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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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, 2011

¨ 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: 000-28347

ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
33-0881303
(State or other jurisdiction of
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
 

14785 Omicron Drive
Suite 104
San Antonio, Texas 78245
(Address of principal executive offices)

(210) 677-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the issuer:  (1) 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 by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes ¨ No x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller reporting company 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

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 21,494,675 shares of common stock with a par value of $.001 outstanding as of August 11, 2011.
 
 
 

 

ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC.

FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
2
   
ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2
   
ITEM 2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
14
   
ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
19
   
ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
19
   
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
21
   
ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
21
   
ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS
21
   
ITEM 2 – UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
21
   
ITEM 3 – DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
21
   
ITEM 4 – (REMOVED AND RESERVED)
21
   
ITEM 5 – OTHER INFORMATION
21
   
ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS
22

 
 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,748,515     $ 3,524,496  
Accounts receivable
    7,479       7,379  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    20,896        
Total current assets
    2,776,890       3,531,875  
                 
Equipment, net
    13,711       16,232  
Deposits and other assets
          2,047  
Total assets
  $ 2,790,601     $ 3,550,154  
                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 593,324     $ 506,685  
Accrued expenses
    907,966       942,102  
Derivative liability
    598,954       301,405  
Notes payable
    100,000       100,000  
Accrued interest payable
    61,104       43,638  
Total current liabilities
    2,261,348       1,893,830  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Equity:
               
Common stock, $.001 par value; 147,397,390 shares authorized, 21,344,675 and 21,149,675 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
    21,344       21,149  
Additional paid-in capital
    20,079,893       19,889,722  
Accumulated deficit
    (19,571,984 )     (18,254,547 )
Total equity
    529,253       1,656,324  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 2,790,601     $ 3,550,154  

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
 
 
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ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenue
  $     $     $     $  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Research and development
    179,940       152,606       341,990       255,616  
General and administrative
    373,001       386,784       669,345       704,078  
                                 
Total operating expenses
    552,941       539,390       1,011,335       959,694  
                                 
Operating loss from continuing operations
    (552,941 )     (539,390 )     (1,011,335 )     (959,694 )
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest expense
    (12,636 )     (37,528 )     (13,473 )     (96,807 )
Extinguishment of royalty liability
                      520,000  
Loss on derivative liability
    (19,404 )     (16,247 )     (297,549 )     (203,962 )
Other
    7,049       (88,771 )     4,920       (158,450 )
                                 
Total other income (expense), net
    (24,991 )     (142,546 )     (306,102 )     60,781  
                                 
Loss from continuing operations
    (577,932 )     (681,936 )     (1,317,437 )     (898,913 )
                                 
Discontinued operations:
                               
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
          (20,285 )           (106,668 )
Loss from discontinued operations
          (20,285 )           (106,668 )
                                 
Net loss
    (577,932 )     (702,221 )     (1,317,437 )     (1,005,581 )
                                 
Net loss attributable to contingently redeemable noncontrolling interest (discontinued operations)
          1,688               6,471  
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (discontinued operations)
          6,382             24,476  
                                 
Net loss attributable to OncoVista Innovative Therapies
  $ (577,932 )   $ (694,151 )   $ (1,317,437 )   $ (974,634 )
                                 
Net loss per share from continuing operations - basic and diluted
  $ (0.03 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.04 )
Net loss per share from discontinued operations - basic and diluted
  $     $   *   $     $ (0.01 )
                                 
Amounts attributable to OncoVista Innovative Therapies
                               
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (577,932 )   $ (681,936 )   $ (1,317,437 )   $ (898,913 )
Loss from discontinued operations
          (12,215 )           (75,721 )
Net loss
  $ (577,932 )   $ (694,151 )   $ (1,317,437 )   $ (974,634 )
                                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period - basic and diluted
    21,344,675       20,483,008       21,248,708       20,483,008  
                                 
*  Less than $0.01
                               

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
 
 
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ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash flows from operating activities
           
Net loss
  $ (1,317,437 )   $ (1,005,581 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Loss from discontinued operations
          106,668  
Depreciation
    3,251       4,645  
Amortization of debt discount
          41,882  
Employee stock-based compensation
    71,373       614,603  
Non-employee stock-based consulting
    6,077       36,413  
Common stock issued for consulting
    88,500        
Non-employee stock-based consulting expense (warrants)
    15,416       32,998  
Gain on extinguishment of royalty liability
          (520,000 )
Loss on derivative liability
    297,549       203,962  
Loss on disposal of assets
    2,129        
Loss on legal settlement
    9,000        
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (100 )     (18 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    (18,849 )      
Accounts payable
    86,639       95,565  
Accrued expenses
    (34,136 )     (23,035 )
Accrued interest payable
    17,466       125,913  
Net cash used in continuing operations
    (773,122 )     (285,985 )
Net cash used in discontinued operations
          (116,038 )
Net cash used in operating activities
    (773,122 )     (402,023 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Purchase of equipment
    (2,859 )      
Net cash used in continuing operations
    (2,859 )      
Net cash used in discontinued operations
          (3,925 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,859 )     (3,925 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Proceeds from loans and notes payable, related party
          140,000  
Net cash provided by continuing operations
          140,000  
Net cash provided by discontinued operations
          56,277  
Net cash provided by financing activities
          196,277  
                 
Net cash used in continuing operations
    (775,981 )     (145,985 )
Net cash used in discontinued operations
          (63,686 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (775,981 )     (209,671 )
                 
Effect of exchange rates on cash
          185,101  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    3,524,496       108,994  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
  $ 2,748,515     $ 84,424  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for interest
  $     $ 665  
 
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
 
 
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ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  
Note 1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION, ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

OncoVista Innovative Therapies, Inc. (“OVIT”) is a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted anticancer therapies by utilizing tumor-associated biomarkers.  OVIT’s product pipeline is comprised of early (Phase I/II) clinical-stage compounds, late preclinical drug candidates and early preclinical leads. OVIT is not committed to any single treatment modality or class of compound, but believes that successful treatment of cancer requires a tailored approach based upon individual patient disease characteristics.

Through its former subsidiary, AdnaGen AG (“AdnaGen”), OVIT previously developed diagnostic kits for several cancer indications, and marketed diagnostic kits in Europe for the detection of circulating tumor cells (“CTCs”) in patients with cancer.

On October 28, 2010, OVIT entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Alere Holdings Bermuda Limited Canon’s Court (“Alere Holdings”), whereby OVIT sold all of its shares, representing approximately 78% of the total issued and outstanding shares of AdnaGen to Alere Holdings.  Under the terms of the agreement, OVIT and the other AdnaGen shareholders agreed to sell their respective shares of AdnaGen, and all AdnaGen related business assets, to Alere Holdings for: (i) a $10 million up-front payment; (ii) $10 million in potential milestone payments contingent upon the achievement of various balance sheet objectives within 24 months; and (iii) up to $63 million in potential milestone payments contingent upon the achievement of various clinical, regulatory and sales objectives within the next 36 months.  OVIT is entitled to receive its pro rata portion of the up-front and potential milestone payments.  In November 2010, OVIT received $6.0 million, net of expenses and certain fees, as its share of the $10 million up-front payment.

OVIT is using the proceeds from the sale of its shares in AdnaGen to fund on-going development activities for its drug candidate portfolio.  Additionally, OVIT is evaluating several opportunities to license or acquire other compounds or diagnostic technologies that it believes will provide for treatments that are highly targeted with low or no toxicity.

Note 2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position, results of operations, and changes in deficit or cash flows. It is management’s opinion, however, that all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statement presentation.  The interim results for the period ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year.

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the required financial information included as part of OVIT’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 
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ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

   
Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of OVIT and OncoVista, and through October 31, 2010, the accounts of AdnaGen (collectively, the “Company”).  All intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  As a result of the sale of AdnaGen, the operations of AdnaGen have been presented as discontinued operations.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Significant estimates include the valuation of warrants and stock options granted for services or compensation, estimates of the probability and potential magnitude of contingent liabilities, estimates relating to the fair value of derivative liabilities and the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.

Net Loss per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding including the effect of share equivalents.  Common stock equivalents consist of shares issuable upon the exercise of certain common stock purchase warrants and stock options.

As the Company has had losses from continuing operations for the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, all unvested restricted stock, stock options and warrants are considered to be anti-dilutive.  At June 30, 2011 and 2010, the following shares have been excluded since their inclusion in the computation of diluted EPS would be anti-dilutive:

   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Stock options outstanding under various stock option plans
    1,407,575       650,000  
Warrants
    4,331,712       3,881,712  
Total
    5,739,287       4,531,712  

For the purposed of the computation of net income per share, unvested restricted shares (see Note 10) are considered contingently returnable shares.  These shares, although classified as issued and outstanding, are not included in basic weighted average number of shares at June 30, 2010.  The remaining restricted shares vested on January 1, 2011, and are included in basic weighted average number of shares at June 30, 2011.

Share-Based Compensation
 
All share-based payments to employees are recorded and expensed in the statements of operations under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation.”  ASC 718 requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including grants of employee stock options, based on estimated fair values.  The Company has used the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate grant date fair value for all option grants.

Share-based compensation expense is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the year, less expected forfeitures.  ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

 
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ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

   
Reclassifications

Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to reflect the results of discontinued operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements (ASU 2010-06), which amends the existing fair value measurement and disclosure guidance currently included in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, to require additional disclosures regarding fair value measurements. Specifically, ASU 2010-06 requires entities to disclose the amounts of significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the reasons for these transfers, the reasons for any transfer in or out of Level 3 and information in the reconciliation of recurring Level 3 measurements about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross basis. In addition, ASU 2010-06 also clarifies the requirement for entities to disclose information about both the valuation techniques and inputs used in estimating Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2010-06 was effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2010, except for additional disclosures related to Level 3 fair value measurements, which was effective beginning January 1, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2010-06 did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements or results of operations.

In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-17, Revenue Recognition – Milestone Method (Topic 605), which provides guidance on defining a milestone and determining when it may be appropriate to apply the milestone method of revenue recognition to research or development arrangements. Under this guidance, the Company may recognize revenue contingent upon the achievement of a milestone in its entirety in the period in which the milestone is achieved, only if the milestone meets all the criteria within the guidance to be considered substantive. This amendment was effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2011.   The adoption of ASU 2010-17 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Note 3.
MANAGEMENT’S PLANS

As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company reported a net loss of approximately $1.3 million, and net cash used in continuing operations of approximately $773,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an accumulated deficit of approximately $19.6 million and total equity of approximately $0.5 million at June 30, 2011. The Company is also in default on a certain loan and related accrued interest aggregating $161,104 at June 30, 2011 (see Note 6). The Company is currently in discussions with the debt holder to negotiate repayment of the outstanding unsecured note. In November 2010, the Company received approximately $6.0 million as its share of the up-front payment from the sale of its shares of AdnaGen described in Note 1. As a result of the stock purchase agreement with Alere Holdings, management believes that the Company has sufficient capital to meet its anticipated operating cash requirements for the next 12 to 18 months.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.  These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.  The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on management’s ability to further implement its strategic plan, obtain additional capital, principally by obtaining additional debt and/or equity financing, and generate revenues from collaborative agreements or sale of pharmaceutical products.

 
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ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

   
Note 4.
EQUIPMENT

Equipment balances at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized below:

   
2011
   
2010
 
Equipment
  $ 30,132     $ 30,132  
Computer and office equipment
    9,326       6,466  
Furniture and fixtures
          5,554  
      39,458       42,152  
Less: accumulated depreciation
    (25,747 )     (25,920 )
Equipment, net
  $ 13,711     $ 16,232  

Note 5.
ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accrued expenses at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized below:

   
2011
   
2010
 
Legal and professional
  $ 18,500     $ 55,000  
Clinical and other studies
    151,706       233,090  
Compensation
    260,853       239,469  
Minimum royalty
    460,000       410,000  
Other
    16,907       4,543  
Total accrued expenses
  $ 907,966     $ 942,102  

Note 6.
DEBT

The Company has one outstanding unsecured note in the amount of $100,000 and $61,104 in accrued interest at 8%, payable to a third party and due on demand.  The debt holder, at its option, may convert the principal and any accrued interest into shares of common stock at a price of $2.50 per share. The note payable matured in December 2005, and the Company is currently in default. The Company is currently in discussions with the debt holder to negotiate repayment of the outstanding unsecured note.

Note 7.
DERIVATIVE LIABILITY

The Company determined that warrants issued in connection with the bridge round of debt financing entered into by the Company in January 2009 required liability classification due to certain provisions that may result in an adjustment to the number shares issued upon settlement (see Note 10).
 
In January 2010, the Company amended certain terms of the 2009 Bridge Note financing agreement, which did not affect the liability classification of the associated warrants.  In consideration for the modifications, the Company extended the expiration date for the warrants to July 15, 2014, and the exercise price of the warrants was reduced to $0.10 per share.  The modification of the terms of the warrants resulted in an additional expense of $67,172 at the amendment date.  In July 2010, certain terms for the warrants were further modified to increase by 50% the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants, and extend the expiration date for the warrants to December 31, 2014.  The modification of the terms of the warrants resulted in an additional expense of $129,603 at the amendment date.  The estimated fair value of the derivative liability was $598,954 and $301,405 at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model to calculate the fair value of its warrant liabilities.  Key assumptions used to apply these models are as follows:

   
2011
   
2010
 
Expected term
 
3-4 years
   
4-5 years
 
Volatility
    100.5 %     86.5 %
Risk-free interest rate
    0.43%-1.43 %     0.43%-1.515 %
Dividend yield
    0 %     0 %

 
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ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

    
Fair value measurements

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of June 30, 2011, are as follows:

   
 
Value at
June 30, 2011
   
Quoted prices
in active
markets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
other observable
inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
 
                         
Derivative liability
  $ 598,954     $     $ 598,954     $  

The fair value framework requires a categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets and liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1. For example, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

There were no financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value, with the exception of cash and cash equivalents and the above mentioned derivative liability as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The fair values of accounts receivable, accounts payable and third-party debt approximate the carrying amounts due to the short term nature of these instruments.

Note 8.
LEASES, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Matters

On December 17, 2007, an action was filed against the Company in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, entitled Bridge Ventures, Inc. v. OncoVista, Inc. and Centrecourt Asset Management. The action seeks damages for the alleged breach of a consulting agreement and seeks an order directing the issuance of warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the action, and on April 3, 2008 the motion was denied.  The Company answered the complaint and asserted a counterclaim seeking compensation for the expenses that it incurred during the time that it worked with Bridge Ventures, Inc. The parties signed a settlement agreement, under which the Company paid $1,000 and issued 45,000 shares of its common stock. In March 2011, the Company issued the shares required by the settlement agreement, and recorded settlement expense of $9,000 related to the issuance of these shares.

Note 9.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Alexander L. Weis, Ph.D., Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors and its Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, and a significant shareholder, is a beneficial owner of Lipitek International, Inc. and Lipitek Research, LLC.  The Company leases its laboratory space from Lipitek, Inc. under a three-year lease agreement for $12,000 per month.  Management believes that rent is based on reasonable and customary rates as if the space were rented to a third party.
On November 17, 2005, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with Lipitek and Dr. Weis, under which Lipitek granted the Company an option to purchase all membership interests in Lipitek Research, LLC (Lipitek Research) for a purchase price of $5.0 million, which is payable quarterly based upon revenues of Lipitek Research up to $50,000 per quarter.  Through June 30, 2011, the Company had paid a total of $550,000 toward this agreement and has accrued $350,000 and $250,000, which is included in accounts payable in the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, respectively and recorded as research and development expense. During the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company made no payments toward the agreement.
 
 
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ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

   
Prior to the full payment of the purchase price, the Company has the option, upon 30 days written notice, to abandon the purchase of Lipitek Research and would forfeit the amounts already paid.  All intellectual property developments by Lipitek Research through the term of the agreement or 2012, whichever is later, shall remain the Company’s property, irrespective of whether the option is exercised.  In addition, the Company will receive 80% of the research and development revenue earned by Lipitek while the agreement is in place. In the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company did not recognize any revenue from its share of Lipitek revenues.

Note 10.
CHANGES IN EQUITY

Common Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 147,397,390 shares of common stock. At June 30, 2011, shares of common stock reserved for future issuance are as follows:

Stock options outstanding
    1,407,575  
Warrants outstanding
    4,331,712  
Stock options available for grant
     2,159,225  
         
      7,898,512  

Restricted Stock

In October 2007, OncoVista granted an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of common stock to certain officers valued at $3.5 million based upon the quoted closing trading price on the date of issuance.  These shares vested two thirds on January 1, 2010 and one third on January 1, 2011.  As of June 30, 2011, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock.

In February 2011, the Company engaged a firm to provide public relations and media services for an initial fee of $25,000 for a period of three months.  In April 2011, the agreement was amended to extend the engagement until July 1, 2011 and provided for the issuance of 150,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock issued in April 2011, and a fee of $40,000 payable in May 2011.  On July 1, 2011, the agreement was extended for an additional three month period through October 1, 2011 for an additional 150,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock.  The Company recognized $88,500 as public relations expense for the issuance of 150,000 shares in April 2011, which is included in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Stock Option Plans

All option grants are expensed in the appropriate period based upon each award’s vesting terms, in each case with an offsetting credit to additional paid in capital. Under the authoritative guidance for share based compensation, in the event of termination, the Company will cease to recognize compensation expense. There is no deferred compensation recorded upon initial grant date, instead, the fair value of the share-based payment is recognized ratably over the stated vesting period.  Vesting periods for the Company’s stock option awards during 2011 and 2010 included the following: monthly over one year, monthly over two years, monthly over four years, and annually over four years.  The Company granted stock options to employees, consultants and directors to acquire 658,600 and 1,010,000 shares of common stock for future services having a fair value $153,454 and $1,054,560, during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The stock-based compensation expense recorded by the Company with respect to awards under the Company’s stock plans is as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Research and development
  $ 12,806     $     $ 26,921     $  
General and administrative
    21,284       15,636       44,452       31,270  
Total employee stock-based compensation
  $ 34,090     $ 15,636     $ 71,373     $ 31,270  
 
 
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ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

   
In addition to options granted to employees, the Company historically granted options to consultants and for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, recognized $6,077 and $36,413, respectively, as consulting expense.  Such amounts are included in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations for each of the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

The Company has followed fair value accounting and the related authoritative guidance for share-based compensation. The fair value of each option or warrant granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

The assumptions used in Black-Scholes for the periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Risk-free interest rate
    1.03-2.02 %     0.45-1.46 %
Expected dividend yield
    0 %     0 %
Expected volatility
    100.5 %     86.5 %
Expected life of option
 
10 years
   
10 years
 
Expected forfeitures
    0 %     0 %

The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option activity:

   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise 
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
                     
Outstanding at January 1, 2011
    949,000     $ 1.20          
Granted
    658,600       0.31          
Exercised
                   
Forfeited
    (200,025 )     0.39          
Outstanding at June 30, 2011
    1,407,575     $ 0.90  
7.39 years
  $ 593,821  
Options Exercisable at June 30, 2011
    794,979     $ 1.28  
5.90 years
  $ 152,764  

The following summarizes the activity of the Company’s stock options that have not vested for the six months ended June 30, 2011:

   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average 
Fair Value
 
Nonvested at January 1, 2011
    336,000     $ 0.40  
Granted
    658,600       0.21  
Vested
    (181,979 )     0.21  
Cancelled or forfeited
    (200,025 )     0.32  
Outstanding at June 30, 2011
    612,596     $ 0.27  

Warrants

In January 2011, the Company engaged a firm to provide public relations and media services and issued a warrant to acquire 25,000 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $0.35, with the shares vesting in equal monthly installments over three months. The Company recognized $15,416 as consulting expense which is included in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations. In addition, the agreement provides for a fee of $4,000 per month.
 
 
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ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

   
The Black-Scholes assumptions used for warrants for the period ended June 30, 2011 are as follows:
 
Risk-free interest rate
    0.98 %
Expected dividend yield
    0 %
Expected volatility
    100.5 %
Contractual life of warrants
 
5 years
 
Expected forfeitures
    0 %

The following is a summary of the Company’s warrant activity:

   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise 
Price
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2011
    4,306,712     $ 1.73  
Granted
    25,000       0.35  
Exercised
           
Forfeited
           
Outstanding at June 30, 2011
     4,331,712     $ 1.72  
Exercisable at June 30, 2011
     4,331,712     $ 1.72  

Note 11.
SEGMENT INFORMATION

Through October 2010, the Company maintained a controlling interest in AdnaGen, a research and development company based in Langenhagen, Germany, which focused on the development of innovative tumor diagnostics by utilizing its proprietary technology for the detection and analysis of rare cells.  In October 2010, the Company sold all of its shares in AdnaGen. AdnaGen is reported as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2010.  As a result of the sale of AdnaGen, the Company has only one operating segment, developing targeted anticancer therapies by utilizing tumor-associated biomarkers.

A summary of the Company’s operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is provided below:

   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
   
OncoVista
   
AdnaGen
   
Total
 
Revenues
  $     $     $  
Operating expenses
    552,941             552,941  
(Loss) income from operations
    (552,941 )           (552,941 )
Other expense
    (24,991 )           (24,991 )
Net loss
  $ (577,932 )   $     $ (577,932 )

   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
   
OncoVista
   
AdnaGen(1)
   
Total
 
Revenues
  $     $ 323,125     $ 323,125  
Operating expenses
    539,390       327,792       867,182  
Loss from operations
    (539,390 )     (4,667 )     (544,057 )
Other income (expense)
    (142,546 )     (15,618 )     (158,164 )
Net loss
  $ (681,936 )   $ (20,285 )   $ (702,221 )

 
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ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
   
OncoVista
   
AdnaGen
   
Total
 
                   
Revenues
  $     $     $  
Operating expenses
    1,011,335             1,011,335  
(Loss) income from operations
    (1,011,335 )           (1,011,335 )
Other expense
    (306,102 )           (306,102 )
Net loss
  $ (1,317,437 )   $     $ (1,317,437 )
                         
Total assets
  $ 2,790,601     $     $ 2,790,601  

   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
   
OncoVista
   
AdnaGen(1)
   
Total
 
                   
Revenues
  $     $ 658,823     $ 658,823  
Operating expenses
    959,694       663,330       1,623,024  
Loss from operations
    (959,694 )     (4,507 )     (964,201 )
Other income (expense)
    60,781       (102,161 )     (41,380 )
Net loss
  $ (898,913 )   $ (106,668 )   $ (1,005,581 )
                         
Total assets
  $ 39,862     $ 268,995     $ 308,857  

 
(1)
Presented as discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.

 
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ITEM 2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains not only statements that are historical facts, but also statements that are forward-looking (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)).  Forward-looking statements are, by their very nature, uncertain and risky.  These risks and uncertainties include international, national and local general economic and market conditions; demographic changes; our ability to sustain, manage, or forecast growth; our ability to successfully make and integrate acquisitions; raw material costs and availability; new product development and introduction; existing government regulations and changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations; adverse publicity; competition; the loss of significant customers or suppliers; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results; changes in business strategy or development plans; business disruptions; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability to protect technology; and other risks that might be detailed from time to time in our filings with the Commission.

Although the forward-looking statements in this report reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by them.  Consequently, and because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, the actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements.  You are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports as we attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and prospects.

As used in this Quarterly Report, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our,” mean OncoVista Innovative Therapies, Inc., our current subsidiary, OncoVista, Inc. (“OncoVista”) and our former subsidiary, AdnaGen A.G. (“AdnaGen”), collectively, unless otherwise indicated.

Overview

We are a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted anticancer therapies by utilizing tumor-associated biomarkers. Our therapeutic strategy is based on targeting the patient’s tumor(s) with treatments that will deliver drugs selectively based upon specific biochemical characteristics of the cancer cells comprising the tumor. Through a combination of licensing agreements, as well as mergers and acquisitions, we have acquired the rights to several technologies with the potential to more effectively treat cancers and significantly improve quality-of-life for patients. We believe that the development of targeted approaches to the administration of anticancer agents should lead to improved outcomes and reduced toxicity.

We previously developed diagnostic kits through our former majority-owned German operating subsidiary, AdnaGen, for several cancer indications, and marketed diagnostic kits in Europe for the detection of circulating tumor cells (“CTCs”) in patients with cancer. On October 28, 2010, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Alere Holdings Bermuda Limited Canon’s Court (“Alere Holdings”), whereby we, and the other AdnaGen shareholders, agreed to sell our respective shares of AdnaGen, and all AdnaGen related business assets, to Alere Holdings for: (i) a $10 million up-front payment; (ii) $10 million in potential milestone payments contingent upon the achievement of various balance sheet objectives within 24 months; and (iii) up to $63 million in potential milestone payments contingent upon the achievement of various clinical, regulatory and sales objectives within next 36 months. We are entitled to receive our pro rata portion of approximately 78% of the up-front and potential milestone payments.  In November 2010, we received $6.0 million, net of expenses and certain fees, as our share of the $10 million up-front payment.

As a result of the proceeds received pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement with Alere Holdings, we have eliminated substantially all of our outstanding debt.  We have only one convertible note payable outstanding in the amount of $100,000, which is in default and is due on demand. We are currently in discussions with the note holder and are attempting to negotiate repayment of the convertible note. We are using the balance of the proceeds from the sale of our shares in AdnaGen to fund on-going development activities for our drug candidate portfolio.  Additionally, we are evaluating several opportunities to license or acquire other compounds or diagnostic technologies that we believe will provide for treatments that are highly targeted, efficacious and with low or no toxicity.

 
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Development Programs

Our most advanced product candidate is Cordycepin (OVI-123) which is in Phase I/II clinical trials for refractory leukemia patients who express the enzyme terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT). We have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for Cordycepin which affords us seven years of market exclusivity once the drug is approved for marketing. We initiated a Phase I/II trial based on the “original” ADA-sensitive compound in the second quarter of 2008. The trial was initiated at two U.S. centers, The Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and the Cancer Therapy Research Center at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, Texas, and is designed to enroll up to 24 patients in the first stage and up to 20 patients in the second stage.  In October 2009, after enrolling five patients in this clinical trial, we placed the clinical trial on administrative hold due to our limited capital resources. We are in the process of reinitiating the Phase I/II clinical trials to determine the maximum tolerated dose, and expect to start enrolling patients in the third quarter of 2011.

We have completed one GLP animal drug safety study in one species with OVI-117 necessary for submission of an IND, and we are currently conducting a second safety study in another species. We have begun to compile the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for submission to the FDA, which is a key step to conducting human clinical trials. We are completing animal studies and preparing the IND submission and expect to launch a Phase I trial in the first quarter of 2012.

Other Research and Development Plans

In addition to conducting Phase I and Phase II clinical trials, we plan to conduct pre-clinical research to accomplish the following:

 
·
further deepen and broaden our understanding of the mechanism of action (MoA) of our products in cancer;
 
·
develop alternative delivery systems and determine the optimal dosage for different patient groups;
 
·
demonstrate proof of concept in animal models of human cancers; and
 
·
develop successor products to our current products.
 
Other Strategic Plans

In addition to developing our existing anti-cancer drug portfolio, we plan to obtain rights to additional drug candidates or diagnostic technologies through licensing, partnerships, and mergers/acquisitions. Our efforts in this area will, of course, be guided by business considerations (cost of the opportunity, fit with existing portfolio, etc.) as well as input from our clinical advisory board regarding likelihood of successful clinical development and marketing approval. Our goal is to create a well-balanced product portfolio including lead molecules in different stages of development and addressing different medical needs.
 
Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

Research and development. Research and development expenses increased by approximately $27,000, or 18%, to approximately $180,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to approximately $153,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010.  The increase in 2011 is primarily due to the rehiring of our Chief Operating Officer to develop our existing anti-cancer drug portfolio including reinitiating our patient enrollment in our Phase I/II clinical trials for Cordycepin (OVI-123), partially offset by a decrease in clinical development expense as a result of the successful negotiation for reduced payments related to outstanding accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

General and administrative.  General and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $14,000, or 4%, to approximately $373,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to approximately $387,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010.  The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in stock-based compensation from prior year, partially offset by an increase in compensation, as well as an increase in consulting expense for professional services.

 
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Other Income (Expense). Other income (expense) decreased approximately $118,000, or 83%, to expense of approximately $25,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to expense of approximately $143,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010.  The decrease is due primarily to a decrease in foreign currency translation loss recognized in 2010, as well as a decrease in interest expense compared to prior year.

Discontinued Operations. The results of operations for our former majority-owned German operating subsidiary, AdnaGen, are classified as discontinued operations. On October 31, 2010, we ceased operations at AdnaGen upon the sale to Alere Holdings. Revenues included in discontinued operations were approximately $323,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010.  Revenues reflected royalties earned from the sale of diagnostic kits, licensing and research and development revenue and are summarized in the following table:

   
2010
 
Diagnostic kits
  $ 283,873  
Licensing
    23,306  
Research and development, grant and other revenues
     15,946  
Total revenues
  $ 323,125  

Operating expenses included in discontinued operations were approximately $328,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2010, including research and development expenses of approximately $155,000 and general and administrative expense of approximately $173,000.
 
Loss from discontinued operations was approximately $20,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010, primarily as a result of interest expense for the three month period ended June 30, 2010.

Net Loss. As a result of the foregoing, our net loss decreased by approximately $124,000, or 18%, to a net loss of approximately $578,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to a net loss of approximately $702,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

Research and development. Research and development expenses increased by approximately $86,000, or 34%, to approximately $342,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to approximately $256,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The increase in 2011 is primarily due to the rehiring of our Chief Operating Officer to develop our existing anti-cancer drug portfolio including reinitiating our patient enrollment in our Phase I/II clinical trials for Cordycepin (OVI-123), as well as preparation to begin conducting additional preclinical safety studies and the submission of an IND to the FDA for OVI-117.

General and administrative.  General and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $35,000, or 5%, to approximately $669,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to approximately $704,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in stock-based compensation from prior year, partially offset by an increase in compensation, as well as an increase in consulting expense for professional services.

Other Income (Expense). Other income (expense) decreased $367,000, or 604%, to expense of approximately $306,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to income of approximately $61,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The decrease is due primarily to a gain recognized in 2010 from extinguishing $520,000 in liabilities related to minimum royalty payments as a result of signing a letter agreement and returning technology related to tubulin isotype-specific anti-mitotics, as well as a decrease of approximately $79,000 in interest expense as a result of the sale of AdnaGen in the prior year.  These decreases were partially offset by an increase of approximately $94,000, or 46%, in the loss on derivative liability of approximately $298,000 in 2011, compared to a loss of $204,000 in 2010, related to the bridge round of debt financing.

Discontinued Operations. The results of operations for our former majority-owned German operating subsidiary, AdnaGen are classified as discontinued operations. On October 31, 2010, we ceased operations at AdnaGen upon the sale to Alere Holdings. Revenues included in discontinued operations were approximately $659,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Revenues reflected royalties earned from the sale of diagnostic kits, licensing and research and development revenue and are summarized in the following table:
 
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2010
 
Diagnostic kits
  $ 578,336  
Licensing
    64,541  
Research and development, grant and other revenues
    15,946  
Total revenues
  $ 658,823  

Operating expenses included in discontinued operations were approximately $663,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2010, including research and development expenses of approximately $321,000 and general and administrative expense of approximately $342,000.
 
Loss from discontinued operations was approximately $107,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, primarily as a result of interest expense for the six month period ended June 30, 2010.

Net Loss. As a result of the foregoing, our net loss increased by approximately $312,000, or 31%, to a net loss of approximately $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to a net loss of approximately $1,000,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010.

Going Concern and Recent Events

Our consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2011 have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. We reported a net loss of approximately $1.3 million, and net cash used in continuing operations of approximately $773,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an accumulated deficit of approximately $19.6 million and total equity of approximately $0.5 million at June 30, 2011. The Company is also in default on certain loans and related accrued interest aggregating $161,104 at June 30, 2011.

In November 2010, we received approximately $6.0 million as our pro rata portion of the up-front payment from the sale of its shares of AdnaGen as described above.  As a result of the stock purchase agreement with Alere Holdings, we now have sufficient capital to meet our anticipated operating cash requirements for the next 12 to 18 months.

Our ability to continue as a going concern depends on the success of management’s plans to achieve the following:

 
·
Continue to aggressively seek investment capital;
 
·
Develop our product pipeline;
 
·
Advance scientific progress in our research and development; and
 
·
Continue to monitor and implement cost control initiatives to conserve cash.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At June 30, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $2.7 million compared to $3.5 million at December 31, 2010. In order to preserve principal and maintain liquidity, our funds are primarily invested with the primary objective of capital preservation. Based on our current projections, we believe that our available resources and cash flow are sufficient to meet our anticipated operating cash needs for the next 12 to 18 months.  Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent our ability to further implement our strategic plan, continue to obtain additional debt and/or equity financing, and generate additional revenues from collaborative agreements.

To date, we have financed our operations principally through proceeds of offerings of securities exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. We can provide no assurance that additional funding will be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all. Accordingly, we may not be able to secure the funding which is required to expand research and development programs beyond their current levels or at levels that may be required in the future. If we cannot secure adequate financing, we may be required to delay, scale back or eliminate one or more of our research and development programs or to enter into license or other arrangements with third parties to commercialize products or technologies that we would otherwise seek to develop and commercialize ourselves. Our future capital requirements will depend upon many factors, including:

 
·
Continued scientific progress in our research and development programs;
 
·
Costs and timing of conducting clinical trials and seeking regulatory approvals and patent prosecutions;

 
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·
Competing technological and market developments; and
 
·
Our ability to establish additional collaborative relationships.
 
 
 
Accordingly, we may be required to issue equity or debt securities or enter into other financial arrangements, including relationships with corporate and other partners, in order to raise additional capital. Depending upon market conditions, we may not be successful in raising sufficient additional capital for our short or long-term requirements. In such event, our business, prospects, financial condition, and results of operations would be materially adversely affected.
 
Operating Activities.  For the six months ended June 30, 2011, net cash used in continuing operations increased $487,000, or 170%, to approximately $773,000 compared to approximately $286,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase was primarily due to an increase in our net loss of approximately $312,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, to a net loss of $1.3 million, as compared to a net loss of approximately $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  In addition to an increase in our net loss, stock-based compensation expense decreased approximately $574,000 due to stock options issued in 2010. Additionally, accrued expenses were adjusted due to extinguishing $520,000 in liabilities related to minimum royalty payments as a result of signing a letter agreement returning technology related to tubulin isotype-specific anti-mitotics.  Operating activities were also affected by an increase of approximately $94,000 to a loss of $298,000 in the current period for the derivative liability related to the bridge round of debt financing compared to a loss of approximately $204,000 in the prior period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, there was no cash used by discontinued operations compared to net cash used in discontinued operations of approximately $116,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010.

Investing Activities.  For the six months ended June 30, 2011, net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations increased approximately $3,000, or 100%, to approximately $3,000 compared to no cash used for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The increase is a result of purchases of equipment.

Financing Activities.  There was no cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to approximately $140,000 provided by financing activities from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The change is primarily due to loans provided to us from Alexander L. Weis, Ph.D., the Chairman of our Board of Directors and our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), President, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), Secretary, and a significant shareholder, and affiliated companies.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements (ASU 2010-06), which amends the existing fair value measurement and disclosure guidance currently included in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, to require additional disclosures regarding fair value measurements. Specifically, ASU 2010-06 requires entities to disclose the amounts of significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the reasons for these transfers, the reasons for any transfer in or out of Level 3 and information in the reconciliation of recurring Level 3 measurements about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross basis. In addition, ASU 2010-06 also clarifies the requirement for entities to disclose information about both the valuation techniques and inputs used in estimating Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2010-06 was effective for us beginning on January 1, 2010, except for additional disclosures related to Level 3 fair value measurements, which was effective beginning January 1, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2010-06 did not impact our consolidated financial statements or results of operations.

In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-17, Revenue Recognition – Milestone Method (Topic 605), which provides guidance on defining a milestone and determining when it may be appropriate to apply the milestone method of revenue recognition to research or development arrangements. Under this guidance, we may recognize revenue contingent upon the achievement of a milestone in its entirety in the period in which the milestone is achieved, only if the milestone meets all the criteria within the guidance to be considered substantive. This amendment was effective for us beginning on January 1, 2011.   The adoption of ASU 2010-17 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 
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Critical Accounting Policies

We have identified the policies below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations.  The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on our business operations are disclosed throughout this section where such policies affect our reported and expected financial results.  The preparation of our financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition.  While the Company has not recognized revenues from continuing operations, the Company anticipates that future revenues will be generated from product sales.  The Company expects to recognize revenue from product sales in accordance with SEC, Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 104, “Revenue Recognition” that requires the Company recognize revenue when each of the following four criteria is met: 1) a contract or sales arrangement exists; 2) products have been shipped or services have been rendered; 3) the price of the products or services is fixed or determinable; and 4) collectability is reasonably assured. The Company anticipates that customers will have no right of return for products sold. Revenues are considered to be earned upon shipment.

Share-Based Compensation.  We follow Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation” which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors including grants of employee stock options based on estimated fair values.  We have used the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate grant date fair value for all option grants.  The assumptions we use in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment.  As such, as we use different assumptions based on a change in factors, our stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future.

Preclinical Study and Clinical Trial Accruals.  Substantially all of our preclinical studies and clinical trials are being performed by third-party CROs and other outside vendors.  For preclinical studies, we use the percentage of work completed to date and contract milestones achieved to determine the accruals recorded.  For clinical trial accruals, we use the number of patients enrolled, period of patient enrollment and percentage of work completed to date to estimate the accruals.  We monitor patient enrollment levels and related activities to the extent possible through internal reviews, correspondence and status meetings with CROs and review of contractual terms.  Our estimates are dependent on the timeliness and accuracy of data provided by our CROs and other vendors.  If we have incomplete or inaccurate data, we may under-or overestimate activity levels associated with various studies or clinical trials at a given point in time.  In this event, we could record adjustments to research and development expenses in future periods when the actual activity levels become known.  No material adjustments to preclinical study and clinical trial expenses have been recognized to date.

ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information under this item.

ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of June 30, 2011, under the supervision and with the participation of our CEO and CFO, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that, as of June 30, 2011, our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective at the reasonable assurance level in timely alerting him to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC reports as a result of the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting discussed below. Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting is expressed at the level of reasonable assurance because a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met.

 
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Management’s Quarterly Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Our internal control system is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).

Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of our management and directors; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Because of our inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011. As a result of its assessment, management identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. Based on the weakness described below, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of June 30, 2011.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that, there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. As a result of our assessment, management identified the following material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011:

 
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While there were internal controls and procedures in place that relate to financial reporting and the prevention and detection of material misstatements, these controls did not meet the required documentation and effectiveness requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”) and therefore, management could not certify that these controls were correctly implemented. As a result, it was management’s opinion that the lack of documentation warranted a material weakness in the financial reporting process.

 
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Our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions. Inadequate controls include the lack of procedures used for identifying, determining, and calculating required disclosures and other supplementary information requirements.

 
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There is lack of segregation of duties in financial reporting, as our financial reporting and all accounting functions are performed by a consultant. This weakness is due to our lack of working capital to hire additional staff during the period covered by this report. We intend to hire additional accounting personnel to assist with financial reporting as soon as our finances will allow.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2011 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and are not required to provide the information under this item.

ITEM 2 – UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On July 1, 2011, we issued 150,000 shares of common stock to one entity.  These shares were issued pursuant to an Amendment to Media Advertising Agreement with the entity dated April 1, 2010.  In consideration for these shares, we received media and marketing services valued at $91,500.  We relied on the exemption from registration relating to offerings that do not involve any public offering pursuant to Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated pursuant thereto.  We believe that the entity is an “accredited investor” under Rule 501 under Regulation D of the Securities Act and had adequate access to information about us through its relationship with us.

ITEM 3 – DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

There have been no events which are required to be reported under this item.

ITEM 4 – (REMOVED AND RESERVED)

ITEM 5 – OTHER INFORMATION

On February 8, 2011, we entered into a Media Advertising Agreement (the “Media Agreement”) with MJD Media LLC, a New York limited liability company (“MJD”).  The Media Agreement, which had a term of three months, provided that, in exchange for MJD providing media and marketing services, we would pay MJD a total of $25,000.  On April 1, 2011, we entered into an amendment to the Media Agreement with MJD which provides that, in exchange for the term of the Media Agreement being extended to October 1, 2011, we shall issue to MJD 300,000 shares of our common stock.  There is no material relationship between us and MJD, other than with respect to the Media Agreement.

 
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ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS

Exhibits:
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 
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SIGNATURES

           Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) 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.

ONCOVISTA INNOVATIVE THERAPIES, INC.

/s/ Alexander L. Weis  
Alexander L. Weis, Ph.D.
 
Chief  Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial
 
Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
 
   
Date:  August 11, 2011
 

 
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