Form: 10QSB

Optional form for quarterly and transition reports of small business issuers

August 22, 2007

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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 


FORM 10-QSB

 


(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission file number: 001-13467

 


COMMONWEALTH BIOTECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 


 

Virginia   54-1641133

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

601 Biotech Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23235

(Address of principal executive offices)

(804) 648-3820

(Issuer’s telephone number)

 


Check mark whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of August 14, 2007, 5,489,989 shares of common stock, no par value, of the registrant were outstanding.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one):    Yes  ¨    No  x

 



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Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc.

INDEX

 

         

Page

Number

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

  
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets June 30, 2007 (unaudited) and December 31, 2006    3
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)    4
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)    5
   Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements    6

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operation

   14

Item 3. Controls and Procedures

   24

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

   25

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds

   25

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

   25

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   25

Item 5. Other Information

   26

Item 6. Exhibits

   26
SIGNATURES    28

 

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

    

June 30,

2007

    December 31,
2006
 
     (Unaudited)        

Assets

    

Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 3,354,470     $ 1,404,370  

Accounts receivable

     3,196,669       962,049  

Inventory

     2,022,078       44,343  

Prepaid expenses

     492,464       387,099  
                

Total current assets

     9,065,681       2,797,861  
                

Property and Equipment, net

     7,749,109       5,612,145  
                

Other Assets

    

Restricted cash

     1,177,834       500,000  

Goodwill

     3,137,528       490,000  

Intangible assets, net

     18,333       36,667  

Mortgage costs, net

     54,090       65,285  

Deposits

     4,500       —    
                

Total other assets

     4,392,285       1,091,952  
                
   $ 21,207,075     $ 9,501,958  
                

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current Liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 1,748,220     $ 307,884  

Other current liabilities

     820,819       —    

Current maturities of long term debt

     2,566,171       228,545  

Accrued payroll liabilities

     333,441       18,922  

Note payable

     679,706       —    

Deferred revenue and customer deposits

     335,946       14,927  

Interest payable

     16,689       16,689  
                

Total current liabilities

     6,500,992       586,967  
                

Long term debt less current maturities

     4,612,309       3,786,069  
                

Total Liabilities

   $ 11,113,299     $ 4,373,036  
                

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized

     —         —    

Common stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2007 and 10,000,000 as of December 31, 2006

     —         —    

June 30, 2007–5,489,989; December 31, 2006 – 3,322,769 shares issued and outstanding

    

Additional paid-in capital

     20,536,094       15,823,614  

Restricted Stock

     (250,833 )     (301,000 )

Other Comprehensive income (loss)

     502,222       (8,104 )

Accumulated deficit

     (10,693,707 )     (10,385,588 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     10,093,776       5,128,922  
                
   $ 21,207,075     $ 9,501,958  
                

See Notes To Financial Statements

 

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Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
   June 30,
2007
    June 30,
2006
   

June 30,

2007

    June 30,
2006
 
   (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Revenue

        

Commercial contracts

   $ 2,010,864     $ 138,826     $ 2,944,523     $ 594,658  

Government contracts

     304,778       730,591       782,920       1,709,052  

Genetic identity

     359,339       497,622       718,592       913,200  

Clinical services

     45,267       396,941       216,377       448,032  

Other revenue

     84,513       9,795       133,594       21,715  
                                

Total revenue

     2,804,761       1,773,775       4,796,006       3,686,657  
                                

Costs of services

        

Direct Labor

     753,218       440,707       1,264,914       905,981  

Direct Materials

     493,297       186,172       873,996       600,477  

Overhead

     1,006,297       629,502       1,687,801       1,295,408  
                                

Total costs of services

     2,252,812       1,256,381       3,826,711       2,801,866  

Gross Profit

     551,949       517,394       969,295       884,791  
                                

Research and development

     176,702       —         176,702       —    

Selling, General & Administrative

     1,142,011       504,753       1,890,868       1,047,634  
                                

Operating income (loss)

     (766,764 )     12,641       (1,098,275 )     (162,843 )
                                

Other income (expenses)

        

Exchange gains/(losses)

     (34,836 )     —         (55,261 )     —    

Interest expense

     (115,304 )     (75,568 )     (187,225 )     (149,885 )

Interest income

     21,873       24,739       44,127       47,574  
                                

Total other income (expense)

     (128,267 )     (50,829 )     (198,359 )     (102,311 )
                                

Income/(loss) Before Extraordinary Gain

     (895,031 )     (38,188 )     (1,296,634 )     (265,154 )
                                

Extraordinary Gain from Acquisition of Tripos Discovery Research

     988,515       —         988,515       —    
                                

Net Income/(loss)

   $ 93,484     $ (38,188 )   $ (308,119 )   $ (265,154 )
                                

Basic, income/(loss) per common share before extraordinary gain

   $ (0.16 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.27 )   $ (0.08 )
                                

Basic and diluted income/(loss) per common share after extraordinary gain

   $ 0.02     $ (0.01 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.08 )
                                

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

     Six Months Ended  
     June 30, 2007     June 30, 2006  
     (Unaudited)  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (308,119 )   $ (265,154 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities

    

Depreciation and amortization

     484,749       454,512  

Extraordinary Gain on the purchase of Tripos Discovery Research

     (988,515 )     —    

Stock Based Compensation

     49,990       120,401  

Changes in:

    

Accounts receivable

     (1,165,070 )     (325,154 )

Prepaid expenses and inventory

     (460,856 )     (139,775 )

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

     1,984,241       200,354  

Deposits

     (4,500 )  

Deferred revenue

     (95,078 )     (28,524 )
                

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (503,158 )     16,660  
                

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

    

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (333,043 )     (180,410 )

Purchase of Tripos Discovery Research

     3,490,300       —    

Purchase of Mimotopes, net

     (234,004 )     —    
                

Net cash provided by ( used in) investing activities

     2,923,253       (180,410 )
                

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

    

Issuance of common stock

     39,990       6,334  

Principal payments on demand note payable and long term debt, net

     (319,916 )     (105,973 )

Increase in Restricted Cash

     (677,834 )     —    
                

Net cash (used in) financing activities

     (957,760 )     (99,639 )
                

Effects of exchange rate on cash

     487,765       —    
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     1,950,100       (263,389 )
                

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     1,404,370       2,811,129  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 3,354,470     $ 2,547,740  
                

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

    

Cash payments for interest

   $ 187,225     $ 149,885  
                

Non-cash investing and financing activities, purchase of equipment through a capitalized lease

   $ 26,535     $ —    
                

Fair value of stock issued in Mimotopes acquisition

   $ 4,622,000     $ —    
                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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COMMONWEALTH BIOTECHNOLOGIES, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited financial statements (except for the balance sheet at December 31, 2006, which is derived from audited financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements and Regulation S-B of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position and the results of operations for the periods presented have been included. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007.

Consolidation Policy- The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries’ Mimotopes Pty, Ltd, Australia and Tripos Discovery Research, England. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Goodwill - Goodwill is recorded on a business combination to the extent the cost of an acquired entity exceeds the fair value of the net assets acquired.

The Company tests goodwill impairment at least on an annual basis, or earlier when events or changes in circumstances suggest the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. Such evaluation is performed by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. An impairment loss would be recognized in the current period if the carrying amount of an intangible asset is not recoverable and its carrying amount exceeds its fair value.

 

NOTE 2. STOCK OPTIONS

Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Stock-based compensation expense recognized during a period is based on the value of the portion of stock-based awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 included compensation expense for stock-based awards granted prior to, but not yet vested as of December 31, 2006, based on the fair value on the grant date. As stock-based compensation expense recognized in fiscal 2007 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for forfeitures.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2007

   Shares    

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
Years
  

Aggregate Intrinsic
Value Shares

(in thousands)

Options and warrants outstanding at April 30, 2007

   938,839     $ 6.07    3.46    $ 125

Granted

   43,000       2.05      

Expired

   (106,503 )     8.89      

Exercised

   (2,222 )     .90      
              

Options and warrants outstanding at June 30, 2007

   873,114     $ 5.50    3.36    $ 287
              

Options and warrants exercisable at June 30, 2007

   844,424     $ 5.56    3.36    $ 287
              

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2007

   Shares    

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
Years
  

Aggregate Intrinsic
Value Shares

(in thousands)

Options and warrants Outstanding at January 1, 2007

   924,839     $ 5.60    3.46    $ 125

Granted

   67,000       2.05      

Expired

   (106,503 )     8.89      

Exercised

   (12,222 )     1.31      
              

Options and warrants outstanding at June 30, 2007

   873,114     $ 5.50    3.36    $ 287
              

Options and warrants exercisable at June 30, 2007

   844,424     $ 5.56    3.36    $ 287
              

Stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options recognized under SFAS No. 123(R) for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $49,990 and $31,398 respectfully and is included in

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

selling general and administrative. As of June 30, 2007, total unamortized stock-based compensation cost related to non-vested stock options was $85,279, net of expected forfeitures, which is expected to be recognized during the remainder of 2007.

The total intrinsic value of options (which is the amount by which the stock price exceeded the exercise price of the options on the date of exercise) exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2007 was $45 thousand. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company received cash from the exercise of stock options in the amount of $16,000.

The following table sets forth fair value per share information, including related weighted-average assumptions, used to determine compensation cost for our stock options consistent with the requirements of SFAS No. 123R.

 

     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2007
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2006
 

Weighted average fair value per share of options granted during the period (estimated on granted grant date using Black-Scholes option-pricing model)

   $ 1.30     $ 2.53  

Assumptions:

    

Expected volatility

     28.03 %     22.86 %

Expected annual dividend yield

     0.00 %     0.00 %

Risk free rate of return

     4.63 %     4.86 %

Expected option term (years)

     10.0       10.0  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2007
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2006
 

Weighted average fair value per share of options granted during the period (estimated on granted grant date using Black-Scholes option-pricing model)

   $ 1.30     $ 2.53  

Assumptions:

    

Expected volatility

     34.95 %     20.85 %

Expected annual dividend yield

     0.00 %     0.00 %

Risk free rate of return

     4.63 %     5.15 %

Expected option term (years)

     10.0       10.0  

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

The following table summarizes information about Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) activity for the six months ended June 30, 2007:

 

     Number of Restricted
Stock Units
  

Weighted Average

Grant Date Fair Value

Non-vested at December 31, 2006

   66,667    $ 4.52

Granted

   —        —  

Vested

   11,104      4.52

Forfeited

   —        —  
           

Non-vested at June 30,2007

   55,563    $ 4.52

At June 30, 2007, there was approximately $276,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs granted under our stock plans which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.8 years. Compensation expense related to RSUs for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $50,000 for both periods, and is included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

NOTE 3. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

The Company follows the guidance provided in the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 128, Earnings Per Share, which establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings per share and applies to entities with publicly held common stock or potential common stock. Basic earnings (loss) per common share are computed by dividing the net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted per share amounts assume the conversion, exercise or issuance of all potential common stock instruments such as warrants and convertible securities, unless the effect is to reduce a loss or increase earnings per share.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

     Three months
Ended June 30, 2007
    Three months
Ended June 30, 2006
 

BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:

    

Net Income (Loss) before extraordinary gain

   $ (895,031 )   $ (38,188 )

Extraordinary gain

     988,515       —    
                

Net Income/(loss)

   $ 93,484     $ (38,188 )
                

Weighted average shares outstanding

     5,487,962       3,310,073  

Basic, before extraordinary income

   $ (0.16 )   $ (0.01 )

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.02     $ (0.01 )

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:

    

Net Income before extraordinary gain

   $ (895,031 )   $ (38,188 )

Extraordinary gain

     988,515       —    
                

Net Income

   $ 93,484     $ (38,188 )
                

Weighted average shares outstanding

     5,487,962       3,310,073  

Dilutive effect of Stock options

     34,584       —    

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

     5,522,546       3,310,073  

Diluted, before extraordinary gain

   $ (0.16 )   $ (0.01 )

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.02     $ (0.01 )

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

     Six months
Ended June 30, 2007
    Six months
Ended June 30, 2006
 

BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:

    

Net Income (loss) before extraordinary gain

   $ (1,296,634 )   $ (265,154 )

Extraordinary gain

     988,515       —    
                

Net Income (loss)

   $ (308,119 )   $ (265,154 )
                

Weighted average shares outstanding

     4,867,056       3,310,073  

Basic, before extraordinary income

   $ (0.27 )   $ (0.08 )

Basic earnings per share

   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.08 )

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:

    

Net Income before extraordinary gain

   $ (1,296,634 )   $ (265,154 )

Extraordinary gain

   $ 988,515       —    
                

Net Income

   $ (308,119 )   $ (265,154 )
                

Weighted average shares outstanding

     4,867,056       3,310,073  

Stock options and warrants

     —         —    

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

     4,867,056       3,310,073  

Diluted, before extraordinary gain

   $ (0.27 )   $ (0.08 )

Diluted earnings per share

   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.08 )

 

NOTE 4. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The components of comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the three ands six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2007    2006     2007     2006  

Net Income (Loss)

   $ 93,484    $ (38,188 )   $ (308,119 )   $ (265,154 )

Change in fair value of Interest Rate Swap

     34,768      39,629       22,561       90,007  

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments

     258,506      —         487,765       —    
                               

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)

   $ 386,758    $ 1,441     $ 202,207     $ (175,147 )
                               

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 5. PURCHASE OF MIMOTOPES

In February 2007, the Company acquired all outstanding shares of Mimotopes Pty Ltd, an Australian limited company, by issuing 2,150,000 shares of its common stock to PharmAust Chemistry Ltd, an Australian limited company. Based on the 2,150,000 shares at $2.15 per shares, the acquisition price for the purchase of Mimotopes was $4,622,500. In addition, the Company incurred approximately $322,000 of acquisition related costs. Goodwill amounted to $2,463,762. The issuance of the shares amounted to approximately 39.5% of the Company’s then outstanding shares. The results of operations of Mimotopes are included in the Company’s financial statements for the period beginning February 2007 and are reported on a consolidated basis.

 

NOTE 6. PURCHASE OF TRIPOS DISCOVERY RESEARCH

In June 2007, the Company acquired all outstanding shares of Tripos Discovery Research, (TDR) an English limited company, by remitting $350,000 to Tripos Inc., a Utah corporation (Parent). Tripos UK Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent and a private limited company incorporated in England. In addition, the Company agreed to pay a promissory note of $468,997 for any advances made to TDR from May 14, 2007 to the closing date. At the closing date, the Company was also liable to Tripos Inc. for approximately $673,000 related to certain accounts receivable, as calculated under the purchase agreement.

The allocation of the purchase price is based upon the preliminary estimated valuation of the assets and liabilities acquired from the purchase of TDR. The purchase price of TDR was $1,268,899 (including acquisition costs of $241,961). Total assets acquired amounted to $7,450,991 and the Company assumed liabilities of $5,193,557 resulting in and excess of net assets over amount paid of $988,515 which is recorded as an extraordinary gain on the statement of operations. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in accordance with the Statement of Financial Standards (SFAS) No. 141, Business Combinations (SFAS No. 141).

Had the acquisition of Tripos Discovery Research been completed at the beginning of January 2007, the Company’s pro forma results would have been as follows:

The consolidated loss for TDR includes $2,801,397 of impairment charges that were previously written off prior to the acquisition.

 

    

For the Six

Months
Ended

June 30, 2007

 

Revenue

   $ 6,995,070  

Operating Expenses

     12,701,466  
        
   $ (5,706,396 )
        

Diluted loss before extraordinary gain

   $ (1.37 )

Diluted loss per share

   $ (1.17 )

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

 

NOTE 7. INCOME TAXES

The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”) effective January 1, 2007. FIN 48 provides a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. The Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits and there was no effect on our financial condition or results of operations as a result of implementing FIN 48.

The Company files income tax returns in U.S. federal jurisdiction and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. or state tax examinations for years before 2003. The Company does not believe there will be any material changes in its unrecognized tax positions over the next twelve months.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operation.

The following should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Financial Statements and Notes included herein.

Overview

In 2007, Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc. (the “Company”) acquired Mimotopes Pty Ltd (“Mimotopes”), Melbourne, Australia, and Tripos Discovery Research Ltd. (“TDR”), Bude, England. The “CBI Group of Companies” currently includes CBI Services, Richmond, Virginia, Fairfax Identity Labs, a division of CBI Services, Mimotopes and TDR. The latter two companies are operated as wholly owned subsidiaries of CBI. The CBI Group of Companies is focused on a disciplined approach to providing dedicated research services to the drug discovery industry on a fee-for-service basis so as to maximize revenue and profit growth. The Company is poised for sustained growth through the:

 

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realization of cost synergies and revenue synergies that will accelerate cash flow growth;

 

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provision of a trained and experienced sales and marketing force with offices located across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia; and

 

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alignment of business product and service capabilities with industry growth.

Outside of organic revenue growth in the Company’s core focus areas, the Company continues to look at potential corporate acquisitions which are complimentary to existing platform technologies and within the Company’s corporate expertise. Any new potential acquisition is carefully analyzed with regard to its revenue and expense impact on the Company, whether it poses significant growth potential for the Company, whether it is accretive to CBI’s shareholders, and whether the new company can be readily managed while retaining key personnel. The end goal of the CBI Group of Companies is to create a fully integrated service provider for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

CBI Services (www.cbi-biotech.com)

Based in Richmond (VA), CBI Services is a preferred provider of early development contract research solutions whose customers are in the global biotechnology industry, academic institutions, government agencies, and pharmaceutical companies. It offers broad ranging expertise and a complete array of the most current analytical and synthetic chemistries and biophysical analysis technologies, many of which are not available from other commercial sources. CBI Services has crafted a stimulating, open environment where scientists collaborate among themselves and with their clients, take on interesting challenges and develop creative solutions. CBI Services is well recognized for expertise in molecular genetics, mass spectrometry, peptide synthesis, DNA sequence analysis, and reference lab work.

CBI Services facilitates strategic decisions for both short term and long term clients, and has the experience and expertise usually found in much larger contract research organizations (“CROs”). CBI Services prides itself on its high throughput and fully integrated platform technologies, and offers both Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and non-GLP rated services. It houses numerous specialty labs; including Biosafety level 3 labs for bacteriology and virology, calorimetry and mass spectrometry labs, cell culture and fermentation labs, high throughput DNA sequence labs, and peptide synthesis labs.

CBI Services is vigorously pursuing revenue opportunities in three principal focus areas: (1) government contracts in bio-defense and vaccine development; (2) laboratory support services for on-going clinical trials; and (3) comprehensive contract projects in the private sector.

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marketing materials to help clarify its potential role in solving its customer’s problems and to better align its service offerings with industry expectations. Revenues are generally recognized as services rendered or as products are delivered. In some instances, revenue is also recognized with performance-based installments payable over the contract as milestones are achieved.

Growth Strategy. To grow its revenue opportunities, CBI Services responds to formal requests for proposals issued by government and state agencies, and by private sector companies. More often than not, signed contracts extend over several quarters, if not years, of operation.

Most work comes to CBI Services via the internet and from word-of-mouth advertising; the Company attracts customers from its presentations at national trade shows and advertisements in professional journals. CBI Services is a well-recognized key player in bio-defense, vaccine development, clinical trial support, and genetic identity work. Management believes that CBI Services is very well positioned for continued growth in these areas, and that the Company presents an integrated team to deliver what it believes to be the best service possible to its clients.

CBI Services is focused on growing revenues from the private sector where margins are higher than from government contracts. Revenues from the private sector help balance revenues from the government sector, which can vary depending on changes in national priorities. CBI Services is seeking work in the private sector leveraging the talents of the seasoned sales force which came to the company as a consequence of the acquisition of Mimotopes and TDR. In the second quarter of 2007, CBI Services signed new contracts totaling approximately $2.8 million, including a contract valued at approximately $1.1 million with a private sector customer. New contracts for 2007 with private sector customers exceed $1.8 million which is a clear indication that the Company’s enhanced marketing efforts are showing early successes. The Company will continue to focus on identifying new customers in the private sector.

Fairfax Identity Labs (www.fairfaxidlabs.com)

Fairfax Identity Labs (“FIL”), a division of CBI Services, offers comprehensive genetic identity testing, including paternity, forensic, and Convicted Offender DNA Index System (“CODIS”) analyses. Since 1990, FIL has been at the forefront of DNA profiling techniques and innovations, and has continued to meet and exceed all industry standards. FIL is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks, the National Forensic Science and Technology Council, the New York State Department of Public Health, and is CLIA certified.

FIL’s customers for genetic identity testing are mostly in the private sector, but FIL is also the named service provider under many public sector contracts. FIL also does immigration paternity test analyses, and is looking to expand this particular service with overseas consulates and immigration offices. With regard to forensic test analysis, most of FIL’s customers are state crime labs that recognize the high level of expertise and rapid turn-around time offered by FIL. FIL offers expert witness testimony and a full range of forensic DNA analyses.

Growth Strategy. FIL is well recognized for its expertise in all aspects of DNA reference lab work. Over the last year, the marketing efforts of FIL have shifted from public sector genetic identity analysis to the higher margin areas of private sector identity testing, including immigration paternity testing. In forensics, FIL is less focused on CODIS analyses, than on performance of case work analyses for state and government crime labs. FIL is proving to be very competitive in winning new contracts for forensic analysis. So far in 2007, FIL has signed nearly $700,000 in new contracts. Through the efforts of its sales force and through timely and competitive responses to issued requests for proposals, FIL will grow its core service revenues.

 

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Mimotopes Pty Ltd (www.mimotopes.com)

Mimotopes Pty Ltd (“Mimotopes”) is an internationally focused peptide and discovery chemistry company with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. Formed in 1988, Mimotopes has developed a number of proprietary and patented technologies and is an industry leader in the synthesis of research grade peptides. Mimotopes’ products include:

 

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Custom Peptides. A wide range of peptide lengths, purities, quantities and modifications for biological research applications.

 

 

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PepSets™ Peptide Libraries. Peptide libraries for various screening applications in Proteomics, Immunology and Drug Discovery.

 

 

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SynPhase™ Lanterns. Modular solid phase substrates for organic synthesis, combinatorial chemistry, peptide chemistry, molecule scavenging and affinity applications.

The second quarter ended June 30, 2007 was a significant period for Mimotopes with revenue growth of over 30% compared to the same period in 2006. This was primarily due to increases in sales of specialist custom peptides and peptide libraries. In May, Mimotopes and GlycoSyn IRL were awarded NZ$715,000 ($553,000) from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) through the Australia New Zealand Biotechnology Partnership Fund to develop a specialist small molecule and peptide manufacturing facility operating under conditions of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). It is anticipated that NZ$500,000 ($387,000) of the funds will be employed to commission new peptide synthesis and analytical equipment. The initiative will operate through an unincorporated joint venture and focus on peptide therapeutic candidates used in pre-clinical studies and phase I clinical trials. This ensures the retention of Mimotopes’ discovery-phase peptide customers through the development pipeline and also fills a gap in Mimotopes’ existing alliance with US-based Genzyme Pharmaceuticals.

Growth Strategy. Mimotopes is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy through concerted sales and marketing efforts and strategic alliances. The company is currently targeting several high-value peptide chemistry service contracts with both local and international customers in the Biotech and Pharmaceutical sectors. In the custom peptide market, Mimotopes is positioning itself as a premium provider that applies more rigorous analysis, provides a higher level of technical support and has the ability to synthesize a wider range of peptides than any other provider. The company intends to launch a budget peptide brand in late 2007 to target academic institutions and public research customers that make up the high-volume, low-cost segment of the custom peptide market. Mimotopes also intends to re-launch its SynPhase™ combinatorial chemistry platform in late 2007. This proprietary product line previously brought in revenues of over A$2M ($1.7M) per annum but has not been a focus of the company for the last 3 years. However, renewed interest from customers and the complementary offerings now available from TDR mean that market conditions are conducive to a successful re-launch of the SynPhase™ range.

Tripos Discovery Research Limited (www.triposdiscoveryresearch.com)

Tripos Discovery Research Ltd (“TDR”) is a leading drug discovery services business that provides pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with novel approaches to drug discovery. Applying proprietary computational design and therapeutic medicinal chemistry tools and expertise, TDR is able to reduce drug discovery timelines by up to 30%. Since 1997, TDR has been offering compound libraries under the LeadQuest® brand, screening libraries under the LeadScreen® brand and custom de novo compound libraries under the LeadSelect® brand. LeadHopping® can increase productivity by being better at spotting compounds best suited to specific needs. Through unique software applications, novel, accessible, targeted compounds amenable to synthetic manipulation, can be rapidly identified which allows more effective deployment of resources

TDR employs 37 scientists in state-of-the-art facilities in Bude, Cornwall, England. Its principal contracts are in the private sector, with major pharmaceutical firms who are dependent on rapid and directed high-thoughput screening for potential new lead compounds. The TDR acquisition provides strategic synergies in production and sales and is designed to accelerate the Company’s revenue and earnings growth.

 

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Growth Strategy TDR’s growth strategy will be focused in two areas, expansion of its contract services and enhancement of it Lead Quest series of molecules.

In the area of contract services, TDR will be undertaking a very aggressive marketing and re-branding campaign in the wake of CBI’s acquisition from its parent, Tripos, Inc. The target client will be primarily the major pharmaceutical firms, most of which are or have been clients of TDR. In addition to its customary service offerings of drug design and lead optimization, going forward TDR will also be offering a biological screening and testing service. Market analysis and discussion with the major client base have underscored that such a service is highly valued in the drug discovery business. While the basic screening services will reside in the UK, it will be greatly enhanced by the availability of the extensive offerings of CBI Services and Mimotopes. The ability to offer the complete service package from design through biological testing will now represent a key differentiator for TDR in the marketplace.

The TDR LeadQuest compound library currently numbers approximately 75,000 unique molecular entities. These are offered for sale on a non-exclusive basis for testing in the purchaser’s specific discovery program. Over the next 12-18 months, TDR will be seeking to double that library. For the most part, the expansion will focus on general screening compounds. In addition, TDR has initiated a new program called LeadTarget for which it has designed and synthesized highly focused libraries to address current high interest areas of drug discovery. Because of their targeted nature these are being sold exclusively and at a premium to the general screening compounds. Two LeadTarget series are currently completed with three more either in production or in design. A total of 6-8 series are planned by the end of 2008.

 

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Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2006.

Revenues

The Company experienced fluctuations in all revenue categories. For reporting purposes the Company has included in the current quarter three months for Mimotopes and one month for Tripos Discovery Research. Since both operations were purchases in 2007, there is no comparison between 2007 and 2006 for these operations. Continuation of existing projects or engagement for future projects is usually dependent upon the customer’s satisfaction with the scientific results provided in initial phases of the scientific program. Continuation of existing projects or engagement of future projects also often depends upon factors beyond the Company’s control, such as the timing of product development and commercialization programs of the Company’s customers. The combined impact of commencement and termination of research contracts from several large customers and unpredictable fluctuations in revenue for laboratory services can result in very large fluctuations in financial performance.

Total revenues increased by $1,030,986 or 58.1% from $1,773,775 during the second quarter of 2006 (the “2006 Quarter”) to $2,804,761 during second quarter of 2007 (the “2007 Quarter”).

Revenues realized from commercial contracts increased by $1,872,038 or 1,348.4%, from $138,826 during the 2006 Quarter to $2,010,864 during the 2007 Quarter. Revenues for CBI Services amounted to $567,576 in 2007 as compared to $138,826 in the 2006 Quarter, an increase of $428,750 or 308.8%. The Company is continuing to focus its efforts in this area. Revenues for Mimotopes and Tripos Discovery Research amounted to $937,712 and $505,579, respectively.

Revenues realized from various government contracts decreased by $425,813 or 58.3%, from $730,591 during the 2006 Quarter to $304,778 during the 2007 Quarter. The decrease in government contract activities was primarily due to budget revisions of existing proposals which have pushed back the start dates of new contract work and to re-allocation of existing budget funds away from bio-defense into other areas.

Genetic identity decreased by $138,283 or 27.8%, from $497,622 during the 2006 Quarter to $359,339 during the 2007 Quarter. This decrease is a result in the delay of existing contracts that were previously awarded during the beginning of the Quarter.

Clinical testing decreased by $351,674 or 88.6%, from $396,941 during the 2006 Quarter to $45,267 during the 2007 Quarter. This decrease is a result of one of the Company’s clients down sizing of forensic contract work and the elimination of a one time non-renewable project. In addition, one project that was expected to start in April is projected to commence in August 2007.

Cost of Services

Cost of services consists primarily of materials, labor and overhead. The cost of services increased by $996,431 or 79.3%, from $1,256,381 during the 2006 Quarter to $2,252,812 during the 2007 Quarter. The cost of services as a percentage of revenue was 80.3% and 70.8% during the 2007 and 2006 Quarters, respectively. This increase is a result of the acquisition of two Companies during 2007. CBI Services and Fairfax Identity Labs cost of services amounted to $1,141,075 in 2007 compared to $1,256,381 in 2006. In 2007, Mimotopes and TDR costs of services were $728,174 and $383,563 respectively.

Total direct labor increased by $312,511, or 71.0% from $440,707 during the 2006 Quarter to $753,218 during the 2007 Quarter. CBI Services and Fairfax Identity Labs direct labor amounted to $332,748 during

the 2007 Quarter as compared to $312,511 during the 2006 Quarter. In 2007 Mimotopes and TDR direct labor was $242,629 and $177,841 respectively.

 

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Total costs for direct materials increased by $307,125, or 165.0%, from $186,172 during the 2006 Quarter, to $493,297 during the 2006 Quarter. CBI Services and Fairfax Identity Labs direct materials amounted to $251,882 during the 2007 Quarter as compared to $186,172 during the 2006 Quarter. In 2007, Mimotopes and TDR direct materials were $226,745 and $14,670 respectively.

Overhead cost consists of indirect labor, depreciation, freight charges, repairs and miscellaneous supplies not directly related to a particular project. Total overhead costs increased by $376,795 or 59.9%, from $692,502 during the 2006 Quarter to $1,006,297 during the 2007 Quarter. CBI Services and Fairfax Identity Labs overhead amounted to $555,462 during the 2007 Quarter as compared to $629,502 during the 2006 Quarter. In 2007 Mimotopes and TDR overhead costs was $258,800 and $197,452 respectively.

Research and Development

Research and Development costs are costs associated with the development of new products. Currently TDR is the only operation that records research and development. Costs for the 2007 Quarter amounted to $176,702.

Sales, General and Administrative

Sales, general and administrative expenses (“SGA”) consist primarily of compensation and related costs for administrative, marketing and sales personnel, facility expenditures, professional fees, consulting, taxes, and depreciation. Total SGA costs increased by $637,258, or 126.3%, from $504,753 during the 2006 Quarter to $1,142,011 during 2007 Quarter. As a percentage of revenue, these costs were 40.7% and 28.4% during 2007 and 2006.

Total compensation and benefits increased by $337,096 or 277.3% from $121,563 during the 2006 Quarter to $458,659 during the 2007 Quarter. This increase is primarily attributable from the acquisition of Mimotopes and TDR and the addition of their support staff. This increase is also attributable to the accrual for the restricted stock compensation package for senior management as well as accrual for the issuance of incentive stock options that are now expensed by the Company. Facility expenses increased by $66,455 or 428.0% from $15,526 during the 2006 Quarter to $81,981 during the 2007 Quarter. Additional costs in utilities, telephones, and internet services, contributed to this increase. In addition rental payments for the land that the facility occupies were made in the amount of $36,017. Professional fees increased by $35,243 or 48.2% from $73,164 during the 2006 Quarter to $108,407 during the 2007 Quarter. This increase is primarily due to costs associated with the new requirements in fulfilling the Sarbanes Oxley.

Marketing and selling costs increased by $66,357 or 33.7% from $196,840 during the 2006 Quarter to $263,197 during the 2007 Quarter. This increase is a direct result from adding the Mimotopes sales force.

Other Income (Expenses)

Interest income during the 2007 Quarter compared to the 2006 Quarter remained relatively flat. Interest income decreased by $2,866 or 11.6% from $24,739 during the 2006 Quarter to $21,873 during the 2007 Quarter.

Other expenses incurred by the Company during the 2007 Quarter includes interest paid for the Company’s mortgage from the refinancing of the Company’s facility as well as unrealized and realized exchange gains or losses. Interest expense increased by $39,736 or 52.6% from $75,568 during the 2006 Quarter to $115,304 during the 2007 Quarter. The 2007 Quarter amount includes interest expense paid by TDR in the amount to $36,840. Interest expense for Commonwealth Services and Fairfax Identity Labs amounted to $78,464 as compared to $75,568 during the 2006 Quarter.

 

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Extraordinary Gain from the Purchase of TDR

The purchase price of TDR was $1,268,899 (including acquisition costs). Total assets acquired amounted to $7,450,991 and the Company assumed liabilities of $5,193,557 resulting in an excess of net assets acquired over the purchase price of $988,515 which is recorded as an extraordinary gain on the statement of operations.

Results of Operations

Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2006.

Revenues

As mentioned in the quarterly comparisons, the Company experienced fluctuations in all revenue categories. Continuation of existing projects or engagement for future projects is usually dependent upon the customer’s satisfaction with the scientific results provided in initial phases of the scientific program. Continuation of existing projects or engagement of future projects also often depends upon factors beyond the Company’s control, such as the timing of product development and commercialization programs of the Company’s customers. The combined impact of commencement and termination of research contracts from several large customers and unpredictable fluctuations in revenue for laboratory services can result in very large fluctuations in financial performance.

Total revenues increased by $1,109,349 or 30.0% from $3,686,657 during the 2006 Period (the “2006 Period”) to $4,796,006 during the 2007 Period (the “2007 Period”).

Revenues realized from commercial contracts increased by $2,349,865 or 395.1%, from $594,658 during the 2006 Period to $2,994,523 during the 2007 Period. Revenues for CBI Services amounted to $979,420 in 2007 as compared to $594,658 in 2006, an increase of $384,762 or 64.7%. Revenues for Mimotopes and Tripos Discovery Research amounted to $1,459,524 and $505,579, respectively.

Revenues realized from various government contracts decreased by $926,132 or 54.2%, from $1,709,052 during the 2006 Period to $782,920 during the 2007 Period. As mentioned in the second quarter comments, this decrease was primarily due to budget revisions of existing proposals which have pushed back the start dates of new contract work and to re-allocation of existing budget funds away from bio-defense into other areas.

Genetic identity decreased by $194,608 or 21.3%, from $913,200 during the 2006 Period to $718,592 during the 2007 Period. This decrease is a result in the delay of existing contracts that were previously awarded.

Clinical testing decreased by $231,655 or 51.7%, from $448,032 during the 2006 Period to $216,377 during the 2007 Period. As mentioned in the quarterly analysis, the decrease is a result of one of the Company’s clients down sizing of forensic contract work and the elimination of a one time non-renewable project. In addition, one project that was expected to start in April is projected to commence in August.

Cost of Services

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cost of services as a percentage of revenue was 79.8% and 76.0% during the 2007 and 2006 Periods, respectively. CBI Services and Fairfax Identity Labs cost of services amounted to $2,296,316 in 2007 compared to $2,801,866 in 2006. In 2007, Mimotopes and TDR costs of services were $1,146,832 and $383,563 respectively.

Total direct labor increased by $358,933, or 39.6% from $905,981 during the 2006 Period to $1,264,914 during the 2007 Period. CBI Services and Fairfax Identity Labs direct labor amounted to $706,483 during the 2007 Period as compared to $905,981 during the 2006 Period. This decrease in CBI Services and Fairfax Identity Labs is primarily due to the delay in some of the government projects that were suppose to begin in April 2007. In 2007 Mimotopes and TDR direct labor was $380,590 and $177,841 respectively.

Total costs for direct materials increased by $273,519, or 45.5%, from $600,477 during the 2006 Period, to $873,996 during the 2007 Period. CBI Services and Fairfax Identity Labs direct materials amounted to $468,722 during the 2007 Period as compared to $600,477 during the 2006 Period. This decrease in CBI Services and Fairfax Identity Labs is primarily due to the delay in some of the government projects that were suppose to begin in April 2007. In 2007 Mimotopes and TDR direct materials were $390,604 and $14,670 respectively.

Overhead cost consists of indirect labor, depreciation, freight charges, repairs and miscellaneous supplies not directly related to a particular project. Total overhead costs increased by $392,393 or 30.3%, from $1,295,408 during the 2006 Period to $1,687,801 during the 2007 Period. CBI Services and Fairfax Identity Labs overhead amounted to $1,121,111 during the 2007 Period as compared to $1,295,408 during the 2006 Period. This decrease is primarily due to the winding down of amortization costs associated with the acquisition of Fairfax Identity Labs. In 2007 Mimotopes and TDR overhead costs was $375,638 and $191,052 respectively.

Research and Development

Research and Development costs are costs associated with the development of new products. Currently TDR is the only operation that records research and development. Costs for the 2007 Period amounted to $176,702.

Sales, General and Administrative

Sales, general and administrative expenses (“SGA”) consist primarily of compensation and related costs for administrative, marketing and sales personnel, facility expenditures, professional fees, consulting, taxes, and depreciation. Total SGA costs increased by $843,234, or 80.5%, from $1,047,634 during the 2006 Period to $1,890,868 during 2007 Period. As a percentage of revenue, these costs were 39.4% and 28.4% during 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Total compensation and benefits increased by $143,153 or 47.1% from $304,332 during the 2006 Period to $447,485 during the 2007 Period. This increase is primarily attributable from the acquisition of Mimotopes and TDR and the addition of their support staff. This increase is also attributable to the accrual for the restricted stock compensation package for senior management as well as accrual for the issuance of incentive stock options that are now expensed by the Company. Facility expenses increased by $82,259 or 218.6% from $37,631 during the 2006 Period to $119,890 during the 2007 Period. Additional costs in utilities, telephones and internet services contributed to this increase. In addition, rental payments for the land that the Mimotopes facility occupies were made in the amount of $36,017. Maintenance and repairs increased by $48,090 or 246.8% from $19,487 during the 2006 Period to $67,577 during the 2007 Period. These increases were primarily in Mimotopes ($11,114) and TDR ($32,049). Professional fees increased by $30,666 or 22.1% from $138,886 during the 2006 Period to $169,552 during the 2007 Period. This increase is primarily due to additional costs for compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

 

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which is effective for the year ending December 31, 2007. Office costs increased by $49,830 or 65.3% from $76,293 during the 2006 Period to $126,123 during the 2007 Period. The increase is primarily due to international travel associated with the acquisitions of two companies (Australia and England). Other costs increased by $62,232 or 135.0% from $46,089 during the 2006 Period to $108,321 during the 2007 Period. Additional costs associated with this with this increase included pending freight charges that will be allocated back to the projects when completed.

Marketing costs decreased by $237,145 or 64.1% from $369,639 during the 2006 Period to $132,494 during the 2007 Period. In 2007 with the acquisition of Mimotopes, the Company formed a sales department. Sales costs during the 2007 period were $427,466.

Other Income (Expenses)

Interest income during the 2007 Period compared to the 2006 Period decreased by $3,447 or 7.2% from $47,574 during the 2006 Period to $44,127 during the 2007 Period.

Other expenses increased by $92,601 or 61.8% from $149,885 during the 2006 Period to $242,486 the 2006 Period. Expenses incurred by the Company during the 2007 Period includes interest paid for the Company’s mortgage from the refinancing of the Company’s facility as well as unrealized and realized exchange gains or losses. Interest expense increased by $37,340 or 24.9% from $149,885 during the 2006 Period to $187,225 during the 2007 Period. The 2007 Period amount includes interest expense paid by TDR in the amount to $36,840. Interest expense for Commonwealth Services and Fairfax Identity Labs amounted to $150,385 during the 2007 Period and $149,885 during the 2006 Period.

Extraordinary Gain from the Purchase of TDR

The purchase price of TDR was $1,268,899 (including acquisition costs). Total assets acquired amounted to $7,450,991 and the Company assumed liabilities of $5,193,557 resulting in negative goodwill of $988,515 which is recorded as an extraordinary gain on the statement of operations.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The 2007 Quarter reflected cash used by operating activities of $503,158 as compared to cash provided by operations of $16,660 during the 2006 Period. This net decrease was primarily the result of increased accounts payable and other current liabilities of $1,984,241, depreciation and amortization of $484,749 and prepaid expenses which were partially offset by the extraordinary gain from the purchase of TDR in the amount of $988,515 and an increase in accounts receivable of $1,165,070. The 2007 Period reflected cash provided by investing activities of $2,923,253, as compared to cash used in investing activities of $180,410 during the 2006 Period. The increase reflects the acquisition of Mimotopes and Tripos Discovery Research during the 2007 Period as well as additional capital expenditures for equipment purchased. The 2007 Period reflected net cash used in financing activities of $957,760 as compared to $99,639 during the 2006 Period. This increase is a direct result of additional payment for leased equipment from Tripos Discovery Research and an increase in restricted cash for escrows for the corporate facility. Net working capital as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was $2,564,689 and $2,210,894 respectively.

Critical Accounting Policies

A summary of the Company’s critical accounting policies follows:

Estimates: The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of asset and liabilities and disclosure of contingent asset and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Revenue Recognition: The Company recognizes revenue upon the completion of laboratory service projects, or upon the delivery and acceptance of biologically relevant materials that have been synthesized in accordance with project terms. Laboratory service projects are generally administered under fee for service contracts. Any revenues from research and development arrangements, including corporate contracts and research grants, are recognized pursuant to the terms of the related agreements as work is performed, or scientific milestones, if any are achieved. Amounts received in advance of the performance of services or acceptance of a milestone, are recorded as deferred revenue.

Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount less an estimate for doubtful receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a monthly basis. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering a customer’s financial condition, credit history, and current economic conditions. Accounts receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously written off are recorded when received.

CBI has met the SEC and NASDAQ Corporate Governance Rules.

As a consequence of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the NASDAQ imposed certain changes in the rules of corporate governance which are aimed at strengthening its listing standards. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the rules imposed by NASDAQ which include:

 

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Independent Directors. CBI’s Board is composed of 4 independent and 3 employee directors.

 

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The Independent Directors serve on the three principal committees: Audit, Compensation and Nominations.

 

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At least one independent director, Mr. Samuel P. Sears, who serves on the Audit Committee, meets all of the requirements as defined by the SEC for being a “financial expert.”

 

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The Audit Committee reviews and approves all related-party transactions. CBI has adopted a formal Corporate Code of Conduct. Copies are available on request from Dr. Richard Freer Chief Operating Officer and on the Company’s website at www.cbi-biotech.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Management has included herein certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. When used, statements that are not historical in nature, including the words “anticipated”, “estimate”, “should”, “expect”, “believe”, “intend”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are, by their nature, subject to certain risks and uncertainties.

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the development and implementation of the Company’s long-term business goals,

 

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federal, state, and local regulatory environment,

 

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the ability of the Company’s customers to perform services similar to those offered by the Company “in-house,”

 

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potential cost containment by the Company’s customers resulting in fewer research and development projects,

 

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the Company’s ability to receive accreditation to provide various services, including, but not limited to paternity testing, and

 

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the Company’s ability to hire and retain highly skilled employees,

Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected are detailed from time to time in reports filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Forms 8-K, 10-QSB, and 10-KSB.

 

Item 3. Controls and Procedures

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Financial Operations (principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively) have concluded based on their evaluation as of June 30, 2007 that the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15c) under the Securities Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”)), are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed or submitted by the Company under the Exchange Act is accumulated, recorded, processed, summarized and reported to management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding whether or not disclosure is required. During the period ended June 30, 2007, there were no changes in our “internal controls over financial reporting” (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Not applicable.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On May 18, 2007, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The following were the results of the meeting.

 

1. The Shareholders elected Paul D’Sylva Ph.D., James D. Causey (Class I Directors) to terms expiring in 2010 and Daniel O. Hayden, (Class II Director) to a term expiring in 2008 or until their successors are elected and shall have qualified. The votes were as follows:

 

Director

  

Votes Cast for

  

Votes Cast Against

  

Votes Withheld

Broker Non-Votes

Paul D’Sylva PhD.

   5,149,224    63,394    0

James D. Causey.

   5,114,539    98,079    0

Daniel O. Hayden

   5,149,224    63,394    0

 

2. The shareholders of the Company approved the 2007 Incentive Stock Plan.

 

Votes Cast For

  

Votes Cast Against

  

Abstain

3,069,765

   388,843    35,304

 

3. The shareholders of the Company approved the amendment of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to create a new class of 1,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock.

 

Votes Cast For

  

Votes Cast Against

  

Abstain

  

Votes Withheld

Broker Non- Votes

3,183,102

   294,406    16,404    1,993,855

 

4. The shareholders of the Company approved the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares from 10,000,000 to 100,000,000.

 

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Votes Cast For

  

Votes Cast Against

  

Abstain

4,577,937

   606,672    28,008

 

5. The shareholders of the Company ratified the appointment of BDO Seidman, LLP as independent auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. The votes were as follows:

 

Votes Cast For

  

Votes Cast Against

  

Abstain

3,046,184

   11,436    4,450

The following individuals’ terms as directors of the Company continued after the meeting:

 

Director Name

  

Class

  

Term Expires

Robert B Harris, Ph.D.

   II    2008

Samuel P. Sears Jr.

   II    2008

Richard J. Freer, Ph.D.

   III    2009

Donald A. McAfee, Ph.D

   III    2009

 

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

  (a) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description of Exhibit

  3.1

   Articles of Incorporation (1)

  3.2

   Third Amended and Restated Bylaws (2)

  4.1

   Form of Common Stock Certificate (1)

10.1

   Warrant Agreement between the Company and Richard J. Freer, as amended (1)

10.2

   Warrant Agreement between the Company and Thomas R. Reynolds, as amended (1)

10.3

   Warrant Agreement between the Company and Robert B. Harris, as amended (1)

10.4

   Employment Agreement between the Company and Paul D’Sylva, Ph.D. (3)

10.5

   First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Richard J. Freer, Ph.D. (4)

10.6

   First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Richard J. Freer, Ph.D. (5)

10.7

   Second Amendment to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Richard J. Freer, Ph.D. (6)

10.8

   Employment Agreement for Robert B. Harris (7)

 

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10.9

   First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Thomas R. Reynolds (8)

10.10

   First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Thomas R. Reynolds (6)

10.11

   First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for James H. Brennan (6)

10.12

   First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for James H. Brennan (6)

10.13

   Officer’s Severance Agreement for James H. Brennan (9)

10.14

   Voting and Lock-Up Agreement, dated as of February 9, 2007, by and among the Company, PharmAus Chemistry Ltd and PharmAust Limited (10)

10.15

   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 9, 2007, by and between the Company and PharmAust Chemistry Ltd (10)

31.1

   Certification of Paul D’Sylva, Ph.D. (11)

31.2

   Certification of James H. Brennan (11)

32.1

   Section 906 Certification of Paul D’Sylva, Ph.D. (11)

32.2

   Section 906 Certification of James H. Brennan (11)

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2, Registration No. 333-31731.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 29, 2007, File No. 001-13467.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated February 28, 2007, File No. 001-13467.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated June 28, 2005, File No. 001-13467.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated August 15, 2005, File No. 001-13467.
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-KSB, dated March 31, 2006, File No. 001-13467.
(7) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated January 5, 2007, File No. 001-13467.
(8) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated February 10, 2005, File No. 001-13467.
(9) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-KSB, dated March 31, 2003, File No. 001-13467.
(10) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated February 15, 2007, File No. 001-13467.
(11) Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  COMMONWEALTH BIOTECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  By:  

/s/ James H. Brennan

    James H. Brennan
    Vice President Financial Operations
August 22, 2007    

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description of Exhibit

  3.1

   Articles of Incorporation (1)

  3.2

   Third Amended and Restated Bylaws (2)

  4.1

   Form of Common Stock Certificate (1)

10.1

   Warrant Agreement between the Company and Richard J. Freer, as amended (1)

10.2

   Warrant Agreement between the Company and Thomas R. Reynolds, as amended (1)

10.3

   Warrant Agreement between the Company and Robert B. Harris, as amended (1)

10.4

   Employment Agreement between the Company and Paul D’Sylva, Ph.D. (3)

10.5

   First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Richard J. Freer, Ph.D. (4)

10.6

   First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Richard J. Freer, Ph.D. (5)

10.7

   Second Amendment to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Richard J. Freer, Ph.D. (6)

10.8

   Employment Agreement for Robert B. Harris (7)

10.9

   First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Thomas R. Reynolds (8)

10.10

   First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Thomas R. Reynolds (6)

10.11

   First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for James H. Brennan (6)

10.12

   First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for James H. Brennan (6)

10.13

   Officer’s Severance Agreement for James H. Brennan (9)

10.14

   Voting and Lock-Up Agreement, dated as of February 9, 2007, by and among the Company, PharmAus Chemistry Ltd and PharmAust Limited (10)

10.15

   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 9, 2007, by and between the Company and PharmAust Chemistry Ltd (10)

31.1

   Certification of Paul D’Sylva, Ph.D. (11)

31.2

   Certification of James H. Brennan (11)

32.1

   Section 906 Certification of Paul D’Sylva, Ph.D. (11)

32.2

   Section 906 Certification of James H. Brennan (11)

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2, Registration No. 333-31731.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 29, 2007, File No. 001-13467.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated February 28, 2007, File No. 001-13467.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated June 28, 2005, File No. 001-13467.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated August 15, 2005, File No. 001-13467.
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-KSB, dated March 31, 2006, File No. 001-13467.
(7) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated January 5, 2007, File No. 001-13467.
(8) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated February 10, 2005, File No. 001-13467.
(9) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-KSB, dated March 31, 2003, File No. 001-13467.
(10) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated February 15, 2007, File No. 001-13467.
(11) Filed herewith.

 

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