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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Rafael Holdings Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Results

 

NEWARK, NJ – June 9, 2020: Rafael Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: RFL), reported revenue of $1.2 million and a loss per share of $0.14 for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2020.

 

Q3 FY 2020 Consolidated Highlights

 

Revenue of $1.2 million in Q3 FY2020, generated by Rafael Holdings’ real estate portfolio, decreased from $1.4 million in the year-ago quarter. The loss per share of $0.14 increased from $0.07 in the year ago quarter largely on increased R&D expense incurred by the Barer Institute.

 

Rafael Pharmaceuticals

 

On May 26, 2020, Rafael Pharma announced positive results of a single-arm, open-label, Phase 1 study of CPI-613® (devimistat) with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel in patients with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. The data was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2020 Virtual Scientific Program.

 

On April 28, 2020, Rafael Pharma announced the expansion of its Phase 2 clinical trial of CPI-613® (devimistat) for patients with relapsed or refractory Burkitt’s lymphoma/leukemia. The clinical trial began enrolling patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where Dr. Raphael Steiner serves as principal investigator.

 

On March 24, 2020, Rafael Pharma announced that it had enrolled more than 75% of the 500 patients needed for its pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for metastatic pancreatic cancer (AVENGER 500). The trial is evaluating the efficacy and safety of Rafael’s lead compound CPI-613® (devimistat) in combination with modified FOLFIRINOX (mFFX) as first-line therapy.

 

LipoMedix

 

At April 30, 2020, Rafael Holdings held 57.9% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of LipoMedix, a development-stage Israeli company focused on the development of an innovative, safe and effective cancer therapy based on liposome delivery.

 

Lipomedix was awarded a Seal of Excellence for its Promitil project by European Innovation Council of the European Union.

 

LipoMedix’s Phase IB study of Promitil in Israel continued to enroll patients with advanced cancer requiring palliative radiotherapy for inoperable tumors or metastatic disease.

 

Barer Institute

 

Rafael Holdings increased its investment in pharmaceutical development through its Barer Institute subsidiary. The Barer Institute is currently testing indications for lead compounds targeting cancer metabolism and has initiated a preclinical in-licensing effort on selected compounds that target the unique mechanisms of cancer.

 

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Remarks by Howard Jonas, Chairman and CEO of Rafael Holdings

 

“Rafael Holdings’ key pharmaceutical investments, Rafael Pharma and LipoMedix and our wholly owned Barer Institute, continue to execute on their development and clinical programs despite the challenges posed by the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. I am especially gratified that Rafael Pharma has surpassed the 80% enrollment milestone in its pivotal Phase 3 Avenger 500 study of patients with pancreatic cancer. The Barer Institute is evaluating promising candidates for potential clinical development programs. And finally, we continue to work to monetize our New Jersey real estate assets, while our asset in Israel is now fully leased.”

 

About Rafael Holdings, Inc.:

 

Rafael Holdings is focused on development of novel cancer therapies. The company is a significant investor in two clinical stage oncology companies, Rafael Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and LipoMedix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Through its wholly owned Barer Institute subsidiary, the company is developing a pipeline of compounds focused on the regulation of cancer metabolism. The company also holds commercial real estate assets in New Jersey and Jerusalem. For more information, visit www.rafaelholdings.com.

 

Contact:
Rafael Holdings

David Polinsky

Chief Financial Officer

P: (212) 658-1450

E: invest@rafaelholdings.com

 

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RAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited, in thousands, except share data) 

 

   April 30,   July 31, 
   2020   2019 
         
ASSETS        
         
CURRENT ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents  $8,430   $12,024 
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $143 and $122 at April 30, 2020 and July 31, 2019, respectively   261    450 
Due from Rafael Pharmaceuticals   135    280 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   336    507 
Total current assets   9,162    13,261 
           
Property and equipment, net   47,811    48,733 
Investments – Rafael Pharmaceuticals   70,018    70,018 
Investments – Other Pharmaceuticals   1,705    2,000 
Investments – Hedge Funds   5,617    5,125 
Equity investment – RP Finance   53     
Deferred income tax assets, net   6    19 
In-process research and development and patents   1,575    1,575 
Other assets   1,484    1,412 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $137,431   $142,143 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
           
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Trade accounts payable  $700   $795 
Accrued expenses   728    605 
Other current liabilities   57    27 
Total current liabilities   1,485    1,427 
           
Due to Related Party   27    65 
Convertible note, net of discount of $0 and $54 – Related Party       14,946 
Other liabilities   92    292 
Accrued interest on convertible note – Related Party       649 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   1,604    17,379 
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
           
EQUITY          
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized, 787,163 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2020 and July 31, 2019   8    8 
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 15,034,931 issued and 15,028,869 outstanding as of April 30, 2020 and 13,142,502 shares issued and outstanding as of July 31, 2019   149    131 
Additional paid-in capital   128,998    112,898 
Accumulated deficit   (10,850)   (5,840)
Accumulated other comprehensive income related to foreign currency translation adjustment   3,752    3,784 
Total equity attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc.   122,057    110,981 
Noncontrolling interests   13,770    13,783 
TOTAL EQUITY   135,827    124,764 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  $137,431   $142,143 

 

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RAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended
April 30,
   Nine Months Ended
April 30,
 
   2020   2019   2020   2019 
                 
REVENUE:                
Rental – Third Party  $360   $588   $1,076   $1,277 
Rental – Related Party   523    521    1,570    1,564 
Parking   221    268    664    688 
Other – Related Party   120        360     
Total Revenue   1,224    1,377    3,670    3,529 
                     
COSTS AND EXPENSES                    
Selling, general and administrative   2,081    2,059    6,343    5,228 
Research and development   634    300    1,327    949 
Depreciation and amortization   474    436    1,413    1,296 
Loss from Operations   (1,965)   (1,418)   (5,413)   (3,944)
Interest (expense) income, net       (221)   (31)   647 
Net gain (loss) resulting from foreign exchange transactions       19    (5)   19 
Gain on sales of marketable securities, net               330 
Impairment of investments – Other Pharmaceuticals   (295)       (295)    
Unrealized (loss) gain on investments – Hedge Funds   (28)   466    492    414 
Loss Before Income Taxes   (2,288)   (1,154)   (5,252)   (2,534)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes   (8)   7    (24)   21 
    Equity in earnings of RP Finance   53        53     
Consolidated Net Loss   (2,243)   (1,147)   (5,223)   (2,513)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   (84)   (142)   (213)   (6)
Net Loss Attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc.  $(2,159)  $(1,005)  $(5,010)  $(2,507)
                     
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS                    
Net Loss  $(2,243)  $(1,147)  $(5,223)  $(2,513)
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (4)   (54)   (32)   (52)
Total Comprehensive Loss   (2,247)   (1,201)   (5,255)   (2,565)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests   (3)   (18)   (19)   5 
Total Comprehensive Loss attributable to Rafael Holdings, Inc.  $(2,244)  $(1,183)  $(5,236)  $(2,570)
                     
Loss Per Share:                    
Basic and diluted  $(0.14)  $(0.07)  $(0.32)  $(0.19)
                     
Weighted average number of shares used in calculation of loss per share:                    
Basic and diluted   15,813,679    13,924,691    15,747,709    13,055,037 

 

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RAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited, in thousands)

 

   Nine Months Ended
April 30,
 
   2020   2019 
Operating activities        
Net loss  $(5,223)  $(2,513)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   1,413    1,296 
Deferred income taxes   13    (24)
Interest income on Series D Convertible Note       (848)
Net gain on sales of marketable securities       (330)
Impairment of investments – Other Pharmaceuticals   295     
Unrealized gain on investments – Hedge Funds   (492)   (414)
Equity in earnings of RP Finance   (53)    
Provision for doubtful accounts   48    86 
Non-cash compensation   546    269 
Amortization of debt discount   54    11 
Change in assets and liabilities:          
Trade accounts receivable   141    (471)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   171    (419)
Other assets   (72)   (180)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   28    91 
Due to/from related parties   107    473 
Accrued interest – Related Party   19    418 
Other current liabilities       (5)
Other liabilities   30    22 
Net cash used in operating activities   (2,975)   (2,538)
           
Investing activities          
Purchases of property and equipment   (491)   (364)
Proceeds from sale and maturity of marketable securities, net       25,031 
Investment in Rafael Pharmaceuticals       (55,870)
Net cash used in investing activities   (491)   (31,203)
           
Financing activities          
Contribution from noncontrolling interest of consolidated entity       4,587 
Repayment of Loan from Rafael Pharmaceuticals       3,300 
Proceeds from exercise of options   29    190 
Proceed from sale of shares       7,777 
Proceeds from convertible notes payable - Related Party       15,000 
Payments for taxes related to shares withheld for employee taxes   (125)    
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (96)   30,854 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (32)   53 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (3,594)   (2,834)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   12,024    15,803 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $8,430   $12,969 
           
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities          
Adoption effect of ASU 2016-01  $   $39 
Beneficial conversion feature of convertible debt – Related Party  $   $71 
Debt and accrued interest converted to Series D Preferred Stock  $   $10,848 
Related Party deposit utilized to purchase Class B Common Stock  $   $864 
Conversion of LipoMedix Bridge Note  $200   $ 
Conversions of Related Party convertible notes payable and accrued interest  $15,668   $ 

 

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