SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 1999
Commission file number 33-21281
WESTMED VENTURE PARTNERS 2, L.P.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3473015
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(State of organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
CIBC Oppenheimer Tower, World Financial Center
New York, New York 10281
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 667-7000
Not applicable
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Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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WESTMED VENTURE PARTNERS 2, L.P.
INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1999 (Unaudited) and December 31, 1998
Schedule of Portfolio Investments as of March 31, 1999 (Unaudited)
Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998
(Unaudited)
Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998
(Unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Partners' Capital for the Three Months Ended March 31,
1999 (Unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
Item 2. Changes in Securities.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Item 5. Other Information.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
WESTMED VENTURE PARTNERS 2, L.P.
BALANCE SHEETS
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March 31, 1999 December 31,
(Unaudited) 1998
ASSETS
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Portfolio investments at fair value (cost $5,117,098 as of
March 31, 1999 and $5,194,257 as of December 31, 1998) $ 1,778,806 $ 2,434,455
Cash and cash equivalents 3,276,133 3,076,472
Receivable from security sold - 110,643
Accrued interest receivable 499 1,186
Prepaid insurance 44,794 53,072
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 5,100,232 $ 5,675,828
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 43,074 $ 43,337
Due to Managing General Partner 29,753 32,592
Due to Independent General Partners 2,500 10,000
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Total liabilities 75,327 85,929
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Partners' Capital:
Managing General Partner 50,250 55,900
Limited Partners (38,727 Units) 4,974,655 5,533,999
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Total Partners' capital 5,024,905 5,589,899
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL $ 5,100,232 $ 5,675,828
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See notes to financial statements.
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WESTMED VENTURE PARTNERS 2, L.P.
SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
March 31, 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Initial Investment
Company / Position Date Cost Fair Value
Abtox, Inc.
<C> <C> <C> <C>
454,545 shares of Preferred Stock Mar. 1997 $ 353,533 $ 0
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Integramed America, Inc.(A)
52,918 shares of Common Stock Mar. 1989 2,322,426 158,754
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KeraVision, Inc.(A) (B)
48,728 shares of Common Stock Nov. 1992 375,982 743,102
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La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company(A)
100,383 shares of Common Stock Nov. 1991 678,579 263,506
25,076 warrants to purchase 12,538 shares of Common
Stock at $6.00 per share, expiring 6/3/99 0 3,135
Warrant to purchase 5,015 shares of Common Stock
at $5.00 per share, expiring 6/3/99 0 0
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678,579 266,641
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Synaptic Pharmaceutical Corporation(A)
36,395 shares of Common Stock June 1991 297,225 250,216
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Targeted Genetics, Inc.(A)
225,395 shares of Common Stock June 1992 1,067,353 338,093
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VitaGen, Inc.*
1,484,123 shares of Series A Preferred Stock Jan. 1992 17,706 17,706
356,190 shares of Series B Preferred Stock 4,294 4,294
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22,000 22,000
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Totals from Active Portfolio Investments $ 5,117,098 $ 1,778,806
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Supplemental Information: Liquidated Portfolio Investments (C)
Cost Realized Loss Return
Totals from Liquidated Portfolio Investments $ 11,725,329 $ (6,063,444) $ 5,661,885
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Combined Combined
Unrealized and Fair Value
Cost Realized Loss and Return
Totals from Active and Liquidated Portfolio
Investments $ 16,842,427 $ (9,401,736) $ 7,440,691
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(A) Public company
(C) Amounts provided for "Supplemental Information: Liquidated Portfolio
Investments" are cumulative from inception through March 31, 1999.
* May be deemed an affiliated person of the Partnership as defined in the
Investment Company Act of 1940.
See notes to financial statements.
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WESTMED VENTURE PARTNERS 2, L.P.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
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1999 1998
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INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES
Income:
<S> <C> <C>
Interest from short-term investments $ 34,137 $ 7,195
Interest income from portfolio investments - 1,502
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Total investment income 34,137 8,697
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Expenses:
Management fee 25,253 37,609
Professional fees 14,774 20,784
Insurance expense 8,278 14,150
Mailing and printing 5,609 5,602
Independent General Partners' fees 2,500 2,500
Custodial fees 623 389
Other 113 -
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Total investment expenses 57,150 81,034
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NET INVESTMENT LOSS (23,013) (72,337)
Net realized gain from portfolio investments 36,509 -
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NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS 13,496 (72,337)
Change in net unrealized depreciation of portfolio investments (578,490) (54,027)
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING
FROM OPERATIONS $ (564,994) $ (126,364)
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See notes to financial statements.
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WESTMED VENTURE PARTNERS 2, L.P.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
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1999 1998
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CASH FLOWS USED FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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Net investment loss $ (23,013) $ (72,337)
Adjustments to reconcile net investment loss to cash used for operating
activities:
Decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets 8,965 12,532
Decrease in payables (10,602) (15,738)
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Cash used for operating activities (24,650) (75,543)
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CASH FLOWS PROVIDED FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the sale of portfolio investments 224,311 257,276
Cost of portfolio investments purchased - (188,888)
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Cash provided from investing activities 224,311 68,388
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 199,661 (7,155)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,076,472 593,258
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 3,276,133 $ 586,103
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See notes to financial statements.
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WESTMED VENTURE PARTNERS 2, L.P.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999
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Managing
General Limited
Partner Partners Total
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of December 31, 1998 $ 55,900 $ 5,533,999 $ 5,589,899
Net decrease in net assets resulting
from operations (5,650) (559,344) (564,994)
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Balance as of March 31, 1999 $ 50,250 $ 4,974,655(A) $ 5,024,905
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(A) The net asset value per unit of limited partnership interest, including an
assumed allocation of net unrealized depreciation of investments, was $128
as of March 31, 1999. Such per unit amount is based on average allocations
to all limited partners and does not reflect specific limited partner
allocations, which are determined by the original closing date associated
with the units of limited partnership interest held by each limited
partner. Cumulative cash distributions paid to Limited Partners total $84
per unit as of March 31, 1999.
See notes to financial statements.
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WESTMED VENTURE PARTNERS 2, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
1. Organization and Purpose
WestMed Venture Partners 2, L.P. (the "Partnership") was formed under Delaware
law in April 1988. The Partnership operates as a business development company
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Partnership is a
closed-end partnership and accordingly its units of limited partnership interest
("Units") are not redeemable by the Partnership. A total of 38,727 Units were
sold to limited partners ("Limited Partners" and together with the Managing
General Partner (as hereinafter defined), the "Partners") at $500 per Unit.
The general partners of the Partnership include two individuals (the
"Independent General Partners") and the managing general partner, WestMed
Venture Management 2, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the "Managing
General Partner" and collectively with the Independent General Partners, the
"General Partners"). The general partner of the Managing General Partner is
Medical Venture Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation affiliated with CIBC
Oppenheimer Corp. ("Opco") (formerly Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.). Opco is the
successor corporation to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., following the acquisition and
subsequent merger of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. and CIBC Wood Gundy Corp. in
November 1997. Opco is a subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The
limited partners of the Managing General Partner are Opco, MVP Holdings, Inc.
and BSW, Inc., a Delaware corporation owned by John A. Balkoski, Philippe L.
Sommer and Howard S. Wachtler. Alsacia Venture Management, Inc. (the
"Sub-Manager"), a corporation controlled by Philippe L. Sommer, serves as the
sub-manager of the Partnership pursuant to a sub-management agreement between
the Managing General Partner and the Sub-Manager. The Sub-Manager has been
retained by the Managing General Partner to assist the Managing General Partner
in the performance of certain of its duties to the Partnership.
The Partnership's objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation from
its portfolio of venture capital investments, consisting of companies engaged in
the health care industry. The Partnership's originally scheduled termination
date was December 31, 1998, with provision for extension for two additional
two-year periods. The General Partners have elected not to extend the
Partnership's termination date. However, pursuant to the Partnership Agreement
and Delaware Law, the Managing General Partner will continue to manage the
Partnership through its date of liquidation, which will occur when it has
satisfied all liabilities and obligations to creditors and has sold, distributed
or otherwise disposed of its investments in portfolio companies.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Valuation of Investments - Portfolio investments are carried at fair value as
determined quarterly by the Managing General Partner under the supervision of
the Independent General Partners. The fair value of publicly-held portfolio
securities is adjusted to the closing public market price for the last trading
day of the accounting period discounted for sales restrictions. Factors
considered in the determination of an appropriate discount include, underwriter
lock-up or Rule 144 trading restrictions, insider status where the Partnership
either has a representative serving on the board of directors of the portfolio
company under consideration or is
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WESTMED VENTURE PARTNERS 2, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) - continued
greater than a 5% shareholder thereof, and other liquidity factors such as the
size of the Partnership's position in a given company compared to the trading
history of the public security. Privately-held portfolio securities are carried
at cost until significant developments affecting the portfolio company provide a
basis for change in valuation. The fair value of private securities is adjusted
(i) to reflect meaningful third-party transactions in the private market and
(ii) to reflect significant progress or slippage in the development of the
company's business such that cost is no longer reflective of fair value. As a
venture capital investment fund, the Partnership's portfolio investments involve
a high degree of business and financial risk that can result in substantial
losses. The Managing General Partner considers such risks in determining the
fair value of the Partnership's portfolio investments.
Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Investment Transactions - Investment transactions are recorded on the accrual
method. For portfolio investments, transactions are recorded on the date which
the Partnership obtains an enforceable right to demand the securities or payment
thereof. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are computed on a
specific identification basis.
Statements of Cash Flows - Cash and cash equivalents include short-term
interest-bearing investments in commercial paper and other money market
investments. The Partnership considers its interest-bearing cash account to be
cash equivalents.
Income Taxes - No provision for income taxes has been made since all income and
losses are allocable to the Partners for inclusion in their respective tax
returns. The Partnership's net assets for financial reporting purposes differ
from its net assets for tax purposes. Net unrealized depreciation of $3.3
million as of March 31, 1999, which was recorded for financial statement
purposes, has not been recognized for tax purposes. Additionally, from inception
to March 31, 1999, other timing differences totaling $4.8 million, primarily
relating to original sales commissions paid and other costs of selling the
Units, have been recorded on the Partnership's financial statements but have not
yet been deducted for tax purposes.
3. Allocations of Partnership Profits and Losses
Pursuant to the Partnership's agreement of limited partnership, as amended (the
"Partnership Agreement"), the Partnership's net income and net realized gains
from all sources are allocated to all Partners, in proportion to their capital
contributions, until all Partners have been allocated an amount (the "Priority
Return") equal to 6% per annum, simple interest, on their total Adjusted
Invested Capital; i.e., original capital contributions reduced by previous
distributions. Thereafter, net income and net realized gains from venture
capital investments in excess of the amount used to cover the Priority Return
are allocated 20% to the Managing General Partner and 80% to all Partners in
proportion to their capital contributions. Any net income from non-venture
capital
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WESTMED VENTURE PARTNERS 2, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) - continued
investments in excess of the amount used to cover the Priority Return is
allocated to all Partners in proportion to their capital contributions. Realized
losses are allocated to all Partners in proportion to their capital
contributions. However, if realized gains had been previously allocated in the
80/20 ratio, then losses are allocated in the reverse order in which profits
were allocated. From its inception to March 31, 1999, the Partnership has a $5.8
million net realized loss from its venture capital investments, including
$240,000 of interest and other income from portfolio investments.
4. Related Party Transactions
Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, the Managing General Partner is entitled
to receive a one-time venture capital fee equal to 5% of the gross proceeds from
the sale of Units. Such fee is incurred as portfolio investments are made in the
proportion of the cost of each portfolio investment to the net proceeds from the
sale of Units. Venture capital fees incurred are recorded as a cost of acquiring
the portfolio investment. The Partnership incurred no venture capital fees for
the quarter ended March 31, 1999. Cumulative venture capital fees incurred from
inception to March 31, 1999 totaled $964,000.
Pursuant to a management agreement between the Partnership and the Managing
General Partner, the Managing General Partner is responsible for the management,
administrative and certain investment advisory services necessary for the
operation of the Partnership. For such services, the Managing General Partner
receives a management fee at the annual rate of 2% of the lesser of the net
assets of the Partnership or the net contributed capital of the Partnership;
i.e., gross capital contributions to the Partnership (net of selling commissions
and organizational expenses) reduced by capital distributed. Such fee is
determined and payable quarterly. The compensation of the Sub-Manager is paid
directly by the Managing General Partner.
The Managing General Partner also provides certain shareholder services and
database management support for the Limited Partners of the Partnership. For
such services, the Managing General Partner charges the Partnership $4,500 per
quarter. This amount is paid to the Managing General Partner in addition to the
regular management fee discussed above.
For services rendered to the Partnership, each of the two Independent General
Partners receives a $5,000 annual fee and reimbursement for all out-of-pocket
expenses relating to attendance at meetings of the General Partners.
5. Litigation
On June 5, 1996, the Partnership and Philippe L. Sommer, among others, were
named in an action filed in Harris County, Texas by James Kelly and Norman L.
Sussman (the "Action"). The plaintiffs in the Action assert certain causes of
action against all defendants, including violations of the securities laws,
fraud, fraudulent inducement, civil conspiracy and wrongful sequestration. All
of the aforesaid causes of action arise out of the Partnership's investment,
with other venture capital funds, in VitaGen, Inc., formerly Hepatix, Inc., a
company founded to develop and pursue approval of an extracorporeal liver assist
device. The plaintiffs in the Action are two of the original founders of
Hepatix. The Action was subsequently removed to Federal
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WESTMED VENTURE PARTNERS 2, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) - continued
District Court in Houston and on October 15, 1996 a motion was made to
dismiss the Action against the Partnership and Mr.Sommer.
On January 29, 1998, the court dismissed all but four of the plaintiffs' counts.
The Action was then remanded back to State court. The remaining claims involved
allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and fraudulent inducement. The
Partnership and Mr. Sommer filed a motion for summary judgment seeking to
dismiss all pending claims. On October 5, 1998, the Court granted the
Partnership's and Mr. Sommer's motion with respect to one of the breach of
fiduciary duty claims. There will be limited discovery with respect to the
remaining claims. The Partnership and Mr. Sommer believe the remaining
allegations are without merit and intend to continue to vigorously contest the
Action.
6. Classification of Investments
As of March 31, 1999, the Partnership's investments were categorized as follows:
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Percentage of
Type of Investments Cost Fair Value Net Assets*
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Common Stock $ 4,741,565 $ 1,756,806 34.96%
Preferred Stock 375,533 22,000 0.44%
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Total $ 5,117,098 $ 1,778,806 35.40%
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Country/Geographic Region
Eastern U.S. $ 2,619,651 $ 408,970 8.14%
Midwestern U.S. 353,533 0 0.00%
Western U.S. 2,143,914 1,369,836 27.26%
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Total $ 5,117,098 $ 1,778,806 35.40%
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Industry
Biotechnology $ 2,396,690 $ 854,950 17.01%
Medical Devices 397,982 765,102 15.23%
Medical Services 2,322,426 158,754 3.16%
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Total $ 5,117,098 $ 1,778,806 35.40%
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* Percentage of net assets is based on fair value.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 1999, the Partnership held $3,276,133 in cash and short-term
investments, consisting of $3,041,628 in short-term securities with maturities
of less than three months and $234,505 in an interest-bearing cash account. For
the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Partnership earned $34,137 of
interest from such investments. Interest earned from short-term investments in
future periods is subject to fluctuations in short-term interest rates and
changes in amounts invested in such securities.
During the quarter ended March 31, 1999, the Partnership completed the partial
sale of an existing portfolio investment for cash proceeds totaling $113,668 as
discussed below.
The General Partners have elected not to extend the Partnership's originally
scheduled termination date of December 31, 1998. The Managing General Partner is
working toward the ultimate termination of the Partnership and will continue to
manage the Partnership, with continued focus on achieving long-term capital
appreciation from the Partnership's remaining investment portfolio through the
date of termination, which will occur when all liabilities and obligations to
creditors have been satisfied and all investments in portfolio companies have
been sold, distributed or otherwise disposed.
It is anticipated that funds needed to cover the Partnership's future operating
expenses and follow-on investments will be obtained from existing cash reserves,
interest from short-term investments and proceeds received from the sale of
portfolio investments.
Results of Operations
For the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Partnership had a net realized
gain from operations of $13,496. For the three months ended March 31, 1998, the
Partnership had a net realized loss from operations of $72,337. Net realized
gain or loss from operations is comprised of (i) net realized gain or loss from
portfolio investments and (ii) net investment income or loss (interest and
dividend income less operating expenses).
Realized Gains and Losses from Portfolio Investments - For three months ended
March 31, 1999, the Partnership had a $36,509 net realized gain from the sale of
10,000 common shares of KeraVision, Inc. in the public market for net proceeds
of $113,668.
The Partnership had no realized gains or losses from its portfolio investments
during the three months ended March 31, 1998.
Investment Income and Expenses - For the three months ended March 31, 1999 and
1998, the Partnership had a net investment loss of $23,013 and $72,337,
respectively. The $49,324 favorable change in net investment loss for the 1999
period compared to the same period in 1998, resulted from a $25,440 increase in
investment income and a $23,884 decrease in operating expenses. The increase in
investment income resulted primarily from an increase in interest income from
short-term investments, resulting from the increased amount of funds invested in
such securities during the 1999 period as compared to the same period in 1998.
The reduction in operating expenses resulted from a $12,356 decrease in the
management fee, as discussed below, and an $11,528 decrease in other operating
expenses. The decrease in other operating expenses resulted from a decrease in
professional fees and insurance expense during the 1999 period as compared to
the same period in 1998.
Pursuant to a management agreement between the Partnership and the Managing
General Partner, the Managing General Partner is responsible for the management,
administrative and certain investment advisory services necessary for the
operation of the Partnership. For such services, the Managing General Partner
receives a management fee at the annual rate of 2% of the lesser of the net
assets of the Partnership or the net contributed capital of the Partnership;
i.e., gross capital contributions to the Partnership, net of selling commissions
and organizational expenses, reduced by capital distributed. Such fee is
determined and paid quarterly. For the three months ended March 31, 1999 and
1998, the management fee was $25,253 and $37,609, respectively. The decline in
the management fee for the 1999 period as compared to the 1998 period reflects
the reduced net asset value of the Partnership, primarily resulting from the
reduced value of the Partnership's portfolio investments as of the end of the
1999 period compared to the end of the 1998 period. The management fee is
expected to decline in future periods as the Partnership's remaining portfolio
investments are liquidated and subsequent distributions are paid to Partners. To
the extent possible, the management fee and other operating expenses are paid
with funds provided from operations. Funds provided from operations are obtained
from interest received from short-term investments, interest and dividend income
from portfolio investments and proceeds from the sale of portfolio investments.
Unrealized Gains and Losses and Changes in Unrealized Appreciation or
Depreciation of Portfolio Investments - For the three months ended March 31,
1999, the Partnership had a $578,490 unfavorable change in net unrealized
depreciation of investments. During the quarter, the Partnership reduced the
fair value of its portfolio investments by $512,524 due to a net downward
revaluation of its publicly held securities as of the end of the quarter.
Additionally, during the quarter, $65,966 was transferred from unrealized gain
to realized gain in connection with the sale of 10,000 shares of KeraVision, as
discussed above.
For the three months ended March 31, 1998, the Partnership had a $54,027
unfavorable change in net unrealized depreciation of investments due to the
revaluation of certain portfolio investments for the period.
Net Assets - Changes to net assets resulting from operations is comprised of (i)
net realized gains and losses from operations and (ii) changes to net unrealized
appreciation or depreciation of portfolio investments.
As of March 31, 1999, the Partnership's net assets were $5,024,905, reflecting a
decrease of $564,994 from net assets of $5,589,899 as of December 31, 1998. This
change represents the decrease in net assets resulting from operations for the
three-month period, comprised of the $578,490 unfavorable change in net
unrealized depreciation of investments partially offset by the $13,496 net
realized gain from operations for the three-month period.
As of March 31, 1998, the Partnership's net assets were $7,484,217, reflecting a
decrease of $126,364 from net assets of $7,610,581 as of December 31, 1997. This
change represents the decrease in net assets resulting from operations for the
three-month period, comprised of the $54,027 unfavorable change in net
unrealized depreciation of investments and the $72,337 net investment loss for
the three-month period.
As of March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998, the net asset value per $500 Unit,
including an allocation of net unrealized depreciation of investments was $128
and $143, respectively. Such per Unit amounts are based on average allocations
to all Limited Partners and do not reflect specific Limited Partner allocations,
which are determined by the original closing date associated with the Units held
by each Limited Partner.
Year 2000 Issue - The Year 2000 ("Y2K") concern arose because many existing
computer programs use only the last two digits to refer to a year. Therefore,
these computer programs do not properly recognize a year that begins with "20"
instead of "19". If not corrected, many computer applications could fail or
create erroneous results. The impact of the Y2K concern on the Partnership's
operations is currently being assessed.
The Managing General Partner is responsible to provide or arrange for the
provision of administrative services necessary to support the Partnership's
operations. The Managing General Partner has arranged for Palmeri Fund
Administrators, Inc. (the "Administrator") to provide certain administrative and
accounting services for the Partnership, including maintenance of the books and
records of the Partnership, maintenance of the Limited Partner database,
issuance of financial reports and tax information to Limited Partners and
processing distribution payments to Limited Partners. Fees charged by the
Administrator are paid directly by the Managing General Partner.
The Administrator has assessed its computer hardware and software systems,
specifically as they relate to the operations of the Partnership. As part of
this investigation of potential Y2K concerns, the Administrator contracted with
an outside computer service provider to examine all of the Administrator's
computer hardware and software applications. This review and evaluation has been
completed. The Administrator is in the process of purchasing, installing and
testing the necessary software patches and new computer hardware to ensure that
all of its computer systems are Y2K compliant. This correction phase is expected
to be completed by September 1999.
Additionally, the Administrator has contacted the outside service providers used
to assist the Administrator or the Managing General Partner with the
administration of the Partnership's operations to ascertain whether these
entities are addressing the Y2K issue within their own operation. There can be
no guarantee that the Administrator's systems or that systems of other companies
providing services to the Partnership will be corrected in a timely manner. The
estimated costs to the Partnership, relating to the investigation or correction
of Y2K problems affecting the Partnership's operations, are expected to be
nominal.
Finally, the Y2K issue is a global concern that may affect all business
entities, including the Partnership's portfolio companies. The Managing General
Partner is continuing to assess the impact of Y2K concerns affecting its
portfolio companies. However, the extent to which any potential Y2K concerns
could affect the valuations of these companies is presently unknown.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
The Partnership is subject to market risk arising from changes in the value of
its portfolio investments and interest-bearing cash equivalents, including
short-term securities, which may result from fluctuations in interest rates and
equity prices. The Partnership has calculated its market risk related to its
holdings of these investments based on changes in interest rates and equity
prices utilizing a sensitivity analysis. The sensitivity analysis estimates the
hypothetical change in fair values, cash flows and earnings based on an assumed
10% change (increase or decrease) in interest rates and equity prices. To
perform the sensitivity analysis, the assumed 10% change is applied to market
rates and prices on investments held by the Partnership as of the end of the
accounting period.
The Partnership's portfolio investments had an aggregate fair value of
$1,778,806 as of March 31, 1999. An assumed 10% decline from this fair value,
including an assumed 10% decline of the per share market prices of the
Partnership's publicly-traded securities, would result in a reduction to the
fair value of such investments and a corresponding unrealized loss of $177,881.
As of March 31, 1999, the Partnership held two short-term investments with
remaining maturities of 63 days or less. These short-term investments were
carried at an aggregate amortized cost of $3,041,628 as of March 31, 1999. An
assumed 10% decrease in the market interest rate of such short-term investments
held by the Partnership as of March 31, 1999, would result in a reduction to the
fair value of such investments and an unrealized loss in an amount which is
considered to be immaterial.
Market risk relating to the Partnership's other interest-bearing cash
equivalents held as of March 31, 1999 is also considered to be immaterial.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
On June 5, 1996, the Partnership and Philippe L. Sommer, among others, were
named in an action filed in Harris County, Texas by James Kelly and Norman L.
Sussman (the "Action"). The plaintiffs in the Action assert certain causes of
action against all defendants, including violations of the securities laws,
fraud, fraudulent inducement, civil conspiracy and wrongful sequestration. All
of the aforesaid causes of action arise out of the Partnership's investment,
with other venture capital funds, in VitaGen, Inc., formerly Hepatix, Inc., a
company founded to develop and pursue approval of an extracorporeal liver assist
device. The plaintiffs in the Action are two of the original founders of
Hepatix. The Action was subsequently removed to Federal District Court in
Houston and on October 15, 1996 a motion was made to dismiss the Action against
the Partnership and Mr. Sommer.
On January 29, 1998, the court dismissed all but four of the plaintiffs' counts.
The Action was then remanded back to State court. The remaining claims involved
allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and fraudulent inducement. The
Partnership and Mr. Sommer filed a motion for summary judgment seeking to
dismiss all pending claims. On October 5, 1998, the Court granted the
Partnership's and Mr. Sommer's motion with respect to one of the breach of
fiduciary duty claims. There will be limited discovery with respect to the
remaining claims. The Partnership and Mr. Sommer believe the remaining
allegations are without merit and intend to continue to vigorously contest the
Action.
Item 2. Changes in Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders during the period covered
by this report.
Item 5. Other Information.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
(27) Financial Data Schedule.
(b) No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for
which this report is filed.
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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.
WESTMED VENTURE PARTNERS 2, L.P.
By: WestMed Venture Management 2, L.P.
The Managing General Partner
By: MEDICAL VENTURE HOLDINGS, INC.
General Partner
By: /s/ Gerald A. Rothstein
Gerald A. Rothstein
President and Principal Executive Officer
By: /s/ Ann Oliveri Fusco
Ann Oliveri Fusco
Vice President and Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer
Date: May 17, 1999
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM WESTMED
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MARCH 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
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