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9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
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GENERAL

NOTE 1 – GENERAL

 

  A. General information

 

BiomX Inc. (individually, and together with its subsidiaries, BiomX Ltd. (“BiomX Israel”), RondinX Ltd. and Adaptive Phage Therapeutics LLC, (“APT”), the “Company” or “BiomX”) was incorporated in 2017. The Company’s shares of Common Stock are traded on the NYSE American under the symbol PHGE. The Company’s units, consisting of one share of Common Stock and one warrant to purchase one-half of a share of Common Stock (“Units”), were traded on the NYSE American under the symbol PHGE.U until a mandatory unit separation of the units became effective on October 25, 2024. Certain warrants were quoted on OTC Pink under the symbol “PHGEW” and expired on October 28, 2024.

  

BiomX is developing both natural and engineered phage cocktails designed to target and destroy harmful bacteria in chronic diseases, focusing its efforts, at this point, on cystic fibrosis and on diabetic foot osteomyelitis. BiomX discovers and validates proprietary bacterial targets and customizes phage compositions against these targets. The Company’s headquarters are located in Ness Ziona, Israel.

 

On March 6, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with APT and certain other parties, as a result of which APT became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Acquisition”), as further described below. Additionally, on March 15, 2024, concurrently with the consummation of the Acquisition, the Company consummated a private placement (the “March 2024 PIPE”) with certain investors pursuant to which such investors purchased an aggregate of 216,417 shares of the Company’s Series X non-voting convertible preferred share, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares”), with each share of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares being convertible into 100 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, after giving effect to the Reverse Split (as defined below), and warrants (the “Private Placement Warrants”) to purchase up to an aggregate of 10,820,850 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $50,000. See Note 1D for further information regarding the Acquisition and the conversion of the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares.

 

On August 8, 2024, the Board of Directors approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of the Company’s shares of Common Stock (the “Reverse Split”), effective on August 26, 2024. See Note 10A for further information.

 

  B. The war with Hamas and Hezbollah

 

On October 7, 2023, an unprecedented attack was launched against Israel by terrorists from the Hamas terrorist organization that infiltrated Israel’s southern border from the Gaza Strip and in other areas within the state of Israel attacking civilians and military targets while simultaneously launching extensive rocket attacks on the Israeli population. These attacks resulted in extensive deaths, injuries and kidnapping of civilians and soldiers. In response, the Security Cabinet of the State of Israel declared war against Hamas and a military campaign against these terrorist organizations commenced in parallel to their continued rocket and terror attacks. In addition, Hezbollah, an Islamist terrorist group that controls large portions of southern Lebanon, has attacked military and civilian targets in Northern Israel, to which Israel has responded. Moreover, Iran recently launched a direct attack on Israel involving hundreds of drones and missiles and has threatened to continue to attack Israel and is widely believed to be developing nuclear weapons. Iran is also believed to have a strong influence among extremist groups in the region, such as Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthi movement in Yemen and various rebel militia groups in Syria and Iraq. Such clashes may escalate in the future into a greater regional conflict.

 

To date, the State of Israel continues to be at war with Hamas and Hezbollah and in an armed conflict with Iran and its rebel militia groups.

 

BiomX headquarters are located in Ness Ziona, Israel; as well as most of its operations. In addition, most of the key employees and officers are residents of Israel. Accordingly, political, economic and military conditions in Israel and the surrounding region may directly affect its business.

 

While a few employees of the Company were called to reserve duty in the Israel Defense Forces, the ongoing war with Hamas and Hezbollah has not, since its inception, materially impacted BiomX’s business or operations. Furthermore, BiomX does not expect any delays to its programs as a result of the situation. However, at this time, it is not possible to predict the intensity or duration of Israel’s war against Hamas and Hezbollah, nor predict how this war will ultimately affect BiomX business and operations or Israel’s economy in general.

 

  C. Going concern

 

As of September 30, 2024, the Company has an accumulated deficit of $166,184 and has incurred significant losses and negative cash flows from operations. These are expected to continue in the foreseeable future. The Company plans to continue to fund its ongoing operations, as well as other development activities relating to additional product candidates, through issuance of debt and/or equity securities, loans, and government grants. Management believes that its current funds are not sufficient to fund its operations for at least one year from the issuance date of these financial statements. Increased research and development, clinical, or operating expenses may require additional funding or expense postponement. The Company’s ability to raise capital is subject to market conditions and other aspects, which may affect the terms and availability of such funding. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of such circumstances.

 

  D. Merger Agreement

 

On March 6, 2024, the Company, entered into the Merger Agreement with BTX Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“First Merger Sub”), BTX Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Second Merger Sub”), and APT. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, First Merger Sub merged with and into APT, with APT being the surviving corporation and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “First Merger”). Immediately following the First Merger, APT merged with and into Second Merger Sub, pursuant to which Second Merger Sub was the surviving entity. APT was a U.S.-based privately held, clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of phage-based therapies to combat bacterial infection. As a result of the Acquisition, the Company is expected to have a pipeline that includes two Phase 2 assets each aimed at treating serious infections with unmet medical needs.

 

On March 15, 2024, the effective date of the Acquisition (the “Closing Date”), APT’s former stockholders were issued an aggregate of 916,497 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, 40,470 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares and Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 216,650 shares of the Company Common Stock (“Merger Warrants”). Each share of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares is convertible into an aggregate of 100 shares, after giving effect to the Reverse Split of Common Stock. The Merger Warrants will be exercisable at any time after the date of the receipt of BiomX stockholder approval at an exercise price of $50.00 per share and will expire on January 28, 2027. In the event the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares are not converted by the earlier to occur of (i) the time that meeting of BiomX stockholders is ultimately concluded or (ii) five months after the initial issuance of the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares, the Company may be required to pay to each holder of the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares an amount in cash equal to the fair value of the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares. On July 9, 2024, the Company’s stockholders approved the conversion of the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares into shares of Common Stock and the issuance of shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of the Merger Warrants.

 

The Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares are entitled to receive dividends on shares of the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares equal to, on an as-if-converted-to Common-Stock basis, and in the same form as, dividends actually paid on shares of the Common Stock. Except as otherwise required by law or with respect to the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares protective provisions set forth in the Company’s Certificate of Designations, the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares does not have voting rights.

 

At the Closing Date, the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares were classified as temporary equity in accordance with the provisions of ASC 480-10-S99, as they included clauses that could constitute redemption clauses that were subject to the Company’s stockholder approval and outside of the Company’s control. On June 17, 2024, the Company filed a definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A with respect to a meeting of stockholders to approve, among other things, the conversion of the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares into shares of Common Stock. In addition, the majority of the Company’s stockholders signed a binding support agreement that contained their commitment to vote in favor or deliver a written consent regarding any stockholders’ matter in the stockholders’ meeting which took place on July 9, 2024. These circumstances led the Company to determine that the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares meet the definition of permanent equity as the Company is able to control the redemption. Therefore, the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares were reclassified as equity. On July 15, 2024, 109,152 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares that were issued under the Acquisition and the March 2024 PIPE were converted into 10,915,200 shares of the Company’s Common Stock according to beneficial ownership limitations set by certain investors.

 

The Merger Warrants are classified as equity, as they are indexed to the Company’s own shares and meet the classification requirements for stockholders’ equity classification under ASC 815-40.

 

Concurrently with the consummation of the Acquisition, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors, for aggregate gross proceeds of $50,000. See Note 10A for further information.

 

Immediately following the Acquisition, and without taking into account the PIPE Preferred Shares and the Private Placement Warrants as defined and described in Note 10A, the Company’s stockholders prior to the Acquisition owned approximately 55% of the Company and APT’s stockholders prior to the Acquisition owned approximately 45% of the Company on a diluted basis.

 

The Acquisition was accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, “Business Combinations,” using the acquisition method of accounting. The Company was identified as the accounting acquirer, based on the evaluation of the following facts and circumstances:

 

  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the post-Acquisition board of directors of the Company consisted of seven directors, out of which the Company designated four board seats, with the Company’s chair of the board prior to the Acquisition continuing in his position, i.e. the majority of the post-closing board was designated by the Company.

 

  The Chief Executive Officer and the majority of management roles are held by individuals who were affiliated with the Company prior to the Acquisition.

 

The Acquisition-related transaction costs are accounted for as expenses in the period in which the costs are incurred. The Company incurred transaction costs of $874 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, which were included in general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Purchase Price Allocation

 

The following sets forth the fair value of acquired identifiable assets and assumed liabilities of APT, after considering measurement period adjustment as described below, which includes adjustments to reflect the fair value of intangible assets acquired as of March 15, 2024:

 

    Amounts  
Cash and cash equivalents     509  
Restricted cash     154  
Other current assets     1,780  
Property, plant and equipment     3,748  
Operating lease right-of-use asset     7,953  
IPR&D assets and Goodwill     16,088  
Total assets     30,232  
         
Trade accounts payable     (3,667 )
Other accounts payable     (2,895 )
Operating lease liability     (7,819 )
Total liabilities     (14,381 )
Total consideration     15,851  

  

The fair value estimate for all identifiable assets and liabilities assumed is based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset, based on the most advantageous market for the asset (i.e., its highest and best use).

 

The Company recognized intangible assets related to the Acquisition, which consist of IPR&D valued at $15,287 using the Multi-Period Excess Earnings Method valuation method and of goodwill valued at $501. The goodwill is primarily attributed to the expected synergies from combining the operations of APT with the Company’s operations and to the assembled workforce of APT. The IPR&D is considered indefinite lived until the completion or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. Upon successful completion of the project, IPR&D assets are reclassified to developed technology and amortized over their estimated useful lives

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company made measurement period adjustment to the purchase price allocation, which resulted in an increase to goodwill of $300. The increase resulted from a provision for a contingency not provided in the initial Purchase Price Allocation, following a term sheet for a settlement agreement between APT and Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. (“Oyster”) in connection with the Collaboration and Option Agreement signed in May 2021 as discussed in Note 7A. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been finalized. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded goodwill impairment in the amount of $801. See note 12 for further information.

 

These intangible assets are classified as Level 3 measurements within the fair value hierarchy.

  

The following table summarizes the fair value of the consideration transferred to APT shareholders for the Acquisition:

 

    Amounts  
Common Stock     3,041  
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares     12,610  
Merger Warrants     200  
      15,851  

 

The fair value of shares of Common Stock issued by the Company was determined using the Company’s closing trading price on the Closing Date adjusted by a discount for lack of marketability (“DLOM”) of 9.4% as a registration statement was filed within 45 days. The fair value of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares was determined using the Company’s closing trading price on the Closing Date adjusted by a DLOM of 14.9% as the conversion of the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares to shares of Common Stock was subject to the stockholder approval, which was obtained on July 9, 2024. The Company determined the fair value of the Merger Warrants using the Black-Scholes model as of the Closing Date. The main assumptions used are as follows:

 

Underlying value of Common Stock ($)     0.37  
Exercise price ($)     5.0  
Expected volatility (%)     117.7  
Expected terms (years)     2.87  
Risk-free interest rate (%)     4.5  

 

The actual APT net loss included in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, is as follows:

 

    September 30,
2024
 
Net loss attributable to APT     5,884  

 

The unaudited pro forma financial information below summarizes the combined results of operations for BiomX Inc. (including its wholly owned subsidiaries, BiomX Ltd. and RondinX Ltd.) and APT. The unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments to reflect certain business combination effects, including: acquisition-related costs incurred by both parties and reversal of certain costs incurred by BiomX Inc. which would not have been incurred had the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2023. The unaudited pro forma financial information as presented below is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the Acquisition had taken place at the beginning of fiscal 2023.

 

The following unaudited table provides certain pro forma financial information for the Company as if the Acquisition occurred on January 1, 2023:

 

    September 30,
2024*
 
Net loss     2,698  

 

* The pro forma amounts above are derived from historical numbers of the Company and APT.