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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003

OR

Commission File Number 0-17827

VIRAGEN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

865 SW 78^th Avenue, Suite 100, Plantation, Florida 33324

(Address of principal executive offices)

(954) 233-8377

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x No ¨

As of February 9, 2004, there were 68,113,764 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding, par value $0.01.

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements which are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements which are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements which are an integral part of these statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(Unaudited)

NOTE A – OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

We are engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of a natural human alpha interferon product indicated for treatment of a broad range of viral and malignant diseases. We produce a natural human alpha interferon product under the tradename of Multiferon^™ from human white blood cells, also known as leukocytes. Natural interferon-alpha is one of the body’s most important natural defense mechanisms to foreign substances like viruses, and it also stimulates and modulates the human immune system. In addition, interferon inhibits the growth of various viruses including those associated with diseases like hepatitis, some types of cancer, multiple sclerosis, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

We are a majority owned subsidiary of Viragen, Inc. (Viragen). As of December 31, 2003, Viragen owned 54,262,745 shares of our common stock representing approximately 79.7% of our 68,113,764 outstanding shares. We operate through our foreign wholly owned subsidiaries, ViraNative AB, a company located in Umeå, Sweden and Viragen (Scotland) Limited, a company located near Edinburgh, Scotland. ViraNative and Viragen (Scotland) house our manufacturing and laboratory facilities.

The accompanying interim consolidated condensed financial statements include Viragen International, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries, including those operating outside the United States of America. All significant transactions among our businesses have been eliminated. These statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, consistent in all material respects with those applied in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The accompanying interim consolidated condensed financial statements for Viragen International have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K have been condensed or omitted. Certain amounts in prior periods’ consolidated condensed financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current periods’ presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations. The accompanying interim consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in this report and the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2003.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. The accounting estimates that require management’s most difficult and subjective judgments include: the assessment of recoverability of goodwill and long-lived assets; and the valuation of inventories. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

The interim financial information is unaudited, but, in the opinion of management, reflects all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of results of the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(Unaudited)

NOTE A – OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION – (Continued)

During the three and six months ended December 31, 2003 we incurred losses of approximately $1,687,000 and $3,111,000, respectively. During the years ended June 30, 2003, 2002 and 2001, we incurred losses of approximately $5,165,000, $5,591,000, and $7,915,000, respectively. We have an accumulated deficit of approximately $39,063,000 as of December 31, 2003. Management anticipates additional future losses as it commercializes its natural human alpha interferon product and conducts additional research activities and clinical trials to obtain additional regulatory approvals. We had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $320,000 and working capital of approximately $2,144,000 at December 31, 2003. We will require substantial additional funding to support our operations. Historically, Viragen, our parent company, has provided us with the working capital necessary to fund operations. Viragen has agreed to provide us with the working capital necessary to fund our operations through December 31, 2004. Viragen will be required to raise additional funds to support our operations subsequent to December 31, 2004. No assurance can be given that additional capital will be available when required or upon terms acceptable to Viragen.

NOTE B – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

As permitted under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure, which amended SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, our employee stock option plan is accounted for under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25), Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations. Compensation expense for a stock option grant is recognized if the exercise price is less than the fair value of our common stock on the grant date.

The following table illustrates the effect on net loss and loss per common share if we had applied the fair value method to measure stock based compensation as required under the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation.

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(Unaudited)

NOTE C – ACQUISITION

On September 28, 2001, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of BioNative AB (“BioNative”), a privately held biotechnology company located in Umeå, Sweden. BioNative manufactured a natural human alpha interferon product called Interferon Alfanative^®. Subsequent to the acquisition, BioNative was renamed ViraNative and Interferon Alfanative was further developed, and is now marketed as Multiferon.

The initial purchase consideration consisted of 2,933,190 shares of Viragen International common stock. In January 2002, ViraNative achieved two milestones as defined in the acquisition agreement. As a result, the former shareholders of ViraNative were issued an additional 8,799,570 shares of Viragen International common stock. In connection with the acquisition, the former shareholders of ViraNative are entitled to additional shares of Viragen International common stock contingent upon the attainment of certain milestones related to regulatory approvals: