UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

 

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 0-12957

 

Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 22-2372868
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
20 Kingsbridge Road, Piscataway, New Jersey  08854
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(732) 980-4500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)


 

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 x   No ¨

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).         Yes ¨   No x

 

Shares of Common Stock outstanding as of July 31, 2012:  46,840,647

 

 
 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

    June 30, 2012     December 31,  2011  
             
ASSETS                
                 
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 59,441     $ 104,324  
Marketable securities     69,705       58,188  
Other current assets     3,057       2,749  
Total current assets     132,203       165,261  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $43,136 at June 30, 2012 and $40,573 at December 31, 2011     14,240       16,802  
Marketable securities     170,450       160,779  
Other assets     156       367  
Total assets   $ 317,049     $ 343,209  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
                 
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 616     $ 1,572  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     8,425       13,692  
Notes payable     115,849       -  
Total current liabilities     124,890       15,264  
                 
Notes payable     -       129,499  
Other liabilities     640       1,265  
Total liabilities     125,530       146,028  
                 
Commitments and contingencies                
                 
Stockholders’ equity:                
Preferred stock - $.01 par value, authorized 3,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011     -       -  
Common stock - $.01 par value, authorized 170,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 47,545,103 shares at June 30, 2012 and 48,292,702 shares at December 31, 2011     475       483  
Additional paid-in capital     337,407       341,760  
Accumulated other comprehensive income     502       3  
Accumulated deficit     (146,865 )     (145,065 )
Total stockholders’ equity     191,519       197,181  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 317,049     $ 343,209  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

    Three months ended     Six months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2012     2011     2012     2011  
Revenues:                                
Royalties   $ 9,771     $ 9,172     $ 20,092     $ 20,934  
Sale of in-process research and development     -       -       -       5,000  
Contract research and development     33       231       136       1,325  
Miscellaneous income     427       196       604       362  
Total revenues     10,231       9,599       20,832       27,621  
                                 
Operating expenses:                                
Research and development – pipeline     5,673       10,061       12,587       20,609  
Research and development – specialty and contracted services     28       184       113       831  
General and administrative     4,358       4,627       8,033       9,713  
General and administrative – contracted services     -       54       -       112  
Restructuring charges     (70 )     674       (107 )     1,033  
Total operating expenses     9,989       15,600       20,626       32,298  
                                 
Operating income (loss)     242       (6,001 )     206       (4,677 )
                                 
Other income (expense):                                
Investment income, net     523       386       1,001       845  
Interest expense     (1,364 )     (1,479 )     (2,781 )     (2,959 )
Other, net     (97 )     31       (193 )     159  
Total other expense     (938 )     (1,062 )     (1,973 )     (1,955 )
                                 
Loss before income tax expense     (696 )     (7,063 )     (1,767 )     (6,632 )
Income tax expense     33       5       33       5  
Net loss   $ (729 )   $ (7,068 )   $ (1,800 )   $ (6,637 )
                                 
Loss per common share                                
Basic   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.12 )
Diluted   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.12 )
                                 
Weighted-average shares – basic     48,176       53,054       48,234       55,368  
Weighted-average shares – diluted     48,176       53,054       48,234       55,368  
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss):                                
Available-for-sale marketable securities:                                
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period     (57 )     (153 )     480       (278 )
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) on sales included in net loss     (16 )     (58 )     19       (80 )
Total other comprehensive income (loss)     (73 )     (211 )     499       (358 )
                                 
Comprehensive loss   $ (802 )   $ (7,279 )   $ (1,301 )   $ (6,995 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

    Six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2012     2011  
             
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net loss   $ (1,800 )   $ (6,637 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in by operating activities:                
Depreciation     2,568       2,555  
Amortization and write-off of debt issuance costs     309       269  
Stock-based compensation and employee purchase plan discount     982       1,965  
Losses (gains) on sales of marketable securities     19       (80 )
Loss on early retirement of notes payable     212       -  
Other     1,556       664  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities     (7,246 )     (3,730 )
Net cash used in by operating activities     (3,400 )     (4,994 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Purchases of property and equipment     (4 )     (530 )
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets     -       4  
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities     83,276       18,043  
Purchases of marketable securities     (105,540 )     (759 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (22,268 )     16,758  
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Repurchases of common stock     (5,318 )     (96,054 )
Repurchases of notes payable     (13,862 )     -  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock     62       5,563  
Withholding taxes – stock-based compensation     (76 )     (894 )
Redemptions from employee stock purchase plan, net     (21 )     (42 )
Net cash used in financing activities     (19,215 )     (91,427 )
                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents     (44,883 )     (79,663 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     104,324       397,530  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 59,441     $ 317,867  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

(1)Description of Business

 

Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and subsidiaries (Enzon or the Company) is a biotechnology company dedicated to the research and development of innovative therapeutics for patients with high unmet medical needs. Operations are funded in part by the receipt of royalty revenues from licensing arrangements with other companies related to sales of products developed using the Company’s proprietary Customized PEGylation Linker Technology (Customized Linker Technology®) – primarily PEGINTRON, marketed by Merck & Co., Inc. The Company operates in one business segment. The Company’s Principal Executive Officer (chief operating decision maker) reviews the Company’s operating results on an aggregate basis and manages the Company’s operations as a single operating unit. The Company’s operations and assets reside exclusively in the United States.

 

The Company’s pipeline drug development programs utilize two platforms – Customized Linker Technology and third-generation messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-targeting agents utilizing the Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA) technology. The Company currently has four compounds in clinical development: PEG-SN38 and the mRNA antagonists targeting Androgen Receptor (AR), Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α (HIF-1α) and Survivin. In addition, the Company has other novel LNA targets in various stages of preclinical research.

  

(2)Basis of Presentation

 

Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the books and records of the Company in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial information and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete annual financial statements. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. Interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated as part of the consolidation.

 

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates include the valuation of investments, legal and contractual contingencies, stock-based compensation, and income taxes. Although management bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

Reclassification

Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

 

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ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

(3)Financial Instruments and Fair Value

 

The carrying values of cash, cash equivalents, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets approximated their fair values at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 due to their short-term nature. Marketable securities are carried on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value. The fair values and carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2012 are indicated below (in thousands):

  

Description  Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
 
Marketable Securities (Note 4)  $240,155   $240,155 
           
4% Convertible Notes Payable (Note 5)  $117,974   $115,849 

 

(4)Marketable Securities

 

The amortized cost, gross unrealized holding gains or losses, and fair value of the Company’s marketable securities by major security type at June 30, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

 

   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Holding Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Holding Losses
   Fair
Value*
 
                 
Corporate bonds  $164,868   $382   $(104)  $165,146 
Commercial paper   37,973    12    -    37,985 
U.S. government-sponsored agency   33,460    158    -    33,618 
Municipal bonds   2,000    7    -    2,007 
Other   1,352    47    -    1,399 
   $239,653   $606   $(104)  $240,155 

 

* Included in current marketable securities of $69,705 and long-term marketable securities of $170,450 at June 30, 2012.

 

The amortized cost, gross unrealized holding gains or losses, and fair value of the Company’s marketable securities by major security type at December 31, 2011 were as follows (in thousands):

 

   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Holding Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Holding Losses
   Fair
Value*
 
                 
Corporate bonds  $130,201   $175   $(168)  $130,208 
Commercial paper   30,979    5    (3)   30,981 
U.S. government-sponsored agency   26,531    30    (19)   26,542 
Variable rate demand notes   19,295    -    -    19,295 
Municipal bonds   5,000    -    -    5,000 
Non-U.S. government bonds   2,411    2    -    2,413 
Certificates of deposit   2,000    -    -    2,000 
Other   2,550    -    (22)   2,528 
   $218,967   $212   $(212)  $218,967 

 

*       Included in current marketable securities of $58,188 and long-term marketable securities of $160,779 at December 31, 2011.

 

Money market funds and marketable securities purchased with remaining maturities of three months or less of $42.9 million and $98.1 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, were recorded at cost, which approximates fair value and are included in cash and cash equivalents. All marketable debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. Other marketable securities in the above tables are predominantly mutual fund shares in the Company’s Executive Deferred Compensation Plan with a fair value totaling $1.4 million and $2.5 million as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. There is a current liability that offsets the aggregate deferred compensation plan current assets as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

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ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

With the exception of money market funds valued based on Level 1 inputs, fair value is determined based on Level 2 inputs utilizing observable quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and observable quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not very active.

 

Maturities of marketable debt securities, excluding securities related to the Company’s Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, at June 30, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

 

   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value
 
         
Due in one year or less  $68,262   $68,306 
Due after one year through three years   170,039    170,450 
   $238,301   $238,756 

  

Impairment assessments are made at the individual security level each reporting period. When the fair value of an investment is less than its amortized cost at the balance sheet date, a determination is made as to whether the impairment is other-than-temporary and, if it is other-than-temporary, an impairment loss is recognized in earnings equal to the difference between the investment’s amortized cost and fair value at such date. The cost of securities is based on the specific-identification method. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, some of the Company’s investments in marketable debt securities were in an unrealized loss position. None of the underlying investments has been in a continuous loss position longer than twelve months, and no other-than-temporary impairment is deemed to have occurred. The Company maintains a current liability for the fair value of the investments in the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, and any gains or losses ultimately realized related to these holdings are borne by the plan participants.

 

(5)Notes Payable

 

The Company’s 4% convertible notes mature on June 1, 2013 unless earlier redeemed, repurchased or converted. The notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equal to all future senior unsecured debt of the Company. The notes are convertible at the option of the holders into the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $9.55 per share (104.712 shares per $1,000 of principal amount). If the closing price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30-consecutive-trading-day period ending on the date one day prior to the date of a notice of redemption is greater than 140% of the applicable conversion price on the date of such notice, the Company, at its option, may redeem the notes in whole or in part, at a redemption price in cash equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. Upon occurrence of a “fundamental change,” as defined in the indenture governing the notes, holders of the notes may require the Company to redeem the notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest or, in certain cases, to convert the notes at an increased conversion rate based on the price paid per share of the Company’s common stock in the transaction constituting the fundamental change.

 

During the second quarter of 2012, notes totaling $9.9 million principal amount were repurchased at $101, resulting in a loss on early retirement of debt of approximately $99,000 (included in other, net expense) and a write-off deferred debt issuance costs of approximately $42,000 (included in interest expense). During the first quarter of 2012, notes totaling $3.75 million principal amount were repurchased at $103, resulting in a loss on early retirement of debt of approximately $113,000 (included in other, net expense) and a write-off deferred debt issuance costs of approximately $20,000 (included in interest expense).

 

Interest on the notes is payable on June 1 and December 1 of each year. Accrued interest amounted to $0.4 million as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

(6)Stockholders’ Equity

 

On December 21, 2010, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a share repurchase program, under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $200.0 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock. This program was suspended during the third quarter of 2011. During the first quarter of 2012, the Company announced its plans to resume repurchasing its outstanding common stock under this program, but no shares were actually repurchased during the first quarter. During the second quarter of 2012, the Company repurchased and retired 788,300 shares at a cost of $5.3 million, or an average cost of approximately $6.77 per share, under this program. Since the inception of this program, the cumulative number of shares repurchased and retired through June 30, 2012 amounted to 12,249,749 shares at a total cost of $126.8 million, or an average cost of approximately $10.36 per share. This program continues to be in effect.

  

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ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

(7)Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

The Company considers all highly liquid investment securities with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, there were interest payments of $2.5 million and $2.7 million, respectively, related to the Company’s notes payable. Income tax payments of $33,000 and $5,000 were made during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

(8)Sale of In-Process Research and Development

 

When the Company sold its specialty pharmaceutical business in January 2010, it retained its research and development organization. Prior to the sale, the Company’s research and development function was engaged in, among other things, studies oriented towards the next-generation formulations of Oncaspar and Adagen, two products that were among those sold as part of the specialty pharmaceuticals business. The in-process research and development related to those two products was included in the sale. The selling price was management’s best estimate of its stand-alone fair value based on the stage of development and consideration of future milestone payments. During the first quarter of 2011, the Company earned the first $5.0 million milestone payment from the purchaser of the specialty pharmaceutical business resulting from the approval of a supplemental Biologic License Application (sBLA) for the manufacture of Oncaspar.

 

(9)Loss Per Common Share

 

Basic loss and earnings per common share is computed by dividing the loss or income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Restricted stock units (nonvested shares) are not considered to be outstanding shares until the vesting criteria (service and/or performance) have been satisfied.

 

For purposes of calculating diluted earnings per common share, the denominator includes both the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding and the number of common stock equivalents if the inclusion of such common stock equivalents is dilutive. Dilutive common stock equivalents potentially include stock options and nonvested shares using the treasury stock method, shares issuable under the employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) and the number of shares issuable upon conversion of the Company’s convertible notes payable. In the case of notes payable, the diluted earnings per share calculation is further affected by an add-back of interest expense to the numerator under the assumption that the interest would not have been incurred if the notes payable were converted into common stock.

 

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ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

    Three months ended June 30,     Six months June 30,  
    2012     2011     2012     2011  
Loss Per Common Share – Basic:                                
Net loss   $ (729 )   $ (7,068 )   $ (1,800 )   $ (6,637 )
                                 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding     48,176       53,054       48,234       55,368  
                                 
Basic loss per share   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.12 )
                                 
Loss Per Common Share – Diluted:                                
Net loss   $ (729 )   $ (7,068 )   $ (1,800 )   $ (6,637 )
Add-back of interest expense on outstanding convertible notes payable, net of tax     - (1)     - (1)     - (1)     - (1)
Adjusted net loss   $ (729 )   $ (7,068 )   $ (1,800 )   $ (6,637 )
                                 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding     48,176       53,054       48,234       55,368  
Weighted-average incremental shares related to assumed  exercise of stock options, vesting of nonvested shares, and ESPP     - (1)     - (1)     - (1)     - (1)
Weighted-average incremental shares assuming conversion of outstanding notes payable     - (1)     - (1)     - (1)     - (1)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding and common share equivalents     48,176       53,504       48,234       55,368  
                                 
Diluted loss per share   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.12 )

 

(1)For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded a net loss which cannot be diluted. Shares issuable which could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future include 12.1 million shares for conversion of notes payable, 3.0 million shares for stock options exercised and 0.6 million shares for vesting of nonvested shares.

 

(10)Restructurings

 

The Company has incurred costs from restructuring activities undertaken during 2010 and 2011 as part of the transition from a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company with research, manufacturing, and marketing operations to a biotechnology company focused primarily on research and development. During the second half of 2011, the Company incurred additional restructuring costs as part of a plan to more closely align its resources and capital with on-going research and development activities. Restructuring costs are charged to earnings and accrued as a liability at the time they are considered probable and reasonably estimable. Restructuring costs include employee separation benefits and lease termination costs for facilities that have been vacated.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s accrued restructuring liabilities during the first half of 2012 (in thousands):

 

   Balance at   Expense or       Balance at   Cumulative 
   12/31/11   (Adjustment)   (Payments)   6/30/12   Payments 
Employee separation benefits  $4,484   $(107)  $(2,344)  $2,033   $5,791 
Lease termination costs  $366   $-   $(298)  $68   $1,357 
Total restructuring liability  $4,850   $(107)  $(2,642)  $2,101   $7,149 

 

During the second quarter of 2011, the Company incurred restructuring charges of $674,000 for employee separation benefits primarily related to the departure of the Company’s Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Administration pursuant to the terms of the Severance and Release Agreement. During the first quarter of 2011, the Company incurred restructuring charges of $359,000 related to lease termination costs for the former Bridgewater, NJ headquarters facility. There were no restructuring charges incurred during the first half of 2012. Future cash payments related to restructuring activities are estimated to be approximately $1.4 million over the remainder of 2012 and $0.7 million in 2013.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

(11)Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs or Nonvested Shares)

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2012, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $0.5 million. Shares were withheld to pay $0.1 million of taxes on behalf of employees, resulting in a net incremental credit to additional paid-in capital of $0.4 million. During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $0.7 million. Shares were withheld to pay $0.2 million of taxes on behalf of employees, resulting in a net incremental credit to additional paid-in capital of $0.5 million.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $1.0 million. Shares were withheld to pay $0.1 million of taxes on behalf of employees, resulting in a net incremental credit to additional paid-in capital of $0.9 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $1.9 million. Shares were withheld to pay $0.9 million of taxes on behalf of employees, resulting in a net incremental credit to additional paid-in capital of $1.0 million.

 

As of June 30, 2012, there was $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options that the Company expects to recognize over a weighted-average period of 23 months and $3.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested shares to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 25 months.

 

The weighted-average grant price of stock options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $6.79 per share and the fair value was $2.28 per share. The aggregate fair value of stock options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $0.4 million. The nonvested shares granted during the six months ended June 30, 2012 had a weighted-average grant date fair value of $6.95 per share for an aggregate fair value of $1.1 million. The Company uses historical data to estimate forfeiture rates.

 

Activity related to stock options and nonvested shares during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and related balances outstanding as of that date are reflected below (in thousands):

 

   Stock   Nonvested 
   Options   Shares 
Outstanding at January 1, 2012   3,121    674 
Granted   175    155 
Exercised and vested   -    (45)
Expired and forfeited   (312)   (210)
Outstanding at June 30, 2012   2,984    574 
           
Options vested and expected to vest at June 30, 2012   2,951      
           
Options exercisable at June 30, 2012   2,789      

 

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ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

(12)Income Taxes

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded $33,000 and $5,000, respectively, of income tax expense related to foreign jurisdictions. The Company did not recognize a U.S. federal income tax provision for the first half of 2012 or 2011 because the estimated annual effective tax rate was zero. As of June 30, 2012, the Company continues to provide a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets since the Company believes it is more likely than not its deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

(13)Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

 

The Company has employment and separation agreements with certain members of its management that provide for severance and other payments following a termination of employment occurring for various reasons, including a change in control of the Company.

 

The Company has been involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

 

The Company has non-cancelable lease obligations for certain office and production facilities that have been vacated and sublet.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to “Enzon,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” and similar terms mean Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

 

Overview

 

We are a biotechnology company dedicated to the research and development of innovative therapeutics for patients with high unmet medical needs. We are managed as a single operating unit. Our drug development programs utilize two platforms – Customized PEGylation Linker Technology (Customized Linker Technology®) and third-generation messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) antagonists utilizing the Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA) technology. We currently have four compounds in human clinical development: PEG-SN38, a PEGylated version of the active metabolite of the cancer drug irinotecan, and mRNA antagonists targeting Androgen Receptor (AR), Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α (HIF-1α) and Survivin. In addition, we have other novel LNA targets in various stages of preclinical research. We receive royalty revenues from licensing arrangements with other companies related to sales of products developed using our proprietary Customized Linker Technology – primarily PEGINTRON, marketed by Merck & Co., Inc. (Merck).

 

We have completed enrollment in both of our Phase II PEG-SN38 trials in metastatic colorectal and metastatic breast cancer, our Phase I PEG-SN38 trial in pediatric patients, and our Phase I clinical trials for HIF-1α and Survivin. At this time, we do not intend to proceed with the clinical development of Survivin. We are currently enrolling for our Androgen Receptor mRNA antagonist Phase I trial in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer. The enrollment of patients for clinical trials is an inherently uncertain process and there can be no assurance we will be able to complete the enrollment of patients for our clinical trials within the timeframe anticipated. During the second quarter of 2012, we licensed PEG-SN38 to Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Hisun) for development and commercialization in China. We are currently seeking strategic partners to further develop and commercialize PEG-SN38 in other territories. Absent such partnerships, we do not intend to fund further development of PEG-SN38.

 

Throughout Management’s Discussion and Analysis, the primary focus is on the results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and future outlook of our business. The percentage changes throughout the following discussion are based on amounts stated in thousands of dollars and not the rounded millions of dollars reflected in this section.

 

Results of Operations

 

Revenues:

 

Royalties (in millions of dollars):

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2012   %
Change
   2011   2012   %
Change
   2011 
Royalty revenue  $9.8    7   $9.2   $20.1    (4)  $20.9 

 

We receive income from royalties on sales of products by other companies that use our proprietary PEGylation technology, including PEGINTRON, marketed by Merck; Macugen, marketed by Pfizer, Inc. outside the U.S. and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. in the U.S.; and CIMZIA, marketed by UCB Pharma. Notification from the third-party licensee of the royalties earned under the license agreement is the basis for royalty revenue recognition. This information generally is received from the licensees, and royalty revenue is recognized, in the quarter subsequent to the period in which the sales occur. Royalty revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2012 increased 7% to $9.8 million from $9.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, royalty revenue decreased 4% to $20.1 million from $20.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The decline in royalty revenue during the first half of 2012 versus 2011 was attributable to lower sales of PEGINTRON, which continues to constitute the most significant source of our royalty revenues.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we had royalties on export sales of $7.2 million, of which $1.9 million were sales in Japan and $2.6 million were sales in Europe. This compares to $8.1 million of royalties on export sales in the comparable three-month period of 2011, of which $2.9 million were sales in Japan and $2.7 million were sales in Europe. On a six-month basis, we had royalties on export sales in 2012 of $15.1 million, of which $3.7 million were sales in Japan and $5.5 were sales in Europe, and $17.2 million of royalties on export sales in 2011, of which $6.2 million were sales in Japan and $5.6 million were sales in Europe.

 

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Sale of In-process Research and Development

 

When we sold our specialty pharmaceutical business in January 2010, we retained our research and development organization. We had been engaged in studies oriented towards the next-generation formulations of Oncaspar and Adagen, two products that were among those sold as part of the specialty pharmaceutical business. The in-process research and development related to Oncaspar and Adagen was sold to the purchaser of the specialty pharmaceutical business, and the selling price represented management’s best estimate of its standalone fair value based on the stage of development and consideration of future milestone payments at that time potentially amounting to $27.0 million. All necessary technology and know-how was transferred to the purchaser at the time of the sale, and the purchaser could resell the in-process research and development asset. At the time of the sale, the activities necessary to complete the work on Oncaspar and Adagen next-generation formulas could have been performed by the purchaser or others.

 

During the first quarter of 2011, the Company earned a $5.0 million milestone payment from the purchaser of the specialty pharmaceutical business resulting from the approval of a supplemental Biologic License Application (sBLA) for the manufacture of Oncaspar. This milestone payment relates to our transfer of technology that was included in the 2010 sale of in-process research and development. During the latter half of 2010, circumstances emerged that caused us to determine that it would be unlikely that we will be able to earn another of the milestones, valued at $5.0 million. Of the remaining $17.0 million of potential milestone payments, it is very unlikely that any will be received in 2012 and there can be no assurance that we will receive any such payments in the future.

 

Contract Research and Development

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, minimal revenue was earned for contract research and development services. This compares to $0.2 million reported for second quarter of 2011. For the six month period ended June 30, 2012, $0.1 million was earned for contract research and development services, compared to $1.3 million reported for the first half of 2011. Pursuant to a transition services agreement entered into at the time of the sale of the specialty pharmaceutical business, we began performing product-support research and development, consulting, and technology transfer functions for the purchaser effective with the close of the sale transaction on January 29, 2010. The transition services associated with product-support research and development are being reported in continuing operations since they are consistent with our on-going research and development activities. We are being compensated at actual cost plus a mark-up per the terms of the transition services agreement. Our contractual obligation is to assist with these transition services for a period of up to three years subsequent to the date of the sale, although we anticipate the level of such activity to be minimal throughout the remainder of 2012.

 

Miscellaneous Income

 

Miscellaneous income was $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Miscellaneous income consists of rental receipts from the sublease of unused manufacturing and excess office space for which we have on-going lease commitments. The underlying lease expense is reflected in general and administrative expenses. In addition, during the second quarter of 2012, we received a non-refundable, non-creditable upfront payment specifically related to the licensing of PEG-SN38 as part of the Collaboration Agreement with Hisun.

 

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Operating Expenses:

 

Research and Development (in millions of dollars):

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2012   %
Change
   2011   2012   %
Change
   2011 
Research and development – pipeline  $5.7    (44)  $10.1   $12.6    (39)  $20.6 
Research and development – specialty and contracted services  $0.0    n.m.   $0.2   $0.1    n.m.   $0.8 

 

 

n.m. – not meaningful

 

Research and development – pipeline

 

During the second quarter of 2012, total spending on our research and development programs decreased by $4.4 million, or 44%, to $5.7 million compared to $10.1 million for the second quarter of 2011. Salaries and benefits expenses declined by $1.6 million as a result of the restructuring implemented in the fourth quarter of 2011. During the first half of 2012, total spending on our research and development programs decreased by $8.0 million, or 39%, to $12.6 million compared to $20.6 million for the first half of 2011. Salaries and benefits expenses declined by $3.7 million as a result of the restructuring implemented in the fourth quarter of 2011. In addition, clinical development expenses declined in 2012 compared to the same three and six month periods of 2011 due to the completion of enrollment in both of our PEG-SN38 Phase II clinical trials, as well as our Phase I clinical trials for HIF-1α and Survivin.

 

Research and development – specialty and contracted services

 

As a result of the sale of our specialty pharmaceutical business in January 2010, the programs related to the next-generation Oncaspar and Adagen formulations became the responsibility of the purchaser.  We continue to assist in the development of these programs through a transition services arrangement.  During 2011 and through the first half of 2012, our efforts and spending related to these products decreased substantially, as expected, as the purchaser assumed greater control. These costs were minimal during the first half of 2012 and are not expected to be significant during the remainder of 2012. Our assistance is provided only on an as-needed basis.

 

General and Administrative (in millions of dollars):

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2012   %
Change
   2011   2012   %
Change
   2011 
General and administrative  $4.4    (6)  $4.6   $8.0    (17)  $9.7 

 

General and administrative expenses declined by $0.2 million, or 6%, to $4.4 million in the second quarter of 2012 from $4.6 million in the second quarter of 2011. The current year second quarter expenses include $0.8 million for severance payments and benefits related to the departure of the Company’s Principal Executive Officer that were payable under the terms of the Severance and Release Agreement. After considering this, general and administrative expenses declined by $1.0 million, or 22%, in the current year second quarter versus the prior-year second quarter.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, general and administrative expenses declined by $1.7 million, or 17%, to $8.0 million from $9.7 million for the first half of 2011. After considering the aforementioned severance obligation, general and administrative expenses declined by $2.5 million, or 25%, in the first half of 2012 versus the first half of 2011.

 

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Several factors contributed to the decline in costs in 2012 versus 2011. By the second quarter of 2011, we completed the reduction in force announced in the fourth quarter of 2010. During the third and fourth quarters of 2011, we eliminated two executives included in general and administrative expenses. The compensation costs for these positions included in the second quarter and first half of 2011 results are no longer incurred. At the end of the first quarter of 2011, we relocated our corporate headquarters from the former Bridgewater, New Jersey facility and consolidated our operations into our Piscataway, New Jersey research facility. The rent and related operating costs for the Bridgewater facility included in the first quarter of 2011 results are no longer incurred. The remainder of the period-to-period decrease in general and administrative expenses was attributable to our on-going efforts to reduce costs such as contracted services and consulting fees, accounting fees, and legal fees.

 

Restructurings

 

During the first and second quarters of 2012, we adjusted previously estimated 2011 restructuring charges as more accurate information became available. During the second quarter of 2011, we recorded a restructuring charge of $0.6 million primarily related to the severance payments and benefits due to the former Executive Vice President, Human Resources & Administration. During the first quarter of 2011, we completed the planned relocation of our corporate offices from Bridgewater, New Jersey to our Piscataway, New Jersey research facility. As a result of having vacated the excess office space in Bridgewater, we incurred a charge of approximately $0.4 million during the first quarter of 2011, which represented the excess of committed lease costs over potential sublease income.

 

Other Income (Expense) (in millions of dollars):

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2012   %
Change
   2011   2012   %
Change
   2011 
Other income (expense):                              
Investment income, net  $0.5    35   $0.4   $1.0    18   $0.8 
Interest expense   (1.3)   (8)   (1.5)   (2.8)   (6)   (3.0)
Other, net   (0.1)    n.m.    -    (0.2)      n.m.    0.2 
   $(0.9)   n.m.   $(1.1)  $(2.0)      n.m.   $(2.0)

 

n.m. – not meaningful

 

Net investment income was $0.5 million for the second quarter of 2012, as compared to $0.4 million for the second quarter of 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, net investment income was $1.0 million versus $0.8 million for the first half of 2011. During the fourth quarter of 2011, we began investing our excess cash on hand in marketable securities, although at much lower yields than we were previously earning due to the current historically low interest rate environment. While the invested balance has increased substantially compared to the same period in 2011, the interest income generated has remained relatively flat.

 

Interest expense was $1.3 million for the second quarter of 2012, as compared to $1.5 million for the second quarter of 2011. Interest expense was $2.8 million for the first half of 2012 versus $3.0 million for the first half of 2011. From November 2011 to May 2012, we repurchased $18.7 million of our outstanding notes payable, and the declining interest costs are reflective of the lower principal amounts outstanding.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Total cash reserves, which consist of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, were $299.6 million as of June 30, 2012, as compared to $323.3 million as of December 31, 2011. The decrease was primarily attributable to the repurchase of outstanding notes payable, the resumption of the share repurchase program and cash used in operations.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, net cash used in operating activities was $3.4 million compared to $5.0 million of cash used in the first half of 2011. We incurred a net loss of $1.8 million in the first half of 2012 versus $6.6 million in the first half of 2011. Operating expenses declined by $11.7 million as a result of lower spending related to clinical development and reduced salary and benefits expenses as a result of the restructuring programs that were implemented at the end of 2011. However, revenue also declined by $6.8 million. The first half of 2011 revenue included a $5 million milestone payment related to divested in-process research and development, $1.2 million more of contract research and development revenue, and $0.8 million more of royalty revenue versus the first half of 2012.

 

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Net cash used in investing activities was $22.3 million in the first half of 2012 as we continued to invest excess cash in marketable securities, a process we began during the fourth quarter of 2011. This compares to $16.8 million of cash provided by investing activities during the first half of 2011, which was primarily attributable to proceeds from maturities of marketable securities. During the first half of 2011, we chose to allow marketable debt securities to mature without reinvesting the proceeds.

 

Net cash used in financing activities was $19.2 million in the first half of 2012 versus $91.4 million used in the first half of 2011. During the first half of 2012, we utilized $13.9 million to repurchase $13.7 million principal amount of our outstanding notes payable and utilized $5.3 million to repurchase 0.8 million shares of our outstanding common stock under a $200.0 million share repurchase program initiated in December 2010, suspended during the third quarter of 2011, and resumed during the second quarter of 2012. During the first half of 2011, we utilized $96.3 million to repurchase 9.0 million shares of our outstanding common stock under this program. Fees incurred to purchase shares are included in cash flows from operating activities. Share repurchases under this program may be made through open market or privately negotiated transactions at such times and in such amounts as we deem appropriate, based on a variety of factors such as price, corporate and regulatory requirements and overall market conditions. There can be no assurance as to the number of shares we will repurchase, if any. The share repurchase program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice.

 

As of June 30, 2012, we had outstanding $115.8 million of convertible senior notes that mature on June 1, 2013 and bear interest at an annual rate of 4%. Interest on these notes is payable on June 1 and December 1 of each year. Accrued interest on these notes was $0.4 million as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

Our current sources of liquidity are our cash reserves, interest earned on such cash reserves and royalties - primarily those related to sales of PEGINTRON. In January 2011, we earned and received a $5.0 million milestone payment in connection with the sale of the specialty pharmaceutical business in January 2010. No further milestones related to the sale of the specialty pharmaceutical business are expected in 2012, and there can be no assurance that any of these milestones will be received in the future.

 

Based upon our current planned research and development activities and related costs, our current sources of liquidity, the expected cash outflows from operations and the repurchase of up to $73.2 million of our outstanding common stock remaining from the previously announced $200.0 million share repurchase program, we anticipate our current cash reserves, which were $299.6 million as of June 30, 2012, will be sufficient to meet our capital and operational requirements for the near future. We are currently considering options to address the June 1, 2013 maturity of our 4% convertible notes. We may decide to sell our marketable securities to repay these notes at maturity, seek to refinance these notes prior to their maturity or pursue other options. Our ability to sell marketable securities at favorable prices, our ability to refinance these notes or our ability to pursue other options cannot be predicted and will depend on future economic conditions and financial, business, market and other factors that may be beyond our control. While we believe that our current sources of liquidity will be adequate to satisfy our capital and operational needs for the near future, it is likely that we will need to obtain additional financing or enter into a collaborative arrangement to sustain our research and development efforts prior to the time we are able to commercialize any of our product candidates. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to obtain additional funds or engage a collaborator on acceptable terms, if at all. If we are unable to obtain adequate financing or collaborative support, we may be required to curtail our research and development activities and/or license our product candidates to third parties.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As part of our ongoing business, we do not participate in transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities (SPEs), which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually limited purposes. As of June 30, 2012, we were not involved in any SPE transactions.

 

Our 4% notes payable are convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $9.55 per share and pose a reasonable likelihood of potential significant dilution. As of June 30, 2012, the maximum potential dilutive effect of conversion of the 4% notes is approximately 12.1 million shares using the conversion rate of 104.712 shares per $1,000 principal amount currently in effect. If we were to experience a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture agreement), the conversion rate could be enhanced for the benefit of the note holders which would yield greater dilution. Notes payable are discussed in greater detail in Liquidity and Capital Resources above and in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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In addition, stock options to purchase 3.0 million shares of our common stock at a weighted-average exercise price of $11.21 per share and 0.6 million restricted stock units (nonvested shares) were outstanding at June 30, 2012, which represent additional potential dilution.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

Our major outstanding contractual obligations relate to our operating leases, convertible debt, and license agreements with collaborative partners. There have been no material changes since December 31, 2011 with respect to our contractual obligations.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

A critical accounting policy is one that is both important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results of operations and requires management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.

 

Our condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with accounting principles that are generally accepted in the U.S. All applicable U.S. GAAP accounting standards effective as of June 30, 2012 have been taken into consideration in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures. Some of those estimates are subjective and complex, and, consequently, actual results could differ from those estimates. The following accounting policies and estimates have been highlighted as significant because changes to certain judgments and assumptions inherent in these policies could affect our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

We base our estimates, to the extent possible, on historical experience. Historical information is modified as appropriate based on current business factors and various assumptions that we believe are necessary to form a basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates on an on-going basis and make changes when necessary. Actual results could differ from our estimates.

 

Revenues

 

Royalties under our license agreements with third-parties and pursuant to the sale of our specialty pharmaceutical business are recognized when reasonably determinable and earned through the sale of the product by the third-party and collection is reasonably assured. Notification from the third-party licensee of the royalties earned under the license agreement is the basis for royalty revenue recognition. This information generally is received from the licensees, and royalty revenue is recognized, in the quarter subsequent to the period in which the sales occur.

 

Contingent payments due under the asset purchase agreement related to the sale of the specialty pharmaceutical business are recognized as income when the milestone has been achieved and collection is assured. Such payments are non-refundable, and no further effort is required on the part of the Company or the other party to complete the earning process. Non-refundable payments received upon entering into license and other collaborative agreements where we have continuing involvement are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized ratably over the estimated service period.

 

The sale of the specialty pharmaceutical business involved the application of guidance regarding multiple deliverables in separating the revenues associated with the sale of in-process research and development from the other elements of the transaction, namely the assets sold as part of discontinued operations and our continuing involvement in contract research activities. We determined that the in-process research and development had value to the buyer of the specialty pharmaceutical business on a stand-alone basis and that there was objective and reliable evidence available to support the allocation of the total purchase price to the respective units of accounting.

 

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Research and Development Expenses

 

We accrue expenses for the cost of work performed by contract research organizations, contract manufacturing organizations and others based upon the estimated amount of the total effort completed on each order, study or project using factors such as the number of lots produced, the number of patients enrolled, the number of active clinical sites and the duration for which the patients will be enrolled in the study. We base the estimates on the information available at the time. Additional information may become available at a later date that would enable us to develop a more accurate estimate. Such changes in estimate are generally recognized in the period when the information is first known.

 

Income Taxes

 

Under the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets is provided for when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As of June 30, 2012, we believe, based on our projections, that it is more likely than not that our net deferred tax assets will not be realized. We recognize the benefit of an uncertain tax position that we have taken or expect to take on the income tax returns we file if it is more likely than not we will be able to sustain our position.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Compensation cost, measured by the fair value of the equity instruments issued, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, is recognized in the financial statements as the respective awards are earned. The impact that stock-based compensation awards will have on our results of operations is a function of the number of shares awarded, vesting and the trading price and fair value of our stock at the date of grant or modification. Fair value of stock-based compensation is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which employs weighted-average assumptions for the expected volatility of our stock, the expected term until exercise of the stock options, the risk-free interest rate, and dividends, if any. Expected volatility is based on our historical stock price information.

 

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Forward-Looking Information and Factors That May Affect Future Results

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, other than statements that are purely historical, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “anticipates,” “plans” or “intends” or the negative thereof, or other variations thereof, or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. Forward-looking statements are based upon management’s present expectations, objectives, anticipations, plans, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, events or developments to be materially different from those indicated in such forward-looking statements, including the following risks and uncertainties:

 

· The uncertainty concerning our liquidity and capital resources, including our ability to address the pending June 1, 2013 maturity of our 4% convertible notes.

 

·The risk that we will not achieve success in our research and development efforts, including clinical trials conducted by us or our collaborative partners.

 

·The risk that we may be unable to recruit and qualify a sufficient number of patients for our trials and/or there may be the need to delay, suspend or terminate trials for various reasons.

 

·The risk that we will experience operating losses for the next several years.

 

·The risk that there will be a decline in sales of one or more of the products sold by others from which we derive royalty revenues.

 

·Decisions by regulatory authorities regarding whether and when to approve our regulatory applications.

 

·The risk that we will fail to obtain adequate financing to meet our future capital and financing needs.

 

·The risk that key personnel will leave our company.

 

A more detailed discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors that could affect results is contained in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. These risks and uncertainties and other factors should be considered carefully and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. As such, no assurance can be given that the future results covered by the forward-looking statements will be achieved. All information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is as of the date of this report, unless otherwise indicated, and we undertake no duty to update this information.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Our financial instruments are principally comprised of money market funds and marketable debt securities classified as available-for-sale. Apart from custodial accounts related to the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, we do not invest in portfolio equity securities. We do not invest in commodities or use financial derivatives for trading purposes. We seek reasonable assuredness of the safety of principal and market liquidity by investing in rated fixed income securities while at the same time seeking to achieve a favorable rate of return. Our market risk exposure consists principally of exposure to changes in interest rates. Our holdings also are exposed to the risks of changes in the credit quality of issuers. All issuers are rated A1 or better at the time of purchase. We typically invest the majority of our investments in the shorter-end of the maturity spectrum. Cash equivalents are primarily held in a number of triple-A rated institutional money market funds as well as corporate and municipal entities’ debt securities.

 

The table below presents the amortized cost, fair value and related weighted-average coupon rates by year of maturity for our available-for-sale marketable debt securities as of June 30, 2012 (twelve-month intervals ending June 30 of the year indicated; in thousands):

 

   Amortized Cost         
   6/30/13   6/30/14   6/30/15   Total   Fair Value 
Fixed Rate Securities  $68,261   $118,974   $51,066   $238,301   $238,756 
Weighted-Average Coupon Rate   1.75%   2.76%   1.33%          
                  $238,301   $238,756 

 

Our convertible senior notes in the principal amount outstanding of $115.8 million at June 30, 2012 are due June 1, 2013 and have a fair value of $118.0 million at June 30, 2012. Our outstanding convertible notes have a fixed interest rate of 4%. The fair value of the convertible notes is affected by changes in market rates of interest and the price of our common stock.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management, under the direction of our Principal Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the Exchange Act)) as of June 30, 2012. Based on the evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2012.

 

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 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 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

Common Stock Repurchases

 

On December 21, 2010, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized a share repurchase program under which we are authorized to repurchase up to $200.0 million of our outstanding common stock. During the third quarter of 2011, we suspended this share repurchase program. During the first quarter of 2012, we announced our intention to resume repurchasing shares of outstanding common stock under this program; however, no shares were repurchased during the first quarter of 2012. Since the inception of this share repurchase program, the cumulative number of shares repurchased and retired through June 30, 2012 amounts to 12,249,749 shares at a total cost of $126.8 million, or an average cost per share of approximately $10.36.

 

During the second quarter of 2012, we repurchased shares of our Common Stock as set forth in the following table:

 

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Period   (a) Total
Number of
Shares 
Purchased
    (b) Average Price
Paid per Share
    (c) Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs
    (d) Maximum
Number (or
Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May
Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs
 
April 1 – April 30, 2012     -       -       -     $ 78,490,135  
                                 
May 1 – May 31, 2012     50,000     $ 6.24       50,000     $ 78,178,167  
                                 
June 1 – June 30, 2012     738,300     $ 6.81       738,300     $ 73,152,152  
                                 
Total     788,300     $ 6.77       788,300     $ 73,152,152  

 

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Item 6. Exhibits.

 

(a) Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

 

Exhibit
Number
  Description   Reference
No.
10.1   Severance Agreement and Release of Claims, dated as of June 11, 2012, by and between Ana I. Stancic and Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   *
31.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   *
31.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   *
32.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   *
32.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   *
101   The following materials from Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. (1)   *

 

*       Filed herewith.

(1)     Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections. 

 

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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.

 

  ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.  
  (Registrant)  
     
Date:  August 3, 2012 /s/George W. Hebard III  
  George W. Hebard III  
  Interim Principal Executive Officer and  
  Interim Chief Operating Officer  
  (Principal Executive Officer)  
     
Date:  August 3, 2012 /s/Timothy G. Daly  
  Timothy G. Daly  
  Vice President, Controller and  
  Chief Accounting Officer  
  (Principal Financial Officer and  
  Principal Accounting Officer)  

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number
  Description   Reference
No.
10.1   Severance Agreement and Release of Claims, dated as of June 11, 2012, by and between Ana I. Stancic and Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   *
31.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   *
31.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   *
32.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   *
32.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   *
101   The following materials from Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. (1)   *

 

*         Filed herewith.

(1)       Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 

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Exhibit 10.1

 

SEVERANCE AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS

 

June 5, 2012

 

This Severance Agreement and Release of Claims (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by Ana I. Stancic for herself and her attorneys, heirs, dependents, beneficiaries, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns (hereinafter referred to as “you”), and Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (hereinafter the “Company”).

 

1.            You acknowledge that your employment with the Company and any subsidiary terminated effective as of the close of business on May 16, 2012 (the “Separation Date”). You acknowledge that you are removed, effective on the Separation Date, from your positions as Principal Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, as well as any other positions that you may hold with the Company or any of its subsidiaries, and you shall promptly take all further actions as may be reasonably requested by the Company to confirm such removals. You agree that, subject to your business and personal schedules, you will, to the extent reasonably requested by the Company, cooperate in ensuring an orderly transition of your duties and responsibilities, including making yourself reasonably available to consult with the Company regarding matters of which you have been involved or have knowledge. Regardless of whether you sign this Agreement, you will receive your regular salary through the Separation Date, any earned and unused compensated time off, and any reimbursements for business-related expenses previously submitted by you in accordance with the Company’s policies. Your medical insurance coverage under the Company’s health care plan will end on May 31, 2012. After that date, you may be eligible to elect to participate in Company’s group health plans as offered to active employees under the provisions of COBRA. COBRA information will be sent to you by CIGNA, our third party administrator.

 

2.            You will be paid the severance benefits you are entitled to pursuant to Section 2A of the Amended and Restated General Severance Agreement dated as of November 22, 2011 by and between you and the Company, (the “Severance Agreement”). As required by Section 6 of the Severance Agreement, you will not be entitled to realize or receive any such severance benefits unless you have executed (and not revoked) this Agreement, which constitutes the release of the Company contemplated by Section 6 of the Severance Agreement, in accordance with Section 14 of this Agreement. The severance benefits payable to you in accordance with Section 2A of the Severance Agreement are as follows:

 

a.You will receive a cash lump sum severance in the amount of $771,200, which equals one (1) times the sum of the following: (i) your current Base Salary and (ii) your Target Bonus (60% of your Base Salary) for the current fiscal year. This amount will be paid to you as soon as practicable after the Separation Date but in no event later than seventy-five (75) days following the Separation Date.

 

b.You will receive a cash lump sum in the amount of $108,450, which equals the pro-rated portion of your Target Bonus (60% of your Base Salary), based on the period worked in 2012, which would have been payable for fiscal year 2012 had you remained employed by the Company. This amount will be paid to you as soon as practicable after the Separation Date but in no event later than seventy-five (75) days following the Separation Date.

 

c.If you timely and validly elect COBRA group health continuation coverage, the Company will reimburse you for the total applicable premium cost for medical and dental continuation coverage for you and your family for a period of twelve (12) months commencing on the Separation Date, provided that the Company shall have no obligation to reimburse you for the premium cost of such continuation coverage as of the date you and your family members become eligible to obtain comparable benefits from a subsequent employer. Should you become eligible to obtain such coverage, it is your obligation to immediately notify the Company.

 

d.The Company shall provide you with outplacement assistance for a period of up to six (6) months from the effective date of this Agreement through a provider selected by the Company, at a cost not to exceed $7,600.

 

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e.You shall be under no obligation to seek other employment and, except as provided in Section 2c above, there shall be no offset against amounts due to you on account of any remuneration or benefits provided by any subsequent employment you may obtain.

 

3.            All benefits of any kind, other than as expressly provided in this Agreement, will cease as of the Separation Date. Vesting or forfeiture of stock options and/or restricted stock units, if any, will be in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan and award agreements. You shall be vested in your 401(k) account to the extent provided under the terms of the Company’s 401(k) plan.

 

4.            You agree not to engage in any conduct, or make any statements or representations that disparage, demean or impugn the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates or any of their respective officers, directors, employees, successors, products or services. The Company agrees that it shall not, and it shall cause each director of the Company, not to, engage in any conduct, or make any statements or representations that disparage, demean or impugn you or your reputation. You and the Company each agree that this Agreement shall not be construed as an admission of wrongdoing by the Company or you, and that the Company and you each expressly denies such wrongdoing. Nothing herein shall restrict any party from making truthful statements in good faith that (i) are required by applicable law, legal process or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, (ii) are necessary with respect to any litigation, arbitration or mediation involving this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the enforcement of this Agreement, or (iii) are in response to incorrect, disparaging, demeaning or impugning statements to the extent reasonably necessary to correct or refute such statement.

 

5.            You agree that, after the Separation Date, you remain bound by and will continue to comply with the terms of the Employee Confidentiality Agreement that you signed, according to its terms.

 

6.            You agree that, unless publicly disclosed by the Company or otherwise required by applicable law or by order of any court of competent jurisdiction, you have kept and will keep the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including without limitation the amount of consideration paid here under, strictly confidential and you agree not to reveal, publish, communicate, or otherwise disseminate this information to any person or entity not a party hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may disclose the terms of this Agreement to your spouse and attorney or other professional advisor as necessary for the purposes of obtaining legal, tax or financial advice, or as otherwise required by law, so long as such persons agree to maintain the confidentiality of the information.

 

7.            In consideration of the benefits you will receive under this Agreement and in accordance with the terms of the Severance Agreement, you hereby release and discharge the Company, any parent, subsidiary, affiliate, successor, predecessor, or otherwise related companies, and the past, present and future employees, officers, directors, shareholders, representatives, agents, attorneys, assigns, insurers and employee benefit programs of any of them (the “Company Releasees”), from any and all claims, demands and/or causes of action, known and unknown, which you may have or could claim to have against the Company Releasees up to and including the date of signing this Agreement, provided, however, that your release and discharge of the Company’s employees, officers, directors, shareholders, representatives, agents, attorneys, assigns and insurers shall be only in their capacities as such. This general release includes, but is not limited to, all claims arising from or during your employment or as a result of the end of your employment and all claims arising under federal, state or local laws prohibiting employment discrimination and/or harassment based upon age, race, sex, religion, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, including but not limited to any and all claims arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standard Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act, the New Jersey Family Leave Act, New Jersey Paid Leave Insurance Act, any applicable state wage and hour laws, and/or any other state, federal, or municipal employment discrimination statutes (including but not limited to claims based on age, sex, attainment of benefit plan rights, race, national origin, religion, handicap, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, marital status, retaliation, and veteran status), and/or any other federal, state, or local statute, law, ordinance, or regulation and/or pursuant to any other theory whatsoever, including but not limited to claims related to breach of implied or express employment contracts, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, defamation, wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, negligence of any kind, intentional infliction of emotional distress, whistle-blowing, estoppel or detrimental reliance, public policy, constitutional or tort claims, violation of the penal statutes and common law claims, or pursuant to any other theory or claim whatsoever, arising out of or related to employment with the Company and/or any other occurrence from the beginning of time to the date of this Agreement, whether presently asserted or otherwise.

 

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This Agreement specifically includes any and all claims, demands, obligations, and/or causes of action for damages or penalties relating to or in any way connected with the matters referred to herein, whether or not now known or suspected to exist, and whether or not specifically or particularly described or referred to herein. You expressly waive any right or claim of right to assert hereafter that any claim, demand, obligation, damage, liability and/or cause of action has, through ignorance, oversight or error, been omitted from the terms of this Agreement. You represent that you have not heretofore assigned or transferred, or purported to assign or transfer, to any person or entity, any claim, known or unknown to exist, or any portion thereof or interest therein, which such person has or may have had against any Company Releasee.

 

This Agreement and release does not, however, require you to waive the right to file a charge with or participate before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, provided, however, that you give up the right to recover damages and attorneys’ fees from such a proceeding. Nor does this Agreement and release (i) require you to waive vested rights, if any, to pension, retiree, health or similar benefits under the Company’s existing plans, (ii) affect your right to enforce this Agreement, (iii) affect any right or claim that arises after the date of this Agreement, (iv) affect your eligibility for indemnification in accordance with applicable laws or the certificate of incorporation and by-laws of the Company, or any applicable insurance policy, with respect to any liability you incur or incurred as an employee or officer of the Company, or (v) affect any right you may have to obtain contribution as permitted by law in the event of entry of judgment against you as a result of any act or failure to act for which you and the Company are jointly liable.

 

Unless otherwise prohibited by law, you agree that should you file a lawsuit in court which is found to be barred in whole or part by this Agreement, you will pay the legal fees incurred by the Company in defending those claims found to be barred, and you shall be subject to such other rights and remedies as the Company may have. In signing this Agreement, you acknowledge and intend that it shall be effective as a bar to each and every one of the claims hereinabove mentioned or implied. You acknowledge and agree that this waiver is an essential and material term of this Agreement and that without such waiver the Company would not have agreed to make the payments hereunder. You further agree that in the event you should bring a claim seeking damages against any of the Company Releasees, or in the event you should seek to recover against any of the Company Releasees in any claim brought by a governmental agency on your behalf, this Agreement shall serve as a complete defense to such claims.

 

8.            The Company represents and warrants that as of the date of this Agreement the Board of Directors of the Company is not aware of any claims, demands and/or causes of action that the Company may have against you.

 

9.            As a material condition of this Agreement, you further represent and warrant that you have transferred, or will transfer before execution of this Agreement, to the Company all property and information of the Company which came into your possession or was developed by you in the course of your employment with the Company, including but not limited to project files, keys, reports, customer lists, computers, facsimile machines, furniture, office supplies, pagers, and printers. You further represent and warrant that you have retained no copies of any such materials or other items; and further, if you should discover that any such materials or other items, or copies thereof, are in your possession or control, you will promptly return them to the Company without disclosure to others. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, you shall be entitled to retain (i) papers and other materials which are solely of a personal nature, including, but not limited to, photographs, correspondence, personal diaries, calendars and Rolodexes, personal files and phone books, (ii) information showing your compensation or relating to reimbursement of expenses, (iii) information that you reasonably believe may be needed for personal tax purposes, and (iv) copies of plans, programs and agreements relating to your employment, or termination thereof, with the Company.

 

10.          Except as provided herein, you acknowledge that the Company has paid all sums owed to you, including but not limited to all salary, bonuses, commissions, business expenses, allowances, vacation pay and other benefits and perquisites as a result of your employment with the Company and/or the termination of that employment.

 

11.          All amounts payable under this Agreement shall be subject to withholding by the Company for all federal, state, city or other taxes as may be required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.

  

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12.          This Agreement (a) supersedes any prior understanding, agreement, practice or contract, oral or written, between you and Company relating to your employment or compensation, other than Sections 2 (it being understood that any payments that may be required to be made under such Section 2 shall be in lieu of, not in addition to, the amounts set forth in Section 2 of this Agreement), 4, 5, 6, 7A and 8 of the Severance Agreement; (b) may be modified only by a writing signed by both parties; (c) is not assignable or transferable by you; and (d) will be interpreted, enforced and governed by the substantive law of the State of New Jersey. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge and agree that the Employee Confidentiality Agreement that you signed shall remain in full force and effect according to its terms.

 

13.          In the event that any portion of this Agreement may be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect in any manner whatsoever any other provision of this Agreement (which provisions shall remain in full force and effect) and a court of competent jurisdiction shall, at the Company’s request, reform any invalid or unenforceable provision to include only such duration, area, scope of activity and other restrictions as such court shall determine to be necessary to make such provision valid, legal and enforceable.

 

14.          By signing below you agree to be legally bound by the terms of this Agreement and acknowledge that you have carefully read and completely understand the terms of this Agreement and are signing it knowingly, voluntarily and without duress, coercion or undue influence. You further agree that this Agreement contains the entire Agreement between you and the Company. You are advised to consult with an attorney before signing this Agreement. You have until twenty-one (21) days from the date of this Agreement to consider this document. If you have not returned a signed copy of this Agreement by that time, the Company will assume that you have elected not to sign it and the offer will be considered withdrawn. If you choose to accept the terms of this Agreement by signing below, you will have an additional seven (7) days following the date of your signature to revoke the Agreement in writing to the Company directed to Andrew Rackear at 20 Kingsbridge Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 and the Agreement shall not become effective or enforceable until the revocation period has expired.

 

15.          This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by facsimile or PDF shall be effective for all purposes.

 

Acknowledged and agreed to   ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
       
/s/Ana I. Stancic   By: /s/Andrew Rackear
     
Ana I. Stancic   Vice President and General Counsel
         
Dated: June 7, 2012   Dated: June 11, 2012

 

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Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, George W. Hebard III, certify that:

 

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 of Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the registrant);
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

August 3, 2012 /s/George W. Hebard III
  George W. Hebard III
  Interim Principal Executive Officer and
  Interim Chief Operating Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

Exhibit 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Timothy G. Daly, certify that:

 

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 of Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the registrant);
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

August 3, 2012 /s/Timothy G. Daly
  Timothy G. Daly
  Vice President, Controller and
  Chief Accounting Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

Exhibit 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. §1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION  906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the Company) for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, George W. Hebard III, interim Principal Executive Officer and interim Chief Operating Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

 

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

August 3, 2012 /s/George W. Hebard III
  George W. Hebard III
  Interim Principal Executive Officer and
  Interim Chief Operating Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

Exhibit 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. §1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION  906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the Company) for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, Timothy G. Daly, Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

 

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

August 3, 2012 /s/Timothy G. Daly
  Timothy G. Daly
  Vice President, Controller and
  Chief Accounting Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)