficacy and safety data to support future product
registration and approval of BrachySil as an effective treatment for primary liver cancer. These
results are expected to build on the findings of a Phase IIa study concluded earlier this year on
patients with advanced liver cancer. In this trial, which was also conducted at Singapore General
Hospital, BrachySil was found to be both safe and well tolerated. It was also found to reduce
significantly the size of some tumors treated even on a lower dose than that used in the earlier
trials.
In addition, the Phase IIb trial will include a clinical evaluation of our proprietary SIMPL
implantation system. SIMPL is a fine-gauge needle, multi-injection device, through which BrachySil
is injected as a liquid suspension directly into tumors under local anesthetic. The device has been
designed to distribute the implanted dose from a single entry point and to enable physicians to
treat larger tumors. This device is expected to be a further significant advantage of BrachySil
over existing brachytherapies as well as assist in expanding the application of BrachySil to other
solid tumor cancers.
Assuming that trials are successful and an optimal dose is established, we intend to undertake
larger multi-center clinical trials involving patients in both Asia and Europe to produce data
sufficient to register BrachySil for use as an approved treatment for primary liver cancer. We
expect completion of its optimization dose study during early 2006, followed by initiation of
regulatory studies, thus registration could potentially be completed in mid 2007. Following
BrachySils registration, we anticipate rapid adoption of the treatment because it is delivered by
means of a fine gauge direct needle without surgery under local anesthetic and patients are able to
be discharged the following day. If BrachySil becomes registered as anticipated in 2007, we intend
to investigate BrachySils use as a treatment for other inoperable tumors such as pancreatic,
metastatic ovarian and tumors within the peritoneum, brain and lung. we believe that such approvals
may expand the market for brachytherapy.
During
early 2006, we also intend to open up dialogue with the FDA in order to establish that
BrachySil may appropriately be regulated as a device rather than as a
drug. We are pursuing a
similar strategy with respect to EU regulatory authorities to qualify for device registration in
Europe under the auspices of a CE mark application. Generally speaking, obtaining regulatory
approval to market a medical device is much less expensive and time consuming than the process
required for a drug. We also intend to consult with government regulators in various other
jurisdictions to promote this strategy.
Drug Delivery
We are also strongly focused on the application of BioSilicon technology to a controlled, slow
release drug delivery product. We intend to achieve this through the development of our own
products such as BrachySil; the delivery of generic or off patent drugs utilizing new delivery
methods comprised of BioSilicon; and licensing the use of BioSilicon to pharmaceutical companies
for delivery of their patented drugs.
The following properties make BioSilicon a potentially effective drug delivery platform:
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BioSilicon functions as a honeycomb structure to retain drugs within the cells within the
nanometer scale structure. In contrast, many polymers cause toxicity and inflammation and can
actually chemically react with the pharmaceutical being delivered. BioSilicons biodegradability
and solubility can be finely tuned without changing the chemical nature of the material itself.
Thus, unlike polymer-based systems, BioSilicons composition is identical for all potential
products whether they are implants for drug delivery or biodegradable orthopedic devices (pins,
screws, braces, etc.). The only characteristic that is varied is the level of engineering and
shape of the silicon device. Computer model systems have shown that the rate at which the
BioSilicon structure degrades in the body can be precisely regulated in order to release a drug
over a period of time.
We also plan to develop smart drug delivery devices making use of the semi-conductor
properties of silicon. BioSilicon can potentially perform in the same manner as a silicon chip,
thus providing the opportunity to marry the electronic potential of the material with healthcare
applications. Utilizing these properties may enable processors, sensors and telemetry to be
incorporated into a biodegradable drug delivery structure. This combination may provide for a more
powerful delivery system than conventional polymer-based systems which must rely on their natural
rate of biodegradation. With a biodegradable BioSilicon chip, the drug release might be made
intelligent through microprocessor control.
We have an agreement with an undisclosed top 5 global pharmaceutical company for the staged
evaluation of BioSilicon for drug delivery. The agreement covers the evaluation of BioSilicon for
the controlled release of a number of selected compounds. The pharmaceutical company will fund the
direct costs of the program.
Non-Core Applications
Diagnostics
In August of 2004 we incorporated AION Diagnostics in Australia to develop diagnostic
applications for BioSilicon.
Through AION Diagnostics, pSivida seeks to develop diagnostic applications using the
biodegradable, optical, semiconductor and micro machining properties of BioSilicon. AION
Diagnostics will look to develop products through strategic collaborations with universities,
research institutions and industry partners. AION Diagnostics will also seek grant funding in
Australia and the United States. Research currently being undertaken is at a preliminary stage
only and there is no guarantee that BioSilicon will ultimately be used in the commercialization of
a product in this area.
We have assigned to AION Diagnostics a licensing agreement with Forschungszentrum Jülich for
the use of our porous silicon optical mirror technology. Forschungszentrum Jülich is a science and
engineering research institution funded jointly by the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of
Nordrhein Westfalen.
Orthopedics
We believe that BioSilicon also has potential to be used as a biodegradable scaffold for
orthopedic tissue engineering. A porous silicon structure could be deliberately sculpted to
provide bone-building cells with a scaffold that the cells can penetrate and to which cells can
anchor. As the bone tissue deposits itself onto the scaffold, the silicon would slowly dissolve
away, eventually leaving just the new bone. Silicons ability to carry an electrical current
charge bias may also give BioSilicon an advantage in the treatment of bone conditions, promote bone
growth and may have other orthopedic applications. Data gathered to date in preclinical studies
indicate that cells will grow and divide in BioSilicon substrates and that BioSilicon can be
osteo-conductive, promoting bone growth and
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deposition. In July 2003, pSiMedica entered into a shared revenue agreement with Texas
Christian University, for which Texas Christian University will receive 10.0% of patent royalties
for any joint intellectual property developed in the areas of tissue engineering and orthopedic
applications. Research being undertaken in the orthopedics field is still at a preliminary stage,
and there is no guarantee that BioSilicon will ultimately lead to a commercializable product in
this area.
Tissue Engineering
We believe that BioSilicon also has potential uses in tissue engineering as a biodegradable
scaffold or framework. U.S. based Cytomatrix is evaluating BioSilicon for the expansion of stem
cells for the treatment of a variety of diseases. Singapore General Hospital is assessing the use
of BioSilicon as a scaffold to assist the growth of tissue cells for applications in areas such as
craniofacial and reconstructive surgery. The McComb Foundation, an Australian company, together
with its commercialization partner, Clinical Cell Culture, Ltd., is evaluating the use of
BioSilicon as a scaffold to assist in the growth of various cells for application in future tissue
engineering products including in the wound healing and burns area. Depending on results and
compatibility with Clinical Cell Cultures products, Clinical Cell Culture will have the right to
commercialize products combining its proprietary technology with BioSilicon. We are also examining
the use of growth and disease inhibiting factors within the BioSilicon scaffold to assist with
tissue regeneration. We are also active in the area of wound management products, including
research into the development of potentially novel biodegradable sutures. All of these research
initiatives involving the use of BioSilicon in the area of tissue engineering are at a preliminary
stage only and there is no guarantee that BioSilicon will ultimately be used in the
commercialization of any products in this area.
Food Technology
In December 2005 we incorporated pSiNutria Limited in Australia to develop applications of our
silicon technology in the food industry. pSivida Limited plans to
license the use of BioSilicon as an ingestible ingredient in food applications. pSiNutria is
also developing patentable intellectual property using silicon in the food packaging area.
We have entered into an agreement with ITOCHU Corporation to explore the development and
commercialization of new ingestible BioSilicon products in the area of food
technology. ITOCHU is a large multinational corporation headquartered in Japan with considerable
experience in the food industry and interests ranging from technology development and production
through to distribution and retail. Further international collaborations and licensing
opportunities are anticipated in the food industry. Our research in the area of food technology is
at a preliminary stage only and there is no guarantee that BioSilicon will ultimately be used in
the commercialization of a product in this area.
Subsidiary Companies
pSivida Inc.
On October 3, 2005, we entered into a merger agreement with CDS, a Boston-based company engaged in the design and development of drug
delivery products. The merger agreement provided that a newly-formed
subsidiary of pSivida would merge into CDS, with CDS surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of pSivida with the
name of pSivida Inc. After approval by the required majorities of both companies shareholders and
the fulfillment of other closing conditions, the merger was completed on December 30, 2005.
pSiMedica
In December 2000, we co-founded pSiMedica Ltd, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.
pSiMedica was formed with QinetiQ Group plc and several individuals and privately held investment
companies. We invested A$1.0 million to acquire an 11.1% interest in pSiMedica. QinetiQ, which was
formerly part of the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency, or DERA, an agency of the government
of the UK, is currently one of Europes largest science and technology solutions companies.
QinetiQ remains 56.0% owned by the UK Ministry
of Defence on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom, but has sold interests of 30.5%
to the Carlyle Group, one of the worlds leading private equity firms, and 13.0% to QinetiQs
employees.
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Further significant events in pSiMedicas history are as follows:
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In May 2001, we increased our ownership in pSiMedica from 11.1% to 40.1% by
acquiring 28.9% of pSiMedicas outstanding ordinary shares from other minority
shareholders. This acquisition of shares in pSiMedica was made in consideration
for A$1.8 million in cash and the issuance of 10,918,535 of our ordinary shares at
a value of A$0.30 per share, or a total consideration value of A$5.1 million. At
the same time, we also received powers of attorney over the pSiMedica shareholdings
of Viaticus Capital Pty Ltd, representing 1.5%; Mr. Sam Giacomo, representing 1.4%;
Mr. David McAuliffe, representing 1.4%; and Dr. Aston, representing 7.0%. These
transactions resulted in our holding an indirect 51.4% controlling interest in
pSiMedica, and thereafter, we began to consolidate pSiMedica in our consolidated
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On March 7, 2002, we subscribed for additional shares issued by pSiMedica. This
had the effect of increasing our direct percentage ownership by 2.8% to 42.9% and
indirect effective control to 50.8%. The consideration paid by us in relation to
this additional investment amounted to £1 million (approximately A$2.7 million).
This investment was required to fund continued research and development by
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On October 13, 2003, we again subscribed for additional convertible preference
share capital in pSiMedica, increasing our direct ownership by 3.4% to 46.3% with
indirect effective control over 53.1%. The consideration paid by us in relation to
this additional investment amounted to £2.0 million (approximately A$4.8 million).
This investment was required to fund continued research and development by
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On August 4, 2004, we acquired the remaining shares in pSiMedica that we did not
already own. The consideration paid was $59,224,568 which comprised of $4,323,622
in cash, a total of 49,804,381 ordinary shares of pSivida issued at a value of
$1.09 for A-GAAP purposes, 638,537 pSivida options with an estimated fair value of
$292,828 (issued to employees of pSiMedica in exchange for their rights being
waived in relation to options previously issued by pSiMedica) and direct
acquisition costs totaling $321,342. As a result of this transaction QinetiQ became
our largest shareholder, holding 17.5% of its issued capital at that time. |
pSiOncology
On July 24, 2002, pSiOncology Pte Ltd. was formed in Singapore by pSiMedica, Singapore General
Hospital and Biotech Research Ventures Pte Ltd to develop BioSilicon brachytherapy products for the
treatment of operable and inoperable cancer tumors.
In May 2004, the minority shareholders in pSiOncology, Singapore General Hospital Technology
Ventures Pte Ltd and Biotech Research Ventures Pte Ltd, exchanged their pSiOncology shares for
newly issued shares in pSiMedica. Since that time, pSiMedica has been the holder of 100.0% of the
issued share capital of pSiOncology.
AION Diagnostics
On August 24, 2004, we incorporated AION Diagnostics Limited in Australia to develop and
commercialize diagnostic applications of BioSilicon. We have licensed diagnostic and sensor
applications of the BioSilicon platform technology to AION Diagnostics. We capitalized AION
Diagnostics with A$1.2 million. In addition, zero exercise price options have been created over
20.0% of the fully diluted issued capital to be awarded to directors, staff and consultants of AION
Diagnostics, subject to the achievement of milestones. By exploiting both the biocompatible and
biodegradable properties of BioSilicon, AION Diagnostics will be seeking to commercialize
diagnostic products that will provide real time continuous measurement of important diagnostic
markers. The move to spin out AION Diagnostics will enable a separate team to focus on leveraging
the technological opportunities in BioSilicon to develop and commercialize a diagnostics product
portfolio, while we and our staff remain focused on the core areas of slow release drug delivery
and brachytherapy.
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Both QinetiQ and pSivida act as strategic partners of AION Diagnostics as AION Diagnostics
is seeking to develop products through strategic collaborations with universities, research institutions
and industry partners and to obtain grant funding in Australia and the US.
pSiNutria Limited
On December 5, 2005, we incorporated pSiNutria Limited in Australia to develop applications of
our silicon technology in the food industry. pSivida Limited
capitalized pSiNutria with A$1.5
million and will grant pSiNutria a royalty bearing exclusive license for the use of BioSilicon as
an ingestible ingredient in food applications. pSiNutria is also developing patentable
intellectual property using silicon in the food packaging area.
Collaborations
QinetiQ
In connection with the organization of pSivida and pSiMedica, in December 2000, pSiMedica
entered into a technology license agreement with the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency, or
DERA, an instrumentality of the UK government. The technology license gave pSiMedica the right to
use intellectual property associated with BioSilicon to develop, manufacture and sell products for
uses on or in the human and animal body. The intellectual property included patents, patent
applications, various research reports, trademarks, know-how and other materials. The license was
granted on a worldwide, royalty free basis in exchange for shares in pSiMedica. DERA retained the
right to use the intellectual property in connection with defense-related, noncommercial purposes.
The license provided that DERA would later assign the intellectual property outright upon the
fulfillment of certain conditions, including pSiMedica successfully raising additional funds.
In March 2002, subsequent to our making an additional investment in pSiMedica funded by our
November 2001 placement of ordinary shares, pSiMedica entered into an assignment agreement with
QinetiQ. Pursuant to the assignment agreement, QinetiQ, the successor to DERAs rights to the
intellectual property, assigned the outright ownership of the intellectual property to pSiMedica
with QinetiQ retaining only the right to sublicense the intellectual property to DERA for
noncommercial, defense-related uses and, subject to reasonable terms, in connection with purposes
outside of pSiMedicas original field of use. pSiMedica gave only nominal consideration for
assignment, as the obligation to assign the intellectual property was pursuant to the earlier
license agreement. Pursuant to the assignment agreement, pSiMedica became the owner of all the
relevant patents, patent applications, research reports, trademarks, know-how and other materials
associated with BioSilicon.
Singapore General Hospital
During July 2002, pSiMedica entered into an agreement with Singapore General Hospital related
to the incorporation of pSiOncology Pte Ltd., now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of pSivida
and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of pSiMedica. The agreement involves the licensing of
intellectual property pertaining to BioSilicon from pSiMedica to explore its potential as a
platform for brachytherapy. During May 2004 pSiMedica issued shares to Singapore General Hospital
in exchange for the outside equity interest in pSiOncology Pte Ltd and subsequently as a result of
the transaction whereby we acquired the outside equity interest in pSiMedica, Singapore General
Hospital exchanged its pSiMedica shares for pSivida ordinary shares.
AEA Technology QSA GmbH
During March 2004 pSiMedica entered into a three year agreement with AEA Technology QSA GmbH
for the construction of a facility for the production and manufacture of radioactive 32P-BioSilicon
nano-structured micro particles to meet pSiMedicas commercial supply requirements. This facility
was completed in September 2005.
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License Agreement with Beijing Med-Pharm
On October 27, 2005 we signed a license with Beijing Med-Pharm Corporation for the clinical
development, marketing and distribution of BrachySil in China. Under the terms of the license, we
will manufacture BrachySil and Beijing Med-Pharm will be responsible for clinical development,
securing regulatory approval, marketing and distribution in China. We will retain manufacturing rights for BrachySil
under the license. It is a condition of the license that a manufacturing and supply agreement for
us to supply BrachySil to Beijing Med-Pharm is concluded within
90 days of October 27, 2005. The license includes
upfront payments to pSivida of US$375,000 (approximately A$514,000) upon entering into the license and US$375,000 (approximately A$514,000) upon
entering into the manufacturing and supply agreement, and additional payments of up to US$1,750,000
(approximately A$2,400,000) if certain milestones are achieved. In addition, we will receive royalties ranging from 10% up to
30%, depending upon level of sales.
Top Five Global Pharma
On
October 22, 2004, we entered into an agreement with an undisclosed top five global
pharmaceutical company for the staged evaluation of BioSilicon as a
delivery vehicle for selected compounds. The initial stage of the planned 12 month program has concluded, meeting the agreed
technical success criteria, and triggering a payment to us under the terms of the
agreement.
ITOCHU Corporation Japan, Asia and Food Technology
A non-exclusive agreement was signed with ITOCHU Corporation for the development and
commercialization of BioSilicon in Japan and Asia and food applications. ITOCHU, one of the worlds
largest corporations is engaged in development of commercial opportunities and products for
BioSilicon in Japan and other significant markets in Asia. ITOCHU also has significant experience
and expertise in the food industry and is engaged in the development and commercialization of new
products utilizing BioSilicon technology in the rapidly growing area of food technology and
nutraceuticals.
Cirrus Pharmaceuticals
We recently entered into a contract with U.S.-based Cirrus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an
independent research and development organization based in Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina, to accelerate and expand development of a number of specific drug candidates formulated
in BioSilicon to expand a BioSilicon product pipeline of reformulated drugs. The development
contract has an initial extendable term of one year and provides a dedicated team of scientists
from Cirrus Pharmaceuticals. The relationship has been established to seek to generate new products
based on reformulating existing specific generic and proprietary drugs and their delivery utilizing
BioSilicon. To the extent that such new reformulations or delivery demonstrate improved efficacy,
safety and/or compliance as compared to the original product, then we will be able to claim patent
protection on its new products. All intellectual property developed through this collaboration
relating to BioSilicon will be wholly-owned by us.
EPITAN Completion of Proof of Concept Study
We have entered into an agreement with the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science in
Adelaide, South Australia, pursuant to which an in vivo study was conducted that indicated that a
single injection of our porous BioSilicon technology successfully released MELANOTAN over a
sustained period. The outcome of this collaboration may lead to a second-generation liquid-based
injectable MELANOTAN product.
Forschungszentrum Porous Silicon Mirror Technology
Our
subsidiary, AION Diagnostics, is a party to a licensing agreement with Forschungszentrum
Julich GmbH, part of Germanys largest research institute, to acquire rights in the use of
Forschungszentrums porous silicon mirror technology. Combining this technology with its recently
acquired BioSilicon diagnostics platform, AION Diagnostics intends to examine the development of
BioSilicon optical mirrors as an in vivo diagnostic device, with the ability to provide early
diagnosis and continual monitoring of patients.
Flinders University / ARC Grant
Together with the Flinders University of South Australia, we were awarded an ARC Industry
Linkage Grant. Flinders University plans to develop a novel ophthalmic bioimplant from BioSilicon.
The project is intended to result in biomaterials for the treatment of blinding diseases of the
eye. Implanted into the limbus, bioimplants may ameliorate some common corneal diseases.
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University of South Australia Evaluation of Protein & Peptide Delivery
We entered into a research and development collaboration with the University of South
Australia to evaluate the potential of the BioSilicon platform for the delivery of protein and
peptide-based therapeutics (or biopharmaceuticals) including antibodies, hormones and growth
factors that account for a substantial and increasing segment of the pharmaceutical market.
Preliminary investigations using BioSilicon have indicated its utility for the delivery of
biopharmaceuticals, including its potential for the development of new controlled release
formulations of existing marketed therapeutics.
University of Pittsburgh (U.S.) DNA vaccine delivery
Our collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh is exploring the use of BioSilicon in
binding and protecting DNA during vaccine therapy in model systems. pSiMedica has developed the
technology to load and release DNA from BioSilicon matrices resulting in effective production of
immunogen (the antigen for which the DNA codes). The ability to load and protect DNA during
vaccine regimens is vital to the production of DNA vaccine products.
McComb Foundation/Clinical Cell Culture Ltd (Australia) tissue engineering products
The McComb Foundation is a research organization established in 1999 to conduct research into
tissue engineering. Clinical Cell Culture, an ASX listed biomedical company, is the McComb
Foundations commercialization partner which develops and distributes tissue-engineered cellular
products for autologous skin replacement. Clinical Cell Cultures products are based in part on
technologies licensed from the McComb Foundation. The McComb Foundation and Clinical Cell Culture
are evaluating the use of BioSilicon as a scaffold device to assist in the growth of various cells
for application in future tissue engineering products including in the wound healing and burns
area. Depending on results and compatibility with Clinical Cell Cultures products, Clinical Cell
Culture will have the right to commercialize products combining its proprietary technology with
BioSilicon. The collaboration agreement was entered into in August 2003.
Singapore General Hospital (Singapore) tissue engineering
In addition to Singapore General Hospitals work with BrachySil, other research programs being
conducted at SGHs Department of Plastic Surgery are assessing the use of BioSilicon as a scaffold
to assist in the growth of tissue cells for applications in areas such as craniofacial and
reconstructive surgery.
Manufacturing
We currently produce BioSilicon at our facilities at Malvern in the UK, and also have an
option to acquire additional BioSilicon from QinetiQ in the UK for use in internal and
collaborative research. Our lead product, BrachySil, is currently manufactured in accordance with
FDA guidelines by Hosokawa Micron Group, Atomising Systems Ltd, HighForce Ltd and AEA Technology
QSA GmbH. We require that BrachySil be manufactured in accordance with FDA guidelines because, in
the U.S., the FDA regulates the manufacturing processes used to produce products such as ours, and
the U.S. is the largest market into which we hope to be able to market BrachySil in the future. We
intend to apply to the FDA to market BrachySil in the U.S., which will require FDA certification of
our compliance with its regulations. We believe that our experience in manufacturing in compliance
with FDA guidelines should facilitate the application process. To date, we have not sought nor
have we received approval from the FDA of its manufacturing processes.
BioSilicon is manufactured through the controlled nano-structuring of elemental silicon. This
process consists of the acid etching of elemental silicon which results in the creation of
interconnected nanowire structures that resemble a honeycomb. This structure allows elemental
silicon to become biodegradable while also allowing the retention of therapeutic substances within
the honeycomb matrix. In order to produce suitable drug delivery devices, we have sought to
engineer products that fulfill particular clinical requirements. For example, in order to
administer therapies using fine bore needles of 18 gauge or smaller, the delivery device must be no
larger than 1.2 millimeters in diameter. The manufacture of BrachySil requires several steps.
These steps include:
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The production of a fine powder of silicon; |
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Measurement and separation of suitably-sized silicon particles for clinical application; |
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Acid etching to produce biodegradable silicon particles; and |
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Phosphorus coating and neutron transmutation to produce particles coated with 32P. |
In order to achieve the four steps above, we have sought to contract with four separate
companies, each an expert in one of the above manufacturing processes.
We have developed BioSilicon production capability at our own facilities in the UK.
During March 2004 pSiMedica entered into a three year agreement with AEA Technology QSA for
the construction of a facility for the production and manufacture of radioactive 32P-BioSilicon
nano-structured microparticles to meet pSiMedicas commercial supply requirements. This facility
was completed in September 2005.
Intellectual Property
We believe that we enjoy a strong intellectual property position, with core biomaterial
patents granted in the valuable United States and European markets. We own all intellectual
property rights in relation to BioSilicon for which there are as at December 31, 2005, 36 granted
patents, 31 patent families and over 90 patent applications. The core patent, which recognizes
BioSilicon as a biomaterial, was granted in the United Kingdom in 2000 and the United States in
2001.
Product candidates and component materials protected by patents and patent applications owned
by pSiMedica include materials comprising bioactive, resorbable and biocompatible silicon that are
of value in the fabrication of new generations of intelligent drug delivery devices, orthopedic
implants and intelligent diagnostic tools.
In December 2000, QinetiQ granted pSiMedica an exclusive, worldwide, royalty free license to
the BioSilicon technology in the field of human and animal healthcare and diagnostic applications
on or in the body. This license includes rights of first refusal over technologies developed by
QinetiQ related to this field. QinetiQ was granted 41.7% of the issued share capital on the
founding of pSiMedica in exchange for this license. In March 2002, after we achieved certain
milestones, including the successful completion of its second round funding and the investment of
an additional one million pounds in pSiMedica, the license from QinetiQ was converted into an
assignment of such rights, including ownership of patents and other intellectual property. On
August 4, 2004 we acquired the remaining shares QinetiQ held in pSiMedica. The consideration paid
was A$4.3 million together with a total of 49,804,381 ordinary shares issued at a value of A$1.09
per share.
Our patent portfolio comprises patents and patent applications relating to the use of
BioSilicon on or in the body. All intellectual property rights for BioSilicon are owned royalty
free. pSiMedica holds granted patents that cover the broad use of BioSilicon in healthcare
applications and patents that relate more specifically to our core focus of specialized drug
delivery, targeted internal cancer therapy, diagnostics and the use of silicon in food and
pharmaceuticals.
Potential products protected by patents and patent applications owned by pSiMedica include
materials comprising bioactive, resorbable and biocompatible silicon that are of value in the
fabrication of new generations of intelligent drug delivery devices, orthopedic implants and
intelligent diagnostic tools.
The following table provides general details relating to our patents and patent applications;
it is based on information available on December 31, 2005. The table does not include patents and
patent applications held by CDS (now pSivida Inc.) and acquired by us in the acquisition of CDS on
December 30, 2005.
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9515956.2
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National applications (EP, JP, CA)
Granted (GB1, GB2, US1, US2, KR1, KR2)
Divisional (US3)
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The claims relate to resorbable, bioactive, and
biocompatible forms of silicon. Further claims relate to
electronic devices and composites comprising bioactive
silicon. |
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9808052.6
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National applications (CA, JP, KR, US)
Granted (AU, NZ, EP1, CN1)
Divisional (EP2, CN2)
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The claims relate to resorbable and biocompatible
silicon implants for the delivery of beneficial
substances to animals or humans. |
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9815819.9
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National applications (CA, CN, HK, JP, KR)
Granted (US1, AU1, AU2, EP1, NZ)
Divisionals (US2, EP3)
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The claims relate to the transfer of material (such as,
but not limited to, genetic material) into cells using
porous or polycrystalline silicon. The claims also
specifically relate to biolistic (also known as
microprojectile) delivery. |
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9909996.2
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National applications (CA, CN, JP, KR, US)
Granted (AU, EP, NZ)
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The claims relate to the use of derivatised porous
silicon as a biomaterial and to devices, including
electronic devices, comprising derivatised porous
silicon. |
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9924334.7
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National applications (CA, JP, US)
Granted (SG, AU, EP)
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The claims relate to orally administrable pharmaceutical
products, including products comprising electronic
circuitry, comprising porous or polycrystalline silicon. |
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9928511.6
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National applications (CA, JP, US)
Granted (EP, NZ, AU, SG)
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The claims relate to an invention which is of value in
the treatment of patients that have taken an overdose. |
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9929521.4
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National applications (CA, EP, JP)
Granted (NZ, AU, US1, SG)
Accepted (US2)
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The claims relate to a method of fabricating
hermetically sealed silicon capsules suitable for drug
delivery, and for the packaging of electronic implants. |
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0008494.7
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National applications (EU, JP)
Granted (US)
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The claims relate to substantially monodispersed (having
the same size or shape) porous silicon particles. |
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0014079.8
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National applications (US, JP, SG)
Granted (AU1, EP1)
Divisional (AU2, EP2)
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The claims relate to a silicon composite material,
suitable for use in bone repair and bone replacement,
comprising silicon and a carrier material. |
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0020276.2
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National applications (US, CA, JP)
Granted (EP, NZ, AU)
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The claims relate to dermatological compositions
comprising porous and/or polycrystalline silicon. |
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0104383.5
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National applications (US, AU, CA, JP, EP)
Granted (NZ, SG)
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The claims relate to products comprising silicon for the
treatment of cancer. |
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0118689.9
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National applications (US, AU, CA, JP, EP, SG)
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The claims relate to the use of silicon for the
pulmonary delivery of drugs to human or animal patients. |
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0120202.7
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National applications (JP, EP, SG)
Accepted (AU, US1)
Divisional (US2)
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The claims relate to sweat patches, including patches
comprising electronic circuitry, for the collection and
detection of sweat components. |
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0130608.3
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National applications (US, EP, JP, AU, SG, CN, KR)
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The claims relate to silicon fibers or fabrics for
medical use. |
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0212667.0
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National applications (US, CA, JP, EP, AU, NZ)
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A novel orthopaedic scaffold, and a self-assembly
process for fabrication of such a scaffold. |
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0302283.7
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National applications (US, EP, JP, CN)
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The claims relate to the use of silicon for boron
neutron capture therapy. |
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0324483.7
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International application (All PCT states)
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The claims relate to porous silicon compositions having
high levels of loading, and to methods of loading. |
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0324482.9
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International application (All PCT states)
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The claims relate to chlorambucil/porous silicon and
taxol/porous silicon compositions for brachytherapy. |
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0400149.1
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International application (All PCT states)
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The claims relate a method of fabricating a phosphorous
containing silicon material. |
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0411358.5
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International application (All PCT states)
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The claims relate to the fabrication of a consolidated
silicon particulate product. The method is of particular
value in the fabrication of inexpensive anodised porous
silicon. |
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0419653.1
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International application (All PCT states)
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The claims relate to a syringe having a curved flexible
needle for introducing BrachySil into a tumor. |
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0420676.9
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International application (all PCT states)
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The claims relate to a chronotherapeutic device. |
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0423383.9
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International application (all PCT states) +
Taiwanese application
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The claims relate to ductile silicon structures, and
medical use of such structures. |
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0504657.8
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Priority Application
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The claims relate to a new treatment for osteoporosis. |
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0508174.0
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Priority Application
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The claims relate to Oral hygiene compositions. |
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0515357.2
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Priority Application
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The claims relate to a silicon packaging material. |
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0515353.1
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Priority Application
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The claims relate to the use of silicon in food products. |
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0519066.5
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Priority Application
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The claims relate to an analytical device for testing
body fluids. |
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0519391.7
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Priority Application
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The claims relate to tissue markers and contrast agents
comprising porous silicon |
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0526332.2
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Priority Application
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The claims relate to a pharmaceutical product comprising
an excipient that melts at 37C. |
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Not yet known
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Priority Application
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The claims relate to a composition comprising porous
silicon having one or more beneficial organic substances
covalently linked to the silicon surface. |
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Notes:
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Each invention group is identified by the earliest priority patent application number. Each
priority application is filed at the GB Patent Office, and hence the priority numbers are GB
application numbers. |
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The table shows the status of each invention group. For example a case will typically be
filed as a priority GB application, it will then go on to be filed as an international patent
application. The final stages are national filing (for example in U.S., Europe, etc) and
grant. |
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The nature of the protection provided by the claims is given in the Subject Matter part of
the table. |
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Abbreviations are used to indicate the states in which national applications have been filed.
These abbreviations are as follows: AU = Australia, GB = Great Britain, CA = Canada, CN =
China, EP = Europe, HK = Hong Kong, JP = Japan, KR = Korea, NZ = New Zealand, SG = Singapore,
US = United States. |
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Divisional applications are indicated by 1, 2, 3 etc, for example GB1, GB2, EP1, EP2,
US1, US2, US3. |
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For NZ and AU applications the term accepted means that a Notice of Acceptance has been
received. For the EP applications, the term accepted means that a Rule 51(4) EPC
Communication, in which the Applicant is informed of the intention to grant a patent, has been
received. For US applications the term accepted means that the Notice of Allowance has been
received. For China the term accepted means that a Decision on Granting of Patent Right has
been issued. |
We have strengthened our intellectual property portfolio with the granting of an
additional 10 patents during the past year. In August 2005, we were granted our fifth patent in
the important United States market which provides
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for the classification of porous silicon into monodispersed particles with a tight size
distribution. The classification into tight sized distributions is a key attribute of many
micro-engineered particle products.
We were also granted our first patents in China and Korea. We believe that obtaining patent
coverage in China is important as China has the highest incidence of primary liver cancer in the
world with approximately 350,000 cases in 2002. The potential lower cost of the Chinese
registration pathway and the vast need of products treating liver cancer make China an important
commercial target.
The two Korean patents provide protection for bioactive and resorbable silicon together with
the electronic-based properties of BioSilicon in the stimulation of orthopedic tissue repair and
re-engineering. The technology also has application for treatment of fractures that do not heal,
such as bone non-union. We believe that Koreas recognized strength in the design and manufacture
of micro-components for the electronics industry makes it an important jurisdiction for this
technology. We hope to capitalize on Koreas technology strengths as well as the higher margins
associated with healthcare products.
We believe that pSivida enjoys a strong intellectual property position, with core biomaterial
patents granted in the valuable United States and European markets. Granted patents are held for
each of our first three inventions that cover the broad use of BioSilicon in healthcare
applications, we own all intellectual property rights in relation to BioSilicon for which there are
as at December 31, 2005, 36 granted patents, 31 patent families and over 90 patent applications.
QinetiQ, as a former agency of the United Kingdom government, under the terms of the initial
Intellectual Property assignment, is required to assist in the defense of any challenge to the
initial core patents.
Sales and Marketing
We have no experience in the sales, marketing and distribution of healthcare products. If in
the future we fail to reach or elect not to enter into an arrangement with a collaborative partner
with respect to the sales and marketing of any of our future products, we would need to develop a
sales and marketing organization with supporting distribution capability in order to market such
products directly. Significant additional expenditures would be required for us to develop such a
sales and marketing organization.
Competition
We are engaged in healthcare product development, an industry that is characterized by
extensive research efforts and rapid technological progress. Many established biotechnology
companies, universities and other research institutions with financial, scientific and other
resources significantly greater than ours are marketing or may develop products that directly
compete with any products we may develop. These entities may succeed in developing products that
are safer, more effective or less costly than products we may develop. Even if we can develop
products which should prove to be more effective than those developed by other companies, other
companies may be more successful than us because of greater financial resources, greater experience
in conducting preclinical studies and clinical trials and in obtaining regulatory approval,
stronger sales and marketing efforts, earlier receipt of approval for competing products and other
factors. If we commence significant commercial sales of any products, we or our collaborators will
compete in areas in which we have no experience, such as marketing. There can be no assurance that
our products, if commercialized, will be accepted and prescribed by healthcare professionals.
Our principal competitors in this market are the numerous drug delivery and pharmaceuticals
companies that are attempting to improve the safety and efficiency of pharmaceuticals by developing
and introducing novel delivery methods. Most of these companies aim to deliver drugs with
polymer-based systems, some of which are not biodegradable. We do not know of any other company
that is developing a non-polymer i.e., pure element drug delivery system.
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Revenue
The following table details the revenue recognized by the company by type and by geographical
location for the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003.
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Years Ended June 30 |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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2003 |
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(In Australian Dollars)
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Interest income on bank deposits |
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Australia |
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636,035 |
|
|
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250,427 |
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25,065 |
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United Kingdom |
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28,276 |
|
|
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64,130 |
|
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72,729 |
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Singapore |
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2,999 |
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|
|
10,922 |
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|
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12,881 |
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|
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Total interest income on bank deposits |
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667,310 |
|
|
|
325,479 |
|
|
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110,675 |
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Other revenue |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Australia |
|
|
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|
|
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888 |
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|
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United Kingdom |
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161,666 |
|
|
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55,312 |
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Singapore |
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Total other revenue |
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161,666 |
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56,200 |
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Total Revenue |
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828,976 |
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|
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381,679 |
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110,675 |
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Business of pSivida Inc.
On December 30, 2005 we completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in Control Delivery
Systems, Inc., which was then renamed pSivida Inc. Because of the
short amount of time since the completion of the acquisition, we have
not yet integrated the business and operations of pSivida Inc. with the other business and operations of
pSivida. The following information relates only to the business of pSivida Inc.
Overview
pSivida Inc. designs and develops innovative sustained-release drug delivery
products. Our two proprietary drug delivery systems, AEON and CODRUG, deliver specific quantities
of drugs directly to a target site in the body at controlled rates for predetermined periods of
time ranging from days to years. These systems are designed to address drawbacks of systemic drug
delivery for our target diseases: adverse side effects characteristic of high dosing levels and
reduced treatment benefits due to variations in drug levels at the target site.
pSivida Inc. has two commercial products utilizing the AEON system approved by the
FDA for treatment of two sight threatening eye diseases. These two products, Vitrasert and
Retisert, are the only local sustained-release products approved by the FDA for the back of the
eye. Marketed by Bausch & Lomb and sold since 1996, Vitrasert is one of the most effective
treatments for CMV retinitis, a disease that afflicts late-stage AIDS patients. Approved by the
FDA in April 2005 and also marketed by Bausch & Lomb, Retisert treats chronic noninfectious uveitis
affecting the posterior segment of the eye, or posterior uveitis, a leading cause of vision loss.
Bausch & Lomb is also conducting two long-term multi-center clinical trials of Retisert for the
treatment of DME, another leading cause of vision loss. Medidur, an
injectable AEON product, is also designed to treat DME and is currently in fast-track Phase III
clinical trials conducted by Alimera Sciences Inc. pSivida Inc. also has two AEON product
candidates in pre-clinical studies for other back of the eye diseases.
To date, pSivida Inc. has focused its efforts primarily on research and development of
products based on its AEON system. In Phase I Studies, pSivida Inc. has explored the use
of its CODRUG system for the treatment of post-surgical pain and two skin diseases.
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pSivida Inc.s products and product candidates are currently at the following stages
of development for the listed diseases:
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AEON System
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CMV retinitis
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FDA approved and commercialized |
Posterior uveitis
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FDA approved and commercialized |
Diabetic macular edema
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Phase III trials (fast-track) |
Dry age-related macular degeneration
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Pre-clinical development |
Retinitis pigmentosa
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Pre-clinical development |
CODRUG System
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Post-surgical pain
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Phase I |
Psoriasis/Actinic keratosis
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Phase I |
Market Overview
Drug Delivery Generally
The therapeutic value of a drug depends on its distribution throughout the body, reaction with
the targeted site, reaction with other tissues and organs in the body, and clearance from the body.
In an ideal treatment, the appropriate amount of drug is delivered to the intended site in the
body and maintained there for an adequate period of time without adversely affecting other tissues
and organs. Accordingly, the manner in which a drug is delivered can be as important to the
ultimate therapeutic value of the treatment as the intrinsic properties of the drug itself.
Drugs are typically administered systemically by oral dosing or by injection and are
subsequently dispersed throughout the body via the circulatory system. In many cases, systemic
administration does not deliver drugs to the intended site at an adequate concentration for a
sufficient period of time or fails to achieve the maximum potential therapeutic benefit.
Because systemically delivered drugs disperse throughout the body, they often must be
administered at high dosage levels in order to achieve sufficient concentrations at the intended
site. Some areas of the body, such as the eyes, joints, brain, and nervous system, have natural
barriers that impede the movement of drugs to those areas, requiring the administration of even
higher systemic doses. These high dosage levels can cause harmful side effects when the drug
interacts with other tissues and organs.
Timely and repeated administration of drugs by the patient is often necessary to maintain
therapeutic drug levels over an extended period of time. Patients, however, often fail to take
drugs as prescribed and, as a result, do not receive the potential therapeutic benefit. The risk
of patient noncompliance increases if multiple drugs are required, if the dosing regimen is
complicated, or if the patient is elderly or cognitively impaired.
Due to the drawbacks of traditional systemic drug delivery, the development of novel methods
to deliver drugs to patients in a more precise, controlled fashion over sustained periods of time
has become a multi-billion dollar industry. More recently developed drug delivery methods include
oral and injectable controlled-release products and skin patches. These methods seek to improve
the consistency of the dosage over time and extend the duration of delivery. However, most of
these methods still cannot provide constant, controlled dosage or deliver drugs for a sufficiently
long duration. This reduces their effectiveness for diseases that are chronic or require precise
dosing. In addition, most of these methods still deliver drugs systemically and, as a result, can
still cause adverse systemic side effects.
Ophthalmic Drug Delivery
Treatment for diseases in the back of the eye is a significant issue in ophthalmology. Due to
the efficiency of the blood/eye barrier, it is difficult for systematically administered drugs to
reach the eye in sufficient quantities to
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have a beneficial effect. There is a need for delivering drugs inside the eye in a manner that
is safe, effective, and practical for long-term use. While there are currently many approaches to
delivering medications to the eye, most do not achieve sufficient concentrations within the eye for
the appropriate period of time.
Injecting solutions of drugs directly into the back of the eye can achieve effective but often
transient drug levels in the eye, requiring repeated injections. Examples include MacugenÔ
(pegaptanib sodium) and LucentisÔ (ranibizumab, formerly RhuFab V2), both of which must be
injected into the eye approximately every month. Apart from inconvenience and cost, repeated
intravitreal injections carry the risk of cataract formation, perforated schlera, vitreous
hemorrhage and serious intraocular infection.
The pSivida Inc. Technology Systems
pSivida Inc.s two proprietary technology systems, the AEON system and the CODRUG
system, are designed to offer three principal advantages:
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Localized Delivery. The AEON and CODRUG systems permit implantation, injection or
other application directly at the target site. The delivery systems of
pSivida Inc. use the natural barriers of the body to isolate and maintain appropriate
concentrations of the drug at the target site in an effort to achieve the maximum
therapeutic effect of a drug while minimizing unwanted systemic effects. |
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Controlled Release Rate. The AEON and CODRUG systems release drugs at a constant or
controlled rate. We believe that this allows the products and product candidates of
pSivida Inc. to maintain the optimal drug concentration at a target site and
eliminate variability in dosing over time. |
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Extended Delivery. The AEON and CODRUG systems deliver drugs for predetermined
periods of time ranging from days to years. We believe that uninterrupted, sustained
delivery offers the opportunity to develop products that reduce the need for repeat
applications, eliminates the risk of patient noncompliance and provides more effective
treatment. |
AEON System
The AEON system uses a drug core with one or more surrounding polymer layers. The drug
permeates through the polymers into the body at a controlled rate for a predetermined period of
time ranging from days to years. By changing the design of the AEON system, pSivida Inc.
can control both the rate and duration of release to meet different therapeutic needs. We believe
that the AEON system might be used to deliver a wide variety of different drugs. pSivida
Inc. is currently using AEON technology for all of its ophthalmic products and product
candidates. As of the date of this annual report, pSivida Inc. either has, or has
exclusive licenses to, 34 issued patents and 133 patent applications covering different aspects of
its AEON technology.
Vitrasert, Retisert and Medidur represent the evolution of the AEON system. Vitrasert is a
device surgically implanted through a 5-6 mm incision that releases drug from its core for
approximately 6-8 months. Retisert is a device implanted through a 3-4 mm incision that releases
drug from its core for 30 months. Medidur is a device injected through a needle to the back of the
eye in an in-office procedure designed to release drug from its core for up to three years.
pSivida Inc. is working to develop a bioerodible Medidur system.
CODRUG Technology
pSivida
Inc.'s proprietary CODRUG system allows for the simultaneous release of two or more drugs from
the same product at the same controlled rate over a predetermined period of time. Using this
technology, pSivida Inc. chemically links together two or more identical or different
drugs. CODRUGs can be administered by virtually any delivery method. Regardless of delivery
method, CODRUGs dissolve into the body at a predetermined rate and then separate into the original
active drug(s) when the chemical bond breaks apart. We believe that many drugs can be chemically
linked with our CODRUG technology and has synthesized a library of approximately 298 CODRUG
compounds. pSivida Inc. has performed Phase I clinical trials involving CODRUGs for the
treatment of post-surgical pain and two skin diseases. As of the date of this annual report,
pSivida Inc. either has, or has exclusive licenses to, three issued patents and 69 patent
applications covering its CODRUG technology.
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Products and Product Candidates of pSivida Inc.
pSivida Inc.s products, Vitrasert and Retisert, are the only two sustained-release products
approved by the FDA for back of the eye diseases. The Vitrasert AEON implant is approved for the
treatment of CMV retinitis and the Retisert AEON implant is approved for the treatment of posterior
uveitis, both sight-threatening diseases. pSivida Inc. also has AEON product candidates for
DME, dry age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, and retinitis pigmentosa, or RP, three other
sight-threatening diseases.
pSivida Inc. is also developing two products, currently in Phase I clinical trials, that rely
on its CODRUG system to treat post-surgical pain and the skin disorders psoriasis and actinic
keratosis, or AK.
Sight-Threatening Eye Diseases
CMV Retinitis. Our Vitrasert implant treats CMV retinitis, a blinding eye disease that
frequently occurs in individuals with advanced AIDS. Vitrasert provides sustained treatment of the
disease through the intravitreal delivery of the anti-viral drug ganciclovir for six to eight
months. Vitrasert has been marketed and sold since 1996, first by Chiron Corporation and
subsequently by Bausch & Lomb. Although CMV retinitis was common in the early 1990s, improvements
in the treatment of AIDS/HIV have since significantly decreased the incidence of the disease in
more developed countries. pSivida Inc.s implant has been used in over 12,000 eyes since 1996.
Studies show that Vitrasert is one of the most effective approved treatments for CMV retinitis.
Posterior Uveitis. Our Retisert implant for treatment of posterior uveitis was approved by
the FDA in April 2005, the first drug approved by the FDA to treat this disease. Posterior uveitis
is an autoimmune condition characterized by inflammation of the inside of the eye that can cause
sudden or gradual vision loss. Retisert was approved as an orphan
drug and has seven-year exclusive
marketing rights that the FDA provides for orphan drugs first approved for a particular indication.
Retisert is marketed and sold by Bausch & Lomb.
Like Vitrasert, Retisert is implanted into the back of the eye in a simple, outpatient
procedure. It delivers sustained levels of the anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, fluocinolone
acetonide or FA, for 30 months. The most common adverse events which are anticipated given the
nature of the disease and the type of drug used include cataract progression, which is managed
by standard cataract surgery, increased intraocular pressure, which is managed with the use of
interocular pressure, or IOP-, lowering eye drops or filtering surgery; and procedural
complications and eye pain. Although no other drugs are approved for posterior uveitis, off-label
treatments include steroidal eye drops, ocular injections of steroids, orally administered
steroids, immunosuppressants, and chemotherapy. These treatments, if successful, generally only
slow the progression of the disease and can have serious side effects such as severe osteoporosis,
muscle wastage, psychosis, cancer and stunted growth. Bausch & Lomb estimates that posterior
uveitis affects 175,000 people in the United States and 800,000 people worldwide.
In two clinical trials involving patients with posterior uveitis, patients were implanted with
either a 2.1 mg or a 0.59 mg Retisert device. In patients with the 0.59 mg device, the rates of
recurrence in the 34 weeks after implantation ranged from approximately 7% to 14% compared to
approximately 40% and 54% for the 34 week pre-implantation period. In the first study involving
over 250 patients, 10% of those receiving an implant (either dose) experienced a three line
improvement on the eye chart in vision at 34 weeks, while in the second study of 234 patients, 21%
experienced an improvement of three lines at 34 weeks. The main side effects were elevated
intraocular pressure and cataracts. After two years, approximately 30% of patients with posterior
uveitis with a Retisert implant required a second operation to reduce pressure, and substantially
all patients with a Retisert implant developed cataracts.
Diabetic Macular Edema. pSivida Inc.s injectable Medidur product is currently in Phase III
trials for treatment of diabetic macular edema, a disease causing swelling in the macula, the most
sensitive part of the retina, and a major cause of vision loss in
diabetics and a leading cause of vision loss for Americans under 65. We are not aware of
any approved drug treatment for this disease. It is currently treated by laser therapy, which
burns the retina either in specific sites or in a grid, and vitrectomy, eye surgery that involves
the removal of the vitreous gel from the cavity of the eye. Both have serious limitations, which
include repeat treatments or invasive surgical procedures. Both treatments generally only
temporarily reverse vision loss and slow the progression of the disease.
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Medidur is an implant small enough to be injected through a needle to the back of the eye and
is expected to release drug for up to three years. Alimera Sciences is currently conducting two
Phase III clinical trials for Medidur to treat DME which will follow 900 patients in the U.S. and
Europe for 36 months. If approved, pSivida Inc. has licensed Alimera Sciences to market
and sell Medidur for DME.
Bausch & Lomb is also conducting two randomized, multi-center trials using the Retisert
implant to treat DME, which follow 277 patients for 36 months. At two years, both Bausch & Lomb studies showed a statistical difference in
vision of three lines in patients with Retisert implants. Specifically, in the smaller study at
two years, 37% of patients with Retisert implants experienced an improvement in vision of three
lines compared with 14% of the patients randomized to standard of care. In addition, more Retisert
patients had a complete resolution of their edema, and fewer patients had a worsening of their
diabetic retinopathy (both also statistically significant). In the larger study, 28% of patients
with Retisert experienced a three line improvement compared to 9% of patients receiving standard of
care. More patients with Retisert had complete resolution of their edema at two years, and fewer
patients with Retisert had a worsening of their diabetic retinopathy (both statistically
significant). As with Retisert for uveitis, the primary side effects were elevated intraocular
pressure and cataracts. Two years after receiving the Retisert implant, approximately 20% of
patients with DME needed a second surgery to reduce intraocular pressure while essentially all
Retisert patients developed cataracts. We are unable to predict the outcome of these trials at
three years. pSivida Inc. has licensed the rights with respect to Retisert for DME to
Bausch & Lomb.
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. pSivida Inc. is in pre-clinical development of
a Medidur product to treat dry age-related macular degeneration. AMD is a leading cause of visual
impairment in Americans over 60 and affects over 10 million people in the United States. With dry
AMD, the cells in the central retina die slowly resulting in gradual central vision loss. There
are currently no approved treatments for dry AMD though some studies show that treatment with high
doses of antioxidants and zinc may help delay its development in individuals with less severe forms
of dry AMD.
Retinitis Pigmentosa. pSivida Inc. is in pre-clinical development of a Medidur
product to treat retinitis pigmentosa. RP comprises a group of inherited eye diseases that affect
the retina, causing the degeneration of photoreceptor cells and resulting in progressive vision
loss. Approximately 100,000 adults in the U.S. have RP. RP is currently treated by antioxidants
such as vitamin A palmitate, which have been shown to slightly slow the progression of the disease.
Non-Ophthalmic Disorders
Post-Surgical Pain Management. pSivida Inc. is conducting Phase I clinical trials
for an injectable, biodegradable product for post-surgical pain based on its CODRUG system.
Post-surgical pain is caused by the trauma inflicted on the body by surgical intervention. Doctors
treat post-surgical pain with a variety of drugs, including narcotics and local anesthetics.
Narcotics are typically delivered systemically, either orally or intravenously, and are often used
to treat pain that affects large areas of the body. Narcotics are associated with a variety of
side effects including dizziness, decreased mental and physical capability, excessive sleepiness
and sedation, nausea, and potential dependency. Local anesthetics work for a short period of time
directly at the incision or surgical site to dull feeling without causing sleepiness or loss of
sensation in other body parts. Local anesthetics are commonly delivered by injection and have fewer
side effects than narcotics. Local anesthetics also may be delivered following surgery through an
external pump that delivers the drug to the surgical site through a catheter. Other than through
use of the external pump, which is expensive and poses a risk of serious infection, local
anesthetics cannot be delivered locally by patients at home, leading patients to rely on systemic
narcotics.
Psoriasis and Actinic Keratosis. pSivida Inc. is studying another CODRUG product
candidate for the treatment of two chronic skin disorders, psoriasis and actinic keratosis, and
successfully completed a Phase I trial of this product candidate in the UK involving 20 patients in
2004. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder in which the growth cycle of skin cells speeds up
from approximately one month to three or four days, causing inflamed lesions. In more cases,
lesions can cover a significant portion of the body, including the face, hands, and feet.
Psoriasis has no cure. The National Psoriasis Foundation estimates that more than 4.5 million
adults in the United States have
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psoriasis. Treatments include topical treatment of the skin with corticosteroids,
phototherapy, or light (including sunlight) and oral or intravenous medications designed to
suppress the immune system.
AK is a common skin condition characterized by scaly or crusty bumps on the skin surface that
are horn-like, dry and rough and range in size from one-quarter to one-inch in diameter. AK
lesions are pre-cancerous, with up to 10% of active lesions progressing to squamous cell
carcinomas. AK affects approximately 10 million people in the United States and AK lesions are the
most common premalignant lesions in the United States. AK can be treated through surgical removal,
electrical cautery, cryosurgery, chemical peels and topical medications if caught in an early stage
but, if neglected, may metastasize and spread to internal organs.
A problem in the treatment of both psoriasis and AK has been effecting the penetration of
drugs through the outer skin layers. The impermeability of many drugs used to treat these
conditions can necessitate systemic delivery, despite the drawbacks of the associated side effects.
Strategic Collaborations
pSivida Inc. has entered into three collaboration agreements to develop and
commercialize its initial products and product candidates, Vitrasert, Retisert and Medidur. In all
of these agreements, pSivida Inc. retains its rights to the underlying technologies.
Chiron Vision Corporation
pSivida Inc.s first collaboration was with Chiron Vision Corporation, a subsidiary
of Chiron Corporation. Under a 1992 licensing and development agreement, Chiron Vision financed
the development of Vitrasert, and pSivida Inc. granted Chiron Vision a worldwide,
exclusive license to make and sell products based on the AEON technology used in Vitrasert for the
treatment of conditions of the eye. Chiron Vision commenced commercial sales of Vitrasert
following FDA approval in 1996. Bausch & Lomb acquired Chiron Vision in 1997, assumed this
agreement and currently markets and sells Vitrasert. Bausch & Lomb pays pSivida Inc.
royalties on net sales of Vitrasert under its current agreement, described further below.
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
In 1999, pSivida Inc. entered into a licensing and development agreement with Bausch
& Lomb for additional products for the treatment of eye diseases. pSivida Inc. granted
Bausch & Lomb a worldwide, exclusive license for the life of the relevant patents to use its
technologies for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of any disease, disorder or condition of
the eye in humans or in animals.
In December 2003, the two companies entered into an amended and restated license agreement
that significantly revised the 1992 and 1999 agreements. Under this new agreement, pSivida
Inc. granted Bausch & Lomb a worldwide, exclusive license to certain of pSivida
Inc. technologies to make and sell Vitrasert and pSivida Inc.s first generation
products, as defined in the agreement, including the Retisert device, for the treatment, prevention
and diagnosis of any disease, disorder or condition of the human eye. Bausch & Lomb agreed to pay
pSivida Inc. royalties based on net sales for any products that meet the definition of
first generation products.
pSivida Inc. also granted Bausch & Lomb a non-exclusive license to these technologies
to make and sell certain other products for the delivery of specified active ingredients, using
specified delivery systems, methods of delivery and anchoring methods, to be used in specified
locations for specified indications. If Bausch & Lomb did not commence an Investigational New
Drug, or IND, a status granted by the FDA to investigational drugs approved for administration to
humans, for any such product by December 9, 2005, pSivida Inc. may terminate the non-exclusive
license for such product (unless this breach is cured within
90 days of receipt of notice). We are not aware as to whether Bausch & Lomb has commenced an IND for any such product. If Bausch & Lomb
does market such products, it will pay pSivida Inc. a royalty based on net sales of the products.
Bausch & Lomb is responsible for funding and managing the development and commercialization of
all products under the agreement. Bausch & Lomb also agreed to pay pSivida Inc. specified
amounts if it achieved certain milestones related to certain licensed products.
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pSivida Inc. agreed not to develop, commercialize or license to a third party rights
to develop or commercialize any product to treat posterior uveitis so long as (1) Bausch & Lomb is
actively pursuing the commercialization of a product to treat uveitis for which Bausch & Lomb would
be required to pay pSivida Inc. a specified level of royalty, and (2) Bausch & Lomb is not
selling any other uveitis product for which it would not be required to pay pSivida Inc. a
specified level of royalty. pSivida Inc. also may not develop, commercialize or license
any product that meets the definition of first generation product as long as Bausch & Lomb has an
exclusive license to such products using pSivida Inc. technologies.
Bausch & Lomb may terminate this agreement, in its entirety or with respect to Vitrasert or
any non-exclusively licensed product, at any time on 90 days written notice. In the event Bausch
& Lomb terminates the agreement in its entirety, Bausch & Lombs license to the pSivida
Inc. technologies will terminate. In the event Bausch & Lomb terminates the agreement
with respect to Vitrasert or a non-exclusively licensed product, Bausch & Lomb will lose the right
to rely upon pSivida Inc.s intellectual property to make and sell the relevant product.
Alimera Sciences Inc.
In February 2005, pSivida Inc. granted Alimera Sciences a world-wide exclusive right
to use certain pSivida Inc. technologies to make and sell, for the treatment and
prevention of eye diseases (except uveitis) in humans products that have a drug core within a
polymer layer and are approved or designed to be approved to deliver only specified compounds by a
direct delivery method to the posterior portion of the eye. In addition, pSivida Inc.
granted to Alimera Sciences a world-wide exclusive right to use certain pSivida Inc.
technologies to treat DME by delivering a compound or formulation by a direct delivery method other
than through specified incisions, and which are not exclusively licensed to Bausch & Lomb.
A joint development team of both parties is responsible for monitoring the execution of
activities under the development plan for licensed products. pSivida Inc. and Alimera
Sciences each pays codevelopment costs that are incurred included in the development budget. The
agreement provided for Alimera Sciences to pay a licensing fee and milestone payment to pSivida
Inc. Alimera Sciences has sole responsibility for making commercially reasonable efforts to
commercialize products licensed under the agreement and for paying all costs and expenses incurred
in connection with such commercialization. After a product becomes profitable in a country,
Alimera Sciences and pSivida Inc. share the net profits for that product in that country,
subject to Alimera Sciences pre-profitability net losses for that product. If either party fails
to pay the other party its share of development costs, the unpaid amount plus a delay charge is
recouped from net profits and, in the case of pSivida Inc., milestone payments.
Improvements and other inventions developed during the term in whole or in part by Alimera
Sciences that are covered by or derived from the practice of the licensed pSivida Inc.
technologies are jointly owned by Alimera Sciences and pSivida Inc., except for
improvements specifically related to active ingredients provided by Alimera Sciences, which are
owned by Alimera Sciences. Each party is free to use and sublicense such improvements, except that
Alimera Sciences shall not have the right to use such improvements in connection with ophthalmic
drug delivery devices (or related methods or processes) that include a drug core.
Either party may terminate the agreement for the other partys failure to make a development
payment. Either party may terminate the agreement with respect to a particular product if the
other party gives written notice of its intent to abandon the product. The agreement provides for
specific, exclusive remedies in the event of termination resulting from the occurrence of one of
the above events.
Sales and Marketing
Bausch & Lomb currently markets and sells both Vitrasert and Retisert and has rights to market
and sell any other products licensed to Bausch & Lomb. Alimera Sciences has the rights to market
and sell Medidur for DME if approved and any other products developed under its license agreement
with pSivida Inc. In the future, pSivida Inc. may independently commercialize and sell
some of its other products. In appropriate cases, pSivida Inc. may also enter into joint
marketing or license arrangements for other products.
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Reimbursement
The successful commercialization of pSivida Inc.s products will depend in
significant part on the extent to which reimbursement of the cost of the products and the related
implantation or injection procedures will be available from government health administration
authorities, private health insurers, and other organizations. Medicaid and Medicare, most major
health maintenance organizations, and most health insurance carriers reimburse $4,240 for the cost
of the Vitrasert implant, with additional reimbursement for associated surgical fees. The Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently designated Retisert as eligible for Medicare
reimbursement at the rate of $19,345, with associated surgical fees to be reimbursed separately.
Patents, Licenses and Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Strategy
pSivida
Inc.s commercial success will depend, in part, on its ability to obtain
patent protection in the United States and elsewhere for its products or its processes. pSivida
Inc. therefore seeks, whenever possible, to obtain protection for these products and
processes. pSivida Inc. also seeks to expand our product and process portfolio through
collaborations, funded research and licensing technology from others.
Patents and Patent Applications
pSivida Inc. has filed and continues to file patent applications with respect to
multiple aspects of its technologies, products, and processes. As of the date of this annual
report pSivida Inc. has, or has exclusive rights to, 12 United States patents and 26
foreign patents. In addition, as of the date of this annual report, pSivida Inc. has, or
has exclusive rights to, 42 patent applications pending in the United States and 167 patent
applications pending in foreign countries. pSivida Inc.s patents expire at various dates
starting in 2012.
Of the above-referenced issued patents, the University of Kentucky Research Foundation holds 6
United States patents and 12 related foreign patents on aspects of pSivida Inc.s
technologies. pSivida Inc. has exclusive licenses for these patents and related know-how
and is obligated to pay the University of Kentucky Research Foundation royalties based on
sublicensing of these patents and sales of products utilizing these patents.
Other Proprietary Rights
Some
elements of pSivida Inc.s products, processes, and methods of manufacturing
involve unpatented proprietary technology, processes, know-how, or data. With respect to
proprietary technology, know-how, and data that are not patentable or potentially patentable or
processes other than production processes for which patents are difficult to enforce, pSivida
Inc. has chosen or may chose to protect its interests by relying on trade secret
protection and confidentiality agreements with its employees, consultants and contractors. To
maintain the confidentiality of trade secrets and proprietary information, pSivida Inc.
maintains a policy of requiring employees, scientific advisors, consultants and collaborators to
execute confidentiality and invention assignment agreements upon commencement of a relationship.
These agreements are designed both to enable pSivida Inc. to protect its proprietary
information by controlling the disclosure and use of technology to which pSivida Inc. has
rights, and to provide for its ownership of proprietary technology that pSivida Inc.
develops.
Competition
The pharmaceutical and drug delivery industries are highly competitive. Vitrasert primarily
competes with treatments involving the systemic delivery of ganciclovir, a Roche Holdings AG
product, and other drugs. Retisert is the only FDA approved treatment for posterior uveitis,
though steroids and other existing drugs approved for other uses are commonly administered
systemically or by local injection to treat this condition in off-label use. In addition, pSivida
Inc. expects that its proposed products, if approved, will compete with existing therapies
for pSivida Inc.s targeted diseases as well as new drugs, therapies, drug delivery
systems or technological approaches that may be developed to treat these diseases or their
underlying causes.
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We expect that pSivida Inc.s products and product candidates, if approved, will
compete with existing therapies for its targeted diseases, as well as new drugs, therapies, drug
delivery systems, or technological approaches that may be developed and approved to treat these
diseases or their underlying causes as well as off-label use of products approved to treat other
diseases. We believe that pharmaceutical, drug delivery, and biotechnology companies, research
organizations, governmental entities, universities, hospitals, other nonprofit organizations, and
individual scientists are seeking to develop therapies for pSivida Inc.s targeted
diseases. For many of its targeted diseases, competitors have alternate therapies that are already
commercialized or are in various stages of development ranging from discovery to advanced clinical
trials. Most of the entities with whom pSivida Inc. will or may compete are much larger,
have much greater financial resources and have much more experience in drug development and sale
than pSivida Inc.
Many companies are pursuing products to treat back of the eye diseases. These include the
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treatment of persistent macular edema. If approved by the FDA, this product may be
used off-label for the treatment of DME or edema associated with diabetes. In
addition, Allergan and EntreMed, Inc. are collaborating on a program to develop a
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acquired by OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has an intraocular injectable product, Macugen,
approved to treat wet AMD and had commenced pivotal clinical trial for the use of
Macugen in the treatment of DME. In addition, Eyetech entered into a collaboration
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implant that releases ciliary neurotrophic factor for the treatment of RP. |
If pSivida Inc. successfully develops a product for post-surgical pain, it will
compete against numerous options available for the management of post-surgical pain, including
narcotic and non-narcotic anesthetics delivered orally, by catheter, or by pump. Products in
development in the United States include Pfizers injectable cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor parecoxib,
SkyePharmas sustained-release injectable DepoBupivacaine anesthetic, AP Pharma, Inc.s APF112, a
long acting anesthetic in Phase I trials, and Omeros Medical Systems, Inc.s OMS-103HP, a product
in Phase II clinical trials for the management of pain following orthopedic surgery, Durect
Corporations product in Phase III clinical trials designed to treat post-surgical pain through the
sustained release of a local anesthetic, and a number of products in clinical trials designed to
evaluate the sustained release of bupivacaine, a local anesthetic.
If pSivida Inc. successfully develops a product for psoriasis, it is likely to
compete against various products that are currently marketed or in the final stages of evaluation
for the treatment of psoriasis. Topical agents include Allergans TazoracÒ cream and gel and
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.s DovonexÒ cream and ointment. Allergan also is developing an oral
formulation of its Tazorac product, which is in Phase III trials. Oral agents also include Roches
SoriataneÒ product. The first of a class of biologic agents for more severe forms of the
disease has recently been approved for U.S. marketing by Biogen, Inc. Others are currently in
late-stage clinical trials, including the EnbrelÒ (Amgen, Inc.) and RaptivaÔ
(Genentech, Inc. and Xoma, Inc.) injectable products. If pSivida Inc. successfully
develops a product for AK, it will compete against a variety of AK treatment options
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currently available, including 5-fluorouracil cream, surgical removal, electrical cautery,
cryosurgery and chemical peels.
Legal Proceedings
A potential lender to pSivida Inc. has claimed a break-up fee as a result of the royalty
advance agreement between pSivida Inc. and Bausch & Lomb. An investment banker has claimed an
advisory fee in connection with that agreement as well as the acquisition of pSivida Inc. by
pSivida. We intend to defend against these claims.
Government Regulation
The FDA and comparable regulatory agencies in state and local jurisdictions and in foreign
countries impose substantial requirements upon the clinical development, manufacture and marketing
of pharmaceutical products. These agencies and other federal, state and local entities regulate
research and development activities and the testing, manufacture, quality control, safety,
effectiveness, labeling, storage, record keeping, approval, advertising and promotion of our drug
delivery products. The process required by the FDA under the new drug provisions of the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act before our products may be marketed in the United States generally
involves the following:
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The testing and approval process requires substantial time, effort, and financial resources,
and pSivida Inc. cannot be certain that any approval will be granted on a timely basis, if at all.
Pre-clinical tests include laboratory evaluation of the product, its chemistry, formulation
and stability, as well as animal studies to assess the potential safety and efficacy of the
product. The results of the pre-clinical tests, together with manufacturing information,
analytical data and protocols for proposed human clinical trials, are submitted to the FDA as part
of an IND, which must become effective before pSivida Inc. may begin human clinical trials. The
IND automatically becomes effective 30 days after receipt by the FDA, unless the FDA, within the
30-day time period, raises concerns or questions about the conduct of the proposed clinical trials
as outlined in the IND and imposes a clinical hold. In such a case, the IND sponsor and the FDA
must resolve any outstanding concerns before clinical trials can begin. There is no certainty that
pre-clinical trials will result in the submission of an IND or that submission of an IND will
result in FDA authorization to commence clinical trials.
Clinical trials involve the administration of the investigational product to human subjects
under the supervision of a qualified principal investigator. Clinical trials are conducted in
accordance with protocols that detail the objectives of the study, the parameters to be used to
monitor safety and any efficacy criteria to be evaluated. Each protocol must be submitted to the
FDA as part of the IND. Further, each clinical study must be conducted under the auspices of an
independent institutional review board at the institution where the study will be conducted. The
institutional review board will consider, among other things, ethical factors, the safety of human
subjects and the possible liability of the institution. Some clinical trials, called
investigator-sponsored clinical trials, are conducted by third-party investigators. The results
of these trials may be used as supporting data by a company in its application for FDA approval,
provided that the company has contractual rights to use the results.
Human clinical trials are typically conducted in three sequential phases which may overlap:
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In the case of products for life-threatening diseases such as cancer, or severe conditions
such as blinding eye disease, the initial human testing is often conducted in patients with the
disease rather than in healthy volunteers. Since these patients already have the targeted disease
or condition, these studies may provide initial evidence of efficacy traditionally obtained in
Phase II trials and so these trials are frequently referred to as Phase I/II trials. If a product
uses a combination of drugs, the FDA requires that clinical trials demonstrate that the combination
is safe and effective and that each drug contributes to efficacy. pSivida Inc. cannot be certain
that it will successfully complete Phase I, Phase II or Phase III testing of pSivida Inc.s product
candidates within any specific time period, if at all. Furthermore, pSivida Inc., the FDA, the
institutional review board or the sponsor, if any, may suspend clinical trials at any time on
various grounds, including a finding that the subjects or patients are being exposed to an
unacceptable health risk.
The results of product development, pre-clinical studies and clinical studies are submitted to
the FDA as part of a new drug application, or NDA, for approval of the marketing and commercial
shipment of the product. The FDA may deny an NDA if the applicable regulatory criteria are not
satisfied or may require additional clinical data. Even if the additional data are submitted, the
FDA may ultimately decide that the new drug application does not satisfy the criteria for approval.
As a condition of approval, the FDA may require post-marketing Phase IV clinical trials to
confirm that the drug is safe and effective for its intended uses. Once issued, the FDA may
withdraw product approval if compliance with regulatory standards for production and distribution
is not maintained or if safety problems occur after the product reaches the market. The FDA
requires surveillance programs to monitor approved products which have been commercialized, and the
agency has the power to require changes in labeling or to prevent further marketing of a product
based on the results of these post-marketing programs.
If a drug is intended for the treatment of a serious or life-threatening condition and has the
potential to address unmet medical needs for this condition, the drug sponsor may apply for FDA
fast track designation. The fast track designation applies only for the specific indications for
which the product satisfies these two requirements. Under fast track provisions, the FDA is
committed to working with the sponsor for the purpose of expediting the clinical development and
evaluation of the drugs safety and efficacy for the fast track indication.
Marketing applications filed by sponsors of products in fast track development often will
qualify for expedited review under policies or procedures offered by the FDA, but fast track
designation does not assure this qualification.
If a drug treats a disease or condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United
States, the drug sponsor may apply to the FDA for orphan drug designation under the Orphan Drug
Act. More than one drug may be given an orphan drug designation by the FDA for a given disease or
condition, but the first drug with an orphan drug designation to receive marketing approval for the
treatment of that disease or condition is granted a period of marketing exclusivity. Sponsors are
granted seven years of exclusive rights to market the first approved orphan drug for treatment of
that disease or condition, independent of any additional patent protection that may apply to the
product. This marketing exclusivity does not prevent a competitor from obtaining approval to
market a different drug that treats the same disease or condition or the same drug to treat a
different disease or condition. Sponsors also are granted tax incentives for clinical research
undertaken to support an application for an orphan drug, and grants to defray some of these
clinical costs may also be available. In addition, the FDA will typically coordinate with the
sponsor on research study design for an orphan drug and may exercise its discretion to grant
marketing approval on the basis of more limited product safety and efficacy data than would
ordinarily be required. If the FDA withdraws a products orphan drug designation, however, these
various benefits no longer apply.
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Satisfaction of FDA requirements or similar requirements of state, local and foreign
regulatory agencies typically takes several years, and the actual time required may vary
substantially based upon factors including the type, complexity and novelty of the pharmaceutical
product. Such government regulation may delay or prevent marketing of potential products for a
considerable period of time and impose costly procedures upon pSivida Inc.s activities. Success
in pre-clinical or early stage clinical trials does not assure success in later stage clinical
trials. Data from pre-clinical and clinical activities is not always conclusive and may be
susceptible to varying interpretations which could delay, limit or prevent regulatory approval.
Even if a product receives regulatory approval, the approval may be subject to significant
limitations. Further, even after the FDA approves a product, later discovery of previously unknown
problems with a product may result in restrictions on the product or even complete withdrawal of
the product from the market.
Any products pSivida Inc. manufactures or distributes under FDA clearances or
approvals are subject to pervasive and continuing regulation by the FDA, including record-keeping
requirements and reporting of adverse experiences with the products. Drug manufacturers and their
subcontractors are required to register with the FDA and state agencies, and are subject to
periodic unannounced inspections by the FDA and state agencies for compliance with good
manufacturing practices, which impose procedural and documentation requirements upon pSivida Inc.
and its third-party manufacturers.
pSivida Inc. is also subject to numerous other federal, state and local laws relating
to such matters as safe working conditions, manufacturing practices, environmental protection, fire
hazard control, and disposal of hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. pSivida
Inc. may incur significant costs to comply with such laws and regulations now or in the
future. In addition, pSivida Inc. cannot predict what adverse governmental regulations may
arise from future United States or foreign governmental action.
pSivida Inc. also is subject to foreign regulatory requirements governing human
clinical trials and marketing approval for pharmaceutical products which pSivida Inc. sells outside
the U.S. The requirements governing the conduct of clinical trials, product licensing, pricing and
reimbursement vary widely from country to country. Whether or not pSivida Inc. obtains
FDA approval, it must obtain approval of a product by the comparable regulatory authorities of
foreign countries before manufacturing or marketing the product in those countries. The approval
process varies from country to country, and the time required for these approvals may differ
substantially from that required for FDA approval. There is no assurance that clinical trials
conducted in one country will be accepted by other countries or that approval in one country will
result in approval in any other country. For clinical trials conducted outside the United States,
the clinical stages generally are comparable to the phases of clinical development established by
the FDA.
C. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
As at December 31, 2005, pSivida had the organizational structure diagrammed below.
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|
The 100% ownership applies only to capital stock that is currently issued and outstanding and
does not include outstanding options to acquire shares of AION Diagnostics currently held by
directors and employees of AION Diagnostics, of which options over 7.9% of capital, calculated on a
fully diluted basis, have vested. |
D. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
We own computer equipment, office furniture and lab equipment, the majority of which are used
in our Malvern laboratory facilities. We lease approximately 223 square meters of laboratory space
and 449 square meters of office space in Malvern, United Kingdom, approximately 305 square meters
of office space in Perth, Western Australia and approximately 366 square meters of laboratory
space, 147 square meters of cleanroom space and 733 square meters of office space in Boston,
Massachusetts.
Our manufacturing partner QSA, has completed the construction and validation of a
state-of-the-art cleanroom facility, dedicated to the supply of our lead cancer therapy BrachySil,
at QSAs Auriga Medical facility in Braunschweig, Germany. This GMP facility will fulfill the
final process in the manufacture of BrachySil for future clinical and commercial use, and
represents the crucial final stage in establishing the manufacturing and supply infrastructure to
support BrachySil as it advances through clinical trials towards the market.
ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with Item 3A,
Selected Consolidated Financial Data, and the audited consolidated financial statements and other
financial information appearing elsewhere in this annual report. In addition to historical
information, the following discussion and other parts of this annual report contain forward-looking
statements that reflect our plans, estimates, intentions, expectations and beliefs. Our actual
results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. See the
Risk Factors section of Item 3 and the warnings associated with the other forward-looking
statements in this annual report for a discussion of some, but not all factors, that could cause or
contribute to such differences.
A. OPERATING RESULTS
Overview
We
are a development stage enterprise at an early stage in the
development of BioSilicon and other technologies. We currently have
two products approved for sale and being sold, Vitrasert for CMV
retinitis and Retisert for posterior uveitis. We
have incurred net losses since inception and expect to incur substantial and increasing losses for
the next few years as we expand our research and development
activities and move our other product
candidates into later stages of development. All of our BioSilicon product candidates are in early stages of
development and we face the risks of failure inherent in developing drugs based on new
technologies. The process of carrying out the development of our
BioSilicon products to later stages of
development may require significant additional research and development expenditures, including
pre-clinical testing and clinical trials, as well as for obtaining regulatory approval. To date,
we have funded our operations primarily through private placements of equity securities, the
exercise of options and share purchase plans.
Our revenues are generated in both Australian dollars and Pounds Sterling, and a majority of
our expenses are incurred in either Australian dollars, Pounds Sterling or U.S. dollars.
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The
following information is presented on an A-GAAP basis, unless
otherwise noted.
Results of Operations
The following table is intended to illustrate a tabular analysis of certain consolidated
statement of financial performance data as a percentage of net loss before outside equity interest
for all periods presented.
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2005 |
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2004 |
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2003 |
Net loss before outside equity interest |
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|
100 |
% |
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|
100 |
% |
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|
100 |
% |
Revenue from ordinary activities |
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(5.5 |
%) |
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|
(5.1 |
)% |
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|
(2.0 |
)% |
Depreciation and amortization expense |
|
|
6.8 |
% |
|
|
0.5 |
% |
|
|
0.7 |
% |
Research and development expense |
|
|
54.8 |
% |
|
|
93.2 |
% |
|
|
85.6 |
% |
Interest expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Employee benefits expense |
|
|
6.9 |
% |
|
|
16.5 |
% |
|
|
9.8 |
% |
Foreign currency (loss)/gain |
|
|
10.7 |
% |
|
|
(19.4 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
Corporate office expenses |
|
|
26.3 |
% |
|
|
14.2 |
% |
|
|
5.9 |
% |
The level of research and development expenditure has increased during the past three
years. This is a direct result of the continued development of the BioSilicon technology and its
applications such as the human trials of BrachySil which are being undertaken in Singapore. The
increasing level of general corporate activity has also led to an increase in corporate costs over
the three years.
Results of Operations For the Year Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to the Year Ended June 30, 2004
Net Loss
For reasons described further below, our net loss increased to A$14.7 million for the year
ended June 30, 2005 from A$3.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2004, an increase of A$11.0
million, or 299.8%. The increase in net loss in 2005 is primarily attributable to our acquisition
of the remaining outside equity interest in pSiMedica in August 2004, resulting in the consolidated
group recognizing the full costs of pSiMedica. Other causes include our NASDAQ listing in January
2005 and the associated increase in US regulation and an increase in all areas of corporate
administration including consultants, rent and travel due to the increased levels of activity.
Revenue from Ordinary Activities
Revenue from ordinary activities increased to A$828,976 for the year ended June 30, 2005 from
A$381,679 for the year ended June 30, 2004, an increase of A$447,297 or 117.2%. Revenue in the
2005 period consisted of A$667,310 interest income compared to A$325,479 in interest income in the
2004 period. The increase in interest income in the 2005 period primarily relates to interest
income earned on pSividas higher balances of cash from previous capital raisings. Additionally,
we recognized A$161,666 as other income in the 2005 period, compared with A$56,200 of other income
in the 2004 period, in connection with the research being undertaken by EpiTan and pSividas top 5
global pharmaceutical company collaboration partner.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Depreciation and amortization expense (excluding depreciation of plant and equipment used in
research and development activities) increased to A$1.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2005
from A$39,360 for the year ended June 30, 2004, an increase of
A$990,022, or 2,515.3%. The level of
depreciation expense increased only slightly through the year as capital expenditure on plant and
equipment for other than research and development activities also increased slightly. No amount of
amortization of intellectual property was recognized by us because our intangible assets have not
led to a product at a commercial production stage of development. We recognized
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goodwill amortization expense of $973,923 for the year as a result of the acquisition of the
remaining outside equity interest in pSiMedica Limited in August 2004, representing most of the
increase in the depreciation and amortization expense.
Research and Development Expense
Research and development expense increased to A$8.3 million or the year ended June 30, 2005
from A$7.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2004, an increase of A$1.3 million, or 18.2%. This
increase is primarily attributable to an increase in our expenditure on the research and
development into the drug delivery platform and preparations for the planned undertaking of
clinical trials in relation to pancreatic application of BrachySil.
Employee Benefits Expense
Employee benefits expense decreased to A$1.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2005 from
A$1.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2004, a decrease of A$198,374, or 16.0%. This decrease
is attributable to a decrease in employee bonuses during the full year of operations.
Foreign Currency
An unrealized foreign exchange loss of A$1.6 million was recognized during the year ended June
30, 2005 compared to an unrealized foreign exchange gain of A$1.5 million during the year ended
June 30, 2004. This was primarily due to unfavorable movements in the Pound Sterling and U.S.
dollar against Australian dollar foreign exchange rates. Prior to April 2004, no material cash
deposits were held by us other than in Australian dollars.
Corporate Office Expenses
Corporate office expenses increased to A$3.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2005 from
A$1.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2004, an increase of A$2.9, or 272.4%. This increase is
primarily due to our NASDAQ listing during the year, increased U.S. regulation requirements and an
increase in all areas of corporate administration including consultants, rent and travel due to the
increased levels of activity during the year.
Results of Operations For the Year Ended June 30, 2004 Compared to the Year Ended June 30, 2003
Net Loss
For reasons described further below, our net loss increased to A$3.7 million for the year
ended June 30, 2004 from A$2.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2003, an increase of A$918,052,
or 33.2%. The increase in net loss in 2004 is primarily attributable to the increase in research
and development expenditure with the commencement of human clinical trials of BrachySil in
Singapore.
Revenue from Ordinary Activities
Revenue from ordinary activities increased to A$381,679 for the year ended June 30, 2004 from
A$110,675 for the year ended June 30, 2003, an increase of A$271,004, or 244.9%. Revenue in the
2004 period consisted of A$325,479 interest income compared to A$110,675 in interest income in the
2003 period. The increase in interest income in the 2004 period primarily relates to interest
income earned on the A$25.6 million net proceeds received in the private placement of ordinary
shares during April 2004 (Refer to Note 10 of the consolidated financial statements). Additionally,
we recognized A$56,200 as other income in the 2004 period (up from zero in the 2003 period) in
connection with research being undertaken by EpiTan.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Depreciation and amortization expense (excluding depreciation of plant and equipment used in
research and development activities) increased to A$39,360 for the year ended June 30, 2004 from
A$37,835 for the year ended June 30, 2003, an increase of A$1,525, or 4.0%. The level of
depreciation and amortization expense remained constant through the year as capital expenditure on
plant and equipment for other than research and development
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activities was similar in amount to the prior year. No amount of amortization of intangible
assets was recognized by us because our intangible assets have not led to a product at a commercial
production stage of development.
Research and Development Expense
Research and development expense increased to A$7.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2004
from A$4.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2003, an increase of A$2.4 million, or 52.9%. This
increase is attributable to an increase in our expenditure on the completion of pre-clinical trials
of BrachySil and human clinical trials of BrachySil which commenced during 2004 in Singapore.
Employee Benefits Expense
Employee benefits expense increased to A$1.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2004 from
A$522,977 for the year ended June 30, 2003, an increase of A$715,404, or 136.8%. This increase is
attributable to the increase in full and part time permanent staff employed during the year which
we required as a result of increased levels of research and development activity and additional
finance and administration resource requirements.
Foreign Currency
An unrealized foreign exchange gain of A$1.5 million was recognized during the year ended June 30,
2004 compared to an unrealized foreign exchange loss of A$1,203 during the year ended June 30,
2003. This was primarily due to favorable movements in the Pound Sterling and U.S. dollar against
Australian dollar foreign exchange rates. Prior to April 2004, no material cash deposits were held
by us other than in Australian dollars.
Corporate Office Expenses
Corporate administration expenses increased to A$1.1 million from the year ended June 30, 2004
from A$318,806 for the year ended June 30, 2003, an increase of A$748,175, or 234.7%. This
increase is due to an increase in all areas of corporate administration including consultants, rent
and travel due to the increased levels of activity and our further development during the year.
Inflation and Seasonality
Our management believes inflation has not had a material impact on our operations or financial
condition and that our operations are not currently subject to seasonal influences.
Foreign Currency
Based on Pounds Sterling and U.S. dollar account balances at June 30, 2005, the following
table shows the sensitivity of our consolidated financial performance as a result of an
appreciation or depreciation in the value of the Australian dollar against the Pounds Sterling and
U.S. dollar.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
A$ Depreciation |
|
Current Rate |
|
A$ Appreciation |
| |
|
-15% |
|
-10% |
|
-5% |
|
|
|
|
|
5% |
|
10% |
|
15% |
| |
|
(In thousands of Australian dollars) |
| |
|
|
£ |
|
|
703 |
|
|
|
469 |
|
|
|
234 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(234 |
) |
|
|
(469 |
) |
|
|
(703 |
) |
US |
|
$ |
818 |
|
|
|
546 |
|
|
|
273 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(273 |
) |
|
|
(546 |
) |
|
|
(818 |
) |
Total |
|
|
1,521 |
|
|
|
1,015 |
|
|
|
507 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(507 |
) |
|
|
(1,015 |
) |
|
|
(1,521 |
) |
We do not utilize financial derivatives instruments or other financial instruments
subject to market risk.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We have exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not
utilize derivative financial instruments or other financial instruments subject to market risk.
Government Regulation
There are no regulatory or fiscal policies under the governments of either Australia or the
United Kingdom which would adversely affect our operations
Conditions in Australia
pSivida is incorporated under the laws of, and our principal offices are located in the
Commonwealth of Australia. Therefore, we are directly affected by political and economic
conditions in Australia.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Applicable to pSivida
Australian Pronouncements
Impacts of adopting Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards
(a) Management of the transition to AIFRS
We will be required to prepare financial statements that comply with Australian Equivalents to
International Financial Reporting Standards, or AIFRS, for annual reporting periods beginning on or
after January 1, 2005. Accordingly, our first half-year report prepared under AIFRS, as adopted by
the Australian Accounting Standards Board will be for the half-year reporting period ended December
31, 2005, and our first annual financial report prepared under AIFRS
will be for the year ended
June 30, 2006.
The transitional rules for first time adoption of AIFRS require that the Company restate its
comparative financial statements using AIFRS, except for AASB 132: Financial Instruments:
Disclosure and Presentation, or AASB 132 and AASB 139:
Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, or
AASB 139,
where comparative information is not required to be restated. Currently, the Company provides two
years of comparative financial information in its financial statements to comply with applicable
SEC requirements. The SEC has granted a one-time relief from this requirement for foreign
registered companies preparing their first set of financial statements in compliance with
International Financial Reporting Standards. The Company has elected to apply this relief and will
only provide one year of comparative information in the June 30, 2006 financial statements. For
reporting in the 2006 fiscal year, comparatives will be remeasured and restated for the half-year
ended 31 December 2004 and the financial year ended 30 June 2005. Most of the adjustments on
transition are required to be made to opening retained profits at the beginning of the first
comparative period (i.e., at July 1, 2004).
In 2004, we commenced a review of accounting policies in preparation for managing the
transition to AIFRS. Priority has been given to considering the preparation of an opening balance
sheet in accordance with AIFRS as at July 1, 2004, our transition date to AIFRS. This will form
the basis of accounting for AIFRS in the future and is required when we prepare our first fully
AIFRS-compliant financial report for the year ending June 30, 2006.
(b) The likely impacts of AIFRS on the results and financial position of pSivida and the
consolidated entity
Set out below are the known key differences in accounting policy and our known estimable
transitional differences identified as of 30 June 2005, where accounting policies are expected to
change on adoption of AIFRS and the likely impacts on the current year operating results and
financial position of the Company, had the financial statements been prepared using AIFRS, based on
the directors accounting policy decisions current at the date of this financial report. The
adjustments included are based on the AIFRS standards effective as at June 30, 2005. These are
subject to ongoing review and any amendments by the AASB, or by interpretative guidance from the
International Accounting Standards Board or AASB, could change the adjustments included. The AIFRS
standards and interpretations that will apply to the Company will be those effective as at December
31, 2005 being the date of the
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first half year financial statements that the Company has to publish under AIFRS. The
disclosures below represent the Companys current best estimate of the quantitative impact of the
AIFRS implementation at the date of this report and accordingly they remain subject to change.
There are certain items that still require resolution and additional differences in accounting
policy that may be identified. The directors may, at any time until the completion of the Companys
first AIFRS compliant financial report, elect to revisit, and where considered necessary, revise
the accounting policies applied in preparing the disclosures below.
(c) Adjustments to balance sheet items under AIFRS (net of tax)
(i) Intangibles
Under
AASB 3: Business Combinations, or AASB 3, goodwill will not be
permitted to be amortized but instead is subject to impairment testing on an annual basis or upon
triggers which may indicate a potential impairment. As a result accumulated amortization of
$973,923 (all expensed during the 2005 year) would be added back to the value of intangibles.
(ii) Share-based payments
Under
AASB 2: Share-Based Payment, or AASB 2, equity-settled share-based payments in respect of equity
instruments issued after November 7, 2002 that were unvested as at January 1, 2005 are measured at
fair value at grant date. The fair value determined at grant date of equity-settled share-based
payments is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the estimated
number of equity instruments that will vest. As a consequence, contributed equity will increase by
$591,900 for the financial year ended June 30, 2005.
(iii) Foreign currency translation reserve
The directors have elected to set the translation reserve to zero as at AIFRS transition as
permitted under AASB 1: First-Time Adoption of Australian Equivalents to International Financial
Reporting Standards, or AASB 1. This results in the transfer of $78,220 from the foreign currency translation
reserve to retained earnings as at AIFRS transition.
(iv) Accumulated losses
With limited exceptions, adjustments required on first-time adoption of AIFRS are recognized
directly in accumulated losses at the date of transition to AIFRS. The cumulative effect of these
adjustments for the consolidated entity will be an increase in opening accumulated losses of
$78,220.
(d) Adjustments to current year loss under AIFRS (net of tax)
(i) Intangibles
Under AASB 3, goodwill would not be permitted to be amortized but
instead is subject to impairment testing on an annual basis or upon triggers which may indicate a
potential impairment. As a result goodwill amortization expense of $973,923 recorded in the year
ended June 30, 2005 would be added back to the net loss for the year. There is no goodwill
amortization required to be added back to the net loss upon the
transition date of July 1, 2004.
(ii) Share-based payments
Under AASB 2, equity-settled share-based payments in respect of equity
instruments issued after November 7, 2002 that were unvested as at January 1, 2005 are measured at
fair value at grant date. The fair value determined at grant date of equity-settled share-based
payments is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the estimated
number of equity instruments that will vest. As a consequence, an additional employee benefit
expense of $508,613 and consultancy fees expense of $83,287 will be recognized in the profit and
loss for the financial year ended June 30, 2005.
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(e) Other impacts
| (i) |
|
Management has yet to determine whether to apply the exemption provided in
AASB 1 which permits entities
not to restate business combinations that occurred prior to the date of transition to AIFRS.
Business combinations occurring after the date of transition (i.e.
July 1, 2004) will be
subject to the provisions of AASB 3. |
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| (ii) |
|
Management has decided to apply the exemption provided in
AASB 1 which permits entities
not to apply the requirements of AASB 132 and AASB 139 for the financial year ended
June 30, 2005. The standards will be applied from July 1, 2005. Management is in the process
of determining the impact that adopting the standards would have on the financial statements
of the Company. |
| |
| (iii) |
|
Under AASB 136: Impairment of Assets, or AASB 136, the consolidated entitys assets, including goodwill
would be tested for impairment as part of the cash generating unit to which they belong, and
any impairment losses recognized in the income statement. At this stage in our review process
we are not aware of any impairment issues that would result in a material adjustment to the
financial statements. |
| |
| (iv) |
|
No material impacts are expected to the cash flows presented under current A-GAAP on adoption
of AIFRS. |
(f) Acquisition of minority interest
During the year we purchased minority interests in controlled entity pSiMedica. Under current
A-GAAP this acquisition has been accounted for separately from other acquisitions (that is, as a
step acquisition, which involved the separate determination and recognition of the fair values of
the net assets of the subsidiary and any goodwill arising on the acquisition).
AASB
127: Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements, or
AASB 127 requires minority interests to be
classified as equity. Consequently our acquisition of additional ownership interests in pSiMedica
Limited represents an equity transaction. As such, accounting for the transaction as a step
acquisition is inappropriate. The financial effect of the adjustment required on the restatement
of the June 30, 2005 accounts is yet to be determined.
U.S. Pronouncements
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS, No. 123 (revised 2004):
Share-Based Payments, or SFAS 123R.
This statement eliminates the option to apply the intrinsic value measurement provisions of
Accounting Principles Board, or APB, Opinion No. 25:
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, or APB 25, to stock compensation awards issued to
directors and employees. Rather, SFAS 123R requires companies to measure the cost of director and
employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date
fair value of the award. That cost will be recognized over the period during which the director,
executive or employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award the requisite
service period (usually the vesting period). SFAS 123R applies to all awards granted after the
required effective date (July 1, 2005 for pSivida) and to awards modified, repurchased, or
cancelled after that date. As permitted by SFAS 123, we accounted for share-based payments to
directors, executives and employees using APB 25, the intrinsic value method through June 30, 2005.
Accordingly, the adoption of the SFAS 123R fair value method may have a significant impact on our
results of operations, although it will have no impact on its overall financial position. The full
impact of the adoption of SFAS 123R cannot be predicted at this time, as it depends on levels of
share-based payments for future grants. However, had the Company adopted SFAS 123R for director,
executive and employee options in prior periods, the impact of that standard would have
approximated the pro forma impact of SFAS 123, as disclosed in Note
27(a), Share-based compensation
Options issued to directors and employees for services rendered.
In
December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153:
Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, or SFAS 153, which
amends APB Opinion No. 29: Accounting for
Nonmonetary
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Transactions to eliminate the exception for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets
and replaces it with a general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have
commercial substance. SFAS 153 is effective for nonmonetary assets exchanges occurring in fiscal
periods beginning after June 15, 2005 (fiscal 2006 for pSivida). At this time, management
reasonably believes that the adoption of SFAS 153 will not have a material effect on our financial
position or results of operations.
In May 2005, the
FASB issued SFAS No. 154: Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, or
SFAS 154, which replaces APB Opinion No. 20: Accounting Changes and SFAS No. 3: Reporting
Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2005 (fiscal 2007 for pSivida). SFAS 154 changes the requirements for the accounting
for and reporting of a voluntary change in accounting principle as well as the changes required by
an accounting pronouncement which does not include specific transition provisions. At this time
management reasonably believes that the adoption of SFAS 154 will not have a material effect on our
financial position or results of operations.
Differences between Australian Accounting Standards and U.S. Accounting Standards
We
prepare our audited consolidated financial statements in accordance with A-GAAP, which
differ in certain significant respects from U.S. GAAP. The following table sets forth a comparison
of our net loss and total equity in accordance with A-GAAP and U.S. GAAP as of the dates and for
the periods indicated:
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Years ended June 30, |
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2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2003 |
Net loss in accordance with A-GAAP |
|
|
(14,726,523 |
) |
|
|
(3,683,205 |
) |
|
|
(2,765,153 |
) |
Net loss in accordance with US GAAP
(as restated for the years ended June
30, 2004 and 2003) |
|
|
(16,561,512 |
) |
|
|
(5,019,974 |
) |
|
|
(2,268,603 |
) |
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|
As at June 30, |
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|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2003 |
Total equity in accordance with A GAAP |
|
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79,987,614 |
|
|
|
38,428,943 |
|
|
|
6,299,519 |
|
Total equity in accordance with US
GAAP (as restated at June 30, 2004
and 2003) |
|
|
87,650,337 |
|
|
|
37,794,705 |
|
|
|
7,140,316 |
|
See Note 27 to pSividas audited consolidated financial statements for a description of
the differences between A-GAAP and U.S. GAAP as they relate to it, and a reconciliation to U.S.
GAAP of net loss and total equity for the dates and periods indicated therein. Differences between
A-GAAP and U.S. GAAP for the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and
2003 that have a material effect on net loss and total equity primarily relate to
share-based compensation and purchase accounting.
Restatement of U.S. GAAP Amounts
Subsequent to the issuance of our June 30, 2004 consolidated financial statements, we changed
the amounts previously reported in the U.S. GAAP reconciliation for the accounting for deferred
income taxes as follows:
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Deferred tax liability for acquired intangible assets Previously, deferred taxes
were not recorded on the intangible assets acquired in connection with the step
acquisition of pSiMedica as the book to tax basis differences were deemed to be permanent
as the amortization of the related intangibles is not deductible for income tax purposes.
We have subsequently concluded that, although under tax law we will not receive a tax
deduction in the future for recovery of the intangible assets, recognition of a deferred
tax |
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|
liability on the acquired intangibles is nevertheless required under U.S. GAAP because it
is assumed for financial reporting purposes that we will generate future revenues at least
equal to the recorded amount of the investment, and recovery will result in future taxable
amounts. |
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|
Valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets Previously establishing a
valuation allowance, we fully reserved the total balance of the deferred income tax
assets related to tax loss carryforwards as it was deemed more likely than not that the
deferred tax assets would not be realized. As a result of the recognition of the U.S.
GAAP deferred tax liabilities in connection with the step acquisition of pSiMedica
described above, we have reevaluated the recoverability of the deferred income tax
assets, taking into consideration the reversal of taxable temporary differences under the
U.S. GAAP. |
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|
Amortization of intangible assets Where the recognition of a deferred tax liability
for acquired intangible assets as per the above resulted in additional basis of the
related intangible, the additional basis is being amortized over the remaining estimated
useful life of the intangible assets for U.S. GAAP purposes. |
Refer to Note 27 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein
for a summary of the significant effects of the restatement.
Critical Accounting Policies
We prepare our
audited consolidated financial statements in accordance with A-GAAP. As such,
we are required to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions that management believe are
reasonable based upon the information available. These estimates, judgments and assumptions affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. The significant accounting
policies listed in Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements that management believe are the
most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our financial condition and results of
operations under A-GAAP are discussed below.
Valuation of intangible assets
Other than cash deposits held, the value recognized in intangible assets on the consolidated
statement of financial position is the most significant asset held by us and the accounting
principles adopted and estimated by management in recognizing these assets are therefore considered
critical.
Intellectual property principally represents the license granted to pSiMedica from QinetiQ
(formerly the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency in the United Kingdom) and patents granted.
The QinetiQ license is an exclusive worldwide royalty-free license to the BioSilicon technology in
the field of human and animal healthcare and in vivo diagnostic applications.
We consolidated the results of pSiMedica upon the acquisition of a controlling economic
interest in pSiMedica on May 10, 2001. Prior to this date, pSiMedica had undertaken little
research and development activities and the cost of any research and development that had been
undertaken was expensed in the accounts of pSiMedica. Upon the acquisition of additional share
capital in pSiMedica in May 2001, it was considered reasonable to assume that the majority of the
value paid by us at this time should be attributable to the value of the license. The remainder
was attributable to receivables, plant, property and equipment and payables. Attributing the bulk
of the value paid by us to the license was also considered reasonable on the basis that prior to
acquisition of the additional share capital in pSiMedica there had not been any material patent
grants.
Therefore, we considered that it was reasonable that the value of A$5.1 million, being the
bulk of the value of the consideration paid on May 10, 2001 in acquiring the additional pSiMedica
shares, should be primarily attributable to the value of the license and represented a reasonable
fair value of the license at the time of the transaction.
On August 4, 2004 we completed the acquisition of the pSiMedica shares that we did not already
hold such that we now hold 100% of the issued capital in pSiMedica. Prior to acquiring 100% of the
issued capital in pSiMedica, the most recent step in the acquisition of pSiMedica took place on
October 13, 2003. At this point in time, management ascribed no value to the patent portfolio of
pSiMedica and as a result the value acquired was recognized purely as the QinetiQ license.
However, since this time, pSiMedica has been granted significant patents and it was thought
appropriate that this position be reviewed. Based on managements assessment at the date of
acquisition, the total amount of the incremental increase in the value of intangible assets of A$25
million should be attributed to the patents granted since October 2003. Consequently, based on
managements assessment we recognize the intangible assets in the form of the license at the value
of A$64.4 million and patents at the value of A$25 million.
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In our A-GAAP consolidated financial statements, recognition of the value of intangible assets
acquired has been made with reference to the actual cost of the investment made by us in acquiring
pSiMedica shares. More specifically, the bulk of this value is attributed to the fair value of the
license granted to pSiMedica by QinetiQ amounting to $35.6 million and patents granted in relation
to the BioSilicon technology of approximately $13.8 million and goodwill of approximately $9.9
million. The remainder was attributable to receivables, plant, property and equipment and
payables. Other than the intangible assets, the value of assets acquired was considered nominal in
value, particularly on the basis that the costs of research and development were expensed and no
significant patents had been granted at May 10, 2001, when pSiMedica was first recognized in the
consolidated financial statements.
Intellectual property is recorded at the cost of acquisition and is carried forward as an
asset on the expectation that it will lead to commercialization. The carrying value of intangibles
is reviewed by our board of directors at each reporting date.
Estimated Useful Economic Life
Based on the level of development of BioSilicon products, the competitive nature of the drug
delivery industry and what is considered industry practice, a period of 12 years is considered by
management to be a reasonable estimation of the expected useful economic life of the license and
patents.
Our directors gave due consideration to the technical and commercial life of the intellectual
property (being patents and licenses) concluding that a 12 year useful life was appropriate to
determine their useful economic life to be the lesser of 12 years or the average remaining life of
the intellectual property. Amortization will be recognized on the commencement of commercial
production of products calculated on a straight-line basis over the remaining balance of the
estimated useful life. We review the commercial status of products on at least an annual basis and
it is expected that amortization of intellectual property will commence during the year ending June
30, 2007.
Depreciation of plant and equipment is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated
useful lives of three years. As our business is competitive and developmental in nature, plant and
equipment is required to be regularly updated due to technological advancements and three years
therefore is considered by management to be a reasonable estimation of the expected useful economic
life of its plant and equipment.
Realization of Deferred Tax Assets
The recognition of deferred tax assets is based upon the likelihood of recoverability from
future taxable income will be available, against which the reversal of timing differences can be
deducted. To the extent that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established. (Refer
to Note 5 of the consolidated financial statements.) The recognition of deferred tax balances
therefore involves judgment regarding our future financial performance in which the deferred tax
asset is recognized. On this basis we have not achieved profitability and expect to continue to
incur net losses through to 2007. As we do not expect BrachySil to be widely marketed before then,
no tax asset has been recognized.
B. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash and
cash equivalents totaled A$12.9 million at June 30, 2005 compared to A$31.4 million
at June 30, 2004. We have financed our operations primarily through private placements of equity
securities, the exercise of options and share purchase plans. With
the exception of a convertible note entered into by us on
November 16, 2005 we have utilized no borrowings since December
1, 2000 and we do not anticipate utilizing any borrowings in the near
future. We
have no off-balance sheet financing and we expect that our current cash levels will be sufficient
to support current levels of research and development until the second quarter of calendar year
2007.
However,
we may increase our level of research and development activity which will directly
increase our need for cash reserves as research and development is our most significant cost
driver. We have reported negative cash
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flows from operations and we expect this to continue at least until the end of 2006, as we are
in the development stage and have not yet commercialized most of our products, including
BrachySil.
On April 20, 2004, we raised A$19.4 million, net of issue costs through a private placement of
19,375,000 ordinary shares to institutional and accredited investors at a subscription price of
US$0.80 and on April 23, 2004, we raised an additional A$6.2 million net of issue costs through a
private placement of 5,625,000 ordinary shares to institutional and accredited investors at a
subscription price of US$0.85.
On
August 23, 2005 we raised US$4.3 million (A$5.7 million) before costs via the private
placement of 665,000 ADRs to predominantly U.S. investors at US$6.50 (A$8.61) each, pursuant to a
PIPE.
On
November 16, 2005 we issued a convertible note to a New York-based institutional accredited
investor, pursuant to which the investor purchased US$15 million (A$19.7 million) subordinated
convertible debentures, convertible into pSivida ADSs at an initial conversion price of US$7.10
(A$9.50).
Net cash used in operating activities totaled A$12.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2005
compared to A$7.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2004 and A$4.6 million for the year ended
June 30, 2003. Research and development expenditure is the most significant expenditure item
resulting in increased cash flows during the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003 and amounted
to A$8.3 million, A$6.1 million and A$3.9 million
respectively. (Refer to Business Overview for
a detailed description of our research and development activities). Payments to suppliers and
employees during the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003 were A$4.8 million, A$2.0 million and
A$787,216, respectively. The increase in payments from the year ended June 30, 2003 to the year
ended June 30, 2005 consisted of increased expenses relating to additional administrative
activities and the timing of cash payments related to these activities.
Net cash used in investing activities totaled A$8.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2005
compared to A$527,168 for the year ended June 30, 2004 and A$51,948 for the year ended June 30,
2003 principally for the cash paid for the acquisition of the remaining outside equity interest in
pSiMedica, the construction of a cleanroom facility in Germany and the purchase of laboratory and
computer equipment in Malvern, United Kingdom and in Perth, Western Australia.
Net cash flows from financing activities totaled A$3.6 million for the year ended June 30,
2005 compared to A$37.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2004 and A$852,567 for the year ended
June 30, 2003.
Cash flows from financing activities during the year ended June 30, 2005 reflected the
following:
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|
|
During the year ended June 30, 2005 we raised A$3.6 million on the issue of
additional share capital upon the exercise of options previously issued. At various
times during the year, a total of 13,070,000 options were exercised at a price of
A$0.20, 2,200,000 options were exercised at a price of A$0.40, 150,000 were exercised
at a price of A$0.50 and 150,000 options were exercised at a price of A$0.65. |
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| |
|
|
During the year we incurred $27,422 in issue costs in relation to the acquisition of
the remaining outside equity interest in pSiMedica in August 2004. |
Cash flows from financing activities during the year ended June 30, 2004 reflected the
following:
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|
|
On August 4, 2003, we issued 3,891,572 ordinary shares at A$0.24 per share, raising
A$932,298 net of issue costs. On October 6, 2003, we issued additional share capital
through a placement of 13,000,000 ordinary shares at A$0.50 per share to investors,
raising A$6.2 million net of issue costs; |
| |
| |
|
|
On April 20, 2004, we issued additional share capital through a placement of
19,375,000 ordinary shares at US$0.80 per share to investors, raising A$19.4 million
net of issue costs, and on April 23, 2004, we raised an additional A$6.2 million net of
issue costs through the issue of additional share capital with a further placement of
5,625,000 ordinary shares at US$0.85 per share to investors; |
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|
On October 13, 2003, we subscribed for additional share capital in pSiMedica,
increasing its direct ownership by 3.4% to 46.25% with indirect effective control over
53.05%. The consideration paid by us in relation to this additional investment
amounted to £2 million (A$4.84 million). This transaction had no impact on the
consolidated statement of cash flows. Additional equity contributions received by the
subsidiary totaled A$2.6 million; |
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| |
|
|
During the year a total of 8,130,000 options were exercised raising A$1.6 million. |
Cash flows from financing activities during the year ended June 30, 2003 reflected the
following:
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|
|
On October 14, 2002, we issued additional share capital through a placement of
7,000,000 ordinary shares at A$0.12 per share raising A$792,567 net of issue costs; and |
| |
| |
|
|
During the year a total of 300,000 options were exercised raising A$60,000. |
On September 12, 2002, we
entered into an agreement for a fully underwritten A$7.5 million
equity line of credit with Global Emerging Markets, also known as GEM, a New York based private
equity group. A commitment fee equivalent to 1.67% of the total value of the facility is payable
by us to GEM on the proceeds of drawdowns. In addition, GEM was issued options to acquire
2,000,000 of pSividas ordinary shares at A$0.20 per share, expiring on December 31, 2004. These
options were exercised by GEM on February 4, 2004. This agreement has now been terminated and no
drawdowns were made by us on this facility.
From commencing business as a development stage enterprise to June 30, 2005, our capital
expenditures have totaled A$4.8 million consisting of computer equipment and laboratory equipment
that is being used in connection with our research and development activities undertaken in
Malvern, United Kingdom and administration in Perth, Western Australia. Capital expenditures for
plant and equipment and leasehold improvements are being depreciated on a straight line basis over
the estimated useful lives of three years, with a net balance at June 30, 2005 of A$3,273,663. We
do not have significant capital spending requirements, but expect to continue to engage in capital
spending consistent with anticipated growth in operations and personnel. Capital expenditure has
been funded largely through the private placement of ordinary share capital.
We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to support our
current operating plan until the second quarter of calendar year 2007. However, we have based this
expectation on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect. Our future funding requirements will
depend upon many factors, including, but not limited to:
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Costs and timing of obtaining regulatory approvals; |
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| |
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The costs and timing of obtaining, enforcing and defending our patent and intellectual property; |
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| |
|
|
The progress and success of pre-clinical and clinical trials of BioSilicon; |
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|
|
The costs and timings of CDS research programs in development; |
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|
The timing and degree of sales activity leading to revenue on the sale of CDS
marketed product; and |
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The progress and number of our research programs in development. |
C. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES, ETC.
Our primary
activity is the development of products based on nano-structured BioSilicon. Our
research and development expenses were A$8.3 million,
A$7.0 million and A$4.6 million during the years
ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively. These research and development expenses consist
primarily of compensation and related costs for research and development personnel, expenses for
testing and laboratory facilities and depreciation on property, plant and equipment used solely for
research and development activities. Such costs are charged to the operations as we incur them.
The increase in the latest fiscal year is primarily attributable to an increase in our
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expenditures on the research and development of the drug delivery platform and preparations
for the undertaking of clinical trials relating to pancreatic application of BrachySil.
For a more detailed discussion of our research and development activities and policies, please
see Item 4B, Business Overview.
D. TREND INFORMATION
As we are a development stage enterprise, it is not possible for us to predict with any degree
of accuracy the outcome of the research and commercialization efforts being undertaken.
As in prior periods, expenditure on research and development, as a proportion of total costs,
is expected to be significant and increase from the A$8.3 million spent during the year ended June
30, 2005, unless cutbacks are required to conserve cash. Prior to completing the acquisition of
CDS on December 30, 2005, we expected that research and development expenditure during the year
ending June 30, 2006 would be approximately A$13.5 million as we continued with the clinical trials
in Singapore of BrachySil and expected to undertake additional work on other applications of
BioSilicon, including targeted in situ cancer treatments. Following the acquisition of CDS,
however, it is expected that this pre-acquisition estimate will
increase significantly. However, we expect to continue to fund this
expense from existing cash balances in the near future.
Our recent acquisition of CDS will have profound effects on the nature of our business and
operations as a whole and we expect that therefore our current reported financial information may
not be indicative of our future results or financial condition. For a description of the
acquisition, see Item 8B, Significant Changes.
E. OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We currently do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely
to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition,
revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources
that is material to investors.
F. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS TABULAR DISCLOSURE
The following table outlines our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2005 for payments
under our indebtedness (including capital leases), purchase obligations, operating leases and other
obligations and the effects such obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flows
in future periods:
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Payments Due by Period |
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(In thousands of Australian Dollars) |
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Less than |
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More than |
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Total |
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1 year |
|
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1-3 years |
|
|
3-5 years |
|
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5 years |
|
Contractual Obligations |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Long-Term Debt Obligations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital (Finance) Lease Obligations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Lease Obligations |
|
|
448 |
|
|
|
326 |
|
|
|
122 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase Obligations |
|
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Other Long-Term Liabilities |
|
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|
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|
|
|
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Total |
|
|
448 |
|
|
|
326 |
|
|
|
122 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
A. DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
pSivida
The members of the board of directors of pSivida and their principal occupations are as
follows:
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| Name |
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Date of Appointment |
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Principal Occupation |
Dr. Roger Brimblecombe
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March 5, 2002
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Independent Consultant |
Dr. Roger Aston (1)
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|
December 1, 2000
|
|
Independent Consultant |
Mr. Gavin Rezos
|
|
December 1, 2000
|
|
Managing Director, pSivida Limited |
Ms. Alison Ledger (2)
|
|
July 30, 2004
|
|
Independent Consultant |
Mr. Stephen Lake
|
|
July 30, 2004
|
|
Investment Director, QinetiQ |
Dr. David Mazzo
|
|
July 25, 2005
|
|
Non-Executive Director, pSivida
Limited; President and Chief
Executive Officer, Chugai Pharma
U.S.A |
Mr. Michael Rogers
|
|
July 27, 2005
|
|
Non-Executive Director, pSivida
Limited; Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer
of Indevus Pharmaceuticals
Incorporated |
Dr. Paul Ashton
|
|
December 30, 2005
|
|
Executive Director of
Strategy, pSivida Limited and
Interim President, pSivida Inc. |
Ms. Heather Zampatti
|
|
January 11, 2006
|
|
Non-Executive Director,
pSivida Limited; Head of Wealth
Management Australia, Bell Potter
Securities |
|
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| (1) |
|
Dr. Aston resigned from pSividas board on November 15, 2005. |
| |
| (2) |
|
Ms. Ledger resigned from pSividas board on January 11, 2006. |
Dr. Roger Brimblecombe
Dr. Brimblecombe, Ph.D., D.Sc., F.R.C.Path., C.Biol., F.I.Biol., is a former chairman of
SmithKline and French Research Ltd. He is currently chairman of MVM Ltd, the venture capital arm
of the UK Medical Research Council. He is also non-executive chairman of Oxxon Therapeutics, Inc
(U.S.), and a non-executive director of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
(U.S.A), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd and Tissue
Science Laboratories Ltd. He has provided strategic
consultancy services to research and development companies in Europe, the U.S. and Japan. He is a
fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, the Royal College of Pathologists and the Institute of
Biology. He is consultant editor of Drug Discovery World magazine. Dr. Brimblecombe is also
chairman of pSiMedica and pSiOncology, and a director of pSivida Inc.
Gavin Rezos
Mr. Rezos, B.Juris., LL.B., B.A., earned a law degree from the University of Western Australia
and has been admitted as a barrister and solicitor in Western Australia, England and New South
Wales. He practiced law in London in corporate finance before joining Midland Montagu, an
investment bank now known as HSBC Investment Bank plc, in 1990. He was an investment banking
director at HSBC in positions based in London, Sydney and Dubai. Mr. Rezos is currently principal
of Viaticus Capital Pty Ltd, a biotechnology venture capital and corporate advisory company. He
has investment banking experience in a variety of industries and geographical locations including
Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia. Mr. Rezos is also a director of pSiMedica,
pSiOncology, pSiNutria and AiMedics Pty Ltd (Australia) and
non-executive chairman of AION Diagnostics and pSivida Inc.
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Dr. Roger Aston
Dr. Aston has more than 20 years experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology
industries. His previous positions have included CEO of Peptech Limited (Australia), director of
Cambridge Antibody Technology Limited (UK) and chairman of Cambridge Drug Discovery Limited now
BioFocus plc (UK). Dr. Aston was also founder and CEO of Biokine Technology Ltd (UK) prior to its
acquisition by the Peptech Group. He was a founder and is the former CEO of pSiMedica and
pSiOncology. Dr. Roger Aston is also chairman of Australian Cancer Technology Limited (Australia).
Dr Roger Aston retired as a director and executive officer of pSivida and pSiOncology at the
pSivida annual general meeting held on November 15, 2005.
Alison Ledger
Ms. Ledger was most recently a principal at McKinsey & Co both in Sydney and London
specializing in financial institutions including banking, asset management, stock exchanges,
insurance and regulatory compliance. She joined McKinsey in 1995 after holding positions with
Bankers Trust in London marketing investment funds to European corporate and institutional clients.
Ms. Ledger has extensive financial experience and knowledge of international capital markets with
a breadth of knowledge in strategy, operations, performance improvement, cost management, new
business building and geographic expansion. She has a Harvard MBA and has lived and worked in
numerous countries including the UK, Australia and the U.S. Ms. Ledger resigned as a director of
pSivida on January 11, 2006.
Stephen Lake
Mr. Lake, BA (Jt. Hons), MBA, ACA, is Investment Director, QinetiQ Limited. He has over 20
years of experience in the high technology sector as a senior executive in both large
multi-national and early stage venture backed companies. He was a founding executive of Reuters
venture capital arm Greenhouse. He has extensive international experience having worked in the
U.S. for 10 years, as well as in France and the Nordic countries. Mr. Lake is a UK-qualified
chartered accountant and has an MBA in technology and strategy from the Theseus Institut (France).
He is a non-executive director of Quintel Technology Limited and QS4 Group Limited, a joint venture
between Rotch and QinetiQ.
Dr. David Mazzo
Dr. Mazzo, BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Chugai
Pharma U.S.A, and is based in New Jersey, U.S.A. Chugai Pharma U.S.A is part of the Roche group of
companies and is a subsidiary of Chugai Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Japan), a global
research-based pharmaceutical company. Dr Mazzo holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors
(Interdisciplinary Humanities) and a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Chemistry from Villanova
University, and a Master of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the
University of Massachusetts. He complemented his American education as a Research Fellow at the
ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland. Dr Mazzo is also a director of AMEX-listed
Avanir Pharmaceuticals (appointed 1 August 2005).
Michael Rogers
Mr. Rogers, BA, MBA, is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of
Indevus Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington,
Massachusetts, U.S.A. Mr. Rogers received an MBA from the Darden School of Business, University of
Virginia and a BA, Political Science from Union College, and brings significant financing,
acquisition, investment banking and partnering experience relating to pharmaceutical and
biotechnology companies to the pSivida board. He will chair the Audit Committee and is the
designated audit committee financial expert.
Dr. Paul Ashton
Dr. Ashton was the President and Chief Executive Officer of CDS prior to its acquisition by
pSivida on December 30, 2005. He co-founded CDS in 1991 and since then has served as a director of
CDS, becoming President and Chief Executive Officer in 1996. As a scientist, Dr. Ashton is
internationally renowned in the field of
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ocular drug delivery and is one of the inventors of Vitrasert® and Retisert, two CDS products
approved by the FDA. He has authored over 200 papers and abstracts, holds more than 25 patents and
has more than 150 pending patent applications. Dr. Ashton received a Bachelor of Science in
Chemistry from Durham University, England and a PhD in pharmaceutical science for the University of
Wales.
Heather Zampatti
Ms. Zampatti, BSc, DipEd, is Head of Wealth Management, Australia, for Bell Potter Securities
and has over 20 years experience in investment advising, specializing in stockbrokerage and
financial investment planning. Ms. Zampatti holds board positions on the Princess Margaret
Hospital for Children Foundation, the Australian Institute of Management (Western Australia) and
Osteoporosis Australia. Ms. Zampatti holds a Bachelor of Science and a Diploma of Education from
the University of Western Australia and is a Certified Financial Planner.
From January 7, 2003 until July 30, 2004, Nadine Donovan was a member of pSividas board of
directors. Following Mrs. Donovans resignation to concentrate on personal endeavors, Mr. Lake and
Ms. Ledger were appointed directors by a resolution of shareholders at a general meeting of
shareholders held on July 30, 2004. Mrs. Donovan joined pSivida in March 2001 as Company
Secretary/Financial Controller.
The current executive officers of pSivida and their titles are as follows:
| |
|
|
| Name |
|
Title |
Mr. Gavin Rezos
|
|
Managing Director, pSivida Limited |
Mr. Aaron Finlay
|
|
Chief Financial Officer and Company
Secretary, pSivida Limited |
Dr. Anna Kluczewska
|
|
Managing Director, AION Diagnostics |
Dr. Paul Ashton
|
|
Executive Director of Strategy, pSivida Limited and
Interim President, pSivida Inc. |
Mr. Michael Soja
|
|
Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer, pSivida Inc. |
Ms. Lori Freedman
|
|
Vice President for Corporate Affairs, General Counsel
and Secretary, pSivida Inc. |
Aaron Finlay
Mr. Finlay joined pSivida as of May 17, 2004, as CFO and Company Secretary. His most recent
role was as INVESCO Australias Chief Financial Officer where he had responsibility for the
operations of finance, as well as the compliance, legal, and human resources functions. Prior to
that position, Mr. Finlay was head of group tax and treasury for INVESCOs global operations in
London. Prior to joining INVESCO, Mr. Finlay worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers (then Price
Waterhouse) in London and Perth. Mr. Finlay is also chief financial officer and company secretary
of AION Diagnostics.
Dr. Anna Kluczewska
Dr. Kluczewska held the position of global product manager for Baxter Healthcares BioSurgery
division. At Baxter, she oversaw the management of Baxter BioSurgerys products in over 50
countries focusing on registration, product launch and global product management. Dr. Kluczewska
is also Managing Director of AION Diagnostics.
Michael Soja
Mr. Soja has served as CDS Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer since 2001.
From 1974 to 2001, Mr. Soja was employed by XTRA Corporation, a lessor of transportation equipment,
serving as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 1980 to 2001. Mr. Soja received a B.A.
in Mathematics from the College of the Holy Cross in 1970, an M.S. in Accounting from Northeastern
University in 1971 and an M.B.A. from Babson College in 1978.
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Lori Freedman
Ms. Freedman has served as CDS Vice President of Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, and
Secretary since 2001. From March 2001 through September 2001, Ms. Freedman served as Vice
President, Business Development, and Counsel of Macromedia, Inc., a provider of software for
creating Internet content and business applications. Ms. Freedman served as Vice President, General
Counsel, and Secretary of Allaire Corporation, a provider of Internet infrastructure for building
business applications, from 1999 until Allaire was acquired by Macromedia in 2001. From May 1998 to
December 1998, Ms. Freedman worked for Polaroid Corporation as a Corporate Counsel. Prior to
joining Polaroid, Ms. Freedman was with the law firm of McDermott, Will & Emery. Ms. Freedman
received a B.S. in Economics and Psychology from Brandeis University and a J.D. from Boston
University.
pSivida Inc.
On December 30, 2005, pSivida acquired all of the capital stock of Control Delivery Systems,
Inc., which was renamed pSivida Inc. The members of the board of directors of pSivida Inc. and
their principal occupations are as follows:
| |
|
|
| Name |
|
Principal Occupation |
Mr. Gavin Rezos
|
|
Managing Director, pSivida Limited |
Mr. Roger Brimblecombe
|
|
Independent Consultant |
Dr. Paul Ashton
|
|
Interim President of pSivida Inc. and Executive
Director of Strategy, pSivida Limited |
Mr. Michael Soja
|
|
Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer, pSivida Inc. |
Ms. Lori Freedman
|
|
Vice President for Corporate Affairs, General
Counsel and Secretary, pSivida Inc. |
The executive officers of pSivida Inc. and their principal occupations are as follows:
| |
|
|
| Name |
|
Title |
Mr. Gavin Rezos
|
|
Chairman |
Dr. Paul Ashton
|
|
Interim President |
Mr. Michael Soja
|
|
Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer |
Ms. Lori Freedman
|
|
Vice President for Corporate Affairs, General Counsel
and Secretary |
pSiMedica Limited
The members of the board of directors of pSiMedica and their principal occupations are as
follows:
| |
|
|
| Name |
|
Principal Occupation |
Dr. Roger Brimblecombe
|
|
Independent Consultant |
Mr. Gavin Rezos
|
|
Managing Director, pSivida Limited |
Prof. Leigh Canham
|
|
Chief Scientific Officer, pSiMedica |
Dr. Mark Parry-Billings
|
|
Research & Development
Director, pSiMedica |
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The executive officers of pSiMedica and their titles are as follows:
| |
|
|
| Name |
|
Title |
Prof. Leigh Canham
|
|
Chief Scientific Officer |
Dr.
Mark Parry-Billings |
|
Research and Development Director |
Mr. Stephen Connor
|
|
Director of Development |
Dr. Jill Ogden
|
|
Commercial Director |
Dr. David Petty
|
|
Intellectual Property Manager |
Prof. Leigh Canham
Prof. Canham has 25 years of research experience related to silicon technology. He was
awarded an honorary chair at the University of Birmingham in 1999 for his work on the
optoelectronic properties of nano-structured silicon. Trained at University College (BSc physics)
and Kings College (PhD solid state physics) in London, Prof. Canham then conducted research at
QinetiQ (formerly, RSRE, DERA) in Malvern UK from 1986 to 2000. In December 2000, he co-founded
pSiMedica with Dr. Aston to develop the BioSilicon technology platform invented in QinetiQ. He is
a frequent speaker on the subject of the medical applications of silicon technology and is member
of the editorial board of international journal Biomedical Microdevices.
Dr. Mark Parry-Billings
Dr. Parry-Billings joined pSiMedica in November 2004. Dr. Parry-Billings earned a BS with
first class honors from the University of Loughborough and subsequently earned a DPhil from the
Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford where he conducted post-graduate work before
joining Schering Healthcare. For the six years prior to joining pSiMedica, Dr. Parry-Billings was
Director of Research & Development at Innovata Biomed Ltd. He joined Innovata BioMed in 1994 from
Schering Healthcare Ltd where he was a Senior Clinical Research Associate.
Stephen Connor
Mr. Connor joined pSiMedica in November 2001. Previously, he held increasingly senior
positions in Cambridge at Murex Medical Research Ltd, Quantum Biosystems Ltd, Cantab
Pharmaceuticals Research Ltd, Chiroscience R&D Ltd, and most recently, Imutran Ltd a Novartis
Pharma company. From 1978 to 1985, he worked at the Withington Hospital, Manchester.
Dr. Jill Ogden
Dr. Ogden joined pSiMedica in November 2003. She has 18 years of commercial and R&D
experience in the biotechnology, healthcare and drug delivery industries. She graduated with a BSc
and PhD in Genetics from the University of Sheffield. Following her postdoctoral research at the
Universities of Edinburgh and Oxford, she joined Delta Biotechnology Ltd. In 1993, Dr. Ogden
co-founded and was principal of Propharma Consultants, a consultancy specializing in the
biopharmaceutical industry. Between 1996 and 2000, she was business development manager of Andaris
Ltd and the Quadrant Healthcare plc. Following the acquisition of Quadrant by Elan Corporation,
she became director of business development for Elan Drug Delivery Ltd.
Dr. David Petty
Dr. Petty joined pSiMedica in July 2002. Dr. Petty graduated in chemistry and subsequently
obtained a PhD in organic semiconductors in 1991 at the University of Nottingham. After a one year
fellowship at The Institute for Molecular Science, Okazaki, Japan he earned an MSc in intellectual
property management at the University of London and then worked for a database company specializing
in pharmaceutical patents. Dr. Petty subsequently worked for Fisons Instruments patent department
from 1994 before joining the Ministry of Defence IP department in 1996. Over the last five years,
he has been responsible for managing the BioSilicon portfolio of patents at both DERA/QinetiQ and
pSiMedica.
pSiOncology Pte Ltd
The members of the board of directors of pSiOncology and their principal occupations are as
follows:
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| |
|
|
| Name |
|
Principal Occupation |
Dr. Roger Brimblecombe
|
|
Independent Consultant |
Mr. Gavin Rezos
|
|
Managing Director, pSivida Limited |
Dr. Beng Choo Lim
|
|
Clinical Director, pSiOncology Pte
Ltd |
Mr. Stephen Lake
|
|
Investment Director, QinetiQ |
Dr. Beng Choo Lim
Dr. Lim has worked with multinational pharmaceutical corporations such as Pharmacia (now
Pfizer), Glaxo and Smith Kline Beecham and several start up companies. Dr. Lim received her
doctorate in pharmacology from the National University of Singapore and is registered with the
Singapore Board of Pharmacy. Her clinical research experience includes initiation and project
management of all phases of clinical trials to support registration in the U.S., Europe and Asia in
the therapeutic areas of naso-pharyngeal cancer, vitreous hemorrhage, Hepatitis B, peptic ulcer,
respiratory, dermatology and anti-infectives.
The
executive officer of pSiOncology and her title is as follows:
| |
|
|
| Name |
|
Title |
Dr. Beng Choo Lim
|
|
Clinical Project Manager |
AION Diagnostics Limited
Wholly-owned subsidiary AION Diagnostics Limited appointed Dr Jörg Schreiber PhD as a
non-executive director in May 2005. Dr Schreiber has over 20 years experience in the diagnostics
industry, principally with Roche Diagnostics and Boehringer Mannheim in Germany and brings with him
leadership and expertise in the commercialization of world class diagnostic products.
The members of the board of directors of AION Diagnostics and their principal occupations are
as follows:
| |
|
|
| Name |
|
Principal Occupation |
Mr. Gavin Rezos
|
|
Managing Director, pSivida |
Prof. Leigh Canham
|
|
Chief Scientific Officer, pSiMedica; Director, AION
Diagnostics |
Dr. Anna Kluczewska
|
|
Head of Diagnostics, pSivida; Managing Director,
AION Diagnostics |
Dr. Jörg Schreiber PhD
|
|
Non-executive Director |
The executive officers of AION Diagnostics and their titles are as follows:
| |
|
|
| Name |
|
Title |
Dr. Anna Kluczewska
|
|
Managing Director |
Mr. Aaron Finlay
|
|
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary |
pSiNutria Limited
Wholly-owned subsidiary pSiNutria was incorporated on December 5, 2005. The members of the
Board of Directors of pSiNutria and their principal occupations are as follows:
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| |
|
|
| Name |
|
Principal Occupation |
Mr. Gavin Rezos
|
|
Managing Director, pSivida Limited |
Prof. Leigh Canham
|
|
Chief Scientific Officer, pSiMedica; Director, AION
Diagnostics |
Mr. Stephen Lake
|
|
Investment Director, QinetiQ |
Mr. Aaron Finlay
|
|
Chief Financial Officer and Company
Secretary, pSivida Limited |
B. COMPENSATION
Compensation of directors and officers is recommended by the remuneration committee of
pSividas board and approved by pSividas full board including a majority of the independent
directors.
Remuneration for the services of our executive directors are formalized in a service
agreement. Details of the nature and amount of each element of the emoluments of each of our
directors for the financial year are shown in the following table. The following table presents
all compensation paid to our directors and executive management for the year ended June 30, 2005.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Primary |
|
Post |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Salary and |
|
|
|
|
|
Employment |
|
Other |
|
Equity |
|
|
| |
|
Fees |
|
Bonus |
|
Superannuation |
|
Benefits |
|
Options |
|
Total |
| |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
Specified directors |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr R Brimblecombe |
|
|
224,459 |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
229,296 |
|
|
|
478,755 |
|
Mr G Rezos |
|
|
348,062 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
10,905 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,361,127 |
|
|
|
1,795,094 |
|
Dr R Aston |
|
|
315,683 |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
8,438 |
|
|
|
1,189 |
|
|
|
558,592 |
|
|
|
908,902 |
|
Mr S Lake |
|
|
22,917 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
91,718 |
|
|
|
114,635 |
|
Ms A Ledger |
|
|
27,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,475 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
91,718 |
|
|
|
121,693 |
|
Mrs N Donovan |
|
|
2,083 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
188 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,271 |
|
| |
|
|
Total |
|
|
940,704 |
|
|
|
125,000 |
|
|
|
22,006 |
|
|
|
1,189 |
|
|
|
2,332,451 |
|
|
|
3,421,350 |
|
| |
|
|
Specified executives(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prof L Canham |
|
|
193,780 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,553 |
|
|
|
6,056 |
|
|
|
353,524 |
|
|
|
575,913 |
|
Mr A Finlay |
|
|
144,572 |
|
|
|
32,500 |
|
|
|
13,135 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
370,396 |
|
|
|
560,603 |
|
Dr A Kluczewska |
|
|
208,333 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
299,808 |
|
|
|
518,141 |
|
Mr S Connor |
|
|
181,146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,738 |
|
|
|
10,612 |
|
|
|
143,751 |
|
|
|
357,247 |
|
Dr J Ogden |
|
|
169,816 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,378 |
|
|
|
6,060 |
|
|
|
143,751 |
|
|
|
340,005 |
|
| |
|
|
Total |
|
|
897,647 |
|
|
|
42,500 |
|
|
|
77,804 |
|
|
|
22,728 |
|
|
|
1,311,230 |
|
|
|
2,351,909 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| (1) |
|
Specified executives were the five highest paid executives of
pSivida for the year ended June 30, 2005,
other than members of the board of directors. |
Options were granted to specified directors and executives on August 5, 2004 and have a value
at the date of grant of A$0.46 per option using a Black-Scholes model, taking into account time
value and the volatility of the stock price. The options are exercisable at A$1.18, being a 10%
premium to the share price at the time of grant and may be exercised between August 5, 2004 and
August 5, 2009.
Options were granted to specified directors (after receiving shareholder approval at our
annual general meeting held on November 15, 2005) and executives on April 22, 2005 and have values
ranging between A$0.30 and A$0.34 per option at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes model,
taking into account time value and the volatility of the stock price. The options are exercisable
at A$0.80, being a 7% premium to the share price at the time of grant and may be exercised between
April 22, 2005 and March 31, 2010 subject to vesting periods of up to 2 years.
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We have entered into consulting contracts with certain directors or their related entities for
an indefinite period which may be terminated by either party on three months written notice or
summary notice in the event of a breach in the terms of the agreement, the consultant is found
guilty of any criminal act, misconduct or negligence or becomes insolvent. There are no
termination benefits other than what applicable statute dictates.
Pension, Retirement or Similar Benefits
Under Australian government regulations, we are legally required to contribute 9% of
employees gross income to an approved superannuation fund. Employees are entitled to contribute
additional amounts to the fund at their own discretion. We make the required contribution to each
employees nominated Superannuation Fund. Contributions by pSivida of up to 9% of employees wages
and salaries are legally enforceable in Australia.
pSiMedica operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charges for the
years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003 under the defined contribution scheme were £79,411
(approximately A$195,863), £30,660 (approximately A$75,149) and £28,672 (approximately A$77,740)
respectively.
C. BOARD PRACTICES
The business of pSivida is managed by its directors. The directors exercise all of the powers
that our constitution, the Corporations Act 2001, the Australian Stock Exchange or the Australian
Stock Exchange Listing Rules do not reserve to the shareholders in general meeting.
The directors exercise their powers and discharge their duties as a board.
The boards policies and practices exist within a framework of:
| |
|
|
the Corporations Act 2001; |
| |
| |
|
|
the general law, including the law relating to directors duties; |
| |
| |
|
|
the Australian Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Councils Principles of Good
Corporate Governance and Best Practice Recommendations; and |
| |
| |
|
|
the Australian Stock Exchange Listing Rules. |
The overall role of the board, as set out in its charter, includes:
| |
|
|
setting our strategic direction; |
| |
| |
|
|
identifying the expectations of our shareholders; |
| |
| |
|
|
identifying regulatory and ethical expectations and obligations; and |
| |
| |
|
|
identifying areas of significant business risk and ensuring arrangements are in
place to adequately manage those risks. |
The board delegates responsibility for the operation and administration of our company and its
subsidiaries to the Managing Director.
The board ensures managements objectives and activities are aligned with those expectations
and risks identified by the board through the mechanisms set out below:
| |
|
|
oversight of our business, including its control and accountability systems; |
| |
| |
|
|
appointing and removing the chief executive officer (or equivalent); |
| |
| |
|
|
ratifying the appointment and, where appropriate, the removal of the chief
financial officer and the company secretary; |
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| |
|
|
input into and final approval of corporate strategy and performance objectives; |
| |
| |
|
|
reviewing and ratifying systems of risk management and internal compliance and
control, codes of conduct and legal compliance; |
| |
| |
|
|
monitoring senior managements performance and implementation of strategy, and
ensuring appropriate resources are available; |
| |
| |
|
|
approving and monitoring the progress of major capital expenditure, capital
management, and acquisitions and divestitures; |
| |
| |
|
|
approving and monitoring financial and other reporting; and |
| |
| |
|
|
monitoring compliance of tax processes. |
Composition of the board
The composition of the board is determined in accordance with the following principles and guidelines:
| |
|
|
the board must comprise at least three directors; |
| |
| |
|
|
the board must comprise directors with an appropriate range of qualifications
and expertise; and |
| |
| |
|
|
the board must meet regularly and follow meeting guidelines set down to ensure
all directors are made aware of, and have available, all necessary information, to
participate in an informed discussion of all agenda items. |
The performance of all directors is reviewed annually by the Chairman of the board in order to
ensure that the board continues to discharge its responsibilities in an appropriate manner.
Our constitution provides that the board may appoint a director at any time other than during
a general meeting. However, any director so appointed automatically retires at the next general
meeting and must seek re-election at that general meeting. Otherwise, our constitution permits the
election of a director at general meeting and by ordinary resolution. One third of directors other
than the director who is the Managing Director (or is one of the Managing Directors and has been
nominated by the board as exempt from retirement) must retire at each Annual General Meeting. If
the applicable number of directors is not a multiple of three, the nearest whole number to one
third is applied in determining how many directors must retire from office. This will mean that for
the year ending June 30, 2006, (subject to the appointment of any new directors by the company in
general meeting prior to the 2006 Annual General Meeting), two of the current seven directors must
retire and will be eligible for re-election. The directors chosen to retire will be the directors
who have held office the longest since last being elected or appointed. If additional directors
are appointed and more than one director is required to retire, then where two or more directors
have held office for the same amount of time, they may agree which of them will retire and if they
cannot decide they will draw lots.
Dr. Brimblecombe was appointed a director on March 5, 2002 and was re-elected at the general
meeting held on November 17, 2004. Both Mr. Rezos and Dr. Aston were appointed directors by a
resolution of shareholders at a general meeting of shareholders on November 24, 2000 becoming
effective on December 1, 2000 and Dr. Aston was re-elected at a general meeting by ordinary
resolution on October 21, 2003 and did not stand for re-election at pSividas most recent Annual
General Meeting held on November 15, 2005. Mr. Lake and Ms. Ledger were appointed directors by a
resolution of shareholders at a general meeting of shareholders held on July 30, 2004. Dr. Mazzo
and Mr. Rogers were appointed by the board and re-elected at our annual general meeting held on
November 15, 2005. Ms. Ledger resigned as a director on January 11, 2006, and the board appointed
Ms. Zampatti as a director on the same date.
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Furthermore, any director who is not a Managing Director must retire from office at the
conclusion of the third annual general meeting after which they were elected and are eligible for
re-election.
Our constitution does not prescribe any maximum age limit for directors. This means that
automatic retirement from office is not imposed upon reaching a certain age.
Whether or not a directors appointment is expressed to be for a specified period, our
constitution permits:
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|
|
members by ordinary resolution; or |
| |
| |
|
|
members holding a majority of our issued, voting shares by written notice to the company, |
to remove any director from office. The Corporations Act 2001 supports and supplements these
members powers to remove directors from office.
Compliance with U.S. law and NASDAQ rules regarding director independence, shareholder approvals
and other matters.
General
Pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the SEC has issued new rules that,
among other things, require NASDAQ to impose independence requirements on each member of the audit
committee. The new NASDAQ rules implement two basic criteria for determining independence: (i)
audit committee members would be barred from accepting any consulting, advisory or other
compensatory fee from the issuer or an affiliate of the issuer, other than in the members capacity
as a member of the board of directors and any board committee, and (ii) audit committee members of
an issuer that is not an investment company may not be an affiliated person of the issuer or any
subsidiary of the issuer apart from his or her capacity as a member of the board and any board
committee.
The SEC defines affiliate for non-investment companies as a person that directly, or
indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common
control with, the person specified. The term control is proposed to be consistent with the other
definitions of this term under the Exchange Act as the possession, direct or indirect, of the
power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a person, whether through
the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise. A safe harbor has been proposed by
the SEC, under which a person who is not an executive officer, director or 10% shareholder of the
issuer would be deemed not to have control of the issuer.
For purposes of NASDAQ, an independent director is a person who is not an officer or
employee of the company or any of its subsidiaries and who does not have a relationship that, in
the opinion of the board, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out
the responsibilities of a director.
Recently-adopted SEC and NASDAQ rules have applied to us since July 31, 2005. We have taken
appropriate steps with respect to our corporate governance system so that our board of directors
satisfies provisions of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act and the amended corporate governance
standards of NASDAQ implementing the requirements of Rule 10A-3, including the requirements
relating to the independence of the audit committee members and responsibilities of the audit
committee. For so long as we are listed on NASDAQ and rules applicable to us so require:
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we will continue to have a board of directors consisting of a majority of
independent directors, as defined under NASDAQs corporate governance rules; |
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we will continue to have an audit committee of at least three members, comprised
solely of directors each of whom: (1) meets NASDAQs definition of independence;
(2) meets the SECs definition of independence; (3) has not participated in the
preparation of our financial statements or any of our current subsidiaries at any
time during the past three years; and (4) is able to read and understand
fundamental financial statements, including a balance sheet, income statement, and
cash flow statement. |
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we will continue to have at least one member of the audit committee who has past
employment experience in finance or accounting, requisite professional
certification in accounting, or any other comparable experience or background which
results in the individuals financial sophistication, including being or having
been a chief executive officer, chief financial officer or other senior officer
with financial oversight responsibilities. |
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we will have adopted a formal written audit committee charter that complies with
NASDAQs rules, and that the audit committee will, among other things, review and
assess the adequacy of the charter on an annual basis. |
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we will either ensure that our nomination committee and remuneration committee
have only independent directors or that all decisions made by the board in respect
of compensation of officers and nomination of directors are approved by a majority
of our independent directors. |
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we will have adopted a code of conduct applicable to all directors, officers and
employees which complies with NASDAQ and SEC rules, and such code will be publicly
available. |
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we will hold regularly scheduled meetings at which only independent directors
are present. |
We have been granted an exemption from the quorum requirement under NASDAQ rules which
requires each issuer to provide for a quorum as specified in its by-laws for any meeting of the
holders of common stock, which shall in no case be less than 33 1/3% of the outstanding shares of a
companys common voting stock. Our constitution provides for a quorum requirement of two members
at general meetings of our shareholders. This quorum requirement is in accordance with Australian
law and generally accepted business practices in Australia.
Independence of Directors
During her tenure as a director of pSivida, the board of directors considered Ms. Ledger to be
an independent director. She had an indirect interest in 1,900,000 ordinary shares held by her
spouse representing 0.49% of the outstanding ordinary shares as of December 31, 2005. Ms. Ledger
resigned from the board on January 11, 2006 and Ms. Zampatti was appointed to the board on the same
date. The board considers Ms. Zampatti to be an independent director. She currently holds no
shares or options of pSivida.
The board of directors considers Messrs. Mazzo and Rogers to be independent directors. We have
recently granted Dr. Mazzo 200,000 options, and Mr. Rogers 200,000 options.
The board of directors considers Mr. Lake to be an independent director. Mr. Lake was
separately recommended by the nomination committee of the board on the basis of his extensive
experience in building and developing growth technology businesses. Mr. Lake is currently employed
by and responsible for managing and developing the QinetiQ Ventures portfolio of spin-out
companies. QinetiQ is currently our largest shareholder, holding approximately 9.22% of our issued
share capital at December 31, 2005. The board does not consider that QinetiQs shareholding
affects Mr. Lakes independence on the basis that QinetiQ has sufficient and suitably documented
policies and procedures in place separating Mr. Lake and the corporate department of
QinetiQ responsible for all dealing in relation to their interest in pSividas ordinary shares.
Existing board committees
To assist in the execution of its responsibilities, the board has established a number of
committees including a nomination committee, a remuneration committee and an audit and compliance
committee.
Nomination Committee
The primary purpose of the nomination committee is to ensure that the board is comprised of
individuals who are best able to discharge the responsibilities of directors having regard to the
law and the highest standards of corporate governance.
The nomination committee meets this mandate by:
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assessing the skills required on the board and from time to time considering the
extent to which the required skills are represented on the board; |
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establishing processes for the review of the performance of individual directors
and the board as a whole; and |
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establishing processes for the identification of suitable candidates for
appointment to the board. |
The duties and responsibilities of the nomination committee are:
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to periodically assess the skills required to competently discharge the boards
duties, having regard to our strategic direction, and report the outcome of that
assessment to the board; |
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to assess the skills represented on the board by the directors and determine
whether those skills meet the required skills as identified, as and when it
considers appropriate but in any event on each occasion on which an existing
director retires; |
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to make recommendations to the chairman of the board on means by which skill
levels of existing directors can be enhanced; |
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to implement a process for the identification of suitable candidates for
appointment to the board; |
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to make recommendations to the board on candidates it considers appropriate for
appointment; |
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to inform the board of the names of directors who are retiring in accordance
with our constitution and make recommendations to the board as to whether the board
should support the re-nomination of that retiring director; and |
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to undertake a process of review of the retiring directors performance during
the period in which the director has been a member of the board and conduct that
review by whatever means it consider appropriate including assessment of
performance by peers and self. However, a member of the nomination committee must
not participate in the review of his or her own performance. |
The decisions of the nomination committee, as contained in its minutes, constitute
recommendations to the full board. The board has adopted procedures whereby any action taken after
July 31, 2005 based on a recommendation of the nomination committee must be ratified by a majority
of the independent directors.
The nomination committee must be comprised of at least two members of the board. The terms of
appointment to the nomination committee are at the discretion of the board and vacancies may be
filled as they arise. From August 2, 2004 until November 14, 2005, the members of the nomination
committee were Dr. Brimblecombe (Chairperson); Ms. Ledger and Dr. Aston. Since November 14, 2005
the members of the nomination committee have been Dr. Brimblecombe (Chairperson) and Mr. Rezos.
Remuneration Committee
The role of the remuneration committee is to assist the board in ensuring that appropriate and
effective remuneration packages and policies for the Managing Director and executive directors are
implemented within our company and its subsidiaries. The remuneration committees role also
extends to the review of non-executive directors fees.
The duties and responsibilities of the remuneration committee are to:
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review and recommend to the board remuneration policies and packages for the
Managing Director and executive directors; |
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recommend to the board any changes in remuneration policy relating to
superannuation, other benefits and remuneration structure for the Managing Director
and executive directors and that are likely to have a material impact on our
company and its subsidiaries; |
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review and recommend to the board proposals for employee and non-executive
director equity plans; |
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review and recommend to the board proposals for short and long term incentive
programs for the Managing Director and executive directors; |
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review and recommend to the board any changes to non-executive directors fees; |
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ensure there is a proper performance management process in place throughout the
organization and that it is operating effectively; and |
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be informed of: |
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current trends in executive remuneration and associated incentive initiatives; and |
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legislative issues associated with executive remuneration programs. |
The decisions of the committee, as contained in its minutes, shall constitute recommendations
to the board. The board has adopted procedures whereby any action taken based on a recommendation
of the remuneration committee must be ratified by a majority of the independent directors. In
addition the compensation of our chief executive officer will be determined, or recommended to the
board for determination, either by a majority of the independent directors or a compensation
committee comprised solely of independent directors. Further, our chief executive officer may not
be present during voting or deliberations. Compensation of all other executive officers will also
be determined, or recommended to the board for determination, either by a majority of the
independent directors, or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors.
The remuneration committee is comprised of at least two members of the board. From August 2,
2004 until November 15, 2005, and the member of the renumeration committee were Dr. Brimblecombe
(Chairman), Mr. Lake and Dr. Aston. Since November 15, 2005 the members of the remuneration
committee have been Dr. Brimblecombe (Chairperson) and Mr. Lake.
The terms of appointment to the remuneration committee are at the discretion of the board and
vacancies may be filled as they arise.
Audit and Compliance Committee
The board established the audit and compliance committee to facilitate:
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the effective operation of systems and controls which minimize financial and operational risk; |
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reliable financial and management reporting policies and procedures; |
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compliance with laws and regulations; |
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maintenance of an effective and efficient internal and external audit process; and |
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oversight of the accounting and financial reporting process of the company and
the audits of the companys financial statements. |
The audit and compliance committee is particularly concerned with audit compliance amongst our
company and its subsidiaries.
The audit and compliance committee is directly responsible to the board for the following:
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ensuring appropriate accounting policies and procedures are defined, adopted and
maintained; |
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ensuring that operating and management reporting procedures, and the system of
internal control, are of a sufficiently high standard to provide timely, accurate
and relevant information; |
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reviewing the financial statements prior to their approval by the board; |
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reviewing the scope of work including approval of strategic and annual audit
plans and effectiveness of both the external and internal audit functions; |
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monitoring the proper operation of and issues raised through our subsidiarys
audit and compliance committees; |
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ensuring that appropriate processes are in place to ensure compliance with all
legal requirements; |
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ensuring that all internal and industry codes of conduct and standards of
corporate behavior are being complied with; |
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appointment of, on recommendation by the Managing Director, a person(s)
responsible for internal audit functions as specified from time to time by, and in
accordance with, the audit and compliance committees terms of reference; |
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establishing procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints
regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters, and the
confidential, anonymous submission by our employees of concern regarding
questionable accounting or auditing maters; |
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taking action with respect to any other business processes or functions that may
be referred to it by the board; and |
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ensuring its receipt from the outside auditors of a formal written statement
delineating all relationships between the auditor and the company, consistent with
appropriate standards, and actively engaging in a dialogue with the auditor with
respect to any disclosed relationships or services that may impact the objectivity
and independence of the auditor and for taking, or recommending that the full board
take, appropriate action to oversee the independence of the outside auditor. |
The decisions of the audit and compliance committee, as contained in its minutes, shall
constitute recommendations to the board.
The audit and compliance committee is directly responsible for making recommendations to the
board on the appointment, reappointment or replacement (subject, if applicable, to shareholder
ratification), remuneration, monitoring of effectiveness, and independence of the external
auditors, including resolution of disagreements between management and the auditor regarding
financial reporting.
The audit and compliance committee approves all audit and non-audit services provided by the
external auditors and must not engage the external auditors to perform any non-audit/assurance
services that may impair or appear to impair the external auditors judgment or independence. The
audit and compliance committee may delegate approval authority to a member of the audit and
compliance committee. The decisions of any audit and compliance committee member to whom approval
authority is delegated must be presented to the full audit and compliance committee at its next
scheduled meeting. Our audit and compliance committee is empowered to determine its own
procedures, and the charter for the committee and its adequacy must be reviewed annually by the
committee and the board.
When reviewing the independence of the external auditor the committee will encourage the
rotation of the audit partner at least once every five years.
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The audit and compliance committee is comprised of at least three members of the board. The
members of our audit and compliance committee shall meet the independence and experience
requirements of the SEC and NASDAQ. At least one of the members of our audit and compliance
committee appointed by pSividas board shall be determined by the board to be a financial expert as
defined by the SEC and NASDAQ, and all such members shall be able to read and understand
fundamental financial statements. From August 2, 2004 to July 28, 2005 the members of the audit and
compliance committee were Ms. Ledger (Chair), Dr. Brimblecombe and Mr. Lake. From July 28, 2005 to
January 11, 2006 the members of the audit and compliance committee were Mr. Rogers (Chair), Ms.
Ledger and Dr. Mazzo. As of January 11, 2006 the members of pSividas audit and compliance
committee are Mr. Rogers (Chair), Dr. Mazzo and Ms. Zampatti. Since July 28, 2005, the committees
financial expert has been Mr. Rogers.
The terms of appointment to the audit and compliance committee are at the discretion of the
board and vacancies may be filled as they arise.
Conduct and Ethics
Our code of conduct was adopted on June 30, 2003 and was made available from the corporate
governance sections of our website on July 1, 2003. The code of conduct applies to all employees
of the company including the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer and covers a broad range
of issues and practices necessary to maintain confidence in our integrity, including procedures in
relation to:
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compliance with the law; |
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financial records; |
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contributions to political parties, candidates and campaigns; |
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occupational health and safety; |
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confidential information; |
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conflict of interest; |
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efficiency; |
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equal opportunity; |
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corporate bribery; and |
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membership to industry and professional associations. |
The code of conduct directs individuals to report any contraventions of the code to their
immediate superior or the Managing Director.
In addition, we have adopted separate corporate governance policies relating to insider
trading, continuous disclosure, communications strategy and risk management. Summaries of these
policies are available on our corporate website, and we make the full policies available to the
public upon request. We believe that our continuous disclosure policy and our communications
strategy policy satisfy the requirements of the SECs rules requiring companies to adopt written
standards relating to the full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports
and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the SEC and in other public
communications made by the registrant. These policies mandate continuous disclosure of material
information to the public by means of an ASX release and our corporate website. In addition, we
file with the SEC on Form 6-K a copy of each release which we file with the ASX and post on our
corporate website.
Shareholder Approval of Share Issuance
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The issuance of securities by us is subject to the shareholder approval requirements of the
ASX Listing Rules and the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules. ASX Listing Rule 7.1 states that a company may
not issue securities amounting to more than 15% of such companys issued share capital in any 12
month period without obtaining shareholder approval. Rule 4350(i)(1) of the NASDAQ Marketplace
Rules states that an issuer must obtain shareholder approval in order to issue securities in
certain transactions, including issuances in connection with a transaction (other than a public
offering) of securities having 20% or more of the voting power outstanding before the issuance.
NASDAQ Marketplace Rules permit a foreign private issuer to follow its home country practice in
lieu of the requirements of the shareholder approval requirements of Rule 4350. A foreign private
issuer that follows a home country practice in lieu of one or more provisions of Rule 4350 must
disclose each requirement of Rule 4350 that it does not follow and describe the home country
practice followed by the issuer in lieu of such requirements.
In obtaining shareholder approval for the issuance of shares underlying the convertible note
entered into by us on November 16, 2005, we obtained shareholder approval pursuant to our home
country practice as embodied in ASX Listing Rule 7.1, and while the issuance of the shares was
approved, we may not have received shareholder approval under NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4350(i)(1),
as we did not specifically request approval under that rule.
D. EMPLOYEES
As of June 30, 2005, we had 36 employees, excluding directors and consultants. Of such
employees, 20 were employed in research and development and 16 in management and administration; 19
employees were located in Malvern, United Kingdom, 4 in Singapore and 13 in Perth, Western
Australia.
On December 30, 2005, we completed the acquisition of Control Delivery Systems, Inc., which
has been renamed pSivida Inc. As a result of the acquisition, as of December 31, 2005 we have 12
employees located in Boston, U.S.A.
Australian, UK, Singaporean and US labor laws and regulations are applicable to all of our
employees depending upon their location of employment. The laws concern various matters, including
severance pay rights at termination, retirement or death, length of work day and work week, minimum
wage, overtime payments and insurance for work related accidents.
E. SHARE OWNERSHIP
Beneficial Ownership of Executive Officers and Directors
The following table sets forth certain information as of December 31, 2005 regarding the
beneficial ownership by each of our directors and executive officers:
Directors and Executive
Officers of pSivida Limited
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Options in |
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Subsidiary (19) |
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Indirectly |
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Indirectly |
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R. Brimblecombe (8)
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445,067 |
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1,324,111 |
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G J Rezos (4), (7)
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2,018,630 |
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9,272,652 |
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3,371,030 |
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1,800,000 |
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4.05% |
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250,000 |
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S Lake
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242,061 |
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A Ledger
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1,900,000 |
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200,000 |
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D Mazzo
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200,000 |
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M Rogers
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200,000 |
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P Ashton (5), (9)
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16,992,810 |
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671,270 |
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1,380,700 |
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4.78% |
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A Finlay (10)
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1,100,000 |
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108,760 |
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A Kluczewska (11)
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1,425,000 |
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495,040 |
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L Freedman (12)
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2,786,320 |
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237,500 |
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M Soja (13)
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3,060,460 |
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237,500 |
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25,303,287 |
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11,843,922 |
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8,617,902 |
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3,100,000 |
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495,040 |
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358,760 |
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Other
pSivida Group
Executive Officers
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R Aston (6), (14)
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5,618,586 |
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1,475,000 |
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1,049,111 |
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500,000 |
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2.22% |
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L Canham (15)
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3,730,000 |
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864,289 |
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1.15% |
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110,840 |
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M Parry-Billings (16)
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1,200,000 |
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J Ogden (17)
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554,708 |
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S Connor (18)
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189,000 |
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444,645 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
9,348,586 |
|
|
|
1,664,000 |
|
|
|
4,112,753 |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
3.70% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
110,840 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
34,651,873 |
|
|
|
13,507,922 |
|
|
|
12,730,655 |
|
|
|
3,600,000 |
|
|
|
15.20% |
|
|
|
495,040 |
|
|
|
469,600 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
| * |
|
These Executive Officers and Directors hold less than 1% of our outstanding capital
stock. |
| |
| (1) |
|
The percentages are based on 387,009,956 ordinary shares issued and outstanding as at
December 31, 2005. |
| |
| (2) |
|
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC, and
generally include voting or investment power with respect to securities. Ordinary shares
relating to options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the date of this
annual report are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding
such securities but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other
person. Except as indicated, and subject to community property laws where applicable, the
persons named in the table above have sole voting and investment power with respect to all
shares shown as beneficially owned by them. |
| |
| (3) |
|
For the purposes of calculating total share ownership, the number
of ordinary shares held includes shares issuable upon the exercise
of options that are exercisable or will become exercisable within 60 days
of December 31, 2005 for the following individuals: Dr.
Brimblecombe (1,024,111 shares), Mr. Rezos
(4,571,030 shares), Mr. Lake (242,061 shares),
Ms. Ledger (200,000 shares), Dr. Ashton
(880,700 shares), Mr. Finlay (900,000 shares),
Dr. Kluczewska (1,300,000 shares), Dr. Ashton
(1,549,111 shares), Prof. Canham (739,289 shares),
Dr. Parry-Billings (400,000 shares), Dr. Ogden
(439,708 shares) and Mr. Connor (319,645 shares). |
| |
| (4) |
|
Of such shares, 2,018,630 are directly held by Mr. Rezos, 3,325,717 are held by Joanne
Rezos, Mr. Rezos wife, 3,059,333 are held by Mr. and Mrs. Rezos as trustees for the Rezos
family superannuation Fund, 2,510,607 are held by Aymon Pacific Pty Ltd as trustee for the
Jerezos Discretionary Trust and 376,995 are held by Viaticus Capital Pty Ltd, a Australian
corporation owned by Mr. Rezos. Mr. Rezos may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the
ordinary shares held directly by Aymon Pacific Pty Ltd as trustee for the Jerezos
Discretionary Trust, Mr. and Mrs. Rezos as trustees for the Rezos Family Superannuation
Fund, Mrs. Rezos and Viaticus Capital Pty Ltd. |
| |
| (5) |
|
Of such shares, 16,992,810 are held directly by
Dr. Ashton and 671,270 are held by Paul Ashton Childrens
Irrevocable Trust as to which Dr. Ashton disclaims beneficial ownership. |
| |
| (6) |
|
Of such shares, 5,618,586 are held directly by Dr Aston, 1,475,000 are held by Equity
Insinger (Trust) (Jersey) Ltd, a Jersey corporation owned by Dr Aston. Dr Aston may be
deemed to be the beneficial owner of the ordinary shares held directly by Insinger Equity
(Trust) (Jersey) Ltd. |
| |
| (7) |
|
Of such options, 2,771,030 are held directly by Mr. Rezos available to be exercised
into an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$1.18 per share expiring
in August 2009; 1,200,000 are held by Aymon Pacific Pty Ltd as trustee for the Jerezos
Discretionary Trust available to be exercised into an equal number of ordinary shares with
an exercise price of A$0.61 per share expiring on December 31, 2007; 600,000 are held
directly by Mr. Rezos available to be exercised into an equal number of ordinary shares
with an exercise price of A$0.80 per share expiring on March 31, 2010; and 600,000 are held
by Mrs. Joanne Rezos available to be exercised into an equal number of ordinary shares with
an exercise price of A$0.92 per share expiring on September 30, 2010. |
| |
| (8) |
|
Of such options, 400,000 are held directly by Dr Brimblecombe available to be exercised
into an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$0.61 per share expiring
on December 31, 2007; 549,111 are held directly by Dr Brimblecombe available to be
exercised into an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$1.18 per
share expiring in August 2009; 300,000 are held directly by Dr. Brimblecombe available to
be exercised into an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$0.80 per
share expiring on March 31, 2010; and 75,000 are held directly by Dr. Brimblecombe
available to be exercised into an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of
A$0.92 per share expiring on September 30, 2010. |
| |
| (9) |
|
Of such options, 352,280 are held directly by Dr. Ashton and available to be exercised
into an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of US$0.22709 per share
expiring on August 25, 2009; 528,420 are held directly by Dr. Ashton available to be
exercised into an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of US$0.17742 per
share expiring on September 18, 2007; and 500,000 are held directly by Dr. Ashton available
to be exercised into an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$0.92
per share expiring on September 30, 2010. |
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|
|
|
| (10) |
|
Of such options 700,000 are held by Mrs. Sophie Finlay as trustee for the Aylesford
Trust available to be exercised into an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise
price of A$1.18 per share expiring on August 5, 2009; 200,000 are held by Mrs. Sophie
Finlay as trustee for the Aylesford Trust available to be exercised into an equal number of
ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$0.80 per share expiring on March 31, 2010; and
200,000 are held by Mrs. Sophie Finlay as trustee for the Aylesford Trust available to be
exercised into an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$0.92 per
share expiring on September 30, 2010. |
| |
| (11) |
|
Of such options, 1,200,000 are held directly by Dr Kluczewska with one third vesting
annually from October 21, 2003 available to be exercised into an equal number of ordinary
shares with an exercise price of A$0.61 per share expiring in December 2007; 100,000 are
held directly by Dr Kluczewska available to be exercised into an equal number of ordinary
shares with an exercise price of A$1.18 per share expiring in August 2009 and 125,000 are
held directly by Dr Kluczewska available to be exercised into an equal number of ordinary
shares with an exercise price of A$0.80 per share expiring on 31 March 2010. |
| |
| (12) |
|
Of such options, 237,500 are held directly by
Ms. Freedman available to be exercised into an equal number of
ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$0.92 per share
expiring on September 30, 2010. |
| |
| (13) |
|
Of such options, 237,500 are held directly by Mr. Soja
available to be exercised into an equal number of ordinary shares
with an exercise price of A$0.92 per share expiring on
September 30, 2010. |
| (14) |
|
Of such options, 500,000 are held directly by Dr Aston available to be exercised into
an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$0.61 per share expiring on
December 31, 2007; 549,111 are held directly by Dr Aston available to be exercised into an
equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$1.18 per share expiring in
August 2009 and 500,000 are held by Newtonmore Biosciences Pty Ltd, an Australian
corporation owned by Dr Aston, available to be exercised into an equal number of ordinary
shares with an exercise price of A$1.18 per share expiring in August 2009. Dr Aston may be
deemed to be the beneficial owner of the options held directly by Insinger (Trust) Jersey
Ltd and Newtonmore Biosciences Pty Ltd. |
| |
| (15) |
|
Of such options, 739,289 are held directly by Prof Canham available to be exercised
into an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$1.18 per share expiring
in August 2009 and 125,000 are held directly by Prof Canham
available to be exercised into an equal number of ordinary shares with
an exercise price of A$0.80 per share expiring on 31 March
2010. |
| |
| (16) |
|
Of such options, 1,200,000 are held directly by Dr Mark Parry-Billings with one third
vesting annually from April 22, 2005 available to be exercised into an equal number of
ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$0.80 per share expiring
on 31 March 2010. |
| |
| (17) |
|
Of such options, 429,708 are held directly by Dr Ogden available to be exercised into
an equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$1.18 per share expiring in
August 2009 and 125,000 are held directly by Dr Ogden available to be exercised into an
equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$0.80 per
share expiring on 31
March 2010. |
| |
| (18) |
|
Of such options, 319,645 held directly by Mr. Connor available to be exercised into an
equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$1.18 per share expiring in
August 2009 and 125,000 are held directly by Mr. Connor available to be exercised into an
equal number of ordinary shares with an exercise price of A$0.80 per
share expiring on 31
March 2010. |
| |
| (19) |
|
Options in a subsidiary represent options to acquire shares in the wholly-owned
subsidiary AION Diagnostics Limited at an exercise price of nil, expiring 3 February 2008
and subject to various vesting conditions. |
Stock Option Plan
At our annual general meeting on November 1, 2001, shareholders approved the Employee Share
Option Plan, or ESOP, whereby directors and executives of the consolidated entity are issued
options over the ordinary shares of pSivida. Shareholders re-approved the ESOP at the Companys
annual general meeting held on November 17, 2004. The options are issued without consideration in
accordance with performance guidelines established by the board of directors of pSivida. The
following table presents option grant information as of December 31, 2005.
| |
|
|
| Options outstanding |
|
Weighted Average exercise price |
31,169,162*
|
|
A$1.00 |
|
|
|
| * |
|
Note that 11,442,490 of these options were not issued under the ESOP. |
Plan Administration
The ESOP is administered by pSividas board.
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ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The following table sets forth certain information as at December 31, 2005, regarding the
beneficial ownership by all shareholders known to us to own beneficially 5% or more of pSividas
ordinary shares, including shares held by means of ADSs. The voting rights of our major
shareholders do not differ from the voting rights of other holders of its ordinary shares.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Number of |
|
Percentage of |
| |
|
Ordinary Shares |
|
Outstanding |
| |
|
Beneficially |
|
Ordinary |
| Shareholder |
|
Owned(1) |
|
Shares(2) |
QinetiQ Group Plc |
|
|
35,699,629 |
(3) |
|
9.22% |
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated |
|
|
21,136,940 |
(4) |
|
5.5% |
|
|
|
| (1) |
|
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC, and generally
includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Ordinary shares relating to
options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the date of this annual report
are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such securities but
are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person. Except as
indicated, and subject to community property laws where applicable, the persons named in the
table above have sole voting and investment power with respect to all ordinary shares shown as
beneficially owned by them. |
| |
| (2) |
|
The percentages are based on 387,009,956 ordinary shares issued and outstanding as at
December 31, 2005. |
| |
| (3) |
|
Of such shares, 10,053,203 are held directly by QinetiQ Group Plc, and 25,646,426 are held
indirectly by QinetiQ Group Plc. QinetiQs address is Cody Technology Park, Ively Road,
Hampshire GU14 OLX, United Kingdom. |
| |
| (4) |
|
Held in the form of ADSs, each of which represents 10 ordinary shares. |
As of December 31, 2005, we had 387,009,956 ordinary shares on issue, of which 129,314,638
were held by 3,557 Australian resident holders and 257,695,318 were held by 774 foreign holders.
Of the foreign holders, 624 representing 167,279,360 ordinary shares, or 43.2%, are known by us to
have U.S. addresses at December 31, 2005.
As of December 31, 2005, we had 31,169,162 options convertible into ordinary shares on issue,
of which 11,115,141 were held by 15 Australian resident holders and 20,054,021 were held by 56
foreign holders. Thirty-two of the foreign holders, representing 13,132,490 options, are known by
us to have U.S. addresses as of December 31, 2005.
QinetiQ on behalf of itself and its affiliates has entered into a deed poll whereby it has
pledged that, until October 26, 2009, as long as it holds 10% or more of our outstanding ordinary
shares, it will exercise its voting rights in line with the majority of proxy votes exercisable by
validly appointed proxies in relation to any resolution of our shareholders. The deed poll can be
enforced by any of our shareholders. In addition, if at some time QinetiQ owns less than 10% of
pSividas outstanding ordinary shares and subsequently again owns 10% or more of pSividas
outstanding ordinary shares, QinetiQs obligations under the deed poll would again be effective.
The voluntary restriction on QinetiQ is irrevocable and applies for a period of five years until
October 26, 2009.
We are not aware of any direct or indirect ownership or control of pSivida by another
corporation(s), by any foreign government or by any other natural or legal person(s) severally or
jointly. We do not know of any arrangements, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result
in a change in control of pSivida.
| B. |
|
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
During the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003, we paid consultancy fees and other
amounts totaling Nil, A$341,362 and A$173,333, respectively to Aymon Pacific Pty Ltd, a company
controlled by Mr. Rezos. These fees and other amounts have been included in remuneration of
directors and executive remuneration.
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During the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003, amounts of £220,689 (approximately
A$544,320), £186,682 (approximately A$457,567) and £207,492 (approximately A$564,033),
respectively, were paid or payable to QinetiQ for the use of laboratory facilities and for patent
filing and administration. Amounts of £32,491 (approximately
A$76,324) were paid during the
period from July 1 to December 31 of 2005. Following the transaction on August 4, 2004 to acquire
the shares in pSiMedica that pSivida did not already own, QinetiQ and its related entities held
approximately 17.5% of pSividas issued share capital. By December 31, 2004, QinetiQs ownership
interest in pSivida was reduced to 9.22%, principally as a result of the December 30, 2005
acquisition of CDS.
During the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003 we paid consultancy fees and other amounts
totaling A$319,941 and A$44,000 and Nil, respectively, to Newtonmore Biosciences Pty Ltd, a company
controlled by Dr. Aston. These fees and other amounts have been included in remuneration of
directors and executive remuneration. Amounts of A$148,317 were paid during the period from July 1
to December 31 of 2005.
During the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003, we paid consultancy fees of A$2,083,
A$71,858 and A$45,000, respectively, to Blackwood Pty Ltd, a company controlled by Mrs. Donovan.
These fees have been included in remuneration of directors and executive remuneration.
During the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003, we paid amounts of Nil, A$12,367 and
A$52,187, respectively, to Viaticus Capital Pty Ltd, a company controlled by Mr. Rezos, for sublease of
BGC Centre office space. In addition, amounts of A$438,556 were paid during the period from July 1
to December 31 of 2005 for consulting services provided by
Mr. Rezos.
During the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003, we paid Blake Dawson Waldron A$114,832,
A$78,068 and A$22,622, respectively, for various routine arms-length legal services. Blake Dawson
Waldron is a national Australian law firm, and one of the partners thereof is a relative of a
pSivida director. Amounts of A$178,568 were paid during the period from July 1 to December 31 of
2005.
During the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003, amounts of A$125,982, A$149,489, and Nil
respectively, were paid or payable to Albion Capital Partners, of which Mr. Rezos is a partner, for
sublease of BGC Centre office space. Amounts of A$165,220 were paid to Albion Capital during the
period from July 1 to December 31 of 2005 for the sublease of BCG Centre office space and for
financial analysis and accounting services.
During the year ended June 30, 2005, CDS (now pSivida Inc.) revised a license
agreement with Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, a large shareholder
in CDS. CDS received an immediate payment of
US$3 million (A$4.1 million) from Bausch & Lomb in exchange for the right to receive
future royalties in the amount of US$6.25 million
(A$8.6 million) otherwise payable under the original license
agreement. Upon pSividas acquisition of CDS in December 30, 2005,
Bausch & Lomb became the holder of 5.5% of pSividas outstanding capital stock. The license
agreement was not affected by the acquisition and remains in full
force and effect.
Amounts owing to directors, director-related parties and other related parties as of June 30,
2005, 2004 and 2003 were A$50,102 A$37,145 and A$31,182, respectively.
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| C. |
|
INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL |
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
| A. |
|
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
See Item 18, Financial Statements.
Legal Proceedings
A potential lender to pSivida Inc. (formerly CDS) has claimed a break-up fee as a result of
the royalty advance agreement between pSivida Inc. and Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. An investment
banker has claimed an advisory fee in connection with that agreement as well as the acquisition of
CDS by pSivida. We intend to defend against these claims.
Dividend Distribution Pending
We currently intend to retain any future earnings to finance the growth, development and
expansion of our business. Accordingly, we do not intend to declare or pay any dividends on
pSividas ordinary shares for the foreseeable future. The declaration, payment and amount of
future dividends, if any, will be at the sole discretion of our board of directors after taking
into account various factors, including our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow
from operations, current and anticipated capital requirements and expansion plans, the income tax
laws then in effect and the requirements of applicable corporate law.
Private Investment in Public Equity
In
August 2005, we raised US$4.3 million (A$5.7 million) in gross proceeds in a private placement structured
as a private investment in public equity, commonly known as a PIPE. In the PIPE, we sold 665,000
ADSs to investors at US$6.50 per ADS together with 133,000 three-year warrants exercisable for
US$12.50 per ADS.
Acquisition of CDS
The Merger
On October 3,
2005, we entered into a merger agreement with CDS, a Boston-based company engaged in the design and development of drug
delivery products. The merger agreement provided that a newly-formed
subsidiary of pSivida would merge into CDS, with CDS surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of pSivida with the
name of pSivida Inc. After approval by the required majorities of both companies shareholders and
the fulfillment of other closing conditions, the merger was completed on December 30, 2005.
Consideration
In exchange
for their CDS shares, the former stockholders of CDS received 15,983,661 of our
ADSs. Based on a price of A$0.71 per share, the price prevailing upon the closing of the merger,
the transaction represents a purchase price of approximately
A$118.8 million (US$86.7 million). As of December 31, 2005, the ADSs received by the former CDS stockholders
represented approximately 41.3% of the capital stock of the combined company. Certain former
shareholders of CDS received cash rather than ADSs for their CDS shares. The total amount of such
cash, which depended on the market value, on or about the date of the merger, of the ADSs that such
shareholders would have received in the merger, was US$83,116. In addition, each outstanding
option to purchase CDS stock was assumed by us and effectively converted into an option to acquire
such number of ADSs as the holder would have been entitled to receive in the merger if such holder
had exercised such option in full immediately before completion of the merger.
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Restricted ADSs; Registration Rights Agreement
The ADSs issued to the former CDS stockholders in the merger have not been registered under
the Securities Act, but have been issued in a private placement conducted in accordance with
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D thereunder. Accordingly, such ADSs may not be
sold unless registered with the SEC for resale or sold in a transaction exempt from registration
under the Securities Act. We have agreed to register the resale of the ADSs issued to the former
CDS stockholders who have entered into a registration rights agreement with us and, among other
things, have agreed not to transfer or sell their ADSs for the six months following the closing of
the merger (subject to certain exceptions).
Interests of Officers of CDS in the Merger
Certain executive officers of CDS are expected to be employed by us in various capacities.
Dr. Paul Ashton, recently President and Chief Executive Officer of CDS, will be appointed to the
board of directors of pSivida and will serve as Executive Director of Strategy and Head of Research
and Development of Ophthalmology of pSivida as well as Interim President of CDS. We intend to make
employment offers to each of Lori Freedman, the general counsel of CDS and Michael Soja, the chief
financial officer of CDS. These offers are currently being discussed and negotiated, and there can
be no assurance that we will reach agreement with all or any of Dr. Ashton, Ms. Freedman and Mr.
Soja regarding their employment relationship with the combined company.
Business of the former CDS
CDS, now renamed pSivida Inc., designs and develops innovative sustained-release drug delivery
products. CDS two proprietary drug delivery systems, AEON and CODRUG, deliver specific quantities
of drugs directly to a target site in the body at controlled rates for predetermined periods of
time ranging from days to years. These systems are designed to address drawbacks of systemic drug
delivery for pSivida Inc.s target diseases: adverse side effects characteristic of high dosing
levels and reduced treatment benefits due to variations in drug levels at the target site.
pSivida Inc. has two commercial
products utilizing the AEON system approved by the FDA for
treatment of two sight threatening eye diseases. These two products, Vitrasert and Retisert, are
the only local sustained-release products approved by the FDA for the back of the eye. Marketed by
Bausch & Lomb and sold since 1996, Vitrasert is one of the most effective treatments for CMV
retinitis, a disease that afflicts late-stage AIDS patients. Approved by the FDA in April 2005 and
also marketed by Bausch & Lomb, Retisert treats chronic noninfectious uveitis affecting the
posterior segment of the eye, or posterior uveitis, the third leading cause of blindness in the
U.S. Bausch & Lomb is also conducting two long-term multi-center clinical trials of Retisert for
the treatment of DME, another leading cause of vision loss. Medidur, an
injectable AEON product, is also designed to treat DME and is currently in fast-track Phase III
clinical trials conducted by Alimera Sciences Inc. pSivida Inc. also has two AEON product
candidates in pre-clinical studies for other back of the eye diseases. For a more detailed
description of the business of pSivida Inc., see Item 4B Business of Psivida Inc.
License Agreement with Beijing Med-Pharm
On October 27, 2005 we signed a license with Beijing Med-Pharm Corporation for the clinical
development, marketing and distribution of BrachySil in China. Under the terms of the license, we
will manufacture BrachySil and Beijing Med-Pharm will be responsible for clinical development,
securing regulatory approval, marketing and distribution in China. pSivida will retain
manufacturing rights for BrachySil under the license. It is a condition of the license that a
manufacturing and supply agreement for pSivida to supply BrachySil to Beijing Med-Pharm is
concluded within 90 days. The license includes upfront payments
to pSivida of US$375,000 (approximately A$514,000) upon
entering into the license and US$375,000 (approximately A$514,000) upon entering into the manufacturing and supply agreement,
and additional payments of up to US$1,750,000 (approximately A$2,400,000) if certain milestones are achieved. In addition, we
will receive royalties ranging from 10% up to 30%, depending upon level of sales.
Convertible Note Financing
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On November 16, 2005, we issued a subordinated convertible promissory note in the principal
amount of US$15 million (A$19.7 million) to an institutional investor. The note will bear interest
at a rate equal to 8% per annum, have a term of three years and a conversion price of US$7.10,
subject to adjustment based on certain events or circumstances, including the market price of ADSs
for the ten trading days ending on May 5, 2006. We also issued a warrant with a term of six years
which will entitle the investor to purchase 633,803 ADSs at US$7.20 per ADS, subject to adjustment.
We have also entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to which we have agreed to file
a registration statement covering the resale of the ADSs underlying the note and the warrant as
soon as practicable and to have the registration statement declared effective within 180 days of
issuance of the notes and warrants. The proceeds of the issuance are expected to be used for the
expanded development of BioSilicon and for general corporate purposes.
ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING
| A. |
|
OFFER AND LISTING DETAILS |
Our ordinary shares were listed on the ASX in December 2000. The following table sets forth,
for the periods indicated, the highest and lowest market quotations for the ordinary shares
reported on the daily official list of the ASX.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| Calendar Year |
|
|
|
High |
|
Low |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
(in Australian dollars) |
| 2005 |
|
First quarter |
|
1.25 |
|
0.85 |
|
|
| |
|
Second quarter |
|
0.935 |
|
0.535 |
|
|
| |
|
Third quarter |
|
0.945 |
|
0.75 |
|
|
| |
|
Fourth quarter |
|
0.94 |
|
0.55 |
|
|
| |
|
July |
|
0.875 |
|
0.75 |
|
|
| |
|
August |
|
0.945 |
|
0.815 |
|
|
| |
|
September |
|
0.90 |
|
0.80 |
|
|
| |
|
October |
|
0.94 |
|
0.72 |
|
|
| |
|
November |
|
0.79 |
|
0.55 |
|
|
| |
|
December |
|
0.75 |
|
0.58 |
|
|
| |
| 2004 |
|
First quarter |
|
1.44 |
|
0.52 |
|
|
| |
|
Second quarter |
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1.34 |
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1.03 |
|
|
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Third quarter |
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1.16 |
|
0.90 |
|
|
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|
Fourth quarter |
|
1.43 |
|
1.02 |
|
|
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| 2003 |
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First quarter |
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0.21 |
|
0.155 |
|
|
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Second quarter |
|
0.275 |
|
0.16 |
|
|
| |
|
Third quarter |
|
0.69 |
|
0.23 |
|
|
| |
|
Fourth quarter |
|
0.70 |
|
0.51 |
|
|
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| 2002 |
|
First quarter |
|
0.265 |
|
0.225 |
|
|
| |
|
Second quarter |
|
0.245 |
|
0.155 |
|
|
| |
|
Third quarter |
|
0.175 |
|
0.135 |
|
|
| |
|
Fourth quarter |
|
0.215 |
|
0.10 |
|
|
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| 2001 |
|
First quarter |
|
0.40 |
|
0.30 |
|
|
| |
|
Second quarter |
|
0.335 |
|
0.21 |
|
|
| |
|
Third quarter |
|
0.27 |
|
0.09 |
|
|
| |
|
Fourth Quarter |
|
0.34 |
|
0.11 |
|
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Our ADSs were listed on the NASDAQ National Market in January 2005. The following table sets
forth, for the periods indicated, the highest and lowest market quotations for the ADSs reported on
the daily official list of the NASDAQ National Market.
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| Calendar Year |
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|
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High |
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Low |
|
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|
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(in Australian dollars) |
| 2005 |
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First quarter |
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12.14 |
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6.30 |
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|
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Second quarter |
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8.00 |
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4.15 |
|
|
80
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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| Calendar Year |
|
|
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High |
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Low |
|
|
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|
|
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(in U.S. dollars) |
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Third quarter |
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8.75 |
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5.60 |
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|
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Fourth Quarter |
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7.00 |
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4.21 |
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July |
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7.13 |
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5.60 |
|
|
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August |
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8.75 |
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6.25 |
|
|
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September |
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6.80 |
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6.02 |
|
|
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October |
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7.00 |
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5.20 |
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|
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November |
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6.00 |
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4.21 |
|
|
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December |
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5.697 |
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4.32 |
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Not applicable.
Our primary listing is on the ASX, trading under the symbol PSD. Since January, 2005 we
have been listed in the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol PSDV. In addition, we are also
listed on the Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich and Stuttgart exchanges under the symbol PSI. Our shares
also trade in the United Kingdom on the OFEX International Market Service (IMS) under the symbol
PSD.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Not applicable.
This information is included in Item 10B of the registration statement filed by us on Form
20-F with the SEC on January 20, 2005, and is incorporated herein by reference.
AEA Technology QSA GmbH
During March 2004 pSiMedica entered into a three year agreement with AEA Technology QSA GmbH
for the production and manufacture of radioactive 32P-BioSilicon nano-structured microparticles to
meet pSiMedicas commercial supply requirements. Under the terms of the agreement we will be
required to meet £870,000 (approximately A$2.28 million) in project costs as part of the
development phase to enable the production of 32P-BioSilicon. This cost relates to the acquisition
of Hot Cells and production plant and equipment, the title of which will be transferred to us.
This facility was completed in September 2005.
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Acquisition of pSiMedica Limited
On August 4, 2004, we completed the A$57.8 million acquisition of the outside equity interest
in shares of pSiMedica Ltd. The transactions entered into in order to affect the acquisition
involved firstly the minority shareholders in pSiOncology exchanging their pSiOncology shares for
newly issued shares in pSiMedica, such that pSiMedica now holds 100% of the issued share capital of
pSiOncology. Subsequently, we acquired the balance of pSiMedica shares, namely those held by the
QinetiQ group and other minority shareholders, including pSiMedica management, SGH Technology
Ventures Pre Ltd and Biotech Research Ventures Pte Ltd. In consideration for the pSiMedica shares,
we paid A$4,323,622 in cash and issued an additional 49,804,381 ordinary shares at A$1.09. In
addition, we issued 678,537 options at an exercise price of A$1.18 which expire on August 5, 2009
in relation to pSiMedica options previously granted to directors and employees of pSiMedica.
Private Investment in Public Equity
In
August 2005, we raised US$4.3 million (A$5.7 million) in gross proceeds in a private placement structured
as a private investment in public equity, commonly known as a PIPE. In the PIPE, we sold 665,000
ADSs to investors at US$6.50 per ADS together with 133,000 three-year warrants exercisable for
US$12.50 per ADS.
Acquisition of CDS Merger Agreement
On October 3, 2005, we entered into a merger agreement with CDS, a Boston-based company engaged in the design and development of drug
delivery products. The merger agreement provided that a newly-formed subsidiary of pSivida would merge into CDS, with CDS surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of pSivida with the
name of pSivida Inc. After approval by the required majorities of both companies shareholders and
the fulfillment of other closing conditions, the merger was completed on December 30, 2005.
In exchange for their CDS shares, the former stockholders of CDS received 15,983,661 of our
ADSs. Based on a price of A$0.71 per share, the price prevailing upon the closing of the merger,
the transaction represents a purchase price of approximately
A$118.8 million (US$86.7 million).
As of December 31, 2005, the ADSs received by the former CDS stockholders represented approximately
41.3% of the capital stock of the combined company. Certain former shareholders of CDS received
cash rather than ADSs for their CDS shares. The total amount of such cash, which depended on the
market value, on or about the date of the merger, of the ADSs that such shareholders would have
received in the merger, was US$83,116. In addition, each outstanding option to purchase CDS stock
was assumed by us and effectively converted into an option to acquire such number of ADSs as the
holder would have been entitled to receive in the merger if such holder had exercised such option
in full immediately before completion of the merger.
License Agreement with Beijing Med-Pharm
On October 27, 2005 we signed a license with Beijing Med-Pharm Corporation for the clinical
development, marketing and distribution of BrachySil in China. Under the terms of the license, we
will manufacture BrachySil and Beijing Med-Pharm will be responsible for clinical development,
securing regulatory approval, marketing and distribution in China. pSivida will retain
manufacturing rights for BrachySil under the license. It is a condition of the license that a
manufacturing and supply agreement for pSivida to supply BrachySil to Beijing Med-Pharm is
concluded within 90 days. The license includes upfront payments
to pSivida of US$375,000 (approximately A$514,000) upon
entering into the license and US$375,000 (approximately A$514,000) upon entering into the manufacturing and supply agreement,
and additional payments of up to US$1,750,000 (approximately
A$2,400,000) if certain milestones are achieved. In addition, we
will receive royalties ranging from 10% up to 30%, depending upon level of sales.
Convertible Note Financing
On November 16, 2005, we issued a subordinated convertible promissory note in the principal
amount of US$15 million (A$19.7 million) to an institutional investor. The note will bear interest
at a rate equal to 8% per annum, have a term of three years and a conversion price of US$7.10,
subject to adjustment based on certain events or circumstances, including the market price of ADSs
for the ten trading days ending on May 5, 2006. We also issued a warrant with a term of six years
which will entitle the investor to purchase 633,803 ADSs at US$7.20 per
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ADS, subject to adjustment. We have also entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to
which we have agreed to file a registration statement covering the resale of the ADSs underlying
the note and the warrant as soon as practicable and to have the registration statement declared
effective within 180 days of issuance of the notes and warrants. The proceeds of the issuance are
expected to be used for the expanded development of BioSilicon and for general corporate purposes.
Australia has largely abolished exchange controls on investment transactions. The Australian
dollar is freely convertible into U.S. dollars. In addition, there are currently no specific rules
or limitations regarding the export from Australia of profits, dividends, capital, or similar funds
belonging to foreign investors, except that certain payments to non-residents must be reported to
the Australian Cash Transaction Reports Agency, which monitors such transactions.
The Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975
Under Australian law, foreign persons are prohibited from acquiring more than a limited
percentage of the shares in an Australian company without approval from the Australian Federal
Treasurer or in certain other limited circumstances. These limitations are set forth in the
Australian Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975, or the Foreign Takeovers Act.
Under the Foreign Takeovers Act, as currently in effect, any foreign person, together with
associates, is prohibited from acquiring 15% or more of our outstanding shares (or else the
Australian Federal Treasurer may make an order requiring acquirer to dispose of those shares within
a specified period of time). In addition, if a foreign person acquires shares in our company and
as a result the total holdings of all foreign persons and their associates exceeds 40% in aggregate
without the approval of the Australian Federal Treasurer, then the Treasurer may make an order
requiring the acquirer to dispose of those shares within a specified time. Under the current
Australian foreign investment policy, however, it is unlikely that the Treasurer would make such an
order where the level of foreign ownership exceeds 40% in the ordinary course of trading, unless
the Treasurer finds that the acquisition is contrary to the national interest. The same rule
applies if the total holdings of all foreign persons and their associates already exceeds 40% and a
foreign person (or its associate) acquires any further shares, including in the course of trading
in the secondary market of the ADRs.
As stated above, the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement has resulted in amendments
being made to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act regulations in Australia. The amendments
provide that from January 1, 2005 the need for the Australian Federal Treasurers approval will, in
relation to acquisitions of interests in Australian shares by U.S. investors, only be required in
relation to Australian companies with assets of more than A$800 million. The approval process for
non-U.S. investors will continue to be triggered by the current asset threshold of A$50 million.
The application of the A$800 million threshold is subject to certain criteria including (but not
limited to) the nature and residency of the U.S. investor.
If the level of foreign ownership exceeds 15% (for a single foreign person and their
associates) (which is currently the case on the basis of the QinetiQ Groups holdings), or 40% (in
aggregate for more than one foreign person and their associates) at any time, we would be
considered a foreign person under the Foreign Takeovers Act. As such, we would be required to
obtain the approval of the Australian Federal Treasurer, together with our associates, to acquire;
(i) more than 15% of an Australian company or business with assets totaling over A$50 million; or
(ii) any direct or indirect ownership interest in Australian residential real estate.
The percentage of foreign ownership in our company would also be included in determining the
foreign ownership of any Australian company or business in which it may choose to invest. Since we
have no current plans for any such acquisitions and do not own any property, any such approvals
required to be obtained by us as a foreign person under the Takeovers Act will not affect our
current or future ownership or lease of property in Australia.
Our constitution does not contain any additional limitations on a non-residents right to hold
or vote our securities.
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Corporations Act 2001
As applied to us, the Corporations Act 2001 prohibits any legal person (including a
corporation) from acquiring a relevant interest in Ordinary Shares if after the acquisition that
person or any other persons voting power in pSivida increases from 20% or below to more than 20%,
or from a starting point that is above 20% and below 90%.
This prohibition is subject to a number of specific exceptions set out in section 611 of the
Corporations Act 2001 which must be strictly complied with to be applicable.
In general terms, a person is considered to have a relevant interest in a share in pSivida
if that person is the holder of that share, has the power to exercise, or control the exercise of,
a right to vote attached to that share, or has the power to dispose of, or to control the exercise
of a power to dispose of that share.
It does not matter how remote the relevant interest is or how it arises. The concepts of
power and control are given wide and extended meanings in this context in order to deem certain
persons to hold a relevant interest. For example each person who has voting power above 20% in a
company or a managed investment scheme which in turn holds shares in pSivida is deemed to have a
relevant interest in those pSivida shares. Certain situations (set out in section 609 of the
Corporations Act 2001) which would otherwise constitute the holding of a relevant interest are
excluded from the definition.
A persons voting power in pSivida is that percentage of the total votes attached to Ordinary
Shares in which that person and its associates (as defined in the Corporations Act 2001) holds a
relevant interest.
The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax and Australian tax
consequences to U.S. holders, as defined below, of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of
ADSs, or ordinary shares and is based on the laws in force as at the date of this annual report.
Holders are advised to consult their tax advisers concerning the overall tax consequences of the
acquisition, ownership and disposition of ADSs or ordinary shares in their particular
circumstances. This discussion relies in part on representations by the depositary in the deposit
agreement and related documents and the assumption that each obligation in the deposit agreement
and related documents will be performed in accordance with their terms.
Commonwealth of Australia Taxation
Dividends
Under the current double taxation convention between Australia and the U.S., dividends paid by
us to a U.S. resident shareholder of pSivida, including a pSivida ADS holder, whose holding is not
effectively connected with a permanent establishment in Australia or, in the case of a shareholder
who performs independent personal services from a fixed base situated therein, is not connected
with that fixed base, may be subject to Australian withholding tax at a rate not exceeding 15% of
such gross dividend. If the U.S. resident shareholder is a company which holds directly at least
10% of the voting power of pSivida, the withholding tax rate is limited to 5%.
Dividends paid to non-residents of Australia are exempt from withholding tax to the extent to
which such dividends are franked under Australias dividend imputation system or paid out of a
foreign dividend account. Dividends are considered to be franked to the extent that they are paid
out of post 1986-87 income on which Australian income tax has been levied. The foreign dividend
account is an accumulation of dividends remitted to Australia by foreign subsidiaries. Any part of
a dividend paid to a U.S. resident, which is not franked and is not paid out of a foreign
dividend account, will generally be subject to Australian withholding tax unless a specific
exemption applies.
Sale of Ordinary Shares and ADSs
A U.S. citizen who is a resident of Australia, or a U.S. corporation that is a resident of
Australia (by reason of carrying on business in Australia, and being managed or controlled in
Australia, or having its voting power controlled by shareholders who are residents of Australia)
may be liable for income tax on any profit on disposal of
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ordinary shares or pSivida ADSs, or Australian capital gains tax on the disposal of ordinary
shares or pSivida ADSs acquired after September 19, 1985.
Under Australian law as currently in effect, no income or other tax is payable on any profit
on disposal of ordinary shares or pSivida ADSs held by persons not resident in Australia except if
the profit is of an income nature and sourced in Australia, or the sale is subject to Australian
capital gains tax.
The source of any profit on the disposal of ordinary shares or pSivida ADSs will depend on the
factual circumstances of the actual disposal. Where the ordinary shares or pSivida ADSs are
acquired and disposed of pursuant to contractual arrangements entered into and concluded outside
Australia, and the seller and the purchaser are non-residents of Australia and do not have
permanent establishments in Australia, the profit should not have an Australian source. If the
profit is sourced in Australia, it will not be taxable in Australia if it represents business
profits of an enterprise of the U.S. and the enterprise does not carry on business in Australia
through a permanent establishment situated in Australia.
Any gain upon disposal of ordinary shares or pSivida ADSs, if held by a person not resident in
Australia, may be subject to capital gains tax if the ordinary shares or pSivida ADSs have the
necessary connection with Australia. The ordinary shares or pSivida ADSs will have the necessary
connection with Australia if the non-resident (together with associates, if any) beneficially owned
at any time during the five years before the disposal, at least 10% by value of the shares of
pSivida (excluding shares carrying no right to participate beyond a specified amount in a
distribution of profits or capital). Ordinary shares or pSivida ADSs will also have the necessary
connection with Australia if they have been used by the non-resident in carrying on a trade or
business, wholly or partly, at or through a permanent establishment in Australia.
Australian capital gains tax is generally payable upon the profit arising from the sale of
assets acquired after September 19, 1985. The profit is calculated as the disposal proceeds less
the cost base. For assets acquired prior to September 19, 1999 and held for at least 12 months,
the cost base can be indexed for inflation up to September 21, 1999. However, individuals can
elect for only 50% of the profit (with no indexation) arising from the sale from assets acquired on
or after 11:45 am Australian Eastern Standard Time September 21, 1999, to be subject to capital
gains tax (provided the asset is held for at least 12 months). For assets acquired before
September 21, 1999 but sold after September 21, 1999, individuals have the choice of calculating
the capital gain as either 50% of the profit with no indexation or the disposal proceeds less the
cost indexed for inflation up to September 30, 1999. Capital losses are not subject to indexation
and can only be offset against capital gains.
Australian Stamp Duty
No Australian stamp duty will be payable on the acquisition of pSivida ADSs or on any
subsequent transfer of a pSivida ADS, provided that the ADR evidencing such ADS remains at all
times outside Australia, that the instrument of transfer is not executed in Australia and remains
at all times outside Australia, and that the depositary maintains no register of pSivida ADSs, or
any other securities, in Australia.
Any transfer of ordinary shares will not be subject to Australian stamp duty.
U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations
Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following discussion describes the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the
acquisition, ownership and disposition of pSividas ADSs or ordinary shares by a beneficial owner
of those ADSs or ordinary shares, referred to in each case for purposes of this discussion as a
U.S. Holder, that is:
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a citizen or individual resident of the United States; |
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a corporation or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax
purposes that is created or organized in the United States or under the law of the
United States or of any state or the District of Columbia; |
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an estate whose income is includible in gross income for U.S. federal income tax
purposes regardless of its source; or |
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a trust, if (1) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary
supervision over the administration of the trust, and one or more United States persons
have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust, or (2) the trust
was in existence on August 20, 1996 and properly elected to continue to be treated as a
United States person. |
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the beneficial owner of pSivida ADSs will be treated as
the owner of the ordinary shares represented by the pSivida ADSs.
This summary does not purport to be a comprehensive description of all of the tax
considerations that may be relevant to each U.S. Holder. This discussion is based on current
provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code, current and
proposed Treasury Department regulations promulgated thereunder, judicial decisions and published
positions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, referred to as the IRS, and other applicable
authorities, all as in effect as of the date of this annual report, and each of which is subject to
change or to differing interpretations, possibly with retroactive effect. This discussion does not
address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant to any particular
shareholder based on the shareholders individual circumstances. In particular, this discussion
considers only U.S. Holders that own pSividas ADSs or ordinary shares as capital assets and does
not address the potential application of the alternative minimum tax or the U.S. federal income tax
consequences to U.S. Holders that are subject to special treatment, including, for example, U.S.
Holders that:
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are broker-dealers or insurance companies; |
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have elected mark-to-market accounting; |
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are tax-exempt organizations; |
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are financial institutions; |
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hold pSivida ADSs or ordinary shares as part of a straddle, hedge or conversion
transaction with other investments; |
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acquired their pSivida ADSs or ordinary shares through the exercise of options or
similar derivative securities or otherwise as compensation; |
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have a functional currency that is not the U.S. dollar; |
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are regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts or financial asset
securitization investment trusts; or |
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persons who actually or constructively own ten percent or more of pSividas ADSs or
ordinary shares. |
In addition, this discussion does not consider the tax treatment of persons who hold pSivida
ADSs or ordinary shares through a partnership or other pass-through entity. This discussion does
not address any aspect of state, local or non-U.S. tax laws or any U.S. federal tax laws other than
U.S. federal income tax laws.
To ensure compliance imposed by the Internal Revenue Service, you are advised that the U.S.
tax advice contained in this communication (i) is written in connection with the promotion or
marketing of the transactions and matters addressed by this communication, and (ii) is not intended
or written to be used, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax
penalties. You are urged to consult with your tax advisor as to the tax consequences of the
transaction to you in light of your particular circumstances, including the applicability and
effect of any state, local or foreign tax laws.
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You are advised to consult your own tax adviser with respect to the specific tax consequences
to you of holding or disposing of pSividas ADSs or ordinary shares.
Taxation of Dividends Paid on ADSs or Ordinary Shares
Subject to the rules applicable to passive foreign investment companies, described below, a
U.S. Holder will be required to include in gross income as ordinary income an amount equal to the
U.S. dollar value of any distribution, plus any Australian tax withheld, paid on a pSivida ADS or
ordinary share on the date the distribution is received by the depositary or the U.S. Holder, as
the case may be, based on the exchange rate on that date, to the extent the distribution is paid
out of pSividas current or accumulated earnings and profits as determined for U.S. federal income
tax purposes. Generally, any gain or loss resulting from the conversion of Australian dollars into
U.S. dollars will be ordinary income or loss. A distribution in excess of earnings and profits
will be treated first as a nontaxable return of capital, reducing the U.S. Holders basis in the
pSivida ADS or ordinary share and, to the extent in excess of basis, will be treated as gain from
the sale or exchange of the pSivida ADS or ordinary share. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we do
not intend to maintain calculations of our earnings and profits as determined for U.S. federal
income tax purposes. Accordingly, our distributions generally will be presumed to constitute
dividends paid out of our earnings and profits. Our dividends will not qualify for the dividends
received deduction generally available to corporations.
Noncorporate taxpayers are subject to U.S. tax on dividends paid by certain non-U.S.
corporations to a maximum rate of 15% (or, with respect to dividends that otherwise would be taxed
at the 10% or 15% rates, to 5%, except for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2007, for
which the tax is eliminated). The reduced rates apply for purposes of both the regular tax and the
alternative minimum tax. A dividend paid by a non-U.S. corporation qualifies for the reduced rate
of tax if the stock on which the dividend is paid is readily tradable on an established securities
market in the United States. ADRs listed on NASDAQ should qualify for such treatment. Even if the
pSivida ADSs are so tradable at the time a dividend is paid, to qualify for the reduced rates, a
shareholder must hold the share of stock on which the dividend is paid for more than 60 days during
the 120-day period beginning 60 days before the ex-dividend date, disregarding for this purpose any
period during which the taxpayer has an option to sell, is under a contractual obligation to sell
or has made (and not closed) a short sale of substantially identical stock or securities, is the
grantor of an option to buy substantially identical stock or securities or, pursuant to Treasury
regulations, has diminished its risk of loss by holding one or more other positions with respect to
substantially similar or related property. In addition, to qualify for the reduced rates, the
taxpayer must not be obligated to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially
similar or related property. Payments in lieu of dividends from short sales or other similar
transactions will not qualify for the reduced rates. A taxpayer that receives an extraordinary
dividend eligible for the new reduced tax rates must treat any loss on the sale of the stock as a
long-term capital loss to the extent of the dividend. For purposes of determining the amount of a
taxpayers deductible investment interest expense, a dividend is treated as investment income only
if the taxpayer elects to treat the dividend as not eligible for the new reduced rates. Special
limitations on foreign tax credits with respect to dividends subject to the reduced rates apply to
reflect the reduced rates of tax. Except where noted, the new reduced tax rates on dividends apply
to taxable years beginning before January 1, 2009.
A U.S. Holder will generally have the option of claiming the amount of any Australian
withholding tax either as a deduction from gross income or as a dollar-for-dollar credit against
the U.S. Holders U.S. federal income tax liability. An individual who does not claim itemized
deductions, but instead utilizes the standard deduction, may not claim a deduction for the amount
of any Australian withholding tax, but that amount may be claimed as a credit against the
individuals U.S. federal income tax liability. The amount of foreign income tax that may be
claimed as a credit in any year is subject to limitations and restrictions, which must be
determined on an individual basis by each shareholder. The limitations include, among others,
rules that limit foreign tax credits allowable with respect to specific classes of foreign source
income to the U.S. federal income tax otherwise payable with respect to each of those classes of
income. The limitations on the foreign tax credit are exceedingly complex, and U.S. Holders
therefore should consult their own tax advisers with respect to those limitations.
A U.S. Holder should not be eligible for a foreign tax credit against its U.S. federal income
tax liability for Australian taxes we pay (other than Australian withholding taxes described
above).
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Taxation of the Sale of ADSs or Ordinary Shares
Subject to the rules applicable to passive foreign investment companies, discussed below, upon
the sale of a pSivida ADS or ordinary share, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize capital gain or
loss in an amount equal to the difference, if any, between the U.S. Holders basis in the pSivida
ADS or ordinary share and the amount realized on the sale. Capital gain or loss from the sale of a
pSivida ADS or ordinary share held more than one year is long-term capital gain or loss.
Noncorporate taxpayers pay a maximum federal income tax on adjusted net capital gain at 15 percent
(or, with respect to adjusted net capital gain that otherwise would be taxed at the 10% or 15%
rates, to 5%, except for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2007, for which the tax is
eliminated). The rate applies to taxable years ending before January 1, 2009, after which the
maximum tax rate on adjusted net capital gain for noncorporate taxpayers would revert back to 20
percent. The deductibility of a capital loss recognized on the sale of an ADS or ordinary share is
subject to limitations.
In general, the rules regarding a deduction or credit for Australian withholding tax discussed
above in Taxation of Dividends Paid on ADSs or Ordinary Shares also apply to any Australian tax
paid on a sale of a pSivida ADS or ordinary share. See Item 10E, Taxation Commonwealth of
Australia Taxation Sale of Ordinary Shares and ADSs. Except as discussed below, gain or loss
recognized by a U.S. Holder on a sale of a pSivida ADS or ordinary share generally will be treated
as U.S. source passive income or loss for purposes of the U.S. foreign tax credit limitations. In
that case, unless a U.S. Holder has sufficient foreign source passive income from other
transactions subject to foreign income tax at a rate sufficiently below the U.S. federal income tax
rate applicable to that income, the U.S. foreign tax credit limitation rules could prevent the U.S.
Holder from utilizing a foreign tax credit for part or all of any Australian tax paid on the gain.
Nevertheless, U.S. Holders eligible for benefits under the current double taxation convention
between Australia and the U.S., as amended, may be relieved of the source-related limitation on the
use of such Australia foreign tax credits. Such persons are urged to consult with their tax
advisors as to the potential benefits of this double tax convention. The foreign tax credit rules
are complicated and could, in some cases, result in a U.S. holder being subject to taxation in
Australia as well as in the United States on the same capital gain.
Tax Consequences if pSivida Is a Passive Foreign Investment Company
In general, we will be a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, for any taxable year
if either (1) 75 percent or more of pSividas gross income in the taxable year is passive income,
or (2) 50 percent or more of the average value of pSividas assets in the taxable year produces, or
is held for the production of, passive income. In general, for purposes of the asset test, a
corporation can elect to take its assets into account at their adjusted basis, but only if the
corporation is not publicly traded, and pSivida believes it is publicly traded for that purpose.
The IRS takes the position that interest on working capital or any other cash is passive income and
that the corresponding asset is an asset that produces or is held for the production of passive
income. Unfavorable tax consequences for a U.S. Holder can occur if we are treated as a PFIC for
any year while a U.S. Holder owns pSividas ADSs or ordinary shares. These tax consequences can be
mitigated if the U.S. Holder makes, or has made, a timely qualified electing fund election or
election to mark to market the holders ADSs or ordinary shares, and such election is in effect for
the first taxable year during which the U.S. Holder owns pSividas ADSs or ordinary shares that
pSivida is a PFIC. If neither election is made, under the PFIC provisions, in any year in which
the U.S. Holder either disposes of an ADS or an ordinary share at a gain or receives one or more
excess distributions, special rules apply to the taxation of the gain or the excess
distributions. For purposes of these rules, excess distributions are the portion of our
distributions in a taxable year, whether or not out of its earnings and profits, that exceed 125
percent of the average of our distributions, subject to adjustment to the extent there were excess
distributions that the U.S. Holder received on the pSivida ADS or ordinary share during the
previous three years or, if shorter, the U.S. Holders holding period for the pSivida ADS or
ordinary share on which the distributions are paid. A disposition of an ADS or ordinary share, for
purposes of these rules, includes many transactions on which gain or loss is not realized under
general U.S. federal income tax rules. The gain or the excess distributions must be allocated
ratably to each day the U.S. Holder has held the pSivida ADS or ordinary share. Amounts allocated
to each year are taxable as ordinary income in their entirety (not eligible for the reduced rate
for dividends) and not as capital gain, and amounts allocable to prior years may not be offset by
any deductions or losses. Amounts allocated to each such prior year are taxable at the highest
rate in effect for that year and are subject to an interest charge at the rates applicable to
deficiencies for income tax for those periods. In addition, a U.S. Holders tax basis in an ADS or
ordinary share that
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is acquired from a decedent would not receive a step-up to fair market value as of the date of
the decedents death but instead would be equal to the decedents basis, if lower.
The special PFIC rules described above will not apply to a U.S. Holder if the U.S. Holder
makes a timely election, which remains in effect, to treat pSivida as a qualified electing fund, or
QEF, for the first taxable year in which the U.S. Holder owns a pSivida ADS or ordinary share and
in which pSivida is a PFIC, provided it complies with certain reporting requirements. Instead, a
U.S. Holder that has made a QEF election is required for each taxable year to include in income a
pro rata share of pSividas ordinary earnings as ordinary income and a pro rata share of its net
capital gain as long-term capital gain, subject to a separate election to defer payment of taxes,
which deferral is subject to an interest charge. In order for the QEF election to be valid, we
must provide U.S. Holders either (i) a statement showing such U.S. Holders pro rata share of our
ordinary earnings and net capital gain (calculated for U.S. tax purposes) for our taxable year,
(ii) sufficient information to enable the U.S. Holder to calculate its pro rata share for such
year, or (iii) a statement that we have permitted the U.S. Holder to inspect and copy its permanent
books of account, records, and such other documents as may be maintained by pSivida that are
necessary to establish that PFIC ordinary earnings and net capital gain are computed in accordance
with U.S. income tax principles. In the event we are classified as PFIC, we intend to provide
sufficient information to U.S. Holders to be able for them to enable them to calculate its pro rata
share for such year. The QEF election is made on a shareholder-by-shareholder basis and can be
revoked only with the consent of the IRS. A shareholder makes a QEF election by attaching to a
timely filed U.S. federal income tax return a properly completed IRS Form 8621 that reflects the
information provided in the PFIC Annual Information Statement supplied by pSivida to the
shareholder and by filing a second copy of that form with the IRS Service Center in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. Even if a QEF election is not made, if we are a PFIC in the hands of a U.S. Holder,
that U.S. Holder must file each year a completed IRS Form 8621 with its U.S. federal income tax
return. Although a QEF election generally cannot be revoked, if a U.S. Holder made a valid and
timely QEF election for the first taxable year it owned an ADS or ordinary share and we are a PFIC,
the QEF election does not apply in a later taxable year in which we do not satisfy the tests to be
a PFIC. If a QEF election was not made for that first taxable year, certain elections can be made
while a foreign corporation continues to satisfy the definition of a PFIC that, combined with a QEF
election, can cause the QEF election to be treated as having been made for that first taxable year.
Those elections may require the electing shareholder to recognize gain on a constructive sale or
to be taxable on the shareholders share of certain undistributed profits of the foreign
corporation. If gain or income is recognized pursuant to one of those elections, the rules set
forth in the preceding paragraph would apply to that gain or income. Even if a QEF election ceases
to apply because in a later taxable year we cease to satisfy the tests to be a PFIC, the QEF
election will apply again in any subsequent year in which we again satisfy the tests to be a PFIC.
Moreover, if you sell all of the pSivida ADSs and ordinary shares you own and later reacquire other
ADSs or ordinary shares of pSividas, any QEF election you have made that remains in effect will
apply to the pSivida ADSs and ordinary shares acquired later. Treasury regulations provide that
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue has the discretion to invalidate or terminate a QEF election
if the U.S. Holder or pSivida, or an intermediary, fails to satisfy the requirements for the QEF
election.
The special PFIC rules described in the second preceding paragraph will not apply to a U.S.
Holder if the U.S. Holder elects to mark the U.S. Holders ADSs or ordinary shares to market each
year, provided pSividas ADSs or ordinary shares are considered marketable stock within the
meaning of the Treasury regulations. A U.S. Holder that makes this election will recognize as
ordinary income or loss each year an amount equal to the difference, if any, as of the close of the
taxable year between the fair market value of the holders pSivida ADSs or ordinary shares and the
holders adjusted tax basis in the pSivida ADSs or ordinary shares. Losses would be allowed only
to the extent of net mark-to-market gain previously included in income by the U.S. Holder under the
election for prior taxable years, reduced by losses allowed in prior taxable years. If the
mark-to-market election were made, then the rules set forth in the second preceding paragraph would
not apply for periods covered by the election. In general, the pSivida ADSs or ordinary shares
will be marketable stock within the meaning of the Treasury regulations if they are traded, other
than in de minimus quantities, on at least 15 days during each calendar quarter on a qualified
exchange or other market within the meaning of the Treasury regulations. A U.S. exchange is a
qualified exchange or other market if such exchange is registered with the SEC or is established
pursuant to the national market system established pursuant to section 11A of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. A non-U.S. exchange is a qualified exchange or other market if the
exchange is regulated or supervised by a governmental authority of the country where the market is
located and (1) the exchange has trading volume, listing, financial disclosure, surveillance and
other requirements designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to remove
impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open, fair and orderly market, and to protect
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investors, and the laws of the country where the exchange is located and the rules of the
exchange ensure that those requirements are actually enforced, and (2) the rules of the exchange
effectively promote active trading of listed stocks. If a non-U.S. exchange has more than one tier
or market level on which stock may be separately listed or traded, each such tier is treated as a
separate exchange. NASDAQ and the ASX are each a qualified exchange within the meaning of the
Treasury regulations. Thus, we believe that both the pSivida ADSs and the ordinary shares are
marketable stock within the meaning of the Treasury regulations. If a U.S. Holder makes a
mark-to-market election, but does not make that election for the first taxable year in which the
U.S. Holder owns a pSivida ADS or ordinary share and in which we are a PFIC, and if the U.S. Holder
had not made a QEF election for that first such taxable year, the rules set forth in the second
preceding paragraph will apply to any distributions on a pSivida ADS or ordinary share in the year
of the mark-to-market election, to any gain recognized on an actual sale of a pSivida ADS or
ordinary share in that year and to any gain recognized in that year pursuant to the mark-to-market
election. The mark-to-market rules generally continue to apply to a U.S. Holder who makes the
mark-to-market election, even in years we do not satisfy the tests to be a PFIC.
A U.S. Holder who owns pSivida ADSs or ordinary shares during a year we are a PFIC generally
will remain subject to the rules set forth in the third preceding paragraph for all taxable years
if the U.S. Holder has not made a QEF election or a mark-to-market election, for the first taxable
year in which the U.S. Holder owns a pSivida ADS or ordinary share and in which we are a PFIC. In
that event, those rules will apply to any gains on dispositions of pSivida ADSs or ordinary shares
and to any excess distributions. It is, however, possible for a U.S. Holder to avoid this once
a PFIC, always a PFIC result by electing to treat all of the U.S. Holders pSivida ADSs and
ordinary shares as sold for their fair market value as of the last day of the last taxable year we
satisfy the tests to be a PFIC, provided the statute of limitations has not run for that year. If
a gain is recognized on that constructive sale, the rules set forth in the third preceding
paragraph would apply to that gain.
A dividend from a foreign corporation that otherwise would qualify for the 15 percent maximum
tax rate does not qualify for that rate if the foreign corporation is a PFIC in either the taxable
year of the dividend or the preceding taxable year.
We believe that the IRS would consider it to have been a PFIC in each of its past three fiscal
years. However, we do not know whether it will be classified as a PFIC in the year ending June 30,
2006 or thereafter because the tests for determining PFIC status are applied annually, and it is
difficult to make accurate predictions of future income and assets, which are relevant to this
determination. In the event we are classified as a PFIC, it intends to provide U.S. Holders with
sufficient information to enable them to make a QEF election if so desired. U.S. HOLDERS ARE URGED
TO CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISERS ABOUT THE PFIC RULES, INCLUDING THE CONSEQUENCES TO THEM OF MAKING A
QEF ELECTION OR A MARK-TO-MARKET ELECTION WITH RESPECT TO PSIVIDAS ORDINARY SHARES IN THE EVENT
THAT WE QUALIFY AS A PFIC.
Backup Withholding Tax and Information Reporting Requirements
U.S. backup withholding tax and information reporting requirements generally apply to payments
to non-corporate holders of pSivida ADSs or ordinary shares. Information reporting will apply to
payments of dividends on, and to proceeds form of the disposition of, pSivida ADSs or ordinary
shares by a paying agent within the U.S. to a U.S. Holder, other than an exempt recipient,
including a corporation and certain other persons that, when required, demonstrate their exempt
status. A paying agent within the U.S. will be required to backup withhold 28% of any payments of
dividends on, and the proceeds from the disposition of, pSivida ADSs or ordinary shares within the
U.S. to a U.S. Holder, other than an exempt recipient, if the holder fails to furnish its correct
taxpayer identification number or otherwise fails to comply with applicable backup withholding
requirements.
THE DISCUSSION ABOVE IS NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE ANALYSIS OF ALL TAX
CONSIDERATIONS APPLICABLE TO AN INVESTMENT IN ADSs OR ORDINARY SHARES. YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR TAX
ADVISER CONCERNING THE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO YOU IN YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION.
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Not applicable.
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Not applicable.
The documents concerning our company which are referred to in this annual report may be
inspected at our offices at Level 12 BGC Centre, 28 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000, Australia. We
are subject to the information requirements of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and, in accordance therewith, are required to file reports, including annual reports on
Form 20-F, and other information with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These materials,
including this annual report and the exhibits thereto, may be inspected and copied at the
Commissions public reference room in Washington, D.C. Please call the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330
for further information on the public reference rooms. As a foreign private issuer, we will be
required to make filings with the Commission by electronic means. Any filings we make
electronically will be available to the public over the Internet at the Commissions website at
http:/www.sec.gov.
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SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION |
Not applicable.
ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We have exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not
utilize derivative financial instruments or other financial instruments subject to market risk.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
We conduct operations in two principal currencies, the Pound Sterling and the Australian
dollar. These two currencies operate as the two functional currencies for our United Kingdom and
Australian operations respectively. Cash to fund working capital requirements is managed centrally
within each of the two countries with cash deposits managed in Australia and held in Pounds
Sterling, Australian dollars and U.S. dollars.
During the year ended June 30, 2005 an unrealized foreign exchange loss on cash held in
currencies other than the reporting currency was recognized of A$1.6 million which arose due to
unfavorable movements in the Pound Sterling and U.S. dollar against Australian dollar foreign
exchange rates. Prior to April 2004, no material cash deposits were held by us in foreign
currencies other than Australian dollars.
Based on Pounds Sterling and U.S. dollar account balances at June 30, 2005, the following
table shows the sensitivity of our consolidated financial performance as a result of an
appreciation or depreciation in the value of the Australian dollar against the Pounds Sterling and
U.S. dollar.
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A$ Depreciation |
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A$ Appreciation |
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-15% |
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-10% |
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-5% |
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5% |
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10% |
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15% |
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£ |
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703 |
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|
469 |
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234 |
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(234 |
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(469 |
) |
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(703 |
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US$ |
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818 |
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546 |
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273 |
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(273 |
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(546 |
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(818 |
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Total |
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1,521 |
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1,015 |
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507 |
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(507 |
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Interest Rates
Cash deposits are held in call and deposit accounts and are subject to variable interest
rates. We do not consider our exposure to interest rates to be significant.
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ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
None.
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
On June 30, 2005, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. The evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our
management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that
evaluation, we have concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure
controls and procedures were ineffective in that we had insufficient
accounting personnel who have sufficient knowledge and experience in
U.S. GAAP and the Securities and Exchange Commission accounting
requirements. The accounting personnel who prepare our financial
statements will need to be trained on the application of U.S. GAAP
accounting pronouncements and standardized reconciliation templates
will need to be improved to assist in the reconciliation process
between A-IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and
procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of such
controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only
provide reasonable assurance of achieving their controls objectives. Acknowledging this, we have
designed the disclosure controls and procedures to provide such reasonable assurance.
No changes in our internal controls over financial reporting occurred during the period
covered by this annual report that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Michael Rogers, chair of our audit committee,
qualifies as an audit committee financial expert and is independent within the meaning of this
Item 16A. For more information on Mr. Rogers, see Item 6A, Directors and Senior Management. For
more information on the audit committee, see Item 6C, Board Practices Existing Board Committees
- Audit and Compliance Committee.
ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS
We have adopted a code of ethics as defined in this Item 16B. The code of ethics applies to
our chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief accounting officer and persons
performing similar functions. Our code of ethics is available in the corporate governance section
of our website, www.psivida.com. For a brief description of the code of ethics, see Item
6C, Board Practices Conduct and Ethics.
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ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Audit and Non-Audit Fees
For
purposes of this Form 20-F Annual Report and other SEC filings,
the Companys independent registered public accounting firm is
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. For statutory reporting purposes and
filings with the ASX and ASIC in Australia, the Companys
auditor was Ernst & Young for the fiscal years ended June 30,
2005 and 2004. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu was also appointed for the
Companys statutory auditor in November 2005 following the
resignation of Ernst & Young from this position.
The
following table sets forth the fees billed to us by our statutory
auditor, Ernst
& Young and its affiliates, during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004.
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2004 |
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(In thousands of Australian Dollars) |
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Fees |
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Audit fees(a) |
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A$ |
24,240 |
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A$ |
16,500 |
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Audit-related fees |
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Tax fees |
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All other fees |
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1,020 |
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6,000 |
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Total |
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A$ |
25,260 |
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A$ |
22,500 |
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(a) Audit
fees billed by Ernst & Young relate to the statutory audit of our
annual financial statements for ASX and ASIC in Australia.
The
following table sets forth the fees billed to us by our current
independent registered public accounting firm,
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and its affiliates, during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004.
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2004 |
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(In thousands of Australian Dollars) |
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Fees |
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Audit fees(b) |
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A$ |
681,191 |
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A$ |
30,393 |
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Audit-related fees |
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Tax fees |
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9,496 |
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All other fees |
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4,936 |
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Total |
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A$ |
695,623 |
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A$ |
30,393 |
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(b) Audit
fees billed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu relate to the audit of
financial statements and review of SEC filings for the purposes of
the Companys Registration Statement on Form 20-F lodged in
January 2005, as well as the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the
year ended June 30, 2005, as well as for the audit of subsidiary
companies in the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004.
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
Our audit and compliance committee approves all audit and non-audit services provided by
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, our current principal accountant, and other external auditors and may not
engage external auditors to perform any non-audit/assurance services that may impair the external
auditors judgment or independence. In the fiscal years ending
June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2004,
all of the fees paid to Ernst & Young, our former principal accountant, were approved by the audit
and compliance committee.
ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES
Not applicable.
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ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS
None.
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PART III
ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Not applicable.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
See
pages F-1 through F-61.
ITEM 19. EXHIBITS
Documents filed as exhibits to this report.
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Exhibit |
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Title |
1.1 |
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Constitution of pSivida Limited, dated April 7, 2004 (b) |
2.1 |
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Deposit Agreement, by and among pSivida Limited, Citibank, N.A. and the Holders and
Beneficial Owners of American Depositary Shares Evidenced by American Depositary Receipts
Issued Thereunder (c) |
3.1 |
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Deed Poll, dated October 26, 2004, executed by QinetiQ (b) |
4.1 |
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Rules of the pSivida Limited Employee Share Option Plan (b) |
4.2 |
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Collaboration Agreement among pSiOncology Pte. Ltd., Singapore General Hospital Pte. Ltd.
and SGH Technology Ventures Pte. Ltd., dated July 24, 2002 (b) (g) |
4.3 |
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Process Development and Manufacturing Agreement between pSiMedica Limited and AEA Technology
QSA GmbH, dated March 4, 2004 (b) (g) |
4.4 |
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Agreement among Beijing Med-Pharm Corp., pSiMedica Ltd. and pSiOncology Pte. Ltd., dated
October 27, 2005, as amended on July 24, 2002 (g) (h) |
4.5 |
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Merger Agreement, dated October 3, 2005, among pSivida Limited, pSivida Inc., and Control
Delivery Systems Inc. (d) |
4.6 |
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Form of Registration Rights Agreement, between pSivida Limited and stockholders of Control
Delivery Systems, Inc., dated as of December 30, 2005 (a) |
4.7 |
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Securities Purchase Agreement, dated October 5, 2005, between pSivida Limited and the
investor listed on the Schedule of Buyers attached thereto (e) |
4.8 |
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Form of Subordinated Convertible Note in the principal amount of US$15,000,000, dated as of
November 16, 2005 (e) |
4.9 |
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Form of Warrant to Purchase ADRs for the purchase of up to 633,803 ADRs, dated as of
November 16, 2005 (e) |
4.10 |
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Form of Registration Rights Agreement, between Castelrigg Master Investments and pSivida
Limited, dated as of November 16, 2005 (e) |
4.11 |
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Letter Agreement, dated November 15, 2005, relating to the Securities Purchase Agreement,
dated October 5, 2005(e) |
4.12 |
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Amended and Restated License Agreement, between Control Delivery Systems, Inc. and Bausch &
Lomb Incorporated dated December 9, 2003, as amended on
June 28, 2005 (a) (i) |
4.13 |
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Collaboration Agreement, between Control Delivery Systems, Inc. and Alimera Sciences, Inc.
dated February 11, 2005, as amended on February 23, 2005
and May 11, 2005 (a) (i) |
4.14 |
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License Agreement, between the University of Kentucky Research Foundation and Control
Delivery Systems, Inc., dated as of October 20, 1991, including
amendment (f) (i) |
4.15 |
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License Agreement, between the University of Kentucky Research Foundation and Control
Delivery Systems, Inc., dated as of October 31, 1995 (f) (i) |
4.16 |
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License Agreement, between the University of Kentucky Research Foundation and Control
Delivery Systems, Inc., dated as of September 9, 1997 (f) (i) |
4.17 |
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License Agreement, between the University of Kentucky Research Foundation and Control
Delivery Systems, Inc., dated as of September 9, 1997 (f) (i) |
4.18 |
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License Agreement, the University of Kentucky Research Foundation and Control Delivery
Systems, Inc., dated as of September 9, 1997 (f) (i) |
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Exhibit |
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Title |
4.19 |
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Commercial Sublease, between Exergen Corporation, and Control Delivery Systems, Inc., dated
as of April 6, 2005 (a) |
4.20 |
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Amended and Restated Control
Delivery Systems, Inc. Change of Control Agreement, between CDS and Paul Ashton, dated August 17, 2004 (a) |
4.21 |
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Amended and Restated Control
Delivery Systems, Inc. Change of Control Agreement, between CDS and Michael Soja, dated August 17, 2004 (a) |
4.22 |
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Amended and Restated Control
Delivery Systems, Inc. Change of Control Agreement, between CDS and Lori Freedman, dated August 17, 2004 (a) |
4.23 |
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Severance Agreement, between CDS and Paul Ashton, dated February 20, 2004 (a) |
4.24 |
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Severance Agreement, between CDS and Michael Soja, dated February 20, 2004 (a) |
4.25 |
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Severance Agreement, between CDS and Lori Freedman, dated February 20, 2004 (a) |
4.26 |
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First Amendment to Control Delivery
Systems, Inc. Severance Agreement between CDS and Paul Ashton, dated
August 17, 2004 (a) |
4.27 |
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First Amendment to Control Delivery
Systems, Inc. Severance Agreement between CDS and Michael Soja, dated
August 17, 2004 (a) |
4.28 |
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First Amendment to Severance
Agreement between CDS and Lori Freedman, dated August 17, 2004 (a) |
4.29 |
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Control Delivery
Systems, Inc. Restricted Stock Award Agreement, between CDS and Paul Ashton, dated August 16, 2004 (a) |
4.30 |
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Control Delivery
Systems, Inc. Restricted Stock Award Agreement, between CDS and Michael Soja, dated August 16, 2004 (a) |
4.31 |
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Control Delivery
Systems, Inc. Restricted Stock Award Agreement, between CDS and Lori Freedman, dated August 16, 2004 (a) |
4.32 |
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Retention Agreement, between CDS and Paul Ashton, dated September 29, 2005 (a) |
4.33 |
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Retention Agreement, between CDS and Michael Soja, dated September 29, 2005 (a) |
4.34 |
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Retention Agreement, between CDS and Lori Freedman, dated September 29, 2005 (a) |
4.35 |
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Non-Competition Agreement, between pSivida Limited and Paul Ashton, dated October 3, 2005 (a) |
4.36 |
|
Stock Option Agreements, between CDS and
Paul Ashton, dated July 10, 2002 (a) |
8.1 |
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List of subsidiaries (a) |
12.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act, as amended (a) |
12.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act, as amended (a) |
13.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (a) |
13.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (a) |
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| (a) |
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Filed herewith. |
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| (b) |
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Incorporated by reference to the registrants filing on Form 20-F (Commission file number
000-51122) filed on January 20, 2005. |
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| (c) |
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Incorporated by reference to the registrants filing on Form F-6 (Commission file number
333-122158) filed on January 19, 2005. |
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| (d) |
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Incorporated by reference to the registrants later filing on Form F-6 (Commission file number
333-122158) filed on October 4, 2005. |
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| (e) |
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Incorporated by reference to the registrants earlier filing on Form F-6 (Commission file
number 333-122158) filed on November 15, 2005. The final versions of documents denoted as form
of have been omitted pursuant to Rule 12b-31. Such final versions are substantially identical in
all material respects to the filed versions of such documents provided that the name of the
investor, and the investors and/or pSividas signature are included in the final versions. |
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| (f) |
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Incorporated by reference to Control Delivery Systems filing on Form S-1 (Commission file
number 333-51954) filed on December 15, 2000. |
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| (g) |
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Incorporated by reference to Beijing Med-Pharm corporations's
Filing on Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to S-1 (Commission file
number 333-121957) filed on November 15, 2005. |
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| (h) |
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Confidential treatment has been granted for portions of this exhibit. |
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| (i) |
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Confidential treatment has been requested for portions of this exhibit. An unredacted version
of this exhibit has been filed separately with the Commission. |
96
SIGNATURES
The registrants hereby certify that they meet all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F
and that they have duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on their
behalf.
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By: |
/s/ Gavin Rezos
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Name: |
Gavin Rezos |
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Title: |
Managing Director |
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By: |
/s/ Aaron Finlay
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Name: |
Aaron Finlay |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary |
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Date:
January 18, 2006
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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F-2 |
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
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F-3 |
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Performance
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F-4 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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F-5 |
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders Equity
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F-6 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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F-7 |
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F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To The Board of Directors and Shareholders of pSivida
Limited
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of
financial position of pSivida Limited and subsidiaries (a
development stage company) (the Company) as at
June 30, 2005 and 2004 and the related consolidated
statements of financial performance, cash flows and changes in
stockholders equity for each of the three years in the
period ended June 30, 2005, and for the period from
December 1, 2000 (date of inception of development stage)
to June 30, 2005. These consolidated financial statements
are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not
required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of
its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits
included consideration of internal control over financial
reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys
internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we
express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
pSivida Limited and subsidiaries as at June 30, 2005 and
2004, and the results of their operations and their cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended June 30,
2005, and for the period from December 1, 2000 (date of
inception of development stage) to June 30, 2005, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
Australia.
Accounting principles generally accepted in Australia vary in
certain significant respects from accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America
(US GAAP). Information relating to the nature
and effect of such differences is presented in Note 27 to
the consolidated financial statements. As discussed in
Note 27, the Company has restated its reconciliation of
total equity to US GAAP as of June 30, 2004, its
opening total equity under US GAAP as of July 1, 2003
and its reconciliation of net loss to US GAAP for the years
ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 for certain errors related to
deferred income taxes.
DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU
Chartered Accountants
Perth, Australia
December 14, 2005
(January 12, 2006 as to Note 19)
F-2
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(In Australian Dollars)
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|
|
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|
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|
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As at 30 June | |
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|
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|
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|
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2005 | |
|
2004 | |
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Notes | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
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|
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|
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|
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Current Assets
|
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
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Cash assets
|
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|
17(a) |
|
|
|
12,892,061 |
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31,350,656 |
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Receivables
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
709,418 |
|
|
|
340,482 |
|
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Other
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
322,933 |
|
|
|
38,958 |
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
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Total Current Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,924,412 |
|
|
|
31,730,096 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Non-Current Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Property, plant and equipment, net
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
3,273,663 |
|
|
|
669,699 |
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
55,927,494 |
|
|
|
7,934,622 |
|
|
Goodwill, net
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
8,909,744 |
|
|
|
|
|
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Other, net
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,641 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total Non-Current Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68,110,901 |
|
|
|
8,636,962 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
82,035,313 |
|
|
|
40,367,058 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Current Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Payables
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
1,967,718 |
|
|
|
1,844,960 |
|
|
Payables, related party
|
|
|
10, 21(f) |
|
|
|
50,102 |
|
|
|
37,144 |
|
|
Provisions
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
29,879 |
|
|
|
56,011 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Current Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,047,699 |
|
|
|
1,938,115 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,047,699 |
|
|
|
1,938,115 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
79,987,614 |
|
|
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38,428,943 |
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|
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|
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Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Parent entity interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Contributed equity
|
|
|
12(a) |
|
|
|
107,883,835 |
|
|
|
49,957,982 |
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Reserves
|
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
20,761 |
|
|
|
78,220 |
|
| |
Deficit accumulated prior to development stage
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
(3,813,181 |
) |
|
|
(3,813,181 |
) |
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Deficit accumulated during development stage
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
(24,103,801 |
) |
|
|
(9,377,278 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total parent entity interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
79,987,614 |
|
|
|
36,845,743 |
|
|
Total outside equity interest
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,583,200 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
79,987,614 |
|
|
|
38,428,943 |
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
The consolidated statements of financial position should be read
in conjunction with the
accompanying notes.
F-3
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
(In Australian Dollars)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period from | |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inception of | |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Development Stage | |
| |
|
|
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
|
(1 Dec 2000) | |
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|
|
|
| |
|
to 30 June | |
| |
|
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2005 | |
| |
|
Notes | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Revenues from ordinary activities
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
828,976 |
|
|
|
381,679 |
|
|
|
110,675 |
|
|
|
2,351,075 |
|
|
Depreciation and amortization expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,029,382 |
) |
|
|
(39,360 |
) |
|
|
(37,835 |
) |
|
|
(1,156,849 |
) |
|
Research and development expense
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
(8,287,930 |
) |
|
|
(7,011,666 |
) |
|
|
(4,586,182 |
) |
|
|
(23,243,409 |
) |
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,635 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,635 |
) |
|
Employee benefits expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,040,007 |
) |
|
|
(1,238,381 |
) |
|
|
(522,977 |
) |
|
|
(3,281,475 |
) |
|
Foreign currency (loss)/ gain, net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,623,484 |
) |
|
|
1,461,368 |
|
|
|
(1,203 |
) |
|
|
(163,111 |
) |
|
Corporate office expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,973,892 |
) |
|
|
(1,066,981 |
) |
|
|
(318,806 |
) |
|
|
(7,350,373 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from ordinary activities before income tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,125,719 |
) |
|
|
(7,518,976 |
) |
|
|
(5,356,328 |
) |
|
|
(32,849,777 |
) |
|
Income tax expense relating to ordinary activities
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss before outside equity interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,125,719 |
) |
|
|
(7,518,976 |
) |
|
|
(5,356,328 |
) |
|
|
(32,849,777 |
) |
|
Net loss attributable to outside equity interest
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
399,196 |
|
|
|
3,835,771 |
|
|
|
2,591,175 |
|
|
|
8,745,976 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss attributable to members of the parent entity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,726,523 |
) |
|
|
(3,683,205 |
) |
|
|
(2,765,153 |
) |
|
|
(24,103,801 |
) |
|
(Decrease)/increase in foreign currency translation reserve
arising on translation of self-sustaining foreign operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(350,287 |
) |
|
|
77,985 |
|
|
|
(31,765 |
) |
|
|
(301,367 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenue, expense and valuation adjustments attributable to
members of the parent entity recognized directly in equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(350,287 |
) |
|
|
77,985 |
|
|
|
(31,765 |
) |
|
|
(301,367 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total changes in equity other than those resulting from
transactions with owners as owners
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,076,810 |
) |
|
|
(3,605,220 |
) |
|
|
(2,796,918 |
) |
|
|
(24,405,168 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss per share (basic and diluted)
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
(0.07 |
) |
|
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
|
(N/A |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The consolidated statements of financial performance should be
read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
F-4
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Australian Dollars)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period from | |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inception of | |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Development Stage | |
| |
|
|
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
|
(1 Dec 2000) | |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
to 30 June | |
| |
|
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2005 | |
| |
|
Notes | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments to suppliers and employees
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,815,520 |
) |
|
|
(2,044,430 |
) |
|
|
(787,216 |
) |
|
|
(8,002,194 |
) |
|
Interest received
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
667,310 |
|
|
|
326,576 |
|
|
|
110,675 |
|
|
|
1,357,745 |
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,782 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,782 |
) |
|
Research and development expenditure
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,318,054 |
) |
|
|
(6,124,304 |
) |
|
|
(3,878,326 |
) |
|
|
(21,126,373 |
) |
|
Income tax paid
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other receipts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
161,666 |
|
|
|
27,474 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
191,269 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
17 |
(b) |
|
|
(12,304,598 |
) |
|
|
(7,821,466 |
) |
|
|
(4,554,867 |
) |
|
|
(27,586,335 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,410,218 |
) |
|
|
(527,168 |
) |
|
|
(52,956 |
) |
|
|
(4,837,357 |
) |
|
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
702,554 |
|
|
Cash paid for equity increase in controlled entities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,644,964 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(622,656 |
) |
|
|
(7,068,020 |
) |
|
Net cash held by subsidiaries on acquisition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
623,664 |
|
|
|
3,152,962 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,055,182 |
) |
|
|
(527,168 |
) |
|
|
(51,948 |
) |
|
|
(8,049,861 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,666,500 |
|
|
|
36,506,617 |
|
|
|
900,000 |
|
|
|
46,542,787 |
|
|
Payment of share issue costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,422 |
) |
|
|
(2,150,819 |
) |
|
|
(47,433 |
) |
|
|
(2,381,469 |
) |
|
Equity contributions from outside equity interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,597,649 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,508,030 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,639,078 |
|
|
|
36,953,447 |
|
|
|
852,567 |
|
|
|
49,669,348 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease)/ increase in cash held
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,720,702 |
) |
|
|
28,604,813 |
|
|
|
(3,754,248 |
) |
|
|
14,033,152 |
|
|
Cash at the beginning of the financial period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,350,656 |
|
|
|
1,180,134 |
|
|
|
5,051,509 |
|
|
|
597,000 |
|
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash held in
foreign currencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,737,893 |
) |
|
|
1,565,709 |
|
|
|
(117,127 |
) |
|
|
(1,738,091 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at the end of the financial period
|
|
|
17 |
(a) |
|
|
12,892,061 |
|
|
|
31,350,656 |
|
|
|
1,180,134 |
|
|
|
12,892,061 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The consolidated statements of cash flows should be read in
conjunction with the accompanying notes.
F-5
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS
EQUITY
(In Australian Dollars except number of shares)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Deficit | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated | |
|
Deficit | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Prior to | |
|
Accumulated | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Contributed | |
|
Development | |
|
During | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Number of | |
|
Equity | |
|
Stage | |
|
Development Stage | |
|
Reserves | |
|
Total | |
| |
|
Shares | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Balance at inception of development stage (1 December 2000)
|
|
|
62,329,947 |
|
|
|
6,060,181 |
|
|
|
(3,813,181 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,247,000 |
|
|
Shares issued, net of issue costs
|
|
|
20,218,535 |
|
|
|
6,047,668 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,047,668 |
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(738,501 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(738,501 |
) |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,300 |
|
|
|
29,300 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, 30 June 2001
|
|
|
82,548,482 |
|
|
|
12,107,849 |
|
|
|
(3,813,181 |
) |
|
|
(738,501 |
) |
|
|
29,300 |
|
|
|
7,585,467 |
|
|
Shares issued, net of issue costs
|
|
|
13,298,500 |
|
|
|
2,541,767 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,541,767 |
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,190,419 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,190,419 |
) |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,700 |
|
|
|
2,700 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, 30 June 2002
|
|
|
95,846,982 |
|
|
|
14,649,616 |
|
|
|
(3,813,181 |
) |
|
|
(2,928,920 |
) |
|
|
32,000 |
|
|
|
7,939,515 |
|
|
Shares issued, net of issue costs
|
|
|
8,069,231 |
|
|
|
952,568 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
952,568 |
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,765,153 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,765,153 |
) |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(31,765 |
) |
|
|
(31,765 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, 30 June 2003
|
|
|
103,916,213 |
|
|
|
15,602,184 |
|
|
|
(3,813,181 |
) |
|
|
(5,694,073 |
) |
|
|
235 |
|
|
|
6,095,165 |
|
|
Shares issued, net of issue costs
|
|
|
50,021,572 |
|
|
|
34,355,798 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,355,798 |
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,683,205 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,683,205 |
) |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
77,985 |
|
|
|
77,985 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, 30 June 2004
|
|
|
153,937,785 |
|
|
|
49,957,982 |
|
|
|
(3,813,181 |
) |
|
|
(9,377,278 |
) |
|
|
78,220 |
|
|
|
36,845,743 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued for cash, net of issue costs
|
|
|
15,570,000 |
|
|
|
3,666,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,666,500 |
|
|
Shares issued as consideration for acquisition, net of issue
costs
|
|
|
49,804,381 |
|
|
|
54,259,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,259,353 |
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,726,523 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,726,523 |
) |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(350,287 |
) |
|
|
(350,287 |
) |
|
Option premium reserve adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
292,828 |
|
|
|
292,828 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, 30 June 2005
|
|
|
219,312,166 |
|
|
|
107,883,835 |
|
|
|
(3,813,181 |
) |
|
|
(24,103,801 |
) |
|
|
20,761 |
|
|
|
79,987,614 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The consolidated statements of changes in stockholders equity
should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
F-6
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| 1. |
Background and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Background
pSivida Limited, or pSivida, together with its subsidiaries,
referred to as the Company, is incorporated in
Perth, Australia and is committed to biomedical applications of
nano-technology and has as its core focus the development and
commercialization of a modified form of the silicon chip
(porosified or nano-structured silicon) known as
BioSilicontm.
BioSilicontm
offers multiple potential applications across the high growth
healthcare sector, including controlled slow release drug
delivery, brachytherapy, tissue engineering and orthopaedics.
On 18 May 2001, the Company re-listed on the Australian Stock
Exchange (ASX Code: PSD). pSividas shares are also listed
in Germany on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on the XETRA system
(German Symbol: PSI. Securities Code (WKN) 358705), in the
United Kingdom on the OFEX International Market Service (IMS)
under the ticker symbol PSD and on the NASDAQ National Market
under the ticker symbol PSDV.
Financial Reporting Framework
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other
mandatory professional reporting requirements. These standards
and reporting requirements form part of generally accepted
accounting principles in Australia (A-GAAP).
A reconciliation of the major differences between these
principles and those applicable in the United States of America
(US GAAP) is included in Note 27.
These financial statements have been prepared on the basis of
historical cost and except where stated, do not take into
account changing money values or current valuations of
non-current assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the
consideration given in exchange for assets.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in
conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts that are reporting in the
consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures.
Although these estimates are based on managements best
knowledge of current events and actions that the company may
undertake in the future, actual results may be different from
the estimates.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in
Australian dollars ($) unless otherwise stated.
Development Stage Risks and Uncertainties
As a development stage enterprise, the Companys prospects
are subject to the risks and uncertainties frequently
encountered by companies, which have not yet commercialized any
applications of their technology, particularly in new and
evolving markets. pSividas operating results may fluctuate
significantly in the future as a result of a variety of factors,
including capital expenditure and other costs relating to
establishing, maintaining and expanding the operations, the
number and mix of potential customers, potential pricing of
future products by the Company and its competitors, new
technology introduced by the Company and its competitors, delays
or expense in obtaining necessary equipment, economic and social
conditions in the biotechnology industry and general economic
conditions.
pSivida will continue to review the need to seek additional
funding through public and private financing and/or through
collaboration or other arrangements with corporate partners. The
Company cannot be certain that they will be able to raise any
required funding or capital, on favourable terms or at
F-7
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
all, or that they will be able to establish corporate
collaborations on acceptable terms, if at all. If the Company is
unable to obtain such additional funding or capital, they may be
required to reduce the scope of their development plans.
pSividas experience in exploiting their technology is
limited. The Company cannot be certain that their operations
will be profitable in the short-term, or at all. If pSivida
fails in any of their efforts to establish or expand their
business, the results of operations, financial condition and
liquidity of the Company could be materially adversely affected.
The Company cannot be certain that they will be able to obtain
or retain any permits required by the Company to market, sell
and deliver its technology. Any of these factors could result in
cessation of pSividas operations.
The date of inception of the development stage was
1 December 2000, being the date that pSivida (formerly
Sumich Group Limited) was re-listed on the Australian Stock
Exchange following a recapitalization and restructure. It was
after this recapitalization and restructure that the Company
acquired an interest in pSiMedica Limited, or pSiMedica, and
commenced its research and development activities. Balances at
inception of the development stage represent the Companys
statement of financial position balances post-recapitalization
and restructure.
Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner which
ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies the
concepts of relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that the
substance of the underlying transactions or other events is
reported.
The following significant accounting policies have been adopted
in the preparation of the financial report:
|
|
| (a) |
Principles of consolidation |
The consolidated financial statements are those of the
consolidated entity, comprising pSivida (the parent entity) and
all entities that pSivida controlled from time to time during
the year and at the balance sheet date.
Information from the financial statements of subsidiaries is
included from the date the parent company obtains control until
such time as control ceases. Where there is loss of control of a
subsidiary, the consolidated financial statements include the
results for the part of the reporting period during which the
parent company has control.
The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the
same reporting period as the parent entity, using consistent
accounting policies. Adjustments are made to bring into line any
dissimilar accounting policies which may exist.
On 24 August 2004, the Company incorporated AION
Diagnostics Limited, or AION Diagnostics, an Australian resident
wholly owned subsidiary of pSivida, to focus on developing the
diagnostic applications of BioSilicon. pSivida funded AION
Diagnostics through an investment of $1,200,000 and intends to
license diagnostic and sensor applications of the BioSilicon
platform technology to AION Diagnostics.
During the year ended 30 June 2005 the Company also
incorporated pSivida UK Limited in the United Kingdom
(UK) and pSivida Inc in the United States
(US). These companies were set up in order to gain
patent protection in the UK and US.
F-8
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
All intercompany balances and transactions, including unrealized
profits arising from intra-group transactions, have been
eliminated in full.
|
|
| |
Translation of Foreign Currency Transactions |
Transactions in foreign currencies of entities within the
consolidated entity are converted to local currency at the rate
of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction.
Amounts payable to and by the entities within the consolidated
entity that are outstanding at the balance sheet date and are
denominated in foreign currencies have been converted to local
currency using rates of exchange ruling at the end of the
financial year.
All resulting exchange differences arising on settlement or
restatement are brought to account in determining the profit or
loss for the financial year, and transaction costs, premiums and
discounts on forward currency contracts are deferred and
amortized over the life of the contract.
|
|
| |
Translation of Accounts of Overseas Operations |
All overseas operations are deemed to be self-sustaining as each
is financially and operationally independent of pSivida. The
financial reports of overseas operations are translated using
the current rate method and any exchange differences are taken
directly to the foreign currency translation reserve
(Note 13a).
Cash on hand and in banks and short-term deposits are stated at
nominal value.
For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash assets
include cash on hand, in banks and money market investments
readily convertible to cash within two working days.
Receivables are recognized and carried at original amount less a
provision for any uncollectible debts.
Non-current assets, including intangible assets, are carried at
the lower of cost and recoverable amount. Non-current assets are
not written up if the recoverable amount exceeds the carrying
value. In determining recoverable amount, expected net cash
flows have not been discounted to their present value.
|
|
| (g) |
Property, plant and equipment |
All classes of property, plant and equipment are measured at
cost.
F-9
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis on all
property, plant and equipment, over the following estimated
useful lives:
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Lesser of the lease term and | |
| Leasehold improvements |
|
the useful economic life | |
| |
|
| |
|
Plant and equipment
|
|
|
3 years |
|
Assets in the course of construction are not depreciated until
such assets are available for use.
The minimum lease payments of operating leases, where the lessor
effectively retains substantially all of the risks and benefits
of ownership of the leased item, are recognized as an expense on
a straight line basis.
The cost of improvements to or on leasehold property is
capitalized, disclosed as leasehold improvements, and amortized
over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful
lives of the improvements, whichever is the shorter.
Intellectual property represents acquired biotechnology
intellectual property owned by pSiMedica Limited, a subsidiary
of pSivida. pSiMedica owns the world-wide
BioSilicontm
intellectual property rights royalty free. pSiMedica also owns
the patented rights to
BioSilicontm,
a porous form of silicon and an enabling platform nanotechnology
in the biomedical industry.
Intellectual property is recorded at the cost of acquisition and
is carried forward as an asset on the expectation that it will
lead to commercialization. The carrying amount of intangibles is
reviewed by the Directors at each reporting date.
The directors gave due consideration to the technical and
commercial life of the intellectual property (being patents and
licences) concluding that a 12 year estimated useful
economic life, commencing on the date of acquisition, was
appropriate. Amortization will be calculated on a straight-line
basis so as to write off the cost of the asset over its
remaining estimated useful economic life, commencing with
commercial production of products.
Costs associated with new patent applications have been expensed
as research and development.
Goodwill
Goodwill, representing the excess of the cost of acquisition
over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, is
amortized on a straight line basis over a period of nine years.
|
|
| (j) |
Research and development costs |
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred, except
where future benefits are expected, beyond any reasonable doubt,
to exceed those costs. Where research and development costs are
deferred such costs are amortized over future periods on a basis
related to expected future benefits. To date, no research and
development costs have been capitalized.
F-10
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| (k) |
Trade and other payables |
Liabilities for trade creditors and other amounts are carried at
cost which is the fair value of the consideration to be paid in
the future for goods and services received, whether or not
billed to the consolidated entity.
Payables to related parties are carried at the principal amount.
Provisions are recognized when the economic entity has a legal,
equitable or constructive obligation to make a future sacrifice
of economic benefits to other entities as a result of past
transactions or other past events, it is probable that a future
sacrifice of economic benefits will be required and a reliable
estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
A provision for dividends is not recognized as a liability
unless the dividends are declared, determined or publicly
recommended on or before the reporting date.
Ordinary share capital is recognized at the fair value of the
consideration received by the Company.
Any directly attributable transaction costs arising on the issue
of ordinary shares are recognized in equity as a reduction of
the share proceeds received.
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the entity and the revenue can be
reliably measured.
Interest income is recognized as earned where collectibility is
reasonably assured.
Income Tax
Tax-effect accounting is applied using the liability method
whereby income tax is regarded as an expense and is calculated
on the accounting profit after allowing for permanent
differences. To the extent timing differences occur between the
time items are recognized in the financial statements and when
items are taken into account in determining taxable income or
loss, the net related taxation benefit or liability, calculated
at current rates, is disclosed as a future income tax benefit or
a provision for deferred income tax. The net future income tax
benefit relating to tax losses and timing differences is not
carried forward as an asset unless the benefit is virtually
certain of being realized
Goods and Services Tax
(GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognized net of the amount
of GST except:
|
|
|
| |
|
where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is
not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the
GST is recognized as part of the cost of acquisition of the
asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and |
| |
| |
|
receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST
included. |
F-11
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the
taxation authority is included as part of receivables or
payables in the Statement of Financial Position.
|
|
| (p) |
Employee entitlements |
Provision is made for employee entitlement benefits accumulated
as a result of employees rendering services up to the reporting
date. These benefits include wages and salaries, annual leave,
sick leave and long service leave.
Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual
leave, sick leave and any other employee entitlements expected
to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are
measured at their nominal amounts based on remuneration rates
which are expected to be paid when the liability is settled. All
other employee entitlement liabilities are measured at the
present value of the estimated future cash outflow to be made in
respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting
date. In determining the present value of future cash outflows,
the interest rates attaching to government guaranteed securities
which have terms to maturity approximating the terms of the
related liability are used.
Employee entitlements expenses arising in respect of the
following categories:
|
|
|
| |
|
wages and salaries, non-monetary benefits, annual leave, long
service leave, sick leave and other leave entitlements; and |
| |
| |
|
other types of employee entitlements; |
are charged against profits in their respective categories.
The value of the employee share option plan described in
Note 21 is not being charged as an employee entitlement
expense.
Any contributions made to the superannuation fund by entities
within the consolidated entity are charged against operations
when due.
Basic loss per share is calculated as net loss, adjusted to
exclude costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and
preference share dividends, divided by the weighted average
number of ordinary shares.
Diluted loss per share is calculated as net loss divided by the
weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive
potential ordinary shares.
Acquisitions are accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. The consolidated financial statements include the
operating results of acquirees from the date of acquisition.
For acquisitions, including step acquisitions, completed from
1 July 2004, the cost of acquisition includes all direct
acquisition costs.
|
|
| 2. |
Purchase price allocation |
On 4 August 2004, the Company acquired the remaining 55.28%
interest in pSiMedica Limited that it did not already own.
pSivida acquired the remaining interest in pSiMedica in order to
obtain 100% ownership of pSiMedica and therefore own 100% of the
BioSilicon technology. The consideration paid was $59,224,568
which comprised of $4,323,622 in cash, a total of 49,804,381
ordinary shares of pSivida issued
F-12
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
at a value of $1.09 for A-GAAP purposes, 638,537 pSivida options
with an estimated fair value of $292,828, (issued to employees
of pSiMedica in exchange for their rights being waived in
relation to options previously issued by pSiMedica) and direct
acquisition costs totalling $321,342.
The total acquisition price recognized for A-GAAP is an amount
equal to:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$ |
4,323,622 |
|
|
Fair value of shares issued
|
|
|
54,286,776 |
|
|
Fair value of options issued
|
|
|
292,828 |
|
|
Direct acquisition costs
|
|
|
321,342 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Total cost of acquisition
|
|
|
59,224,568 |
|
| |
|
|
|
The results of the operations of pSiMedica were included for the
entire financial year as pSivida held more than 50% of the
voting rights of pSiMedica for the whole of this period.
The balance sheet showing the purchase price allocation of net
assets acquired is listed as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Acquired Interest | |
| Item |
|
Total Fair Value | |
|
55.28% | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Cash assets
|
|
$ |
520,173 |
|
|
$ |
287,552 |
|
|
Receivables
|
|
$ |
198,239 |
|
|
$ |
109,587 |
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
$ |
600,640 |
|
|
$ |
332,034 |
|
|
Creditors
|
|
$ |
(1,462,721 |
) |
|
$ |
(808,592 |
) |
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
License
|
|
$ |
64,400,000 |
|
|
$ |
35,600,320 |
|
| |
Patents
|
|
$ |
25,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
13,820,000 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
49,340,901 |
|
|
Consideration
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
59,224,568 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Initial goodwill arising under A-GAAP
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
9,883,667 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 3. |
Revenue from ordinary activities |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Revenues from ordinary activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income on bank deposits
|
|
|
667,310 |
|
|
|
325,479 |
|
|
|
110,675 |
|
|
Other revenue
|
|
|
161,666 |
|
|
|
56,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenue from ordinary activities
|
|
|
828,976 |
|
|
|
381,679 |
|
|
|
110,675 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-13
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| 4. |
Expenses and (Losses)/ Gains |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowing costs
|
|
|
11,520 |
|
|
|
11,520 |
|
|
|
9,600 |
|
|
Goodwill on acquisition
|
|
|
973,923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plant and equipment
|
|
|
36,839 |
|
|
|
23,683 |
|
|
|
18,502 |
|
|
Leasehold improvements
|
|
|
7,100 |
|
|
|
4,157 |
|
|
|
9,733 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
1,029,382 |
|
|
|
39,360 |
|
|
|
37,835 |
|
|
Included in research and development costs:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Plant and equipment
|
|
|
569,071 |
|
|
|
287,702 |
|
|
|
258,432 |
|
| |
Leasehold improvements
|
|
|
18,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Other non-current assets
|
|
|
18,130 |
|
|
|
19,666 |
|
|
|
19,433 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets
|
|
|
1,635,300 |
|
|
|
346,728 |
|
|
|
315,700 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Write off of borrowing costs
|
|
|
1,919 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating lease charges(i)
|
|
|
97,738 |
|
|
|
95,772 |
|
|
|
36,569 |
|
|
Research and development costs
|
|
|
8,287,930 |
|
|
|
7,011,666 |
|
|
|
4,586,182 |
|
|
|
| (i) |
Excludes operating lease charges classified as research
and development. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
(6,910 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency (loss)/ gain, net
|
|
|
(1,623,484 |
) |
|
|
1,461,368 |
|
|
|
(1,203 |
) |
F-14
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
The prima facie tax, using the tax rate applicable in Australia,
on operating loss differs from the income tax provided in the
accounts as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Prima facie income tax benefit calculated at 30% on the loss
from ordinary activities before income tax
|
|
|
(4,537,716 |
) |
|
|
(2,255,693 |
) |
|
|
(1,606,899 |
) |
|
Tax effect of permanent differences
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Goodwill amortization
|
|
|
292,177 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Other items (net)
|
|
|
3,866 |
|
|
|
10,637 |
|
|
|
52,782 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax benefit attributable to ordinary activities
|
|
|
(4,241,673 |
) |
|
|
(2,245,056 |
) |
|
|
(1,554,117 |
) |
|
Future income tax benefit not brought to account
|
|
|
4,241,673 |
|
|
|
2,245,056 |
|
|
|
1,554,117 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future income tax benefit from tax losses not brought to account
at balance date as realization of the benefit is not virtually
certain (at 30%)
|
|
|
9,291,377 |
|
|
|
5,049,704 |
|
|
|
2,892,095 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This Company has future income tax benefits relating to tax
losses not recognized as assets because recovery is not
virtually certain. Such benefits will only be obtained if:
|
|
| |
(a) future assessable income is derived of a nature and of
an amount sufficient to enable the benefit to be realized; |
| |
| |
(b) the conditions for deductibility imposed by tax
legislation continue to be complied with; and |
| |
| |
(c) no changes in tax legislation adversely affect the
consolidated entity in realising the benefit. |
The Company has elected not to consolidate under the tax regime.
The Company has no franking credits available at year end.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
As at 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Indirect tax
|
|
|
709,418 |
|
|
|
340,482 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Indirect tax receivables relate to goods and services tax
(GST) and value added tax (VAT). These amounts are
non-interest bearing and have repayment terms applicable under
the relevant government authorities.
F-15
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
As at 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepayments
|
|
|
322,933 |
|
|
|
38,958 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loan facility arrangement costs(i)
|
|
|
34,559 |
|
|
|
34,559 |
|
|
Accumulated amortization
|
|
|
(34,559 |
) |
|
|
(21,120 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,439 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other non-current assets(ii)
|
|
|
53,061 |
|
|
|
58,301 |
|
|
Accumulated amortization
|
|
|
(53,061 |
) |
|
|
(39,099 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,202 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,641 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (i) |
Loan facility arrangement costs were incurred in connection with
the September 2002 agreement with Global Emerging Markets
(GEM), a New York based private equity group,
for a fully underwritten US$7.5 million equity line of
credit facility. Such costs were being amortized on a
straight-line basis over the three-year term of the facility. As
part of the commitment fee, pSivida issued to GEM 2,000,000
options to acquire shares in pSivida at 20 cents each,
expiring on 31 December 2004. Additionally, a commitment
fee equivalent to 1.67% of the total value of the facility was
payable by the Company to GEM on the proceeds of any drawdowns.
The facility was terminated during the year ended 30 June
2005 with no drawdowns having been made. |
|
|
| (ii) |
Other non-current assets comprises the fair value of non-cash
consideration in pSiOncology made by minority shareholders. This
amount has been amortized over three years on a straight line
basis. |
F-16
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| 8. |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
As at 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
At cost
|
|
|
2,439,455 |
|
|
|
1,360,533 |
|
| |
Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(1,119,916 |
) |
|
|
(699,938 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
1,319,539 |
|
|
|
660,595 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leasehold improvements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
At cost
|
|
|
155,799 |
|
|
|
14,214 |
|
| |
Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(30,188 |
) |
|
|
(5,110 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
125,611 |
|
|
|
9,104 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Construction in progress(i)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
At cost
|
|
|
1,828,513 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Total property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
At cost
|
|
|
4,423,767 |
|
|
|
1,374,747 |
|
| |
Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(1,150,104 |
) |
|
|
(705,048 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
3,273,663 |
|
|
|
669,699 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (i) |
Construction in progress for 30 June 2005 relates to the
construction of a new production facility in Germany, which was
completed subsequent to year end. |
F-17
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Reconciliations of the carrying amounts for each class of
property, plant and equipment are set out below:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
As at 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Carrying amount at beginning of year
|
|
|
660,595 |
|
|
|
400,549 |
|
| |
Additions
|
|
|
1,358,690 |
|
|
|
549,880 |
|
| |
Disposals
|
|
|
(6,910 |
) |
|
|
|
|
| |
Depreciation
|
|
|
(605,910 |
) |
|
|
(311,385 |
) |
| |
Net foreign currency movements
|
|
|
(86,926 |
) |
|
|
21,551 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Carrying amount at end of year
|
|
|
1,319,539 |
|
|
|
660,595 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leasehold improvements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Carrying amount at beginning of year
|
|
|
9,104 |
|
|
|
3,736 |
|
| |
Additions
|
|
|
146,977 |
|
|
|
9,525 |
|
| |
Depreciation
|
|
|
(25,817 |
) |
|
|
(4,157 |
) |
| |
Net foreign currency movements
|
|
|
(4,653 |
) |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Carrying amount at end of year
|
|
|
125,611 |
|
|
|
9,104 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Carrying amount at beginning of year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Additions
|
|
|
1,904,551 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net foreign currency movements
|
|
|
(76,038 |
) |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Carrying amount at end of year
|
|
|
1,828,513 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9. Intangibles
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intellectual property at cost(i)
|
|
|
55,927,494 |
|
|
|
7,934,622 |
|
|
Goodwill on acquisition(ii)
|
|
|
9,883,667 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated amortization goodwill
|
|
|
(973,923 |
) |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
64,837,238 |
|
|
|
7,934,622 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (i) |
The intellectual property comprises the licence to develop
applications for
BioSilicontm
and the related patents. As described in Note 1(i),
amortization of this asset will commence on commercial
production of related products, which had not commenced at
30 June 2005. |
| |
| (ii) |
Goodwill on acquisition relates to the acquisition of the
remaining outside equity interest in pSiMedica in August 2004.
Refer to Note 2. |
F-18
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
As at 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade creditors
|
|
|
806,047 |
|
|
|
1,162,281 |
|
|
Accruals
|
|
|
994,444 |
|
|
|
565,456 |
|
|
Payroll taxes payable
|
|
|
167,227 |
|
|
|
117,223 |
|
|
Amounts payable to directors and director-related entities
|
|
|
38,253 |
|
|
|
29,910 |
|
|
Amounts payable to other related parties
|
|
|
11,849 |
|
|
|
7,234 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
2,017,820 |
|
|
|
1,882,104 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11. Provisions
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Current |
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for employee entitlements
|
|
|
29,879 |
|
|
|
56,011 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Consolidated | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Number of employees at end of financial year
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
20 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Superannuation
Under government regulations the Company is legally required to
contribute 9% of employees gross income to an approved
superannuation fund. Employees are entitled to contribute
additional amounts to the fund at their own discretion. The
Company makes the required contribution to each employees
nominated Superannuation fund.
The Company does not provide employee benefits under defined
benefit arrangements.
The United Kingdom subsidiary, pSiMedica Limited, operates a
defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for
the year under the defined contribution scheme was £79,411
($195,863) (2004: £30,660 ($75,149), 2003: £28,672
($77,740)). An increase in employee numbers for pSiMedica has
caused the increase in the charge in the 2005 year.
Employee share option plan (ESOP)
An employee share option plan has been established where
directors and employees of the consolidated entity Company are
issued with options over the ordinary shares of pSivida Limited.
Shareholders reapproved the plan at the annual general meeting
(AGM) held on 17 November 2004. The
options, issued for nil consideration, are issued in accordance
with performance guidelines established by the directors of
pSivida Limited.
Employee share options carry no rights to dividends and no
voting rights.
F-19
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
As at 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Ordinary shares, fully paid
|
|
|
107,883,835 |
|
|
|
49,957,982 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (b) |
Movements in share capital |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years ended 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Balance at beginning of year
|
|
|
153,937,785 |
|
|
|
103,916,213 |
|
|
|
49,957,982 |
|
|
|
15,602,183 |
|
|
Issued during the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Consideration for acquisition
|
|
|
49,804,381 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,286,776 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Share placements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,946,640 |
|
| |
Share purchase plan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,891,572 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
933,977 |
|
| |
Options exercised
|
|
|
15,570,000 |
|
|
|
8,130,000 |
|
|
|
3,666,500 |
|
|
|
1,626,000 |
|
| |
Share issue costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,423 |
) |
|
|
(2,150,818 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year
|
|
|
219,312,166 |
|
|
|
153,937,785 |
|
|
|
107,883,835 |
|
|
|
49,957,982 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-20
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Details of share issuances are as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Issue price | |
|
Total | |
| Date |
|
Details |
|
Number | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
4 Aug 2003
|
|
Share purchase plan, net of $1,679 issue costs |
|
|
3,891,572 |
|
|
$ |
0.24 |
|
|
|
932,298 |
|
|
20 Aug 2003
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
650,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
130,000 |
|
|
27 Aug 2003
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
650,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
130,000 |
|
|
28 Aug 2003
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
1,725,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
345,000 |
|
|
8 Sep 2003
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
3 Oct 2003
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
6 Oct 2003
|
|
Private placement, net of $338,400 issue costs |
|
|
13,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
|
|
6,161,600 |
|
|
24 Dec 2003
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
6 Jan 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
475,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
95,000 |
|
|
4 Feb 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
20 Apr 2004
|
|
Private placement, net of $1,523,865 issue costs |
|
|
19,375,000 |
|
|
US$ |
0.80 |
|
|
|
19,413,109 |
|
|
23 Apr 2004
|
|
Private placement, net of $286,875 issue costs |
|
|
5,625,000 |
|
|
US$ |
0.85 |
|
|
|
6,222,791 |
|
|
3 May 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
19 May 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 30 June 2004 |
|
|
50,021,572 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,355,798 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14 Jul 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
5 Aug 2004
|
|
Shares issued as consideration for acquisition, net of $27,422
issue costs |
|
|
49,804,381 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
|
54,259,353 |
|
|
6 Aug 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
13 Aug 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
17 Aug 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
20 Aug 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
27 Aug 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
8 Oct 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
90,000 |
|
|
27 Oct 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
11 Nov 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
90,000 |
|
|
14 Dec 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
8,650,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
1,730,000 |
|
|
14 Dec 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
1,550,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
|
620,000 |
|
|
14 Dec 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
14 Dec 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.65 |
|
|
|
97,500 |
|
|
31 Dec 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
2,470,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
494,000 |
|
|
31 Dec 2004
|
|
Exercise of options |
|
|
550,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
|
220,000 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 30 June 2005 |
|
|
65,374,381 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,925,853 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-21
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at | |
|
|
|
Exercised | |
|
Forfeited | |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
beginning of | |
|
Issued during | |
|
during the | |
|
during the | |
|
Balance at | |
| |
|
Exercise | |
|
Expiry | |
|
year | |
|
the year | |
|
year | |
|
year | |
|
end of year | |
| |
|
Price | |
|
Date | |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Unlisted options
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
|
12,570,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,570,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unlisted options
|
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(150,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unlisted options
|
|
$ |
0.65 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(150,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unlisted options *
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
|
2,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,200,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unlisted options *
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(500,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unlisted options *
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
|
4,395,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,000 |
) |
|
|
4,375,000 |
|
|
Unlisted options **
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
|
5/8/08 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,050,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,050,000 |
|
|
Unlisted options *
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
|
5/8/09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,114,537 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(59,824 |
) |
|
|
9,054,713 |
|
|
Unlisted options *
|
|
$ |
1.02 |
|
|
|
31/12/08 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
Unlisted options *
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
|
31/12/08 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
115,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
115,000 |
|
|
Unlisted options *
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
|
31/3/10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,202,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(25,000 |
) |
|
|
3,177,000 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,965,000 |
|
|
|
14,681,537 |
|
|
|
(15,570,000 |
) |
|
|
(104,824 |
) |
|
|
18,971,713 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| * |
Options issued pursuant to the Companys Employee Share
Option Plan (ESOP). |
|
|
| ** |
2,050,000 options issued as payment of share issue costs to
consultants not under the ESOP |
The options on issue at 30 June 2005 have a weighted
average exercise price of $0.97 and a weighted average remaining
contractual life of 45 months. The options on issue and
currently exercisable at 30 June 2005 have a weighted
average exercise price of $1.01 and a weighted average remaining
contractual life of 43 months.
The options on issue at 30 June 2005 have the following
range of exercise prices:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Number of | |
|
Weighted Average | |
| Range of Exercise Price |
|
Options | |
|
Exercise Price | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
$0.00 to $0.10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.10 to $0.25
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.25 to $0.50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.50 to $0.70
|
|
|
4,375,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
$0.70 to $0.90
|
|
|
3,292,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
$0.90 to $1.10
|
|
|
2,250,000 |
|
|
$ |
1.08 |
|
|
$1.10 and above
|
|
|
9,054,713 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
18,971,713 |
|
|
$ |
0.97 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee share option plan (ESOP) |
An employee share option plan has been established where
directors and employees of the Company are issued with options
over the ordinary shares of pSivida Limited. Shareholders
reapproved the plan at the AGM held on 17 November 2004.
The options, issued for nil consideration, are issued in
accordance with performance guidelines established by the
directors of pSivida Limited.
F-22
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Employee share options carry no rights to dividends and no
voting rights.
The ESOP is designed to reward directors, executives and
employees of the Company and consultants for their contributions
to the Company. It is also proposed as a method of retaining
personnel that are key to the growth of the Companys
intellectual property rights.
| |
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|
|
|
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| |
|
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
|
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Balance at beginning of financial year
|
|
|
i |
|
|
|
7,095,000 |
|
|
|
2,700,000 |
|
|
|
2,200,000 |
|
|
Granted during financial year
|
|
|
ii |
|
|
|
12,631,537 |
|
|
|
4,395,000 |
|
|
|
520,000 |
|
|
Exercised during financial year
|
|
|
iii |
|
|
|
(1,050,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transferred and exercised during financial year
|
|
|
iv |
|
|
|
(1,650,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited during financial year
|
|
|
v |
|
|
|
(104,824 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,000 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of financial year
|
|
|
vi |
|
|
|
16,921,713 |
|
|
|
7,095,000 |
|
|
|
2,700,000 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(i) Balance at beginning of
financial year
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
| |
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|
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|
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
|
|
Grant | |
|
Vesting | |
|
Expiry | |
|
Price | |
| Options Series 2005 |
|
Number | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Issued 31 December 2001
|
|
|
2,200,000 |
|
|
|
31/12/01 |
|
|
|
13/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
Issued 1 November 2002
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
1/11/02 |
|
|
|
1/11/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/7/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
2,345,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/4/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
350,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/1/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/05 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
7,095,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-23
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
(ii) Granted during financial
year
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
|
|
Grant | |
|
Vesting | |
|
Expiry | |
|
Price | |
| Options Series 2005 |
|
Number | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Issued 5 August 2004
|
|
|
175,000 |
|
|
|
5/8/04 |
|
|
|
5/8/04 |
|
|
|
5/8/09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
Issued 5 August 2004
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
5/8/04 |
|
|
|
5/8/05 |
|
|
|
5/8/09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
Issued 5 August 2004
|
|
|
8,889,537 |
|
|
|
5/8/04 |
|
|
|
5/8/04 |
|
|
|
5/8/09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/10 |
|
|
$ |
1.02 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
115,000 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
31/12/08 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/06 |
|
|
|
31/3/10 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
31/3/10 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
2,252,000 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/06 |
|
|
|
31/3/10 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/07 |
|
|
|
31/3/10 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
12,631,537 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
|
|
Grant | |
|
Vesting | |
|
Expiry | |
|
Price | |
| Options Series 2004 |
|
Number | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/7/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
2,345,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/4/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
350,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/1/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/05 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
4,395,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
|
|
Grant | |
|
Vesting | |
|
Expiry | |
|
Price | |
| Options Series 2003 |
|
Number | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Issued 1 November 2002
|
|
|
520,000 |
|
|
|
1/11/02 |
|
|
|
1/11/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
520,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(iii) Exercised during financial
year
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
|
|
Grant | |
|
Vesting | |
|
Expiry | |
|
Price | |
| Options Series 2005 |
|
Number | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Issued 31 December 2001
|
|
|
(550,000 |
) |
|
|
31/12/01 |
|
|
|
13/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
Issued 1 November 2002
|
|
|
(500,000 |
) |
|
|
1/11/02 |
|
|
|
1/11/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
(1,050,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-24
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
(iv) Transferred during
financial year
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
|
|
Grant | |
|
Vesting | |
|
Expiry | |
|
Price | |
| Options Series 2005 |
|
Number | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Issued 31 December 2001
|
|
|
(1,650,000 |
) |
|
|
31/12/01 |
|
|
|
13/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
(1,650,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the 2005 financial year these options were transferred by
Directors to independent third parties for consideration of
$1.18 per option less applicable option exercise price,
brokerage commission and fees. All transferred options were
exercised prior to 31 December 2004.
(v) Forfeited during financial
year
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
|
|
Grant | |
|
Vesting | |
|
Expiry | |
|
Price | |
| Options Series 2005 |
|
Number | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
(20,000 |
) |
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/4/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 5 August 2004
|
|
|
(59,824 |
) |
|
|
5/8/04 |
|
|
|
5/8/04 |
|
|
|
5/8/09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
(25,000 |
) |
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/06 |
|
|
|
31/3/10 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
(104,824 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
|
|
Grant | |
|
Vesting | |
|
Expiry | |
|
Price | |
| Options Series 2003 |
|
Number | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Issued 1 November 2002
|
|
|
(20,000 |
) |
|
|
1/11/02 |
|
|
|
1/11/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
(20,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-25
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
(vi) Balance at end of financial
year
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
|
|
Grant | |
|
Vesting | |
|
Expiry | |
|
Price | |
| Options Series 2005 |
|
Number | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/7/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
2,325,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/4/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
350,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/1/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/05 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 5 August 2004
|
|
|
175,000 |
|
|
|
5/8/04 |
|
|
|
5/8/04 |
|
|
|
5/8/09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
Issued 5 August 2004
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
5/8/04 |
|
|
|
5/8/05 |
|
|
|
5/8/09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
Issued 5 August 2004
|
|
|
8,829,713 |
|
|
|
5/8/04 |
|
|
|
5/8/04 |
|
|
|
5/8/09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/10 |
|
|
$ |
1.02 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
115,000 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
31/12/08 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/06 |
|
|
|
31/3/10 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
31/3/10 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
2,227,000 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/06 |
|
|
|
31/3/10 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
Issued 22 April 2005
|
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
|
22/4/05 |
|
|
|
22/4/07 |
|
|
|
31/3/10 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
16,921,713 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
|
|
Grant | |
|
Vesting | |
|
Expiry | |
|
Price | |
| Options Series 2004 |
|
Number | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Issued 31 December 2001
|
|
|
2,200,000 |
|
|
|
31/12/01 |
|
|
|
13/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
Issued 1 November 2002
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
1/11/02 |
|
|
|
1/11/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/7/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
2,345,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/4/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
350,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/1/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/04 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
Issued 21 October 2003
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
21/10/03 |
|
|
|
21/10/05 |
|
|
|
31/12/07 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
7,095,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
|
|
Grant | |
|
Vesting | |
|
Expiry | |
|
Price | |
| Options Series 2003 |
|
Number | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
Date | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Issued 31 December 2001
|
|
|
2,200,000 |
|
|
|
31/12/01 |
|
|
|
13/10/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
Issued 1 November 2002
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
1/11/02 |
|
|
|
1/11/03 |
|
|
|
31/12/04 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
2,700,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-26
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Year ended 30 June 2005
The Company issued 8,251,000 unquoted options to directors,
executives and employees and 225,000 unquoted options to
consultants of the Company under the ESOP in lieu of cash
bonuses and/ or increased fees and as a method of providing an
incentive to maximize shareholder value. The options were issued
for no consideration with an exercise price of $1.18, which was
representative of an 8% premium to the market price at the date
of issue. The various tranches of the options granted have
different vesting dates; however all the options expire on 5
August 2009.
The Company also issued 638,537 unquoted options to directors,
executives and employees of the Company under the ESOP in
consideration for the waiver of their rights under outstanding
options previously issued by pSiMedica. The options were issued
for no consideration with an exercise price of $1.18, which was
representative of an 8% premium to the market price at the date
of issue. The options vest immediately, and expire on 5 August
2009. The options were accounted for as part of the
consideration for the purchase of pSiMedica see
Note 2.
The Company also issued 3,152,000 unquoted options to directors,
executives and employees and 365,000 unquoted options to
consultants of the Company under the ESOP in lieu of cash
bonuses and/ or increased fees and as a method of providing an
incentive to maximize shareholder value. The options were issued
for no consideration with an exercise price of $0.80, which was
representative of a 7% premium to the market price at the date
of issue. The various tranches of the options granted have
different vesting dates, however all the options expire on
31 March 2010.
Year ended 30 June 2004
The Company granted 3,895,000 unquoted options to directors,
executives and employees and 500,000 unquoted options to
consultants of the Company under the ESOP in lieu of cash
bonuses and/ or increased fees and as a method of providing an
incentive to maximize shareholder value. The options were issued
for no consideration with an exercise price of $0.61, which was
representative of a 25% premium to the 60 day volume
weighted average price up to the date of the meeting of
shareholders approving the grant. The various tranches of the
options granted have different vesting dates, however all the
options expire on 31 December 2007.
Year ended 30 June 2003
The Company granted 520,000 unquoted options to employees under
the ESOP in lieu of cash bonuses and as a method of providing an
incentive to maximize shareholder value. The options were issued
for no consideration with an exercise price of $0.20, expiring
on 31 December 2004.
|
|
| (d) |
Terms and conditions of contributed equity |
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends as declared
and, in the event of winding up the Company, to participate in
the proceeds from the sale of all surplus assets in proportion
to the number of and amounts paid up on shares held.
Ordinary shares entitle their holder to one vote, either in
person or by proxy, at a meeting of the Company. Option holders
do not have the right to receive dividends and are not entitled
to vote at a meeting of the Company.
F-27
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| (e) |
Shares and options issued after report date |
Details of share issuances are as follows:
The Company issued 6,650,000 ordinary shares (in the form of
665,000 American Depositary Receipts, or ADRs at a price of
US$6.50 per ADR ($8.61) in August 2005, pursuant to a
Private Investment in Public Equity, or PIPE.
Details of option issuances are as follows:
The Company issued 780,000 options expiring 5 August 2008 and
exercisable at US$1.25 each, pursuant to a PIPE.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Foreign currency translation
|
|
|
(272,067 |
) |
|
|
78,220 |
|
|
Option premium
|
|
|
292,828 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
20,761 |
|
|
|
78,220 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (a) |
Foreign currency translation reserve |
The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record
exchange differences arising from the translation of the
financial statements of self-sustaining foreign operations.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Balance at beginning of year
|
|
|
78,220 |
|
|
|
235 |
|
|
(Gain)/loss on translation of foreign controlled entities
|
|
|
(350,287 |
) |
|
|
77,985 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year
|
|
|
(272,067 |
) |
|
|
78,220 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (b) |
Option premium reserve |
The option premium reserve is used to recognize the value of
options issued of a capital nature. The reserve arose during the
year ended 30 June 2005 as a result of the issue of options
to replace pSiMedica options previously held by directors and
employees of pSiMedica as part of the acquisition of the
remaining interest in pSiMedica. The amount charged to the
reserve is the value of the options issued using the Black
Scholes Option Pricing Model.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at beginning of year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase on issue of options
|
|
|
292,828 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year
|
|
|
292,828 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (a) |
Deficit accumulated prior to development stage |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year
|
|
|
(3,813,181 |
) |
|
|
(3,813,181 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-28
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| (b) |
Deficit accumulated during development stage |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Balance at beginning of year
|
|
|
(9,377,278 |
) |
|
|
(5,694,073 |
) |
|
Net loss attributable to members of the Company
|
|
|
(14,726,523 |
) |
|
|
(3,683,205 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year
|
|
|
(24,103,801 |
) |
|
|
(9,377,278 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15. |
Outside equity interest |
Reconciliation of outside equity interest in controlled entities
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at beginning of year
|
|
|
1,583,200 |
|
|
|
204,354 |
|
|
Share of subsidiary acquisition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,622,319 |
|
|
Share of current period loss (through the acquisition date)
|
|
|
(399,196 |
) |
|
|
(3,835,771 |
) |
|
Share of foreign currency translation reserve
|
|
|
79,361 |
|
|
|
90,489 |
|
|
Effect of change in shareholding
|
|
|
(1,263,365 |
) |
|
|
1,501,809 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,583,200 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 16. |
Investments in controlled entities |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Ownership Interest | |
| |
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
Country of | |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
incorporation | |
|
% | |
|
% | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
pSiMedica Limited(i)
|
|
|
UK |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
44.72 |
|
|
pSiOncology Pte Ltd (ii)
|
|
|
Singapore |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
44.72 |
|
|
AION Diagnostics Limited (iii)
|
|
|
Australia |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
pSivida UK Limited (iii)
|
|
|
UK |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
pSivida Inc (iii)
|
|
|
USA |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(i) |
|
Consolidation occurs due to the Company controlling more than
50% of the voting rights in pSiMedica. |
| |
|
(ii) |
|
100% owned subsidiary of pSiMedica Limited. |
| |
|
(iii) |
|
These companies were incorporated during the year ended
30 June 2005 as wholly owned subsidiaries of pSivida. |
F-29
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| 17. |
Notes to the statement of cash flows |
|
|
| (a) |
Reconciliation of cash |
For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash includes
cash on hand and in banks and investments in money market
instruments. Cash at the end of the financial year comprises the
following:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Cash on hand
|
|
|
1,637,560 |
|
|
|
665,355 |
|
|
Deposits at call
|
|
|
11,254,501 |
|
|
|
30,685,301 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
12,892,061 |
|
|
|
31,350,656 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (b) |
Reconciliation of loss from ordinary activities after related
income tax to net cash flows used in operating activities |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years ended 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Loss from ordinary activities after tax
|
|
|
(15,125,719 |
) |
|
|
(7,518,976 |
) |
|
|
(5,356,328 |
) |
|
Non-cash items:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
1,635,300 |
|
|
|
346,728 |
|
|
|
315,700 |
|
|
Write off of borrowing costs
|
|
|
1,919 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
6,910 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued in lieu of cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
Foreign exchange loss/ (gain)
|
|
|
1,623,484 |
|
|
|
(1,461,368 |
) |
|
|
1,203 |
|
|
Changes in net assets and liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase)/decrease in assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Trade and other receivables
|
|
|
(408,904 |
) |
|
|
(238,081 |
) |
|
|
23,511 |
|
| |
Prepayments
|
|
|
(290,102 |
) |
|
|
(12,061 |
) |
|
|
(6,172 |
) |
| |
Deferred assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(34,559 |
) |
|
Increase/ (decrease) in liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Trade and other creditors
|
|
|
222,635 |
|
|
|
1,062,292 |
|
|
|
401,778 |
|
| |
Provisions
|
|
|
29,879 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash flows used in operating activities
|
|
|
(12,304,598 |
) |
|
|
(7,821,466 |
) |
|
|
(4,554,867 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (c) |
Non-cash financing and investing activities |
Year ended 30 June 2005
In August 2004 pSivida issued 49,804,381 shares at a value
of $1.09 each to former pSiMedica Limited shareholders as part
consideration for the acquisition of the remaining interest in
pSiMedica Limited.
F-30
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Year ended 30 June 2004
On 24 May 2004, pSiMedica issued 56,954 ordinary shares to
acquire the remaining minority interest in pSiOncology.
Year ended 30 June 2003
Acquisition of controlled entity:
In July 2002, pSiMedica subscribed for 90% of the issued share
capital of pSiOncology Pte Ltd., or pSiOncology, for
consideration of £235,000.
The net assets of pSiOncology as of 30 July 2002 were comprised
as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
|
623,664 |
|
|
Other non-current assets
|
|
|
63,615 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired
|
|
|
687,279 |
|
|
Less minority interests
|
|
|
(64,623 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired
|
|
|
622,656 |
|
|
Goodwill arising
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash effect: Cash consideration paid
|
|
|
(622,656 |
) |
|
Cash included in net assets acquired
|
|
|
623,664 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Net cash received on purchase of subsidiary
|
|
|
1,008 |
|
| |
|
|
|
During the years ended 30 June 2005, 2004, and 2003, the
Company issued shares and options in consideration for services
rendered. See note 12(b) and 12(c).
|
|
| 18. |
Expenditure commitments |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating leases (non-cancellable)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 30 June
|
|
|
|
|
| |
2006
|
|
$ |
325,509 |
|
| |
2007
|
|
|
119,424 |
|
| |
2008
|
|
|
2,946 |
|
| |
Thereafter
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
447,879 |
|
| |
|
|
|
Operating leases relate primarily to the lease of office and
laboratory premises in Australia, the UK and Singapore, as well
as some office equipment. Rental payments for leased premises
are subject to annual or biannual rental reviews. The Company
has a three year renewal option on its Australian office
premises.
On 25 July 2005, the Company announced that it had
appointed Dr David Mazzo as a non-executive director of the
Company.
F-31
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
On 27 July 2005, the Company announced that it had
appointed Mr Michael Rogers as a non-executive director of the
Company.
On 15 August 2005, the Company announced that it was in
negotiations and undertaking due diligence to acquire a US based
specialized drug delivery company through the issue of ADRs.
On 23 August 2005, the Company announced that it had raised
US$4.3 million ($5.7 million) before costs via the
private placement of 665,000 ADRs to predominantly US investors
at US$6.50 each ($8.61) pursuant to a PIPE. Each ADR represents
ten ordinary shares. The ADRs have an attached one for ten,
three- year warrant (66,500 warrants) exercisable at
US$12.50 per ADR. The Company also issued a further 66,500
warrants as part payment of placing fees in relation to this
transaction. The financial effects of this transaction are not
reflected in the accounts as at 30 June 2005.
On 4 October 2005, the Company announced that it had
entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Control
Delivery Systems, Inc. (CDS), a private drug delivery company
located in the Boston, Massachusetts area.
On 6 October 2005, the Company announced that it had signed
an agreement with a New York based institutional accredited
investor, pursuant to which the investor, subject to
satisfaction of closing conditions, agreed to purchase
US$15 million of subordinated convertible debentures,
convertible into PSDV ADRs at an initial conversion price of
US$7.10 ($9.50). The proceeds of the issuance are expected to be
used for the expanded development of
BioSilicontm.
The closing conditions were met and the convertible note was
issued on 16 November 2005. The financial effects of this
transaction are not reflected in the accounts as at 30 June
2005.
On
30 December, 2005, the Company completed its acquisition of 100% of the outstanding
equity of Control Delivery Systems Inc. (CDS). CDS has been renamed pSivida Inc.
This acquisition is an integral part of the Companys on-going US growth strategy. CDS
portfolio of products and product candidates includes two approved and marketed products, one Phase
III product and other early-stage product candidates. The acquisition of CDS will bring additional
product development and regulatory expertise to the Companys management team and provide the
Company with an operating base in the Boston biotech hub, enhancing its overall visibility as well
as access to the US scientific and investment communities.
The
estimated purchase price of CDS of $118,764,446, as determined in accordance with A-IFRS,
consists of:
| |
|
|
$114,170 cash; |
| |
| |
|
|
161,047,790 ordinary fully paid shares of the Company, represented by 16,104,779
American Depositary Shares, or ADSs, with an estimated fair value of $114,343,931
($0.71 per share, represented by US$5.169 per ADR); |
| |
| |
|
|
1,724,460 share options in the Company, represented by 172,446 warrants over ADSs
with a Black Scholes estimated fair value of $686,345; and |
| |
| |
|
|
direct acquisition costs of $3,620,000. |
A final determination of required purchase accounting adjustments, including the allocation of
the purchase price, has not yet been made. Accordingly, the purchase accounting adjustments made
in connection with this disclosure is preliminary and has been made solely for the purposes of
developing such disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. The amounts ultimately
recorded will be based on an independent valuation, expected to be finalized during the year ending
June 30, 2006.
Following is a preliminary estimate of the allocation of the purchase price at December 30,
2005:
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Total fair value |
| |
|
(in Australian dollars) |
Cash |
|
|
228,464 |
|
Receivables |
|
|
78,482 |
|
Other |
|
|
280,537 |
|
Patents |
|
|
120,000,000 |
|
In-Process Research and Development |
|
|
2,741,706 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, Plant and Equipment |
|
|
622,608 |
|
Payables |
|
|
(4,820,060 |
) |
Deferred Revenue |
|
|
(1,826,699 |
) |
Deferred Tax Liability, Net |
|
|
(29,100,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
88,205,038 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase price |
|
|
118,764,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
|
30,559,408 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
A preliminary estimate of $120 million has been allocated to amortizable intangible assets
consisting of patents with a weighted average useful life of twelve years. Goodwill represents the
excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired
and is not deductible for tax purposes. A preliminary estimate of
$30.6 million has been allocated
to goodwill. The preliminary purchase price allocation for CDS is subject to revision as more
detailed analysis is completed and additional information on the fair values of CDSs assets and
liabilities becomes available. The amounts ultimately recorded will be based on an independent
valuation, expected to be finalized during the year ending June 30, 2006. Any change in the fair
value of the net assets of CDS will change the amount of the purchase
price allocable to goodwill. The financial effects of this
transaction are not reflected in the accounts as at 30 June
2005. On 30 December 2005, on the close of the CDS acquisition,
Dr Paul Ashton was appointed as a director of the Company.
On 11 January 2006, the Company announced that it had appointed Ms. Heather Zampatti as a
non-executive director of the Company. The Company also announced the
resignation of Ms. Alison
Ledger as a director.
The following reflects the net loss and share information used
in the calculation of basic and diluted loss per share:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Net loss before outside equity interest
|
|
|
(15,125,719 |
) |
|
|
(7,518,976 |
) |
|
|
(5,356,328 |
) |
|
Adjustments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net loss attributable to outside equity interest
|
|
|
399,196 |
|
|
|
3,835,771 |
|
|
|
2,591,175 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss used in calculating basic and diluted loss per share
|
|
|
(14,726,523 |
) |
|
|
(3,683,205 |
) |
|
|
(2,765,153 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-32
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating
basic loss per share
|
|
|
207,802,540 |
|
|
|
126,990,066 |
|
|
|
101,281,292 |
|
|
Effect of dilutive securities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Share options
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares used in
calculating basic and diluted loss per share
|
|
|
207,802,540 |
|
|
|
126,990,066 |
|
|
|
101,281,292 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following potential ordinary shares are not dilutive and are
therefore excluded from the weighted average number of ordinary
shares and potential ordinary shares used in the calculation of
diluted earnings per share:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share options
|
|
|
18,971,713 |
|
|
|
19,965,000 |
|
|
|
23,700,000 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Since the end of the financial year the Company has issued
665,000 ADRs (representing 6,650,000 ordinary shares) at a price
of US$6.50 per ADR and 78,000 warrants over ADRs
(representing 780,000 options over ordinary shares) expiring 5
August 2008, exercisable at US$12.50 per warrant, pursuant
to a PIPE.
There have been no other conversions to, calls of, or
subscriptions for ordinary shares or issues of potential
ordinary shares since the reporting date and before the
completion of this annual report.
|
|
| 21. |
Director and executive disclosures |
|
|
| (a) |
Details of specified directors and specified executives |
The specified directors of pSivida Limited during the year were:
|
|
|
| |
|
Dr Roger Brimblecombe Non-Executive Chairman |
| |
| |
|
Mr Gavin Rezos Managing Director |
| |
| |
|
Dr Roger Aston Director, Strategy |
| |
| |
|
Mr Stephen Lake Non-Executive Director (appointed 30
July 2004) |
| |
| |
|
Ms Alison Ledger Non-Executive Director (appointed
30 July 2004) |
| |
| |
|
Mrs Nadine Donovan Former Finance Director (resigned
30 July 2004) |
The specified executives of the consolidated entity during the
year were:
|
|
|
| |
|
Prof Leigh Canham Chief Scientific Officer,
pSiMedica Limited |
| |
| |
|
Mr Aaron Finlay Company Secretary, Chief Financial
Officer |
| |
| |
|
Dr Anna Kluczewska Managing Director, AION
Diagnostics Limited |
| |
| |
|
Mr Steve Connor Operations Director, pSiMedica
Limited |
| |
| |
|
Dr Jill Ogden Commercialization Director, pSiMedica
Limited |
F-33
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| (b) |
Remuneration of specified directors and specified
executives |
The Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of pSivida
Limited is responsible for determining and reviewing
compensation arrangements for the directors, the managing
director and the executive team. The Remuneration Committee
assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of the
emoluments of such officers on a periodic basis by reference to
relevant employment market conditions with the overall objective
of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a
high quality Board and executive team.
(ii) Remuneration of specified directors and specified
executives
Specified directors
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Post | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Primary | |
|
|
|
Employment | |
|
|
|
Equity | |
|
|
|
Total | |
| |
|
Salary | |
|
|
|
Super- | |
|
Other | |
|
Options* | |
|
|
|
Cash-based | |
| |
|
and Fees | |
|
Bonus | |
|
annuation | |
|
Benefits | |
|
(ii) | |
|
Total | |
|
Remuneration | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr R Brimblecombe
|
|
|
224,459 |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
229,296 |
|
|
|
478,755 |
|
|
|
249,459 |
|
|
Mr G Rezos
|
|
|
348,062 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
10,905 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,361,127 |
|
|
|
1,795,094 |
|
|
|
433,967 |
|
|
Dr R Aston
|
|
|
315,683 |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
8,438 |
|
|
|
1,189 |
|
|
|
558,592 |
|
|
|
908,902 |
|
|
|
350,310 |
|
|
Mr S Lake
|
|
|
22,917 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
91,718 |
|
|
|
114,635 |
|
|
|
22,917 |
|
|
Ms A Ledger
|
|
|
27,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,475 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
91,718 |
|
|
|
121,693 |
|
|
|
29,975 |
|
|
Mrs N Donovan
|
|
|
2,083 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
188 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,271 |
|
|
|
2,271 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
940,704 |
|
|
|
125,000 |
|
|
|
22,006 |
|
|
|
1,189 |
|
|
|
2,332,451 |
|
|
|
3,421,350 |
|
|
|
1,088,899 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr R Brimblecombe
|
|
|
152,992 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
145,200 |
|
|
|
298,192 |
|
|
|
152,992 |
|
|
Mr G Rezos
|
|
|
363,881 |
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
27,320 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
435,600 |
|
|
|
1,076,801 |
|
|
|
641,201 |
|
|
Dr R Aston
|
|
|
302,822 |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
40,711 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
181,500 |
|
|
|
565,033 |
|
|
|
383,533 |
|
|
Mrs N Donovan
|
|
|
90,325 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
127,050 |
|
|
|
219,625 |
|
|
|
92,575 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
910,020 |
|
|
|
290,000 |
|
|
|
70,281 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
889,350 |
|
|
|
2,159,651 |
|
|
|
1,270,301 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| * |
These options had no taxable value at the date of issue. |
F-34
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Specified executives
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Post | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Primary | |
|
|
|
Employment | |
|
|
|
Equity | |
|
|
|
Total | |
| |
|
Salary | |
|
|
|
Super- | |
|
Other | |
|
Options* | |
|
|
|
Cash-based | |
| |
|
and Fees | |
|
Bonus | |
|
annuation | |
|
Benefits | |
|
(ii) | |
|
Total | |
|
Remuneration | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prof L Canham
|
|
|
193,780 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,553 |
|
|
|
6,056 |
|
|
|
353,524 |
|
|
|
575,913 |
|
|
|
222,389 |
|
|
Mr A Finlay
|
|
|
144,572 |
|
|
|
32,500 |
|
|
|
13,135 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
370,396 |
|
|
|
560,603 |
|
|
|
190,207 |
|
|
Dr A Kluczewska
|
|
|
208,333 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
299,808 |
|
|
|
518,141 |
|
|
|
218,333 |
|
|
Mr S Connor
|
|
|
181,146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,738 |
|
|
|
10,612 |
|
|
|
143,751 |
|
|
|
357,247 |
|
|
|
213,496 |
|
|
Dr J Ogden
|
|
|
169,816 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,378 |
|
|
|
6,060 |
|
|
|
143,751 |
|
|
|
340,005 |
|
|
|
196,254 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
897,647 |
|
|
|
42,500 |
|
|
|
77,804 |
|
|
|
22,728 |
|
|
|
1,311,230 |
|
|
|
2,351,909 |
|
|
|
1,040,679 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr A Kluczewska
|
|
|
143,600 |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
295,572 |
|
|
|
464,172 |
|
|
|
168,600 |
|
|
Prof L Canham
|
|
|
180,537 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,410 |
|
|
|
3,832 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
219,779 |
|
|
|
219,779 |
|
|
Mr S Connor
|
|
|
176,773 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,683 |
|
|
|
6,941 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
207,397 |
|
|
|
207,397 |
|
|
Dr R Saffie
|
|
|
130,742 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,441 |
|
|
|
2,307 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
148,490 |
|
|
|
148,490 |
|
|
Dr J Ogden
|
|
|
102,873 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,581 |
|
|
|
3,072 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
117,526 |
|
|
|
117,526 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
734,525 |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
86,115 |
|
|
|
16,152 |
|
|
|
295,572 |
|
|
|
1,157,364 |
|
|
|
861,792 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
These options had no taxable value at the date of issue. |
| |
|
(i) |
|
Bonuses were paid in cash on 17 March 2005 as part of an annual
staff review. Bonuses were determined based on a review of staff
performance conducted by the remuneration committee. |
| |
|
(ii) |
|
During the year options were granted to directors and specified
executives in August 2004 in respect of the pSiMedica
acquisition and April 2005 in respect of annual performance
reviews, pursuant to the Companys Employee Share Option
Plan, which have been included as equity options remuneration
above. These options have been valued using the Black Scholes
Option Valuation Model, which takes into account time value and
the volatility of the stock price. |
| |
|
|
|
A total of 8,251,000 options were issued to directors and
employees in August 2004. The options are exercisable at $1.18,
being an 8% premium to the share price at the time of the grant,
and may be exercised between the date of grant and expiry on 5
August 2009. |
| |
|
|
|
A total of 3,152,000 options were issued to employees in April
2005. The options are exercisable at $0.80, being a 7% premium
to the share price at the time of the grant. The options are
subject to varying vesting and performance conditions and expire
on 31 March 2010. |
The following directors and executives were under contract at
30 June 2005:
Mr Gavin Rezos has a contract dated December 12, 2000,
amended in April 2005, which provides for directors fees of
$126,000 plus superannuation at a rate of 9% and bonus payments
and options to be awarded on a discretionary basis. The contract
will continue until termination by either party on one months
notice. Accrued entitlements are payable upon termination. In
addition Mr Gavin Rezos has a consultancy agreement which
provides for an annual fee of $204,750 which will similarly
continue until termination by either party.
F-35
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Dr Roger Aston had a consultancy contract dated
December 12, 2000, amended in April 2005, which provides
for an annual fee of $250,000 with bonus payments and options to
be awarded on a discretionary basis. The contract will continue
until termination by either party on one months notice. Accrued
entitlements are payable upon termination.
Mr A Finlay has a contract dated May 17, 2004, amended in
April 2005, which provides for a base annual salary of $200,000
plus superannuation at a rate of 9% and bonus payments and
options to be awarded on a discretionary basis. The employment
contract will continue until termination by either party on one
months notice. Accrued entitlements are payable upon termination.
Prof L Canham has a contract dated December 12, 2000,
amended in January 2005, which provides for a base annual salary
of £77,327 (A$183,110) plus superannuation at a rate of 12%
and bonus payments and options to be awarded on a discretionary
basis. The employment contract will continue until termination
by either party on six months notice. Accrued entitlements are
payable upon termination.
Dr A Kluczewska has a consultancy contract dated April 7,
2004, amended in April 2005, which provides for an annual fee of
$250,000, 1.2 million options vesting over a three year
period based on the achievement of performance milestones and
bonus payments and any additional options to be awarded on a
discretionary basis. The contract will continue until
termination by either party on one months notice.
Mr S Connor has a contract dated November 1,
2001, amended in January 2005, which provides for a base annual
salary of £74,884 (A$177,325) plus superannuation at a rate
of 12% and bonus payments and options to be awarded on a
discretionary basis. The employment contract will continue until
termination by either party on six months notice. Accrued
entitlements are payable upon termination.
Dr J Ogden has a contract dated November 17,
2003, amended in January 2005, which provides for a base annual
salary of £70,200 (A$166,2334) plus superannuation at a
rate of 12% and bonus payments and options to be awarded on a
discretionary basis. The employment contract will continue until
termination by either party on six months notice. Accrued
entitlements are payable upon termination.
Dr M Parry-Billings has a contract dated
January 6, 2005, which provides for a base annual salary of
£125,000 (A$296,000) plus superannuation at a rate of 12%,
1.2 million options vesting over a three year period based
on the achievement of performance milestones and bonus payments
and any additional options to be awarded on a discretionary
basis. The employment contract will continue until termination
by either party on six months notice. Accrued entitlements are
payable upon termination.
|
|
| (c) |
Remuneration options granted and vested during the year |
During the financial year options were granted as equity
compensation benefits to certain specified directors and
specified executives as disclosed below. The options were issued
free of charge. Each option entitles the holder to subscribe for
one fully paid ordinary share in the entity at the exercise
price stated below. The options may only be exercised after the
vesting date stated below, and expire on the dates shown below.
Vesting of the options is dependent on the achievement of
certain key performance criteria where indicated. The key
performance criteria to be met are in respect of certain
employee performance targets.
F-36
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| |
Share options issued by pSivida Limited |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Terms and Conditions for Each Grant | |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value of | |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value Per | |
|
Underlying | |
|
Exercise | |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option at | |
|
Share at | |
|
Price Per | |
|
|
| |
|
Vested | |
|
Granted | |
|
|
|
Grant Date** | |
|
Grant Date | |
|
Share | |
|
Vesting | |
|
|
| |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Grant Date | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
Date | |
|
Expiry Date | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Specified directors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr R Brimblecombe
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 09 |
|
|
Mr G Rezos
|
|
|
2,750,000 |
|
|
|
2,750,000 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 09 |
|
|
Dr R Aston
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 09 |
|
|
Mr S Lake
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 09 |
|
|
Ms A Ledger
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 09 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
4,650,000 |
|
|
|
4,650,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Specified executives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prof L Canham
|
|
|
700,000 |
|
|
|
700,000 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 09 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,000 |
* |
|
|
22 Apr 05 |
|
|
$ |
0.26 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
|
22 Apr 06 |
|
|
|
31 Mar 10 |
|
|
Mr A Finlay
|
|
|
700,000 |
|
|
|
700,000 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 09 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
22 Apr 05 |
|
|
$ |
0.26 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
|
22 Apr 06 |
|
|
|
31 Mar 10 |
|
|
Dr A Kluczewska
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 09 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,000 |
|
|
|
22 Apr 05 |
|
|
$ |
0.26 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
|
22 Apr 06 |
|
|
|
31 Mar 10 |
|
| |
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr S Connor
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 09 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,000 |
* |
|
|
22 Apr 05 |
|
|
$ |
0.26 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
|
22 Apr 06 |
|
|
|
31 Mar 10 |
|
|
Dr J Ogden
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 04 |
|
|
|
5 Aug 09 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,000 |
* |
|
|
22 Apr 05 |
|
|
$ |
0.26 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
|
22 Apr 06 |
|
|
|
31 Mar 10 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
|
|
2,800,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Share options issued by AION Diagnostics Limited |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Terms and Conditions for Each Grant | |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value of | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value Per | |
|
Underlying | |
|
Exercise | |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option at | |
|
Share at | |
|
Price Per | |
|
|
| |
|
Vested | |
|
Granted | |
|
|
|
Grant Date** | |
|
Grant Date | |
|
Share | |
|
Expiry | |
| |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Grant Date | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
Date | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Specified directors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr G Rezos
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
* |
|
|
3 Feb 05 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
|
Nil |
|
|
|
3 Feb 08 |
|
|
Dr R Aston
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
* |
|
|
3 Feb 05 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
|
Nil |
|
|
|
3 Feb 08 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Specified executives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prof L Canham
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,840 |
* |
|
|
3 Feb 05 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
|
Nil |
|
|
|
3 Feb 08 |
|
|
Mr A Finlay
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
98,760 |
* |
|
|
3 Feb 05 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
|
Nil |
|
|
|
3 Feb 08 |
|
|
Dr A Kluczewska
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
395,040 |
* |
|
|
3 Feb 05 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
|
Nil |
|
|
|
3 Feb 08 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
559,640 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-37
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
|
| |
* |
Vesting of these options is subject to performance conditions.
Performance conditions for executive staff and directors include
specific criteria relating to the employees role within
the Company. Performance conditions for other staff require the
satisfactory performance of their role. |
|
|
| ** |
Options have been valued using the Black Scholes Option
Valuation Model, which takes into account time value and the
volatility of the stock price. |
|
|
| (d) |
Shares issued on exercise of remuneration options |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Amount Paid | |
|
Amount Unpaid | |
| |
|
Shares Issued | |
|
Per Share | |
|
Per Share | |
| |
|
Number | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Specified directors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mrs N Donovan
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (e) |
Specified directors and specified executives
equity holdings |
|
|
|
Fully paid ordinary shares of pSivida Limited |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Balance at | |
|
Granted as | |
|
Net Other | |
|
Balance at | |
| |
|
1 July 2004 | |
|
Remuneration | |
|
Change | |
|
30 Jun 2005 | |
| |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Specified directors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr R Brimblecombe
|
|
|
320,833 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
124,234 |
|
|
|
445,067 |
|
|
Mr G Rezos
|
|
|
10,895,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
423,625 |
|
|
|
11,319,282 |
|
|
Dr R Aston
|
|
|
3,090,833 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,002,753 |
|
|
|
7,093,586 |
|
|
Mr S Lake*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ms A Ledger*
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(100,000 |
) |
|
|
1,900,000 |
|
|
Mrs N Donovan**
|
|
|
54,333 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,333 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
16,361,656 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,450,612 |
|
|
|
20,812,268 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Specified executives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prof L Canham
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,909,579 |
|
|
|
3,909,579 |
|
|
Mr A Finlay
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr A Kluczewska
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr S Connor
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
189,000 |
|
|
|
189,000 |
|
|
Dr J Ogden
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,098,579 |
|
|
|
4,098,579 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
* |
Opening balance at date of appointment |
|
|
| ** |
Closing balance at date of resignation |
F-38
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
|
Share options issued by pSivida Limited |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Balance at | |
|
Granted As | |
|
Net Other | |
|
Balance at | |
| |
|
1 July 2004 | |
|
Remuneration | |
|
Change | |
|
30 Jun 2005 | |
| |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Specified directors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr R Brimblecombe
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
(550,889 |
) |
|
|
949,111 |
|
|
Mr G Rezos
|
|
|
5,450,000 |
|
|
|
2,750,000 |
|
|
|
(4,228,970 |
) |
|
|
3,971,030 |
|
|
Dr R Aston
|
|
|
4,500,000 |
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
(3,950,889 |
) |
|
|
1,549,111 |
|
|
Mr S Lake*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
42,061 |
|
|
|
242,061 |
|
|
Ms A Ledger*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
Mrs N Donovan**
|
|
|
850,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
850,000 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
11,800,000 |
|
|
|
4,650,000 |
|
|
|
(8,688,687 |
) |
|
|
7,761,313 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Specified executives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prof L Canham
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
825,000 |
|
|
|
39,289 |
|
|
|
864,289 |
|
|
Mr A Finlay
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
900,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
900,000 |
|
|
Dr A Kluczewska
|
|
|
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
225,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,425,000 |
|
|
Mr S Connor
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
425,000 |
|
|
|
19,645 |
|
|
|
444,645 |
|
|
Dr J Ogden
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
425,000 |
|
|
|
129,708 |
|
|
|
554,708 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
2,800,000 |
|
|
|
188,642 |
|
|
|
4,188,642 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
* |
Opening balance at date of appointment |
|
|
| ** |
Closing balance at date of resignation |
F-39
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| |
Share options issued by AION Diagnostics Limited |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Balance at | |
|
Granted As | |
|
Net Other | |
|
Balance at | |
| |
|
1 July 2004 | |
|
Remuneration | |
|
Change | |
|
30 Jun 2005 | |
| |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
|
Number | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Specified directors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr R Brimblecombe
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr G Rezos
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
Dr R Aston
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
Mr S Lake*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ms A Ledger*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mrs N Donovan**
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Specified executives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prof L Canham
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,840 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,840 |
|
|
Mr A Finlay
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
98,760 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
98,760 |
|
|
Dr A Kluczewska
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
395,040 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
395,040 |
|
|
Mr S Connor
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr J Ogden
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
559,640 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
559,640 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
* |
Opening balance at date of appointment |
|
|
| ** |
Closing balance at date of resignation |
|
|
| (f) |
Other transactions with specified directors |
All transactions with related parties are made on normal
commercial terms and conditions except where indicated.
Consultancy fees and other payments of Nil (2004: $341,362;
2003: $173,333) were paid to Aymon Pacific Pty Ltd, a company
controlled by Mr G Rezos, and have been included in
directors remuneration above.
Consultancy fees and other payments of $319,941 (2004: $44,000;
2003: Nil) were paid to Newtonmore Biosciences Pty Ltd, a
company controlled by Dr R Aston. The portion of this
amount relating to services performed by Dr Aston has been
included in directors remuneration above.
Consultancy fees of $2,083 (2004: $71,858; 2003: $45,000) were
paid to Blackwood Pty Ltd, a company controlled by Mrs N
Donovan, and have been included in directors remuneration
above.
An amount of £220,689 ($544,320) (2004 £186,682
($457,567)) (2003: £207,492 ($564,033)) was paid or payable
to QinetiQ Limited, a shareholder of pSivida Limited and former
shareholder of pSiMedica Limited, for the use of laboratory
facilities and for patent filing and administration.
During the year $114,732 (2004: $78,068; 2003: $22,622) was paid
to Blake Dawson Waldron (BDW) for various routine
arms length legal services. BDW is a national Australian
firm with over 180 partners. One of those partners is a relative
of a pSivida director.
F-40
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
An amount of Nil (2004: $12,637; 2003: $52,187) was paid to
Viaticus Capital Pty Ltd, a company controlled by Mr G Rezos, for
sublease of BGC Centre office space. A further amount of
$332,085 (2004: Nil; 2003: Nil) was paid to Viaticus Capital Pty Ltd
for consultancy fees and other payments, and has been included
in directors remuneration above.
An amount of $125,982 (2004: $149,489; 2003: Nil) was paid to
Albion Capital Partners, of which Mr G Rezos is a partner, for
sublease of BGC Centre office space. A further amount of $63,360
(2004: Nil; 2003: Nil) was paid to Albion Capital Partners for
financial analyst services.
Amounts owing to directors, director-related parties and other
related parties at 30 June 2005 were $50,102 (2004:
$37,144; 2003: $31,182).
|
|
| 22. |
Auditors remuneration |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Amounts received or receivable for:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
An audit or review of the statutory financial report of the
Company
|
|
|
24,240 |
|
|
|
16,500 |
|
|
|
16,000 |
|
|
Other services in relation to the Company
|
|
|
1,020 |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
4,628 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
25,260 |
|
|
|
22,500 |
|
|
|
20,628 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts received or due and receivable by the auditors other
than the statutory auditors of pSivida for:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
An audit or review of the financial statements of subsidiary
entities
|
|
|
42,423 |
|
|
|
30,393 |
|
|
|
38,600 |
|
|
Audit services in relation to US SEC and NASDAQ requirements on
listing and annual lodgements
|
|
|
638,768 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other services in relation to the Company
|
|
|
14,432 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
695,623 |
|
|
|
30,393 |
|
|
|
38,600 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-41
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| (a) |
Business segment primary segment |
The Company operates in only one business segment, being the
biotechnology sector.
|
|
| (b) |
Geographic segment secondary segment |
Segment revenues are attributed to countries based on the
location of where the revenue is earned.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
United | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Australia | |
|
Kingdom | |
|
Singapore | |
|
Unallocated | |
|
Eliminations | |
|
Consolidated | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Segment revenues from external customers
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Year ended 30 June
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
161,666 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
667,310 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
828,976 |
|
| |
|
2004
|
|
|
888 |
|
|
|
55,312 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
325,479 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
381,679 |
|
| |
|
2003
|
|
|
25,065 |
|
|
|
72,729 |
|
|
|
12,881 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
110,675 |
|
|
Segment assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
As at 30 June
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005
|
|
|
11,429,117 |
|
|
|
68,660,341 |
|
|
|
1,934,243 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21,135 |
) |
|
|
82,002,566 |
|
| |
|
2004
|
|
|
29,733,723 |
|
|
|
8,145,493 |
|
|
|
3,299,932 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(812,090 |
) |
|
|
40,367,058 |
|
|
Acquisition of segment assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Year ended 30 June
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005
|
|
|
56,920 |
|
|
|
61,176,255 |
|
|
|
20,836 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61,254,011 |
|
| |
|
2004
|
|
|
4,901,489 |
|
|
|
3,696,463 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,501,723 |
) |
|
|
3,096,229 |
|
|
Goodwill, net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
As at 30 June
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,909,744 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,909,744 |
|
| |
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long lived assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
As at 30 June
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005
|
|
|
82,292 |
|
|
|
3,171,902 |
|
|
|
19,469 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,273,663 |
|
| |
|
2004
|
|
|
69,313 |
|
|
|
600,386 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
669,699 |
|
|
|
| 24. |
Financial instruments |
|
|
| (a) |
Significant accounting policies |
Details of the significant accounting policies and methods
adopted, including criteria for recognition, the basis of
measurement and the basis on which revenues and expenses are
recognized, in respect of each class of financial asset,
financial liability, and equity instrument are disclosed in
Note 1.
Deposits or withdrawals from term deposits may be made at any
time without prior notice or penalty. Receivables and payables
are non-interest bearing.
F-42
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
The Companys exposure to interest rates and the effective
weighted average interest rate for classes of financial assets
and liabilities is set out below:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted | |
| |
|
|
|
Floating | |
|
Fixed | |
|
|
|
|
|
Average | |
| |
|
|
|
Interest | |
|
Interest | |
|
Non-Interest | |
|
|
|
Interest | |
| |
|
|
|
Rate | |
|
Rate | |
|
Bearing | |
|
Total | |
|
Rate | |
| |
|
Notes | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
% | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash assets
|
|
|
17(a) |
|
|
|
12,528,926 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
163,135 |
|
|
|
12,892,061 |
|
|
|
2.87 |
|
|
Receivables
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
709,418 |
|
|
|
709,418 |
|
|
|
n/a |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,528,926 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
872,553 |
|
|
|
13,601,479 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payables
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,017,820 |
|
|
|
2,017,820 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash assets
|
|
|
17(a) |
|
|
|
31,350,656 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,350,656 |
|
|
|
4.4 |
|
|
Receivables
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
340,482 |
|
|
|
340,482 |
|
|
|
n/a |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,350,656 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
340,482 |
|
|
|
31,691,138 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payables
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,882,104 |
|
|
|
1,882,104 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The fair values of the financial assets and liabilities at the
balance sheet date approximate the carrying amounts in the
financial statements, except where specifically stated and
determined in accordance with the accounting policies disclosed
in Note 1.
The Companys maximum exposure to credit risk to each class
of recognized financial asset is the carrying amount, net of any
provisions for doubtful debts, of those assets as indicated in
the balance sheet. The directors believe the Company has no
significant concentration of credit risk.
|
|
| 25. |
Additional Company information |
pSivida Limited is a listed public company, incorporated and
operating in Australia.
|
|
| |
Level 12, BGC Centre |
| |
28 The Esplanade |
| |
Perth WA 6000 |
| |
Australia |
| |
Tel: 61 8 9226 5099 |
F-43
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| 26. |
Impacts of adopting Australian equivalents to International
Financial Reporting Standards (unaudited) |
|
|
| (a) |
Management of the transition to AIFRS |
pSivida Limited will be required to prepare financial statements
that comply with the Australian equivalents of International
Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS) as adopted by
the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) for
annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January
2005. Accordingly, pSividas first half-year report
prepared under AIFRS will be for the half-year reporting period
ending 31 December 2005, and its first annual financial
report prepared under AIFRS will be for the year ending
30 June 2006.
The transitional rules for first time adoption of AIFRS require
that the Company restate its comparative financial statements
using AIFRS, except for AASB 132: Financial Instruments:
Disclosure and Presentation (AASB 132) and
AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and
Measurement (AASB 139) where comparative
information is not required to be restated. Currently, the
Company provides two years of comparative financial information
in its financial statements to comply with applicable US
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
requirements. The SEC has granted a one-time relief from this
requirement for foreign registered companies preparing their
first set of financial statements in compliance with
International Financial Reporting Standards. The Company has
elected to apply this relief and will only provide one year of
comparative information in the 30 June 2006 financial
statements. For reporting in the 2006 fiscal year, comparatives
will be remeasured and restated for the half-year ended
31 December 2004 and the financial year ended 30 June
2005. Most of the adjustments on transition are required to be
made to opening retained profits at the beginning of the first
comparative period (i.e. at 1 July 2004).
In 2004 the Company commenced a review of accounting policies in
preparation for managing the transition to AIFRS. Priority has
been given to considering the preparation of an opening balance
sheet in accordance with AIFRS as at 1 July 2004, the
Companys transition date to AIFRS. This will form the
basis of accounting for AIFRS in the future and is required when
the Company prepares its first fully AIFRS compliant financial
report for the year ended 30 June 2006.
|
|
| (b) |
The likely impacts of AIFRS on the results and financial
position of the Company |
Set out below are the known key differences in accounting policy
and our known estimable transitional differences identified as
of 30 June 2005, where accounting policies are expected to
change on adoption of AIFRS and the likely impacts on the
current year operating results and financial position of the
Company, had the financial statements been prepared using AIFRS,
based on the directors accounting policy decisions current
at the date of this financial report. The adjustments included
are based on the AIFRS standards released as at June 30,
2005. These are subject to ongoing review and any amendments by
the AASB, or by interpretative guidance from the International
Accounting Standards Board or AASB, could change the adjustments
included. The AIFRS standards and interpretations that will
apply to the Company will be those released as at
December 31, 2005 being the date of the first half year
financial statements that the Company has to publish under
AIFRS. The disclosures below represent the Companys
current best estimate of the quantitative impact of the AIFRS
implementation at the date of this report and accordingly they
remain subject to change.
There are certain items that still require resolution and
additional differences in accounting policy that may be
identified. The directors may, at any time until the completion
of the Companys first AIFRS
F-44
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
compliant financial report, elect to revisit, and where
considered necessary, revise the accounting policies applied in
preparing the disclosures below.
|
|
| (c) |
Adjustments to balance sheet items under AIFRS (net of
tax) |
(i) Intangibles
Under AASB 3, Business Combinations (AASB
3) goodwill would not be permitted to be amortized but
instead is subject to impairment testing on an annual basis or
upon triggers which may indicate a potential impairment. As a
result accumulated goodwill amortization of $973,923 (all
expensed during the year ended 30 June 2005) would be added
back to the value of intangibles as at 30 June 2005.
(ii) Share-based
payments
Under AASB 2: Share-Based Payment (AASB
2) equity-settled share-based payments in respect of
equity instruments issued after 7 November 2002 that were
unvested as at 1 January 2005 are measured at fair value at
grant date. The fair value determined at grant date of
equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a
straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the
estimated number of equity instruments that will vest. As a
consequence, contributed equity will increase by $591,900 as at
30 June 2005.
(iii) Foreign currency
translation reserve
The directors have elected to set the translation reserve to
zero as at AIFRS transition as permitted under AASB 1
First-Time Adoption of Australian Equivalents to
International Financial Reporting Standards (AASB
1). This results in the transfer of $78,220 from the
foreign currency translation reserve to retained earnings as at
AIFRS transition on 1 July 2004.
(iv) Accumulated
losses
With limited exceptions, adjustments required on first-time
adoption of AIFRS are recognized directly in accumulated losses
at the date of transition to AIFRS. The cumulative effect of
these adjustments for the Company will be a decrease in opening
accumulated losses of $78,220 as of 1 July 2004.
|
|
| (d) |
Adjustments to current year loss under AIFRS (net of tax) |
(i) Intangibles
Under AASB 3, goodwill would not be permitted to be
amortized but instead is subject to impairment testing on an
annual basis or upon triggers which may indicate a potential
impairment. As a result goodwill amortization expense of
$973,923 recorded in the year ended 30 June 2005 would be
added back to the net loss for the year. There is no goodwill
amortization required to be added back to the net loss upon the
transition date of 1 July 2004.
(ii) Share-based
payments
Under AASB 2, equity-settled share-based payments in
respect of equity instruments issued after 7 November 2002 that
were unvested as at 1 January 2005 are measured at fair
value at grant date. The fair value determined at grant date of
equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a
straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the
estimated number of equity instruments that will vest. As a
F-45
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
consequence, an additional employee benefit expense of $508,613
and consultancy fees expense of $83,287 will be recognized in
the profit and loss for the year ended 30 June 2005.
(i) Management is yet to determine whether to apply the exemption provided
in AASB 1, which permits entities not to restate business
combinations that occurred prior to the date of transition to
AIFRS. Business combinations occurring after the date of
transition (i.e., 1 July 2004) will be subject to the
provisions of AASB 3.
(ii) Management has decided to apply the exemption provided
in AASB 1 which permits entities not to apply the requirements
of AASB 132 and AASB 139,for the year ended 30 June
2005. The standards will be applied from 1 July 2005.
Management is in the process of determining the impact that
adopting the standards would have on the financial statements of
the Company.
(iii) Under AASB 136: Impairment of Assets, the
Companys assets, including goodwill would be tested for
impairment as part of the cash generating unit to which they
belong, and any impairment losses recognized in the statement of
financial performance. At this stage in the Companys
review process the Company is not aware of any impairment issues
that would result in a material adjustment to the financial
statements.
(iv) No material impacts are expected to the cash flows as
presented under current A-GAAP on adoption of AIFRS.
|
|
| (f) |
Acquisition of minority interest |
During the year ended 30 June 2005, the Company purchased
minority interests in controlled entity pSiMedica Limited. Under
current A-GAAP this acquisition has been accounted for
separately from other acquisitions (that is, as a step
acquisition, which involved the separate determination and
recognition of the fair values of the net assets of the
subsidiary and any goodwill arising on the acquisition).
AASB 127: Consolidated and Separate Financial
Statements requires minority interests to be classified as
equity. Consequently, the acquisition by the Company of
additional ownership interests in pSiMedica Limited represents
an equity transaction. As such, accounting for the transaction
as a step acquisition may not be appropriate. The financial
effect of the adjustment required on the restatement of the
30 June 2005 accounts is yet to be determined.
|
|
| 27. |
Reconciliation to US GAAP |
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
A-GAAP, which differ in certain respects from US GAAP. The
following is a summary of the adjustments to net loss and total
equity required when reconciling such amounts recorded in the
financial statements to the corresponding amounts in accordance
with US GAAP, considering the differences between A-GAAP and US
GAAP.
F-46
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Restatement of US GAAP amounts
Subsequent to the issuance of the June 30, 2004
consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the
amounts previously reported in the US GAAP reconciliation
for the accounting for deferred income taxes as follows:
|
|
|
| |
|
Deferred tax liability for acquired intangible
assets Previously, deferred taxes were not recorded
on the intangible assets acquired in connection with the step
acquisition of pSiMedica as the book to tax basis differences
were deemed to be permanent as the amortization of the related
intangibles is not deductible for income tax purposes. The
Company has subsequently concluded that, although under tax law,
it will not receive a tax deduction in the future for recovery
of the intangible assets, recognition of a deferred tax
liability on the acquired intangibles is nevertheless required
under US GAAP because it is assumed for financial reporting
purposes that the Company will generate future revenues at least
equal to the recorded amount of the investment, and recovery
will result in future taxable amounts. |
| |
| |
|
Valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets
Previously in establishing a valuation allowance, the Company
fully reserved the total balance of the deferred income tax
assets related to tax loss carryforwards as it was deemed more
likely than not that the deferred tax assets would not be
realized. As a result of the recognition of the US GAAP
deferred tax liabilities in connection with the step acquisition
of pSiMedica as per the above, the Company has reevaluated the
recoverability of the deferred income tax assets, taking into
consideration the reversal of taxable temporary differences
under US GAAP. |
| |
| |
|
Amortization of intangible assets Where the
recognition of a deferred tax liability for acquired intangible
assets as per the above resulted in additional basis of the
related intangible, the additional basis is being amortized over
the remaining estimated useful life of the intangible asset for
US GAAP purposes. |
The effect of the adjustments on previously reported
US GAAP net loss and total equity is as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
US GAAP net loss, as previously reported
|
|
|
(6,059,011 |
) |
|
|
(3,288,418 |
) |
|
Correction to deferred income taxes, net
|
|
|
1,318,950 |
|
|
|
1,216,235 |
|
|
Correction to intangible amortization expense
|
|
|
(279,913 |
) |
|
|
(196,420 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US GAAP net loss, as restated
|
|
|
(5,019,974 |
) |
|
|
(2,268,603 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US GAAP basic and diluted loss per share, as previously
reported
|
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.03 |
) |
|
US GAAP basic and diluted loss per share, as restated
|
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
30 June | |
|
1 July | |
| |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
US GAAP total equity, as previously reported
|
|
|
34,819,468 |
|
|
|
5,204,116 |
|
|
Correction to deferred income taxes, net
|
|
|
3,674,230 |
|
|
|
2,355,280 |
|
|
Correction to intangible amortization expense
|
|
|
(698,993 |
) |
|
|
(419,080 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US GAAP total equity, as restated
|
|
|
37,794,705 |
|
|
|
7,140,316 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-47
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Reconciliation of net loss
The following is a reconciliation of net loss as reported in the
consolidated statements of financial performance under A-GAAP to
net loss as adjusted for the effects of the application of US
GAAP for the years ended 30 June 2005, 2004 and 2003:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
| |
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
|
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
(As restated) | |
|
(As restated) | |
|
Net loss in accordance with A-GAAP
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,726,523 |
) |
|
|
(3,683,205 |
) |
|
|
(2,765,153 |
) |
|
US GAAP adjustments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share-based compensation expense
|
|
|
(a) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Options issued to consultants
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(156,204 |
) |
|
|
(250,933 |
) |
|
|
(54,951 |
) |
| |
Options issued to directors, executives and employees
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(125,018 |
) |
|
|
(448,920 |
) |
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Fair value of shares issued as consideration
amortization expense
|
|
|
(b) |
|
|
|
(18,198 |
) |
|
|
(18,198 |
) |
|
|
(18,198 |
) |
| |
Direct acquisition costs amortization expense
|
|
|
(c) |
|
|
|
(9,357 |
) |
|
|
(9,357 |
) |
|
|
(9,357 |
) |
| |
Amortization of intangible assets
|
|
|
(d) |
|
|
|
(5,749,870 |
) |
|
|
(650,140 |
) |
|
|
(451,606 |
) |
| |
Sales of stock by subsidiaries amortization expense
|
|
|
(f) |
|
|
|
(39,232 |
) |
|
|
15,840 |
|
|
|
20,847 |
|
| |
In-process research and development
|
|
|
(g) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,035,018 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Gross-up attributable to deferred tax liability
amortization expense
|
|
|
(h) |
|
|
|
(335,617 |
) |
|
|
(279,913 |
) |
|
|
(196,420 |
) |
|
Reversal of goodwill amortization
|
|
|
(e) |
|
|
|
973,923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
(h) |
|
|
|
3,645,504 |
|
|
|
1,318,950 |
|
|
|
1,216,235 |
|
|
Outside equity interest US GAAP adjustments
|
|
|
(i) |
|
|
|
(20,920 |
) |
|
|
20,920 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss in accordance with US GAAP
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,561,512 |
) |
|
|
(5,019,974 |
) |
|
|
(2,268,603 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss per share in accordance with US GAAP:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Basic and diluted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$(0.08 |
) |
|
|
$(0.04 |
) |
|
|
$(0.02 |
) |
| |
Weighted average shares basic and diluted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
207,802,540 |
|
|
|
126,990,066 |
|
|
|
101,281,292 |
|
F-48
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Reconciliation of total equity
The following is a reconciliation of total equity as reported in
the consolidated statements of financial position under A-GAAP
to total equity as adjusted for the effects of the application
of US GAAP as of 30 June 2005 and 2004:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
30 June | |
| |
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
|
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
(As | |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
restated) | |
|
Total equity in accordance with A-GAAP
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
79,987,614 |
|
|
|
38,428,943 |
|
|
US GAAP adjustments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Fair value of shares issued as consideration
|
|
|
(b) |
|
|
|
142,546 |
|
|
|
160,744 |
|
| |
Direct acquisition costs
|
|
|
(c) |
|
|
|
73,292 |
|
|
|
82,648 |
|
| |
Amortization of intangible assets
|
|
|
(d) |
|
|
|
(7,357,007 |
) |
|
|
(1,607,137 |
) |
| |
Sales of stock by subsidiaries
|
|
|
(f) |
|
|
|
312,335 |
|
|
|
351,568 |
|
| |
In-process research and development
|
|
|
(g) |
|
|
|
(1,035,018 |
) |
|
|
(1,035,018 |
) |
| |
Gross-up attributable to deferred tax liability
|
|
|
(h) |
|
|
|
(1,034,610 |
) |
|
|
(698,993 |
) |
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Fair value of shares issued as consideration
|
|
|
(b) |
|
|
|
8,267,528 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Reversal of amortization
|
|
|
(e) |
|
|
|
973,923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
(h) |
|
|
|
7,319,734 |
|
|
|
3,674,230 |
|
|
Outside equity interest
|
|
|
(i) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Consolidated statement of financial position classification
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,583,200 |
) |
| |
US GAAP adjustments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,920 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity in accordance with US GAAP
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
87,650,337 |
|
|
|
37,794,705 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-49
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Roll forward analysis of total equity under US GAAP
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
| |
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
(As | |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Restated) | |
|
Balance in accordance with US GAAP, beginning of year
|
|
|
|
|
37,794,705 |
|
|
|
7,140,316 |
|
|
Issuance of shares in connection with acquisition, net of issue
costs
|
|
|
|
|
62,526,881 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of shares in connection with private placements, net of
issue costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,797,500 |
|
|
Issuance of shares in connection with share purchase plan, net
of issue costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
932,298 |
|
|
Issuance of shares in connection with exercise of options
|
|
|
|
|
3,666,500 |
|
|
|
1,626,000 |
|
|
Issuance of options in connection with acquisition
|
|
|
|
|
292,828 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of options to consultants for services rendered
|
|
(a) |
|
|
156,204 |
|
|
|
250,933 |
|
|
Issuance of options to directors, executives and employees
|
|
(a) |
|
|
125,018 |
|
|
|
448,920 |
|
|
Gain on sales of stock by subsidiaries
|
|
(f) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
540,727 |
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
(350,287 |
) |
|
|
77,985 |
|
|
Net loss in accordance with US GAAP
|
|
|
|
|
(16,561,512 |
) |
|
|
(5,019,974 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance in accordance with US GAAP, end of year
|
|
|
|
|
87,650,337 |
|
|
|
37,794,705 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note: The above rollforward does not include the
2,050,000 options issued by pSivida in August 2004 as
settlement of share issue costs through the issuance of options
does not have an impact on net loss or total equity.
|
|
| (a) |
Share-based compensation |
|
|
|
Options issued to consultants |
Under A-GAAP, the Company did not recognize any compensation
expense in connection with the issuance of share options to
consultants disclosed in Note 12(c). Under US GAAP, such
options are accounted for under Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
(SFAS 123) and Emerging Issues Task Force Issue
No. 96-18, Accounting for Equity Instruments that are
Issued to Other than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction
with Selling, Goods or Services
(EITF 96-18). Accordingly, the Company has
calculated compensation cost based on the estimated fair value
of the options measured on the date the services were completed
by the respective consultants (the measurement
date), using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For
those options issued prior to reaching a measurement date,
interim measures of compensation cost are recorded based on the
estimated fair value of the options as of each reporting date.
Following is a summary of the options issued to consultants
accounted for under SFAS 123:
|
|
|
| |
|
The Company issued 2,640,000 share options to outside
consultants during the year ended 30 June 2005, consisting
of 2,275,000 options in August 2004 and
365,000 options in April 2005. Of the options issued in
August 2004, 2,050,000 were issued as payment of share issue
costs, and therefore, have no impact on net loss or total equity
as the fair value was accounted for as a reduction of the
proceeds of the share issuance. |
F-50
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
|
| |
|
The Company issued 500,000 share options to an outside
consultant during the year ended 30 June 2004 as an
incentive for future performance. |
| |
| |
|
The Company issued 2,000,000 share options to GEM during
the year ended 30 June 2003, pursuant to an agreement for a
fully underwritten $7.5 million equity line of credit. |
The following weighted-average assumptions were used in
calculating the estimated fair value:
|
|
|
| |
|
risk-free interest rate of 5.36% for fiscal 2005, 5.55% for
fiscal 2004 and 5.31% for fiscal 2003; |
| |
| |
|
no dividends; |
| |
| |
|
expected volatility of 57% for fiscal 2005 and 70% for fiscal
2004 and 2003; |
| |
| |
|
expected life of 2 years for 2005, 2.5 years for 2004
and 1.6 years for 2003. |
The resulting compensation cost is charged to earnings ratably
over the estimated vesting period.
The following table summarizes the activity of share options
issued to consultants during the years ended 30 June 2005,
2004 and 2003:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
Weighted | |
| |
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
Average | |
| |
|
|
|
Exercise | |
|
|
|
Exercise | |
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
Number of | |
|
Price | |
|
Number of | |
|
Price | |
|
Number of | |
|
Price | |
| |
|
Options | |
|
$ | |
|
Options | |
|
$ | |
|
Options | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Outstanding at beginning of year
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
0.61 |
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
0.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
2,640,000 |
|
|
|
1.07 |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
0.61 |
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
0.20 |
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,000,000 |
) |
|
|
0.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
|
|
1.18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expired
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at end of year
|
|
|
3,130,000 |
|
|
|
1.00 |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
0.61 |
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
0.20 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at end of year
|
|
|
3,055,000 |
|
|
|
1.00 |
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
0.61 |
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
0.20 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005 | |
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
|
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Weighted average grant date fair value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Exercise price exceeds market price
|
|
|
$0.38 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.50 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$0.03 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Exercise price equals market price
|
|
|
$0.40 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options issued to directors, executives and
employees |
Under US GAAP, the Company has elected to account for the
issuance of share options to the directors, executives and
employees in accordance with Accounting Principles Board
(APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees and related interpretations
(collectively, APB 25). Under APB 25,
compensation cost is recognized to the extent that the fair
value of the stock exceeds the
F-51
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
exercise price of the options at the measurement date, and is
charged to earnings ratably over the vesting period. Following
is a summary of the share options accounted for under
APB 25:
pSivida
|
|
|
| |
|
pSivida issued 12,041,537 share options under the ESOP to
directors, executives and employees during the year ended
30 June 2005, consisting of 8,889,537 options in August
2004 and 3,152,000 options in April 2005. |
|
|
|
| |
|
Of the options issued in August 2004, 638,537 options were
issued to directors, executives and employees in consideration
for the waiver of their rights under outstanding options
previously issued by pSiMedica, and were accounted for as part
consideration for the acquisition of pSiMedica. |
| |
| |
|
No compensation cost was recognized for the remaining
8,251,000 options issued in August 2004 because the
exercise price exceeded the quoted market price on the
measurement date, corresponding to the date of grant. |
| |
| |
|
The vesting of 2,032,000 of the options issued in April 2005 is
conditional upon the achievement of performance conditions.
Under US GAAP, these options are considered variable plan
options as the number of shares the individuals are entitled to
receive is not known at the date of grant. Compensation cost is
computed on the date of grant based on managements
estimate of the number of shares that will eventually be issued
upon the achievement of the specific performance criteria and
adjusted at each statement of financial position date (up to the
vesting date) for changes in the estimate of the number of the
shares and the quoted market price of the shares. No
compensation cost was recognized for these options during the
year because the exercise price exceeded the quoted market price
as of 30 June 2005. |
| |
| |
|
No compensation cost was recognized for the remaining 1,120,000
options issued in April 2005 because the exercise price exceeded
the quoted market price on the measurement date, corresponding
to the date of grant |
|
|
|
| |
|
pSivida issued 3,895,000 share options under the ESOP to
directors, executives and employees during the year ended
30 June 2004. No compensation cost was recognized for such
options because the exercise price exceeded the quoted market
price on the measurement date, corresponding to the date of
grant. |
| |
| |
|
pSivida issued 520,000 share options under the ESOP to
employees during the year ended 30 June 2003. The share
options vested one year from the date of grant subject to
the option holders having satisfied defined performance
criteria. Under US GAAP, these options are considered variable
plan options as the number of shares the individuals are
entitled to receive is not known at the date of grant.
Compensation cost is computed on the date of grant based on
managements estimate of the number of shares that will
eventually be issued upon the achievement of the specific
performance criteria and adjusted at each statement of financial
position date (up to the vesting date) for changes in the
estimate of the number of the shares and the quoted market price
of the shares. 500,000 of the share options vested during the
year ended 30 June 2004. |
| |
| |
|
pSivida issued 2,200,000 share options under the ESOP to
directors, executives and employees during the year ended
30 June 2002. The vesting of these share options is
conditional upon a share performance measure. Under US GAAP,
these options are considered variable plan options as the number
of shares the individuals are entitled to receive are not known
at the date of grant. As the share performance measure is beyond
the control of the Company, any resulting compensation |
F-52
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
|
| |
|
expense is recognized under APB 25 when the target is
achieved. During the year ended 30 June 2004, all options
vested as the share performance target was met, and accordingly,
the Company recognized compensation expense under APB 25
based on the excess of the quoted market price on the vesting
date over the exercise price of the share options. |
The following table summarizes the activity of share options
issued to directors, executives and employees of pSivida during
the years ended 30 June 2005, 2004 and 2003:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
Weighted Average | |
|
|
|
Weighted Average | |
|
|
|
Weighted Average | |
| |
|
Number of | |
|
Exercise Price | |
|
Number of | |
|
Exercise Price | |
|
Number of | |
|
Exercise Price | |
| |
|
Options | |
|
$ | |
|
Options | |
|
$ | |
|
Options | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Outstanding at beginning of year
|
|
|
6,595,000 |
|
|
|
0.52 |
|
|
|
2,700,000 |
|
|
|
0.36 |
|
|
|
2,200,000 |
|
|
|
0.40 |
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
12,041,537 |
|
|
|
1.08 |
|
|
|
3,895,000 |
|
|
|
0.61 |
|
|
|
520,000 |
|
|
|
0.20 |
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
(1,050,000 |
) |
|
|
0.30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transferred
|
|
|
(1,650,000 |
) |
|
|
0.40 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
(104,824 |
) |
|
|
0.98 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,000 |
) |
|
|
0.20 |
|
|
Expired
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at end of year
|
|
|
15,831,713 |
|
|
|
0.97 |
|
|
|
6,595,000 |
|
|
|
0.52 |
|
|
|
2,700,000 |
|
|
|
0.36 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at end of year
|
|
|
12,754,713 |
|
|
|
1.01 |
|
|
|
5,795,000 |
|
|
|
0.49 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Weighted average grant date fair value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Exercise price exceeds market price
|
|
$ |
0.42 |
|
|
$ |
0.37 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Exercise price less than market price
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.45 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
pSiMedica
|
|
|
| |
|
pSiMedica issued 30,300 and 12,000 share options to
directors, executives and employees during the years ended
30 June 2004 and 2003, respectively. The Company recognized
compensation expense for 3,375 options issued during the year
ended 30 June 2004 based on the excess of the estimated
fair value of stock over the exercise price on the date of
grant. No compensation cost was recognized for the remaining
26,925 options issued during the year ended 30 June 2004
and all 12,000 options issued during the year ended 30 June
2003 because the exercise price exceeded the estimated fair
value on the date of grant for these options. |
| |
| |
|
pSiMedica issued 29,900 and 26,600 share options to
directors, executives and employees during the years ended
30 June 2004 and 2003, respectively. The share options vest
three years from the date of grant subject to the option holders
having satisfied defined performance criteria. Under US GAAP,
these options are considered variable plan options as the number
of shares the individuals are entitled to receive are not known
at the date of grant. Compensation cost is computed on the date
of grant based on managements estimate of the number of
shares that will eventually be |
F-53
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
|
| |
|
issued upon the achievement of the specific performance criteria
and adjusted at each statement of financial position date (up to
the vesting date) for changes in the estimate of the number of
the shares and the estimated fair value of the shares. |
The following table summarizes the activity of share options
issued to directors, executives and employees of pSiMedica
during the years ended 30 June 2005, 2004 and 2003:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
Weighted | |
| |
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
Average | |
| |
|
Number of | |
|
Exercise | |
|
|
|
Exercise | |
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
Options | |
|
Price | |
|
Number of | |
|
Price | |
|
Number of | |
|
Price | |
| |
|
| |
|
£ | |
|
Options | |
|
£ | |
|
Options | |
|
£ | |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Outstanding at beginning of year
|
|
|
98,800 |
|
|
|
9.66 |
|
|
|
38,600 |
|
|
|
6.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,200 |
|
|
|
11.84 |
|
|
|
38,600 |
|
|
|
6.25 |
|
|
Exchanged for pSivida options
|
|
|
(98,800 |
) |
|
|
9.66 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at end of year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
98,800 |
|
|
|
9.66 |
|
|
|
38,600 |
|
|
|
6.25 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at end of year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Weighted average grant date fair value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Exercise price exceeds market price
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
$ |
9.79 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Exercise price equals market price
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
10.32 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Exercise price less than market price
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
$ |
13.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AION Diagnostics
|
|
|
| |
|
AION Diagnostics issued 1,200,000 share options to
directors, executives and employees during the year ended
30 June 2005. The options vest subject to various
milestone-based vesting conditions. Under US GAAP, these options
are considered variable plan options as the number of shares the
individuals are entitled to receive are not known at the date of
grant. Compensation cost is computed on the date of grant based
on managements estimate of the number of shares that will
eventually be issued upon the achievement of the specific
performance criteria and adjusted at each statement of financial
position date (up to the vesting date) for changes in the
estimate of the number of the shares and the estimated fair
value of the shares. For those options with performance
conditions beyond the control of AION Diagnostics, any resulting
compensation expense is recognized under APB 25 when the
target is achieved. |
F-54
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
The following table summarizes the activity of share options
issued to directors, executives and employees of AION during the
year ended 30 June 2005:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Year Ended | |
| |
|
30 June 2005 | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
Weighted | |
| |
|
|
|
Average | |
| |
|
|
|
Exercise | |
| |
|
Number of | |
|
Price | |
| |
|
Options | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Outstanding at beginning of year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at end of year
|
|
|
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at end of year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005 | |
| |
|
| |
|
Weighted average grant date fair value
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise price less than market price
|
|
$ |
0.29 |
|
| |
|
|
|
Fair value
Had compensation cost related to the issuance of options to
directors and employees been recorded at fair value on the date
of grant in accordance with SFAS 123, the Companys
net loss and loss per share amounts (calculated in accordance
with US GAAP) would have been increased to the pro forma amounts
indicated below:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Year Ended 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
(As restated) | |
|
(As restated) | |
|
US GAAP net loss, as reported
|
|
|
(16,561,512 |
) |
|
|
(5,019,974 |
) |
|
|
(2,268,603 |
) |
|
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in US
GAAP reported net loss, net of related tax effects
|
|
|
125,018 |
|
|
|
448,920 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense
determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of
related tax effect
|
|
|
(4,537,993 |
) |
|
|
(975,468 |
) |
|
|
(190,003 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US GAAP pro forma net loss
|
|
|
(20,974,487 |
) |
|
|
(5,546,522 |
) |
|
|
(2,448,606 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US GAAP loss per share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Basic and diluted as reported
|
|
$ |
(0.08 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
| |
Basic and diluted pro forma
|
|
$ |
(0.10 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
The following weighted-average assumptions were made in
calculating the estimated fair value:
|
|
|
| |
|
risk-free interest rate of 5.36% for fiscal 2005, 5.55% for
fiscal 2004, and 5.31% for fiscal 2003 ; |
| |
| |
|
no dividends; |
| |
| |
|
expected volatility of 57% for fiscal 2005 and 70% for fiscal
2004 and 2003; |
F-55
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
|
| |
|
expected life of 2.5 years for 2005, 2.5 years for
2004 and 1.6 years for 2003. |
|
|
| (b) |
Fair value of shares issued as consideration |
On 10 May 2001, the Company acquired the controlling economic
interest in pSiMedica and issued shares for a portion of the
consideration. Under A-GAAP, the fair value of the share
consideration was calculated based on the price in the
shareholders agreement (which was derived from an
independent valuation report). Under US GAAP, the fair value of
the shares issued to affect the acquisition is the average
quoted market price for a period of two days period before and
two days after the date the terms of the acquisition is agreed
to and announced. Accordingly, for US GAAP purposes, the
Company has recorded an increase to the value of identifiable
intangible assets equal to the difference. Such difference is
amortized over the estimated useful life of 12 years.
|
|
| (c) |
Direct acquisition costs |
Under A-GAAP until
30 June 2004 the Companys accounting policy was to
expense direct acquisition costs as incurred. Since 1 July
2004 the Companys accounting policy has been to capitalize
direct acquisition costs as part of the purchase price. Under
US GAAP, the direct acquisition costs are also capitalized
as part of the purchase price. Accordingly, for all acquisitions
prior to 1 July 2004, the Company has recorded an increase
to the value of identifiable intangible assets equal to the
amount of the direct acquisition costs for US GAAP
purposes. The difference is amortized from the date of
acquisition over the estimated useful life of 12 years
under US GAAP.
|
|
| (d) |
Amortization of intangible assets |
In connection with the acquisition of pSiMedica (acquired in
steps from 18 December 2000 to 4 August 2004), the Company
acquired identifiable intangible assets classified as core
intellectual property under
A-GAAP. Under
A-GAAP, the core
intellectual property is currently not amortized. Rather,
amortization will commence on commercial production of related
products over the remaining estimated useful life. Under
US GAAP, the intangible assets are classified as licenses
and patents and amortized from the date of acquisition on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of
12 years. The aggregate US GAAP amortization expense
for the next five succeeding years is estimated to be
$6,274,253 per year.
Under A-GAAP, the
Company amortizes goodwill attributable to the 4 August
2004 acquisition of the remaining 55.28% interest in pSiMedica
on a straight line basis over the estimated period of benefit of
nine years. Under US GAAP, goodwill is not amortized but
instead is tested for impairment at least annually as further
discussed below. Accordingly, goodwill amortization under
A-GAAP has been added
back in the US GAAP reconciliation.
For US GAAP purposes, SFAS No. 142,
Goodwill and Intangible Assets requires goodwill to
be tested for impairment at least annually at the reporting unit
level. Goodwill attributable to the August 2004 acquisition of
the minority interest in pSiMedica was tested for impairment at
the reporting unit level in May 2005 and no impairment of
goodwill was identified.
F-56
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
|
|
| (f) |
Sales of stock by subsidiaries |
During the years ended 30 June 2004 and 2002, pSiMedica and
pSiOncology issued additional shares which resulted in a change
in pSividas proportionate interest in the respective
subsidiaries. Details are as follows:
|
|
|
| |
|
On 7 March 2002, pSiMedica issued a total of
400,000 ordinary shares (as adjusted for a 100 to
1 share split) to pSivida and another shareholder at
£5 ($13.61) per share, resulting in a total of
£2,000,000 ($5,443,658) cash consideration. This issuance
increased pSividas direct ownership interest in pSiMedica
from 40.05% to 42.85%. |
| |
| |
|
On 13 October 2003, pSiMedica issued a total of 237,342
preference shares to pSivida and another shareholder at
£12.64 ($30.47) per share, resulting in a total of
£3,000,000 ($7,232,401) cash consideration. This issuance
increased pSividas direct ownership interest in pSiMedica
from 42.85% to 46.25%. |
| |
| |
|
On 1 March 2004, pSiOncology issued a total of
2,769 shares to pSiMedica and other minority shareholders
at SGD$1,000 ($761.61) per share, resulting in a total of
SGD$2,769,000 ($2,108,911). This issuance increased
pSividas direct ownership interest in pSiOncology from
38.56% to 42.26%. |
| |
| |
|
On 24 May 2004, pSiMedica issued 56,954 ordinary shares to the
minority shareholders of pSiOncology at £12.64 ($32.29) per
share in consideration for the minority interest in pSiOncology,
resulting in a total of £719,899 ($1,838,822) non-cash
consideration. This issuance decreased pSividas direct
ownership interest in pSiMedica from 46.25% to 44.72%. |
Under A-GAAP, the
change in pSividas proportionate interest in the
respective subsidiaries due to the above share issuances is
eliminated on consolidation and therefore is not recognized in
the consolidated financial statements. Under US GAAP, the
issuance of ordinary shares by a subsidiary is accounted for in
accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 51,
Accounting For Sales Of Stock By A Subsidiary
(SAB 51) which requires the difference between
the carrying amount of the parents investment in a
subsidiary and the underlying net book value of the subsidiary
after issuance of ordinary shares by the subsidiary be reflected
as either a gain or loss in the statement of operations or
reflected as an equity transaction. The Company has elected to
account for SAB 51 gains and losses resulting from the sale
of a subsidiarys ordinary shares as equity transactions.
Accordingly, for US GAAP purposes, the Company has recorded
an adjustment to the value of identifiable intangible assets and
additional paid-in
capital for the resulting SAB 51 gains and losses. Such
difference is amortized over the estimated useful life of
12 years.
Deferred taxes have not been provided on the SAB 51 gains
given that pSiMedica is a foreign subsidiary and pSivida intends
to permanently reinvest the undistributed earnings and thereby
take advantage of the exemption allowed under APB Opinion
No. 23, Accounting for Income Taxes
Special Areas.
|
|
| (g) |
In-process research
and development |
In connection with the acquisition of the remaining minority
interest in pSiOncology during the year ended 30 June 2004,
the Company acquired intangible assets classified as core
intellectual property under
A-GAAP. Under
A-GAAP, the core
intellectual property is currently not amortized. Rather,
amortization will commence on commercial production of related
products. For US GAAP purposes, the directors considered
the guidance contained in the AICPA Practice Aid Assets
Acquired in a Business Combination to be Used in Research and
Development Activities: A Focus on Software, Electronic
F-57
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Devices, and Pharmaceutical Industries and determined that
the acquired intangible assets were
in-process research and
development (IPR&D) in nature and did not have
an alternative future use. Therefore, under US GAAP, the
IPR&D is written off to earnings at the date of acquisition.
|
|
| (h) |
Deferred income taxes |
A-GAAP does not require
the recognition of deferred taxes arising from fair value
adjustments attributable to a purchase business combination.
US GAAP requires deferred taxes to be provided for the tax
effects of differences between the fair values and the tax bases
of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
Deferred taxes are only provided on goodwill when the
amortization of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes in the
respective tax jurisdiction. Accordingly, for US GAAP
purposes, the Company recorded a deferred tax liability for the
difference in the fair value and tax basis of the acquired
intangibles attributable to the step acquisition of pSiMedica.
Where the recognition of the deferred tax liability resulted in
additional basis of the related intangible asset, such
additional basis is being amortized over the remaining estimated
useful life of the related intangible asset for US GAAP
purposes.
Under US GAAP, the existence of sufficient taxable
temporary differences will enable utilization of the tax benefit
of operating loss carryforwards. Accordingly, for US GAAP
purposes, the Company recorded a deferred tax benefit
attributable to the pSiMedica operating loss carryforwards
expected to be utilized by the reversal of the deferred tax
liabilities recognized in connection with the step acquisition
of pSiMedica as per the above. Such deferred tax benefit was not
recognized under A-GAAP
as sufficient taxable temporary differences are not available
under A-GAAP.
|
|
| (i) |
Outside equity interest |
Certain of the A-GAAP
to US GAAP adjustments relate to subsidiaries in which
there exists an outside equity interest. Such adjustments are
attributed to the outside equity interest accordingly.
Under A-GAAP, the
outside equity interest in controlled entities is classified as
a component of total equity. Under US GAAP, the outside
equity interest (also referred to as minority
interest) is classified between liabilities and
stockholders equity in the consolidated statements of
financial position. The effect of this adjustment has been
disclosed in the reconciliation of total equity to US GAAP.
Under A-GAAP, loss per
share is calculated by dividing operating profit (loss) after
tax and minority shareholders interest by the weighted average
number of shares on issue for the year. Methods of computing
loss per share in accordance with US GAAP are documented in
SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share.
For each of the years ended in the period ended 30 June
2005, there were no differences in the calculation methodology
of loss per share under
A-GAAP and US GAAP.
|
|
| (k) |
Consolidated statement of financial performance
classification differences |
Under A-GAAP, interest
income is reported as a component of revenue from ordinary
activities. Under US GAAP, interest income is reported as a
component of non-operating income/(loss).
Under A-GAAP, proceeds
from the disposal of property, plant and equipment is reported
as a component of revenue from ordinary activities. Under
US GAAP, only the net gain/(loss) is reported in operating
income/(loss).
F-58
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
Under A-GAAP, interest
expense is reported as a component of loss from ordinary
activities. Under US GAAP, interest expense is reported as
a component of non-operating income/(loss).
|
|
| (l) |
Consolidated statement of comprehensive loss |
Set out below is an analysis of comprehensive income/(loss)
under A-GAAP for the
years ended 30 June 2005, 2004 and 2003:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Net loss in accordance with A-GAAP
|
|
|
(14,726,523 |
) |
|
|
(3,683,205 |
) |
|
|
(2,765,153 |
) |
|
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0
|
|
|
(350,287 |
) |
|
|
77,985 |
|
|
|
(31,765 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss in accordance with A-GAAP
|
|
|
(15,076,810 |
) |
|
|
(3,605,220 |
) |
|
|
(2,796,918 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company has adopted SFAS No. 109 Accounting
for Income Taxes (SFAS 109) for
US GAAP purposes. SFAS 109 requires a liability
approach to accounting for income taxes, which as it
applies to the Company, is very similar to that adopted under
A-GAAP. Under
A-GAAP, the deferred
tax asset in respect of income tax losses carried forward
disclosed in Note 5 is not recognized unless the benefit is
virtually certain of realization. Under US GAAP, the
benefit is not recognized unless realization is more likely than
not.
The components of
A-GAAP loss from
ordinary activities before income tax expense consisted of the
following for the years ended 30 June 2005, 2004 and 2003:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years Ended 30 June | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
| |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
|
$ | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Australia
|
|
|
(7,590,833 |
) |
|
|
(637,675 |
) |
|
|
(855,756 |
) |
|
United Kingdom
|
|
|
(6,076,779 |
) |
|
|
(5,736,347 |
) |
|
|
(4,054,871 |
) |
|
Singapore
|
|
|
(1,458,107 |
) |
|
|
(1,144,954 |
) |
|
|
(445,701 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
(15,125,719 |
) |
|
|
(7,518,976 |
) |
|
|
(5,356,328 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-59
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities in
accordance with A-GAAP
as of 30 June 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
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Years Ended 30 June | |
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2005 | |
|
2004 | |
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$ | |
|
$ | |
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|
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|
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Deferred tax assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating loss carryforwards
|
|
|
9,291,377 |
|
|
|
5,049,704 |
|
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Provision accruals
|
|
|
8,964 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
4,147 |
|
|
|
2,189 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total gross deferred tax assets
|
|
|
9,304,488 |
|
|
|
5,051,893 |
|
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Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepayments
|
|
|
96,880 |
|
|
|
8,687 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax asset
|
|
|
9,207,608 |
|
|
|
5,043,206 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(9,207,608 |
) |
|
|
(5,043,206 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net recorded deferred taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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As at 30 June 2005, the Company has operating loss carry
forwards of $31,945,180. Carryforwards of net operating losses
do not expire on a time basis in any of the jurisdictions in
which the Company incurs such losses. Expiration will depend on
the legislation of the countries in which losses are incurred,
and will generally be triggered by a change in control or
business activity.
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| 28. |
Recently issued but not yet adopted US Pronouncements |
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004):
Share-Based Payments (SFAS 123R).
This statement eliminates the option to apply the intrinsic
value measurement provisions of APB 25 to stock
compensation awards issued to directors and employees. Rather,
SFAS 123R requires companies to measure the cost of
director, executive and employee services received in exchange
for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair
value of the award. That cost will be recognized over the period
during which the director, executive or employee is required to
provide services in exchange for the award the
requisite service period (usually the vesting period).
SFAS 123R applies to all awards granted after the required
effective date (July 1, 2005 for pSivida) and to awards
modified, repurchased, or cancelled after that date. As
permitted by SFAS 123, the Company currently accounts for
share-based payments to directors, executives and employees
using APB 25, the intrinsic value method. Accordingly, the
adoption of the SFAS 123R fair value method may have a
significant impact on the Companys results of operations,
although it will have no impact on its overall financial
position. The full impact of the adoption of SFAS 123R
cannot be predicted at this time, as it depends on levels of
share-based payments for future grants. However, had the Company
adopted SFAS 123R for director, executive and employee
options in prior periods, the impact of that standard would have
approximated the pro forma impact of SFAS 123, as disclosed
in Note 27(a), Share-based compensation
Options issued to directors, executives and employees.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153:
Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets (SFAS 153),
which amends APB Opinion No. 29: Accounting for
Nonmonetary Transactions to eliminate the exception for
nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets and replaces
it with a general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets
that do not
F-60
PSIVIDA LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In Australian Dollars (except as otherwise stated)
have commercial substance. SFAS 153 is effective for
nonmonetary assets exchanges occurring in fiscal periods
beginning after June 15, 2005 (fiscal 2006 for pSivida). At
this time, management reasonably believes that the adoption of
SFAS 153 will not have a material effect on the
consolidated entitys financial position or results of
operations.
In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154:
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections
(SFAS 154), which replaces APB Opinion No. 20:
Accounting Changes and SFAS No. 3: Reporting
Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. The
standard is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2005 (fiscal 2007 for
pSivida). SFAS 154 changes the requirements for the
accounting for and reporting of a voluntary change in accounting
principle as well as the changes required by an accounting
pronouncement which does not include specific transition
provisions. At this time management reasonably believes that the
adoption of SFAS 154 will not have a material effect on the
Companys financial position or results of operations.
F-61
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit |
|
Exhibit |
| No. |
|
Title |
1.1 |
|
Constitution of pSivida Limited, dated April 7, 2004 (b) |
2.1 |
|
Deposit Agreement, by and among pSivida Limited, Citibank, N.A. and the Holders and
Beneficial Owners of American Depositary Shares Evidenced by American Depositary Receipts
Issued Thereunder (c) |
3.1 |
|
Deed Poll, dated October 26, 2004, executed by QinetiQ (b) |
4.1 |
|
Rules of the pSivida Limited Employee Share Option Plan (b) |
4.2 |
|
Collaboration Agreement among pSiOncology Pte. Ltd., Singapore General Hospital Pte. Ltd.
and SGH Technology Ventures Pte. Ltd., dated July 24, 2002 (b) (g) |
4.3 |
|
Process Development and Manufacturing Agreement between pSiMedica Limited and AEA Technology
QSA GmbH, dated March 4, 2004 (b) (g) |
4.4 |
|
Agreement among Beijing Med-Pharm Corp., pSiMedica Ltd. and pSiOncology Pte. Ltd., dated
October 27, 2005, as amended on July 24, 2002 (g) (h) |
4.5 |
|
Merger Agreement, dated October 3, 2005, among pSivida Limited, pSivida Inc., and Control
Delivery Systems Inc. (d) |
4.6 |
|
Form of Registration Rights Agreement, between pSivida Limited and stockholders of Control
Delivery Systems, Inc., dated as of December 30, 2005 (a) |
4.7 |
|
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated October 5, 2005, between pSivida Limited and the
investor listed on the Schedule of Buyers attached thereto (e) |
4.8 |
|
Form of Subordinated Convertible Note in the principal amount of US$15,000,000, dated as of
November 16, 2005 (e) |
4.9 |
|
Form of Warrant to Purchase ADRs for the purchase of up to 633,803 ADRs, dated as of
November 16, 2005 (e) |
4.10 |
|
Form of Registration Rights Agreement, between Castelrigg Master Investments and pSivida
Limited, dated as of November 16, 2005 (e) |
4.11 |
|
Letter Agreement, dated November 15, 2005, relating to the Securities Purchase Agreement,
dated October 5, 2005(e) |
4.12 |
|
Amended and Restated License Agreement, between Control Delivery Systems, Inc. and Bausch &
Lomb Incorporated dated December 9, 2003, as amended on
June 28, 2005 (a) (i) |
4.13 |
|
Collaboration Agreement, between Control Delivery Systems, Inc. and Alimera Sciences, Inc.
dated February 11, 2005, as amended on February 23, 2005
and May 11, 2005 (a) (i) |
4.14 |
|
License Agreement, between the University of Kentucky Research Foundation and Control
Delivery Systems, Inc., dated as of October 20, 1991, including
amendment (f) (i) |
4.15 |
|
License Agreement, between the University of Kentucky Research Foundation and Control
Delivery Systems, Inc., dated as of October 31, 1995 (f) (i) |
4.16 |
|
License Agreement, between the University of Kentucky Research Foundation and Control
Delivery Systems, Inc., dated as of September 9, 1997 (f) (i) |
4.17 |
|
License Agreement, between the University of Kentucky Research Foundation and Control
Delivery Systems, Inc., dated as of September 9, 1997 (f) (i) |
4.18 |
|
License Agreement, the University of Kentucky Research Foundation and Control Delivery
Systems, Inc., dated as of September 9, 1997 (f) (i) |
4.19 |
|
Commercial Sublease, between Exergen Corporation, and Control Delivery Systems, Inc., dated
as of April 6, 2005 (a) |
4.20 |
|
Amended and Restated Control
Delivery Systems, Inc. Change of Control Agreement, between CDS and Paul Ashton, dated August 17, 2004 (a) |
4.21 |
|
Amended and Restated Control
Delivery Systems, Inc. Change of Control Agreement, between CDS and Michael Soja, dated August 17, 2004 (a) |
4.22 |
|
Amended and Restated Control
Delivery Systems, Inc. Change of Control Agreement, between CDS and Lori Freedman, dated August 17, 2004 (a) |
4.23 |
|
Severance Agreement, between CDS and Paul Ashton, dated February 20, 2004 (a) |
4.24 |
|
Severance Agreement, between CDS and Michael Soja, dated February 20, 2004 (a) |
4.25 |
|
Severance Agreement, between CDS and Lori Freedman, dated February 20, 2004 (a) |
4.26 |
|
First Amendment to Control Delivery
Systems, Inc. Severance Agreement between CDS and Paul Ashton, dated
August 17, 2004 (a) |
4.27 |
|
First Amendment to Control Delivery
Systems, Inc. Severance Agreement between CDS and Michael Soja, dated
August 17, 2004 (a) |
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|
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| Exhibit |
|
Exhibit |
| No. |
|
Title |
4.28 |
|
First Amendment to Severance
Agreement between CDS and Lori Freedman, dated August 17, 2004 (a) |
4.29 |
|
Control Delivery
Systems, Inc. Restricted Stock Award Agreement, between CDS and Paul Ashton, dated August 16, 2004 (a) |
4.30 |
|
Control Delivery
Systems, Inc. Restricted Stock Award Agreement, between CDS and Michael Soja, dated August 16, 2004 (a) |
4.31 |
|
Control Delivery
Systems, Inc. Restricted Stock Award Agreement, between CDS and Lori Freedman, dated August 16, 2004 (a) |
4.32 |
|
Retention Agreement, between CDS and Paul Ashton, dated September 29, 2005 (a) |
4.33 |
|
Retention Agreement, between CDS and Michael Soja, dated September 29, 2005 (a) |
4.34 |
|
Retention Agreement, between CDS and Lori Freedman, dated September 29, 2005 (a) |
4.35 |
|
Non-Competition Agreement, between pSivida Limited and Paul Ashton, dated October 3, 2005 (a) |
4.36 |
|
Stock Option Agreements, between CDS and
Paul Ashton, dated July 10, 2002 (a) |
8.1 |
|
List of subsidiaries (a) |
12.1
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act, as amended (a) |
12.2
|
|
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act, as amended (a) |
13.1
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (a) |
13.2
|
|
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (a) |
|
|
|
| (a) |
|
Filed herewith. |
| |
| (b) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the registrants filing on Form 20-F (Commission file number
000-51122) filed on January 20, 2005. |
| |
| (c) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the registrants filing on Form F-6 (Commission file number
333-122158) filed on January 19, 2005. |
| |
| (d) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the registrants later filing on Form F-6 (Commission file number
333-122158) filed on October 4, 2005. |
| |
| (e) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the registrants earlier filing on Form F-6 (Commission file
number 333-122158) filed on November 15, 2005. The final versions of documents denoted as form
of have been omitted pursuant to Rule 12b-31. Such final versions are substantially identical in
all material respects to the filed versions of such documents provided that the name of the
investor, and the investors and/or pSividas signature are included in the final versions. |
| |
| (f) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Control Delivery Systems filing on Form S-1 (Commission file
number 333-51954) filed on December 15, 2000. |
| |
| (g) |
|
Incorporated by reference to Beijing Med-Pharm corporations's
Filing on Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to S-1 (Commission file
number 333-121957) filed on November 15, 2005. |
| |
| (h) |
|
Confidential treatment has been granted for portions of this exhibit. |
| |
| (i) |
|
Confidential treatment has been requested for portions of this exhibit. An unredacted version
of this exhibit has been filed separately with the Commission. |