LIFE MEDICAL SCIENCES INC
10-Q, 1998-08-14
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, DC 20549
                              ------------------
                                   FORM 10-Q


     (Mark One)
     [ X ]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
            SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED  JUNE 30, 1998

                                       OR
                                        
     [   ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
            SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
     FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM             TO


                        Commission file number:  0-20580
                                        

                          LIFE MEDICAL SCIENCES, INC.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                         DELAWARE                         14-1745197
            (State or other jurisdiction of            (I.R.S. Employer 
            incorporation or organization)            Identification No.)
          

             379 Thornall Street, Edison, New Jersey            08837
             (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)       (ZIP CODE)
 


                                    (732) 494-0444
             (REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)



     Indicate by check  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[    ]

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

  COMMON STOCK, $.001 PAR VALUE - 7,922,559 SHARES OUTSTANDING AT AUGUST 11, 
1998
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                          LIFE MEDICAL SCIENCES, INC.

 

                                    INDEX

                                                                   PAGE

PART I -  FINANCIAL  INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
          Condensed Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the        3
          six month and three month periods ended June 30, 1998
 
          Condensed Balance Sheets as of December 31,  1997             4
          and June 30, 1998 (unaudited)
 
          Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the        5
          six month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998
 
          Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)           6
 
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition     7
        and Results of Operations
 
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders            10
 
Item 5. Other Information                                              10

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
 
        Signatures                                                     11
 
        Exhibit Index                                                  12
 

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                        PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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<CAPTION> 
                          LIFE MEDICAL SCIENCES, INC.

                           STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (unaudited)

                     (In thousands, except per share data)

                                                   Three months ended                          Six months ended
                                                        June 30,                                   June 30,
                                                  1997                1998                   1997                1998
                                           ---------------    ----------------        ---------------    ----------------
<S>                                        <C>                <C>                     <C>                <C> 
    Revenue
      Product sales                        $                  $            515        $                  $            515
      Royalties                                         24                   4                     33                  17
                                            ---------------   -----------------       ----------------   -----------------
         Revenue                                        24                 519                     33                 532

    Cost of goods sold                                                     226                                        226
                                            ---------------   -----------------       ----------------   -----------------

    Gross profit                                        24                 293                     33                 306

    Operating expenses:
      Research and development                       1,496               1,052                  2,629               2,269
      Sales and marketing                                                1,379                                      1,554
      General and administrative                       541                 528                  1,398                 907
                                            ---------------   -----------------       ----------------   -----------------
         Operating expenses                          2,037               2,959                  4,027               4,730
                                            ---------------   -----------------       ----------------   -----------------

    (Loss) from operations                          (2,013)             (2,666)                (3,994)             (4,424)

    Interest income                                    156                  20                    323                 116
    Interest expense                                    (1)                 (1)                    (2)                 (2)
                                            ---------------   -----------------       ----------------   -----------------
    Net (loss)                              $       (1,858)   $         (2,647)       $        (3,673)   $         (4,310)
                                            ===============   =================       ================   =================
    Net (loss) per share - basic and dilute $        (0.23)   $          (0.33)       $         (0.46)   $          (0.54)
                                            ===============   =================       ================   =================

    Weighted average shares outstanding              7,917               7,923                  7,916               7,923
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                          LIFE MEDICAL SCIENCES, INC.

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<CAPTION> 
                                BALANCE SHEETS
                     (In thousands, except per share data)
                                                                    December 31,             June 30,
                                                                    ------------            ---------
                                                                        1997                   1998
                                                                    ------------            ---------
<S>                                                              <C>                     <C> 
ASSETS                                                                                      

Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                                   $          2,733       $            236
    Short-term investments                                                 4,306                  2,016
    Inventory                                                                                       261
    Accounts receivable                                                                             206
    Prepaid expenses and advances                                             90                    918
                                                                         -------                -------
         Total current assets                                            $ 7,129                $ 3,637

Long-term investments                                                        530
Furniture and equipment-at cost (less depreciation of $58 and $74)           114                    128
Other assets                                                                  13                     47
                                                                ----------------       ----------------
         TOTAL                                                  $          7,786       $          3,812
                                                                ================       ================


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
    Capital lease obligation                                    $              8       $              8
    Accounts payable                                                         294                    823
    Accrued expenses                                                         852                    680
                                                                ----------------       ----------------
         Total current liabilities                                         1,154                  1,511

Capital lease obligation                                                      26                     22
Deferred royalty income                                                      441                    424
                                                                ----------------       ----------------
         Total liabilities                                                 1,621                  1,957
                                                                ----------------       ----------------

Stockholders' equity:
    Preferred stock, $.01 par value; shares authorized -  5,000;
      none issued
    Common stock, $.001 par value; shares authorized - 23,750;
      issued and outstanding - 7,923 and 7,923                                 8                      8
    Additional paid-in capital                                            33,988                 33,988
    Accumulated deficit                                                  (27,831)               (32,141)
                                                                ----------------       ----------------
         Total stockholders' equity                                        6,165                  1,855
                                                                ----------------       ----------------
         TOTAL                                                  $          7,786       $          3,812
                                                                ================       ================
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                          LIFE MEDICAL SCIENCES, INC.

                           STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (unaudited)

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<CAPTION> 
                                                                                                      SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                                                          JUNE 30,
                                                                                      -----------------------------------------
                                                                                                1997                  1998
                                                                                      ------------------   --------------------
<S>                                                                                   <C>                  <C> 
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net (loss)                                                                        $           (3,673)  $           (4,310)
    Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash (used in) operating activities:
      Depreciation                                                                                    23                   16
      Deferred royalty income                                                                        (33)                 (17)
      Fair value of options issued as compensation                                                   516
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
         (Increase) in inventory                                                                                         (261)
         (Increase) in accounts receivable                                                                               (206)
         (Increase) in prepaid expenses and advances                                                (142)                (828)
         (Increase) in other assets                                                                                       (34)
         Increase in accounts payable                                                                 50                  529
         Increase/(Decrease) in accrued expenses                                                     305                 (172)
                                                                                      ------------------   ------------------
            Net cash (used in) operating activities                                               (2,954)              (5,283)
                                                                                      ------------------   ------------------
             

Cash flows from investing activities:
    Purchase of equipment                                                                            (11)                 (30)
    Purchase of investment securities                                                             (5,845)
    Proceeds from maturity of investment securities                                                3,042                2,820
                                                                                      ------------------   ------------------
            Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities                                   (2,814)               2,790
                                                                                      ------------------   ------------------
                                                                                                                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
    Payments on capitalized lease                                                                     (3)                  (4)
    Cost of registration of common stock previously issued                                           (47)
                                                                                      ------------------   ------------------
            Net cash (used in) financing activities                                                  (50)                  (4)
                                                                                      ------------------   ------------------

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                                       (5,818)              (2,497)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                                  11,236                2,733
                                                                                      ------------------   ------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                            $            5,418   $              236
                                                                                      ==================   ==================
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                          LIFE MEDICAL SCIENCES, INC.
                                        

                    NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                    (unaudited)

A)  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

          The accompanying condensed financial statements do not include all of
     the information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
     statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
     principles, but in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments
     (which consist of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair
     presentation of such financial information.  Results of operations for
     interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those to be achieved for
     full fiscal years.  These condensed financial statements should be read in
     conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements for the year
     ended December 31, 1997 included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-
     K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


B)  NET (LOSS) PER SHARE

          The net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number
     of common shares outstanding during each period. Outstanding options and
     warrants have not been considered since their effect would be antidilutive.

C)   PREPAID EXPENSES AND ADVANCES
  
          The June 30, 1998 balance includes $690,000 associated with Clinicel 
     advertising scheduled for the third quarter 1998.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
        RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

                                        
GENERAL

          Life Medical Sciences, Inc. (the "Company"), is a biomaterials company
     engaged in the development and commercialization of innovative and cost-
     effective medical devices for therapeutic applications. The Company's
     strategy is to apply its proprietary polymer technology to the development
     of multiple products that address unmet therapeutic needs or offer
     improved, cost-effective alternatives to current methods of treatment.
     Products currently under development focus on preventing or reducing post-
     operative surgical adhesions.  The Company has also developed and begun
     commercialization of a line of novel silicone gel-filled cushions intended
     for the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars.

          Since its inception, the Company has been engaged primarily in
     research and development of its technologies and proposed products,
     commercialization of the Sure-Closure System and Clinicel line of products
     and organizational activities. In July 1994, the Company sold the Sure-
     Closure System and focused its resources primarily on development of its 
     in-situ tissue culturing technology and bioresorbable polymer technology as
     well as proposed products to be derived from such technologies. During the
     second half of 1997, the Company concluded that its in-situ tissue
     culturing technology products in clinical trials would not yield the
     desired benefits and therefore revised its strategy to concentrate its
     resources on the proposed products based on its bioresorbable polymer
     technology. All revenue to date has been derived from sales of the Sure-
     Closure System or the royalties thereon and beginning in April, 1998 from
     the sales of Clinicel.


          Certain statements in this Report on Form 10-Q (the "Report") under
     this Item and elsewhere constitute "forward-looking statements" within the
     meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including,
     without limitation, statements regarding future cash requirements.  Such
     forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
     and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or
     achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially
     different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed
     or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Such factors include, among
     others, the following:  delays in product development; problems or delays
     with clinical trials; failure to receive or delays in receiving regulatory
     approval; lack of enforceability of patents and proprietary rights; lack of
     reimbursement; general economic and business conditions; industry capacity;
     industry trends; demographic changes; competition; material costs and
     availability; the loss of any significant customers; changes in business
     strategy or development plans; quality of management; availability, terms
     and deployment of capital; business abilities and judgment of personnel;
     availability of qualified personnel; changes in, or the failure to comply
     with, government regulations; and other factors referenced in this Report.
     When used in the Report, statements that are not statements of material
     facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements.  Without limiting the
     foregoing, the words "anticipates", "plans", "intends", "expects",
     "believes" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-
     looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  The Company
     undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions
     to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or
     circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
     unanticipated events.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

In April, 1998, the Company launched a direct-to-consumer advertising campaign
in conjunction with the initial sales of its CLINICEL(TM) silicone gel-filled
cushions and ancillary products for treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars.
Revenue for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 1998 of
$519,000 and $532,000 respectively consists primarily of $515,000 in 
sales of CLINICEL products and royalties of $4,000 and $17,000 were recorded in
the current year revenue results. These revenue figures compare to $24,000 and
$33,000 for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 1997
respectively. Total prior year revenue represent royalties from product sales of
the Sure Closure System;

The Company incurred research and development expenses of $1,052,000 and
$1,496,000 for the three month periods ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 respectively
whereas the six month expenses for 1998 and 1997 were $2,269,000 and $2,629,000
respectively.  The reduction in spending for the current year periods compared
to 1997 was largely attributed to the reduced level of clinical trial activity.
In 1997, the Company was engaged in two multi-center clinical trials to evaluate
two in-situ tissue culture technology-based products which have been completed.
Current year spending for the three and six month periods is primarily in
support of the range of proprietary post-operative adhesion prevention products
(REPEL(TM), REPEL-CV(TM), RESOLVE(TM) and RELIEVE(TM) based on the Company's
bioresorbable polymer technology, which products are in various stages of
clinical and pre-clinical trials.

Sales and marketing expenses totaled $1,379,000 and $1,554,000 for the three
month and six month periods ended June 30, 1998; there was no comparable
spending in the prior year.  The current year expenditures were totally in
support of the product launch and promotion of the CLINICEL line of scar
treatment products which was introduced in April, 1998.  These expenditures
consisted of one time creative and production costs associated with packaging
and promotional materials, as well as ongoing advertising and marketing
expenses.

General and administrative expenses, which consist primarily of compensation for
management, investor relations, consulting fees and travel expenses, were
$528,000 and $907,000 for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1998
respectively; spending for the comparable prior year periods was $541,000 and
$1,398,000, respectively. A non-cash expense for stock based compensation costs
of $331,000 was recorded during the six month period ended June 30, 1997, there
was no such cost incurred during the comparable current year period. Interest
income was $20,000 and $116,000 for the three months and six months ended June
30, 1998, respectively compared to $156,000 and $323,000 for the same prior year
periods, respectively. The reduction in interest income for the current year
periods is directly related to the lower levels of short and long-term
investments reported on the balance sheet.

Interest expense for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 1998
represents interest on capital leases entered into during 1996 and 1997 to
acquire certain office equipment.

The Company's net loss for the three month and six month periods ended June 30,
1998 was $2,647,000 and $4,310,000, respectively compared to $1,858,000 and
$3,673,000 for the same periods ended June 30, 1997, respectively.  The
increased current period losses are the result of CLINICEL sales and marketing
expenditures not experienced during the prior year periods.  These expenditures
were partially offset by increased gross profit derived from CLINICEL sales. The
Company expects to incur additional losses in future periods.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company had cash and investments available of $2,252,000 and $7,569,000 at
June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively.  The decrease in cash and
investments during the six month period ended June 30, 1998 resulted from
expenditures made to support the launch and promotion of the CLINICEL product
line, research and development costs to advance its adhesion prevention product
development programs and general and administrative expenses.

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The Company believes that the available cash and investment balances will not be
sufficient to meet its cash requirements through the remainder of 1998.  The
Company will be required to raise substantial additional funds to continue the
sales growth of the CLINICEL line and support the clinical development programs
for the various adhesion prevention products.  


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                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 


ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

          (a) The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of LMS was held on May 28,
              1998.


          (b) The following seven Directors were reelected at the Annual 
              Meeting.
 
              Edward A. Celano        Walter Maupay
              Coy Eklund              Dr. Herbert Moskowitz
              Joel L. Gold            Irwin M. Rosenthal
              Robert P. Hickey

          (c) The vote was as follows for the ratification of Richard A. Eisner
              & Co., LLP as the Company's independent auditors:
 
               For:        7,191,006
               Against:       47,575
               Abstain:       22,350



ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION

        In order to support the continued sales growth of the CLINICEL/TM/ line 
and the clinical development programs for the various adhesive prevention 
products, the Company will be required to raise substantial additional funds.  
In this regard, on July 30, 1998, the Company filed a 
registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 
covering a proposed reduction in the exercise prices of its Class A Warrants 
(Nasdaq NM:CHAIW) and Class B Warrants (Nasdaq NM:CHAIZ), both of which expire 
on September 21, 1998.  

        The registration statement specifies that each Class A Warrant, which 
entitles the holder to purchase 1.071474 shares of Common Stock and one Class B 
Warrant, may be exercised for $1.205, which is equivalent to $1.125 per Common 
share.  Each Class B Warrant entitles the holder to purchase 1.071474 shares of 
Common Stock for an exercise price of $1.205, which is also equivalent to $1.125
per Common share.  The Exercise Offer is expected to commence following the 
effective date of the registration statement and would continue through 5:00 
p.m. (EDT) on September 21, 1998, the expiration date of the Warrants.  All 
Class A and Class B Warrants not exercised prior to the expiration date will 
expire.  The offer that is described herein will be made only by means of a 
prospectus and may, if required by NASDAQ, be subject to shareholder approval. 

        The Company has been notified by the staff of the NASDAQ Stock Market 
that it no longer meets the net tangible asset requirements for continued 
listing on the NASDAQ National Market.  The Company has requested a hearing 
from the NASDAQ and will seek a review of the staff's findings.  The Company 
is currently exploring opportunities to raise capital, including the 
aforementioned proposed reduction of the exercise price of the Warrants.  The 
Company believes that the proceeds from the aforementioned financing initiative 
should be sufficient to reestablish compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements.

        Any financings may be dilutive to stockholders.  There can be no 
assurance that the Company will be able to secure additional financing when 
required or that such financing will be available as needed or on terms 
acceptable to the Company.  Insufficient funds may require the Company to delay,
scale back or eliminate some or all of its research and development programs and
manufacturing and marketing efforts or require it to license to third parties 
certain products or technologies that the Company would otherwise seek to 
commercialize itself.

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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.



                                    LIFE MEDICAL SCIENCES, INC.
                                    (REGISTRANT)


                                        /s/ ROBERT P. HICKEY
                                        ROBERT P. HICKEY
                                        President & CEO
                                        (Duly Authorized Officer)


     Date: August 14, 1998              /S/ DREW KARAZIN
                                        ----------------------------
                                        Drew Karazin
                                        VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
                                        (Duly Authorized Officer & Principal
                                        Financial Officer)



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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX
                                        
                                        

Item 6.    27  Financial Data Schedule

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