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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT
TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of: August, 2007
Commission File Number: 000-50393
NEUROCHEM INC.
275 Armand-Frappier Boulevard
Laval, Québec
H7V 4A7
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40 F.
Form 20-F o Form 40-F þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): Yes o No þ
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes o No þ
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
The Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) of Neurochem Inc.(the “Registrant”) for the periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the Three and Six Month Periods ended June 30, 2007, and the Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to December 31, 2006, and for the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited) submitted by the Registrant with this report on Form 6-K are hereby incorporated by reference into, and as exhibits to, the Registrant’s registration statements on Form F-10 (SEC Reg. Nos. 333-140039 and 333-142770).
 
 

 


 

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, thereunto duly authorized.
         
  NEUROCHEM INC.
 
 
August 10, 2007  By:   /s/ David Skinner    
    David Skinner, Vice President,   
    General Counsel and Corporate Secretary   
 


 

Consolidated Financial Statements of
(Unaudited)
NEUROCHEM INC.
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006

 


 

NEUROCHEM INC.
Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
         
Financial Statements
       
 
       
Consolidated Balance Sheets
    1  
 
       
Consolidated Statements of Operations
    2  
 
       
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
    3  
 
       
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    4  
 
       
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
    6  

 


 

NEUROCHEM INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)
(in accordance with Canadian GAAP)
                         
    June 30,     June 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2007     2006  
    (U.S.$ -     (Cdn$)     (Cdn$)  
    note 1)                  
Assets
                       
 
Current assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 85,457     $ 90,873     $ 14,168  
Marketable securities
                42,653  
Restricted cash (note 3)
    6,000       6,380       6,992  
Sales taxes and other receivables
    1,051       1,117       1,216  
Research tax credits receivable
    2,565       2,728       1,082  
Prepaid expenses
    2,681       2,851       2,901  
 
 
    97,754       103,949       69,012  
 
                       
Restricted cash
    602       640       640  
Deferred financing fees (note 2)
                1,789  
Long-term prepaid expenses
    647       688       919  
Long-term investment
                372  
Property and equipment
    4,318       4,592       4,559  
Patents
    5,845       6,215       5,920  
 
 
 
  $ 109,166     $ 116,084     $ 83,211  
 
 
                       
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
                       
 
                       
Current liabilities:
                       
Accounts payable
  $ 3,505     $ 3,727     $ 4,374  
Accrued liabilities
    11,472       12,199       11,461  
Deferred revenue
    7,563       8,042       8,819  
Deferred gain on sale of property
    1,339       1,424       1,424  
 
 
    23,879       25,392       26,078  
 
                       
Deferred gain on sale of property
    16,572       17,622       18,334  
Long-term accrued liabilities
    1,089       1,158       740  
Convertible notes (note 4)
    50,332       53,522       39,214  
 
 
    91,872       97,694       84,366  
 
 
                       
Non-controlling interest
    679       722       845  
 
                       
Shareholders’ equity:
                       
Share capital (note 5)
    299,835       318,838       270,923  
Equity portion of convertible notes
    17,548       18,660       9,740  
Additional paid-in capital
    18,196       19,349       13,946  
Warrants (note 4)
    17,576       18,690        
Deficit
    (336,540 )     (357,869 )     (296,609 )
 
 
    16,615       17,668       (2,000 )
 
                       
 
 
  $ 109,166     $ 116,084     $ 83,211  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(in accordance with Canadian GAAP)
                                                 
    Three months ended     Six months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2007     2007     2006     2007     2007     2006  
    (US$ -     (Cdn$)     (Cdn$)     (US$ -     (Cdn$)     (Cdn$)  
    note 1)                     note 1)                  
Revenues:
                                               
Collaboration agreement (note 3)
  $ 320     $ 340     $ 608     $ 731     $ 777     $ 1,215  
Reimbursable costs
    135       144       205       276       294       435  
 
 
    455       484       813       1,007       1,071       1,650  
 
 
                                               
Expenses:
                                               
Research and development
    15,155       16,115       14,342       33,692       35,827       28,068  
Research tax credits and grants
    (509 )     (541 )     (494 )     (1,066 )     (1,134 )     (1,029 )
 
 
    14,646       15,574       13,848       32,626       34,693       27,039  
General and administrative
    3,258       3,464       3,366       7,070       7,518       6,808  
Arbitral award
                2,089                   2,089  
Reimbursable costs
    135       144       205       276       294       435  
Stock-based compensation (note 6)
    964       1,025       1,016       1,980       2,106       1,932  
Depreciation of property and equipment
    263       280       317       531       565       620  
Amortization and patent cost write-off
    108       115       92       223       237       282  
Interest and bank charges
    43       46       23       132       141       50  
 
 
    19,417       20,648       20,956       42,838       45,554       39,255  
 
Net loss before undernoted items
    (18,962 )     (20,164 )     (20,143 )     (41,831 )     (44,483 )     (37,605 )
 
 
                                               
Interest income
    994       1,057       580       1,669       1,775       1,223  
Accretion expense (note 4)
    (12,895 )     (13,712 )           (13,998 )     (14,885 )      
Change in fair value of derivative - related asset
    (1,996 )     (2,122 )           (1,996 )     (2,122 )      
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
    546       581       (524 )     660       702       (570 )
Other income
    498       530       308       765       814       593  
Share of loss in a company subject to significant influence
                (891 )     (350 )     (372 )     (1,707 )
Non-controlling interest
                296       116       123       558  
 
 
    (12,853 )     (13,666 )     (231 )     (13,134 )     (13,965 )     97  
 
Net loss
  $ (31,815 )   $ (33,830 )   $ (20,374 )   $ (54,965 )   $ (58,448 )   $ (37,508 )
 
 
                                               
Net loss per share:
                                               
Basic and diluted
  $ (0.78 )   $ (0.83 )   $ (0.53 )   $ (1.38 )   $ (1.47 )   $ (0.97 )
 
 
                                               
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
            40,586,251       38,792,486               39,750,174       38,475,059  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
Period ended June 30, 2007
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
(in accordance with Canadian GAAP)
                                                         
                    Equity                          
                    portion of     Additional                    
    Share capital     convertible     paid-in                    
    Number     Dollars     notes     capital     Warrants     Deficit     Total  
 
Balance, December 31, 2006
    38,722,022     $ 270,923     $ 9,740     $ 13,946     $     $ (296,609 )   $ (2,000 )
 
                                                       
Adjustment to reflect change in accounting policy for financial instruments (note 2)
                                  (181 )     (181 )
 
                                                       
Equity portion of convertible notes
                12,364                         12,364  
 
                                                       
Warrants issued in connection with the May 2007 convertible notes issuance
                            18,690             18,690  
 
                                                       
Exercise of stock options:
                                                       
For cash
    57,311       422                               422  
Ascribed value from additional paid-in capital
          263             (263 )                  
Issued on conversion of 6% senior convertible notes due in 2027 (note 4(b))
    1,653,859       6,212       (3,175 )     3,175                   6,212  
Issued on conversion of 5% junior convertible notes due in 2012 (note 4(b))
    4,444,449       41,018       (269 )     269                   41,018  
 
                                                       
Stock-based compensation
                      2,222                   2,222  
 
                                                       
Net loss
                                  (58,448 )     (58,448 )
 
                                                       
Share issue costs
                                  (2,631 )     (2,631 )
 
 
 
                                                       
Balance, June 30, 2007
    44,877,641     $ 318,838     $ 18,660     $ 19,349     $ 18,690     $ (357,869 )   $ 17,668  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)
(in accordance with Canadian GAAP)
                                                 
    Three months ended     Six months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2007     2007     2006     2007     2007     2006  
    (US$ -     (Cdn$)     (Cdn$)     (US$ -     (Cdn$)     (Cdn$)  
    note 1)                     note 1)                  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                               
Net loss
  $ (31,815 )   $ (33,830 )   $ (20,374 )   $ (54,965 )   $ (58,448 )   $ (37,508 )
Adjustments for:
                                               
Depreciation, amortization and patent cost write-off
    371       395       409       754       802       902  
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss
    (2,824 )     (3,003 )     810       (3,382 )     (3,597 )     898  
Stock-based compensation
    964       1,025       1,016       1,980       2,106       1,932  
Share of loss in a company subject to significant influence
                891       350       372       1,707  
Non-controlling interest
                (296 )     (116 )     (123 )     (558 )
Accretion expense
    12,895       13,712             13,998       14,885        
Change in fair value of derivative - related asset
    1,996       2,122             1,996       2,122        
Amortization of gain on sale leaseback
    (335 )     (356 )     (356 )     (670 )     (712 )     (713 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                                               
Sales taxes and other receivables
    (344 )     (366 )     (443 )     93       99       (580 )
Research tax credits receivable
    (539 )     (573 )     (491 )     (1,548 )     (1,646 )     (1,011 )
Prepaid expenses
    702       746       (589 )     47       50       (657 )
Long-term prepaid expenses
    143       152       227       217       231       382  
Deferred revenue
    (320 )     (340 )     (608 )     (731 )     (777 )     (1,215 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (4,412 )     (4,692 )     3,270       (1,429 )     (1,521 )     2,008  
 
 
    (23,518 )     (25,008 )     (16,534 )     (43,406 )     (46,157 )     (34,413 )
 
 
                                               
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                               
Proceeds from issue of share capital
                55       397       422       9,497  
Proceeds from convertible notes
    77,386       82,290             77,386       82,290        
 
 
    77,386       82,290       55       77,783       82,712       9,497  
 
 
                                               
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                               
Additions to property and equipment
    (72 )     (77 )     (434 )     (434 )     (461 )     (502 )
Additions to patents
    (333 )     (354 )     (253 )     (700 )     (744 )     (1,489 )
Proceeds from marketable securities
    6,572       6,988       17,384       40,111       42,653       63,709  
Additions to long-term investment
                                  (1,660 )
 
 
    6,167       6,557       16,697       38,977       41,448       60,058  
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Continued
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)
(in accordance with Canadian GAAP)
                                                 
    Three months ended     Six months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2007     2007     2006     2007     2007     2006  
 
    (US$ -     (Cdn$)     (Cdn$)     (US$)     (Cdn$)     (Cdn$)  
    note 1)                     note 1)                  
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
  $ 60,035     $ 63,839     $ 218     $ 73,354     $ 78,003     $ 35,142  
 
                                               
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    26,784       28,482       42,211       13,324       14,168       7,382  
 
Effect of unrealized foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents
    (1,362 )     (1,448 )     (498 )     (1,221 )     (1,298 )     (593 )
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 85,457     $ 90,873     $ 41,931     $ 85,457     $ 90,873     $ 41,931  
 
Supplemental disclosure to cash flow statements (note 8).
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data unless otherwise noted)
1.   Basis of presentation:
 
    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Neurochem Inc. and its subsidiaries (Neurochem or the Company). These consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The unaudited consolidated balance sheet as at June 30, 2007, the unaudited consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the periods ended June 30, 2007, and 2006 and the unaudited consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity for the period ended June 30, 2007, reflect all of the adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. The results of operations for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. The interim consolidated financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of their application as described in note 2 of the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006, except as described in note 2 below. The interim consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures required for annual consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2006.
 
    Translation of convenience:
 
    Up to June 30, 2007, the Company’s functional currency was the Canadian dollar. As a convenience to certain readers, the Company also presents the interim consolidated financial statements in U.S. dollars using the convenience translation method whereby all Canadian dollar amounts are converted into U.S. dollars at the noon exchange rate quoted by the Bank of Canada at June 30, 2007, which was 0.9404 U.S. dollar per Canadian dollar. The information in U.S. dollars is presented only for the convenience of some readers and, thus, has limited usefulness. This translation should not be viewed as a representation that the Canadian dollar amounts in the financial statements actually represent such U.S. dollar amounts or could be or would have been converted into U.S. dollars at the rate indicated.
 
    Change in functional and reporting currency:
 
    Effective July 1, 2007, the Company adopted the U.S. dollar as its functional and reporting currency, as a result of a significant portion of its revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities and financing being denominated in U.S. dollars.
 
2.   Changes in accounting policies:
 
    On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the following new accounting standards issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA).
  a)   Comprehensive income:
 
      Section 1530, Comprehensive Income, introduces a new financial statement which shows the change in equity of an enterprise during a period from transactions and other events arising from non-owner sources. As there are no adjustments, the Company has not recognized any adjustments through comprehensive income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007.

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data unless otherwise noted)
2.   Changes in accounting policies (continued):
  b)   Financial instruments – recognition and measurement:
 
      Section 3855, Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement and Section 3861, Financial Instruments – Disclosure and Presentation, establish standards for recognition and presentation of financial instruments on the balance sheet and the measurement of financial instruments according to prescribed classifications. The Company is required to designate its financial instruments into one of five categories, which determine the manner of evaluation of each instrument and the presentation of related gains and losses. Depending on the financial instruments’ classifications, changes in subsequent measurements are recognized in net income or comprehensive income.
 
      The Company has designated its financial instruments as follows:
    Cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and restricted cash are classified as “Financial Assets Available for Sale”. These financial assets are marked-to-market.
 
    Other receivables are classified as “Loans and Receivables”. Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and convertible notes are classified as “Other Financial Liabilities”. After their initial fair value measurement, they are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. After their initial fair value measurement, they are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. For the Company, the measured amount generally corresponds to cost.
      The new standards require derivative instruments to be recorded as either assets or liabilities measured at their fair value unless exempted from derivative treatment as a normal purchase and sale. Certain derivatives embedded in other contracts must also be measured at fair value. Embedded derivatives are required to be separated from the host contract and accounted for as a derivative financial instrument if the embedded derivative and host contract are not closely related, and the combined contract is not held for trading or designated at fair value. The change in accounting policy related to embedded derivatives resulted in an increase of $181 to the opening deficit at the date of adoption. As of June 30, 2007, the fair value of the embedded derivative liability is $194 and is included in “accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheet. During the six-month period, the change in fair value of the embedded derivative liability of $59 was recorded in the consolidated statement of operations.
 
      As a result of adopting Section 3855, deferred financing costs of $1,789 as at January 1, 2007, relating to convertible notes, have been reclassified from deferred financing fees to convertible notes on the consolidated balance sheet. These costs are being amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the related debt.

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data unless otherwise noted)
2.   Changes in accounting policies (continued):
  c)   Equity:
 
      Section 3251, Equity, describes standards for the presentation of equity and changes in equity for the reporting period as a result of the application of Section 1530, Comprehensive Income. This standard did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007.
 
  d)   Hedges:
 
      Section 3865, Hedges, specifies the criteria under which hedge accounting may be applied, how hedge accounting should be performed under permitted hedging strategies and the required disclosures. This standard did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007.
3.   Collaboration agreement:
 
    The Company recognized $340 and $777 (2006 — $608 and $1,215, respectively) of revenue for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, under a collaboration agreement entered into in December 2004, representing the amortization of the non-refundable upfront payment over the remaining estimated period through to the anticipated regulatory approval date of the related investigational product candidate.
 
    As required under the terms of the collaboration agreement, the Company has secured, through a bank, a letter of credit in the amount of $6,380 (US$6,000) in connection with the potentially refundable upfront payment received under the collaboration agreement. The Company has classified an equivalent amount of cash as “restricted cash” on the consolidated balance sheet to reflect the collateralization of the amount of the letter of credit.
 
4.   Convertible notes:
 
    Convertible notes consist of the following:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
6% Senior convertible notes due in 2026 (a)
    34,870       39,214  
6% Senior convertible notes due in 2027 (b)
    18,726        
Derivative — related asset (b)
    (74 )      
 
               
 
 
  $ 53,522     $ 39,214  
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data unless otherwise noted)
4.   Convertible notes (continued):
  (a)   Changes in the 6% Senior convertible notes due in 2026 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007 are as follows:
         
Balance, December 31, 2006
  $ 39,214  
Adjustment to reflect change in accounting policy for financial instruments (note 2)
    (1,789 )
Accretion expense
    2,298  
Interest paid / payable
    (1,423 )
Foreign exchange gain
    (3,430 )
 
       
 
Balance, June 30, 2007
  $ 34,870  
 
  (b)   On May 2, 2007, the Company issued US$80,000 aggregate principal amount of convertible notes, consisting of US$40,000 6% senior convertible notes due in 2027 (the Senior Notes) and US$40,000 5% senior subordinated convertible notes due in 2012 (the Junior Notes). The Senior Notes have an initial conversion price equal to the lesser of US$12.68 or the 5-day weighted average trading price of the common shares preceding any conversion subject to adjustments in certain circumstances. The Senior Notes are convertible at the option of the holder at anytime after three days notice. The conversion price is the average trading price of the Company’s trading price for the period preceding the conversion, subject to a ceiling of US$12.68 and a floor of US$6.00. The conversion price may be fixed, subject to shareholders approval, for the period from October 15, 2009 to November 15, 2009. After November 1, 2011, the Senior Notes may be redeemed by the holders if the Company fails to maintain a specified net cash position. The Company will pay interest on the Senior Notes until maturity on May 2, 2027, subject to earlier repurchase, redemption or conversion. The Junior Notes were subject to mandatory conversion into common shares under certain circumstances. In connection with this transaction, the Company issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,250,645 common shares of Neurochem until May 2, 2012 at an initial purchase price of US$12.68 per share, subject to adjustments in certain circumstances.

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data unless otherwise noted)
4.   Convertible notes (continued):
  (b)   In accordance with Canadian GAAP, the Senior Notes and the Junior Notes are accounted for as a compound financial instrument and are presented in their component parts of debt and equity. The Company initially allocated the proceeds from the Senior Notes and the Junior Notes between its liability and equity components using the residual value method. The Senior Notes proceeds, net of issue costs of $2,276 (US$2,069), were allocated as follows: $26,046 (US$23,492) to debt, $12,095 (US$10,909) to Equity portion of the convertible notes, $6,549 (US$5,907) to warrants and $2,635 (US$2,377) to derivative - related asset. The Junior Notes proceeds, net of issue costs of $2,967 (US$2,697), were allocated as follows: $30,770 (US$27,753) to debt, $269 (US$243) to Equity portion of the convertible notes, $10,569 (US$9,533) to warrants and $251 (US$226) to derivative - related asset. Issue costs of $2,631 (US$2,373) in relation to equity instruments were charged to the deficit. The fair value of the embedded derivatives was determined using the Binomial model and the fair value of the warrants was determined based on the Black-Scholes pricing model. The models used in the valuation of the components of the convertible notes contain certain subjective assumptions, changes of which may cause significant variation in the estimated fair value of the debt and equity components of the convertible notes.
 
      The Company accretes the carrying value of the Senior Notes and Junior Notes to their face values through a charge to earnings over their expected lives, which are 54 months for the Senior Notes and 1 month for the Junior Notes.
 
      During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, US$10,500 of the Senior Notes were converted into 1,653,859 common shares and the totality of the Junior Notes was converted into 4,444,449 common shares. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, an additional US$25,000 Senior Notes were converted into common shares at an average price of US$6.3044 per share. The Company issued 3,965,462 common shares in connection with these conversions.

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data unless otherwise noted)
4.   Convertible notes (continued):
 
    Changes in the Senior Notes, Junior Notes and derivative-related asset for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 were as follows:
                         
                    Derivative -  
    Senior Notes     Junior Notes     related asset  
 
Balance as at December 31, 2006 and March 31, 2007
  $     $     $  
 
Notes issuance as at May 2, 2007
    26,046       30,770       (2,886 )
 
Accretion expense
    749       11,838        
 
Interest paid / payable
    (377 )     (187 )      
 
Conversion by note holders
    (6,639 )     (41,261 )     643  
 
Change in fair value
                2,063  
 
Foreign exchange loss (gain)
    (1,053 )     (1,160 )     106  
 
 
Balance as at June 30, 2007
  $ 18,726     $     $ (74 )
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data unless otherwise noted)
5.   Share capital:
  (a)   Stock option plan:
 
      Changes in outstanding options issued under the stock option plan for the year ended December 31, 2006 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2007 were as follows:
                 
            Weighted  
            average  
    Number     exercise price  
 
Options outstanding, December 31, 2005
    2,309,958     $ 16.78  
 
Granted
    402,000       16.53  
 
Exercised
    (100,943 )     4.25  
 
Cancelled or expired
    (33,519 )     20.84  
 
 
 
Options outstanding, December 31, 2006
    2,577,496       17.17  
 
Granted
    236,333       14.43  
 
Exercised
    (57,311 )     7.37  
 
Cancelled or expired
    (9,342 )     13.74  
 
 
Options outstanding, June 30, 2007
    2,747,176     $ 17.15  
 
  (b)   Earnings per share:
 
      The impact of stock options and convertible notes is anti-dilutive because the Company incurred losses in 2007 and 2006. All outstanding options and convertible notes included in this computation could potentially be dilutive in the future. At June 30, 2007, 1,896,607 (2006 — 1,688,941) options were not considered in the computation of the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding, since the exercise price of these options was higher than the average market price. Included in the basic weighted average number of shares outstanding are 140,000 common shares to be issued to the Chief Executive Officer upon formal notification. See note 5 (c).

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data unless otherwise noted)
5.   Share capital (continued):
  (c)   Agreement to issue shares:
 
      The agreement with the Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2004, to issue to him up to 220,000 common shares upon the execution of the agreement and upon achievement of specified performance targets, was approved by regulatory authorities and shareholders in 2005. Stock-based compensation in relation to 140,000 common shares to be issued to the Chief Executive Officer in connection with his execution and achievement of certain specified targets has been recorded to date. The shares will be issued by the Company upon formal notification by the Chief Executive Officer.
 
  (d)   Equity line of credit:
 
      On August 9, 2006, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement in respect of an equity line of credit facility. The facility will terminate February 9, 2009 and provides the Company with access to financing of up to US$60,000 in return for the issuance of common shares at a discount of 3.0% to market price at the time of drawdown less a placement fee equal to 2.4% of gross proceeds payable to the placement agent. Under the agreement, the Company is committed to draw down at least US$25,000 over the term of the facility. Drawdown requests are subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the agreement. As of June 30, 2007, the Company had not drawn any funds under the equity line of credit.
 
  (e)   Deferred share unit plan:
 
      On February 15, 2007, the Company adopted a deferred share unit (DSU) plan for certain designated employees (the Designated Employees Plan), as well as a DSU plan for members of the Board of Directors (the Board Plan). The Designated Employees Plan permits employees to elect to take all or any portion of their annual bonus in the form of DSUs rather than in cash, while the Board Plan permits members of the Board of Directors to elect to take all of their annual retainer and/or all of their meeting attendance fees as DSUs rather than in cash. The number and price of DSUs are determined by the five-day volume weighted average trading price of the Company’s common shares, as provided for under the respective plans. The DSUs are redeemable only upon the participant’s retirement, death, resignation or termination.
 
      During the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, the Company granted 26,567 DSUs having a weighted average fair value per unit of $11.26. For DSUs, compensation cost is measured based on the market price of the Company’s shares from the date of grant through to the settlement date. The offsetting liability is marked-to-market. Any changes in the market value of the Company’s shares through to the settlement date results in a change to the measure of compensation cost for those awards and is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations. At June 30, 2007, the Company has a liability of $183 with respect to issued DSUs.

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data unless otherwise noted)
6.   Stock-based compensation:
 
    In the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, the Company recorded total stock-based compensation (excluding compensation under the deferred share unit plan) of $1,141 and $2,222 (2006 — $1,016 and $1,932, respectively) related to stock options granted after July 1, 2002.
 
    The weighted average fair value of each option is estimated on the effective date of the grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions:
                 
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2007     2006  
 
Risk-free interest rate
    4.10 %     4.18 %
Expected volatility
    58 %     60 %
Expected life in years
    7       7  
Expected dividend yield
  nil     nil  
 
    The following table summarizes the weighted average grant-date fair value per share for options granted during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006:
                 
            Weighted average  
    Number of     grant-date  
    options     fair value  
 
Six-month periods ended:
               
June 30, 2007
    236,333     $ 8.85  
June 30, 2006
    402,000       10.46  
 
    Dividend yield was excluded from the calculation, since it is the present policy of the Company to retain all earnings to finance operations and future growth.

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data unless otherwise noted)
7.   Related party transactions:
 
    In the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, the Company incurred fees of $625 and $1,249 (2006 — $614 and $1,227, respectively) under the terms of a management services agreement entered into in March 2003, as amended in October 2003 and again in December 2004, with Picchio International Inc., a company related to a shareholder, director and officer. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, the Company paid $1,000 of performance-based fees which were recorded in accrued liabilities at December 31, 2006. The Company recorded an additional $500 of performance-based fees in the six-month period ended June 30, 2007.
 
    In 2005, the Company entered into a lease agreement with a company in which Picchio Pharma has an equity interest. In the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, rental revenue under the agreement amounted to $200 and $440 (2006 — $239 and $479, respectively), and is included in “other income” on the consolidated statements of operations.
 
    On February 1, 2006, the Company entered into an assignment agreement with Parteq Research and Development Innovations (Parteq) (Assignment Agreement) which terminated an amyloid license agreement. This amyloid license agreement granted the Company an exclusive worldwide license under certain intellectual property (Amyloid Intellectual Property). Pursuant to the Assignment Agreement, Parteq agreed and assigned the Amyloid Intellectual Property to the Company for consideration, comprising an upfront payment of $200 and various deferred payment amounts, which are approximately equal to the payments provided for in the amyloid license agreement. The Assignment Agreement also provides for annual technology payments, deferred milestone payments and deferred graduated payments based on gross revenues to be generated from commercialized products, which approximate the payments included in the amyloid license agreement.
 
    In March 2006, the Company invested an additional amount of $1,660 in a holding company that owns shares of Innodia Inc, a company in which Picchio Pharma has an equity interest.
 
    The transactions were recorded at the exchange amount, which is the consideration established by and agreed to by the parties.
8.   Statements of cash flows — supplementary disclosure:
  (a)   Cash and cash equivalents:
 
      Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash balances with banks and short-term investments:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
Cash balances with banks
  $ 1,656     $ 2,370  
Short-term investments yielding interest between 4.30% and 5.33% (December 31, 2006: 4.32% to 5.31%)
    89,217       11,798  
 
 
  $ 90,873     $ 14,168  

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data unless otherwise noted)
8.   Statements of cash flows — supplementary disclosure (continued):
  (b)   Interest:
                                 
    Three months     Six months  
    ended June 30,     ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
 
Cash paid in the period for:
                               
Interest
  $ 1,708     $     $ 1,770     $  
     (c) Non-cash transactions:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
 
Additions to property and equipment and patents included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities at the end of the period
  $ 312     $ 387  

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the
Three and Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2007
Neurochem Inc. (Neurochem or the Company) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutics to address critical unmet medical needs. Its pipeline of innovative oral product candidates primarily targets neurological disorders.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, as well as the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006, which have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For discussion regarding related-party transactions, contractual obligations, disclosure controls and procedures, internal control over financial reporting, critical accounting policies and estimates, recent accounting pronouncements, and risks and uncertainties, refer to the Annual Report and the Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2006, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. All dollar figures are Canadian dollars, unless specified otherwise.
Results of operations
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, the net loss amounted to $33,830,000 ($0.83 per share), compared to $20,374,000 ($0.53 per share) for the corresponding period in the previous year. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, the net loss amounted to $58,448,000 ($1.47 per share), compared to $37,508,000 ($0.97 per share) for the same period last year.
The net loss for the periods ended June 30, 2007 includes a non-cash charge under Canadian GAAP of $11,651,000 relating to the US$40 million 5% senior subordinated convertible notes which were converted into common shares during the current quarter at US$9 per share.
Revenue from collaboration agreement amounted to $340,000 for the current quarter ($777,000 for the six-month period), compared to $608,000 for the same period in the previous year ($1,215,000 for the six-month period). This revenue is earned under the agreement with Centocor, Inc. (Centocor) in respect of eprodisate (KIACTA™), an oral investigational product candidate for the treatment of Amyloid A (AA) amyloidosis. Revenue recognized is in respect of the non-refundable upfront payment received from Centocor, which is being amortized over the estimated period through to the anticipated regulatory approval date of the investigational product candidate. The estimated period is subject to change based on additional information that the Company may receive periodically. The other portion of the upfront payment received from Centocor (US$6,000,000) has been classified as deferred revenue and is not being amortized as earned revenue given that it is potentially refundable. In the event that the Company receives an approval letter issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the amount would no longer be refundable and would be amortized as earned revenue. In July 2007, the Company received a second approvable letter from the FDA for eprodisate (KIACTA™) for the treatment of AA

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amyloidosis. In this action letter, the FDA indicated that an additional efficacy trial will be necessary before the FDA could approve the investigational product candidate. The approvable letter states that additional submissions, filed by Neurochem as part of its complete response to this approvable letter, may address issues raised in this letter. The FDA has indicated that additional submissions could persuade the agency to eliminate the requirement for an additional trial. The FDA also asked for additional information, including further pharmacokinetic studies, and again acknowledged that a QT clinical study should be submitted as part of a Phase IV (post-approval) commitment. The Company expects to file a complete response to this second approvable letter in the near future. Neurochem is also seeking marketing approval for eprodisate (KIACTA™) for the treatment of AA amyloidosis in the European Union, Switzerland and Canada. In September 2006, the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) confirmed that it had commenced a regulatory review of eprodisate (KIACTA™). The Marketing Authorization Application is being reviewed under the EMEA’s centralized procedure. An authorization from the EMEA would apply to all 27 European Union member states, as well as Norway and Iceland.
Reimbursable costs revenue amounted to $144,000 for the current quarter ($294,000 for the six-month period), compared to $205,000 for the same period in the previous year ($435,000 for the six-month period) and consists of costs reimbursable by Centocor in respect of eprodisate (KIACTA™)-related activities. The Company earns no margin on these reimbursable costs.
Research and development expenses, before research tax credits and grants, amounted to $16,115,000 for the current quarter ($35,827,000 for the six-month period), compared to $14,342,000 for the same period in the previous year ($28,068,000 for the six-month period). The increase is due to expenses incurred in relation to the development of tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) primarily in respect of the ongoing Phase III clinical trial in Europe and the North American open-label extension of the Phase III study, as well as the conduct of a QT cardiac status Phase I study. Tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) is the Company’s investigational product candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) completed its 18-month North American Phase III clinical trial during the first quarter of 2007 and the Company announced in April 2007 that the database had been locked. Neurochem has been advised by its external team of statisticians (the statisticians) that adjustment to the initial statistical model, as set out in the statistical plan, would be necessary to provide accurate results. The procedure to arrive at a reliable model involves a detailed analysis of potential confounding factors such as the effect of concomitant medications, baseline characteristics of the study population or differences in clinical sites. The statisticians have indicated that they have made progress adjusting the statistical model, reaching an acceptable level of validity for the disease modification endpoint, as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In July 2007, the FDA designated tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) as a Fast Track Product for the treatment of AD. Under the FDA Modernization Act of 1997, the Fast Track designation program is intended to facilitate the development and expedite review of drugs developed for the treatment of serious

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or life-threatening conditions and that demonstrate the potential to address an unmet medical need for such a condition. The Company is meeting the FDA in August to discuss the tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) Phase III program and present an update on the work accomplished to date on the North American Phase III clinical trial. Neurochem will also seek the FDA’s feedback and validation of the next steps that would be acceptable to the agency, especially with respect to the statistical models. The Company expects the results to be available in 2007. The North American Phase III clinical trial included 1,052 patients at 67 clinical centers across the U.S. and Canada. All patients who completed the North American Phase III clinical trial were eligible to receive tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) in an open-label extension of the Phase III study. The European Phase III clinical trial on tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) was launched in September 2005. This study also has a duration of 18 months and the trial is being conducted at approximately 70 clinical centers in ten European countries. As of June 30, 2007, 939 patients were randomized in the European clinical trial. Patient screening activities will stop in August 2007 as Neurochem has exceeded its original patient enrolment objectives. However, in light of the information and experience gained from the North American Phase III clinical trial, Neurochem is presently considering modifications that would need to be made to the design of the European trial. Both Phase III clinical trials are multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, three-armed, parallel-designed trials. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, research and development expenses also included costs incurred to support the North American Phase III clinical trial for tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™), the ongoing open-label extension of the eprodisate (KIACTA™) Phase II/III study, as well as ongoing drug discovery programs.
Research tax credits and grants amounted to $541,000 this quarter ($1,134,000 for the six-month period), compared to $494,000 for the corresponding period in the previous year ($1,029,000 for the six-month period). Research tax credits represent refundable tax credits earned under the Quebec Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program for expenditures incurred in Quebec.
General and administrative expenses totaled $3,464,000 for the current quarter ($7,518,000 for the six-month period), compared to $3,366,000 for the same quarter in the previous year ($6,808,000 for the six-month period). These costs are incurred to support the overall activities of the Company.
Arbitral award amounted to nil for the current quarter and six-month period compared to $2,089,000 for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2006. This expense relates to the dispute with Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (formerly known as Immtech International, Inc. (Immtech)), which came to a conclusion in January 2007 when Immtech, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), and Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc. filed with the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York, U.S.A. a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their complaint against Neurochem in the Federal District Court without any payment, license, business agreement, concession or compromise by Neurochem. The dispute

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concerned an agreement entered into between Immtech and Neurochem in April 2002 under which Neurochem had the right to apply its proprietary anti-amyloid technology to test certain compounds to be provided by Immtech.
Reimbursable costs amounted to $144,000 for the current quarter ($294,000 for the six-month period), compared to $205,000 for the same period in the previous year ($435,000 for the six-month period), and consist of costs incurred on behalf of Centocor in respect of eprodisate (KIACTA™)-related activities and reimbursable by Centocor.
Stock-based compensation amounted to $1,025,000 for the current quarter ($2,106,000 for the six-month period), compared to $1,016,000 for the corresponding quarter in the previous year ($1,932,000 for the six-month period). This expense relates to stock options and stock-based incentives, whereby compensation cost in relation to stock options is measured at fair value at the date of grant and is expensed over the award’s vesting period.
Depreciation, amortization and patent cost write-off amounted to $395,000 for the current quarter ($802,000 for the six-month period), compared to $409,000 for the same quarter in the previous year ($902,000 for the six-month period). The decrease in the six-month period is mainly attributable to certain patent costs of $106,000 written off during the first quarter of 2006.
Interest income amounted to $1,057,000 for the current quarter ($1,775,000 for the six-month period), compared to $580,000 for the same quarter in the previous year ($1,223,000 for the six-month period). The increase is mainly attributable to higher average cash balances and higher interest rates during the current periods, compared to the same periods in the previous year.
Accretion expense amounted to $13,712,000 for the current quarter ($14,885,000 for the six-month period), and mainly represents the imputed interest under GAAP on the US$42,085,000 aggregate principal amount of 6% convertible senior notes issued in November 2006, as well as on the US$40,000,000 6% senior convertible notes (Senior Notes) and US$40,000,000 5% senior subordinated convertible notes (Junior Notes) issued in May 2007. The Company accretes the carrying values of the convertible notes to their face value through a charge to earnings over their expected lives of 60 months, 54 months and 1 month, respectively. Of the total accretion expense recorded in the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2007, $11,838,000 relates to accretion expense on the Junior Notes, which were fully converted during the second quarter of 2007.
Change in fair value of derivative-related asset amounted to a loss of $2,122,000 for the current periods and represents the variation in the fair value of the embedded derivatives included in the aggregate US$80,000,000 Senior and Junior Notes issued in May 2007.

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Foreign exchange gain amounted to $581,000 for the current quarter (gain of $702,000 for the six-month period), compared to a loss of $524,000 for the same quarter in the previous year (loss of $570,000 for the six-month period). Foreign exchange gains or losses arise on the movement in foreign exchange rates related to the Company’s net monetary assets held in foreign currencies, primarily U.S. dollars.
Other income amounted to $530,000 for the current quarter ($814,000 for the six-month period), compared to $308,000 for the same quarter in the previous year ($593,000 for the six-month period). Other income consists of non-operating revenue, primarily sub-lease revenue.
Share of loss in a company subject to significant influence amounted to nil for the current quarter ($372,000 for the six-month period), compared to $891,000 for the corresponding quarter in the previous year ($1,707,000 for the six-month period). Non-controlling interest amounted to nil for the current quarter ($123,000 for the six-month period), compared to $296,000 for the corresponding quarter in the previous year ($558,000 for the six-month period). These items result from the consolidation of the Company’s interest in a holding company (Innodia Holding) that owns shares of Innodia Inc., for which Neurochem is the primary beneficiary. The share of loss recorded in the current year has reduced the Company’s long-term investment in Innodia Holding to nil. Innodia Inc. is a private, development-stage company engaged in developing novel drugs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and underlying diseases.
Related-party transactions
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
                                 
    Three-month periods     Six-month periods  
    ended June 30,     ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Management services expense
  $ 625     $ 614     $ 1,249     $ 1,227  
 
                               
Sub-lease revenue
  $ 200     $ 239     $ 440     $ 479  
Please refer to note 7 of the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, for details and additional related-party transactions.
Quarterly results (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data)
                         
                    Net loss per share
Quarter   Revenue   Net loss   Basic and diluted
    $   $   $
Year ended December 31, 2007
                       
Second
    484       (33,830 )     (0.83 )
First
    587       (24,618 )     (0.63 )
 
                       
Year ended December 31, 2006
                       
Fourth
    770       (19,359 )     (0.50 )

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                    Net loss per share
Quarter   Revenue   Net loss   Basic and diluted
    $   $   $
Third
    777       (18,520 )     (0.48 )
Second
    813       (20,374 )     (0.53 )
First
    837       (17,134 )     (0.45 )
 
                       
Year ended December 31, 2005
                       
Fourth
    837       (15,628 )     (0.42 )
Third
    920       (21,074 )     (0.58 )
The increase in quarterly losses year over year is primarily due to additional investments in research and development as the Company advances its product candidates through clinical trials. The increase in the current quarter net loss is also due to accretion expense recorded on the convertible notes issued in November 2006 and May 2007. The decrease in the 2006 third quarter net loss compared to the same period in the previous year is mainly attributable to a reduction in legal fees incurred by the Company with regards to the dispute with Immtech.
Liquidity and capital resources
As at June 30, 2007, the Company had available cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $90,873,000, compared to $56,821,000 at December 31, 2006. The increase is primarily due to proceeds received from the issue of convertible notes in May 2007 and is partially offset by funds used in operating activities.
On May 2, 2007, the Company issued US$80,000,000 aggregate principal amount of convertible notes, consisting of US$40,000,000 6% senior convertible notes due in 2027 and US$40,000,000 5% senior subordinated convertible notes due in 2012. The 6% senior convertible notes have an initial conversion price equal to the lesser of US$12.68 or the 5-day weighted average trading price of the common shares preceding any conversion, subject to adjustments in certain circumstances. The Company will pay interest on the 6% senior convertible notes until maturity on May 2, 2027, subject to earlier repurchase, redemption or conversion. The 5% senior subordinated convertible notes were subject to mandatory conversion into common shares under certain circumstances. In connection with this transaction, the Company issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,250,645 common shares until May 2, 2012, at an initial purchase price of US$12.68 per share, subject to adjustments in certain circumstances. During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, US$10,500,000 of the 6% senior convertible notes were converted into 1,653,859 common shares and the totality of the 5% senior subordinated convertible notes were converted into 4,444,449 common shares.
Subsequent to June 30, 2007, an additional US$25,000,000 6% senior convertible notes were converted into common shares at an average price of US$6.3044. The Company issued 3,965,462 common shares in connection with these conversions.

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In August 2006, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement in respect of an equity line of credit facility (ELOC) with Cityplatz Limited (Cityplatz), that provides the Company up to US$60,000,000 of funds in return for the issuance of common shares at a discount of 3.0% to market price at the time of draw downs over term, less a placement fee equal to 2.4% of gross proceeds payable to the placement agent, Rodman & Renshaw, LLC. The ELOC established by the securities purchase agreement will terminate on February 9, 2009. The ELOC shall also terminate if (i) the Company’s common shares are de-listed from NASDAQ unless the common shares are listed at such time on another trading market specified in the agreement and such de-listing is in connection with a subsequent listing on another trading market specified in the agreement, (ii) the Company is subject to a change of control transaction or (iii) the Company suffers a material adverse effect which cannot be cured prior to the next drawdown notice. The Company may terminate the securities purchase agreement (i) if Cityplatz fails to fund a properly notified drawdown within five trading days of the end of the applicable settlement period or (ii) after it has drawn down at least US$25,000,000 under the ELOC. Either party may also terminate the securities purchase agreement if the volume-weighted average price of the Company’s common shares is below US$5 for more than 30 consecutive trading days, as adjusted. As at June 30, 2007, the Company had not drawn any funds under the ELOC.
As at June 30, 2007, the Company’s workforce comprised 184 employees. During the year ended December 31, 2006 and the first quarter of 2007, the Company increased its workforce in anticipation of commercialization and completion of clinical programs. During the second quarter of 2007, the workforce was reduced due to delays encountered in the product candidate development programs.
As at July 31, 2007, the Company had 44,880,641 common shares outstanding, 220,000 common shares issuable to the Chief Executive Officer upon the achievement of specified performance targets, 2,744,176 options granted under the stock option plan, 7,051,137 shares potentially issuable under the convertible notes and 2,250,645 warrants outstanding, for a total of 57,146,599 common shares, on a fully diluted basis.
The Company believes that its available cash and short-term investments, expected interest income, potential funding from partnerships, research collaborations and licensing agreements, potential proceeds from the equity line of credit facility, research tax credits, grants, and access to capital markets should be sufficient to finance the Company’s operations and capital needs during the ensuing year. However, in light of the uncertainties associated with the regulatory approval process, clinical trial results, and the Company’s ability to secure additional licensing, partnership and/or other agreements, further financing may be required to support the Company’s operations in the future.

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Effective July 1, 2007, the Company adopted the U.S. dollar as its functional and reporting currency, as a result of a significant portion of its revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities and financing is now denominated in U.S. dollars.

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Reconciliation to United States Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles
NEUROCHEM INC.
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, and period from inception
(June 17, 1993) to December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)

 


 

NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to
December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
The audited consolidated financial statements of the Company as at December 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and for the period from inception (June 17, 1993) to December 2006 (the “2006 Consolidated Financial Statements”), as well as the unaudited interim financial statements as at June 30, 2007 and for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (the “2007 Interim Financial Statements”) have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”). The following note, which should be read in conjunction with the 2006 Consolidated Financial Statements and the 2007 Interim Financial Statements, provides a reconciliation to generally accepted accounting principles as applied in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and the additional disclosures required for the presentation of the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
(a)   Consolidated statements of operations:
 
    The reconciliation of earnings reported in accordance with Canadian GAAP with U.S. GAAP is as follows:
                                                 
    Six-month     Six-month                             Cumulative  
    period ended     period ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     since  
    June 30,     June 30,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     inception of  
    2007     2006     2006     2005     2004     operations  
 
Net loss in accordance with Canadian GAAP
  $ (58,448 )   $ (37,508 )   $ (75,387 )   $ (72,366 )   $ (52,399 )   $ (333,438 )
 
                                               
Adjustments for:
                                               
Stock-based compensation costs: (1)
                                               
Canadian GAAP
    2,222       1,932       4,048       4,795       4,038       15,103  
U.S. GAAP
    (2,222 )     (1,967 )     (4,083 )           (8 )     (8,288 )
Long-term investment (2)
                            (1,730 )      
Sale-leaseback (4)
    (277 )     (303 )     (588 )     (201 )           (1,066 )
Convertible notes (5)
    1,501             (101 )                 1,400  
Convertible notes (6)
    (8,269 )                             (8,269 )
Other
    (181 )                             (181 )
 
Net loss in accordance with U.S. GAAP
  $ (65,674 )   $ (37,846 )   $ (76,111 )   $ (67,772 )   $ (50,099 )   $ (334,739 )
 
 
                                               
Loss per share under U.S. GAAP:
                                               
Basic and diluted
  $ (1.65 )   $ (0.98 )   $ (1.97 )   $ (1.93 )   $ (1.66 )        
         
 
                                               
Weighted average number of shares
    39,750,174       38,475,059       38,654,063       35,104,342       30,156,194          
         

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to
December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(b)   Consolidated shareholders’ equity:
 
    A reconciliation of shareholders’ equity items in accordance with Canadian GAAP with U.S. GAAP is as follows:
  (i)   Share capital:
                         
    June 30,     December 31,     December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    (Unaudited)                  
Share capital, Canadian GAAP
  $ 318,838     $ 270,923     $ 260,968  
 
                       
Adjustments for:
                       
Stock-based compensation (1)
    (943 )     (943 )     (943 )
Share issue costs (3)
    (16,482 )     (16,482 )     (16,482 )
Convertible notes (6)
    8,153              
 
                       
 
Share capital, U.S. GAAP
  $ 309,566     $ 253,498     $ 243,543  
 
  (ii)   Equity portion of convertible notes:
                         
    June 30,     December 31,     December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    (Unaudited)                  
Equity portion of convertible notes:
                       
Canadian GAAP
  $ 18,660     $ 9,740     $  
 
                       
Adjustment for:
                       
Convertible notes (5)
    (9,740 )     (9,740 )      
Convertible notes (6)
    (8,920 )            
 
                       
 
Equity portion of convertible notes, U.S. GAAP
  $     $     $  
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to
December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(b)   Consolidated shareholders’ equity (continued):
  (iii)   Additional paid-in capital:
                         
    June 30,     December 31,     December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    (Unaudited)                  
Additional paid-in capital,
                       
Canadian GAAP
  $ 19,349     $ 13,946     $ 10,052  
 
                       
Adjustments for:
                       
Stock-based compensation (1)
                       
Canadian GAAP — current reversed
    (16,168 )     (13,946 )     (10,052 )
U.S. GAAP — current
    2,222       3,929        
Cumulative effect of prior years
    5,638       1,709       1,709  
Convertible notes (6)
    13,674              
 
 
Additional paid-in capital, U.S. GAAP
  $ 24,715     $ 5,638     $ 1,709  
 
  (iv)   Warrants:
                         
    June 30,     December 31,     December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    (Unaudited)                  
Warrants,
                       
Canadian GAAP
  $ 18,690     $     $  
 
                       
Adjustments for:
                       
Convertible notes (6)
    (18,690 )            
 
Warrants, U.S. GAAP
  $     $     $  
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to
December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
  (v)   Deficit:
                         
    June 30,     December 31,     December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    (Unaudited)                  
Deficit, Canadian GAAP
  $ (357,869 )   $ (296,609 )   $ (220,748 )
 
                       
Adjustments for:
                       
Stock-based compensation (1):
                       
Canadian GAAP — cumulative effect of prior years reversed
    15,043       10,995       6,200  
Canadian GAAP — current year reversed
    2,222       4,048       4,795  
U.S. GAAP — current year
    (2,222 )     (4,083 )      
Cumulative effect of prior years
    (5,792 )     (1,709 )     (1,709 )
Sale-leaseback (4)
    (1,066 )     (789 )     (201 )
Convertible notes (5)
    1,400       (101 )      
Share issue costs related to equity portion of convertible notes (5)
    474       474        
Convertible notes (6)
    (8,269 )            
Issuance costs related to warrants expensed for U.S. GAAP (6)
    2,631              
 
 
    4,421       8,835       9,085  
 
                       
Share issue expenses (3)
    16,482       16,482       16,482  
 
                       
 
Deficit, U.S. GAAP
  $ (336,966 )   $ (271,292 )   $ (195,181 )
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to
December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(b)   Consolidated shareholders’ equity (continued):
  (v)   Deficit (continued):
  (1)   Stock-based compensation:
 
      Prior to January 1, 2006:
 
      Employees
 
      For U.S. GAAP purposes, the Company elected to follow the intrinsic value method of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25) in accounting for stock options granted under the Stock Option Plan. Under the intrinsic value method, compensation cost is recognized for the difference, if any, between the quoted market price of the stock as at the grant date and the amount the individual must pay to acquire the stock. The Company recorded compensation expense of nil in 2005 (December 31, 2004 — $8) in respect of options granted prior to the Company’s initial public offering at prices other than the quoted market price at date of grant.
 
      For Canadian GAAP purposes, the Company adopted the fair value method of accounting for stock options granted under the Stock Option Plan effective January 1, 2004 (see note 3 (a) to the 2006 Consolidated Financial Statements).

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to
December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(b)   Consolidated shareholders’ equity (continued):
  (v)   Deficit (continued):
  (1)   Stock-based compensation (continued):
 
      Prior to January 1, 2006:
      Fair-value method
 
      U.S. GAAP requires disclosure of the pro forma net loss using the fair value method of accounting for stock options. The U.S. GAAP calculation presented hereafter considers options granted prior to the effective date of the Canadian GAAP requirements. If the fair value based accounting method under FAS 123 had been used to account for stock-based compensation costs relating to options, the net loss and related loss per share figures under U.S. GAAP would have been as follows:
                         
                    Cumulative  
                    since  
                    inception of  
    Year ended     Year ended     operations to  
    December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
    2005     2004     2005  
 
Reported net loss,
                       
U.S. GAAP
  $ (67,772 )   $ (50,099 )   $ (192,954 )
 
                       
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the intrinsic value method included in reported net earnings, net of related taxes of nil
          8       1,983  
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related taxes of nil
    (1,681 )     (1,701 )     (8,946 )
 
                       
 
 
  $ (69,453 )   $ (51,792 )   $ (199,917 )
 
                 
    Year ended     Year ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2005     2004  
 
Loss per share (U.S. GAAP)
               
 
               
Basic:
               
As reported
  $ (1.93 )   $ (1.66 )
Pro forma
    (1.98 )     (1.72 )
 
               
Diluted:
               
As reported
    (1.93 )     (1.66 )
Pro forma
    (1.98 )     (1.72 )
 
               
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to
December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(b)   Consolidated shareholders’ equity (continued):
  (1)   Stock-based compensation (continued):
 
      Fair-value method (continued)
 
      Effective January 1, 2006
 
      For U.S. GAAP purposes, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 123R (SFAS 123R), Share-based Payment, on January 1, 2006, which requires the expensing of all options issued, modified or settled based on the grant date fair value over the period during which the employee is required to provide service. The Company adopted SFAS 123R using the modified prospective approach, which requires application of the standard to all awards granted, modified or cancelled after January 1, 2006 and to all awards for which the requisite service has not been rendered as at such date. Previously, the Company elected to follow the intrinsic value method of accounting under ABP 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, in accounting for stock options under the Stock Option Plan. Under the intrinsic value method, compensation cost is recognized for the difference between the quoted market price of the stock at the grant date and the amount the individual must pay to acquire the stock.
 
      Additional disclosures for the period ended June 30, 2007 required under SFAS 123R are as follows:
                                                 
    Options outstanding     Non-vested options  
            Weighted     Weighted                     Weighted  
            average     average     Aggregate             average  
            exercise     years to     intrinsic             grant date  
    Number     price     expiration     value     Number     fair value  
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2005
    2,309,958     $ 16.78       7.6               1,138,287     $ 10.75  
Cancelled or expired
    (33,519 )     20.84       7.7               (23,019 )     9.51  
Exercised
    (100,943 )     4.25       4.7               (14,818 )     2.96  
Granted
    402,000       16.53       9.3               402,000       10.46  
Vested
                              (336,992 )     10.04  
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2006
    2,577,496       17.17       7.0       20,208       1,165,458       10.98  
Cancelled or expired
    (9,342 )     13.74       8.2               (9,342 )     8.45  
Exercised
    (57,311 )     7.37       5.7               (45,834 )     5.25  
Granted
    236,333       14.43       9.7               236,333       8.85  
Vested
                              (221,660 )     11.41  
 
Outstanding, June 30, 2007
    2,747,176     $ 17.15       6.8             1,124,955     $ 10.70  
 
 
                                               
Options exercisable
    1,622,221     $ 16.10       6.0     $       N/A     $ N/A  
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to
December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(b)   Consolidated shareholders’ equity (continued):
  (1)   Stock-based compensation (continued):
 
      Effective January 1, 2006 (continued)
 
      The Company has a policy of issuing new shares to satisfy share option exercises.
 
      The aggregate intrinsic value represents the pre-tax intrinsic value based on the Company’s closing stock price at June 30, 2007 of $6.90 (December 31, 2006 of $25.01), which would have been received by option holders had they exercised their options at that date.
 
      At June 30, 2007, the unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options were $10,908 and the remaining weighted average recognition period was 7 years.
 
      The weighted average fair value of each option granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
                                         
    Period ended     Period ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
    2007     2006     2006     2005     2004  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)                          
Risk-free interest rate
    4.10 %     4.18 %     4.18 %     3.86 %     3.82 %
Expected volatility
    58 %     60 %     60 %     58 %     43 %
Expected life in years
    7       7       7       7       7  
Expected dividend yield
    nil       nil       nil       nil       nil  
 
                                       
 
      The following table summarizes the weighted average grant date fair value per share for options granted:
                 
            Weighted  
            average  
            grant date  
    Number of     fair value  
    options     per share  
 
Periods ended:
               
June 30, 2007 (unaudited)
    236,333     $ 8.85  
June 30, 2006 (unaudited)
    402,000       10.46  
December 31, 2006
    402,000       10.46  
December 31, 2005
    318,500       12.77  
December 31, 2004
    797,000       12.83  
 
               
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to
December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(b)   Consolidated shareholders’ equity (continued):
  (2)   Long-term investment:
 
      For U.S. GAAP purposes, the Company’s long-term investment was considered a variable interest entity (VIE) as defined in FIN46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, as of January 1, 2004. An enterprise consolidates a VIE if that enterprise has a variable interest that will absorb a majority of the VIE’s expected losses if they occur, receive a majority of the VIE’s expected returns if they occur, or both. For Canadian GAAP, similar guidance was adopted January 1, 2005.
 
  (3)   Share issue costs:
 
      For U.S. GAAP purposes, share issue costs are recorded as a reduction of the proceeds raised from the issuance of share capital. For Canadian GAAP purposes, share issue costs were charged to the deficit.
 
  (4)   Sale-leaseback:
 
      For Canadian GAAP purposes, the Company recorded the sale of facilities in November 2005 which were leased back by the Company, as a sale-leaseback transaction, with the resulting gain deferred and recognized over the lease term. Under U.S. GAAP, the Company’s option to purchase the property represents continuing involvement in the property and, consequently, the transaction is precluded from sale-leaseback accounting. As a result, the sale and deferred gain on the transaction are not recognized in U.S. GAAP. The sale proceeds are recognized as a liability and the property continues to be shown as an asset until the conditions for sales recognition are met. Lease payments, exclusive of an interest portion recognized under the interest method, decrease the liability over the term.
 
      Under U.S. GAAP, the following additional disclosures, related to property and equipment and long-term debt, are required:
                         
                    June 30,  
                    2007  
                    (Unaudited)  
            Accumulated     Net book  
    Cost     depreciation     value  
 
Land
  $ 1,646     $     $ 1,646  
Building
    9,493       1,699       7,794  
 
                       
 
 
  $ 11,139     $ 1,699     $ 9,440  
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to
December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(b)   Consolidated shareholders’ equity (continued):
  (4)   Sale-leaseback (continued):
                         
                    December 31,  
                    2006  
            Accumulated     Net book  
    Cost     depreciation     value  
 
Land
  $ 1,646     $     $ 1,646  
Building
    9,493       1,407       8,086  
 
                       
 
 
  $ 11,139     $ 1,407     $ 9,732  
 
                         
    June 30,     December 31,     December 31,  
    2007     2006     2005  
    (Unaudited)                  
 
Finance obligation, bearing interest at 5.4% per annum, repayable in equal monthly instalments of principal interest of $213, with scheduled annual increases of 2.5% in this amount in December 2006 and the next four years thereafter, followed by an annual increase of 3% in December 2009 and each of the 10 years thereafter
  $ 30,539     $ 31,025     $ 31,901  
 
                       
Less current portion
    1,050       990       876  
 
                       
 
 
  $ 29,489     $ 30,035     $ 31,025  
 
      Scheduled future repayments of the finance obligation as at June 30, 2007 in the next five years are as follows:
         
Twelve months ended June 30:
       
2008
  $ 1,050  
2009
    1,176  
2010
    1,311  
2011
    1,463  
2012
    1,632  
Thereafter
    23,907  
 
       
 
 
  $ 30,539  
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to
December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(b)   Consolidated shareholders’ equity (continued):
  (5)   Convertible notes (November 2006):
 
      In accordance with Canadian GAAP, the Convertible Notes are accounted for as a compound financial instrument and are presented in their component parts of debt and equity. The debt component, net of issuance costs, is accreted to its face value through a charge to earnings over its expected term. Issue costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes pertain to equity and have been classified as share issue costs under Canadian GAAP.
 
      Under U.S. GAAP, all of the proceeds received from the Convertible Notes were recorded as long-term obligations. Total issue costs relating to the Convertible Notes were recorded in deferred financing fees.
 
  (6)   Convertible notes (May 2007):
 
      In accordance with Canadian GAAP, the Convertible Notes are accounted for as a compound financial instrument and are presented in their component parts of debt and equity. The debt component, net of issuance costs, is accreted to its face value through a charge to earnings over its expected term. Embedded derivatives, that are not clearly and closely related to the debt component, have been separated and marked-to-market at each reporting period. Issue costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes that pertain to equity have been classified as share issue costs under Canadian GAAP.
 
      Under U.S. GAAP, substantially all of the proceeds received from the Convertible Notes were recorded as long-term obligations. The warrants and embedded derivatives issued in connection with the Convertible Notes were determined to be liabilities and the proceeds attributable to these instruments were recorded as long-term obligations. The warrant liability and embedded derivatives are marked-to-market at each reporting date under US GAAP. In addition, a beneficial conversion feature, representing the intrinsic value attached to the conversion features of the Convertible Notes, is recorded and accreted from the date of issuance to the stated redemption date. On conversion, all of the remaining unamortized discount on the debt and the beneficial conversion feature is recognized immediately as a charge to earnings.
(c)   Consolidated comprehensive income:
 
    FAS 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income, requires the Company to report and display information related to comprehensive income for the Company. Comprehensive income consists of net income and all other changes in shareholders’ equity that do not result from changes from transactions with shareholders, such as cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains or losses on securities. There were no adjustments to the net loss, U.S. GAAP, required to reconcile to the comprehensive loss.

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to
December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(d)   Other disclosures required by U.S. GAAP:
  (i)   Debt and equity investments:
 
      In accordance with FAS 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, the Company’s marketable securities are classified as held-to-maturity and the amortized cost, gross unrealized holding gains, unrealized holding losses and fair value by security-type were as follows:
 
      At December 31, 2006
                                 
            Gross     Gross        
            unrealized     unrealized        
    Amortized     holding     holding     Fair  
    cost     gains     losses     value  
 
June 30, 2007:
                               
Commercial paper
  $     $     $     $  
 
                               
December 31, 2006:
                               
Commercial paper
    42,653             (1 )     42,652  
 
                               
December 31, 2005
                               
Commercial paper
    63,709             (23 )     63,686  
 
                               
 
  (ii)   Supplementary information:
 
      Under U.S. GAAP and SEC rules, separate disclosure is required for the following statement of operations item reported under Canadian GAAP. There is no similar requirement under Canadian GAAP.
                                         
    Period ended     Period ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     December, 31     December 31,     December 31,  
    2007     2006     2006     2005     2004  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)                          
Rental expense
  $ 1,642       1,653     $ 3,373     $ 594     $ 553  
 
      Under U.S. GAAP, separate disclosure is required of the accounting policy for legal costs expected to be incurred in connection with a SFAS 5, Accounting for Contingencies, loss contingency. The Company expenses these costs as incurred.

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to December, 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(d)   Other disclosures required by U.S. GAAP (continued):
  (iii)   Classification of stock-based compensation:
 
      Under U.S. GAAP, the total stock-based compensation cost reported under Canadian GAAP as a separate line item would be reclassified to the following captions under U.S. GAAP:
                                         
    Period ended     Period ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     December, 31     December 31,     December 31,  
    2007     2006     2006     2005     2004  
 
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)                    
Research and development
  $ 434     $ 388     $ 840     $ 619     $ 272  
General and administrative
    1,672       1,544       3,208       4,176       3,766  
 
                                       
 
 
  $ 2,106     $ 1,932     $ 4,048     $ 4,795     $ 4,038  
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(d)   Other disclosures required by U.S. GAAP (continued):
  (iv)   Development stage company:
 
      The Company is a development stage enterprise as defined in FAS 7 and the following additional disclosures are provided.
 
      The statement of shareholders’ equity since date of inception under U.S. GAAP is presented below:
                                                                                         
                                                                    Additional             Total  
    Common shares     Class A shares     1st Preference     Special shares     paid-in             shareholders’  
    Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     capital     Deficit     equity  
 
Period ended October 14, 1994:
                                                                                       
Shares issued for cash
    850,000                         400,000       546                 $     $     $ 546  
Net loss
                                                                          (551 )     (551 )
 
Balance, October 14, 1994
    850,000                         400,000       546                           (551 )     (5 )
 
                                                                                       
Period ended September 30, 1995:
                                                                                       
Shares issued for cash
                            600,000       811                               811  
Net loss
                                                                            (1,787 )     (1,787 )
 
Balance, September 30, 1995
    850,000                         1,000,000       1,357                         (2,338 )     (981 )
 
                                                                                       
Year ended September 30, 1996:
                                                                                       
Shares issued for cash
                                        5,595,001       10,071                   10,071  
Shares issued for services
    275,076       41                                                       41  
Share issue costs
                                              (217 )                 (217 )
Net loss
                                                                            (2,169 )     (2,169 )
 
Balance, September 30, 1996
    1,125,076       41                   1,000,000       1,357       5,595,001       9,854             (4,507 )     6,745  
 
                                                                                       
Year ended September 30, 1997:
                                                                                       
Net loss
                                                                            (2,391 )     (2,391 )
 
Balance, September 30, 1997
    1,125,076       41                   1,000,000       1,357       5,595,001       9,854             (6,898 )     4,3 54  

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(d)   Other disclosures required by U.S. GAAP (continued):
  (iv)   Development stage company (continued):
 
      The statement of shareholders’ equity since date of inception under U.S. GAAP is presented below (continued):
                                                                                         
                                                                    Additional             Total  
    Common shares     Class A shares     1st Preference     Special shares     paid-in             shareholders’  
    Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     capital     Deficit     equity  
 
Balance, September 30, 1997 brought forward
    1,125,076       41                   1,000,000       1,357       5,595,001       9,854     $     $ (6,898 )   $ 4,354  
 
                                                                                       
Year ended September 30, 1998:
                                                                                       
Conversion into Class A shares
                6,595,001       11,211       (1,000,000 )     (1,357 )     (5,595,001 )     (9,854 )                  
Shares issued for cash
                3,138,770       10,201                                           10,201  
Exercise of options
    5,500       2                                                       2  
Share issue costs
                      (550 )                                         (550 )
Net loss
                                                    602       (6,824 )     (6,222 )
 
Balance, September 30, 1998
    1,130,576       43       9,733,771       20,862                               602       (13,722 )     7,785  
 
                                                                                       
Period ended June 30, 1999:
                                                                                       
Shares issued for cash
                1,483,224       5,562                                           5,562  
Exercise of options
    29,314       11                                                       11  
Share issue costs
                      (106 )                                         (106 )
Net loss
                                                    303       (3,887 )     (3,584 )
 
Balance, June 30, 1999
    1,159,890       54       11,216,995       26,318                               905       (17,609 )     9,668  

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(d)   Other disclosures required by U.S. GAAP (continued):
  (iv)   Development stage company (continued):
 
      The statement of shareholders’ equity since date of inception under U.S. GAAP is presented below (continued):
                                                                                         
                                                                    Additional             Total  
    Common shares     Class A shares     1st Preference     Special shares     paid-in             shareholders’  
    Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     capital     Deficit     equity  
 
Balance, June 30, 1999 brought forward
    1,159,890       54       11,216,995       26,318                             $ 905     $ (17,609 )   $ 9,668  
 
                                                                                       
Year ended June 30, 2000:
                                                                                       
Shares issued for cash
    180,723       750       63,442       238                                           988  
Exercise of options
    12,177       4                                                       4  
Exercise of warrants
                111,467       362                                           362  
Conversion of Class A shares
    11,391,904       26,918       (11,391,904 )     (26,918 )                                          
Initial public offering
    3,878,787       32,000                                                       32,000  
Share issue costs
          (2,739 )                                                     (2,739 )
Net loss
                                                    334       (5,915 )     (5,581 )
 
Balance June 30, 2000
    16,623,481       56,987                                           1,239       (23,524 )     34,702  
 
                                                                                       
Year ended June 30, 2001:
                                                                                       
Exercise of over- allotment option
    581,818       4,800                                                       4,800  
Shares issued for cash
    321,035       3,807                                                       3,807  
Exercise of options
    435,438       205                                                       205  
Exercise of warrants
    34,447       79                                                       79  
Share issue expenses
          (565 )                                                     (565 )
Net loss
                                                      260       (2,947 )     (2,687 )
 
Balance, June 30, 2001
    17,996,219       65,313                                           1,499       (26,471 )     40,341  

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(d)   Other disclosures required by U.S. GAAP (continued):
  (iv)   Development stage company (continued):
 
      The statement of shareholders’ equity since date of inception under U.S. GAAP is presented below (continued):
                                                                                         
                                                                    Additional             Total  
    Common shares     Class A shares     1st Preference     Special shares     paid-in             shareholders’  
    Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     capital     Deficit     equity  
 
Balance, June 30, 2001 brought forward
    17,996,219       65,313                                         $ 1,499     $ (26,471 )   $ 40,341  
 
                                                                                       
Year ended June 30, 2002:
                                                                                       
Exercise of options
    32,125       11                                                       11  
Net loss
                                                    111       (13,586 )     (13,475 )
 
Balance, June 30, 2002
    18,028,344       65,324                                           1,610       (40,057 )     26,877  
 
                                                                                       
Year ended June 30, 2003:
                                                                                       
Shares issued for cash
    4,000,000       15,148                                                       15,148  
Exercise of warrants
    836,644       1,904                                                       1,904  
Exercise of options
    618,036       929                                                       929  
Share issue costs
          (537 )                                                     (537 )
Net loss
                                                    83       (19,701 )     (19,618 )
 
Balance, June 30, 2003
    23,483,024       82,768                                           1,693       (59,758 )     24,703  

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(d)   Other disclosures required by U.S. GAAP (continued):
  (iv)   Development stage company (continued):
 
      The statement of shareholders’ equity since date of inception under U.S. GAAP is presented below (continued):
                                                                                         
                                                                    Additional             Total  
    Common shares     Class A shares     1st Preference     Special shares     paid-in             shareholders’  
    Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     capital     Deficit     equity  
 
Balance, June 30, 2003 brought forward
    23,483,024       82,768                                         $ 1,693     $ (59,758 )   $ 24,703  
 
                                                                                       
Six months ended December 31, 2003:
                                                                                       
Shares issued for cash
    5,750,000       84,956                                                       84,956  
Exercise of warrants
    106,785       192                                                       192  
Exercise of options
    435,318       1,300                                                       1,300  
Share issue costs
          (6,813 )                                                     (6,813 )
Net loss
                                                    8       (17,552 )     (17,544 )
 
Balance December 31, 2003
    29,775,127       162,403                                           1,701       (77,310 )     86,794  
 
                                                                                       
Year ended December 31, 2004:
                                                                                       
Exercise of options
    545,292       1,490                                                       1,490  
Net loss
                                                    8       (50,099 )     (50,091 )
 
Balance, December 31, 2004
    30,320,419       163,893                                           1,709       (127,409 )     38,193  

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(d)   Other disclosures required by U.S. GAAP (continued):
  (iv)   Development stage company (continued):
 
      The statement of shareholders’ equity since date of inception under U.S. GAAP is presented below (continued):
                                                                                         
                                                                    Additional             Total  
    Common shares     Class A shares     1st Preference     Special shares     paid-in             shareholders’  
    Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     capital     Deficit     equity  
 
Balance, December 31, 2004 brought forward
    30,320,419       163,893                                         $ 1,709     $ (127,409 )   $ 38,193  
 
                                                                                       
Year ended December 31, 2005
                                                                                       
Shares issued for cash
    4,000,000       74,495                                                       74,495  
Exercise of warrant
    2,800,000       8,764                                                       8,764  
Exercise of options
    300,660       1,346                                                       1,346  
Share issue costs
          (4,955 )                                                     (4,955 )
Net loss
                                                          (67,772 )     (67,772 )
 
Balance, December 31, 2005
    37,421,079       243,543                                           1,709       (195,181 )     50,071  
 
                                                                                       
Nine months ended September 30, 2006
                                                                                       
Shares issued for cash
    100,943       429                                                       429  
Exercise of a warrant
    1,200,000       9,372                                                       9,372  
Ascribed value from additional paid-in capital
          154                                           (154 )            
Net loss
                                                    4,083       (76,111 )     (72,028 )
 
 
    37,421,079       243,543                                           1,709       (195,181 )     50,071  
 
Balance, December 31, 2006
    38,722,022       253,498                                         $ 5,638     $ (271,292 )   $ (12,156 )

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(d)   Other disclosures required by U.S. GAAP (continued):
  (iv)   Development stage company (continued):
 
      The statement of shareholders’ equity since date of inception under U.S. GAAP is presented below (continued):
                                                                                         
                                                                    Additional             Total  
    Common shares     Class A shares     1st Preference     Special shares     paid-in             shareholders’  
    Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     Number     Dollars     capital     Deficit     equity  
 
Balance, December 31, 2006 brought forward
    38,722,022       253,498                                         $ 5,638     $ (271,292 )   $ (12,156 )
 
                                                                                       
Six months ended June 30, 2007
                                                                                       
Issuance on conversion of 6% senior convertible notes due in 2027
    1,653,859       12,380                                           6,549             18,929  
Issuance on conversion of 5% junior convertible notes due in 2012
    4,444,449       43,003                                           10,569             53,572  
Shares issued for cash
    57,311       422                                                       422  
Ascribed value from additional paid-in capital
          263                                           (263 )            
Net loss
                                                                    2,222       (65,674 )     (63,452 )
 
Balance, June 30, 2007
    44,877,641       309,566                                         $ 24,715     $ (336,966 )   $ (2,685 )
 

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NEUROCHEM INC.
Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Continued
Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and period from inception (June 17, 1993) to December 31, 2006
Six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
(d)   Other disclosures required by U.S. GAAP (continued):
  (v)   Recent accounting pronouncements:
 
      SFAS No. 157 — Fair value measurements:
 
      In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. Under the standard, fair value measurements would be separately disclosed by level within the fair value hierarchy. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 157 to materially impact its financial statements.
 
      SFAS No. 159 — Fair value option for financial assets and financial liabilities:
 
      This statement permits entities the option to measure financial instruments at fair value (“fair value option”) thereby achieving an offsetting effect for accounting purposes for certain changes in fair value of certain related assets and liabilities without having to apply hedge accounting. The fair value option is applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis to the entire instrument. Items eligible for the fair value option are measured at fair value at specified election dates. The Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years after November 15, 2007. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 159 to materially impact its financial statements.

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FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
I, Dr. Francesco Bellini, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, certify that:
1.   I have reviewed the interim filings (as this term is defined in Multilateral Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings) of Neurochem Inc. (the issuer) for the period ending June 30, 2007;
2.   Based on my knowledge, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings;
3.   Based on my knowledge, the interim financial statements together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date and for the periods presented in the interim filings;
4.   The issuer’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting for the issuer, and we have:
  (a)   designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused them to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and
 
  (b)   designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP; and
5.   I have caused the issuer to disclose in the interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the issuer’s most recent interim period that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: August 9, 2007
         
     
  (signed) Dr. Francesco Bellini    
  Dr. Francesco Bellini   
  Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer   

 


 

         
FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
I, Mariano Rodriguez, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Neurochem Inc., certify that:
1.   I have reviewed the interim filings (as this term is defined in Multilateral Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings) of Neurochem Inc. (the issuer) for the period ending June 30, 2007;
 
2.   Based on my knowledge, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings;
 
3.   Based on my knowledge, the interim financial statements together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date and for the periods presented in the interim filings;
 
4.   The issuer’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting for the issuer, and we have:
  (a)   designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused them to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and
 
  (b)   designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP; and
5.   I have caused the issuer to disclose in the interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the issuer’s most recent interim period that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: August 9, 2007
         
     
  (signed) Mariano Rodriguez    
  Mariano Rodriguez   
  Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer   
 

 


 

     
(NEUROCHEM LOGO)
  Neurochem Inc.
275 Armand-Frappier Blvd.
Laval, Quebec, Canada H7V 4A7
For further information, please contact:
     
Lise Hébert, Ph.D.
  Tel: (450) 680-4572
Vice President, Corporate Communications
  lhebert@neurochem.com
NEUROCHEM REPORTS RESULTS
FOR SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL 2007
Neurochem will host a conference call, August 9, 2007, at 5:00 PM EDT.
LAVAL, Quebec, August 9, 2007 – Neurochem Inc. (NASDAQ: NRMX; TSX: NRM) reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. The Company reported a net loss of $33,830,000 ($0.83 per share), compared to $20,374,000 ($0.53 per share) for the corresponding period last year. The net loss for the periods ended June 30, 2007, includes a non-cash charge under Canadian GAAP of $11,651,000 relating to the US$40 million 5% senior subordinated convertible notes which were converted into common shares during the current quarter at US$9 per share. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, the net loss amounted to $58,448,000 ($1.47 per share), compared to $37,508,000 ($0.97 per share) for the same period last year. Research and development (R&D) expenses amounted to $16,115,000 this quarter compared to $14,342,000 for the same period last year. For the six-month period, R&D expenses were $35,827,000 compared to $28,068,000 for the corresponding period of the previous year. The increase is due to expenses incurred in relation to the development of tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) primarily in respect of the ongoing Phase III clinical trial in Europe and the North American open-label extension of the Phase III study, as well as the conduct of a QT cardiac status Phase I study. Tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) is the Company’s investigational product candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
As at June 30, 2007 the Company reported cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $90,873,000, compared to $56,821,000 on December 31, 2006. The increase is primarily due to proceeds received from the issue of convertible notes in May 2007 and is partially offset by funds used in operating activities.

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Conference Call
Neurochem will host a conference call on August 9, 2007, at 5:00 PM EDT. The telephone numbers to access the conference call are 1-416-915-5784 or 1-800-796-7558. A replay of the call will be available until Thursday, August 16, 2007. The telephone numbers to access the replay of the call are 1-416-640-1917 or 1-877-289-8525. The access code for the replay is 21243266#.
Consolidated Financial Results Highlights
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, as well as the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006, which have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For discussion regarding related-party transactions, contractual obligations, disclosure controls and procedures, internal control over financial reporting, critical accounting policies and estimates, recent accounting pronouncements, and risks and uncertainties, refer to the Annual Report and the Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2006, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. All dollar figures are Canadian dollars, unless specified otherwise.
Results of operations
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, the net loss amounted to $33,830,000 ($0.83 per share), compared to $20,374,000 ($0.53 per share) for the corresponding period in the previous year. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, the net loss amounted to $58,448,000 ($1.47 per share), compared to $37,508,000 ($0.97 per share) for the same period last year.
The net loss for the periods ended June 30, 2007, includes a non-cash charge under Canadian GAAP of $11,651,000 relating to the US$40 million 5% senior subordinated convertible notes which were converted into common shares during the current quarter at US$9 per share.
Revenue from collaboration agreement amounted to $340,000 for the current quarter ($777,000 for the six-month period), compared to $608,000 for the same period in the previous year ($1,215,000 for the six-month period). This revenue is earned under the agreement with Centocor, Inc. (Centocor) in respect of eprodisate (KIACTA™), an oral investigational product candidate for the treatment of Amyloid A (AA) amyloidosis. Revenue recognized is in respect of the non-refundable upfront payment received from Centocor, which is being amortized over the estimated period through to the anticipated regulatory approval date of the investigational product candidate. The estimated period is subject to change based on additional information that the Company may receive periodically. The other portion of the upfront payment received from Centocor (US$6,000,000) has been classified as deferred revenue and is not being amortized as earned revenue given that it is potentially refundable. In the event that the Company receives an approval letter issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the amount would no longer be refundable and would be amortized as earned revenue. In July 2007, the Company received a second approvable letter from the FDA for eprodisate (KIACTA™) for the treatment of AA amyloidosis. In this action letter, the FDA

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indicated that an additional efficacy trial will be necessary before the FDA could approve the investigational product candidate. The approvable letter states that additional submissions, filed by Neurochem as part of its complete response to this approvable letter, may address issues raised in this letter. The FDA has indicated that additional submissions could persuade the agency to eliminate the requirement for an additional trial. The FDA also asked for additional information, including further pharmacokinetic studies, and again acknowledged that a QT clinical study should be submitted as part of a Phase IV (post-approval) commitment. The Company expects to file a complete response to this second approvable letter in the near future. Neurochem is also seeking marketing approval for eprodisate (KIACTA™) for the treatment of AA amyloidosis in the European Union, Switzerland and Canada. In September 2006, the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) confirmed that it had commenced a regulatory review of eprodisate (KIACTA™). The Marketing Authorization Application is being reviewed under the EMEA’s centralized procedure. An authorization from the EMEA would apply to all 27 European Union member states, as well as Norway and Iceland.
Reimbursable costs revenue amounted to $144,000 for the current quarter ($294,000 for the six-month period), compared to $205,000 for the same period in the previous year ($435,000 for the six-month period) and consists of costs reimbursable by Centocor in respect of eprodisate (KIACTA™)-related activities. The Company earns no margin on these reimbursable costs.
Research and development expenses, before research tax credits and grants, amounted to $16,115,000 for the current quarter ($35,827,000 for the six-month period), compared to $14,342,000 for the same period in the previous year ($28,068,000 for the six-month period). The increase is due to expenses incurred in relation to the development of tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) primarily in respect of the ongoing Phase III clinical trial in Europe and the North American open-label extension of the Phase III study, as well as the conduct of a QT cardiac status Phase I study. Tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) is the Company’s investigational product candidate for the treatment of AD. Tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) completed its 18-month North American Phase III clinical trial during the first quarter of 2007 and the Company announced in April 2007 that the database had been locked. Neurochem has been advised by its external team of statisticians (the statisticians) that adjustment to the initial statistical model, as set out in the statistical plan, would be necessary to provide accurate results. The procedure to arrive at a reliable model involves a detailed analysis of potential confounding factors such as the effect of concomitant medications, baseline characteristics of the study population or differences in clinical sites. The statisticians have indicated that they have made progress adjusting the statistical model, reaching an acceptable level of validity for the disease modification endpoint, as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In July 2007, the FDA designated tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) as a Fast Track Product for the treatment of AD. Under the FDA Modernization Act of 1997, the Fast Track designation program is intended to facilitate the development and expedite review of drugs developed for the treatment of serious or life-threatening conditions and that demonstrate the potential to address an unmet medical need for such a condition. The Company is meeting the FDA in August to discuss the tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) Phase III program and present an update on the work accomplished to date on the North American Phase III clinical trial. Neurochem will also seek the FDA’s feedback and validation of the next steps that would

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be acceptable to the agency, especially with respect to the statistical models. The Company expects the results to be available in 2007. The North American Phase III clinical trial included 1,052 patients at 67 clinical centers across the U.S. and Canada. All patients who completed the North American Phase III clinical trial were eligible to receive tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) in an open-label extension of the Phase III study. The European Phase III clinical trial on tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™) was launched in September 2005. This study also has a duration of 18 months and the trial is being conducted at approximately 70 clinical centers in ten European countries. As of June 30, 2007, 939 patients were randomized in the European clinical trial. Patient screening activities will stop in August 2007 as Neurochem has exceeded its original patient enrolment objectives. However, in light of the information and experience gained from the North American Phase III clinical trial, Neurochem is presently considering modifications that would need to be made to the design of the European trial. Both Phase III clinical trials are multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, three-armed, parallel-designed trials. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, research and development expenses also included costs incurred to support the North American Phase III clinical trial for tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™), the ongoing open-label extension of the eprodisate (KIACTA™) Phase II/III study, as well as ongoing drug discovery programs.
Research tax credits and grants amounted to $541,000 this quarter ($1,134,000 for the six-month period), compared to $494,000 for the corresponding period in the previous year ($1,029,000 for the six-month period). Research tax credits represent refundable tax credits earned under the Quebec Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program for expenditures incurred in Quebec.
General and administrative expenses totaled $3,464,000 for the current quarter ($7,518,000 for the six-month period), compared to $3,366,000 for the same quarter in the previous year ($6,808,000 for the six-month period). These costs are incurred to support the overall activities of the Company.
Arbitral award amounted to nil for the current quarter and six-month period compared to $2,089,000 for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2006. This expense relates to the dispute with Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (formerly known as Immtech International, Inc. (Immtech)), which came to a conclusion in January 2007 when Immtech, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), and Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc. filed with the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York, U.S.A. a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their complaint against Neurochem in the Federal District Court without any payment, license, business agreement, concession or compromise by Neurochem. The dispute concerned an agreement entered into between Immtech and Neurochem in April 2002 under which Neurochem had the right to apply its proprietary anti-amyloid technology to test certain compounds to be provided by Immtech.
Reimbursable costs amounted to $144,000 for the current quarter ($294,000 for the six-month period), compared to $205,000 for the same period in the previous year ($435,000 for the six-month period), and consist of costs incurred on behalf of Centocor in respect of eprodisate (KIACTA™)-related activities and reimbursable by Centocor.

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Stock-based compensation amounted to $1,025,000 for the current quarter ($2,106,000 for the six-month period), compared to $1,016,000 for the corresponding quarter in the previous year ($1,932,000 for the six-month period). This expense relates to stock options and stock-based incentives, whereby compensation cost in relation to stock options is measured at fair value at the date of grant and is expensed over the award’s vesting period.
Depreciation, amortization and patent cost write-off amounted to $395,000 for the current quarter ($802,000 for the six-month period), compared to $409,000 for the same quarter in the previous year ($902,000 for the six-month period). The decrease in the six-month period is mainly attributable to certain patent costs of $106,000 written off during the first quarter of 2006.
Interest income amounted to $1,057,000 for the current quarter ($1,775,000 for the six-month period), compared to $580,000 for the same quarter in the previous year ($1,223,000 for the six-month period). The increase is mainly attributable to higher average cash balances and higher interest rates during the current periods, compared to the same periods in the previous year.
Accretion expense amounted to $13,712,000 for the current quarter ($14,885,000 for the six-month period), and mainly represents the imputed interest under GAAP on the US$42,085,000 aggregate principal amount of 6% convertible senior notes issued in November 2006, as well as on the US$40,000,000 6% senior convertible notes (Senior Notes) and US$40,000,000 5% senior subordinated convertible notes (Junior Notes) issued in May 2007. The Company accretes the carrying values of the convertible notes to their face value through a charge to earnings over their expected lives of 60 months, 54 months and one month, respectively. Of the total accretion expense recorded in the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2007, $11,838,000 relates to accretion expense on the Junior Notes, which were fully converted during the second quarter of 2007.
Change in fair value of derivative-related asset amounted to a loss of $2,122,000 for the current periods and represents the variation in the fair value of the embedded derivatives included in the aggregate US$80,000,000 Senior and Junior Notes issued in May 2007.
Foreign exchange gain amounted to $581,000 for the current quarter (gain of $702,000 for the six-month period), compared to a loss of $524,000 for the same quarter in the previous year (loss of $570,000 for the six-month period). Foreign exchange gains or losses arise on the movement in foreign exchange rates related to the Company’s net monetary assets held in foreign currencies, primarily U.S. dollars.
Other income amounted to $530,000 for the current quarter ($814,000 for the six-month period), compared to $308,000 for the same quarter in the previous year ($593,000 for the six-month period). Other income consists of non-operating revenue, primarily sub-lease revenue.

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Share of loss in a company subject to significant influence amounted to nil for the current quarter ($372,000 for the six-month period), compared to $891,000 for the corresponding quarter in the previous year ($1,707,000 for the six-month period). Non-controlling interest amounted to nil for the current quarter ($123,000 for the six-month period), compared to $296,000 for the corresponding quarter in the previous year ($558,000 for the six-month period). These items result from the consolidation of the Company’s interest in a holding company (Innodia Holding) that owns shares of Innodia Inc., for which Neurochem is the primary beneficiary. The share of loss recorded in the current year has reduced the Company’s long-term investment in Innodia Holding to nil. Innodia Inc. is a private, development-stage company engaged in developing novel drugs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and underlying diseases.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As at June 30, 2007, the Company had available cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $90,873,000, compared to $56,821,000 at December 31, 2006. The increase is primarily due to proceeds received from the issue of convertible notes in May 2007 and is partially offset by funds used in operating activities.
On May 2, 2007, the Company issued US$80,000,000 aggregate principal amount of convertible notes, consisting of US$40,000,000 6% senior convertible notes due in 2027 and US$40,000,000 5% senior subordinated convertible notes due in 2012. The 6% senior convertible notes have an initial conversion price equal to the lesser of US$12.68 or the 5-day weighted average trading price of the common shares preceding any conversion, subject to adjustments in certain circumstances. The Company will pay interest on the 6% senior convertible notes until maturity on May 2, 2027, subject to earlier repurchase, redemption or conversion. The 5% senior subordinated convertible notes were subject to mandatory conversion into common shares under certain circumstances. In connection with this transaction, the Company issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,250,645 common shares until May 2, 2012, at an initial purchase price of US$12.68 per share, subject to adjustments in certain circumstances. During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, US$10,500,000 of the 6% senior convertible notes were converted into 1,653,859 common shares and the totality of the 5% senior subordinated convertible notes were converted into 4,444,449 common shares.
Subsequent to June 30, 2007, an additional US$25,000,000 6% senior convertible notes were converted into common shares at an average price of US$6.3044. The Company issued 3,965,462 common shares in connection with these conversions.
In August 2006, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement in respect of an equity line of credit facility (ELOC) with Cityplatz Limited (Cityplatz), that provides the Company up to US$60,000,000 of funds in return for the issuance of common shares at a discount of 3.0% to market price at the time of draw downs over term, less a placement fee equal to 2.4% of gross proceeds payable to the placement agent, Rodman & Renshaw, LLC. The ELOC established by the securities purchase agreement will terminate on February 9, 2009. The ELOC shall also terminate if (i) the Company’s common shares are de-listed from NASDAQ unless the common shares are listed at such time on another trading market specified in the agreement and such de-listing is in connection with a subsequent listing on another trading market specified in the

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agreement, (ii) the Company is subject to a change of control transaction, or (iii) the Company suffers a material adverse effect which cannot be cured prior to the next drawdown notice. The Company may terminate the securities purchase agreement (i) if Cityplatz fails to fund a properly notified drawdown within five trading days of the end of the applicable settlement period or (ii) after it has drawn down at least US$25,000,000 under the ELOC. Either party may also terminate the securities purchase agreement if the volume-weighted average price of the Company’s common shares is below US$5 for more than 30 consecutive trading days, as adjusted. As at June 30, 2007, the Company had not drawn any funds under the ELOC.
As at June 30, 2007, the Company’s workforce comprised 184 employees. During the year ended December 31, 2006 and the first quarter of 2007, the Company increased its workforce in anticipation of commercialization and completion of clinical programs. During the second quarter of 2007, the workforce was reduced due to delays encountered in the product candidate development programs.
As at July 31, 2007, the Company had 44,880,641 common shares outstanding, 220,000 common shares issuable to the Chief Executive Officer upon the achievement of specified performance targets, 2,744,176 options granted under the stock option plan, 7,051,137 shares potentially issuable under the convertible notes and 2,250,645 warrants outstanding, for a total of 57,146,599 common shares, on a fully diluted basis.
The Company believes that its available cash and short-term investments, expected interest income, potential funding from partnerships, research collaborations and licensing agreements, potential proceeds from the equity line of credit facility, research tax credits, grants, and access to capital markets should be sufficient to finance the Company’s operations and capital needs during the ensuing year. However, in light of the uncertainties associated with the regulatory approval process, clinical trial results, and the Company’s ability to secure additional licensing, partnership and/or other agreements, further financing may be required to support the Company’s operations in the future.
Effective July 1, 2007, the Company adopted the U.S. dollar as its functional and reporting currency, as a result of a significant portion of its revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities and financing is now denominated in U.S. dollars.

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Neurochem Inc.
Consolidated Financial Information
1
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data)
                                 
    Three-month period ended     Six-month period ended  
    June 30     June 30  
Consolidated Statements of Operations   2007     2006     2007     2006  
 
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
Revenues:
                               
Collaboration agreement
  $ 340     $ 608     $ 777     $ 1,215  
Reimbursable costs
    144       205       294       435  
 
 
    484       813       1,071       1,650  
 
 
                               
Expenses (Income):
                               
Research and development
    16,115       14,342       35,827       28,068  
Research tax credits and grants
    (541 )     (494 )     (1,134 )     (1,029 )
General and administrative
    3,464       3,366       7,518       6,808  
Arbitral award
          2 089             2 089  
Reimbursable costs
    144       205       294       435  
Stock-based compensation
    1,025       1,016       2,106       1,932  
Depreciation, amortization and patent cost write-off
    395       409       802       902  
Interest and bank charges
    46       23       141       50  
 
 
    20,648       20,956       45,554       39,255  
 
Net loss before undernoted items
    (20,164 )     (20,143 )     (44,483 )     (37,605 )
 
                               
Interest income
    1,057       580       1,775       1,223  
Accretion expense
    (13,712 )           (14,885 )      
Change in fair value of derivative-related asset
    (2,122 )           (2,122 )      
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
    581       (524 )     702       (570 )
Other income
    530       308       814       593  
Share of loss in a company subject to significant influence
          (891 )     (372 )     (1 707 )
Non-controlling interest
          296       123       558  
 
Net loss
  ($ 33,830 )   ($ 20,374 )   ($ 58,448 )   ($ 37,508 )
 
Net loss per share:
                               
Basic and diluted
  ($ 0.83 )   ($ 0.53 )   ($ 1.47 )   ($ 0.97 )
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    40,586,251       38,792,486       39,750,174       38,475,059  
 
                 
    At   At
    June 30   December 31
Consolidated Balance Sheets   2007   2006
 
    (unaudited)   (audited)
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
  $ 90,873     $ 56,821  
Other current assets
    13,076       12,191  
 
Total current assets
    103,949       69,012  
Capital assets and patents
    10,807       10,479  
Other long-term assets
    1,328       3,720  
 
Total assets
  $ 116,084     $ 83,211  
 
 
               
Current liabilities
  $ 25,392     $ 26,078  
Long-term liabilities
    72,302       58,288  
Non-controlling interest
    722       845  
Shareholders’ equity (deficiency)
    17,668       (2,000 )
 
 
               
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficiency)
  $ 116,084     $ 83,211  
 
1   Condensed from the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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About Neurochem
Neurochem Inc. is focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutics to address critical unmet medical needs. Eprodisate (KIACTA™) is currently being developed for the treatment of Amyloid A (AA) amyloidosis, and is under regulatory review for marketing approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, European Medicines Agency and Swissmedic. Tramiprosate (ALZHEMED™), for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, has completed a Phase III clinical trial in North America and is currently in a Phase III clinical trial in Europe, while tramiprosate (CEREBRIL™), for the prevention of Hemorrhagic Stroke caused by Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, has completed a Phase IIa clinical trial.
To Contact Neurochem
For additional information on Neurochem and its drug development programs, please call the North American toll-free number 1 877 680-4500 or visit our Web Site at: www.neurochem.com.
Certain statements contained in this news release, other than statements of fact that are independently verifiable at the date hereof, may constitute forward-looking statements. Such statements, based as they are on the current expectations of management, inherently involve numerous risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, many of which are beyond Neurochem’s control. Such risks include but are not limited to: the impact of general economic conditions, general conditions in the pharmaceutical industry, changes in the regulatory environment in the jurisdictions in which Neurochem does business, stock market volatility, fluctuations in costs, and changes to the competitive environment due to consolidation, that actual results may vary once the final and quality-controlled verification of data and analyses has been completed, as well as other risks disclosed in public filings of Neurochem. Consequently, actual future results may differ materially from the anticipated results expressed in the forward-looking statements. The reader should not place undue reliance, if any, on the forward-looking statements included in this news release. These statements speak only as of the date made and Neurochem is under no obligation and disavows any intention to update or revise such statements as a result of any event, circumstances or otherwise. Please see the Annual Information Form for further risk factors that might affect the Company and its business.

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