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Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 23, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
| Document Type | 10-K | ||
| Amendment Flag | false | ||
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2011 | ||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 | ||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | CATALYST PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS, INC. | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001369568 | ||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
| Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 24,741,520 | ||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 30,212,440 | ||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No |
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, minus any "/A" suffix. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, 497, NCSR, N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-Q, 10-KT, 10-QT, 20-FT, POS AM and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have 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 registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due after one year (or beyond the operating cycle if longer), including liabilities for compensation costs, fringe benefits other than pension and postretirement obligations, rent, contractual rights and obligations, and statutory obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of additional paid-in capital associated with common and preferred stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only common stock, use the element additional paid in capital, common stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only preferred stock, use the element additional paid in capital, preferred stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value of amounts transferred to third parties for security purposes that are expected to be returned or applied towards payment after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts due under the terms of governmental, corporate, or foundation grants. For classified balance sheets, represents the current amount receivable, that is amounts expected to be collected within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and the aggregate carrying amount of current assets, as of the balance sheet date, not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
| Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
| Common stock, par value | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 24,701,420 | 19,394,737 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 24,701,420 | 19,394,737 |
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer); generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Statements Of Operations (USD $)
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| Statements Of Operations [Abstract] | ||||
| Revenues - government grant | $ 488,958 | $ 488,958 | ||
| Operating costs and expenses: | ||||
| Research and development | 3,383,965 | 2,306,781 | 5,097,440 | 25,643,708 |
| General and administrative | 2,698,174 | 2,206,358 | 2,177,954 | 14,105,748 |
| Total operating costs and expenses | 6,082,139 | 4,513,139 | 7,275,394 | 39,749,456 |
| Loss from operations | (6,082,139) | (4,024,181) | (7,275,394) | (39,260,498) |
| Interest income | 10,985 | 17,858 | 33,466 | 1,477,789 |
| Change in fair value of warrants liability | (319,908) | (319,908) | ||
| Loss before income taxes | (6,391,062) | (4,006,323) | (7,241,928) | (38,102,617) |
| Provision for income taxes | ||||
| Net loss | $ (6,391,062) | $ (4,006,323) | $ (7,241,928) | $ (38,102,617) |
| Net loss per share - basic and diluted | $ (0.29) | $ (0.22) | $ (0.48) | |
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 21,728,292 | 18,580,223 | 15,066,799 | |
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating basic and diluted EPS. No definition available.
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The amount of net income or loss for the period per each share in instances when basic and diluted earnings per share are the same amount and reported as a single line item on the face of the financial statements. Basic earnings per share is the amount of net income or loss for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share includes the amount of net income or loss for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. No definition available.
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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income derived from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents the earnings of which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Includes selling, general and administrative expense. No definition available.
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Other aggregate amounts of gains or losses resulting from nonoperating activities (for example, interest and dividend revenue, property, plant and equipment impairment loss, and so forth.) not otherwise defined. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue earned during the period from non-repayable sum of money awarded to an entity to carry out a specific purpose as provided in grant agreements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Statement Of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)
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Preferred Stock Series "A" [Member]
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Common Stock [Member]
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| Balance at Jan. 03, 2002 | $ 21,888 | $ 78,112 | $ 100,000 | |||
| Issuance of common stock, net | 7,296 | 117,704 | 125,000 | |||
| Issuance of stock options for services | 75,833 | 75,833 | ||||
| Net loss | (255,945) | (255,945) | ||||
| Balance at Dec. 31, 2002 | 29,184 | 271,649 | (255,945) | 44,888 | ||
| Issuance of preferred stock, net | 700 | 669,757 | 670,457 | |||
| Issuance of stock options for services | 75,833 | 75,833 | ||||
| Net loss | (428,615) | (428,615) | ||||
| Balance at Dec. 31, 2003 | 700 | 29,184 | 1,017,239 | (684,560) | 362,563 | |
| Issuance of stock options for services | 294,833 | 294,833 | ||||
| Net loss | (539,820) | (539,820) | ||||
| Balance at Dec. 31, 2004 | 700 | 29,184 | 1,312,072 | (1,224,380) | 117,576 | |
| Issuance of common stock, net | 39,545 | 1,006,971 | 1,046,516 | |||
| Issuance of common stock and stock options for services | 146 | 1,087,604 | 1,087,750 | |||
| Net loss | (1,805,380) | (1,805,380) | ||||
| Balance at Dec. 31, 2005 | 700 | 68,875 | 3,406,647 | (3,029,760) | 446,462 | |
| Change in par value | (630) | (61,988) | 62,618 | |||
| Issuance of preferred stock Series "B", net | 8 | 3,225,132 | 3,225,140 | |||
| Issuance of common stock (IPO), net | 3,350 | 17,634,670 | 17,638,020 | |||
| Conversion of preferred stock Series "A" into common stock, upon closing of IPO | (70) | 1,022 | (952) | |||
| Conversion of preferred stock Series "B" into common stock, upon closing of IPO | (8) | 1,116 | (1,108) | |||
| Issuance of common stock and stock options for services | 142 | 1,266,323 | 1,266,465 | |||
| Net loss | (2,729,454) | (2,729,454) | ||||
| Balance at Dec. 31, 2006 | 12,517 | 25,593,330 | (5,759,214) | 19,846,633 | ||
| Issuance of common stock and stock options for services | 11 | 579,676 | 579,687 | |||
| Amortization of restricted stock for services | 35,930 | 35,930 | ||||
| Net loss | (4,139,493) | (4,139,493) | ||||
| Balance at Dec. 31, 2007 | 12,528 | 26,208,936 | (9,898,707) | 16,322,757 | ||
| Issuance of common stock, net | 1,488 | 4,086,412 | 4,087,900 | |||
| Issuance of stock options for services | 583,836 | 583,836 | ||||
| Issuance of restricted stock units for services, net | 44 | 130,275 | 130,319 | |||
| Net loss | (10,564,597) | (10,564,597) | ||||
| Balance at Dec. 31, 2008 | 14,060 | 31,009,459 | (20,463,304) | 10,560,215 | ||
| Issuance of common stock, net | 3,973 | 3,694,162 | 3,698,135 | |||
| Issuance of stock options for services | 581,286 | 581,286 | ||||
| Issuance of restricted stock units for services, net | 5 | 20,147 | 20,152 | |||
| Net loss | (7,241,928) | (7,241,928) | ||||
| Balance at Dec. 31, 2009 | 18,038 | 35,305,054 | (27,705,232) | 7,617,860 | ||
| Issuance of common stock, net | 1,352 | 1,454,801 | 1,456,153 | |||
| Issuance of stock options for services | 450,089 | 450,089 | ||||
| Issuance of restricted stock units for services, net | 5 | (5) | ||||
| Net loss | (4,006,323) | (4,006,323) | ||||
| Balance at Dec. 31, 2010 | 19,395 | 37,209,939 | (31,711,555) | 5,517,779 | ||
| Issuance of stock options for services | 416,735 | 416,735 | ||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants, net | 5,306 | 4,211,940 | 4,217,246 | |||
| Net loss | (6,391,062) | (6,391,062) | ||||
| Balance at Dec. 31, 2011 | $ 24,701 | $ 41,838,614 | $ (38,102,617) | $ 3,760,698 |
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Issuance of common stock and warrants, net. No definition available.
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Issuance of common stock (initial public offering), net. No definition available.
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This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized). Alternate captions include the words "stock-based compensation". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation related to restricted stock units during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized). No definition available.
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of new stock issued during the period. Includes shares issued in an initial public offering or a secondary public offering. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of stock related to Restricted Stock Awards issued during the period, net of the stock value of such awards forfeited. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The value related to leasehold improvements paid by the lessor. Is a supplemental disclosure of non-cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. No definition available.
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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity including any warrants issued. Proceeds are net of cash outflows for issuance costs related to the transaction. No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in cash and cash equivalents. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount due from borrowers for interest payments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of accrued expenses and other operating obligations not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other amounts due to the reporting entity, which are not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of prepaid expenses and other assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows, for example, deferred expenses, intangible assets,or income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow paid by the company to cover an employee's income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement of a share-based award. No definition available.
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Proceeds from issuance of capital stock which provides for a specific dividend that is paid to the shareholders before any dividends to common stockholders and which takes precedence over common stockholders in the event of liquidation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. (the "Company") is a development-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of prescription drugs targeting diseases and disorders of the central nervous system with a focus on the treatment of addiction and epilepsy. The Company was incorporated in Delaware in July 2006. It is the successor by merger to Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc., a Florida corporation ("CPP-Florida"), which commenced operations in January 2002. The Company has incurred operating losses in each period from inception through December 31, 2011. The Company has been able to fund its cash needs to date through an initial funding from its founders, four private placements, an initial public offering ("IPO"), a government grant and five registered direct offerings via shelf registration statements to institutional investors. See Note 11. Merger On September 7, 2006, the Company completed a merger with CPP-Florida in which CPP-Florida was merged with and into the Company and all of CPP-Florida's assets, liabilities and attributes were transferred to the Company by operation of law. Prior to the merger, the Company was a wholly-owned subsidiary of CPP-Florida. The merger was effected to reincorporate the Company in Delaware. After the merger, holders of CPP-Florida common stock held an equal number of shares of the Company's common stock, holders of CPP-Florida Series A preferred stock held an equal number of shares of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock and holders of CPP-Florida Series B Preferred Stock held an equal number of shares of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock. Shares of CPP-Florida common and preferred stock had a par value of $0.01 per share. Shares of the Company's common and preferred stock have a par value of $0.001 per share. An adjustment was made to capital stock and additional paid-in capital during 2006 to reflect this change. Upon closing of the IPO, all the outstanding shares of preferred stock were converted into shares of common stock. Capital Resources In June 2008, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3 (the 2008 Shelf Registration Statement) in order to be able to sell up to $30,000,000 of its authorized but unissued common stock through future offerings. During September 2008, the Company sold 1,488,332 shares of its common stock under the 2008 Shelf Registration Statement at a price of $3.00 per share and received gross proceeds of approximately $4.5 million before commissions and incurred expenses of approximately $377,000. During October 2009, the Company sold 3,973,000 shares of its common stock under the 2008 Shelf Registration Statement at a price of $1.00 per share and received gross proceeds of approximately $4.0 million before underwriting commissions and incurred expenses of approximately $275,000. During August 2010, the Company sold 1,351,352 shares of its common stock under the 2008 Shelf Registration Statement at a price of $1.11 per share and received gross proceeds of approximately $1.5 million before incurred expenses of approximately $44,000. The 2008 Shelf Registration Statement expired on June 26, 2011, and the Company can no longer sell any shares under this shelf registration statement. In December 2010, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3 (the 2010 Shelf Registration Statement) in order to be able to sell up to $30,000,000 of its authorized but unissued common stock and warrants to purchase common stock through future offerings. During March 2011, the Company sold 2,259,943 shares of its common stock under the 2010 Shelf Registration Statement at a price of $1.12 per share and received gross proceeds of approximately $2.5 million before underwriting commissions and incurred expenses of approximately $300,000. During October 2011, the Company sold 3,046,740 shares of the Company's common stock together with common stock purchase warrants to purchase 1,523,370 shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $1.15 per share and corresponding warrant and received gross proceeds of approximately $3.5 million before underwriting commissions and other expenses totaling approximately $305,000. The Company has approximately $21.3 million of authorized but unissued common stock and common stock purchase warrants available for future offerings under the 2010 Shelf Registration Statement. See Note 11. In November 2010, the Company was notified that it had been certified to receive a cash grant aggregating $488,958 under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Projects Program (section 48D of the Internal Revenue Code). The grant related to two qualifying therapeutic projects, CPP-109 for the treatment of stimulant dependence and CPP-115 for the treatment of epilepsy and stimulant dependence. Of these funds, $354,933 were received in November 2010 and $134,025 were received in February 2011. While there can be no assurance, the Company currently believes that it has sufficient resources to complete its currently ongoing clinical studies and trials and to support its operations through the first quarter of 2013. The Company will require additional capital to fund additional clinical and pre-clinical studies of CPP-109 and CPP-115 that may be required to file New Drug Applications ("NDA") with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") and to support the Company's operations in periods after the first quarter of 2013. In addition to the filing of the above described shelf registration statements, the Company may raise the additional funds required through public or private equity offerings, debt financings, corporate collaborations, governmental research grants or other means. The Company may also seek to raise new capital to fund additional product development efforts, even if it has sufficient funds for its planned operations. Any sale by the Company of additional equity or convertible debt securities could result in dilution to the Company's current stockholders. There can be no assurance that any such required additional funding will be available to the Company at all or available on terms acceptable to the Company. Further, to the extent that the Company raises additional funds through collaborative arrangements, it may be necessary to relinquish some rights to the Company's technologies or grant sublicenses on terms that are not favorable to the Company. If the Company is not able to secure additional funding when needed, the Company may have to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate one or more research and development programs, which could have an adverse effect on the Company's business. |
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The entire disclosure for the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets. If the entity operates in more than one business, the disclosure also indicates the relative importance of its operations in each business and the basis for the determination (for example, assets, revenues, or earnings). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at measurement date. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an entity's own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense as follows:
The Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. Tax regulations within each jurisdiction are subject to the interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and require significant judgment to apply. The Company is not subject to U.S. federal, state and local tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2009. If the Company were to subsequently record an unrecognized tax benefit, associated penalties and tax related interest expense would be reported as a component of income tax expense.
Potentially dilutive options to purchase common stock as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 have exercise prices ranging from $0.62 to $6.00. Potentially dilutive warrants to purchase common stock as of December 31, 2011 have an exercise price of $1.30.
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The Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified within the fair value hierarchy which is defined as follows:
Warrants The Company allocated approximately $1.3 million of proceeds from its October 2011 registered direct offering to the fair value of common stock purchase warrants issued in connection with the offering that are classified as a liability. The valuation of the warrants is determined using the Black-Scholes Model. This model uses inputs such as the underlying price of the shares issued when the warrant is exercised, volatility, risk free interest rate and expected life of the instrument. The Company has determined that the warrants liability should be classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy by evaluating each input for the Black-Scholes Model against the fair value hierarchy criteria and using the lowest level of input as the basis for the fair value classification. There are six inputs: closing price of the Company's common stock on the day of evaluation; the exercise price of the warrants; the remaining term of the warrants; the volatility of the Company's common stock; annual rate of dividends; and the risk free rate of return. Of those inputs, the exercise price of the warrants and the remaining term are readily observable in the warrants agreement. The annual rate of dividends is based on the Company's historical practice of not granting dividends. The closing price of the Company's common stock would fall under Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy as it is a quoted price in an active market. The risk free rate of return is a Level 2 input, while the historical volatility is a Level 3 input in accordance with the fair value accounting guidance. Since the lowest level input is a Level 3, the Company determined the warrants liability is most appropriately classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. This liability is subject to fair value mark-to-market adjustment each period. The assumptions used for the October 2011 warrants liability valuation were an expected life of 5.5 years, expected annual volatility of 121% and a risk free rate of 1.28%. The assumptions used for the December 31, 2011 warrants liability valuation were an expected life of 5.34 years, expected annual volatility of 119% and a risk free rate of 0.92%. As a result, the Company recognized the change in the fair value of the warrants liability as a non-operating expense of approximately $320,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011. The resulting fair value of the warrants liability at December 31, 2011 was approximately $1.6 million. |
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Property and equipment, net consists of the following as of December 31:
Depreciation expense was $42,835, $25,741 and $30,227, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. During June 2011, in connection with the renewal of the corporate office lease, the Company entered into the first amendment to the lease. The amendment extends the original lease term for five years and relocates the Company into another space within the same building. Upon relocation of the corporate office, in November 2011 the Company wrote-off the asset value and related accumulated depreciation of leasehold improvements pertaining to the previous space, substantially all of which were fully depreciated at that time. |
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Accrued expenses and other liabilities consist of the following as of December 31:
During December 2011, in connection with the separation agreement with one of the Company's officers, the Company accrued severance to be paid over the next year to such officer. As of December 31, 2011, approximately $233,000 of such amount was included in accrued compensation and benefits in the table above. |
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The Company has entered into agreements with contract manufacturers for the manufacture of drug and study placebo for the Company's trials and studies, with contract research organizations (CRO) to conduct and monitor the Company's trials and studies and with various entities for laboratories and other testing related to the Company's trials and studies. The contractual terms of the agreements vary, but most require certain advances as well as payments based on the achievement of milestones. Further, these agreements are cancellable at any time, but obligate the Company to reimburse the providers for any time or costs incurred through the date of termination. The Company has committed to pay severance benefits to certain executive employees if they are terminated without cause or upon a change of control. The Company has executed noncancellable operating lease agreements for its office. Certain of these leases have free and escalating rent payment provisions. The Company recognizes rent expense under such leases on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. As of December 31, 2011, future minimum lease payments under the operating lease agreements are as follows:
During June 2011, in connection with the renewal of the corporate office lease, the Company entered into the first amendment to the lease. The amendment extends the original lease term for five years and relocates the Company into another space within the same building. The corporate office lease is cancellable upon the payment of an early termination penalty during 2015. The relocation occurred in November 2011. The lease provides for fixed increases in minimum annual rent payments, as well as rent free periods. The total amount of rental payments due over the lease term is being charged to rent expense on the straight-line method over the term of the lease. The differences between rent expense recorded and the amount paid is credited or charged to accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying balance sheets. Rent expense was $61,653, $65,781 and $69,030, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. The Company's leases expire on various dates through November 2017. Obligations under capital leases are not significant. For commitments related to the Company's license agreements with Brookhaven (defined below), and Northwestern (defined below), see Note 8. |
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Brookhaven has formally advised the Company that they believe that the amount potentially due from the Company to Brookhaven for reimbursement of patent related expenses as of December 31, 2011 was approximately $1.3 million. The Company has advised Brookhaven that it disputes their determination of patent-related expenses due under the license agreement. There can be no assurance as to the outcome of this matter. In any event, no patent-related expenses are due to Brookhaven under the license agreement until the submission by the Company of an NDA for CPP-109. As the Company has not yet filed an NDA for CPP-109, no amounts relating to this matter are accrued in the accompanying December 31, 2011 and 2010 balance sheets.
Under the license agreement with Northwestern, the Company will be responsible for continued research and development of any resulting product candidates. As of December 31, 2011, the Company has paid Northwestern $127,872 in connection with the license, and has accrued license fees of $102,500 in the accompanying December 31, 2011 balance sheet for expenses, maintenance fees and milestones. In addition, the Company is obligated to pay certain milestone payments in future years relating to clinical development activities with respect to CPP-115, and royalties on any products resulting from the license agreement. The next milestone payment of $100,000 is due on the earlier of successful completion of the first Phase I clinical trial for CPP-115 or August 27, 2013.
Pursuant to the CTA, the Company has provided the study drug (and matching placebo) for the Phase II(b) Trial and materials required to package them suitably for use in the Phase II(b) Trial. In conjunction with NIDA, the Company has developed the Phase II(b) Trial protocol and informed consent and has submitted such documents to the FDA for review. The Company is also responsible for, among other duties, funding patient recruitment activities and advertising for the Phase II(b) Trial, establishing and funding a contract with a vendor capable of decrypting and converting the visual field data obtained from study subjects into a format analyzable by the VA statisticians who will interpret the study data, and, if requested, funding the treatment costs of up to 25 study subjects. Further, pursuant to the CTA, NIDA has provided input on the protocol and informed consent and, under their agreement with the VA, is funding qualified study sites and investigators. NIDA has also presently contracted to treat more than 200 study subjects. Finally, NIDA, through its agreement with the VA, is providing clinical monitoring for all sites. The CTA terminates on April 13, 2015 or upon the completion of the Phase II(b) Trial, whichever comes first, except that the CTA may be extended for two further periods of two years each by agreement of the parties if it is necessary to complete the Phase II(b) Trial. Either party may terminate the CTA upon 60 days' notice without cause, or upon 30 days' written notice for cause. Both NIDA and the Company have continuing rights under the CTA if the CTA is terminated. Among other obligations, this includes an obligation of each party to continue their respective obligations under the CTA until all study subjects enrolled in the trial at the time of such termination have completed the study and continuing duties of confidentiality. As of December 31, 2011, the Company estimates that it will pay approximately $1.4 million of direct costs in connection with contracts related to the Phase II(b) Trial. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had paid approximately $1.0 million of this amount and had accounts payable of approximately $55,000 and accrued expenses of approximately $75,000 in the accompanying December 31, 2011 balance sheet related to these contracts. These amounts exclude internal costs, such as salaries, benefits and other costs of the Company's personnel working on the Phase II(b) Trial. |
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Since its inception in 2002, the Company has entered into various consulting agreements with non-employee officers, directors and members of the Company's Scientific Advisory Board, a portion of which were with related parties under common ownership and control. During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company paid approximately $93,000, $79,000 and $64,000, respectively, in consulting fees to related parties. The Company has an employment agreement with Patrick J. McEnany, its principal stockholder, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Under this agreement, Mr. McEnany will receive an annual base salary of approximately $387,000 in 2012, and may earn bonus compensation based on performance. This agreement expires in November 2013. |
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As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had deferred tax assets of approximately $13,440,000 and $11,428,000, respectively, of which approximately $11,934,000 and $10,080,000 represent United States federal and state net operating loss carryforwards and start-up costs. The remaining temporary differences represent non-deductible stock option and equity expense. The related deferred tax asset has a 100% valuation allowance as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, as the Company believes it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The change in valuation allowance was approximately $2,012,000, $1,510,000 and $2,742,000 in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. There are no other significant temporary differences. The net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $19,980,000 as of December 31, 2011 will expire at various dates beginning in 2023 and ending in 2031. If an ownership change, as defined under Internal Revenue Code Section 382, occurs, the use of these carry-forwards may be subject to limitation. The effective tax rate of 0% in all periods presented differs from the statutory rate of 35% due to the valuation allowance and because the Company had no taxable income. |
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Stock split On October 3, 2006, the Company's board of directors approved an approximate 1.4592-to-one stock split (effected in the form of a stock dividend). All stock value, common shares outstanding and per share amounts set forth in these financial statements for periods prior to this date, were adjusted retroactively to reflect this split. Private Placements In November 2002, the Company completed a private placement in which it raised gross proceeds of $125,000 through the sale of 729,609 shares of its common stock. In April 2003, the Company completed a private placement in which it raised net proceeds of $670,457 through the sale of 70,000 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock. In March 2005, the Company completed a private placement in which it raised net proceeds of $1,046,516 through the sale of 3,954,483 shares of its common stock. On July 24, 2006, the Company completed a private placement in which it raised net proceeds of $3,225,140 through the sale of 7,644 shares of its Series B Preferred Stock. Common Stock The Company has 100,000,000 shares of authorized common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, 24,701,420 and 19,394,737 shares, respectively, of common stock were issued and outstanding. Each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held of record on all matters on which stockholders generally are entitled to vote. On November 13, 2006, the Company closed its IPO. In the IPO, the Company sold 3,350,000 shares of its common stock at an initial public offering price of $6.00 per share. The Company received net proceeds from the offering of approximately $17,638,000 (gross proceeds of $20,100,000 less a 7% underwriting discount aggregating $1,407,000 and offering expenses of approximately $1,055,000). At the closing of the IPO, all of the Company's then outstanding Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock automatically converted into an aggregate of 2,136,860 shares of the Company's common stock. Costs related to the IPO were charged to paid-in-capital at the successful completion of the IPO. On June 2, 2008 the Company filed two registration statements on Form S-8 to register: (i) shares of restricted common stock and shares of common stock underlying stock options issued under its 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, and (ii) shares of common stock underlying the stock options granted by the Company prior to its IPO. In addition, on June 2, 2008 the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (the 2008 Shelf Registration Statement) with the SEC to sell up to $30 million of common stock. This shelf registration (file no. 333-151368) was declared effective by the SEC on June 26, 2008. On September 2008 the Company filed a prospectus supplement and offered for sale to institutional investors 1,488,332 shares of its common stock at $3.00 per share under the 2008 Registration Statement and received gross proceeds of approximately $4.5 million before underwriting commissions and expenses of approximately $377,000. On October 2009 the Company filed a prospectus supplement and offered for sale to institutional investors 3,973,000 shares of its common stock at $1.00 per share under the 2008 Registration Statement and received gross proceeds of approximately $4.0 million before underwriting commissions and expenses of approximately $275,000. On August 2010, the Company filed a prospectus supplement and sold an additional 1,351,352 shares of its common stock at $1.11 per share to an institutional investor under the 2008 Shelf Registration Statement and received gross proceeds of approximately $1.5 million before expenses of approximately $44,000. The 2008 Shelf Registration Statement expired on June 26, 2011 and the Company can no longer sell shares under the 2008 Shelf Registration Statement. Further, on December 3, 2010, the Company filed a second shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (the 2010 Shelf Registration Statement) with the SEC to sell up to $30 million of common stock and common stock purchase warrants. This shelf registration statement (file No. 333-170945) was declared effective by the SEC on December 15, 2010. On March 2011 the Company filed a prospectus supplement and offered to sell to institutional investors 2,259,943 shares of its common stock under the 2010 Shelf Registration Statement at a price of $1.12 per share and received gross proceeds of approximately $2.5 million before underwriting commissions and incurred expenses of approximately $300,000. During October 2011, the Company filed a prospectus supplement and offered to sell to institutional investors 3,046,740 shares of its common stock together with common stock purchase warrants to purchase 1,523,370 shares of the Company's common stock under the 2010 Shelf Registration Statement at a price of $1.15 per share and corresponding warrant and received gross proceeds of approximately $3.5 million before underwriting commissions and other expenses totaling approximately $305,000. See Note 1. The number of shares that the Company can sell and the amount of the gross proceeds that the Company can raise (in the aggregate) under its currently outstanding shelf registration statements is limited to 20% of the number of shares of outstanding common stock and 33% of the Company's public float, respectively, pursuant to applicable NASDAQ marketplace and SEC rules. Nasdaq Listing The Company's common stock currently trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market. On November 13, 2009, the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") informed the Company that, as a result of the Company's common stock no longer meeting the requirement that it trade at a bid price of at least $1.00 per share, the Company's common stock would be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market if, by May 12, 2010, the Company did not regain compliance with the requirement by the common stock trading at a bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a period of at least ten consecutive trading days. On April 26, 2010, the Company received notice from Nasdaq confirming that the Company had regained compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, as a result of the Company's common stock closing with a bid price of at least $1.00 for at least ten consecutive trading days. Preferred Stock The Company has 5,000,000 shares of authorized preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share at December 31, 2011 and 2010. No shares of preferred stock were outstanding at December 31, 2011 and 2010. Stockholder Rights Plan On September 20, 2011, the Board of Directors approved the Company's adoption of a Stockholder Rights Plan. Under the Plan, a dividend of one preferred share purchase right (a Right) was declared for each share of common stock of the Company that was outstanding on October 7, 2011. Each Right entitles the holder to purchase from the Company one one-hundredth of a share of Series A Junior Preferred Stock at a purchase price of $7.80, subject to adjustment. The Rights will trade automatically with the common stock and will not be exercisable until a person or group has become an "acquiring person" by acquiring 17.5% or more of the Company's outstanding common stock, or a person or group commences, or publicly announces a tender offer that will result in such a person or group owning 17.5% or more of the Company's outstanding common stock. Upon announcement that any person or group has become an acquiring person, each Right will entitle all rightholders (other than the acquiring person) to purchase, for the exercise price of $7.80, a number of shares of the Company's common stock having a market value equal to twice the exercise price. Rightholders would also be entitled to purchase common stock of the acquiring person having a value of twice the exercise price if, after a person had become an acquiring person, the Company were to enter into certain mergers or other transactions. If any person becomes an acquiring person, the Board of Directors may, at its option and subject to certain limitations, exchange one share of common stock for each Right. The Rights have certain anti-takeover effects, in that they would cause substantial dilution to a person or group that attempts to acquire a significant interest in the Company on terms not approved by the Board of Directors. In the event that the Board of Directors determines a transaction to be in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders, the Board of Directors may redeem the Rights for $0.001 per share at any time prior to a person or group becoming an acquiring person. The Rights will expire on September 20, 2016, unless earlier redeemed or exchanged. |
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The Company issues options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units (collectively, the Awards) to employees, directors, consultants and scientific advisors of the Company under the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the Plan). See Note 2. Prior to July 2006, the Company granted options pursuant to written agreements to purchase an aggregate of 2,352,254 shares of common stock. Under the Plan, 2,688,828 shares of the Company's common stock are reserved for issuance. At December 31, 2011, 239,270 of these shares remained available for future issuance under the Plan. Stock Options The Company has granted stock options to employees, officers, directors, scientific advisors and consultants generally at exercise prices equal to the quoted market price of the common stock at grant date. Share awards generally vest over a period of 2 to 4 years of continuous service and have contractual terms from 5 to 10 years. Certain awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control. The Company issues new shares as shares are required to be delivered upon exercise of outstanding stock options. No stock options have been exercised through December 31, 2011. During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to stock options totaling $416,735, $450,089 and $581,286, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company granted five-year options to purchase an aggregate of 625,000 shares and 465,000 shares, respectively, of the Company's common stock to certain of the Company's officers, employees, directors and consultants. Stock option activity under the Company's written stock option agreements and the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2011 is summarized as follows:
The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding options and exercisable options at December 31, 2011 was $1.5 million and $1.4 million, respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $0.79, $0.75 and $0.55, respectively. The total fair value of vested stock options during 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $438,139, $346,270 and $634,807, respectively. The following table summarizes information about the Company's stock options outstanding at December 31, 2011:
As of December 31, 2011, there was approximately $312,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock option awards granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.00 years. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options on the date of grant. This model derives the fair value of stock options based on certain assumptions related to the expected stock price volatility, expected option life, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. The 2011 expected volatility is based on reviews of historical volatility of the Company's common stock. For 2010 and prior, the Company's expected volatility was based on the historical volatility of other publicly traded companies in the same industry, due to the Company's short history as a public entity. The estimated expected option life is based upon estimated employee exercise patterns and considers whether and the extent to which the options are in-the-money. During 2011, the Company estimated the expected option life for options granted to employees and directors based upon the simplified method. Under this method, the expected life is presumed to be the mid-point between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term. The Company will continue to use the simplified method until it has sufficient historical exercise data to estimate the expected life of the options. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve appropriate for the estimated life of the stock options awards. The expected dividend rate is zero. Stock–based compensation expense also includes an estimate, which the Company makes at grant date, of the number of awards that are expected to be forfeited. The Company revises this estimate in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Assumptions used were as follows:
Restricted Stock Units Under the Plan, participants may be granted restricted stock units, each of which represents a conditional right to receive shares of common stock in the future. The restricted stock units granted under this plan generally vest ratably over a three to four-year period. Upon vesting, the restricted stock units will convert into an equivalent number of shares of common stock. The amount of expense relating to the restricted stock units is based on the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant and is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. There was no restricted stock unit activity during 2011. During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock units totaling $0, $0 and $20,152, respectively. |
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During 2007, the Company established an employee savings plan pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Subject to certain dollar limits, all eligible employees may contribute up to 15% of their pre-tax annual compensation to the plan. Commencing in 2008, the Company has elected to make discretionary matching contributions of employee contributions up to 4% of an employee's gross salary. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 the Company's matching contributions were approximately $34,000, $33,000 and $34,000, respectively. |
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The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The following table presents unaudited supplemental quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
Quarterly basic and diluted net loss per common share were computed independently for each quarter and do not necessarily total to the full year basic and diluted net loss per common share. |
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The entire disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure may include a tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income or loss before extraordinary items and earnings per share data. It also includes an indication if the information in the note is unaudited, comments on the aggregate effect of year-end adjustments, and an explanation of matters or transactions that affect comparability or are pertinent to an understanding of the information furnished. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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