UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
☒
QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022
OR
☐
TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the transition period from _________ to ________
Commission
file number 001-12830
Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California
94-3127919
(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization)
(IRS
Employer
Identification
No.)
2173 Salk Avenue , Suite 200
Carlsbad , California 92008
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code) ( 442 ) 287-8990
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
Title
of each class
Trading
Symbol
Name
of exchange on which registered
Common
shares
LCTX
NYSE
American
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule
405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”
“smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated
filer ☐
Non-accelerated
filer ☒
Smaller
reporting company ☒
Emerging
growth company ☐
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No
The
number of common shares outstanding as of November 4, 2022 was 169,976,335
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that involve risks
and uncertainties. We make such forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Report
are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “anticipate,”
“believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,”
“intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,”
“should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other comparable
terminology. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to:
●
the
Collaboration and License Agreement we entered into with F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd and Genentech, Inc., a member of the Roche Group,
activities expected to occur thereunder, and the potential to receive the developmental, regulatory, and commercialization milestone
and royalty payments thereunder;
●
our
plans to research, develop and commercialize our product candidates;
●
the
initiation, progress, success, cost and timing of our clinical trials and product development activities;
●
the
therapeutic potential of our product candidates, and the disease indications for which we intend to develop our product candidates;
●
our
ability to manufacture our product candidates for clinical development and, if approved, for commercialization, and the timing and
costs of such manufacture;
●
the
potential of our cell therapy platform, and our plans to apply our platform to research, develop and commercialize our product candidates;
●
the size and growth of the potential markets for our product candidates and our ability to serve those markets;
●
the potential scope and value of our intellectual property rights; and
●
the effects on our operations of pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, rising inflation and interest rates.
Forward-looking
statements reflect our current views with respect to future events or to our future financial performance and involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from
any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results
to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, those listed and referenced under Part II, Item 1A, “Risk
Factors” of this Report. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Except
as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information
becomes available in the future.
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PART
I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item
1. Financial Statements
LINEAGE
CELL THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN
THOUSANDS)
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 24,752
$ 55,742
Marketable securities (Notes 4 and 5)
41,603
2,616
Accounts and grants receivable, net (Note 3)
434
50,840
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,720
2,351
Total current assets
68,509
111,549
NONCURRENT ASSETS
Property and equipment, net (Notes 6 and 14)
4,652
4,872
Deposits and other long-term assets
591
630
Goodwill
10,672
10,672
Intangible assets, net
46,724
46,822
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 131,148
$ 174,545
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$ 9,807
$ 27,969
Lease liabilities, current portion (Note 14)
543
801
Financing lease, current portion (Note 14)
25
30
Deferred revenues (Note 3)
12,364
18,119
Liability classified warrants, current portion
-
197
Total current liabilities
22,739
47,116
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Deferred tax liability
2,076
2,076
Deferred revenues, net of current portion (Note 3)
26,544
32,454
Lease liability, net of current portion (Note 14)
2,216
1,941
Financing lease, net of current portion (Note 14)
16
30
Liability classified warrants and other long-term liabilities
4
30
TOTAL LIABILITIES
53,595
83,647
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
-
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred shares, no par value, authorized 2,000 shares; none issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021
-
-
Common shares, no par value, 250,000 shares authorized; 169,886 and 169,477 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
439,148
434,529
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 3,184 )
( 5,211 )
Accumulated deficit
( 357,016 )
( 337,097 )
Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. shareholders’ equity
78,948
92,221
Noncontrolling (deficit)
( 1,395 )
( 1,323 )
Total shareholders’ equity
77,553
90,898
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$ 131,148
$ 174,545
See
accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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LINEAGE
CELL THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN
THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
2022
2021
2022
2021
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
REVENUES:
Collaboration revenues
$ 2,592
$ 293
$ 11,605
$ 506
Royalties
406
1,909
1,183
2,430
Grant revenues
-
68
-
237
Total revenues
2,998
2,270
12,788
3,173
Cost of sales
( 235 )
( 985 )
( 626 )
( 1,222 )
Gross profit
2,763
1,285
12,162
1,951
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development
3,592
2,811
9,883
9,136
General and administrative
4,422
5,317
18,160
13,788
Total operating expenses
8,014
8,128
28,043
22,924
Loss from operations
( 5,251 )
( 6,843 )
( 15,881 )
( 20,973 )
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSES):
Interest income (expense), net
384
1
435
( 1 )
Gain on sale of marketable securities
-
-
-
6,024
Unrealized loss on marketable equity securities
( 233 )
( 2,450 )
( 1,677 )
( 621 )
Gain on extinguishment of debt
-
-
-
523
Gain on revaluation of warrant liability
-
53
223
105
Other income (expense), net
( 475 )
393
( 2,550 )
( 318 )
Total other income/(expense), net
( 324 )
( 2,003 )
( 3,569 )
5,712
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
( 5,575 )
( 8,846 )
( 19,450 )
( 15,261 )
Income tax (expense)/benefit
( 541 )
1,012
( 541 )
1,181
NET LOSS
( 6,116 )
( 7,834 )
( 19,991 )
( 14,080 )
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
47
11
72
51
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$ ( 6,069 )
$ ( 7,823 )
$ ( 19,919 )
$ ( 14,029 )
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE:
BASIC
$ ( 0.04 )
$ ( 0.05 )
$ ( 0.12 )
$ ( 0.09 )
DILUTED
$ ( 0.04 )
$ ( 0.05 )
$ ( 0.12 )
$ ( 0.09 )
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
BASIC
169,786
167,624
169,722
163,120
DILUTED
169,786
167,624
169,722
163,120
See
accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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LINEAGE
CELL THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(IN
THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
2022
2021
2022
2021
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
NET LOSS
$ ( 6,116 )
$ ( 7,834 )
$ ( 19,991 )
$ ( 14,080 )
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax
323
( 382 )
2,177
234
Unrealized loss on marketable debt securities
( 150 )
-
( 150 )
-
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
( 5,943 )
( 8,216 )
( 17,964 )
( 13,846 )
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
47
11
72
51
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS, INC. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
$ ( 5,896 )
$ ( 8,205 )
$ ( 17,892 )
$ ( 13,795 )
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LINEAGE
CELL THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN
THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
2022
2021
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss attributable to Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc.
$ ( 19,919 )
$ ( 14,029 )
Net loss allocable to noncontrolling interest
( 72 )
( 51 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss attributable to Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Gain on sale of marketable securities
-
( 6,024 )
Unrealized loss on marketable equity securities
1,677
621
Gain on extinguishment of debt
-
( 523 )
Depreciation expense, including amortization of leasehold improvements
441
504
Change in right-of-use assets and liabilities
( 24 )
19
Amortization of intangible assets
113
178
Accretion of income on marketable debt securities
( 186 )
-
Stock-based compensation
3,328
2,601
Common stock issued for services
-
202
Gain on revaluation of warrant liability
( 223 )
( 105 )
Deferred tax benefit
-
( 1,181 )
Foreign currency remeasurement and other gain
2,668
295
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and grants receivable (Note 3)
50,206
( 104 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
517
( 1,229 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 8)
( 17,573 )
354
Deferred revenue and other liabilities (Note 3)
( 11,591 )
784
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
9,362
( 17,688 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of marketable debt securities
( 40,628 )
-
Proceeds from the sale of OncoCyte common shares
-
10,064
Proceeds from the sale of HBL common shares
-
21
Purchase of equipment
( 429 )
( 194 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
( 41,057 )
9,891
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from employee options exercised
506
6,269
Common shares received and retired for employee taxes paid
( 17 )
( 41 )
Proceeds from exercise of subsidiary warrants, net
991
-
Proceeds from sale of common shares
148
30,741
Payments for offering costs
( 95 )
( 980 )
Repayment of lease liability
( 23 )
( 13 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
1,510
35,976
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
( 795 )
( 34 )
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
( 30,980 )
28,145
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH:
At beginning of the period
56,277
33,183
At end of the period
$ 25,297
$ 61,328
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
Cash paid for interest
$ 13
$ 12
See
accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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LINEAGE
CELL THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1.
Organization and Business Overview
Lineage
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (“Lineage,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a clinical-stage biotechnology
company developing novel cell therapies to address unmet medical needs. Our programs are based on our proprietary cell-based technology
and associated development and manufacturing capabilities. From this platform, we design, develop, and manufacture specialized human
cells with anatomical and physiological functions similar, or identical to, cells found naturally in the human body. These cells which
we manufacture are created by developmental differentiation protocols that we apply to established, well-characterized, and self-renewing
pluripotent cell lines. These functional cells are transplanted into patients and are designed to (a) replace or support cells that are
dysfunctional or absent due to degenerative disease or traumatic injury, or (b) help the body mount a more robust and effective immune
response to cancer or infectious diseases.
Our
strategy is to efficiently leverage our technology platform and our development, formulation, delivery, and manufacturing capabilities
to advance our cell therapy programs internally or in certain cases in conjunction with strategic partners to further enhance their value.
As one example, in December 2021, we entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement (the “Roche Agreement”) with F. Hoffmann-La
Roche Ltd and Genentech, Inc., a member of the Roche Group (collectively, “Roche”), wherein we granted to Roche exclusive
worldwide rights to develop and commercialize retinal pigment epithelium (“RPE”) cell therapies, including our proprietary
cell therapy program known as OpRegen ® , for the treatment of ocular disorders, including geographic atrophy (GA) secondary
to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Under the terms of the Roche Agreement, Lineage received a $ 50.0 million upfront payment and
is eligible to receive up to $ 620.0 million in certain developmental, regulatory, and commercialization milestone payments. Lineage also
is eligible for tiered double-digit percentage royalties on net sales of OpRegen in the U.S. and other major markets.
As
of September 30, 2022, we have five allogeneic, or “off-the-shelf,” cell therapy programs in development, of which three
have reached clinical testing:
●
OpRegen ® ,
a retinal pigment epithelium (“RPE”) cell replacement therapy currently in a Phase 1/2a multicenter clinical trial for
the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), also known as atrophic AMD. There currently
are no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) or European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) approved treatment
options available for patients with GA. The Phase 1/2a trial enrolled 24 individuals with dry AMD and GA. In December 2021, this
program was partnered with Roche for further clinical development and commercialization.
●
OPC1 ,
an oligodendrocyte progenitor cell treatment currently in long-term follow-up for a Phase 1/2a multicenter clinical trial for cervical
spinal cord injuries (“SCI”). To date, five (5) patients with thoracic spinal cord injuries and twenty-five (25) patients
with cervical spinal cord injuries have been enrolled in clinical trials of OPC1. The clinical development of OPC1 has been partially
funded by $ 14.3 million received under a grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (“CIRM”).
●
VAC ,
an allogeneic cancer immunotherapy comprised of antigen-presenting dendritic cells. One of
the VAC product candidates, VAC2, is currently in a Phase 1 clinical trial in non-small cell
lung cancer (“NSCLC”). This clinical trial is being funded and conducted by Cancer
Research UK, one of the world’s largest independent cancer research charities. We also
have another VAC-based product candidate in preclinical development with our partner, Immunomic
Therapeutics, Inc. (“ITI”), for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (“GBM”).
●
ANP1 ,
an allogeneic auditory neuron progenitor cell transplant currently in preclinical development
for the treatment of debilitating hearing loss (“DHL”).
●
PNC1,
an allogeneic photoreceptor cell transplant currently in preclinical development for the treatment of vision loss due to photoreceptor
dysfunction or damage.
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We
have additional, undisclosed product candidates being considered for development, which cover a range of therapeutic areas and unmet
medical needs. Generally, these product candidates are based on the same pluripotent platform technology and employ a similar guided
cell differentiation and transplant approach as the five product candidates detailed above, but in some cases may also include genetic modifications designed to enhance efficacy and safety profiles.
In
addition to seeking to create value for shareholders by developing product candidates and other technologies through our clinical development
programs, we also may seek to create value from our large patent estate and related technologies through partnering and/or strategic
transactions. In addition to the Roche Agreement, we founded two companies based on Lineage’s intellectual property that later became publicly traded companies: OncoCyte
Corporation (“OncoCyte”) and AgeX Therapeutics, Inc. (“AgeX”). We continue to hold common stock in OncoCyte as
of September 30, 2022.
2.
Basis of Presentation, Liquidity and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The
unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements presented herein, and discussed below, have been prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the
instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. In accordance with those rules and regulations certain information and footnotes
normally included in comprehensive consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. The condensed consolidated balance
sheet as of December 31, 2021 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all the
information and footnotes required by GAAP. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Lineage’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2021 ( “2021 10-K”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 10,
2022.
The
accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments, consisting only
of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of Lineage’s financial condition and results of operations.
The condensed consolidated results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period
or for the entire year.
Principles
of consolidation
Lineage’s
condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of its subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The following table reflects Lineage’s ownership, directly or through one or
more subsidiaries of the outstanding shares of its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2022.
Schedule of Lineage's Ownership of Outstanding Shares of its Subsidiaries
Subsidiary
Field
of Business
Lineage
Ownership
Country
Asterias
BioTherapeutics, Inc.
Cell
based therapeutics to treat neurological conditions and cancer
100 %
USA
Cell
Cure Neurosciences Ltd.
Manufacturing
of Lineage’s product candidates
94 % (1)(2)
Israel
ES
Cell International Pte. Ltd.
Research
and clinical grade cell lines
100 %
Singapore
OrthoCyte
Corporation
Research
in orthopedic diseases and injuries
99.8 %
USA
(1)
Includes
shares owned by Lineage and ES Cell International Pte. Ltd.
(2)
As
of December, 31, 2021 our ownership percentage of Cell Cure was approximately 99 %. In July 2022, Hadasit Bio-Holdings Ltd. exercised
warrants to purchase 21,999 ordinary shares of Cell Cure. Lineage’s ownership percentage of Cell Cure decreased as a result
of the warrant exercise. As of September 30, 2022, our ownership percentage of Cell Cure was approximately 94 %.
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As
of September 30, 2022, Lineage consolidated its direct and indirect wholly owned or majority-owned subsidiaries because Lineage has the
ability to control their operating and financial decisions and policies through its ownership, and the noncontrolling interest is reflected
as a separate element of shareholders’ equity on Lineage’s consolidated balance sheets.
Liquidity
On
September 30, 2022, we had $ 66.4 million of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. Based on our current operating plan, we
believe that our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, together with our projected cash flows, will be sufficient to enable
us to carry out our planned operations through at least twelve months from the issuance date of our consolidated financial statements
included elsewhere in this Report.
Capital
Resources
Since
inception, we have incurred significant operating losses and have funded our operations primarily through the issuance of equity securities,
the sale of common stock of our former subsidiaries, OncoCyte and AgeX, receipt of proceeds from research grants, revenues from collaborations,
royalties from product sales, and sales of research products and services.
Our
projected cash flows are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described and referenced under Part II, Item 1A,
“Risk Factors” of this Report. See the discussion in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations under “Cash Flows” for additional information regarding our sources of cash during the reporting period.
As
of September 30, 2022, $ 63.8 million remained available for sale under our at the market offering program. See Note 11 (Shareholders’
Equity) to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included in this Report for additional information.
We
may use our marketable securities for liquidity as necessary and as market conditions allow. The market value of our marketable securities
may not represent the amount that could be realized in a sale of such securities due to various market and regulatory factors, including
trading volume, prevailing market conditions and prices at the time of any sale and subsequent sales of securities by the entities. In
addition, the value of our marketable equity securities may be significantly and adversely impacted by deteriorating global economic
conditions and the recent disruptions to and volatility in the credit and financial markets in the United States and worldwide resulting
from the ongoing pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, rising inflation and interest rates, and other
macroeconomic factors.
Additional
Capital Requirements
Our
financial obligations primarily consist of vendor contracts to provide research services and other purchase commitments with suppliers.
In the normal course of business, we enter into services agreements with contract research organizations, contract manufacturing organizations
and other third parties. Generally, these agreements provide for termination upon notice, with specified amounts due upon termination
based on the timing of termination and the terms of the agreement. The amounts and timing of payments under these agreements are uncertain
and contingent upon the initiation and completion of the services to be provided.
Our
commitments also include obligations to our licensors under our in-license agreements, which may include sublicense fees, milestones
fees, royalties, and reimbursement of patent maintenance costs. Sublicense fees are payable to licensors when we sublicense underlying
intellectual property to third parties; the fees are based on a percentage of the license fees we receive from sublicensees. Milestone
payments are due to licensors upon our future achievement of certain development and regulatory milestones. Royalties are payable to
licensors based on a percentage of net sales of licensed products. Patent maintenance costs are payable to licensors as reimbursement
for the cost of maintaining of license patents. Due to the contingent nature of the payments, the amounts and timing of payments to licensors
under our in-license agreements are uncertain and may fluctuate significantly from period to period.
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Significant
Accounting Policies
Marketable
Debt Securities
Lineage
accounts for its holdings of U.S. Treasury securities in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320-10-50,
Debt Securities . All marketable debt securities have been classified as “available-for-sale” and are carried at estimated
fair value. Unrealized gains and losses are excluded from earnings and are included in other comprehensive income or loss and reported
as a separate component of stockholders’ equity or deficit until realized. Realized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt
securities are included in other income (expense), net. The amortized cost of debt securities is adjusted for amortization of premiums
and accretion of discounts to maturity. Such amortization and accretion, together with interest on securities, are included in interest
income on the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations. In accordance with the Company’s investment policy,
management invests in debt securities with high credit quality, including U.S. government securities.
Lineage
reviews all its investments for other-than-temporary declines in estimated fair value. Our review includes the consideration of the cause
of the impairment, including the creditworthiness of the security issuers, the number of securities in an unrealized loss position, the
severity and duration of the unrealized losses, whether the Company has the intent to sell the security. If a credit loss does exist
for available-for-sale debt securities and should be recognized, an allowance will be recorded rather than a write-down to the amortized
costs basis. To date, no such credit losses have occurred or have been recorded. See Note 4 (Marketable Debt Securities) for additional
information.
Marketable
Equity Securities
Lineage
accounts for the shares it holds in OncoCyte and Hadasit Bio-Holdings Ltd (“HBL”) as marketable equity securities in accordance
with ASC 320-10-25, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities , as amended by Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
2016-01, Financial Instruments–Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities , further
discussed below.
The
OncoCyte shares have a readily determinable fair values quoted on the NYSE American under trading symbol “OCX”. The HBL shares
have a readily determinable fair value quoted on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (“TASE”) under the trading symbol “HDST”
where share prices are denominated in New Israeli Shekels (NIS). See Note 5 (Marketable Equity Securities) for additional information.
Revenue
Recognition
Lineage
recognizes revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASU 2014-09 , Revenues from Contracts
with Customers (Topic 606) , and in a manner that depicts the transfer of control of a product or a service to a customer and reflects
the amount of the consideration it is entitled to receive in exchange for such product or service. In doing so, Lineage follows a five-step
approach: (i) identify the contract with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction
price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the customer obtains
control of the product or service. Lineage considers the terms of a contract and all relevant facts and circumstances when applying the
revenue recognition standard. Lineage applies the revenue recognition standard, including the use of any practical expedients, consistently
to contracts with similar characteristics and in similar circumstances.
In
applying the provisions of ASU 2014-09, Lineage has determined that government grants are out of the scope of ASU 2014-09 because the
government entities do not meet the definition of a “customer,” as defined by ASU 2014-09, as there is not considered to
be a transfer of control of goods or services to the government entities funding the grant. In the absence of applicable guidance under
GAAP, the Company’s policy is to recognize grant revenue when the related costs are incurred and the right to payment is realized.
Costs incurred are recorded in research and development and general and administrative expenses on the accompanying statements of operations .
Deferred
grant revenues represent grant funds received from the governmental funding agencies for which the allowable expenses have not yet been
incurred as of the latest balance sheet date reported.
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Royalties
from Product Sales and License Fees
For
agreements that include sales-based royalties, including commercial milestone payments based on the level of sales, and the license is
deemed to be the predominant item to which the royalties relate, Lineage recognizes revenue at the later of (i) when the related sales
occur, or (ii) when the performance obligation to which some or all of the royalty has been allocated has been satisfied (or partially
satisfied). Lineage estimates and recognizes royalty revenues based on all available information, including estimates provided by the
customer or licensee from which Lineage obtains such estimates directly for each reporting period. Actual revenues ultimately received
may differ from those estimates recorded and are adjusted in the period when information to actuals is available to Lineage.
Collaborative
Agreements
In
December 2021, Lineage entered into the Roche Agreement for the development and commercialization of OpRegen. Under the terms of the
Roche Agreement, Roche agreed to pay Lineage a $ 50.0 million upfront payment and Lineage is eligible to receive up to an additional $ 620.0
million in certain developmental, regulatory and commercialization milestone payments. Lineage is also eligible to receive tiered double-digit
percentage royalties on net sales of OpRegen. See Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies) for additional information regarding this agreement.
In
April 2021, Lineage entered a worldwide license and collaboration agreement with Immunomic Therapeutics, Inc. for the development and
commercialization of an allogeneic version of an immunomic oncology target utilizing the VAC platform. Under the terms of this agreement,
Lineage is entitled to upfront licensing fees totaling up to $ 2.0 million, and up to $ 67.0 million in development and commercial milestones
across multiple indications. Lineage also will be eligible to receive royalties up to 10 % on net sales of future products.
As
of September 30, 2022, we recorded $ 38.1 million and $ 0.8 million of deferred revenue on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, related
to the collaboration agreements with each of Roche and Immunomic Therapeutics, Inc., respectively. For the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2022, we recognized $ 2.6 million and $ 11.6 million of revenue, respectively, on the condensed statement of operations,
related to the Roche Agreement. See Note 3 (Revenue) for additional information.
We
review collaborative agreements to determine if the accounting treatment falls under Accounting Standards Codification, Topic 606,
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”) , or Accounting Standards Codification Topic 808, Collaborative
Arrangements (“ASC 808”). While these agreements may be within the scope of ASC 808, we may analogize to ASC 606 for
some aspects of the agreements.
The
terms of our collaborative agreements typically include one or more of the following: (i) upfront fees; (ii) milestone payments related
to achievement of development or commercial milestones; (iii) royalties on net sales of licensed products; and (iv) reimbursement of
cost-sharing of research and development (“R&D”) expenses. Each of these payments eventually result in collaboration
revenues. When a portion of non-refundable upfront fees or other payments received are allocated to continuing performance obligations
under the terms of a collaborative agreement, they are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as collaboration revenue when (or
as) the underlying performance obligation is satisfied.
To
identify the performance obligations within the collaboration agreements, we first identify all the promises in the contract (i.e. explicit
and implicit), which may include a customer option to acquire additional goods or services for free or at a discount. We exclude any
immaterial promises from the assessment of identifying performance obligations. When an option is identified as providing a customer
with a material right, the option is identified as a performance obligation. A portion of the transaction price is then allocated to
the option and recognized when (or as) the future goods or services related to the option are provided, or when the option expires.
As
part of the accounting treatment for these agreements, we must develop estimates and assumptions that require judgement to determine
the underlying stand-alone selling price for each performance obligation which determines how the transaction price is allocated among
the performance obligations. The following items are estimated in the calculation of the stand-alone selling price: forecasted revenues
and development costs, development timelines, discount rates and probabilities of technical and regulatory success. We evaluate each
performance obligation to determine if they can be satisfied at a point in time or over time, and we measure the services delivered to
our collaboration partners each reporting period, which is based on the progress of the related program. If necessary, we adjust the
measure of performance and related revenue recognition. Any such adjustments are recorded on a cumulative catch-up basis which would
affect revenue and net income (loss) in the period of adjustment. In addition, variable consideration (e.g., milestone payments) must
be evaluated to determine if it is constrained and, therefore, excluded from the transaction price.
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Upfront
Fees: If a license to our intellectual property is determined to be distinct from the other performance obligations identified in
the arrangement, we recognize collaboration revenues from the transaction price allocated to the license when the license is transferred
to the licensee, and the licensee is able to use and benefit from the license. When the license is determined to be non-distinct, we
utilize judgment to assess the nature of the combined performance obligation to determine whether the combined performance obligation
is satisfied over time or at a point in time, and, if over time, the appropriate method of measuring progress for purposes of recognizing
collaboration revenue from the allocated transaction price. For example, when we receive upfront fees for the performance of research
and development services, or when research and development services are not considered to be distinct from a license, we recognize collaboration
revenue for those units of account over time using a measure of progress. We evaluate the measure of progress at each reporting period
and, if necessary, adjust the measure of performance and related revenue as a change in estimate.
Milestone
Payments: At the inception of each collaboration agreement that includes milestone payments (variable consideration), we evaluate
whether the milestones are considered probable of being reached and estimate the amount to be included in the transaction price using
the most likely amount method. If it is probable that a significant revenue reversal would not occur, the associated milestone value
is included in the transaction price. Milestone payments that are not within our or the collaboration partner’s control, such as
non-operational developmental and regulatory approvals, are generally not considered probable of being achieved until those approvals
are received. At the end of each reporting period, we re-evaluate the probability of achievement of milestones that are within our or
the collaboration partner’s control, such as operational developmental milestones and any related constraint, and if necessary,
adjust our estimate of the overall transaction price. Any such adjustments are recorded on a cumulative catch-up basis, which would affect
collaboration revenues and net income (loss) in the period of adjustment. Revisions to our estimate of the transaction price may also
result in negative collaboration revenues and net income (loss) in the period of adjustment.
Royalties:
For collaboration agreements that include sales-based royalties, including commercial milestone payments based on the level of sales,
and the license is deemed to be the predominant item to which the royalties relate, we recognize revenue at the later of (i) when the
related sales occur, or (ii) when the performance obligation to which some or all of the royalty has been allocated has been satisfied
(or partially satisfied).
Reimbursement,
cost-sharing payments: Under certain collaborative agreements, we will receive reimbursement for a portion of our R&D expenses.
Such reimbursements are reviewed for gross versus net reporting considerations and reflected either as a reduction of R&D expense
or as reimbursement revenue in our consolidated statements of operations.
Accounts
and Grant Receivable, net
Net
accounts receivable amounted to $ 0.4 million and $ 50.6 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Net accounts
receivable include an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $ 0.1 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, for
those amounts deemed uncollectible. Lineage establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the evaluation of the collectability
of its receivables on a variety of factors, including the length of time receivables are past due, significant events that may impair
the customer’s ability to pay, such as a bankruptcy filing or deterioration in the customers operating results or financial position,
and historical experience. If circumstances related to customers change, estimates of the recoverability of receivables would be further
adjusted.
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Basic
and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders
Basic
earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income or loss attributable to Lineage common shareholders by the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding, net of unvested restricted stock or restricted stock units, subject to repurchase by Lineage, if any, during
the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income or loss attributable to Lineage common shareholders by
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for the effects of potentially dilutive common shares issuable under
outstanding stock options and warrants, using the treasury-stock method, convertible preferred stock, if any, using the if-converted
method, and treasury stock held by subsidiaries, if any.
For
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, Lineage reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders,
and therefore, all potentially dilutive common shares were considered antidilutive for those periods.
The
following common share equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per common share for the periods presented
because including them would have been antidilutive (in thousands):
Schedule of Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(unaudited)
2022
2021
Stock options
17,972
17,207
Restricted stock units
939
46
Cash
and cash equivalents
Lineage
considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of September
30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, Lineage had $ 14.7 million and $ 52.3 million in U.S. Treasuries securities and money market funds, respectively,
considered to be cash equivalents.
Restricted
Cash
In
accordance with ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash , Lineage explains the change during the period
in the total of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, and includes restricted cash in cash and cash equivalents when reconciling
the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
The
following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance
sheet dates that comprise the total of the same such amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for all periods
presented herein (in thousands):
Schedule of Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 24,752
$ 55,742
Restricted cash included in deposits and other current assets (see Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies))
545
535
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows
$ 25,297
$ 56,277
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Stock-Based
Compensation
Lineage
follows accounting standards governing share-based payments in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation ,
which require the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to directors and employees
based on estimated fair values.
For
employee and director stock options, we utilize the Black-Scholes option pricing model for valuing share-based payment awards. Lineage’s
determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using that option-pricing model is affected by the price
of Lineage’s common shares as well as by assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables. These variables include,
but are not limited to, expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and the expected term of options granted, which
is derived using the simplified method, which is an average of the contractual term of the option and its vesting period, as we do not
have sufficient historical exercise data upon which to estimate expected term. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield
in effect at the time of grant for zero coupon U.S. Treasury notes with maturities similar to the expected term of the awards. Stock
option forfeitures are accounted for as they occur.
For
restricted stock unit awards (“RSUs”) subject to service and/or performance vesting conditions, the grant-date fair value
is established based on the closing price of Lineage’s common shares on such date. Stock-based compensation expense for RSUs subject
to only service conditions is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period. Stock-based compensation expense for RSUs
with both service and performance conditions is recognized on a graded basis only if it is probable that the performance condition will
be achieved. Lineage accounts for forfeitures of RSUs as they occur in determining stock-based compensation expense. For RSUs subject
to a market condition, the grant-date fair value is estimated using a Monte Carlo valuation model. The model is based on random projections
of stock price paths and must be repeated numerous times to achieve a probabilistic assessment. Lineage recognizes stock-based compensation
expense for RSUs subject to market-based vesting conditions regardless of whether it becomes probable that the vesting conditions will
be achieved, and stock-based compensation expense for such RSUs is not reversed if vesting does not actually occur.
Although
the fair value of employee stock options and RSUs are determined in accordance with FASB guidance, changes in the assumptions can materially
affect the estimated value and therefore the amount of compensation expense recognized in the condensed consolidated interim financial
statements.
Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
The
following recently issued accounting pronouncement that is not yet effective should be read in conjunction with the recently issued accounting
pronouncements discussed in the 2021 10-K.
In
June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial
Instruments . ASU 2016-13 is intended to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected
credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable
information to inform credit loss estimates. ASU 2016-13 is effective for Lineage beginning January 1, 2023. We are currently assessing the new guidance and we believe this will not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In
March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on
Financial Reporting . This ASU provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the burden in accounting for (or recognizing
the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. This would apply to companies meeting certain criteria that have contracts,
hedging relationships and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference
rate reform. This standard is effective for us immediately and may be applied prospectively to contract modifications made and hedging
relationships entered into or evaluated on or before December 31, 2022. In April 2022, the FASB proposed extending the sunset date of
this guidance to December 31, 2024. We are currently assessing the impact the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements
and disclosures.
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3.
Revenue
Our
disaggregated revenues were as follows for the periods presented (in thousands):
Schedule of Disaggregated Revenues
Three Months Ended
September,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Royalties
$ 406
$ 1,909
$ 1,183
$ 2,430
Grant revenues
Israel Innovation Authority (“IIA”)
-
68
-
237
Total grant revenues
-
68
-
237
Revenues from collaborative agreements
Upfront license fees
2,592
36
11,605
72
Event-based development milestones
-
72
-
72
Reimbursements, cost-sharing payments
-
185
-
362
Total revenues from collaborative agreements
2,592
293
11,605
506
Total revenue
$ 2,998
$ 2,270
$ 12,788
$ 3,173
During
the three months ended September 30, 2022, we recognized $ 3.0 million in total revenue, of which $ 2.6 million was recognized in collaboration
revenues related to the $ 50.0 million upfront payment from Roche, which was included in deferred revenues at December 31, 2021.
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recognized $ 12.8 million in total revenue, of which $ 11.6 million was recognized in collaboration
revenues related to the $ 50.0 million upfront payment from Roche, which was included in deferred revenues at December 31, 2021.
We
are recognizing the $ 50.0 million upfront payment under the Roche Agreement, utilizing an input method of costs incurred over total estimated
costs to be incurred.
Accounts
receivable and other receivable, net, and deferred revenues (contract liabilities) from contracts with customers, including collaboration
partners, consisted of the following (in thousands):
Schedule of Contract with Customer Contract Liability and Receivable
September
30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(unaudited)
Accounts receivable and other receivable, net (1)(2)
$ 435
$ 50,640
Deferred revenues (2)
38,908
50,500
(1)
Accounts
receivable and other receivable, net, decreased primarily due to the receipt of the $ 50.0 million upfront payment under the Roche
Agreement, received in January 2022. See Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies).
(2)
Excludes
government grants as Lineage has determined government grants are outside the scope of ASU 2014-09 – Revenue from Contracts
with Customers (Topic 606).
As
of September 30, 2022, the amounts in the transaction price of our contracts with customers, including collaboration partners, and allocated
goods and services not yet provided were $ 40.5 million, of which $ 38.9 million has been collected and is reported as deferred revenues,
and $ 1.6 million relates to unfulfilled commitments related to the ITI collaboration (see Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies) for
additional information), the latter is currently estimated to be delivered by the end of the third quarter of 2023. Of the total deferred
revenues of $ 38.9 million, approximately $ 12.4 million is expected to be recognized within the next 12 months.
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4.
Marketable Debt Securities
The
following table is a summary of available-for-sale debt securities in cash and cash equivalents or marketable securities in the Company’s
condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Summary
of Available for Sale Debt Securities
September 30, 2022
(unaudited)
Financial Assets:
Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
U.S. Treasury securities
$ 48,646
$ 1
$ ( 151 )
$ 48,496
Total
48,646
1
( 151 )
48,496
The
Company has not recognized an allowance for credit losses on any securities in an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2022.
We believe that the individual unrealized losses represent temporary declines resulting from changes in interest rates, and we intend
to hold these marketable securities to their maturity.
As
of September 30, 2022, the amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale securities by contractual
maturity are shown below (in thousands):
Schedule
of Amortized cost And Estimated fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
(unaudited)
Available-for-sale securities maturing:
In one year or less
$ 48,646
$ 48,496
Total available-for-sale securities
48,646
48,496
The
Company currently does not intend to sell these securities prior to maturity and does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily
impaired at September 30, 2022.
As of September 30, 2022 the Company had $ 7.8 million in marketable debt securities which were classified as cash equilavents on the condensed
consolidated balance sheet. As
of December 31, 2021 the Company did no t have any available-for-sale debt securities.
5.
Marketable Equity Securities
As
of September 30, 2022, Lineage owned 1.1 million shares of OncoCyte common stock, which had a fair value of $ 0.8 million as of that date,
based on the closing price of OncoCyte common stock of $ 0.73 per share on that date.
As
of December 31, 2021, Lineage owned 1.1 million shares of OncoCyte common stock, which had a fair value of $ 2.4 million as of that date,
based on the closing price of OncoCyte common stock of $ 2.17 per share on that date.
For
the three months ended September 30, 2022, Lineage recorded a net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities of $ 0.2 million related
to changes in fair market value of OncoCyte common stock price during the quarter. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, Lineage
recorded a net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities of $ 2.5 million related to changes in fair market value of OncoCyte’s
common stock price during the quarter.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2022, Lineage recorded a net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities of $ 1.6 million related
to changes in fair market value of OncoCyte common stock price during the period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Lineage
recorded a realized gain of $ 6.0 million due to sales of OncoCyte shares in the period. Lineage also recorded a net unrealized loss on
marketable equity securities of $ 0.6 million related to changes in fair market value of OncoCyte’s common stock price during the
period.
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All
share prices are determined based on the closing price of OncoCyte common stock on the NYSE American on the last day of the applicable
quarter, or the last trading day of the applicable quarter, if the last day of a quarter fell on a day that was not a trading day.
6.
Property and Equipment, Net
At
September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, property and equipment, net was comprised of the following (in thousands):
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(unaudited)
Equipment, furniture and fixtures
$ 3,389
$ 3,472
Leasehold improvements
2,338
2,539
Right-of-use assets
4,737
4,163
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
( 5,812 )
( 5,302 )
Property and equipment, net
$ 4,652
$ 4,872
Property
and equipment, net at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, includes $ 79,000 in financing leases, which were fully amortized.
Depreciation
and amortization expense amounted to $ 145,000 and $ 165,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and
$ 441,000 and $ 504,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
7.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
At
September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, goodwill and intangible assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets Net
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(unaudited)
Goodwill (1)
$ 10,672
$ 10,672
Intangible assets:
Acquired IPR&D – OPC1 (from the Asterias Merger) (2)
$ 31,700
$ 31,700
Acquired IPR&D – VAC (from the Asterias Merger) (2)
14,840
14,840
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Acquired patents
18,953
18,953
Acquired royalty contracts (3)
650
650
Total intangible assets
66,143
66,143
Accumulated amortization (4)
( 19,419 )
( 19,321 )
Intangible assets, net
$ 46,724
$ 46,822
(1)
Goodwill
represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and
liabilities assumed in the Asterias Merger (see Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies) for additional information on the Asterias
Merger).
(2)
Asterias
had two in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) intangible assets that were valued at $ 46.5 million as part
of the purchase price allocation that was performed in connection with the Asterias Merger. The fair value of these assets consisted
of $ 31.7 million pertaining to the OPC1 program and $ 14.8 million pertaining to the VAC platform.
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(3)
Asterias
had royalty cash flows under certain specific patent families it acquired from Geron Corporation. Such patents are expected to continue
to generate revenue, are not used in the OPC1 or the VAC platform and are considered to be separate long-lived intangible assets
under ASC 805.
(4)
As
of September 30, 2022 acquired patents were fully amortized and the acquired royalty contracts had a remaining unamortized balance
of approximately $ 184,000 .
Lineage
amortizes its intangible assets over an estimated period of 5 to 10 years on a straight-line basis. Lineage recognized approximately
$ 33,000 and $ 33,000 in amortization expense of intangible assets during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively,
and $ 98,000 and $ 178,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Amortization
of intangible assets for periods subsequent to September 30, 2022 is as follows (in thousands):
Schedule of Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expenses
Year Ended December 31,
Amortization
Expense
2022
$ 32
2023
130
2024
22
Total
$ 184
8.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
At
September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(unaudited)
Accounts payable
$ 2,865
$ 3,543
Accrued compensation
1,914
2,162
Accrued liabilities (1)
5,003
22,086
Other current liabilities
25
178
Total
$ 9,807
$ 27,969
(1)
The
decrease in accrued liabilities was primarily due to a $21.0 million payment by Lineage in accordance with its obligations related
to the Roche Agreement (see Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies)), offset with accrual of litigation settlement amount of $3.5
million (see Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies)) .
9.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair
value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes
the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair value (ASC 820-10-50), Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures :
●
Level
1 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
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●
Level
2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets
or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable
market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
●
Level
3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable; that reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions
market participants would make and significant to the fair value.
We
have not transferred any instruments between the three levels of the fair value hierarchy.
We
measure our money market fund, marketable securities and our liability classified warrants at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair
values of such assets were as follows at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (in thousands):
Schedule of Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Valued on Recurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements Using
Balance at
September 30, 2022
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Money market fund (1)
$ 6,909
$ 6,909
$ -
$ -
Marketable debt securities
48,496
48,496
Marketable equity securities
940
940
-
-
Liabilities:
Warrants to purchase Cell Cure ordinary shares
4
-
-
4
Fair Value Measurements Using
Balance at
December 31, 2021
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Money market fund (1)
$ 52,324
$ 52,324
$ -
$ -
Marketable equity securities
2,616
2,616
-
-
Liabilities:
Warrants to purchase Cell Cure ordinary shares
227
-
-
227
(1)
Included
in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.
In
determining the fair value of the warrants to purchase ordinary shares of Cell Cure, Lineage utilizes a Black-Scholes pricing model that
maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, and also considers counterparty
credit risk in its assessment of fair value. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of such warrants
are volatility and share value. A significant increase or decrease in these inputs could result in a significantly higher or lower fair
value measurements.
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The
following table sets forth the establishment of the fair value of these warrants, as well as a summary of the changes in the fair value
and other adjustments (in thousands):
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value
Cell Cure
Warrants
Balance as of December 31, 2021
$ 227
Change in fair value and other adjustments
( 223 )
Expiration of warrants
-
Balance as of September 30, 2022
$ 4
Lineage’s
marketable equity securities includes the shares of stock of OncoCyte and HBL. Both of these securities have readily determinable fair
values quoted on the NYSE American or TASE. These securities are measured at fair value and reported as current assets on the accompanying
condensed consolidated balance sheets based on the closing trading price of the security as of the date being presented.
The
fair value of Lineage’s assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under FASB guidance regarding disclosures
about fair value of financial instruments, approximate the carrying amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
10.
Related Party Transactions
In
connection with the putative shareholder class action lawsuits filed in February 2019 and October 2019 challenging the Asterias Merger
(see Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies)), Lineage agreed to pay the expenses for the legal defense of Neal Bradsher, a member of
the Lineage board of directors, Broadwood Partners, L.P., a shareholder of Lineage, and Broadwood Capital, Inc., which serves as the
general partner of Broadwood Partners, L.P., all of which were named defendants in the lawsuits, prior to being dismissed. Through September
30, 2022, Lineage has incurred a total of approximately $ 620,000 in legal expenses on behalf of the foregoing parties.
11.
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred
Shares
Lineage
is authorized to issue 2,000,000 preferred shares, no par value. The preferred shares may be issued in one or more series as the Lineage
board of directors may determine by resolution. The Lineage board of directors is authorized to fix the number of shares of any series
of preferred shares and to determine or alter the rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions granted to or imposed on the preferred
shares as a class, or upon any wholly unissued series of any preferred shares. The Lineage board of directors may, by resolution, increase
or decrease (but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding) the number of shares of any series of preferred shares
subsequent to the issue of shares of that series. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no preferred shares issued
or outstanding.
Common
Shares
Lineage
is authorized to issue 250,000,000 common shares, no par value. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were 169,886,335
and 169,477,347 common shares issued and outstanding, respectively.
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At
The Market Offering Program
In
May 2020, Lineage entered into a Controlled Equity Offering SM Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with Cantor
Fitzgerald & Co., as sales agent (“Cantor Fitzgerald”), pursuant to which Lineage may sell its common shares from time
to time through an “at the market offering” (“ATM”) program under the Sales Agreement.
In
March 2021, Lineage filed a prospectus supplement with the SEC in connection with the offer and sale of $ 25.0 million of common shares
through the ATM program under the Sales Agreement (“March 2021 Prospectus Supplement”).
In
December 2021, Lineage filed a prospectus supplement with the SEC in connection with the offer and sale of up to $ 64.1 million of common
shares (which included $ 14.1 million of its common shares which then remained unsold under the March 2021 Prospectus Supplement) through
the ATM program under the Sales Agreement (“December 2021 Prospectus Supplement”). No further sales will be made under the
March 2021 Prospectus Supplement.
As
of September 30, 2022, Lineage had sold 108,200 common shares under the December 2021 Prospectus Supplement at a weighted average price
per share of $ 2.55 for gross proceeds of $ 0.3 million. As of September 30, 2022, $ 63.8 million remained available for sale under the
December 2021 Prospectus Supplement. In the third quarter of 2022, no shares were sold through the ATM program.
The
shares offered under the December 2021 Prospectus Supplement are registered pursuant to Lineage’s effective shelf registration
statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-237975), which was filed with the SEC on May 1, 2020 and declared effective on May 8, 2020, and Lineage’s
effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-254167), which was filed with the SEC on March 5, 2021 and declared
effective on March 19, 2021.
Lineage
agreed to pay Cantor Fitzgerald a commission of 3.0 % of the aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of shares under the Sales Agreement,
reimburse its legal fees and disbursements, and provide Cantor Fitzgerald with customary indemnification and contribution rights. The
Sales Agreement may be terminated by Cantor Fitzgerald or Lineage at any time upon notice to the other party, or by Cantor Fitzgerald
at any time in certain circumstances, including the occurrence of a material and adverse change in Lineage’s business or financial
condition that makes it impractical or inadvisable to market the shares or to enforce contracts for the sale of the shares.
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Reconciliation
of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
The
following tables document the changes in shareholders’ equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited
and in thousands):
Schedule of Shareholder’s Equity
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Deficit
(Deficit)
Income/(Loss)
Equity
Accumulated
Preferred Shares
Common Shares
Noncontrolling
Other
Total
Number of
Number of
Accumulated
Interest/
Comprehensive
Shareholders’
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Deficit
(Deficit)
Income/(Loss)
Equity
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2021
-
$ -
169,477
$ 434,529
$ ( 337,097 )
$ ( 1,323 )
$ ( 5,211 )
$ 90,898
Shares issued through ATM
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Shares issued for services
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares retired
to pay employees’ taxes
-
-
10
( 8 )
-
-
-
( 8 )
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options
-
-
240
189
-
-
-
189
Subsidiary warrant exercise
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
2
Financing related fees
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Stock-based compensation
-
-
-
1,106
-
-
-
1,106
Shares issues for retirement of stock warrants
-
-
20
2
2
Foreign currency translation
gain
-
-
-
-
-
-
124
124
NET LOSS
-
-
-
-
( 7,087 )
( 6 )
-
( 7,093 )
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2022
-
$ -
169,727
$ 435,818
$ ( 344,184 )
$ ( 1,329 )
$ ( 5,087 )
$ 85,218
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares retired
to pay employees’ taxes
-
-
10
( 9 )
-
-
-
( 9 )
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options
-
-
11
10
-
-
-
10
Subsidiary warrant exercise, net
-
-
-
97
-
-
-
97
Stock-based compensation
-
-
-
1,235
-
-
-
1,235
Foreign currency translation gain
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,730
1,730
NET LOSS
-
-
-
-
( 6,763 )
( 19 )
-
( 6,782 )
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2022
-
$ -
169,748
$ 437,151
$ ( 350,947 )
$ ( 1,348 )
$ ( 3,357 )
$ 81,499
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options
-
-
138
118
-
-
-
118
Subsidiary warrant exercise, net
-
-
-
892
-
-
-
892
Stock-based compensation
-
-
-
987
-
-
-
987
Unrealized loss on marketable securities
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 150 )
( 150 )
Foreign currency translation gain
-
-
-
-
-
-
323
323
NET LOSS
-
-
-
-
( 6,069 )
( 47 )
-
( 6,116 )
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
-
$ -
169,886
$ 439,148
$ ( 357,016 )
$ ( 1,395 )
$ ( 3,184 )
$ 77,553
Accumulated
Preferred
Shares
Common
Shares
Noncontrolling
Other
Total
Number of
Number of
Accumulated
Interest/
Comprehensive
Shareholders’
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Deficit
(Deficit)
Income/(Loss)
Equity
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2020
-
$ -
153,096
$ 393,944
$ ( 294,078 )
$ ( 1,072 )
$ ( 3,667 )
$ 95,127
Shares issued through ATM
-
-
7,941
19,008
-
-
-
19,008
Shares issued for services
-
-
78
202
-
-
-
202
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares retired
to pay employees’ taxes
-
-
10
( 12 )
-
-
-
( 12 )
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options
-
-
942
1,751
1,751
Financing related fees
-
-
-
( 173 )
-
-
-
( 173 )
Stock-based compensation
-
-
-
539
-
-
-
539
Foreign currency translation gain
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,576
1,576
NET LOSS
-
-
-
-
( 1,416 )
( 32 )
-
( 1,448 )
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2021
-
$ -
162,067
$ 415,259
$ ( 295,494 )
$ ( 1,104 )
$ ( 2,091 )
$ 116,570
Shares issued through ATM
-
-
2,824
7,874
-
-
-
7,874
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares retired
to pay employees’ taxes
-
-
10
( 15 )
-
-
-
( 15 )
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options
-
-
2,116
4,033
-
-
-
4,033
Financing related fees
-
-
-
( 26 )
-
-
-
( 26 )
Stock-based compensation
-
-
-
919
-
-
-
919
Shares issued for retirement of stock warrants
-
-
20
2
2
Foreign currency translation loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 960 )
( 960 )
NET LOSS
-
-
-
-
( 4,788 )
( 8 )
-
( 4,796 )
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2021
-
$ -
167,037
$ 428,046
$ ( 300,282 )
$ ( 1,112 )
$ ( 3,051 )
$ 123,601
Beginning balance, value
-
$ -
167,037
$ 428,046
$ ( 300,282 )
$ ( 1,112 )
$ ( 3,051 )
$ 123,601
Shares issued through ATM
-
-
1,049
2,667
-
-
-
2,667
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares retired
to pay employees’ taxes
-
-
10
( 13 )
-
-
-
( 13 )
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options
-
-
369
485
-
-
-
485
Financing related fees
-
-
-
( 79 )
-
-
-
( 79 )
Stock-based compensation
-
-
-
1,144
-
-
-
1,144
Foreign currency translation loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 382 )
( 382 )
NET LOSS
-
-
-
-
( 7,823 )
( 11 )
-
( 7,834 )
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
-
$ -
168,465
$ 432,250
$ ( 308,105 )
$ ( 1,123 )
$ ( 3,433 )
$ 119,589
Ending Balance, value
-
$ -
168,465
$ 432,250
$ ( 308,105 )
$ ( 1,123 )
$ ( 3,433 )
$ 119,589
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Warrants
Cell
Cure Warrants – Liability Classified
In
July 2017, Cell Cure issued to HBL a warrant to purchase 24,566 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $ 40.54 per share with an expiration
date in July 2022 . In March 2022, HBL was issued 50 shares following its cash exercise of a portion of that warrant, and an additional
50 shares were transacted as a net exercise. In April 2022, HBL was issued 2,467 shares followings its cash exercise
of a portion of that warrant. In July 2022, HBL was issued 21,999 shares following its cash exercise of the remaining portion of that
warrant, which resulted in net proceeds to Cell Cure of $ 0.9 million.
A
warrant to purchase 2,000 ordinary shares issued to Cell Cure consultants with an exercise price of $ 40.00 per share and which expires
in January 2024 is outstanding as of September 30, 2022.
12.
Stock-Based Awards
Equity
Incentive Plan Awards
In
September 2021, our shareholders approved the Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”),
which became effective upon such approval. The 2021 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, nonstatutory stock options,
stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, RSUs, and other stock awards. All of our employees (including those of our affiliates),
non-employee directors and consultants are eligible to participate in the 2021 Plan.
Subject
to adjustment for certain changes in our capitalization, the aggregate number of our common shares that may be issued under the 2021
Plan will not exceed the sum of (i) 15,000,000 shares and (ii) the number of shares subject to awards granted under the Lineage Cell
Therapeutics Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”) that were outstanding when the 2021 Plan became effective
and are not issued because such awards expire or otherwise terminate. As of September 30, 2022, there were 11,256,401 shares available
for grant under the 2021 Plan.
As
a result of the approval of the 2021 Plan by our shareholders, no additional awards will be granted under the 2012 Plan or the Asterias
2013 Equity Incentive Award (the “Asterias Equity Plan”).
A
summary of activity under the 2021 Plan is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity
Number
of Options
Outstanding
Number
of RSUs
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
December 31, 2021
-
-
$ -
Options granted
6,258
-
1.40
Options expired/forfeited/cancelled
( 1,155 )
-
1.40
RSUs granted (1)
-
994
-
RSUs forfeited
-
( 55 )
-
September 30, 2022
5,103
939
$ 1.40
Options exercisable at September 30, 2022
-
$ -
(1) On
February 11, 2022, Lineage granted 694,424 RSUs to certain employees, including the Company’s
executive officers, to further align management with the achievement of certain development
milestones under the Roche Agreement. For each RSU, half of the common shares subject to
the RSU will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of
the grant date. The other half of the common shares will vest in connection with the achievement
of certain development milestones set forth in the Roche Agreement. Additionally, on March
10, 2022, Lineage granted 300,000 RSUs to Brian Culley, its Chief Executive Officer. 100,000
of these RSUs will vest on or prior to March 9, 2023, and 100,000 will vest on each of the
second and third anniversaries of such date, upon the achievement of certain per share performance
targets, calculated based on the trailing 20-day volume weighted average price of the Company’s
common shares as of the date of determination.
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A
summary of activity of the 2012 Plan and 2018 inducement option (issued outside of all equity plans) is as follows (in thousands, except
per share amounts):
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity
Number
of Options
Outstanding
Number
of RSUs
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
December 31, 2021
14,643
31
$ 1.84
RSUs vested
-
( 31 )
-
Options exercised
( 389 )
-
0.81
Options expired/forfeited/cancelled
( 1,385 )
-
2.18
September 30, 2022
12,869
-
$ 1.83
Options exercisable at September 30, 2022
9,044
$ 1.82
A
summary of activity under the Asterias Equity Plan is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Schedule
of Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity
Number
of Options
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
December 31, 2021
241
$ 1.57
Options forfeited
( 241 )
1.57
September 30, 2022
-
$ -
Options exercisable at September 30, 2022
-
$ -
Stock-based
compensation expense
The
fair value of each stock option is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model applying the weighted-average
assumptions noted in the following table:
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions to Calculate Fair Value of Stock Options
Nine Months Ended
September 30, (unaudited)
2022
2021
Expected life (in years)
6.20
6.19
Risk-free interest rates
2.11 %
1.05 %
Volatility
73.6 %
73.2 %
Dividend yield
- %
- %
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Operating
expenses include stock-based compensation expense as follows (in thousands):
Schedule of Stock Based Compensation Expense
Three Months Ended
September 30, (unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30, (unaudited)
2022
2021
2022
2021
Research and development
$ 204
$ 235
$ 559
$ 613
General and administrative
783
909
2,769
1,988
Total stock-based compensation expense
$ 987
$ 1,144
$ 3,328
$ 2,601
As
of September 30, 2022, total unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock options and unvested RSUs under all equity plans
(including the 2018 inducement option), were $ 8.9 million, which is expected to be recognized as expense over a weighted average period
of approximately 2.7 years.
13.
Income Taxes
The
provision for income taxes for interim periods is generally determined using an estimated annual effective tax rate as prescribed by
ASC 740-270, Income Taxes, Interim Reporting . The effective tax rate may be subject to fluctuations during the year as new information
is obtained, which may affect the assumptions used to estimate the annual effective tax rate, including factors such as valuation allowances
and changes in valuation allowances against deferred tax assets, the recognition or de-recognition of tax benefits related to uncertain
tax positions, if any, and changes in or the interpretation of tax laws in jurisdictions where Lineage conducts business. ASC 740-270
also states that if an entity is unable to reliably estimate some or a part of its ordinary income or loss, the income tax provision
or benefit applicable to the item that cannot be estimated shall be reported in the interim period in which the item is reported.
For items that Lineage cannot reliably estimate on an annual basis, Lineage uses the actual year to date effective tax rate rather than
an estimated annual effective tax rate to determine the tax effect of each item, including the use of all available net operating losses
and other credits or deferred tax assets.
The
market value of the shares of OncoCyte common stock Lineage holds creates a deferred tax liability (“DTL”) to Lineage based
on the closing prices of the shares, less Lineage’s tax basis in the shares. The DTL generated by the OncoCyte shares that Lineage
holds as of September 30, 2022 is a source of future taxable income to Lineage, as prescribed by ASC 740-10-30-17, that will more likely
than not result in the realization of its deferred tax assets to the extent of the DTL. This DTL is determined based on the closing price
of the OncoCyte common stock on September 30, 2022. Due to the inherent unpredictability of future prices of those shares, Lineage cannot
reliably estimate the DTL on an annual basis. Therefore, the DTL pertaining to OncoCyte shares, determined based on the actual closing
prices on the last trading day of the applicable accounting period, and the related impacts to the valuation allowance and deferred tax
asset changes, are recorded in the accounting period in which they occur.
A
valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Lineage
established a full valuation allowance as of December 31, 2018 due to the uncertainty of realizing future tax benefits from its net operating
loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets, including foreign net operating losses generated by its subsidiaries.
In
January 2022, Lineage received the $ 50.0 million upfront payment due under the Roche Agreement (see additional information in Note 14
(Commitments and Contingencies)). In December 2021, in an intercompany transaction, Lineage acquired the economic rights to Cell Cure’s
interest in certain intellectual property. This transaction generated a gain to Cell Cure of $ 31.7 million which was fully offset by
net operating loss carryforwards in Israel. For book and California income tax purposes, this transaction is eliminated in consolidation.
For federal income tax purposes, the activities of Lineage’s foreign subsidiaries are not included in the consolidated tax return.
However, under the regulations related to global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”), the profits of Lineage’s foreign
subsidiaries may be included. See further discussion below.
Beginning
in 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “2017 Tax Act”) subjects a U.S. stockholder to GILTI earned by certain foreign
subsidiaries. In general, GILTI is the excess of a U.S. stockholder’s total net foreign income over a deemed return on tangible
assets. The provision further allows a deduction of 50 % of GILTI, however this deduction is limited to the company’s pre-GILTI
U.S. income. For the year ended December 31, 2021, Lineage’s combined foreign entities generated a profit arising from intercompany
transactions, resulting in $ 24.8 million of GILTI. The resulting net income for federal income tax purposes was fully offset by the federal
net operating loss carryforwards of the foreign entities.
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For
years beginning after December 31, 2021, the 2017 Tax Act requires companies to capitalize their research and experimentation expenditures
as defined under Section 174 and amortize those expenditures on a straight-line bases over a period of 5 years (15 years for foreign
incurred expenditures). Previously the Company was able to immediately expense such costs. We believe the Company has sufficient federal
net operating loss carryforwards to offset the impact of this regulation.
For
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, Lineage recorded a withholding tax for the amount of $ 0.5 million on interest expense
deemed paid to Lineage from Cell Cure on the purchase of intellectual property pursuant to the US Israeli tax treaty. For the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2022, Lineage did no t record a deferred tax benefit.
For
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, Lineage recorded a $ 1.0 million and $ 1.2 million deferred tax benefit, respectively,
that was primarily related to federal net operating losses generated for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, which was
available and indefinite in nature.
14.
Commitments and Contingencies
Real
Property Leases
Carlsbad
Lease
In
May 2019, Lineage entered into a lease for approximately 8,841 square feet of rentable space in an office park in Carlsbad, California
for a term that commenced on August 1, 2019 and expired on October 31, 2022 . Rent was abated for months two through five of the lease.
The rent was based upon a deemed rentable area of 7,000 square feet. On August 1, 2022 the rent increased by 3 % to $ 24,666 . As security
for the performance of its obligations under the lease, Lineage provided the landlord with a security deposit of $ 17,850 . We are currently
in negotiations with the landlord to extend this lease.
In
addition to base rent, Lineage pays a pro rata portion of increases in certain expenses, including real property taxes, utilities (to
the extent not separately metered to the leased space) and the landlord’s operating expenses, over the amounts of those expenses
incurred by the landlord.
Carlsbad
Sublease
In
September 2022, Lineage, as sublessee, entered into a sublease for approximately 4,500 square feet of rentable industrial space in Carlsbad,
California for a term that commenced on October 1, 2022 and expires on March 31, 2024 . As security for the performance of its obligations
under the sublease, Lineage provided the landlord with a security deposit of $ 22,500 . Base rent is $ 22,500 per month until the lease
expires.
Alameda
Leases and Alameda Sublease
In
December 2015, Lineage entered into leases of office and laboratory space located in two buildings in Alameda, California (the “Alameda
Leases”) comprised of 22,303 square feet (the “1010 Atlantic Premises”) and 8,492 square feet (the “1020 Atlantic
Premises”). As security for its obligations under the Alameda Leases, Lineage provided the landlord with a security deposit of
approximately $ 424,000 , which was reduced to $ 78,000 in January 2019 in accordance with the terms of the Alameda Leases, and which was
returned in full to Lineage in March 2021.
Base
rent under the Alameda Leases beginning on February 1, 2020 was $ 72,676 per month with annual increases of approximately 3 %. In
addition to base rent, Lineage pays a pro rata portion of increases in certain expenses, including real property taxes, utilities (to
the extent not separately metered to the leased space) and the landlord’s operating expenses, over the amounts of those expenses
incurred by the landlord.
In
April 2020, Lineage, as sublessor, subleased 10,000 square feet in the 1010 Atlantic Premises. Base rent under the sublease was
$ 28,000 per month with annual increases of approximately 3 %. Base rent for the first month was abated. In addition to base rent and utilities,
the sublessee is responsible for a pro-rata portion of increases in operating expenses.
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On
September 11, 2020, the lease for the 1020 Atlantic Premises was terminated effective as of August 31, 2020, and the lease for the 1010
Atlantic Premises was terminated effective as of September 30, 2020. In connection with the termination of the Alameda Leases, Lineage,
as sublessee, entered into a sublease for approximately 2,432 square feet of the 1010 Atlantic Premises for a term that commenced
on October 1, 2020 and ends on January 31, 2023 . Base rent is $ 14,592 per month with annual increases of 3 % each October 1 during the
term. Base rent for the first month was abated. Lineage paid a security deposit of $ 16,000 ; this amount is included in deposits and other
current assets as of September 30, 2022.
Cell
Cure Leases
Cell
Cure leases 728.5 square meters (approximately 7,842 square feet) of office and laboratory space in Jerusalem, Israel under a lease that
expires December 31, 2027 , with an option to extend the lease for five years (the “Original Cell Cure Lease”). Base monthly
rent is NIS 39,776 (approximately $ 12,200 per month). In addition to base rent, Cell Cure pays a pro-rata share of real property taxes
and certain costs related to the operation and maintenance of the building in which the leased premises are located.
In
January 2018, Cell Cure entered into another lease for an additional 934 square meters (approximately 10,054 square feet) of office space
in the same facility that expires on December 31, 2027 , with an option to extend the lease for five years (the “January 2018 Lease”).
Base rent and construction allowance payments are NIS 93,827 per month (approximately $ 26,000 per month). Cell Cure provided a $ 420,000
security deposit to the landlord to be held as restricted cash during the term of the January 2018 Lease, which is included in deposits
and other long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2022.
In
November 2021, Cell Cure entered into a lease for an additional 133
square meters (approximately 1,432
square feet) of office space in the same facility that commenced on December 1, 2021, and expires on December
31, 2027 , with an option to extend the lease for five
years . The base monthly rent is NIS 11,880
(approximately US $ 3,757 )
and increased to NIS 12,494 (approximately US $ 3,951 )
on November 1, 2022.
In
August 2022, Cell Cure entered into a new lease for 300
square meters (approximately 3,229
square feet) of office and laboratory space in Jerusalem, Israel that expires December
31, 2027 , with an option to extend the lease for five
years . Base monthly rent is 16,350
NIS (approximately $ 4,800
per month) on August 1, 2022. When executing the new lease, Cell Cure modified the expiration dates and options terms for the leases identified above to align with the
new lease. T he adjustment
to the right-of-use asset and lease liability to reflect the lease modification for the 2-year extension was $ 0.7 million, while the additional right-of-use
asset and lease liability recorded for the new lease was $ 0.2 million.
Supplemental
Information – Leases
Supplemental
cash flow information related to leases is as follows (in thousands):
Schedule
of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
2022
2021
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$ 727
$ 687
Operating cash flows from financing leases
14
12
Financing cash flows from financing leases
23
13
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases
1,028
32
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Supplemental
balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands, except lease term and discount rate):
Schedule
of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Operating leases
Right-of-use assets, net
$ 2,491
$ 2,372
Right-of-use lease liabilities, current
$ 543
$ 801
Right-of-use lease liabilities, noncurrent
2,216
1,941
Total operating lease liabilities
$ 2,759
$ 2,742
Financing leases
Right-of-use assets, net
$ 19
$ 36
Lease liabilities, current
$ 13
$ 13
Lease liabilities, noncurrent
16
23
Total finance lease liabilities
$ 29
$ 36
Other current liabilities
$ 12
$ 17
Long-term liabilities
-
7
Total finance lease liabilities
$ 12
$ 24
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases
5.1 years
3.5 years
Finance leases
1.6 years
2.2 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases
6.6 %
7.7 %
Finance leases
5.0 %
5.7 %
Future
minimum lease commitments are as follows as of September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Schedule
of Future Minimum Lease Commitments
Operating Leases
Finance Leases
Year Ending December 31,
2022
$ 222
$ 7
2023
616
24
2024
595
11
2025
578
-
2026
571
-
Thereafter
689
Total lease payments
$ 3,271
$ 42
Less imputed interest
( 512 )
( 1 )
Total
$ 2,759
$ 41
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Collaboration
Agreements
Roche
Agreement
In
December 2021, Lineage entered into the Roche Agreement, wherein Lineage granted to Roche exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize
RPE cell therapies, including Lineage’s proprietary cell therapy known as OpRegen, for the treatment of ocular disorders, including
GA secondary to AMD.
Under
the terms of the Roche Agreement, Roche paid Lineage a $ 50.0 million upfront payment and Lineage is eligible to receive up to an additional
$ 620.0 million in certain developmental, regulatory and commercialization milestone payments. Lineage also is eligible for tiered double-digit
percentage royalties on net sales of OpRegen in the U.S and other major markets. All regulatory and commercial milestone payments and
royalty payments are subject to the existence of certain intellectual property rights that cover OpRegen at the time such payments would
otherwise become due, and the royalty payments on net sales of OpRegen are subject to financial offsets based on the existence of competing
products. Roche assumed responsibility for further clinical development and commercialization of OpRegen. Lineage is responsible for
completing activities related to the ongoing clinical study, for which enrollment is complete, and performing certain manufacturing and
process development activities.
Unless
earlier terminated by either party, the Roche Agreement will expire on a product-by-product and country-by-country basis upon the expiration
of all of Roche’s payment obligations under the agreement. Roche may terminate the agreement in its entirety, or on a product-by-product
or country-by-country basis, at any time with advance written notice. Either party may terminate the agreement in its entirety with written
notice for the other party’s material breach if such party fails to cure the breach or upon certain insolvency events involving
the other party.
In
January 2022, Lineage received the $ 50.0 million upfront payment from Roche. Subsequently, Lineage, via Cell Cure, paid $ 12.1 million
to the Israel Innovation Authority (“IIA”), and $ 8.9 million to Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Ltd. (“Hadasit”).
Such payments were made in accordance with obligations under the Innovation Law (as discussed below) and under the terms of Cell Cure’s
agreements with Hadasit discussed below. The payment to Hadasit was reduced by $ 1.9 million in accordance with the provisions of such
agreements discussed below that reduce the sublicensing fee payable to Hadasit for costs related to Lineage’s performance obligations
under the Roche Agreement. To the extent such costs are not incurred within five years after the execution of the Roche Agreement, Cell
Cure will be required to pay Hadasit 21.5 % of the amount of costs not incurred.
ITI
Collaboration Agreement
Under
Lineage’s collaborative agreement with Immunomic Therapeutics, Inc., Lineage agreed to perform up to approximately $ 2.2 million
worth of certain research, development, manufacturing, and oversight activities related to an allogeneic VAC-CMV product candidate. ITI
will reimburse Lineage for these costs and full-time employee costs for the manufacturing of the VAC-CMV product candidate.
Agreements
with Hadasit and IIA
The
OpRegen program was supported in part with licenses to technology obtained from Hadasit, the technology transfer company of Hadassah
Medical Center, and through a series of research grants from the IIA, an independent agency created to address the needs of global innovation
ecosystems. A subset of the intellectual property underlying OpRegen was originally generated at Hadassah Medical Center and licensed
to Cell Cure for further development.
Under
the Encouragement of Research, Development and Technological Innovation in the Industry Law 5744, and the regulations, guidelines, rules,
procedures and benefit tracks thereunder (collectively, the “Innovation Law”), annual research and development programs that
meet specified criteria and were approved by a committee of the IIA were eligible for grants. The grants awarded were typically up to
50 % of the project’s expenditures, as determined by the IIA committee and subject to the benefit track under which the grant was
awarded.
The
terms of the grants under the Innovation Law generally require that the products developed as part of the programs under which the grants
were given be manufactured in Israel. The know-how developed thereunder may not be transferred outside of Israel unless prior written
approval is received from the IIA. Transfer of IIA-funded know-how outside of Israel is subject to approval and payment of a redemption
fee to the IIA calculated according to formulas provided under the Innovation Law. In November 2021, the IIA research committee approved
an application made by Cell Cure with respect to the grant of an exclusive license and transfer of the technological know-how for OpRegen
to Roche. Under the provisions for the redemption fee, Lineage is obligated to pay the IIA approximately 24.3 % of the upfront, milestone,
and royalty payments which may be received under the Roche Agreement, up to an aggregate cap on all payments, such cap growing over time
via interest accrual until paid in full. As of September 30, 2022, the aggregate cap amount was approximately $ 90.9 million.
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Pursuant
to the Second Amended and Restated License Agreement, dated June 15, 2017, between Cell Cure and Hadasit, and a certain letter agreement
entered into on December 17, 2021, Hadasit was entitled to, and was paid, a sublicensing fee of 21.5 % of the $ 50.0 million upfront payment
under the Roche Agreement (subject to certain reductions, including for costs related to Lineage’s performance obligations under
the Roche Agreement) and of any milestone payments, and up to 50 % of all royalty payments (subject to a maximum payment of 5% of net
sales of products), Lineage receives under the Roche Agreement. The letter agreement generally terminates upon the termination of the
Roche Agreement.
Second
Amendment to Clinical Trial and Option Agreement and License Agreement with Cancer Research UK
In
May 2020, Lineage and Asterias entered into a Second Amendment to Clinical Trial and Option Agreement (the “CTOA Amendment”)
with Cancer Research UK (“CRUK”) and Cancer Research Technology Limited (“CRT”), which amends the Clinical Trial
and Option Agreement entered into between Asterias, CRUK and CRT dated September 8, 2014, as amended September 8, 2014. Pursuant to the
CTOA Amendment, Lineage assumed all obligations of Asterias and exercised early its option to acquire data generated in the Phase 1 clinical
trial of VAC2 in non-small cell lung cancer being conducted by CRUK. CRUK will continue conducting the VAC2 study.
Lineage
and CRT effectuated the option by simultaneously entering into a license agreement (the “CRT License Agreement”) pursuant
to which Lineage agreed to pay the previously agreed signature fee of £ 1,250,000 (approximately $ 1.6 million). For the primary
licensed product for the first indication, the CRT License Agreement provides for milestone fees of up to £ 8,000,000 based upon
initiation of a Phase 3 clinical trial and the filing for regulatory approval and up to £ 22,500,000 in sales-based milestones payments.
Additional milestone fees and sales-based milestone payments would be payable for other products or indications, and mid-single-digit
royalty payments are payable on sales of commercial products.
Either
party may terminate the CRT License Agreement for the uncured material breach of the other party. CRT may terminate the CRT License Agreement
in the case of Lineage’s insolvency or if Lineage ceases all development and commercialization of all products under the CRT License
Agreement.
Litigation
– General
From
time to time, we are subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business. While management presently believes
that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not materially harm our financial position, cash
flows, or overall trends in results of operations, legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings or
outcomes could occur that have individually or in aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating
results. Except as described below, we are not currently subject to any pending material litigation, other than ordinary routine litigation
incidental to our business, as described above.
Asterias
Merger
In
November 2018, Lineage, Asterias Biotherapeutics, Inc. (“Asterias”) and Patrick Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary
of Lineage, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) whereby Lineage agreed to acquire all of
the outstanding common stock of Asterias in a stock-for-stock transaction (the “Asterias Merger”). On March 7, 2019, the
shareholders of each of Lineage and Asterias approved the Merger Agreement. On March 8, 2019, the Asterias Merger closed with Asterias
surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Lineage. Lineage issued 24,695,898 common shares, including 58,085 shares issued in respect
of RSUs issued by Asterias that immediately vested in connection with the closing of the Asterias Merger. The aggregate dollar value
of such shares, based on the closing price of Lineage common shares on March 8, 2019, was $ 32.4 million. The total purchase price was
$ 52.6 million, inclusive of liabilities assumed by Lineage.
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In
October 2019, a putative class action lawsuit was filed challenging the Asterias Merger. This action (captioned Ross v. Lineage Cell
Therapeutics, Inc., et al. , C.A. No. 2019-0822) was filed in Delaware Chancery Court and names Lineage, the Asterias board of directors,
one member of Lineage’s board of directors, and certain stockholders of both Lineage and Asterias as defendants (the “Asterias
Merger Litigation”). The action was brought by a purported stockholder of Asterias, on behalf of a putative class of Asterias stockholders,
and asserts breach of fiduciary duty and aiding and abetting claims under Delaware law. The complaint alleges, among other things, that
the process leading up to the Asterias Merger was conflicted, that the consideration was inadequate, and that the proxy statement filed
by Asterias with the SEC in connection with the Asterias Merger was materially misleading because it omitted certain material information.
The complaint seeks, among other things, that a class be certified, the recovery of monetary damages, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
In December 2019, the defendants moved to dismiss the complaint. In September 2020, the Chancery Court denied the motion to dismiss as
to Lineage and certain members of the Asterias board of directors, and it granted the motion to dismiss as to all other defendants. In
October 2020, the remaining defendants filed an answer to the complaint.
In
April 2022, the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle the Asterias Merger Litigation, which would result in payment to
the putative class of approximately $ 10.7 million and dismissal of the lawsuit with prejudice and without any admission of liability
or fault by defendants. Of such amount, Lineage expects to contribute approximately $ 3.5 million, with the balance to be paid by insurance.
The proposed settlement is subject to the negotiation and execution of a settlement agreement and court approval thereof.
In
accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies , Lineage has recorded an accrual for a liability associated with the proposed settlement,
acknowledging that a liability is probable, and the amount of the loss is estimable.
See
Note 15 (Subsequent Events) for an update on Asterias Merger Litigation .
Employment
Contracts
Lineage
has entered into employment agreements with certain executive officers. Under the provisions of the agreements, Lineage may be required
to incur severance obligations for matters relating to changes in control, as defined in the agreements, and involuntary terminations.
Indemnification
In
the normal course of business, Lineage may agree to indemnify and reimburse other parties, typically Lineage’s clinical research
organizations, investigators, clinical sites, and suppliers, for losses and expenses suffered or incurred by the indemnified parties
arising from claims of third parties in connection with the use or testing of Lineage’s products and services. Indemnification
could also cover third party infringement claims with respect to patent rights, copyrights, or other intellectual property pertaining
to Lineage products and services. The term of these indemnification agreements generally continue in effect after the termination or
expiration of the particular research, development, services, or license agreement to which they relate. The potential future payments
Lineage could be required to make under these indemnification agreements will generally not be subject to any specified maximum amount.
Generally, Lineage has not been subject to any material claims or demands for indemnification. Lineage maintains liability insurance
policies that limit its financial exposure under the indemnification agreements. Accordingly, Lineage has not recorded any liabilities
for these agreements as of September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.
Royalty
Obligations and License Fees
We
have licensing agreements with research institutions, universities and other parties providing us with certain rights to use intellectual
property in conducting research and development activities in exchange for the payment of royalties on future product sales, if any.
In addition, in order to maintain these licenses and other rights, we must comply with various conditions including the payment of patent
related costs and annual minimum maintenance fees.
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As
part of the Asterias Merger, Lineage acquired certain royalty revenues for cash flows generated under certain patent families that Asterias
acquired from Geron Corporation. Lineage continues to make royalty payments to Geron from royalties generated from these patents.
15.
Subsequent Events
Asterias
Merger Litigation Settlement
On October 26, 2022, a Stipulation and Agreement of Compromise and Settlement (the “Settlement Agreement”) was entered
into by the plaintiff in the Asterias Merger Litigation, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, Lineage, and Messrs.
Mulroy, Kingsley, LeBuhn and Mohanty. The effectiveness of the Settlement Agreement is subject to approval of the Delaware
Chancery Court (“Court”) . Consistent with the parties’ agreement in principle to resolve the lawsuit, the Settlement
Agreement provides for the payment by Lineage and certain insurers of the defendants of $ 10.65 million (the “Settlement Amount”)
into a fund created for the benefit of the purported class and in consideration for the full and final release, settlement and discharge
of all claims. The Settlement Amount must be paid within 10 business days after the Court approves the settlement. Lineage expects that
approximately $ 7.12 million will be funded by certain insurers and approximately $ 3.53 million will be funded by Lineage, which may be
paid in cash or Lineage common shares or a combination of the two. Lineage has sole discretion to determine whether and how much, if
any, of its approximately $ 3.53 million contribution to the Settlement Amount will be satisfied by the issuance of Lineage common shares.
The value of Lineage’s common shares used to satisfy its portion of the Settlement Amount, if any, will be based on a 20-day trading
day volume-weighted average closing price of Lineage’s common shares. Such shares, if any are issued, will be unrestricted and
will be issued under the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, provided by Section
3(a)(10) thereof.
Lineage
and all defendants have denied, and continue to deny, the claims alleged in the lawsuit and the proposed settlement does not reflect
or constitute any admission, concession, presumption, proof, evidence or finding of any liability, fault, wrongdoing or injury or damages,
or of any wrongful conduct, acts or omissions on the part any defendant. Although the parties have entered into the Settlement Agreement,
there is no assurance that the Court will approve it. If the Settlement Agreement does not become effective, Lineage will continue to
vigorously defend the lawsuit.
The
foregoing description of the terms of the Settlement Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to the Settlement Agreement, which Lineage intends to file as an exhibit to its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2022.
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Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The
following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed
consolidated interim financial statements and notes thereto included in this Report and our audited financial statements and notes thereto
for the year ended December 31, 2021 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (“2021 10-K”),
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 10, 2022. Past operating results are not necessarily
indicative of results that may occur in future periods.
The
following discussion includes forward-looking statements. See “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” above.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results may differ materially from those currently
anticipated and from historical results depending upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in Part I,
Item 1A. Risk Factors of our 2021 10-K, and in our subsequent filings with the SEC, including any discussed in Part II, Item 1A of this
Report under the heading “Risk Factors.”
In
this report, “we,” “us,” “our,” “Lineage” or the “Company” refer collectively
to Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. and its wholly owned or majority owned subsidiaries, unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise
requires. All information presented in this report is based on our fiscal year. Unless otherwise stated, references to particular years,
quarters, months or periods refer to our fiscal years ending December 31 and the associated quarters, months and periods of those fiscal
years.
Company
and Business Overview
We
are a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel cell therapies to address unmet medical needs. Our programs are based on
our proprietary cell-based technology and associated development and manufacturing capabilities. From this platform, we design, develop,
and manufacture specialized human cells with anatomical and physiological functions similar, or identical to, cells found naturally in
the human body. These cells which we manufacture are created by developmental differentiation protocols that we apply to established,
well-characterized, and self-renewing pluripotent cell lines. These functional cells are transplanted into patients and are designed
to (a) replace or support cells that are dysfunctional or absent due to degenerative disease or traumatic injury, or (b) help the body
mount a more robust and effective immune response to cancer or infectious diseases.
Our
strategy is to efficiently leverage our technology platform and our development, formulation, delivery, and manufacturing capabilities
to advance our cell therapy programs internally or in certain cases in conjunction with strategic partners to further enhance their value.
As one example, in December 2021, we entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement (the “Roche Agreement”) with F. Hoffmann-La
Roche Ltd and Genentech, Inc., a member of the Roche Group (collectively, “Roche”), wherein we granted to Roche exclusive
worldwide rights to develop and commercialize retinal pigment epithelium (“RPE”) cell therapies, including our proprietary
cell therapy program known as OpRegen ® , for the treatment of ocular disorders, including geographic atrophy (GA) secondary
to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Under the terms of the Roche Agreement, Lineage received a $50.0 million upfront payment and
is eligible to receive up to $620.0 million in certain developmental, regulatory, and commercialization milestone payments. Lineage also
is eligible for tiered double-digit percentage royalties on net sales of OpRegen in the U.S. and other major markets.
As
of the date of this filing, we have five allogeneic, or “off-the-shelf,” cell therapy programs in development, of which three
have reached clinical testing:
●
OpRegen ® ,
a retinal pigment epithelium (“RPE”) cell replacement therapy currently in a Phase 1/2a multicenter clinical trial for
the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), also known as atrophic AMD. There currently
are no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) or European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) approved treatment
options available for patients with GA. The Phase 1/2a trial enrolled 24 individuals with dry AMD and GA. In December 2021, this
program was partnered with Roche for further clinical development and commercialization.
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●
OPC1 , an oligodendrocyte
progenitor cell treatment currently in long-term follow-up for a Phase 1/2a multicenter clinical trial for cervical spinal cord injuries
(“SCI”). To date, five (5) patients with thoracic spinal cord injuries and twenty-five (25) patients with cervical spinal
cord injuries have been enrolled in clinical trials of OPC1. The clinical development of OPC1 has been partially funded by $14.3
million received under a grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (“CIRM”).
●
VAC ,
an allogeneic cancer immunotherapy comprised of antigen-presenting dendritic cells. One of the VAC product candidates, VAC2, is currently
in a Phase 1 clinical trial in non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”). This clinical trial is being funded and conducted
by Cancer Research UK, one of the world’s largest independent cancer research charities. We also have another VAC-based product
candidate in preclinical development with our partner, Immunomic Therapeutics, Inc. (“ITI”), for the treatment of glioblastoma
multiforme (“GBM”).
●
ANP1 ,
an allogeneic auditory neuron progenitor cell transplant currently in preclinical development for the treatment of debilitating hearing
loss (“DHL”).
●
PNC1, an allogeneic
photoreceptor cell transplant currently in preclinical development for the treatment of vision loss due to photoreceptor dysfunction
or damage.
We
have additional, undisclosed product candidates being considered for development, which cover a range of therapeutic areas and unmet
medical needs. Generally, these product candidates are based on the same pluripotent platform technology and employ a similar guided
cell differentiation and transplant approach as the five product candidates detailed above, but in some cases may also include genetic modifications designed to enhance efficacy and safety profiles.
In
addition to seeking to create value for shareholders by developing product candidates and other technologies through our clinical development
programs, we also may seek to create value from our large patent estate and related technologies through partnering and/or strategic
transactions. In addition to the Roche Agreement, we founded two companies based on Lineage intellectual property that later became publicly traded companies: OncoCyte Corporation
(“OncoCyte”) and AgeX Therapeutics, Inc. (“AgeX”). We continue to hold common stock in OncoCyte as of September
30, 2022.
Critical
Accounting Estimates
An
accounting policy is deemed critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly
uncertain at the time the estimate is made, if different estimates reasonably could have been used, or if changes in the estimate that
are reasonably likely to occur could materially impact the financial statements. See Part II, Item 7 – Critical Accounting Estimates
and our consolidated financial statements and related notes in Part II, Item 8 of our 2021 10-K for accounting policies and related estimates
we believe are the most critical to understanding our condensed consolidated interim financial statements, financial condition and results
of operations and which require complex management judgment and assumptions or involve uncertainties. There have not been any changes
to our significant accounting policies or their application since we filed our 2021 10-K.
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Results
of Operations
Comparison
of Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
Revenues
and Cost of Sales
The
tables below show our consolidated revenues, by source, and cost of sales for the periods presented (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
September 30, (unaudited)
$ Increase/
%
Increase/
2022
2021
(Decrease)
(Decrease)
Collaboration revenues
$ 2,592
$ 293
$ 2,299
785 %
Royalties
406
1,909
(1,503 )
(79 )%
Grant revenues
-
68
(68 )
(100 )%
Total revenues
2,998
2,270
728
32 %
Cost of sales
(235 )
(985 )
750
(76 )%
Gross profit
$ 2,763
$ 1,285
$ 1,478
115 %
Nine
Months Ended
September
30, (unaudited)
$
Increase/
%
Increase/
2022
2021
(Decrease)
(Decrease)
Collaboration
revenues
$ 11,605
$ 506
$ 11,099
2,194 %
Royalties
1,183
2,430
(1,247 )
(51 )%
Grant
revenues
-
237
(237 )
(100 )%
Total
revenues
12,788
3,173
9,615
303 %
Cost
of sales
(626 )
(1,222 )
596
(49 )%
Gross
profit
$ 12,162
$ 1,951
$ 10,211
523 %
For
the three months ended September 30, 2022, the $0.7 million increase in total revenues was due to a $2.3 million increase in
collaboration revenues related to the current quarter recognition of the $50.0 million upfront payment under the Roche Agreement,
which was included in deferred revenues at December 31, 2021 (see Note 3 (Revenue) for additional information), offset by a $1.5
million decrease in royalties which were significantly higher in the prior year quarter resulting from the recording of royalty
revenues of approximately $1.8 million from a certain customer during the prior year quarter based on the customers updated
communication to us regarding royalties due, and a $0.1 million decrease in grant revenues due to no grant-related activities
incurred during the current quarter. The amount of royalty revenues recorded in the prior year quarter were not expected to continue
in future quarters.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the $9.6 million increase in total revenues was due to a $11.1 million increase in
collaboration revenues related to the current period recognition of the $50.0 million upfront payment under the Roche Agreement,
which was included in deferred revenues at December 31, 2021 (see Note 3 (Revenue) for additional information), offset by a $1.2
million decrease in royalties which were significantly higher in the prior year period for the same reason discussed above, and a $0.2 million decrease in grant revenues due to no grant-related activities incurred during the
current quarter.
Operating
expenses
Our
operating expenses consist of research and development expenses and general and administrative expenses.
Research
and development expenses . These expenses consist of costs incurred for company-sponsored, collaborative and contracted research and
development activities. These costs include direct and research-related overhead expenses including compensation and related benefits,
stock-based compensation, consulting fees, research and laboratory fees, rent of research facilities, amortization of intangible assets,
and license fees paid to third parties to acquire patents or licenses to use patents and other technology. Research and development expenses
that have an alternative future use will be capitalized as tangible assets, and costs with no future benefit or alternative use will
be expensed as incurred. Research and development expenses incurred and reimbursed by grants from third parties approximate the grant
income recognized in our consolidated statements of operations. Royalties and sublicensing fees are recorded as research and development
expenses, unless they are associated with royalties from product sales, which we classify as cost of sales in our consolidated statements
of operations.
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General
and administrative expenses . These expenses include employee and director compensation and related benefits, stock-based compensation,
consulting fees other than those paid for science-related consulting, facilities and equipment rent and maintenance related expenses,
insurance costs allocated to general and administrative expenses, costs of patent applications, prosecution and maintenance, stock exchange-related
costs, depreciation expense, marketing costs, legal and accounting costs, and other miscellaneous expenses allocated to general and administrative
expense.
The
tables below show our consolidated operating expenses for the periods presented (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
September 30 (unaudited)
$
Increase/
%
Increase/
2022
2021
(Decrease)
(Decrease)
Research and development expenses
$ 3,592
$ 2,811
$ 781
28 %
General and administrative expenses
4,422
5,317
(895 )
(17 )%
Nine Months Ended
September (unaudited)
$
Increase/
%
Increase/
2022
2021
(Decrease)
(Decrease)
Research and development expenses
$ 9,883
$ 9,136
$ 747
8 %
General and administrative expenses
18,160
13,788
4,372
32 %
The
tables below shows our total research and development expenses by program for the periods presented (in thousands).
Three Months Ended
September 30, (unaudited)
Amount
Percent of Total
Program
2022
2021
2022
2021
OpRegen ® and other ophthalmic applications
$ 1,387
$ 777
39 %
28 %
OPC1
1,172
1,514
33 %
54 %
VAC platform
496
490
14 %
17 %
ANP1
271
-
7 %
- %
PNC1
161
-
4 %
- %
All other programs
105
30
3 %
1 %
Total research and development expenses
$ 3,592
$ 2,811
100 %
100 %
Nine Months Ended
September 30, (unaudited)
Amount
Percent of Total
Program
2022
2021
2022
2021
OpRegen ® and other ophthalmic applications
$ 3,675
$ 2,909
37 %
32 %
OPC1
3,238
4,637
33 %
51 %
VAC platform
1,927
1,499
20 %
16 %
ANP1
506
-
5 %
- %
PNC1
406
-
4 %
- %
All other programs
131
91
1 %
1 %
Total research and development expenses
$ 9,883
$ 9,136
100 %
100 %
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Research
and development expenses . For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the $0.8 million increase in total research and development
expenses is mainly attributable to: (i) a $0.6 million increase in expenses related to our OpRegen program, attributable primarily to
development activities related to the Roche Agreement; (ii) a $0.3 million net decrease in expenses related to our OPC1 program, primarily
related to a decrease in manufacturing activities for the program; (iii) a $0.3 million increase in expenses related to our ANP1 program,
primarily related to manufacturing activities for our allogeneic auditory neuron cell transplant program; and (iv) a $0.2 million increase
in expenses related to our PNC1 program, primarily related to research and development activities for our allogeneic photoreceptor cell
transplant program.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the $0.7 million increase in total research and development expenses is mainly attributable
to: (i) a $0.8 million increase in expenses related to our OpRegen program, attributable primarily to development activities related
to the Roche Agreement; (ii) a $1.4 million net decrease in expenses related to our OPC1 program, primarily related to a decrease in
manufacturing activities for the program; (iii) a $0.4 million increase in expenses related to our VAC program, primarily related to
manufacturing improvement activities; (iv) a $0.5 million increase in expenses related to our ANP1 program, primarily related to manufacturing
activities for our allogeneic auditory neuron cell transplant program; and (v) a $0.4 million increase in expenses related to our PNC1
program, primarily related to research and development activities for our allogeneic photoreceptor cell transplant program.
General
and administrative expenses . For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the $0.9 million decrease in general and administrative
expenses was primarily attributable to $1.1 million decrease in litigation and legal costs, a $0.3 decrease in investor relations costs,
a $0.2 decrease in patent related costs, partially offset by $0.5 million increase in employee salaries and benefits and a $0.2 million
increase in recruiting and hiring fees.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the $4.4 million increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable
to an accrual for a non-recurring legal settlement in principle of $3.5 million as described in Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies),
a $1.2 million increase in employee salaries and benefits, a $0.8 million increase in stock-based compensation related expenses (see
Note 12 (Stock Based-Awards) for additional information on stock-based compensation), partially offset by a $1.1 million decrease in
litigation and legal costs.
Other
income and (expenses), net
The
tables below show our other income and (expense), net, for the periods presented (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
September 30, (unaudited)
2022
2021
Other income (expenses), net
Interest income, net
$ 384
$ 1
Unrealized loss on marketable equity securities
(233 )
(2,450 )
Gain on revaluation of warrant liability
-
53
Other income (expenses), net
(475 )
393
Total other expenses, net
$ (324 )
$ (2,003 )
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Nine Months Ended
September 30, (unaudited)
2022
2021
Other income (expenses), net
Interest income (expenses), net
$ 435
$ (1 )
Gain on sale of marketable equity securities
-
6,024
Gain on extinguishment of debt
-
523
Unrealized loss on marketable equity securities
(1,677 )
(621 )
Gain on revaluation of warrant liability
223
105
Other expenses, net
(2,550 )
(318 )
Total other income (expenses), net
$ (3,569 )
$ 5,712
Marketable
debt securities . See Note 4 (Marketable Debt Securities) to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included in this
Report for information regarding our marketable debt securities.
During
the third quarter of 2022, we implemented an investment policy to invest our excess cash in short-term U.S. Treasury securities. We expect
our interest income to increase relative to prior periods as a result.
Marketable
equity securities . See Note 5 (Marketable Equity Securities) to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included
in this Report for information regarding our marketable equity securities.
We
expect our total other income (expenses), net, to fluctuate each reporting period based on the changes in the market price of OncoCyte
common stock, which could significantly impact our net income or loss reported in our condensed consolidated statements of operations
for a particular reporting period.
We
also account for the shares we hold in Hadasit Bio-Holdings as marketable equity securities. These shares are carried at fair market
value on our consolidated balance sheets. The accounting transactions for these shares were not material for either of the three or nine
months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
Other
income and (expenses), net . Other expenses, net, for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 consisted
primarily of net foreign currency transaction gains and losses recognized by our subsidiaries Cell Cure and ES Cell International Pte.
Ltd., changes in the fair value of warrants issued by Cell Cure, and interest income, net. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses
for the periods presented are principally related to the remeasurement of the U.S. dollar denominated notes payable (net) between Cell
Cure and Lineage.
Income
Taxes
The
market value of the shares of OncoCyte common stock we hold creates a deferred tax liability (“DTL”) based on the
closing price of OncoCyte common stock, less our tax basis in the shares. The DTL generated by the OncoCyte shares we hold as of
September 30, 2022, is a source of future taxable income to us, as prescribed by ASC 740 that will more likely than not result in
the realization of our deferred tax assets to the extent of the DTL. The DTL for the third quarter of 2022 is determined based on
the closing price of the OncoCyte common stock as of September 30, 2022. Due to the inherent unpredictability of the future price of
OncoCyte common stock, we cannot reliably estimate the DTL on an annual basis. Therefore, the DTL pertaining to the OncoCyte shares
we own, determined based on the actual closing price on the last trading day of the applicable accounting period, and the related
impacts to the valuation allowance and deferred tax asset changes, are recorded in the accounting period in which they
occur.
We
concluded that an ownership change of Asterias occurred when we acquired Asterias, and the net operating loss carryforwards we acquired
in connection with the acquisition are subject to limitation under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. We will be able
to utilize only $52.8 million and $41.9 million of Asterias’ federal and California net operating losses, respectively.
A
valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We
established a full valuation allowance as of December 31, 2018 due to the uncertainty of realizing future tax benefits from the net operating
loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets, including foreign net operating losses generated by its subsidiaries.
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For
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, Lineage recorded a withholding tax for the amount of $0.5 million on interest expense
deemed paid to Lineage from Cell Cure, related to the purchase of intellectual property pursuant to the US Israeli tax treaty. For the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, Lineage did not record a deferred tax benefit. See Note 13 (Income Taxes) for additional information.
For
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, Lineage recorded a $1.0 million and $1.2 million deferred tax benefit, respectively,
that was primarily related to federal net operating losses generated for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, which was
available and indefinite in nature.
We
expect that deferred income tax expense or benefit we record each reporting period, if any, will vary depending on the change in the
closing price of OncoCyte common stock from period to period and the related changes in the DTLs and our deferred tax assets and other
credits, including changes in the valuation allowance, for each period.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Liquidity
At
September 30, 2022, we had $66.4 million of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities.
Capital
Resources
Since
inception we have incurred significant operating losses and have funded our operations primarily through the issuance of equity securities,
the sale of common stock of our former subsidiaries, OncoCyte and AgeX, receipt of proceeds from research grants, revenues from collaborations,
royalties from product sales, and sales of research products and services.
Our
projected cash flows are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described and referenced under Part II, Item 1A,
“Risk Factors” of this Report. See the discussion below under the “Cash Flows” for additional information regarding
our sources of cash during the reporting period.
As
of September 30, 2022, $63.8 million remained available for sale under our at the market offering program. See Note 11 (Shareholders’
Equity) to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included in this Report for additional information.
We
may use our marketable securities for liquidity as necessary and as market conditions allow. The market value of our marketable equity
securities may not represent the amount that could be realized in a sale of such securities due to various market and regulatory factors,
including trading volume, prevailing market conditions and prices at the time of any sale and subsequent sales of securities by the entities.
In addition, the value of our marketable equity securities may be significantly and adversely impacted by deteriorating global economic
conditions and the recent disruptions to and volatility in the credit and financial markets in the United States and worldwide resulting
from the ongoing pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, rising inflation and interest rates, and other
macroeconomic factors.
Additional
Capital Requirements
Our
financial obligations primarily consist of vendor contracts to provide research services and other purchase commitments with suppliers.
In the normal course of business, we enter into services agreements with contract research organizations, contract manufacturing organizations
and other third parties. Generally, these agreements provide for termination upon notice, with specified amounts due upon termination
based on the timing of termination and the terms of the agreement. The amounts and timing of payments under these agreements are uncertain
and contingent upon the initiation and completion of the services to be provided.
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Our
commitments also include obligations to our licensors under our in-license agreements, which may include sublicense fees, milestones
fees, redemption fees, royalties and reimbursement of patent maintenance costs. Sublicense fees are payable to licensors when we sublicense
underlying intellectual property to third parties; the fees are based on a percentage of the license fees we receive from sublicensees.
Redemption fees due to the Israel Innovation Authority (the “IIA”) under the Innovation Law are due upon receipt of any milestone
and royalties received under the Roche Agreement (see Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies) to the condensed consolidated interim financial
statements included in this Report for further explanation). Milestone payments, including those related to the Roche Agreement, are
due to licensors upon our future achievement of certain development and regulatory milestones. Royalties, including those related to
royalties we may receive under the Roche Agreement, are payable to licensors based on a percentage of net sales of licensed products.
(See Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies) to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included in this Report for further
explanation). Patent maintenance costs are payable to licensors as reimbursement for the cost of maintaining of license patents. Due
to the contingent nature of the payments, the amounts and timing of payments to licensors under our in-license agreements are uncertain
and may fluctuate significantly from period to period.
Cash
Flows
Cash
flows provided by (used in) operating activities
Net
cash provided by operating activities was $9.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, which primarily reflects the net
changes in assets and liabilities of $21.4 million, plus the $3.8 million in non-cash expenses for stock-based compensation and depreciation
and amortization, less the loss from operations of $15.9 million. The change in assets and liabilities was impacted by the receipt of
the $50.0 million upfront payment under the Roche Agreement, and subsequent related payments to the IIA and Hadasit (see Note 14 (Commitments
and Contingencies) to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included in this Report for further explanation), partially
offset by the accrual of the litigation settlement also as described in Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies). The unrealized loss
on marketable equity securities and foreign currency remeasurement had no effect on the cash flows.
Net
cash used in operating activities of $17.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 primarily reflects the loss from operations
of $21.0 million. These items were offset primarily by non-cash expenses of $2.6 million for stock-based compensation and $0.7 million
of depreciation and amortization. The unrealized loss on marketable equity securities and deferred tax benefit had no effect on cash
flows.
Cash
flows (used in) provided by investing activities
Cash
used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $41.1 million and consisted of $40.6 million related to
the purchase of U.S. Treasury securities and $0.4 million for the purchase of equipment.
Cash
provided by investing activities of $9.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was primarily the $10.1 million of proceeds
from sales of a portion of the OncoCyte shares we own, offset by purchases of equipment of $0.2 million.
Cash
flows provided by financing activities
Cash
provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $1.5 million and consisted of $1.0 million of proceeds
from the exercise of warrants to purchase shares of Cell Cure and $0.5 million of proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options.
Cash
provided by financing activities of $36.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 consisted primarily of $29.8 million of
net proceeds from the sale of common shares and $6.3 million of proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options.
Future
Funding Requirements
At
September 30, 2022, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $357.0 million. We expect to continue to incur losses for at least
the next several years. We expect that our operating expenses will continue to increase for the foreseeable future as we continue the
development of, and seek regulatory approval for, our product candidates. As a result, we will need significant additional capital to
fund our operations. Our determination as to when we will seek additional capital and the amount of additional capital that we will need
will be based on our evaluation of the progress we make in our research and development programs, changes to the scope and focus of those
programs, changes in grant funding for certain of those programs, and projection of future costs, revenues, and rates of expenditure.
If we are unable to raise additional capital when and as needed, we may be required to delay, postpone, or cancel our clinical trials
or limit the number of clinical trial sites.
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We
may seek to obtain the additional capital we may need through one or more equity offerings, debt financings or other third-party funding,
including potential strategic alliances and licensing or collaboration agreements. We cannot assure that adequate additional capital
will be available on favorable terms, if at all. The issuance of additional securities, whether equity or debt, or the possibility of
such issuance, may cause the market price of our common shares to decline, and the issuance of additional equity securities could result
in the dilution of the interests of our current shareholders. If we obtain additional capital through strategic alliances and licensing
or collaboration agreements, we may be required to relinquish rights to our intellectual property, our product candidates or otherwise
agree to terms unfavorable to us. The unavailability or inadequacy of additional capital to meet future capital needs could force us
to modify, curtail, delay, or suspend some or all aspects of our current planned operations. Our ability to raise additional capital
may be adversely impacted by deteriorating global economic conditions and the disruptions to and volatility in the credit and financial
markets in the United States and worldwide resulting from the ongoing pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine,
rising inflation and interest rates, and other macroeconomic factors.
We
evaluated our projected cash flows, and we believe that our $66.4 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities at September
30, 2022, provide sufficient liquidity to carry out our current planned operations (including the amount we expect to contribute to the
settlement of the litigation discussed in Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies) and Note 15 (Subsequent Events) to the condensed consolidated
interim financial statements included in this Report), through at least twelve months from the issuance date of our consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere in this Report. We believe we will meet our longer-term expected future cash requirements and obligations
with our current cash and cash equivalents, milestone and other payments we expect to receive under our collaborative agreements, and
proceeds we receive from sales under our at the market offering program. Under the terms of the operating leases for the facilities from
which Cell Cure and Lineage operates, a total of $3.7 million of rent payments will become due, of which $0.3 million will become due
in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Under
SEC rules and regulations, as a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this item.
Item
4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
It
is management’s responsibility to establish and maintain adequate internal control over all financial reporting pursuant to Rule
13a-15 under the Exchange Act. Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer, reviewed and
evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Following this
review and evaluation , management collectively determined that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure
that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act: (i) is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms; and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to management,
including our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There
were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Report that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART
II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item
1. Legal Proceedings
The
information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the disclosure under the heading “Litigation” in
Note 14 (Commitments and Contingencies) to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included in this Report in Part I,
Item 1 of this Report.
From
time-to-time we may be involved in a variety of claims or litigation proceedings. Such proceedings may initially be viewed as immaterial
but could later prove to be material. Litigation proceedings are inherently unpredictable and excessive verdicts do occur. Given the
inherent uncertainties in litigation, even when we can reasonably estimate the amount of possible loss or range of loss and reasonably
estimable loss contingencies, the actual outcome may change in the future due to new developments or changes in approach. In addition,
such claims or litigation proceedings could involve significant expense and diversion of management’s attention and resources from
other matters.
Item
1A. Risk Factors
An
investment in our common shares involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in
Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our 2021 10-K, in addition to other information in this Report, before investing in our common shares.
The occurrence of any of these risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations
and growth prospects. In these circumstances, the market price of our common shares could decline, and you may lose all or part of your
investment. Except as described below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors
in our 2021 10-K
Geopolitical
risks associated with the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine could have an adverse impact on our business, financial
condition and results of operations, including our clinical trials.
Our
results of operations are affected by economic conditions, including macroeconomic conditions and levels of business confidence. The
war in Ukraine and the uncertain nature, magnitude, and duration of the conflict and the potential effect of sanctions and other measures
being imposed in response thereto have contributed to increased levels of economic and political uncertainty, which could have an adverse
impact on macroeconomic factors that affect the financial markets, the global economy and our business and operations. Additionally,
the ongoing conflict in Ukraine may disrupt the ability of third parties on which we rely to perform in accordance with our expectations,
including on commercial research organizations to conduct clinical trials. Moreover, enrollment and retention of clinical trial participants
may be adversely affected. We cannot be certain what the overall impact of this conflict will be on our ability to conduct and complete
our clinical trials on schedule. However, interruptions of our clinical trials could significantly delay our clinical development plans
and potential authorization or approval of our product candidates, which could increase our costs and jeopardize our ability to successfully
commercialize our product candidates.
We
may be adversely affected by the effects of inflation and other macroeconomic factors.
Inflation
has the potential to adversely affect our liquidity, business, financial condition and results of operations by increasing our overall
cost structure. The existence of inflation in the economy has resulted in, and may continue to result in, higher interest rates and capital
costs, supply shortages, increased costs of labor, components, manufacturing and shipping, as well as weakening exchange rates and other
similar effects. As a result of inflation, we may experience cost increases. Changes in other economic conditions, including rising interest
rates, ongoing pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, lower consumer confidence, volatile equity capital markets and ongoing supply
chain disruptions and the impacts of the war in Ukraine, may also affect our business. Although we may take measures to mitigate the
effects of economic conditions, if these measures are not effective, our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity
could be materially adversely affected. Even if such measures are effective, there could be a difference between the timing of when the
benefits of such measures and the effects of such conditions impact our results of operations. Given these economic considerations, among
other potential consequences, cost increases may outpace our expectations, causing us to use our cash and other liquid assets faster
than forecasted. If this happens, we may need to raise additional capital to fund our operations sooner than expected, which may not
be available in sufficient amounts or on reasonable terms, if at all. See also the risk factor titled “We will need to issue additional
equity or debt securities in order to raise additional capital needed to pay our operating expenses” in our 2021 10-K. In addition,
if the risks described in this paragraph materialize, the possibility of other risks described in our 2021 10-K materializing and/or
the impact thereof may increase.
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Legislation
and legislative and regulatory proposals intended to contain health care costs may adversely affect our business.
There
has been heightened governmental scrutiny in the United States of pharmaceutical pricing practices in light of the rising cost of prescription
drugs and biologics. As an example, in August 2022, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes prescription
drug provisions that have significant implications for the pharmaceutical industry and Medicare beneficiaries, including allowing the
federal government to negotiate a maximum fair price for certain high-priced single source Medicare drugs, imposing penalties and excise
tax for manufacturers that fail to comply with the drug price negotiation requirements, requiring inflation rebates for all Medicare
Part B and Part D drugs, with limited exceptions, if their drug prices increase faster than inflation, and redesigning Medicare Part
D to reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for beneficiaries, among other changes. Further, the Biden administration released
an additional executive order on October 14, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to submit a report within 90 days
on how the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation can be further leveraged to test new models for lowering drug costs for Medicare
and Medicaid beneficiaries. It is unclear whether this executive order or similar policy initiatives will be implemented in the future.
The impact of these legislative, executive, and administrative actions and any future healthcare measures and agency rules implemented
on the pharmaceutical industry as a whole is unclear. The implementation of cost containment measures, including the prescription drug
provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as other healthcare reforms may prevent us from being able to generate revenue,
attain profitability, or commercialize our product candidates if approved.
Item
2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not
applicable.
Item
3. Default Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item
4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not
applicable.
Item
5. Other Information
None.
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Item
6. Exhibits
Incorporation
by Reference
Exhibit
Number
Description
Exhibit
Number
Filing
Filing
Date
File
No.
3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended
3.1
10-Q
May 10, 2018
001-12830
3.2
Certificate of Ownership
3.1
8-K
August 12, 2019
001-12830
3.3
Amended and Restated Bylaws
3.2
8-K
August 12, 2019
001-12830
10.1+
Separation Agreement dated July 5, 2022, between Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. and Kevin L. Cook
10.1
8-K
July 7, 2022
001-12830
10.2*+$
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. and Brian M. Culley
10.3*+$
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. and George A. Samuel III
10.4*+$
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. and Gary S. Hogge
10.5*+
Executive Performance Incentive Bonus Plan
31.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Form of Rule 13a-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1#
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101*
Interactive Data File
101.INS*
Inline XBRL
Instance Document
101.SCH*
Inline XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL*
Inline XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF*
Inline XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Definition Document
101.LAB*
Inline XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE*
Inline XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
104*
Cover Page Interactive
Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
*
Filed herewith
+
Management contract or compensatory plan
#
Furnished herewith
$ As permitted under Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K, the exhibits and
schedules to this exhibit are omitted from this filing. The registrant agrees to furnish a supplemental copy of any omitted exhibit or
schedule to the SEC upon its request.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Date: November 10, 2022
/s/ Brian
M. Culley
Brian M. Culley
Chief Executive Officer
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