UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 15, 2018
CANCER GENETICS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Delaware | 001-35817 | 04-3462475 | ||
| (State
or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
201 Route 17 North 2nd Floor, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (201) 528-9200
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
Termination of Merger Agreement
On December 15, 2018, the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated September 18, 2018, among Cancer Genetics, Inc. (“CGI” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, Wogolos Ltd., a company formed under the laws of the State of Israel and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), and NovellusDx Ltd., a privately-held company formed under the laws of the State of Israel (“NDX”), was terminated by the Company.
Descriptions of the terms of the Merger Agreement were included in Item 1.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on September 21, 2018, and to the extent required by Item 1.02 of Form 8-K, such descriptions are incorporated by reference in this Item 1.02 pursuant to General Instruction B.3 of Form 8-K.
Termination of Private Placement
As a result of the termination of the Merger Agreement, the securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), dated September 18, 2018, among the Company and certain investors party thereto, all of whom are current NDX shareholders, is terminated in accordance with its terms.
Descriptions of the terms of the Purchase Agreement were included in Item 1.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on September 21, 2018, and to the extent required by Item 1.02 of Form 8-K, such descriptions are incorporated by reference in this Item 1.02 pursuant to General Instruction B.3 of Form 8-K.
Item 2.04. Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement.
As a result of the termination of the Merger Agreement, the Company became subject, pursuant to the Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), dated September 18, 2018, between the Company and NDX, to an Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Consequently, in accordance with the Credit Agreement, the full amount of the $1.5 million advance previously paid to the Company in connection with the signing of the Merger Agreement, plus interest thereon, became due and payable, and the interest rate under the Credit Agreement was increased to the lesser of 21% per annum and the maximum rate permitted by applicable law.
Pursuant to subordination agreements entered into in connection with the Credit Agreement on September 18, 2018, NDX’s ability to be repaid under the Credit Agreement is subject to subordination to the Company’s senior secured lenders. The Company is party to two senior loan agreements — the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement among the Company, certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries and Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB””), dated March 22, 2017, as amended, and the Loan and Security Agreement among the Company, certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries and Partners for Growth IV, L.P. (“PfG”), dated March 22, 2017, as amended.
The Company’s default in paying the amounts due under the Credit Agreement may also result in a default under the obligations to SVB and PfG. The Company is currently in default under certain covenants in favor of SVB and PfG, including an obligation to raise bridge financing by November 30, and is in the process of negotiating a forbearance agreement with its lenders.
As a result of the Event of Default under the Credit Agreement described above, NDX has the right to convert all, but not less than all, of the outstanding balance under the Credit Agreement into shares of Company common stock at a conversion price of $0.606 per share.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
In light of the termination of the Merger Agreement, the Company will pursue alternative strategic or financial transactions with the assistance of Raymond James & Associates, Inc. The Company had previously retained Raymond James. as a financial advisor to assist the Company in its evaluation of a broad range of financial and strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including additional capital raising transactions, the acquisition of another company or complementary assets or the potential sale or merger of the Company, or another type of strategic partnership.
In connection with the termination of the Merger Agreement, the Company issued a press release on December 17, 2018, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report, including Exhibit 99.1, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements typically are identified by use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and similar words, and the opposites of such words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that exist in the Company’s operations and business environment, which may be beyond the Company’s control, and which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward- looking statements. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to, risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2018. These risks could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward- looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company. Forward-looking statements represent the judgment of management of the Company regarding future events. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable at the time that they are made, the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report:
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of Cancer Genetics, Inc. dated December 17, 2018. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Cancer Genetics, Inc. | ||
| Date: December 17, 2018 | /s/ John. A Roberts | |
| Name: | John A. Roberts | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
Cancer Genetics Terminates Proposed Merger with NovellusDx
RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 17, 2018 — Cancer Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGIX), a leader in enabling precision medicine for immuno-oncology and genomic medicine through molecular markers and diagnostics, today announced that it has terminated the previously-announced merger agreement with NovellusDx, effective immediately.
As a result of the termination of the merger agreement, the Company will pursue alternative strategic and financial transactions with the goal of enhancing shareholder value. The Company will again work with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. as a financial advisor in its evaluation of a broad range of financial and strategic alternatives, including additional capital raising transactions, the acquisition of another company or complementary assets or the potential sale or merger of the Company or another type of strategic partnership.
John A. Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Genetics commented, “Based on difficulties we have had in advancing the merger process, as well as certain other factors, we believed it was in the best interests of Cancer Genetics and our shareholders to terminate the merger agreement with NovellusDx. Notwithstanding these challenges, we continue to make progress in our core business. Over the course of 2018, and in the third quarter in particular, we have continued to make substantive advancements toward streamlining our operations, creating more focus in our strategy and positioning the Company to grow revenues through the expansion of our biopharma business while maintaining strict control over our expenses. We have strengthened our management team, continue to improve our lab processes and formed strategic partnerships that are expected to contribute new streams of revenue to drive our long-term growth. We believe that we are on track to deliver solid operational performance in the fourth quarter of 2018 and remain confident in the strength of our core business, the continued dedication of our talented professional staff, and the strong relationships we have with our biopharma customers. We will continue to work with Raymond James to evaluate new potential strategic and financial alternatives aimed at enhancing shareholder value, are optimistic about our future and look forward to providing further updates on this process. ”
ABOUT CANCER GENETICS
Cancer Genetics, Inc. is a leader in enabling precision medicine in oncology through the use of biomarkers and molecular testing. CGI is developing a global footprint with locations in the US, Australia and China. We have established strong clinical research collaborations with major cancer centers such as Memorial Sloan Kettering, The Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Keck School of Medicine at USC and the National Cancer Institute.
The Company offers a comprehensive range of laboratory services that provide critical genomic and biomarker information. Its state-of-the-art reference labs are CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited in the US and have licensure from several states including New York State.
For more information, please visit or follow CGI at:
Internet: www.cancergenetics.com
Twitter: @Cancer_Genetics
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CancerGenetics
Forward Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements pertaining to Cancer Genetics Inc.’s expectations regarding future financial and/or operating results and potential for our tests and services, and future revenues or growth in this press release constitute forward-looking statements.
Any statements that are not historical fact (including, but not limited to, statements that contain words such as “will,” “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates”) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks inherent in the development and/or commercialization of potential products, risks of cancellation of customer contracts or discontinuance of trials, risks that anticipated benefits from consolidation efforts and/or acquisitions will not be realized, uncertainty in the results of clinical trials or regulatory approvals, need and ability to obtain future capital, uncertainties with respect to evaluating strategic options, maintenance of intellectual property rights and other risks discussed in the Cancer Genetics, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, along with other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Cancer Genetics, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Investor Contact:
Lee Roth
The Ruth Group
Tel: 646-536-7012
Email: lroth@theruthgroup.com