-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, UH8ByaOZ4Pwwewl8Gkjt8uhjb6xVJl5ppVG6DzQH8wJq113tzopbA91DmBz/3jUw bvUs/4kVpgZGmzkHQBHJ6Q== 0000898432-08-000277.txt : 20080313 0000898432-08-000277.hdr.sgml : 20080313 20080313171723 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000898432-08-000277 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080313 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080313 GROUP MEMBERS: BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND II, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: BVF INC. GROUP MEMBERS: BVF INVESTMENTS, L.L.C. GROUP MEMBERS: BVF PARTNERS L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: INVESTMENT 10, L.L.C. SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ARQULE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001019695 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834] IRS NUMBER: 043221586 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-48819 FILM NUMBER: 08686895 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 19 PRESIDENTIAL WAY CITY: WOBURN STATE: MA ZIP: 01801 BUSINESS PHONE: 781-994-0300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 19 PRESIDENTIAL WAY CITY: WOBURN STATE: MA ZIP: 01801 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND L P CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000918923 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INVESTMENT ADVICE [6282] IRS NUMBER: 363924731 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 900 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 1100 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60611 BUSINESS PHONE: 3125066500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 900 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 1100 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60611 SC 13D 1 bvf13d.txt ---------------------------- OMB APPROVAL ---------------------------- OMB Number: 3235-0145 ---------------------------- Expires: February 28, 2009 ---------------------------- Estimated average burden ---------------------------- hours per response. . . 14.5 ---------------------------- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ArQule, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 04269E107 (CUSIP Number) William Roiniotis BVF Partners L.P. 900 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1100 Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 506-6500 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) March 10, 2008 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of ss.ss.240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box |_| The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. Biotechnology Value Fund, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) |X| (b) | | - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares 7. Sole Voting Power Beneficially Owned 0 by Each Reporting Person With ----------------------------------------------------------- 8. Shared Voting Power 2,310,360 ----------------------------------------------------------- 9. Sole Dispositive Power 0 ----------------------------------------------------------- 10. Shared Dispositive Power 2,310,360 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 2,310,360 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)[ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 5.3% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. Biotechnology Value Fund II, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) |X| (b) | | - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares 7. Sole Voting Power Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting 0 Person With ----------------------------------------------------------- 8. Shared Voting Power 1,626,900 ---------------------------------------------------------- 9. Sole Dispositive Power 0 ----------------------------------------------------------- 10. Shared Dispositive Power 1,626,900 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 1,626,900 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)[ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 3.7% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. BVF Investments, L.L.C. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) |X| (b) | | - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC - -------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- 5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares 7. Sole Voting Power Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting 0 Person With ----------------------------------------------------------- 8. Shared Voting Power 5,543,800 ----------------------------------------------------------- 9. Sole Dispositive Power 0 ----------------------------------------------------------- 10. Shared Dispositive Power 5,543,800 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 5,543,800 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)[ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 12.7% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. Investment 10, L.L.C. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) |X| (b) | | - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Citizenship or Place of Organization Illinois - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares 7. Sole Voting Power Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting 0 Person With ----------------------------------------------------------- 8. Shared Voting Power 681,000 ----------------------------------------------------------- 9. Sole Dispositive Power 0 ----------------------------------------------------------- 10. Shared Dispositive Power 681,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 681,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)[ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 1.6% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. BVF Partners L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) |X| (b) | | - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares 7. Sole Voting Power Beneficially by Owned by Each 0 Reporting Person With ----------------------------------------------------------- 8. Shared Voting Power 10,162,060 ----------------------------------------------------------- 9. Sole Dispositive Power 0 ----------------------------------------------------------- 10. Shared Dispositive Power 10,162,060 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 10,162,060 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)[ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 23.3% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): PN, HC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. BVF Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) |X| (b) | | - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares 7. Sole Voting Power Beneficially by Owned by Each 0 Reporting Person With ----------------------------------------------------------- 8. Shared Voting Power 10,162,060 ----------------------------------------------------------- 9. Sole Dispositive Power 0 ----------------------------------------------------------- 10. Shared Dispositive Power 10,162,060 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 10,162,060 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)[ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 23.3% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): CO, HC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER This Schedule 13D relates to the common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock") of ArQule, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("ArQule"). The principal executive office of ArQule is located at 19 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801-5140. ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND The persons filing this Statement, the persons enumerated in Instruction C of this Statement and, where applicable, their respective places of organization, principal office, general partners, managers, directors, executive officers, controlling persons and certain information regarding each of them, are as follows: (a) Biotechnology Value Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("BVF"), Biotechnology Value Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("BVF2"), BVF Investments, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company ("Investments"), Investment 10, L.L.C., an Illinois limited liability company ("ILL10"), BVF Partners L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Partners") and BVF Inc., a Delaware corporation ("BVF Inc.") specialize in holding biotechnology stocks for investment purposes. Together, BVF, BVF2, Investments, ILL10, Partners and BVF Inc. are the "Reporting Persons." Mark N. Lampert, an individual, ("Lampert"), is the sole shareholder, sole director and an officer of BVF Inc. (b) The business address of BVF, BVF2, Investments, ILL10 and Partners is 900 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100, Chicago, Illinois 60611. The business address of BVF Inc. and Lampert is One Sansome Street, 31st Floor, San Francisco, California 94104. (c) Partners is the general partner of BVF and BVF2, which are investment funds. Partners also is the manager of Investments, which is also an investment fund. ILL10 is a managed account, which Partners advises pursuant to an investment management agreement. BVF Inc. is an investment adviser to and general partner of Partners. For Lampert's occupation, please refer to (a) above. (d) During the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons or Lampert has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and similar misdemeanors). (e) During the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons or Lampert has been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction nor, as a result of such proceeding, was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws. (f) Lampert is a citizen of the United States of America. For the citizenship of each of BVF, BVF2, Investments, ILL10, Partners, and BVF Inc., please refer to (a) above ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION Partners, in its capacity as (i) general partner of BVF, has purchased on behalf of such limited partnership an aggregate number of 2,310,360 shares of the Common Stock for an aggregate consideration of $12,417,882.25, (ii) general partner of BVF2, has purchased on behalf of such limited partnership an aggregate number of 1,626,900 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate consideration of $8,602,421.60, (iii) manager of Investments, has purchased on 8 behalf of such limited liability company an aggregate number of 5,543,800 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate consideration of $30,452,981.50, and (iv) investment adviser to ILL10, purchased on behalf of such limited liability company an aggregate of 681,000 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate consideration of $3,643,426.10. Each of BVF, BVF2, Investments and ILL10 purchased the shares held by it using its own working capital. No borrowed funds were used to purchase the Common Stock other than any borrowed funds used for working capital purposes in the ordinary course of business. ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION The Reporting Persons are engaged in the investment business. In pursuing this business, the Reporting Persons analyze the operations, capital structure and markets of companies, including the Issuer, on a continuous basis through analysis of documentation and discussions with knowledgeable industry and market observers and with representatives of such companies (often at the invitation of management). From time to time, one or more of the Reporting Persons may hold discussions with third parties or with management of such companies in which the Reporting Persons may suggest or take a position with respect to potential changes in the operations, management or capital structure of such companies as a means of enhancing shareholder value. Such suggestions or positions may relate to one or more of the transactions specified in clauses (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D of the Exchange Act, including, without limitation, such matters as disposing of or selling all or a portion of the company or acquiring another company or business, changing operating or marketing strategies, adopting or not adopting certain types of anti-takeover measures and restructuring the Issuer's capitalization or dividend policy. Except as set forth above, the Reporting Persons do not have any present plans or proposals that relate to or would result in any of the actions required to be described in Item 4 of Schedule 13D. Each of the Reporting Persons may, at any time, review or reconsider its position with respect to the Issuer and formulate plans or proposals with respect to any of such matters, but has no present intention of doing so. ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER The Reporting Persons' percentage ownership of Common Stock is based on 43,710,379 shares being outstanding. (a) As of March 10, 2008, BVF beneficially owns 2,310,360 shares of Common Stock, BVF2 beneficially owns 1,626,900 shares of Common Stock, Investments beneficially owns 5,543,800 shares of Common Stock, ILL10 beneficially owns 681,000 shares of Common Stock and each of Partners and BVF Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own 10,162,060 shares of Common Stock, representing percentage ownership of approximately 5.3%, 3.7%, 12.7%, 1.6% and 23.3%, respectively. (b) Each of BVF, BVF2, Investments and ILL10 shares with Partners voting and dispositive power over the Common Stock each such entity beneficially owns. Partners and BVF Inc. share voting and dispositive power over the 10,162,060 shares of Common Stock they may be deemed beneficially to own with BVF, BVF2 and Investments, and ILL10. 9 (c) The following purchases of Common Stock have been made by the following Reporting Persons within the last 60 days. All such transactions were made for cash in open market, over-the-counter transactions, PURCHASE OF SHARES REPORTING PERSON DATE SHARES PURCHASED PRICE PER SHARE - ---------------- ---- ---------------- --------------- BVF 01/10/2008 3,200 $4.26 01/10/2008 77,027 $4.37 01/14/2008 5,800 $4.50 01/15/2008 26,300 $4.65 01/23/2008 38,600 $4.47 01/31/2008 126,000 $4.71 02/01/2008 41,000 $5.00 02/04/2008 52,100 $5.08 02/07/2008 91,300 $4.90 02/08/2008 63,000 $4.98 02/11/2008 20,700 $4.96 02/15/2008 12,600 $5.08 02/19/2008 8,300 $5.10 02/20/2008 7,100 $5.05 02/21/2008 45,000 $4.95 02/22/2008 2,200 $4.75 03/10/2008 337,283 $3.90 Reporting Person Date Shares Purchased Sales Price BVF2 01/10/2008 3,000 $4.26 01/10/2008 52,000 $4.37 01/14/2008 4,000 $4.50 01/15/2008 18,000 $4.65 01/23/2008 26,000 $4.47 01/31/2008 86,000 $4.71 02/01/2008 28,000 $5.00 02/04/2008 35,000 $5.08 02/07/2008 62,000 $4.90 02/08/2008 44,000 $4.98 02/11/2008 14,000 $4.96 02/15/2008 8,000 $5.08 02/19/2008 5,000 $5.10 02/20/2008 5,000 $5.05 02/21/2008 32,000 $4.95 02/22/2008 1,000 $4.75 03/10/2008 231,000 $3.90 10 REPORTING PERSON DATE SHARES PURCHASED SALES PRICE - ---------------- ---- ---------------- --------------- BVFLLC 01/10/2008 9,000 $4.26 01/10/2008 180,000 $4.37 01/14/2008 15,000 $4.50 01/15/2008 63,000 $4.65 01/23/2008 90,000 $4.47 01/31/2008 298,000 $4.71 02/01/2008 96,000 $5.00 02/04/2008 123,000 $5.08 02/07/2008 215,000 $4.90 02/08/2008 152,000 $4.98 02/11/2008 49,000 $4.96 02/15/2008 29,000 $5.08 02/19/2008 19,000 $5.10 02/20/2008 16,000 $5.05 02/21/2008 109,000 $4.95 02/22/2008 5,000 $4.75 03/10/2008 795,000 $3.90 REPORTING PERSON DATE SHARES PURCHASED SALES PRICE - ---------------- ---- ---------------- --------------- ILL10 01/10/2008 1,000 $4.26 01/10/2008 22,000 $4.37 01/14/2008 2,000 $4.50 01/15/2008 8,000 $4.65 01/23/2008 11,000 $4.47 01/31/2008 37,000 $4.71 02/01/2008 12,000 $5.00 02/04/2008 15,000 $5.08 02/07/2008 27,000 $4.90 02/08/2008 19,000 $4.98 02/11/2008 6,000 $4.96 02/15/2008 4,000 $5.08 02/19/2008 2,000 $5.10 02/20/2008 2,000 $5.05 02/21/2008 14,000 $4.95 02/22/2008 1,000 $4.75 03/10/2008 99,000 $3.90 11 ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER Partners is the general partner of each of BVF and BVF2 pursuant to limited partnership agreements which authorize Partners, among other things, to invest the funds of BVF and BVF2 in the shares of Common Stock and other securities and to vote, exercise or convert and dispose of such securities. Pursuant to such limited partnership agreements, Partners is entitled to receive fees based on assets under management and allocations based on realized and unrealized gains on such assets. Pursuant to the operating agreement of Investments, Partners is authorized, among other things, to invest the funds of Ziff Asset Management, L.P., the majority member of Investments, in the shares of Common Stock and other securities and to vote, exercise or convert and dispose of such securities and is entitled to receive fees based on assets under management and allocations based on realized and unrealized gains on such assets. Pursuant to an investment management agreement with ILL10, Partners and BVF Inc. have authority, among other things, to invest funds of ILL10 in the shares of Common Stock and other securities and to vote, exercise or convert and dispose of such securities. Pursuant to such investment management agreement, Partners and BVF Inc. receive fees based on assets under management and realized and unrealized gains thereon. BVF Inc. is the general partner of Partners and may be deemed to own beneficially securities over which Partners exercises voting and dispositive power. ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS A Joint filing Agreement on behalf of the Reporting Persons is filed herewith as Exhibit A. Signature After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this Statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: March 13, 2008 BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND, L.P.* By: BVF Partners L.P., its general partner By: BVF Inc., its general partner By: /s/ MARK N. LAMPERT --------------------------- Mark N. Lampert President BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND II, L.P.* By: BVF Partners L.P., its general partner By: BVF Inc., its general partner By: /s/ MARK N. LAMPERT --------------------------- Mark N. Lampert President 12 BVF INVESTMENTS, L.L.C.* By: BVF Partners L.P., its manager By: BVF Inc., its general partner By: /s/ MARK N. LAMPERT --------------------------- Mark N. Lampert President INVESTMENT 10, L.L.C.* By: BVF Partners L.P., as investment manager By: BVF Inc., its general partner By: /s/ MARK N. LAMPERT --------------------------- Mark N. Lampert President BVF PARTNERS L.P. * By: BVF Inc., its general partner By: /s/ MARK N. LAMPERT ------------------------------- Mark N. Lampert President BVF INC.* By: /s/ MARK N. LAMPERT --------------------------- Mark N. Lampert President *The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. 13 Exhibit A JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned agree that this schedule 13D dated March 13, 2008, relating to the common Stock of ArQule, Inc. shall be filed on behalf of the undersigned. BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND, L.P. By: BVF Partners L.P., its general partner By: BVF Inc., its general partner By: /s/ MARK N. LAMPERT --------------------------- Mark N. Lampert President BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND II, L.P. By: BVF Partners L.P., its general partner By: BVF Inc., its general partner By: /s/ MARK N. LAMPERT --------------------------- Mark N. Lampert President BVF INVESTMENTS, L.L.C. By: BVF Partners L.P., its manager By: BVF Inc., its general partner By: /s/ MARK N. LAMPERT --------------------------- Mark N. Lampert President INVESTMENT 10, L.L.C. By: BVF Partners L.P., as investment manager By: BVF Inc., its general partner By: /s/ MARK N. LAMPERT --------------------------- Mark N. Lampert President 14 BVF PARTNERS L.P. By: BVF Inc., its general partner By: /s/ MARK N. LAMPERT ------------------------------ Mark N. Lampert President BVF INC. By: /s/ MARK N. LAMPERT ------------------------------------ Mark N. Lampert President 15 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----