Atossa Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ:ATOS) today announced Second Quarter ended June 30, 2017 financial results and provided an update on recent company developments.

Steve Quay, President and CEO, commented, “We have reached an important milestone by completing enrollment in both the topical and oral arms of our Phase 1 Endoxifen study. We look forward to announcing preliminary top-line results from the topical arm of our endoxifen study later this quarter.”

Recent Corporate Developments

Atossa’s important recent developments include the following:

  • Completed enrollment in both the oral and topical arms of our proprietary Endoxifen Phase 1 dose escalation study.
  • Completed capital raise of approximately $4.4 million gross proceeds.
  • Eliminated warrants to purchase approximately 3 million shares of common stock through cashless warrant exercises on June 30 and subsequent to that eliminated warrants to purchase approximately an additional 1.6 million shares of common stock through cash exercises.
  • Received multiple positive interim safety assessments from the safety committee on our proprietary Endoxifen Phase 1 dose escalation study.
  • Completed the transfer of the Fulvestrant Microcatheter Phase 2 study to Montefiore Medical Center.

Q2 2017 Financial Results

We are in the research and development phase and we did not generate revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

Total operating expenses were approximately $1.9 million and $3.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, consisting of general and administrative (G&A) expenses of approximately $1.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively, and research and development (R&D) expenses of approximately $0.8 million and $1.4 million, respectively. Total operating expenses were approximately $1.7 million and $4.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, consisting of G&A expense of approximately $1.6 million and $3.7 million, respectively, and R&D expenses of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

About Atossa Genetics

Atossa Genetics Inc., is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics and delivery methods to treat breast cancer and other breast conditions. For more information, please visit www.atossagenetics.com. 

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements in this press release, which Atossa undertakes no obligation to update, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated or estimated future results, including the risks and uncertainties associated with actions and inactions by the FDA, the outcome or timing of regulatory approvals needed by Atossa, lower than anticipated rate of patient enrollment, results of clinical studies, the safety and efficacy of Atossa’s products and services, performance of clinical research organizations and investigators, obstacles resulting from proprietary rights held by others, such as patent rights, and other risks detailed from time to time in Atossa’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation its periodic reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q, each as amended and supplemented from time to time.

ATOSSA GENETICS INC. 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2017     2016  
Assets                
Current assets                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 3,690,023     $ 3,027,962  
Restricted cash     55,000       55,000  
Prepaid expenses     228,370       171,601  
Other accounts receivable     2,736          
Total current assets     3,976,129       3,254,563  
                 
Furniture and equipment, net     18,989       55,119  
Intangible assets, net     585,683       640,440  
Other assets     128,577       194,250  
Total assets   $ 4,709,378     $ 4,144,372  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                
                 
Current liabilities                
Accounts payable   $ 495,811     $ 254,320  
Accrued expenses     44,017       16,964  
Payroll liabilities     482,420       769,899  
Common stock warrant liability     864,371          
Other current liabilities     19,157       6,083  
Total current liabilities     1,905,776       1,047,266  
                 
Commitments and contingencies (note 13)                
                 
Stockholders’ equity                
Preferred stock - $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, consisting of:                
Series A convertible preferred stock- $.001 par value; 4,000 and 0 shares authorized, and 839 and 0 shares issued and outstanding, as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively       1          
Additional paid in capital- Series A convertible preferred stock     774,977          
Common stock - $.015 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized, 10,032,410 and 3,786,913 shares issued and outstanding, as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively     150,486       56,804  
Additional paid-in capital     63,126,929       60,344,050  
Accumulated deficit     (61,248,791 )     (57,303,748 )
Total stockholders’ equity     2,803,602       3,097,106  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 4,709,378     $ 4,144,372  
                 
                 

ATOSSA GENETICS INC. 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,     For The Six Months Ended June 30,  
             
    2017     2016     2017     2016  
Operating expenses:                                
Research and development   $ 824,094     $ 168,992     $ 1,368,396     $ 318,963  
General and administrative     1,072,169       1,553,391       2,214,712       3,730,960  
Total operating expenses     1,896,263       1,722,383       3,583,108       4,049,923  
Operating loss     (1,896,263 )     (1,722,383 )     (3,583,108 )     (4,049,923 )
Change in fair value of common stock warrants     (152,447 )             (152,447 )        
Warrant financing expense     (192,817 )             (192,817 )        
Other income (expense), net     38               (16,671 )        
Loss before income taxes     (2,241,489 )     (1,722,383 )     (3,945,043 )     (4,049,923 )
Income taxes                                
Net loss   $ (2,241,489 )   $ (1,722,383 )   $ (3,945,043 )   $ (4,049,923 )
Deemed dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock       (2,568,132 )             (2,568,132 )        
Net loss applicable to common stockholders   $ (4,809,621 )   $ (1,722,383 )   $ (6,513,175 )   $ (4,049,923 )
Loss per common share - basic and diluted   $ (0.64 )   $ (0.67 )   $ (1.15 )   $ (1.63 )
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted     7,476,046       2,587,871       5,641,671       2,485,853  
                                 
Atossa Genetics Company Contact:
 
Atossa Genetics Inc.
Kyle Guse
CFO and General Counsel
(O) 800-351-3902
kyle.guse@atossagenetics.com
 
Investor Relations Contact
 
Scott Gordon
CorProminence LLC
377 Oak Street
Concourse 2
Garden City, NY 11530
Office: 516.222.2560
scottg@corprominence.com
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