0001171843-14-002298.txt : 20140512 0001171843-14-002298.hdr.sgml : 20140512 20140512160128 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-14-002298 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20140512 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20140512 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20140512 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROCKWELL MEDICAL, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001041024 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTROMEDICAL & ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC APPARATUS [3845] IRS NUMBER: 383317208 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MI FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-23661 FILM NUMBER: 14833381 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 30142 S WIXOM RD CITY: WIXOM STATE: MI ZIP: 48393 BUSINESS PHONE: 2489609009 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 30142 S WIXOM RD CITY: WIXOM STATE: MI ZIP: 48393 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ROCKWELL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20120530 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ROCKWELL MEDICAL, INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20120525 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ROCKWELL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970722 8-K 1 f8k_051214.htm FORM 8-K f8k_051214.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 12, 2014
 
ROCKWELL MEDICAL, INC.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Michigan
  
000-23661
  
38-3317208
(State or other jurisdiction
  
(Commission
  
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
  
File Number)
  
   Identification No.)
 
30142 Wixom Road,Wixom, Michigan
48393
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (248) 960-9009
 
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 12, 2014, the Company issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished with this Form 8-K:
 
Exhibit   Description
     
99.1
  
Press Release dated May 12, 2014.

 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
ROCKWELL MEDICAL, INC.
     
     
May 12, 2014 By: /S/ Thomas E. Klema
   
Thomas E. Klema
Its: Chief Financial Officer
 

 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit   Description
     
99.1
  
Press Release dated May 12, 2014.
 
 EX-99.1 2 exh_991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Rockwell Medical, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2014 Results

EXHIBIT 99.1

Rockwell Medical, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2014 Results

Triferic(TM) NDA Submission Highlights First Quarter

WIXOM, Mich., May 12, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rockwell Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:RMTI), a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company targeting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) with innovative products and services for the treatment of iron replacement, secondary hyperparathyroidism and hemodialysis, reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.

Q1 2014 Highlights

  • Sales were $13.0 million, a 5.1% increase over Q1 2013.
  • Gross profit was $1.7 million, a 31% increase over Q1 2013.
  • R&D expense was $4.6 million, a 64% decrease compared to $12.8 million in Q1 2013.
  • Cash and investments were $14.7 million as of March 31, 2014.

Q1 2014 Drug Development Highlights

  • Triferic New Drug Application submitted to FDA.
  • Triferic formulation patent issued for Japan.
  • Triferic long-term safety studies completed.
  • KOL breakfast meeting held in New York to examine anemia management and potential iron delivery advancements for CKD-HD patients.
  • Triferic clinical study abstracts and oral presentations accepted and presented at key nephrology conferences including the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting, Asia Pacific Congress on Nephrology and ISN Nexus Symposium.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, Rockwell reported a net loss of ($7.8) million or ($0.20) per share, which was a $7.6 million or 49% improvement compared to a net loss of ($15.4) million or ($0.72) per share in the first quarter of 2013. R&D expense decreased by $8.1 million compared to the first quarter of 2013.

"The submission of our Triferic NDA during the first quarter represents a major milestone for the Company," stated Mr. Robert L. Chioini, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell. "This NDA submission is the culmination of consistent, positive efficacy and safety results achieved across the entire Phase 3 Triferic clinical study program and it brings us much closer to the potential U.S. commercial launch of Triferic." Mr. Chioini continued, "R&D expense decreased significantly in the first quarter of 2014 as anticipated, and we expect a substantial decline each successive quarter during 2014."

Conference Call Information

Rockwell Medical will be hosting a conference call to review its first quarter 2014 results on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 4:30 pm ET. Investors are encouraged to call a few minutes in advance at (877) 383-7438, or for international callers (678) 894-3975, passcode # 43066158 or to listen to the call via webcast at the Rockwell Medical IR web page: http://ir.rockwellmed.com/

About Triferic

Triferic is a unique iron compound that is delivered to the hemodialysis patient via dialysate, replacing the 5-7 mg of iron that is lost during every dialysis treatment. Triferic is introduced into the sodium bicarbonate concentrate on-site at the dialysis clinic, which is subsequently mixed into dialysate. Once in the dialysate, Triferic crosses the dialyzer membrane and enters the blood where it immediately binds to apo-transferrin and is taken to the bone marrow to assist in new red blood cell formation, similar to how dietary iron is processed in the human body. In completed clinical trials to date, Triferic has demonstrated that it can safely and effectively deliver sufficient iron to the bone marrow, maintain hemoglobin and not increase iron stores (ferritin), while significantly reducing ESA dose.

About Rockwell Medical

Rockwell Medical is a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company targeting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) with innovative products and services for the treatment of iron replacement, secondary hyperparathyroidism and hemodialysis.

Rockwell's lead drug candidate Triferic is in late-stage clinical development for the treatment of iron replacement in dialysis patients. Triferic delivers iron to the bone marrow of dialysis patients in a non-invasive, physiologic manner during their regular dialysis treatment, using dialysate as the delivery mechanism. In completed clinical trials to date, Triferic has demonstrated that it can safely and effectively deliver sufficient iron to the bone marrow, maintain hemoglobin and not increase iron stores (ferritin), while significantly reducing ESA dose. Triferic has completed the efficacy trials of its Phase 3 clinical study program (CRUISE-1 and CRUISE-2). Triferic is expected to address an estimated $600M U.S. market.

Rockwell is preparing to launch its FDA approved generic drug Calcitriol, to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in dialysis patients. Calcitriol (active vitamin D) injection is indicated in the management of hypocalcemia in patients undergoing chronic renal dialysis. It has been shown to significantly reduce elevated parathyroid hormone levels. Reduction of PTH has been shown to result in an improvement in renal osteodystrophy. Rockwell intends to launch Calcitriol once it receives FDA manufacturing approval, addressing an estimated $350M U.S. market.

Rockwell is also an established manufacturer and leader in delivering high-quality hemodialysis concentrates/dialysates to dialysis providers and distributors in the U.S. and abroad. As one of the two major suppliers in the U.S., Rockwell's products are used to maintain human life by removing toxins and replacing critical nutrients in the dialysis patient's bloodstream. Rockwell has three manufacturing/distribution facilities located in the U.S. and its operating infrastructure is a ready-made sales and distribution channel that is able to provide seamless integration into the commercial market for its drug products, Calcitriol and Triferic upon FDA market approval.

Rockwell's exclusive renal drug therapies support disease management initiatives to improve the quality of life and care of dialysis patients and are intended to deliver safe and effective therapy, while decreasing drug administration costs and improving patient convenience. Rockwell Medical is developing a pipeline of drug therapies, including extensions of Triferic for indications outside of hemodialysis. Please visit www.rockwellmed.com for more information. For a demonstration of the Triferic unique mechanism of action in delivering iron via dialysate, please view the animation video at http://www.rockwellmed.com/collateral/documents/english-us/mode-of-action.html.

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, Rockwell's intention to launch Calcitriol and Triferic® following FDA approval. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan", "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While Rockwell Medical believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in Rockwell Medical's SEC filings. Thus, actual results could be materially different. Rockwell Medical expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Triferic™ is a trademark of Rockwell Medical, Inc.

 
ROCKWELL MEDICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013
 
(Unaudited)
     
  Three Months Three Months
  Ended Ended
   March 31, 2014  March 31, 2013
Sales $ 12,963,652 $ 12,336,374
Cost of Sales 11,283,694 11,055,394
Gross Profit 1,679,958 1,280,980
Selling, General and Administrative 4,090,199 3,916,783
Research and Product Development  4,615,197  12,754,518
Operating Income (Loss) (7,025,438) (15,390,321)
Interest and Investment Income, net 74,215 10,672
Interest Expense  854,303  75
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (7,805,526) (15,379,724)
Income Tax Expense   --   --
Net Income (Loss) $ (7,805,526) $ (15,379,724)
     
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share  ($ 0.20) ($ 0.72)
     
     
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share  ($ 0.20) ($ 0.72)
     
 
ROCKWELL MEDICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
 
(Unaudited)
 
  March 31, December 31,
ASSETS  2014  2013
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 661,117 $ 11,881,451
Investments Available for Sale 14,068,482 12,034,622
Accounts Receivable, net of a reserve of $41,000 in 2014 and $37,000 in 2013 4,100,453 4,578,319
Inventory 2,909,828 2,799,648
Other Current Assets 602,393 623,734
Total Current Assets 22,342,273 31,917,774
     
Property and Equipment, net 1,761,165 1,648,949
Intangible Assets 457,958 499,715
Goodwill 920,745 920,745
Other Non-current Assets  1,311,411  1,374,941
Total Assets $ 26,793,552 $ 36,362,124
     
     
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 		    
Note Payable Capitalized Lease Obligations $ 4,113,013 $ 2,308,145
Accounts Payable 5,133,267 8,686,153
Accrued Liabilities 4,605,573 6,647,828
Customer Deposits    244,314    207,545
Total Current Liabilities  14,096,167  17,849,671
     
Long Term Debt 16,224,575 17,916,914
     
Shareholders' Equity:    
Common Shares, no par value, 40,759,976 and 40,110,661 shares issued and outstanding 158,776,957  154,457,878
Common Share Purchase Warrants, 838,071 and 983,071 warrants issued and outstanding  4,225,669  4,895,811
Accumulated Deficit (166,596,095) (158,790,569)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  66,279  32,419
Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)  (3,527,190)  595,539
     
Total Liabilities And Shareholders' Equity $ 26,793,552  $ 36,362,124
     
 
ROCKWELL MEDICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013
 
(Unaudited)
 
  2014 2013
     
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:    
Net (Loss) $ (7,805,526) $ (15,379,724)
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Loss To Net Cash Used In    
Operating Activities:    
Depreciation and Amortization 257,761 250,530
Share Based Compensation – Non-employee -- 966,227
Share Based Compensation- Employees 2,174,212 1,350,959
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs 113,529 --
Non-Cash Interest Expense 112,529 --
Loss on Disposal of Assets 1,662 5,109
     
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:    
Decrease (Increase) in Accounts Receivable 477,866 (30,367)
Increase in Inventory (110,180) (215,871)
Decrease (Increase) in Other Assets (243,936) 257,464
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable (3,552,886) 1,266,909
Increase (Decrease) in Other Liabilities   (1,790,208)   220,809
Changes in Assets and Liabilities  (5,219,344)   1,498,944
Cash Used In Operating Activities  (10,365,177)  (11,307,955)
     
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:    
Purchase of Investments Available for Sale (2,000,000) --
Purchase of Equipment  (329,882)  (153,380)
Proceeds on Sale of Assets  --  5,998
Cash Used In Investing Activities (2,329,882) (147,382)
     
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:    
Proceeds from the  Issuance of Common Shares and Purchase Warrants  1,474,725 12,518,733
Payments on Notes Payable and Capital Lease Obligations    --   (829)
Cash Provided By Financing Activities 1,474,725 12,517,904
     
Increase (Decrease) In Cash (11,220,334) 1,062,567
Cash At Beginning Of Period 11,881,451 4,711,730
Cash At End Of Period $ 661,117 $ 5,774,297
      
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