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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 27, 2014

Registration No. 333-193154

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Amendment No. 1

to

Form S-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

Revance Therapeutics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   2834   77-0551645
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

7555 Gateway Boulevard

Newark, California 94560

(510) 742-3400

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

L. Daniel Browne

President and Chief Executive Officer

Revance Therapeutics, Inc.

7555 Gateway Boulevard

Newark, California 94560

(510) 742-3400

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

 

 

Copies to:

 

Mark B. Weeks

Gordon K. Ho

Cooley LLP

3175 Hanover Street

Palo Alto, California 94304

(650) 843-5000

 

L. Daniel Browne

President and Chief Executive Officer

Revance Therapeutics, Inc.

7555 Gateway Boulevard

Newark, California 94560

(510) 742-3400

 

Bruce K. Dallas

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

1600 El Camino Real

Menlo Park, California 94025

(650) 752-2000

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box.     ¨

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.     ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.     ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.     ¨

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 the 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   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   x   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

 

 

Title of Each Class of Securities

to be Registered

 

Number of Shares

to be Registered(1)

 

Proposed Maximum
Offering Price Per

Share(2)

 

Proposed Maximum
Aggregate Offering

Price(2)

 

Amount of

Registration Fee(3)

Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share

  5,750,000   $15.00   $86,250,000   $11,109

 

(1) Includes an additional 750,000 shares that the underwriters have the option to purchase.

 

(2) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the amount of the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

(3) $11,109 was previously paid.

 

 

The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

 


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The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting offers to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

 

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JANUARY 27, 2014

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

 

LOGO

5,000,000 Shares

Revance Therapeutics, Inc.

Common Stock

This is the initial public offering of our common stock. We are selling 5,000,000 shares of common stock in this offering. We currently expect the initial public offering price to be between $14.00 and $16.00 per share of common stock.

We have granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to 750,000 additional shares of common stock to cover over-allotments.

We have applied to list our common stock on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “RVNC.”

 

  

 

Investing in our common stock involves risk. See “ Risk Factors ” beginning on page 14.

We are an “emerging growth company” under applicable Securities and Exchange Commission rules and will be eligible for reduced public company disclosure requirements.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

 

 

       Per Share        Total  

Public Offering Price

     $                      $                

Underwriting Discount (1)

     $           $     

Proceeds to Revance (before expenses)

     $           $     

 

(1) See “Underwriting” for additional disclosure regarding underwriting commissions and expenses.

Entities and individuals affiliated with certain of our current stockholders have indicated an interest in purchasing an aggregate of up to $16.25 million of shares of common stock in this offering at the price offered to the public. However, because indications of interest are not binding agreements or commitments to purchase, the underwriters may determine to sell more, less or no shares in this offering to any of these entities or individuals, or any of these entities or individuals may determine to purchase more, less or no shares in this offering.

The underwriters expect to deliver the shares to purchasers on or about                 , 2014, through the book-entry facilities of The Depository Trust Company.

 

Cowen and Company     Piper Jaffray   
BMO Capital Markets   

 

 

The date of this prospectus is                 , 2014.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     Page  

Prospectus Summary

     1   

Risk Factors

     14   

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

     42   

Use of Proceeds

     44   

Dividend Policy

     44   

Capitalization

     45   

Dilution

     48   

Selected Consolidated Financial Data

     50   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     53   

Business

     89   

Management

     121   

Executive Compensation

     129   

Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions

     141   

Principal Stockholders

     145   

Description of Capital Stock

     149   

Shares Eligible for Future Sale

     155   

Material U.S. Federal Income and Estate Tax Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders

     158   

Underwriting

     161   

Legal Matters

     166   

Experts

     166   

Where You Can Find More Information

     166   

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

     F-1   

 

We have not, and the underwriters have not, authorized anyone to provide any information or to make any representations other than those contained in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectuses prepared by or on behalf of us or to which we have referred you. We take no responsibility for, and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. This prospectus is an offer to sell only the shares offered hereby, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. The information contained in this prospectus or in any applicable free writing prospectus is current only as of its date, regardless of its time of delivery or any sale of shares of our common stock. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospectus may have changed since that date.

 

Neither we nor the underwriters have done anything that would permit this offering, or possession or distribution of this prospectus, in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States. Persons who come into possession of this prospectus and any applicable free writing prospectus in jurisdictions outside the United States are required to inform themselves about and to observe any restrictions as to this offering and the distribution of this prospectus and any such free writing prospectus applicable to that jurisdiction.


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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

This summary highlights selected information contained elsewhere in this prospectus and does not contain all of the information that you should consider in making your investment decision. Before investing in our common stock, you should carefully read this entire prospectus, including our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and the information set forth under the sections “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in each case included in this prospectus. Unless the context otherwise requires, we use the terms “Revance,” “company,” “we,” “us” and “our” in this prospectus to refer to Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and, where appropriate, our consolidated subsidiary.

Our Company

We are a clinical stage specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of novel botulinum toxin products for multiple aesthetic and therapeutic applications. Botulinum toxin is a well-characterized protein currently used in numerous aesthetic and therapeutic indications and represents a multi-billion dollar market in the United States and other countries. All currently approved and commercially available botulinum toxin products are administered by injection. Our lead product candidate, RT001, is a topical formulation of botulinum toxin type A, which we believe has significant advantages over existing injectable products and could significantly expand the botulinum toxin market beyond existing users. Our second product candidate, RT002, is a novel injectable formulation of botulinum toxin type A designed to be more targeted and longer lasting than currently available botulinum toxin injectable products. Both of our product candidates combine our purified botulinum toxin with our proprietary TransMTS ® peptide delivery system. We own the worldwide rights to both of our product candidates.

We are evaluating RT001 in a broad clinical program that includes aesthetic indications such as lateral canthal lines, the wrinkles around the eyes which are commonly referred to as crow’s feet lines, and therapeutic indications such as hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, migraine headache and allergic rhinitis, or inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose. RT001 is currently in a Phase 3 clinical development program in the United States for the treatment of crow’s feet lines and has the potential to be the first approved non-injectable botulinum toxin product. RT001’s primary advantages include painless topical administration, ease of use and limited dependence on administration technique by physicians and medical staff. These advantages should improve the experience of patients undergoing botulinum toxin procedures and make RT001 more suitable for many more indications than currently approved injectable botulinum toxin products.

We are in a Phase 3 clinical development program of RT001 in North America for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, and we plan to initiate an additional Phase 3 clinical trial in Europe by early 2015. We expect to receive primary efficacy data from a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of RT001 in mid-2014 and duration data in the second half of 2014. We plan to complete the Phase 3 program for the treatment of crow’s feet lines and file for regulatory approvals in the United States and Europe in 2016. To date, we have conducted thirteen clinical trials for RT001, with a total of over 1,400 subjects, for the treatment of crow’s feet lines.

We are also developing RT001 for therapeutic applications where botulinum toxin has shown efficacy and that are particularly well suited for needle-free treatments. We have successfully completed initial Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of primary axillary, or underarm, hyperhidrosis, and for the prevention of migraine headache. We expect to initiate additional clinical trials for the development of RT001 for these and other indications.

In addition to our topical product candidate, we are developing an injectable formulation of botulinum toxin type A, which we refer to as RT002, for indications where deeper delivery of the botulinum toxin is required and a longer lasting effect is desired. We believe RT002 can provide more targeted delivery of botulinum toxin to intended treatment sites while reducing the unwanted spread of botulinum toxin to adjacent areas.

In October 2012, we terminated a license agreement with Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation, or Medicis, and reacquired from Medicis rights in all territories for RT001 and RT002 as part of a settlement and termination agreement with Medicis. The agreement requires that we make payments to Medicis from a portion of specified

 

 

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types of cash proceeds received by us, including from this offering. Upon the closing of this offering, we will make a payment of approximately $7 million to Medicis under this agreement. This payment will satisfy our remaining payment obligations under the agreement, other than an additional $4.0 million due upon receipt of specified marketing approvals for RT001 or RT002.

Our Product Candidates

We plan to develop RT001 and RT002 for multiple aesthetic and therapeutic applications. The table below summarizes the phases of development for the indications we are currently pursuing for our two product candidates:

 

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RT001 — Our Topical Formulation of Botulinum Toxin

RT001, our lead product candidate, is a topical gel formulation of botulinum toxin type A in a proprietary single-use administration apparatus. RT001 is applied to the skin and uses our proprietary TransMTS ® peptide technology to enable delivery of botulinum toxin across the skin, eliminating the need for injections. Our initial focus is to develop and commercialize RT001 for indications where topical application provides a meaningful advantage over injectable administration. In our Phase 2 clinical trials, RT001 has demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in crow’s feet lines that is visible to both physicians and patients. These and other studies have also indicated that RT001 is well tolerated with no serious adverse events related to study drug or study treatment procedures or other safety concerns.

The Opportunity for Botulinum Toxins for Aesthetic Indications

Today’s culture places significant value on physical appearance, leading to widespread adoption of anti-aging and aesthetic treatments. The aesthetic market has grown dramatically in the United States where consumers spent almost $11.0 billion in 2012 on over 10.1 million physician-administered surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures, according to American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery annual statistics. A strong consumer preference for non-surgical options and the increasing availability of effective alternatives has prompted adoption of non-surgical aesthetic procedures by a broader patient population. These trends have made non-surgical procedures the primary driver of growth in the aesthetic medicine market, accounting for 83% of the total number of procedures performed in 2012.

Injectable botulinum toxin treatments are the single largest cosmetic procedure in the United States and the rest of the world. According to GlobalData, in 2012 clinicians spent an estimated $1.3 billion globally on injectable botulinum toxin for aesthetic procedures and such spending is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 14% from 2011 through 2018.

 

 

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We believe the botulinum toxin market could expand further with the introduction of a topical formulation such as RT001. Based on our market research, a topical treatment would address key consumer barriers for injectable botulinum toxin products such as fear of frozen face, needle aversion and aversion to injecting a toxin in their bodies. We believe that a topical treatment could expand the use of botulinum toxin to a wider range of physicians and allow those physicians who currently perform botulinum toxin procedures to do so on a larger number of patients. Additionally, our research indicates that a topical treatment can improve the profitability of physicians’ practices by increasing the number of procedures per patient.

Crow’s Feet Lines — Our Lead Indication for RT001

The first indication we are pursuing for RT001 is in the field of aesthetic dermatology. According to GlobalData, the largest use for botulinum toxins is in aesthetic dermatology, which is estimated to generate approximately $1.4 billion in worldwide sales in 2013. If approved, we believe RT001 can expand the overall botulinum toxin aesthetic market by adding new patients who would prefer a needle-free approach to treatment. The aesthetic dermatology market is attractive because we believe that patients in this market tend to be open to trying new products and are willing to pay for aesthetic procedures out of pocket, reducing reliance on reimbursement. We are focused on this market not only because of its size and growth potential but also because, in the United States and Europe, this market can be easily accessed by a small specialty sales force and distributor network.

Crow’s feet lines are skin wrinkles in the outer corner of the eye area, which are commonly caused by aging. Consumers in general, and women in particular, believe that the eye area is the first place where they notice the signs of aging. Consumers also believe that the perception of aging is affected by the quality of the skin. A large segment of the anti-aging topical cosmeceutical market is targeted towards improvement in skin texture and luminosity of the skin in the eye area. We believe that there is currently significant use of botulinum toxin for this indication given the desire of consumers to address the condition.

We believe that RT001 provides the following benefits to patients and physicians for treatment of crow’s feet lines, as compared to traditional botulinum toxin treatments that are administered by injection:

 

   

The RT001 procedure is painless and has not shown any evidence of bruising, swelling or any of the other adverse events associated with injections. RT001 has been shown to be well tolerated with no significant safety concerns;

 

   

RT001 relaxes the crow’s feet wrinkles appearance at “rest,” when the face is in a neutral expression, while still allowing a natural smile;

 

   

Consumers who indicated that they were averse to injecting toxin into their bodies found the concept of a topical treatment appealing;

 

   

RT001 is simple to use and results are not technique dependent. RT001 comes in a pre-filled applicator that contains the proper dose for the treatment of crow’s feet lines; and

 

   

RT001 is very appealing to both key physicians and practice groups who perform the majority of cosmetic procedures in the United States and physicians who have less injectable botulinum toxin experience.

We have conducted thirteen clinical trials, with a total of over 1,400 subjects, for the treatment of crow’s feet lines and are currently in Phase 3 clinical development in the United States. RT001 was shown to be safe, with statistically significant and clinically meaningful results in our Phase 2 clinical trials. In all concentrations of peptide and botulinum toxin studied, RT001 was well tolerated with no serious adverse events related to study drug or study treatment procedures or safety concerns.

We have completed three Phase 2b clinical trials of RT001 to evaluate a 25 ng/mL dose of botulinum toxin for the treatment of moderate to severe crow’s feet lines. Two of these trials were double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials. RT001 met the primary efficacy and all secondary endpoints in both trials.

 

 

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After completing these Phase 2b clinical trials, we modified the diluent formulation to improve stability. We then conducted a Phase 3 clinical trial of RT001, but saw no improvement from baseline in either the placebo or RT001 group using the new diluent formulation. Subsequently, we obtained stability data to confirm that the original Phase 2b formulation has adequate commercial stability. We have since returned to the original Phase 2b diluent formulation and have conducted a two-cohort Phase 2 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. The combined data for the first and second cohorts showed statistical significance in wrinkle severity from baseline comparable to that observed in our previous Phase 2b clinical trials. Additionally, we plan to initiate a long-term open label Phase 3 safety clinical trial in 2014.

Based on our discussions with the United States Food and Drug Administration, or the FDA, the European Medicines Agency and other regulatory authorities, we believe that three Phase 3 pivotal clinical trials and the Phase 3 open label safety clinical trial, if successful, will provide the efficacy data to support our regulatory filing for approval of RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines in the United States, Europe and other countries.

The Opportunity for Botulinum Toxins for Therapeutic Indications

While currently approved botulinum toxin products may be better known for their aesthetic applications, according to the market research firm Global Industry Analysts, Inc, or GIA, the worldwide injectable botulinum toxin market has grown from $1.1 billion in 2004 to over $2.4 billion in 2012 and the fastest growing segment of that market in the United States and Europe is for therapeutic indications. This growth for therapeutic indications has been driven largely by the approval of injectable botulinum toxin products in new indications such as preventive treatment of migraine headache in 2010 and overactive bladder in 2011, in addition to other therapeutic indications including hyperhidrosis, movement disorders, such as cervical dystonia and upper limb spasticity, and uncontrolled blinking. This therapeutic usage has been enabled by botulinum toxin’s ability to affect neuromuscular junctions, muscle activity or the release of neuropeptides, neurotransmitters and neuromediators in a controlled manner.

While botulinum toxin products have been very effective in the treatment of many conditions, there are limitations to the use of the currently approved products in their injectable form. For example, in the case of hyperhidrosis, injectable botulinum toxin products require up to 30 injections in the underarms, and the procedure is reimbursed to physicians at a low rate relative to the time required. As a result, the use of Botox ® , the only injectable botulinum toxin product currently approved for hyperhidrosis, has been limited. In the case of chronic migraine headache, injectable botulinum toxin products require as many as 31 injections in different parts of the head and neck.

We believe this leads to a significant need for a painless, topically administered and highly effective botulinum toxin. We also believe that there is an opportunity to develop and seek approval for a botulinum toxin product in therapeutic indications, such as allergic rhinitis, where there are currently no approved botulinum toxin products.

Development of RT001 for Treatment of Hyperhidrosis

According to published medical articles, hyperhidrosis affects an estimated eight million people in the United States, one million of whom have severe hyperhidrosis. Prevalence in the United States is slightly higher among men than women, but women are more likely to take action to have the condition treated. Only 38% of those affected by hyperhidrosis seek treatment. We also believe that the appeal of RT001 may go beyond sufferers of hyperhidrosis and appeal to the one-third of all U.S. adults who believe they have too much underarm sweat. According to a 2008 survey by the International Hyperhidrosis Society, 60% of all U.S. adults reported that they would be “embarrassed” or “very embarrassed” by visible underarm sweat stains, and 70% of those U.S. adults who believe they have too much underarm sweat took steps to hide their condition.

Injectable botulinum toxin is among the currently available treatments for hyperhidrosis. Allergan’s Botox ® was approved in 2004 for underarm hyperhidrosis and remains the only botulinum toxin approved for the treatment of hyperhidrosis. However, the treatment requires up to 30 injections in the underarms. Having a

 

 

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topical solution could encourage more patients to seek treatment without having to suffer the pain of numerous injections. From the physicians’ standpoint, injections are very time-consuming and reimbursement for the procedure is relatively low. RT001 could significantly decrease the physician time and effort necessary for the procedure and potentially make the procedure more profitable for a physician’s practice.

Data from our initial dose escalation hyperhidrosis Phase 2 clinical trial suggest the feasibility of treating primary underarm hyperhidrosis with RT001.

Based on data generated from current studies to date, we plan to initiate additional Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of hyperhidrosis with RT001. In these future trials, we plan to evaluate the efficacy of a higher dose compared to placebo and permit evaluation of the RT001 dose response to treatment of signs and symptoms of primary underarm hyperhidrosis. This data should help to establish whether this new botulinum toxin dose is adequate or whether further dose escalation in this clinical indication is needed prior to definitive safety and efficacy testing.

Development of RT001 for Prevention of Migraine Headache

Migraine headache is a central nervous system disorder characterized by moderate-to-severe headache and often includes additional symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. The global market for treatment of migraine headache was estimated to be $3.8 billion in 2009. Injected delivery of botulinum toxin has been validated as a therapeutically effective pharmaceutical agent for the preventive treatment of migraine headache. However, the treatment requires up to 31 injections in a patient’s head and neck and may have significant side effects.

We have generated preliminary data that supports the feasibility of treating chronic migraine headache with topical application of RT001. In our initial Phase 2 clinical trial, RT001 was shown to be effective for the preventive treatment of chronic migraine headache, when applied topically to six areas on the head. This trial demonstrated statistically significant improvement of a composite endpoint.

For our next Phase 2 clinical trial, we plan to enroll and treat subjects with migraine headache using RT001 in a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled dose-ranging clinical trial design. This trial will provide new information on the treatment of subjects suffering migraine headache with RT001 and further characterize the dose-response relationship of RT001 in migraine headache to identify the optimal dose to be carried forward into later stage clinical trials.

RT001 for Treatment of Other Indications

Based on the results of our preclinical studies and clinical trials, we will determine further development of other indications for RT001, such as neuropathic pain and rhinitis.

RT002 — Our Injectable Formulation of Botulinum Toxin

We are developing RT002 as a new injectable botulinum toxin option that is designed to offer more targeted delivery of botulinum toxin to intended treatment sites while reducing the spread beyond the site of local injection. We believe this delivery permits safe administration of higher targeted doses of botulinum toxin and can result in longer lasting effect. These properties of RT002 have been demonstrated in preclinical studies and we are currently testing RT002 in a four-cohort, dose escalating, open label Phase 1/2 clinical trial outside of the United States for improvement of glabellar lines, the vertical lines between the eyebrows and above the nose. Initial data from this clinical trial indicated that RT002 is safe and efficacious at all four doses. Based upon the data analyzed, we plan to further develop RT002 for the treatment of glabellar lines by initiating a Phase 2 clinical trial in 2014. In addition, we plan to study RT002 in therapeutic indications already approved for botulinum toxin, such as movement disorders and overactive bladder. These indications require deeper delivery of the botulinum toxin, and are likely to be better served by injectable delivery of RT002.

 

 

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Intellectual Property and Manufacturing

As of January 21, 2014, we held approximately 86 issued patents and approximately 150 pending patent applications in several countries and we expect to continue to expand this patent portfolio.

We have the ability to manufacture our own botulinum toxin type A product to support our clinical trials and eventually our commercial products. We manufacture and perform testing for both bulk drug substance and finished dose forms of drug product to support our topical RT001 product candidate and our injectable RT002 product candidate. The additional components required for our topical RT001 dose form, the peptide, diluent and delivery apparatus, are all manufactured by third parties. We are licensed with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, and with the California Department of Health Food and Drug Branch for use of botulinum toxin and to manufacture both the active pharmaceutical ingredient, or API, and the finished product in topical and injectable dose forms. We believe that having direct control over our manufacturing processes, from initial drug substance to finished product, will enable us to develop additional pharmaceutical product configurations effectively and with a competitive cost structure.

Our Strategy

Our objective is to be a leading provider of botulinum toxin products across multiple aesthetic and therapeutic indications in both topical and injectable dose forms and to expand the market for botulinum toxin products. To achieve this objective, we plan to develop and commercialize two proprietary, patent-protected product candidates: RT001, our topical botulinum toxin, and RT002, our injectable botulinum toxin.

Key elements of our strategy are:

 

   

Complete development and seek regulatory approval for RT001;

 

   

Assess and prioritize future therapeutic indications for RT001;

 

   

Advance RT002 into clinical development;

 

   

Build our own sales and marketing capabilities to commercialize RT001 and RT002 in North America to support commercial launches starting in 2017, assuming successful and timely completion of our clinical trials and approval of our Biologic License Applications;

 

   

Expand the global market for botulinum toxin products;

 

   

Establish selective strategic partnerships to maximize the commercial potential of our product candidates and TransMTS ® delivery technology platform; and

 

   

Maximize the value of our botulinum toxin cell line and manufacturing assets.

Risks That We Face

Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those highlighted in the section entitled “Risk Factors” immediately following this prospectus summary. These risks include, among others, the following:

 

   

We are substantially dependent on the clinical and commercial success of our product candidates, primarily our lead product candidate RT001, which is in Phase 3 clinical development, and our second product candidate, RT002, which is expected to enter into Phase 2 clinical development;

 

   

We may be unable to obtain regulatory approval for RT001, RT002 or future product candidates under applicable regulatory requirements. The denial or delay of any such approval would delay commercialization and have a material adverse effect on our potential to generate revenue, our business and our results of operations;

 

   

We will require substantial additional financing to achieve our goals, and a failure to obtain this necessary capital when needed on acceptable terms, or at all, could force us to delay, limit, reduce or terminate our product development, other operations or commercialization efforts;

 

 

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Even if our product candidates receive regulatory approval, they may fail to achieve the broad degree of physician adoption and use necessary for commercial success;

 

   

Our product candidates, if approved, will face significant competition and our failure to effectively compete may prevent us from achieving significant market penetration and expansion;

 

   

We currently make our clinical drug products exclusively in one manufacturing facility and plan to utilize this facility in the future to support commercial production if our product candidates are approved. If this or any future facility or our equipment were damaged or destroyed, or if we experience a significant disruption in our operations for any reason, our ability to continue to operate our business would be materially harmed;

 

   

We have a limited operating history and have incurred significant losses since our inception and we anticipate that we will continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future. We have only two product candidates in clinical trials and no commercial sales, which, together with our limited operating history, make it difficult to assess our future viability;

 

   

Even if RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates obtain regulatory approval, they may never achieve market acceptance or commercial success; and

 

   

If our efforts to protect our intellectual property related to RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates are not adequate, we may not be able to compete effectively in our market.

Our Corporate Information

We were incorporated in Delaware in August 1999 under the name Essentia Biosystems, Inc. We commenced operations in June 2002 and, in April 2005, changed our name to Revance Therapeutics, Inc. Our principal executive offices are located at 7555 Gateway Boulevard, Newark, California 94560, and our telephone number is (510) 742-3400. Our website address is http://www.revance.com . The information contained in, or that can be accessed through, our website is not part of this prospectus.

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012. As an emerging growth company we are eligible for exemptions from various reporting requirements applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies, including not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation. We will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (1) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of the closing of this offering, (b) in which we have total annual gross revenue of at least $1.0 billion or (c) in which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer, which means the market value of our common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the prior June 30th, and (2) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period. We refer to the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 herein as the “JOBS Act,” and references herein to “emerging growth company” shall have the meaning associated with it in the JOBS Act.

“Revance Therapeutics,” the Revance logos and other trademarks or service marks of Revance appearing in this prospectus are the property of Revance. This prospectus contains additional trade names, trademarks and service marks of others, which are the property of their respective owners. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trade names, trademarks or service marks to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, these other companies.

 

 

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THE OFFERING

 

Common stock offered by us

5,000,000 shares

 

Common stock to be outstanding after this offering

16,879,893 shares

 

Over-allotment option

The underwriters have an option to purchase up to 750,000 additional shares of our common stock to cover over-allotments, if any.

 

Use of proceeds

We estimate the net proceeds from this offering will be approximately $65.8 million (or $76.2 million if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full), assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the range listed on the cover page of this prospectus, after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

We currently expect to use the net proceeds from the offering as follows:

 

  Ÿ Approximately $18 million to $23 million to fund research and development expenses associated with our RT001 and RT002 manufacturing, quality and regulatory efforts.

 

  Ÿ Approximately $10 million to $15 million to complete one Phase 3 clinical pivotal trial in the United States, to continue a long term safety clinical trial and other associated programs relating to RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, and to initiate our first Phase 2 clinical trial and associated programs relating to RT002 for the treatment of glabellar lines.

 

  Ÿ Approximately $11 million to make payments through 2014 under our September 2011 term loan agreement with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.

 

  Ÿ Approximately $7 million to make payments under our settlement agreement with Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.).

 

  We will use the balance of the proceeds, if any, for the development of RT001 for the treatment of hyperhidrosis and other indications, as well as for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

 

  Pending their use as described above, we plan to invest the net proceeds in short-term, interest-bearing obligations, investment-grade instruments, certificates of deposit or guaranteed obligations of the U.S. government.

 

See “Use of Proceeds” for additional information.

 

Risk factors

See the section titled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 14 and the other information included in this prospectus for a discussion of factors you should carefully consider before deciding to invest in our common stock.

 

Proposed NASDAQ Global Market trading symbol

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The number of shares of our common stock to be outstanding after this offering is based on 11,879,893 shares of common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2013, excluding the following shares:

 

   

1,045,188 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase our common stock outstanding under our 2002 Equity Incentive Plan and 2012 Equity Incentive Plan at a weighted-average exercise price of $7.37 per share (excluding an additional 233,876 shares issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase our common stock at the weighted-average exercise price of $9.50 per share and 1,111 shares of common stock issued outside of our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, all granted after September 2013);

 

   

172,141 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding convertible preferred stock warrants at a weighted-average exercise price of $20.19 per share;

 

   

12,345 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding convertible preferred stock warrants that were issued to Essex Capital Corporation after September 30, 2013, 12,345 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of convertible preferred stock warrants that we expect to issue to Essex Capital Corporation before the closing of this offering and 47,736 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of common stock warrants that we expect to issue to Essex Capital Corporation after the closing of this offering, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, which we together refer to as the Essex warrants, and which are issuable pursuant to our loan and lease agreement with Essex Capital Corporation, which we refer to as the Essex Capital Facility;

 

   

373,100 shares of our common stock reserved for future issuance under our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (including an additional 233,876 shares issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase our common stock granted after September 2013);

 

   

1,000,000 shares of our common stock (which will include the shares then reserved for future issuance under our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan at the time of the execution and delivery of the underwriting agreement for this offering) reserved for future issuance under our 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, plus annual increases thereunder, which will become effective prior to the closing of this offering as more fully described in “Executive Compensation—Employee Benefit Plans”; and

 

   

200,000 shares of our common stock reserved for future issuance under our 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, plus annual increases thereunder, which will become effective prior to the closing of this offering as more fully described in “Executive Compensation—Employee Benefit Plans.”

Unless otherwise indicated, all information in this prospectus reflects and assumes the following:

 

   

the conversion of all outstanding shares of our convertible preferred stock into an aggregate of 8,689,999 shares of our common stock, which will occur upon the closing of this offering;

 

   

the automatic exercise of our outstanding common stock warrants, assuming net exercise for 752,370 shares of our common stock immediately prior to the closing of this offering, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus and assuming cash exercise for 30,769 additional shares of our common stock;

 

   

the automatic conversion of the $23.65 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible promissory notes issued in the fourth quarter of 2013 and January 2014, or the 2013 notes, and accrued interest through October 7, 2014, into 1,747,033 shares of common stock immediately prior to the closing of this offering at a conversion price equal to the initial public offering price, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus;

 

 

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the automatic exercise of outstanding common stock warrants issued in connection with the 2013 notes, or the 2013 warrants, assuming net exercise for 432,363 shares of our common stock immediately prior to the closing of this offering, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus;

 

   

a reverse stock split of 1-for-15 of our common stock and preferred stock to be effective prior to the effectiveness of this registration statement;

 

   

no exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option to purchase up to 750,000 additional shares of our common stock from us in this offering; and

 

   

the filing and effectiveness of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and the effectiveness of our amended and restated bylaws immediately prior to the closing of this offering.

Because the number of shares that will be issued upon conversion of the 2013 notes and the exercise of the 2013 warrants depends upon the actual initial public offering price per share in this offering, the actual number of shares issuable upon such conversion and exercise will likely differ from the number of shares set forth above. In this regard, a $1.00 increase in the assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would decrease the number of shares of our common stock issued on conversion of the 2013 notes and the exercise of the 2013 warrants (and therefore the number of shares to be outstanding after this offering) by 135,942 shares. A $1.00 decrease in the assumed initial public offering price would increase the number of shares of our common stock issued on conversion of the 2013 notes and the exercise of the 2013 warrants (and therefore the number of shares to be outstanding after this offering) by 155,350 shares.

Entities and individuals affiliated with Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII, L.P., or Essex VIII, NovaQuest Pharma Opportunities Fund III, L.P., or NovaQuest, and Biotechnology Development Fund IV, or Vivo Ventures, each of which is a current stockholder, have indicated an interest in purchasing an aggregate of up to $16.25 million of shares of common stock in this offering, at the price offered to the public. However, because indications of interest are not binding agreements or commitments to purchase, the underwriters may determine to sell more, less or no shares in this offering to any of these entities or individuals, or any of these entities or individuals may determine to purchase more, less or no shares in this offering.

 

 

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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

The following tables summarize our financial data. We derived the summary consolidated statements of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. We derived the summary consolidated statements of operations data for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 and the balance sheet data as of September 30, 2013 from our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, of a normal, recurring nature that are necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in the future and the results for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year or any other period. You should read the following summary consolidated financial data in conjunction with the sections entitled “Selected Consolidated Financial Data” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements, related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this prospectus.

Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share has been calculated assuming the conversion of all outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock into common stock. See Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements for an explanation of the method used to determine the number of shares used in computing historical basic and diluted net income (loss) per share and our pro forma unaudited basic and diluted net loss per share.

 

     Year Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011     2012     2012     2013  
                 (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
 

Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:

        

Revenue

   $ 557      $ 717      $ 600      $ 308   

Cost of revenue

     5                        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     552        717        600        308   

Operating expenses:

        

Research and development(1)

     22,735        32,708        15,829        21,592   

Sales, general and administrative(1)

     5,555        11,195        9,581        8,008   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     28,290        43,903        25,410        29,600   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (27,738     (43,186     (24,810     (29,292

Interest income

     15        7        8        2   

Interest expense

     (17,790     (28,959     (19,250     (13,466

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes

     (356     13,860        (3,338     1,800   

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement

                          (265

Change in fair value of convertible preferred stock warrant liability

     836        125        117        (1,108

Other income (expense), net

     170        (106     (85     (40
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (44,863     (58,259     (47,358     (42,369

Benefit from income taxes

                            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (44,863   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ (42,369
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders(2):

        

Basic

   $ (44,863   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ 733   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ (44,863   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ 2,966   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders(2):

        

Basic

   $ (226.06   $ (290.48   $ (237.12   $ 3.40   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ (226.06   $ (290.48   $ (237.12   $ 3.05   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average number of shares used in computing net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders(2):

        

Basic

     198,456        200,560        199,719        215,315   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     198,456        200,560        199,719        971,472   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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     Year Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011    2012     2012    2013  
                (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
 

Pro forma net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (unaudited)(2)

      $ (27.20      $ (5.91
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Weighted-average number of shares used in computing pro forma net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (unaudited)(2)

        2,146,489          
7,176,423
  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1) Results above include stock-based compensation as follows:

 

     Year Ended
December  31,
     Nine Months  Ended
September 30,
 
     2011      2012      2012      2013  
                   (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands)  

Stock-Based Compensation:

        

Research and development

   $ 150       $ 48       $ 27       $ 138   

Sales, general and administrative

     123         31         39         208   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stock-based compensation

   $ 273       $ 79       $ 66       $ 346   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2) Please see Note 16 of our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus for an explanation of the calculations of our actual basic and diluted net income (loss) per share and our pro forma unaudited basic and diluted net loss per share.

 

     As of September 30, 2013  
     Actual     Pro Forma(1)     Pro Forma
as Adjusted(2)
 
     (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands)  

Balance Sheet Data:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,909      $ 25,450      $ 91,200   

Restricted cash — current and non-current

     585        585        585   

Working capital (deficit)

     (28,645     (5,104     60,646   

Total assets

     18,920        42,461        108,211   

Convertible notes

           

  
      

Notes payable — current and non-current

     12,951        12,951        12,951   

Derivative liabilities associated with Medicis settlement — current and non-current

     8,606        8,606        8,606   

Convertible preferred stock warrant liability

     1,459                 

Convertible preferred stock

     123,982                 

Total stockholders’ deficit

     (147,683     1,299        67,049   

 

(1) The pro forma column gives effect to (i) the conversion of all outstanding shares of our convertible preferred stock into shares of our common stock immediately upon the closing of this offering, (ii) the resulting reclassification of the convertible preferred stock warrant liability to additional paid-in capital, (iii) the filing and effectiveness of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation immediately prior to the closing of this offering, (iv) the issuance and automatic conversion of the principal and accrued interest through October 7, 2014 under the 2013 notes into 1,747,033 shares of common stock immediately prior to the closing of this offering at a conversion price equal to the initial public offering price, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, including charges to retained earnings to reflect the accelerated amortization of debt discounts, issuance costs, and accelerated unaccrued interest to interest expense, as well as changes in fair value of the related warrant and embedded derivative liabilities, and (v) the issuance and automatic exercise of the 2013 warrants and the automatic exercise of the other outstanding common stock warrants into 1,215,502 shares of common stock upon the closing of this offering, assuming net share exercise and an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, but does not give effect to the issuance and exercise of the Essex warrants.

 

    

Because the number of shares of common stock that will be issued upon the conversion of the 2013 notes and the exercise of the 2013 warrants depends upon the actual initial public offering price per share in this offering, the actual number of shares issuable

 

 

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  upon such exercise and conversion will likely differ from the respective number of shares set forth above. See “Prospectus Summary – The Offering.”

 

(2) The pro forma as adjusted column gives further effect to the sale of 5,000,000 shares of common stock in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. A $1.00 increase or decrease in the assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share would increase or decrease our pro forma as adjusted cash and cash equivalents, working capital, total assets and total stockholders’ deficit by $4.7 million, assuming that the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same, and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. Similarly, each increase or decrease of one million in the number of shares of common stock offered by us would increase or decrease our pro forma as adjusted cash and cash equivalents, working capital, total assets and total stockholders’ deficit by $14.0 million, assuming that the assumed initial public offering price remains the same and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

 

 

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RISK FACTORS

Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below, as well as all other information included in this prospectus, including our consolidated financial statements, the notes thereto and the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” before you decide to purchase shares of our common stock. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results could be materially harmed. As a result, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations and stock price.

Risks Related to Our Business and Strategy

We are substantially dependent on the clinical and commercial success of our product candidates, primarily our lead product candidate RT001, which is in Phase 3 clinical development, and our second product candidate RT002, which is expected to enter into Phase 2 clinical development.

To date, we have invested most of our efforts and financial resources in the research and development of RT001, a topical formulation of botulinum toxin, which is currently our lead product candidate. In particular, we have completed thirteen clinical trials and are in Phase 3 clinical development in the United States for RT001. We have also invested, to a lesser extent, in the research and development of an injectable form of botulinum toxin, RT002, which is expected to enter into Phase 2 clinical development in 2014. Our near-term prospects, including our ability to finance our company and generate revenue, will depend heavily on the successful development, regulatory approval and commercialization of RT001 and, to a lesser extent, RT002, as well as any future product candidates. The clinical and commercial success of our product candidates will depend on a number of factors, including the following:

 

   

timely completion of, or need to conduct additional, clinical trials, including our U.S. Phase 3 clinical trials for RT001, which may be significantly slower or cost more than we currently anticipate and will depend substantially upon the accurate and satisfactory performance of third party contractors;

 

   

our ability to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the United States Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, the safety and efficacy of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates through clinical trials;

 

   

whether we are required by the FDA or other similar foreign regulatory agencies to conduct additional clinical trials to support the approval of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates;

 

   

the acceptance of parameters for regulatory approval, including our proposed indication, primary endpoint assessment and primary endpoint measurement relating to our lead indications of RT001;

 

   

our success in educating physicians and patients about the benefits, administration and use of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, if approved;

 

   

the prevalence and severity of adverse events experienced with our product candidates or future approved products;

 

   

the timely receipt of necessary marketing approvals from the FDA and similar foreign regulatory authorities;

 

   

the ability to raise additional capital on acceptable terms to achieve our goals;

 

   

achieving and maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements applicable to RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates or approved products;

 

   

the availability, perceived advantages, relative cost, relative safety and relative efficacy of alternative and competing treatments;

 

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the effectiveness of our own or our future potential strategic collaborators’ marketing, sales and distribution strategy and operations;

 

   

our ability to manufacture clinical trial supplies of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates and to develop, validate and maintain a commercially viable manufacturing process that is compliant with current good manufacturing practices, or cGMP;

 

   

our ability to successfully commercialize RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, if approved for marketing and sale, whether alone or in collaboration with others;

 

   

our ability to enforce our intellectual property rights in and to RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates;

 

   

our ability to avoid third party patent interference or intellectual property infringement claims;

 

   

acceptance of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, if approved, as safe and effective by patients and the medical community; and

 

   

a continued acceptable safety profile of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates following approval.

If we do not achieve one or more of these factors, many of which are beyond our control, in a timely manner or at all, we could experience significant delays or an inability to successfully commercialize our product candidates. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that we will be able to generate sufficient revenue through the sale of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidate to continue our business.

We may be unable to obtain regulatory approval for RT001, RT002 or future product candidates under applicable regulatory requirements. The denial or delay of any such approval would delay commercialization and have a material adverse effect on our potential to generate revenue, our business and our results of operations.

To gain approval to market a biologic product such as RT001 and RT002, we must provide the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities with clinical data that adequately demonstrate the safety, purity and potency of the product for the intended indication applied for in a Biologics License Application, or BLA, or other respective regulatory filing. The development of biologic products is a long, expensive and uncertain process, and delay or failure can occur at any stage of any of our clinical trials. A number of companies in the pharmaceutical industry, including biotechnology companies, have suffered significant setbacks in clinical trials, including in Phase 3 development, even after promising results in earlier preclinical studies or clinical trials. These setbacks have been caused by, among other things, findings made while clinical trials were underway and safety or efficacy observations made in clinical trials, including previously unreported adverse events. Success in preclinical testing and early clinical trials does not ensure that later clinical trials will be successful, and the results of clinical trials by other parties may not be indicative of the results in trials we may conduct. In particular, we have conducted three positive Phase 2b clinical trials of RT001, in which RT001 met the primary efficacy and all secondary endpoints. However, we have conducted one Phase 3 clinical efficacy trial using a modified diluent formulation, the results of which were inconsistent with our previous Phase 2b clinical trials and which did not show improvement from baseline in either the placebo or RT001 group.

Our lead product candidate, RT001, is currently in Phase 3 clinical development, and our business currently depends substantially on its successful development, regulatory approval and commercialization. We currently have no drug or biologic products approved for sale, and we may never obtain regulatory approval to commercialize RT001. The research, testing, manufacturing, labeling, approval, sale, marketing and distribution of drug and biologic products are subject to extensive regulation by the FDA and other regulatory authorities in the United States and other countries, and such regulations differ from country to country. We are not permitted to market RT001 in the United States until we receive approval of a BLA from the FDA. We are also not permitted to market RT001 in any foreign countries until we receive the requisite approval from the regulatory authorities of such countries.

 

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The FDA or any foreign regulatory bodies can delay, limit or deny approval of our product candidates, including RT001, for many reasons, including:

 

   

our inability to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the FDA or the applicable foreign regulatory body that RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates are safe and effective for the requested indication;

 

   

the FDA’s or the applicable foreign regulatory agency’s disagreement with our trial protocol or the interpretation of data from preclinical studies or clinical trials;

 

   

our inability to demonstrate that clinical and other benefits of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates outweigh any safety or other perceived risks;

 

   

the FDA’s or the applicable foreign regulatory agency’s requirement for additional preclinical or clinical studies;

 

   

the FDA’s or the applicable foreign regulatory agency’s non-approval of the formulation, labeling or the specifications of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates;

 

   

the FDA’s or the applicable foreign regulatory agency’s failure to approve our manufacturing processes or facilities, or the manufacturing processes or facilities of third party manufacturers with which we contract; or

 

   

the potential for approval policies or regulations of the FDA or the applicable foreign regulatory agencies to significantly change in a manner rendering our clinical data insufficient for approval.

Of the large number of drugs, including biologics, in development, only a small percentage successfully complete the FDA or other regulatory approval processes and are commercialized. We are not conducting our U.S. Phase 3 clinical trials for RT001 under a Special Protocol Assessment, or SPA. In the absence of an agreed SPA, there can be no assurance that the FDA will agree with our Phase 3 clinical trial protocol.

Further, after our Phase 2 clinical trials, we used the FDA’s Formal Dispute Resolution process to obtain confirmation from the FDA that our proposed indication, primary endpoint assessment and primary endpoint measurement were acceptable for continued clinical trials. While the FDA provided written confirmation that our proposed indication, primary endpoint assessment and primary endpoint measurement were acceptable for Phase 3 clinical trials, the FDA has not confirmed that our proposed indication, primary endpoint assessment and primary endpoint measurement are acceptable for regulatory approval. Further, while we did obtain written confirmation with respect to these aspects of our Phase 3 clinical trial designs, there is no assurance that the FDA will approve our BLA for RT001, will agree that the benefits of RT001 outweigh its risks or will not raise new concerns regarding our clinical trial designs.

Even if we eventually complete clinical testing and receive approval of any regulatory filing for RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, the FDA or the applicable foreign regulatory agency may grant approval contingent on the performance of costly additional post-approval clinical trials. The FDA or the applicable foreign regulatory agency also may approve RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates for a more limited indication or a narrower patient population than we originally requested, and the FDA or applicable foreign regulatory agency may not approve the labeling that we believe is necessary or desirable for the successful commercialization of our product candidates. Any delay in obtaining, or inability to obtain, applicable regulatory approval for any of our product candidates and RT001, in particular, would delay or prevent commercialization of RT001 and would materially adversely impact our business, results of operations and prospects.

We will require substantial additional financing to achieve our goals, and a failure to obtain this necessary capital when needed on acceptable terms, or at all, could force us to delay, limit, reduce or terminate our product development, other operations or commercialization efforts.

Since our inception, most of our resources have been dedicated to the preclinical and clinical development of our lead product candidate, RT001. In particular, our U.S. Phase 3 clinical program for RT001 will require substantial funds to complete. We have recorded net losses of $44.9 million, $58.3 million and $42.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, had an accumulated deficit during our development stage through September 30, 2013 of $185.8 million and had

 

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a net working capital deficit of $28.6 million as of September 30, 2013. We have funded our operations primarily through the sale and issuance of convertible preferred stock, notes payable and convertible notes. As of September 30, 2013, we had capital resources consisting of cash and cash equivalents of $1.9 million. We believe that we will continue to expend substantial resources for the foreseeable future for the clinical development of RT001, RT002 and development of any other indications and product candidates we may choose to pursue. These expenditures will include costs associated with research and development, conducting preclinical studies and clinical trials, and manufacturing and supply as well as marketing and selling any products approved for sale. In addition, other unanticipated costs may arise. Because the outcome of any clinical trial is highly uncertain, we cannot reasonably estimate the actual amounts necessary to successfully complete the development and commercialization of RT001, RT002 and any future product candidates.

We believe that the net proceeds from this offering, together with our existing cash and cash equivalents and existing credit facility will allow us to fund our operating plan through at least the next 12 months. However, our operating plan may change as a result of many factors currently unknown to us, and we may need to seek additional capital sooner than planned, through public or private equity or debt financings or other sources, such as strategic collaborations. Such financings may result in dilution to stockholders, imposition of debt covenants and repayment obligations or other restrictions that may affect our business. In addition, we may seek additional capital due to favorable market conditions or strategic considerations even if we believe we have sufficient funds for our current or future operating plans.

Our future capital requirements depend on many factors, including:

 

   

the results of our Phase 3 clinical trials for RT001 in the United States and Europe;

 

   

the timing of, and the costs involved in, obtaining regulatory approvals for RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates;

 

   

the number and characteristics of any additional product candidates we develop or acquire;

 

   

the scope, progress, results and costs of researching and developing RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, and conducting preclinical and clinical trials;

 

   

the cost of commercialization activities if RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates are approved for sale, including marketing, sales and distribution costs;

 

   

the cost of manufacturing RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates and any products we successfully commercialize and maintaining our related facilities;

 

   

our ability to establish and maintain strategic collaborations, licensing or other arrangements and the terms of and timing such arrangements;

 

   

the degree and rate of market acceptance of any future approved products;

 

   

the emergence, approval, availability, perceived advantages, relative cost, relative safety and relative efficacy of alternative and competing products or treatments;

 

   

any product liability or other lawsuits related to our products;

 

   

the expenses needed to attract and retain skilled personnel;

 

   

the costs associated with being a public company;

 

   

the costs involved in preparing, filing, prosecuting, maintaining, defending and enforcing patent claims, including litigation costs and the outcome of such litigation; and

 

   

the timing, receipt and amount of sales of, or royalties on, future approved products, if any.

Additional capital may not be available when we need them, on terms that are acceptable to us or at all. If adequate funds are not available to us on a timely basis, we may be required to:

 

   

delay, limit, reduce or terminate preclinical studies, clinical trials or other development activities for RT001, RT002 or any future product candidate;

 

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delay, limit, reduce or terminate our research and development activities; or

 

   

delay, limit, reduce or terminate our establishment of manufacturing, sales and marketing or distribution capabilities or other activities that may be necessary to commercialize RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates.

If we raise additional capital through marketing and distribution arrangements or other collaborations, strategic alliances or licensing arrangements with third parties, we may have to relinquish certain valuable rights to our product candidates, technologies, future revenue streams or research programs or grant licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us. If we raise additional capital through public or private equity offerings, the ownership interest of our existing stockholders will be diluted and the terms of any new equity securities may have a preference over our common stock. If we raise additional capital through debt financing, we may be subject to covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt or making capital expenditures or specified financial ratios, any of which could restrict our ability to commercialize our product candidates or operate as a business.

Even if our product candidates receive regulatory approval, they may fail to achieve the broad degree of physician adoption and use necessary for commercial success.

The commercial success of RT001, RT002 and any future product candidates, if approved, will depend significantly on the broad adoption and use of the resulting product by physicians for approved indications, including, in the case of RT001, the treatment of lateral canthal lines, or crow’s feet lines, hyperhidrosis and other aesthetic and therapeutic indications that we may seek to pursue. The degree and rate of physician adoption of RT001, RT002 and any future product candidates, if approved, will depend on a number of factors, including:

 

   

the effectiveness of our product as compared to existing therapies;

 

   

physician willingness to adopt a new therapy to treat crow’s feet lines, hyperhidrosis or other indications;

 

   

overcoming any biases physicians or patients may have toward injectable procedures for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, hyperhidrosis or other indications;

 

   

patient satisfaction with the results and administration of our product and overall treatment experience;

 

   

patient demand for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, hyperhidrosis or other indications; and

 

   

the revenue and profitability that our product will offer a physician as compared to alternative therapies.

If RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates are approved for use but fail to achieve the broad degree of physician adoption necessary for commercial success, our operating results and financial condition will be adversely affected.

Our product candidates, if approved, will face significant competition and our failure to effectively compete may prevent us from achieving significant market penetration and expansion.

We expect to enter highly competitive pharmaceutical and medical device markets. Successful competitors in the pharmaceutical and medical device markets have the ability to effectively discover, obtain patents, develop, test and obtain regulatory approvals for products, as well as the ability to effectively commercialize, market and promote approved products, including communicating the effectiveness, safety and value of products to actual and prospective customers and medical staff. Numerous companies are engaged in the development, patenting, manufacture and marketing of health care products competitive with those that we are developing. Many of these potential competitors are large, experienced companies that enjoy significant competitive advantages, such as substantially greater financial, research and development, manufacturing, personnel and marketing resources, greater brand recognition and more experience and expertise in obtaining marketing approvals from the FDA and other regulatory authorities.

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characterized by rapid and substantial technological development and product innovations. This market is also characterized by competitors obtaining patents to protect what they consider to be their intellectual property. We are seeking regulatory approval of RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines. We anticipate that RT001, if approved, will face significant competition from other facial aesthetic products, including injectable botulinum toxins and dermal fillers. If approved, RT001 may also compete with unapproved and off-label treatments. To compete successfully in the aesthetic market, we will have to demonstrate that the reduction of crow’s feet lines with RT001 is a worthwhile aesthetic treatment and is a superior alternative to existing therapies. Competing in the aesthetic market could result in price-cutting, reduced profit margins and limited market share, any of which would harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Due to less stringent regulatory requirements, there are many more aesthetic products and procedures available for use in international markets than are approved for use in the United States. There are also fewer limitations on the claims that our competitors in international markets can make about the effectiveness of their products and the manner in which they can market them. As a result, we face more competition in these markets than in the United States.

We currently make our clinical drug products exclusively in one manufacturing facility and plan to utilize this facility in the future to support commercial production if our product candidates are approved. If this or any future facility or our equipment were damaged or destroyed, or if we experience a significant disruption in our operations for any reason, our ability to continue to operate our business would be materially harmed.

We currently manufacture our own clinical drug products to support both RT001 and RT002 exclusively in a single manufacturing and laboratory facility and plan to utilize this facility in the future to support commercial production if our product candidates are approved. If this or any future facility were to be damaged, destroyed or otherwise unable to operate, whether due to earthquakes, fire, floods, hurricanes, storms, tornadoes, other natural disasters, employee malfeasance, terrorist acts, power outages or otherwise, or if performance of our manufacturing facility is disrupted for any other reason, such an event could delay our clinical trials or, if our product candidates are approved, jeopardize our ability to manufacture our products as promptly as our customers expect or possibly at all. If we experience delays in achieving our development objectives, or if we are unable to manufacture an approved product within a timeframe that meets our customers’ expectations, our business, prospects, financial results and reputation could be materially harmed.

Currently, we maintain insurance coverage totaling $13.7 million against damage to our property and equipment, $2.0 million in general liability coverage, a $9.0 million umbrella policy, and an additional $30.0 million to cover business interruption and research and development restoration expenses, subject to deductibles and other limitations. If we have underestimated our insurance needs with respect to an interruption, or if an interruption is not subject to coverage under our insurance policies, we may not be able to cover our losses.

We have a limited operating history and have incurred significant losses since our inception and we anticipate that we will continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future. We have only two product candidates in clinical trials and no commercial sales, which, together with our limited operating history, make it difficult to assess our future viability.

We are a clinical stage specialty biopharmaceutical company with a limited operating history. Biopharmaceutical product development is a highly speculative undertaking and involves a substantial degree of risk. We are not profitable and have incurred losses in each year since we commenced operations in 2002. We have only a limited operating history upon which you can evaluate our business and prospects. In addition, we have limited experience and have not yet demonstrated an ability to successfully overcome many of the risks and uncertainties frequently encountered by companies in new and rapidly evolving fields, particularly in the biopharmaceutical industry. To date, we have not obtained any regulatory approvals for any of our product candidates or generated any revenue from product sales relating to RT001 or RT002. We continue to incur significant research and development and other expenses related to our ongoing clinical trials and operations. We have recorded net losses of $44.9 million, $58.3 million and $42.4 million for the years ended December 31,

 

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2011 and 2012 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, had an accumulated deficit during our development stage through September 30, 2013 of $185.8 million and had a net working capital deficit of $28.6 million as of September 30, 2013. We expect to continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future, and we anticipate these losses will increase as we continue our development of, and seek regulatory approvals for, RT001 and RT002, and begin to commercialize RT001. Our ability to achieve revenue and profitability is dependent on our ability to complete the development of our product candidates, obtain necessary regulatory approvals and successfully manufacture, market and commercialize our products. Even if we achieve profitability in the future, we may not be able to sustain profitability in subsequent periods. Our prior losses, combined with expected future losses, may adversely affect the market price of our common stock and our ability to raise capital and continue operations.

Even if RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates obtain regulatory approval, they may never achieve market acceptance or commercial success.

Even if we obtain FDA or other regulatory approvals, RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates may not achieve market acceptance among physicians and patients, and may not be commercially successful.

The degree and rate of market acceptance of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates for which we receive approval depends on a number of factors, including:

 

   

the safety and efficacy of the product as demonstrated in clinical trials;

 

   

the clinical indications for which the product is approved;

 

   

acceptance by physicians, major operators of clinics and patients of the product as a safe and effective treatment;

 

   

proper training and administration of our products by physicians and medical staff;

 

   

the potential and perceived advantages of our products over alternative treatments;

 

   

the cost of treatment in relation to alternative treatments and willingness to pay for our products, if approved, on the part of physicians and patients;

 

   

the willingness of patients to pay for RT001, RT002 and other aesthetic treatments in general, relative to other discretionary items, especially during economically challenging times;

 

   

relative convenience and ease of administration;

 

   

the prevalence and severity of adverse events; and

 

   

the effectiveness of our sales and marketing efforts.

Any failure by our product candidates that obtain regulatory approval to achieve market acceptance or commercial success would materially adversely affect our results of operations and delay, prevent or limit our ability to generate revenue and continue our business.

Clinical drug development involves a lengthy and expensive process with an uncertain outcome, and results of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future trial results.

Clinical testing is expensive and can take many years to complete, and its outcome is inherently uncertain. Furthermore, we rely on contract research organizations, or CROs, and clinical trial sites to ensure the proper and timely conduct of our clinical trials. While we have agreements governing the committed activities of our CROs, we have limited influence over their actual performance. A failure of one or more of our clinical trials can occur at any time during the clinical trial process. The results of preclinical studies and clinical trials of our product candidates may not be predictive of the results of later-stage clinical trials. For example, the positive results generated to date in clinical trials for RT001 do not ensure that later clinical trials, including our ongoing Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, will demonstrate similar results. Product candidates in later stages of clinical trials may fail to show the desired safety and efficacy despite having progressed through

 

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preclinical studies and initial clinical trials. In particular, we have conducted three positive Phase 2b clinical trials of RT001, in which RT001 met the primary efficacy and all secondary endpoints. However, we have conducted one Phase 3 clinical efficacy trial using a modified diluent formulation, the results of which were inconsistent with our previous Phase 2b clinical trials and which did not show improvement from baseline in either the placebo or RT001 group. A number of companies in the biopharmaceutical industry have suffered significant setbacks in advanced clinical trials due to lack of efficacy or adverse safety profiles, notwithstanding promising results in earlier clinical trials, and we cannot be certain that we will not face similar setbacks. Even if our clinical trials are completed, the results may not be sufficient to obtain regulatory approval for our product candidates.

We have in the past and may in the future experience delays in our ongoing clinical trials, and we do not know whether future clinical trials, if any, will begin on time, need to be redesigned, enroll an adequate number of patients on time or be completed on schedule, if at all. Clinical trials can be delayed or aborted for a variety of reasons, including delay or failure to:

 

   

obtain regulatory approval to commence a trial;

 

   

reach agreement on acceptable terms with prospective CROs and clinical trial sites, the terms of which can be subject to extensive negotiation and may vary significantly among different CROs and trial sites;

 

   

obtain institutional review board, or IRB, approval at each site;

 

   

recruit suitable patients to participate in a trial;

 

   

have patients complete a trial or return for post-treatment follow-up;

 

   

ensure clinical sites observe trial protocol or continue to participate in a trial;

 

   

address any patient safety concerns that arise during the course of a trial;

 

   

address any conflicts with new or existing laws or regulations;

 

   

add a sufficient number of clinical trial sites; or

 

   

manufacture sufficient quantities of product candidate for use in clinical trials.

Patient enrollment is a significant factor in the timing of clinical trials and is affected by many factors, including the size and nature of the patient population, the proximity of patients to clinical sites, the eligibility criteria for the trial, the design of the clinical trial, competing clinical trials and clinicians’ and patients’ perceptions as to the potential advantages of the drug being studied in relation to other available therapies, including any new drugs or treatments that may be approved for the indications we are investigating.

We could also encounter delays if a clinical trial is suspended or terminated by us, by the IRBs of the institutions in which such trials are being conducted, by the data safety monitoring board, for such trial or by the FDA or other regulatory authorities. Such authorities may suspend or terminate a clinical trial due to a number of factors, including failure to conduct the clinical trial in accordance with regulatory requirements or our clinical protocols, inspection of the clinical trial operations or trial site by the FDA or other regulatory authorities resulting in the imposition of a clinical hold, unforeseen safety issues or adverse side effects, failure to demonstrate a benefit from using a drug, changes in governmental regulations or administrative actions or lack of adequate funding to continue the clinical trial.

If we experience delays in the completion of, or termination of, any clinical trial of our product candidates, the commercial prospects of our product candidates may be harmed, and our ability to generate product revenues from any of these product candidates will be delayed. In addition, any delays in completing our clinical trials will increase our costs, slow down our product candidate development and approval process and jeopardize our ability to commence product sales and generate revenues. Any of these occurrences may significantly harm our business, financial condition and prospects. In addition, many of the factors that cause, or lead to, a delay in the commencement or completion of clinical trials may also ultimately lead to the denial of regulatory approval of our product candidates.

 

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We have no experience manufacturing our product candidates at full commercial scale. If our product candidates are approved, we will face certain risks associated with scaling up our manufacturing capabilities to support commercial production.

We have developed an integrated manufacturing, research and development facility located at our corporate headquarters. We manufacture drug substance and finished dose forms of drug product at this facility that we use for research and development purposes and for clinical trials of our product candidates. We do not have experience in manufacturing our product candidates at commercial scale. To meet our strategic objectives, which contemplate internally manufacturing a significant portion of our drug substance and finished dose form at full commercial scale if our product candidates are approved, we may need to expand our manufacturing facilities, add manufacturing personnel and ensure that validated processes are consistently implemented in our facilities. For example, plans are underway to fabricate and install a larger capacity fill-finish line dedicated to our topical non-aseptic dose form, which we expect will be installed in 2014 and validated in 2015 to support our regulatory license applications and future commercial demand for RT001, if approved. In addition, we expect to further scale up our RT002 drug product manufacture according to established demand. The upgrade and expansion of our facilities will require additional regulatory approvals. In addition, it will be costly and time-consuming to expand our facilities and recruit necessary additional personnel. If we are unable to expand our manufacturing facilities in compliance with regulatory requirements or to hire additional necessary manufacturing personnel, we may encounter delays or additional costs in achieving our research, development and commercialization objectives, including in obtaining regulatory approvals of our product candidates, which could materially damage our business and financial position.

We currently contract with third party manufacturers for certain components necessary to produce RT001 for clinical trials and expect to continue to do so to support commercial scale production if RT001 is approved. This increases the risk that we will not have sufficient quantities of RT001 or such quantities at an acceptable cost, which could delay, prevent or impair our development or commercialization efforts.

We currently rely on third party manufacturers for certain components necessary to produce RT001 for our clinical trials, including the bulk peptide, diluent and the delivery apparatus and expect to continue to rely on these or other manufacturers to support our commercial requirements if RT001 is approved. Some of our contracts with our manufacturers contain minimum order and pricing provisions and provide for early termination based on regulatory approval milestones.

Reliance on third party manufacturers entails additional risks, including reliance on the third party for regulatory compliance and quality assurance, the possible breach of the manufacturing agreement by the third party, and the possible termination or nonrenewal of the agreement by the third party at a time that is costly or inconvenient for us. In addition, third party manufacturers may not be able to comply with cGMP or Quality System Regulation, or QSR, or similar regulatory requirements outside the United States. Our failure, or the failure of our third party manufacturers, to comply with applicable regulations could result in sanctions being imposed on us, including fines, injunctions, civil penalties, delays, suspension or withdrawal of approvals, license revocation, seizures or recalls of products, operating restrictions and criminal prosecutions, any of which could significantly and adversely affect supplies of RT001 or any other product candidates or products that we may develop. Any failure or refusal to supply the components for RT001 or any other product candidates or products that we may develop could delay, prevent or impair our clinical development or commercialization efforts.

We depend on single-source suppliers for the raw materials necessary to produce our product candidates. The loss of these suppliers, or their failure to supply us with these raw materials, would materially and adversely affect our business.

We and our manufacturers purchase the materials necessary to produce RT001 and RT002 for our clinical trials from single-source third party suppliers. There are a limited number of suppliers for the raw materials that we use to manufacture our product candidates and we may need to assess alternate suppliers to prevent a possible disruption of the manufacture of the materials necessary to produce our product candidates for our clinical trials,

 

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and if approved, ultimately for commercial sale. In particular, we outsource the manufacture of bulk peptide through American Peptide Company, Inc., the diluent through Hospira Worldwide, Inc. and our delivery apparatus through Duoject Medical Systems, Inc. We do not have any control over the process or timing of the acquisition of raw materials by our manufacturers. Although we generally do not begin a clinical trial unless we believe we have a sufficient supply of a product candidate to complete the clinical trial, any significant delay in the supply of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, or the raw material components thereof, for an ongoing clinical trial due to the need to replace a third party supplier could considerably delay completion of our clinical trials, product testing and potential regulatory approval of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates. If we or our manufacturers are unable to purchase these raw materials on acceptable terms, at sufficient quality levels, or in adequate quantities, if at all, the development of RT001, RT002 and any future product candidates, or the commercial launch of any approved products, would be delayed or there would be a shortage in supply, which would impair our ability to meet our development objectives for our product candidates or generate revenues from the sale of any approved products.

Furthermore, if there is a disruption to our or our third party suppliers’ relevant operations, we will have no other means of producing RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates until they restore the affected facilities or we or they procure alternative facilities. Additionally, any damage to or destruction of our or our third party or suppliers’ facilities or equipment may significantly impair our ability to manufacture our product candidates on a timely basis.

We or the third parties upon whom we depend may be adversely affected by earthquakes or other natural disasters and our business continuity and disaster recovery plans may not adequately protect us from a serious disaster.

Our corporate headquarters and other facilities, including our sole manufacturing facility, are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, which in the past has experienced severe earthquakes. We do not carry earthquake insurance. Earthquakes or other natural disasters could severely disrupt our operations, and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.

If a natural disaster, power outage or other event occurred that prevented us from using all or a significant portion of our headquarters, that damaged critical infrastructure, such as our manufacturing facility, enterprise financial systems or manufacturing resource planning and enterprise quality systems, or that otherwise disrupted operations, it may be difficult or, in certain cases, impossible for us to continue our business for a substantial period of time. In particular, because we manufacture botulinum toxin in our facilities, we would be required to obtain further clearance and approval by state, federal or other applicable authorities to continue or resume manufacturing activities. The disaster recovery and business continuity plans we have in place currently are limited and may not be adequate in the event of a serious disaster or similar event. We may incur substantial expenses as a result of the limited nature of our disaster recovery and business continuity plans, which, particularly when taken together with our lack of earthquake insurance, could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Furthermore, integral parties in our supply chain are geographically concentrated and operating from single sites, increasing their vulnerability to natural disasters or other sudden, unforeseen and severe adverse events. If such an event were to affect our supply chain, it could have a material adverse effect on our business.

We rely on third parties and consultants to conduct all our preclinical studies and clinical trials. If these third parties or consultants do not successfully carry out their contractual duties or meet expected deadlines, we may be unable to obtain regulatory approval for or commercialize RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates.

We do not have the ability to independently conduct preclinical studies or clinical trials. We rely on medical institutions, clinical investigators, contract laboratories, collaborative partners and other third parties, such as CROs, to conduct clinical trials on our product candidates. The third parties with whom we contract for execution of our clinical trials play a significant role in the conduct of these trials and the subsequent collection and analysis of data. However, these third parties are not our employees, and except for contractual

 

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duties and obligations, we have limited ability to control the amount or timing of resources that they devote to our programs. Although we rely on these third parties to conduct our preclinical studies and clinical trials, we remain responsible for ensuring that each of our preclinical studies and clinical trials is conducted in accordance with its investigational plan and protocol. Moreover, the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities require us to comply with regulations and standards, commonly referred to as current good clinical practices, or GCPs, for conducting, monitoring, recording and reporting the results of clinical trials to ensure that the data and results are scientifically credible and accurate, and that the trial subjects are adequately informed of the potential risks of participating in clinical trials. We also rely on consultants to assist in the execution, including data collection and analysis, of our clinical trials.

In addition, the execution of preclinical studies and clinical trials, and the subsequent compilation and analysis of the data produced, requires coordination among various parties. In order for these functions to be carried out effectively and efficiently, it is imperative that these parties communicate and coordinate with one another. Moreover, these third parties may also have relationships with other commercial entities, some of which may compete with us. These third parties may terminate their agreements with us upon as little as 30 days’ prior written notice of a material breach by us that is not cured within 30 days. Many of these agreements may also be terminated by such third parties under certain other circumstances, including our insolvency or our failure to comply with applicable laws. In general, these agreements require such third parties to reasonably cooperate with us at our expense for an orderly winding down of services of such third parties under the agreements. If the third parties or consultants conducting our clinical trials do not perform their contractual duties or obligations, experience work stoppages, do not meet expected deadlines, terminate their agreements with us or need to be replaced, or if the quality or accuracy of the clinical data they obtain is compromised due to the failure to adhere to our clinical trial protocols or GCPs, or for any other reason, we may need to conduct additional clinical trials or enter into new arrangements with alternative third parties, which could be difficult, costly or impossible, and our clinical trials may be extended, delayed or terminated or may need to be repeated. If any of the foregoing were to occur, we may not be able to obtain, or may be delayed in obtaining, regulatory approval for and will not be able to, or may be delayed in our efforts to, successfully commercialize the product candidate being tested in such trials.

Our ability to market RT001, if approved, will be limited to use for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, and if we want to expand the indications for which we may market RT001, we will need to obtain additional regulatory approvals, which may not be granted.

We are currently seeking regulatory approval for RT001 in the United States and Europe for the treatment of crow’s feet lines. If RT001 is approved, the applicable regulatory agency will restrict our ability to market or advertise RT001 for other indications, which could limit physician and patient adoption. We may attempt to develop, promote and commercialize new treatment indications and protocols for RT001 in the future, but we cannot predict when or if we will receive the clearances required to do so. In addition, we would be required to conduct additional clinical trials or studies to support approvals for additional indications, which would be time consuming and expensive, and may produce results that do not support regulatory approvals. If we do not obtain additional regulatory approvals, our ability to expand our business will be limited.

If RT001 and/or RT002 is approved for marketing, and we are found to have improperly promoted off-label uses, or if physicians misuse our products or use our products off-label, we may become subject to prohibitions on the sale or marketing of our products, significant fines, penalties, and sanctions, product liability claims, and our image and reputation within the industry and marketplace could be harmed.

The FDA and other regulatory agencies strictly regulate the marketing and promotional claims that are made about drug products, such as RT001 and RT002, if approved. In particular, a product may not be promoted for uses or indications that are not approved by the FDA or such other regulatory agencies as reflected in the product’s approved labeling. For example, if we receive marketing approval for RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, the first indication we are pursuing, we cannot prevent physicians from using our RT001 products on their patients in a manner that is inconsistent with the approved label, potentially including for the treatment of other aesthetic or therapeutic indications. If we are found to have promoted such off-label uses, we may receive warning letters and

 

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become subject to significant liability, which would materially harm our business. The federal government has levied large civil and criminal fines against companies for alleged improper promotion and has enjoined several companies from engaging in off-label promotion. If we become the target of such an investigation or prosecution based on our marketing and promotional practices, we could face similar sanctions, which would materially harm our business. In addition, management’s attention could be diverted from our business operations, significant legal expenses could be incurred, and our reputation could be damaged. The FDA has also requested that companies enter into consent decrees or permanent injunctions under which specified promotional conduct is changed or curtailed. If we are deemed by the FDA to have engaged in the promotion of our products for off-label use, we could be subject to FDA prohibitions on the sale or marketing of our products or significant fines and penalties, and the imposition of these sanctions could also affect our reputation and position within the industry.

Physicians may also misuse our products or use improper techniques, potentially leading to adverse results, side effects or injury, which may lead to product liability claims. If our products are misused or used with improper technique, we may become subject to costly litigation by our customers or their patients. Product liability claims could divert management’s attention from our core business, be expensive to defend, and result in sizable damage awards against us that may not be covered by insurance. Furthermore, the use of our products for indications other than those cleared by the FDA may not effectively treat such conditions, which could harm our reputation in the marketplace among physicians and patients.

Any of these events could harm our business and results of operations and cause our stock price to decline.

Even if RT001 is approved for commercialization, if there is not sufficient patient demand for RT001 procedures, our financial results and future prospects will be harmed.

Treatment of crow’s feet lines with RT001, our lead product candidate, is an elective procedure, the cost of which must be borne by the patient, and we do not expect it to be reimbursable through government or private health insurance. The decision by a patient to elect to undergo treatment with RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines or other aesthetic indications we may pursue may be influenced by a number of factors, including:

 

   

the success of any sales and marketing programs that we, or any third parties we engage, undertake, and as to which we have limited experience;

 

   

the extent to which physicians recommend RT001 to their patients;

 

   

the extent to which RT001 satisfies patient expectations;

 

   

our ability to properly train physicians in the use of RT001 such that their patients do not experience excessive discomfort during treatment or adverse side effects;

 

   

the cost, safety and effectiveness of RT001 versus other aesthetic treatments;

 

   

consumer sentiment about the benefits and risks of aesthetic procedures generally and RT001 in particular;

 

   

the success of any direct-to-consumer marketing efforts we may initiate; and

 

   

general consumer confidence, which may be impacted by economic and political conditions.

Our business, financial results and future prospects will be materially harmed if we cannot generate sufficient demand for RT001, or for RT002 or any other future product candidate, once approved.

We currently have limited marketing capabilities and no sales organization. If we are unable to establish sales and marketing capabilities on our own or through third parties, we will be unable to successfully commercialize RT001, RT002 or any other future product candidates, if approved, or generate product revenue.

We currently have limited marketing capabilities and no sales organization. To commercialize RT001, RT002 or any other future product candidates, if approved, in the United States, Europe and other jurisdictions we seek to enter, we must build our marketing, sales, distribution, managerial and other non-technical

 

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capabilities or make arrangements with third parties to perform these services, and we may not be successful in doing so. If RT001 receives regulatory approval, we expect to market RT001 in the United States through an internal specialized sales force and in Europe through either our internal sales force or a combination of our internal sales force and distributors, which will be expensive and time consuming. We have no prior experience in the marketing, sale and distribution of pharmaceutical products and there are significant risks involved in building and managing a sales organization, including our ability to hire, retain and incentivize qualified individuals, generate sufficient sales leads, provide adequate training to sales and marketing personnel and effectively manage a geographically dispersed sales and marketing team. Any failure or delay in the development of our internal sales, marketing and distribution capabilities would adversely impact the commercialization of these products. We may choose to collaborate with third parties that have direct sales forces and established distribution systems, either to augment our own sales force and distribution systems or in lieu of our own sales force and distribution systems. If we are unable to enter into such arrangements on acceptable terms or at all, we may not be able to successfully commercialize RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates. If we are not successful in commercializing RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, either on our own or through collaborations with one or more third parties, our future product revenue will suffer and we would incur significant additional losses.

To establish our sales and marketing infrastructure and expand our manufacturing capabilities, we will need to increase the size of our organization, and we may experience difficulties in managing this growth.

As of January 21, 2014, we had 64 full-time employees. We will need to continue to expand our managerial, operational, finance and other resources to manage our operations and clinical trials, continue our development activities and commercialize RT001 or any other product candidates, if approved. Our management and personnel, systems and facilities currently in place may not be adequate to support this future growth. Our need to effectively execute our growth strategy requires that we:

 

   

manage our clinical trials effectively;

 

   

identify, recruit, retain, incentivize and integrate additional employees;

 

   

manage our internal development efforts effectively while carrying out our contractual obligations to third parties; and

 

   

continue to improve our operational, financial and management controls, reporting systems and procedures.

Due to our limited financial resources and our limited experience in managing a company with such anticipated growth, we may not be able to effectively manage the expansion of our operations or recruit and train additional qualified personnel. The physical expansion of our operations may lead to significant costs and may divert our management and business development resources. Any inability to manage growth could delay the execution of our development and strategic objectives, or disrupt our operations.

If product liability lawsuits are brought against us, we may incur substantial liabilities and may be required to limit commercialization of any future products we develop.

We face an inherent risk of product liability as a result of the clinical testing of our product candidates and will face an even greater risk if we commercialize any products. For example, we may be sued if any product we develop allegedly causes injury or is found to be otherwise unsuitable during product testing, manufacturing, marketing or sale. Any such product liability claims may include allegations of defects in manufacturing, defects in design, a failure to warn of dangers inherent in the product, negligence, strict liability and a breach of warranties. Claims could also be asserted under state consumer protection acts. If we cannot successfully defend ourselves against product liability claims, we may incur substantial liabilities or be required to limit commercialization of our products. Even a successful defense would require significant financial and management resources. Regardless of the merits or eventual outcome, liability claims may result in:

 

   

decreased demand for RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates or products we develop;

 

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injury to our reputation and significant negative media attention;

 

   

withdrawal of clinical trial participants or cancellation of clinical trials;

 

   

costs to defend the related litigation;

 

   

a diversion of management’s time and our resources;

 

   

substantial monetary awards to trial participants or patients;

 

   

regulatory investigations, product recalls, withdrawals or labeling, marketing or promotional restrictions;

 

   

loss of revenue; and

 

   

the inability to commercialize any products we develop.

Our inability to obtain and maintain sufficient product liability insurance at an acceptable cost and scope of coverage to protect against potential product liability claims could prevent or inhibit the commercialization of RT001 or any future products we develop. We currently carry product liability insurance covering our clinical trials in the amount of $1.0 million in the aggregate. Although we maintain such insurance, any claim that may be brought against us could result in a court judgment or settlement in an amount that is not covered, in whole or in part, by our insurance or that is in excess of the limits of our insurance coverage. Our insurance policies also have various exclusions and deductibles, and we may be subject to a product liability claim for which we have no coverage. We will have to pay any amounts awarded by a court or negotiated in a settlement that exceed our coverage limitations or that are not covered by our insurance, and we may not have, or be able to obtain, sufficient capital to pay such amounts. Moreover, in the future, we may not be able to maintain insurance coverage at a reasonable cost or in sufficient amounts to protect us against losses. If and when we obtain approval for marketing RT001, we intend to expand our insurance coverage to include the sale of RT001; however, we may be unable to obtain this liability insurance on commercially reasonable terms.

If we fail to attract and keep senior management and key scientific personnel, we may be unable to successfully develop RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, conduct our clinical trials and commercialize RT001, RT002 or any future products we develop.

Our success depends in part on our continued ability to attract, retain and motivate highly qualified management, clinical and scientific personnel. We believe that our future success is highly dependent upon the contributions of our senior management, particularly our President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as our senior scientists and other members of our senior management team. The loss of services of any of these individuals could delay or prevent the successful development of our product pipeline, completion of our planned clinical trials or the commercialization of RT001, RT002 or any future products we develop.

Although we have not historically experienced unique difficulties attracting and retaining qualified employees, we could experience such problems in the future. For example, competition for qualified personnel in the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals field is intense due to the limited number of individuals who possess the skills and experience required by our industry. We will need to hire additional personnel as we expand our clinical development and commercial activities. We may not be able to attract and retain quality personnel on acceptable terms, or at all. In addition, to the extent we hire personnel from competitors, we may be subject to allegations that they have been improperly solicited or that they have divulged proprietary or other confidential information, or that their former employers own their research output.

If we are not successful in discovering, developing, acquiring and commercializing additional product candidates, our ability to expand our business and achieve our strategic objectives would be impaired.

Although a substantial amount of our effort will focus on the continued clinical testing and potential approval of RT001 and RT002, a key element of our strategy is to discover, develop and commercialize a portfolio of botulinum toxin products to serve both the aesthetic and therapeutic markets. We are seeking to do so through our internal research programs and may explore strategic collaborations for the development or acquisition of new products. While our two product candidates, RT001 and RT002, are each in the clinical development stage, all of

 

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our other potential product candidates remain in the discovery stage. Research programs to identify product candidates require substantial technical, financial and human resources, whether or not any product candidates are ultimately identified. Our research programs may initially show promise in identifying potential product candidates, yet fail to yield product candidates for clinical development for many reasons, including the following:

 

   

the research methodology used may not be successful in identifying potential product candidates;

 

   

competitors may develop alternatives that render our product candidates obsolete or less attractive;

 

   

product candidates we develop may nevertheless be covered by third parties’ patents or other exclusive rights;

 

   

a product candidate may on further study be shown to have harmful side effects or other characteristics that indicate it is unlikely to be effective or otherwise does not meet applicable regulatory criteria;

 

   

a product candidate may not be capable of being produced in commercial quantities at an acceptable cost, or at all;

 

   

a product candidate may not be accepted as safe and effective by patients, the medical community or third party payors, if applicable; and

 

   

intellectual property rights of third parties may potentially block our entry into certain markets, or make such entry economically impracticable.

If we fail to develop and successfully commercialize other product candidates, our business and future prospects may be harmed and our business will be more vulnerable to any problems that we encounter in developing and commercializing RT001 and RT002.

We will incur significant increased costs as a result of operating as a public company, and our management will be required to devote substantial time to new compliance initiatives. We may fail to comply with the rules that apply to public companies, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which could result in sanctions or other penalties that would harm our business.

As a public company in the United States, we will be required, pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or Section 404, to furnish a report by management on, among other things, the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. We expect that our first report on compliance with Section 404 will be in connection with our consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2014.

The controls and other procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, is disclosed accurately and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms. We are in the early stages of conforming our internal control procedures to the requirements of Section 404 and we may not be able to complete our evaluation, testing and any required remediation needed to comply with Section 404 in a timely fashion. Our independent registered public accounting firm was not engaged to perform an audit of our internal control over financial reporting for the year ended December 31, 2012 or for any other period. Accordingly, no such opinion was expressed. Even if we develop effective controls, these new controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or the degree of compliance with these policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Even after we develop these new procedures, material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting may be discovered. To fully comply with Section 404, we will need to retain additional employees to supplement our current finance staff, and we may not be able to do so in a timely manner, or at all. In addition, in the process of evaluating our internal control over financial reporting, we expect that certain of our internal control practices will need to be updated to comply with the requirements of Section 404 and the regulations promulgated thereunder, and we may not be able to do so on a timely basis, or at all. In the event that we are not able to demonstrate compliance with Section 404 in a timely manner, or are unable to produce timely or accurate consolidated financial statements, we may be subject to sanctions or investigations by regulatory authorities, such as the SEC or the stock exchange on which our stock is listed, and investors may lose confidence in our operating

 

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results and the price of our common stock could decline. Furthermore, if we are unable to certify that our internal control over financial reporting is effective and in compliance with Section 404, we may be subject to sanctions or investigations by regulatory authorities, such as the SEC or stock exchanges, and we could lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which could hurt our business, the price of our common stock and our ability to access the capital markets.

Our business involves the use of hazardous materials and we and our third party manufacturers and suppliers must comply with environmental laws and regulations, which can be expensive and restrict how we do business.

Our research and development and manufacturing activities and our third party manufacturers’ and suppliers’ activities involve the controlled storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials owned by us, including botulinum toxin type A, a key component of our product candidates, and other hazardous compounds. We and our manufacturers and suppliers are subject to laws and regulations governing the use, manufacture, storage, handling and disposal of these hazardous materials. We are licensed with the Centers for Disease Control and Detection, or CDC, and with the California Department of Health, Food and Drug Branch for use of botulinum toxin and to manufacture both the active pharmaceutical ingredient, or API, and the finished product in topical and injectable dose forms. In some cases, these hazardous materials and various wastes resulting from their use are stored at our and our manufacturers’ facilities pending their use and disposal. We cannot eliminate the risk of contamination, which could cause an interruption of our commercialization efforts, research and development efforts and business operations, environmental damage resulting in costly clean-up and liabilities under applicable laws and regulations governing the use, storage, handling and disposal of these materials and specified waste products. Although we believe that the safety procedures utilized by us and our third party manufacturers for handling and disposing of these materials generally comply with the standards prescribed by these laws and regulations, we cannot guarantee that this is the case or eliminate the risk of accidental contamination or injury from these materials. In such an event, we may be held liable for any resulting damages and such liability could exceed our resources and state or federal or other applicable authorities may curtail our use of certain materials and interrupt our business operations. Furthermore, environmental laws and regulations are complex, change frequently and have tended to become more stringent. We cannot predict the impact of such changes and cannot be certain of our future compliance.

We may use third party collaborators to help us develop, validate or commercialize any new products, and our ability to commercialize such products could be impaired or delayed if these collaborations are unsuccessful.

We may license or selectively pursue strategic collaborations for the development, validation and commercialization of RT001, RT002 and any future product candidates. In any third party collaboration, we would be dependent upon the success of the collaborators in performing their responsibilities and their continued cooperation. Our collaborators may not cooperate with us or perform their obligations under our agreements with them. We cannot control the amount and timing of our collaborators’ resources that will be devoted to performing their responsibilities under our agreements with them. Our collaborators may choose to pursue alternative technologies in preference to those being developed in collaboration with us. The development, validation and commercialization of our product candidates will be delayed if collaborators fail to conduct their responsibilities in a timely manner or in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements or if they breach or terminate their collaboration agreements with us. Disputes with our collaborators could also impair our reputation or result in development delays, decreased revenues and litigation expenses.

If we fail to comply with the covenants and other obligations under our credit facilities, the lenders may be able to accelerate amounts owed under the facilities and may foreclose upon the assets securing our obligations.

In September 2011, we entered into a credit facility with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc., or Hercules. The facility consists of $22.0 million in a term loan from Hercules. The balance of the term loan as of September 30, 2013 was $13.0 million and is payable in monthly installments of principal and interest through

 

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March 1, 2015. Borrowings under our credit facility are secured by substantially all of our tangible assets. The covenants set forth in the loan and security agreement require, among other things, that we seek consent from Hercules prior to certain corporate changes and provide certain unaudited financial information within 30 days after the end of each month. If we fail to comply with the covenants and our other obligations under the credit facility, Hercules would be able to accelerate the required repayment of amounts due under the loan agreement and, if they are not repaid, could foreclose upon our assets securing our obligations under the credit facility.

In December 2013, we entered into a $10.8 million loan and lease agreement with Essex Capital Corporation, or the Essex Capital Facility. Borrowings under the Essex Capital Facility are secured by substantially all of our tangible assets, excluding intellectual property. The covenants set forth in the Essex Capital Facility require, among other things, that we seek consent from Essex Capital prior to certain corporate events, including the incurrence of additional secured indebtedness or additional liens. If we fail to comply with the covenants and our other obligations under the Essex Capital Facility, Essex Capital would be able to accelerate the required repayment of amounts due under the Essex Capital Facility and, if they are not repaid, could foreclose upon our assets securing our obligations under the Essex Capital Facility, subject to limitations set forth in a subordination agreement between Essex Capital and Hercules.

Unfavorable global economic conditions could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Our results of operations could be adversely affected by general conditions in the global economy and in the global financial markets. Furthermore, the market for aesthetic medical procedures may be particularly vulnerable to unfavorable economic conditions. We do not expect RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines to be reimbursed by any government or third party payor and, as a result, demand for this product will be tied to discretionary spending levels of our targeted patient population. The recent global financial crisis caused extreme volatility and disruptions in the capital and credit markets. A severe or prolonged economic downturn could result in a variety of risks to our business, including weakened demand for RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, if approved, and our ability to raise additional capital when needed on acceptable terms, if at all. This is particularly true in Europe, which is undergoing a continued severe economic crisis. A weak or declining economy could also strain our suppliers, possibly resulting in supply disruption, or cause our customers to delay making payments for our services. Any of the foregoing could harm our business and we cannot anticipate all of the ways in which the current economic climate and financial market conditions could adversely impact our business.

Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property

If our efforts to protect our intellectual property related to RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates are not adequate, we may not be able to compete effectively in our market.

We rely upon a combination of patents, trade secret protection and confidentiality agreements to protect the intellectual property related to RT001, RT002 and our development programs. Any disclosure to or misappropriation by third parties of our confidential proprietary information could enable competitors to quickly duplicate or surpass our technological achievements, eroding our competitive position in our market.

The strength of patents in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical field involves complex legal and scientific questions and can be uncertain. This uncertainty includes changes to the patent laws through either legislative action to change statutory patent law or court action that may reinterpret existing law in ways affecting the scope or validity of issued patents. The patent applications that we own or license may fail to result in issued patents in the United States or foreign countries. Competitors in the field of cosmetics and botulinum toxin have created a substantial amount of prior art, including scientific publications, patents and patent applications. Our ability to obtain and maintain valid and enforceable patents depends on whether the differences between our technology and the prior art allow our technology to be patentable over the prior art. Even if the patents do successfully issue, third parties may challenge the validity, enforceability or scope of such issued patents or any other issued patents we own or license, which may result in such patents being narrowed, invalidated or held unenforceable.

 

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For example, patents granted by the European Patent Office may be opposed by any person within nine months from the publication of their grant. Furthermore, even if they are unchallenged, our patents and patent applications may not adequately protect our intellectual property or prevent others from designing around our claims. In addition, recent changes to the patent laws of the United States provide additional procedures for third parties to challenge the validity of issued patents based on patent applications filed after March 15, 2013. If the breadth or strength of protection provided by the patents and patent applications we hold or pursue with respect to RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates is challenged, then it could threaten our ability to commercialize RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, and could threaten our ability to prevent competitive products from being marketed. Further, if we encounter delays in our clinical trials, the period of time during which we could market RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates under patent protection would be reduced. Since patent applications in the United States and most other countries are confidential for a period of time after filing, we cannot be certain that we were the first to either (i) file any patent application related to our product candidates or (ii) invent any of the inventions claimed in our patents or patent applications. Furthermore, for applications filed before March 16, 2013, or patents issuing from such applications, an interference proceeding can be provoked by a third party, or instituted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, to determine who was the first to invent any of the subject matter covered by the patent claims of our applications and patents. As of March 16, 2013, the United States transitioned to a “first-to-file” system for deciding which party should be granted a patent when two or more patent applications are filed by different parties claiming the same invention. A third party that files a patent application in the USPTO before us could therefore be awarded a patent covering an invention of ours even if we had made the invention before it was made by the third party.

The change to “first-to-file” from “first-to-invent” is one of the changes to the patent laws of the United States resulting from the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act signed into law on September 16, 2011. Among some of the other changes to the patent laws are changes that limit where a patentee may file a patent infringement suit and providing opportunities for third parties to challenge any issued patent in the USPTO. Because of a lower evidentiary standard in USPTO proceedings compared to the evidentiary standard in United States federal court necessary to invalidate a patent claim, a third party could potentially provide evidence in a USPTO proceeding sufficient for the USPTO to hold a claim invalid even though the same evidence would be insufficient to invalidate the claim if first presented in a district court action. Accordingly, a third party may attempt to use the USPTO procedures to invalidate our patent claims that would not have been invalidated if first challenged by the third party as a defendant in a district court action.

Even where laws provide protection, costly and time-consuming litigation could be necessary to enforce and determine the scope of our proprietary rights, and the outcome of such litigation would be uncertain. Moreover, any actions we may bring to enforce our intellectual property against our competitors could provoke them to bring counterclaims against us, and some of our competitors have substantially greater intellectual property portfolios than we have.

We also rely on trade secret protection and confidentiality agreements to protect proprietary know-how that may not be patentable, processes for which patents may be difficult to obtain or enforce and any other elements of our product development processes that involve proprietary know-how, information or technology that is not covered by patents.

In an effort to protect our trade secrets and other confidential information, we require our employees, consultants, collaborators and advisors to execute confidentiality agreements upon the commencement of their relationships with us. These agreements require that all confidential information developed by the individual or made known to the individual by us during the course of the individual’s relationship with us be kept confidential and not disclosed to third parties. These agreements, however, may not provide us with adequate protection against improper use or disclosure of confidential information, and these agreements may be breached. Adequate remedies may not exist in the event of unauthorized use or disclosure of our confidential information. A breach of confidentiality could significantly affect our competitive position. In addition, in some situations, these agreements may conflict with, or be subject to, the rights of third parties with whom our employees, consultants, collaborators or advisors have previous employment or consulting relationships. To the extent that our

 

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employees, consultants or contractors use any intellectual property owned by others in their work for us, disputes may arise as to the rights in any related or resulting know-how and inventions. Also, others may independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary information and techniques or otherwise gain access to our trade secrets and other confidential information.

If we infringe or are alleged to infringe intellectual property rights of third parties, our business could be harmed.

Our research, development and commercialization activities may infringe or otherwise violate or be claimed to infringe or otherwise violate patents owned or controlled by other parties. Competitors in the field of cosmetics and botulinum toxin have developed large portfolios of patents and patent applications in fields relating to our business. For example, there are patents held by third parties that relate to the treatment with botulinum toxin-based products for indications we are currently developing. There may also be patent applications that have been filed but not published that, when issued as patents, could be asserted against us. These third parties could bring claims against us that would cause us to incur substantial expenses and, if successful against us, could cause us to pay substantial damages. Further, if a patent infringement suit were brought against us, we could be forced to stop or delay research, development, manufacturing or sales of the product or product candidate that is the subject of the suit.

As a result of patent infringement claims, or to avoid potential claims, we may choose or be required to seek licenses from third parties. These licenses may not be available on acceptable terms, or at all. Even if we are able to obtain a license, the license would likely obligate us to pay license fees or royalties or both, and the rights granted to us might be nonexclusive, which could result in our competitors gaining access to the same intellectual property. Ultimately, we could be prevented from commercializing a product, or be forced to cease some aspect of our business operations, if, as a result of actual or threatened patent infringement claims, we are unable to enter into licenses on acceptable terms.

There has been substantial litigation and other proceedings regarding patent and other intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition to infringement claims against us, we may become a party to other patent litigation and other proceedings, including interference, derivation or post-grant proceedings declared or granted by the USPTO and similar proceedings in foreign countries, regarding intellectual property rights with respect to our current or future products. The cost to us of any patent litigation or other proceeding, even if resolved in our favor, could be substantial. Some of our competitors may be able to sustain the costs of such litigation or proceedings more effectively than we can because of their substantially greater financial resources. Patent litigation and other proceedings may also absorb significant management time. Uncertainties resulting from the initiation and continuation of patent litigation or other proceedings could impair our ability to compete in the marketplace. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

We may become involved in lawsuits to protect or enforce our patents or other intellectual property or the patents of our licensors, which could be expensive and time consuming.

Competitors may infringe our intellectual property, including our patents or the patents of our licensors. As a result, we may be required to file infringement claims to stop third party infringement or unauthorized use. This can be expensive, particularly for a company of our size, and time-consuming. In addition, in an infringement proceeding, a court may decide that a patent of ours is not valid or is unenforceable, or may refuse to stop the other party from using the technology at issue on the grounds that our patent claims do not cover its technology or that the factors necessary to grant an injunction against an infringer are not satisfied.

An adverse determination of any litigation or other proceedings could put one or more of our patents at risk of being invalidated or interpreted narrowly and could put our patent applications at risk of not issuing.

Interference, derivation or other proceedings brought at the USPTO may be necessary to determine the priority or patentability of inventions with respect to our patent applications or those of our licensors or collaborators. Litigation or USPTO proceedings brought by us may fail or may be invoked against us by third

 

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parties. Even if we are successful, domestic or foreign litigation or USPTO or foreign patent office proceedings may result in substantial costs and distraction to our management. We may not be able, alone or with our licensors or collaborators, to prevent misappropriation of our proprietary rights, particularly in countries where the laws may not protect such rights as fully as in the United States.

Furthermore, because of the substantial amount of discovery required in connection with intellectual property litigation or other proceedings, there is a risk that some of our confidential information could be compromised by disclosure during this type of litigation or proceedings. In addition, during the course of this kind of litigation or proceedings, there could be public announcements of the results of hearings, motions or other interim proceedings or developments or public access to related documents. If investors perceive these results to be negative, the market price for our common stock could be significantly harmed.

We may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights throughout the world.

Filing, prosecuting and defending patents on product candidates in all countries throughout the world would be prohibitively expensive, and our intellectual property rights in some countries outside the United States can be less extensive than those in the United States. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as federal and state laws in the United States and in some cases may even force us to grant a compulsory license to competitors or other third parties. Consequently, we may not be able to prevent third parties from practicing our inventions in all countries outside the United States, or from selling or importing products made using our inventions in and into the United States or other jurisdictions. Competitors may use our technologies in jurisdictions where we have not obtained patent protection to develop their own products and further, may export otherwise infringing products to territories where we have patent protection, but enforcement is not as strong as that in the United States. These products may compete with our products and our patents or other intellectual property rights may not be effective or sufficient to prevent them from competing.

Many companies have encountered significant problems in protecting and defending intellectual property rights in foreign jurisdictions. The legal systems of certain countries, particularly certain developing countries, do not favor the enforcement of patents and other intellectual property protection, particularly those relating to biopharmaceuticals, which could make it difficult for us to stop the infringement of our patents or marketing of competing products in violation of our proprietary rights generally. Proceedings to enforce our patent rights in foreign jurisdictions could result in substantial costs and divert our efforts and attention from other aspects of our business, could put our patents at risk of being invalidated or interpreted narrowly and our patent applications at risk of not issuing and could provoke third parties to assert claims against us. We may not prevail in any lawsuits that we initiate and the damages or other remedies awarded, if any, may not be commercially meaningful. Accordingly, our efforts to enforce our intellectual property rights around the world may be inadequate to obtain a significant commercial advantage from the intellectual property that we develop or license.

In addition, our ability to protect and enforce our intellectual property rights may be adversely affected by unforeseen changes in domestic and foreign intellectual property laws.

Risks Related to Government Regulation

Our business and products are subject to extensive government regulation.

We are subject to extensive, complex, costly and evolving regulation by federal and state governmental authorities in the United States, principally by the FDA, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, and foreign regulatory authorities. Failure to comply with all applicable regulatory requirements, including those promulgated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or FFDCA, the Public Health Service Act, or PHSA, and Controlled Substances Act, may subject us to operating restrictions and criminal prosecution, monetary penalties and other disciplinary actions, including, sanctions, warning letters, product seizures, recalls, fines, injunctions, suspension, revocation of approvals, or exclusion from future participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

 

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After our products receive regulatory approval or clearance, we, and our direct and indirect suppliers, remain subject to the periodic inspection of our plants and facilities, review of production processes, and testing of our products to confirm that we are in compliance with all applicable regulations. Adverse findings during regulatory inspections may result in the implementation of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies, or REMS, programs, completion of government mandated clinical trials, and government enforcement action relating to labeling, advertising, marketing and promotion, as well as regulations governing manufacturing controls noted above.

The regulatory approval process is highly uncertain and we may not obtain regulatory approval for the commercialization of RT001 or any future product candidates.

The research, testing, manufacturing, labeling, approval, selling, import, export, marketing and distribution of drug and biologic products are subject to extensive regulation by the FDA and other regulatory authorities in the United States and other countries, which regulations differ from country to country. Neither we nor any collaboration partner is permitted to market RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates in the United States until we receive approval of a BLA from the FDA. We have not submitted an application or obtained marketing approval for RT001 anywhere in the world. Obtaining regulatory approval of a BLA can be a lengthy, expensive and uncertain process. In addition, failure to comply with FDA and other applicable United States and foreign regulatory requirements may subject us to administrative or judicially imposed sanctions or other actions, including:

 

   

warning letters;

 

   

civil and criminal penalties;

 

   

injunctions;

 

   

withdrawal of approved products;

 

   

product seizure or detention;

 

   

product recalls;

 

   

total or partial suspension of production; and

 

   

refusal to approve pending BLAs or supplements to approved BLAs.

Prior to obtaining approval to commercialize a product candidate in the United States or abroad, we or our collaborators must demonstrate with substantial evidence from well controlled clinical trials, and to the satisfaction of the FDA or other foreign regulatory agencies, that such product candidates are safe and effective for their intended uses. Results from preclinical studies and clinical trials can be interpreted in different ways. Even if we and our collaborator believe the preclinical or clinical data for our product candidates are promising, such data may not be sufficient to support approval by the FDA and other regulatory authorities. Administering product candidates to humans may produce undesirable side effects, which could interrupt, delay or halt clinical trials and result in the FDA or other regulatory authorities denying approval of a product candidate for any or all targeted indications.

Regulatory approval of a BLA or BLA supplement is not guaranteed, and the approval process is expensive and may take several years. The FDA also has substantial discretion in the approval process. Despite the time and expense expended, failure can occur at any stage, and we could encounter problems that cause us to abandon or repeat clinical trials, or perform additional preclinical studies and clinical trials. The number of preclinical studies and clinical trials that will be required for FDA approval varies depending on the product candidate, the disease or condition that the product candidate is designed to address and the regulations applicable to any particular product candidate. The FDA can delay, limit or deny approval of a product candidate for many reasons, including the following:

 

   

a product candidate may not be deemed safe, effective, pure or potent;

 

   

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the FDA might not approve our third party manufacturers’ processes or facilities; or

 

   

the FDA may change its approval policies or adopt new regulations.

If RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates fail to demonstrate safety and efficacy in clinical trials or do not gain approval, our business and results of operations will be materially and adversely harmed.

Even if we receive regulatory approval for RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, we will be subject to ongoing regulatory obligations and continued regulatory review, which may result in significant additional expense, limit or delay regulatory approval and subject us to penalties if we fail to comply with applicable regulatory requirements.

Once regulatory approval has been granted, RT001, RT002, or any approved product will be subject to continual regulatory review by the FDA and/or non-U.S. regulatory authorities. Additionally, any product candidates, if approved, will be subject to extensive and ongoing regulatory requirements, including labeling and other restrictions and market withdrawal and we may be subject to penalties if we fail to comply with regulatory requirements or experience unanticipated problems with our products.

Any regulatory approvals that we or our collaborators receive for RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates may also be subject to limitations on the approved indications for which the product may be marketed or to the conditions of approval, or contain requirements for potentially costly post-marketing testing, including Phase 4 clinical trials, and surveillance to monitor the safety and efficacy of the product candidate. In addition, if the applicable regulatory agency approves RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, the manufacturing processes, labeling, packaging, distribution, adverse event reporting, storage, advertising, promotion and recordkeeping for the product will be subject to extensive and ongoing regulatory requirements. These requirements include submissions of safety and other post-marketing information and reports, registration, as well as continued compliance with cGMP and GCP for any clinical trials that we conduct post-approval. Later discovery of previously unknown problems with RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, including adverse events of unanticipated severity or frequency, or with our third party manufacturers or manufacturing processes, or failure to comply with regulatory requirements, may result in, among other things:

 

   

restrictions on the marketing or manufacturing of the product, withdrawal of the product from the market, or voluntary or mandatory product recalls;

 

   

fines, warning letters or holds on clinical trials;

 

   

refusal by the FDA to approve pending applications or supplements to approved applications filed by us or our strategic collaborators, or suspension or revocation of product license approvals;

 

   

product seizure or detention, or refusal to permit the import or export of products; and

 

   

injunctions or the imposition of civil or criminal penalties.

Our ongoing regulatory requirements may also change from time to time, potentially harming or making costlier our commercialization efforts. We cannot predict the likelihood, nature or extent of government regulation that may arise from future legislation or administrative action, either in the United States or other countries. If we are slow or unable to adapt to changes in existing requirements or the adoption of new requirements or policies, or if we are not able to maintain regulatory compliance, we may lose any marketing approval that we may have obtained and we may not achieve or sustain profitability, which would adversely affect our business.

If we fail to obtain regulatory approvals in foreign jurisdictions for RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, we will be unable to market our products outside of the United States.

In addition to regulations in the United States, we will be subject to a variety of foreign regulations governing manufacturing, clinical trials, commercial sales and distribution of our future products. Whether or not we obtain FDA approval for a product candidate, we must obtain approval of the product by the comparable regulatory authorities of foreign countries before commencing clinical trials or marketing in those countries. The approval procedures vary among countries and can involve additional clinical testing, and the time required to

 

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obtain approval may differ from that required to obtain FDA approval. Clinical trials conducted in one country may not be accepted by regulatory authorities in other countries. Approval by the FDA does not ensure approval by regulatory authorities in other countries, and approval by one or more foreign regulatory authorities does not ensure approval by regulatory authorities in other foreign countries or by the FDA. The foreign regulatory approval process may include all of the risks associated with obtaining FDA approval. We may not be able to file for regulatory approvals or to do so on a timely basis, and even if we do file, we may not receive necessary approvals to commercialize our products in markets outside of the United States.

If approved, RT001, RT002 or any future products may cause or contribute to adverse medical events that we are required to report to regulatory agencies and if we fail to do so, we could be subject to sanctions that would materially harm our business.

Some participants in our clinical trials have reported adverse events after being treated with RT001. If we are successful in commercializing RT001 or any other products, FDA and foreign regulatory agency regulations require that we report certain information about adverse medical events if those products may have caused or contributed to those adverse events. The timing of our obligation to report would be triggered by the date we become aware of the adverse event as well as the nature of the event. We may fail to report adverse events we become aware of within the prescribed timeframe. We may also fail to appreciate that we have become aware of a reportable adverse event, especially if it is not reported to us as an adverse event or if it is an adverse event that is unexpected or removed in time from the use of our products. If we fail to comply with our reporting obligations, the FDA or a foreign regulatory agency could take action including criminal prosecution, the imposition of civil monetary penalties, seizure of our products, or delay in approval or clearance of future products.

We may in the future be subject to various U.S. federal and state laws pertaining to health care fraud and abuse, including anti-kickback, self-referral, false claims and fraud laws, and any violations by us of such laws could result in fines or other penalties.

While we do not expect that RT001, if approved for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, will subject us to the various U.S. federal and state laws intended to prevent health care fraud and abuse, we may in the future become subject to such laws. The federal anti-kickback statute prohibits the offer, receipt, or payment of remuneration in exchange for or to induce the referral of patients or the use of products or services that would be paid for in whole or part by Medicare, Medicaid or other federal health care programs. Remuneration has been broadly defined to include anything of value, including cash, improper discounts, and free or reduced price items and services. Many states have similar laws that apply to their state health care programs as well as private payors. Violations of the anti-kickback laws can result in exclusion from federal health care programs and substantial civil and criminal penalties.

The federal False Claims Act, or FCA, imposes liability on persons who, among other things, present or cause to be presented false or fraudulent claims for payment by a federal health care program. The FCA has been used to prosecute persons submitting claims for payment that are inaccurate or fraudulent, that are for services not provided as claimed, or for services that are not medically necessary. The FCA includes a whistleblower provision that allows individuals to bring actions on behalf of the federal government and share a portion of the recovery of successful claims. If our marketing or other arrangements were determined to violate anti-kickback or related laws, including the FCA, then our revenues could be adversely affected, which would likely harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

State and federal authorities have aggressively targeted medical technology companies for alleged violations of these anti-fraud statutes, based on improper research or consulting contracts with doctors, certain marketing arrangements that rely on volume-based pricing, off-label marketing schemes, and other improper promotional practices. Companies targeted in such prosecutions have paid substantial fines in the hundreds of millions of dollars or more, have been forced to implement extensive corrective action plans, and have often become subject to consent decrees severely restricting the manner in which they conduct their business. If we become the target of such an investigation or prosecution based on our contractual relationships with providers or institutions, or our marketing and promotional practices, we could face similar sanctions, which would materially harm our business.

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obtaining or retaining business. We cannot assure you that our internal control policies and procedures will protect us from reckless or negligent acts committed by our employees, future distributors, partners, collaborators or agents. Violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could result in fines, penalties or prosecution and have a negative impact on our business, results of operations and reputation.

Legislative or regulatory healthcare reforms in the United States may make it more difficult and costly for us to obtain regulatory clearance or approval of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates and to produce, market, and distribute our products after clearance or approval is obtained.

From time to time, legislation is drafted and introduced in Congress that could significantly change the statutory provisions governing the regulatory clearance or approval, manufacture, and marketing of regulated products or the reimbursement thereof. In addition, FDA regulations and guidance are often revised or reinterpreted by the FDA in ways that may significantly affect our business and our products. Any new regulations or revisions or reinterpretations of existing regulations may impose additional costs or lengthen review times of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates. We cannot determine what effect changes in regulations, statutes, legal interpretation or policies, when and if promulgated, enacted or adopted may have on our business in the future. Such changes could, among other things, require:

 

   

changes to manufacturing methods;

 

   

recall, replacement, or discontinuance of one or more of our products; and

 

   

additional recordkeeping.

Each of these would likely entail substantial time and cost and could materially harm our business and our financial results. In addition, delays in receipt of or failure to receive regulatory clearances or approvals for any future products would harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Risks Related to this Offering and Our Common Stock

An active trading market for our common stock may not develop.

Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our common stock. The initial public offering price for our common stock was determined through negotiations with the underwriters and may bear no relationship to the price at which the common stock will trade upon the closing of this offering. Although we have applied to list our common stock on The NASDAQ Global Market, an active trading market for our shares may never develop or be sustained following this offering. If an active market for our common stock does not develop, it may be difficult for you to sell the shares you purchase in this offering without depressing the market price for the common stock or to sell your shares at all.

The trading price of our common stock is likely to be volatile, and purchasers of our common stock could incur substantial losses.

Our stock price is likely to be volatile. The stock market in general and the market for pharmaceutical companies in particular have experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. As a result of this volatility, investors may not be able to sell their common stock at or above the initial public offering price. The market price for our common stock may be influenced by many factors, including:

 

   

regulatory or legal developments in the United States and foreign countries;

 

   

results from or delays in clinical trials of our product candidates, including our Phase 3 clinical program for RT001 and our Phase 2 clinical program for RT002;

 

   

announcements of regulatory approval or disapproval of RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates;

 

   

FDA or other U.S. or foreign regulatory actions affecting us or our industry;

 

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introductions and announcements of new products by us, any commercialization partners or our competitors, and the timing of these introductions and announcements;

 

   

variations in our financial results or those of companies that are perceived to be similar to us;

 

   

changes in the structure of healthcare payment systems;

 

   

announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, licenses, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments;

 

   

market conditions in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors and issuance of securities analysts’ reports or recommendations;

 

   

quarterly variations in our results of operations or those of our future competitors;

 

   

changes in financial estimates or guidance, including our ability to meet our future revenue and operating profit or loss estimates or guidance;

 

   

sales of substantial amounts of our stock by insiders and large stockholders, or the expectation that such sales might occur;

 

   

general economic, industry and market conditions;

 

   

additions or departures of key personnel;

 

   

intellectual property, product liability or other litigation against us;

 

   

expiration or termination of our potential relationships with customers and strategic partners; and

 

   

the other factors described in this “Risk Factors” section.

In addition, in the past, stockholders have initiated class action lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies following periods of volatility in the market prices of these companies’ stock. Such litigation, if instituted against us, could cause us to incur substantial costs and divert management’s attention and resources.

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish unfavorable research about our business, our stock price and trading volume could decline.

Equity research analysts do not currently provide research coverage of our common stock, and we cannot assure you that any equity research analysts will provide research coverage of our common stock after the closing of this offering. In particular, as a smaller company, it may be difficult for us to attract the interest of equity research analysts. A lack of research coverage may adversely affect the liquidity of and market price of our common stock. To the extent we obtain equity research analyst coverage, we will not have any control of the analysts or the content and opinions included in their reports. The price of our stock could decline if one or more equity research analysts downgrade our stock or issue other unfavorable commentary or research. If one or more equity research analysts ceases coverage of our company, or fails to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our stock could decrease, which in turn could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline.

Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public markets, or the perception that such sales might occur, could cause the market price of our common stock to drop significantly, even if our business is doing well.

Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market could occur at any time. If our stockholders sell, or the market perceives that our stockholders intend to sell, substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market following this offering, the market price of our common stock could decline significantly.

Substantially all of our existing stockholders are subject to lock-up agreements with the underwriters of this offering that restrict the stockholders’ ability to transfer shares of our common stock for at least 180 days from the date of this prospectus. The lock-up agreements limit the number of shares of common stock that may be sold immediately following the public offering. Subject to certain limitations, approximately 11,879,893 shares will become eligible for sale upon expiration of the lock-up period, as calculated and described in more detail in the section entitled “Shares Eligible for Future Sale”. In addition, shares issued or issuable upon exercise of options

 

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and warrants vested as of the expiration of the lock-up period will be eligible for sale at that time. Sales of stock by these stockholders could have a material adverse effect on the trading price of our common stock.

Following the closing of this offering, certain holders of approximately 10,114,701 shares of our common stock, including shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants, are entitled to certain rights with respect to the registration of their shares under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, subject to the 180-day lock-up arrangement described above. Registration of these shares under the Securities Act would result in the shares becoming freely tradable without restriction under the Securities Act, except for shares held by our affiliates as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act. Any sales of securities by these stockholders could have a material adverse effect on the trading price of our common stock.

Provisions in our corporate charter documents and under Delaware law could discourage takeover attempts and lead to management entrenchment, and the market price of our common stock may be lower as a result.

Certain provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws as they will be in effect upon the closing of this offering may make it difficult for a third party to acquire, or attempt to acquire, control of our company, even if a change in control was considered favorable by you and other stockholders. For example, our board of directors will have the authority to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock. Our board of directors can fix the price, rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions of the preferred stock without any further vote or action by our stockholders. The issuance of shares of preferred stock may delay or prevent a change in control transaction. As a result, the market price of our common stock and the voting and other rights of our stockholders may be adversely affected. An issuance of shares of preferred stock may result in the loss of voting control to other stockholders.

Our charter documents will also contain other provisions that could have an anti-takeover effect, including:

 

   

only one of our three classes of directors will be elected each year;

 

   

no cumulative voting in the election of directors;

 

   

the ability of our board of directors to issues shares of preferred stock and determine the price and other terms of those shares, including preferences and voting rights, without stockholder approval;

 

   

the exclusive right of our board of directors to elect a director to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship;

 

   

stockholders will not be permitted to take actions by written consent;

 

   

stockholders cannot call a special meeting of stockholders;

 

   

stockholders must give advance notice to nominate directors or submit proposals for consideration at stockholder meetings;

 

   

the ability of our board of directors, by a majority vote, to amend the bylaws; and

 

   

the requirement for the affirmative vote of at least 66  2 / 3 % or more of the outstanding common stock to amend many of the provisions described above.

In addition, we are subject to the anti-takeover provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which regulates corporate acquisitions. These provisions could discourage potential acquisition proposals and could delay or prevent a change in control transaction. They could also have the effect of discouraging others from making tender offers for our common stock, including transactions that may be in your best interests. These provisions may also prevent changes in our management or limit the price that certain investors are willing to pay for our stock.

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will also provide that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for substantially all disputes between us and our stockholders.

 

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Concentration of ownership of our common stock among our existing principal stockholders after this offering may effectively limit the voting power of other stockholders, including purchasers in this offering.

Upon the closing of this offering, our executive officers, directors and current beneficial owners of 5% or more of our common stock will, in aggregate, beneficially own approximately 56% of our outstanding common stock, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, and assuming such persons do not purchase any shares of our common stock in this offering. However, certain of our current stockholders have indicated an interest in purchasing an aggregate of $16.25 million of shares of common stock in this offering. If such current stockholders purchase $16.25 million of shares of common stock in this offering at the assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, our executive officers, directors and stockholders who beneficially owned more than 5% of our outstanding common stock before this offering would beneficially own shares representing approximately 62% of our common stock after this offering. These stockholders, acting together, will continue to be able to significantly influence all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election and removal of directors and any merger or other significant corporate transactions. The interests of this group of stockholders may not coincide with the interests of other stockholders.

We will have broad discretion in the use of proceeds from this offering and may invest or spend the proceeds in ways with which you do not agree and in ways that may not yield a return.

We will have broad discretion over the use of proceeds from this offering. You may not agree with our decisions, and our use of the proceeds may not yield any return on your investment in us. Our failure to apply the net proceeds of this offering effectively could result in financial losses that could materially impair our ability to pursue our growth strategy, cause the price of our common stock to decline, delay development of our product candidates or require us to raise additional capital.

Claims for indemnification by our directors and officers may reduce our available funds to satisfy successful third party claims against us and may reduce the amount of money available to us.

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws as they will be in effect following this offering provide that we will indemnify our directors and officers, in each case to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law.

In addition, as permitted by Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, our amended and restated bylaws as they will be in effect following this offering and our indemnification agreements that we have entered into with our directors and officers provide that:

 

   

We will indemnify our directors and officers for serving us in those capacities, or for serving other business enterprises at our request, to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. Delaware law provides that a corporation may indemnify such person if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the registrant and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful.

 

   

We may, in our discretion, indemnify employees and agents in those circumstances where indemnification is permitted by applicable law.

 

   

We are required to advance expenses, as incurred, to our directors and officers in connection with defending a proceeding, except that such directors or officers shall undertake to repay such advances if it is ultimately determined that such person is not entitled to indemnification.

 

   

We will not be obligated pursuant to our amended and restated bylaws to indemnify a person with respect to proceedings initiated by that person against us or our other indemnitees, except with respect to proceedings authorized by our board of directors or brought to enforce a right to indemnification.

 

   

The rights conferred in our amended and restated bylaws are not exclusive, and we are authorized to enter into indemnification agreements with our directors, officers, employees and agents and to obtain insurance to indemnify such persons.

 

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We may not retroactively amend our amended and restated bylaw provisions to reduce our indemnification obligations to directors, officers, employees and agents.

Because we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future, capital appreciation, if any, will be your sole source of gains.

We have not declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock to date. We currently intend to retain our future earnings, if any, to fund the development and growth of our business. In addition, the terms of any existing or future debt agreements may preclude us from paying dividends. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our common stock will be your sole source of gain for the foreseeable future.

We will incur costs and demands upon management as a result of complying with the laws and regulations affecting public companies in the United States, which may adversely affect our operating results.

As a public company listed in the United States, we will incur significant additional legal, accounting and other expenses. In addition, changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including regulations implemented by the SEC and the NASDAQ Stock Market, may increase legal and financial compliance costs and make some activities more time consuming. These laws, regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations and, as a result, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing bodies. We intend to invest resources to comply with evolving laws, regulations and standards, and this investment may result in increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management’s time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities. If notwithstanding our efforts to comply with new laws, regulations and standards, we fail to comply, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against us and our business may be harmed.

Failure to comply with these rules might also make it more difficult for us to obtain certain types of insurance, including director and officer liability insurance, and we might be forced to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. The impact of these events could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors, on committees of our board of directors or as members of senior management.

We are an “emerging growth company,” and if we decide to comply only with reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies, our common stock could be less attractive to investors.

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or JOBS Act, enacted in April 2012, and, for as long as we continue to be an “emerging growth company,” we may choose to take advantage of exemptions from various reporting requirements applicable to other public companies but not to “emerging growth companies,” including not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. We will remain an “emerging growth company” until the earlier of (1) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of the closing of this offering, (b) in which we have total annual gross revenues of over $1.0 billion or (c) in which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer, which means the market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the prior June 30th, and (2) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period. We cannot predict if investors will find our common stock less attractive if we choose to rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our common stock less attractive as a result of any choices to reduce future disclosure, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile.

Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies that become public can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We have irrevocably elected not to avail ourselves of this exemption from new or revised accounting standards following the closing of this offering and, therefore, we will be subject to the same new or revised accounting standards as other public companies that are not emerging growth companies.

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This prospectus, particularly in the sections titled “Prospectus Summary,” “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business,” contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this prospectus, including statements regarding our future financial condition, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “believe,” “will,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” “predict,” “could,” “potentially” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the following:

 

   

our expectations regarding the results and the timing of results in our Phase 3 clinical trials of RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines;

 

   

our expectations regarding the results and the timing of clinical trials of RT001 for the treatment of hyperhidrosis or other indications;

 

   

our expectations regarding the results and the timing of clinical trials of RT002 for the treatment of glabellar lines;

 

   

our expectations regarding our future development of RT001 for other indications, including therapeutic indications;

 

   

our expectation regarding the timing of our regulatory submissions for approval of RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines in the United States, Europe and other countries or for treatment of hyperhidrosis in the United States;

 

   

the potential for commercialization of RT001 and RT002, if approved, by us;

 

   

our expectations regarding the potential market size, opportunity and growth potential for RT001 and RT002, if approved for commercial use;

 

   

our belief that RT001 and RT002 can expand the overall botulinum toxin market;

 

   

our ability to build our own sales and marketing capabilities, or seek collaborative partners, to commercialize our product candidates, if approved;

 

   

our ability to scale up our manufacturing capabilities if our product candidates are approved;

 

   

estimates of our expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and our needs for additional financing;

 

   

the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals;

 

   

our ability to advance product candidates into, and successfully complete, clinical trials;

 

   

the implementation of our business model, strategic plans for our business, product candidates and technology;

 

   

the initiation, timing, progress and results of future preclinical studies and clinical trials, and our research and development programs;

 

   

the scope of protection we are able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering our product candidates and technology;

 

   

our ability to establish collaborations or obtain additional funding;

 

   

our expectations regarding the time during which we will be an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act;

 

   

our use of proceeds from this offering;

 

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our financial performance; and

 

   

developments and projections relating to our competitors and our industry.

These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions described under the section titled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus. We also operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances described in this prospectus may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus.

You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance, events, circumstances or achievements reflected in the forward-looking statements will ever be achieved or occur. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this prospectus to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.

You should read this prospectus and the documents that we reference in this prospectus and have filed with the SEC as exhibits to the registration statement on Form S-1, of which this prospectus is a part, with the understanding that our actual future results, levels of activity, performance and achievements may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

We estimate that the net proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock in this offering will be $65.8 million, based on an assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. If the underwriters’ over-allotment option to purchase additional shares in this offering is exercised in full, we estimate that our net proceeds would be $76.2 million, after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

A $1.00 increase or decrease in the assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share would increase or decrease the net proceeds that we receive from this offering by $4.7 million, assuming that the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. Similarly, each increase or decrease of one million in the number of shares of common stock offered by us would increase or decrease the net proceeds that we receive from this offering by $14.0 million, assuming that the assumed initial public offering price remains the same and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

We currently expect to use the net proceeds from the offering as follows:

 

   

Approximately $18 million to $23 million to fund research and development expenses associated with our RT001 and RT002 manufacturing, quality and regulatory efforts.

 

   

Approximately $10 million to $15 million to complete one Phase 3 clinical pivotal trial in the United States, to continue a long term safety clinical trial and other associated programs relating to RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, and to initiate our first Phase 2 clinical trial and associated programs relating to RT002 for the treatment of glabellar lines.

 

   

Approximately $11 million to make payments through 2014 under our September 2011 term loan agreement with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc., which bears interest at a rate equal to the greater of 9.85% or the prime rate plus 6.60%, and requires the principal balance to be repaid in thirty-three equal monthly installments beginning in July 2012.

 

   

Approximately $7 million to make payments under our settlement agreement with Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.).

We will use the balance of the proceeds, if any, for the development of RT001 for the treatment of hyperhidrosis and other indications, as well as for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

This expected use of the net proceeds from the offering represents our intentions based upon our current plans and business conditions. As of the date of this prospectus, we cannot predict with any certainty all of the particular uses for the net proceeds or the amounts that we will actually spend on the uses set forth above. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures and the extent of clinical development may vary significantly depending on numerous factors, including the status, results and timing of our current preclinical studies and ongoing clinical trials or clinical trials we may commence in the future, product approval process with the FDA, as well as any collaborations that we may enter into with third parties and any unforeseen cash needs. As a result, our management will retain broad discretion over the allocation of the net proceeds from this offering.

Pending their use as described above, we plan to invest the net proceeds in short-term, interest-bearing obligations, investment-grade instruments, certificates of deposit or guaranteed obligations of the U.S. government.

DIVIDEND POLICY

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our capital stock. We currently intend to retain any future earnings and do not expect to pay any cash dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will be dependent on a number of factors, including our earnings, capital requirements, overall financial conditions, business prospects, contractual restrictions and other factors our board of directors may deem relevant. Our loan and security agreement with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. prohibits the payment of dividends.

 

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CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth our cash and cash equivalents and capitalization as of September 30, 2013 on:

 

   

an actual basis;

 

   

a pro forma basis to give effect to (i) the conversion of all outstanding shares of our convertible preferred stock into common stock immediately upon the closing of this offering, (ii) the resulting reclassification of the convertible preferred stock warrant liability to additional paid-in capital, (iii) the filing and effectiveness of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation immediately prior to the closing of this offering, (iv) the issuance and automatic conversion of the principal and accrued interest through October 7, 2014 under the 2013 notes into 1,747,033 shares of common stock immediately prior to the closing of this offering at a conversion price equal to the initial public offering price, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, including charges to retained earnings to reflect the accelerated amortization of debt discounts, issuance costs and accelerated unaccrued interest to interest expense, as well as changes in fair value of the related warrant and embedded derivative liabilities, and (v) the issuance and automatic exercise of the 2013 warrants and the automatic exercise of the other outstanding common stock warrants into 1,215,502 shares of common stock upon the closing of this offering, assuming net share exercise and an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, but does not give effect to transactions under the Essex Capital Facility; and

 

   

a pro forma as adjusted basis to give further effect to the sale of 5,000,000 shares of our common stock offered by us in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

Because the number of shares that will be issued upon conversion of the 2013 notes and the exercise of the 2013 warrants depends upon the actual initial public offering price per share in this offering, the actual number of shares issuable upon such conversion and exercise will likely differ from the number of shares set forth above. In this regard, a $1.00 increase in the assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would decrease the number of shares of our common stock issued on conversion of the 2013 notes and the exercise of the 2013 warrants (and therefore the number of shares to be outstanding after this offering) by 135,942 shares. A $1.00 decrease in the assumed initial public offering price would increase the number of shares of our common stock issued on conversion of the 2013 notes and the exercise of the 2013 warrants (and therefore the number of shares to be outstanding after this offering) by 155,350 shares.

Share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to give effect to a reverse stock split of 1-for-15 of our common stock and preferred stock to be effective prior to the effectiveness of this registration statement.

 

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The information below is illustrative only, and our capitalization following the closing of this offering will be adjusted based on the actual initial public offering price and other terms of the offering determined at the pricing of this offering. You should read this table together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes, “Selected Consolidated Financial Data” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” each included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

     As of September 30, 2013  
     Actual     Pro Forma     Pro Forma
as Adjusted
 
     (In thousands, except share and
per share amounts)
 
     (Unaudited)  

Cash and cash equivalents(1)

   $ 1,909      $ 25,450      $ 91,200   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note payable, net of discounts and including current and non-current portion

   $ 12,951      $ 12,951      $ 12,951   

Capital leases, including current and non-current portion

     125        125        125   

Convertible notes

                     

Convertible preferred stock warrant liability

     1,459                 

Convertible preferred stock, par value of $0.001 per share: 145,010,269 shares authorized, 8,689,999 shares issued and outstanding, actual; no shares authorized and no shares issued or outstanding, pro forma and pro forma as adjusted

     123,982                 

Stockholders’ deficit:

      

Preferred stock, par value of $0.001 per share; no shares authorized issued or outstanding, actual; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding, pro forma and pro forma as adjusted

                     

Common stock, par value of $0.001 per share: 221,000,000 shares authorized; 227,359 shares issued and outstanding, actual; 95,000,000 shares authorized, 11,879,893 shares issued and outstanding, pro forma; 95,000,000 shares authorized, 16,879,893 shares issued and outstanding, pro forma as adjusted

            12        17   

Additional paid-in capital

     38,118        196,231        261,976   

Deficit accumulated during the development stage

     (185,801     (194,944     (194,944
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ deficit

     (147,683     1,299        67,049   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capitalization

   $ (9,166   $ 14,375      $ 80,125   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Excludes restricted cash of $585,000. As of January 22, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents of $5.2 million.

A $1.00 increase or decrease in the assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would increase or decrease our pro forma as adjusted cash and cash equivalents, additional paid-in capital, total stockholders’ deficit and total capitalization by $4.7 million, assuming that the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same, and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. Similarly, each increase or decrease of one million in the number of shares of common stock offered by us would increase or decrease our pro forma as adjusted cash and cash equivalents, additional paid-in capital, total stockholders’ deficit and total capitalization by $14.0 million, assuming that the assumed initial public offering price remains the same and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

 

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The number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding actual, pro forma and pro forma as adjusted in the table above excludes the following shares as of September 30, 2013:

 

   

1,045,188 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase our common stock outstanding under our 2002 Equity Incentive Plan and 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, with a weighted-average exercise price of $7.37 per share (excluding an additional 233,876 shares issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase our common stock at the weighted-average exercise price of $9.50 per share and 1,111 shares of common stock issued outside of our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, all granted after September 2013);

 

   

172,141 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding convertible preferred stock warrants at a weighted-average exercise price of $20.19 per share;

 

   

12,345 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of the outstanding Essex warrants that were issued after September 30, 2013, 12,345 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Essex warrants that we expect to issue before the closing of this offering and 47,736 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Essex warrants that we expect to issue after the closing of this offering, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus;

 

   

373,100 shares of our common stock reserved for future issuance under our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (including an additional 233,876 shares issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase our common stock granted after September 2013);

 

   

1,000,000 shares of our common stock (which will include the shares then reserved for future issuance under our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan at the time of the execution and delivery of the underwriting agreement for this offering) reserved for future issuance under our 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, plus annual increases thereunder, which will become effective prior to the closing of this offering as more fully described in “Executive Compensation—Employee Benefit Plans”; and

 

   

200,000 shares of our common stock reserved for future issuance under our 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, plus annual increases thereunder, which will become effective prior to the closing of this offering as more fully described in “Executive Compensation—Employee Benefit Plans”.

The number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding actual in the table above as of September 30, 2013 excludes 790,855 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding common stock warrants at a weighted-average exercise price of $0.15 per share.

 

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DILUTION

If you invest in our common stock in this offering, your interest will be diluted immediately to the extent of the difference between the initial public offering price per share of our common stock and the pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share of our common stock immediately after this offering. Our pro forma negative net tangible book value as of September 30, 2013 was $0.8 million, or $0.07 per share. Pro forma net tangible book value per share represents the amount of our total tangible assets less our total liabilities, divided by the number of shares of common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2013, after giving effect to (i) the conversion of all outstanding shares of our convertible preferred stock into shares of our common stock immediately upon the closing of this offering, (ii) the resulting reclassification of the convertible preferred stock warrant liability to additional paid-in capital, (iii) the filing and effectiveness of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation immediately prior to the closing of this offering, (iv) the issuance and automatic conversion of the principal and accrued interest through October 7, 2014 under the 2013 notes into 1,747,033 shares of common stock immediately prior to the closing of this offering at a conversion price equal to the initial public offering price, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, including charges to retained earnings to reflect the accelerated amortization of debt discounts, issuance costs and accelerated unaccrued interest to interest expense, as well as changes in fair value of the related warrant and embedded derivative liabilities, and (v) the issuance and automatic exercise of the 2013 warrants and the automatic exercise of the other outstanding common stock warrants into 1,215,502 shares of common stock upon the closing of this offering, assuming net share exercise and an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, but does not give effect to transactions under the Essex Capital Facility.

After giving further effect to the sale by us of 5,000,000 shares of common stock in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us, our pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value as of September 30, 2013 would have been $65.0 million, or $3.85 per share. This amount represents an immediate increase in pro forma net tangible book value of $3.92 per share to our existing stockholders and an immediate dilution in pro forma net tangible book value of $11.15 per share to new investors purchasing shares of common stock in this offering at the assumed initial public offering price.

Because the number of shares of common stock that will be issued upon the conversion of the 2013 notes and the exercise of the 2013 warrants depends upon the actual initial public offering price per share in this offering, the actual number of shares issuable upon such exercise and conversion will likely differ from the respective number of shares set forth above. See “Prospectus Summary – The Offering.”

The following table illustrates this dilution:

 

Assumed initial public offering price per share

     $ 15.00   

Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of September 30, 2013

   $ (0.07  

Increase in pro forma net tangible book value per share attributable to new investors in this offering

     3.92     
  

 

 

   

Pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share after this offering

       3.85   
    

 

 

 

Dilution in pro forma net tangible book value per share to investors in this offering

     $ 11.15   
    

 

 

 

A $1.00 increase or decrease in the assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would increase or decrease our pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share after this offering by $0.31 and would increase or decrease dilution per share to new investors by $0.69, respectively, assuming that the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same, giving effect to the conversion of the 2013 notes and exercise of the 2013 warrants and other common stock warrants and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. In addition, to the extent any outstanding options or warrants are exercised, new investors will experience further dilution.

 

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The following table presents, as of September 30, 2013, on a pro forma as adjusted basis, as described above, the number of shares of common stock purchased from us, the total consideration and the average price per share (i) paid to us by our existing stockholders and (ii) to be paid by new investors purchasing shares of our common stock in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, before deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

 

     Shares Purchased     Total Consideration     Average Price
per Share
 
       Number      Percent     Amount      Percent    
     (in thousands)  

Existing stockholders

     11,879,893         70.4   $ 230,213         75.4   $ 19.38   

New investors

     5,000,000         29.6        75,000         24.6        15.00   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Totals

     16,879,893         100.0   $ 305,213         100.0  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

A $1.00 increase or decrease in the assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share would increase or decrease the total consideration paid by new investors by $5.0 million and increase or decrease the percent of total consideration paid by new investors by 1.2%, assuming that the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

Assuming the underwriters’ over-allotment option to purchase additional shares is exercised in full, sales by us in this offering will reduce the percentage of shares held by existing stockholders to 67.4% and will increase the number of shares held by our new investors to 5,750,000, or 32.6% of the total number of shares of our common stock to be outstanding after this offering.

The foregoing discussion and tables do not reflect any potential purchases by these existing stockholders or their affiliated entities.

The number of shares of our common stock to be outstanding after this offering is based upon the number of shares of our common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and excludes the following shares:

 

   

1,045,188 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase our common stock outstanding under our 2002 Equity Incentive Plan and 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, with a weighted-average exercise price of $7.37 per share (excluding an additional 233,876 shares issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase our common stock at the weighted-average exercise price of $9.50 per share and 1,111 shares of common stock issued outside of our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, all granted after September 2013);

 

   

172,141 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding convertible preferred stock warrants at a weighted-average exercise price of $20.19 per share;

 

   

12,345 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of the outstanding Essex warrants that were issued after September 30, 2013, 12,345 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Essex warrants that we expect to issue before the closing of this offering and 47,736 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Essex warrants that we expect to issue after the closing of this offering, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus;

 

   

373,100 shares of our common stock reserved for future issuance under our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (including an additional 233,876 shares issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase our common stock granted after September 2013);

 

   

1,000,000 shares of our common stock (which will include the shares then reserved for future issuance under our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan at the time of the execution and delivery of the underwriting agreement for this offering) reserved for future issuance under our 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, plus annual increases thereunder, which will become effective prior to the closing of this offering as more fully described in “Executive Compensation—Employee Benefit Plans”; and

 

   

200,000 shares of our common stock reserved for future issuance under our 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, plus annual increases thereunder, which will become effective prior to the closing of this offering as more fully described in “Executive Compensation—Employee Benefit Plans”.

 

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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

We derived the selected consolidated statements of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the balance sheet data as of December 31, 2011 and 2012 from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. We derived the selected consolidated statements of operations data for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 and the balance sheet data as of September 30, 2013 from our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments of a normal, recurring nature that are necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in the future and the results for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year or any other period. You should read the following selected consolidated financial data in conjunction with the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements, related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected financial data in this section is not intended to replace the consolidated financial statements and is qualified in its entirety by the consolidated financial statements, related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

     Year Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011     2012     2012     2013  
                 (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)  

Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:

        

Revenue

   $ 557      $ 717      $ 600      $ 308   

Cost of revenue

     5                        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     552        717        600        308   

Operating expenses:

        

Research and development(1)

     22,735        32,708        15,829        21,592   

Sales, general and administrative(1)

     5,555        11,195        9,581        8,008   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     28,290        43,903        25,410        29,600   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (27,738     (43,186     (24,810     (29,292

Interest income

     15        7        8        2   

Interest expense

     (17,790     (28,959     (19,250     (13,466

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes

     (356     13,860        (3,338     1,800   

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement

                          (265

Change in fair value of convertible preferred stock warrant liability

     836        125        117        (1,108

Other income (expense), net

     170        (106     (85     (40
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (44,863     (58,259     (47,358     (42,369

Benefit from income taxes

                            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (44,863   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ (42,369
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Year Ended December 31,     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011     2012     2012     2013  
                 (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders(2):

        

Basic

   $ (44,863   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ 733   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ (44,863   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ 2,966   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders(2):

        

Basic

   $ (226.06   $ (290.48   $ (237.12   $ 3.40   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ (226.06   $ (290.48   $ (237.12   $ 3.05   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average number of shares used in computing net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders(2):

        

Basic

     198,456        200,560        199,719        215,315   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     198,456        200,560        199,719        971,472   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pro forma net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (unaudited)(2)

     $ (27.20     $ (5.91
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Weighted-average number of shares used in computing pro forma net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (unaudited)(2)

       2,146,489          7,176,423   
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(1) Results above include stock-based compensation as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,      Nine Months Ended September 30,  
         2011              2012              2012              2013      
                   (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands)  

Stock-Based Compensation:

           

Research and development

   $ 150       $ 48       $ 27       $ 138   

Sales, general and administrative

     123         31         39         208   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stock-based compensation

   $ 273       $ 79       $ 66       $ 346   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2) Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share has been calculated assuming the conversion of all outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock into shares of common stock. Please see Note 16 of our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus for an explanation of the calculations of our actual basic and diluted net income (loss) per share and our pro forma unaudited basic and diluted net loss per share.

 

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     As of December 31,     As of September 30,  
     2011     2012     2013  
                 (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands)  

Balance Sheet Data:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 29,621      $ 4,083      $ 1,909   

Restricted cash

     735        660        585   

Working capital (deficit)

     21,264        (112,530     (28,645

Total assets

     39,928        13,423        18,920   

Convertible notes payable – current and non-current(3)

     45,062        86,985          

Note payable, net – current and non-current

     21,887        18,519        12,951   

Deferred revenue, net – current and non-current

     10,500                 

Derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes – current and non-current(3)

     13,405        1,800          

Derivative liabilities associated with Medicis settlement – current and non-current

            15,268        8,606   

Convertible preferred stock warrant liability

     476        351        1,459   

Convertible preferred stock

     95,433        95,433        123,982   

Total stockholders’ deficit

     (155,482     (216,727     (147,683

 

  (3) The convertible notes converted into an aggregate of 4,748,468 shares of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock in March 2013. As a result, the liability on the consolidated balance sheets for the convertible notes and the derivative liabilities associated with these convertible notes are no longer outstanding following the conversion.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our “Selected Consolidated Financial Data” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to those differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and those discussed above in the section entitled “Risk Factors.”

Overview

We are a clinical stage specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of novel botulinum toxin products for multiple aesthetic and therapeutic applications. Botulinum toxin is a well-characterized protein currently used in numerous aesthetic and therapeutic indications and represents a multi-billion dollar market in the United States and other countries. All currently approved and commercially available botulinum toxin products are administered by injection. Our lead product candidate, RT001, is a topical formulation of botulinum toxin type A, which we believe has significant advantages over existing injectable products and could significantly expand the botulinum toxin market beyond existing users. Our second product candidate, RT002, is a novel injectable formulation of botulinum toxin type A designed to be more targeted and longer lasting than currently available botulinum toxin injectable products. Both of our product candidates combine our purified botulinum toxin with our proprietary TransMTS ® peptide delivery system.

We are evaluating RT001 in a broad clinical program that includes aesthetic indications such as lateral canthal lines, the wrinkles around the eyes which are commonly referred to as crow’s feet lines, and therapeutic indications such as hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, migraine headache and allergic rhinitis, or inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose.

We are in a Phase 3 clinical development program of RT001 in North America for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, and we plan to initiate an additional Phase 3 clinical trial in Europe by early 2015. We expect to receive primary efficacy data from a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of RT001 in mid-2014 and duration data in the second half of 2014. To date, we have conducted thirteen clinical trials for RT001, with a total of over 1,400 subjects for the treatment of crow’s feet lines. In these Phase 2 clinical trials, RT001 has demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in crow’s feet lines. These and other studies have also indicated that RT001 is well tolerated with no serious adverse events related to study drug or study treatment procedures or other safety concerns. RT001 is our lead product candidate in clinical development and we are substantially dependent on its regulatory approval and successful commercialization.

Since commencing operations in 2002, we have devoted substantially all our efforts identifying and developing product candidates for the aesthetic and therapeutic markets, recruiting personnel and raising capital. We have devoted predominantly all of our resources to the preclinical and clinical development of, and manufacturing capabilities for, RT001 and RT002. We have retained all rights to develop and commercialize RT001 and RT002 worldwide. We have not filed for approval with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, for the commercialization of RT001 and we have not generated any revenue from product sales for RT001. Through December 31, 2012, we have funded substantially all of our operations through the sale and issuance of our preferred stock, venture debt and convertible debt. In the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we raised proceeds in the aggregate amount of $40.8 million through the sale of shares of our Series E convertible preferred stock. We also raised $23.65 million through the issuance of convertible notes and common stock warrants in the fourth quarter of 2013 and in January 2014.

We have never been profitable and, as of September 30, 2013, had an accumulated deficit of $185.8 million. We incurred net losses of $44.9 million, $58.3 million and $42.4 million in the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. As of January 22, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents of $5.2 million. We expect to continue to incur net operating losses for at least the next

 

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several years as we advance RT001 and RT002 through clinical development, seek regulatory approval, prepare for and, if approved, proceed to commercialization. We have the ability to manufacture our own botulinum toxin type A product to support our clinical trials and eventually a substantial portion of our commercial production. Additionally, we currently utilize third-party clinical research organizations, or CROs, to carry out our clinical development and we do not yet have a sales organization. We will need substantial additional funding to support our operating activities, especially as we approach anticipated regulatory approval in the United States and other territories and begin to establish our sales capabilities. Adequate funding may not be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. Our failure to obtain sufficient funds on acceptable terms when needed could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

Medicis Settlement

In October 2012, we entered into a settlement and termination agreement with Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation, or Medicis, through which we reacquired from Medicis rights in all territories for RT001 and RT002. The agreement terminated our license agreement with Medicis and requires that we make payments to them of up to $25.0 million, comprised of (i) an upfront payment of $7.0 million, which we made in November 2012, (ii) payments of $14.0 million from a portion of specified types of cash proceeds received by us, an aggregate of $6.9 million of which we paid in April and May 2013, and (iii) a payment of $4.0 million upon the achievement of specified regulatory milestones. The Medicis settlement also impacted our deferred revenue, research and development expenses, our stockholders’ deficit and liabilities due to derivatives derived from the settlement payments, which are discussed below and in Note 4 of our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.

Series E Convertible Preferred Stock Financing

We raised $40.8 million through the issuance of 1,818,390 shares of our Series E-5 convertible preferred stock at $22.425 per share and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 545,492 shares of our common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. In addition, we issued 4,748,468 shares of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock upon the conversion of the outstanding principal and accrued interest of our outstanding convertible notes in the amount of $71.0 million. Also in conjunction with the Series E preferred stock financing during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, our prior outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock converted into new shares of Series E convertible preferred stock as follows: (i) conversion of our Series A and B convertible preferred stock into our Series E-1 convertible preferred stock, (ii) conversion of our Series C convertible preferred stock into our Series E-2 convertible preferred stock and (iii) conversion of our Series D convertible preferred stock into our Series E-3 convertible preferred stock. As a result of the extinguishment of the convertible notes prior to maturity and the related conversion into shares of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock, we recognized a capital contribution of $32.0 million to additional paid-in capital during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as substantially all of the lenders were stockholders at the time of the extinguishment. As a result of the extinguishment of the prior outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock and the related conversion into new shares of Series E convertible preferred stock, we recognized a capital contribution of $74.9 million as a benefit to our net income per share attributable to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Essex Capital Facility

In December 2013, we entered into a loan and lease agreement, or the Essex Capital Facility, with Essex Capital Corporation, pursuant to which we anticipate borrowing up to $10.8 million to finance the construction and installation of equipment for use in our manufacturing facility. We borrowed $2.5 million under the Essex Capital Facility in December 2013 and we anticipate borrowing an additional $2.5 million in January 2014. In connection with each borrowing, we are required to issue warrants convertible into our Series E-5 convertible preferred stock if the borrowing occurs prior to the closing of our initial public offering or into our common stock if the borrowing occurs on or after the closing of our initial public offering. See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources”. Essex Capital Corporation currently holds shares of our stock.

 

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Financial Operations Overview

Revenue

During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013, we recognized revenue from license and royalty agreements and from the sale of products.

We recognized only a limited amount of product revenue during the year ended December 31, 2011 of which all was derived from the promotion and sale of Relastin, an over-the-counter skincare product that does not incorporate any of our technology related to RT001 or RT002. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we entered into an asset purchase agreement for the sale of the Relastin product line for $50,000 and royalties on future sales of Relastin. As a result, our only product revenue during the years presented consisted of $57,000 in the year ended December 31, 2011 from sales of Relastin. We did not have any product revenue during the year ended December 31, 2012. With the divestment of the Relastin product line, we are solely focused on the development of our RT001 and RT002 product candidates.

We recognized royalty revenue during the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 related to the Relastin asset purchase and royalty agreement and we did not recognize any royalty revenue during the year ended December 31, 2011. The Relastin royalty agreement provides for minimum royalty payment of $0.3 million per year, to be paid quarterly for up to 15 years from the execution date; however, the acquirer may terminate the royalty agreement with 90 days’ notice as of December 31, 2013 with the rights to the Relastin product line reverting back to us. We do not currently have any plans for the future of Relastin as our focus has been primarily on the development of RT001 and RT002.

Our license revenue has historically been derived through nonrefundable technology license fees for our RT001 and RT002 product candidates. During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012, our license revenue was derived from an arrangement with Medicis whereby, prior to our settlement with them, we had granted them specified rights to RT002 in return for an upfront payment. The upfront payment was deferred and recognized over the estimated performance period; however, we did not recognize any license revenue from the agreement with Medicis during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as the prior license agreement was discontinued as part of the Medicis legal settlement in October 2012. In the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized license revenue of $0.1 million pursuant to an exclusive technology evaluation agreement in June 2013 whereby we received an upfront payment in the amount of $0.3 million, which was initially recorded as deferred revenue and is being recognized over the estimated performance period.

Costs and Operating Expenses

Our cost and operating expenses consist of cost of revenue, research and development expenses and sales, general and administrative expenses. Our cost of revenue has not been significant to date. As for our operating expenses, the largest component is our personnel costs which consist primarily of wages, benefits and bonuses as well as the related stock-based compensation. We expect costs to continue to increase in absolute dollars as we hire new employees to continue to grow our business and we expect clinical trial and other expenses paid to third parties to increase as we complete development of RT001, RT002 or any other product candidates.

Research and Development Expenses

We recognize research and development expenses as they are incurred. Since our inception, we have focused on our clinical development programs and the related research and development. Our research and development expenses consist primarily of:

 

   

salaries and related expenses for personnel in research and development functions, including expenses related to stock-based compensation granted to such personnel;

 

   

expenses related to the completion of Phase 3 clinical trials for RT001 and Phase 1 and 2 trials for RT002, including expenses related to production of clinical supplies;

 

   

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and clinical trial data, including all related fees, such as for investigator grants, patient screening fees, laboratory work and statistical compilation and analysis;

 

   

the fair value of technology rights reacquired as part of our settlement with Medicis;

 

   

other consulting fees paid to third parties;

 

   

expenses related to production of clinical supplies, including fees paid to contract manufacturers;

 

   

expenses related to establishment of our own manufacturing facilities;

 

   

expenses related to license fees and milestone payments under in-licensing agreements;

 

   

expenses related to compliance with drug development regulatory requirements in the United States, the European Union and other foreign jurisdictions; and

 

   

depreciation and other allocated expenses.

We expense both internal and external research and development expenses as they are incurred. We have been developing RT001 and RT002 since 2002 and we typically use our employees, consultants and infrastructure resources across both programs.

For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013, costs associated with our manufacturing, quality and regulatory efforts for both RT001 and RT002 development have been our largest research and development related expenses, totaling $21.9 million, or 96.2%, and $30.3 million, or 92.6%, of research and development expenses in 2011 and 2012, respectively, and $14.6 million, or 92.5%, and $15.0 million, or 69.4%, of research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively. These costs do not include clinical costs associated with the development of RT001 and RT002. We believe that the strict allocation of costs by product candidate would not be meaningful. As such, we generally do not track these costs by product candidate.

Clinical costs associated with the development of RT001 and RT002, including clinical trials of RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines and clinical trials of RT002 for the improvement of glabellar lines, totaled $0.9 million, or 3.8%, and $2.4 million, or 7.4%, of research and development expenses in 2011 and 2012, respectively, and $1.2 million, or 7.5%, and $6.6 million, or 30.6%, of research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively. Clinical costs associated with the development of RT002 have been insignificant to date.

Our research and development expenditures are subject to numerous uncertainties primarily related to the timing and cost needed to complete our respective projects. Further, the development timelines, the probability of success and development expenses can differ materially from expectations and the completion of clinical trials may take several years or more depending on the type, complexity, novelty and intended use of a product candidate. Accordingly, the cost of clinical trials may vary significantly over the life of a project as a result of differences arising during clinical development. We expect our research and development expenses to increase as we continue our Phase 3 clinical development of RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines or if the FDA requires us to do additional clinical trials for its approval and as we enter into clinical trials for RT001 for hyperhidrosis and other indications and for RT002.

Sales, General and Administrative Expenses

Sales, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of personnel costs, including stock-based compensation, for employees in our commercial, administration, finance and business development functions. Other significant expenses include professional fees for accounting and legal services, including legal services associated with obtaining and maintaining patents and the recent Medicis settlement. We expect that our sales, general and administrative expenses will increase with the continued development of, and if approved, the commercialization of RT001 and as we begin to operate as a public company after the closing of this offering.

 

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Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) is comprised of interest income, interest expense, changes in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes, changes in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement, changes in fair value of convertible preferred stock warrant liability and other income (expense), net.

Interest Income

Interest income consists primarily of interest income earned on our cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities balances. We expect interest income to vary each reporting period depending on our average cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities balances during the period and market interest rates. To date, our interest income has not been significant in any individual period.

Interest Expense

Interest expense primarily consists of the interest charges associated with our convertible notes, notes payable and capital lease obligations. Notes payable under our term loan agreement with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc., or Hercules, bear interest at a rate equal to the greater of 9.85% or the prime rate plus 6.60%. The interest charge on our convertible notes and capital lease obligations is fixed at the inception of the related transaction based on the incremental borrowing rate in effect on such date. Our interest expense also includes cash and non-cash components with the non-cash components consisting of (i) interest recognized from the amortization of debt issuance costs which are generally derived from cash payments related to the issuance of our convertible notes and our notes payable and which are capitalized on our balance sheets, (ii) interest recognized from the amortization of debt discounts derived from the issuance of warrants and derivatives issued in conjunction with our outstanding convertible notes which are also capitalized on our balance sheets and (iii) interest recognized on our convertible notes which was not paid and was instead converted into shares of our convertible preferred stock.

In March 2013, all of our then-outstanding convertible notes converted into shares of convertible preferred stock and, as a result, we expect our interest expense to substantially decrease. However, this decrease will be partially offset by new interest expense resulting from the issuance of $23.65 million in convertible notes in the fourth quarter of 2013 and January 2014, or the 2013 notes, and the Essex Capital Facility. See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources” for a description of the 2013 notes and the Essex Capital Facility.

Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities Associated with Convertible Notes

Our derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes are classified as liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and are remeasured to fair value at each balance sheet date with the corresponding gain or loss from the adjustment recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. In March 2013, all of our then-outstanding convertible notes, to which these derivative liabilities relate, converted into shares of convertible preferred stock and, as a result, these derivative liabilities were settled and will no longer require periodic fair value remeasurements. However, we expect to record the changes in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with the 2013 notes, which will require remeasurement at each balance sheet date until the notes mature or settle prior to maturity. We expect to record the derivative liabilities as a debt discount that we will amortize using the effective interest method over the term of the notes. This discount would be accelerated in the event that the notes convert prior to maturity, such as upon the completion of this offering. See Note 20 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.

Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities Associated with the Medicis Settlement

Our outstanding derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement are classified as liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. These liabilities will be reduced as the related payments are made under the settlement agreement and the remaining liabilities will be subsequently remeasured to fair value at each balance sheet date with the corresponding gain or loss from the adjustment recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. We will continue to record adjustments to the fair value of the Medicis

 

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settlement derivative liabilities until the related settlement payments have been paid. At that time, these derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement will be adjusted to fair value one last time with the final fair value being reclassified to additional paid-in capital. See “—Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2013—Other Income (Expense).”

Change in Fair Value of Convertible Preferred Stock Warrant Liability

Our outstanding convertible preferred stock warrants are classified as liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets at fair value as they are contingently redeemable because they may obligate us to transfer assets to the holders at a future date under certain circumstances, such as a deemed liquidation event. The convertible preferred stock warrants are remeasured to fair value at each balance sheet date with the corresponding gain or loss from the adjustment recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. We will continue to record adjustments to the fair value of the convertible preferred stock warrants until they are exercised, convert into warrants to purchase common stock or expire, at which time the warrants will no longer require remeasurement.

Change in Fair Value of Common Stock Warrant Liability

Common stock warrants issued in connection with the 2013 notes will be classified as liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet and require remeasurement at each balance sheet date. We expect to record an increase in fair value of these warrant liabilities and a corresponding loss on our consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss as we approach our anticipated IPO date. We expect to record these warrant liabilities as a debt discount that we will amortize using the effective interest method over the term of the 2013 notes. This discount would be accelerated in the event that the notes convert prior to maturity, such as upon the completion of this offering. See Note 20 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.

Other Income (Expense), net

Other income (expense), net is comprised of miscellaneous tax and other expense items.

Income Taxes

Since inception, we have incurred net losses and have not recorded any U.S. federal or state income tax and the tax benefits of our operating losses have been fully offset by valuation allowances.

 

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Results of Operations

The following tables provide our consolidated statements of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013. The information for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements and the information for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 was derived from our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, in each case as included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

     Year Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011     2012     2012     2013  
                 (Unaudited)  
    

(In thousands)

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:

        

Revenue

   $ 557      $ 717      $ 600      $ 308   

Cost of revenue

     5                        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     552        717        600        308   

Operating expenses:

        

Research and development(1)

     22,735        32,708        15,829        21,592   

Sales, general and administrative(1)

     5,555        11,195        9,581        8,008   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     28,290        43,903        25,410        29,600   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (27,738     (43,186     (24,810     (29,292

Interest income

     15        7        8        2   

Interest expense

     (17,790     (28,959     (19,250     (13,466

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes

     (356     13,860        (3,338     1,800   

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement

                          (265

Change in fair value of convertible preferred stock warrant liability

     836        125        117        (1,108

Other income (expense), net

     170        (106     (85     (40
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (44,863     (58,259     (47,358     (42,369

Benefit from income taxes

                            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (44,863   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ (42,369
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Results above include stock-based compensation as follows:

 

     Year Ended
December 31,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011      2012      2012      2013  
                   (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands)  

Stock-Based Compensation:

           

Research and development

   $ 150       $ 48       $       27       $     138   

Sales, general and administrative

     123         31         39         208   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stock-based compensation

   $ 273       $ 79       $ 66       $ 346   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2013

The following table presents our revenue for the periods indicated and related changes from the prior period:

Revenue

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2013 vs. 2012  
       2012          2013        $  Change     %  Change  
     (Unaudited)               
     (In thousands, except percentages)  

Relastin Product

   $       $       $         —          

Relastin Royalty

     225         225                  

License

     375         83         (292     (78 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total revenue

   $  600       $  308       $ (292     (49 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Our total revenue decreased by $0.3 million, or 49%, to $0.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $0.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 due to changes in licensing revenue.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, we entered into the Relastin asset purchase agreement for the sale of the Relastin product line. The Relastin asset purchase and royalty agreement provides that we will receive royalties on future sales of Relastin with a minimum royalty payment of $0.3 million per year, to be paid quarterly for up to 15 years from the execution date. However, the acquirer may terminate the royalty agreement with 90 days’ notice as of December 31, 2013 with the product rights to the Relastin product line reverting to us. We recognized the annual minimum royalty payment on a pro rata basis in the amount of $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 as set forth in the Relastin asset purchase agreement. With the divestment of Relastin, our primary focus has been on the development of RT001 and RT002.

Our license revenue decreased to $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease was due to the termination of a license agreement for RT002 as a result of the Medicis settlement in October 2012. This decrease was partially offset by $0.1 million of revenue recognized pursuant to an exclusive technology evaluation agreement whereby we received an upfront payment in the amount of $0.3 million which was initially recorded as deferred revenue and is being recognized over the estimated performance period. Prior to the termination of the Medicis license agreement, we were recognizing license revenue of $0.5 million per year through the amortization of an upfront payment made by Medicis during the year ended December 31, 2009, which was initially recorded as deferred revenue. As a result of the termination of the Medicis license agreement, we will no longer recognize any license revenue from the 2009 Medicis license agreement for RT002.

Operating Expenses

 

     Nine Months  Ended
September 30,
     2013 vs. 2012  
     2012      2013      $     %  
     (Unaudited)               
     (In thousands, except percentages)  

Research and development

   $ 15,829       $ 21,592       $ 5,763        36

Sales, general and administrative

     9,581         8,008         (1,573     (16 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total operating expenses

   $ 25,410       $ 29,600       $ 4,190        16
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development expenses increased by $5.8 million, or 36%, to $21.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $15.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Our research and development expenses fluctuate as projects transition from one development phase to the next.

 

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Depending on the stage of completion and level of effort related to each development phase undertaken, we may reflect variations in our research and development expense. Our overall research and development expenses increased by $5.8 million primarily due to an increase in outside services and personnel expenses relating to increased clinical trial and regulatory affairs activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Sales, General and Administrative Expenses

Sales, general and administrative expenses decreased by $1.6 million, or 16%, to $8.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $9.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The change was primarily attributable to a decrease in professional fees relating to the Medicis litigation during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Other Income (Expense)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
    2013 vs. 2012  
     2012     2013     $     %  
     (Unaudited)              
     (In thousands, except percentages)  

Interest income

   $ 8      $ 2      $ (6     (75 )% 

Interest expense

     (19,250     (13,466     5,784        30

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes

     (3,338     1,800        5,138        154

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement

            (265     (265     *   

Change in fair value of convertible preferred stock warrant liability

     117        (1,108     (1,225     *   

Other expense, net

     (85     (40     45        53
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total other expense

   $ (22,548   $ (13,077   $ 9,471        (42 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

* Not meaningful

Our interest expense decreased by $5.8 million, or 30%, to $13.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $19.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 primarily due to the conversion of the then-outstanding convertible notes into Series E-4 convertible preferred stock in March 2013. We incurred interest charges, including amortization of the related debt discount, on our then-outstanding convertible notes and notes payable. In addition, we accrued and charged to interest expense an amount equal to 150% of the aggregate amount of the outstanding principal and accrued interest which the holders of these convertible notes were entitled to receive if the notes would have been paid upon maturity in May 2013. Upon the conversion of these convertible notes in March 2013, we ceased accruing interest related to the convertible notes.

 

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Our interest expense includes cash and non-cash components. These non-cash components of our interest expense consist of (i) interest recognized from the amortization of debt issuance costs which are generally derived from cash payments related to the issuance of our convertible notes and our notes payable and which are capitalized on our balance sheets, (ii) interest recognized from the amortization of debt discounts derived from the issuance of warrants and derivatives issued in conjunction with our outstanding convertible notes which are also capitalized on our balance sheets, and (iii) interest recognized on our convertible notes which was not paid and was instead converted into shares of our convertible preferred stock. The capitalized amounts related to the debt issuance costs and debt discounts are generally amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt instruments. The interest expense by cash and non-cash components is as follows:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
    2013 vs. 2012  
     2012     2013     $     %  
     (Unaudited)              
     (In thousands, except percentages)  

Interest expense

        

Cash related interest expense

   $ (1,782     (1,215     567        32

Non-cash interest expense – debt issuance costs

     (225     (178     47        21

Non-cash interest expense – warrant and derivative related debt discounts

     (4,930     (2,869     2,061        42

Non-cash interest expense – convertible notes

     (12,313     (9,204     3,109        25
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total interest expense

     (19,250     (13,466     (5,784     (30 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

The change in the fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes changed by $5.1 million to a gain of $1.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to a loss of $3.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The gain from the remeasurement of the derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes was due to the decrease in the fair value of these derivatives liabilities to approximately zero immediately prior to the conversion of the convertible notes in March 2013, as the execution of a qualified financing approached certainty.

The change in the fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement was a loss in the amount of $0.3 million and these derivatives were not outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The loss from the remeasurement of the derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement was due primarily to an increase in the fair value of the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment (as defined below) derivative liability in the amount of $1.1 million as a result of our estimate of the timing of the related payments. This loss was partially offset by a decrease in the fair value of the Product Approval Payment (as defined below) derivative liability in the amount of $0.8 million due to our updated estimate of the probability of the related product approval during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

The change in the fair value of the convertible preferred stock warrant liability increased by $1.2 million reflecting a loss of $1.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to a gain of $0.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The loss from the remeasurement of the convertible preferred stock warrant liability was due to the increase in the fair value of our outstanding convertible preferred stock warrants primarily as a result of a reduction in the exercise price of the warrants due to the modification of the terms as a result of the Series E financing in the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

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Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2012

The following table presents our revenue for the periods indicated and related changes from the prior period:

Revenue

 

     Years Ended December 31,      2012 vs. 2011  
     2011      2012      $     %  
     (In thousands, except percentages)  

Relastin Product

   $ 57       $       $ (57     100

Relastin Royalty

             300         300        *   

License

     500         417         (83     (17 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total revenue

   $ 557       $ 717       $ 160        29
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

* Not meaningful

Our total revenue increased by $0.2 million, or 29%, to $0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2012 from $0.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2011.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, we generated limited product revenue from the promotion and sale of Relastin, an over-the-counter skincare product. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we entered into an asset purchase agreement for the sale of the Relastin product line and royalties on future sales of Relastin. As a result, our only product revenue during the years presented consists of $57,000 in the year ended December 31, 2011 from sales of Relastin and we did not have any product revenue during the year ended December 31, 2012.

We recognized royalty revenue during the year ended December 31, 2012 in the amount of $0.3 million related to the Relastin asset purchase and royalty agreement and we did not recognize any royalty revenue during the year ended December 31, 2011. The Relastin royalty agreement provides for minimum royalty payment of $0.3 million per year, to be paid quarterly for up to 15 years from the execution date; however, the acquirer may terminate the royalty agreement with 90 days’ notice as of December 31, 2013 with the rights to the Relastin product line reverting back to us. With the divestment of Relastin, our primary focus has been on the development of RT001 and RT002.

Our license revenue decreased by $0.1 million, or 17%, to $0.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2012 from $0.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease was due to the termination of a license agreement for RT002 as a result of the Medicis settlement in October 2012. Prior to the termination of the Medicis license agreement, we were recognizing license revenue of $0.5 million per year through the amortization of an upfront payment made by Medicis during the year ended December 31, 2009, which was initially recorded as deferred revenue. As a result of the termination of the Medicis license agreement, we will no longer recognize any license revenue from the 2009 Medicis license agreement for RT002.

Operating Expenses

 

     Year Ended December 31,      2012 vs. 2011  
         2011              2012          $       
     (In thousands, except percentages)  

Research and development

   $ 22,735       $ 32,708       $ 9,973         44

Sales, general and administrative

     5,555         11,195         5,640         102
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total operating expenses

   $ 28,290       $ 43,903       $ 15,613         55
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development expenses increased by $10.0 million, or 44%, to $32.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2012 from $22.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. Of this increase, $9.0 million was due to the reacquisition of technology rights from Medicis as part of our Medicis settlement,

 

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which was immediately expensed. Our research and development expenses fluctuate as projects transition from one development phase to the next. Depending on the stage of completion and level of effort related to each development phase undertaken, we may reflect variations in our research and development spending. Our overall research and development spending increased as we experienced a $0.7 million increase in personnel costs due to increased head count related to our research efforts and an increase in outside services of $0.6 million due to increased clinical trials. These increases were partially offset by reductions in our material purchases of $0.4 million and a decrease in stock-based compensation costs of $0.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2012.

Sales, General and Administrative Expenses

Sales, general and administrative expenses increased by $5.6 million, or 102%, to $11.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2012 from $5.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The change was primarily attributable to a $5.4 million increase in legal expenses associated with the Medicis settlement and, to a lesser extent, legal expenses associated with our patents and patent protection. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation costs of $0.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2012.

Other Income (Expense)

 

     Year Ended December 31,     2012 vs. 2011  
           2011                 2012           $     %  
     (In thousands, except percentages)  

Interest income

   $ 15      $ 7      $ (8     (53 )% 

Interest expense

     (17,790     (28,959     (11,169     63

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes

     (356     13,860        14,216         

Change in fair value of convertible preferred stock warrant liability

     836        125        (711     (85 )% 

Other income (expense), net

     170        (106     (276      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total other income (expense)

   $ (17,125   $ (15,073   $ 2,052        (12 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

* Not meaningful

Our interest expense increased by $11.2 million, or 63%, to $29.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2012 from $17.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2011 as we incurred a full year of interest charges, including amortization of the related debt discount, on our outstanding convertible notes and notes payable which were first issued during the year ended December 31, 2011 with additional borrowings of $18.2 million undertaken in connection with the convertible notes issued during the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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Our interest expense includes cash and non-cash components. These non-cash components of our interest expense consist of (i) interest recognized from the amortization of debt issuance costs which are generally derived from cash payments related to the issuance of our convertible notes and our notes payable and which are capitalized on our balance sheets, (ii) interest recognized from the amortization of debt discounts derived from the issuance of warrants and derivatives issued in conjunction with our outstanding convertible notes which are also capitalized on our balance sheets, and (iii) interest recognized on our convertible notes which was not paid and was instead converted into shares of our convertible preferred stock. The capitalized amounts related to the debt issuance costs and debt discounts are generally amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt instruments. The interest expense by cash and non-cash components is as follows:

 

    Year Ended December 31,     2012 vs. 2011  
          2011                 2012           $     %  
    (In thousands, except percentages)  

Interest expense

       

Cash related interest expense

  $ (3,112   $ (2,302   $ 810        26

Non-cash interest expense — debt issuance costs

    (230     (300     (70     (30 )% 

Non-cash interest expense — warrant and derivative related debt discounts

    (4,904     (7,427     (2,522     (51 )% 

Non-cash interest expense — convertible notes

    (9,544     (18,930     (9,387     (98 )% 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total interest expense

  $ (17,790   $ (28,959   $ (11,169     (63 )% 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

The fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes changed by $14.2 million to a gain of $13.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to a charge of $0.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The gain from the remeasurement of the outstanding derivative liabilities was due to the reduction in the fair value of the related derivatives primarily as a result of the increased probability of the convertible notes being repaid at maturity as opposed to conversion upon a change of control or initial public offering.

The fair value of the convertible preferred stock warrant liability changed by $0.7 million, or 85%, to a gain of $0.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to a gain of $0.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The gain from the remeasurement of the convertible preferred stock warrant liability was due to the reduction in the fair value of our outstanding convertible preferred stock warrant liability primarily as a result of a reduction in the contractual term of the warrants.

Other income (expense), net changed by $0.3 million to expense of $0.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to income of $0.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The $0.3 million change in other income (expense), net was primarily a result of payment to us in the amount of $0.3 million for a one-time option to license certain zinc-based topical skin care products which was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Income Taxes

There was no provision or benefit from income taxes during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Since our inception, we have incurred losses from operations and negative cash flows from our operations. For the year ended December 31, 2012, we incurred a net loss of $58.3 million, which includes non-cash interest expenses in aggregate of $26.7 million related to the amortization of debt issuance costs, warrants and derivatives issued in conjunction with our outstanding debt instruments, and used $38.9 million for our operating activities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we had a net loss of $42.4 million, which includes non-cash interest expenses in the aggregate amount of $12.2 million related to the amortization of debt issuance costs, warrants and derivatives issued in conjunction with our outstanding debt instruments, and we also used $33.8 million for our operating activities. As of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013, we had a working capital deficit of $112.5 million and $28.6 million, respectively, and an accumulated deficit of $218.3 million

 

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and $185.8 million, respectively. Our principal sources of liquidity as of December 31, 2012, September 30, 2013 and January 22, 2014 consisted of cash and cash equivalents of $4.1 million, $1.9 million and $5.2 million, respectively.

Historically, we have financed our operations primarily through private placements of our convertible preferred stock and the proceeds received from our debt financings. From inception through September 30, 2013, we have received net cash proceeds of (i) $199.4 million from the sale of convertible preferred stock and convertible notes and (ii) $22.0 million from a term loan.

In September 2011, we entered into a $22.0 million term loan agreement with Hercules. Notes payable under the Hercules term loan bear interest at a rate equal to the greater of 9.85% or the prime rate plus 6.60%, and requires the principal balance to be repaid in thirty-three equal monthly installments of $764,000 beginning July 2012. The balance of this term loan was $13.0 million as of September 30, 2013. As of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013, the applicable interest rate under the term loan was 9.85%. We have the right to prepay amounts due under the Hercules term loan in whole, but not in part, subject to paying a prepayment premium equal to $300,000 if prepaid prior to September 20, 2014 and $150,000 if prepaid later. During the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we made principal payments in the amount of $3.4 million and $ 5.6 million, respectively, on our outstanding notes payable and we will continue to make monthly payments in the amount of $0.8 million until March 2015. In addition, we are required to make an end of term payment of $400,000, subject to an increase to $500,000, if we elect to prepay amounts due under the term loan. Concurrently with the March 2013 closings of the Series E preferred stock financing, all of our outstanding convertible notes and related accrued interest in the amount of $71.0 million converted into 4,748,468 shares of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock.

In addition, we issued approximately $19.4 million and $4.25 million of convertible notes in the fourth quarter of 2013 and January 2014, respectively, which carry an annual interest rate of 12% and mature in October 2014. The principal and interest under the 2013 notes are (i) convertible into shares of convertible preferred stock in the next qualified financing at the per share price of the stock sold in the financing, upon election of the holders or (ii) automatically convertible into shares of common stock immediately prior to an IPO at the per share price to the public of the stock sold in the IPO, if either event occurs prior to maturity of the 2013 notes. If such conversion occurs prior to October 7, 2014, the unpaid accrued interest shall also include any interest that would have accrued had the 2013 notes remained outstanding through October 7, 2014. If upon maturity a qualified preferred stock financing or IPO has not occurred, the holders may convert their 2013 notes into shares of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock at $22.495 per share. Upon a liquidation event, acquisition or asset sale of our company before the 2013 notes are converted or repaid, the 2013 notes will be either, at the election of the holder, (i) repaid at 300% of the original principal plus accrued interest or (ii) converted into shares of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock at $22.495 per share. The 2013 notes may not be prepaid without written consent of the holders, but upon consent of the holders of at least 66  2 / 3 % of the aggregate principal amount, may be repaid at 150% of the outstanding principal plus accrued interest to the date of the prepayment. The 2013 notes were also accompanied by warrants to purchase such number of common stock, or 2013 warrants, equal to (i) the aggregate number of shares issuable upon conversion of the notes multiplied by 25% or (ii) 25% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2013 notes divided by $20.1825 if the 2013 notes have not converted or been repaid at the time of exercise. The 2013 warrants have an exercise price of $0.15 per share and expire if not exercised on the earlier to occur of (i) the IPO of our company, (ii) an acquisition or asset transfer or (iii) seven years from the date of issuance.

In December 2013, we entered into the Essex Capital Facility to finance the construction and installation of equipment for use in our manufacturing facility. Under this facility, Essex Capital will provide us a series of short-term notes aggregating to $10.8 million during the construction period which is expected to last through 2014. These short-term notes mature one year from the date of the Essex Capital Facility and bear interest at 11.5%. Upon completion of our initial public offering, the interest rate will decrease to 10.375%. Upon completion of the installation and acceptance of equipment, we will sell the equipment back to Essex Capital for a purchase price equal to the principal and any accrued interest then outstanding on the notes issued to finance such equipment. We will then lease back the equipment for a thirty-six month lease term. At the end of the lease term, we will have the option to purchase the equipment at 10% of the original equipment cost. The short-term notes to be issued under the

 

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Essex Capital Facility are secured by all of our tangible assets, excluding intellectual property. Under the Essex Capital Facility, we also agreed to issue warrants to purchase our capital stock in connection with each issuance of notes. We are required to issue these warrants regardless of whether we draw down the full $10.8 million under the agreement. Convertible preferred stock warrants will be issued for all notes issued before our initial public offering. These warrants will be exercisable for our (i) next round of convertible preferred stock with the number of shares determined by dividing 10% of the principal amount of the notes by 90% of the issuance price of that preferred stock or (ii) Series E-5 convertible preferred stock, if another round of equity financing does not occur before the exercise of these warrants, with the number of shares determined by dividing 10% of the principal amount of the notes by $20.25 per share. Common stock warrants will be issued for all notes issued after our initial public offering. The number of shares of common stock to be issued pursuant to these warrants will be determined by dividing 10% of the principal amount of the notes divided by 81% of the price per share of common stock issued to public in the initial public offering. In December 2013, we drew down $2.5 million under short-term notes pursuant to the Essex Capital Facility and issued warrants to purchase 12,345 shares of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock, and prior to the closing of this offering we plan to draw down an additional $2.5 million under short-term notes and issue warrants to purchase an additional 12,345 shares of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock.

Our recurring operating losses raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. As a result, our independent registered public accounting firm included an explanatory paragraph in its report on our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 with respect to this uncertainty. We have no current source of revenue to sustain our present activities, and we do not expect to generate revenue until, and unless, the FDA or other regulatory authorities approve RT001 or RT002 and we begin commercializing them. Accordingly, our ability to continue as a going concern will require us to obtain additional financing to fund our operations. The sale of additional equity securities could result in additional dilution to our stockholders and those securities may have rights senior to those of our common stock. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could result in operating and financing covenants that would restrict our operations. We cannot assure you that financing will be available in the amounts we need or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

Cash Flows

We derived the following summary of our consolidated cash flows for the periods indicated from our audited consolidated financial statements and unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus:

 

     Year Ended December 31,     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
         2011             2012         2012     2013  
                 (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands)  

Net cash used in operating activities

   $ (28,413   $ (38,914   $ (23,543   $ (33,779

Net cash used in investing activities

     (75     (244     (213     (2,597

Net cash provided by financing activities

     54,067        13,620        3,255        34,202   

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Our cash used in operating activities is primarily driven by personnel-related expenditures, manufacturing costs and costs related to our facilities. Our cash flows from operating activities will continue to be affected principally by our working capital requirements and the extent to which we increase spending on personnel and research and development activities as our business grows.

Cash used in operating activities of $33.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 resulted in part from our net loss of $42.4 million and non-cash adjustments for the revaluation of derivative liabilities associated with our convertible notes of $1.8 million offset by the accrual of interest on our convertible notes of $9.2 million, the amortization of the discount and issuance costs on our outstanding debt and capital leases of $3.0 million, the revaluation of our preferred stock warrants of $1.1 million and depreciation and amortization of our property and equipment of $1.4 million. The $4.8 million increase in our net operating assets and liabilities was

 

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primarily a result of the reduction in the derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement due to the payment of $6.9 million during the period and the decrease of accruals and other current liabilities of $3.2 million, however, these increases were partially offset by increases in accounts payable of $5.2 million related to the growth in our operations during the year. Property and equipment purchases included in accounts payable and accruals and other current liabilities was $4.7 million and deferred initial public offering costs included in accounts payable and accruals and other current liabilities were $1.7 million as of September 30, 2013.

Cash used in operating activities of $38.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2012 resulted in part from our net loss of $58.3 million and non-cash adjustments for the modification of the Series C-3 convertible preferred stock of $3.2 million associated with the Medicis settlement and the revaluation of derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes of $13.9 million that were partially offset by non-cash adjustments for depreciation and amortization of our property and equipment of $1.8 million, the recognition of derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement of $15.3 million, the amortization of the discount and issuance costs on our outstanding debt and capital leases of $7.7 million and interest accrued on our convertible notes of $18.8 million. The $7.1 million decrease in our net operating assets and liabilities was primarily a result of the decrease in deferred revenue of $10.5 million as a result of this revenue stream being eliminated as a result of the Medicis settlement and a $1.1 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets due primarily to the timing of the related payments. These decreases were partially offset by increases in accruals and other current liabilities of $3.0 million and accounts payable of $1.0 million related to the growth in our operations during the year.

Cash used in operating activities of $28.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2011 was primarily attributable to a net loss of $44.9 million and non-cash adjustments for the revaluation of our convertible preferred stock warrant liability of $0.8 million that was partially offset by non-cash adjustments for the revaluation of derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes of $0.4 million, the amortization of the discount and issuance costs on our outstanding debt and capital leases of $5.1 million, depreciation and amortization of our property and equipment of $2.0 million, stock-based compensation in the amount of $0.3 million and interest accrued on our convertible notes of $9.6 million. The $0.1 million decrease in our net operating assets and liabilities was primarily a result of the decrease in deferred revenue of $0.8 million and accounts payable of $0.6 million along with increases in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $0.4 million and other noncurrent assets of $0.6 million. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in accruals and other current liabilities of $1.5 million related to the growth in our operations during the year.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, cash used in investing activities was $2.6 million consisting of $2.7 million in purchases of property and equipment which were partially offset by a reduction of our restricted cash of $0.1 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, cash used in investing activities was $0.2 million consisting of $0.3 million in purchases of property and equipment which were partially offset by a reduction of our restricted cash of $0.1 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, cash used in investing activities was $0.1 million resulting from purchases of property and equipment of $0.2 million which were partially offset by a reduction of our restricted cash of $0.1 million.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, cash provided by financing activities was $34.2 million primarily comprised of net proceeds received from the issuance of our Series E-5 convertible preferred stock in the amount of $40.8 million which were partially offset by repayments of $6.5 million on our outstanding debt and capital lease obligations.

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primarily comprised of proceeds received from the issuance of convertible notes in the amount of $18.2 million which were partially offset by repayments of $4.6 million on our outstanding debt and capital lease obligations.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, these amounts were primarily comprised of proceeds received from the issuance of convertible notes of $45.0 million and notes payable of $22.0 million which were partially offset by repayments of $13.1 million on our outstanding debt and capital lease obligations.

Operating and Capital Expenditure Requirements

We have not achieved profitability on a quarterly or annual basis since our inception and we expect to continue to incur net losses for the foreseeable future. We expect our cash expenditures to increase in the near term as we fund our Phase 3 clinical trials of RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines and trials for other indications, our manufacturing, quality and regulatory efforts related to RT001, and our development of RT002. Additionally, as a public company, we will incur significant audit, legal and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company. We believe that our existing capital resources, together with the proceeds from our convertible note financing and the net proceeds from this offering, will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next 12 months. However, we anticipate that we will need to raise substantial additional financing in the future to fund our operations. In order to meet these additional cash requirements, we may seek to sell additional equity or convertible debt securities that may result in dilution to our stockholders. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of convertible debt securities, these securities could have rights senior to those of our common stock and could contain covenants that restrict our operations. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional equity or debt financing on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Debt financing, if available, would result in increased fixed payment obligations and may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions such as incurring debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends. Our failure to obtain sufficient funds on acceptable terms when needed could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

If adequate funds are not available to us on a timely basis, or at all, we may be required to terminate or delay clinical trials or other development activities for RT001, RT002 and any future product candidates, or delay our establishment of sales and marketing capabilities or other activities that may be necessary to commercialize our product candidates, if we obtain marketing approval. We may elect to raise additional funds even before we need them if the conditions for raising capital are favorable. Our future capital requirements depend on many factors, including:

 

   

the results of our Phase 3 clinical trials for RT001 in the United States and Europe;

 

   

the timing of, and the costs involved in, obtaining regulatory approvals for RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates;

 

   

the number and characteristics of any additional product candidates we develop or acquire;

 

   

the scope, progress, results and costs of researching and developing RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates, and conducting preclinical and clinical trials;

 

   

the cost of commercialization activities if RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates are approved for sale, including marketing, sales and distribution costs;

 

   

the cost of manufacturing RT001, RT002 or any future product candidates and any products we successfully commercialize;

 

   

our ability to establish and maintain strategic collaborations, licensing or other arrangements and the terms of and timing such arrangements;

 

   

the degree and rate of market acceptance of any future approved products;

 

   

the emergence, availability, perceived advantages, relative cost, relative safety and relative efficacy of alternative and competing treatments;

 

   

any product liability or other lawsuits related to our products;

 

   

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the costs associated with being a public company;

 

   

the costs involved in preparing, filing, prosecuting, maintaining, defending and enforcing patent claims, including litigation costs and the outcome of such litigation; and

 

   

the timing, receipt and amount of sales of, or royalties on, future approved products, if any.

Please see “Risk Factors” for additional risks associated with our substantial capital requirements.

We have not generated significant revenue from RT001 or RT002 and we do not know when, or if, we will generate such revenue. We do not expect to generate significant revenue unless or until we obtain marketing approval of, and commercialize RT001 or RT002. We expect our continuing operating losses to result in increases in cash used in operations over the next several years.

We have based our estimates of future capital requirements on a number of assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and changing circumstances beyond our control may cause us to consume capital more rapidly than we currently anticipate. For example, our ongoing clinical trials of RT001 and RT002 may encounter technical or other difficulties that could increase our development costs more than we currently expect or the FDA may require us to conduct additional clinical trials prior to approving RT001 or RT002. Because of the numerous risks and uncertainties associated with the development and commercialization of our product candidates, we are unable to estimate the amounts of increased capital outlays and operating expenditures associated with our current and anticipated clinical trials.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires our management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the applicable periods. We base our estimates, assumptions and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Different assumptions and judgments would change the estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, which, in turn, could change the results from those reported. We evaluate our estimates, assumptions and judgments on an ongoing basis.

The critical accounting estimates, assumptions and judgments that we believe have the most significant impact on our consolidated financial statements are described below.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists; delivery has occurred; the price is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured. We recognized revenue from the sale of products and from license and royalty agreements as follows.

We recognized only a limited amount of product revenue during the year ended December 31, 2011 of which all was derived from the promotion and sale of Relastin, an over-the-counter skincare product. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we entered into an asset purchase agreement for the sale of the Relastin product line and royalties on future sales of Relastin. We recognized the related product revenue during the year ended December 31, 2011 upon the sale of the products. We did not recognize any revenue from sales of our products during the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

We recognized royalty revenue related to the Relastin asset purchase and royalty agreement discussed immediately above. The Relastin royalty agreement provides for minimum royalty payment of $0.3 million per year, to be paid quarterly for up to 15 years from the execution date; however, the royalty agreement may be terminated with 90 days’ notice as of December 31, 2013 with the rights to the Relastin product line reverting to us. We recognize Relastin royalty revenue based upon minimum royalty requirements per the asset purchase and royalty agreement or when we receive the related royalty statement because we do not have sufficient ability to reasonably estimate the underlying sales prior to that time.

 

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During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, we recognized license revenue from a license agreement with Medicis whereby they were granted exclusive rights to RT002. As part of this license agreement, we received an upfront payment which was deferred and recognized over the estimated performance period which was estimated as the remaining life of the underlying patent at the inception of the license agreement. We did not recognize any license revenues from the agreement with Medicis during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as the prior license agreement was discontinued as part of the Medicis settlement in October 2012. In the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized license revenue of $0.1 million pursuant to an exclusive technology evaluation agreement executed in June 2013 whereby we received an upfront payment in the amount of $0.3 million, which was initially recorded as deferred revenue and is being recognized over the estimated performance period.

Clinical Trial Accruals

Our clinical trial accrual process seeks to account for expenses resulting from obligations under contracts with CROs and consultants, and under clinical site agreements in connection with conducting clinical trials. Clinical trial costs are charged to research and development expense as incurred. The financial terms of these contracts are subject to negotiations, which vary from contract to contract and may result in payment flows that do not match the periods over which materials or services are provided under such contracts. Our objective is to reflect the appropriate trial expense in the consolidated financial statements by matching the appropriate expenses with the period in which services and efforts are expended. In the event advance payments are made to a CRO, the payments will be recorded as a prepaid asset which will be amortized over the period of time the contracted services are performed. In addition to pass-through costs, we incur costs in clinical trials in three distinct phases as follows:

 

  (i) Start-up Phase — This phase includes the initial set-up of the clinical trial and usually occurs within a few months after the contract has been executed and includes costs which are expensed ratably over the start-up phase. Start-up phase activities include study initiation, site recruitment, regulatory applications, investigator meetings, screening, preparation, pre-study visits and training.

 

  (ii) Site and Study Management Phase — This phase includes medical and safety monitoring, and patient administration and data management. These costs are usually calculated on a per patient basis and expensed ratably over the treatment period beginning on the date that the patient enrolls.

 

  (iii) Close Down and Reporting Phase — This phase includes analyzing the data obtained and reporting results, which occurs after patients have ceased treatment and the database of information collected is locked. These costs are expensed ratably over the close down and reporting phase.

The CRO contracts generally include pass-through fees including, but not limited to, regulatory expenses, investigator fees, travel costs and other miscellaneous costs, including shipping and printing fees. We determine accrual estimates through reports from and discussion with applicable personnel and outside services providers as to the progress or state of completion of trials, or the services completed. We make estimates of accrued expenses as of each balance sheet date in the consolidated financial statements based on the facts and circumstances known at that time. Our clinical trial accrual is dependent, in part, upon the receipt of timely and accurate reporting from the CROs and other third-party vendors.

Stock-Based Compensation

We recognize compensation costs related to stock options granted to employees based on the estimated fair value of the awards on the date of grant, net of estimated forfeitures, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The grant date fair value of the stock-based awards is recognized over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the respective awards. Stock-based compensation expenses are classified in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss based on the functional area to which the related recipients belong.

 

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The estimated grant date fair values of the option awards granted to employees during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 were calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

     Year Ended December 31,     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011     2012     2012     2013  

Expected term (in years)

     5.6        5.9        5.9        6.0   

Risk-free interest rate

     1.7     0.8     0.8     1.3

Expected volatility

     58.0     56.9     56.9     61.3

Dividend rate

     0     0     0     0

The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires the use of highly subjective and complex assumptions that determine the fair value of options. These assumptions are as follows:

 

   

Expected term — The expected term represents the period that our options are expected to be outstanding.

 

   

Risk-free interest rate — The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant for zero coupon U.S. Treasury notes with maturities approximately equal to the option’s expected term.

 

   

Expected volatility — Because our common stock has never been publicly traded, the expected volatility was derived from the average historic volatilities of several unrelated public companies within our industry that we considered to be comparable to our business over a period equivalent to the expected term of the option.

 

   

Dividend rate — The expected dividend was assumed to be zero as we have never paid dividends and have no current plans to do so.

In addition to the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, we must also estimate a forfeiture rate to calculate the stock-based compensation for our options. Our forfeiture rate is based on an analysis of our actual forfeitures. We will continue to evaluate the appropriateness of the forfeiture rate based on actual forfeiture experience, analysis of employee turnover and other factors. Quarterly changes in the estimated forfeiture rate can have a significant impact on our stock-based compensation as the cumulative effect of adjusting the rate is recognized in the period in which we change the forfeiture estimate. If a revised forfeiture rate is higher than the previously estimated forfeiture rate, we make an adjustment that will result in a decrease to the stock-based compensation recognized in our consolidated financial statements. If a revised forfeiture rate is lower than the previously estimated forfeiture rate, we make an adjustment that will result in an increase to the stock-based compensation recognized in our consolidated financial statements.

We will continue to use judgment in evaluating the expected term, expected volatility and forfeiture rate related to our stock-based compensation calculations on a prospective basis. As we continue to accumulate additional data related to our common stock, we may make refinements to the estimates of our expected terms, expected volatility and forfeiture rates that could materially impact our future stock-based compensation.

Significant Factors, Assumptions and Methodologies Used in Determining Fair Value of Our Common Stock

We are also required to estimate the fair value of the common stock underlying our options when performing the fair value calculations using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Our board of directors, with input from management, estimates the fair value of the common stock underlying our options on each grant date. Our board of directors is comprised of a majority of non-employee directors with significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Thus, we believe that the composition of our board of directors, together with our board of directors’ cumulative knowledge of and experience with similar companies, resulted in a fair valuation of our common stock on each respective grant date. Given the absence of a public trading market for our common stock, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Practice Guide, Valuation of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation , our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous objective and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of the fair value of our common stock on each respective grant date, including:

 

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valuations performed by an independent third-party specialist;

 

   

the prices at which we sold our shares of convertible preferred stock sold to outside investors in arm’s length transactions and the rights, preferences and privileges of the convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock, including the liquidation preferences of the convertible preferred stock;

 

   

our actual operating and financial performance;

 

   

our hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management;

 

   

risks inherent in the development of our product candidates;

 

   

the present value of our future cash flows;

 

   

the value of companies we consider peers based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, similarity to us with respect to industry, business model, stage of growth, geographic diversification, profitability, company size, financial risk or other factors;

 

   

the market value of a comparable group of privately held companies that were in a state of development similar to ours;

 

   

the illiquidity of options involving securities in a private company;

 

   

our stage of development;

 

   

the status of our research and development efforts;

 

   

important developments in our operations, most significantly related to the clinical development of our product candidates;

 

   

industry information such as market size and growth;

 

   

the estimated likelihood of achieving a liquidity event for our shares of common stock, such as an initial public offering or an acquisition of our company, in light of prevailing market conditions; and

 

   

the United States and global capital market conditions.

To determine the fair value of our common stock during 2012, our board of directors considered both an income approach and a market approach, however, our board of directors ultimately determined the equity value of the company using the income approach for all of the 2012 valuations discussed further below because our lack of revenue limits the results that can be expected from the respective market approaches. The income approach estimates the value of the company based on our expected future cash flows discounted to present value at a rate of return commensurate with the risks associated with the cash flows. Cash flows are estimated for future periods based on projected revenue and costs. Because the cash flows are only projected over a limited number of years, it is also necessary under the income approach to compute a terminal value as of the last period for which discrete cash flows are projected. This terminal value represents the future cash flows beyond the projection period and is determined by taking the projected revenue for the final year of the projection and applying a terminal multiple. The terminal value is then discounted to its present value using an appropriate discount rate to arrive at its present value. The discounted projected cash flows and terminal value are summed together to arrive at an indicated aggregate equity value under the income approach. In applying the income approach, we derived the discount rate based on a review of industry studies that compare a privately-held start-up company’s stage of development and the corresponding venture capital required rates of return. Considering our lack of near-term revenue and regulatory risks involving our primary product candidate, in connection with each valuation described below, we concluded that an investor would require a rate of return on equity at the first stage of development level. We derived the terminal multiple based on a review of multiples calculated in the comparable public companies and comparable acquisitions analyses. In evaluating comparability, we considered factors such as industry, stage of life cycle and size. We then used the implied long-term growth rate of our company to assess the reasonableness of the selected terminal multiple.

For each valuation, we prepared a financial forecast to be used in the computation of the value of invested capital for the income approach. The financial forecast took into account our historical financial operating results

 

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and expected future financial performance. The discount rate is related generally to market required rates of return observed in the venture capital industry as well as the specific perceived risks of achieving the forecasted financial performance. The risks associated with achieving these forecasts were assessed in selecting the appropriate cost of capital. There is inherent uncertainty in these estimates as the assumptions used are highly subjective and subject to changes as a result of new operating data and economic and other conditions that impact our business.

For the March 2013 valuation, we first incorporated the probability weighted expected return method, or PWERM, into the valuation process. When the PWERM was utilized, we established our enterprise value under multiple approaches which included an analysis of trading multiples, enterprise values and market capitalizations of our comparable public companies as discussed further in the March 2013 valuation discussion below.

Once we determined an equity value from the above valuation approaches, we utilized one or the combination of the Option Pricing Method, or OPM, and PWERM to allocate the equity value to each of our classes of stock. The OPM allocation treats common stock and convertible preferred stock as call options on the total equity value of a company, with exercise prices based on the aggregate liquidation preferences of the convertible preferred stock. Therefore, the common stock has value only if the funds available for distribution to the stockholders exceed the value of the aggregate liquidation preferences at the time of a liquidity event assuming the business has funds available to make liquidation preferences meaningful and collectible by the preferred stockholders. The common stock is modeled to be a call option with a claim on the underlying equity value at an exercise price equal to the remaining value immediately after the convertible preferred stock is liquidated. The OPM uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to price the call option. This method is appropriate to use when the range of possible future outcomes is so difficult to predict that forecasts would be highly speculative and dissolution or liquidation is not imminent. In connection with each valuation obtained during 2012 described below, we determined that the OPM was the most appropriate allocation methodology because the range of possible future outcomes at the time of the valuations was so difficult to predict that forecasts would have been highly speculative. The OPM, when not used in conjunction with the PWERM, was used to allocate our equity value under two approaches: the merger and sale approach, or M&A approach, and the initial public offering approach, or IPO approach, which were weighted based on our board of directors’ view of the most likely outcome at that time. The resulting equity value for the common stock was then divided by the number of shares of common stock outstanding at the date of the valuation to derive a per share value on a non-marketable basis.

The PWERM allocation involves a forward-looking analysis of the possible future outcomes of a company. This method is particularly useful when discrete future outcomes can be predicted at a high confidence level with a probability distribution. Discrete future outcomes considered under the PWERM used by us only included IPO scenarios. The enterprise values determined under the IPO scenarios were weighted according to our board of directors’ estimate of the probability of each scenario. The resulting equity value for the common stock was then divided by the number of shares of common stock outstanding at the date of the valuation to derive a per share value on a non-marketable basis.

In order to determine the fair value of our common stock on a marketable basis, we then applied a discount for lack of marketability which we derived using a put option model based on inputs including a company-specific volatility rate, a term equal to the expected time to a future liquidity event and a risk free rate equal to the yield on treasuries of similar duration.

We partially transitioned from OPM to PWERM starting with the March 2013 valuation as a result of the increasing likelihood of the occurrence of certain discrete events, including an IPO, as a result of improving market conditions and receptivity of the market to IPOs.

 

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The following table summarizes, by grant date, the number of shares underlying stock options granted since January 1, 2012, the related exercise prices and the associated fair value of our common stock:

 

Grant Date

   Number of Shares
Underlying Stock
Options Granted
     Exercise
Price
     Estimated Grant
Date Fair Value
Per Share of
Common Stock
     Estimated Stock
Option Aggregate
Grant Date Fair
Value(1)
            (In thousands)

February 16, 2012

     2,031       $ 0.45       $ 1.50       $    2

July 26, 2012

     5,565         1.50         1.80             6

October 4, 2012

     2,666         1.50         2.25             4

May 24, 2013

     96,672         8.70         8.70         386

May 27, 2013

     674,998         8.70         8.70       2,908

October 3, 2013

     3,333         8.85         8.85             21

December 17, 2013

     217,210         9.15         9.15       1,114

January 15, 2014

     13,333         15.45         15.45           144

 

(1) We determined the aggregate grant date fair value using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

The intrinsic value of all options outstanding as of January 15, 2014 was $8.9 million, based on an assumed initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus.

No single event caused the valuation of our common stock to increase during the periods discussed. Instead, a combination of the factors described below in each period led to the changes in the fair value of the underlying common stock.

February 2012 Awards

We granted options to purchase 2,031 shares of our common stock on February 16, 2012. Our board of directors set an exercise price of $0.45 per share at the grant date for these options based in part on the results of a contemporaneous third party valuation prepared as of May 31, 2011, which determined a fair value of our common stock of $0.45 per share. Subsequent to the granting of these options, we obtained a third party valuation of our common stock as of December 31, 2011 which determined a fair value of our common stock of $1.50 per share. To calculate the stock-based compensation expense for these options, we also used the fair value as determined in the December 31, 2011 valuation of $1.50 per share as the fair value of the underlying common stock for these options.

The fair value as of December 31, 2011 was estimated by our board of directors with assistance from a third party valuation. The December 31, 2011 valuation was prepared on a minority, non-marketable interest basis. Our aggregate enterprise value was determined using the income approach. We applied a discount rate of 45% to the values derived from the income approach, which we believed to be reasonable given that we considered our business to still be in the first stage of development in light of the status of our ongoing clinical development efforts, lack of near-term revenue and the regulatory risks related to our product candidates, including the uncertainty in connection with our then-ongoing discussions with the FDA through the FDA’s Formal Dispute Resolution process, which concluded in May 2012. The enterprise value was then allocated among the securities utilizing an OPM under both an M&A approach and an IPO approach. The allocation weighted the M&A approach by 75% while the IPO approach was weighted by 25% as our board determined that this was the best estimate of these potential outcomes at the time of the valuation. The fair value also reflected a discount for lack of marketability of 40% for the M&A approach and 34% for the IPO approach. The increase from the May 2011 valuation to the December 2011 valuation primarily resulted from an increase in the enterprise value and a slight increase in the equity value related to a reduction in the discount rate used in the discounted cash flow analysis from 50% to 45%, a decrease in the discount for lack of marketability from a weighted 40% discount to 40% for the M&A approach and 34% for the IPO approach, and the increase in the weighting toward an IPO scenario which was not previously contemplated in this manner.

 

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July 2012 Awards

We granted options to purchase 5,565 shares of our common stock on July 26, 2012. Our board of directors set an exercise price of $1.50 per share at the grant date for these options based in part on the results of a third- party valuation prepared as of December 31, 2011, which determined a fair value of our common stock of $1.50 per share. Subsequent to the granting of these options, we obtained a third party valuation of our common stock as of June 30, 2012 which determined a fair value of our common stock of $1.80 per share. To calculate the stock-based compensation expense for these options, we also used the fair value as determined in the June 30, 2012 valuation of $1.80 per share as the fair value of the underlying common stock for these options.

The fair value as of June 30, 2012 was estimated by our board of directors with assistance from a third party valuation. The June 30, 2012 valuation was prepared on a minority, non-marketable interest basis. Our aggregate enterprise value was determined using the income approach. We applied a discount rate of 40% to the values derived from the income approach, which we believed to be reasonable given that we considered our business to still be in the first stage of development in light of the status of our ongoing clinical development efforts, lack of near-term revenue and the regulatory risks related to our product candidates and the uncertainty relating to our then-ongoing litigation with Medicis, which was resolved in October 2012. The enterprise value was then allocated among the securities utilizing an OPM under both an M&A approach and an IPO approach. The allocation weighted the M&A approach and the IPO approach evenly as our board determined that this was the best estimate of these potential outcomes at the time of the valuation. The fair value also reflected a discount for lack of marketability of 37% for the M&A approach and 34% for the IPO approach. The increase from the December 2011 valuation to the June 2012 valuation primarily resulted from a decrease in the discount for lack of marketability in the M&A approach from 40% to 37% and the increase in the weighting to an IPO scenario from 25% to 50% as the IPO scenario generally provides for a greater common stock fair value.

October 2012 Awards

We granted options to purchase 2,666 shares of our common stock on October 4, 2012. Our board of directors set an exercise price of $1.50 per share for these options at the grant date based in part on the results of a third party valuation prepared as of December 31, 2011, which determined a fair value of our common stock of $1.50 per share. Subsequent to the granting of these options, we obtained a third party valuation of our common stock as of September 30, 2012 which determined a fair value of our common stock of $2.25 per share. To calculate the stock-based compensation expense for these options, we also used the fair value as determined in the September 30, 2012 valuation of $2.25 per share as the fair value of the underlying common stock for these options.

The fair value as of September 30, 2012 was estimated by our board of directors with assistance from a third party valuation. The September 30, 2012 valuation was prepared on a minority, non-marketable interest basis. Our aggregate enterprise value was determined using the income approach. We applied a discount rate of 40% to the values derived from the income approach, which we believed to be reasonable given that we considered our business to still be in the first stage of development in light of the status of our ongoing clinical development efforts, lack of near-term revenue and the regulatory risks related to our product candidates. The enterprise value was then allocated among the securities utilizing an OPM under both an M&A approach and an IPO approach. The allocation weighted the M&A approach and the IPO approach evenly as our board determined that this was the best estimate of these potential outcomes at the time of the valuation. The fair value also reflected a discount for lack of marketability of 32% for both the M&A approach and the IPO approach. The increase from the June 2012 valuation to the September 2012 valuation primarily resulted from an increase in the enterprise value and equity value related to a reduction in the period utilized in the discounted cash flow analysis and a decrease in the discount for lack of marketability in the M&A approach from 37% to 32% and in the IPO approach from 34% to 32%.

May 2013 Awards

We granted options to purchase 96,672 shares of our common stock with a grant date of May 24, 2013 and another 674,998 options to purchase shares of our common stock with a grant date of May 27, 2013. Our board of directors set an exercise price of $8.70 per share for these options on the grant date based in part on the results of a third party valuation prepared as of March 31, 2013, which determined a fair value of our common stock of

 

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$8.70 per share. We also used the fair value as determined in the March 31, 2013 valuation of $8.70 per share as the fair value of the underlying common stock for purposes of calculating our stock-based compensation for these options. The board chose to use the fair value as of March 31, 2013 even though the awards were granted in May 2013 as they were not aware of any significant events or series of events that would have provided evidence that the fair value of $8.70 per share was not still appropriate as of the grant date. This is also because the March 31, 2013 valuation incorporated the Series E convertible preferred stock financing that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2013 on a pro forma basis and also factored an assumption that an initial draft registration statement submission would occur in April 2013 into the valuation scenario probability estimates as discussed further below.

The fair value of our common stock as of March 31, 2013 was estimated by our board of directors with assistance from a third party valuation. The March 31, 2013 valuation was prepared on a minority, non-marketable interest basis. Our aggregate enterprise value was determined using the income approach and a form of market approach under the PWERM. For the income approach, we continued to apply a discount rate of 40%, which was consistent with the September 2012 valuation, to the values derived from the income approach as we were still lacking of near-term revenue and still had similar regulatory risks related to our product candidates. The enterprise value derived under the income approach, after adding back current cash holdings and backing out outstanding debt to determine an equity value, was then allocated among the securities utilizing an OPM which determined a fair value on a non-marketable basis under the income approach of $0.45 per share. The primary reason for the decrease in the fair value determined under the income approach compared to the September 2012 valuation was the significant increase in shares outstanding from approximately 2.6 million shares as of September 30, 2012 to approximately 9.7 million shares as of March 31, 2013 due to the conversion of the convertible notes and other Series E issuances during the three months ended March 31, 2013.

For the PWERM market-based approach, we established an equity value under three scenarios: (i) based on values of IPOs for other biotech and pharma companies over the past three years focusing primarily on companies that were in phase 3 trials with the FDA, (ii) based on a range of market multiples compared to our estimated 2017 revenues discounted back to our estimated IPO date on September 30, 2013 and (iii) based on current trading values of comparable aesthetic, late-stage and fast-follower companies. The resulting equity values were then divided by the outstanding shares of common stock, assuming conversion of all outstanding convertible preferred stock as though they converted automatically upon the closing of an IPO, which determined a fair value on a non-marketable basis under the PWERM market-based approach of $15.00 per share.

The non-marketable fair value of the common stock was determined under the income approach and PWERM market approach. The resulting common stock fair values were then weighted by estimating a 60% probability to the fair value determined under the PWERM market-based approach and a 40% probability to the fair value determined under the income approach. The increase in the fair value of the common stock from the September 2012 valuation to the March 2013 valuation primarily resulted from a change in our valuation methodology which was partially offset by a significant increase in the number of outstanding shares of capital stock. Generally, higher probability weighting toward an IPO in a PWERM results in a higher per share fair value of common stock.

October 2013 Award

We granted an option to purchase 3,333 shares of our common stock on October 3, 2013. Our board of directors set an exercise price of $8.85 per share for this option at the grant date based in part on the results of a third party valuation prepared as of September 30, 2013, which determined a fair value of our common stock of $8.85 per share. We also used the fair value as determined in the September 30, 2013 valuation of $8.85 per share as the fair value of the underlying common stock for purposes of calculating our stock-based compensation for this option.

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of market approach under the PWERM. For the income approach, we continued to apply a discount rate of 40%, which was consistent with the March 2013 valuation, to the values derived from the income approach as we were still lacking of near-term revenue and still had similar regulatory risks related to our product candidates.

The enterprise value derived under the income approach, after adding back current cash holdings and backing out outstanding debt to determine an equity value, was then allocated among the securities utilizing an OPM which determined a fair value on a non-marketable basis under the income approach of $0.15 per share.

For the PWERM market-based approach, we established an equity value under three scenarios: (i) based on values of IPOs for other biotech and pharma companies over the past three years focusing primarily on companies that were in phase 3 trials with the FDA, (ii) based on a range of market multiples compared to our estimated 2017 revenues discounted back to our estimated IPO date and (iii) based on current trading values of comparable aesthetic, late-stage and fast-follower companies. The resulting equity values were then divided by the outstanding shares of common stock, assuming conversion of all outstanding convertible preferred stock as though they converted automatically upon the closing of an IPO, which determined a fair value on a non-marketable basis under the PWERM market-based approach of $14.70 per share.

The non-marketable fair value of the common stock was determined under the income approach and PWERM market approach. The resulting common stock fair values were then weighted by estimating a 60% probability to the fair value determined under the PWERM market-based approach and a 40% probability to the fair value determined under the income approach. The increase in the fair value of the common stock from the March 2013 valuation to the September 2013 valuation primarily resulted from higher implied pre-money equity values for recent IPOs.

December 2013 Awards

We granted options to purchase 217,210 shares of our common stock on December 17, 2013. Our board of directors set an exercise price of $9.15 per share for these options at the grant date based in part on the results of a third party valuation prepared as of December 2, 2013, which determined a fair value of our common stock of $9.15 per share. We also used the fair value as determined in the December 2, 2013 valuation of $9.15 per share as the fair value of the underlying common stock for purposes of calculating our stock-based compensation for these options. The board chose to use the fair value as of December 2, 2013 even though the awards were granted on December 17, 2013 as they were not aware of any significant events or series of events that were not incorporated into the analysis that would have provided evidence that the fair value of $9.15 per share was not still appropriate as of the grant date.

The fair value of our common stock as of December 2, 2013 was estimated by our board of directors with assistance from a third party valuation. The December 2, 2013 valuation was prepared on a minority, non-marketable interest basis. Our aggregate enterprise value was determined using the income approach and a form of market approach under the PWERM. For the income approach, we applied a discount rate of 35%, which was a slight decrease from the 40% discount rate utilized in the September 2013 valuation. We reduced the discount rate as we gained more clarity into our future revenue streams or determined there was a reduced risk to these forecasts but determined to leave the rate at 35% because we were still lacking of near-term revenue and still had similar regulatory risks related to our product candidates.

The enterprise value derived under the income approach, after adding back current cash holdings and backing out outstanding debt to determine an equity value, was then allocated among the securities utilizing an OPM which determined a fair value on a non-marketable basis under the income approach of $0.015 per share. The primary reason for the decrease in the fair value determined under the income approach compared to the September 2013 valuation was the increase in shares outstanding from approximately 10.9 million shares as of September 30, 2013 to approximately 11.4 million shares as of December 2, 2013, as adjusted for the issuance of warrants to purchase common stock and the issuance of $19.4 million in convertible notes during the three months ended December 31, 2013.

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companies that were in phase 3 trials with the FDA, (ii) based on a range of market multiples compared to our estimated 2017 revenues discounted back to our estimated IPO date and (iii) based on current trading values of comparable aesthetic, late-stage and fast-follower companies. The resulting equity values were then divided by the outstanding shares of common stock, assuming conversion of all outstanding convertible preferred stock as though they converted automatically upon the closing of an IPO, which determined a fair value on a non-marketable basis under the PWERM market-based approach of $13.20 per share.

The non-marketable fair value of the common stock was determined under the income approach and PWERM market approach. The resulting common stock fair values were then weighted by estimating a 70% probability to the fair value determined under the PWERM market-based approach and a 30% probability to the fair value determined under the income approach. The increase in the fair value of the common stock from the September 2013 valuation to the December 2, 2013 valuation primarily resulted from a higher probability weighting toward an IPO, offset by a decrease in implied equity values due to revised forecasts. Generally, higher probability weighting toward an IPO in a PWERM results in a higher per share fair value of common stock.

In January 2014, we obtained a valuation report from a third party specialist to assist in determining the fair value of our common stock in connection with our accounting close and financial reporting requirements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013. The aggregate enterprise value in this report was determined using the income approach and a form of market approach under the PWERM. The fair value of our common stock on a nonmarketable basis under the PWERM market-based approach in the December 31 valuation report was $14.25 per share. A negligible value for the nonmarketable fair value of the common stock was determined under the income approach. The nonmarketable fair value of the common stock was determined to be $11.40 per share based on a weighting of 80% to the fair value determined under the PWERM market-based approach as noted above and a 20% weighting to the fair value determined under the income approach as well as discounts for lack of marketability. A higher probability weighting towards an IPO in the PWERM resulted in a higher per share value of common stock compared to the value as of December 2, 2013.

January 2014 Awards

We granted options to purchase 13,333 shares of our common stock on January 15, 2014. Our board of directors set an exercise price of $15.45 per share for these options. When assessing the appropriate fair value of these options, our board of directors considered the anticipated price range for this offering in its assessment because it provided the best evidence of fair value as of the date of grant and determined the fair value of the shares of our common stock underlying these grants was no less than $15.00 per share, which is the midpoint of the price range reflected on the cover page of this prospectus, or the preliminary price range. In light of the proximity of the January 15, 2014 option grants to the proposed IPO, our board of directors did not utilize a discount for lack of marketability or consider other valuation scenarios in its assessment.

We believe the difference between the fair value of our common stock on December 2 and 31, 2013 and the preliminary price range is the result of the following factors:

Liquidity Discount

The preliminary price range assumes that the IPO has occurred and a public market for our common stock has been created, and therefore excludes any marketability or illiquidity discount for our common stock. The December 2 and 31, 2013 valuation reports reflected an 11.2 - 25.9% discount and 5.3 - 25.7% discount depending upon the valuation scenario under consideration, respectively, for lack of marketability, which we believe was appropriate due to the volatility of the market and uncertainty about the extent of public investor interest in new public offerings of securities by life sciences companies at each valuation date and the uncertainty surrounding the timing of this offering.

Other Valuation Scenarios

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the near term, no probability was assigned to other outcomes (e.g., staying private for an extended period contingent upon raising additional funding, entering into a strategic merger/sale, or maturity of outstanding debt instruments). As a result, the preliminary price range was neither reduced by the expected future business values (discounted to present value) from other potential future liquidity events nor discounted for a lack of marketability.

Preferred Stock Preferences

In addition, the holders of our convertible preferred stock currently enjoy substantial economic rights and preferences over the holders of our common stock. In particular, holders of our outstanding convertible preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends prior to any dividends declared or paid on any shares of our common stock. In addition, holders of outstanding convertible preferred stock are entitled to receive liquidation payments in preference to holders of common stock in the event of dissolution, merger, or sale of the Company. The preliminary price range assumes the conversion of all of our convertible preferred stock upon the completion of this offering. The corresponding elimination of the preferences and rights of the holders of such convertible preferred stock results in a higher valuation for purposes of the preliminary price range, compared to the December 2 and 31, 2013 valuations, which included the effect of preferences for our convertible preferred stock in non-IPO valuation scenarios.

Deleveraging

In connection with this offering, the 2013 notes in the aggregate principal amount of $23.65 million, our highest interest rate debt, will automatically convert into shares of our common stock. As a result of the elimination of conversion rights in non-IPO contexts and the general deleveraging of our balance sheet and our transition to a public company, we expect to realize substantially better economics and pricing on any future financing than was available at the time of the December 2 and 31, 2013 valuations, which included the effect of deleveraging only in the IPO valuation scenarios. The estimated valuation based on the preliminary price range reflects a benefit related to this reduction in debt.

Market Conditions

Since the December 2, 2013 valuation date, overall stock market conditions and valuations of comparable public companies utilized in determining the December 2 and 31, 2013 valuations have improved. For example, the closing price of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (^NBI) increased from $2,347.88 on December 2, 2013 to $2,640.02 as of January 23, 2014, which represents a 12.4% increase in price from December 2, 2013.

The most recent valuation of our common stock as of December 31, 2013 of $11.40 is 24% lower than midpoint of the preliminary price range. The difference is principally attributable to the lack of marketability and illiquidity of our common stock discussed above and the remaining execution risk associated with this offering as of the valuation date.

 

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Our stock-based compensation for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 was recognized as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,      Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
       2011          2012          2012          2013    
                   (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands)  

Stock-Based Compensation:

           

Research and development

   $ 150       $ 48       $ 27       $ 138   

Sales, general and administrative

     123         31         39         208   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stock-based compensation

   $ 273       $ 79       $ 66       $ 346   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2013, we had $2.8 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation, net of estimated forfeitures that we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of 3.2 years. In future periods, we expect our stock-based compensation to increase in absolute dollars as a result of our existing unrecognized stock-based compensation to be recognized as these options vest and as we issue additional stock-based awards to attract and retain employees.

Convertible Preferred Stock Warrants

We account for warrants to purchase shares of our convertible preferred stock as liabilities at fair value because these warrants may obligate us to transfer assets to the holders at a future date under certain circumstances, such as a change of control. We remeasure these warrants to current fair value at each balance sheet date, and any change in fair value is recognized as a change in fair value of warrant liability in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. We estimated the fair value of these warrants at the respective balance sheet dates using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. We use a number of assumptions to estimate the fair value including the remaining contractual terms of the warrant, risk-free interest rates, expected dividend yield and expected volatility of the price of the underlying stock.

The fair value of the outstanding convertible preferred stock warrants was remeasured as of each period end using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

     As of December 31,     As of September 30,  
       2011         2012         2013    

Remaining contractual term (in years)

     3.9        6.5        6.8   

Risk-free interest rate

     0.7     1.0     1.9

Expected volatility

     58     57     59

Expected dividend rate

     0     0     0

These assumptions are subjective and the fair value of these warrants may have differed significantly had we used different assumptions. We will continue to adjust the liability for changes in fair value until the earlier of the exercise or expiration of the convertible preferred stock warrants, conversion of convertible preferred stock into common stock, or until holders of the convertible preferred stock can no longer trigger a deemed liquidation event. At that time, the convertible preferred stock warrant liability will be reclassified to additional paid-in capital.

 

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Derivative Liabilities

As of December 31, 2011 and 2012 and September 30, 2013, the following derivative liabilities were outstanding (in thousands):

 

     As of December 31,      As of
September 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013  
                   (Unaudited)  
     (In thousands)  

Derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes

   $ 13,405       $ 1,800       $   

Derivative liabilities associated with Medicis settlement – Proceed sharing payment

             12,880         7,069   

Derivative liabilities associated with Medicis settlement – Product approval payment

             2,388         1,537   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fair value of outstanding derivatives

   $ 13,405       $ 17,068       $ 8,606   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives Liabilities Associated with the Convertible Notes

During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, we issued convertible notes in the aggregate amount of $63.3 million. The convertible notes have conversion and redemption features related to the conversion of the notes. These conversion and redemption features were determined to be embedded derivatives requiring bifurcation and separate accounting. Accordingly, we recorded a derivative liability which will be remeasured to fair value as of each balance sheet date and the related remeasurement adjustments will be recognized as a change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

As a result of the convertible note issuances, we recorded a derivative liability of $13.0 million associated with the convertible notes issued during the year ended December 31, 2011 and an additional derivative liability of $2.3 million associated with the convertible notes issued during the year ended December 31, 2012. The fair value of these derivative instruments was recognized as an additional debt discount and as a derivative liability on the consolidated balance sheets upon issuance of the respective convertible notes. The derivative liability required periodic remeasurements to fair value while the derivative was still outstanding and, accordingly, we recognized a charge of $0.4 million for the remeasurement of the derivative liability associated with convertible notes during the year ended December 31, 2011 but recognized remeasurement gains for this instrument during the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2013 of $13.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively. The fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes was determined upon issuance in 2011 and 2012 using “with and without” valuation methodology with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

     Year Ended
December 31,
 
       2011         2012    
              

Expected term (in years)

     2.1        0.6   

Discount rate

     55     55

Weighted-average scenario probabilities

    

Maturity

     20     5

Qualified financing

     30     70

Initial public offering

     20     14

Private Investment in Public Equity, or PIPE

     10     0

Change in control

     20     11

There were no issuances of convertible notes, or the related instruments, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

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The fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes was determined as of December 31, 2011 and 2012 using the “with-and-without” valuation methodology with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

     As of December 31,  
       2011         2012    

Expected term (in years)

     1.4        0.4   

Discount rate

     55     55

Weighted-average scenario probabilities

    

Maturity

     10     5

Qualified financing

     50     93

Initial public offering

     25     0

PIPE

     0     0

Change in control

     15     2

The remeasurement adjustments were reflected in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes and the fair value of the derivatives was recorded as a non-current obligation on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2011 and as a current obligation as of December 31, 2012. The related convertible notes converted into shares of Series E convertible preferred stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Immediately prior to the conversion in March 2013, we determined the fair value of the embedded derivatives to be approximately zero as the execution of a qualified financing approached certainty. Accordingly, the derivative liabilities associated with these convertible notes were no longer outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and will therefore no longer require periodic fair value remeasurements.

As noted earlier in this section, the fair values of the derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes were measured using a “with-and-without” valuation methodology. Inputs used to determine the estimated fair value of these derivative instruments include the probability estimates of potential settlement scenarios for the convertible notes, a present value discount rate and an estimate of the expected timing of settlement, all of which are highly subjective and open to change. Generally, increases (decreases) in the discount rate would result in a directionally opposite impact to the fair value measurement of this derivative instrument. Also, changes in the probability scenarios would have had varying impacts depending on the weighting of each specific scenario. More specifically, heavier weighting towards a change in control, a PIPE transaction or an initial public offering would result in an increase in fair value of this derivative instrument. The decrease in the fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes during the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was due primarily to (i) the decrease in the expected term for a liquidity event due to the passage of time and (ii) the weightings of the various scenario probabilities. The reduction in the expected term reduces the fair value of the derivatives primarily because awards are generally less valuable if there is less time allowed for exercising and recognizing the related expected benefit underlying the derivative instruments. In addition, the fair value of the award was reduced as we moved our estimated probabilities away from the initial public offering, PIPE and change in control scenarios and estimated a significantly higher weighting towards a qualified financing. Our board of directors’ estimates for these probabilities became much more clear towards the end of 2012 and into 2013 when we had already started discussions for a qualified financing in the form of the Series E preferred stock financing which ultimately occurred in the first quarter of 2013.

Derivatives Associated with the Medicis Settlement

In October 2012, we entered into a settlement with Medicis that resulted in the termination of their contractual relationship with us. In the settlement, we agreed to pay Medicis an aggregate of up to $25.0 million consisting of (i) $7.0 million payable at the execution of the settlement agreement; (ii) $14.0 million payable based on a proceed sharing arrangement (the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment) whereby 15% of specified types of cash proceeds received by us are to be remitted to Medicis until the full $14.0 million is paid (an aggregate of $6.9 million of which was paid to Medicis in April and May 2013); and (iii) $4.0 million

 

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payable due upon marketing approval of RT001 or RT002 in the United States or any major European market (the Product Approval Payment). We determined that the settlement provisions related to (ii) and (iii) above were derivative instruments that require fair value accounting at the time of settlement and fair value remeasurements on a periodic basis going forward. Accordingly, we recorded derivative liabilities on the balance sheet based on the derivative liabilities respective fair values on the settlement date. These derivative liabilities will be reduced as the related payments are made under the settlement agreement and the remaining liabilities will be subsequently remeasured to fair value as of each balance sheet date with the related remeasurement adjustments recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

The fair value of the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment was estimated to be $12.9 million and fair value of the Product Approval Payment was estimated to be $2.4 million upon issuance in October 2012 and as of December 31, 2012. The fair value of the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment derivative was initially determined using an option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected term of 0.75 years, risk-free rate of 0.2% and volatility of 46%. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we made payments in the amount of $6.9 million against the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment. As of September 30, 2013, the fair value of the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment derivative was $7.1 million which was determined using an option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected term of 0.75 years, risk-free rate of 0.1% and volatility of 43%. These valuations were also heavily weighted toward an initial public offering being the most likely outcome for our business at the time of issuance. With that said, the estimated fair value of the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment was essentially equal to the amount owed to Medicis under this component of the settlement agreement. Therefore as we pay down the amounts due under this component of the Medicis settlement agreement, the related fair value of the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment derivative liability will also be reduced.

The fair value of the Product Approval Payment derivative was initially determined by estimating the timing and probability of the related approval and multiplying the payment amount by this probability percentage and a discount factor assuming a term of two years and a risk free rate of 0.25%. As of September 30, 2013, the fair value of the Product Approval Payment derivative was $1.5 million which was determined using a term of 3.5 years, a risk-free rate of 0.8%, and a credit risk adjustment of 7%. The primary drivers of any fair value movements for the Product Approval Payment derivative are the estimated probability of the related approval and the credit risk adjustment. If the probability estimate increases (decreases) and the credit risk adjustment decreases (increases), the fair value of the derivative will increase (decrease).

We will record adjustments to the fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement until the related settlement payments have been paid. At that time, these derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement will be adjusted to fair value one last time with the final fair value being be reclassified to additional paid-in capital.

Multiple Element Arrangements

We record arrangements with multiple deliverables based on the individual units of accounting determined to exist in the arrangement. A deliverable item is considered a separate unit of accounting when the item has value to the parties entering into the arrangement on a stand-alone basis, the delivery or performance of an undelivered item is considered probable and under our control, or represents a legal obligation for us. Items are considered to have stand-alone value when we could negotiate similar items on a stand-alone basis. When a deliverable does not meet the criteria to be considered a separate unit of accounting, we group it with other deliverables that, when combined, meet the criteria, and the appropriate allocation of arrangement consideration is determined. Consideration is allocated at the inception of the contract to all deliverables based on their relative fair values.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

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change in the extent to which, or manner in which, a long-lived asset is being used or in its physical condition; (ii) a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate that could affect the value of a long-lived asset, including an adverse action or assessment by a regulator; (iii) an accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition; and (iv) current-period operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of operating or cash flow losses or a projection or forecast that demonstrates continuing losses associated with the use of a long-lived asset. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. There have been no indicators of impairment, and we did not record any impairment losses during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 or the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Income Taxes

We are subject to income taxes in the United States, and we use estimates in determining our provision for income taxes. We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, we calculate deferred tax asset or liability account balances at the balance sheet date using current tax laws and rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to affect our taxable income.

We estimate actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differences in accounting for reporting purposes and tax purposes for certain items, such as accruals and allowances not currently deductible for tax purposes. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in our consolidated balance sheets. In general, deferred tax assets represent future tax benefits to be received when certain expenses previously recognized in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss become deductible expenses under applicable income tax laws or when net operating loss or credit carryforwards are utilized. Accordingly, realization of our deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable income against which these deductions, losses and credit carryforwards can be utilized.

We must assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income, and to the extent we believe that recovery is not likely, establish a valuation allowance.

As of December 31, 2012, we had net operating loss carryforwards of $160.0 million for federal and state income purposes. The federal net operating loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 2020, and the state net operating loss carryforwards began expiring in 2011. In addition, as of December 31, 2012, we had federal and state research and development tax credit carryforwards of $4.1 million and $4.0 million, respectively. Due to U.S. federal legislation on January 2, 2013 extending federal research development tax credits from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013, we will record an additional $0.4 million of credits in the tax year 2013 related to tax year 2012. The federal research and development tax credit carryforwards will begin to expire in 2023, if not used, and the state research and development tax credit carryforwards do not expire. Because of the net operating loss and credit carryforwards, all of our tax years remain open to federal and California examinations.

Under federal and similar state tax statutes, changes in our ownership, including ownership changes resulting from the offering contemplated by this prospectus, may limit our ability to use our available net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The annual limitation, as a result of a change of ownership, may result in the expiration of net operating losses and credits before utilization. We have determined that an ownership change occurred on April 7, 2004 but that all carryforwards can be utilized prior to expiration. Our ability to use our remaining net operating loss carryforwards may be further limited if we experience an ownership change in connection with this offering or as a result of future changes in our stock ownership.

There was no impact on the provision (benefit) for income taxes or the deferred tax assets as a result of the extinguishment of debt and extinguishment of preferred stock and related conversion, which occurred in March 2013.

JOBS Act

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extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, for complying with new or revised accounting standards. Thus, an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have irrevocably elected not to avail ourselves of this extended transition period and, as a result, we will adopt new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for other public companies that are not emerging growth companies.

Contractual Obligations

Our contractual commitments will have an impact on our future liquidity. The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2012, which represent material expected or contractually committed future obligations, with terms in excess of one year. We believe that we will be able to fund these obligations through cash generated funding activities and from our existing cash balances.

 

     Payments Due by Period  

Contractual Obligations:(1)(2)

   Total      Year 1      Years 2 to 3      Years 4 to 5      More than
5 Years
 
     (In thousands)  

Operating lease obligations(3)

   $ 42,867       $ 4,267       $ 8,864       $ 9,327       $ 20,409   

Capital lease obligations(4)

     1,034         1,029         5                   

Long-term debt obligations — notes payable(5)

     18,597         7,559         11,038                   

Milestones payable(6)

     3,775         3,775                           

Medicis legal settlement payable(7)

     14,000         14,000                      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 80,273       $ 30,630       $ 19,907       $ 9,327       $ 20,409   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) As of December 31, 2012, we had outstanding convertible notes with a principal and accrued interest of $87.0 million, which are not included in the contractual obligations table because the convertible notes and accrued interest converted into 4,748,468 shares of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock in March 2013.

 

(2) As of December 31, 2012, we had outstanding purchase commitments in the amount of $10.4 million, which are not included in the contractual obligations table because they are cancellable at any time by us. These commitments are related to outstanding purchase orders for the acquisition of equipment to be installed in our manufacturing facility.

 

(3) Operating lease agreements represent our obligations to make payments under non-cancelable lease agreements for our facilities.

 

(4) Capital lease obligations represent our obligations to make payments under capital lease agreements for purchases of machinery and equipment.

 

(5) Long-term Debt Obligations - Notes payable represent our obligations to make payments under a term loan agreement with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (excludes amounts payable under the Essex Capital Facility).

 

(6) We entered into a license and service agreement and a manufacturing and supply agreement with List Biological Laboratories, Inc., a developer of botulinum toxin. The agreement includes certain milestone payments for the preparation of botulinum toxin and the development of the toxin manufacturing process as well as royalties from future sales of botulinum toxin. As of December 31, 2012, we had $3.8 million accrued for these milestones which had been met but not yet paid. We paid $2.0 million of this amount in April 2013 and the remaining $1.8 million in October 2013.

 

(7)

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  paid (an aggregate of $6.9 million of which was paid to Medicis in April and May 2013); and (iii) $4.0 million payable due upon marketing approval of RT001 or RT002 in the United States or any major European market. We do not know exactly when these payments will be made; however, we have included the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment estimate in the above table because we believe these amounts will be fully paid by early 2014. We have not included the $4.0 million payable upon marketing approval in the contractual obligations table above.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2013, we did not have any relationships with any entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities that would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk in the ordinary course of our business. Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. Our market risk exposure is primarily a result of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our cash and cash equivalents. Our cash and cash equivalents are held in deposit and money market accounts. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest income sensitivity, which is affected by changes in the general level of the interest rates in the United States. However, because of the short-term nature of the instruments in our portfolio, a sudden change in market interest rates would not be expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

We also have fixed interest rate notes payable which are collateralized by substantially all of our assets, excluding our intellectual property. Because of the fixed interest rate, a hypothetical 100 basis points change in interest rates would have no impact on our borrowing or results of operations.

Foreign Exchange

Our operations are primarily conducted in the United States using the U.S. Dollar. However, we conduct limited operations in foreign countries, primarily for clinical and regulatory services, whereby settlement of our obligations are denominated in the local currency. Transactional exposure arises where transactions occur in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction with the resulting liabilities being translated into the U.S. Dollar at exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. The resulting gains and losses, which were insignificant for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2013, are included in other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. We do not use currency forward exchange contracts to offset the related effect on the underlying transactions denominated in a foreign currency.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued authoritative guidance that addresses the presentation of comprehensive income for annual reporting of financial statements. The guidance is intended to improve the comparability, consistency and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. Such changes in the stockholders’ equity will be required to be disclosed in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012, and should be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. Early adoption is permitted.

 

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This new guidance impacts how we report comprehensive income only, and did not have any effect on our results of operations, financial position or liquidity upon its required adoption on January 1, 2012.

Additionally, in May 2011, updated authoritative guidance to amend existing requirements for fair value measurements and disclosures was issued. The guidance expands the disclosure requirements around fair value measurements categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and requires disclosure of the level in the fair value hierarchy of items that are not measured at fair value but whose fair value must be disclosed. It also clarifies and expands upon existing requirements for fair value measurements of financial assets and liabilities as well as instruments classified in stockholders’ equity. The guidance was effective for the year ended December 31, 2012 and was applied prospectively. This new guidance impacts how we report on fair value measurements only, and had no effect on our results of operations, financial position or liquidity upon our adoption on January 1, 2012.

In April 2011, the FASB issued new accounting guidance relating to the accounting for repurchase agreements and other agreements that both entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. The guidance addresses effective control in repurchase agreements and eliminates the requirement for entities to consider whether the transferor (i.e., seller) has the ability to repurchase the financial assets in a repurchase agreement. This new accounting guidance will be effective, on a prospective basis, for new transactions or modifications to existing transactions on January 1, 2012. The adoption of this new guidance did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard update requiring enhanced disclosure about certain financial instruments and derivative instruments that are offset in the balance sheet or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The disclosure requirement becomes effective retrospectively in the first quarter of our fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2013. We do not expect that the requirement will have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows as it is disclosure-only in nature.

In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance which addresses the presentation of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income. This guidance does not change current financial reporting requirements, instead an entity is required to cross-reference to other required disclosures that provide additional detail about amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. In addition, the guidance requires an entity to present significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by line item of net income if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. Adoption of this standard is required for periods beginning after December 15, 2012 for public companies. This new guidance impacts how we report comprehensive income only, and will have no effect on our results of operations, financial position or liquidity upon its required adoption on January 1, 2013.

In February 2013, the FASB issued changes to the accounting for obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements. These changes require an entity to measure such obligations for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date as the sum of (i) the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors, and (ii) any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. An entity will also be required to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. Examples of obligations subject to these requirements are debt arrangements and settled litigation and judicial rulings. These changes become effective for us on January 1, 2014. We have determined that the adoption of these changes will not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued changes to the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. These changes require an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit as a liability in the financial statements if (i) a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or (ii) the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position. Otherwise, an unrecognized tax benefit is required to be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. These changes become effective for us on January 1, 2014. We have determined that the adoption of these changes will not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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BUSINESS

Company Overview

We are a clinical stage specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of novel botulinum toxin products for multiple aesthetic and therapeutic applications. Botulinum toxin is a well-characterized protein currently used in numerous aesthetic and therapeutic indications and represents a multi-billion dollar market in the United States and other countries. All currently approved and commercially available botulinum toxin products are administered by injection. Our lead product candidate, RT001, is a topical formulation of botulinum toxin type A, which we believe has significant advantages over existing injectable products and could significantly expand the botulinum toxin market beyond existing users. Our second product candidate, RT002, is a novel injectable formulation of botulinum toxin type A designed to be more targeted and longer lasting than currently available botulinum toxin injectable products. Both of our product candidates combine our purified botulinum toxin with our proprietary TransMTS ® peptide delivery system. We own the worldwide rights to both of our product candidates.

We are evaluating RT001 in a broad clinical program that includes aesthetic indications such as lateral canthal lines, the wrinkles around the eyes which are commonly referred to as crow’s feet lines, and therapeutic indications such as hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, migraine headache and allergic rhinitis, or inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose. RT001 is currently in a Phase 3 clinical development program in the United States for the treatment of crow’s feet lines and has the potential to be the first approved non-injectable botulinum toxin product. RT001’s primary advantages include painless topical administration, ease of use and limited dependence on administration technique by physicians and medical staff. These advantages should improve the experience of patients undergoing botulinum toxin procedures and make RT001 more suitable for many more indications than currently approved injectable botulinum toxin products.

The first indications we are pursuing are in the field of dermatology. According to Global Data, the largest use for botulinum toxins is in aesthetic dermatology, which is estimated to generate approximately $1.4 billion in worldwide sales in 2013. If approved, we believe RT001 can expand the overall botulinum toxin aesthetic market by appealing to new patients who would prefer a needle-free approach to treatment. The aesthetic dermatology market is attractive because we believe that patients in this market tend to be open to trying new products and are willing to pay for aesthetic procedures out of pocket, reducing reliance on reimbursement. We are focused on this market not only because of its size and growth potential but also because, in the United States and Europe, this market can be easily accessed by a small specialty sales force and distributor network.

We are in a Phase 3 clinical development program of RT001 in North America for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, and we plan to initiate an additional Phase 3 clinical trial in Europe by early 2015. We expect to receive primary efficacy data from a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of RT001 in mid-2014 and duration data in the second half of 2014. We plan to complete the Phase 3 program for the treatment of crow’s feet lines and file for regulatory approvals in the United States and Europe in 2016. To date, we have conducted thirteen clinical trials for RT001, with a total of over 1,400 subjects, for the treatment of crow’s feet lines. In our Phase 2 clinical trials, RT001 has demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in crow’s feet lines that is visible to both physicians and patients. These and other studies have also indicated that RT001 is well tolerated with no serious adverse events related to study drug or study treatment procedures or other safety concerns.

We are also developing RT001 for therapeutic applications where botulinum toxin has shown efficacy and that are particularly well suited for needle-free treatments. We have successfully completed initial Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of primary axillary, or underarm, hyperhidrosis, and for the prevention of migraine headache. We expect to initiate additional clinical trials for the development of RT001 for these and other indications.

In addition to our topical product candidate, we are developing an injectable formulation of botulinum toxin type A, which we refer to as RT002, for indications where deeper delivery of the botulinum toxin is required and a longer lasting effect is desired. We believe RT002 can provide more targeted delivery of botulinum toxin to intended treatment sites while reducing the unwanted spread of botulinum toxin to adjacent areas. We believe that this delivery, enabled by our proprietary peptide technology, permits safe administration of higher doses of

 

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botulinum toxin and can result in longer lasting effect. We have demonstrated these properties in preclinical studies and are currently testing RT002 in a four-cohort, dose escalating, open label Phase 1/2 clinical trial outside of the United States for the treatment of glabellar lines, the vertical lines between the eyebrows and above the nose. Initial data from this clinical trial indicated that RT002 is safe and efficacious at all four doses. Based upon the data analyzed, we plan to further develop RT002 for the treatment of glabellar lines by initiating a Phase 2 clinical trial in 2014. In addition, we plan to study RT002 in therapeutic indications already approved for botulinum toxin, such as movement disorders and overactive bladder. These indications require deeper delivery of the botulinum toxin and are likely to be better served by injectable delivery of RT002.

We have the ability to manufacture our own botulinum toxin type A product to support our clinical trials and eventually, our commercial production. We are licensed with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, and with the California Department of Health Food and Drug Branch for use of botulinum toxin and to manufacture both the active pharmaceutical ingredient, or API, and the finished product in topical and injectable dose forms. We believe that having direct control over our manufacturing processes, from initial drug substance to finished product, will enable us to develop additional pharmaceutical product configurations effectively and with a competitive cost structure.

As of January 21, 2014, we held approximately 86 issued patents and approximately 150 pending patent applications, including foreign counterparts of U.S. patents and applications. Ten of our patents are issued in the United States, with the rest issued in Australia, Canada, China, various countries in Europe, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa. In addition, we have pending patent applications in the United States as well as in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Israel, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan. The earliest that any of our patents will expire is July 20, 2021. Two U.S. patents for RT001 presently have expiration dates of October 22, 2027 and July 7, 2029. One of these patents may be eligible for an extension of up to five years.

Our founders and executive management team have held senior positions at leading healthcare companies and possess extensive expertise with botulinum toxin products and across the spectrum of discovery, development and commercialization of innovative products and technologies. Members of our senior executive team have played key roles at Allergan, Inc., Connetics Corporation, CoTherix, Inc., ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Procter & Gamble Company and W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Our Strategy

Our objective is to be a leading provider of botulinum toxin products across multiple aesthetic and therapeutic indications in both topical and injectable dose forms and to expand the market for botulinum toxin products. To achieve this objective, we plan to develop and commercialize two proprietary, patent-protected product candidates: RT001, our topical botulinum toxin, and RT002, our injectable botulinum toxin.

Key elements of our strategy are:

 

   

Complete Development And Seek Regulatory Approval For RT001 .    We are in the advanced stages of our development process of RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines. We expect to initiate the first of two U.S. Phase 3 pivotal clinical trials in the first half of 2014 and plan to initiate an additional Phase 3 trial in Europe by 2015. We expect to file for regulatory approvals for the treatment of crow’s feet lines in the United States and Europe in 2016. This will allow us to gain entry to the field of aesthetic dermatology, which is currently the single largest market for botulinum toxin. We chose to focus on this market not only because of its size and growth potential but also because, in the United States and Europe, this market can be easily accessed by a small specialty sales force.

 

   

Assess And Prioritize Future Therapeutic Indications For RT001 .    We have already conducted Phase 2 clinical trials evaluating RT001 in underarm hyperhidrosis and migraine headache. In the future, we expect to develop RT001 for these therapeutic indications as well as others such as pain indications, rhinitis and other conditions where injection-based botulinum toxin dose forms are poorly tolerated or have higher risk of adverse events. We believe that the commercial potential of RT001 in therapeutic

 

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indications could be substantial given the number of indications that we could pursue and the significant advantages of a painless, topical approach for therapeutic applications, particularly including those where numerous injections of botulinum toxin are required with currently available botulinum toxin products.

 

   

Advance RT002 Into Clinical Development.     We expect to advance our second product candidate, RT002, into Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of glabellar lines in 2014. Assuming success of our Phase 2 clinical trials, we will move into Phase 3 clinical trials.

 

   

Build Our Own Sales And Marketing Capabilities To Commercialize RT001 and RT002 In North America .    If RT001 is approved for the treatment of crow’s feet lines by the FDA, we intend to build our own sales force and commercial organization to launch RT001 and RT002 in North America with the first anticipated commercial launch starting in 2017. Specifically, we plan to build a focused, specialized sales force to target the key physicians who perform the majority of the aesthetic procedures. These include dermatologists, plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons and oculo-plastic surgeons.

 

   

Expand The Global Market For Botulinum Toxin Products .    We believe RT001 can expand the overall botulinum toxin market beyond the current patient base by bringing in new patients who would prefer a needle-free approach to treatment and a more tolerable procedure. We believe RT001’s profile may also make it preferable for aesthetic indications where the risk of toxin spreading to adjacent muscles can cause undesired outcomes such as bruising, droopy eye and unwanted frozen face. We believe RT002 also has the ability to expand the botulinum toxin market by appealing to patients who seek a longer lasting effect.

 

   

Establish Selective Strategic Partnerships To Maximize The Commercial Potential Of Our Product Candidates and TransMTS ® Delivery Technology Platform.     Outside of North America and for non-aesthetic indications, we plan to evaluate whether to commercialize our product candidates on our own or in collaboration with potential partners. Specifically, subject to receiving regulatory approval of RT001 and RT002 outside of the United States, we will evaluate whether to build in-house commercial capabilities in one or more foreign countries or to seek commercialization partners to maximize the profitability of RT001 and RT002. Additionally, the TransMTS ® peptide delivery technology platform could potentially be used for molecules other than botulinum toxin. We plan on opportunistically partnering or licensing the technology to develop this capability.

 

   

Maximize The Value Of Our Botulinum Toxin Cell Line And Manufacturing Assets .    We have developed an integrated manufacturing, analytics, research and development facility that is capable of producing proprietary topical, injectable and biosimilar dose forms of botulinum toxin. We plan to supply our own and our potential partners’ commercial organizations with botulinum toxin-based products for sale and may consider partnering to supply other companies with botulinum toxin type A in selected situations.

The Botulinum Toxin Market

Botulinum toxin is a protein and neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum . Since 1989 botulinum toxin in an injectable dose form has been used to treat a variety of aesthetic and therapeutic indications in the United States. Botulinum toxin has been approved for a variety of therapeutic indications including blepharospasm, or uncontrolled blinking, and strabismus, or crossed eyes, associated with neurological movement disorders, facial wrinkles, hyperhidrosis, migraine headache and, most recently, overactive bladder conditions. In the United States, botulinum toxin has been approved to treat two aesthetic indications, glabellar lines and lateral canthal lines, although we believe that botulinum toxin is widely used for other aesthetic indications. Only three products, Allergan’s Botox ® , Ipsen and Valeant’s Dysport ® , and Merz’s Xeomin ® , each of which is delivered in an injectable form, have been approved for the treatment of glabellar lines in the United States.

According to GIA, the worldwide injectable botulinum toxin market has grown from $1.1 billion in 2004 to over $2.4 billion in 2012. These growth rates do not include additional market-expansion that might result from the development of botulinum toxin in a topical dose form. We expect continued growth of the botulinum toxin market to be driven by new indications and new geographies. According to the FDA, there are over 100 active clinical trials for a wide range of uses of botulinum toxin, with more than one-third of these identified as being in Phase 3 clinical

 

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development. While we are unaware of any clinical trials for potentially competitive topical products that may reach the market before RT001, it is possible that clinical trials for such potentially competitive topical products have occurred or are occurring.

Limitations of Current Injectable Products

We believe that, despite historical growth and anticipated continued rapid growth, the growth of the injectable botulinum toxin market will be hampered by several factors:

 

   

While currently marketed injectable botulinum toxin products are typically administered every three to four months, we believe a longer lasting injectable product administered every six months or longer would be highly desired by consumers because it would offer greater convenience with a decreased risk of unwanted spread of botulinum toxin to adjacent areas.

 

   

A large segment of consumers, who are actively considering cosmetic procedures in general, and injectable botulinum toxin in particular, often do not enter the market because of an aversion to needles, which is also heightened by the need to repeat treatment every three to six months;

 

   

The risks of needle-based treatments include bruises at injection sites, droopy eye, unwanted frozen face and other adverse events associated with injection site complications; and

 

   

Many new potential therapeutic indications are impractical for needle-based treatment given the numerous injections required for large treatment areas and the poor tolerability associated with such injections.

As a result, we believe the botulinum toxin market could expand beyond the current patient base with the introduction of a topical formulation such as RT001. Based on our market research, a topical treatment would address key consumer barriers for injectable botulinum toxin products. We believe that a topical treatment could expand the use of botulinum toxin to a wider range of physicians and allow those physicians who currently perform botulinum toxin procedures to do so on a larger number of patients. Additionally, our research indicates that a topical treatment can improve the profitability of physicians’ practices by increasing the number of procedures per patient.

The Opportunity for Botulinum Toxins for Aesthetic Indications

Today’s culture places significant value on physical appearance, leading to widespread adoption of anti-aging and aesthetic treatments. The aesthetic market has grown dramatically in the United States, driven by a large population of consumers who are looking to delay signs of aging and improve general appearance. In 2012, consumers spent almost $11.0 billion on over 10.1 million physician-administered surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in the United States, according to American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, or ASAPS, annual statistics. A strong consumer preference for non-surgical options and the increasing availability of effective alternatives have prompted adoption of non-surgical aesthetic procedures by a broader patient population. These trends have made non-surgical procedures the primary driver of growth in the aesthetic medicine market, accounting for 83% of the total number of procedures performed in 2012.

Injectable botulinum toxin treatments are the single largest cosmetic procedure in the United States and the rest of the world. According to GlobalData, in 2012 clinicians spent an estimated $1.3 billion globally on injectable botulinum toxin for aesthetic procedures and such spending is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 14% from 2011 through 2018.

Despite the fact that, according to ASAPS annual statistics, injectable botulinum toxin treatments have almost doubled in the past ten years, a significant number of consumers who have received other cosmetic procedures, such as laser resurfacing and chemical peels, have resisted trying an injectable botulinum toxin treatment.

We commissioned consumer-market research in 2012 to test the RT001 product concept. As part of this research, a third party surveyed 630 women who were 30 years old or older with household income of $50,000 or

 

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higher and who would consider aesthetic treatments. We believe these consumers were representative of the 27 million women in the United States who fit this demographic profile. The participants were recruited and interviewed online. Based on the data collected:

 

   

40% of the participants found the RT001 product concept either “extremely appealing” or “very appealing;”

 

   

among those consumers who found the RT001 product concept appealing and had previously received cosmetic treatments other than injectable botulinum toxin treatments (representing 6.6 million women in the United States), 56% listed injection and pain associated with injections, 54% listed aversion to having a toxin in their bodies, and 52% listed desire to maintain natural facial expressions as one of the reasons for not getting injectable botulinum toxin treatments;

 

   

the participants expected lack of pain (76%) and lack of bruising (73%) to be the most likely benefits from the RT001 product concept and also listed these benefits as the two most appealing benefits of the RT001 product concept; and

 

   

the participants most frequently listed price of the treatment (24%) as a potential reason why they may not use RT001.

According to this research, the three key barriers to entry cited by consumers are:

 

   

desire for a natural look without the “frozen face” associated with injectable treatments, particularly in the delicate eye area where crow’s feet lines are naturally visible even when children and teenagers smile;

 

   

aversion to pain, bruising and other adverse events associated with needle-based treatment; and

 

   

desire not to have a “toxin” injected into their bodies.

We commissioned two additional studies in 2009 using the same third party to gauge physician and consumer interest in the RT001 product concept. The first was among 201 physicians across the range of aesthetic specialties and with varying level of cosmetic revenue. The data showed that 82% of these practitioners were either extremely or very interested in using RT001 in their practices. This data was consistent across specialties (79% among dermatologists; 88% among plastic surgeons) and the range of practice revenue dedicated to aesthetic procedures. Additionally, this study showed that 20% of the patients in these offices had received injectable botulinum toxin procedures and that these physicians would recommend RT001 to 43% of their patients. The second study was among consumers with a focus on users of injectable botulinum toxin products. Among these consumers, 80% said that they were either extremely or very interested in using RT001. Importantly, two-thirds of these consumers said they would add RT001 to their current injectable treatment regimen, suggesting incremental usage.

Based on feedback from key opinion leaders across multiple aesthetic specialties, we believe consumers will find a longer lasting, more targeted injectable botulinum toxin product preferable to those currently available.

The Opportunity for Botulinum Toxins for Therapeutic Indications

While currently approved botulinum toxin products may be better known for their aesthetic applications, according to GIA, the fastest-growing segment of the botulinum toxin market in the United States and Europe is actually for therapeutic indications. This growth has been driven largely by the approval of botulinum toxin products in new indications such as preventive treatment of migraine headache in 2010 and overactive bladder in 2011. Botulinum toxin’s ability to affect neuromuscular junctions, muscle activity or the release of neuropeptides, neurotransmitters and neuromediators in a controlled manner has enabled it to be developed and used in a wide range of therapeutic indications. Botulinum toxin products in their injectable form have been approved for multiple therapeutic indications including:

 

   

hyperhidrosis;

 

   

chronic migraine headache;

 

   

overactive bladder;

 

   

movement disorders, such as cervical dystonia and upper limb spasticity; and

 

   

uncontrolled blinking.

 

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In addition to these approved therapeutic indications, botulinum toxin products are being evaluated in clinical trials in multiple other therapeutic indications including acne, rosacea, skin and wound healing, scar reduction, hair loss treatments, plantar fasciitis and several muscular-skeletal conditions.

While botulinum toxin products have been very effective in the treatment of many conditions, there are limitations to the use of the currently approved products in their injectable form. For example, in the case of hyperhidrosis, injectable botulinum toxin products require up to 30 injections in the underarms, an area that is particularly sensitive to pain, and a procedure that is reimbursed to physicians at a low rate relative to the time required to perform the procedure. As a result, the use of Botox ® , which is the only injectable botulinum toxin product currently approved for hyperhidrosis, has been limited. In the case of chronic migraine headache, injectable botulinum toxin products require as many as 31 injections in different parts of the head and neck.

As a result of the pain associated with injections and other limitations associated with injectable botulinum toxin products, we believe that there is a significant need for a painless, topically administered and highly effective botulinum toxin. We also believe that there is an opportunity to develop and seek approval for a botulinum toxin product in therapeutic indications, such as allergic rhinitis, where there are currently no approved botulinum toxin products.

Our Product Candidates

We are developing two proprietary product candidates containing botulinum toxin type A as the active drug ingredient. RT001, our lead product candidate, is a topical gel formulation of botulinum toxin type A. RT001 is applied to the skin and uses our proprietary TransMTS ® peptide technology to enable delivery of botulinum toxin across the skin, eliminating the need for injections. RT002 is our injectable formulation of botulinum toxin type A, also using our proprietary peptide technology, which we believe can result in longer lasting effect. Unlike currently available injectable botulinum toxin products, neither formulation of our product candidates contains albumin or any other animal or human-derived materials. We believe this reduces the risk of the transmission of certain viral diseases. We plan to develop these two product candidates for multiple aesthetic and therapeutic applications. Our initial focus is to develop and commercialize RT001 for indications where topical application provides a meaningful advantage over injectable treatment. The table below summarizes the phases of development for the indications we are currently pursuing.

 

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RT001 — Our Topical Formulation of Botulinum Toxin

RT001, our lead product candidate, is a topical gel formulation of botulinum toxin type A in a proprietary single-use administration apparatus. The botulinum toxin in RT001 blocks neuromuscular transmission by binding to acceptor sites on motor or sympathetic nerve terminals, entering the nerve terminals and inhibiting the

 

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release of specific neurotransmitters. For example, when applied topically around the eye, RT001 produces partial interruption of the nerve connection to the orbicularis oculi muscle resulting in a localized reduction in muscle activity and improvement in crow’s feet lines and may offer improvement in skin texture and luminosity of the skin. When applied topically for the treatment of hyperhidrosis, RT001 produces temporary interruption of the nerve connection to the sweat and eccrine glands resulting in local reduction in sweating. When applied topically for the prevention of migraine headache, we believe that RT001 inhibits release of neuropeptides and other neurotransmitters relevant to migraine pain and in our Phase 1/2 clinical trial showed a reduction in both the frequency and intensity of migraine headache following a single treatment with RT001.

RT001 is applied to the skin and uses our proprietary TransMTS ® technology consisting of a proprietary peptide, to enable delivery of botulinum toxin across the skin, eliminating the need for injections. We plan to supply RT001 in a single-use apparatus for reconstitution and administration that contains a vial of lyophilized, or freeze-dried, drug product and a vial of diluent for reconstitution. When the contents of these vials are combined, all within the single-use apparatus, the diluent reconstitutes the freeze-dried drug product back to its original form to allow administration. RT001 is administered as a gel and spread over the treatment area with a gloved finger, where it remains for 30 minutes. The application process is a simple procedure which requires minimal time to prepare and can be applied by either physician or medical staff. The gel is then removed by a series of gentle cleansing wipes, deactivated and disposed.

The development of RT001 in the United States has been conducted under an IND filed with the FDA in 2008. This IND covers the treatment of crow’s feet lines and primary underarm hyperhidrosis. A second IND for prevention of migraine headache was filed in October 2012. Clinical development in other territories, including Mexico, Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia, is conducted under applicable national clinical trial applications.

Our global strategy is to support regulatory and marketing applications in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico and Latin America. We plan to submit our initial U.S. filing, a Biologics License Application, or BLA, for the treatment of crow’s feet lines in 2016 with the FDA. We expect to request a pre-BLA meeting with the FDA in 2016 to facilitate the BLA submission process.

We intend to file a European Union Marketing Authorization Application, or MAA, in 2016. Approximately one year in advance of the MAA submission, we expect to seek pre-MAA scientific guidance from, and submit a Pediatric Investigation Plan to, the European Medicines Agency, or EMA. We also plan to submit marketing applications, on our own or through partners, in key Asian countries, Mexico and Canada. We anticipate that approval in Mexico will support other Latin American approvals.

Crow’s Feet Lines — Our Lead Indication for RT001

Crow’s feet lines are skin wrinkles in the outer corner of the eye area, which are commonly caused by aging. Consumers in general, and women in particular, believe that the eye area is the first place where they notice the signs of aging. Consumers also believe that the perception of aging is affected by the quality of the skin. A large segment of the anti-aging topical cosmeceutical market is targeted towards improvement in skin texture and luminosity of the skin in the eye area. Despite the fact that until September 2013 there were no botulinum toxin products approved for crow’s feet lines, we believe that there has been significant use of botulinum toxin for this indication given the desire of consumers to address the condition.

We believe that RT001 provides the following benefits to patients for treatment of crow’s feet lines, as compared to traditional botulinum toxin treatments that are administered by injection:

 

   

The RT001 procedure is painless and has not shown any evidence of bruising, swelling or any of the other adverse events associated with injections .    The RT001 procedure consists of a clear gel applied to the skin, remaining on the skin for 30 minutes and then removed with a series of gentle cleansing wipes.

 

   

RT001 relaxes the crow’s feet wrinkles appearance at “rest,” when the face is in a neutral expression, while still allowing a natural smile .    Data from our Phase 2b clinical trials indicate that RT001 improves the appearance of crow’s feet lines at rest. This improvement is visible to both the consumer and the physician. By targeting only the muscles necessary to achieve this effect, treatment with RT001 allows for

 

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natural expression at smile. In comparison, injection involves a broader array of muscles, which can lead to an unwanted frozen face appearance even at smile.

 

   

Consumers distinguish between products that are injected into the body and those that are placed on the skin .    Of the participants surveyed in consumer market research performed by a third party on our behalf in 2012, a majority of those who responded that they have not received injectable botulinum toxin treatments in the past but who did find the RT001 product concept appealing listed their aversion to having a toxin in their bodies as the reason why they have not previously tried the injectable botulinum toxin treatments. The responses in this survey, including open ended questions, suggest that 63% of consumers in the group surveyed are more likely to use RT001 over injectable options.

We believe that RT001 provides the following benefits to physicians:

 

   

RT001 has been shown to be well tolerated with no significant safety concerns .    With more than 1,030 patients treated to date, there has been no report of the spread of botulinum toxin away from treatment site. Such spread could cause droopy eye, loss of strength or all-over muscle weakness in cranial nerves surrounding the eye, double vision, blurred vision or changes in pupillary reactions, hoarseness or change or loss of voice, trouble saying words clearly, loss of bladder control, trouble breathing or trouble swallowing.

 

   

RT001 is simple to use and results are not technique dependent. RT001 comes in a pre-filled applicator that contains the proper dose for the treatment of crow’s feet lines .    Minimal training is required because there are no exposed needles or complicated reconstitution mixing and preparation processes associated with currently available injectable botulinum toxin products. A physician or medical staff applies droplets of the gel from our pre-filled applicator to the treatment area and uses a gloved finger to ensure that the entire area is covered. In contrast, a great deal of physician skill is required to accurately and precisely inject current needle-based botulinum toxin products into smaller, more superficial muscles to achieve a natural looking appearance. According to our market research data collected by a third party research organization in 2009 through Internet-based surveys and interviews: 82% of the 204 physicians surveyed with existing cosmetic revenues said that they were either “extremely interested” or “very interested” in purchasing the RT001 product concept for use in their patients; and 76% of the 204 physicians surveyed mentioned the benefits of topical administration, including no need for needles and easy and convenient administration, as why they liked the RT001 product concept. These benefits were most often cited (88%) among physicians with low percentages of cosmetic revenue in their practice (0-10%), and the least often cited (70%) among physicians with high percentages of cosmetic revenue in their practice (more than 50%). We believe these results suggest that physicians with less injectable botulinum toxin experience found the convenience and ease of use characteristics of RT001 particularly appealing.

 

   

RT001 is very appealing to both key physicians and practice groups who perform the majority of cosmetic procedures in the United States and physicians who have less injectable botulinum toxin experience .    We believe that RT001 can expand the use of botulinum toxin to a wider range of physicians and allow those physicians who currently perform botulinum toxin procedures to do so on a larger number of patients. RT001 can also improve the profitability of practices by increasing the number of procedures a given patient receives per visit. Importantly, this expansion can come without any increase in the number of patients that the physician has in their practice. In addition, because the RT001 procedure for the treatment of crow’s feet lines would be paid for directly by patients, physicians would not be encumbered by managed care and government payor reimbursement restrictions applicable in the United States and similar reimbursement-related constraints outside the United States.

Development of RT001 for Treatment of Crow’s Feet Lines

We have conducted thirteen clinical trials, with a total of over 1,400 subjects, for the treatment of crow’s feet lines and are currently in Phase 3 clinical development in the United States.

Phase 3 Clinical Trials.     Based on our discussions with the FDA, the EMA and other regulatory authorities, we believe that the investigational plan outlined below for the RT001 Phase 3 program will support approval of RT001 in the United States, Canada and European Union for the treatment of moderate to severe crow’s feet lines.

 

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RT001 Global Phase 3 Program for Crow’s Feet Lines

 

Trial

 

Trial Type

  

Primary Objective

  

Estimated
Number of Subjects
(Trial Location)

  

Estimated Data
Availability

Phase 3 Open Label Trial

Planned Start 2014

 

Open Label,

Repeat Dose

   Safety and ICH Safety Database    1,800
New and Rollover Subjects (U.S.)
  

2015

(interim data)

Phase 3 Pivotal Trial #1

Planned Start First Half 2014

 

Single Dose,

Placebo-Controlled

   Efficacy and Safety    170
(U.S.)
   2014

Phase 3 Pivotal Trial #2

Planned Start 2015

 

Single Dose,

Placebo-Controlled

   Efficacy, Duration and Safety    170
(U.S.)
   2015

Phase 3 Pivotal Trial #3

Planned Start by Early 2015

 

Single Dose,

Placebo-Controlled

   Efficacy and Safety    200
(Europe)
   2015

After completing our Phase 2b clinical trials, we modified the formulation of the RT001 diluent by adding two ingredients to improve its stability. We then conducted a Phase 3 clinical trial with this new diluent formulation to evaluate efficacy and safety of RT001. Data generated from this clinical trial were inconsistent with the data from our previous three Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of crow’s feet lines. Specifically, we observed no improvement from baseline in either the placebo or RT001 group. Based upon a thorough analysis of possible causes, we determined that the addition of the two ingredients to the diluent was the likely cause of the loss of efficacy in our Phase 3 clinical trial. We have since obtained stability data to confirm that the Phase 2b formulation has adequate commercial stability.

Subsequently, we returned to the original diluent formulation used in our Phase 2b clinical trials and initiated CL035, a two-cohort Phase 2 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to confirm efficacy. The first cohort included 42 patients. In this first cohort, we observed improvements in wrinkle severity at rest from the base line comparable to that observed in our previous Phase 2b clinical trials. However, we identified a randomization error, whereby a subset of patients received RT001 instead of placebo, and vice versa. After correcting this randomization error, the overall results showed statistical significance, consistent with our Phase 2 clinical trials.

We conducted a second cohort of CL035 to confirm that the data observed in the first cohort was consistent absent the randomization error, and to expand the number of patients included in the trial in an effort to achieve statistical significance in the other endpoints measured. This second cohort included 40 patients, bringing the total size of the combined study to 82.

 

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The table below summarizes the results of CL035:

Summary of Results for CL035 Clinical Trial

 

Endpoint

        First Cohort
(42 patients)
   Combined Study
(82 patients)
       Group    Response (%)    p-value    Response (%)    p-value

Composite ³ 2-point

   RT001    23.8    0.017    22.0    0.024
   Placebo    0       4.9   

IGA (Rest) ³ 2-point

   RT001    52.4    0.009    41.5    0.0003
   Placebo    14.3       12.2   

IGA (Rest) ³ 1-point

   RT001    57.1    *    63.4    0.047
   Placebo    47.6       41.5   

PSA ³ 2-point

   RT001    38.1    0.17    39.0    0.15
   Placebo    19.0       24.4   

IGA (Smile) ³ 1-point

   RT001    57.1    0.36    68.3    0.0002
   Placebo    38.1       34.1   

IGA (Smile) ³ 2-point

   RT001    4.8    *    4.9    *
   Placebo    0       4.9   

 

* not statistically significant

The second cohort of CL035 separately supported statistical trends shown in the randomization-corrected data generated from the first cohort. The second cohort p-values for the clinical endpoints were as follows: the Investigator Global Assessment, or IGA (Rest) ³ 2-point, p=0.13; IGA (Rest)  ³ 1-point, p=0.019; the Patient Severity Assessment, or PSA ³ 2-point, p=0.53; IGA (Smile) ³ 1-point, p=0.002; and IGA (Smile) ³ 2-point, p=ns.

The CL035 trial confirmed that a single treatment of RT001 with the diluent formulation used in Phase 2b studies had a statistically and numerically significant treatment effect compared to placebo at rest and at smile at week 4. The magnitude of improvement in wrinkle severity from baseline seen in our CL035 study is comparable to the data generated from our CL017 and CL024 Phase 2b studies.

Additionally, based on the new Phase 2 efficacy data, we plan to initiate a long-term open label Phase 3 safety clinical trial in 2014. This clinical trial will evaluate the long-term safety of multiple treatment cycles with repeat-dosing when subjects revert to moderate or severe crow’s feet lines at intervals of not less than 90 days. This trial will allow up to two years of treatment with up to four exposures per year. This long-term safety trial will evaluate late-onset adverse events and rare events as well as the safety of repeat-doses over multiple cycles.

The two U.S. pivotal trials will utilize the same study design and evaluate efficacy and safety of RT001 after single administration compared to placebo, with follow-up for approximately 150 days to evaluate duration of response. A third pivotal clinical trial will be conducted in the European Union to support European Union marketing applications. The European trial will evaluate efficacy and safety of RT001 after single administration compared to placebo with a three month follow-up for safety.

We have designed the long-term clinical trials to support a safety database adequate for both domestic and international marketing applications, and will continue to conduct clinical trials with periodic, thorough analyses of benefits and risks. The number of subjects proposed for safety studies may be substantially higher than the anticipated number of subjects needed to demonstrate efficacy. Therefore, we anticipate studying more than 2,000 subjects at dosage levels intended for commercial use, with at least 1,800 subjects with duration of six months at the time of BLA submission. The majority of the 1,800 subjects will have received multiple courses of treatment. Additionally, we anticipate at least 300 subjects with duration of twelve months to receive three to four treatment cycles at the time of our BLA submission.

 

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Additionally, concurrent with our Phase 3 program, we will conduct a Phase 1, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, using the same commercial formulation and delivery apparatus of RT001 for use in the Phase 3 clinical trials, to determine the irritation and sensitizing potential of RT001 in 200 volunteers utilizing a repeat exposure test design.

Assuming successful completion of our Phase 3 clinical trials, we plan to file marketing applications in the United States, European Union and Canada. We plan to submit our U.S. BLA and our European MAA in 2016. We anticipate that approval in the United States and the European Union would then support approvals in Latin America such as Brasil and certain other territories in Asia.

European Union Agency Interactions.     We requested scientific guidance from the EMA on the development of RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines and the proposed Phase 3 program in March 2012. The EMA scientific guidance for the crow’s feet lines Phase 3 program was completed following a meeting with the EMA in August 2012. The EMA provided comments on Quality, Nonclinical and Clinical programs. Overall, the EMA agreed with the proposed programs and provided details and suggestions to be considered for our marketing application. We have taken the EMA comments into consideration in the Phase 3 program and will provide data to support the various requests in the marketing application.

End-of-Phase 2.     After our Phase 2 clinical trials, we used the FDA’s Formal Dispute Resolution process and obtained written confirmation in May 2012 from the FDA that we had achieved End-of-Phase 2 and that our proposed indication, primary endpoint assessment and primary endpoint measurement were acceptable for Phase 3 clinical trials. We have incorporated the FDA’s comments during this process into our Phase 3 program. Specifically, the primary efficacy assessments are being conducted at rest and additional assessments are being obtained at smile.

 

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Phase 2b Clinical Trials.     We have conducted three Phase 2b clinical trials of RT001 to evaluate a 25 ng/mL dose of botulinum toxin. Two of these trials, CL024 and CL017, were double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and enrolled a total of 270 subjects.

CL024 evaluated a single administration of RT001 compared to placebo for the treatment of moderate to severe crow’s feet lines. Subjects were treated with either RT001 or placebo at baseline and evaluated at regular intervals up to 20 weeks. The primary efficacy endpoint was a composite endpoint based upon the Investigator

 

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Global Assessment of Lateral Canthal Lines, or IGA-LCL, severity assessment and the Patient Severity Assessment, or PSA, at week four. Responders were defined as having at least two-point improvement in both IGA-LCL severity and PSA from baseline. The trial results confirmed that RT001 had a statistical and numerical treatment effect compared to placebo at week four.

CL017 evaluated a single dose of RT001 against three comparator groups for the treatment of moderate to severe crow’s feet lines. Subjects were randomized at baseline to receive one of four treatments: RT001, peptide alone, toxin alone or placebo. The primary analysis was to first demonstrate that the treatment effect of the peptide alone and toxin alone groups was similar to that of the placebo at week four based on the IGA-LCL severity scale. A responder was defined as a subject with at least a two-point improvement in both crow’s feet lines areas based on IGA-LCL severity scale. RT001 demonstrated superior efficacy both statistically and clinically compared to the combined other three groups as well as the individual comparisons to the other three groups for all efficacy endpoints. Furthermore, there were no clinically meaningful or significant differences in safety assessments observed between RT001 and each of the other three groups.

Both the IGA-LCL and PSA scales are scoring criteria widely used to measure the effectiveness of aesthetic therapies. The IGA-LCL scale is used by the clinicians and the PSA scale is used by the patients. For the patient to be considered a treatment responder or treatment success, the patient needed to have at least two-point improvement from baseline measured using both IGA-LCL and PSA. Therefore, both the clinician and the patient needed to see improvement by at least two points on the scales for the patient to be considered a treatment success. This demonstrates that the treatment success criteria were very stringent in Phase 2b clinical studies designed to evaluate the efficacy of treatment. The treatment responses across distinct clinical trials and endpoints were high and consistent, demonstrating not only the robustness of the treatment effect but also that all the physician and patient scales employed measure similar concepts. Additionally, the low placebo rates observed across all scales and endpoints confirms that the scales and endpoints are not overly sensitive.

The vast majority of the adverse events were mild, transient and not related to the trial procedure or the study drug. There were no notable differences compared to the comparator groups and no subjects discontinued from the trial date due to adverse events. Adverse events included brow elevation, headache, infections, eye irritation and skin reactions. There was no evidence of the regional spread of botulinum toxin based on nerve and local muscle strength evaluations. There were no serious adverse events or systemic safety concerns related to the study drug or treatment procedures or evidence of any systemic exposure based on clinical laboratory results and related evaluations. There was no evidence that adverse event rates were trending higher as we escalated the dose.

Study investigators evaluated each adverse event from each clinical trial and determined if it was related to the trial procedure, the study drug or other cause. Our study investigators were selected based on their experience and knowledge of botulinum toxin, including use of marketed botulinum toxin products routinely in their practice. These study investigators made their determinations by evaluating the nature of the adverse event (including the timing of the event relative to the time of the drug application, and severity and duration of the adverse event), the physical status of the patient during that adverse event and the medical history of the patient.

 

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The table below summarizes the results of CL024 and CL017.

Summary of Results for CL024 and CL017 Clinical Trials

 

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Composite ³ 2-point IGA-LCL

AND ³ 2-point PSA

(Bilateral)

   RT001

Controls

   44.4%
p-value <0.0001
   40.7%
p-value <0.001
      0.0%    1.1%

³ 2-point IGA-LCL

(Bilateral)

   RT001

Controls

   57.8%
p-value <0.0001
   48.4%
p-value <0.001
      14.0%    9.0%*

³ 2-point PSA

(Bilateral)

   RT001

Controls

   44.4%
p-value <0.0001
   47.3%
p-value <0.001
      2.3%    3.4%*

PGIC – Improved/Much

Improved

   RT001

Controls

   57.8%
p-value <0.0001
   50.5%
p-value <0.001
      4.7%    9.0%*

 

* With peptide-alone, toxin-alone and placebo groups combined

CL025 was a multi-center, open label, safety study evaluating the safety profile of repeat treatment of moderate to severe crow’s feet lines using a 25ng/mL dose of RT001 topical gel. Forty patients were enrolled in this clinical trial. Study patients received the first treatment at day zero and a second treatment at week four. The label will require patients to wait for twelve weeks before receiving a second dose, and therefore the repeat dose for this study was at an accelerated frequency. This clinical trial showed no differences in frequency, type or severity of adverse events observed after the second dose versus a single dose. It demonstrated that two sequential applications of RT001 were safe and well tolerated, even at an accelerated frequency.

RT001 Safety

Clinical Program.     We have completed thirteen clinical trials, with a total of over 1,400 subjects, for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, of which 1,031 subjects have received doses of RT001 containing 1.1 to 25 ng/mL of botulinum toxin per subject and peptide exposures up to 30 mcg/mL per subject. Repeat doses of RT001 have been administered in the Phase 2 trials and the Phase 1 trial with cumulative exposures up to 50 ng per subject. RT001 was shown to be safe, with statistically significant and clinically meaningful results in these Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials. In all concentrations of peptide and botulinum toxin studied, RT001 was well tolerated with no serious adverse events related to study drug or study treatment procedures or safety concerns. In particular, there were no systemic or local safety concerns at the site of application or evidence of spread and no significant differences in the incidence of treatment-related adverse events.

Nonclinical Program.     In accordance with international guidelines and in consultation with the FDA, we have also conducted a broad nonclinical development program for RT001. The program included preclinical efficacy, safety bioavailability and single and repeat dose toxicity studies of RT001, including chronic studies of up to nine months duration. Genotoxicity, local tolerance and formulation bridging studies were also conducted, along with reproductive toxicity testing. Together, these studies supported the clinical development and anticipated future safety labeling of RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines.

Development of RT001 for Treatment of Hyperhidrosis

According to published medical articles, hyperhidrosis affects an estimated eight million people in the United States, one million of whom have severe hyperhidrosis. Prevalence in the United States is slightly higher among men than women, but women are more likely to take action to have the condition treated. Only 38% of

 

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those affected by hyperhidrosis seek treatment. A 2004 survey by the International Hyperhidrosis Society provides a breakdown of currently available treatments and percentage of respondents that use each of the following to treat their hyperhidrosis symptoms:

 

   

Prescription antiperspirants (64%)

 

   

Over-the-counter antiperspirants (42%)

 

   

Oral medication (27%)

 

   

Iontophoresis, or the use of electrical current on skin (13%)

 

   

Botox ® injections (8%)

 

   

Surgery (6%)

Injectable botulinum toxin is among the currently available treatments for hyperhidrosis. Allergan’s Botox ® was approved in 2004 for underarm hyperhidrosis and remains the only botulinum toxin approved for the treatment of hyperhidrosis. However, the treatment requires up to 30 injections in the underarms. Having a topical solution could encourage more patients to seek treatment without having to suffer the pain of numerous injections. From the physicians’ standpoint, injections are very time-consuming and reimbursement for the procedure is low. RT001 could significantly decrease the physician time and effort necessary for the procedure and potentially make the procedure more profitable for a physician’s practice.

We also believe that the appeal of RT001 may go beyond the estimated eight million hyperhidrosis sufferers and appeal to the one-third of all U.S. adults who believe they have too much underarm sweat. According to a 2008 survey by the International Hyperhidrosis Society, 60% of all U.S. adults reported that they would be “embarrassed” or “very embarrassed” by visible underarm sweat stains, and 70% of those U.S. adults who believe they have too much underarm sweat took steps to hide their condition.

Primary underarm hyperhidrosis affects over one million individuals in the United States alone and similar proportions globally. This condition has a negative impact on the overall quality of life of patients due to the debilitating psychosocial and emotional consequences of excessive sweating as well as significant medical dermatologic impact. Injected delivery of botulinum toxin has been validated as a therapeutically effective pharmaceutical agent for the treatment of hyperhidrosis. However, the injected treatment has not been widely embraced by hyperhidrosis patients because of significant pain and trauma associated with the large number of required injections.

Data from our initial Phase 2 dose escalation hyperhidrosis clinical trial suggest the feasibility of treating primary underarm hyperhidrosis with RT001. As the dose of RT001 increased, patients showed reduced sweating and improvement in their self-assessed sweating severity. To test for sweat production, the skin was first treated with iodine solution that is allowed to dry, and then followed by dusting of corn starch and sweat assessment period of ten minutes. The occurrence of sweat causes the starch and iodine to dissolve permitting their reaction to form the dark staining pattern observed. Reduction in the dark staining intensity signals a reduction in sweat.

This initial Phase 2 clinical trial was a double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled multi-center study evaluating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of using RT001 to treat primary underarm hyperhidrosis in adults. This clinical trial was designed to enroll 36 subjects, with twelve subjects in each dosing group, or cohort. The safety of each cohort was evaluated by an independent data safety committee prior to escalating the dose to the next level. Subjects were randomized to receive a single treatment of RT001 or placebo in each cohort. After receiving the treatment, the patients were followed for 28 days in the clinical trial.

 

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The following pictures demonstrate the reduced sweating observed in the underarm area of patients treated with a single application of RT001 relative to placebo control:

 

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Based on data generated from clinical trials to date, we plan to initiate additional clinical trials for the treatment of hyperhidrosis with RT001. These future trials will evaluate the efficacy of a higher dose of 25 ng/mL or more as compared to placebo and permit evaluation of the RT001 dose response to treatment of signs and symptoms of primary underarm hyperhidrosis. These trials will assess the quality of life measure Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale and the change in production of underarm sweat by gravimetric measurement and Investigator Global Assessment of Minor’s Iodine Starch Testing for underarm sweating. This Phase 2 study will establish whether this new botulinum toxin dose is adequate or whether further dose escalation in this clinical indication is needed prior to definitive safety and efficacy testing.

Development of RT001 for Prevention of Migraine Headache

Migraine headache is a central nervous system disorder characterized by moderate-to-severe headache and often includes additional symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. The global market for treatment of migraine headache was estimated to be $3.8 billion in 2009. Migraine headache affects 36 million people in the United States, 14 million of whom suffer from chronic migraine headache. In the United States, this debilitating condition results in 113 million lost workdays and costs employers $13.0 billion each year, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. Injected delivery of botulinum toxin has been validated as a therapeutically effective

 

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pharmaceutical agent for the preventive treatment of migraine headache. Botox ® was approved for the treatment of chronic migraine headache in 2010. However, the treatment requires up to 31 injections in a patient’s head and neck and may have significant side effects, including the potential for injected botulinum toxin to diffuse to neighboring sites causing muscle weakness and pain, sometimes even triggering migraine headache attacks.

We have generated preliminary data that supports the feasibility of treating chronic migraine headache with topical application of RT001. In our initial Phase 2 clinical trial, RT001 was shown to be effective for the preventive treatment of chronic migraine headache. In this trial, RT001 was applied topically to five areas on the head, left on for 30 minutes and removed by a series of cleansing wipes. This trial, which uses a 25 ng/mL dose, demonstrated statistically significant improvement (43.8% for RT001 versus 10.5% for placebo) of the composite endpoint of a Headache Impact Test-6, or HIT-6, score, number of migraines and migraine intensity.

For our next Phase 2 clinical trial, we plan to enroll and treat 90 human subjects with migraine headache using RT001 in a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled dose-ranging clinical trial design. This trial will provide new information on the treatment of subjects suffering migraine headache with RT001 including the reduction of headache frequency and severity and change in quality of life as reflected by a HIT-6 score and further characterize the dose-response relationship of RT001 in migraine headache to identify the optimal dose to be carried forward into later stage clinical trials.

RT001 for Treatment of Other Indications

Based on the results of our current preclinical studies and clinical trials, we will determine further development of other indications for RT001, such as:

 

   

Neuropathic pain .    This condition may arise as a result of a lesion or disease affecting the nervous system and, as a collection of syndromes, is often chronic in nature causing significant negative impact to quality of life. Existing treatments include antidepressants, serotonin inhibitors and calcium channel agonists, each of which require daily dosing and are often accompanied by side effects and modest efficacy. More recently, injected botulinum toxin has been shown to address many forms of neuropathic pain and provide extended relief, of approximately three months, in line with the known duration profile for botulinum toxin treatment of other targets. RT001 represents an appealing alternative with its topical delivery, allowing relatively large areas to be treated without injection pain while maintaining the potential benefit of extended duration from a single treatment of botulinum toxin. RT001 is currently in preclinical development for neuropathic pain.

 

   

Rhinitis .    Rhinitis is a global health problem associated with nasal inflammation and symptoms of congestion, sneezing and itching. According to a third party report, rhinitis affects up to 30% of adults and 40% of children in the United States. Current treatments may require frequent administration, often one or more times per day, and typically come with side effects, including desensitization to the treatment. There is early evidence that applying botulinum toxin can be effective in reducing rhinitis symptoms. However, because of procedural difficulty and the potential pain, swelling, bleeding, tenderness or possible infection associated with nasal injections of botulinum toxin, the treatment has not been widely accepted among clinicians and patients. Our preclinical studies using animal models suggest that applying RT001 topically can be a potentially safe and effective treatment for the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. We conducted a small Phase 2 clinical trial to assess RT001 for the treatment of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis, which demonstrated that RT001 was safe.

RT002 — Our Injectable Formulation of Botulinum Toxin

In addition to our topical product candidate, we are developing an injectable formulation of botulinum toxin type A, which we refer to as RT002, for indications where deeper delivery of the botulinum toxin is required and a longer lasting effect is desired. We believe RT002 can provide more targeted delivery of botulinum toxin to intended treatment sites while reducing the unwanted spread of botulinum toxin to adjacent areas. We believe this could permit longer lasting effect and safe administration of botulinum toxin, even in a higher targeted doses. These properties, longer lasting effect and less spread of RT002, have been demonstrated in preclinical studies

 

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and are currently being tested in the four-cohort Phase 1/2 clinical dose escalation trial outside the United States for improvement of glabellar lines. Initial data from the first four cohorts, which included an aggregate of 48 patients, indicates that RT002 is safe and efficacious. This data showed that 98% of the study patients achieved 1-point improvement, 67% achieved 2-point improvement and 94% achieved “none” or “mild” scores on the Glabellar Lines Severity Scale. Based upon the data analyzed, we plan to further develop RT002 for the treatment of glabellar lines by initiating a Phase 2 clinical trial in 2014. In addition, we plan to study RT002 in therapeutic indications already approved for botulinum toxin, such as movement disorders and overactive bladder. These indications require deeper delivery of the botulinum toxin and are likely to be better served by injectable delivery of RT002.

Biosimilar Botulinum Toxin

We are also well-positioned to develop a potential biosimilar or follow-on botulinum toxin formulation based either on the full botulinum toxin complex similar to Botox ® , or on the pure botulinum toxin similar to Xeomin ® . Such a product could leverage our existing manufacturing capacity for drug substance followed by additional formulation development capabilities available at our facilities to produce drug product with requisite quality control testing. Such a formulation would require appropriate nonclinical and clinical testing to pursue regulatory approval and may be attractive to a commercialization partner that specializes in follow-on types of products.

Our Technology

Our Proprietary TransMTS ® Technology Platform

Our TransMTS ® peptide technology serves different purposes depending on whether it is used in a topical formulation, such as in RT001, or in an injectable formulation, such as in RT002. In a topical formulation, the TransMTS ® peptide technology enables transmembrane delivery of large macromolecules, such as our botulinum toxin type A, to the targeted tissue and eliminates the need for injections or other invasive procedures. In an injectable formulation, the TransMTS ® peptide technology restricts the active macromolecule to the target site and reduces unwanted spread to other neighboring tissues.

The TransMTS ® proprietary peptides are single, straight-chain, peptides which have two distinct types of domains:

 

   

The peptide backbone core is a sequence of consecutive lysine residues that are positively charged under physiologic conditions. The purpose of this positively charged core is to form a non-covalent (electrostatic) bond with the negatively charged macromolecule to be transported across the skin.

 

   

The second part of the peptide is a Protein Transduction Domain, or PTD, which is responsible for delivering the macromolecule to the target site. There are two identical PTDs at each end of the peptide.

We believe our TransMTS ® peptide technology could be applied to a range of active ingredient molecules. We have begun to leverage our TransMTS ® platform to develop additional products through partnering arrangements and may use our technology platform to develop additional proprietary products.

Our Proprietary Botulinum Toxin-Peptide Complex

Our proprietary botulinum toxin-peptide complex has two components that contribute to overall activity. First, our TransMTS ® peptide provides the mechanism of delivery across the skin and restricts the toxin molecule to the target site. Second, the botulinum toxin type A provides the mechanism of pharmacologic action and is responsible for the drug effects demonstrated in our clinical trials.

 

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Proprietary Botulinum Toxin-Peptide Complex

Proprietary TransMTS ® Peptide

 

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Non-Covalent Bonding of Toxin and Peptide

 

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Botulinum Toxin Type A and TransMTS ® Peptide Complex

 

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RT001 Botulinum Toxin-Peptide Complex

In RT001, our proprietary peptide, RTP004, carries and releases botulinum toxin to a defined depth of penetration targeting the mid-dermis, which is an appropriate depth of skin penetration for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, hyperhidrosis, migraine headache, pain syndromes and other conditions.

Our nonclinical and clinical data show that the absorption enhancer peptide is necessary for the botulinum toxin to cross the skin and have pharmacologic effect. Our data also show that the peptide alone does not have pharmacologic action and that the botulinum toxin molecule without the peptide cannot cross the skin to achieve its effect.

RT001 is applied to the skin as a clear gel. The gel is temperature-triggered so that it is liquid at ambient temperature and forms a gel as it warms upon contact with the skin. RT001 quickly reaches a viscosity sufficient to remain in place in the defined treatment area.

RT001 Mechanism for Delivery of Botulinum Toxin

The absorption enhancer peptide has two pathways for the delivery of the botulinum toxin.

The first pathway is energy independent and can occur in non-living cells, such as the stratum corneum, which is the outermost layer of the skin. This pathway allows the molecule to bind and traverse the stratum corneum via lipid rafting where the molecule “shuttles” across the surface of the lipid layers in a process called “lipid rafting.” This pathway is depicted in the figure below.

Lipid Rafting: Energy Independent Membrane Fluidity

 

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The second pathway is energy dependent and can only occur across living cells. It is an active process where transcytosis, the process by which molecules are transported across the interior of a cell, takes the molecule from one side of the cell to another. The peptide triggers the cell to fold around the peptide, carrying the target molecule with it. This pathway releases RT001 on either side of the cell. When returned to the original side, no net change occurs; but when returned to the opposite side, the contents have crossed the cell. The result is a net flow of RT001 from high to low concentration across the cells. This second mechanism is depicted in the figure below.

Variant Macropinocytosis: Energy Dependent Transcytosis

 

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Administration of RT001 on the Skin

The proprietary apparatus for delivering RT001 to multiple locations was developed to provide for simple storage, reconstitution and ease of applying RT001 to the skin with minimal training.

Botulinum toxin is not stable in liquid form; therefore it must be lyophilized, or freeze-dried, for refrigerated storage and distribution. Injectable botulinum toxin products are distributed as lyophilized powders in sealed vials. Before they can be injected into a patient, the products must be reconstituted by a trained healthcare provider by drawing a precisely measured volume of saline solution into a syringe through a needle, and then transferring it into the botulinum toxin vial through the needle.

We designed our proprietary apparatus in collaboration with Duoject Medical Systems, Inc., or Duoject, a supplier of medical devices and provider of design and development services, with over 25 years of developing medical devices for drug reconstitution and delivery. The design of our apparatus has several features focused on safety and ease-of-use, and is covered by pending patents.

We plan to only supply RT001 within this reconstitution, activation and application, or RAA, device. This single-use administration apparatus contains a vial of our lyophilized drug product and a vial of diluent for reconstitution. The vial of drug product is protected within the RAA device to reduce potential for misuse as an injectable, and to eliminate the potential for needle stick injuries as could occur when reconstituting currently available injectable botulinum toxin products. The pre-filled amounts of drug product and diluent ensure accurate preparation of the intended concentration and dosage for treatment. We believe this will eliminate confusion that is associated with the preparation of injectable botulinum toxin products.

Once reconstituted, the RAA device allows for storage of the dose within the RAA device for up to eight hours, and then provides a means to easily administer the dose of RT001. RT001 is spread over the treatment area with a gloved finger, where it remains in place for 30 minutes and is then removed by a series of gentle cleansing wipes, deactivated and disposed. The entire application process is a simple procedure which requires minimal time to prepare and apply by physician or medical staff.

 

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Topical Application of RT001 using our RAA Device

 

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RT002 Mechanism of Action

RT002 utilizes our proprietary botulinum toxin-peptide complex in a saline-based formulation. In RT002, the RTP004 peptide interacts with both extracellular structures and cell surface receptors in the targeted muscle. This interaction restricts the toxin molecule to the target site and reduces unwanted spread to other neighboring muscles. We believe that by limiting the spread of RT002 to neighboring muscles, RT002 is likely to be tolerated at higher doses than Botox ® . Additionally, at doses where the spread of Botox ® and RT002 were compared, RT002 appeared to be more targeted with longer duration in our preclinical studies. Nonclinical and clinical data taken together suggest that RT002 may provide longer duration of effect at the target muscle and reduce spread to untargeted muscles.

Manufacturing and Operations

We have established capabilities for the production of botulinum toxin type A, including bulk drug substance and both topical and injectable finished drug product. Botulinum toxin is regulated as a Select Agent under authority of the CDC and as such requires that we perform our operations in compliance with CDC regulations. We have invested in constructing the appropriate facilities to accommodate our production activities and are in good standing under our Select Agent license. We have assembled a team of experienced individuals in the technical disciplines of chemistry, biology and engineering and have appropriately equipped laboratory space to support ongoing research and development efforts in our botulinum toxin product development platform. We have the ability to manufacture our own botulinum toxin product to support our Phase 3 clinical trials and eventually, our commercial production. We believe that having direct control over our manufacturing processes, from drug substance to finished product, will enable us to develop additional pharmaceutical product configurations effectively and with a competitive cost structure.

 

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We manufacture and perform testing for both bulk drug substance and finished dose forms of drug product to support our topical RT001 product candidate and our injectable RT002 product candidate. The additional components required for our topical RT001 dose form, the peptide, diluent and delivery apparatus, are all manufactured by third parties under contract with us. See the section entitled “Outsourced Components” below for additional information.

Drug Substance

The manufacture of the drug substance for RT001 and RT002 is based on microbial fermentation followed by product recovery and purification steps. The process is entirely free of animal and human-derived materials and depends on standard raw materials available commercially. The process is already scaled to support all future commercial demands. Bulk drug substance is stable when stored for extended periods, which allows us to establish reserves of drug substance and allows periodic drug substance production to replenish inventories as needed.

Drug Product

Manufacture of topical and injectable dose forms to support RT001 and RT002 is currently performed at our pilot fill-finish facility. The manufacturing process consists of bulk compounding, liquid fill and freeze-drying to support acceptable shelf-life duration. Plans are underway to fabricate and install a larger capacity fill-finish line dedicated to the topical non-aseptic dose form which will be installed and validated to support our regulatory license applications and future commercial demand for RT001. Further scale-up of RT002 drug product manufacturing will be performed to meet anticipated commercial demand. The RT001 botulinum toxin and diluent has shown stability to date that will support commercial launch.

Outsourced Components

We contract with third parties for the manufacture of the additional components required for RT001 topical dose form, which includes the acquisition of botulinum toxin type A from List Biological Laboratories, Inc., or List Laboratories, and the manufacture of bulk peptide through American Peptide Company, Inc., or American Peptide, diluent through Hospira Worldwide, Inc., or Hospira, and our delivery apparatus through Duoject.

Our agreement with List Laboratories, a developer of botulinum toxin, includes certain milestone payments related to the clinical development of our botulinum toxin products and the toxin manufacturing process. There is a royalty with an effective rate ranging from low-to-mid single-digit percentages of future sales of botulinum toxin. Our agreement with List Laboratories will remain in effect until expiration of our royalty obligations and may be terminated earlier on mutual agreement or because of a material breach by either party.

Our agreement with Hospira includes product development services and manufacture and supply services and requires that we provide Hospira with advance forecasts of our product needs. This agreement also includes minimum purchase requirements once we have commercialized our products. Our agreement with Hospira will remain in effect for seven years, subject to extensions, after we commercialize our products and may be terminated earlier by either party following advance notice and good faith consultation.

Our agreement with Duoject includes development work and manufacture and supply services. This agreement also includes a royalty of less than one percent of future sales of products which include the delivery apparatus, in the event we do not use Duoject to manufacture the delivery apparatus. Our agreement with Duoject will remain in effect until the later of April 30, 2020 or the expiration of the last patent issued to us for the delivery apparatus and may be terminated earlier because of a material breach by either party.

Our agreement with American Peptide includes development, manufacture and supply of peptide in accordance with certain specifications. This agreement also includes certain quality control and inspection provisions through which we can ensure the satisfactory quality of our peptide. Our agreement with American Peptide will remain in effect until May 20, 2020 and may be terminated earlier by either party following advance notice or a material breach by either party.

 

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Government Regulation

Product Approval Process in the United States

In the United States, the FDA regulates drugs and biologic products under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, or FDCA, its implementing regulations, and other laws, including, in the case of biologics, the Public Health Service Act. Our product candidates, RT001 and RT002, are subject to regulation by the FDA as a biologic. Biologics require the submission of a BLA to the FDA and approval of the BLA by the FDA before marketing in the United States.

The process of obtaining regulatory approvals for commercial sale and distribution and the subsequent compliance with applicable federal, state, local and foreign statutes and regulations require the expenditure of substantial time and financial resources. Failure to comply with the applicable U. S. requirements at any time during the product development process, approval process or after approval, may subject an applicant to administrative or judicial civil or criminal sanctions. These sanctions could include the FDA’s refusal to approve pending applications, license suspension or revocation, withdrawal of an approval, imposition of a clinical hold on clinical trials, warning letters, product recalls, product seizures, total or partial suspension of production or distribution, injunctions, fines, refusals of government contracts, restitution, disgorgement or civil or criminal penalties. The process required by the FDA before a biologic may be marketed in the United States generally involves the following:

 

   

completion of preclinical laboratory tests, animal studies and formulation studies performed in accordance with the FDA’s current good laboratory practices, or GLP, regulations;

 

   

submission to the FDA of an IND which must become effective before human clinical trials in the United States may begin;

 

   

approval by an independent review board, or IRB, at each clinical trial site before each trial may be initiated;

 

   

performance of adequate and well-controlled human clinical trials in accordance with the FDA’s current good clinical practices, or GCP, regulations to establish the safety and efficacy of the product candidate for its intended use;

 

   

submission to the FDA of a BLA;

 

   

satisfactory completion of an FDA inspection, if the FDA deems it as a requirement, of the manufacturing facility or facilities where the product is produced to assess compliance with the FDA’s current good manufacturing practice standards, or cGMP, regulations to assure that the facilities, methods and controls are adequate to preserve the product’s identity, strength, quality and purity, as well as compliance with applicable Quality System Regulations, or QSR, for devices;

 

   

potential audits by the FDA of the nonclinical and clinical trial sites that generated the data in support of the BLA;

 

   

review of the BLA by an external advisory committee to the FDA, whose recommendations are not binding on the FDA; and

 

   

FDA review and approval of the BLA prior to any commercial marketing or sale.

Preclinical Studies

Before testing any compounds with potential therapeutic value in humans, the product candidate enters the preclinical testing stage. Preclinical tests include laboratory evaluations of product chemistry, stability and formulation, as well as animal studies to assess the potential toxicity and activity of the product candidate. The conduct of the preclinical tests must comply with federal regulations and requirements including GLPs. The sponsor must submit the results of the preclinical tests, together with manufacturing information, analytical data, any available clinical data or literature and a proposed clinical protocol, to the FDA as part of the IND. The IND automatically becomes effective 30 days after receipt by the FDA, unless the FDA raises concerns or questions about the conduct of the clinical trial, including concerns that human research subjects will be exposed to

 

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unreasonable health risks. In such a case, the IND sponsor and the FDA must resolve any outstanding concerns before the clinical trial can begin. The FDA may also impose clinical holds on a product candidate at any time before or during clinical trials due to safety concerns or non-compliance, or for other reasons.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials involve the administration of the product candidate to human patients under the supervision of qualified investigators, generally physicians not employed by or under the clinical trial sponsor’s control. Clinical trials are conducted under protocols detailing, among other things, the objectives of the clinical trial, dosing procedures, subject selection and exclusion criteria, and the parameters to be used to monitor subject safety and effectiveness. Each protocol must be submitted to the FDA as part of the IND. Clinical trials must be conducted in accordance with GCPs. Further, each clinical trial must be reviewed and approved by an IRB at or servicing each institution at which the clinical trial will be conducted. An IRB is charged with protecting the welfare and rights of clinical trial participants and considers such items as whether the risks to individuals participating in the clinical trials are minimized and are reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits. The IRB also approves the form and content of the informed consent that must be signed by each clinical trial subject or his or her legal representative and must monitor the clinical trial until completed. Human clinical trials are typically conducted in three sequential phases that may overlap or be combined:

 

   

Phase 1.     The product candidate is initially introduced into a limited population of healthy human subjects and tested for safety, dosage tolerance, absorption, metabolism, distribution and excretion. In the case of some products for some diseases, or when the product may be too inherently toxic to ethically administer to healthy volunteers, the initial human testing is often conducted in patients with the disease or condition for which the product candidate is intended to gain an early indication of its effectiveness.

 

   

Phase 2.     The product candidate is evaluated in a limited patient population, but larger than in Phase 1, to identify possible adverse events and safety risks, to preliminarily evaluate the efficacy of the product for specific targeted indications and to assess dosage tolerance, optimal dosage and dosing schedule.

 

   

Phase 3.     Clinical trials are undertaken to further evaluate dosage, and provide substantial evidence of clinical efficacy and safety in an expanded patient population, such as several hundred to several thousand, at geographically dispersed clinical trial sites. Phase 3 clinical trials are typically conducted when Phase 2 clinical trials demonstrate that a dose range of the product candidate is effective and has an acceptable safety profile. These trials typically have at least 2 groups of patients who, in a blinded fashion, receive either the product or a placebo. Phase 3 clinical trials are intended to establish the overall risk/benefit ratio of the product and provide an adequate basis for product labeling. Generally, two adequate and well-controlled Phase 3 clinical trials are required by the FDA for approval of a BLA.

IND sponsors may dispute FDA decisions concerning clinical development. For example, we engaged in the Formal Dispute Resolution process with the FDA for the proposed indication, primary endpoint assessment and primary endpoint measurement of RT001 for crow’s feet lines. In May 2012, we received a determination that the End-of-Phase 2 had been reached for the indication of lateral canthal lines.

Post-approval trials, sometimes referred to as Phase 4 clinical trials, may be conducted after initial marketing approval. These trials are used to gain additional experience from the treatment of patients in the intended therapeutic indication to further assess the biologic’s safety and effectiveness after BLA approval. Phase 4 trials can be initiated by the drug sponsor or as a condition of BLA approval by the FDA.

Annual progress reports detailing the results of the clinical trials must be submitted to the FDA and written IND safety reports must be promptly submitted to the FDA and the investigators for serious and unexpected adverse events or any finding from tests in laboratory animals that suggests a significant risk for human subjects.

Concurrent with clinical trials, companies usually complete additional animal studies and must also develop additional information about the chemistry and physical characteristics of the biologic and finalize a process for manufacturing the product in commercial quantities in accordance with cGMP requirements. The manufacturing process must be capable of consistently producing quality batches of the product candidate and, among other

 

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things, must develop methods for testing the identity, strength, quality and purity of the final biologic product. Additionally, appropriate packaging must be selected and tested and stability studies must be conducted to demonstrate that the product candidate does not undergo unacceptable deterioration over its shelf life.

U.S. Review and Approval Processes

The results of product development, preclinical studies and clinical trials, along with descriptions of the manufacturing process, analytical tests, proposed labeling and other relevant information are submitted to the FDA in the form of a BLA requesting approval to market the product for one or more specified indications. The submission of a BLA is subject to the payment of substantial user fees.

Once the FDA receives a BLA, it has 60 days to review the BLA to determine if it is substantially complete and the data is readable, before it accepts the BLA for filing. Once the submission is accepted for filing, the FDA begins an in-depth review of the BLA. Under the goals and policies agreed to by the FDA under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, or PDUFA, the FDA has twelve months from submission in which to complete its initial review of a standard BLA and make a decision on the application, and eight months from submission for a priority BLA, and such deadline is referred to as the PDUFA date. The FDA does not always meet its PDUFA dates for either standard or priority BLAs. The review process and the PDUFA date may be extended by three months if the FDA requests or the BLA sponsor otherwise provides additional information or clarification regarding information already provided in the submission within the last three months before the PDUFA date.

After the BLA submission is accepted for filing, the FDA reviews the BLA to determine, among other things, whether the proposed product is safe and effective for its intended use, and whether the product is being manufactured in accordance with cGMP to assure and preserve the product’s identity, strength, quality and purity. The FDA may refer applications for novel drug or biological products or drug or biological products which present difficult questions of safety or efficacy to an advisory committee, typically a panel that includes clinicians and other experts, for review, evaluation and a recommendation as to whether the application should be approved and under what conditions. The FDA is not bound by the recommendations of an advisory committee, but it considers such recommendations carefully when making decisions. During the approval process, the FDA also will determine whether a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies, or REMS, is necessary to assure the safe use of the product. If the FDA concludes a REMS is needed, the sponsor of the BLA must submit a proposed REMS; the FDA will not approve the BLA without an approved REMS, if required. A REMS can substantially increase the costs of obtaining approval.

Before approving a BLA, the FDA can inspect the facilities at which the product is manufactured. The FDA will not approve the BLA unless it determines that the manufacturing processes and facilities are in compliance with cGMP requirements and adequate to assure consistent production of the product within required specifications. Additionally, before approving a BLA, the FDA will typically inspect one or more clinical sites to assure that the clinical trials were conducted in compliance with GCP requirements. If the FDA determines that the application, manufacturing process or manufacturing facilities are not acceptable, it will outline the deficiencies in the submission and often will request additional clinical testing or information before a BLA can be approved.

The FDA will issue a complete response letter if the agency decides not to approve the BLA. The complete response letter describes all of the specific deficiencies in the BLA identified by the FDA. The deficiencies identified may be minor, for example, requiring labeling changes, or major, for example, requiring additional clinical trials. Additionally, the complete response letter may include recommended actions that the applicant might take to place the application in a condition for approval. If a complete response letter is issued, the applicant may either resubmit the BLA, addressing all of the deficiencies identified in the letter, or withdraw the application.

If a product receives regulatory approval, the approval may be significantly limited to specific diseases and dosages or the indications for use may otherwise be limited, which could restrict the commercial value of the product. Further, the FDA may require that certain contraindications, warnings or precautions be included in the product labeling. In addition, the FDA may require post marketing studies, sometimes referred to as Phase 4 testing, which involves clinical trials designed to further assess drug safety and effectiveness and may require testing and surveillance programs to monitor the safety of approved products that have been commercialized. After approval,

 

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certain changes to the approved biologic, such as adding new indications, manufacturing changes or additional labeling claims, are subject to further FDA review and approval. Depending on the nature of the change proposed, a BLA supplement must be filed and approved before the change may be implemented. For many proposed post-approval changes to a BLA, the FDA has up to 180 days to review the application. As with new BLAs, the review process is often significantly extended by the FDA requests for additional information or clarification.

Post-Approval Requirements

Any biologic products for which we or our collaborators receive FDA approvals are subject to continuing regulation by the FDA, including, among other things, record-keeping requirements, reporting of adverse experiences with the product, providing the FDA with updated safety and efficacy information, product sampling and distribution requirements, complying with certain electronic records and signature requirements and complying with FDA promotion and advertising requirements, which include, among others, restrictions on direct-to-consumer advertising, promoting biologics for uses or in patient populations that are not described in the product’s approved labeling, known as “off-label use,” industry-sponsored scientific and educational activities, and promotional activities involving the internet. The FDA closely regulates the post-approval marketing and promotion of biologics, and although physicians may prescribe legally available drugs for off-label uses, manufacturers may not market or promote such off-label uses. Failure to comply with these or other FDA requirements can subject a manufacturer to possible legal or regulatory action, such as warning letters, suspension of manufacturing, seizure of product, injunctive action, mandated corrective advertising or communications with healthcare professionals, possible civil or criminal penalties or other negative consequences, including adverse publicity.

We currently manufacture our own clinical drug supplies to support both of our product candidates and plan to do so on a commercial scale if our product candidates are approved. In addition, we also contract with third party manufacturers for certain components necessary to produce our lead product candidate in clinical quantities and expect to continue to do so to support commercial scale production if our lead product candidate is approved. Our future collaborators may also utilize third parties for some or all of a product we are developing with such collaborator. We and our third party manufacturers are required to comply with applicable FDA manufacturing requirements contained in the FDA’s cGMP regulations. cGMP regulations require among other things, quality control and quality assurance as well as the corresponding maintenance of records and documentation. Drug manufacturers and other entities involved in the manufacture and distribution of approved biologics are required to register their establishments with the FDA and certain state agencies, and are subject to periodic inspections by the FDA and certain state agencies for compliance with cGMP and other laws. Accordingly, manufacturers must continue to expend time, money, and effort in the area of production and quality control to maintain cGMP compliance.

U.S. Patent Term Restoration and Marketing Exclusivity

Depending upon the timing, duration and specifics of the FDA approval of our biologic product candidate, some of our U.S. patents may be eligible for limited patent term extension under the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984, commonly referred to as the Hatch-Waxman Amendments. The Hatch-Waxman Amendments permit a patent restoration term of up to five years as compensation for patent term lost during product development and the FDA regulatory review process. However, patent term restoration cannot extend the remaining term of a patent beyond a total of 14 years from the product’s approval date. The patent term restoration period is generally one-half the time between the effective date of an IND and the submission date of a BLA plus the time between the submission date of a BLA and the approval of that application. Only one patent applicable to an approved product is eligible for the extension and the application for the extension must be submitted prior to the expiration of the patent. The United States Patent and Trademark Office, in consultation with the FDA, reviews and approves the application for any patent term extension or restoration. In the future, we may intend to apply for restoration of patent term for one of our currently owned or licensed patents to add patent life beyond its current expiration date, depending on the expected length of the clinical trials and other factors involved in the filing of the relevant BLA.

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Competition and Innovation Act of 2009, or BPCIA, established an abbreviated pathway for the approval of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products. The new abbreviated regulatory pathway establishes legal authority for the FDA to review and approve biosimilar biologics, including the possible designation of a biosimilar as “interchangeable” based on their similarity to existing brand product. Under the BPCIA, an application for a biosimilar product cannot be approved by the FDA until twelve years after the original branded product was approved under a BLA. However, an application may be submitted after four years if it contains a certification of patent invalidity or non-infringement to one of the patents listed with the FDA by the innovator BLA holder. The BPCIA is complex and is only beginning to be interpreted and implemented by the FDA. As a result, its ultimate impact, implementation and meaning are subject to uncertainty.

Product Approval Process Outside the United States

In addition to regulations in the United States, we will be subject to a variety of foreign regulations governing manufacturing, clinical trials, commercial sales and distribution of our future products. Whether or not we obtain FDA approval for a product candidate, we must obtain approval of the product by the comparable regulatory authorities of foreign countries before commencing clinical trials or marketing in those countries. The approval process varies from country to country, and the time may be longer or shorter than that required for FDA approval. The requirements governing the conduct of clinical trials, product licensing, pricing and reimbursement vary greatly from country to country.

Under European Union regulatory systems, marketing authorizations may be submitted either under a centralized, decentralized or mutual recognition procedure. The centralized procedure provides for the grant of a single marketing authorization that is valid for all European Union member states. The decentralized procedure includes selecting one “reference member state,” or RMS, and submitting to more than one member state at the same time. The RMS National Competent Authority conducts a detailed review and prepares an assessment report, to which concerned member states provide comment. The mutual recognition procedure provides for mutual recognition of national approval decisions. Under this procedure, the holder of a national marketing authorization may submit an application to the remaining member states post-initial approval. Within 90 days of receiving the applications and assessment report, each member state must decide whether to recognize approval.

Federal and State Fraud and Abuse and Data Privacy and Security Laws and Regulations

In addition to FDA restrictions on marketing of pharmaceutical products, federal and state fraud and abuse laws restrict certain business practices in the biopharmaceutical industry. These laws include anti-kickback and false claims statutes. We will be subject to these laws and regulations once we begin to directly commercialize our products.

The federal Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits, among other things, knowingly and willfully offering, paying, soliciting or receiving remuneration to induce, or in return for, purchasing, leasing, ordering or arranging for the purchase, lease or order of any item or service reimbursable under Medicare, Medicaid or other federal healthcare programs. The term “remuneration” has been broadly interpreted to include anything of value, including for example, gifts, discounts, the furnishing of supplies or equipment, credit arrangements, payments of cash, waivers of payment, ownership interests and providing anything at less than its fair market value. The Anti-Kickback Statute has been interpreted to apply to arrangements between pharmaceutical manufacturers on one hand prescribers, purchasers and formulary managers on the other. Although there are a number of statutory exemptions and regulatory safe harbors protecting certain common activities from prosecution, the exemptions and safe harbors are drawn narrowly, and our practices may not in all cases meet all of the criteria for statutory exemptions or safe harbor protection. Practices that involve remuneration that may be alleged to be intended to induce prescribing, purchases or recommendations may be subject to scrutiny if they do not qualify for an exemption or safe harbor. Several courts have interpreted the statute’s intent requirement to mean that if any one purpose of an arrangement involving remuneration is to induce referrals of federal healthcare covered business, the statute has been violated. The reach of the Anti-Kickback Statute was also broadened by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, or collectively, PPACA, which, among other things, amends the intent requirement of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. Pursuant to the statutory amendment, a person or entity no longer needs to have actual knowledge of this

 

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statute or specific intent to violate it in order to have committed a violation. In addition, PPACA provides that the government may assert that a claim including items or services resulting from a violation of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute constitutes a false or fraudulent claim for purposes of the civil False Claims Act or the civil monetary penalties statute, which imposes penalties against any person who is determined to have presented or caused to be presented a claim to a federal health program that the person knows or should know is for an item or service that was not provided as claimed or is false or fraudulent.

The federal False Claims Act prohibits any person from knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, a false claim for payment to the federal government or knowingly making, using or causing to be made or used a false record or statement material to a false or fraudulent claim to the federal government. As a result of a modification made by the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, a claim includes “any request or demand” for money or property presented to the U.S. government. Recently, several pharmaceutical and other healthcare companies have been prosecuted under these laws for allegedly providing free product to customers with the expectation that the customers would bill federal programs for the product. Other companies have been prosecuted for causing false claims to be submitted because of the companies’ marketing of the product for unapproved, and thus non-reimbursable, uses. The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA, created new federal criminal statutes that prohibit knowingly and willfully executing a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program, including private third party payors and knowingly and willfully falsifying, concealing or covering up a material fact or making any materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statement in connection with the delivery of, or payment for, healthcare benefits, items or services. Also, many states have similar fraud and abuse statutes or regulations that apply to items and services reimbursed under Medicaid and other state programs, or, in several states, apply regardless of the payor.

In addition, we may be subject to data privacy and security regulation by both the federal government and the states in which we conduct our business. HIPAA, as amended by the Health Information Technology and Clinical Health Act, or HITECH, and its implementing regulations, imposes certain requirements relating to the privacy, security and transmission of individually identifiable health information. Among other things, HITECH makes HIPAA’s privacy and security standards directly applicable to “business associates,” those independent contractors or agents of covered entities that receive or obtain protected health information in connection with providing a service on behalf of a covered entity. HITECH also increased the civil and criminal penalties that may be imposed against covered entities, business associates and possibly other persons, and gave state attorneys general new authority to file civil actions for damages or injunctions in federal courts to enforce the federal HIPAA laws and seek attorney’s fees and costs associated with pursuing federal civil actions. In addition, state laws govern the privacy and security of health information in certain circumstances, many of which differ from each other in significant ways and may not have the same effect, thus complicating compliance efforts.

Because of the breadth of these laws and the narrowness of available statutory and regulatory exemptions, it is possible that some of our business activities now and in the future could be subject to challenge under one or more of such laws. If our operations are found to be in violation of any of the federal and state laws described above or any other governmental regulations that apply to us, we may be subject to penalties, including criminal and significant civil monetary penalties, damages, fines, imprisonment, exclusion of products from reimbursement under government programs and the curtailment or restructuring of our operations, any of which could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our results of operations. To the extent that any of our products are sold in a foreign country, we may be subject to similar foreign laws and regulations, which may include, for instance, applicable post-marketing requirements, including safety surveillance, anti-fraud and abuse laws and implementation of corporate compliance programs and reporting of payments or transfers of value to healthcare professionals.

Intellectual Property

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infringing our proprietary and intellectual property rights. We seek to protect our proprietary position by, among other methods, filing U.S. and foreign patent applications related to our proprietary technology, inventions and improvements that are important to the development and implementation of our business. We also rely on know-how, copyright, trademarks and trade secret laws, continuing technological innovation and potential in-licensing opportunities to develop and maintain our proprietary position. Such protection is also maintained using confidential disclosure agreements. Protection of our technologies is important for us to offer our customers proprietary services and products unavailable from our competitors, and to exclude our competitors from practicing technology that we have developed. If competitors in our industry have access to the same technology, our competitive position may be adversely affected.

It is possible that our current patents, or patents which we may later acquire, may be successfully challenged or invalidated in whole or in part. It is also possible that we may not obtain issued patents from our pending patent applications or other inventions we seek to protect. Due to uncertainties inherent in prosecuting patent applications, sometimes patent applications are rejected and we subsequently abandon them. It is also possible that we may develop proprietary products or technologies in the future that are not patentable or that the patents of others will limit or altogether preclude our ability to do business. In addition, any patent issued to us may provide us with little or no competitive advantage, in which case we may abandon such patent or license it to another entity. For more information, please see “Risk Factors – Risks Related to our Intellectual Property.”

As of January 21, 2014, we held approximately 86 issued patents and approximately 150 pending patent applications, including foreign counterparts of U.S. patents and applications. Ten of our patents are issued in the United States, with the rest issued in Australia, Canada, China, various countries in Europe, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa. In addition, we have pending patent applications in the United States as well as in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Israel, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan. The earliest that any of our patents will expire is July 20, 2021 for U.S. Patent No. 7,807,780. We have approximately 150 pending or granted applications, including foreign counterparts of U.S. applications, relating to our proprietary RT001 and RT002 product candidates, with approximately 78 covering both RT001 and RT002, approximately 62 covering RT001 formulation and/or uses only and approximately 14 covering RT002 formulation and/or uses only. In the United States, RT001 is covered by at least U.S. Patent Nos. 8,398,997 and 8,404,249, which presently have expiration dates of October 22, 2027 and July 7, 2029, respectively. RT002 is covered by at least U.S. Patent No. 8,404,249. Because approval for RT001 is still pending before the FDA, one of these patents, or a later granted Revance patent, may be eligible for a patent term extension of up to five years, provided the total period of market exclusivity based on the extended patent does not exceed 14 years. For more information, please see “Business–Government Regulation–U.S. Patent Term Restoration and Marketing Exclusivity.”

We will continue to pursue additional patent protection as well as take appropriate measures to obtain and maintain proprietary protection for our innovative technologies.

Our registered and pending U.S. trademarks include REVANCE ® , TRANSMTS ® , MOTISTE, XOTIKIS and JANTYNG.

Competition

We expect to enter highly competitive pharmaceutical and medical device markets. Successful competitors in the pharmaceutical and medical device markets have the ability to effectively discover, develop, test and obtain regulatory approvals for products, as well as the ability to effectively commercialize, market and promote approved products, including communicating the effectiveness, safety and value of products to actual and prospective customers and medical staff. Numerous companies are engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of health care products competitive with those that we are developing. While we are unaware of any potentially competitive topical products that may reach the market before RT001 for the treatment of crow’s feet lines, it is possible that such a potentially competitive topical product is being developed.

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obtaining marketing approvals from the FDA and other regulatory authorities. In addition to product development, testing, approval and promotion, other competitive factors in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries include industry consolidation, product quality and price, product technology, reputation, customer service and access to technical information. As a result, our competitors may be able to develop competing or superior technologies and processes, and compete more aggressively and sustain that competition over a longer period of time than we could. Our technologies and products may be rendered obsolete or uneconomical by technological advances or entirely different approaches developed by one or more of our competitors. As more companies develop new intellectual property in our markets, the possibility of a competitor acquiring patent or other rights that may limit our products or potential products increases, which could lead to litigation.

Upon marketing approval, the first expected use of our products will be in aesthetic medicine, followed by potential use to treat excessive sweating, migraine headache and other conditions. The technologies with which we expect to compete directly are injectable and topical neuromodulators, and to a lesser extent, dermal fillers.

Injectable and Topical Neuromodulators

Our primary competitors in the pharmaceutical market are companies offering injectable dose forms of botulinum toxin, including:

 

   

Botox ® , marketed by Allergan, Inc., since its original approval by the FDA in 1989, has been approved for multiple indications, including glabellar lines, crow’s feet lines and hyperhidrosis.

 

   

Myobloc ® , a neuromodulator currently marketed by US WorldMeds and approved by the FDA in 2000.

 

   

Dysport ® , an injectable botulinum toxin for the treatment of cervical dystonia and glabellar lines, which is marketed by Ipsen Ltd., or Ipsen, and Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.) and approved by the FDA in 2009. Ipsen had previously received marketing authorization for a cosmetic indication for Dysport ® in Germany in 2006 and, in 2007, Ipsen granted Galderma an exclusive development and marketing license for Dysport ® for cosmetic indications in the European Union, Russia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and first rights of negotiation for other countries around the world, except the United States, Canada and Japan. In 2008, Galderma became Ipsen’s sole distributor for Dysport ® in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. In 2009, the health authorities of 15 European Union countries approved Dysport ® for glabellar lines under the trade name Azzalure ® . In 2011, Ipsen and Syntaxin engaged in a research collaboration agreement to develop native and engineered formats of botulinum toxin.

 

   

Xeomin ® , marketed by Merz Pharma, or Merz, and approved by the FDA in 2010 for cervical dystonia and blepharospasm in adults previously treated with Botox ® . In the third quarter of 2011, Xeomin ® was approved by the FDA and in Korea for glabellar lines. Xeomin ® is also currently approved for therapeutic indications in most countries in the European Union as well as Canada and certain countries in Latin America and Asia.

 

   

Bocouture ® (rebranded from Xeomin ® ), marketed by Merz and received approval for glabellar lines in Germany in 2009. In 2010, Bocouture ® was approved in significant markets within the European Union. Xeomin ® is also approved for glabellar lines in Argentina and Mexico.

 

   

A division of Johnson & Johnson is conducting clinical trials for an injectable neuromodulator for glabellar lines in the United States.

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injectable botulinum toxin dose forms, we are aware that other companies are developing topical neuromodulators for cosmetic and therapeutics indications and are conducting clinical trials for acne and facial aesthetic and hyperhidrosis.

Aesthetic Medicine

We anticipate that the first use of our products will be in the professional facial aesthetic medicine market which includes neurotoxins and dermal fillers, as well as polymer-based injectables. These and other products experience indirect competition from procedures, such as laser treatments, face lifts, chemical peels, fat injections and cold therapy. In the United States, dermal filler products, including Allergan’s Juvéderm ® Ultra and Ultra Plus, compete with Valeant’s products Restylane ® and Perlane™. In 2010, the FDA approved Allergan’s Juvéderm ® Ultra XC and Ultra Plus XC products containing lidocaine as well as new formulations of Restylane ® and Perlane™ also containing lidocaine and Restylane ® without lidocaine for lips. Additional competitors in the filler category include Radiesse ® , a calcium hydroxylapatite from BioForm, which was acquired by Merz in 2010, Sculptra ® from Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Belotero Balance ® from Merz. Internationally, competitive products include Q-Med’s range of Restylane ® and Perlane™ products, as well as products from Anteis, Filoraga, Teoxane, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and a large number of other hyaluronic acid, bioceramic, protein and other polymer-based dermal fillers.

Sales and Marketing

We currently have limited marketing capabilities and no sales organization. Assuming successful completion of clinical trials and receipt of marketing approval for RT001 for treatment of crow’s feet lines by the FDA, we plan to launch RT001 in the United States with our own sales force and commercial organization. Specifically, we would access the U.S. market through a focused, specialized sales force that targets the core physicians (dermatologists, plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons and oculo-plastic surgeons) who perform the majority of the cosmetic procedures. Assuming approval to market in the United States, we will focus our initial marketing of RT001 and RT002 on these core specialties.

After European approval to market, we anticipate marketing RT001 and RT002 through either our own commercial infrastructure or a combination of our own infrastructure and that of our possible future partners. For future uses of RT001 and RT002 outside of aesthetic medicine, we are evaluating launching on our own or through partner relationships.

Strategic Partnering

We plan to focus our efforts on developing and commercializing RT001 and RT002 in North America. We intend to seek partners to fund development of our products outside of dermatology and outside of North America to maximize the commercial potential of our product candidates and delivery technology.

We also plan to leverage our TransMTS ® technology platform outside of our core focus in botulinum toxin by partnering with other companies. For example, in June 2013 we entered into an exclusive technology evaluation agreement with the Procter and Gamble Company to co-develop a peptide and explore applications of the TransMTS ® delivery technology in two classes of over-the-counter cosmetic compounds. If successful, this partnership would enable us to receive royalty revenue.

Facilities

Our headquarters is located in Newark, California, where we occupy approximately 90,000 square feet of office, laboratory and manufacturing space. The current term of our lease expires in May 2021. We have an option to extend the lease for two additional terms of seven years, which would extend our lease through May 2035. We believe that our current facilities are adequate for our needs and for the immediate future and that, should it be needed, additional space can be leased to accommodate any future growth.

 

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Employees

As of January 21, 2014, we had 64 full-time employees and 13 contractors for a total of 77 full-time equivalents. Of these employees and contractors, 55 were engaged in research and development and 22 were engaged in business development, finance, legal, human resources, facilities, information technology and general management and administration activities. We plan to continue to expand our research and development activities. To support this growth, we will need to expand managerial, research and development, operations, finance and other functions. None of our employees are represented by a labor union, and we consider our employee relations to be good.

Legal Proceedings

We are not currently a party to any material litigation or other material legal proceedings.

 

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MANAGEMENT

Executive Officers, Key Employees and Directors

The following table sets forth information concerning our directors, key employees and consultants and non-employee directors including their ages as of January 20, 2014:

 

Name

   Age     

Position(s)

Executive Officers

     

L. Daniel Browne

     52       President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Curtis Ruegg, Ph.D.

     51       Executive Vice President, Research and Development and Technical Operations

Lauren P. Silvernail

     55       Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Chief Financial Officer

Jacob Waugh, M.D.

     42       Chief Scientific Officer and Medical Director

Key Employees and Consultants

     

Sharon Hall

     50       Vice President, Regulatory Affairs

Niquette Hunt

     49       Senior Vice President, Commercial Development

David Styka

     55       Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration

Non-Employee Directors

     

Robert Byrnes

     69       Director

Ronald W. Eastman

     60       Director

Phyllis Gardner, M.D.

     63       Director

James Glasheen, Ph.D.

     46       Director

Jonathan Tunnicliffe

     48       Director

Ronald Wooten

     54       Director

Executive Officers

L. Daniel Browne is one of our co-founders and has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of our board of directors since we commenced operations in 2002. Mr. Browne served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Neomend, Inc., a medical technology and biomaterials company, from 2001 to 2003. From 1997 through 2000, Mr. Browne served as President of Prograft Medical Inc., a medical technology company. Previously, Mr. Browne served for more than 16 years in leadership positions in product development, sales and marketing and business development in the Gore Medical Products Division of W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., a global technology company, lastly as Business Leader in the Medical Products Division. Mr. Browne holds a B.S. from the University of Hawaii in Cell and Molecular Biology and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University. Our board of directors believes that Mr. Browne is qualified to serve on our board of directors based on his management perspective of the company, including our strategic opportunities and challenges and his track record of new product development, sales and marketing and value creation, each of which relates to our commercial opportunities.

Curtis Ruegg, Ph.D. has served as our Executive Vice President, Research and Development and Technical Operations since September 2006. Previously, Dr. Ruegg has held management and research and development positions at CoTherix, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, from 2004 to 2006. From 2002 to 2004, Dr. Ruegg was Vice President of Preclinical and Process Development at InterMune, Inc., a biotechnology company. From 1999 to 2001, Dr. Ruegg was Vice President of Research and Development at AP Cells, Inc., a medical product supply company. From 1993 to 1998, Dr. Ruegg served as Group Leader and Senior Scientist at Dendreon Corporation, a biotechnology company. Dr. Ruegg is a member of the American Association of Immunologists and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Ruegg holds a B.S. in toxicology from the University of California, Davis and a Ph.D. in pharmacology from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

 

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Lauren P. Silvernail has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Development since March 2013. From 2003 to 2012, Ms. Silvernail was Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Corporate Development at ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a pharmaceutical research and development company. During her tenure at ISTA, revenues grew to more than $160 million and headcount increased to more than 340 employees by the time ISTA was purchased by Bausch & Lomb in June 2012. From 1995 to 2003, Ms. Silvernail served in various operating and corporate development positions with Allergan, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, including Vice President, Business Development. Prior to joining Allergan, Inc., Ms. Silvernail worked at Glenwood Ventures, an investment firm, as a General Partner. Ms. Silvernail holds a B.A. in Biophysics from the University of California, Berkeley and an M.B.A. from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles. Ms. Silvernail is a member of the Licensing Executives Society (LES).

Jacob Waugh, M.D. is one of our co-founders and has served as our Chief Scientific Officer and Medical Director since June 2002. From 1997 to 2004, Dr. Waugh served on staff at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has authored over 30 research manuscripts and publications in the field of tissue engineering, molecular and cell biology, and gene therapy. He has served as an expert referee for numerous medical and scientific journals. He has six patents granted in the United States and numerous additional patent applications. Dr. Waugh received his B.S. from Rice University and M.D. from the Baylor College of Medicine.

Key Employees and Consultants

Sharon Hall has been our Vice President of Regulatory Affairs since January 2008. From 2005 through 2008, Ms. Hall held positions at PharmacoFore, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company. From 2002 to 2005, she served as Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, leading the submission and approval of several dermatological products, including OLUX ® and Evoclin ® , for Connetics Corporation, a specialty pharmaceutical company. From 2000 to 2002 she worked at Aerogen Inc., a medical device and drug delivery company, as Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs. Ms. Hall holds a B.S. and a B.A. from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Niquette Hunt has served as our Senior Vice President of Commercial Development since June 2009. From 2000 to 2009, Ms. Hunt served as the Principal of the McLean-Hunt Consulting Group, a consulting company for early stage medical device and pharmaceutical companies. From 1996 through 1999, Ms. Hunt was the Vice President of Marketing at ChemTrak, Incorporated, a medical diagnostic test company. Prior to that, Ms. Hunt held positions of increasing responsibility in marketing and sales at The Procter & Gamble Company and Warner-Lambert Company. Ms. Hunt holds a B.A. from Stanford University.

David Styka has served as our Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration since March 2013. Prior to that time Mr. Styka served as our Chief Financial Officer from November 2002 to March 2013. From May 2006 to December 2006, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Equal Elements, a private equity management firm. Prior to such role, he was Chief Financial Officer of The b-EQUAL Company, a family gaming company, a Partner at Incubasia, a Hong Kong based venture capital firm, and Chief Financial Officer for Entercept, Inc., a network security firm acquired by McAfee, Inc. Mr. Styka holds a B.A. in Economics from University of California, Santa Barbara.

Non-Employee Directors

Robert Byrnes has served as a director of our company since August 2004. Mr. Byrnes has spent over forty years in the medical device and biotechnology industries. From October 1997 until October 2002, and from January 2005 to the present, Mr. Byrnes has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Roan, Inc., an advisory service for healthcare organizations. From November 2002 to January 2005, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Thermage, Inc., a medical device company focused on the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles. Mr. Byrnes has also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tokos Medical Corporation, a health care services company, President of Caremark RX, Inc., a retail pharmacy and healthcare company, and Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Genentech, Inc., a biotechnology company. Mr. Byrnes holds a B.S. in Pharmacy from Ferris State University and an M.B.A degree in Marketing and

 

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Finance from Loyola University, Chicago. Our board of directors believes that Mr. Byrnes’s operating experience, combined with his prior board positions, make him qualified to serve on our board of directors.

Ronald W. Eastman has served as a director of our company since December 2009. He has been a managing director at Essex Woodlands Health Ventures, a venture capital firm that focuses on the healthcare industry since October 2006. From 2002 to 2006, Mr. Eastman was the Chief Executive Officer of Rinat Neuroscience Corporation, a biotech company spun out of Genentech, Inc. Mr. Eastman currently serves on the boards of directors of several privately held life sciences companies. Mr. Eastman holds a B.A. from Williams College and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. In addition, through his service as a director on numerous corporate boards, Mr. Eastman has extensive and valuable corporate governance, board oversight and transactional experience. Our board of directors believes that such experience allows Mr. Eastman to make valuable contributions to our board of directors.

Phyllis Gardner, M.D. has served as a director of our company since December 2006. Dr. Gardner has spent over 35 years in academia, medicine and industry. She currently serves as an adjunct Partner at Essex Woodlands Health Ventures, a venture capital firm that focuses on the healthcare industry, where she has worked since June 1999. Dr. Gardner has served on the board of directors of several public and private companies. She began her academic medical career at Stanford University, where she has held several positions including Senior Associate Dean for Education and Student Affairs and remains today as Professor of Medicine. From 1994 to 1996, she took a leave of absence from Stanford University to serve as Principal Scientist, Vice President of Research and Head of ALZA Technology Institute, a major drug delivery company. Dr. Gardner holds a B.S. from the University of Illinois and an M.D. from Harvard University. Our board of directors believes that Dr. Gardner’s private equity experience, operating experience and significant experience serving as a director of our company and other healthcare companies make her qualified to serve on our board of directors.

James Glasheen, Ph.D. has served as a director of our company since April 2004. Since 2002, Dr. Glasheen has served as a general partner with Technology Partners, a venture capital firm that focuses on clean tech and life science companies. Prior to his work at Technology Partners, he served as Managing Director of CIT Venture Capital. From 1996 to 2000, he was a leader within McKinsey & Company’s Pharmaceutical and Medical Products Practice. Dr. Glasheen also serves as an advisor to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) SBIR program in Washington D.C. Dr. Glasheen currently serves as a member of the board of directors of several privately-held biotechnology, consumer medical and medical device companies. Dr. Glasheen holds a B.S. from Duke University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. Our board of directors believes that Dr. Glasheen’s experiences with facilitating the growth of venture-backed companies, his experiences with McKinsey & Company and his consumer medical company expertise, together with his historical perspective on our company, make him qualified to serve on our board of directors.

Jonathan Tunnicliffe has served as a director of our company since May 2011. He is currently a Partner of NovaQuest Capital Management, L.L.C., an investment firm that focuses on the biopharmaceutical sector, a position he has held since November 2010. From 2000 until 2010, he was global head of due diligence for the NQ business unit of Quintiles Transnational, a contract research company. Mr. Tunnicliffe was previously a founding member and Director of Operations of a specialized clinical research organization, S-Cubed Inc. In Mr. Tunnicliffe’s earlier career, he was a medical statistician at SmithKline and French (now Glaxo SmithKline) and at the University of Sheffield. Mr. Tunnicliffe holds a B.Sc. in Mathematical Statistics from the University of Liverpool, a Master of Science in Medical Statistics from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and an M.B.A. from Sheffield Hallam University. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in the United Kingdom. Our board of directors believes that Mr. Tunnicliffe’s operating experience, combined with his prior board positions, make him qualified to serve on our board of directors.

Ronald Wooten has served as a director of our company since October 2013. Mr. Wooten has been a partner of NovaQuest Capital Management, L.L.C., an investment firm that focuses on the biopharmaceutical sector, since its inception in November 2010, and has been the head of the investment committee of the General Partner of NovaQuest Pharma Opportunities Fund III. From 2000 until November 2010, he was president for the NovaQuest business unit of Quintiles Inc, a contract research company. Mr. Wooten was previously Executive Vice President of Quintiles and served on its board of directors from January 2008 to November 2010.

 

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Mr. Wooten’s previous experience includes nine years with First Union Securities, where he served as a Managing Director of Investment Banking. Mr. Wooten holds a B.A. degree in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.B.A. from Boston University. Our board of directors believes that Mr. Wooten’s operating experience, combined with his prior board positions, make him qualified to serve on our board of directors.

Governance and Board Composition

Classified Board . Our board of directors currently consists of seven members. In accordance with our amended and restated certificate of incorporation that will be effective immediately after this offering, our board of directors will be divided into three classes with staggered three-year terms. At each annual general meeting of stockholders, the successors to directors whose terms then expire will be elected to serve from the time of election and qualification until the third annual meeting following election. Our directors will be divided among the three classes as follows:

 

   

The Class I directors will be Drs. Gardner and Glasheen, and their terms will expire at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2014;

 

   

The Class II directors will be Messrs. Eastman, Tunnicliffe and Wooten, and their terms will expire at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2015; and

 

   

The Class III directors will be Messrs. Browne and Byrnes, and their terms will expire at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2016.

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws that will be effective immediately after this offering will provide that the authorized number of directors may be changed only by resolution approved by a majority of our board of directors. Any additional directorships resulting from an increase in the number of directors will be distributed among the three classes so that, as nearly as possible, each class will consist of one-third of the directors. The division of our board of directors into three classes with staggered three-year terms may delay or prevent a change of our management or a change in control.

Director Independence .    Prior to this offering, our board of directors undertook a review of the independence of the directors and considered whether any director has a material relationship with us that could compromise his ability to exercise independent judgment in carrying out his responsibilities. As a result of this review, our board of directors determined that Mr. Byrnes, and Drs. Glasheen and Gardner, representing three of our seven directors, are “independent directors” as defined under NASDAQ listing rules and the independence requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Board Committees .    Our board of directors has established an audit committee and a compensation committee and, effective immediately after this offering, a nominating and corporate governance committee. Our board of directors may establish other committees to facilitate the management of our business. The composition and functions of each committee are described below. Members serve on these committees until their resignation or until otherwise determined by our board of directors.

Audit Committee .    Our audit committee currently consists of Messrs. Byrnes and Eastman and Dr. Glasheen, two of whom, our board of directors has determined, satisfy the independence requirements under the NASDAQ listing rules and Rule 10A-3(b)(1) of the Exchange Act. Each member of the audit committee meets the requirements for financial literacy under the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and NASDAQ. The chair of our audit committee is Robert Byrnes, who our board of directors has determined is an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of the SEC regulations. Our board of directors has determined that, subject to the phase-in periods available to companies listing on NASDAQ in connection with an initial public offering, the composition of our audit committee meets the criteria for independence under, and the functioning of our audit committee complies with, the applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, applicable requirements of the NASDAQ listing rules and SEC rules and regulations. We intend to continue to evaluate the requirements applicable to us and comply with future requirements to the extent that they become

 

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applicable to our audit committee. Effective immediately after this offering, the principal duties and responsibilities of our audit committee will include:

 

   

appointing and retaining an independent registered public accounting firm to serve as independent auditor to audit our consolidated financial statements, overseeing the independent auditor’s work and determining the independent auditor’s compensation;

 

   

approving in advance all audit services and non-audit services to be provided to us by our independent auditor;

 

   

establishing procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by us regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, auditing or compliance matters, as well as for the confidential, anonymous submission by our employees of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters;

 

   

reviewing and discussing with management and our independent auditor the results of the annual audit and the independent auditor’s review of our quarterly consolidated financial statements; and

 

   

conferring with management and our independent auditor about the scope, adequacy and effectiveness of our internal accounting controls, the objectivity of our financial reporting and our accounting policies and practices.

Compensation Committee .    Our compensation committee reviews and determines the compensation of all our executive officers. Our compensation committee consists of Messrs. Byrnes, Eastman and Tunnicliffe and Dr. Gardner, each of whom is a non-employee member of our board of directors as defined in Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act and an outside director as that term is defined in Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the Code. Mr. Byrnes is the chairman of the compensation committee. Our board of directors has determined that, subject to the phase-in periods available to companies listing on NASDAQ in connection with an initial public offering, the composition of our compensation committee satisfies the applicable independence requirements under, and the functioning of our compensation committee complies with the applicable requirements of, the NASDAQ listing rules and SEC rules and regulations. We intend to continue to evaluate and comply with future requirements applicable to our compensation committee. Effective immediately after this offering, the principal duties and responsibilities of our compensation committee will include:

 

   

establishing and approving, or making recommendations to another subcommittee of our board of directors regarding, the compensation and other terms of employment of our chief executive officer and other officers;

 

   

exercising administrative authority under our stock plans and employee benefit plans;

 

   

reviewing and discussing with management any compensation discussion and analysis that we are required to include in any SEC filings; and

 

   

preparing a compensation committee report on executive compensation as required by the SEC to be included in our annual proxy statements or annual reports on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee .    Effective immediately after this offering, the nominating and corporate governance committee will consist of Messrs. Eastman and Byrnes. Mr. Eastman will be the chairman of the nominating and corporate governance committee. Our board of directors has determined that, subject to the phase-in periods available to companies listing on NASDAQ in connection with an initial public offering, the proposed composition of our nominating and corporate governance committee satisfies the applicable independence requirements under, and the functioning of our nominating and corporate governance committee complies with the applicable requirements of, the NASDAQ listing rules and SEC rules and regulations. We intend to continue to evaluate and comply with future requirements applicable to our nominating and corporate governance committee. The nominating and corporate governance committee’s responsibilities will include:

 

   

assessing the need for new directors and identifying individuals qualified to become directors;

 

   

recommending to our board of directors the persons to be nominated for election as directors and to each of our board’s committees;

 

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establishing policies and making recommendations to our board of directors regarding director compensation;

 

   

assessing individual director participation and qualifications;

 

   

developing and recommending to our board corporate governance principles;

 

   

monitoring the effectiveness of our board and the quality of the relationship between management and our board; and

 

   

overseeing an annual evaluation of our board’s performance.

Candidates for director nominees are reviewed in the context of the current composition of our board of directors, the operating requirements of the company and the long-term interests of stockholders. In conducting this review, the nominating and corporate governance committee typically considers diversity, age, skills and such other factors as it deems appropriate given the current needs of our board and the company, to maintain a balance of knowledge, experience and capability. The nominating and corporate governance committee retains the right to modify these qualifications from time to time. In the case of incumbent directors whose terms of office are scheduled to expire, the nominating and corporate governance committee reviews these directors’ overall service to the company during their terms, including the number of meetings attended, level of participation, quality of performance and any other relationships and transactions that might impair the directors’ independence.

Code of Business Conduct .    Our board of directors adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all of our employees, officers, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions and agents and representatives, including directors and consultants, to be effective as of the time of the execution and delivery of the underwriting agreement for this offering. The full text of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics will be posted on our website at www.revance.com. We intend to disclose future amendments to certain provisions of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, or waivers of such provisions applicable to any principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, and our directors, on our website identified above.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

None of the members of the compensation committee is currently or has been at any time one of our employees. None of our executive officers currently serves, or has served during the last year, as a member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving as a member of our board of directors or compensation committee.

Non-Employee Director Compensation

The compensation provided to our non-employee directors in 2013 is enumerated in the table below. Mr. Browne, who is also one of our employees, did not and will not receive any compensation for his services as a director.

 

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2013 Director Compensation Table

During the year ended December 31, 2013, our non-employee directors did not receive any cash compensation from us. As of December 31, 2013, the aggregate number of shares subject to outstanding equity awards held by our non-employee directors was:

 

Name

   Stock
Options
 

Robert Byrnes

     26,998   

Ronald W. Eastman

       

Phyllis Gardner, M.D.

     5,333   

James Glasheen, Ph.D.

       

Frank Kung, Ph.D.

     (1) 

Vicente Trelles

     13,131 (2) 

Jonathan Tunnicliffe

       

Ronald Wooten

     (3) 

 

 

(1) Mr. Kung resigned as a director on October 8, 2013.

 

(2) Mr. Trelles resigned as a director on October 7, 2013.

 

(3) Mr. Wooten joined our board of directors in October 2013.

Directors may be reimbursed for travel, food, lodging and other expenses directly related to their activities as directors. Directors are also entitled to the protection provided by their indemnification agreements and the indemnification provisions in our current certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as well as the certificate of incorporation and bylaws that will become effective immediately upon the closing of this offering.

In December 2013, our board of directors approved a non-employee director compensation policy to be effective upon the completion of this offering.

Under this policy, we will pay each of our non-employee directors a cash retainer for service on the board of directors and for service on each committee on which the director is a member. The chairman of each committee will receive a higher retainer for such service. These retainers are payable in arrears in four equal quarterly installments on the last day of each quarter, provided that the amount of such payment will be prorated for any portion of such quarter that the director is not serving on our board of directors. No retainers will be paid in respect of any period prior to the completion of this offering. The retainers paid to non-employee directors for service on the board of directors and for service on each committee of the board of directors on which the director is a member are as follows:

 

     Member
Annual Service
Retainer
     Chairman Additional
Annual Service
Retainer
 

Board of Directors

   $ 39,500       $ 24,500   

Audit Committee

     7,500         12,500   

Compensation Committee

     5,000         7,250   

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

     4,500         3,500   

We will also continue to reimburse our non-employee directors for reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attending our board of director and committee meetings.

In addition, under our director compensation policy, each non-employee director serving on our board of directors upon the completion of this offering and each non-employee director elected to our board of directors after the completion of this offering will receive an option to purchase 18,000 shares of our common stock. With respect to each non-employee director serving on our board of directors upon the completion of this offering, these options will vest on the one year anniversary of the grant date, subject to the director’s continued service as

 

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a director. Further, on the date of the each annual meeting of stockholders held after the completion of this offering, each non-employee director that continues to serve as a non-employee member on our board of directors will receive an option to purchase 8,000 shares of our common stock. The exercise price of these options will equal the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant, and these options will vest on the one year anniversary of the grant date, subject to the director’s continued service as a director.

This policy is intended to provide a total compensation package that enables us to attract and retain qualified and experienced individuals to serve as directors and to align our directors’ interests with those of our stockholders.

 

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Our named executive officers, or NEOs, which consist of our principal executive officer and the next two most highly compensated executive officers during 2013, are:

 

   

L. Daniel Browne, President and Chief Executive Officer;

 

   

Jacob Waugh, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer and Medical Director; and

 

   

Lauren Silvernail, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Chief Financial Officer.

Summary Compensation Table

The following table sets forth all of the compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our NEOs during 2012 and 2013.

 

Name and Principal Position

  Year     Salary($)     Bonus($)(1)     Option
Awards($)(2)
    All Other
Compensation($)
    Total($)  

L. Daniel Browne

    2013      $ 384,387      $ 60,540      $ 1,759,189      $ —        $ 2,204,116   

President and Chief Executive Officer

    2012      $ 373,191      $ 167,936      $ —        $ 40,188 (3)    $ 581,315   

Jacob Waugh, M.D.

    2013      $ 343,460      $ 38,639      $ 912,717      $ —        $ 1,294,816   

Chief Scientific Officer and Medical Director

    2012      $ 333,457      $ 116,711      $ —        $ 42,750 (3)    $ 492,918   

Lauren Silvernail

    2013      $ 246,208 (4)    $ 40,818      $ 402,745      $ 110,011 (5)    $ 799,783   

Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Development

           

 

(1) Amounts shown in this column represent discretionary cash bonus awards granted to our NEOs.
(2) The dollar amounts in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of all option awards granted during the indicated year. These amounts have been calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, or ASC 718, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and excluding the effect of estimated forfeitures. For a discussion of valuation assumptions, see Note 15 to our financial statements and the discussion under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Stock-Based Compensation” included elsewhere in this prospectus. These amounts do not necessarily correspond to the actual value that may be recognized from the option awards by the NEOs.
(3) Amounts represent accrued vacation payment to our NEOs in 2012.
(4) Ms. Silvernail's annual salary is $311,000. The amount shown reflects the salary earned from the date of hire in March 2013 through December 31, 2013.
(5) Consists of a $100,000 signing and relocation bonus and $10,011 in taxable travel expense reimbursements.

 

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Outstanding Equity Awards at December 31, 2013

The following table provides information regarding outstanding equity awards held by each of our NEOs as of December 31, 2013.

 

     Option Awards  
     Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#)
Exercisable
    Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#)
Unexercisable
     Option
Exercise
Price ($)
     Option
Expiration
Date
 

L. Daniel Browne

     20,000 (1)      —         $ 2.55         4/29/2018   
     35,902 (2)      764       $ 2.55         7/20/2020   
     43,567 (5)      255,182       $ 8.70         5/26/2023   
     —   (3)      99,583       $ 9.15         12/16/2023   

Jacob Waugh, M.D.

     1,666 (1)      —         $ 6.60         6/18/2017   
     5,000 (1)      —         $ 2.55         4/29/2018   
     5,548 (2)      118       $ 2.55         7/20/2020   
     22,604 (5)      132,395       $ 8.70         5/26/2023   
     —   (3)      51,666       $ 9.15         12/16/2023   

Lauren Silvernail

     —   (4)      96,373       $ 8.70         5/23/2023   

 

(1) This option is fully vested.
(2) This option began vesting on January 1, 2010. The shares subject to the stock option vest over a four year period, with one-forty-eighth of the shares vesting each month, subject to providing continued service to us through each vesting date.
(3) This option began vesting on December 17, 2013. The shares subject to the stock option vest over a four year period, with one-forty-eighth of the shares vesting each month, subject to providing continued service to us through each vesting date.
(4) This option began vesting on March 18, 2013. The shares subject to the stock option vest over a four year period, with one-fourth vesting on the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date and one-forty-eighth of the shares vesting each month through the remaining vesting period, subject to providing continued service to us through each vesting date.
(5) This option began vesting on May 27, 2013. The shares subject to the stock option vest over a four year period, with one-forty-eighth of the shares vesting each month, subject to providing continued service to us through each vesting date.

Executive Employment Arrangements

We have entered into Executive Employment Agreements with each of our named executive officers regarding their employment. The Executive Employment Agreements have no specific term of employment and the relationships created thereby constitute at-will employment. A summary of our current employment arrangements with each of these officers is set forth below.

L. Daniel Browne

Mr. Browne’s current annual base salary is $384,387. In 2013, he was eligible to receive an annual discretionary target bonus equal to 35% of his annual base salary. Pursuant to Mr. Browne’s Executive Employment Agreement, which became effective December 30, 2013, he will be eligible for a target bonus in 2014 equal to 50% of his annual base salary. His eligibility for such annual bonus and the amount of such annual bonus in 2014 and thereafter will be determined by our board of directors in its sole discretion based upon the Company’s and Mr. Browne’s achievement of objectives and milestones to be determined on an annual basis by our board in consultation with Mr. Browne.

Mr. Browne’s offer letter agreement entered into prior to the execution of his Executive Employment Agreement provides for certain severance benefits if his employment is terminated without cause or if he resigns for good reason. In addition, upon certain change-in-control events, the vesting of a certain portion of Mr. Browne’s unvested shares will be accelerated, and if Mr. Browne’s employment is terminated as a result of such event, he will be entitled to additional severance benefits, such as continued payment of his salary for a certain period and further acceleration of the vesting of his shares.

Pursuant to the terms of Mr. Browne’s Executive Employment Agreement, all of the severance benefits contained in Mr. Browne’s offer letter agreement will continue until the signing of the underwriting agreement for this offering, upon which all such benefits will cease, and his severance benefits will be as set forth in our Executive Severance Benefit Plan described below, in which Mr. Browne will participate.

 

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Dr. Jacob Waugh

Dr. Waugh’s current annual base salary is $343,460. In 2013, he was eligible to receive an annual discretionary target bonus equal to 25% of his annual base salary. Pursuant to Mr. Waugh’s Executive Employment Agreement, which became effective January 13, 2014, he will be eligible for a target bonus in 2014 equal to 40% of his annual base salary. His eligibility for such annual bonus and the amount of such annual bonus in 2014 and thereafter will be determined by our board of directors in its sole discretion based upon the Company’s and Dr. Waugh’s achievement of objectives and milestones to be determined on an annual basis by our board in consultation with Dr. Waugh.

Dr. Waugh’s offer letter agreement entered into prior to the execution of his Executive Employment Agreement provides for certain severance benefits if his employment is terminated without cause. In addition, upon certain change-in-control events, the vesting of a certain portion of Dr. Waugh’s shares will be accelerated, and if Dr. Waugh’s employment is terminated as a result of such event, he will be entitled to additional severance benefits, such as continued payment of his salary for a certain period and further acceleration of the vesting of his shares.

Pursuant to the terms of Dr. Waugh’s Executive Employment Agreement, all of the severance benefits contained in Mr. Waugh’s offer letter agreement will continue until the signing of the underwriting agreement for this offering, upon which all such benefits will cease, and his severance benefits will be as set forth in our Executive Severance Benefit Plan, in which Dr. Waugh will participate.

Lauren Silvernail

Ms. Silvernail’s current annual base salary is $311,000. In 2013, she was eligible to receive an annual discretionary target bonus equal to 35% of her annual base salary. Pursuant to Ms. Silvernail’s Executive Employment Agreement, which became effective December 31, 2013, she will be eligible for a target bonus in 2014 equal to 35% of her annual base salary. Her eligibility for such annual bonus and the amount of such annual bonus in 2014 and thereafter will be determined by our board of directors in its sole discretion based upon the Company’s and Ms. Silvernail’s achievement of objectives and milestones to be determined on an annual basis by our board in consultation with Ms. Silvernail.

Ms. Silvernail’s offer letter agreement entered into prior to the execution of her Executive Employment Agreement provides for certain severance benefits if her employment is terminated without cause or if she resigns for good reason. In addition, upon certain change-in-control events, the vesting of a certain portion of Ms. Silvernail’s options will be accelerated, and if Ms. Silvernail’s employment is terminated following such event, she will be entitled to additional severance benefits, such as continued payment of her salary for a certain period and further acceleration of the vesting of her options.

Pursuant to the terms of Ms. Silvernail’s Executive Employment Agreement, all of the severance benefits contained in Ms. Silvernail’s offer letter agreement will continue until the signing of the underwriting agreement for this offering, upon which all such benefits will cease, and her severance benefits will be as set forth in our Executive Severance Benefit Plan, in which Ms. Silvernail will participate.

Severance and Change of Control Benefits

On December 17, 2013, our board of directors adopted an executive severance benefit plan, or the Severance Plan, which will become effective immediately upon the signing of the underwriting agreement for this offering. The Severance Plan is applicable to our chief executive officer, executive officers and key employees designated by the board (the “Participants”). The Severance Plan provides severance benefits to the Participants in the event of qualifying terminations of employment (as defined in the Severance Plan). By signing a participation notice, a Participant waives his or her rights to any severance and/or change of control benefits set forth in any other plan or agreement we had entered into with such Participant prior to the date on which he or she becomes a Participant in the Severance Plan. The principal features of our Severance Plan as it applies to the Participants is summarized below. The summary below is qualified in its entirety by reference to the actual text of the plan, which is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.

 

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Non-Change of Control Severance Benefits

Under the terms of the Severance Plan, in the event we involuntarily terminate any Participant for any reason other than cause, death or disability, and such termination is not within 12 months following a change of control, if the Participant timely executes a release of claims and continues to comply with all restrictive covenant agreements, the Participant would be entitled to: (i) a payment on our regular payroll schedule over the applicable severance period equal to the sum of the Participant’s monthly base salary, multiplied by 15, in the case of our chief executive officer, and by 9, in the case of all other Participants; and (ii) payment by us of COBRA premiums to continue health insurance coverage for the Participant and his eligible dependents for a period of up to 15 months, in the case of our chief executive officer, and up to 9 months in the case of all other Participants.

Change of Control Severance Benefits

Under the Severance Plan, in the event we involuntarily terminate any Participant for any reason other than cause, death or disability, or the Participant resigns for Good Reason, and such termination or resignation occurs within 12 months following a change of control, then if the Participant timely executes a release of claims and continues to comply with all restrictive covenant agreements, the Participant generally would be entitled to the following payments and benefits: (i) a single lump sum payment equal to the sum of the Participant’s monthly base salary and monthly annual target bonus, multiplied by 21 in the case of our chief executive officer, and by 12 in the case of all other Participants; (ii) payment of COBRA premiums to continue health insurance coverage for the named executive officer and his eligible dependents for a period of up to 21 months, in the case of our chief executive officer, and up to 12 months in the case of all other Participants; and (iii) 100% of the shares of our common stock underlying all unvested stock awards held by such Participant immediately prior to such termination of employment will fully vest and become exercisable, if applicable, on the date of such termination (and if applicable, any acquisition or repurchase rights held by us or any successor corporation with respect to such stock awards will lapse in full on the date of such termination).

Definitions

For purposes of the Severance Plan, “cause” generally means a Participant’s (i) commission of any felony or any crime involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude under the laws of the United States or any state thereof; (ii) attempted commission of or participation in a fraud or act of material dishonesty against us; (iii) intentional, material violation of any contract or agreement between the Participant and us or of any statutory duty owed to the us; (iv) unauthorized use or disclosure of our confidential information or trade secrets; or (v) such Participant’s gross misconduct.

For purposes of the Severance Plan, a resignation for “good reason” generally means a Participant’s resignation from all positions he or she then holds with us within 90 days following the occurrence of any of the following events taken without such Participant’s written consent, provided that the Participant has given us at least 30 days’ written notice of the event and, to the extent curable, we have not cured such event within 30 days after receipt of such notice: (i) a material reduction in the Participant’s annual base salary, which the reduction is at least fifteen percent of the Participant’s annual base salary (unless pursuant to a salary reduction program applicable generally to all similarly situated employees); (ii) a material reduction in the Participant’s duties (including responsibilities and/or authorities), provided, however, that, other than with respect to our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, a change in job position (including a change in title) shall not be deemed a “material reduction” in and of itself unless the Participant’s new duties are materially reduced from the prior duties; (iii) relocation of the Participant’s principal place of employment to a place that increases the Participant’s one-way commute by more than thirty-five miles as compared to the Participant’s then-current principal place of employment immediately prior to such relocation; (iv) any failure by us to comply with any material provision of this Severance Plan or any material written contractual obligation to Participant, which (in either case) adversely affects the Participant; or (v) the failure of any successor-in-interest to assume a material obligation of the Company under the Severance Plan material written contractual obligation to the Participant, which (in either case) adversely affects the Participant.

 

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For purposes of the Severance Plan, a “change of control” means a “change of control” as defined in our 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (which is described further below under “—Equity Incentive Plans”).

In addition, in the event any of the amounts provided for under the Severance Plan or otherwise would constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code, and such payments would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then such payments will either be (i) provided to the Participant in full, or (ii) reduced to such lesser amount that would result in a smaller or no portion of such payments being subject to the excise tax, whichever amount, after taking into account all applicable taxes, including the excise tax, would result in the Participant’s receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of such payments.

Employee Benefit Plans

2014 Equity Incentive Plan

We expect that prior to the closing of this offering our board of directors will adopt and our stockholders will approve our 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, or our 2014 plan. We do not expect to utilize our 2014 plan until after the closing of this offering, at which point no further grants will be made under our 2012 plan. No awards have been granted and no shares of our common stock have been issued under our 2014 plan.

Stock Awards .    The 2014 plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, or ISOs, nonstatutory stock options, or NSOs, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards, performance-based stock awards, and other forms of equity compensation, all of which may be granted to employees, including officers, non-employee directors and consultants of us and our affiliates. Additionally, the 2014 plan provides for the grant of performance cash awards. ISOs may be granted only to employees. All other awards may be granted to employees, including officers, and to non-employee directors and consultants.

Share Reserve .    Initially, the aggregate number of shares of our common stock that may be issued pursuant to stock awards under the 2014 plan after the 2014 plan becomes effective will not exceed 1,000,000 shares. The number of shares of our common stock reserved for issuance under our 2014 plan will automatically increase on January 1 of each year, beginning on January 1, 2015 and continuing through and including January 1, 2024, by 4% of the total number of shares of our capital stock outstanding on December 31 of the preceding calendar year or a lesser number of shares determined by our board of directors. The maximum number of shares that may be issued upon the exercise of ISOs under our 2014 plan is 2,000,000 shares.

Plan Administration .    Our board of directors, or a duly authorized committee thereof, has the authority to administer the 2014 plan. Our board of directors may also delegate to one or more of our officers the authority to (1) designate employees (other than other officers) to be recipients and (2) determine the number of shares of common stock to be subject to such stock awards. Subject to the terms of the 2014 plan, our board of directors or the authorized committee, as the plan administrator, determines recipients, dates of grant, the numbers and types of stock awards to be granted and the terms and conditions of the stock awards, including the period of their exercisability and vesting schedule applicable to a stock award. Subject to the limitations set forth below, the plan administrator will also determine the exercise price, strike price or purchase price of awards granted and the types of consideration to be paid for the award.

The plan administrator has the authority to modify outstanding awards under our 2014 plan. Subject to the terms of our 2014 plan, the plan administrator has the authority to reduce the exercise, purchase or strike price of any outstanding stock award, cancel any outstanding stock award in exchange for new stock awards, cash or other consideration, or take any other action that is treated as a repricing under generally accepted accounting principles, with the consent of any adversely affected participant.

Stock Options .     Incentive and nonstatutory stock options are granted pursuant to stock option agreements adopted by the plan administrator. The plan administrator determines the exercise price for a stock option, within the terms and conditions of the 2014 plan, provided that the exercise price of a stock option generally cannot be less than 100% of the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. Options granted under the 2014 plan vest at the rate specified by the plan administrator.

 

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The plan administrator determines the term of stock options granted under the 2014 plan. In general, if an option holder’s service relationship with us, or any of our affiliates, ceases for any reason other than disability, death or cause, the option holder may generally exercise any vested options for a period of three months following the cessation of service. In the event of a termination for cause, options generally terminate immediately upon the termination of the individual for cause. In no event may an option be exercised beyond the expiration of its term.

Acceptable consideration for the purchase of common stock issued upon the exercise of a stock option will be determined by the plan administrator and may include (1) cash, check, bank draft or money order, (2) a broker-assisted cashless exercise, (3) the tender of shares of our common stock previously owned by the optionholder, (4) a net exercise of the option if it is an NSO, and (5) other legal consideration approved by the plan administrator.

Tax Limitations On Incentive Stock Options .    The aggregate fair market value, determined at the time of grant, of our common stock with respect to ISOs that are exercisable for the first time by an optionholder during any calendar year under all of our stock plans may not exceed $100,000. Options or portions thereof that exceed such limit will generally be treated as NSOs. No ISO may be granted to any person who, at the time of the grant, owns or is deemed to own stock possessing more than 10% of our total combined voting power or that of any of our affiliates unless (1) the option exercise price is at least 110% of the fair market value of the stock subject to the option on the date of grant, and (2) the term of the ISO does not exceed five years from the date of grant.

Performance Awards .    The 2014 plan permits the grant of performance-based stock and cash awards that may qualify as performance-based compensation that is not subject to the $1,000,000 limitation on the income tax deductibility of compensation paid to a covered executive officer imposed by Section 162(m) of the Code. To help assure that the compensation attributable to performance-based awards will so qualify, our compensation committee can structure such awards so that stock or cash will be issued or paid pursuant to such award only after the achievement of certain pre-established performance goals during a designated performance period.

The performance goals that may be selected include one or more of the following: (1) earnings (including earnings per share and net earnings); (2) earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation; (3) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; (4) total stockholder return; (5) return on equity or average stockholder’s equity; (6) return on assets, investment, or capital employed; (7) stock price; (8) margin (including gross margin); (9) income (before or after taxes); (10) operating income; (11) operating income after taxes; (12) pre-tax profit; (13) operating cash flow; (14) sales or revenue targets; (15) increases in revenue or product revenue; (16) expenses and cost reduction goals; (17) improvement in or attainment of working capital levels; (18) economic value added (or an equivalent metric); (19) market share; (20) cash flow; (21) cash flow per share; (22) share price performance; (23) debt reduction; (24) implementation or completion of projects or processes; (25) customer satisfaction; (26) stockholders’ equity; (27) capital expenditures; (28) debt levels; (29) operating profit or net operating profit; (30) workforce diversity; (31) growth of net income or operating income; (32) billings; (33) bookings; (34) the number of users, including but not limited to unique users, (35) employee retention; and (36) to the extent that an award is not intended to comply with Section 162(m) of the Code, other measures of performance selected by our board of directors.

The performance goals may be based on a company-wide basis, with respect to one or more business units, divisions, affiliates, or business segments, and in either absolute terms or relative to the performance of one or more comparable companies or the performance of one or more relevant indices. Unless specified otherwise (i) in the award agreement at the time the award is granted or (ii) in such other document setting forth the performance goals at the time the goals are established, we will appropriately make adjustments in the method of calculating the attainment of performance goals as follows: (1) to exclude restructuring and/or other nonrecurring charges; (2) to exclude exchange rate effects, as applicable, for non-U.S. dollar denominated goals; (3) to exclude the effects of changes to generally accepted accounting principles; (4) to exclude the effects of any statutory adjustments to corporate tax rates; (5) to exclude the effects of any “extraordinary items” as determined under generally accepted accounting principles; (6) to exclude the dilutive effects of acquisitions or joint ventures; (7) to assume that any business divested by us achieved performance objectives at targeted levels during the balance of a performance period following such divestiture; (8) to exclude the effect of any change in our outstanding shares of common stock by reason of any stock dividend or split,

 

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stock repurchase, reorganization, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination or exchange of shares or other similar corporate change, or any distributions to common stockholders other than regular cash dividends; (9) to exclude the effects of stock based compensation and the award of bonuses under our bonus plans; (10) to exclude costs incurred in connection with potential acquisitions or divestitures that are required to be expensed under generally accepted accounting principles; (11) to exclude the goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges that are required to be recorded under generally accepted accounting principles; and (12) to exclude the effect of any other unusual, non-recurring gain or loss or other extraordinary item. In addition, we retain the discretion to reduce or eliminate the compensation or economic benefit due upon attainment of the goals. The performance goals may differ from participant to participant and from award to award.

Other Stock Awards .    The plan administrator may grant other awards based in whole or in part by reference to our common stock. The plan administrator will set the number of shares under the stock award and all other terms and conditions of such awards.

Corporate Transactions .    In the event of certain specified significant corporate transactions, the plan administrator has the discretion to take any of the following actions with respect to stock awards:

 

   

arrange for the assumption, continuation or substitution of a stock award by a surviving or acquiring entity or parent company;

 

   

arrange for the assignment of any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by us to the surviving or acquiring entity or parent company;

 

   

accelerate the vesting of the stock award and provide for its termination prior to the effective time of the corporate transaction;

 

   

arrange for the lapse of any reacquisition or repurchase right held by us;

 

   

cancel or arrange for the cancellation of the stock award in exchange for such cash consideration, if any, as our board of directors may deem appropriate; or

 

   

make a payment equal to the excess of (1) the value of the property the participant would have received upon exercise of the stock award over (2) the exercise price otherwise payable in connection with the stock award.

Our plan administrator is not obligated to treat all stock awards, even those that are of the same type, in the same manner.

Under the 2014 plan, a corporate transaction is generally the consummation of (1) a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of our consolidated assets, (2) a sale or other disposition of at least 90% of our outstanding securities, (3) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which we are not the surviving corporation or (4) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which we are the surviving corporation but the shares of our common stock outstanding immediately prior to such transaction are converted or exchanged into other property by virtue of the transaction.

Change in Control .    The plan administrator may provide, in an individual award agreement or in any other written agreement between a participant and us that the stock award will be subject to additional acceleration of vesting and exercisability in the event of a change in control. Under the 2014 plan, a change in control is generally (1) the acquisition by a person or entity of more than 50% of our combined voting power other than by merger, consolidation or similar transaction; (2) a consummated merger, consolidation or similar transaction immediately after which our stockholders cease to own more than 50% of the combined voting power of the surviving entity; or (3) a consummated sale, lease or exclusive license or other disposition of all or substantially of our consolidated assets.

Amendment and Termination .    Our board of directors has the authority to amend, suspend, or terminate our 2014 plan, provided that such action does not materially impair the existing rights of any participant without such participant’s written consent. No ISOs may be granted after the tenth anniversary of the date our board of directors adopted our 2014 plan.

 

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2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

We expect that prior to the closing of this offering our board will adopt and our stockholders will approve our 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, or our 2014 ESPP. We do not expect to grant purchase rights under our 2014 ESPP until after the closing of this offering.

The maximum number of shares of our common stock that may be issued under our 2014 ESPP is 200,000 shares. The number of shares of our common stock reserved for issuance under our 2014 ESPP will automatically increase on January 1 of each year, beginning on January 1 of the year after the closing of this offering and ending on and including January 1, 2024, by the lesser of (i) 1% of the total number of shares of our common stock outstanding on December 31 of the preceding calendar year, (ii) 300,000 shares of our common stock or (iii) such lesser number of shares of common stock as determined by our board of directors. Shares subject to purchase rights granted under our 2014 ESPP that terminate without having been exercised in full will not reduce the number of shares available for issuance under our 2014 ESPP.

Our board of directors, or a duly authorized committee thereof, will administer our 2014 ESPP. Our board of directors may delegate its authority to administer our 2014 ESPP to our compensation committee under the terms of the compensation committee’s charter.

Employees, including executive officers, of ours or any of our designated affiliates may have to satisfy one or more of the following service requirements before participating in our 2014 ESPP, as determined by the administrator: (1) customary employment with us or one of our affiliates for more than 20 hours per week and more than five months per calendar year, or (2) continuous employment with us or one of our affiliates for a minimum period of time, not to exceed two years, prior to the first date of an offering. An employee may not be granted rights to purchase stock under our 2014 ESPP if such employee (1) immediately after the grant would own stock possessing 5% or more of the total combined voting power or value of all classes of our common stock or (2) holds rights to purchase stock under our 2014 ESPP that would accrue at a rate that exceeds $25,000 worth of our stock for each calendar year that the rights remain outstanding.

Our 2014 ESPP is intended to qualify as an employee stock purchase plan under Section 423 of the Code. The administrator may specify offerings with a duration of not more than 27 months, and may specify one or more shorter purchase periods within each offering. Each offering will have one or more purchase dates on which shares of our common stock will be purchased for the employees who are participating in the offering.

Our 2014 ESPP permits participants to purchase shares of our common stock through payroll deductions up to 15% of their earnings. Unless otherwise determined by the administrator, the purchase price of the shares will be 85% of the lower of the fair market value of our common stock on the first day of an offering or on the date of purchase. Participants may end their participation at any time during an offering and will be paid their accrued contributions that have not yet been used to purchase shares. Participation ends automatically upon termination of employment with us.

A participant may not transfer purchase rights under our 2014 ESPP other than by will, the laws of descent and distribution or as otherwise provided under our 2014 ESPP.

In the event of a specified corporate transaction, such as our merger or change in control, a successor corporation may assume, continue or substitute each outstanding purchase right. If the successor corporation does not assume, continue or substitute for the outstanding purchase rights, the offering in progress will be shortened and a new exercise date will be set. The participants’ purchase rights will be exercised on the new exercise date and such purchase rights will terminate immediately thereafter.

Our board of directors has the authority to amend, suspend or terminate our 2014 ESPP, at any time and for any reason. Our 2014 ESPP will remain in effect until terminated by our board of directors in accordance with the terms of the 2014 ESPP.

2012 Equity Incentive Plan

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Plan, or 2002 plan. After our 2012 plan became effective, no further stock awards were made under our 2002 plan. As of September 30, 2013, there were 373,100 shares remaining available for the grant of stock awards under our 2012 plan and there were 771,570 outstanding stock awards granted under our 2012 plan.

The 2012 plan will terminate in December 2022, unless our board of directors terminates it earlier. The 2014 plan will replace the 2012 plan and no additional awards will be granted under the 2012 plan after this offering.

Stock Awards .    The 2012 plan provides for the grant of ISO, NSOs, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards and restricted stock unit awards. ISOs may be granted only to our employees. All other awards may be granted to our employees, including officers, and to our non-employee directors and consultants.

Share Reserve .    The aggregate number of shares of our common stock originally reserved for issuance pursuant to stock awards under the 2012 plan was 339,300 shares, which was the sum of (1) 32,987 shares (which was the number of shares subject to the 2002 plan’s available share reserve as of the effective date of the 2012 plan), plus (2) any shares subject to stock options or other stock awards granted under our 2002 plan that expire or terminate for any reason, are forfeited or repurchased by us not to exceed 306,313 shares. In April 2013 and May 2013, our board of directors approved an increase in the 2012 plan reserve by 96,373 shares and 984,229 shares, respectively.

Administration .    Our board of directors, or a duly authorized committee thereof, has the authority to administer the 2012 plan. The plan administrator has the authority to modify outstanding awards under our 2012 plan.

Stock Options .    Incentive and nonstatutory stock options are granted pursuant to stock option agreements adopted by the plan administrator. The plan administrator determines the exercise price for a stock option, within the terms and conditions of the 2012 plan, provided that the exercise price of a stock option generally cannot be less than 100% of the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. Options granted under the 2012 plan vest at the rate specified by the plan administrator.

The plan administrator determines the term of stock options granted under the 2012 plan. In general, if an option holder’s service relationship with us, or any of our affiliates, ceases for any reason other than disability, death or cause, the option holder may generally exercise any vested options for a period of three months following the cessation of service. In the event of a termination for cause, options generally terminate immediately upon the termination of the individual for cause. In no event may an option be exercised beyond the expiration of its term.

Acceptable consideration for the purchase of common stock issued upon the exercise of a stock option will be determined by the plan administrator and may include (1) cash, check, bank draft or money order, (2) a broker-assisted cashless exercise, (3) the tender of shares of our common stock previously owned by the optionholder, (4) a net exercise of the option if it is an NSO, (5) deferred payment and (6) other legal consideration approved by the plan administrator.

Unless the plan administrator provides otherwise, options generally are not transferable except by will, the laws of descent and distribution, or pursuant to a domestic relations order. An optionholder may designate a beneficiary, however, who may exercise the option following the optionholder’s death.

Tax Limitations On Incentive Stock Options . The aggregate fair market value, determined at the time of grant, of our common stock with respect to ISOs that are exercisable for the first time by an optionholder during any calendar year under all of our stock plans may not exceed $100,000. Options or portions thereof that exceed such limit will generally be treated as NSOs. No ISO may be granted to any person who, at the time of the grant, owns or is deemed to own stock possessing more than 10% of our total combined voting power or that of any of our affiliates unless (1) the option exercise price is at least 110% of the fair market value of the stock subject to the option on the date of grant, and (2) the option is not exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date of grant.

Corporate Transactions .    In the event of certain specified significant corporate transactions, the plan administrator has the discretion to take any of the following actions with respect to stock awards:

 

   

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arrange for the assignment of any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by us to the surviving or acquiring entity or parent company;

 

   

accelerate the vesting of the stock award and provide for its termination prior to the effective time of the corporate transaction;

 

   

arrange for the lapse of any reacquisition or repurchase right held by us;

 

   

cancel or arrange for the cancellation of the stock award in exchange for such cash consideration, if any, as our board of directors may deem appropriate; or

 

   

make a payment equal to the excess of (1) the value of the property the participant would have received upon exercise of the stock award over (2) the exercise price otherwise payable in connection with the stock award.

Our plan administrator is not obligated to treat all stock awards, even those that are of the same type, in the same manner.

Under the 2012 plan, a corporate transaction is generally the consummation of (1) a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of our consolidated assets, (2) a sale or other disposition of at least 90% of our outstanding securities, (3) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which we are not the surviving corporation, or (4) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which we are the surviving corporation but the shares of our common stock outstanding immediately prior to such transaction are converted or exchanged into other property by virtue of the transaction.

Change in Control .    The plan administrator may provide, in an individual award agreement or in any other written agreement between a participant and us that the stock award will be subject to additional acceleration of vesting and exercisability in the event of a change in control. Under the 2012 plan, a change in control is generally (1) the acquisition by a person or entity of more than 50% of our combined voting power other than by merger, consolidation or similar transaction; (2) a consummated merger, consolidation or similar transaction immediately after which our stockholders cease to own more than 50% of the combined voting power of the surviving entity; (3) a complete dissolution or liquidation; or (4) a consummated sale, lease or exclusive license or other disposition of all or substantially of our consolidated assets.

Amendment and Termination .    The 2012 plan will terminate on December 11, 2022. However, our board of directors has the authority to amend, suspend, or terminate our 2012 plan, provided that such action does not impair the existing rights of any participant without such participant’s written consent.

2002 Equity Incentive Plan

Our board of directors and our stockholders originally approved our 2002 plan, which became effective in October 2002, and was further amended and restated by our board of directors and stockholders, most recently in May 2010. The 2002 plan terminated and no further awards were granted upon the effective date of the 2012 plan. As of September 30, 2013, there were outstanding stock awards covering a total of 273,618 shares that were granted under our 2002 plan.

Stock awards .    The 2002 plan provides for the grant of ISO, NSOs, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards and restricted stock unit awards. ISOs may be granted only to our employees. All other awards may be granted to our employees, including officers, and to our non-employee directors and consultants.

Share Reserve .    Shares are no longer available for the grant of stock awards under our 2002 plan. However, if a stock award granted under the 2002 plan expires or otherwise terminates without being exercised in full, the shares of our common stock not acquired pursuant to the stock award again will become available for subsequent issuance under the 2012 plan.

Administration .    Our board of directors, or a duly authorized committee thereof, has the authority to administer the 2002 plan. The plan administrator has the authority to modify outstanding awards under our 2002 plan.

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corporation. If any surviving or acquiring corporation fails to assume, continue or substitute such stock awards, stock awards held by participants whose continuous service has not terminated will accelerate vesting in full prior to the corporate transaction. All stock awards will terminate at or prior to the corporate transaction. In addition, our board may also provide, in its sole discretion, that the holder of a stock award that will terminate upon the occurrence of a corporate transaction will receive a payment, if any, equal to the excess of (1) the value of the property the participant would have received upon exercise of the stock award over (2) the exercise price otherwise payable in connection with the stock award.

Under the 2002 plan, a corporate transaction is generally the consummation of (1) a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of our consolidated assets, (2) a sale or other disposition of at least 90% of our outstanding securities, (3) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which we are not the surviving corporation, or (4) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which we are the surviving corporation but the shares of our common stock outstanding immediately prior to such transaction are converted or exchanged into other property by virtue of the transaction.

Change in Control .    The plan administrator may provide, in an individual award agreement or in any other written agreement between a participant and us that the stock award will be subject to additional acceleration of vesting and exercisability in the event of a change in control. Under the 2002 plan, a change in control is generally (1) the acquisition by a person or entity of more than 50% of our combined voting power other than by merger, consolidation or similar transaction; (2) a consummated merger, consolidation or similar transaction immediately after which our stockholders cease to own more than 50% of the combined voting power of the surviving entity; or (3) a consummated sale, lease or exclusive license or other disposition of all or substantially of our consolidated assets.

401(k) Plan

We maintain a tax-qualified retirement plan that provides eligible U.S. employees with an opportunity to save for retirement on a tax advantaged basis. Eligible employees are able to defer eligible compensation subject to applicable annual Code limits. We have the ability to make discretionary contributions to the 401(k) plan but have not done so to date. Employees’ pre-tax contributions are allocated to each participant’s individual account and are then invested in selected investment alternatives according to the participants’ directions. Employees are immediately and fully vested in their contributions. The 401(k) plan is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code with the 401(k) plan’s related trust intended to be tax exempt under Section 501(a) of the Code. As a tax-qualified retirement plan, contributions to the 401(k) plan and earnings on those contributions are not taxable to the employees until distributed from the 401(k) plan.

Pension Benefits

Our NEOs did not participate in, or otherwise receive any benefits under, any pension or retirement plan sponsored by us during 2012 or 2013.

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

Our NEOs did not earn any nonqualified deferred compensation benefits from us during 2012 or 2013.

Limitations on Liability and Indemnification Matters

Upon the closing of this offering, our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will contain provisions that limit the liability of our current and former directors for monetary damages to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. Delaware law provides that directors of a corporation will not be personally liable for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary duties as directors, except liability for:

 

   

any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders;

 

   

any act or omission not in good faith or that involves intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law;

 

   

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any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.

Such limitation of liability does not apply to liabilities arising under federal securities laws and does not affect the availability of equitable remedies such as injunctive relief or rescission.

Upon the closing of this offering, our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws will provide that we are required to indemnify our directors to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. Our amended and restated bylaws will also provide that, upon satisfaction of certain conditions, we shall advance expenses incurred by a director in advance of the final disposition of any action or proceeding and permit us to secure insurance on behalf of any officer, director, employee or other agent for any liability arising out of his or her actions in that capacity regardless of whether we would otherwise be permitted to indemnify him or her under the provisions of Delaware law. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws will also provide our board of directors with discretion to indemnify our officers and employees when determined appropriate by our board. We have entered and expect to continue to enter into agreements to indemnify our directors, executive officers and other employees as determined by our board of directors. With certain exceptions, these agreements provide for indemnification for related expenses including, among other things, attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and settlement amounts incurred by any of these individuals in any action or proceeding. We believe that these bylaw provisions and indemnification agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and officers. We also maintain customary directors’ and officers’ liability insurance.

The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against our directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. They may also reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation against our directors and officers, even though an action, if successful, might benefit us and other stockholders. Further, a stockholder’s investment may be adversely affected to the extent that we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers as required by these indemnification provisions. At present, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any of our directors, officers or employees for which indemnification is sought and we are not aware of any threatened litigation that may result in claims for indemnification.

Rule 10b5-1 Sales Plans

Our directors and executive officers may adopt written plans pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act, known as Rule 10b5-1 plans, in which they will contract with a broker to buy or sell shares of our common stock on a periodic basis. Under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, a broker executes trades pursuant to parameters established by the director or officer when entering into the plan, without further direction from them. The director or officer may amend a Rule 10b5-1 plan in some circumstances and may terminate a plan at any time. Our directors and executive officers also may buy or sell additional shares outside of a Rule 10b5-1 plan when they are not in possession of material nonpublic information subject to compliance with the terms of our insider trading policy. Prior to 180 days after the date of this prospectus (subject to potential early termination), the sale of any shares under such plan would be subject to the lock-up agreement that the director or officer has entered into with the underwriters in connection with this offering.

 

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The following is a summary of transactions since January 1, 2010 and each currently proposed transaction in which (i) we have been a participant, (ii) the amount involved exceeded or will exceed $120,000, and (iii) any of our directors, executive officers or holders of more than 5% of our capital stock, or any member of their immediate family or person sharing their household, had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than compensation arrangements which are described under “Management—Executive Compensation” and “Management—Non-Employee Director Compensation.” Share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to give effect to a reverse stock split of 1 -for- 15 of our common stock and preferred stock to be effective prior to the effectiveness of this registration statement.

Sales of Preferred Stock

Between May 10, 2010 and October 1, 2010, we issued an aggregate of 159,023 shares of our Series D convertible preferred stock at a per share price of $66.75, for aggregate consideration of $10,614,843. Between February 5, 2013 and May 28, 2013, we issued an aggregate of 1,818,390 shares of our Series E-5 convertible preferred stock at a per share price of $22.425, for aggregate consideration of $40,777,781.

The following table summarizes purchases of shares of our convertible preferred stock by our executive officers, directors and holders of more than 5% of our capital stock since January 1, 2010 that involved an amount over $120,000:

 

Purchasers

   Shares of
Series D
Convertible

Preferred Stock*
     Shares of
Series E-5
Convertible
Preferred Stock
     Total
Purchase  Price
 

Entities affiliated with Essex VIII(1)

     74,906         445,929       $ 14,999,999   

Entities affiliated with NovaQuest(2)

             500,039         11,213,382   

Entities affiliated with Technology Partners(3)

     3,406         89,186         2,227,396   

Entities affiliated with Vivo Ventures(4)

     3,892                 259,813   

 

* All shares of our Series D convertible preferred stock were subsequently converted into shares of our Series E-3 convertible preferred stock on a 1 to 2.119 basis in connection with the closing of our Series E preferred stock financing on March 29, 2013.

 

(1) Ronald W. Eastman, a member of our board of directors, is a managing director of Essex Woodlands Health Ventures VIII, LLC, the general partner of Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII, L.P., Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII-A, L.P. and Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII-B, L.P.

 

(2) Jonathan Tunnicliffe and Ronald Wooten, each a member of our board of directors, are both affiliated with NQ HCIF General Partner, L.P., the general partner of NovaQuest Pharma Opportunities Fund III, L.P.

 

(3) James Glasheen, a member of our board of directors, is a managing member of TP Management VII, L.L.C., the general partner of Technology Partners Affiliates VII, L.P. and Technology Partners Fund VII, L.P.

 

(4) Frank Kung, a former member of our board of directors, is a managing partner at BioAsia Investments IV, LLC, the general partner of Biotechnology Development Fund IV Affiliates, L.P., BDF IV Annex Fund, L.P. and Biotechnology Development Fund IV, L.P.

Sales of Convertible Notes

Pursuant to that certain Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated January 24, 2011, as amended, between January 24, 2011 and December 6, 2012 we issued convertible notes with an aggregate principal amount of $63,319,658. In connection with the closing of our Series E preferred stock financing on March 29, 2013, the principal amount of all outstanding convertible notes, together with all accrued but unpaid interest, converted into an aggregate of 4,748,468 shares of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock at a price of $14.95005 per share and, as a result, such notes are no longer outstanding.

 

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The following table summarizes purchases of convertible notes by our executive officers, directors and holders of more than 5% of our capital stock since January 1, 2010 that involved an amount over $120,000:

 

Stockholder

   Convertible
Notes
(Principal
Amount)
     Shares of
Series E-4
Convertible
Preferred Stock

(issued on
conversion)
 

Entities affiliated with Essex VIII(1)

   $ 26,427,713         1,988,289   

Entities affiliated with NovaQuest(2)

     20,589,160         1,539,343   

Entities affiliated with Technology Partners(3)

     4,072,767         306,364   

Entities affiliated with Vivo Ventures(4)

     4,309,347         325,134   

 

 

(1) Ronald W. Eastman, a member of our board of directors, is a managing director of Essex Woodlands Health Ventures VIII, LLC, the general partner of Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII, L.P., Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII-A, L.P. and Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII-B, L.P.

 

(2) Jonathan Tunnicliffe and Ronald Wooten, each a member of our board of directors, are both affiliated with NQ HCIF General Partner, L.P., the general partner of NovaQuest Pharma Opportunities Fund III, L.P.

 

(3) James Glasheen, a member of our board of directors, is a managing member of TP Management VII, L.L.C., the general partner of Technology Partners Affiliates VII, L.P. and Technology Partners Fund VII, L.P.

 

(4) Frank Kung, a former member of our board of directors, is a managing partner at BioAsia Investments IV, LLC, the general partner of Biotechnology Development Fund IV Affiliates, L.P., BDF IV Annex Fund, L.P. and Biotechnology Development Fund IV, L.P.

Issuance of Warrants to Purchase Common Stock

Pursuant to our Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated January 24, 2011, as amended, between January 24, 2011 and December 6, 2012, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 270,161 shares of our common stock and, pursuant to our Series E-5 Preferred Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated February 5, 2013, as amended and restated on March 29, 2013, between February 5, 2013 and May 28, 2013, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 545,492 shares of our common stock.

The following table summarizes purchases of warrants by our executive officers, directors and holders of more than 5% of our capital stock since January 1, 2010 that involved an amount over $120,000:

 

Stockholder

   Shares of
Common Stock
Underlying the
Warrants*
     Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
per Share**
 

Entities affiliated with Essex VIII(1)

     246,535       $ 0.15   

Entities affiliated with NovaQuest(2)

     237,858       $ 0.15   

Entities affiliated with Technology Partners(3)

     44,132       $ 0.15   

Entities affiliated with Vivo Ventures(4)

     18,385       $ 0.15   

 

* See the section entitled “Description of Capital Stock—Warrants” for a detailed description of the treatment of warrants in connection with this offering.

 

** All common stock warrants issued by the company have an exercise price of $0.15 per share.

 

(1) Ronald W. Eastman, a member of our board of directors, is a managing director of Essex Woodlands Health Ventures VIII, LLC, the general partner of Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII, L.P., Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII-A, L.P. and Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII-B, L.P.

 

(2) Jonathan Tunnicliffe and Ronald Wooten, each a member of our board of directors, are both affiliated with NQ HCIF General Partner, L.P., the general partner of NovaQuest Pharma Opportunities Fund III, L.P.

 

(3) James Glasheen, a member of our board of directors, is a managing member of TP Management VII, L.L.C., the general partner of Technology Partners Affiliates VII, L.P. and Technology Partners Fund VII, L.P.

 

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(4) Frank Kung, a former member of our board of directors, is a managing partner at BioAsia Investments IV, LLC, the general partner of Biotechnology Development Fund IV Affiliates, L.P., BDF IV Annex Fund, L.P. and Biotechnology Development Fund IV, L.P.

Issuances of Notes and Warrants Pursuant to Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement

Pursuant to that certain Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated October 8, 2013, as amended, we issued secured subordinated convertible promissory notes, or the 2013 notes, and warrants to purchase our common stock, or the 2013 warrants, in an aggregate principal amount of $23.65 million. The outstanding principal amount balance and any accrued interest through October 7, 2014 on the 2013 notes will convert into 1,744,719 shares of common stock immediately prior to the closing of this offering at a conversion price equal to the initial public offering price, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus.

The 2013 warrants are exercisable for an aggregate number of shares of our common stock equal to the aggregate number of shares issuable upon conversion of the 2013 notes multiplied by 25%. The exercise price of the 2013 warrants is $0.15 per share. The 2013 warrants terminate if they are not exercised prior to the closing of this offering. These warrants have a net exercise provision and contain provisions for the adjustment of the exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrant in the event of certain stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, reclassifications, consolidations and other fundamental transactions. We expect all of the holders of the warrants to exercise the warrants on a net issuance basis contingent upon and effective immediately prior to the closing of this offering.

The following table summarizes the participation in the 2013 convertible note financing by our executive officers, directors and holders of more than 5% of our capital stock and their affiliated entities:

Name

   Aggregate 2013
Notes Amount
 

Funds affiliated with Essex VIII(1)

   $ 9,500,000   

Funds affiliated with NovaQuest(2)

     9,500,000   

 

(1) Ronald W. Eastman, a member of our board of directors, is a managing director of Essex Woodlands Health Ventures VIII, LLC, the general partner of Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII, L.P., Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII-A, L.P. and Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII-B, L.P.
(2) Jonathan Tunnicliffe and Ronald Wooten, each a member of our board of directors, are both affiliated with NQ HCIF General Partner, L.P., the general partner of NovaQuest Pharma Opportunities Fund III, L.P.

Participation in this Offering

Entities and individuals affiliated with Essex VIII, NovaQuest and Vivo Ventures, each of which is a current stockholder, have indicated an interest in purchasing an aggregate of up to $16.25 million of shares of common stock in this offering, at the price offered to the public. However, because indications of interest are not binding agreements or commitments to purchase, the underwriters may determine to sell more, less or no shares in this offering to any of these entities or individuals, or any of these entities or individuals may determine to purchase more, less or no shares in this offering.

Other Transactions with our Executive Officers, Directors, Key Employees and Significant Stockholders

Stockholder Agreements.     In May 2010, in connection with the second closing of our Series D preferred stock financing, we entered into an Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement. All rights under such agreement were superseded by agreements subsequently entered into in connection with our Series E preferred stock financing. In March 2013, in connection with our Series E preferred stock financing, we entered into an Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement, or the Rights Agreement, an Amended and Restated Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement, or the ROFR Agreement, and an Amended and Restated Voting Agreement, or the Voting Agreement. In October 2013, in connection with our Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated October 8, 2013, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Rights Agreement, an Amended and

 

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Restated Voting Agreement, and a Security Agreement, to collectively provide for, among other things, voting rights and obligations, information rights, registration rights with certain holders of our preferred stock and certain holders of our common stock and granted certain holders of our 2013 notes a security interest with respect to all of our assets, excluding our intellectual property. The following executive officers, directors and holders of more than 5% of our capital stock and their affiliates are parties to those agreements:

 

   

Entities affiliated with Essex VIII;

 

   

Entities affiliated with NovaQuest;

 

   

Entities affiliated with Technology Partners;

 

   

Entities affiliated with Vivo Ventures;

 

   

Jacob Waugh, M.D.; and

 

   

L. Daniel Browne and affiliated entities

The ROFR Agreement, the Voting Agreement, the Security Agreement and portions of the Rights Agreement will terminate prior to or upon the closing of this offering, as applicable. However, the registration rights provided for in the Rights Agreement to the holders of our outstanding preferred stock, including certain of our directors, executive officers, beneficial owners of more than 5% of our capital stock and immediate family members of these individuals, will continue following the closing of this offering. Upon the closing of this offering, the holders of 10,114,701 shares of our common stock will be entitled to certain rights with respect to the registration of these shares, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. For a more detailed description of these registration rights, see the section entitled “Description of Capital Stock—Registration Rights.”

Indemnification Agreements .    We have entered, or will enter, into an indemnification agreement with each of our directors and executive officers. The indemnification agreements and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws require us to indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. For a description of these indemnification agreements, see the section entitled “Executive Compensation—Limitations on Liability and Indemnification Matters.”

Policies and Procedures for Related Party Transactions.     Following this offering, all future transactions between us and our officers, directors, principal stockholders and their affiliates will be approved by the audit committee, or a similar committee consisting of entirely independent directors, according to the terms of our written Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

All of the related party transactions described in this section occurred prior to the adoption of this policy and as such, these transactions were not subject to the approval and review procedures set forth in this policy. However, these transactions were reviewed and approved by our board of directors.

 

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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of January 1, 2014, as adjusted to reflect the sale of common stock offered by us in this offering, for:

 

   

each of our named executive officers;

 

   

each of our directors;

 

   

all of our directors and executive officers as a group; and

 

   

each person, or group of affiliated persons, known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock.

Entities and individuals affiliated with Essex VIII, NovaQuest and Vivo Ventures, each of which is a current stockholder and which we refer to collectively as the Current Stockholders, have indicated an interest in purchasing an aggregate of $16.25 million of shares of our common stock in this offering at the price offered to the public, or an aggregate of 1,083,333 shares of common stock, assuming the initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set on the cover page of this prospectus. The information set forth in the table below assumes the purchase of all of these shares, or the Assumed Allocated Shares, in this offering by the Current Stockholders, with each Current Stockholder purchasing the respective number of Assumed Allocated Shares indicated in the footnotes to the table below. Although we anticipate that the Current Stockholders will purchase, and that the underwriters will sell to the Current Stockholders, all of the shares of our common stock that the Current Stockholders have indicated an interest in purchasing, indications of interest are not binding agreements or commitments to purchase and the Current Stockholders may determine to purchase more, less or no shares in this offering and the underwriters may determine to sell more, less or no shares in this offering to the Current Stockholders.

Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes any shares over which a person exercises sole or shared voting or investment power. Shares of common stock issuable under options or warrants that are exercisable within 60 days after January 1, 2014, are deemed beneficially owned and such shares are used in computing the percentage ownership of the person holding the options or warrants but are not deemed outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. The percentage of beneficial ownership prior to this offering is based on 8,950,789 shares of our common stock outstanding as of January 1, 2014, assuming the conversion of all outstanding shares of our convertible preferred stock as of January 1, 2014 into 8,689,999 shares of our common stock. The percentage of beneficial ownership following this offering includes 5,000,000 shares of common stock being offered for sale by us in this offering (including 1,083,333 Assumed Allocated Shares to be purchased by the Current Stockholders as described in the preceding paragraph) and assumes:

 

   

the automatic conversion of the $23.65 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2013 notes and accrued interest through October 7, 2014, into 1,747,033 shares of common stock immediately prior to the closing of this offering at a conversion price equal to the initial public offering price, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus; and

 

   

the automatic exercise of the 2013 warrants and the other common stock warrants, assuming net exercise for 1,184,733 shares of our common stock immediately prior to the closing of this offering, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus.

Because the number of shares of common stock that will be issued upon the conversion of the 2013 notes and the exercise of the 2013 warrants depends upon the actual initial public offering price per share in this offering, the actual number of shares issuable upon such exercise and conversion will likely differ from the respective number of shares set forth above. See “Prospectus Summary – The Offering.”

The information contained in the following table is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose and the inclusion of any shares in the table does not constitute an admission of beneficial ownership of those shares.

 

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Unless otherwise indicated below, to our knowledge, all persons named in the table have sole voting and dispositive power with respect to their shares of common stock, except to the extent authority is shared by spouses under community property laws. Unless otherwise indicated below, the address of each beneficial owner listed in the table below is c/o Revance Therapeutics, Inc., 7555 Gateway Blvd., Newark, CA 94560.

 

Name of Beneficial Owner

   Beneficial Ownership
Prior to

the Offering
    Beneficial Ownership
After the Offering(12)
 
   Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned
     Percentage
of Class
    Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned
     Percentage
of Class
 
Named Executive Officers and Directors:           
L. Daniel Browne(1)      187,864         2.1     187,864         1.1
Lauren P. Silvernail(2)                               
Jacob Waugh, M.D.(3)      96,879         1.1     96,879         *   
Curtis Ruegg, Ph.D.(4)      36,687         *        36,687         *   
Robert Byrnes(5)      15,678         *        15,678         *   
Ronald W. Eastman(6)      3,315,650         36.1     4,722,807         28.0
Phyllis Gardner, M.D.(7)      410,901         4.6     465,842         2.8
James Glasheen, Ph.D.(8)      683,478         7.6     728,843         4.3
Jonathan Tunnicliffe(9)      2,277,239         24.8     3,684,500         21.8
Ronald Wooten(9)      2,277,239         24.8     3,684,500         21.8
Directors and officers as a group (total of 10 persons)(10)      7,024,376         72.4     9,939,100         58.1
Greater than 5% Stockholders:           
Entities affiliated with Essex VIII(6)      3,315,650         36.1     4,722,807         28.0
Entities affiliated with NovaQuest(9)      2,277,239         24.8     3,684,500         21.8
Entities affiliated with Vivo Ventures(11)      622,061         6.9     631,865         3.7
Entities affiliated with Technology Partners(8)      683,478         7.6     728,843         4.3

 

 * Represents beneficial ownership of less than 1% of the outstanding common stock

 

(1) Consists of 53,333 shares of common stock, 17,293 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of preferred stock, 116,829 shares of common stock underlying options that are vested and exercisable within 60 days of January 1, 2014 and 409 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of preferred stock held by the Dan and Brenda Browne Living Trust. Mr. Browne is a Trustee of the Dan and Brenda Browne Living Trust.

 

(2) Ms. Silvernail became our Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Chief Financial Officer in March 2013 and was not the beneficial owner of any shares of common stock as of January 1, 2014.

 

(3) Consists of 53,333 shares of common stock and 43,546 shares of common stock underlying options that are vested and exercisable within 60 days of January 1, 2014.

 

(4) Consists of 3,606 shares of common stock and 33,081 shares of common stock underlying options that are vested and exercisable within 60 days of January 1, 2014.

 

(5) Consists of 15,678 shares of common stock underlying options that are vested and exercisable within 60 days of January 1, 2014.

 

(6)

Consists of 2,781,396 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of preferred stock held by Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII, L.P. (“Essex Fund VIII”); 200,538 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of preferred stock held by Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII-A, L.P. (“Essex Fund VIII-A”); 87,190 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of preferred stock held by Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII-B, L.P. (“Essex Fund VIII-B”); 223,421 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by Essex Fund VIII; 16,105 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by Essex Fund VIII-A; 7,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by Essex Fund VIII-B; and 533,333 Assumed Allocated Shares to be purchased by funds affiliated with Essex VIII in this offering. Essex Woodlands Health

 

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  Ventures VIII, LLC, the general partner of Essex Fund VIII, Essex Fund VIII-A and Essex Fund VIII-B, may be deemed to have sole power to vote and sole power to dispose of shares directly owned by Essex Fund VIII, Essex Fund VIII-A and Essex Fund VIII-B. Ron Eastman, one of our directors, is a managing member of Essex Woodlands Health Ventures VIII, LLC and may be deemed to have shared voting power and shared power to dispose of the shares held by Essex Fund VIII, Essex Fund VIII-A and Essex Fund VIII-B. The address for Essex VIII is 335 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, California 94301.

 

(7) Consists of 5,333 shares of common stock underlying options that are vested and exercisable within 60 days of January 1, 2014; 402,934 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of preferred stock held by Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund V, L.P. (“Essex Fund V”); and 2,634 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by Essex Fund V. Essex Woodlands Health Ventures V, LLC, the general partner of Essex Fund V, may be deemed to have sole power to vote and sole power to dispose of shares directly owned by Essex Fund V. Phyllis Gardner, one of our directors, is a partner at Essex Woodlands Health Ventures V, LLC and may be deemed to have shared voting power and shared power to dispose of the shares held by Essex Fund V.

 

(8) Consists of 16,703 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of preferred stock held by Technology Partners Affiliates VII, L.P. (“TPA”); 622,648 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of preferred stock held by Technology Partners Fund VII, L.P. (“TPF”); 151 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by TPA; and 43,976 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by TPF. TP Management VII, L.L.C., the general partner of TPA and TPF, may be deemed to have sole power to vote and sole power to dispose of shares directly owned by TPA and TPF. James Glasheen, one of our directors, is a managing member of TP Management VII, L.L.C. and may be deemed to have shared voting power and shared power to dispose of the shares held by TPA and TPF. The address for Technology Partners is 550 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94301.

 

(9) Consists of 2,039,382 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of preferred stock held by NovaQuest Pharma Opportunities Fund III, L.P. (“NovaQuest”), 237,857 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by NovaQuest, and 533,333 Assumed Allocated Shares to be purchased by NovaQuest in this offering. NQ HCIF General Partner, L.P., as the general partner of NovaQuest (the “NovaQuest GP”), has the power to vote and dispose of shares directly owned by NovaQuest, and NQ HCIF GP Ltd., as the general partner of the NovaQuest GP (the “NovaQuest GP Ltd.”), has the power to direct the NovaQuest GP as to such voting and disposition. Decisions with respect to the voting and disposition of the shares held by NovaQuest are made by an investment committee of the NovaQuest GP Ltd., on which Jonathan Tunnicliffe and Ronald Wooten, two of our directors, each serve. Ronald Wooten also serves on the board of directors of the NovaQuest GP Ltd. Pursuant to these positions, Jonathan Tunnicliffe and Ronald Wooten may be deemed to have shared voting power and shared power to dispose of the shares held by NovaQuest. The NovaQuest GP, the NovaQuest GP Ltd., the investment committee, Mr. Tunnicliffe and Mr. Wooten each disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by NovaQuest except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein. The address for each of the foregoing persons and entities is 4208 Six Forks Road, Suite 920, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609.

 

(10) Includes shares beneficially owned by all current executive officers and directors of the company. Consists of 110,272 shares of common stock, 6,168,493 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of preferred stock, 214,467 shares of common stock underlying options that are vested and exercisable within 60 days of January 1, 2014 and 531,144 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants.

 

(11)

Consists of 4,412 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of preferred stock held by Biotechnology Development Fund IV Affiliates, L.P. (“BDF IV Affiliates”); 360,458 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of preferred stock held by BDF IV Annex Fund, L.P. (“BDF IV Annex”); 238,813 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of preferred stock held by Biotechnology Development Fund IV, L.P. (“BDF IV”); 65 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by BDF IV Affiliates; 14,668 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by BDF IV Annex; 10,000 Assumed Allocated Shares to be purchased by BDF IV in this offering; and 3,645 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by BDF IV. BioAsia Investments IV, LLC, the general partner of BDF IV Affiliates, BDF IV Annex and BDF IV, may be deemed to have sole

 

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  power to vote and sole power to dispose of shares directly owned by BDF IV Affiliates, BDF IV Annex, and BDF IV. Frank Kung, one of our former directors, is a managing member of BioAsia Investments IV, LLC and may be deemed to have shared voting power and shared power to dispose of the shares held by BDF IV Affiliates, BDF IV Annex, and BDF IV. The address for Vivo Ventures is 575 High Street #201, Palo Alto, California 94301.

 

(12) Assumes no exercise of underwriters’ over-allotment option.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

The description below of our capital stock and provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws are summaries and are qualified by reference to the amended and restated certificate of incorporation and the amended and restated bylaws, which will be filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is part and effective upon the closing of this offering, and by the applicable provisions of Delaware law.

General

Upon the closing of this offering, our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will authorize us to issue up to 95,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share. The following information reflects the filing and effectiveness of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and the conversion of all outstanding shares of our convertible preferred stock into shares of common stock upon the closing of this offering.

As of January 1, 2014, there were outstanding:

 

   

260,790 shares of common stock held by 29 stockholders, excluding shares to be issued upon the conversion of our convertible preferred stock immediately upon the closing of this offering;

 

   

8,689,999 shares of our convertible preferred stock outstanding, all of which will be converted into an aggregate of 8,689,999 shares of common stock immediately upon the closing of this offering; and

 

   

1,213,063 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding options.

As of January 1, 2014, there were warrants outstanding for the purchase of an aggregate of 760,087 shares of common stock and an aggregate of 184,486 shares of convertible preferred stock (which will be exercisable for an aggregate of 184,486 shares of our common stock following the closing of this offering). These amounts exclude shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the 2013 notes and upon exercise of the 2013 warrants. For further details regarding the 2013 notes and the 2013 warrants, see the section titled “Management Discussion and Analysis—Liquidity and Capital Resources.” For further details regarding outstanding warrants, see the section titled “Warrants” below.

Common Stock

Voting Rights.     Each holder of our common stock is entitled to one vote for each share on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders, including the election of directors. Under our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws, our stockholders will not have cumulative voting rights in the election of directors. As a result, the holders of a majority of the shares of common stock entitled to vote in any election of directors can elect all of the directors standing for election, if they should so choose.

Dividends .    Subject to preferences that may be applicable to any then-outstanding preferred stock, holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably those dividends, if any, as may be declared from time to time by our board of directors out of legally available funds.

Liquidation .    In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, holders of common stock will be entitled to share ratably in the net assets legally available for distribution to stockholders after the payment of all of our debts and other liabilities and the satisfaction of any liquidation preference granted to the holders of any then-outstanding shares of preferred stock.

Rights and Preferences.     Holders of common stock have no preemptive, conversion or subscription rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock. The rights, preferences and privileges of the holders of common stock are subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of shares of any series of preferred stock that we may designate in the future.

Preferred Stock

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one or more series and authorize their issuance. These rights, preferences and privileges could include dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, liquidation preferences, sinking fund terms and the number of shares constituting any series or the designation of such series, any or all of which may be greater than the rights of our common stock. The issuance of our preferred stock could adversely affect the voting power of holders of our common stock and the likelihood that such holders will receive dividend payments and payments upon liquidation. In addition, the issuance of preferred stock could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control or other corporate action. Upon the closing of this offering, no shares of preferred stock will be outstanding, and we have no present plan to issue any shares of preferred stock.

Options

As of January 1, 2014, under our 2002 plan and 2012 plan, options to purchase an aggregate of 1,213,063 shares of common stock were outstanding and, under our 2012 plan, 202,562 additional shares of common stock were available for future grant. For additional information regarding the terms of these plans, see “Management—Employee Benefit Plans.”

Warrants

As of January 1, 2014, we had the following warrants outstanding:

 

   

Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 760,087 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share, with expiration dates ranging from January 24, 2018 to May 28, 2020. These warrants have a net exercise provision and contain provisions for the adjustment of the exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrant in the event of certain stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, reclassifications, consolidations and other fundamental transactions. These warrants will be automatically net exercised immediately prior to the closing of this offering if not exercised earlier.

 

   

Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 30,338 shares of our Series E-3 convertible preferred stock (which will be exercisable for an aggregate of 30,338 shares of our common stock following the closing of this offering) at an exercise price of $31.5015 per share. These warrants have a net exercise provision and contain provisions for the adjustment of the exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrant in the event of certain stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, reclassifications, consolidations and other fundamental transactions. These warrants are immediately exercisable with expiration dates ranging from October 31, 2018 to November 8, 2019. If certain of these warrants, representing warrants to purchase an aggregate 22,856 shares of our Series E-3 convertible preferred stock (which will be exercisable for an aggregate of 22,856 shares of our common stock following the closing of this offering), are not exercised prior to their expiration date, they will be automatically net exercised pursuant to their terms. Certain of these warrants give holders of such warrants the right to surrender their warrants to us upon completion of this offering in exchange for a cash payment. If this right is exercised for all such warrant holders, they will receive from us a cash payment of approximately $1.44 million upon surrender of all such warrants.

 

   

Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 88,292 shares of our Series E-4 convertible preferred stock (which will be exercisable for an aggregate of 88,292 shares of our common stock following the closing of this offering) at an exercise price of $14.9505 per share, with an expiration date of May 21, 2020. These warrants have a net exercise provision and contain provisions for the adjustment of the exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrant in the event of certain stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, reclassifications, consolidations and other fundamental transactions. If not exercised prior to the expiration date, these warrants will be automatically net exercised pursuant to their terms.

 

   

Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 65,856 shares of our Series E-5 convertible preferred stock (which are convertible into 65,856 shares of our common stock following the closing of this offering) at an exercise price of $22.425 and $20.25 per share, with an expiration date of September 20, 2012 and

 

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December 20, 2018. These warrants have a net exercise provision and contain provisions for the adjustment of the exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrant in the event of certain stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, reclassifications, consolidations and other fundamental transactions. If not exercised prior to their expiration date, these warrants will be automatically net exercised pursuant to their terms.

 

   

Warrants to purchase an aggregate number of shares of our common stock equal to the aggregate number of shares issuable upon conversion of the 2013 notes multiplied by 25% at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The warrants terminate if they are not exercised prior to the closing of this offering. These warrants have a net exercise provision and contain provisions for the adjustment of the exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrant in the event of certain stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, reclassifications, consolidations and other fundamental transactions. We expect all of the holders of the warrants to exercise the warrants on a net issuance basis contingent upon and effective immediately prior to the closing of this offering.

Stockholder Registration Rights

After this offering, certain holders of shares of our common stock, including those shares of our common stock that were issued upon conversion of our convertible preferred stock, will be entitled to certain rights with respect to registration of such shares under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act. These shares are referred to as registrable securities. The holders of these registrable securities possess registration rights pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Investor’s Rights Agreement, or IRA, and are described in additional detail below. We entered into the IRA in connection with the issuance of our Series E convertible preferred stock in March 2013, and further amended the IRA in connection with the issuance of our 2013 notes and 2013 warrants.

The registration of shares of our common stock pursuant to the exercise of registration rights described below would enable the holders to trade these shares without restriction under the Securities Act when the applicable registration statement becomes or is declared effective. We will pay the registration expenses, other than underwriting discounts, selling commissions and stock transfer taxes, of the shares registered pursuant to the demand, piggyback and Form S-3 registration rights described below.

Generally, in an underwritten offering, the managing underwriter, if any, has the right, subject to specified conditions, to limit the number of shares the holders may include for marketing reasons. The demand, piggyback and Form S-3 registration rights described below will expire three years after the effective date of the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, or, with respect to any particular holder, at such time that such holder can sell its shares under Rule 144 of the Securities Act during any three month period.

Demand Registration Rights.     Following the closing of this offering, the holders of approximately 9,930,215 shares of our common stock will be entitled to certain demand registration rights, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. Under our IRA, at any time after the earlier of (i) 180 days after the effective date of this offering or (ii) March 29, 2016, and upon the written request of the holders of at least 25% of our registrable securities (or a lesser percent if the anticipated aggregate offering price, net of underwriting discounts and commissions, would exceed $10,000,000) then outstanding that we file a registration statement under the Securities Act, we are obligated to use our reasonable best efforts to register the sale of all registrable securities that the holders may request in writing to be registered. We are required to effect no more than two registration statements (other than on Form S-3 or any equivalent successor form) that are declared or ordered effective. We may postpone the filing of a registration statement for up to 90 days once in a 12-month period if in the good faith judgment of our board of directors such registration would be materially detrimental to us. Additionally, subject to certain conditions, we will not be required to effect a demand registration during the period beginning with the date of filing of, and 180 days following the effectiveness of, a registration statement relating to a public offering.

 

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Piggyback Registration Rights.     Following the closing of this offering, the holders of approximately 9,930,215 shares of our common stock and 184,486 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants will be entitled to certain piggyback registration rights, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. If we register any of our securities for public sale, either for our own account or for the account of other security holders, we will also have to register all registrable securities that the holders of such registrable securities request in writing be registered. This piggyback registration right does not apply to a registration relating to any of our stock plans, stock purchase or similar plan, a transaction under Rule 145 of the Securities Act or a registration in which the only common stock being registered is common stock issuable upon conversion of debt securities which are also being registered. The managing underwriter of any underwritten offering will have the right to limit, due to marketing reasons, the number of shares registered by these holders, but not below 30% of the total number of shares included in the registration statement.

Form S-3 Registration Rights.     Following the closing of this offering, the holders of approximately 9,930,215 shares of our common stock will be entitled to certain Form S-3 registration rights, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. The holders of our registrable securities can also request that we register all or a portion of their shares on Form S-3 if we are eligible to file a registration statement on Form S-3 and the aggregate price to the public of the shares offered is in excess of $5 million (net underwriting discounts and commissions, if any). We will not be required to effect a registration on Form S-3 if we have effected two such registrations in the twelve-month period preceding the request. We may postpone the filing of a registration statement for up to 90 days once in a twelve-month period if in the good faith judgment of our board of directors such registration would be materially detrimental to us.

Anti-Takeover Provisions

We are subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which prohibits a Delaware corporation from engaging in any business combination with any interested stockholder for a period of three years after the date that such stockholder became an interested stockholder, with the following exceptions:

 

   

before such date, the board of directors of the corporation approved either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder;

 

   

upon completion of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction began, excluding for purposes of determining the voting stock outstanding (but not the outstanding voting stock owned by the interested stockholder) those shares (i) owned by persons who are directors and also officers and (ii) issued under employee stock plans in which employee participants do not have the right to determine confidentially whether shares held subject to the plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange offer; or

 

   

on or after such date, the business combination is approved by the board of directors and authorized at an annual or special meeting of the stockholders, and not by written consent, by the affirmative vote of at least 66 2 / 3 % of the outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder.

In general, Section 203 defines a “business combination” to include the following:

 

   

any merger or consolidation involving the corporation and the interested stockholder;

 

   

any sale, transfer, pledge or other disposition of 10% or more of the assets of the corporation involving the interested stockholder;

 

   

subject to certain exceptions, any transaction that results in the issuance or transfer by the corporation of any stock of the corporation to the interested stockholder;

 

   

any transaction involving the corporation that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of the stock or any class or series of stock of the corporation beneficially owned by the interested stockholder; or

 

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the receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits by or through the corporation.

In general, Section 203 defines an “interested stockholder” as an entity or person who, together with the person’s affiliates and associates, beneficially owns, or within three years prior to the time of determination of interested stockholder status did own, 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation.

Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws to be in Effect upon the Closing of this Offering

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation to be in effect upon the closing of this offering, or our restated certificate, will provide for our board of directors to be divided into three classes with staggered three-year terms. Only one class of directors will be elected at each annual meeting of our stockholders, with the other classes continuing for the remainder of their respective three-year terms. Because our stockholders do not have cumulative voting rights, stockholders holding a majority of the shares of common stock outstanding will be able to elect all of our directors. Our restated certificate and our amended and restated bylaws to be effective upon the closing of this offering, or our restated bylaws, will also provide that directors may be removed by the stockholders only for cause upon the vote of a majority of our outstanding common stock. Furthermore, the authorized number of directors may be changed only by resolution of our board of directors, and vacancies and newly created directorships on our board of directors may, except as otherwise required by law or determined by our board of directors, only be filled by a majority vote of the directors then serving on our board of directors, even though less than a quorum.

Our restated certificate and restated bylaws will also provide that all stockholder actions must be effected at a duly called meeting of stockholders and will eliminate the right of stockholders to act by written consent without a meeting. Our restated bylaws will also provide that only our chairman of our board, chief executive officer or our board of directors pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the total number of authorized directors may call a special meeting of stockholders.

Our restated bylaws will also provide that stockholders seeking to present proposals before a meeting of stockholders to nominate candidates for election as directors at a meeting of stockholders must provide timely advance notice in writing, and will specify requirements as to the form and content of a stockholder’s notice.

Our restated certificate will also provide that our board of directors may issue shares of preferred stock and determine the price and other terms of those shares, including preferences and voting rights, without stockholder approval.

Our restated certificate and restated bylaws will provide that the stockholders cannot amend many of the provisions described above except by a vote of 66 2 / 3 % or more of our outstanding common stock, and our board of directors may amend the bylaws by a majority vote.

The combination of these provisions will make it more difficult for our existing stockholders to replace our board of directors as well as for another party to obtain control of us by replacing our board of directors. Since our board of directors has the power to retain and discharge our officers, these provisions could also make it more difficult for existing stockholders or another party to effect a change in management. In addition, the authorization of undesignated preferred stock makes it possible for our board of directors to issue preferred stock with voting or other rights or preferences that could impede the success of any attempt to change our control.

These provisions are intended to enhance the likelihood of continued stability in the composition of our board of directors and its policies and to discourage coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids. These provisions are also designed to reduce our vulnerability to hostile takeovers and to discourage certain tactics that may be used in proxy fights. However, such provisions could have the effect of discouraging others from making tender offers for our shares and may have the effect of delaying changes in our control or management. As a consequence, these provisions may also inhibit fluctuations in the market price of our stock that could result from actual or rumored takeover attempts. We believe that the benefits of these provisions, including increased protection of our potential ability to negotiate with the proponent of an unfriendly or unsolicited proposal to acquire or restructure our company, outweigh the disadvantages of discouraging takeover proposals, because negotiation of takeover proposals could result in an improvement of their terms.

 

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Choice of Forum

Our restated certificate will provide that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf; any action asserting a breach of fiduciary duty; any action asserting a claim against us arising pursuant to the Delaware General Corporation Law, our restated certificate or our restated bylaws; or any action asserting a claim against us that is governed by the internal affairs doctrine. Several lawsuits have been filed in Delaware challenging the enforceability of similar choice of forum provisions and it is possible that a court will determine that such provisions are not enforceable.

Listing

We have applied to list our common stock on The NASDAQ Global Market under the trading symbol “RVNC.”

Transfer Agent and Registrar

The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock will be Computershare Trust Company, N.A. The transfer agent’s address is 250, Royall Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021.

 

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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

Prior to this offering, no public market existed for our common stock. Future sales of shares of our common stock in the public market after this offering, and the availability of shares for future sale, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock prevailing from time to time. As described below, only a limited number of shares will be available for sale shortly after this offering due to contractual and legal restrictions on resale. Nonetheless, sales of substantial amounts of our common stock, or the perception that these sales could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices for our common stock and could impair our future ability to raise equity capital.

Based on the number of shares outstanding as of January 20, 2014, upon the closing of this offering, 16,887,231 shares of common stock will be outstanding, assuming the conversion of all outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock into 8,689,999 shares common stock, the conversion of the 2013 notes and the net exercise of the 2013 warrants and other common stock warrants, no other outstanding options or warrants are exercised and no exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, and assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. All of the shares of common stock sold in this offering (including pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option) will be freely tradable without restrictions or further registration under the Securities Act, except for any shares sold to our “affiliates,” as that term is defined under Rule 144 under the Securities Act. The remaining 11,887,231 shares of common stock held by existing stockholders are “restricted securities,” as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act. Restricted securities may be sold in the public market only if registered or if their resale qualifies for exemption from registration described below under Rule 144 or 701 promulgated under the Securities Act.

Additionally, of the options to purchase 1,222,831 shares of our common stock outstanding as of January 20, 2014, options exercisable for approximately 517,259 shares of common stock will be vested and eligible for sale 180 days after the date of this prospectus.

Under the lock-up and market stand-off agreements described below and the provisions of Rules 144 and 701 under the Securities Act, these restricted securities will be available for sale in the public market as follows:

 

   

no shares of common stock will be eligible for immediate sale on the date of this prospectus; and

 

   

8,923,585 shares of our common stock will be eligible for sale upon the expiration of the lock-up and market stand-off agreements 180 days after the date of this prospectus, provided that shares held by our affiliates will remain subject to volume, manner of sale, and other resale limitations set forth in Rule 144, as described below.

Rule 144.     In general, persons who have beneficially owned restricted shares of our common stock for at least six months, and any affiliate of ours who owns either restricted or unrestricted shares of our common stock, are entitled to sell their securities without registration with the SEC under an exemption from registration provided by Rule 144 under the Securities Act.

In general, a person who has beneficially owned restricted shares of our common stock for at least six months would be entitled to sell their securities provided that (i) such person is not deemed to have been one of our affiliates at the time of, or at any time during the 90 days preceding, a sale and (ii) we have been subject to the Exchange Act periodic reporting requirements for at least 90 days before the sale. Persons who have beneficially owned restricted shares of our common stock for at least six months, but who are our affiliates at the time of, or any time during the 90 days preceding, a sale, would be subject to additional restrictions, by which such person would be entitled to sell within any three-month period only a number of securities that does not exceed the greater of either of the following:

 

   

1% of the number of shares of our common stock then outstanding, which will equal approximately 168,872 shares immediately after the closing of this offering based on the number of common shares outstanding as of January 20, 2014; or

 

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the average weekly trading volume of our common stock on the NASDAQ Global Market during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a notice on Form 144 with respect to the sale;

provided, in each case, that we have been subject to the Exchange Act periodic reporting requirements for at least 90 days before the sale. Such sales both by affiliates and by non-affiliates must also comply with the manner of sale, current public information and notice provisions of Rule 144.

Rule 701 .    Rule 701 under the Securities Act, as in effect on the date of this prospectus, permits resales of shares in reliance upon Rule 144 but without compliance with certain restrictions of Rule 144, including the holding period requirement. Most of our employees, executive officers or directors who purchased shares under a written compensatory plan or contract may be entitled to rely on the resale provisions of Rule 701, but all holders of Rule 701 shares are required to wait until 90 days after the date of this prospectus before selling their shares. However, all Rule 701 shares are subject to lock-up agreements as described below and in the section of this prospectus titled “Underwriting” and will become eligible for sale upon the expiration of the restrictions set forth in those agreements.

Form S-8 Registration Statements

As soon as practicable after the closing of this offering, we intend to file with the SEC one or more registration statements on Form S-8 under the Securities Act to register the shares of our common stock that are issuable pursuant to our 2002 plan, 2012 plan, 2014 plan and 2014 ESPP. These registration statements will become effective immediately upon filing. Shares covered by these registration statements will then be eligible for sale in the public markets, subject to vesting restrictions, any applicable lock-up agreements described below and Rule 144 limitations applicable to affiliates.

Lock-Up Agreements

We and all of our directors and officers, as well as the other holders of substantially all shares of our common stock outstanding immediately prior to the closing of this offering, have agreed that, without the prior written consent of Cowen and Company, LLC and Piper Jaffray & Co. on behalf of the underwriters, we and they will not, during the period ending 180 days after the date of this prospectus:

 

   

offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of our common stock or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for shares of our common stock, or enter into any transaction that would have the same effect;

 

   

enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of our common stock; or

 

   

file any registration statement with the SEC relating to the offering of any shares of common stock or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for shares of our common stock;

whether any transaction described above is to be settled by delivery of shares of our common stock or such other securities, in cash or otherwise. These agreements are subject to certain exceptions as set forth in the section entitled “Underwriting.”

In addition to the restrictions contained in the lock-up agreements described above, we have entered into agreements with certain security holders, including the IRA and our standard form of option agreement, that contain market stand-off provisions imposing restrictions on the ability of such security holders to offer, sell or transfer our equity securities for a period of 180 days following the date of this prospectus.

 

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Registration Rights

Upon the closing of this offering and assuming no exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, the holders of 9,930,215 shares of our common stock and 184,486 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants, or their transferees, will be entitled to certain rights with respect to the registration of their shares under the Securities Act, assuming the 2013 warrants and other common stock warrants are exercised on a net exercise basis, and assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00, which is the midpoint of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. Registration of these shares under the Securities Act would result in the shares becoming freely tradable without restriction under the Securities Act immediately upon the effectiveness of the registration. See “Description of Capital Stock—Stockholder Registration Rights” for additional information.

 

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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME AND ESTATE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO NON-U.S. HOLDERS

The following summary describes the material U.S. federal income and estate tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of our common stock acquired in this offering by Non-U.S. Holders (as defined below). This discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income and estate taxes and does not deal with foreign, state and local consequences that may be relevant to Non-U.S. Holders in light of their particular circumstances, nor does it address U.S. federal tax consequences other than income and estate taxes. Special rules different from those described below may apply to certain Non-U.S. Holders that are subject to special treatment under the Code, such as financial institutions, insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations, broker-dealers and traders in securities, U.S. expatriates, “controlled foreign corporations,” “passive foreign investment companies,” corporations that accumulate earnings to avoid U.S. federal income tax, persons that hold our common stock as part of a “straddle,” “hedge,” “conversion transaction,” “synthetic security” or integrated investment or other risk reduction strategy, persons subject to the alternative minimum tax or Medicare contribution tax, partnerships and other pass-through entities, and investors in such pass-through entities. Such Non-U.S. Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors to determine the U.S. federal, state, local and other tax consequences that may be relevant to them. Furthermore, the discussion below is based upon the provisions of the Code, and Treasury regulations, rulings and judicial decisions thereunder as of the date hereof, and such authorities may be repealed, revoked or modified, perhaps retroactively, so as to result in U.S. federal income and estate tax consequences different from those discussed below. We have not requested a ruling from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, with respect to the statements made and the conclusions reached in the following summary, and there can be no assurance that the IRS will agree with such statements and conclusions. This discussion assumes that the Non-U.S. Holder holds our common stock as a “capital asset” within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment).

Persons considering the purchase of our common stock pursuant to this offering should consult their own tax advisors concerning the U.S. federal income and estate tax consequences of acquiring, owning and disposing of our common stock in light of their particular situations as well as any consequences arising under the laws of any other taxing jurisdiction, including any state, local or foreign tax consequences.

For the purposes of this discussion, a “Non-U.S. Holder” is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, a beneficial owner of common stock that is neither a U.S. Holder, a partnership (or other entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes regardless of its place of organization or formation), nor an entity that is treated as a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (regardless of its place of organization or formation). A “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of our common stock that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes (a) an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States, (b) a corporation or other entity treated as a corporation created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia, (c) an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source or (d) a trust if it (1) is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the United States and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (2) has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.

Distributions

Subject to the discussion below, distributions, if any, made on our common stock to a Non-U.S. Holder of our common stock to the extent made out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles) generally will constitute dividends for U.S. tax purposes and will be subject to withholding tax at a 30% rate or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty. To obtain a reduced rate of withholding under a treaty, a Non-U.S. Holder generally will be required to provide us with a properly executed IRS Form W-8BEN, or other appropriate form, certifying the Non-U.S. Holder’s entitlement to benefits under that treaty. In the case of a Non-U.S. Holder that is an entity, Treasury Regulations and the relevant tax treaty provide rules to determine whether, for purposes of determining the applicability of a tax treaty, dividends will be treated as paid to the entity or to those holding an interest in that entity. If a Non-U.S. Holder holds stock through a financial institution or other agent acting on the holder’s behalf, the holder will be required to provide appropriate documentation to such agent. The holder’s agent will then be required to provide certification to us or

 

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our paying agent, either directly or through other intermediaries. If you are eligible for a reduced rate of U.S. federal withholding tax under an income tax treaty, you may be able to obtain a refund or credit of any excess amounts withheld by timely filing an appropriate claim with the IRS.

We generally are not required to withhold tax on dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder that are effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, are attributable to a permanent establishment that such holder maintains in the United States) if a properly executed IRS Form W-8ECI, stating that the dividends are so connected, is furnished to us (or, if stock is held through a financial institution or other agent, to such agent). In general, such effectively connected dividends will be subject to U.S. federal income tax, on a net income basis at the regular graduated rates. A corporate Non-U.S. Holder receiving effectively connected dividends may also be subject to an additional “branch profits tax,” which is imposed, under certain circumstances, at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable treaty) on the corporate Non-U.S. Holder’s effectively connected earnings and profits, subject to certain adjustments.

To the extent distributions on our common stock, if any, exceed our current and accumulated earnings and profits, they will first reduce your adjusted basis in our common stock, but not below zero, and then will be treated as gain to the extent of any excess, and taxed in the same manner as gain realized from a sale or other disposition of common stock as described in the next section.

Gain on Disposition of Our Common Stock

Subject to the discussion below regarding backup withholding and foreign accounts, a Non-U.S. Holder generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax with respect to gain realized on a sale or other disposition of our common stock unless (a) the gain is effectively connected with a trade or business of such holder in the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a permanent establishment that such holder maintains in the United States), (b) the Non-U.S. Holder is a nonresident alien individual and is present in the United States for 183 or more days in the taxable year of the disposition and certain other conditions are met, or (c) we are or have been a “United States real property holding corporation” within the meaning of Code Section 897(c)(2) at any time within the shorter of the five-year period preceding such disposition or such holder’s holding period. In general, we would be a United States real property holding corporation if interests in U.S. real estate comprised (by fair market value) at least half of our business assets. We believe that we are not, and do not anticipate becoming, a United States real property holding corporation. Even if we are treated as a United States real property holding corporation, gain realized by a Non-U.S. Holder on a disposition of our common stock will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax so long as (1) the Non-U.S. Holder owned, directly, indirectly and constructively, no more than five percent of our common stock at all times within the shorter of (i) the five-year period preceding the disposition or (ii) the holder’s holding period and (2) our common stock is regularly traded on an established securities market. There can be no assurance that our common stock will, or will continue to, qualify as regularly traded on an established securities market.

If you are a Non-U.S. Holder described in (a) above, you will generally be required to pay tax on the net gain derived from the sale at regular graduated U.S. federal income tax rates, and corporate Non-U.S. Holders described in (a) above may be subject to the additional branch profits tax at a 30% rate or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty. If you are an individual Non-U.S. Holder described in (b) above, you will be required to pay a flat 30% tax on the gain derived from the sale, which gain may be offset by U.S. source capital losses (even though you are not considered a resident of the United States).

Information Reporting Requirements and Backup Withholding

Generally, we must report information to the IRS with respect to any dividends we pay on our common stock including the amount of any such dividends, the name and address of the recipient, and the amount, if any, of tax withheld. A similar report is sent to the holder to whom any such dividends are paid. Pursuant to tax treaties or certain other agreements, the IRS may make its reports available to tax authorities in the recipient’s country of residence.

 

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Dividends paid by us (or our paying agents) to a Non-U.S. Holder may also be subject to U.S. backup withholding. U.S. backup withholding generally will not apply to a Non-U.S. Holder who provides a properly executed IRS Form W-8BEN or otherwise establishes an exemption.

Under current U.S. federal income tax law, U.S. information reporting and backup withholding requirements generally will apply to the proceeds of a disposition of our common stock effected by or through a U.S. office of any broker, U.S. or foreign, except that information reporting and such requirements may be avoided if the holder provides a properly executed IRS Form W-8BEN or otherwise meets documentary evidence requirements for establishing Non-U.S. Holder status or otherwise establishes an exemption. Generally, U.S. information reporting and backup withholding requirements will not apply to a payment of disposition proceeds to a Non-U.S. Holder where the transaction is effected outside the United States through a non-U.S. office of a non-U.S. broker. Information reporting and backup withholding requirements may, however, apply to a payment of disposition proceeds if the broker has actual knowledge, or reason to know, that the holder is, in fact, a U.S. person. For information reporting purposes, certain brokers with substantial U.S. ownership or operations will generally be treated in a manner similar to U.S. brokers.

Any amounts of tax withheld under the backup withholding rules may be credits against the tax liability of persons subject to backup withholding, provided that the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.

Foreign Accounts

A U.S. federal withholding tax of 30% may apply on dividends and the gross proceeds of a disposition of our common stock paid to a foreign financial institution (as specifically defined by applicable rules ) unless such institution enters into an agreement with the U.S. government to withhold on certain payments and to collect and provide to the U.S. tax authorities substantial information regarding U.S. account holders of such institution (which includes certain equity holders of such institution, as well as certain account holders that are foreign entities with U.S. owners). This U.S. federal withholding tax of 30% will also apply on dividends and the gross proceeds of a disposition of our common stock to a non-financial foreign entity unless such entity provides the withholding agent with either a certification that it does not have any substantial direct or indirect U.S. owners or provides information regarding substantial direct and indirect U.S. owners of the entity. The withholding tax described above will not apply if the foreign financial institution or non-financial foreign entity otherwise qualifies for an exemption from the rules. Under certain circumstances, a Non-U.S. Holder might be eligible for refunds or credits of such taxes. Holders are encouraged to consult with their own tax advisors regarding the possible implications of these rules for their investment in our common stock.

The IRS has issued guidance providing that the withholding provisions described above will generally apply to payments of dividends made on or after July 1, 2014 and to payments of gross proceeds from a sale or other disposition of common stock on or after January 1, 2017.

Federal Estate Tax

An individual Non-U.S. Holder who is treated as the owner of, or has made certain lifetime transfers of, an interest in our common stock will be required to include the value thereof in his or her gross estate for U.S. federal estate tax purposes, and may be subject to U.S. federal estate tax unless an applicable estate tax treaty provides otherwise, even though such individual was not a citizen or resident of the United States at the time of his or her death.

EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR SHOULD CONSULT ITS OWN TAX ADVISOR REGARDING THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PURCHASING, HOLDING AND DISPOSING OF OUR COMMON STOCK, INCLUDING THE CONSEQUENCES OF ANY PROPOSED CHANGE IN APPLICABLE LAW.

 

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UNDERWRITING

Under the terms and subject to the conditions contained in an underwriting agreement dated                 , 2014, we have agreed to sell to the underwriters named below, for whom Cowen and Company, LLC and Piper Jaffray & Co. are acting as representatives, the following respective numbers of shares of common stock:

 

Underwriter

   Number of
Shares

Cowen and Company, LLC

  

Piper Jaffray & Co.

  

BMO Capital Markets Corp.

  
  

 

Total

  
  

 

The underwriting agreement provides that the underwriters are obligated to purchase all the shares of common stock in the offering if any are purchased, other than those shares covered by the over-allotment option described below. The underwriting agreement also provides that if an underwriter defaults the purchase commitments of non-defaulting underwriters may be increased or the offering may be terminated.

We have granted to the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase on a pro rata basis up to 750,000 additional shares at the initial public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The option may be exercised only to cover any over-allotments of common stock.

The underwriters are offering the shares, subject to prior sale, when, as and if issued to and accepted by them, subject to approval of legal matters by their counsel including the validity of the shares, and subject to other conditions contained in the underwriting agreement, such as the receipt by the underwriters of officer’s certificates and legal opinions. The offering of the shares by the underwriters is also subject to the underwriters’ right to reject any order in whole or in part.

Entities and individuals affiliated with Essex VIII, NovaQuest and Vivo Ventures, each of which is a current stockholder, have indicated an interest in purchasing an aggregate of up to $16.25 million of shares of common stock in this offering, at the price offered to the public. However, because indications of interest are not binding agreements or commitments to purchase, the underwriters may determine to sell more, less or no shares in this offering to any of these entities or individuals, or any of these entities or individuals may determine to purchase more, less or no shares in this offering.

The underwriters propose to offer the shares of common stock initially at the public offering price on the cover page of this prospectus and to selling group members at that price less a selling concession of up to $        per share. After the initial public offering the representatives may change the public offering price and selling concession.

The following table summarizes the compensation we will pay:

 

    Per Share     Total  
    Without
Over-allotment
    With
Over-allotment
    Without
Over-allotment
    With
Over-allotment
 

Underwriting discounts and commissions paid by us

  $                   $                   $                   $                

We estimate that our out of pocket expenses for this offering (not including any underwriting discounts and commissions) will be approximately $4 million. We have agreed to reimburse the underwriters for expenses of approximately $50,000 related to the clearance of this offering with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA.

The underwriters have informed us that they do not expect sales to accounts over which the underwriters have discretionary authority to exceed 5% of the shares of common stock being offered.

We have agreed that we will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, or file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement under the Securities Act

 

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of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, relating to, any shares of our common stock or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for any shares of our common stock, or publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge, disposition or filing, without the prior written consent of Cowen and Company, LLC and Piper Jaffray & Co. for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus , except (a) issuances pursuant to the conversion or exchange of convertible or exchangeable securities outstanding on the date hereof or the exercise of warrants or options outstanding on the date hereof, (b) grants of employee stock options pursuant to our existing plans or issuances pursuant to the exercise of such employee stock options and (c) issuances of securities in an aggregate amount not to exceed 5% of our outstanding capital stock immediately following the closing of this offering in connection with acquisitions of business, assets or technologies or in connection with strategic partnerships, license arrangements or collaborations, provided that recipients of these securities shall execute a lock-up agreement.

Our officers, directors and holders of substantially all of our outstanding equity securities have agreed that they will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of our common stock or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for any shares of our common stock, enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of our common stock, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of our common stock or other securities, in cash or otherwise, or publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, without, in each case, the prior written consent of Cowen and Company, LLC and Piper Jaffray & Co. for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus. The restrictions described in this paragraph do not apply to transfers of securities (a) to a family member or trust for the direct or indirect benefit of a family member, (b) as a bona fide gift of gifts (c) by will or under the laws of descent, (d) to affiliates, limited partners, general partners, limited liability company members or stockholders of a security holder if such security holder is a partnership, limited liability company or corporation and (e) in connection with sales of securities acquired in open market transactions after the date of this prospectus, provided that, in the case of (a), (b), (c) and (d), the transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of the lock-up agreement and such transfer does not involve a disposition for value and, provided further that, in the case of (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), no filing by any party under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is required or voluntarily made in connection with such transfer (other than a filing on a Form 5 made after the expiration of the 180-day lock-up period). In addition, the restrictions described in this paragraph do not apply to (i) the sale of securities to the underwriters pursuant to the underwriting agreement and (ii) the establishment of a trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act, provided that no public announcement or filing under the Exchange Act regarding the establishment of such plan is required or voluntarily made during the 180-day lock-up period and no sales are made during the 180-day lock-up period.

We have agreed to indemnify the several underwriters against liabilities under the Securities Act, or contribute to payments that the underwriters may be required to make in that respect.

We have applied to list our common stock on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “RVNC.”

Prior to the offering, there has been no public market for our common stock. The initial public offering price will be determined through negotiations between us and the representatives. In determining the initial public offering price, we and the representatives expect to consider a number of factors including:

 

   

the information set forth in this prospectus and otherwise available to the underwriters;

 

   

our prospects and the history and prospects for the industry in which we compete;

 

   

an assessment of our management;

 

   

our prospects for future earnings;

 

   

the recent market prices of, and demand for, publicly-traded common stock of generally comparable companies;

 

   

the general condition of the securities markets at the time of the offering; and

 

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other factors deemed relevant by the underwriters and us.

Neither we nor the underwriters can assure investors that an active trading market will develop for our common stock, or that shares of our common stock will trade in the public market at or above the initial public offering price.

In connection with the offering the underwriters may engage in stabilizing transactions, over-allotment transactions, syndicate covering transactions, penalty bids and passive market making in accordance with Regulation M under the Exchange Act.

 

   

Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying security so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum.

 

   

Over-allotment transactions involve sales by the underwriters of shares in excess of the number of shares the underwriters are obligated to purchase, creating a syndicate short position. The short position may be either a covered short position or a naked short position. In a covered short position, the number of shares over-allotted by the underwriters is not greater than the number of shares that they may purchase in the over-allotment option. In a naked short position, the number of shares involved is greater than the number of shares in the over-allotment option. The underwriters may close out any covered short position by either exercising their over-allotment option and/or purchasing shares in the open market.

 

   

Syndicate covering transactions involve purchases of the common stock in the open market after the distribution has been completed in order to cover syndicate short positions. In determining the source of shares to close out the short position, the underwriters will consider, among other things, the price of shares available for purchase in the open market as compared to the price at which they may purchase shares through the over-allotment option. If the underwriters sell more shares than could be covered by the over-allotment option, or a naked short position, the position can only be closed out by buying shares in the open market. A naked short position is more likely to be created if the underwriters are concerned that there could be downward pressure on the price of the shares in the open market after pricing that could adversely affect investors who purchase in the offering.

 

   

Penalty bids permit the representatives to reclaim a selling concession from a syndicate member when the common stock originally sold by the syndicate member is purchased in a stabilizing or syndicate covering transaction to cover syndicate short positions.

 

   

In passive market making, market makers in the common stock who are underwriters or prospective underwriters may, subject to limitations, make bids for or purchases of our common stock until the time, if any, at which a stabilizing bid is made.

These stabilizing transactions, over-allotment transactions, syndicate covering transactions, penalty bids and passive market making may have the effect of raising or maintaining the market price of our common stock or preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the common stock. As a result the price of our common stock may be higher than the price that might otherwise exist in the open market. These transactions may be effected on The NASDAQ Global Market or otherwise and, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.

A prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the web sites maintained by one or more of the underwriters, or selling group members, if any, participating in this offering and one or more of the underwriters participating in this offering may distribute prospectuses electronically. The representatives may agree to allocate a number of shares to underwriters and selling group members for sale to their online brokerage account holders. Internet distributions will be allocated by the underwriters and selling group members that will make internet distributions on the same basis as other allocations.

Other Relationships

Certain of the underwriters and their affiliates have provided in the past to us and our affiliates and may provide from time to time in the future certain commercial banking, financial advisory, investment banking and other services for us and such affiliates in the ordinary course of their business, for which they have received and may continue to receive customary fees and commissions. In addition, from time to time, certain of the underwriters and their affiliates may effect transactions for their own account or the account of customers, and hold on behalf of themselves or their customers, long or short positions in our debt or equity securities or loans, and may do so in the future.

 

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SELLING RESTRICTIONS

Notice to Prospective Investors in the European Economic Area

In relation to each Member State of the European Economic Area which has implemented the Prospectus Directive (each, a “Relevant Member State”), each underwriter represents and agrees that with effect from and including the date on which the Prospectus Directive is implemented in that Relevant Member State, it has not made and will not make an offer of shares which are the subject of the offering contemplated by this prospectus to the public in that Relevant Member State other than:

 

(a) to any legal entity which is a qualified investor as defined in the Prospectus Directive;

 

(b) to fewer than 100 or, if the Relevant Member State has implemented the relevant provision of the 2010 PD Amending Directive, 150, natural or legal persons (other than qualified investors as defined in the Prospectus Directive), as permitted under the Prospectus Directive, subject to obtaining the prior consent of the representatives for any such offer; or

 

(c) in any other circumstances falling within Article 3(2) of the Prospectus Directive, provided that no such offer of shares shall require us or any underwriter to publish a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus Directive.

For the purposes of this provision, the expression an “offer to the public” in relation to any shares in any Relevant Member State means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the shares to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase or subscribe the shares, as the same may be varied in that Member State by any measure implementing the Prospectus Directive in that Member State, the expression Prospectus Directive means Directive 2003/71/EC (and amendments thereto, including the 2010 PD Amending Directive, to the extent implemented in the Relevant Member State), and includes any relevant implementing measure in the Relevant Member State and the expression “2010 PD Amending Directive” means Directive 2010/73/EU.

Notice to Prospective Investors in the United Kingdom

Each of the underwriters severally represents, warrants and agrees as follows:

 

(a) it has only communicated or caused to be communicated and will only communicate or cause to be communicated an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, or FSMA) received by it in connection with the issue or sale of the shares in circumstances in which Section 21 of the FSMA does not apply to us; and

 

(b) it has complied with, and will comply with, all applicable provisions of the FSMA with respect to anything done by it in relation to the shares in, from or otherwise involving the United Kingdom.

Notice to Prospective Investors in France

Neither this prospectus nor any other offering material relating to the shares described in this prospectus has been submitted to the clearance procedures of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers or of the competent authority of another member state of the European Economic Area and notified to the Autorité des Marchés Financiers. The shares have not been offered or sold and will not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, to the public in France. Neither this prospectus nor any other offering material relating to the shares has been or will be:

 

(a) released, issued, distributed or caused to be released, issued or distributed to the public in France; or

 

(b) used in connection with any offer for subscription or sale of the shares to the public in France.

Such offers, sales and distributions will be made in France only:

 

(a) to qualified investors ( investisseurs qualifiés ) and/or to a restricted circle of investors ( cercle restreint d’investisseurs ), in each case investing for their own account, all as defined in, and in accordance with articles L.411-2, D.411-1, D.411-2, D.734-1, D.744-1, D.754-1 and D.764-1 of the French Code monétaire et financier ;

 

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(b) to investment services providers authorized to engage in portfolio management on behalf of third parties; or

 

(c) in a transaction that, in accordance with article L.411-2-II-1°-or-2°-or 3° of the French Code monétaire et financier and article 211-2 of the General Regulations ( Règlement Général ) of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers , does not constitute a public offer ( appel public à l’épargne ).

The shares may be resold, directly or indirectly, only in compliance with articles L.411-1, L.411-2, L.412-1 and L.621-8 through L.621-8-3 of the French Code monétaire et financier .

Notice to Prospective Investors in Hong Kong

The shares may not be offered or sold in Hong Kong by means of any document other than (i) in circumstances which do not constitute an offer to the public within the meaning of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32, Laws of Hong Kong), (ii) to “professional investors” within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong Kong) and any rules made thereunder, or (iii) in other circumstances which do not result in the document being a “prospectus” within the meaning of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32, Laws of Hong Kong) and no advertisement, invitation or document relating to the shares may be issued or may be in the possession of any person for the purpose of issue (in each case whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere), which is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public in Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to shares which are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to “professional investors” within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong Kong) and any rules made thereunder.

Notice to Prospective Investors in Singapore

This prospectus has not been registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Accordingly, this prospectus and any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of the shares may not be circulated or distributed, nor may the shares be offered or sold, or be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore other than (i) to an institutional investor under Section 274 of the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore (the “SFA”), (ii) to a relevant person pursuant to Section 275(1), or any person pursuant to Section 275(1A), and in accordance with the conditions specified in Section 275 of the SFA or (iii) otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of, any other applicable provision of the SFA, in each case subject to compliance with conditions set forth in the SFA.

Where the shares are subscribed or purchased under Section 275 of the SFA by a relevant person which is:

 

(a) a corporation (which is not an accredited investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA)) the sole business of which is to hold investments and the entire share capital of which is owned by one or more individuals, each of whom is an accredited investor; or

 

(b) a trust (where the trustee is not an accredited investor) whose sole purpose is to hold investments and each beneficiary of the trust is an individual who is an accredited investor,

shares, debentures and units of shares and debentures of that corporation or the beneficiaries’ rights and interest (howsoever described) in that trust shall not be transferred within six months after that corporation or that trust has acquired the shares pursuant to an offer made under Section 275 of the SFA except:

 

(a) to an institutional investor (for corporations, under Section 274 of the SFA) or to a relevant person defined in Section 275(2) of the SFA, or to any person pursuant to an offer that is made on terms that such shares, debentures and units of shares and debentures of that corporation or such rights and interest in that trust are acquired at a consideration of not less than S$200,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency) for each transaction, whether such amount is to be paid for in cash or by exchange of securities or other assets, and further for corporations, in accordance with the conditions specified in Section 275 of the SFA;

 

(b) where no consideration is or will be given for the transfer; or

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

The validity of the shares of common stock offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Cooley LLP, Palo Alto, California. As of the date of this prospectus, Cooley LLP beneficially owns 1,666 shares of our common stock. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, Menlo Park, California is acting as counsel to the underwriters in connection with certain legal matters relating to the shares of common stock being offered by this prospectus.

EXPERTS

The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and for the years then ended and for the periods from August 10, 1999 (date of inception) to December 31, 2012 for the statement of changes in convertible preferred stock and of stockholders deficit, included in this Prospectus and Registration Statement have been so included in reliance on the report (which contains an explanatory paragraph relating to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements) of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act with respect to the shares of our common stock offered under this prospectus. This prospectus, which constitutes part of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement and the exhibits. For further information about us and our common stock, you should refer to the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules filed with the registration statement. With respect to the statements contained in this prospectus regarding the contents of any agreement or any other document, in each instance, the statement is qualified in all respects by the complete text of the agreement or document, a copy of which has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement.

Upon the closing of this offering, we will be required to file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act. You may read and copy this information at the SEC at its public reference facilities located at 100 F Street N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. You may obtain information on the operation of the public reference rooms by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet website that contains periodic reports, proxy statements and other information about issuers, like us, that file electronically with the SEC. The address of that site is www.sec.gov.

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

    

Page

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     F-2   

Consolidated Financial Statements:

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets

     F-3   

Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

     F-4   

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Convertible Preferred Stock and of Stockholders’ Deficit

     F-5   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     F-12   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     F-14   

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The reverse stock split described in Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements has not been consummated at January 24, 2014. When it has been consummated, we will be in a position to furnish the following report.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

San Jose, California

January 24, 2014

“REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Revance Therapeutics, Inc.

(A development stage company)

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, of changes in convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and its subsidiary (a development stage company) at December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended and for the periods from August 10, 1999 (date of inception) to December 31, 2012 for the statement of changes in convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred losses from operations and negative cash flows from operations since their inception that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

San Jose, California

April 19, 2013, except for the effects of the reverse stock split described in Note 21, as to which the date is         ”

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

    As of December 31,     As of 
September 30,
2013
    Pro Forma
Stockholders’ Deficit
as of September 30,

2013
 
    2011     2012      
                (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
ASSETS     

CURRENT ASSETS

       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 29,621      $ 4,083      $ 1,909     

Restricted cash, current portion

    75        75        75     

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    423        1,247        1,046     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total current assets

    30,119        5,405        3,030     

Property and equipment, net

    8,439        6,980        13,054     

Restricted cash, net of current portion

    660        585        510     

Other non-current assets

    710        453        2,326     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

TOTAL ASSETS

  $ 39,928      $ 13,423      $ 18,920     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   
LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT     

CURRENT LIABILITIES

       

Accounts payable

  $ 777      $ 1,805      $ 10,054     

Accruals and other current liabilities

    3,027        6,001        6,115     

Deferred revenue, current portion

    500               167     

Derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes, current portion

           1,800            

Derivative liabilities associated with Medicis settlement, current portion

           12,880        7,069     

Capital leases, current portion

    1,094        940        125     

Convertible notes, current portion

           86,985            

Notes payable, current portion

    3,457        7,524        8,145     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total current liabilities

    8,855        117,935        31,675     

Convertible preferred stock warrant liability

    476        351        1,459      $   

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

    10,000                   

Capital lease, net of current portion

    944        5            

Convertible notes, net of current portion and discount

    45,062                   

Note payable, net of current portion and discount

    18,430        10,995        4,806     

Derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes, net of current portion

    13,405                   

Derivative liabilities associated with Medicis settlement, net of current portion

           2,388        1,537     

Deferred rent

    2,805        3,043        3,144     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

TOTAL LIABILITIES

    99,977        134,717        42,621     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)

       

Convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share — 27,598,825 shares authorized as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 145,010,269 shares authorized as of September 30, 2013; 1,517,387, 1,517,387 and 8,689,999 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2011 and 2012 and September 30, 2013 (aggregate liquidation preference of $189,030 and $215,264 as of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013) actual; no shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013, pro forma (unaudited)

    95,433        95,433        123,982          

STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

       

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share — 42,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 221,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2013; 198,502, 204,027 and 227,359 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and September 30, 2013, actual; 9,700,497 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013, pro forma (unaudited)

                         10   

Additional paid-in capital

    4,585        1,599        38,118        163,549   

Deficit accumulated during the development stage

    (160,067     (218,326     (185,801     (185,801
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

    (155,482     (216,727     (147,683   $ (22,242
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

  $ 39,928      $ 13,423      $ 18,920     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

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

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

    Year Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months  Ended
September 30,
    Cumulative Period
from August 10, 1999
(Date of  Inception) to

September 30, 2013
 
    2011     2012     2012     2013    
                (Unaudited)    

(Unaudited)

 

Revenue

  $ 557      $ 717      $ 600      $ 308      $ 4,912   

Cost of revenue

    5                             519   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

    552        717        600        308        4,393   

Operating expenses:

         

Research and development

    22,735        32,708        15,829        21,592        158,526   

Sales, general and administrative

    5,555        11,195        9,581        8,008        58,574   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

    28,290        43,903        25,410        29,600        217,100   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

    (27,738     (43,186     (24,810     (29,292     (212,707

Interest income

    15        7        8        2        298   

Interest expense

    (17,790     (28,959     (19,250     (13,466     (67,561

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes

    (356     13,860        (3,338     1,800        15,304   

Changes in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with Medicis settlement

                        
(265

    (265

Change in fair value of convertible preferred stock warrant liability

    836        125        117        (1,108     (147

Other income (expense), net

    170        (106     (85     (40     4,325   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

    (44,863     (58,259     (47,358     (42,369     (260,753

Benefit from income taxes

                                58   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

  $ (44,863   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ (42,369   $ (260,695
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders:

         

Basic

  $ (44,863   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ 733     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Diluted

  $ (44,863   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ 2,966     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:

         

Basic

  $ (226.06   $ (290.48   $ (237.12   $ 3.40     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Diluted

  $ (226.06   $ (290.48   $ (237.12   $ 3.05     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Weighted-average number of shares used in computing net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:

         

Basic

    198,456        200,560        199,719        215,315     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Diluted

    198,456        200,560        199,719        971,472     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Pro forma net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (unaudited) (Note 16)

    $ (27.20     $ (5.91  
   

 

 

     

 

 

   

Weighted-average number of shares used in computing pro forma net loss per share of common stock, basic and diluted (unaudited) (Note 16)

      2,146,489          7,176,423     
   

 

 

     

 

 

   

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

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Convertible Preferred Stock and of Stockholders’ Deficit

Period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

    Convertible Preferred Stock     Notes Receivable
from
Stockholders
          Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In Capital
    Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Deficit
Accumulated
During the
Development Stage
    Total Stockholders’
Deficit
 
          Shares                 Amount               Shares     Amount          

Balance — August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) and December 31, 2001

         $      $                 $      $      $      $      $   

Issuance of Series A convertible preferred stock for cash and services rendered at $33.00 per share in July 2002

    42,876        1,415        (25                                              

Issuance of common stock at $2.70 per share in 2002 for cash, intellectual property and services rendered

                             179,800               483                      483   

Net loss

                                                         (1,884     (1,884
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance — December 31, 2002

    42,876        1,415        (25         179,800               483               (1,884     (1,401

Stock-based compensation expense

                                           9                      9   

Issuance of Series A convertible preferred stock for cash at $33.00 per share in February 2003

    11,851        391                                                        

Issuance of common stock at $2.70 per share in 2002 for cash and intellectual property in June 2003

                             2,400               6                      6   

Repayment of notes receivable from stockholders

                  25                                                 

Net loss

                                                         (1,180     (1,180
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance — December 31, 2003

    54,727        1,806                   182,200               498               (3,064     (2,566

Stock-based compensation expense

                                           8                      8   

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Convertible Preferred Stock and of Stockholders’ Deficit

Period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013 — (Continued)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

    Convertible Preferred Stock     Notes Receivable
from
Stockholders
          Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In Capital
    Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Deficit
Accumulated
During the
Development Stage
    Total Stockholders’
Deficit
 
          Shares                 Amount               Shares     Amount          

Issuance of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock for cash, conversion of the convertible note and related interest at $35.40 per share in April 2004, net of issuance costs of $140

    199,224        6,837                                                        

Issuance of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock warrants in connection with conversion of convertible note

                                           15                      15   

Issuance of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock warrants in lieu of future capital advances extended to the Company

                                           11                      11   

Net loss

                                                         (2,534     (2,534
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance — December 31, 2004

    253,951        8,643                   182,200               532               (5,598     (5,066

Issuance of Series B-2 convertible preferred stock for cash at $46.35 per share in March 2005, net of issuance costs of $20

    134,843        6,230                                                        

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

                                                  (3            (3

Net loss

                                                         (5,004     (5,004
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance — December 31, 2005

    388,794        14,873                   182,200               532        (3     (10,602     (10,073

Stock-based compensation expense

                                           75                      75   

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Convertible Preferred Stock and of Stockholders’ Deficit

Period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013 — (Continued)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

    Convertible Preferred Stock     Notes Receivable
from
Stockholders
          Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In Capital
    Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Deficit
Accumulated
During the
Development Stage
    Total Stockholders’
Deficit
 
          Shares                 Amount               Shares     Amount          

Reclassification of convertible preferred stock warrants to liabilities

                                           (26                   (26

Realized loss on marketable securities

                                                  3               3   

Net loss

                                                         (9,378     (9,378
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance — December 31, 2006

    388,794        14,873                   182,200               581               (19,980     (19,399

Stock-based compensation expense

                                           198                      198   

Exercise of stock options at $6.60 per share

                             228               2                      2   

Issuance of Series C-1 convertible preferred stock upon conversion of convertible debt and related interest at $63.75 per share in December 2007, net of issuance costs of $1,103

    279,425        16,710        (15                                         

Issuance of Series C-2 convertible preferred stock for cash at $82.50 per share in December 2007, net of issuance costs of $328

    64,242        4,972                                                        

Issuance of Series C-3 convertible preferred stock for cash at $138.00 per share in December 2007, net of issuance costs of $1,132

    144,927        15,452                                 1,708                      1,708   

Net loss

                                                         (19,965     (19,965
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Convertible Preferred Stock and of Stockholders’ Deficit

Period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013 — (Continued)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

    Convertible Preferred Stock     Notes Receivable
from
Stockholders
          Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In Capital
    Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Deficit
Accumulated
During the
Development Stage
    Total Stockholders’
Deficit
 
          Shares                 Amount               Shares     Amount          

Balance — December 31, 2007

    877,388        52,007        (15         182,428               2,489               (39,945     (37,456

Stock-based compensation expense

                                           404                      404   

Exercise of stock options at $6.60 per share

                             638               4                      4   

Issuance of Series C-2 convertible preferred stock for cash at $82.50 per share in July 2008, net of issuance costs of $600

    96,969        7,400                                                        

Net loss

                                                         (21,966     (21,966
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance — December 31, 2008

    974,357        59,407        (15         183,066               2,897               (61,911     (59,014

Stock-based compensation expense

                                           391                      391   

Exercise of stock options at $11.10 per share

                             8,634               96                      96   

Issuance of Series D convertible preferred stock for cash at $66.75 per share and upon conversion of convertible debt and related interest at $66.75 per share in December 2009, net of issuance costs of $172

    383,851        25,450        (6                                              

Repayment of notes receivable from stockholders

                  15                                                 

Net loss

                                                         (24,064     (24,064
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Convertible Preferred Stock and of Stockholders’ Deficit

Period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013 — (Continued)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

    Convertible Preferred Stock     Notes Receivable
from
Stockholders
          Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In Capital
    Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Deficit
Accumulated
During the
Development Stage
    Total Stockholders’
Deficit
 
          Shares                 Amount               Shares     Amount          

Balance — December 31, 2009

    1,358,208        84,857        (6         191,700               3,384          (85,975     (82,591

Stock-based compensation expense

                                           455                      455   

Exercise of stock options at $2.70 per share

                             3,466               10                      10   

Issuance of Series D convertible preferred stock for cash at $66.75 per share, net of issuance costs of $39

    159,023        10,576                                                        

Repayment of notes receivable from stockholders

                  6                                                 

Net loss

                                                         (29,229     (29,229
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance — December 31, 2010

    1,517,231        95,433                   195,166               3,849               (115,204     (111,355

Stock-based compensation expense

                                           273                      273   

Issuance of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock upon the net exercise of warrants

    150                                                               

Issuance of common stock subject to repurchase in August 2010 for $17.40 per share

                             3,333                                      

Common stock warrants issued in connection with convertible notes (January through June)

                                           463                      463   

Net loss

                                                         (44,863     (44,863
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Convertible Preferred Stock and of Stockholders’ Deficit

Period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013 — (Continued)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

    Convertible Preferred Stock     Notes Receivable
from
Stockholders
          Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In Capital
    Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Deficit
Accumulated
During the
Development Stage
    Total Stockholders’
Deficit
 
          Shares                 Amount               Shares     Amount          

Balance — December 31, 2011

    1,517,381        95,433                   198,499               4,585               (160,067     (155,482

Stock-based compensation expense

                                           79                      79   

Issuance of common stock warrants in connection with convertible notes (September through December)

                                           153                      153   

Exercise of stock options at $2.55 per share

                             2,530               6                      6   

Exercise of common stock warrants at $0.15 per share

                             2,995               1                      1   

Series C-3 convertible preferred stock modification

                                           (3,225                   (3,225

Net loss

                                                         (58,259     (58,259
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance — December 31, 2012

    1,517,381        95,433                   204,024               1,599               (218,326     (216,727

Stock-based compensation expense (unaudited)

                                           346                      346   

Conversion of Series A and B convertible preferred stock into Series E-1 convertible preferred stock (unaudited)

           (11,256                                            11,256        11,256   

Conversion of Series C convertible preferred stock into Series E-2 convertible preferred stock (unaudited)

           (39,000                                            39,000        39,000   

Conversion of Series D convertible preferred stock into Series E-3 convertible preferred stock (unaudited)

    607,476        (24,638                                            24,638        24,638   

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Convertible Preferred Stock and of Stockholders’ Deficit

Period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013 — (Continued)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

    Convertible Preferred Stock     Notes Receivable
from
Stockholders
          Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In  Capital
    Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Deficit
Accumulated
During the
Development Stage
    Total Stockholders’
Deficit
 
          Shares                 Amount               Shares     Amount          

Conversion of Convertible Notes into Series E-4 convertible preferred stock (unaudited)

    4,748,484        66,954                                 32,008                      32,008   

Issuance of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock for cash at $22.50 per share in February through May 2013, net of issuance costs of $64 (unaudited)

    1,810,441        36,375                                                        

Issuance of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock as a deemed dividend (unaudited)

   
7,911
  
    177                                 (177                   (177

Issuance of common stock warrants in connection with Series E-5 convertible preferred stock financing (unaudited)

                                           4,272                      4,272   

Expiration of note payable from stockholder, Series E-1 (unaudited)

    (1,694     (63                              63                      63   

Exercise of stock options at $2.55 per share (unaudited)

                             1,842               4                      4   

Exercise of common stock warrants at $0.15 per share (unaudited)

                             21,493               3                      3   

Net loss (unaudited)

                                                         (42,369     (42,369
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance — September 30, 2013 (unaudited)

    8,689,999      $ 123,982      $            227,359      $      $ 38,118      $      $ (185,801   $ (147,683
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

    Year Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
    Cumulative Period
from August 10,
1999 (Date of
Inception) to
September 30, 2013
 
    2011     2012     2012     2013    
                (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

         

Net loss

  $ (44,863   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ (42,369   $ (260,695

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

         

Depreciation and amortization

    1,983        1,777        1,330        1,385        8,415   

Amortization of discount on debt and capital leases

    4,904        7,427        4,930        2,862        18,595   

Amortization of debt issuance cost

    230        300        225        179        831   

Revaluation of convertible preferred stock warrant liability

    (836     (125     (117     (60     (5,017

Revaluation of derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes

    356        (13,860     3,338        (1,800     (15,304

Revaluation of derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement

                         265        265   

Convertible preferred stock warrant modification remeasurement adjustment

                         1,168        1,168   

Stock-based compensation expense

    273        79        66        346        2,238   

Interest on convertible notes converted to convertible preferred stock

    9,606        18,830        12,232        9,178        38,479   

Capitalized interest

                         (103     (103

Modification of Series C-3 convertible preferred stock in accordance with Medicis settlement agreement

           (3,225                   (3,225

Derivative liabilities recognized as result of Medicis settlement agreement

           15,268                      15,268   

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

                                (8

Realized loss on sale of short-term investments

                                3   

Gain on sale lease back transactions

                                (258

Loss on sale of fixed assets

                                145   

Write-off of technology

                                485   

Issuance of common stock for services rendered

                                4   

Issuance of Series A convertible preferred stock for services rendered

                                166   

Issuance of convertible preferred stock warrants to a service provider

                                598   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

         

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    (370     (1,125     (135     201        (1,752

Other non-current assets

    (592     257               (304     (705

Accounts payable

    (636     1,028        972        5,168        6,973   

Accruals and other current liabilities

    1,510        2,976        1,170        (3,236     2,822   

Payments against Medicis liabilities

                         (6,927     (6,127

Deferred rent

    772        238        179        101        3,144   

Deferred revenue

    (750     (10,500     (375     167        167   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

    (28,413     (38,914     (23,543     (33,779     (194,228
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

         

Purchases of property and equipment

    (150     (319     (288     (2,672     (16,625

Change in restricted cash

    75        75        75        75        (585

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

                                54   

Proceeds from sale leaseback transactions

                                3,385   

Purchase of short-term investments

                                (2,268

Sales and maturities of short-term investments

                                2,265   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

    (75     (244     (213     (2,597     (13,774
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — (Continued)

(In thousands)

 

    Year Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
    Cumulative Period
from August 10,
1999 (Date of
Inception) to
September 30, 2013
 
    2011     2012     2012     2013    
                (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

         

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes and notes payable

    67,150        18,170        5,737               104,320   

Principal payments made on capital leases

    (1,006     (1,154     (854     (858     (3,256

Principal payments made on notes payable

    (12,077     (3,403     (1,634     (5,594     (27,996

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options, net of repurchases

           6        6        4        121   

Proceeds from the exercise of common stock warrants

           1        1        3        4   

Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock, net

                         40,647        40,647   

Proceeds from convertible Series B, C, and D convertible notes

                                73,007   

Proceeds from convertible Series B bridge loan

                                495   

Proceeds from convertible Series C bridge loan

                                16,936   

Proceeds from convertible Series D bridge loan

                                5,612   

Repayments on notes receivable from stockholders

                                21   

Proceeds from capital equipment loan

                                413   

Repayments on capital equipment loan

                                (413
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

    54,067        13,620        3,256        34,202        209,911   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

    25,579        (25,538     (20,500     (2,174     1,909   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Beginning of period

    4,042        29,621        29,621        4,083          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — End of period

  $ 29,621      $ 4,083      $ 9,121      $ 1,909      $ 1,909   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

         

Cash paid for interest

  $ 3,112      $ 2,302      $ 1,782      $ 1,318      $ 8,122   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING INFORMATION:

         

Fair value in excess of debt host for derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes

  $ 13,049      $ 2,255      $      $      $ 15,304   

Capital contribution on the extinguishment of the prior convertible preferred stock

  $      $      $      $ 74,894      $ 74,894   

Capital contribution on the extinguishment of the Convertible Notes

  $      $      $      $ 32,008      $ 32,008   

Deemed dividend on issuance of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock

  $      $      $      $ 177      $ 177   

Issuance of common stock warrants

  $ 463      $ 153      $      $ 4,272      $ 4,888   

Property and equipment purchases included in accounts payable and accruals and other current liabilities

  $      $      $      $ 4,683      $ 4,683   

Rescission of note receivable from stockholder

  $ 60      $      $      $      $ 60   

Issuance of convertible preferred stock warrants

  $ 121      $      $      $      $ 5,316   

Reclassification of convertible preferred stock warrants to liabilities

  $      $      $      $      $ 18   

Additions of property and equipment under capital lease obligations

  $      $      $      $      $ 3,338   

Conversion of convertible notes and interest into Series B-1, C-1 and D convertible preferred stock

  $      $      $      $      $ 23,962   

Deferred initial public offering costs

  $      $      $      $ 1,748      $ 1,748   

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

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2012, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013, and for the

Cumulative Period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

1. The Company and Basis of Presentation

Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in Delaware on August 10, 1999 under the name Essentia Biosystems, Inc. The Company commenced operations in June 2002 and on April 19, 2005, changed its name to Revance Therapeutics, Inc. The Company is a clinical stage specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of novel botulinum toxin products for multiple aesthetic and therapeutic applications. Botulinum toxin is a well-characterized protein currently used in numerous aesthetic and therapeutic indications representing a multi-billion dollar market in the United States and other countries. All currently approved and commercially available botulinum toxin products are administered by injection. The Company’s lead product candidate, RT001, is a topical formulation of botulinum toxin type A, which is believed to have significant advantages over existing injectable products and could significantly grow the botulinum toxin market. The Company’s second product candidate, RT002, is a novel injectable formulation of botulinum toxin type A designed to be more targeted and longer lasting than currently available botulinum toxin injectable products. These product candidates combine the Company’s purified botulinum toxin with the Company’s proprietary peptide delivery system. The Company owns the worldwide rights to both of its product candidates.

Since commencing operations in 2002, the Company has devoted substantially all of its efforts identifying and developing product candidates for the aesthetics and therapeutic markets, recruiting personnel and raising capital. The Company has devoted predominantly all of its resources to the preclinical and clinical development of, and manufacturing capabilities for, RT001 and RT002. The Company has never been profitable and has not yet commenced commercial operations. Accordingly, the Company is considered to be in the development stage.

In August 2011, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the business related to its Relastin product line, to Precision Dermatology, Inc. (PDI). In consideration for this sale, Revance received an upfront payment of $50,000 and the right to receive royalties and milestone payments based on future sales of Relastin products by PDI. In accordance with the agreement, the Company will receive royalties equal to at least $300,000 per year per the minimum royalty requirements included within the agreement or an amount equal to the actual royalty based sales of Relastin if greater than the minimum royalty requirements for a period up to fifteen years from the date of the agreement.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going-concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As a development stage company, with limited commercial operating history, the Company is subject to all of the risks and expenses associated with a start-up company. The Company must among other things, respond to competitive developments, attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel and support the expense of marketing new products based on innovative technology. The Company has incurred operating losses and negative cash flow from operations in each year since inception. The Company has a limited operating history upon which you can evaluate its business and prospects. The Company has not generated significant revenue from product sales to date and will continue to incur significant research and development and other expenses related to its ongoing operations. The Company has recorded net losses of $44.9 million, $58.3 million, $47.4 million and $42.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013, and had an accumulated deficit during the development stage to September 30, 2013 of $185.8 million and a net working capital deficit of $28.6 million as of September 30, 2013. The Company has funded its operations primarily through the sale and issuance of convertible preferred stock, notes payable and convertible notes. As of September 30, 2013, the Company had capital resources consisting of cash and cash equivalents of $1.9 million. In order to continue its operations, the Company must raise additional equity or debt financings and

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

achieve profitable operations. Although management has been successful in raising capital in the past, most recently in February, March, April, May, October, November and December 2013 and January 2014 (see Note 20. Subsequent Events (Unaudited)), there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional equity or debt financing on terms acceptable to the Company, or at all. The failure to obtain sufficient funds on acceptable terms when needed could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, future cash flows and financial condition. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management is currently pursuing financing alternatives. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the Company’s accounts and those of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary and have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated during consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Such management estimates include the fair value of common stock, stock-based compensation, fair value of convertible preferred stock and warrants, fair value of derivatives, and the valuation of deferred tax assets. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and also on assumptions that it believes are reasonable, however, actual results could significantly differ from those estimates.

Unaudited Interim Financial Information

The consolidated interim balance sheet as of September 30, 2013 and the consolidated interim statements of operations and comprehensive loss and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 and the consolidated interim statements of changes in convertible preferred stock and of stockholders’ deficit for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are unaudited. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to state fairly the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2013. The financial data and the other financial information disclosed in the notes to these consolidated financial statements related to the nine month periods are also unaudited. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013 or for any other future year or period.

Unaudited Pro Forma Stockholders’ Deficit

The unaudited pro forma stockholders’ deficit has been prepared assuming immediately upon the closing of the Company’s initial public offering: (i) the conversion of all outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock into shares of common stock and the automatic exercise of outstanding common stock warrants, assuming net share exercise for 752,370 shares of common stock and cash exercise for 30,769 shares of common stock, assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and (ii) the related reclassification of the convertible preferred stock warrant liability to common stock and additional paid-in-capital. The unaudited pro forma stockholders’ deficit does not

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

assume the issuance and conversion of convertible notes issued by the Company in the fourth quarter of 2013 and January 2014 nor the issuance and exercise of common stock warrants issued in connection with those convertible notes nor the issuance and exercise of the warrants issuable in connection with the Company’s loan and lease agreement with Essex Capital Corporation, or the Essex Capital Facility. The unaudited pro forma stockholders’ deficit does not assume any proceeds from the proposed initial public offering.

Risks and Uncertainties

The product candidates developed by the Company require approvals from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or foreign regulatory agencies prior to commercial sales. There can be no assurance that the Company’s current and future product candidates will receive the necessary approvals. If the Company is denied approval or approval is delayed, it may have a material adverse impact on the Company’s business and its consolidated financial statements.

The Company is subject to risks common to companies in the development stage including, but not limited to, dependency on the clinical and commercial success of its product candidates, ability to obtain regulatory approval of its product candidates, the need for substantial additional financing to achieve its goals, uncertainty of board adoption of its approved products, if any, by physicians and consumers, significant competition and untested manufacturing capabilities.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held by a single financial institution and all cash is held in the United States of America. Such deposits may, at times, exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses on its deposits of cash and cash equivalents.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

The Company considers all highly liquid investment securities with remaining maturities at the date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include deposit and money market accounts.

Investments with remaining maturities, at the date of purchase, greater than three months, but less than one year are considered short-term. The Company determines the appropriate classification of marketable securities at the time of purchase and evaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. To date, all marketable securities have been classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, if any, included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ deficit. Interest and realized gains and losses are included in interest income. Realized gains and losses are recognized based on the specific identification method.

Restricted Cash

Deposits of $735,000, $660,000 and $585,000 were restricted from withdrawal as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and September 30, 2013. The restriction is related to securing the Company’s facility lease and expires in 2022 in accordance with the operating lease agreement. The restrictions on these balances are being released at a rate of $75,000 per year. These balances are included in restricted cash on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain financial and non-financial assets and to determine fair value disclosures. The accounting standards define fair value, establish a

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

framework for measuring fair value, and require disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required to be recorded at fair value, the principal or most advantageous market in which the Company would transact are considered along with assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of nonperformance. The accounting standard for fair value establishes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, the first two of which are considered observable and the last unobservable, that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1 — Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 — Valuations based on unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology and including data about assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances.

The Company did not have any Level 1 or Level 2 financial instruments carried at fair value as of December 31, 2011, 2012 or September 30, 2013. The Company’s Level 3 instruments consist of the Company’s convertible preferred stock warrant liabilities, derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes and derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement.

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is generally three years. Maintenance and repairs that do not extend the life or improve an asset are expensed in the period incurred.

Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of their useful life or the term of the lease. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the costs and accumulated depreciation are removed from the consolidated balance sheets and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the period realized.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company evaluates its long-lived assets for indications of possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparison of the carrying amounts to the future undiscounted cash flows, attributable to these assets. Should impairment exist, the impairment would be measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the projected discounted future cash flows arising from those assets. There have been no such impairments of long-lived assets as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and September 30, 2013 and the cumulative period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013.

Clinical Trial Accruals

The Company’s clinical trial accrual process seeks to account for expenses resulting from obligations under contracts with clinical research organizations (CROs) and consultants, and under clinical site agreements in

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

connection with conducting clinical trials. Clinical trial costs are charged to research and development expense as incurred. The financial terms of these contracts are subject to negotiations, which vary from contract to contract and may result in payment flows that do not match the periods over which materials or services are provided to the Company under such contracts. The Company’s objective is to reflect the appropriate trial expense in the consolidated financial statements by matching the appropriate expenses with the period in which services and efforts are expended. In the event advance payments are made to a CRO, the payments will be recorded as a prepaid asset which will be amortized over the period of time the contracted services are performed. In addition to pass-through costs, the Company incurs costs in clinical trials in three distinct phases as follows:

 

(i) Start-up Phase — This phase includes the initial set-up of the clinical trial and usually occurs within a few months after the contract has been executed and includes costs which are expensed ratably over the start-up phase. Start-up phase activities include study initiation, site recruitment, regulatory applications, investigator meetings, screening, preparation, pre-study visits and training.

 

(ii) Site and Study Management Phase — This phase includes medical and safety monitoring, and patient administration and data management. These costs are usually calculated on a per patient basis and expensed ratably over the treatment period beginning on the date that the patient enrolls.

 

(iii) Close Down and Reporting Phase — This phase includes analyzing the data obtained and reporting results, which occurs after patients have ceased treatment and the database of information collected is locked. These costs are expensed ratably over the close down and reporting phase.

The CRO contracts generally include pass-through fees including, but not limited to, regulatory expenses, investigator fees, travel costs and other miscellaneous costs, including shipping and printing fees. The Company determines accrual estimates through reports from and discussion with applicable personnel and outside services providers as to the progress or state of completion of trials, or the services completed. The Company makes estimates of accrued expenses as of each balance sheet date in the consolidated financial statements based on the facts and circumstances known to the Company at that time. The Company’s clinical trial accrual is dependent, in part, upon the receipt of timely and accurate reporting from the CROs and other third party vendors.

Revenue

The Company recognizes revenue when the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists; delivery has occurred; the price is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured.

During the years ended December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2011, the Company generated limited revenue from the promotion and sale of Relastin, an over-the-counter topical cream which increases the content of elastin in the skin, resulting in fewer wrinkles and firmer skin. In August 2011, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement for the sale of the Relastin product line for $50,000 and royalties on future sales of Relastin. Accordingly, the Company recognized royalty revenue during the year ended December 31, 2012 of $300,000 under the Relastin asset purchase agreement.

License revenue during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 resulted from a nonrefundable technology license fee which was deferred and recognized over the estimated period of performance. The Company estimated the performance period as the remaining life of the underlying patent at the inception of the license agreement, which was periodically reevaluated. License revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 resulted from a nonrefundable technology access fee pursuant to an exclusive technology evaluation agreement. The Company received an upfront payment of $0.3 million, which was deferred and is being recognized over the estimated performance period.

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

Research and Development Expenditures

Research and development costs are charged to operations as incurred. Research and development costs include, but are not limited to, payroll and personnel expenses, clinical trial supplies, fees for clinical trial services, consulting costs and allocated overhead, including rent, equipment, depreciation and utilities. Research and development costs during the year ended December 31, 2012 also included the fair value of technology rights returned to the Company as a result of the Medicis settlement (Note 4).

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. The Company estimates actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differences in accounting for reporting purposes and tax purposes for certain items, such as accruals and allowances not currently deductible for tax purposes. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. In general, deferred tax assets represent future tax benefits to be received when certain expenses previously recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss become deductible expenses under applicable income tax laws or when net operating loss or credit carryforwards are utilized. Accordingly, realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable income against which these deductions, losses and credits can be utilized.

The Company must assess the likelihood that the Company’s deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income, and to the extent the Company believes that recovery is not likely, the Company establishes a valuation allowance. Based on the available evidence, the Company is unable, at this time, to support the determination that it is more likely than not that its deferred tax assets will be utilized in the future. Accordingly, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and September 30, 2013. The Company intends to maintain valuation allowances until sufficient evidence exists to support its reversal.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company maintains performance incentive plans under which incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options may be granted to employees and nonemployee consultants.

For stock options granted to employees, the Company recognizes compensation expense for all stock-based awards based on the grant-date estimated fair values, net of an estimated forfeiture rate. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service period. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company estimates its forfeiture rate based on an analysis of its actual forfeitures and will continue to evaluate the adequacy of the forfeiture rate assumption based on actual forfeitures, analysis of employee turnover, and other related factors.

Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options granted to nonemployees is recognized based on the fair value of the stock options, determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, as they are earned. The awards generally vest over the time period the Company expects to receive services from the nonemployee.

Convertible Preferred Stock Warrants

The Company accounts for warrants to purchase shares of its convertible preferred stock that are contingently redeemable as liabilities at their estimated fair value because these warrants may obligate the Company to transfer assets to the holders at a future date under certain circumstances, such as a deemed liquidation event. The warrants are subject to remeasurement to fair value at each balance sheet date, and any fair value adjustments are recognized as change in fair value of convertible preferred stock warrant liability in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The Company will continue to adjust the liability

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

for changes in fair value until the earlier of the exercise or expiration of the convertible preferred stock warrants, conversion of convertible preferred stock into common stock, or until holders of the convertible preferred stock can no longer trigger a deemed liquidation event. At that time, the convertible preferred stock warrant liability will be adjusted to fair value in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss with the final fair value reclassified to additional paid-in capital.

Derivative Liabilities

The Company has outstanding derivative instruments related to redemption and conversion features embedded within outstanding convertible note and other derivative instruments related to payment provisions underlying the Medicis settlement. These derivatives are accounted for as liabilities which will be remeasured to fair value as of each balance sheet date and the related remeasurement adjustments will be recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The derivative liabilities associated with these convertible notes are no longer outstanding due to the conversion of the related convertible notes in March 2013. The Company will continue to record adjustments to the fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement until the related settlement payments have been paid.

Multiple Element Arrangements

The Company records arrangements with multiple deliverables based on the individual units of accounting determined to exist in the arrangement. A deliverable item is considered a separate unit of accounting when the item has value to the parties entering into the arrangement on a stand-alone basis, the delivery or performance of an undelivered item is considered probable and under the Company’s control or represents a legal obligation to the Company. Items are considered to have stand-alone value when the Company could negotiate similar items on a stand-alone basis. When a deliverable does not meet the criteria to be considered a separate unit of accounting, the Company groups it with other deliverables that, when combined, meet the criteria, and the appropriate allocation of arrangement consideration is determined. Consideration is allocated at the inception of the contract to all deliverables based on their relative fair values.

Comprehensive Loss

Comprehensive loss is defined as a change in equity of a business enterprise during a period, resulting from transactions from non-owner sources. There have been no material items qualifying as other comprehensive loss and, therefore, for all periods presented, the Company’s comprehensive loss was the same as its reported net loss.

Net Income (Loss) per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders

The Company calculates its basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders in conformity with the two-class method required for companies with participating securities. Under the two-class method, the Company determines whether it has net income attributable to common stockholders, which includes the results of operations, capital contributions and deemed dividends less current period convertible preferred stock non-cumulative dividends. If it is determined that the Company does have net income attributable to common stockholders during a period, the related undistributed earnings are then allocated between common stock and the convertible preferred stock based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period to determine the numerator for the basic net income per share attributable to common stockholders. In computing diluted net income attributable to common stockholders, undistributed earnings are re-allocated to reflect the potential impact of dilutive securities to determine the numerator for the diluted net income per share attributable to common stockholders. The Company’s basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is calculated by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. The diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by giving effect to all potential dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding for the period. For purposes of this calculation, options to purchase common stock and common stock warrants are considered common stock equivalents.

Unaudited Pro Forma Net Loss per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders

The unaudited pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders has been computed to give effect to the conversion upon the closing of the initial public offering of the convertible preferred stock into common stock and the automatic exercise of outstanding common stock warrants, assuming net share exercise for 752,370 shares of common stock and cash exercise for 30,769 shares of common stock, and assuming an initial public offering price of $15.00 per share, the midpoint of the estimated offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, as of the beginning of the period or the issuance date, if later. Also, the numerator in the pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share calculation has been adjusted to remove the gains and losses resulting from the re-measurement of the convertible preferred stock warrant liability as these amounts will be reclassified to additional paid-in capital upon the closing of the initial public offering of the Company’s common stock. The unaudited pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share does not assume the issuance and conversion of convertible notes issued by the Company in the fourth quarter of 2013 and January 2014 nor the issuance and exercise of common stock warrants issued in connection with those convertible notes nor the issuance and exercise of the warrants issuable in connection with the Essex Capital Facility.

Segment Information

Management has determined that the Company operates as one reportable and operating segment which is the treatment of therapeutic and aesthetic conditions. The chief executive officer, who is the Company’s chief operating decision maker, reviews financial information on an aggregate basis for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance. The Company has only had limited revenue since its inception, but all of it was derived in the United States and all of the Company’s long-lived assets are maintained in the United States. Also, the Company manages its operations as a single operating segment.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, (FASB) issued authoritative guidance that addresses the presentation of comprehensive income for annual reporting of financial statements was issued. The guidance is intended to improve the comparability, consistency and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. Such changes in the stockholders’ equity will be required to be disclosed in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012, and should be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. Early adoption is permitted. This new guidance impacts how the Company reports comprehensive income only, and did not have any effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity upon its required adoption on January 1, 2012.

Additionally, in May 2011, updated authoritative guidance to amend existing requirements for fair value measurements and disclosures was issued. The guidance expands the disclosure requirements around fair value measurements categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and requires disclosure of the level in the fair value hierarchy of items that are not measured at fair value but whose fair value must be disclosed. It also clarifies and expands upon existing requirements for fair value measurements of financial assets and liabilities as well as instruments classified in stockholders’ equity. The guidance was effective for the year ended

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

December 31, 2012 and was applied prospectively. This new guidance impacts how the Company reports on fair value measurements only, and had no effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity upon the Company’s adoption on January 1, 2012.

In April 2011, the FASB issued new accounting guidance relating to the accounting for repurchase agreements and other agreements that both entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. The guidance addresses effective control in repurchase agreements and eliminates the requirement for entities to consider whether the transferor (i.e., seller) has the ability to repurchase the financial assets in a repurchase agreement. This new accounting guidance will be effective, on a prospective basis, for new transactions or modifications to existing transactions on January 1, 2012. The adoption of this new guidance did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard update requiring enhanced disclosure about certain financial instruments and derivative instruments that are offset in the balance sheet or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The disclosure requirement becomes effective retrospectively in the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2013. The Company does not expect that the requirement will have an impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows as it is disclosure-only in nature.

In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance which addresses the presentation of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income. This guidance does not change current financial reporting requirements, instead an entity is required to cross-reference to other required disclosures that provide additional detail about amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. In addition, the guidance requires an entity to present significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by line item of net income if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. Adoption of this standard is required for periods beginning after December 15, 2012 for public companies. This new guidance impacts how the Company reports comprehensive income only, and will have no effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity upon its required adoption on January 1, 2013.

In February 2013, the FASB issued changes to the accounting for obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements. These changes require an entity to measure such obligations for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date as the sum of (i) the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors, and (ii) any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. An entity will also be required to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. Examples of obligations subject to these requirements are debt arrangements and settled litigation and judicial rulings. These changes become effective for the Company on January 1, 2014. Management has determined that the adoption of these changes would not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued changes to the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. These changes require an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit as a liability in the financial statements if (i) a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or (ii) the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position. Otherwise, an unrecognized tax benefit is required to be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

credit carryforward. These changes become effective for the Company on January 1, 2014. Management has determined that the adoption of these changes will not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

3. License Agreements

In July 2009, the Company and Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (Medicis) entered into a license agreement (License Agreement) granting Medicis worldwide aesthetic and dermatological rights to the Company’s investigational, injectable botulinum toxin type A product candidate in exchange for an upfront payment of $10.0 million plus additional milestone payments. The Company was recognizing these payments as license revenue over the estimated performance period which was estimated as the remaining life of the underlying patent at the inception of the license agreement. As a result, the Company recognized license revenue of $500,000, $417,000, $375,000, $83,000 and $2.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 and the cumulative period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013.

In December 2007, Medicis acquired 144,927 shares of the Company’s Series C-3 convertible preferred stock for $20.0 million, or $138.00 per share. As part of the arrangement, Medicis obtained an option to (i) acquire the Company for 95% of its fair value (the Acquisition Option) or (ii) obtain an exclusive license for the topical delivery of neurotoxin for aesthetic indications in North America (the License Option) at fair value. These options, which were mutually exclusive, could have been exercised if certain triggers had been met. The proceeds from the sale of the Series C convertible preferred stock were recorded at historical cost using the relative fair value method. The aggregate fair value of the Series C-3 convertible preferred stock sold to Medicis was determined to be at $16.6 million which was recorded as convertible preferred stock on the consolidated balance sheets. The Acquisition Option and the License Option were determined to have a fair value which was recorded to additional paid-in capital and deferred revenue.

In February 2007, the Company entered into a license and service agreement and a manufacturing and supply agreement with List Biological Laboratories, Inc. (List Laboratories), a developer of botulinum toxin. The agreement, as amended in April 2009, included certain milestone payments for the preparation of botulinum toxin and the development of the toxin manufacturing process as well as royalties from future sales of botulinum toxin. The Company expensed to research and development $2.0 million, $2.0 million, $0, $0 and $6.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 and for the cumulative period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013. Included in accruals and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and September 30, 2013 are $1.8 million, $3.8 million and $1.8 million of accrued milestones which have been met but not yet paid.

The Company and Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (Obagi) are parties to an option and product license agreement (the Obagi Agreement) executed in December 2005. Pursuant to the Obagi Agreement, the Company granted Obagi an option to license certain zinc-based topical skin care products for the regeneration of elastin. The Obagi Agreement’s definition of the license grant limited the grant to the field, which is defined as the physician distribution channel. The Obagi Agreement further provides that the license grant will be nonexclusive with respect to the Company for all purposes related to the Company’s development, manufacture, commercialization and sale of licensed products outside the field and to all prescription products in and out of the field worldwide and to any and all direct-to-consumer distribution channels. The Obagi Agreement required Obagi to make a nonrefundable first option payment of $250,000 upon signing the agreement and, upon exercise of the option, required additional payments as specified in the agreement.

In December 2006, the Company informed Obagi that Obagi’s offer to sell an anti-aging skincare product called “Obagi Elastiderm Night Eye Cream” (Elastiderm) was a breach of the Obagi Agreement. The Company

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

also provided Obagi with notice of termination of the Obagi Agreement, effective in 30 days, and demanded that Obagi immediately cease and desist from manufacturing, selling or distributing Elastiderm or any other zinc-containing product based on the Company’s zinc technology. In January 2007, the Company notified Obagi that the termination had become effective and that, pursuant to the Obagi Agreement, Obagi has no further rights in, or to develop or use, the licensed products or the licensed technology. The Company also stated that any use by Obagi of the Company’s confidential information would be a breach of the parties’ mutual nondisclosure agreement, as well as a misappropriation of the Company’s trade secrets. The Company also notified Obagi that, pursuant to the Obagi Agreement, the remaining terms of the agreement are null and void, and the Company is entitled to keep the first option payment. Based on these facts and circumstances, the Company believes no future obligation is required and recorded the deferred revenue to other income (expense), net during the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

4. Medicis Settlement

In October 2012 (the Settlement Date), the Company entered into a settlement and termination agreement with Medicis. The terms of the settlement provided for the reacquisition of the rights related to all territories of RT001 and RT002 from Medicis. The settlement provided for consideration payable by the Company to Medicis of up to $25.0 million, comprised of (i) an upfront payment of $7.0 million made in November 2012, (ii) $14.0 million to be made upon specified capital raising achievements by the Company (the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment) and (iii) $4.0 million to be made upon the achievement of specified regulatory milestones by the Company (the Product Approval Payment). Beginning on the third anniversary of the Settlement Date, any unpaid amount will begin to accrue interest at a rate of 8% per annum.

The Company will make the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment by paying Medicis 15% of cash proceeds received by the Company from specified capital raising achievements. This would be reduced to 10% if cash proceeds from an initial public offering are less than $60.0 million, and further reduced to 5% if cash proceeds are less than $40.0 million. If, prior to the first anniversary of the Settlement Date, the Company completes an acceleration transaction, which includes the following: (i) a change of control, (ii) any initial public offering in which existing stockholders of the Company sell shares or (iii) the Company distributes proceeds to its stockholders relating to a grant of rights to commercialize RT001 or RT002 to a third party, then the amount payable to Medicis would be $12.9 million. If the Company completed an acceleration transaction after the first anniversary of the Settlement Date, then the amount payable would be $14.0 million. The applicable payment would be due within five days following the completion of the acceleration transaction.

The Company determined that the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment and Product Approval Payment are derivative instruments that should be classified as liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The derivative liabilities are required to be carried at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for each period. The fair value of the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment was estimated to be $12.9 million and the fair value of the Product Approval Payment was estimated to be $2.4 million on the Settlement Date. As a result, the Company determined the fair value of the consideration on the Settlement Date to be $22.3 million.

The Company first determined the fair value of the reacquired technology rights and the fair value of the Series C-3 convertible preferred stock modification and thereafter allocated $12.3 million of the Medicis settlement consideration ($22.3 million settlement reduced by $10.1 million to eliminate the related deferred revenue) using relative fair value allocation.

The fair value of the reacquired technology rights was determined at the time of the settlement. The Company noted that the $10.0 million non-refundable upfront payment in July 2009 reflected the arm’s length fair value for

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

the initial milestone payment on a preclinical neurotoxin drug candidate and that no significant developments occurred beyond the initial milestone. In addition, the Company did not invest in further development of the related technology. Accordingly, as of the Settlement Date, a similar drug candidate could have been sold to a collaboration partner within a similar industry as the Company, and the non-refundable upfront fees negotiated between both parties, represents a reasonable estimate of fair value of the reacquired technology rights.

The total fair value of the Series C-3 convertible preferred stock, including both the Acquisition Option and the License Option, declined by $3.6 million primarily as a result of termination of the Acquisition Option that would have allowed Medicis to purchase the remaining equity of the Company at a 5% discount to fair value. The Company estimated the fair value of the Acquisition Option as $3.6 million, equal to approximately 5% of the Company’s equity value not already owned by Medicis as of the Settlement Date.

The Company’s management concluded that the fair value of the License Option was insignificant as there was no discount to Medicis because the option gave Medicis the right to license the technology at market value, and that the removal of specified preferential rights were protective rights associated with the options that did not have value without the Acquisition Option. Consequently, the Company did not separately value those rights.

The fair value of the settlement consideration of $22.3 million was first allocated to eliminate $10.1 million of deferred revenue as the settlement agreement terminated all future obligations of the Company. The remaining amount of $12.3 million was then allocated to the reacquired technology rights and the Series C-3 convertible preferred stock modification, using the relative fair value allocation.

Accordingly, the Company recorded the fair value of the consideration of $22.3 million as follows:

 

   

Reversal of $10.1 million in deferred revenue originating from the Company’s delivery and performance obligations under the RT001 license option and RT002 license;

 

   

Relative fair value of $9.0 million for the reacquired technology rights, which was recorded as research and development expense; and

 

   

Relative fair value of $3.2 million for the termination of the Acquisition Option which was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital.

 

5. Fair Value Measurements

The Company measures and reports certain financial instruments as liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. These instruments consist of convertible preferred stock warrant liabilities, derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes and derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement and are considered Level 3 instruments. The fair value of these instruments was as follows (in thousands):

 

    As of December 31, 2011  
     Fair Value       Level 1       Level 2      Level 3  

Liabilities

           

Convertible preferred stock warrant liability

  $ 476      $      $      $ 476   

Derivative liabilities associated with the Convertible Notes

    13,405                      13,405   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities measured at fair value

  $ 13,881      $      $      $ 13,881   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

    As of December 31, 2012  
     Fair Value       Level 1       Level 2      Level 3  

Liabilities

           

Convertible preferred stock warrant liability

  $ 351      $      $      $ 351   

Derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement

    15,268                      15,268   

Derivative liabilities associated with the Convertible Notes

    1,800                      1,800   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities measured at fair value

  $ 17,419      $      $      $ 17,419   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

        As of September 30, 2013      
     Fair Value       Level 1       Level 2       Level 3   
   

(Unaudited)

 

Liabilities

                       

Convertible preferred stock warrant liability

  $ 1,459      $      $      $ 1,459   

Derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement

    8,606                      8,606   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities measured at fair value

  $ 10,065      $      $      $ 10,065   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company did not transfer any assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis to or from Level 1 and Level 2 during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 or the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial instruments as follows (in thousands):

 

     Convertible
Preferred
Stock Warrant
Liability
    Derivative
Liability
Associated with
the Convertible
Notes
    Derivative
Liability
Associated with
the Medicis
Settlement
 

Fair value as of December 31, 2010

   $ 1,191      $      $   

Fair value of financial instruments issued

     121        13,049          

Change in fair value

     (836     356          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value as of December 31, 2011

     476        13,405          

Fair value of financial instruments issued

            2,255        15,268   

Change in fair value

     (125     (13,860       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value as of December 31, 2012

     351        1,800        15,268   

Modification remeasurement (unaudited)

     1,168                 

Payments against Medicis liabilities (unaudited)

                   (6,927

Change in fair value (unaudited)

     (60     (1,800     265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited)

   $ 1,459      $      $ 8,606   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Level 3 instruments consist of the Company’s convertible preferred stock warrant liabilities, derivative liabilities related to the outstanding convertible notes, and derivative liabilities related to a litigation settlement. The fair values of the outstanding convertible preferred stock warrants were measured using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model (Note 14). Inputs used to determine estimated fair value of the warrant liabilities include the estimated fair value of the underlying stock at the valuation date, the estimated term of the warrants, risk-free interest rates, expected dividends

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

and the expected volatility of the underlying stock. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the convertible preferred stock warrant liability are the fair value of the underlying stock at the valuation date and the estimated term of the warrants. Generally, increases (decreases) in the fair value of the underlying stock and estimated term would result in a directionally similar impact to the fair value measurement.

The fair values of the derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes were measured using a with-and-without valuation methodology (Note 9). Inputs used to determine estimated fair value of these derivative instruments include the probability estimates of potential settlement scenarios for the convertible notes, a present value discount rate and an estimate of the expected timing of settlement. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the derivatives associated with the convertible notes are the scenario probabilities and the discount rate estimated at the valuation date. Generally, increases (decreases) in the discount rate would result in a directionally opposite impact to the fair value measurement of this derivative instrument. Also, changes in the probability scenarios would have had varying impacts depending on the weighting of each specific scenario. As discussed further in Note 9, heavier weighting towards a change in control, a private investment in public equity transaction (PIPE) or initial public offering would result in an increase in fair value of this derivative instrument.

The fair value of one of the derivative liabilities resulting from the Medicis litigation settlement, specifically the remaining liability for the derivative related to the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment (Note 4) as recognized cash payments against the liability, was measured using an option pricing model (Note 9). Inputs used to determine estimated fair value of this derivative include the equity value of the Company, expected timing of the respective settlement payments, a risk-free interest rate and the expected volatility. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment derivative are the equity value of the Company and the expected timing of the payments at the valuation date. Generally, increases (decreases) in these unobservable inputs would result in a directionally similar impact to the fair value measurement of this derivative instrument.

The fair value of the remaining derivative liability resulting from the Medicis litigation settlement, specifically the derivative related to the Product Approval Payment (Note 4), was determined by estimating the timing and probability of the related regulatory approval and multiplying the payment amount by this probability percentage and a discount factor based primarily on the estimated timing of the payment and a credit risk adjustment (Note 9). The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Product Approval Payment derivative are the expected timing and probability of the payments at the valuation date and the credit risk adjustment. Generally, increases (decreases) in probability estimate and decreases (increases) in the credit risk adjustment inputs would result in a directionally similar impact to the fair value measurement.

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

6. Balance Sheet Components

Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net consists of the following (in thousands):

 

     As of December 31,     As of
September 30,
2013
 
     2011     2012    
                 (Unaudited)  

Research equipment

   $ 8,368      $ 8,472      $ 9,107   

Computer equipment

     377        487        491   

Furniture and fixtures

     428        428        451   

Leasehold improvements

     3,622        3,622        3,632   

Construction in progress

     247        326        7,112   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total property and equipment

     13,042        13,335        20,793   

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (4,603     (6,355     (7,739
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

   $ 8,439      $ 6,980      $ 13,054   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense was $2.0 million, $1.8 million, $1.3 million, $1.3 and $8.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 and for the cumulative period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013.

The Company has obligations to make future payments to certain vendors that become due and payable during the construction of manufacturing facilities in Newark, California, starting in the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The arrangement was accounted for as construction-in-progress and the outstanding obligations as of September 30, 2013 were $3.2 million. The Company capitalized interest costs in the amount of $0, $0, $0 and $0.1 million within construction-in-progress during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     As of December 31,      As of
September 30,
 
       2011          2012        2013  
                   (Unaudited)  

Prepaid expenses

   $ 174       $ 381       $ 366   

Prepaid clinical trial expenses

     239         791         576   

Other current assets

     10         75         104   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total prepaid expenses and other current assets

   $ 423       $ 1,247       $ 1,046   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

Accruals and Other Current Liabilities

Accruals and other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     As of December 31,      As of
September 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013  
                   (Unaudited)  

Accrued compensation

   $ 658       $ 457       $ 1,010   

Accrued milestones obligations

     1,775         3,775           

Accrued clinical trial expenses

             1,168         548   

Accrued interest on notes payable

     218         164         115   

Accrued construction-in-progress obligations

                     3,182   

Other current liabilities

     376         437         1,260   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total accruals and other current liabilities

   $ 3,027       $ 6,001       $ 6,115   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Non-Current Assets

Other non-current assets consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     As of
December 31,
     As of
September 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013  
                   (Unaudited)  

Deferred initial public offering costs

   $       $       $ 2,093   

Unamortized debt issuance costs

     710         453         233   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other non-current assets

   $ 710       $ 453       $ 2,326   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

7. Convertible Notes

2004 Convertible Notes and Warrants

In February 2004, the Company issued convertible promissory notes to certain consultants, founders and prospective investors. The Company received $495,000 against such promissory notes bearing interest at 4.0% per annum. In April 2004, the notes and accrued interest converted into 14,056 shares of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock at a conversion price of $35.40 per share. In connection with the conversion of promissory notes to shares of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock, the Company issued warrants to purchase 698 shares of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock, all with an exercise price of $35.40 per share and contractual term of five years. The fair value of the warrants on the issuance date was $15,000 which was recorded as debt issuance costs which was fully amortized to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2004. The warrants expired unexercised in February 2009.

2006 Convertible Notes and Warrants

In September 2006, the Company issued convertible promissory notes bearing interest at 8.0% per annum in exchange for cash of $3.2 million. The Company issued additional convertible promissory notes under the September 2006 note agreement during the year ended December 31, 2007 for an additional principal amount of $13.8 million. In December 2007, the full principal balance of these convertible promissory notes in the amount of $17.0 million plus accrued interest of $864,000 converted into 279,425 shares of Series C-1 convertible

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

preferred stock at a conversion price of $63.75 per share. In connection with the issuance of the convertible promissory notes during the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007, the Company issued warrants to purchase 73,487 shares of Series C-1 convertible preferred stock, all with an exercise price of $63.75 per share and a contractual term of five years from issuance. The fair value of the warrants on the issuance date of $2.7 million was recorded as debt discount which was fully amortized to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2007. These warrants expired unexercised in December 2012.

2009 Convertible Notes

In October and November 2009, the Company issued convertible promissory notes bearing interest at 8.0% per annum in exchange for cash of $5.6 million. In December 2009, the full principal balance of these convertible promissory notes plus accrued interest of $54,000 converted into 84,889 shares of Series D convertible preferred stock at a conversion price of $66.75 per share.

Convertible Notes and Common Stock Warrants

In January 2011, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note agreement (the Convertible Notes) to borrow up to $15.0 million in three installments in the form of convertible debt. In May 2011, the Company amended the credit facility to modify the maturity date of the initial three installments and borrowed an additional amount of $30.0 million from new investors. Between September and December 2012, the Company completed three additional installments of Convertible Notes in the amount of $18.2 million. Of the Convertible Notes issued, an aggregate of $40.6 million were issued to related parties of which $30.9 million were issued to existing stockholders with holdings of 5% or more of the outstanding equity of the Company at the time of issuance. These holders were determined to be related parties because they include holders of convertible preferred stock and board members who can influence the conversion or redemption of the Convertible Notes. The holders of the Convertible Notes were entitled to receive payment equal to 150% of the aggregate amount of the outstanding principal and all accrued interest and fees if the notes were paid upon maturity. All of the Convertible Notes bore simple interest at a rate of 8.0% per annum and were scheduled to mature in May 2013. The principal and accrued interest on the Convertible Notes was convertible (i) upon a future issuance of the Company’s convertible preferred stock into that same stock at a conversion price equal to 66  2 / 3 % of the price per share paid in the offering; (ii) upon an initial public offering into common stock at a conversion price equal to 40% of the price per share paid in the initial public offering; or (iii) upon a PIPE transaction into common stock at a conversion price equal to 40% of the price per share paid in the PIPE. In addition, a payment equal to 300% of the outstanding principal and accrued interest was required upon an acquisition or an asset transfer of the Company and the Convertible Notes were able to be prepaid at any time before maturity with a payment equal to 150% of the outstanding principal and accrued interest at the time of payment. The Convertible Notes were secured by substantially all the assets of the Company but were subordinate to the interests of the Hercules Notes Payable (Note 8).

In conjunction with a Series E-5 convertible preferred stock offering in the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company, with the consent of at least 75% of the Convertible Note holders, amended the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement under which the Convertible Notes were issued to allow for the conversion of Convertible Notes into 4,748,468 shares of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock. The outstanding principal and accrued interest of the Convertible Notes of $71.0 million were converted at a price equal to 66  2 / 3 % of the Series E-5 offering price of $22.425 per share per the terms of the Convertible Notes. The modification of the Convertible Notes was treated as an extinguishment of debt, in which the resulting issuances of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock was recorded at its estimated fair value on the date of the extinguishment. The difference in the estimated fair value of the Series E-4 convertible preferred stock and the carrying values of the outstanding principal, accrued interest and the remaining debt issuance costs related to the Convertible Notes was

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

recorded as a capital contribution in the amount of $32.0 million which was recognized to additional paid-in capital during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Company recognized the capital contribution as such because, immediately prior to the conversion, substantially all of the holders of the Convertible Notes were holders of the Company’s outstanding capital stock. In addition, the Company remeasured the embedded derivative to its fair value of approximately zero immediately prior to the conversion of the Convertible Notes in March 2013, as the execution of a qualified financing approached certainty, resulting in a gain of $1.8 million.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $277,000 and $43,000 during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 in connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes. These amounts were recorded as a deferred charge to be amortized to interest expense over the terms of the borrowings. The Company recognized interest expense from the amortization of the debt issuance costs of $72,000, $145,000, $109,000 and $62,000 during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013. The unamortized debt issuance costs balances were $205,000 and $103,000 as of December 31, 2011 and 2012. There was no unamortized debt issuance cost balance as of September 30, 2013 as the Convertible Notes were no longer outstanding.

Also in connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Company issued warrants to purchase 192,639 shares of common stock and with a fair value of $463,000 during the year ended December 31, 2011 and warrants to purchase 77,521 shares of common stock and with a fair value of $153,000 during the year ended December 31, 2012, all with an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The relative fair value of the warrants was recorded as debt discount which was amortized to interest expense over the loan term. The Company recognized interest expense of $148,000, $260,000, $169,000 and $128,000 from the amortization of the warrant related debt discounts during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013. The unamortized warrant related debt discount balances were $320,000 and $214,000 as of December 31, 2011 and 2012. There was no unamortized warrant related debt discount balance as of September 30, 2013 as the Convertible Notes were no longer outstanding.

Also in connection with the Convertible Notes, the Company determined that the conversion and redemption features were embedded derivatives requiring bifurcation and separate accounting. Accordingly, the Company recorded a derivative liability of $13.0 million for the Convertible Notes issued during the year ended December 31, 2011 and a derivative liability of $2.3 million for the Convertible Notes issued during the year ended December 31, 2012. The fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with the Convertible Notes at the time of issuance was recognized as an additional debt discount and was amortized to interest expense over the term of the Convertible Notes. The Company recognized interest expense of $3.7 million, $7.1 million, $4.7 million and $2.7 million from the amortization of the derivative liability related debt discounts during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013. In the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Convertible Notes converted into shares of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock. Immediately prior to the conversion, the Company determined that the fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes were reduced to zero. The unamortized derivative related debt discount balances were $9.4 million and $4.6 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2012. There was no unamortized derivative related debt discount balances as of September 30, 2013 as the Convertible Notes were no longer outstanding. As of the date of conversion, the Company was in compliance with all covenants in the Convertible Notes.

Interest Expense

The accrued interest, and related interest expense, includes cash and non-cash components with the non-cash components consisting of (i) interest recognized from the amortization of debt issuance costs which are generally derived from cash payments related to the issuance of convertible notes and notes payable and which

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

are capitalized on the consolidated balance sheets, (ii) interest recognized from the amortization of debt discounts derived from the issuance of warrants and derivatives issued in conjunction with convertible notes which are also capitalized on the consolidated balance sheets and (iii) interest recognized on convertible notes which were not paid but instead converted into shares of convertible preferred stock. The capitalized amounts related to the debt issuance costs and debt discounts are generally amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt instruments. The interest expense by cash and non-cash components is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Year Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
         2011                 2012                 2012                 2013        
                 (Unaudited)  

Cash related interest expense

   $ (3,112   $ (2,302   $ (1,782   $ (1,215

Non-cash interest expense — debt issuance costs

     (230     (300     (225     (178

Non-cash interest expense — warrant and derivative related debt discounts

     (4,904     (7,427     (4,930     (2,869

Non-cash interest expense — convertible notes

     (9,544     (18,930     (12,313     (9,204
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   $ (17,790   $ (28,959   $ (19,250   $ (13,466
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

8. Notes Payable

In November 2008, the Company entered into two secured promissory notes (the Venture Debt) with two venture debt lenders for $8.0 million. These secured promissory notes bore interest at the prime rate plus 5.5% per annum. Starting in January 2009, the Venture Debt was to be repaid in 36 equal monthly payments of principal and interest. The secured promissory notes were secured by all assets of the Company. In connection with this financing the Company issued warrants to purchase 8,727 shares of Series C-2 convertible preferred stock with exercise prices of $82.50 per share. The fair value of the warrants at the time of issue of $593,000 was recorded as a debt discount and was amortized to interest expenses over the term of the loan. The warrants expired unexercised in December 2009.

In May 2010, the secured promissory notes underlying the Venture Debt were amended to provide for additional funding of $11.0 million and to add an additional lender. The additional funding bore interest at the prime rate plus 5.5% per annum and was to be repaid in 33 equal monthly payments of principal and interest. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2011, the interest rate on the Venture Debt was 10.5% per annum. In connection with this financing, the Company issued warrants to purchase 30,561 shares of Series D convertible preferred stock with an exercise price of $66.75 per share. The fair value of the warrants at the time of issue of $1.1 million was recorded as a debt discount and was amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the loan. The Company recognized interest expense of $437,000 from the amortization of the Venture Debt related debt discount during the year ended December 31, 2011.

In September 2011, the Company entered into a loan and security agreement with Hercules Technology Growth Capital (the Hercules Notes Payable), a venture financing firm, for $22.0 million. From the proceeds of the Hercules Notes Payable, $7.0 million was used to fully repay the principal and accrued interest due under the Venture Debt. At the time of the Venture Debt repayment, the remaining unamortized debt discount of $579,000 was written-off to interest expense.

The Hercules Notes Payable matures in March 2015, is secured by all assets of the Company, and bears interest at the greater of (i) 9.85% per annum or (ii) 9.85% per annum plus the difference of the prime rate less 3.25% per annum and contains covenants that require, among other things, that the Company seek consent from Hercules prior to certain corporate changes and provide certain unaudited financial information within 30 days

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

after the end of each month. Starting in July 2012, the loan is to be repaid in 33 equal monthly payments of principal and interest of $764,000 plus an end of term payment of $500,000 if the loan is prepaid, or $400,000 if paid upon maturity. The loan also allows for prepayment at any time with a moving premium ranging from 1% to 4% of $15.0 million, depending on when the prepayment occurs.

In connection with the Hercules Notes Payable, the Company issued warrants to purchase 17,977 shares of Series D convertible preferred stock at $66.75 per share. The fair value of the warrants of $122,000 was recorded as a debt discount and is amortized to interest expense using the straight-line method over the loan term. The Company recognized interest expense of $9,000, $35,000, $26,000 and $26,000 from the amortization of the warrant related debt discount for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013. The unamortized debt discount balance was $113,000, $78,000, and $52,000 as of December 31, 2011 and 2012 and September 30, 2013. The Company incurred $544,000 of debt issuance costs in connection with the Hercules Notes Payable which is also being amortized to interest expense over the term of the borrowings. The Company recognized interest expense of $39,000, $155,000, $117,000 and $117,000 from the amortization of the debt issuance costs during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013. The unamortized debt issuance costs balances were $505,000, $350,000, and $233,000 as of December 31, 2011 and 2012 and as of September 30, 2013.

As of December 31, 2012, future principal payments under the Hercules Notes Payable are as follows (in thousands):

 

Year Ending

December 31,

      

2013

   $ 7,559   

2014

     8,397   

2015

     2,641   
  

 

 

 

Total principal payments

     18,597   

Less: debt discount

     (78

Less: current portion

     (7,524
  

 

 

 

Long-term portion of notes payable

   $ 10,995   
  

 

 

 

The Company made principal and interest payments on the Hercules Notes Payable in the amount of $6.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

9. Derivative Liabilities

The fair value of the outstanding derivative liabilities was (in thousands):

 

     As of December 31,      As of
September 30,
 
           2011                      2012              2013  
                   (Unaudited)  

Derivative liabilities associated with the Convertible Notes

   $ 13,405       $ 1,800       $ —     

Derivative liabilities associated with Medicis settlement — Proceed sharing payment

             12,880         7,069   

Derivative liabilities associated with Medicis settlement — Product approval payment

             2,388         1,537   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 13,405       $ 17,068       $ 8,606   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

Derivative Liabilities associated with Convertible Notes

During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, the Company issued convertible notes in the amount of $63.3 million in the aggregate (Note 7). The convertible notes had conversion and redemption features related to the conversion of the notes which were determined to be embedded derivatives requiring bifurcation and separate accounting. Accordingly, the Company recorded a derivative liability of $13.0 million associated with the convertible notes issued during the year ended December 31, 2011 and a derivative liability of $2.3 million associated with the convertible notes issued during the year ended December 31, 2012. The fair value of these derivative instruments was recognized as an additional debt discount and as a derivative liability on the consolidated balance sheets upon issuance of the respective convertible notes. The derivative liability required periodic remeasurements to fair value while the derivative was still outstanding and, accordingly, the Company recognized a charge of $356,000 for the remeasurement of the derivative liability associated with convertible notes during the year ended December 31, 2011 but recognized remeasurement gains for this instrument during the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2013 of $13.9 million and $1.8 million. The fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes was determined upon issuance using a with-and-without valuation methodology with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

     During the year ended December 31,
                2011                          2012            

Expected term (in years)

       2.1         0.6  

Discount rate

       55.0 %       55.0 %

Weighted-average scenario probabilities

        

Maturity

       20.0 %       5.0 %

Qualified financing

       30.0 %       70.0 %

Initial public offering

       20.0 %       14.0 %

PIPE

       10.0 %       0.0 %

Change in control

       20.0 %       11.0 %

The fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes was determined as of December 31, 2011 and 2012 using the with-and-without valuation methodology with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

     As of December 31,
                2011                          2012            

Expected term (in years)

       1.4         0.4  

Discount rate

       55.0 %       55.0 %

Weighted-average scenario probabilities

        

Maturity

       10.0 %       5.0 %

Qualified financing

       50.0 %       93.0 %

Initial public offering

       25.0 %       0.0 %

PIPE

       0.0 %       0.0 %

Change in control

       15.0 %       2.0 %

The remeasurement adjustments were reflected in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as change in fair value of derivative liabilities associated with the convertible notes and the fair value of the derivatives was recorded as a non-current obligation on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2011 and as a current obligation as of December 31, 2012. The related convertible notes converted into shares of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (Note 7)

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

at which time these embedded derivatives associated with the convertible notes were also settled. Immediately prior to the conversion, the Company reduced the fair value of the embedded derivatives to zero as the execution of a qualified financing approached certainty.

Derivatives Related to Medicis Settlement

In October 2012, the Company entered into a settlement with Medicis that resulted in the Company reacquiring rights from Medicis and terminating their contractual relationship. In the settlement, the Company agreed to pay Medicis an aggregate of up to $25.0 million consisting of (i) $7.0 million payable at the execution of the settlement agreement; (ii) $14.0 million payable based on the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement whereby 15% of specified types of cash proceeds received by the Company are to be remitted to Medicis until the full $14.0 million is paid (an aggregate of $6.9 million of which was paid to Medicis in April and May 2013); and (iii) $4.0 million payable due upon marketing approval of RT001 or RT002 in the United States or any major European market (Note 4). The Company determined that the settlement provisions related to the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment in (ii) and the Product Approval Payment in (iii) above were derivative instruments that require fair value accounting as a liability at the time of settlement and periodic fair value remeasurements going forward. The fair value of the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment was estimated to be $12.9 million and the fair value of the Product Approval Payment was estimated to be $2.4 million upon issuance in October 2012 and as of December 31, 2012. The fair value of the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment derivative was initially determined using an option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected term of 0.75 years, risk-free rate of 0.2% and volatility of 46%. This valuation was heavily weighted toward an initial public offering being the most likely outcome for the Company at that time.

The fair value of the Product Approval Payment derivative was determined by estimating the timing and probability of the related approval and multiplying the payment amount by this probability percentage and a discount factor assuming a term of two years and a risk-free rate of 0.25%.

As a result of the Series E-5 convertible preferred stock offering which took place during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (Note 13) and in accordance with the Medicis settlement agreement (Note 4), the Company made payments in the amount of $6.9 million to Medicis against the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

As of September 30, 2013, the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment derivative and the Product Approval Payment derivative were remeasured to fair value. The fair value of the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment derivative as of September 30, 2013 of $7.1 million was determined using an option pricing model with the following assumption: expected term of 0.75 years, risk-free rate of 0.1% and volatility of 43%. The fair value of the Product Approval Payment derivative as of September 30, 2013 in the amount of $1.5 million was determined by updating the estimate of the timing and probability of the related approval and a discount factor assuming a term of 3.5 years, a risk-free rate of 0.8% and a credit risk adjustment of 7%.

As a result of the fair value measurements during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized a $256,000 aggregate loss during the period. This loss was made up of a $1.1 million loss from the remeasurement of the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment, due to the updated estimate of the timing of the related payments, and a $0.8 million gain from the remeasurement of the Product Approval Payment, due to the updated estimate of the probability of the related product approval. The Company will record adjustments to the fair value of the derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement until the related settlement payments have been paid. At that time, these derivative liabilities associated with the Medicis settlement will be adjusted to fair value one last time with the final fair value being be reclassified to additional paid-in capital.

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

10. Capital Leases

In connection with the purchases of machinery and equipment in the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company entered into multiple sale and lease back transactions. These sale and leaseback transactions involved the Company purchasing machinery and equipment for $3.3 million and recording depreciation expense of $258,000. The lessor then purchased the equipment from the Company at its original purchase price resulting in a gain of $258,000 in the year ended December 31, 2010. These leases were deemed capital leases as the present value of the future payments exceeded 90% of the fair market value of the equipment. Under these leases, the Company will make monthly payments of $108,000 to the lessor over three years.

The cost and accumulated depreciation for assets under capital leases, which were included in property and equipment are as follows (in thousands):

 

     As of December 31,     As of
September 30,
 
     2011     2012     2013  
                 (Unaudited)  

Cost

   $ 3,417      $ 3,417      $ 3,417   

Accumulated depreciation

     (797     (1,481     (1,993
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net book value

   $ 2,620      $ 1,936      $ 1,424   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The depreciation expense of these leased assets was $683,000, $683,000, $512,000, $512,000 and $2.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013, and the cumulative period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013.

The Company issued warrants to purchase 3,531 shares of Series D convertible preferred stock in conjunction with these capital leases. The fair value of the warrants at the time of issue of $182,000 was recorded as a debt discount and is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the lease arrangement. The Company recognized interest expense of $61,000 from the amortization of the warrant related debt discount for each of the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and $46,000 and $39,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013. The unamortized debt discount balances were $103,000, $42,000 and $3,000 as of December 31, 2011 and 2012 and September 30, 2013.

As of December 31, 2012, future principal payments under the capital leases are as follows (in thousands):

 

Year Ending December 31,

      

2013

   $ 1,029   

2014

     5   
  

 

 

 

Total payments

     1,034   

Less: interest

     (47

Less: capital lease debt discount

     (42
  

 

 

 
     945   

Less: current portion

     (940
  

 

 

 

Capital leases, net of current portion

   $ 5   
  

 

 

 

The Company made regular payments on these leases in the amount of $0.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

11. Commitments and Contingencies

Facility Lease

In January 2010, the Company entered into a non-cancelable facility lease that requires monthly payments through January 2022. This facility will be used for research, manufacturing, and administrative functions. Under the terms of the lease agreement, the Company will make total rent payments of $52.8 million for a period of twelve years commencing in January 2010 which was determined to be an operating lease. The payments escalate over the term of the lease, however, the Company recognizes the expense on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease.

Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 and for the cumulative period from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) to September 30, 2013 was $4.4 million, $4.4 million, $3.3 million, $3.3 million and $19.1 million.

As of December 31, 2012, the aggregate total future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases were as follows (in thousands):

 

Year Ending December 31,

      

2013

   $ 4,267   

2014

     4,376   

2015

     4,488   

2016

     4,604   

2017 and thereafter

     25,132   
  

 

 

 

Total payments

   $ 42,867   
  

 

 

 

Other Milestone-Based Commitments

The Company has obligations to make future milestone payments to List Laboratories that become due and payable on the achievement of certain development, regulatory and commercial milestones. Because the achievement and timing of these milestones is not fixed and determinable, such commitments, excluding the milestone obligations of $3.8 million included in accruals and other liabilities as of December 31, 2012, amount to $2.0 million. As of September 30, 2013, these commitments amount to $2.0 million. In addition, the Company is obligated to pay royalties to List Laboratories on future sales of botulinum toxin products.

Purchase Commitments

The Company has certain commitments from outstanding purchase orders related to the acquisition of equipment to be installed in the Company’s manufacturing facility. These agreements, which total $10.4 million, are cancellable at any time with the Company required to pay all costs incurred through the cancellation date.

Contingencies

From time to time, the Company may have certain contingent liabilities that arise in the ordinary course of business activities. The Company accrues a liability for such matters when it is probable that future expenditures will be made and such expenditures can be reasonably estimated. The Company is not subject to any current pending legal matters or claims that would have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

Indemnification

The Company enters into standard indemnification agreements in the ordinary course of business. Pursuant to these arrangements, the Company indemnifies, holds harmless, and agrees to reimburse the indemnified parties for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party, in connection with any trade secret, copyright, patent or other intellectual property infringement claim by any third party with respect to its technology. The term of these indemnification agreements is generally perpetual after the execution of the agreement. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these agreements is not determinable because it involves claims that may be made against the Company in the future, but have not yet been made. The Company has not incurred costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification agreements.

The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and officers that may require the Company to indemnify its directors and officers against liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers, other than liabilities arising from willful misconduct of the individual.

No amounts associated with such indemnifications have been recorded to date.

 

12. Common Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 221,000,000 shares of par value $0.001 per share common stock.

During the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003, the Company issued 180,533 shares of common stock in exchange for intellectual property. The Company also issued 1,666 shares of common stock during the year ended December 31, 2002 in exchange for services rendered. As of December 31, 2011, 2012 and September 30, 2013, the Company had 3,333 shares of common stock subject to repurchase. The Company has also issued shares of common stock as a result of stock option exercises throughout its existence. Common stockholders are entitled to dividends when and if declared by the Board of Directors subject to the prior rights of the preferred stockholders. The holder of each share of common stock is entitled to one vote. The common stockholders voting as a class are entitled to elect one member to the Company’s Board of Directors. As of September 30, 2013, no dividends have been declared.

The Company had reserved shares of common stock, on an as if converted basis, for issuance as follows:

 

     As of December 31,     

As of 

September 30,

2013

 
     2011      2012     
                   (Unaudited)  

Issuances under stock incentive plans

     341,830         339,300         373,100   

Conversion of convertible preferred stock

     1,741,432         1,741,432         8,689,999   

Issuances upon exercise of convertible preferred stock warrants

     155,749         82,262         172,141   

Issuances upon exercise of common stock warrants

     192,639         267,166         790,855   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2,431,650         2,430,160         10,026,095   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The above table does not include potential issuances of common stock related to the Convertible Notes which converted into Series E-4 convertible preferred stock in March 2013.

 

13. Convertible Preferred Stock

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company raised $40.8 million through the issuance of 1,818,390 shares of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock at a price of $22.425 per share. In addition, the

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

Company issued 4,748,468 shares of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock with the conversion of the outstanding principal and accrued interest of the Convertible Notes (Note 7). Also in March 2013, in conjunction with the Series E-5 preferred stock financing, the Company’s previously outstanding convertible preferred stock was exchanged for shares of Series E convertible preferred stock as follows: (i) Series A and B convertible preferred stock converted into Series E-1 convertible preferred stock on a 1-for-1 basis, (ii) Series C convertible preferred stock converted into Series E-2 convertible preferred stock on a 1-for-1 basis, and (iii) Series D convertible preferred stock converted into Series E-3 convertible preferred stock on a 1-for-2.119 basis. Upon the exchange of the prior series of convertible preferred stock into the respective Series E convertible preferred stock, all outstanding shares of Series A, B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2, C-3 and D convertible preferred stock were surrendered and cancelled. The exchange of the prior shares of convertible preferred stock into the respective series of Series E convertible preferred stock was accounted for as a preferred stock extinguishment. As a result of the preferred stock extinguishment and the related conversion, the Company recognized a capital contribution of $74.9 million as a benefit to net income per share attributable to common stockholders during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The $74.9 million capital contribution was calculated based on the difference between the fair value of the newly issued shares of Series E convertible preferred stock as a result of the exchange and the carrying value of the previously outstanding shares of Series A, B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2, C-3 and D convertible preferred stock. The fair value of the Series E convertible preferred stock was estimated by the Company’s Board of Directors with assistance from a third party valuation that utilized methodologies and assumptions consistent with the March 31, 2013 common stock valuation. The March 31, 2013 valuation was prepared on a minority, nonmarketable interest basis. The Company’s aggregate enterprise value was determined using the income approach and a form of market approach under the probability weighted expected return method or the PWERM. Under the PWERM market-based approach, all of the shares of Company’s convertible preferred stock are assumed to convert automatically upon the closing of an initial public offering. The elimination of economic rights and preferences between each of the classes of Series E convertible preferred stock in connection with an initial public offering results in fair values that are equal across each class of shares. The Series E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4 and E-5 convertible preferred stock were valued at $15.00 per share prior to any discount for lack of marketability. Under the income approach, the value of each security is conditioned upon its respective rights and restrictions, including liquation preference, ranking, and conversion rights, such that shares of Series E-1, E-2, E-3 and E-4 convertible preferred stock are valued less than shares of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock. The Series E-5 convertible preferred stock was valued at $33.60 per share prior to any discount for lack of marketability, while the Series E-4, E-3, E-2, and E-1 convertible preferred stock were valued at $12.60, $1.95, $1.05, and $0.75 per share prior to any discount for lack of marketability based on the change of control scenarios considered in the March 31, 2013 valuation. The resulting convertible preferred stock fair values were then weighted by estimating a 60% probability to the fair value determined under the PWERM market-based approach and a 40% probability to the fair value determined under the income approach. The outcome of this weighted-average Series E-5 convertible preferred stock value was concluded to be $22.50 per share, which reconciles to the Series E-5 convertible preferred stock issue price. The same weighting was applied to all of the other convertible preferred stock securities to derive their concluded values, all of which were below the concluded value for the Series E-5 convertible preferred stock.

The Series E-5 preferred stock financing occurred in multiple closings during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Included in the first closing in February 2013 was a $2.1 million forward purchase commitment by the purchaser to buy an additional 93,333 shares of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock. This commitment was determined to be a liability since it embodied an obligation that could have required settlement by transfer of assets if the underlying convertible preferred stock was redeemed. The fair value of the liability upon issuance was not significant and the commitment was settled during the March 2013 closings. The purchasers in the first closing, who paid a higher per share price than the purchasers in the second closing, were provided with an additional 7,911 shares of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock to bring their per share price

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

equal to the per share price paid by the purchasers in the March 2013 closings. The fair value of the additional share issuance was recognized as a deemed dividend of $177,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The capital contribution for the extinguishment of the prior convertible preferred stock and the deemed dividend for the additional share issuance only impact the net income per share attributable to common stockholders for the period (Note 16).

As of September 30, 2013, the Company was authorized to issue 145,010,269 shares of par value $0.001 per share convertible preferred stock. As September 30, 2013, outstanding convertible preferred stock was comprised of the following (unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

 

     Shares
Authorized
     Shares
Issued and
Outstanding
     Fair Value      Liquidation
Value per
Share
     Liquidation
Value
 

Series E-1

     5,834,206         387,241       $ 3,601       $ 22.425       $ 8,684   

Series E-2

     8,914,007         585,559         5,534         22.425         13,131   

Series E-3

     17,710,373         1,150,341         11,388         22.425         25,797   

Series E-4

     72,551,683         4,748,468         66,954         22.425         106,485   

Series E-5

     40,000,000         1,818,390         36,505         33.6375         61,167   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 
     145,010,269         8,689,999       $ 123,982          $ 215,264   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

The Company recorded the convertible preferred stock at fair value on the dates of issuance. The Company classifies the convertible preferred stock outside of stockholders’ deficit (as Mezzanine) because the shares contain liquidation features that are not solely within the Company’s control. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company did not adjust the carrying values of the convertible preferred stock to the deemed redemption values of such shares since a liquidation event was not probable. Subsequent adjustments to increase the carrying values to the ultimate redemption values will be made only when it becomes probable that such a liquidation event will occur.

The rights, preferences and privileges of the convertible preferred stock as of September 30, 2013 are as follows:

Conversion

Each share of convertible preferred stock is convertible, at the option of the holder and at any time, into that number of fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock determined by dividing the original issue price by the then applicable conversion price. The original issue price for each share of Series E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4 and E-5 is $22.425 per share and the conversion price is the same as the original issue price, therefore, the Series E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4 and E-5 will convert on a 1-for-1 basis. The convertible preferred stock is automatically convertible into common stock at the then-current conversion rate upon (i) a vote of a majority of the holders of the outstanding convertible preferred stock, including a majority of the holders of the Series E-5 shares, (ii) an initial public offering and vote of a majority of the holders of the outstanding convertible preferred stock, and (iii) an initial public offering with an offering price equal to at least $22.425 per share of common stock and proceeds of at least $50.0 million. The respective conversion prices are subject to adjustment upon any future stock splits or stock combinations, reclassifications or exchanges of similar shares, or upon a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company. In addition, the conversion prices are subject to adjustment upon a future down round preferred stock financing at a price per share below the stated conversion prices for each series of preferred stock. Each of these provisions related to the potential adjustment of the conversion prices provide protection for the preferred stock holders in the event of potential dilution to the shares with a primary purpose of keeping the investors whole. Upon a future stock split or stock combination, reclassification or exchange of similar shares, or upon a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company, the respective conversion prices will be adjusted

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

without an accounting impact. Upon a future down round issuance of shares which results in a conversion price adjustment, the impacted series of preferred stock will be assessed for potential modification or extinguishment accounting depending on all the facts and circumstances surrounding the related issuance. The embedded conversion option was determined to not be a derivative liability as this feature was clearly and closely related to the convertible preferred stock equity host.

Voting

Each share of convertible preferred stock has voting rights equal to an equivalent number of shares of common stock into which it is convertible and votes together as one class with the common stock.

As long as at least 200,000 shares of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock remain outstanding, the holders of the Series E-5 convertible preferred stock, voting separately as a single class, are entitled to elect three directors; as long as 166,666 shares of Series E-1 convertible preferred stock remain outstanding, the holders of Series E-1 convertible preferred stock, voting separately as a single class, are entitled to elect two directors; as long as at least 200,000 shares of Series E-2 convertible preferred stock remain outstanding, the holders of Series E-2 convertible preferred stock, voting separately as a single class, are entitled to elect one director; the holders of the common stock, voting separately as a single class, are entitled to elect one director of the Company; and the holders of (i) a majority of the common stock and (ii) a majority of the convertible preferred stock, voting together as single class, are entitled to elect all remaining directors of the Company.

Liquidation

In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, either voluntary or involuntary, the holders of Series E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4 and E-5 convertible preferred stock are entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company an amount per share equal to $22.425, $22.425, $22.425, $22.425 and $33.6375 per share, plus all declared and unpaid dividends on such shares, prior to and in preference to any distribution to the holders of common stock.

If upon the occurrence of such an event, the assets and funds distributed among the holders of convertible preferred stock are insufficient to permit the payment to such holders of their full preferential amount, then the holders of the Series E-5 convertible preferred stock are entitled to receive with equal priority and pro rata, prior and in preference to any distribution of the assets of the Company to holders of Series E-1, E-2, E-3 and E-4 convertible preferred stock or common stock, an amount equal to one and one half (1 1/2) times the original issue price for each share of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends. Thereafter, the holders of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock are entitled to receive with equal priority and pro rata, prior to and in preference to any distribution of the assets of the Company to the holders of Series E-1, E-2 and E-3 convertible preferred stock or common stock, an amount equal to the original issue price for each share of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends. Thereafter, the holders of Series E-3 convertible preferred stock are entitled to receive with equal priority and pro rata, prior to and in preference to any distribution of the assets of the Company to the holders of Series E-1 and E-2 convertible preferred stock or common stock, an amount equal to the original issue price for each share of Series E-3 convertible preferred stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends. Thereafter, the holders of Series E-2 convertible preferred stock are entitled to receive with equal priority and pro rata, prior to and in preference to any distribution of the assets of the Company to the holders of Series E-1 convertible preferred stock or common stock, an amount equal to the original issue price for each share of Series E-2 convertible preferred stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends. Thereafter, the holders of Series E-1 convertible preferred stock are entitled to receive with equal priority and pro rata, prior to and in preference to any distribution of the assets of the Company to the holders of any prior outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock or common stock, an amount equal to the original issue price for each share of Series E-1 convertible preferred stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends. If

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

assets remain in the Company after liquidation payouts described above, the assets of the Company legally available for distribution will be distributed to the holders of common stock on a pro rata basis.

Dividends

The holders of all outstanding shares of Series E convertible preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends at the rate of 8.0% per annum. Such dividends are payable when and if declared by the Board of Directors and are noncumulative. Dividends on the convertible preferred stock are payable in preference to and prior to any payment of any dividend on common stock. No dividends have been declared by the Board of Directors as of September 30, 2013.

Redemption

The convertible preferred stock is not mandatorily redeemable as it does not have a set redemption date or a date after which the shares may be redeemed by the holders.

As of December 31, 2011 and 2012, the Company was authorized to issue 27,598,825 shares of par value $0.001 per share convertible preferred stock. As of December 31, 2011 and 2012, outstanding convertible preferred stock was comprised of the following (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

 

     Shares
Authorized
     Shares Issued
and Outstanding
     Net Proceeds      Liquidation
Value per Share
     Liquidation
Value
 

Series A

     820,920         54,728       $ 1,806       $ 33.00       $ 1,806   

Series B-1

     2,997,357         199,375         6,837         53.10         10,587   

Series B-2

     2,022,653         134,843         6,230         69.60         9,375   

Series C-1

     5,293,699         279,425         16,710         95.70         26,720   

Series C-2

     2,494,363         161,212         12,372         123.75         19,950   

Series C-3

     2,228,260         144,927         15,452         207.00         30,000   

Series D

     11,741,573         542,875         36,026         166.95         90,592   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 
     27,598,825         1,517,385       $ 95,433          $ 189,030   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

The rights, preferences and privileges of the convertible preferred stock as of December 31, 2011 and 2012 were as follows:

Conversion

Each share of convertible preferred stock was convertible, at the option of the holder, into that number of fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock determined by dividing the original issue price by the then applicable conversion price. The original issue price per share was $33.00 for Series A; $35.40 for Series B-1; $46.35 for Series B-2; $63.75 for Series C-1; $82.50 for Series C-2 and $138.00 for Series C-3; and $66.75 for Series D. The conversion price was the same as the original issue price for the Series A, B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2 and C-3. The conversion price was $47.25 for the Series D. Therefore, the Series A, B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2 and C-3 were convertible on a 1-for-1 basis while each share of Series D convertible preferred stock was convertible into 1.4127 shares of common stock. The convertible preferred stock was automatically convertible into common stock at the then-current conversion rate upon a vote of a majority of the holders, by individual series or in aggregate, or upon an initial public offering with an offering price equal to at least $200.25 per share of common stock and proceeds of at least $50.0 million. The respective conversion prices were subject to adjustment upon any future stock splits or stock combinations, reclassifications or exchanges of similar shares, or upon a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company. In addition, the conversion prices were subject to adjustment upon a future down round preferred stock financing at a price per share below the stated conversion

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

prices for each series of preferred stock. Each of these provisions related to the potential adjustment of the conversion prices provided protection for the preferred stock holders in the event of potential dilution to the shares with a primary purpose of keeping the investors whole. Upon a future stock split or stock combination, reclassification or exchange of similar shares, or upon a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company, the respective conversion prices would have been adjusted without an accounting impact. Upon a future down round issuance of shares which resulted in a conversion price adjustment, the impacted series of preferred stock would have been assessed for potential modification or extinguishment accounting depending on all the facts and circumstances surrounding the related issuance. The embedded conversion option was determined to not be a derivative liability as this feature was clearly and closely related to the convertible preferred stock equity host. Also, the anti-dilution protection was waived with respect to the Series E-5 preferred stock financing which occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Voting

Each share of convertible preferred stock had voting rights equal to an equivalent number of shares of common stock into which it was convertible and voted together as one class with the common stock.

As long as at least 200,000 shares of Series D remain outstanding, the holders of the Series D convertible preferred stock, voting separately as a single class, were entitled to elect two directors; as long as 200,000 shares of Series C-1 and Series C-2 convertible preferred stock remained outstanding, the holders of Series C-1 and Series C-2 convertible preferred stock, voting separately as a single class, were entitled to elect one director; as long as at least 166,666 shares of Series B convertible preferred stock remained outstanding, the holders of Series B convertible preferred stock, voting separately as a single class, were entitled to elect two directors; the holders of the common stock, voting separately as a single class, were entitled to elect one director of the Company; and the holders of (i) a majority of the common stock and (ii) a majority of the convertible preferred stock, voting together as single class, were entitled to elect all remaining directors of the Company.

Liquidation

In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, either voluntary or involuntary, the holders of Series A, B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2, C-3 and D convertible preferred stock were entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company an amount equal to $33.00, $53.10, $69.60, $95.70, $123.75, $207.00 and $166.95 per share, plus all declared and unpaid dividends on such shares, prior to and in preference to any distribution to the holders of common stock.

If upon the occurrence of such an event, the assets and funds distributed among the holders of convertible preferred stock were insufficient to permit the payment to such holders of their full preferential amount, then the holders of the Series D convertible preferred stock were entitled to receive with equal priority and pro rata, prior and in preference to any distribution of the assets of the Company to holders of Series A, B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2, C-3 convertible preferred stock or common stock, an amount equal to two and one half (2  1 / 2 ) times the original issue price for each share of Series D convertible preferred stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends. Thereafter, the holders of Series C-1, C-2 and C-3 convertible preferred stock were entitled to receive with equal priority and pro rata, prior to and in preference to any distribution of the assets of the Company to the holders of Series A, B-1 and B-2 convertible preferred stock or common stock, an amount equal to the original issue price for each share of Series C-1, C-2 and C-3 convertible preferred stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends. Thereafter, the holders of Series B-1 and B-2 convertible preferred stock were entitled to receive with equal priority and pro rata, prior to and in preference to any distribution of the assets of the Company to the holders of Series A convertible preferred stock or common stock, an amount equal to the original issue price for each share of Series B-1 and B-2 convertible preferred stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends. Thereafter, the holders of Series A convertible preferred

 

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(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

stock were entitled to receive with equal priority and pro rata, prior to and in preference to any distribution of the assets of the Company to the holders of the common stock, an amount equal to the original issue price for each share of Series A convertible preferred stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends.

If assets remained in the Company after liquidation payouts above, the assets of the Company legally available for distribution would have been distributed ratably to the holders of the common stock, Series B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2 and C-3 convertible preferred stock on an if-converted to common stock basis until the holders of the Series B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2 and C-3 convertible preferred stock would have received an aggregate amount equal to one and one-half (1  1 / 2 ) times the respective original issue price of such shares of Series B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2 and C-3 convertible preferred stock Thereafter, the remaining assets of the Company, if any, would have been distributed to the holders of common stock on a pro rata basis.

Dividends

The holders of Series A, B-1, B-2, C-1, C-2, C-3 and D convertible preferred stock were entitled to receive dividends at the rate of 8.0% per annum. Such dividends were payable when and if declared by the Board of Directors and were noncumulative. Dividends on the convertible preferred stock were payable in preference to and prior to any payment of any dividend on common stock. No dividends had been declared by the Board of Directors as of December 31, 2012.

Redemption

The convertible preferred stock was not mandatorily redeemable as it did not have a set redemption date or a date after which the shares were redeemable by the holders.

 

14. Warrants

Convertible Preferred Stock Warrants

The Company issued warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s convertible preferred stock at various times between the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2012 in connection with various financing arrangements including convertible promissory notes, notes payable, capital lease transactions and to a financial advisor for their services in the private placement of the related convertible preferred stock. The convertible preferred stock warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and September 30, 2013 were issued as follows:

Series B-1 Warrants

In conjunction with a capital equipment loan and security agreement during the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company issued warrants to purchase 598 shares of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock, all with an exercise price of $35.40 per share and a contractual term of five years. The fair value of the warrants of $13,000 was recorded as interest expense at the time of signing the capital equipment loan. The fair value of the warrants on the date of issue was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted-average assumptions: seven year contractual term, 75.0% expected volatility, 3.2% risk-free interest rate and no expected dividend. In November 2011, the warrants were net exercised providing for the issuance of 150 shares of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock.

In connection with the issuance of the convertible promissory notes during the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company issued warrants to purchase 698 shares of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock, all with an exercise price of $35.40 per share and a contractual term of five years from issuance. The fair value of the warrants of $15,000 was recorded as debt issuance costs upon issuance. The fair value of the warrants on the date of issue was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: five year

 

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(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

contractual term, 75.0% expected volatility, 2.7% risk-free interest rate and no expected dividend. These warrants expired unexercised in February 2009.

Series C-1 Warrants

In connection with the issuance of the convertible promissory notes during the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007, the Company issued warrants to purchase 73,487 shares of Series C-1 convertible preferred stock, all with an exercise price of $63.75 per share and a contractual term of five years from issuance. The fair value of the warrants of $2.7 million was recorded as debt discount and warrant liability upon issuance. The fair value of the warrants on the date of issue was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: five year contractual term, 64.8% expected volatility, 4.6% risk-free interest rate and no expected dividend. These warrants expired unexercised in December 2012.

Series C-2 Warrants

During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company issued warrants to purchase 5,078 shares of Series C-2 convertible preferred stock to a financial advisor for their services in the private placement of the related convertible preferred stock. These warrants carry an exercise price of $82.50 per share and a contractual term of five years from issuance. The fair value of the warrants in the amount of $273,000 was recorded as warrant liability upon issuance. The fair value of the warrants on the date of issue was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: five year contractual term, 78.6% expected volatility, 3.2% risk-free interest rate and no expected dividend. These warrants were converted into warrants to purchase shares of Series E-2 convertible preferred stock in March 2013 as discussed further below. These warrants expired unexercised in July 2013.

Series C-3 Warrants

During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company issued warrants to purchase 3,623 shares of Series C-3 convertible preferred stock to a financial advisor for their services in the private placement of the related convertible preferred stock. These warrants carry an exercise price of $138.00 per share and a contractual term of five years from issuance. The fair value of the warrants in the amount of $325,000 was recorded as warrant liability upon issuance. The fair value of the warrants on the date of issue was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: five year contractual term, 78.6% expected volatility, 3.2% risk-free interest rate and no expected dividend. These warrants were converted into warrants to purchase shares of Series E-2 convertible preferred stock in March 2013 as discussed further below. These warrants expired unexercised in July 2013.

Series D Warrants

In connection with the issuance of the Series D convertible preferred stock during the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company issued warrants to purchase 10,786 shares of Series D convertible preferred stock. These warrants carry an exercise price of $66.75 per share and a contractual term of nine years from issuance. The fair value of the Series D warrants issued during the year ended December 31, 2009 in the amount of $494,000 was recorded as a warrant liability upon issuance. The fair value of the warrants on the date of issue was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: nine year contractual term, 74.1% expected volatility, 3.9% risk-free interest rate and no expected dividend. These warrants were converted into warrants to purchase shares of Series E-3 convertible preferred stock in March 2013 as discussed further below. These warrants will expire in October 2018 if not exercised earlier.

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

In connection with the issuance of the Series D convertible preferred stock during the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company issued warrants to purchase 19,774 shares of Series D convertible preferred stock. Also during the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company issued warrants to purchase 3,530 shares of Series D convertible preferred stock in conjunction with the origination of machinery and equipment capital leases (Note 10). All of the Series D warrants issued during the year ended December 31, 2010 carry an exercise price of $66.75 per share and contractual terms of either nine or ten years from issuance. The fair value of the Series D warrants issued during the year ended December 31, 2010 in the amount of $820,000 was recorded as a warrant liability upon issuance. The fair value of the warrants on the date of issue was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: nine or ten year contractual terms, 75.5% expected volatility, 3.0% risk-free interest rate and no expected dividend. These warrants were converted into warrants to purchase shares of Series E-3 convertible preferred stock in March 2013 as discussed further below. These warrants will expire during the years ending December 31, 2019 and 2020 if not exercised earlier.

In connection with the issuance of the Series D convertible preferred stock during the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company issued warrants to purchase 17,977 shares of Series D convertible preferred stock. These warrants carry an exercise price of $66.75 per share and a contractual term of ten years from issuance. The fair value of the Series D warrants issued during the year ended December 31, 2011 in the amount of $185,000 was recorded as a warrant liability upon issuance. The fair value of the warrants on the date of issue was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: ten year contractual term, 58.0% expected volatility, 1.7% risk-free interest rate and no expected dividend. These warrants were converted into warrants to purchase shares of Series E-3 convertible preferred stock in March 2013 as discussed further below. These warrants will expire in September 2021 if not exercised earlier.

Series E Warrants

In March 2013 in conjunction with the Series E-5 preferred stock financing, the Company’s previously outstanding warrants to purchase convertible preferred stock were exchanged for warrants to purchase shares of Series E convertible preferred stock as follows: (i) the underlying shares of Series C-2 convertible preferred stock converted into Series E-2 convertible preferred stock on a 1-for-1 basis, (ii) the underlying shares of Series C-3 convertible preferred stock converted into Series E-2 convertible preferred stock on a 1-for-1 basis, and (iii) the underlying shares of Series D convertible preferred stock converted into either Series E-3 convertible preferred stock on a 1-for-2.119 basis, Series E-4 convertible preferred stock on a 1-for-4.465 basis or Series E-5 convertible preferred stock on a 1-for-2.977 basis. In addition, the exercise price of most of the new Series E convertible preferred stock warrants was also adjusted in accordance with the terms of the exchange agreement. Upon the exchange, the prior warrants to purchase Series C-2, C-3 and D shares of convertible preferred stock were surrendered and cancelled. The exchange of warrants was accounted for as a modification. The modification resulted in an adjustment to the fair value of the warrants of $1.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 which was recognized in the statements of operations as a change in the fair value of the convertible preferred stock warrant liability. In July 2013, the Series E-2 warrants expired unexercised.

As of September 30, 2013, the following convertible preferred stock warrants were outstanding (unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

 

       Number of Shares
Underlying Warrants
     Exercise Price
Per Share
     Fair Value as of 
September 30, 2013
 

Series E-3

     30,338       $ 31.50       $ 81   

Series E-4

     88,292         15.00         607   

Series E-5

     53,511         22.50         771   
  

 

 

       

 

 

 
     172,141          $ 1,459   
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

As of December 31, 2011 and 2012, the following convertible preferred stock warrants were outstanding (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

 

     Number of
Shares
Underlying
Warrants
     Exercise
Price Per
Share
     Fair Value
as of
December 31,
 
          
           2011      2012  

Series C-1

     73,487       $ 63.75       $       $   

Series C-1

     5,078         82.50                   

Series C-3

     3,623         138.00                   

Series D

     52,070         66.75         476         351   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
     134,258          $ 476       $ 351   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

The fair value of the outstanding convertible preferred stock warrants was remeasured as of each period end using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

     As of December 31,     As of
September 30,

2013
 
         2011             2012        
                 (Unaudited)  

Remaining contractual term (in years)

     3.9        6.5        6.8   

Expected volatility

     58.0     57.0     59.0

Risk-free interest rate

     0.7     1.0     1.9

Expected dividend rate

     0.0     0.0     0.0

Fair Value of Convertible Preferred Stock . The fair value of the shares of the convertible preferred stock underlying the preferred stock warrants has historically been determined by the Board of Directors. Because there has been no public market for the Company’s convertible preferred stock, the Board of Directors has determined fair value of the convertible preferred stock at each balance sheet date by considering a number of objective and subjective factors including valuation of comparable companies, sales of convertible preferred stock to unrelated third parties, operating and financial performance, the lack of liquidity of capital stock, and general and industry specific economic outlook, amongst other factors.

Remaining Contractual Term. The Company derived the remaining contractual term based on the time from the balance sheet date until the preferred stock warrant’s expiration date.

Expected Volatility . Since the Company was a private entity with no historical data regarding the volatility of its preferred stock, the expected volatility used is based on volatility of a group of similar entities. In evaluating similarity, the Company considered factors such as industry, stage of life cycle and size.

Risk-Free Interest Rate . The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with remaining terms similar to the remaining contractual term of the warrants.

Expected Dividend Rate . The Company has never paid any dividends and does not plan to pay dividends in the foreseeable future, and, therefore, used an expected dividend rate of zero in the valuation model.

Common Stock Warrants

In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes (Note 7), the Company issued warrants to purchase 192,639 shares of common stock with a fair value of $463,000 during the year ended December 31, 2011 and warrants to purchase 77,521 shares of common stock and with a fair value of $153,000 during the year ended

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

December 31, 2012, all with an exercise price of $0.15 per share and a contractual term of seven years. The fair value of the warrants was determined using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected volatility of 56.8%, contractual term of seven years and risk-free interest rate of 2.1%. The fair value of the common stock warrants was recorded to additional paid-in capital upon issuance. During the year ended December 31, 2012, warrants to purchase 2,995 shares were exercised through cash payments by the holders.

In connection with the issuance of the Series E-5 convertible preferred stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company also issued to the purchasers warrants to purchase an aggregate of 545,492 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.15 per share and a contractual term of seven years. The fair value was determined to be $4.7 million upon issuance. The fair value of the warrants upon issuance was determined using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected volatility of 57.1%, contractual term of seven years and risk-free rate of 1.3%. The fair value of the common stock warrants was recorded to additional paid-in capital upon issuance. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, warrants to purchase 21,721 shares of common stock were exercised, while the other warrants from this arrangement remained outstanding as of September 30, 2013.

 

15. Stock Option Plan

In December 2012, the Company terminated the Revance 2002 Equity Incentive Plan (the 2002 Plan) and the stockholders approved the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the 2012 Plan). Shares underlying any outstanding stock awards or stock option grants previously awarded remain subject to the terms of the 2002 Plan. Any shares available for grant or any shares canceled or forfeited prior to vesting or exercise subsequent to the termination of the 2002 Plan become available for use under the 2012 Plan. Upon the effectiveness of the 2012 Plan, the Company ceased granting any equity awards under the 2002 Plan. Subsequent awards have been and will be granted under the 2012 Plan.

The 2012 Plan provides for the granting of stock options to employees, consultants and advisors of the Company. Options granted under the Plan may be either incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options. Incentive stock options (ISO) may be granted only to Company employees, including officers and directors who are also employees. Nonqualified stock options (NSO) may be granted to Company employees, consultants and advisors. As of December 31, 2012, the Company has reserved 339,300 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2012 Plan. The amount reserved under the 2012 Plan was increased by the Board during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 so that there were 373,100 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2012 Plan as of September 30, 2013.

Options under the 2012 Plan may be granted for periods of up to ten years and at prices no less than 85% of the estimated fair value of the shares on the date of grant as determined by the Board of Directors, provided, however, that (i) the exercise price of an ISO and NSO shall not be less than 100% and 85% of the estimated fair value of the shares on the date of grant, and (ii) the exercise price of an ISO and NSO granted to a greater than 10% stockholder shall not be less than 110% of the estimated fair value of the shares on the date of grant. Options granted generally are exercisable over four years. To date, options granted generally vest over four years at a rate of 25% upon the first anniversary of the issuance date and monthly thereafter. Cash received from individuals for early exercise of unvested options is treated as a liability. Amounts so recorded are transferred into common stock and additional paid-in capital as the shares vest. The number of unvested shares and the associated liability amounts were immaterial at all reporting dates presented.

Stock Option Repricing

Effective March 1, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the reduction of the exercise prices of certain outstanding stock options previously granted to nonemployees of the Company who were still providing

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

services to the Company as of that date. The Company repriced options to purchase 13,534 shares of the Company’s common stock that included both vested and unvested stock options granted in April 2009 with original exercise prices of $17.40 per share. The Company’s Board of Directors adjusted all of the original exercise prices for the repriced options to $4.20 per share, which was the fair value of the underlying shares of common stock on the date of the repricing.

Effective July 21, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the reduction of the exercise prices of certain outstanding stock options previously granted to employees and nonemployees of the Company who were still providing services to the Company as of that date. The Company repriced options to purchase 82,277 shares of the Company’s common stock that included both vested and unvested stock options granted from April 2008 through October 2008 with original exercise prices of $17.40 per share. The Company’s Board of Directors adjusted all of the original exercise prices for the repriced options to $2.55 per share, which was the fair value of the underlying shares of common stock on the date of the repricing.

No other terms of the repriced options were modified and these repriced stock options will continue to vest according to their original vesting schedules and will retain their original expiration dates.

These modifications were treated as one-for-one exchanges of the previously issued stock options for new stock options with an exercise price of $4.20 and $2.55 per share. The Company recorded stock-based compensation charge of $83,000 for the incremental value of the vested options. In addition, the Company recorded additional stock-based compensation charges of $29,000 for the incremental value of the unvested repriced options, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting period of the replacement award.

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

The following summary of stock option activity for the periods presented is as follows:

 

     Number of
Shares
Available
for Grant
    Number of
Shares
Underlying
Outstanding
Options
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in
Years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
                               (In thousands)  

Balance as of August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception)

                 $               $   —   

Shares reserved at inception

     43,333                       

Options granted

     (15,166     15,166        2.70         

Options cancelled/forfeited

     3,866        (3,866     2.70         
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

Balance as of December 31, 2002

     32,033        11,300        2.70         

Additional options authorized

     56,666                       

Options granted

     (31,466     31,466        2.70         

Options cancelled/forfeited

     1,333        (1,333     2.70         
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

Balance as of December 31, 2003

     58,566        41,433        2.70         

Additional options authorized

     44,000                       

Options granted

     (15,946     15,946        3.60         

Options cancelled/forfeited

     11,666        (11,666     3.60         
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

Balance as of December 31, 2004

     98,286        45,713        2.85         

Options cancelled/forfeited

     66        (66     2.70         
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

Balance as of December 31, 2005

     98,352        45,647        2.85         

Options granted

     (59,453     59,453        6.60         

Options cancelled/forfeited

     5,166        (5,166     5.55         
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

Balance as of December 31, 2006

     44,065        99,934        4.95         

Additional options authorized

     115,000                       

Options granted

     (40,100     40,100        6.60         

Options exercised

            (228     6.60         

Options cancelled/forfeited

     1,404        (1,404     6.45         
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

Balance as of December 31, 2007

     120,369        138,402        5.40         

Options granted

     (102,810     102,810        17.25         

Options exercised

            (638     6.60         

Options cancelled/forfeited

     4,361        4,361        6.60         
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

Balance as of December 31, 2008

     21,920        236,213        10.50         

Additional options authorized

     60,682                       

Options granted

     (19,807     19,807        17.40         

Options exercised

            (8,634     11.10         

Options cancelled/forfeited

     17,938        17,938        10.80         
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

     Number of
Shares
Available
for Grant
    Number of
Shares
Underlying
Outstanding
Options
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in
Years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
                               (In thousands)  

Balance as of December 31, 2009

     80,733        229,448        11.10         

Additional shares reserved

     38,450                       

Options granted

     (101,466     101,466        3.00         

Options exercised

            (3,466     2.70         

Options cancelled/forfeited

     19,500        (19,500     15.15         
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

Balance as of December 31, 2010

     37,217        307,948        3.75         

Options granted

     (13,133     13,133        2.40         

Options exercised

            (3,333     17.40         

Options cancelled/forfeited

     197        (197     2.55         
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

Balance as of December 31, 2011

     24,281        317,551        3.45         

Options granted

     (10,266     10,266        1.35         

Options exercised

            (2,530     2.55         

Options cancelled/forfeited

     18,970        (18,970     2.70         
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

Balance as of December 31, 2012

     32,985        306,317      $ 3.45         

Additional shares reserved (unaudited)

     1,080,661                       

Options granted (unaudited)

     (771,673     771,673        8.70         

Options exercised (unaudited)

            (1,675     2.55         

Options cancelled/forfeited (unaudited)

     31,127        (31,127     2.70         
  

 

 

   

 

 

         

Balance as of September 30, 2013

     373,100        1,045,188      $ 7.37         8.5       $ 1,568   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Vested and expected to vest as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited)

       972,721      $ 7.35         8.4       $ 1,525   
    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exercisable as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited)

       307,276      $ 4.50         5.9       $ 2,719   
    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The intrinsic values of outstanding, vested and exercisable options were determined by multiplying the number of shares by the difference in exercise price of the options and the fair value of the common stock as of September 30, 2013 of $8.85 per share.

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

The following table summarizes information with respect to stock options outstanding and currently exercisable as of December 31, 2011:

 

     Options Outstanding         

Exercise Price

   Number
of
Options
     Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(In Years)
     Options
Exercisable
 

$0.45

     900         9.84         1   

$2.55

     192,379         8.63         129,495   

$2.70

     37,833         1.39         37,833   

$3.60

     4,280         2.82         4,280   

$4.20

     13,534         8.16         10,201   

$6.60

     68,620         4.98         68,620   
  

 

 

       

 

 

 
     317,546            250,430   
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

The following table summarizes information with respect to stock options outstanding and currently exercisable as of December 31, 2012:

 

     Options Outstanding         

Exercise Price

   Number
of
Options
     Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(In Years)
     Options
Exercisable
 

$0.45

     2,833         9.05         667   

$1.50

     8,233         9.63           

$2.55

     182,145         7.61         155,318   

$2.70

     26,666         0.62         26,666   

$3.60

     4,280         1.81         4,280   

$4.20

     13,534         7.16         10,201   

$6.60

     68,620         3.98         68,620   
  

 

 

       

 

 

 
     306,311            265,752   
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

The following table summarizes information with respect to stock options outstanding and currently exercisable as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited):

 

     Options Outstanding      Options
Exercisable
 

Exercise Price

   Number of
Options
     Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(In Years)
    

$0.45

     2,829         8.29         1,227   

$1.50

     8,231         8.87         2,802   

$2.55

     177,636         5.83         169,557   

$3.60

     2,779         1.07         2,780   

$4.20

     13,532         5.59         10,201   

$6.60

     68,611         3.23         68,620   

$8.70

     771,570         9.66         52,087   
  

 

 

       

 

 

 
     1,045,188            307,274   
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

Stock Options Granted to Employees

During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, the Company granted stock options to employees to purchase shares of common stock with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $2.40 and $1.80 per share and weighted-average exercise price of $2.40 and $1.35 per share. As of December 31, 2011 and 2012 and September 30, 2013, there was total unrecognized compensation cost of $70,000, $31,000 and $2.8 million to be recognized over a period of approximately 1.5 years, 1.8 years and 3.2 years.

The Company estimated the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of employee stock options is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards. The fair value of the employee stock options was estimated using the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

       Year Ended December 31,     Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2011     2012     2012     2013  
                 (Unaudited)  

Expected term (in years)

     5.6        5.9        5.9        6.0   

Expected volatility

     58.0     56.9     56.9     61.3

Risk-free interest rate

     1.7     0.8     0.8     1.3

Expected dividend rate

     0.0     0.0     0.0     0.0

Fair Value of Common Stock . The fair value of the shares of common stock underlying the stock options has historically been determined by the Board of Directors. Because there has been no public market for the Company’s common stock, the Board of Directors has determined fair value of the common stock at the time of grant of the option by considering a number of objective and subjective factors including valuation of comparable companies, sales of convertible preferred stock to unrelated third parties, operating and financial performance, the lack of liquidity of capital stock, and general and industry specific economic outlook, amongst other factors. The fair value of the underlying common stock shall be determined by the Board of Directors until such time as the Company’s common stock is listed on an established stock exchange or national market system.

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

Expected Term . The expected term is derived from the Company’s historical data on employee exercises and post-vesting employment termination behavior taking into account the contractual life of the award.

Expected Volatility . Since the Company was a private entity with no historical data regarding the volatility of its common stock, the expected volatility used is based on volatility of a group of similar entities. In evaluating similarity, the Company considered factors such as industry, stage of life cycle and size. The Company will continue to analyze the historical stock price volatility and expected term assumptions as more historical data for the Company’s common stock becomes available.

Risk-Free Interest Rate . The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with remaining terms similar to the expected term of the options.

Expected Dividend Rate . The Company has never paid any dividends and does not plan to pay dividends in the foreseeable future, and, therefore, used an expected dividend rate of zero in the valuation model.

Forfeitures. The Company is required to estimate forfeitures at the time of grant, and revise those estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures and record stock based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest. To the extent actual forfeitures differ from the estimates, the difference will be recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period that the estimates are revised.

Stock Options Granted to Nonemployees

Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options granted to nonemployees is recognized as the stock options are earned. During the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company did not grant options to purchase shares of common stock to nonemployees.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company granted options to purchase 666 shares of common stock to a nonemployee with an exercise price of $2.55 per share. Compensation expense related to these options during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 was immaterial.

Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options granted to nonemployees is recognized as the stock options are earned. The Company believes that the fair value of the stock options is more reliably measurable than the fair value of services received. The fair value of the stock options granted is calculated at each reporting date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

     Year Ended December 31,     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011     2012     2012     2013  
                 (Unaudited)  

Expected term (in years)

     7.6        6.8        6.9        9.1   

Risk-free interest rate

     1.6     1.2     1.2     1.0

Expected volatility

     58.0     57.0     57.0     59.1

Expected dividend rate

     0.0     0.0     0.0     0.0

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

Total Stock-Based Compensation

Total stock-based compensation expense related to options granted to employees and nonemployees was allocated as follows (in thousands):

 

     Year Ended December 31,      Nine Months  Ended
September 30,
     Cumulative
Period from
August 10, 1999
(Date of Inception)
to September 30,
 
   2011      2012      2012      2013      2013  
                  

(Unaudited)

     (Unaudited)  

Research and development

   $ 150       $ 48       $ 27       $ 138       $ 1,180   

Sales, general and administrative

     123         31         39         208         1,058   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stock based compensation expense

   $ 273       $ 79       $ 66       $ 346       $ 2,238   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no capitalized stock-based compensation costs or recognized stock-based compensation tax benefits during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013, or for the periods from August 10, 1999 (Date of Inception) through September 30, 2013.

 

16. Net Income (Loss) per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders

The following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 (in thousands, except for share and per share amounts):

 

     Year Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011     2012     2012     2013  
                 (Unaudited)  

Net loss

   $ (44,863   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ (42,369

Capital contribution on the extinguishment of prior convertible preferred stock

                          74,894   

Deemed dividend on the issuance of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock

                          (177

Noncumulative dividend on Series E convertible preferred stock

                          (9,974

Undistributed earnings allocated to preferred stockholders

                          (21,641
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, basic

     (44,843     (58,259     (47,358     733   

Adjustments to net income (loss) for dilutive securities

                          2,233   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, diluted

   $ (44,843   $ (58,259   $ (47,358   $ 2,966   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders

        

Basic

   $ (226.06   $ (290.48   $ (237.12   $ 3.40   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ (226.06   $ (290.48   $ (237.12   $ 3.05   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares used in computing net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:

        

Basic

     198,456        200,560        199,719        215,315   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     198,456        200,560        199,719        971,472   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

The following common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share for the periods presented because including them would have been antidilutive:

 

     As of December 31,      As of September 30,  
     2011      2012      2012      2013  
                   (Unaudited)  

Stock options

     317,547         306,312         314,812         771,573   

Convertible preferred stock

     1,741,432         1,741,432         1,741,432         8,690,061   

Convertible preferred stock warrants

     155,749         82,262         155,749         172,145   

Common stock warrants

     192,639         267,166         215,186           

As of December 31, 2011 and 2012 and September 30, 2012, the above table does not include potential issuances of common stock related to the Convertible Notes which converted into shares of Series E-4 convertible preferred stock in June 2013.

The following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s unaudited pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share during the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

 

    

Year Ended

December 31,

   

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

 
     2012     2013  
     (Unaudited)  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, basic

   $ (58,259   $ 733   

Capital contribution on the extinguishment of prior convertible preferred stock

            (74,894

Deemed dividend on the issuance of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock

            177   

Noncumulative dividend on Series E convertible preferred stock

            9,974   

Undistributed earnings allocated to preferred stockholders

    

  
   
21,641
  

Change in fair value of convertible preferred stock warrant liability

     (125     (60
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss used in computing pro forma net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted

   $ (58,384   $ (42,429
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic

     200,560        215,315   

Pro forma adjustments to reflect assumed exercise of common stock warrants

     204,497        603,493   

Pro forma adjustments to reflect assumed conversion of convertible preferred stock

     1,741,432        6,357,615   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares used in computing pro forma net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted

     2,146,489        7,176,423   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pro forma net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted:

   $ (27.20   $
(5.91

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

17. Income Taxes

Since inception, the Company has only generated pretax losses in the United States and has not generated any pretax income or loss outside the United States. The Company did not record a provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 or the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2011 and 2012 consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2011     2012  

Deferred tax assets:

    

Net operating loss carryforward

   $ 49,899      $ 63,809   

Tax credits

     4,830        5,027   

Fixed and intangible assets

     (64     2,536   

Accruals and reserves

     5,648        3,406   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

     60,313        74,778   

Valuation allowance

     (60,313     (74,778
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

   $      $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliations of the statutory federal income tax (benefit) to the Company’s effective tax for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2011     2012  

Tax (benefit) at statutory federal rate

   $ (14,648   $ (19,808

State tax (benefit) — net of federal benefit

     (2,513     (3,398

Permanent differences

     4,915        8,887   

Section 382 limitation

     (11,210       

Research and development credits

     (409     (197

Other

     170        51   

Change in valuation allowance

     23,695        14,465   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

   $      $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has established a valuation allowance to offset net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2011 and 2012 and September 30, 2013 due to the uncertainty of realizing future tax benefits from its net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income, if any, for both Federal and California state income tax purposes of $160.0 million. The Federal net operating loss carryforward begins expiring during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the state net operating loss carryforwards began expiring during the year ended December 31, 2011. The net operating loss related to deferred tax assets do not include excess tax benefits from employee stock option exercises.

Due to United States federal legislation on January 2, 2013 extending federal research and development tax credits from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013, the Company will record an additional $378,000 of credits in the tax year 2013 related to tax year 2012. As of December 31, 2012, the Company also had research and

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

development credit carryforwards of $4.1 million and $4.0 million available to reduce future taxable income, if any, for Federal and California state income tax purposes. The Federal credit carryforwards will begin expiring in 2023 and the state credit carryforwards have no expiration date.

In general, if the Company experiences a greater than 50 percentage point aggregate change in ownership over a three-year period (a Section 382 ownership change), utilization of its pre-change NOL carryforwards are subject to an annual limitation under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (California has similar laws). The annual limitation generally is determined by multiplying the value of the Company’s stock at the time of such ownership change (subject to certain adjustments) by the applicable long-term tax-exempt rate. Such limitations may result in expiration of a portion of the NOL carryforwards before utilization. The Company has determined that an ownership change occurred on April 7, 2004 but that all carryforwards can be utilized prior to expiration. The ability of the Company to use its remaining NOL carryforwards may be further limited if the Company experiences a Section 382 ownership change in connection with this offering or as a result of future changes in its stock ownership.

On January 1, 2009 the Company adopted the provisions of the FASB’s guidance for accounting for uncertain tax positions. The guidance prescribes a comprehensive model for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure in consolidated financial statements of any uncertain tax positions that have been taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. The cumulative effect of adopting this guidance did not result in an adjustment to accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2009. No liability related to uncertain tax positions is recorded in the consolidated financial statements related to uncertain tax positions. It is the Company’s policy to include penalties and interest expense related to income taxes as a component of other expense and interest expense as necessary.

The unrecognized tax benefit was $1.9 million and $2.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012. The Company does not expect that its uncertain tax positions will materially change in the next twelve months.

The Company files income tax returns in the United States and in California. The Company is not currently under examination by income tax authorities in federal, state or other jurisdictions. All tax returns will remain open for examination by the federal and state authorities for three and four years from the date of utilization of any net operating loss or credits.

There was no impact on the provision (benefit) for income taxes or the deferred tax assets as a result of the extinguishment of debt (Note 7) and extinguishment of preferred stock and related conversion (Note 13), which occurred in March 2013.

 

18. Defined Contribution Plan

The Company sponsors a defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code covering substantially all employees over the age of 21 years. Contributions made by the Company are voluntary and are determined annually by the Board of Directors on an individual basis subject to the maximum allowable amount under federal tax regulations. The Company has made no contributions to the plan since its inception.

 

19. Subsequent Events

In early 2013, the Company raised $34.0 million through the issuance of 1,514,890 shares of Series E convertible preferred stock at a price of $22.425 per share. In conjunction with the issuance of Series E convertible preferred stock in this offering, the Company also issued warrants to purchase 454,466 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.15 per share and a contractual term of seven years. As a result of the financing and the Medicis settlement agreement (Note 4), the Company made partial payment in the amount of $5.9 million against the Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment liability in April 2013. As a result, the remaining Proceeds Sharing Arrangement Payment was reduced to $7.0 million, assuming that this payment occurs prior to October 2013.

In addition, the Company issued 4,748,468 shares of Series E convertible preferred stock with the conversion of the outstanding principal and accrued interest of the Convertible Notes (Note 7) of $71.0 million at

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

a conversion price equal to 66  2 / 3 % of the Series E offering price of $22.425 per share per the terms of the Convertible Notes (Note 7). Immediately prior to the conversion, the related embedded derivative liability was settled. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the occurrence of the contingent settlement event to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company expected that the conversion of the Convertible Notes has a significant impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Also in March 2013 in conjunction with the Series E preferred stock financing, the Company’s outstanding convertible preferred stock converted into Series E as follows: (i) Series A and B convertible preferred stock converted into Series E-1 convertible preferred stock, (ii) Series C convertible preferred stock converted into Series E-2 convertible preferred stock, (iii) Series D convertible preferred stock converted into Series E-3 convertible preferred stock and (iv) the conversion of $71.0 million of convertible debt, including accrued interest, converted into Series E-4 convertible preferred stock.

In January 2013, the Company issued purchase orders to two suppliers for a total of $10.4 million for the acquisition of new equipment to be installed in the manufacturing facility.

For its consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2012 and for the year then ended, the Company evaluated subsequent events through April 18, 2013, the date on which those consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.

 

20. Subsequent Events (Unaudited)

On October 3, 2013 the Company granted stock options under the 2012 Plan for 3,333 shares at an exercise price of $8.85. The aggregate grant date fair value is estimated to be $20,500. On December 17, 2013 the Company granted stock options under the 2012 Plan for 217,216 shares at an exercise price of $9.15. The aggregate grant date fair value is estimated to be $1.1 million. On January 15, 2014 the Company granted stock options under the 2012 Plan for 13,333 shares at an exercise price of $15.45. The aggregate grant date fair value is estimated to be $143,000. On January 15, 2014 the Company issued 1,111 shares of restricted common stock to a non-employee. The aggregate grant date fair value is estimated to be $17,200.

The Company issued $23.65 million of convertible notes in the fourth quarter of 2013 and in January 2014, which carry an annual interest rate of 12% and mature in October 2014. The principal and interest under the convertible notes are convertible into (i) shares of convertible preferred stock in the next qualified financing at the per share price to the public of the stock sold in the financing or (ii) shares of common stock upon an IPO at the per share price of the stock sold in the IPO, if either event occurs prior to maturity of the convertible notes. If such conversion occurs prior to October 7, 2014, the unpaid accrued interest shall also include any interest that would have accrued had the 2013 notes remained outstanding through October 7, 2014. If upon maturity a qualified preferred stock financing or IPO has not occurred, the holders may convert their notes into shares of Series E-5 at $22.425 per share. Upon a liquidation event, acquisition or asset sale of the Company before the notes are converted or repaid, the convertible notes will be either, at the election of the holder, (i) repaid at 300% of the original principal plus accrued interest or (ii) converted into shares of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock at $22.425 per share. The convertible notes may not be prepaid without written consent of the holders of at least 66  2 / 3 % aggregate principal amount, but upon consent, will be repaid at 150% of the outstanding principal plus accrued interest to the date of the prepayment. The convertible notes are secured by all of the Company’s assets, excluding intellectual property. The convertible notes were also accompanied by common stock warrants to be issued, the number of which will ultimately be issued will be equal to (i) the aggregate number of shares issuable upon conversion of the notes multiplied by 25% or (ii) 25% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes divided by $20.1825 if the notes have not converted or been repaid at the time of exercise. The common stock warrants will have an exercise price of $0.15 per share and will expire if not exercised on the earlier to

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

occur of (i) the Company’s IPO, (ii) an acquisition or asset transfer of the Company or (iii) seven years from the date of issuance. The Company will record the fair value of the warrants in the amount of $3.7 million on the date of issuance as a debt discount and warrant liability on the consolidated balance sheet. The warrant liability will require remeasurement to fair value as of each balance sheet date while the warrants are outstanding with changes in fair value being recorded to other income (expense), net on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

These convertible notes had conversion and redemption features, certain of which were determined to be embedded derivatives requiring bifurcation and separate accounting. On the date of issuance, the Company will record the fair value of the embedded derivatives associated with these convertible notes in the amount of $6.8 million as a debt discount and derivative liability on the consolidated balance sheet. The derivative liability will require remeasurement to fair value as of each balance sheet date while the notes are outstanding with changes in fair value being recorded to other income (expense), net on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

In conjunction with the Company’s agreements with List Biological Laboratories, Inc., the Company made milestone payments in the amount of $2.0 million in April 2013 and $1.8 million in October 2013.

In December 2013, the Company entered into the Essex Capital Facility to finance the construction and installation of equipment for use in its manufacturing facility. Under this facility, Essex Capital will provide the Company a series of short-term notes aggregating to $10.8 million during the construction period which is expected to last through 2014. These short-term notes mature one year from the date of the Essex Capital Facility and bear interest at 11.5%. Upon completion of the Company’s initial public offering, the interest rate will decrease to 10.375%. Upon completion of the installation and acceptance of equipment, the Company will sell the equipment back to Essex Capital for a purchase price equal to the principal and any accrued interest then outstanding on the notes issued to finance such equipment. The Company will then lease back the equipment for a thirty-six month lease term. At the end of the lease term, the Company will have the option to purchase the equipment at 10% of the original equipment cost. The short-term notes to be issued under the Essex Capital Facility are secured by all of the Company’s tangible assets, excluding intellectual property. Under the Essex Capital Facility, the Company also agreed to issue warrants to purchase its capital stock in connection with each issuance of notes. The Company is required to issue these warrants regardless of whether it draws down the full $10.8 million under the agreement. Convertible preferred stock warrants will be issued for all notes issued before the Company’s initial public offering. These warrants will be exercisable for the Company’s (i) next round of convertible preferred stock with the number of shares determined by dividing 10% of the principal amount of the notes by 90% of the issuance price of that preferred stock or (ii) Series E-5 convertible preferred stock, if another round of equity financing does not occur before the exercise of these warrants, with the number of shares determined by dividing 10% of the principal amount of the notes by $20.25 per share. Common stock warrants will be issued for all notes issued after the Company’s initial public offering. The number of shares of common stock to be issued pursuant to these warrants will be determined by dividing 10% of the principal amount of the notes divided by 81% of the price per share of common stock issued to public in the initial public offering. In December 2013, the Company drew down $2.5 million under short-term notes pursuant to the Essex Capital Facility and issued 12,345 shares of Series E-5 convertible preferred stock warrants, and in January 2014, the Company plans to draw down an additional $2.5 million under short-term notes and issue an additional 12,345 shares of series E-5 convertible preferred stock warrants.

For the issuance of the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2013, and the nine months then ended, the Company has evaluated subsequent events through January 24, 2014, the date on which the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(A development stage company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)

 

21. Reverse Stock Split

In January 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors and stockholders approved an amended and restated certificate of incorporation effecting a 1-for-15 reverse stock split of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock and convertible preferred stock that will be effective prior to the effectiveness of this Registration Statement. The par value of the common and convertible preferred stock was not adjusted as a result of the reverse stock split. All issued and outstanding share and per share amounts included in the accompanying financial statements have been adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split for all periods presented.

 

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5,000,000 Shares

 

LOGO

Common Stock

 

 

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

                    , 2014

 

 

 

 

Cowen and Company

Piper Jaffray

BMO Capital Markets

Through and including                  , 2014 (25 days after the commencement of this offering, all dealers that buy, sell or trade shares of our common stock, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This delivery requirement is in addition to the dealers’ obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.

 

 

 


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PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

 

ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION

The following table sets forth all expenses, other than underwriting discounts and commissions, payable by us in connection with the sale of the common stock being registered. All the amounts shown are estimates except the SEC registration fee, the FINRA filing fee and the NASDAQ Global Market listing fee.

 

     Amount Paid
or to be Paid
 

SEC registration fee

   $ 11,109   

FINRA filing fee

     13,428   

Initial NASDAQ Global Market listing fee

     125,000   

Printing and engraving expenses

     450,000   

Legal fees and expenses

     1,800,000   

Accounting fees and expenses

     1,500,000   

Transfer agent and registrar fees

     5,000   

Blue sky fees and expenses

     25,000   

Miscellaneous fees and expenses

     70,463   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,000,000   
  

 

 

 

 

ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law authorizes a court to award, or a corporation’s board of directors to grant, indemnity to directors and officers in terms sufficiently broad to permit such indemnification under certain circumstances for liabilities, including reimbursement for expenses incurred, arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act.

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation that will be in effect upon the closing of this offering provides for indemnification of our directors, officers, employees and other agents to the maximum extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, and our amended and restated bylaws that will be in effect upon the closing of this offering provide for indemnification of our directors, officers, employees and other agents to the maximum extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law.

We have entered into indemnification agreements with our directors and officers whereby we have agreed to indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by law, including indemnification against expenses and liabilities incurred in legal proceedings to which the director or officer was, or is threatened to be made, a party by reason of the fact that such director or officer is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the company, provided that such director or officer acted in good faith and in a manner that the director or officer reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the company. At present, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving a director or officer of the company in connection with which indemnification is sought, nor is the company aware of any threatened litigation that may result in claims for indemnification.

We maintain insurance policies that indemnify our directors and officers against various liabilities arising under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that might be incurred by any director or officer in his capacity as such.

The underwriters are obligated, under certain circumstances, pursuant to the underwriting agreement filed as Exhibit 1.1 hereto, to indemnify us, our officers and directors against liabilities under the Securities Act.

 

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ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

Since January 1, 2010, we have made sales of unregistered securities as described below. Share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to give effect to a reverse stock split of 1 -for- 15 of our common stock and preferred stock to be effective prior to the effectiveness of this Registration Statement.

(1) Since January 1, 2010, we granted stock options under our 2002 Equity Incentive Plan and our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan to purchase an aggregate of 1,228,512 shares of our common stock at exercise prices ranging between $0.45 and $17.40 per share to a total of 97 employees, directors and consultants. Of these, stock options to purchase an aggregate of 63,360 shares have been cancelled without being exercised, 13,709 shares have been exercised for aggregate proceeds of $84,453.00 and 1,151,443 shares remain outstanding.

(2) Between January 1, 2010 and January 21, 2014, we issued and sold an aggregate of 17,175 shares of our common stock to employees, directors and consultants at exercise prices ranging between $2.55 and $17.40 per share upon the exercise of stock options granted under our 2002 Equity Incentive Plan.

(3) Between January 2011 and June 2011, we issued convertible promissory notes to 30 accredited investors for an aggregate principal amount of $45,149,999. In addition, between September 2012 and December 2012, we issued convertible promissory notes to 28 accredited investors for an aggregate principal amount of $18,169,659. On March 29, 2013, all outstanding convertible promissory notes were exchanged for 4,748,468 shares of our Series E-4 convertible preferred stock. Between October 2013 and January 2014, in connection with a convertible note financing, we issued convertible promissory notes to 27 accredited investors for an aggregate principal amount of $23.65 million. Upon the closing of this offering, these convertible promissory notes will convert into shares of the our common stock at a conversion price equal to the price per share of our common stock sold in the offering.

(4) Since January 1, 2010, in connection with bridge loan financings, we issued and sold common stock warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 270,070 shares of our common stock and preferred stock warrants exercisable for 41,281 shares of our Series D preferred stock, at exercise prices ranging from $0.15 to $66.75 per share. Common stock warrants exercisable for 1,928 shares, 1,065 shares, 220 shares, 6,246 shares, 5,215 shares, 3,344 shares, 6,688 and 30,769 shares were exercised on September 14, 2012, December 23, 2012, March 7, 2013, May 1, 2013, May 30, 2013, June 3, 2013, June 7, 2013 and December 16, 2013, respectively. Preferred stock warrants exercisable for 600 shares of our Series B-1 convertible preferred stock were net exercised for 150 shares of our Series B-1 convertible preferred stock on November 11, 2011. All shares of our Series B-1 preferred stock subsequently converted into shares of our Series E-1 convertible preferred stock on a 1 to 1 basis in connection with the closing of our Series E preferred stock financing on March 29, 2013. Common stock warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 760,087 shares of our common stock and the preferred stock warrants exercisable for 30,338 shares of our Series E-3 convertible preferred stock, 88,292 shares of our Series E-4 convertible preferred stock and 65,856 shares of our Series E-5 convertible preferred stock remain outstanding. Of the warrants to purchase 41,281 shares of our Series D convertible preferred stock issued since January 1, 2010, warrants to purchase 3,530 shares of our Series D convertible preferred stock became exercisable for 7,482 shares of our Series E-3 convertible preferred stock, warrants to purchase 19,774 shares of our Series D convertible preferred stock became exercisable for 88,292 shares of our Series E-4 convertible preferred stock, and warrants to purchase 17,977 shares of our Series D convertible preferred stock became exercisable for 53,511 shares of our Series E-5 convertible preferred stock, each pursuant to the terms of such warrants in connection with the closing of our Series E preferred stock financing on March 29, 2013. Between October 2013 and January 2014, in connection with a convertible note financing, we issued and sold warrants to purchase an aggregate of $6.55 million of our common stock to 27 accredited investors at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The warrants will be automatically exercised prior to the closing of this offering.

(5) Between May 10, 2010 and October 1, 2010, we issued an aggregate of 159,015 shares of our Series D convertible preferred stock to 24 accredited investors at a per share price of $66.75, for aggregate consideration of $10,614,843. All shares of our Series D convertible preferred stock were subsequently converted into shares of our Series E-3 convertible preferred stock on a 1 to 2.119 basis in connection with the closing of our Series E preferred stock financing on March 29, 2013.

 

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(6) Since February 5, 2013, we issued an aggregate of 1,818,390 shares of our Series E-5 convertible preferred stock to 38 accredited investors at a per share price of $22.425, for aggregate consideration of $40,777,781.

(7) In January 2014, we issued 1,111 shares of our common stock to one consultant for aggregate consideration of approximately $17,200 as payment for past services.

Unless otherwise stated, the sales of the above securities were deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, or Rule 701 promulgated under Section 3(b) of the Securities Act as transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering or pursuant to benefit plans and contracts relating to compensation as provided under Rule 701. The recipients of the securities in each of these transactions represented their intentions to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof and appropriate legends were placed upon the stock certificates issued in these transactions.

 

ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

 

(a) Exhibits.

The following exhibits are included herein or incorporated herein by reference:

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description of Document

  1.1    Form of Underwriting Agreement
  3.1#    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as currently in effect
  3.2#    Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, to be effective upon closing of this offering
  3.3    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, to be filed with the Delaware Secretary of State prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement to effect a reverse stock split
  3.4#    Amended and Restated Bylaws, as currently in effect
  3.5#    Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws, to be effective upon closing of this offering
  4.1#    Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement dated March 29, 2013 among Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and certain of its stockholders
  4.2#    Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement dated October 8, 2013 among Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and certain of its stockholders
  4.3    Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement, to be entered into prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement
  5.1*    Opinion of Cooley LLP
10.1†#    Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2002 Equity Incentive Plan
10.2†#    Form of Stock Option Agreement and Option Grant Notice for Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2002 Equity Incentive Plan
10.3†#    Revance Therapeutics, Inc. Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan
10.4†#    Form of Stock Option Agreement and Option Grant Notice for Revance Therapeutics, Inc. Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan
10.5†    Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, to be in effect upon closing of this offering
10.6†    Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement and Grant Notice, Stock Option Agreement and Grant Notice, and Restricted Stock Bonus Agreement and Grant Notice for Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, to be in effect upon closing of this offering
10.7†    Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, to be in effect upon closing of this offering

 

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Exhibit
Number

  

Description of Document

10.8†    Form of Indemnity Agreement by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and each of its officers and directors
10.9#    Lease Agreement dated March 31, 2008 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and BMR-Gateway Boulevard LLC
10.10#    First Amendment to Office Lease dated April 7, 2008 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and BMR-Gateway Boulevard LLC
10.11#    Second Amendment to Office Lease dated May 17, 2010 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and BMR-Gateway Boulevard LLC
10.12#    Loan and Security Agreement dated September 20, 2011 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.
10.13#    Amendment No. 1 to Loan and Security Agreement dated October 8, 2012 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.
10.14    Amendment No. 2 to Loan and Security Agreement dated December 17, 2013 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.
10.15#    Settlement and Termination Agreement dated October 8, 2012 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
10.16+#    License and Service Agreement dated February 8, 2007 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and List Biological Laboratories, Inc.
10.17+#    First Addendum to the License and Service Agreement dated April 21, 2009 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and List Biological Laboratories, Inc.
10.18+#    Development, Manufacturing and Supply Agreement dated April 30, 2010 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Duoject Medical Systems Inc.
10.19+#    Development and Supply Agreement dated December 11, 2009 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Hospira Worldwide, Inc.
10.20+#    Manufacture and Development Agreement dated May 20, 2013 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and American Peptide Company, Inc.
10.21+#    First Amendment to Development and Supply Agreement dated May 29, 2013 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Hospira Worldwide, Inc.
10.22#    Loan and Lease Agreement dated as of December 20, 2013 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Essex Capital Corporation
10.23†#    Revance Therapeutics, Inc. Executive Severance Benefit Plan
10.24†    Revance Therapeutics, Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy
10.25†    Executive Employment Agreement dated December 30, 2013 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and L. Daniel Browne
10.26†    Executive Employment Agreement dated January 13, 2014 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Jacob Waugh
10.27†    Executive Employment Agreement dated December 31, 2013 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Lauren Silvernail
10.28†    Executive Employment Agreement dated December 20, 2013 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Curtis Ruegg
10.29    Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Common Stock

 

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10.30    Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Series of Preferred Stock with Leader Equity, LLC and Compass Horizon Funding Company LLC
10.31    Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Series of Preferred Stock with Essex Capital Corporation
10.32    Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Series of Preferred Stock with Essex Capital Corporation
10.33    Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Series of Preferred Stock with SVB Financial Group, Leader Equity, LLC, and Compass Horizon Funding Company LLC
10.34    Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Series of Preferred Stock with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.
21.1#    Subsidiary of Revance Therapeutics, Inc.
23.1    Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
23.2*    Consent of Cooley LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
24.1#    Power of Attorney (reference is made to the signature page hereto)

 

* To be filed by amendment.

 

# Previously filed.

 

Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan.

 

+ Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to certain portions of this exhibit. Omitted portions have been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

(b) Financial Statement Schedules.

See index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page F-1. All other schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable.

 

ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS

The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the underwriters at the closing specified in the underwriting agreement, certificates in such denominations and registered in such names as required by the underwriters to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:

 

  (1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this Registration Statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this Registration Statement as of the time it was declared effective.

 

  (2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Newark, State of California on the 24 th   day of January, 2014.

 

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
By:   /s/ L. Daniel Browne
  L. Daniel Browne
  President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

 

Signatures

  

Title

 

Date

/s/ L. Daniel Browne

L. Daniel Browne

  

President, Chief Executive

Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

January 24, 2014

/s/ Lauren P. Silvernail

Lauren P. Silvernail

  

Executive Vice President, Corporate

Development and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

January 24, 2014

*

Robert Byrnes

  

Director

 

January 24, 2014

*

Ronald W. Eastman

  

Director

 

January 24, 2014

*

Phyllis Gardner, M.D.

  

Director

 

January 24, 2014

*

James Glasheen, Ph.D.

  

Director

 

January 24, 2014

*

Jonathan Tunnicliffe

  

Director

 

January 24, 2014

*

Ronald Wooten

  

Director

 

January 24, 2014

 

*By:    /s/ L. Daniel Browne
  L. Daniel Browne
  Attorney-in-Fact

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description of Document

  1.1    Form of Underwriting Agreement
  3.1#    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as currently in effect
  3.2#    Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, to be effective upon closing of this offering
  3.3    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, to be filed with the Delaware Secretary of State prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement to effect a reverse stock split
  3.4#    Amended and Restated Bylaws, as currently in effect
  3.5#    Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws, to be effective upon closing of this offering
  4.1#    Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement dated March 29, 2013 among Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and certain of its stockholders
  4.2#    Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement dated October 8, 2013 among Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and certain of its stockholders
  4.3    Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement, to be entered into prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement
  5.1*    Opinion of Cooley LLP
10.1†#    Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2002 Equity Incentive Plan
10.2†#    Form of Stock Option Agreement and Option Grant Notice for Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2002 Equity Incentive Plan
10.3†#    Revance Therapeutics, Inc. Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan
10.4†#    Form of Stock Option Agreement and Option Grant Notice for Revance Therapeutics, Inc. Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan
10.5†    Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, to be in effect upon closing of this offering
10.6†    Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement and Grant Notice, Stock Option Agreement and Grant Notice, and Restricted Stock Bonus Agreement and Grant Notice for Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, to be in effect upon closing of this offering
10.7†    Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, to be in effect upon closing of this offering
10.8†    Form of Indemnity Agreement by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and each of its officers and directors
10.9#    Lease Agreement dated March 31, 2008 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and BMR-Gateway Boulevard LLC
10.10#    First Amendment to Office Lease dated April 7, 2008 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and BMR-Gateway Boulevard LLC
10.11#    Second Amendment to Office Lease dated May 17, 2010 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and BMR-Gateway Boulevard LLC
10.12#    Loan and Security Agreement dated September 20, 2011 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.
10.13#    Amendment No. 1 to Loan and Security Agreement dated October 8, 2012 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.


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Exhibit
Number

  

Description of Document

10.14    Amendment No. 2 to Loan and Security Agreement dated December 17, 2013 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.
10.15#    Settlement and Termination Agreement dated October 8, 2012 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
10.16+#    License and Service Agreement dated February 8, 2007 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and List Biological Laboratories, Inc.
10.17+#    First Addendum to the License and Service Agreement dated April 21, 2009 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and List Biological Laboratories, Inc.
10.18+#    Development, Manufacturing and Supply Agreement dated April 30, 2010 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Duoject Medical Systems Inc.
10.19+#    Development and Supply Agreement dated December 11, 2009 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Hospira Worldwide, Inc.
10.20+#    Manufacture and Development Agreement dated May 20, 2013 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and American Peptide Company, Inc.
10.21+#    First Amendment to Development and Supply Agreement dated May 29, 2013 between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Hospira Worldwide, Inc.
10.22#    Loan and Lease Agreement dated as of December 20, 2013 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Essex Capital Corporation
10.23†#    Revance Therapeutics, Inc. Executive Severance Benefit Plan
10.24†    Revance Therapeutics, Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy
10.25†    Executive Employment Agreement dated December 30, 2013 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and L. Daniel Browne
10.26†    Executive Employment Agreement dated January 13, 2014 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Jacob Waugh
10.27†    Executive Employment Agreement dated December 31, 2013 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Lauren Silvernail
10.28†    Executive Employment Agreement dated December 20, 2013 by and between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and Curtis Ruegg
10.29    Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Common Stock
10.30    Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Series of Preferred Stock with Leader Equity, LLC and Compass Horizon Funding Company LLC
10.31    Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Series of Preferred Stock with Essex Capital Corporation
10.32    Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Series of Preferred Stock with Essex Capital Corporation
10.33    Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Series of Preferred Stock with SVB Financial Group, Leader Equity, LLC, and Compass Horizon Funding Company LLC
10.34    Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Series of Preferred Stock with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.
21.1#    Subsidiary of Revance Therapeutics, Inc.
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23.2*    Consent of Cooley LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
24.1#    Power of Attorney (reference is made to the signature page hereto)

 

 

* To be filed by amendment.

 

# Previously filed.

 

Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan.

 

+ Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to certain portions of this exhibit. Omitted portions have been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Exhibit 1.1

[•] Shares

Revance Therapeutics, Inc.

Common Stock

UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

[•], 2014

C OWEN AND C OMPANY , LLC,

P IPER J AFFRAY  & C O .,

As Representatives of the Several Underwriters,

 

c/o Cowen and Company, LLC
     599 Lexington Avenue, 27th Floor
     New York, New York 10022

 

c/o Piper Jaffray & Co.
     800 Nicollet Mall, Suite #800
     Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

Dear Sirs:

1. Introductory . Revance Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Company ”), agrees with the several Underwriters named in Schedule A hereto (the “ Underwriters ”), for whom Cowen and Company, LLC and Piper Jaffray & Co. are acting as representatives (the “ Representatives ”), to issue and sell to the several Underwriters [•] shares (“ Firm Securities ”) of its common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “ Securities ”) and also proposes to issue and sell to the Underwriters, at the option of the Underwriters, an aggregate of not more than [•] additional shares (the “ Optional Securities ”) of its Securities as set forth below. The Firm Securities and the Optional Securities are herein collectively called the “Offered Securities”.

2. Representations and Warranties of the Company . The Company represents and warrants to, and agrees with, the several Underwriters that:

(a) Filing and Effectiveness of Registration Statement; Certain Defined Terms . The Company has filed with the Commission a registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-193154) covering the registration of the Offered Securities under the Act, including a related preliminary prospectus or prospectuses. At any particular time, this initial registration statement, in the form then on file with the Commission, including all information contained in the registration statement (if any) pursuant to Rule 462(b) and then deemed to be a part of the initial registration statement, and all 430A Information and all 430C Information, that in any case has not then been superseded or modified, shall be referred to as the “ Initial Registration Statement ”. The Company may also have filed, or may file with the Commission, a Rule 462(b) registration statement covering the registration of Offered Securities. At any particular time, this Rule 462(b) registration statement, in the form then on file with the Commission, including the contents of the Initial Registration Statement incorporated by reference therein and including all 430A Information and all 430C Information, that in any case has not then been superseded or modified, shall be referred to as the “ Additional Registration Statement ”.


As of the time of execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Initial Registration Statement has been declared effective under the Act and is not proposed to be amended. Any Additional Registration Statement has or will become effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(b) and is not proposed to be amended. The Offered Securities all have been or will be duly registered under the Act pursuant to the Initial Registration Statement and, if applicable, the Additional Registration Statement.

For purposes of this Agreement:

430A Information ”, with respect to any registration statement, means information included in a prospectus and retroactively deemed to be a part of such registration statement pursuant to Rule 430A(b).

430C Information ”, with respect to any registration statement, means information included in a prospectus then deemed to be a part of such registration statement pursuant to Rule 430C.

Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Applicable Time ” means [•]:00 [a/p]m (Eastern time) on the date of this Agreement.

Closing Date” has the meaning defined in Section 3 hereof.

Commission ” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Effective Time ” with respect to the Initial Registration Statement or, if filed prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Additional Registration Statement means the date and time as of which such Registration Statement was declared effective by the Commission or has become effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(c). If an Additional Registration Statement has not been filed prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement but the Company has advised the Representatives that it proposes to file one, “ Effective Time ” with respect to such Additional Registration Statement means the date and time as of which such Registration Statement is filed and becomes effective pursuant to Rule 462(b).

Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Final Prospectus ” means the Statutory Prospectus that discloses the public offering price, other 430A Information and other final terms of the Offered Securities and otherwise satisfies Section 10(a) of the Act.

General Use Issuer Free Writing Prospectus ” means any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus that is intended for general distribution to prospective investors, as evidenced by its being so specified in Schedule B to this Agreement.

Issuer Free Writing Prospectus ” means any “issuer free writing prospectus,” as defined in Rule 433, relating to the Offered Securities in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company’s records pursuant to Rule 433(g).

Limited Use Issuer Free Writing Prospectus ” means any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus that is not a General Use Issuer Free Writing Prospectus.

The Initial Registration Statement and the Additional Registration Statement are referred to collectively as the “ Registration Statements ” and individually as a “ Registration Statement ”. A “ Registration Statement ” with reference to a particular time means the Initial Registration Statement and any Additional Registration Statement as of such time. A “ Registration Statement ” without reference to a time means such Registration Statement as of its Effective Time. For purposes of the foregoing definitions, 430A Information with respect to a Registration Statement shall be considered to be included in such Registration Statement as of the time specified in Rule 430A.

 

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Rules and Regulations ” means the rules and regulations of the Commission.

Securities Laws ” means, collectively, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“ Sarbanes-Oxley ”), the Act, the Exchange Act, the Rules and Regulations, the auditing principles, rules, standards and practices applicable to auditors of “issuers” (as defined in Sarbanes-Oxley) promulgated or approved by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and, as applicable, the rules of the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ Stock Market (“ Exchange Rules ”).

Statutory Prospectus ” with reference to a particular time means the prospectus included in a Registration Statement immediately prior to that time, including any 430A Information or 430C Information with respect to such Registration Statement. For purposes of the foregoing definition, 430A Information shall be considered to be included in the Statutory Prospectus as of the actual time that form of prospectus is filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) or Rule 462(c) and not retroactively.

Testing-the-Waters Communication ” means any oral or written communication with potential investors undertaken in reliance on Section 5(d) of the Act.

Written Testing-the-Waters Communication ” means any Testing-the-Waters Communication that is a written communication within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Act.

Unless otherwise specified, a reference to a “rule” is to the indicated rule under the Act.

(b) Compliance with Securities Act Requirements . (i) (A) At their respective Effective Times, (B) on the date of this Agreement and (C) on each Closing Date, each of the Initial Registration Statement and the Additional Registration Statement (if any) conformed and will conform in all material respects to the requirements of the Act and the Rules and Regulations and did not and will not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and (ii) on its date, at the time of filing of the Final Prospectus pursuant to Rule 424(b) or (if no such filing is required) at the Effective Time of the Additional Registration Statement in which the Final Prospectus is included, and on each Closing Date, the Final Prospectus will conform in all material respects to the requirements of the Act and the Rules and Regulations and will not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. The preceding sentence does not apply to statements in or omissions from any such document based upon written information furnished to the Company by any Underwriter through the Representatives specifically for use therein, it being understood and agreed that the only such information is that described as such in Section 8(b) hereof.

(c) Ineligible Issuer Status . (i) At the time of the initial filing of the Initial Registration Statement and (ii) at the date of this Agreement, the Company was not and is not an “ineligible issuer,” as defined in Rule 405, including (x) the Company or any subsidiary of the Company in the preceding three years not having been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor or having been made the subject of a judicial or administrative decree or order as described in Rule 405 and (y) the Company in the preceding three years not having been the subject of a bankruptcy petition or insolvency or similar proceeding, not having had a registration statement be the subject of a proceeding under Section 8 of the Act and not being the subject of a proceeding under Section 8A of the Act in connection with the offering of the Offered Securities, all as described in Rule 405.

 

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(d) Emerging Growth Company Status . From the time of the initial confidential submission of the Initial Registration Statement to the Commission (or, if earlier, the first date on which the Company engaged directly or through any person authorized to act on its behalf in any Testing-the-Waters Communication) through the date hereof, the Company has been and is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Act (an “ Emerging Growth Company ”).

(e) General Disclosure Package . As of the Applicable Time, none of (i) the General Use Issuer Free Writing Prospectus(es) issued at or prior to the Applicable Time the preliminary prospectus, dated [•], 2014 (which is the most recent Statutory Prospectus distributed to investors generally) and the other information, if any, stated in Schedule B to this Agreement to be included in the General Disclosure Package, all considered together (collectively, the “ General Disclosure Package ”), (ii) any individual Limited Use Issuer Free Writing Prospectus, when considered together with the General Disclosure Package or (iii) any individual Written Testing-the-Waters Communication, when considered together with the General Disclosure Package, included any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The preceding sentence does not apply to statements in or omissions from any Statutory Prospectus or any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by any Underwriter through the Representatives specifically for use therein, it being understood and agreed that the only such information furnished by any Underwriter consists of the information described as such in Section 8(b) hereof.

(f) Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses . Each Issuer Free Writing Prospectus, as of its issue date and at all subsequent times through the completion of the public offer and sale of the Offered Securities or until any earlier date that the Company notified or notifies the Representatives as described in the next sentence, did not, does not and will not include any information that conflicted, conflicts or will conflict with the information then contained in the Registration Statement. If at any time following issuance of an Issuer Free Writing Prospectus there occurred or occurs an event or development as a result of which such Issuer Free Writing Prospectus conflicted or would conflict with the information then contained in the Registration Statement or as a result of which such Issuer Free Writing Prospectus, if republished immediately following such event or development, would include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted or would omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, (i) the Company has promptly notified or will promptly notify the Representatives and (ii) the Company has promptly amended or will promptly amend or supplement such Issuer Free Writing Prospectus to eliminate or correct such conflict, untrue statement or omission.

(g) Testing-the-Waters Communications . The Company (a) has not alone engaged in any Testing-the-Waters Communication and (b) has not authorized anyone other than the Representatives to engage in Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company reconfirms that the Representatives have been authorized to act on its behalf in undertaking Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company has not distributed any Written Testing-the-Waters Communications.

(h) Good Standing of the Company . The Company has been duly incorporated and is existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, with corporate power and authority to own its properties and conduct its business as described in the General Disclosure Package; and the Company is duly qualified to do business as a foreign corporation in good standing in all other jurisdictions in which its ownership or lease of property or the conduct of its business requires such qualification, except where any such failure to be so duly qualified or in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse effect on the condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, business, properties or prospects of the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole (“ Material Adverse Effect ”).

 

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(i) Subsidiaries . Each subsidiary of the Company has been duly incorporated and is existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, with power and authority (corporate and other) to own its properties and conduct its business as described in the General Disclosure Package; and each subsidiary of the Company is duly qualified to do business as a foreign corporation in good standing in all other jurisdictions in which its ownership or lease of property or the conduct of its business requires such qualification, except where any such failure to be so duly qualified or in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect; all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of each subsidiary of the Company has been duly authorized and validly issued and is fully paid and nonassessable; and the capital stock of each subsidiary owned by the Company, directly or through subsidiaries, is owned free from liens, encumbrances and defects that would affect the value thereof or interfere with the operation of such subsidiaries or the Company’s exercise of ownership rights with regard thereto.

(j) Offered Securities . The Offered Securities and all other outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company have been duly authorized; the authorized equity capitalization of the Company is as set forth in the General Disclosure Package; all outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company are, and, when the Offered Securities have been delivered and paid for in accordance with this Agreement on each Closing Date, such Offered Securities will have been, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, will conform in all material respects to the information in the General Disclosure Package and to the description of such Offered Securities contained in the Final Prospectus; the stockholders of the Company have no preemptive rights with respect to the Securities; and none of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company have been issued in violation of any preemptive or similar rights of any security holder.

(k) No Finder’s Fee . Except as disclosed in the General Disclosure Package, there are no contracts, agreements or understandings between the Company and any person that would give rise to a valid claim against the Company or any Underwriter for a brokerage commission, finder’s fee or other like payment in connection with this offering.

(l) Registration Rights . Except as disclosed in the General Disclosure Package, there are no contracts, agreements or understandings between the Company and any person granting such person the right to require the Company to file a registration statement under the Act with respect to any securities of the Company owned or to be owned by such person or to require the Company to include such securities in the securities registered pursuant to a Registration Statement or in any securities being registered pursuant to any other registration statement filed by the Company under the Act (collectively, “ registration rights ”), and any person to whom the Company has granted registration rights has agreed not to exercise such rights until after the expiration of the Lock-Up Period referred to in Section 5 hereof.

(m) Listing . The Offered Securities have been approved for listing on the NASDAQ Global Market, subject to notice of issuance.

(n) Absence of Further Requirements . No consent, approval, authorization, or order of, or filing or registration with, any person (including any governmental agency or body or any court) is required for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in connection with the offering, issuance and sale of the Offered Securities by the Company, except such as have been obtained, or made and such as may be required under state securities laws.

 

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(o) Title to Property . Except as disclosed in the General Disclosure Package, the Company and its subsidiaries have good and marketable title to all real properties and all other properties and assets owned by them, in each case free from liens, charges, encumbrances and defects that would materially affect the value thereof or materially interfere with the use made or to be made thereof by them and, except as disclosed in the General Disclosure Package, the Company and its subsidiaries hold any leased real or personal property under valid and enforceable leases with no terms or provisions that would materially interfere with the use made or to be made thereof by them.

(p) Absence of Defaults and Conflicts Resulting from Transaction . The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, and the issuance and sale of the Offered Securities will not result in a breach or violation of any of the terms and provisions of, or constitute a default or a Debt Repayment Triggering Event (as defined below) under, or result in the imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or assets of the Company or any of its subsidiaries pursuant to, (i) the charter or by-laws of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (ii) any statute, rule, regulation or order of any governmental agency or body or any court, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Company or any of its subsidiaries or any of their properties, or (iii) any agreement or instrument to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or by which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is bound or to which any of the properties of the Company or any of its subsidiaries is subject, except as disclosed in the General Disclosure Package and except that in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii), where any such breach, violation or default would not reasonably be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect; a “ Debt Repayment Triggering Event ” means any event or condition that gives, or with the giving of notice or lapse of time would give, the holder of any note, debenture, or other evidence of indebtedness (or any person acting on such holder’s behalf) the right to require the repurchase, redemption or repayment of all or a portion of such indebtedness by the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

(q) Absence of Existing Defaults and Conflicts . Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is in violation of its respective charter or by-laws or in default (or with the giving of notice or lapse of time would be in default) under any existing obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in any indenture, loan agreement, mortgage, lease or other agreement or instrument to which any of them is a party or by which any of them is bound or to which any of the properties of any of them is subject, except such defaults that would not, individually or in the aggregate, result in a Material Adverse Effect.

(r) Authorization of Agreement . This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company.

(s) Possession of Licenses and Permits . The Company and its subsidiaries possess, and are in compliance with the terms of, all certificates, authorizations, franchises, licenses and permits, including, without limitation, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“ FDA ”) and equivalent foreign regulatory authorities (“ Licenses ”) necessary for the conduct of the business now conducted by them, except as disclosed in the General Disclosure Package and except where the failure to so possess or be in compliance would not reasonably be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, and have not received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any Licenses that, if determined adversely to the Company or any of its subsidiaries, would individually or in the aggregate have a Material Adverse Effect.

(t) Absence of Labor Dispute . No labor dispute with the employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries exists or, to the knowledge of the Company, is imminent that would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

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(u) Intellectual Property . The Company and its subsidiaries own, possess, have the right to use or can acquire on reasonable terms sufficient trademarks, trade names, patent rights, copyrights, domain names, licenses, trade secrets, inventions, technology, know-how and other intellectual property and similar rights, including registrations and applications for registration thereof (collectively, “ Intellectual Property Rights ”) necessary or material to the conduct of the business now conducted or proposed in the General Disclosure Package to be conducted by them, and the expected expiration of any such Intellectual Property Rights would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect. Except as disclosed in the General Disclosure Package (i) to the Company’s knowledge, there are no rights of third parties to any of the Intellectual Property Rights owned or purported to be owned by the Company or its subsidiaries (other than Intellectual Property Rights non-exclusive licenses granted by the Company to its partners in the ordinary course of business); (ii) to the Company’s knowledge, there is no infringement, misappropriation, breach, default or other violation, or the occurrence of any event that with notice or the passage of time would constitute any of the foregoing, by any third party of any of the Intellectual Property Rights of the Company or any of its subsidiaries; (iii) there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by any third party challenging the Company’s or any of its subsidiaries’ rights in or to, or the violation of any of the terms of, any of their Intellectual Property Rights and the Company is unaware of any facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim; (iv) there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by any third party challenging the validity, enforceability or scope of any Intellectual Property Rights of the Company or any of its subsidiaries and the Company is unaware of any facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim; (v) there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by any third party that the Company or any of its subsidiaries infringes, misappropriates or otherwise violates or conflicts with any Intellectual Property Rights or other proprietary rights of any third party and the Company is unaware of any other fact which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim; and (vi) none of the Intellectual Property Rights used or held for use by the Company or any of its subsidiaries in their businesses has been obtained or is being used or held for use by the Company or any of its subsidiaries in violation of any contractual obligation binding on the Company or any of its subsidiaries or in violation of any rights of any third party, except in each case covered by clauses (i) – (vi) such as would not, if determined adversely to the Company or any of its subsidiaries, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect.

(v) Environmental Laws . Except as disclosed in the General Disclosure Package, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is in violation of any statute, any rule, regulation, decision or order of any governmental agency or body or any court, domestic or foreign, relating to the use, disposal or release of hazardous or toxic substances or relating to the protection or restoration of the environment or human exposure to hazardous or toxic substances (collectively, “ environmental laws ”), owns or operates any real property contaminated with any substance that is subject to any environmental laws, is liable for any off-site disposal or contamination pursuant to any environmental laws, or is subject to any claim relating to any environmental laws, which violation, contamination, liability or claim would individually or in the aggregate have a Material Adverse Effect; and the Company is not aware of any pending investigation which would reasonably be expected to lead to such a claim.

(w) Absence of Manipulation . The Company has not taken, directly or indirectly, any action that is designed to or that has constituted or that would reasonably be expected to cause or result in the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of the Offered Securities.

(x) Statistical and Market-Related Data . Any third-party statistical and market-related data included in a Registration Statement, a Statutory Prospectus, the General Disclosure Package or any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication are based on or derived from sources that the Company believes to be reliable and accurate.

 

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(y) Internal Controls and Compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act . Except as set forth in the General Disclosure Package, the Company, its subsidiaries and the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and all applicable Exchange Rules. The Company maintains a system of internal controls, including, but not limited to, disclosure controls and procedures, internal controls over accounting matters and financial reporting, and legal and regulatory compliance controls (collectively, “ Internal Controls ”) that comply with the Securities Laws and are sufficient to provide reasonable assurances that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (“ GAAP ”) and to maintain accountability for assets, (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences. The Internal Controls are, or upon consummation of the offering of the Offered Securities will be, overseen by the Audit Committee (the “ Audit Committee ”) of the Board in accordance with Exchange Rules. The Company has not publicly disclosed or reported to the Audit Committee or the Board, and within the next 135 days the Company does not reasonably expect to publicly disclose or report to the Audit Committee or the Board, material weakness, change in Internal Controls (that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s Internal Controls), or fraud involving management or other employees who have a significant role in Internal Controls (each, an “ Internal Control Event ”), any violation of, or failure to comply with, the Securities Laws, or any other matter which, if determined adversely, would have a Material Adverse Effect.

(z) Absence of Accounting Issues . A member of the Audit Committee has confirmed to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or General Counsel of the Company that, except as set forth in the General Disclosure Package, the Audit Committee is not reviewing or investigating, and neither the Company’s independent auditors nor its internal auditors have recommended that the Audit Committee review or investigate, (i) adding to, deleting, changing the application of, or changing the Company’s disclosure with respect to, any of the Company’s material accounting policies; (ii) any matter which could result in a restatement of the Company’s financial statements for any annual or interim period during the current or prior three fiscal years; or (iii) any Internal Control Event.

(aa) Litigation . Except as disclosed in the General Disclosure Package, there are no pending actions, suits or proceedings (including any inquiries or investigations by any court or governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign) against or affecting the Company, any of its subsidiaries or any of their respective properties that, if determined adversely to the Company or any of its subsidiaries, would individually or in the aggregate have a Material Adverse Effect, or would materially and adversely affect the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement, or which are otherwise material in the context of the sale of the Offered Securities; and no such actions, suits or proceedings (including any inquiries or investigations by any court or governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign) are threatened or, to the Company’s knowledge, contemplated.

(bb) Financial Statements . The financial statements included in each Registration Statement and the General Disclosure Package present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries as of the dates shown and their results of operations and cash flows for the periods shown, and such financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP applied on a consistent basis.

 

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(cc) No Material Adverse Change in Business . Except as disclosed in the General Disclosure Package, since the end of the period covered by the latest audited financial statements included in the General Disclosure Package (i) there has been no change, nor any development or event involving a prospective change, in the condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, business, properties or prospects of the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole that is material and adverse, (ii) except as disclosed in or contemplated by the General Disclosure Package, there has been no dividend or distribution of any kind declared, paid or made by the Company on any class of its capital stock and (iii) except as disclosed in or contemplated by the General Disclosure Package, there has been no material adverse change in the capital stock, short-term indebtedness, long-term indebtedness, net current assets or net assets of the Company and its subsidiaries.

(dd) Investment Company Act . The Company is not and, after giving effect to the offering and sale of the Offered Securities and the application of the proceeds thereof as described in the General Disclosure Package, will not be an “investment company” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “ Investment Company Act ”).

(ee) No Integration . Neither the Company nor any of its affiliates (as defined in Rule 501(b) of Regulation D of the Act) has, directly or through any agent, sold, offered for sale, solicited offers to buy or otherwise negotiated in respect of, any security (as defined in the Act), that is or will be integrated with the sale of the Securities in a manner that would require registration of the Securities under the Act. 

(ff) Ratings . No “nationally recognized statistical rating organization” as such term is defined in Rule 3(a)(62) under the Exchange Act (i) has imposed (or has informed the Company that it is considering imposing) any condition (financial or otherwise) on the Company’s retaining any rating assigned to the Company or any securities of the Company or (ii) has indicated to the Company that it is considering any of the actions described in Section 7(c)(ii) hereof.

(gg) Taxes . The Company and each of its subsidiaries have filed all federal, state, local and foreign tax returns required to be filed through the date of this Agreement or have requested extensions thereof (except where the failure to file would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect) and have paid all taxes required to be paid thereon (except for cases in which the failure to file or pay would not have a Material Adverse Effect, or, except as currently being contested in good faith and for which reserves required by GAAP have been created in the financial statements of the Company), and no tax deficiency has been determined adversely to the Company or any of its subsidiaries which has had (nor does the Company nor any of its subsidiaries have any notice or knowledge of any tax deficiency which could reasonably be expected to be determined adversely to the Company or its subsidiaries and which could reasonably be expected to have) a Material Adverse Effect.

(hh) Insurance. The Company and its subsidiaries are insured by insurers with appropriately rated claims paying abilities against such losses and risks and in such amounts as the Company has reasonably determined are prudent and customary for the businesses in which they are engaged; to the Company’s knowledge, all policies of insurance and fidelity or surety bonds insuring the Company or any of its subsidiaries or their respective businesses, assets, employees, officers and directors are in full force and effect; the Company and its subsidiaries are in compliance with the terms of such policies and instruments in all material respects; and there are no claims by the Company or any of its subsidiaries under any such policy or instrument as to which any insurance company is denying liability or defending under a reservation of rights clause; neither the Company nor any such subsidiary has been refused any insurance coverage sought or applied for; and neither the Company nor any such subsidiary has any reason to believe that it will not be able to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such coverage expires or to obtain similar coverage from similar insurers as may be necessary to continue its business at a cost that would not have a Material Adverse Effect, except as set forth in or contemplated in the General Disclosure Package; and the Company will obtain directors’ and officer’s insurance in such amounts as is customary for an initial public offering.

 

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(ii) Anti-Corruption . Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any director, officer, or employee, any agent or representative of the Company or of any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, has taken or will take any action in furtherance of an offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization or approval of the payment or giving of money, property, gifts or anything else of value, directly or indirectly, to any “government official” (including any officer or employee of a government or government-owned or controlled entity or of a public international organization, or any person acting in an official capacity for or on behalf of any of the foregoing, or any political party or party official or candidate for political office) to influence official action or secure an improper advantage; and the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates have conducted their businesses in compliance with applicable anti-corruption laws and have instituted and maintain and will continue to maintain policies and procedures designed to promote and achieve compliance with such laws and with the representation and warranty contained herein.

(jj) Anti-Money Laundering . The operations of the Company and its subsidiaries are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with all applicable financial recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including those of the Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by Title III of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act), and the applicable anti-money laundering statutes of jurisdictions where the Company and its subsidiaries conduct business, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any governmental agency (collectively, the “ Anti-Money Laundering Laws ”), and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries with respect to the Anti-Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the best knowledge of the Company, threatened.

(kk) Economic Sanctions . (i) Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries, nor any director, officer, or employee thereof, nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any agent, affiliate or representative of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, is an individual or entity (“ Person ”) that is, or is owned or controlled by a Person that is:

(A) the subject of any sanctions administered or enforced by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, Her Majesty’s Treasury, or other relevant sanctions authority (collectively, “ Sanctions ”), nor

(B) located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject of Sanctions (including, without limitation, Burma/Myanmar, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Sudan and Syria).

 

  (ii) The Company will not, directly or indirectly, use the proceeds of the offering, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any subsidiary, joint venture partner or other Person:

(A) to fund or facilitate any activities or business of or with any Person or in any country or territory that, at the time of such funding or facilitation, is the subject of Sanctions; or

 

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(B) in any other manner that will result in a violation of Sanctions by any Person (including any Person participating in the offering, whether as underwriter, advisor, investor or otherwise).

 

  (iii) For the past 5 years, the Company and its subsidiaries have not knowingly engaged in, are not now knowingly engaged in, and will not engage in, any dealings or transactions with any Person, or in any country or territory, that at the time of the dealing or transaction is or was the subject of Sanctions.

(ll) Regulatory Matters . The Company and its subsidiaries have operated their respective businesses and are currently in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and policies of the FDA, except where the failure to so operate or be in compliance would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Any clinical trials and human studies conducted by the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, any clinical trials and human studies conducted on behalf of the Company or in which the Company has participated were and, if still pending, are being conducted in accordance with standard medical and scientific research procedures and any applicable rules, regulations and policies of the jurisdiction in which such trials and studies are being conducted, except where the failure to be so conducted would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

3. Purchase, Sale and Delivery of Offered Securities . On the basis of the representations, warranties and agreements and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Company agrees to sell to the several Underwriters, and each of the Underwriters agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase from the Company, at a purchase price of $[•] per share, the respective number of shares of Firm Securities set forth opposite the names of the Underwriters in Schedule A hereto.

The Company will deliver the Firm Securities to or as instructed by the Representatives for the accounts of the several Underwriters in a form reasonably acceptable to the Representatives against payment of the purchase price by the Underwriters in Federal (same day) funds by wire transfer to an account at a bank acceptable to the Representatives drawn to the order of the Company at the office of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, 1600 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, California 94025, at [•] A.M., New York time, on [•], 2014, or at such other time not later than seven full business days thereafter as the Representatives and the Company determine, such time being herein referred to as the “ First Closing Date ”. For purposes of Rule 15c6-1 under the Exchange Act, the First Closing Date (if later than the otherwise applicable settlement date) shall be the settlement date for payment of funds and delivery of securities for all the Offered Securities sold pursuant to the offering. The Firm Securities so to be delivered or evidence of their issuance will be made available for checking at the above office of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP at least 24 hours prior to the First Closing Date.

In addition, upon written notice from the Representatives given to the Company from time to time not more than 30 days subsequent to the date of the Final Prospectus, the Underwriters may purchase all or less than all of the Optional Securities at the purchase price per Security to be paid for the Firm Securities less an amount per share equal to any dividends or distributions declared by the Company and payable on the Firm Securities but not payable on the Optional Securities. The Company agrees to sell to the Underwriters the number of shares of Optional Securities specified in such notice and the Underwriters agree, severally and not jointly, to purchase such Optional Securities. Such Optional Securities shall be purchased for the account of each Underwriter in the same proportion as the number of shares of Firm Securities set forth opposite such Underwriter’s name bears to the total number of shares of Firm Securities (subject to adjustment by the Representatives to eliminate fractions) and may be purchased by the Underwriters only for the purpose of covering over-allotments made in connection with the sale of the Firm Securities. No Optional Securities shall be sold or delivered unless the Firm Securities previously have been, or simultaneously are, sold and delivered. The right to purchase the Optional Securities or any portion thereof may be exercised from time to time and to the extent not previously exercised may be surrendered and terminated at any time upon notice by the Representatives to the Company.

 

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Each time for the delivery of and payment for the Optional Securities, being herein referred to as an “ Optional Closing Date ”, which may be the First Closing Date (the First Closing Date and each Optional Closing Date, if any, being sometimes referred to as a “ Closing Date ”), shall be determined by the Representatives but shall be not later than five full business days after written notice of election to purchase Optional Securities is given. The Company will deliver the Optional Securities being purchased on each Optional Closing Date to or as instructed by the Representatives for the accounts of the several Underwriters in a form reasonably acceptable to the Representatives against payment of the purchase price therefor in Federal (same day) funds by wire transfer to an account at a bank acceptable to the Representatives drawn to the order of the Company, at the above office of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. The Optional Securities being purchased on each Optional Closing Date or evidence of their issuance will be made available for checking at the above office of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP at a reasonable time in advance of such Optional Closing Date.

4. Offering by Underwriters . It is understood that the several Underwriters propose to offer the Offered Securities for sale to the public as set forth in the Final Prospectus.

5. Certain Agreements of the Company . The Company agrees with the several Underwriters that:

(a) Additional Filings . Unless filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) as part of the Additional Registration Statement in accordance with the next sentence, the Company will file the Final Prospectus, in a form approved by the Representatives, with the Commission pursuant to and in accordance with subparagraph (1) (or, if applicable and if consented to by the Representatives, subparagraph (4)) of Rule 424(b) not later than the earlier of (A) the second business day following the execution and delivery of this Agreement or (B) the fifteenth business day after the Effective Time of the Initial Registration Statement. The Company will advise the Representatives promptly of any such filing pursuant to Rule 424(b) and provide satisfactory evidence to the Representatives of such timely filing. If an Additional Registration Statement is necessary to register a portion of the Offered Securities under the Act but the Effective Time thereof has not occurred as of the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Company will file the Additional Registration Statement or, if filed, will file a post-effective amendment thereto with the Commission pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 462(b) on or prior to 10:00 P.M., New York time, on the date of this Agreement or, if earlier, on or prior to the time the Final Prospectus is finalized and distributed to any Underwriter, or will make such filing at such later date as shall have been consented to by the Representatives.

(b) Filing of Amendments; Response to Commission Requests . The Company will promptly advise the Representatives of any proposal to amend or supplement at any time the Initial Registration Statement, any Additional Registration Statement or any Statutory Prospectus and will not effect such amendment or supplementation without the Representatives’ consent; and the Company will also advise the Representatives promptly of (i) the effectiveness of any Additional Registration Statement (if its Effective Time is subsequent to the execution and delivery of this Agreement), (ii) any amendment or supplementation of a Registration Statement or any Statutory Prospectus, (iii) any request by the Commission or its staff for any amendment to any Registration Statement, for any supplement to any Statutory Prospectus or for any additional information, (iv) the institution by the Commission of any stop order proceedings in respect of a Registration Statement or the threatening of any proceeding for that purpose, and (v) the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification of the Offered Securities in any jurisdiction or the institution or threatening of any proceedings for such purpose. The Company will use its best efforts to prevent the issuance of any such stop order or the suspension of any such qualification and, if issued, to obtain as soon as possible the withdrawal

 

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thereof. If, at any time prior to the filing of the Final Prospectus pursuant to Rule 424(b), any event occurs as a result of which the General Disclosure Package would include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein in the light of the circumstances under which they were made at such time not misleading, the Company will (x) notify promptly the Representatives so that any use of the General Disclosure Package may cease until it is amended or supplemented; (y) amend or supplement the General Disclosure Package to correct such statement or omission; and (z) supply any amendment or supplement to the Representatives in such quantities as the Representatives may reasonably request.

(c) Continued Compliance with Securities Laws . If, at any time when a prospectus relating to the Offered Securities is (or but for the exemption in Rule 172 would be) required to be delivered under the Act by any Underwriter or dealer, any event occurs as a result of which the Final Prospectus as then amended or supplemented would include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, or if it is necessary at any time to amend the Registration Statement or supplement the Final Prospectus to comply with the Act, the Company will promptly notify the Representatives of such event and will promptly prepare and file with the Commission and furnish, at its own expense, to the Underwriters and the dealers and any other dealers upon request of the Representatives, an amendment or supplement which will correct such statement or omission or an amendment which will effect such compliance. Neither the Representatives’ consent to, nor the Underwriters’ delivery of, any such amendment or supplement shall constitute a waiver of any of the conditions set forth in Section 7 hereof.

(d) Testing-the-Waters Communications . If at any time following the distribution of any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication there occurred or occurs an event or development as a result of which such Written Testing-the-Waters Communication, when considered together with the General Disclosure Package, included or would include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted or would omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances existing at that subsequent time, not misleading, the Company will promptly notify the Representatives and will promptly amend or supplement, at its own expense, such Written Testing-the-Waters Communication to eliminate or correct such untrue statement or omission.

(e) Rule 158 . As soon as practicable, but not later than the Availability Date (as defined below), the Company will make generally available to its securityholders an earnings statement covering a period of at least 12 months beginning after the Effective Time of the Initial Registration Statement (or, if later, the Effective Time of the Additional Registration Statement) which will satisfy the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Act and Rule 158 under the Act. For the purpose of the preceding sentence, “ Availability Date ” means the day after the end of the fourth fiscal quarter following the fiscal quarter that includes such Effective Time on which the Company is required to file its Form 10-Q for such fiscal quarter except that, if such fourth fiscal quarter is the last quarter of the Company’s fiscal year, “ Availability Date ” means the day after the end of such fourth fiscal quarter on which the Company is required to file its Form 10-K.

(f) Furnishing of Prospectuses . The Company will furnish to the Representatives copies of each Registration Statement (three of which will be signed and will include all exhibits), each related Statutory Prospectus, and, so long as a prospectus relating to the Offered Securities is (or but for the exemption in Rule 172 would be) required to be delivered under the Act, the Final Prospectus and all amendments and supplements to such documents, in each case in such quantities as the Representatives request. The Final Prospectus shall be so furnished on or prior to 3:00 P.M., New York time, on the business day following the execution and delivery of this Agreement. All other documents shall be so furnished as soon as available. The Company will pay the expenses of printing and distributing to the Underwriters all such documents.

 

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(g) Blue Sky Qualifications . The Company will arrange for the qualification of the Offered Securities for sale under (or obtain exemptions from the application of) the laws of such jurisdictions as the Representatives designate and will continue such qualifications in effect so long as required for the distribution, except that in no event shall the Company be obligated in connection therewith to qualify as a foreign corporation where it would not otherwise be required to qualify or to execute a general consent to service of process.

(h) Reporting Requirements . During the period of five years hereafter, the Company will furnish to the Representatives and, upon request, to each of the other Underwriters, as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, a copy of its annual report to stockholders for such year; and the Company will furnish to the Representatives (i) as soon as available, a copy of each report and any definitive proxy statement of the Company filed with the Commission under the Exchange Act or mailed to stockholders, and (ii) from time to time, such other information concerning the Company as the Representatives may reasonably request. However, so long as the Company is subject to the reporting requirements of either Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act and is timely filing reports with the Commission on its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval system (or any successor system), it is not required to furnish such reports or statements to the Underwriters.

(i) Payment of Expenses . The Company will pay all expenses incident to the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to any filing fees and other expenses (including fees and disbursements of counsel to the Underwriters) incurred in connection with qualification of the Offered Securities for sale under the laws of such jurisdictions as the Representatives designate and the preparation and printing of memoranda relating thereto, costs and expenses related to the review by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“ FINRA ”) of the Offered Securities (including filing fees and the fees and expenses of counsel for the Underwriters relating to such review), provided that the Company’s reimbursement obligation does not exceed $50,000, costs and expenses of Company personnel relating to investor presentations or any “road show” in connection with the offering and sale of the Offered Securities including, without limitation, any travel expenses of the Company’s officers and employees and any other expenses of the Company except that the Company shall pay only 50% of the cost of chartering any aircraft in connection with any “road show” (with the remaining 50% of the cost of such airplane to be paid by the Underwriters), fees and expenses incident to listing the Offered Securities on the NASDAQ Stock Market, fees and expenses in connection with the registration of the Offered Securities under the Exchange Act, and expenses incurred in distributing preliminary prospectuses and the Final Prospectus (including any amendments and supplements thereto) to the Underwriters and for expenses incurred for preparing, printing and distributing any Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses to investors or prospective investors.

(j) Use of Proceeds . The Company will use the net proceeds received by it in connection with this offering in the manner described in the “Use of Proceeds” section of the General Disclosure Package and, except as disclosed in the General Disclosure Package, the Company does not intend to use any of the proceeds from the sale of the Offered Securities hereunder to repay any outstanding debt owed to any Underwriter or affiliate of any Underwriter.

(k) Absence of Manipulation . The Company will not take, directly or indirectly, any action designed to or that would constitute or that might reasonably be expected to cause or result in, stabilization or manipulation of the price of any securities of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of the Offered Securities; provided, however, that no representation is made with regard to any actions of the Underwriters.

 

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(l) Restriction on Sale of Securities. For the period specified below (the “ Lock-Up Period ”), the Company will not, directly or indirectly, take any of the following actions with respect to its Securities or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for any of its Securities (“ Lock-Up Securities ”): (i) offer, sell, issue, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of Lock-Up Securities, (ii) offer, sell, issue, contract to sell, contract to purchase or grant any option, right or warrant to purchase Lock-Up Securities, (iii) enter into any swap, hedge or any other agreement that transfers, in whole or in part, the economic consequences of ownership of Lock-Up Securities, (iv) establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position in Lock-Up Securities within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act or (v) file with the Commission a registration statement under the Act relating to Lock-Up Securities, or publicly disclose the intention to take any such action, without the prior written consent of the Representatives, other than a registration statement on Form S-8 relating to equity awards issued or issuable pursuant to plans described in the General Disclosure Package except issuances of Lock-Up Securities (x) pursuant to the conversion or exchange of convertible or exchangeable securities or the exercise of warrants or options, in each case outstanding on the date hereof and described in the General Disclosure Package, (y), grants of employee stock options pursuant to the terms of a plan in effect on the date hereof and described in the General Disclosure Package, and (z) issuances of Lock-Up Securities in an aggregate amount not to exceed 5% of the Company’s outstanding capital stock immediately following the completion of the offering of Offered Securities contemplated herein in connection with acquisitions of business, assets or technologies or in connection with strategic partnerships, license arrangements or collaborations; provided that each recipient of securities issued pursuant to this clause (z) shall execute a lock-up agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit A. The Lock-Up Period will commence on the date hereof and continue for 180 days after the date hereof or such earlier date that the Representatives consent to in writing.

(m) Agreement to Announce Lock-Up Waiver . If the Representatives, in their sole discretion, agree to release or waive the restrictions set forth in a lock-up letter described in Section 7(h) hereof for an officer or director of the Company and provide the Company with notice of the impending release or waiver at least three business days before the effective date of the release or waiver, the Company agrees to announce the impending release or waiver by a press release substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto through a major news service at least two business days before the effective date of the release or waiver.

(n) Emerging Growth Company Status . The Company will promptly notify the Representatives if the Company ceases to be an Emerging Growth Company at any time prior to the later of (i) completion of the distribution of the Offered Securities within the meaning of the Act and (ii) completion of the Lock-Up Period (as defined in Section 5(l) hereof).

6. Free Writing Prospectuses . The Company represents and agrees that, unless it obtains the prior consent of the Representatives, and each Underwriter represents and agrees that, unless it obtains the prior consent of the Company and the Representatives, it has not made and will not make any offer relating to the Offered Securities that would constitute an Issuer Free Writing Prospectus, or that would otherwise constitute a “free writing prospectus,” as defined in Rule 405, required to be filed with the Commission. Any such free writing prospectus consented to by the Company and the Representatives is hereinafter referred to as a “ Permitted Free Writing Prospectus .” The Company represents that it has treated and agrees that it will treat each Permitted Free Writing Prospectus as an “issuer free writing prospectus,” as defined in Rule 433, and has complied and will comply with the requirements of Rules 164 and 433 applicable to any Permitted Free Writing Prospectus, including timely Commission filing where required, legending and record keeping. The Company represents that it has satisfied and agrees that it will satisfy the conditions in Rule 433 to avoid a requirement to file with the Commission any electronic road show.

 

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7. Conditions of the Obligations of the Underwriters . The obligations of the several Underwriters to purchase and pay for the Firm Securities on the First Closing Date and the Optional Securities to be purchased on each Optional Closing Date will be subject to the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Company herein (as though made on such Closing Date), to the accuracy of the statements of Company officers made pursuant to the provisions hereof, to the performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder and to the following additional conditions precedent:

(a) Accountants’ Comfort Letter . The Representatives shall have received letters, dated, respectively, the date hereof and each Closing Date, of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP confirming that they are a registered public accounting firm and independent public accountants within the meaning of the Securities Laws and substantially in the form of Schedule C hereto (except that, in any letter dated a Closing Date, the specified date referred to in Schedule C hereto shall be a date no more than three days prior to such Closing Date).

(b) Effectiveness of Registration Statement . If the Effective Time of the Additional Registration Statement (if any) is not prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement, such Effective Time shall have occurred not later than 10:00 P.M., New York time, on the date of this Agreement or, if earlier, the time the Final Prospectus is finalized and distributed to any Underwriter, or shall have occurred at such later time as shall have been consented to by the Representatives. The Final Prospectus shall have been filed with the Commission in accordance with the Rules and Regulations and Section 5(a) hereof. Prior to such Closing Date, no stop order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement shall have been issued and no proceedings for that purpose shall have been instituted or, to the knowledge of the Company or the Representatives, shall be contemplated by the Commission.

(c) No Material Adverse Change . Subsequent to the execution and delivery of this Agreement, there shall not have occurred (i) any change, or any development or event involving a prospective change, in the condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, business, properties or prospects of the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole which, in the judgment of the Representatives, is material and adverse and makes it impractical or inadvisable to market the Offered Securities; (ii) any downgrading in the rating of any debt securities of the Company by any “nationally recognized statistical rating organization” (as defined in Section 3(a)(62) under the Exchange Act), or any public announcement that any such organization has under surveillance or review its rating of any debt securities of the Company (other than an announcement with positive implications of a possible upgrading, and no implication of a possible downgrading, of such rating); (iii) any change in U.S. or international financial, political or economic conditions or currency exchange rates or exchange controls the effect of which is such as to make it, in the judgment of the Representatives, impractical to market or to enforce contracts for the sale of the Offered Securities, whether in the primary market or in respect of dealings in the secondary market; (iv) any suspension or material limitation of trading in securities generally on the New York Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ Stock Market, or any setting of minimum or maximum prices for trading on such exchange; (v) or any suspension of trading of any securities of the Company on any exchange or in the over-the-counter market; (vi) any banking moratorium declared by any U.S. federal or New York authorities; (vii) any major disruption of settlements of securities, payment, or clearance services in the United States or any other country where such securities are listed or (viii) any attack on, outbreak or escalation of hostilities or act of terrorism involving the United States, any declaration of war by Congress or any other national or international calamity or emergency if, in the judgment of the Representatives, the effect of any such attack, outbreak, escalation, act, declaration, calamity or emergency is such as to make it impractical or inadvisable to market the Offered Securities or to enforce contracts for the sale of the Offered Securities.

(d) Opinion of Counsel for Company . The Representatives shall have received an opinion and negative assurance letter, each dated such Closing Date, of Cooley LLP, counsel for the Company, in each case in the form attached as Schedule D hereto (with appropriate modifications to the date and number of shares for any opinion or negative assurance letter delivered on any Optional Closing Date).

 

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(e) Opinion of Intellectual Property Counsel for Company . The Representatives shall have received an opinion, dated such Closing Date, of King & Spalding LLP, intellectual property counsel for the Company, in the form attached as Schedule E hereto.

(f) Opinion of Counsel for Underwriters . The Representatives shall have received from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, counsel for the Underwriters, such opinion or opinions, dated such Closing Date, with respect to such matters as the Representatives may require, and the Company shall have furnished to such counsel such documents as they request for the purpose of enabling them to pass upon such matters.

(g) Officer’s Certificate . The Representatives shall have received a certificate, dated such Closing Date, of an executive officer of the Company and a principal financial or accounting officer of the Company in which such officers shall state that: the representations and warranties of the Company in this Agreement are true and correct; the Company has complied with all agreements and satisfied all conditions on its part to be performed or satisfied hereunder at or prior to such Closing Date; no stop order suspending the effectiveness of any Registration Statement has been issued and no proceedings for that purpose have been instituted or, to the best of their knowledge and after reasonable investigation, are contemplated by the Commission; the Additional Registration Statement (if any) satisfying the requirements of subparagraphs (1) and (3) of Rule 462(b) was timely filed pursuant to Rule 462(b), including payment of the applicable filing fee in accordance with Rule 111(a) or (b) of Regulation S-T of the Commission; and, subsequent to the date of the most recent financial statements in the General Disclosure Package, there has been no material adverse change, nor any development or event involving a prospective material adverse change, in the condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, business, properties or prospects of the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole except as set forth in the General Disclosure Package or as described in such certificate.

(h) Lock-up Agreements . On or prior to the date hereof, the Representatives shall have received lock-up agreements in the form set forth on Exhibit A hereto from each executive officer and director and holders of substantially all of the outstanding equity of the Company.

(i) Chief Financial Officer’s Certificate . The Representatives shall have received a certificate, dated such Closing Date, of the chief financial officer of the Company in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Representatives.

The Company will furnish the Representatives with such conformed copies of such opinions, certificates, letters and documents as the Representatives reasonably request. The Representatives may in their sole discretion waive on behalf of the Underwriters compliance with any conditions to the obligations of the Underwriters hereunder, whether in respect of an Optional Closing Date or otherwise.

8. Indemnification and Contribution .

(a) Indemnification of Underwriters . The Company will indemnify and hold harmless each Underwriter, its partners, members, directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates and each person, if any, who controls such Underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act (each, an “ Indemnified Party ”), against any and all losses, claims, damages or liabilities, joint or several, to which such Indemnified Party may become subject, under the Act, the Exchange Act, other Federal or state statutory law or regulation or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact

 

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contained in any part of any Registration Statement at any time, any Statutory Prospectus as of any time, the Final Prospectus, any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication, or arise out of or are based upon the omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and will reimburse each Indemnified Party for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with investigating or defending against any loss, claim, damage, liability, action, litigation, investigation or proceeding whatsoever (whether or not such Indemnified Party is a party thereto), whether threatened or commenced, and in connection with the enforcement of this provision with respect to any of the above as such expenses are incurred; provided, however, that the Company will not be liable in any such case to the extent that any such loss, claim, damage or liability arises out of or is based upon an untrue statement or alleged untrue statement in or omission or alleged omission from any of such documents in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by any Underwriter through the Representatives specifically for use therein, it being understood and agreed that the only such information furnished by any Underwriter consists of the information described as such in subsection (b) below.

(b) Indemnification of Company . Each Underwriter will severally and not jointly indemnify and hold harmless the Company, each of its directors and each of its officers who signs a Registration Statement and each person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act (each, an “ Underwriter Indemnified Party ”), against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities to which such Underwriter Indemnified Party may become subject, under the Act, the Exchange Act, other Federal or state statutory law or regulation or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in any part of any Registration Statement at any time, any Statutory Prospectus as of any time, the Final Prospectus, any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication, or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, in each case to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by such Underwriter through the Representatives specifically for use therein, and will reimburse any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such Underwriter Indemnified Party in connection with investigating or defending against any such loss, claim, damage, liability, action, litigation, investigation or proceeding whatsoever (whether or not such Underwriter Indemnified Party is a party thereto), whether threatened or commenced, based upon any such untrue statement or omission, or any such alleged untrue statement or omission as such expenses are incurred, it being understood and agreed that the only such information furnished by any Underwriter consists of the following information in the Final Prospectus furnished on behalf of each Underwriter: (i) the concession figures appearing in the [fifth] paragraph under the caption “Underwriting”, (ii) information related to discretionary accounts in the [eighth] paragraph under the caption “Underwriting”, (iii) the information in [fourteenth] paragraph and related bullets under the caption “Underwriting” regarding stabilizing transactions, over-allotment transactions, syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids; and (iv) the information in the [fifteenth] paragraph under the caption “Underwriting” regarding electronic distributions.

(c) Actions against Parties; Notification . Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this Section of notice of the commencement of any action, such indemnified party will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against the indemnifying party under subsection (a) or (b) above, notify the indemnifying party of the commencement thereof; but the failure to notify the indemnifying party shall not relieve it from any liability that it may have under subsection (a) or (b) above except to the extent that it has been materially prejudiced (through the forfeiture of substantive rights or defenses) by such failure; and provided further that the failure to notify the

 

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indemnifying party shall not relieve it from any liability that it may have to an indemnified party otherwise than under subsection (a) or (b) above. In case any such action is brought against any indemnified party and it notifies the indemnifying party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly notified, to assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such indemnified party (who shall not, except with the consent of the indemnified party, be counsel to the indemnifying party), and after notice from the indemnifying party to such indemnified party of its election so to assume the defense thereof, the indemnifying party will not be liable to such indemnified party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such indemnified party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. Notwithstanding the indemnifying party’s election to appoint counsel to represent the indemnified party in an action, the indemnified party shall have the right to employ separate counsel (including local counsel), and the indemnifying party shall bear the reasonable fees, costs and expenses of such separate counsel if (i) the use of counsel chosen by the indemnifying party to represent the indemnified party would present such counsel with a conflict of interest, (ii) the actual or potential defendants in, or targets of, any such action include both the indemnified party and the indemnifying party and the indemnified party shall have reasonably concluded that there may be legal defenses available to it and/or other indemnified parties which are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party, (iii) the indemnifying party shall not have employed counsel satisfactory to the indemnified party to represent the indemnified party within a reasonable time after notice of the institution of such action or (iv) the indemnifying party shall authorize the indemnified party to employ separate counsel at the expense of the indemnifying party. No indemnifying party shall, without the prior written consent of the indemnified party, effect any settlement of any pending or threatened action in respect of which any indemnified party is or could have been a party and indemnity could have been sought hereunder by such indemnified party unless such settlement (x) includes an unconditional release of such indemnified party from all liability on any claims that are the subject matter of such action and (y) does not include a statement as to, or an admission of, fault, culpability or a failure to act by or on behalf of an indemnified party.

(d) Contribution . If the indemnification provided for in this Section is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party under subsection (a) or (b) above, then each indemnifying party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of the losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to in subsection (a) or (b)above (i) in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the Company on the one hand and the Underwriters on the other from the offering of the Securities or (ii) if the allocation provided by clause (i) above is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause (i) above but also the relative fault of the Company on the one hand and the Underwriters on the other in connection with the statements or omissions which resulted in such losses, claims, damages or liabilities as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative benefits received by the Company on the one hand and the Underwriters on the other shall be deemed to be in the same proportion as the total net proceeds from the offering (before deducting expenses) received by the Company bear to the total underwriting discounts and commissions received by the Underwriters. The relative fault shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the Company or the Underwriters and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such untrue statement or omission. The amount paid by an indemnified party as a result of the losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to in the first sentence of this subsection (d) shall be deemed to include any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified party in connection with investigating or defending any action or claim which is the subject of this subsection (d). Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection (d), no Underwriter shall be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which the underwriting discount or commission

 

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applicable to the Securities purchased by such Underwriter hereunder exceeds the amount of any damages which such Underwriter has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. The Underwriters’ obligations in this subsection (d) to contribute are several in proportion to their respective underwriting obligations and not joint. The Company and the Underwriters agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 8(d) were determined by pro rata allocation (even if the Underwriters were treated as one entity for such purpose) or by any other method of allocation which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in this Section 8(d).

9. Default of Underwriters . If any Underwriter or Underwriters default in their obligations to purchase Offered Securities hereunder on either the First or any Optional Closing Date and the aggregate number of shares of Offered Securities that such defaulting Underwriter or Underwriters agreed but failed to purchase does not exceed 10% of the total number of shares of Offered Securities that the Underwriters are obligated to purchase on such Closing Date, the Representatives may make arrangements satisfactory to the Company for the purchase of such Offered Securities by other persons, including any of the Underwriters, but if no such arrangements are made by such Closing Date, the non-defaulting Underwriters shall be obligated severally, in proportion to their respective commitments hereunder, to purchase the Offered Securities that such defaulting Underwriters agreed but failed to purchase on such Closing Date. If any Underwriter or Underwriters so default and the aggregate number of shares of Offered Securities with respect to which such default or defaults occur exceeds 10% of the total number of shares of Offered Securities that the Underwriters are obligated to purchase on such Closing Date and arrangements satisfactory to the Representatives and the Company for the purchase of such Offered Securities by other persons are not made within 36 hours after such default, this Agreement will terminate without liability on the part of any non-defaulting Underwriter or the Company, except as provided in Section 10 (provided that if such default occurs with respect to Optional Securities after the First Closing Date, this Agreement will not terminate as to the Firm Securities or any Optional Securities purchased prior to such termination). As used in this Agreement, the term “Underwriter” includes any person substituted for an Underwriter under this Section. Nothing herein will relieve a defaulting Underwriter from liability for its default.

10. Survival of Certain Representations and Obligations . The respective indemnities, agreements, representations, warranties and other statements of the Company or its officers and of the several Underwriters set forth in or made pursuant to this Agreement will remain in full force and effect, regardless of any investigation, or statement as to the results thereof, made by or on behalf of any Underwriter, the Company or any of their respective representatives, officers or directors or any controlling person, and will survive delivery of and payment for the Offered Securities. If the purchase of the Offered Securities by the Underwriters is not consummated for any reason other than solely because of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 9 hereof, the Company will reimburse the Underwriters for all out-of-pocket expenses (including fees and disbursements of counsel) reasonably incurred by them in connection with the offering of the Offered Securities, and the respective obligations of the Company and the Underwriters pursuant to Section 8 hereof shall remain in effect. In addition, if any Offered Securities have been purchased hereunder, the representations and warranties in Section 2 and all obligations under Section 5 shall also remain in effect.

11. Notices . All communications hereunder will be in writing and, if sent to the Underwriters, will be mailed, delivered or telegraphed and confirmed to the Representatives, c/o Cowen and Company, LLC, 599 Lexington Avenue, 27th Floor, New York, New York 10022 and Piper Jaffray & Co., 800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (fax: (612)-303-1070), Attention: Syndicate Department and Attention: Legal Department; or, if sent to the Company, will be mailed, delivered or telegraphed and confirmed to it at Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 7555 Gateway Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560, Attention: Chief Executive Officer with a copy to Cooley LLP, 3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, Attention: Gordon K. Ho; provided, however, that any notice to an Underwriter pursuant to Section 8 will be mailed, delivered or telegraphed and confirmed to such Underwriter.

 

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12. Successors . This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and the officers and directors and controlling persons referred to in Section 8, and no other person will have any right or obligation hereunder.

13. Representation of Underwriters . The Representatives will act for the several Underwriters in connection with this financing, and any action under this Agreement taken by the Representatives will be binding upon all the Underwriters.

14. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.

15. Absence of Fiduciary Relationship. The Company acknowledges and agrees that:

(a) No Other Relationship . The Representatives have been retained solely to act as underwriters in connection with the sale of Offered Securities and that no fiduciary, advisory or agency relationship between the Company and the Representatives has been created in respect of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Final Prospectus, irrespective of whether the Representatives have advised or are advising the Company on other matters;

(b) Arms’ Length Negotiations . The price of the Offered Securities set forth in this Agreement was established by the Company following discussions and arms-length negotiations with the Representatives and the Company is capable of evaluating and understanding and understands and accepts the terms, risks and conditions of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;

(c) Absence of Obligation to Disclose . The Company has been advised that the Representatives and their affiliates are engaged in a broad range of transactions which may involve interests that differ from those of the Company and that the Representatives have no obligation to disclose such interests and transactions to the Company by virtue of any fiduciary, advisory or agency relationship; and

(d) Waiver . The Company waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claims it may have against the Representatives for breach of fiduciary duty or alleged breach of fiduciary duty and agrees that the Representatives shall have no liability (whether direct or indirect) to the Company in respect of such a fiduciary duty claim or to any person asserting a fiduciary duty claim on behalf of or in right of the Company, including stockholders, employees or creditors of the Company.

16. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York. The Company hereby submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal and state courts in the Borough of Manhattan in The City of New York in any suit or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby. The Company irrevocably and unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of venue of any suit or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in Federal and state courts in the Borough of Manhattan in The City of New York and irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or claim in any such court that any such suit or proceeding in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum.

 

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17. Waiver of Jury Trial . The Company hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any and all right to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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If the foregoing is in accordance with the Representatives’ understanding of our agreement, kindly sign and return to the Company one of the counterparts hereof, whereupon it will become a binding agreement between the Company and the several Underwriters in accordance with its terms.

Very truly yours,

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .
By    
  Name:
  Title:

 

The foregoing Underwriting Agreement is hereby confirmed and accepted as of the date first above written.

 

Acting on behalf of themselves and as the Representatives of the several Underwriters

  By C OWEN AND C OMPANY , LLC
  By:    
    Name:
    Title:
  By P IPER J AFFRAY  & C O .
  By:    
    Name:
    Title:

[ Signature Page to Underwriting Agreement ]

 

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SCHEDULE A

 

Underwriter

   Number of
Firm Securities
 

Cowen and Company, LLC

     [•]  

Piper Jaffray & Co.

     [•]  

BMO Capital Markets Corp.

     [•]  
     [•]  
  

 

 

 

Total

     [•]  
  

 

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE B

 

1. General Use Free Writing Prospectuses (included in the General Disclosure Package)

“General Use Issuer Free Writing Prospectus” includes each of the following documents:

1. [ ]

 

2. Other Information Included in the General Disclosure Package

The following information is also included in the General Disclosure Package:

1. The initial price to the public of the Offered Securities.

 

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SCHEDULE C

Form of Comfort Letter

 

26


SCHEDULE D

Form of Cooley LLP Opinion

 

27


SCHEDULE E

Form of King & Spalding LLP Opinion

 

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Exhibit A

Form of Lock-Up Agreement

Revance Therapeutics, Inc.

7555 Gateway Boulevard

Newark, CA 94560

C OWEN AND C OMPANY , LLC,

P IPER J AFFRAY  & C O .,

As Representatives of the several Underwriters,

 

c/o Cowen and Company, LLC

599 Lexington Avenue, 27th Floor

New York, New York 10022

 

c/o Piper Jaffray & Co.

800 Nicollet Mall, Suite #800

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Dear Sirs:

As an inducement to the underwriters to execute the Underwriting Agreement (the “ Underwriting Agreement ”), pursuant to which an offering will be made that is intended to result in the establishment of a public market for the common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “ Securities ”) of Revance Therapeutics, Inc. and any successor (by merger or otherwise) thereto (the “ Company ”), the undersigned hereby agrees that during the period specified in the following paragraph (the “ Lock-Up Period ”), the undersigned will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any Securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for any Securities, enter into a transaction which would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Securities, whether any such aforementioned transaction is to be settled by delivery of the Securities or such other securities, in cash or otherwise, or publicly disclose the intention to make any such offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any such transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, without, in each case, the prior written consent of Cowen and Company, LLC (“ Cowen ”) and Piper Jaffray & Co. (together with Cowen, the “ Representatives ”). In addition, the undersigned agrees that, without the prior written consent of the Representatives, it will not, during the Lock-Up Period, make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to, the registration of any Securities or any security convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for the Securities.

The Lock-Up Period will commence on the date of this letter agreement (this “ Lock-Up Agreement ”) and continue and include the date that is 180 days after the public offering date set forth on the final prospectus used to sell the Securities (the “ Public Offering Date ”) pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, to which you are or expect to become parties.

Any Securities received upon exercise of options granted to the undersigned will also be subject to this Lock-Up Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the undersigned may transfer Securities (a) to a family member or to any trust for the direct or indirect benefit of a family member, (b) as a bona fide gift or gifts, (c) by will or under the laws of descent, (d) to affiliates (within the meaning set forth in Rule 405 as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended), limited partners, general partners, limited liability company members or stockholders of the undersigned to the extent that the undersigned is a partnership, limited liability company or corporation, or (e) in connection with a sale of any of the undersigned’s Securities acquired in open market transactions after the Public Offering Date; provided that, in the case of (a), (b), (c) and (d), the transferee agrees to be bound in writing by the terms of this Lock-Up Agreement prior to such transfer and such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value; and provided further that, in the case of (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), no filing by any party (donor, donee, transferor or transferee) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “ Exchange Act ”) shall be required or shall be voluntarily made in connection with such transfer (other than a filing on a Form 5 made after the expiration of the Lock-Up Period).


In furtherance of the foregoing, the Company and its transfer agent and registrar are hereby authorized to decline to make any transfer of shares of Securities if such transfer would constitute a violation or breach of this Lock-Up Agreement.

If the undersigned is an officer or director of the Company, the undersigned further agrees that the foregoing restrictions in this Lock-Up Agreement shall be equally applicable to any issuer-directed Securities the undersigned may purchase in the above-referenced offering.

Nothing in this Lock-Up Agreement shall preclude (a) the sale of Securities to the Representatives or other underwriters named in the Underwriting Agreement pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement or (b) the establishment of a new Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, provided that no public announcement or filing under the Exchange Act regarding the establishment of such plan shall be required of or voluntarily made by or on behalf of the undersigned or the Company during the Lock-Up Period and, provided further that no sales are made during the Lock-Up Period pursuant to that new plan.

If the undersigned is an officer or director of the Company, (i) the Representatives agree that, at least three business days before the effective date of any release or waiver of the foregoing restrictions in connection with a transfer of Securities, the Representatives will notify the Company of the impending release or waiver, and (ii) the Company has agreed in the Underwriting Agreement to announce the impending release or waiver by press release through a major news service at least two business days before the effective date of the release or waiver. Any release or waiver granted by the Representatives hereunder to any such officer or director shall only be effective two business days after the publication date of such press release. The provisions of this paragraph will not apply if (a) the release or waiver is effected solely to permit a transfer not for consideration and (b) the transferee has agreed in writing to be bound by the same terms described in this Lock-Up Agreement to the extent and for the duration that such terms remain in effect at the time of the transfer.

This Lock-Up Agreement shall be binding on the undersigned and the successors, heirs, personal representatives and assigns of the undersigned. This Lock-Up Agreement shall lapse and become null and void if (a) the Company notifies the Representatives, in writing, prior to the execution of the Underwriting Agreement, that it does not intend to proceed with the proposed public offering of the Securities, (b) the Underwriting Agreement (other than the provisions thereof which survive termination) shall terminate or be terminated prior to payment for and delivery of the Securities to be sold thereunder or (c) the Public Offering Date shall not have occurred on or before June 30, 2014. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.

[Signature page follows]


Very truly yours,

 

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Exhibit B

Form of Press Release

Revance Therapeutics, Inc.

[Date]

Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that Cowen and Company, LLC and Piper Jaffray & Co., the lead book-running managers in the Company’s recent public sale of         shares of the Company’s common stock, are [waiving] [releasing] a lock-up restriction with respect to         shares of the Company’s common stock held by [certain officers or directors] [an officer or director] of the Company. The [waiver] [release] will take effect on             , 20    , and the shares may be sold on or after such date.

This press release is not an offer for sale of the securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such offer is prohibited, and such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Exhibit 3.3

AMENDED AND RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

L. DANIEL BROWNE hereby certifies that:

ONE: The original name of this company is Essentia Biosystems, Inc. and the date of filing the original Certificate of Incorporation of this company with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware was August 10, 1999.

TWO: He is the duly elected and acting President of REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC. , a Delaware corporation.

THREE: The Certificate of Incorporation of this company is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

I.

The name of this company is REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC. (the “Company” or the “Corporation” ).

II.

The address of the registered office of the Corporation in the State of Delaware is 160 Greentree Dr., Suite 101, City of Dover, County of Kent, 19904 and the name of the registered agent of the Corporation in the State of Delaware at such address is National Registered Agents, Inc.

III.

The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the Delaware General Corporation Law ( “DGCL” ).

IV.

A. The Company is authorized to issue two classes of stock to be designated, respectively, “Common Stock” and “Preferred Stock.” The total number of shares which the Company is authorized to issue is 369,010,269 shares, 224,000,000 shares of which shall be Common Stock (the “Common Stock” ) and 145,010,269 shares of which shall be Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock” ). The Preferred Stock shall have a par value of $0.001 per share and the Common Stock shall have a par value of $0.001 per share.

B. The number of authorized shares of Common Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares of Common Stock 369,010,269 shares, 224,000,000 then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of the Company (voting together on an as-if-converted to Common Stock basis).

C. 5,834,206 of the authorized shares of Preferred Stock are hereby designated as “ Series E-1 Preferred Stock ”, 8,914,007 of the authorized shares of Preferred Stock are hereby designated as “ Series E-2 Preferred Stock ”, 17,710,373 of the authorized shares of Preferred Stock are hereby designated as “ Series E-3 Preferred Stock ”, 72,551,683 of the authorized shares of Preferred Stock are hereby designated as “ Series E-4 Preferred Stock ”, and 40,000,000 of the authorized shares of Preferred Stock are hereby designated as “ Series E-5 Preferred Stock ” (the Series E-1 Preferred Stock, Series E-2 Preferred Stock, Series E-3 Preferred Stock, Series E-4 Preferred Stock and Series E-5 Preferred Stock are collectively referred to as the “Series Preferred” .

D. Effective immediately upon the filing of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, (i) each fifteen (15) outstanding shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock shall be combined and reconstituted as one (1) share of the Corporation’s outstanding Common Stock, (ii) each fifteen (15) outstanding shares of the Corporation’s Series E-1 Preferred Stock shall be combined and reconstituted as one (1) share of the Corporation’s outstanding Series E-1 Preferred Stock, (iii) each fifteen (15) outstanding shares of the Corporation’s Series E-2 Preferred Stock shall be combined and reconstituted as one (1) share of the Corporation’s outstanding Series E-2 Preferred Stock, (iv) each fifteen (15) outstanding shares of the Corporation’s Series E-3 Preferred Stock shall be combined and reconstituted as one (1) share of the Corporation’s outstanding Series E-3 Preferred Stock, (v) each fifteen (15) outstanding shares of the Corporation’s Series E-4 Preferred Stock shall be combined and reconstituted as one (1)


share of the Corporation’s outstanding Series E-4 Preferred Stock and (vi) each fifteen (15) outstanding shares of the Corporation’s Series E-5 Preferred Stock shall be combined and reconstituted as one (1) share of the Corporation’s outstanding Series E-5 Preferred Stock (collectively, the “ Reverse Stock Split ”); provided, that all shares of Common Stock held by each holder shall be aggregated immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split; provided further, that all shares of a series of Preferred Stock held by each holder shall be aggregated immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split; provided further, that if the Reverse Stock Split would result in any fractional share, the Corporation shall, in lieu of issuing any such fractional share, pay the holder thereof an amount in cash equal to the fair market value of such fractional share on the effective date of the Reverse Stock Split as determined in good faith by the Corporation’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”). The Reverse Stock Split shall occur whether or not the certificates representing such shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock are surrendered to the Corporation or its transfer agent; provided however, that the Corporation shall not be obligated to issue certificates evidencing the shares resulting from the Reverse Stock Split unless either the certificates evidencing such shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock are delivered to the Corporation or its transfer agent as provided above, or the holder notifies the Corporation or its transfer agent that such certificates have been lost, stolen or destroyed and executes an agreement satisfactory to the Corporation to indemnify the Corporation from any loss incurred by it in connection with such certificates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the par value of each share of the Corporation’s outstanding Common Stock and Preferred Stock will not be adjusted in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. All share amounts, dollar amounts and other provisions in this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation have been appropriately adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split, and no further adjustments shall be made to the share amounts, dollar amounts and other provisions, except in the case of any stock splits, reverse splits, recapitalization and the like occurring after the effective time of the Reverse Stock Split.

E. The rights, preferences, privileges, restrictions and other matters relating to the Series Preferred are as follows:

1. D IVIDEND R IGHTS .

(a) Holders of Series Preferred, in preference to the holders of Common Stock, shall be entitled to receive, on a pari passu basis, when and as declared by the Board, but only out of funds that are legally available therefor, non-cumulative cash dividends at the rate of eight percent (8%) of the applicable Original Issue Price (as defined below) per annum on each outstanding share of Series Preferred (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations, splits, recapitalizations and the like with respect to such shares after the filing date hereof). Such dividends shall be payable only when, as and if declared by the Board and shall be non-cumulative.

(b) The “Original Issue Price” of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock shall be $22.425 (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations, splits, recapitalizations and the like with respect to such shares after the filing date hereof). The “Original Issue Price” of the Series E-4 Preferred Stock shall be $22.425 (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations, splits, recapitalizations and the like with respect to such shares after the filing date hereof). The “Original Issue Price” of the Series E-3 Preferred Stock shall be $22.425 (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations, splits, recapitalizations and the like with respect to such shares after the filing date hereof). The “Original Issue Price” of the Series E-2 Preferred Stock shall be $22.425 (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations, splits, recapitalizations and the like with respect to such shares after the filing date hereof). The “Original Issue Price” of the Series E-1 Preferred Stock shall be $22.425 (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations, splits, recapitalizations and the like with respect to such shares after the filing date hereof).

(c) So long as any shares of Series Preferred are outstanding, the Company shall not pay or declare any dividend, whether in cash or property, or make any other distribution on the Common Stock, or purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for value any shares of Common Stock until all dividends as set forth in Section 1(a) above on the Series Preferred shall have been paid or declared and set apart, except for:

(i) acquisitions of Common Stock by the Company pursuant to agreements which permit the Company to repurchase such shares at cost (or the lesser of cost or fair market value) upon termination of services to the Company; or

(ii) acquisitions of Common Stock in the exercise of the Company’s right of first refusal to repurchase such shares.

(d) In the event dividends are paid on any share of Common Stock, the Company shall pay concurrently to the holders of Series Preferred an additional dividend on all outstanding shares of Series Preferred in a per share amount equal (on an as-if-converted to Common Stock basis) to the amount paid or set aside for each share of Common Stock.

(e) Dividends payable in Common Stock shall be paid equally among the holders of Common Stock and the Series Preferred (on an as-converted to Common Stock basis).


(f) The provisions of Sections 1(c) and 1(d) shall not apply to any repurchase of any outstanding securities of the Company that is approved by the Board and a majority of the holders of the Series Preferred.

(g) The holders of the Series Preferred expressly waive their rights, if any, as described in California Code Sections 502, 503 and 506 as they relate to repurchases of shares of Common Stock upon termination of employment or service as a consultant or director.

2. V OTING R IGHTS .

(a) General Rights. Each holder of shares of the Series Preferred shall be entitled to the number of votes equal to the number of shares of Common Stock into which such shares of Series Preferred could be converted (pursuant to Section 5 hereof) immediately after the close of business on the record date fixed for such meeting or the effective date of such written consent and shall have voting rights and powers equal to the voting rights and powers of the Common Stock and shall be entitled to notice of any stockholders’ meeting in accordance with the bylaws of the Company. Except as otherwise provided herein or as required by law, the Series Preferred shall vote together with the Common Stock at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders and not as a separate class, and may act by written consent in the same manner as the Common Stock.

(b) Separate Vote of Series Preferred . For so long as at least 233,334 shares of Series Preferred (subject to adjustment for any stock split, reverse stock split or other similar event affecting the Series Preferred after the filing date hereof) remain outstanding, in addition to any other vote or consent required herein or by law, the vote or written consent of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Series Preferred shall be necessary for effecting or validating the following actions (whether directly or indirectly by amendment, merger, consolidation or otherwise):

(i) Any amendment, alteration, or repeal of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or the bylaws of the Company;

(ii) Any increase or decrease in the authorized number of shares of Preferred Stock;

(iii) Any authorization or any designation, whether by reclassification or otherwise, or issuance of any new class or series of stock or any other securities convertible into equity securities of the Company ranking on a parity with or senior to the Series E-5 Preferred Stock in right of redemption, liquidation preference, voting or dividend rights;

(iv) Any redemption or repurchase with respect to Common Stock or Preferred Stock other than dividends required pursuant to Section 1 hereof (except for (x) acquisitions of Common Stock by the Company from directors, employees and consultants not to exceed $100,000 in any twelve month period, or (y) acquisitions of capital stock pursuant to agreements with employees, officers, directors, consultants or other person providing services to the Company upon the termination of such services);

(v) Any payment or declaration of dividends with respect to Common Stock other than dividends required pursuant to Section 1 hereof and except for acquisitions of Common Stock by the Company permitted by Section 1(c) hereof;

(vi) Any agreement by the Company or its stockholders that would effect or result in an Asset Transfer or Acquisition (each as defined in Section 4(c));

(vii) Any voluntary dissolution or liquidation of the Company;

(viii) Any sale by the Company of securities of a subsidiary of the Company to a third party;

(ix) Any increase or decrease in the authorized number of members of the Company’s Board; or

(x) Any incurrence of indebtedness for borrowed money in excess of $3,000,000 in the aggregate, other than any refinancing of existing indebtedness for borrowed money for an amount not in excess of the amount outstanding as of the Issue Date.

(c) Separate Vote of Series E-1 Preferred. For so long as at least 40,000 shares of Series E-1 Preferred Stock (subject to adjustment for any stock split, reverse stock split or other similar event affecting the Series E-1 Preferred Stock after the filing date hereof) remain outstanding, in addition to any other vote or consent required herein or by law, the vote or written consent of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Series E-1 Preferred Stock shall be necessary for effecting or validating the following actions (whether directly or indirectly by amendment, merger, consolidation or otherwise):


(i) Any amendment, alteration, or repeal of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, that alters or changes the voting or other powers, preferences, or other special rights, privileges or restrictions of the Series E-1 Preferred Stock so as to affect them adversely in a manner different than other classes or series of stock; or

(ii) Any increase or decrease in the authorized number of shares of Series E-1 Preferred Stock.

(d) Separate Vote of Series E-2 Preferred. For so long as at least 339,131 shares of Series E-2 Preferred Stock (subject to adjustment for any stock split, reverse stock split or other similar event affecting the Series E-2 Preferred Stock after the filing date hereof) remain outstanding, in addition to any other vote or consent required herein or by law, the vote or written consent of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Series E-2 Preferred Stock shall be necessary for effecting or validating the following actions (whether directly or indirectly by amendment, merger, consolidation or otherwise):

(i) Any amendment, alteration, or repeal of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, that alters or changes the voting or other powers, preferences, or other special rights, privileges or restrictions of the Series E-2 Preferred Stock so as to affect them adversely in a manner different than other classes or series of stock; or

(ii) Any increase or decrease in the authorized number of shares of Series E-2 Preferred Stock.

(e) Separate Vote of Series E-3 Preferred . For so long as at least 300,000 shares of Series E-3 Preferred Stock (subject to adjustment for any stock split, reverse stock split or other similar event affecting the Series E-3 Preferred Stock after the filing date hereof) remain outstanding, in addition to any other vote or consent required herein or by law, the vote or written consent of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Series E-3 Preferred Stock shall be necessary for effecting or validating the following actions (whether directly or indirectly by amendment, merger, consolidation or otherwise):

(i) Any amendment, alteration, or repeal of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, that alters or changes the voting or other powers, preferences, or other special rights, privileges or restrictions of the Series E-3 Preferred Stock so as to affect them adversely in a manner different than other classes or series of stock; or

(ii) Any increase or decrease in the authorized number of shares of Series E-3 Preferred Stock.

(f) Separate Vote of Series E-4 Preferred . For so long as at least 300,000 shares of Series E-4 Preferred Stock (subject to adjustment for any stock split, reverse stock split or other similar event affecting the Series E-4 Preferred Stock after the filing date hereof) remain outstanding, in addition to any other vote or consent required herein or by law, the vote or written consent of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Series E-4 Preferred Stock shall be necessary for effecting or validating the following actions (whether directly or indirectly by amendment, merger, consolidation or otherwise):

(i) Any amendment, alteration, or repeal of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, that alters or changes the voting or other powers, preferences, or other special rights, privileges or restrictions of the Series E-4 Preferred Stock so as to affect them adversely in a manner different than other classes or series of stock; or

(ii) Any increase or decrease in the authorized number of shares of Series E-4 Preferred Stock.

(g) Separate Vote of Series E-5 Preferred . For so long as at least 200,000 shares of Series E-5 Preferred Stock (subject to adjustment for any stock split, reverse stock split or other similar event affecting the Series E-5 Preferred Stock after the filing date hereof) remain outstanding, in addition to any other vote or consent required herein or by law, the vote or written consent of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Series E-5 Preferred Stock shall be necessary for effecting or validating the following actions (whether directly or indirectly by amendment, merger, consolidation or otherwise):

(i) Any amendment, alteration, or repeal of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company that alters or changes the voting or other powers, preferences, or other special rights, privileges or restrictions of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock so as to affect them adversely;

(ii) Any increase or decrease in the authorized number of shares of Series E-5 Preferred Stock or any other series of the Series Preferred; or

(iii) Any authorization or issuance of any security having voting, liquidation, participation, redemption or dividend rights senior to or pari passu with the Series E-5 Preferred Stock.

(h) Election of Board of Directors.


(i) For so long as at least 200,000 shares of Series E-5 Preferred Stock remain outstanding (subject to adjustment for any stock split, reverse stock split or similar event affecting the Series E-5 Preferred Stock after the filing date hereof) the holders of Series E-5 Preferred Stock, voting together as a separate class, shall be entitled to elect four (4) members of the Board at each meeting or pursuant to each consent of the Company’s stockholders for the election of directors, and to remove from office any such director and to fill any vacancy caused by the resignation, death or removal of any such director.

(ii) The holders of Common Stock, voting as a separate class, shall be entitled to elect one (1) member of the Board at each meeting or pursuant to each consent of the Company’s stockholders for the election of directors, and to remove from office such director and to fill any vacancy caused by the resignation, death or removal of such director.

(iii) The holders of a majority of the Common Stock and Series Preferred, voting together as a single class, shall be entitled to elect all remaining members of the Board at each meeting or pursuant to each consent of the Company’s stockholders for the election of directors, and to remove from office such directors and to fill any vacancy caused by the resignation, death or removal of such directors.

(iv) No person entitled to vote at an election for directors may cumulate votes to which such person is entitled, unless, at the time of such election, the Company is subject to Section 2115 of the California General Corporation Law ( “CGCL” ). During such time or times that the Company is subject to Section 2115(b) of the CGCL, every stockholder entitled to vote at an election for directors may cumulate such stockholder’s votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which such stockholder’s shares are otherwise entitled, or distribute the stockholder’s votes on the same principle among as many candidates as such stockholder desires. No stockholder, however, shall be entitled to so cumulate such stockholder’s votes unless (i) the names of such candidate or candidates have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and (ii) the stockholder has given notice at the meeting, prior to the voting, of such stockholder’s intention to cumulate such stockholder’s votes. If any stockholder has given proper notice to cumulate votes, all stockholders may cumulate their votes for any candidates who have been properly placed in nomination. Under cumulative voting, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes, up to the number of directors to be elected, are elected.

(v) During such time or times that the Company is subject to Section 2115(b) of the CGCL, the Board or any individual director may be removed from office at any time without cause by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote; provided , however , that unless the entire Board is removed, no individual director may be removed when the votes cast against such director’s removal, or not consenting in writing to such removal, would be sufficient to elect that director if voted cumulatively at an election which the same total number of votes were cast (or, if such action is taken by written consent, all shares entitled to vote were voted) and the entire number of directors authorized at the time of such director’s most recent election were then being elected.

3. L IQUIDATION R IGHTS .

(a) Upon any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary (a “Liquidation Event” ), before any distribution or payment shall be made to the holders of any Common Stock, Series E-4 Preferred Stock, Series E-3 Preferred Stock, Series E-2 Preferred Stock, or Series E-1 Preferred Stock, the holders of Series E-5 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company legally available for distribution, or the consideration received in such transaction, an amount per share of Series E-5 Preferred Stock equal to one and one half (1  1 / 2 ) times the Original Issue Price of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock plus all declared and unpaid dividends on the Series E-5 Preferred Stock for each share of Series E-5 Preferred Stock held by them. If, upon any such liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, the assets of the Company (or the consideration received in such transaction) shall be insufficient to make payment in full to all holders of Series E-5 Preferred Stock of the liquidation preference set forth in this Section 3(a), then such assets (or consideration) shall be distributed among the holders of Series E-5 Preferred Stock at the time outstanding, ratably in proportion to the full amounts to which they would otherwise be respectively entitled.

(b) After the payment of the full liquidation preference of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock as set forth in Section 3(a) above, before any distribution or payment shall be made to the holders of any Common Stock, Series E-3 Preferred Stock, Series E-2 Preferred Stock, or Series E-1 Preferred Stock, the holders of Series E-4 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company legally available for distribution, or the consideration received in such transaction, an amount per share of Series E-4 Preferred Stock equal to the Original Issue Price of the Series E-4 Preferred Stock plus all declared and unpaid dividends on the Series E-4 Preferred Stock for each share of Series E-4 Preferred Stock held by them. If, upon any such liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, the assets of the Company (or the consideration received in such transaction) shall be insufficient to make payment in full to all holders of Series E-4 Preferred Stock of the liquidation preference set forth in this Section 3(b), then such assets (or


consideration) shall be distributed among the holders of Series E-4 Preferred Stock at the time outstanding, ratably in proportion to the full amounts to which they would otherwise be respectively entitled.

(c) After the payment of the full liquidation preference of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock and Series E-4 Preferred Stock as set forth in Sections 3(a) and 3(b) above, before any distribution or payment shall be made to the holders of any Common Stock, Series E-2 Preferred Stock, or Series E-1 Preferred Stock, the holders of Series E-3 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company legally available for distribution, or the consideration received in such transaction, an amount per share of Series E-3 Preferred Stock equal to the Original Issue Price of the Series E-3 Preferred Stock plus all declared and unpaid dividends on the Series E-3 Preferred Stock for each share of Series E-3 Preferred Stock held by them. If, upon any such liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, the assets of the Company (or the consideration received in such transaction) shall be insufficient to make payment in full to all holders of Series E-3 Preferred Stock of the liquidation preference set forth in this Section 3(c), then such assets (or consideration) shall be distributed among the holders of Series E-3 Preferred Stock at the time outstanding, ratably in proportion to the full amounts to which they would otherwise be respectively entitled.

(d) After the payment of the full liquidation preference of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock, Series E-4 Preferred Stock and Series E-3 Preferred Stock as set forth in Sections 3(a) through 3(c) above, before any distribution or payment shall be made to the holders of any Common Stock or Series E-1 Preferred Stock, the holders of Series E-2 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company legally available for distribution, or the consideration received in such transaction, an amount per share of Series E-2 Preferred Stock equal to the Original Issue Price of the Series E-2 Preferred Stock plus all declared and unpaid dividends on the Series E-2 Preferred Stock for each share of Series E-2 Preferred Stock held by them. If, upon any such liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, the assets of the Company (or the consideration received in such transaction) shall be insufficient to make payment in full to all holders of Series E-2 Preferred Stock of the liquidation preference set forth in this Section 3(d), then such assets (or consideration) shall be distributed among the holders of Series E-2 Preferred Stock at the time outstanding, ratably in proportion to the full amounts to which they would otherwise be respectively entitled.

(e) After the payment of the full liquidation preference of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock, Series E-4 Preferred Stock, Series E-3 Preferred Stock and Series E-2 Preferred Stock as set forth in Sections 3(a) through 3(d) above, before any distribution or payment shall be made to the holders of any Common Stock, the holders of Series E-1 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company legally available for distribution, or the consideration received in such transaction, an amount per share of Series E-1 Preferred Stock equal to the Original Issue Price of the Series E-1 Preferred Stock plus all declared and unpaid dividends on the Series E-1 Preferred Stock for each share of Series E-1 Preferred Stock held by them. If, upon any such liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, the assets of the Company (or the consideration received in such transaction) shall be insufficient to make payment in full to all holders of Series E-1 Preferred Stock of the liquidation preference set forth in this Section 3(e), then such assets (or consideration) shall be distributed among the holders of Series E-1 Preferred Stock at the time outstanding, ratably in proportion to the full amounts to which they would otherwise be respectively entitled.

(f) After the payment of the full liquidation preference of the Series Preferred as set forth in Sections 3(a) through 3(e) above, the assets of the Company legally available for distribution in such Liquidation Event (or the consideration received in such transaction), if any, shall be distributed ratably to the holders of the Common Stock.

4. A SSET T RANSFER O R A CQUISITION R IGHTS .

(a) In the event that the Company is a party to an Acquisition or Asset Transfer (as hereinafter defined), then upon the closing of such Acquisition or Asset Transfer each holder of Series Preferred shall be entitled to receive, for each share of Series Preferred then held, out of the proceeds of such Acquisition or Asset Transfer, the greater of (i) the amount of cash, securities or other property which such holder would be entitled to receive in a liquidation pursuant to Section 3 hereof, or (ii) the amount of cash, securities or other property to which such holder would be entitled to receive in a liquidation pursuant to Section 3 hereof if such holder had converted such shares of Series Preferred into Common Stock immediately prior to the closing of such Acquisition or Asset Transfer.

(b) If an Acquisition or Asset Transfer is structured such that the aggregate consideration is payable in a series of payments (such as earn-out payments, escrow amounts or other contingent payments), in order to give effect to the priorities and preferences described in Section 3 above and in this Section 4, (i) the portion of such consideration that is not placed in escrow and not subject to any contingencies shall be allocated among the holders of capital stock of the Company as if such initial consideration were the only consideration payable in connection with such Acquisition or Asset Transfer, and (ii) thereafter, any additional payments shall be allocated among the holders of capital stock of the Company, after taking into account all previous payments, as if such payment and all previous payments were received in a single payment (the “ Aggregate Payment ”), and that such Aggregate


Payment was the only consideration payable in connection with such Acquisition or Asset Transfer. For avoidance of doubt, in applying distributions upon an Acquisition or Asset Transfer pursuant to Section 3 above and this Section 4 that involves a series of payments (such as earn-out payments, escrow amounts or other contingent payments), the holders of the Series Preferred will be entitled to an amount, re-calculated at the time of each installment or contingent payment and applied on a cumulative basis, that is the greater of (i) the amount of cash, securities or other property which such holder would be entitled to receive in a liquidation pursuant to Section 3 hereof, or (ii) the amount of cash, securities or other property to which such holder would be entitled to receive in a liquidation pursuant to Section 3 hereof if such holder had converted such shares of Series Preferred into Common Stock immediately prior to the closing of such Acquisition or Asset Transfer, taking into account cumulative installment or contingent payments.

(c) For the purposes of this Section 4: (i) “ Acquisition ” shall mean any consolidation or merger of the Company with or into any other corporation or other entity or person, or any other corporate reorganization, in which the stockholders of the Company (in the aggregate) immediately prior to such consolidation, merger or reorganization, own less than fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of the surviving entity immediately after such consolidation, merger or reorganization; or (B) any transaction or series of related transactions to which the Company is a party in which in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the Company’s voting power is transferred; provided that an Acquisition shall not include (x) any consolidation or merger effected exclusively to change the domicile of the Company, or (y) any transaction or series of transactions principally for bona fide equity financing purposes in which cash is received by the Company or indebtedness of the Company is cancelled or converted or a combination thereof; and (ii) “ Asset Transfer ” shall mean a sale, lease, exclusive license or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.

(d) In any Acquisition or Asset Transfer, if the consideration to be received is securities of a corporation or other property other than cash, its value will be deemed its fair market value as determined in good faith by the Board.

5. C ONVERSION R IGHTS .

The holders of the Series Preferred shall have the following rights with respect to the conversion of the Series Preferred into shares of Common Stock (the “Conversion Rights” ):

(a) Optional Conversion. Subject to and in compliance with the provisions of this Section 5, any shares of Series Preferred may, at the option of the holder, be converted at any time into fully-paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock. The number of shares of Common Stock to which a holder of Series Preferred shall be entitled upon conversion shall be the product obtained by multiplying the applicable “Series Preferred Conversion Rate” then in effect (determined as provided in Section 5(b)) by the number of shares of Series Preferred being converted.

(b) Series Preferred Conversion Rate. The conversion rate in effect at any time for conversion of the Series Preferred (the “Series Preferred Conversion Rate” ) shall be the quotient obtained by dividing the applicable Original Issue Price of the Series Preferred by the applicable “Series Preferred Conversion Price,” calculated as provided in Section 5(c).

(c) Series Preferred Conversion Price. The conversion price for the Series Preferred shall initially be the applicable Original Issue Price of the Series Preferred (the “Series Preferred Conversion Price” ) Such initial Series Preferred Conversion Price shall be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Section 5. All references to the Series Preferred Conversion Price herein shall mean the Series Preferred Conversion Price as so adjusted.

(d) Mechanics of Conversion. Each holder of Series Preferred who desires to convert the same into shares of Common Stock pursuant to this Section 5 shall surrender the certificate or certificates therefor, duly endorsed, at the office of the Company or any transfer agent for the Series Preferred, and shall give written notice to the Company at such office that such holder elects to convert the same. Such notice shall state the number of shares of Series Preferred being converted. Thereupon, the Company shall promptly issue and deliver at such office to such holder a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock to which such holder is entitled and shall promptly pay (i) in cash or, to the extent sufficient funds are not then legally available therefor, in Common Stock (at the Common Stock’s fair market value determined by the Board as of the date of such conversion), any declared and unpaid dividends on the shares of Series Preferred being converted and (ii) in cash (at the Common Stock’s fair market value determined by the Board as of the date of conversion) the value of any fractional share of Common Stock otherwise issuable to any holder of Series Preferred. Such conversion shall be deemed to have been made at the close of business on the date of such surrender of the certificates representing the shares of Series Preferred to be converted, and the person entitled to receive the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder of such shares of Common Stock on such date.

(e) Adjustment for Stock Splits and Combinations. If at any time or from time to time after March 29, 2013 (the “Issue Date” ) the Company effects a subdivision of the outstanding Common Stock without a corresponding subdivision of the


Preferred Stock, the applicable Series Preferred Conversion Price in effect immediately before that subdivision shall be proportionately decreased. Conversely, if at any time or from time to time after the Issue Date the Company combines the outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares without a corresponding combination of the Preferred Stock, the applicable Series Preferred Conversion Price in effect immediately before the combination shall be proportionately increased. Any adjustment under this Section 5(e) shall become effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective.

(f) Adjustment for Reclassification, Exchange and Substitution. If at any time or from time to time after the Issue Date, the Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of the Series Preferred is changed into the same or a different number of shares of any class or classes of stock, whether by recapitalization, reclassification or otherwise (other than an Acquisition or Asset Transfer as defined in Section 4 or a subdivision or combination of shares or stock dividend or a reorganization, merger, consolidation or sale of assets provided for elsewhere in this Section 5), in any such event each holder of Series Preferred shall then have the right to convert such stock into the kind and amount of stock and other securities and property receivable upon such recapitalization, reclassification or other change by holders of the maximum number of shares of Common Stock into which such shares of Series Preferred could have been converted immediately prior to such recapitalization, reclassification or change, all subject to further adjustment as provided herein or with respect to such other securities or property by the terms thereof.

(g) Reorganizations, Mergers or Consolidations. If at any time or from time to time after the Issue Date, there is a capital reorganization of the Common Stock or the merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another corporation or another entity or person (other than an Acquisition or Asset Transfer as defined in Section 4 or a recapitalization, subdivision, combination, reclassification, exchange or substitution of shares provided for elsewhere in this Section 5), as a part of such capital reorganization, provision shall be made so that the holders of the Series Preferred shall thereafter be entitled to receive upon conversion of the Series Preferred the number of shares of stock or other securities or property of the Company to which a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon conversion would have been entitled on such capital reorganization, subject to adjustment in respect of such stock or securities by the terms thereof. In any such case, appropriate adjustment shall be made in the application of the provisions of this Section 5 with respect to the rights of the holders of Series Preferred after the capital reorganization to the end that the provisions of this Section 5 (including adjustment of the applicable Series Preferred Conversion Price then in effect and the number of shares issuable upon conversion of the Series Preferred) shall be applicable after that event and be as nearly equivalent as practicable.

(h) Sale of Shares Below Series Preferred Conversion Price.

(i) If on, or at any time or from time to time after the Issue Date, the Company issues or sells, or is deemed by the express provisions of this Section 5(h) to have issued or sold, Additional Shares of Common Stock (as defined below), other than as provided in Section 5(f) or 5(g) above, for an Effective Price (as defined below) less than the then effective Series Preferred Conversion Price of Series E-5 Preferred Stock (and so long as the Effective Price is less than the Conversion Price of such series) (a “Qualifying Dilutive Issuance” ), then and in each such case, the then existing Series Preferred Conversion Price for the Series E-5 Preferred Stock, Series E-4 Preferred Stock, Series E-3 Preferred Stock, Series E-2 Preferred Stock, or Series E-1 Preferred Stock, as applicable, shall be reduced, as of the opening of business on the date of such issue or sale, to a price determined by multiplying the Series Preferred Conversion Price of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock, Series E-4 Preferred Stock, Series E-3 Preferred Stock, Series E-2 Preferred Stock, or Series E-1 Preferred Stock, as applicable, in effect immediately prior to such issuance or sale by a fraction equal to:

(A) the numerator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock deemed outstanding (as determined below) immediately prior to such issue or sale, plus the number of shares of Common Stock which the Aggregate Consideration (as defined below) received or deemed received by the Company for the total number of Additional Shares of Common Stock so issued would purchase at such then-existing Series Preferred Conversion Price, and

(B) the denominator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock deemed outstanding (as determined below) immediately prior to such issue or sale plus the total number of Additional Shares of Common Stock so issued.

For the purposes of the preceding sentences, the number of shares of Common Stock deemed to be outstanding as of a given date shall be the sum of (A) the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding, (B) the number of shares of Common Stock into which the then outstanding shares of Series Preferred could be converted if fully converted on the day immediately preceding the given date, and (C) the number of shares of Common Stock which are issuable upon the exercise or conversion of all other rights, options and convertible securities outstanding on the day immediately preceding the given date.

(ii) No adjustment shall be made to the Series Preferred Conversion Price of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock, Series E-4 Preferred Stock, Series E-3 Preferred Stock, Series E-2 Preferred Stock, or Series E-1 Preferred Stock, as applicable, in an


amount less than one cent per share. Any adjustment otherwise required by this Section 5(h) that is not required to be made due to the preceding sentence shall be included in any subsequent adjustment to the Series Preferred Conversion Price of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock, Series E-4 Preferred Stock, Series E-3 Preferred Stock, Series E-2 Preferred Stock, or Series E-1 Preferred Stock, as applicable.

(iii) For the purpose of making any adjustment required under this Section 5(h), the aggregate consideration received by the Company for any issue or sale of securities (the “Aggregate Consideration” ) shall be defined as: (A) to the extent it consists of cash, be computed at the gross amount of cash received by the Company before deduction of any underwriting or similar commissions, compensation or concessions paid or allowed by the Company in connection with such issue or sale and without deduction of any expenses payable by the Company, (B) to the extent it consists of property other than cash, be computed at the fair value of that property as determined in good faith by the Board, and (C) if Additional Shares of Common Stock, Convertible Securities (as defined below) or rights or options to purchase either Additional Shares of Common Stock or Convertible Securities are issued or sold together with other stock or securities or other assets of the Company for a consideration which covers both, be computed as the portion of the consideration so received that may be reasonably determined in good faith by the Board to be allocable to such Additional Shares of Common Stock, Convertible Securities or rights or options.

(iv) For the purpose of the adjustment required under this Section 5(h), if the Company issues or sells (x) Preferred Stock or other stock, options, warrants, purchase rights or other securities convertible into or exercisable for, Additional Shares of Common Stock (such convertible stock or securities being herein referred to as “Convertible Securities” ) or (y) rights or options for the purchase of Additional Shares of Common Stock or Convertible Securities and if the Effective Price of such Additional Shares of Common Stock is less than the Series Preferred Conversion Price, in each case the Company shall be deemed to have issued at the time of the issuance of such rights or options or Convertible Securities the maximum number of Additional Shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise or conversion thereof and to have received as consideration for the issuance of such shares an amount equal to the total amount of the consideration, if any, received by the Company for the issuance of such rights or options or Convertible Securities plus:

(A) in the case of such rights or options, the minimum amounts of consideration, if any, payable to the Company upon the exercise of such rights or options; and

(B) in the case of Convertible Securities, the minimum amounts of consideration, if any, payable to the Company upon the conversion thereof (other than by cancellation of liabilities or obligations evidenced by such Convertible Securities); provided that if the minimum amounts of such consideration cannot be ascertained, but are a function of antidilution or similar protective clauses, the Company shall be deemed to have received the minimum amounts of consideration without reference to such clauses.

(C) If the minimum amount of consideration payable to the Company upon the exercise or conversion of rights, options or Convertible Securities is reduced over time or on the occurrence or non-occurrence of specified events other than by reason of antidilution adjustments, the Effective Price shall be recalculated using the figure to which such minimum amount of consideration is reduced; provided further, that if the minimum amount of consideration payable to the Company upon the exercise or conversion of such rights, options or Convertible Securities is subsequently increased, the Effective Price shall be again recalculated using the increased minimum amount of consideration payable to the Company upon the exercise or conversion of such rights, options or Convertible Securities.

(D) No further adjustment of the Series Preferred Conversion Price of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock, Series E-4 Preferred Stock, Series E-3 Preferred Stock, Series E-2 Preferred Stock, or Series E-1 Preferred Stock, as applicable, as adjusted upon the issuance of such rights, options or Convertible Securities, shall be made as a result of the actual issuance of Additional Shares of Common Stock or the exercise of any such rights or options or the conversion of any such Convertible Securities. If any such rights or options or the conversion privilege represented by any such Convertible Securities shall expire without having been exercised, the Series Preferred Conversion Price as adjusted upon the issuance of such rights, options or Convertible Securities shall be readjusted to the Series Preferred Conversion Price which would have been in effect had an adjustment been made on the basis that the only Additional Shares of Common Stock so issued were the Additional Shares of Common Stock, if any, actually issued or sold on the exercise of such rights or options or rights of conversion of such Convertible Securities, and such Additional Shares of Common Stock, if any, were issued or sold for the consideration actually received by the Company upon such exercise, plus the consideration, if any, actually received by the Company for the granting of all such rights or options, whether or not exercised, plus the consideration received for issuing or selling the Convertible Securities actually converted, plus the consideration, if any, actually received by the Company (other than by cancellation of liabilities or obligations evidenced by such Convertible Securities) on the conversion of such Convertible Securities.


(v) For the purpose of making any adjustment to the Conversion Price of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock, Series E-4 Preferred Stock, Series E-3 Preferred Stock, Series E-2 Preferred Stock, or Series E-1 Preferred Stock required under this Section 5(h), “Additional Shares of Common Stock” shall mean all shares of Common Stock issued by the Company or deemed to be issued pursuant to this Section 5(h) (including shares of Common Stock subsequently reacquired or retired by the Company), other than:

(A) shares of Common Stock issued upon conversion of the Series Preferred;

(B) shares of Common Stock or Convertible Securities issued after the Issue Date to employees, officers or directors of, or consultants or advisors to the Company or any subsidiary pursuant to stock purchase or stock option plans or other arrangements that are approved by the Board including at least one director elected by the holders of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock;

(C) shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to the exercise or conversion of Convertible Securities outstanding as of the Issue Date;

(D) shares of Common Stock or Convertible Securities issued for consideration other than cash pursuant to a merger, consolidation, acquisition, strategic alliance or similar business combination approved by the Board including at least one director elected by the holders of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock;

(E) shares of Common Stock or Convertible Securities (i) issued pursuant to any equipment loan or leasing arrangement, real property leasing arrangement or debt financing from a bank or similar financial institution approved by the Board including at least one director elected by the holders of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock; (ii) issued in connection with that certain Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement between the Company and the purchasers named therein, dated as of January 24, 2011, as amended from time to time; or (iii) issued pursuant to that certain Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement between the Company and the purchasers named therein dated on or about October 8, 2013 (as the same may be amended from time to time) or such other securities issuable in accordance with the terms set forth therein;

(F) shares of Common Stock or Convertible Securities issued to third-party service providers in exchange for or as partial consideration for services rendered to the Company as approved by the Board including at least one director elected by the holders of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock;

(G) any Common Stock or Convertible Securities issued in connection with strategic transactions involving the Company and other entities, including (i) joint ventures, manufacturing, licensing, marketing or distribution arrangements or (ii) technology transfer or development arrangements; provided that the issuance of shares therein has been approved by the Board including at least one director elected by the holders of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock; and

(H) shares of Series Preferred and any Convertible Securities issued in connection with the Amended and Restated Series E-5 Preferred Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated as of March 29, 2013 and as amended from time to time.

References to Common Stock in the subsections of this clause (v) above shall mean all shares of Common Stock issued by the Company or deemed to be issued pursuant to this Section 5(h). The “Effective Price” of Additional Shares of Common Stock shall mean the quotient determined by dividing the total number of Additional Shares of Common Stock issued or sold, or deemed to have been issued or sold by the Company under this Section 5(h), into the Aggregate Consideration received, or deemed to have been received by the Company for such issue under this Section 5(h), for such Additional Shares of Common Stock. In the event that the number of shares of Additional Shares of Common Stock or the Effective Price cannot be ascertained at the time of issuance, such Additional Shares of Common Stock shall be deemed issued immediately upon the occurrence of the first event that makes such number of shares or the Effective Price, as applicable, determinable.

(i) In the event that the Company issues or sells, or is deemed to have issued or sold, Additional Shares of Common Stock in a Qualifying Dilutive Issuance (the “First Dilutive Issuance” ), then in the event that the Company issues or sells, or is deemed to have issued or sold, Additional Shares of Common Stock in a Qualifying Dilutive Issuance other than the First Dilutive Issuance as a part of the same transaction or series of related transactions as the First Dilutive Issuance (a “Subsequent Dilutive Issuance” ), then and in each such case upon a Subsequent Dilutive Issuance the Series Preferred Conversion Price shall be reduced to the Series Preferred Conversion Price that would have been in effect had the First Dilutive Issuance and each Subsequent Dilutive Issuance all occurred on the closing date of the First Dilutive Issuance.


(j) Certificate of Adjustment. In each case of an adjustment or readjustment of the Series Preferred Conversion Price for the number of shares of Common Stock or other securities issuable upon conversion of the Series Preferred, if the Series Preferred is then convertible pursuant to this Section 5, the Company, at its expense, shall compute such adjustment or readjustment in accordance with the provisions hereof and prepare a certificate showing such adjustment or readjustment, and shall mail such certificate, by first class mail, postage prepaid, to each registered holder of Series Preferred at the holder’s address as shown in the Company’s books. The certificate shall set forth such adjustment or readjustment, showing in detail the facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based.

(k) Notices of Record Date. Upon (i) any taking by the Company of a record of the holders of any class of securities for the purpose of determining the holders thereof who are entitled to receive any dividend or other distribution, or (ii) any Acquisition (as defined in Section 4) or other capital reorganization of the Company, any reclassification or recapitalization of the capital stock of the Company, any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into any other corporation, or any Asset Transfer (as defined in Section 4), or any voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company, the Company shall mail to each holder of Series Preferred at least ten (10) days prior to the record date specified therein (or such shorter period approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding Series Preferred) a notice specifying (A) the date on which any such record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend or distribution and a description of such dividend or distribution, (B) the date on which any such Acquisition, reorganization, reclassification, transfer, consolidation, merger, Asset Transfer, dissolution, liquidation or winding up is expected to become effective, and (C) the date, if any, that is to be fixed as to when the holders of record of Common Stock (or other securities) shall be entitled to exchange their shares of Common Stock (or other securities) for securities or other property deliverable upon such Acquisition, reorganization, reclassification, transfer, consolidation, merger, Asset Transfer, dissolution, liquidation or winding up.

(l) Automatic Conversion.

(i) Each share of Series Preferred shall automatically be converted into shares of Common Stock, based on the then-effective Series Preferred Conversion Price, (A) at any time upon the affirmative election of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series Preferred, which will include the affirmative election of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock, (B) immediately upon the closing of a firmly underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, covering the offer and sale of Common Stock for the account of the Company (a “ Public Offering ”), upon the affirmative election of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series Preferred, or (C) immediately upon the closing of a Public Offering in which the per share price is at least the Original Issue Price of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock (as adjusted for stock splits, dividends, recapitalizations and the like after the filing date hereof) and in which the gross cash proceeds to the Company (before underwriting discounts, commissions and fees) are at least $50,000,000 (in each case, a “ Qualified Public Offering ”).

(ii) In addition, (A) each outstanding share of Series E-5 Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Common Stock, based on the then-effective Series Preferred Conversion Price of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock, at any time upon the affirmative election of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock; (B) each outstanding share of Series E-4 Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Common Stock, based on the then-effective Series Preferred Conversion Price of the Series E-4 Preferred Stock, at any time upon the affirmative election of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series E-4 Preferred Stock; (C) each outstanding share of Series E-3 Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Common Stock, based on the then-effective Series Preferred Conversion Price of the Series E-3 Preferred Stock, at any time upon the affirmative election of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series E-3 Preferred Stock; (D) each outstanding share of Series E-2 Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Common Stock, based on the then-effective Series Preferred Conversion Price of the Series E-2 Preferred Stock, at any time upon the affirmative election of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series E-2 Preferred Stock; and (E) each outstanding share of Series E-1 Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Common Stock, based on the then-effective Series Preferred Conversion Price of the Series E-1 Preferred Stock, at any time upon the affirmative election of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series E-1 Preferred Stock.

(iii) Upon the occurrence of any conversion of any class or series of Series Preferred specified in Section 5(l)(i) or 5(l)(ii) above, the outstanding shares of Series Preferred shall be converted automatically without any further action by the holders of such shares and whether or not the certificates representing such shares are surrendered to the Company or its transfer agent; provided, however , that the Company shall not be obligated to issue certificates evidencing the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion unless the certificates evidencing such shares of Series Preferred are either delivered to the Company or its transfer agent as provided below, or the holder notifies the Company or its transfer agent that such certificates have been lost, stolen or destroyed and executes an agreement satisfactory to the Company to indemnify the Company from any loss


incurred by it in connection with such certificates. Upon the occurrence of such automatic conversion of the Series Preferred, the holders of Series Preferred shall surrender the certificates representing such shares at the office of the Company or any transfer agent for the Series Preferred. Thereupon, there shall be issued and delivered to such holder promptly at such office and in its name as shown on such surrendered certificate or certificates, a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock into which the shares of Series Preferred surrendered were convertible on the date on which such automatic conversion occurred, and any declared and unpaid dividends shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of Section 5(d).

(m) Fractional Shares. No fractional shares of Common Stock shall be issued upon conversion of Series Preferred. All shares of Common Stock (including fractions thereof) issuable upon conversion of more than one share of Series Preferred by a holder thereof shall be aggregated for purposes of determining whether the conversion would result in the issuance of any fractional share. If, after the aforementioned aggregation, the conversion would result in the issuance of any fractional share, the Company shall, in lieu of issuing any fractional share, pay cash equal to the product of such fraction multiplied by the Common Stock’s fair market value (as determined by the Board) on the date of conversion.

(n) Reservation of Stock Issuable Upon Conversion. The Company shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock, solely for the purpose of effecting the conversion of the shares of the Series Preferred, such number of its shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be sufficient to effect the conversion of all outstanding shares of the Series Preferred. If at any time the number of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock shall not be sufficient to effect the conversion of all then outstanding shares of the Series Preferred, the Company will take such corporate action as may, in the opinion of its counsel, be necessary to increase its authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock to such number of shares as shall be sufficient for such purpose.

(o) Notices. Any notice required by the provisions of this Section 5 shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (i) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (ii) when sent by confirmed electronic mail (with a copy to be sent to counsel for the party to be notified to the extent requested in writing by such party) or facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient; if not, then on the next business day, (iii) five (5) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (iv) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, costs prepaid and specifying next day delivery, with verification of receipt. All notices shall be addressed to each holder of record at the address of such holder appearing on the books of the Company.

(p) Payment of Taxes. The Company will pay all taxes (other than taxes based upon income) and other governmental charges that may be imposed with respect to the issue or delivery of shares of Common Stock upon conversion of shares of Series Preferred, excluding any tax or other charge imposed in connection with any transfer involved in the issue and delivery of shares of Common Stock in a name other than that in which the shares of Series Preferred so converted were registered.

6. N O R EISSUANCE OF S ERIES P REFERRED .

No shares of Series Preferred acquired by the Company by reason of redemption, purchase, conversion or otherwise shall be reissued.

V.

A. The liability of the directors of the Company for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent under applicable law.

B. The Company is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the CGCL) for breach of duty to the Company and its stockholders through bylaw provisions or through agreements with the agents, or through stockholder resolutions, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the CGCL, subject, at any time or times that the Company is subject to Section 2115(b) of the CGCL, to the limits on such excess indemnification set forth in Section 204 of the CGCL.

C. Any repeal or modification of this Article V shall only be prospective and shall not affect the rights under this Article V in effect at the time of the alleged occurrence of any action or omission to act giving rise to liability.

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For the management of the business and for the conduct of the affairs of the Company, and in further definition, limitation and regulation of the powers of the Company, of its directors and of its stockholders or any class thereof, as the case may be, it is further provided that:

A. The management of the business and the conduct of the affairs of the Company shall be vested in its Board. The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board shall be fixed by the Board in the manner provided in the Bylaws, subject to any restrictions which may be set forth in this Restated Certificate.

B. The Board of Directors is expressly empowered to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws of the Company, subject to any restrictions which may be set forth in this Restated Certificate. The stockholders shall also have the power to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws of the Company; provided however, that, in addition to any vote of the holders of any class or series of stock of the Company required by law or by this Certificate of Incorporation, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all of the then-outstanding shares of the capital stock of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, shall be required to adopt, amend or repeal any provision of the Bylaws of the Company.

C. The directors of the Company need not be elected by written ballot unless the Bylaws so provide.

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FOUR: This Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation has been duly approved by the Board of the Company.

FIVE: This Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation was approved by the holders of the requisite number of shares of said Corporation in accordance with Section 228 of the DGCL. This Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation has been duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 242 and 245 of the DGCL by the stockholders of the Company.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC. has caused this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to be signed by its President this             day of January, 2014.

 

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .
   

L. Daniel Browne

President

Exhibit 4.3

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

AMENDED AND RESTATED

INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT

T HIS A MENDED AND R ESTATED I NVESTOR R IGHTS A GREEMENT (the “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of the          day of                     , 2014, by and among R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC . , a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”) and certain of the investors listed on Exhibit A hereto, referred to hereinafter as the “Investors” and each individually as an “Investor.”

R ECITALS

W HEREAS , the Company and the Investors are parties to that certain Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2013, as amended (the “ Prior Agreement ”);

W HEREAS , the Company and the Investors who have executed this Agreement (for and on behalf of all Investors) wish to amend and restate the Prior Agreement in its entirety as set forth below; and

W HEREAS , Investors who are holders of a majority of the Preferred Stock (on an as converted to Common Stock basis) and Common Stock issued on conversion of the Preferred Stock (voting together as a single class on an as converted to Common Stock basis) held by all Investors, have the right, pursuant to Section 5.5 of the Prior Agreement, to amend and restate the Prior Agreement in its entirety as set forth below.

Now, T HEREFORE , in consideration of these premises and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

SECTION 1. GENERAL.

1.1 Definitions. As used in this Agreement the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

(a) “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(b) “Form S-3” means such form under the Securities Act as in effect on the date hereof or any successor or similar registration form under the Securities Act subsequently adopted by the SEC which permits inclusion or incorporation of substantial information by reference to other documents filed by the Company with the SEC.

(c) “Holder” means any person owning of record Registrable Securities that have not been sold to the public or any assignee of record of such Registrable Securities in accordance with Section 2.9 hereof.


(d) “Initial Offering” means the Company’s first firm commitment underwritten public offering of its Common Stock registered under the Securities Act.

(e) “Register,” “registered,” and “registration” refer to a registration effected by preparing and filing a registration statement in compliance with the Securities Act, and the declaration or ordering of effectiveness of such registration statement or document.

(f) “Registrable Securities” means (a) Common Stock of the Company issuable or issued upon conversion of the Preferred Stock, (b) Common Stock of the Company issuable or issued upon exercise of the warrants issued pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement, the Purchase Agreement or that certain Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement between the Company and the purchasers named therein dated on or about October 8, 2013 (as the same may be amended from time to time) (the “ October 2013 Note Purchase Agreement ”) and (c) any Common Stock of the Company issued as (or issuable upon the conversion or exercise of any warrant, right or other security which is issued as) a dividend or other distribution with respect to, or in exchange for or in replacement of, such above-described securities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Registrable Securities shall not include any securities (i) sold by a person to the public either pursuant to a registration statement or Rule 144, (ii) sold in a private transaction in which the transferor’s rights under Section 2 of this Agreement are not assigned or (iii) held by a Holder (together with its affiliates) if, as reflected on the Company’s list of stockholders, when the Registrable Securities held by such Holder (together with any Affiliate of such Holder with whom such Holder must aggregate its sales under Rule 144 of the Securities Act) could be sold without restriction under Rule 144(b)(1) of the Securities Act within a ninety (90) day period.

(g) “Registrable Securities then outstanding” shall be the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock that are Registrable Securities and either (a) are then issued and outstanding or (b) are issuable pursuant to then exercisable or convertible securities.

(h) “Registration Expenses” shall mean all expenses incurred by the Company in complying with Sections 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 hereof, including, without limitation, all registration and filing fees, printing expenses, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, reasonable fees and disbursements of a single special counsel for the Holders, blue sky fees and expenses and the expense of any special audits incident to or required by any such registration (but excluding the compensation of regular employees of the Company which shall be paid in any event by the Company).

(i) “SEC” or “Commission” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(j) “Securities Act” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(k) “Selling Expenses” shall mean all underwriting discounts and selling commissions applicable to the sale.

(l) “Shares” shall mean the Company’s Preferred Stock held from time to time by the Investors listed on Exhibit A hereto and their permitted assigns.

 

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(m) “Special Registration Statement” shall mean (i) a registration statement relating to any employee benefit plan or (ii) with respect to any corporate reorganization or transaction under Rule 145 of the Securities Act, including any registration statements related to the issuance or resale of securities issued in such a transaction or (iii) a registration related to stock issued upon conversion of debt securities.

SECTION 2. REGISTRATION; RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER.

2.1 Restrictions on Transfer.

(a) Each Holder agrees not to make any disposition of all or any portion of the Shares or Registrable Securities unless and until:

(i) there is then in effect a registration statement under the Securities Act covering such proposed disposition and such disposition is made in accordance with such registration statement; or

(ii) (A) The transferee has agreed in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, (B) such Holder shall have notified the Company of the proposed disposition and shall have furnished the Company with a detailed statement of the circumstances surrounding the proposed disposition, and (C) if reasonably requested by the Company, such Holder shall have furnished the Company with an opinion of counsel, reasonably satisfactory to the Company, that such disposition will not require registration of such shares under the Securities Act. It is agreed that the Company will not require opinions of counsel for transactions made pursuant to Rule 144, except in unusual circumstances. After the closing of an Initial Offering that satisfies the criteria set forth in Article IV, Section 5(l)(i)(B) or (C) of the Company’s Charter, the Company will not require the transferee to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, no such restriction shall apply to a transfer by a Holder (A) to any of its affiliates (as such term is defined in the rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act and including, but not limited to, an affiliated fund managed by the same manager or managing member or general partner or management company or by an entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with such manager or managing member or general partner or management company, each an “ Affiliated Entity ”), (B) a partnership transferring to its partners or former partners in accordance with partnership interests, (C) a corporation transferring to a wholly-owned subsidiary or a parent corporation that owns all of the capital stock of the Holder, (D) a limited liability company transferring to its members or former members in accordance with their interest in the limited liability company, or (E) an individual transferring to the Holder’s family member or trust for the benefit of an individual Holder; provided that in each case the transferee will agree in writing to be subject to the terms of this Agreement to the same extent as if he were an original Holder hereunder.

 

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(c) Each certificate representing Shares or Registrable Securities shall (unless otherwise permitted by the provisions of this Agreement) be stamped or otherwise imprinted with legends substantially similar to the following (in addition to any legend required under applicable state securities laws):

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 (THE “ ACT ”) AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, ASSIGNED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS AND UNTIL REGISTERED UNDER THE ACT OR A VALID EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION AND PROSPECTUS DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS OF SAID ACT IS AVAILABLE.

THE SALE, PLEDGE, HYPOTHECATION OR TRANSFER OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A CERTAIN INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE STOCKHOLDER AND THE COMPANY. COPIES OF SUCH AGREEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY.

(d) The Company shall be obligated to reissue promptly unlegended certificates at the request of any Holder thereof if the Holder shall have obtained an opinion of counsel (which counsel may be counsel to the Company) reasonably acceptable to the Company to the effect that the securities proposed to be disposed of may lawfully be so disposed of without registration, qualification and legend, provided that the second legend listed above shall be removed only at such time as the Holder of such certificate is no longer subject to any restrictions hereunder.

(e) Any legend endorsed on an instrument pursuant to applicable state securities laws and the stop-transfer instructions with respect to such securities shall be removed upon receipt by the Company of an order of the appropriate blue sky authority authorizing such removal.

2.2 Demand Registration.

(a) Subject to the conditions of this Section 2.2, if the Company shall receive a written request from the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities (the “Initiating Holders” ) that the Company file a registration statement under the Securities Act covering the registration of at least 25% of the Registrable Securities then outstanding (or a lesser percent if the anticipated aggregate offering price, net of underwriting discounts and commissions, would exceed $10,000,000), then the Company shall, within thirty (30) days of the receipt thereof, give written notice of such request to all Holders, and subject to the limitations of this Section 2.2, effect, as expeditiously as reasonably possible, the registration under the Securities Act of all Registrable Securities that all Holders request to be registered.

 

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(b) If the Initiating Holders intend to distribute the Registrable Securities covered by their request by means of an underwriting, they shall so advise the Company as a part of their request made pursuant to this Section 2.2 or any request pursuant to Section 2.4 and the Company shall include such information in the written notice referred to in Section 2.2(a) or Section 2.4(a), as applicable. In such event, the right of any Holder to include its Registrable Securities in such registration shall be conditioned upon such Holder’s participation in such underwriting and the inclusion of such Holder’s Registrable Securities in the underwriting to the extent provided herein. All Holders proposing to distribute their securities through such underwriting shall enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with the underwriter or underwriters selected for such underwriting by a majority in interest of the Initiating Holders (which underwriter or underwriters shall be reasonably acceptable to the Company). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 2.2 or Section 2.4, if the underwriter advises the Company that marketing factors require a limitation of the number of securities to be underwritten (including Registrable Securities) then the Company shall so advise all Holders of Registrable Securities which would otherwise be underwritten pursuant hereto, and the number of shares that may be included in the underwriting shall be allocated to the Holders of such Registrable Securities on a pro rata basis based on the number of Registrable Securities held by all such Holders (including the Initiating Holders ) . Any Registrable Securities excluded or withdrawn from such underwriting shall be withdrawn from the registration.

(c) The Company shall not be required to effect a registration pursuant to this Section 2.2:

(i) prior to the earlier of (A) the third anniversary of the date of this Agreement or (B) one hundred eighty (180) days following the effective date of the registration statement pertaining to the Initial Offering;

(ii) after the Company has effected two (2) registrations (other than on Form S-3 or any equivalent successor form) pursuant to this Section 2.2, and such registrations have been declared or ordered effective;

(iii) during the period starting with the date of filing of, and ending on the date one hundred eighty (180) days following the effective date of the registration statement pertaining to a public offering, other than pursuant to a Special Registration Statement; provided that the Company makes reasonable good faith efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective and provided, in the case of a public offering other than the Initial Offering, that the Initiating Holders were permitted to register such shares as requested to be registered pursuant to Section 2.3 hereof without reduction by the underwriter thereof; provided that for this purpose, a withdrawn registration will not count unless it has been closed or withdrawn by the Investors (other than as a result of a material adverse change to the Company);

(iv) if within thirty (30) days of receipt of a written request from Initiating Holders pursuant to Section 2.2(a), the Company gives notice to the Holders of the Company’s intention to file a registration statement for a public offering, other than pursuant to a Special Registration Statement within ninety (90) days;

 

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(v) if the Company shall furnish to Holders requesting a registration statement pursuant to this Section 2.2, a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board” ) stating that in the good faith judgment of the Board, it would be seriously detrimental to the Company and its stockholders for such registration statement to be effected at such time, in which event the Company shall have the right to defer such filing for a period of not more than ninety (90) days after receipt of the request of the Initiating Holders; provided that such right to delay a request shall be exercised by the Company not more than once in any twelve (12) month period;

(vi) if the Initiating Holders propose to dispose of shares of Registrable Securities that may be immediately registered on Form S-3 pursuant to a request made pursuant to Section 2.4 below; or

(vii) in any particular jurisdiction in which the Company would be required to qualify to do business or to execute a general consent to service of process in effecting such registration, qualification or compliance.

2.3 Piggyback Registrations. The Company shall notify all Holders of Registrable Securities in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the filing of any registration statement under the Securities Act for purposes of a public offering of securities of the Company (including, but not limited to, registration statements relating to secondary offerings of securities of the Company, but excluding Special Registration Statements and registration statements relating to an Initial Offering) and will afford each such Holder an opportunity to include in such registration statement all or part of such Registrable Securities held by such Holder. Each Holder desiring to include in any such registration statement all or any part of the Registrable Securities held by it shall, within fifteen (15) days after the above-described notice from the Company, so notify the Company in writing. Such notice shall state the intended method of disposition of the Registrable Securities by such Holder. If a Holder decides not to include all of its Registrable Securities in any registration statement thereafter filed by the Company, such Holder shall nevertheless continue to have the right to include any Registrable Securities in any subsequent registration statement or registration statements as may be filed by the Company with respect to offerings of its securities, all upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.

(a) Underwriting. If the registration statement under which the Company gives notice under this Section 2.3 is for an underwritten offering, the Company shall so advise the Holders of Registrable Securities. In such event, the right of any such Holder to be included in a registration pursuant to this Section 2.3 shall be conditioned upon such Holder’s participation in such underwriting and the inclusion of such Holder’s Registrable Securities in the underwriting to the extent provided herein. All Holders proposing to distribute their Registrable Securities through such underwriting shall enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with the underwriter or underwriters selected for such underwriting by the Company. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if the underwriter determines in good faith that marketing factors require a limitation of the number of shares to be underwritten, the number of shares that may be included in the underwriting shall be allocated, first, to the Company; second, to the Holders on a pro rata basis based on the total number of Registrable Securities held by the Holders; and third, to any stockholder of the Company (other than a Holder) on a pro rata basis; provided, however, that no such reduction shall reduce the

 

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amount of securities of the selling Holders included in the registration below thirty percent (30%) of the total amount of securities included in such registration, unless such offering is the Initial Offering and such registration does not include shares of any other selling stockholders, in which event any or all of the Registrable Securities of the Holders may be excluded in accordance with the immediately preceding clause. If any Holder disapproves of the terms of any such underwriting, such Holder may elect to withdraw therefrom by written notice to the Company and the underwriter, delivered at least ten (10) business days prior to the effective date of the registration statement. Any Registrable Securities excluded or withdrawn from such underwriting shall be excluded and withdrawn from the registration. For any Holder which is a partnership or corporation, the partners, retired partners and stockholders of such Holder, or the estates and family members of any such partners and retired partners and any trusts for the benefit of any of the foregoing person shall be deemed to be a single “Holder,” and any pro rata reduction with respect to such “Holder” shall be based upon the aggregate amount of shares carrying registration rights owned by all entities and individuals included in such “Holder,” as defined in this sentence.

(b) Right to Terminate Registration. The Company shall have the right to terminate or withdraw any registration initiated by it under this Section 2.3 prior to the effectiveness of such registration whether or not any Holder has elected to include securities in such registration, and shall promptly notify any Holder that has elected to include shares in such registration of such termination or withdrawal. The Registration Expenses of such withdrawn registration shall be borne by the Company in accordance with Section 2.5 hereof.

2.4 Form S-3 Registration. In case the Company shall receive from any Holder or Holders of Registrable Securities a written request or requests that the Company effect a registration on Form S-3 (or any successor to Form S-3) or any similar short-form registration statement and any related qualification or compliance with respect to all or a part of the Registrable Securities owned by such Holder or Holders, the Company will:

(a) promptly give written notice of the proposed registration, and any related qualification or compliance, to all other Holders of Registrable Securities; and

(b) as soon as practicable, effect such registration and all such qualifications and compliances as may be so requested and as would permit or facilitate the sale and distribution of all or such portion of such Holder’s or Holders’ Registrable Securities as are specified in such request, together with all or such portion of the Registrable Securities of any other Holder or Holders joining in such request as are specified in a written request given within fifteen (15) days after receipt of such written notice from the Company; provided, however , that the Company shall not be obligated to effect any such registration, qualification or compliance pursuant to this Section 2.4:

(i) if Form S-3 is not available for such offering by the Holders, or

(ii) if the Holders, together with the holders of any other securities of the Company entitled to inclusion in such registration, propose to sell Registrable Securities and such other securities (if any) at an aggregate price to the public of less than five million dollars ($5,000,000), or

 

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(iii) if within thirty (30) days of receipt of a written request from any Holder or Holders pursuant to this Section 2.4, the Company gives notice to such Holder or Holders of the Company’s intention to make a public offering within ninety (90) days, other than pursuant to a Special Registration Statement;

(iv) if the Company shall furnish to the Holders a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board stating that in the good faith judgment of the Board, it would be seriously detrimental to the Company and its stockholders for such Form S-3 registration to be effected at such time, in which event the Company shall have the right to defer the filing of the Form S-3 registration statement for a period of not more than ninety (90) days after receipt of the request of the Holder or Holders under this Section 2.4; provided , that the right to delay a request under Section 2.2(c)(v) and this Section 2.4(b)(iv) shall be exercised by the Company not more than once in any twelve (12) month period,

(v) if the Company has, within the twelve (12) month period preceding the date of such request, already effected two (2) registration statements on Form S-3 for the Holders pursuant to Section 2.4, or

(vi) in any particular jurisdiction in which the Company would be required to qualify to do business or to execute a general consent to service of process in effecting such registration, qualification or compliance.

(c) Subject to the foregoing, the Company shall file a Form S-3 registration statement covering the Registrable Securities and other securities so requested to be registered as soon as practicable after receipt of the requests of the Holders. Registrations effected pursuant to this Section 2.4 shall not be counted as demands for registration or registrations effected pursuant to Section 2.2.

2.5 Expenses of Registration. Except as specifically provided herein, all Registration Expenses incurred in connection with any registration, qualification or compliance pursuant to Section 2.2 or any registration under Section 2.3 or Section 2.4 herein shall be borne by the Company. All Selling Expenses incurred in connection with any registrations hereunder, shall be borne by the holders of the securities so registered pro rata on the basis of the number of shares so registered. The Company shall not, however, be required to pay for expenses of any registration proceeding begun pursuant to Section 2.2 or 2.4, the request of which has been subsequently withdrawn by the Initiating Holders unless (a) the withdrawal is based upon material adverse information concerning the Company of which the Initiating Holders were not aware at the time of such request or (b) the Holders of a majority of Registrable Securities agree to forfeit their right to one requested registration pursuant to Section 2.2 or Section 2.4, as applicable, in which event such right shall be forfeited by all Holders). If the Holders are required to pay the Registration Expenses, such expenses shall be borne by the holders of securities (including Registrable Securities) requesting such registration in proportion to the number of shares for which registration was requested. If the Company is required to pay the Registration Expenses of a withdrawn offering pursuant to clause (a) above, then the Holders shall not forfeit their rights pursuant to Section 2.2 or Section 2.4 to a demand registration.

 

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2.6 Obligations of the Company. Whenever required to effect the registration of any Registrable Securities, the Company shall, as expeditiously as reasonably possible:

(a) prepare and file with the SEC a registration statement with respect to such Registrable Securities and use all reasonable efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective, and, upon the request of the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities registered thereunder, keep such registration statement effective for up to one hundred eighty (180) days or, if earlier, until the Holder or Holders have completed the distribution related thereto; provided, however, that at any time, upon written notice to the participating Holders and for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days thereafter (the “ Suspension Period ”), the Company may delay the filing or effectiveness of any registration statement or suspend the use or effectiveness of any registration statement (and the Initiating Holders hereby agree not to offer or sell any Registrable Securities pursuant to such registration statement during the Suspension Period) if the Board reasonably believes that there is or may be in existence material nonpublic information or events involving the Company, the failure of which to be disclosed in the prospectus included in the registration statement could result in a Violation (as defined below). In the event that the Company shall exercise its right to delay or suspend the filing or effectiveness of a registration hereunder, the applicable time period during which the registration statement is to remain effective shall be extended by a period of time equal to the duration of the Suspension Period. The Company may extend the Suspension Period for an additional consecutive thirty (30) days with the consent of the holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities registered under the applicable registration statement, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. No more than one (1) such Suspension Period shall occur in any twelve (12) month period. If so directed by the Company, all Holders registering shares under such registration statement shall (i) not offer to sell any Registrable Securities pursuant to the registration statement during the period in which the delay or suspension is in effect after receiving notice of such delay or suspension; and (ii) use their best efforts to deliver to the Company (at the Company’s expense) all copies, other than permanent file copies then in such Holders’ possession, of the prospectus relating to such Registrable Securities current at the time of receipt of such notice. The Company shall not be required to file, cause to become effective or maintain the effectiveness of any registration statement that contemplates a distribution of securities on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. Any suspension with this Section 2.6(a) shall be in lieu of, and not in addition to, any filing delay pursuant to Sections 2.2(c)(v) or 2.4(b)(iv).

(b) Prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and supplements to such registration statement and the prospectus used in connection with such registration statement as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all securities covered by such registration statement for the period set forth in subsection (a) above and comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement in accordance with the sellers’ intended method of disposition set forth in such registration statement.

(c) Furnish to the Holders such number of copies of a prospectus, including a preliminary prospectus, in conformity with the requirements of the Securities Act, and such other documents as they may reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of Registrable Securities owned by them.

 

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(d) Use its reasonable efforts to register and qualify the securities covered by such registration statement under such other securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions as shall be reasonably requested by the Holders; provided that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to qualify to do business or to file a general consent to service of process in any such states or jurisdictions (unless the Company is already subject to service in any such jurisdiction and except as may be required by the Securities Act).

(e) In the event of any underwritten public offering, enter into and perform its obligations under an underwriting agreement, in usual and customary form, with the managing underwriter(s) of such offering. Each Holder participating in such underwriting shall also enter into and perform its obligations under such an agreement.

(f) Notify each Holder of Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement at any time when a prospectus relating thereto is required to be delivered under the Securities Act of the happening of any event as a result of which the prospectus included in such registration statement, as then in effect, includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances then existing. The Company will use reasonable efforts to amend or supplement such prospectus in order to cause such prospectus not to include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances then existing.

(g) Use its reasonable efforts to furnish, on the date that such Registrable Securities are delivered to the underwriters for sale, if such securities are being sold through underwriters, (i) an opinion, dated as of such date, of the counsel representing the Company for the purposes of such registration, in form and substance as is customarily given to underwriters in an underwritten public offering, addressed to the underwriters, if any, and (ii) a letter, dated as of such date, from the independent certified public accountants of the Company, in form and substance as is customarily given by independent certified public accountants to underwriters in an underwritten public offering addressed to the underwriters.

(h) Make available for inspection by each Holder of Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement, any underwriter participating in any distribution pursuant to such registration statement, and any attorney, accountant or other agent retained by such seller or underwriter, reasonable access to all financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and properties of the Company, as such parties may reasonably request, and cause the Company’s officers, directors and employees to supply all information reasonably requested by any such seller, underwriter, attorney, accountant or agent in connection with such registration, provided, however , that the Company shall be under no obligation to disclose to any party information which it deems to be sensitive or confidential in nature and not otherwise required to be disclosed in the opinion of counsel to the Company, and provided further that if, in the good faith belief of the Company or its counsel, such disclosure would potentially violate the rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, as amended, including any rules or interpretations set forth by the Commission or any applicable trading exchange (including Nasdaq), it may notify the seller, underwriter, attorney or accountant of such belief and shall be under no further obligation with regard to disclosure of or access to the requested subject matter.

 

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(i) Cooperate with the Holders and the managing underwriters, if any, to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing Registrable Securities to be sold, such certificates to be in such denominations and registered in such names as such Holders or the managing underwriters may request at least five business days prior to any sale of Registrable Securities.

2.7 Delay of Registration; Furnishing Information.

(a) No Holder shall have any right to obtain or seek an injunction restraining or otherwise delaying any such registration as the result of any controversy that might arise with respect to the interpretation or implementation of this Section 2.

(b) It shall be a condition precedent to the obligations of the Company to take any action pursuant to Section 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4 that the selling Holders furnish to the Company such information regarding themselves, the Registrable Securities held by them and the intended method of disposition of such securities as shall be required to effect the registration of their Registrable Securities.

(c) The Company shall have no obligation with respect to any registration requested pursuant to Section 2.2 or Section 2.4 if, due to the operation of subsection 2.2(b), the number of shares or the anticipated aggregate offering price of the Registrable Securities to be included in the registration does not equal or exceed the number of shares or the anticipated aggregate offering price required to originally trigger the Company’s obligation to initiate such registration as specified in Section 2.2 or Section 2.4, whichever is applicable.

2.8 Indemnification. In the event any Registrable Securities are included in a registration statement under Sections 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4:

(a) To the extent permitted by law, the Company will indemnify and hold harmless each Holder, the partners, members, officers and directors of each Holder, any underwriter (as defined in the Securities Act) for such Holder and each person, if any, who controls such Holder or underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, against any losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (joint or several) to which they may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other federal or state law, insofar as such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any of the following statements, omissions or violations (collectively a “ Violation ”) by the Company: (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in such registration statement or incorporated reference therein, including any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus contained therein or any amendments or supplements thereto, (ii) the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or (iii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, any state securities law or any rule or regulation promulgated under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any state securities law in connection with the offering covered by such registration statement; and the Company

 

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will reimburse each such Holder, partner, member, officer, director, underwriter or controlling person for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action; provided however , that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 2.8(a) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Company, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, nor shall the Company be liable in any such case for any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action to the extent that it arises out of or is based upon a Violation which occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished expressly for use in connection with such registration by such Holder, partner, member, officer, director, underwriter or controlling person of such Holder.

(b) To the extent permitted by law, each Holder will severally and not jointly, if Registrable Securities held by such Holder are included in the securities as to which such registration qualifications or compliance is being effected, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, each of its directors, its officers and each person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of the Securities Act, any underwriter and any other Holder selling securities under such registration statement or any of such other Holder’s partners, directors or officers or any person who controls such Holder, against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities (joint or several) to which the Company or any such director, officer, controlling person, underwriter or other such Holder, or partner, director, officer or controlling person of such other Holder may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other federal or state law, insofar as such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereto) arise out of or are based upon any of the following statements: (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in such registration statement or incorporated reference therein, including any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus contained therein or any amendments or supplements thereto, (ii) the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or (iii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the Securities Act (collectively, a “ Holder Violation ”), in each case to the extent (and only to the extent) that such Holder Violation occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished by such Holder under an instrument duly executed by such Holder and stated to be specifically for use in connection with such registration; and each such Holder will reimburse any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by the Company or any such director, officer, controlling person, underwriter or other Holder, or partner, officer, director or controlling person of such other Holder in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action if it is judicially determined that there was such a Holder Violation; provided, however , that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 2.8(b) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Holder, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided further , that in no event shall any indemnity under this Section 2.8 exceed the net proceeds from the offering received by such Holder.

(c) Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this Section 2.8 of notice of the commencement of any action (including any governmental action), such indemnified party will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against any indemnifying party under this Section 2.8, deliver to the indemnifying party a written notice of the commencement

 

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thereof and the indemnifying party shall have the right to participate in, and, to the extent the indemnifying party so desires, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly noticed, to assume the defense thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to the parties; provided, however , that an indemnified party shall have the right to retain its own counsel, with the fees and expenses to be paid by the indemnifying party, if representation of such indemnified party by the counsel retained by the indemnifying party would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between such indemnified party and any other party represented by such counsel in such proceeding. The failure to deliver written notice to the indemnifying party within a reasonable time of the commencement of any such action, if materially prejudicial to its ability to defend such action, shall relieve such indemnifying party of any liability to the indemnified party under this Section 2.8, but the omission so to deliver written notice to the indemnifying party will not relieve it of any liability that it may have to any indemnified party otherwise than under this Section 2.8.

(d) If the indemnification provided for in this Section 2.8 is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unavailable to an indemnified party with respect to any losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to herein, the indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying such indemnified party thereunder, shall to the extent permitted by applicable law contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of such loss, claim, damage or liability in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party on the one hand and of the indemnified party on the other in connection with the Violation(s) or Holder Violation(s) that resulted in such loss, claim, damage or liability, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the indemnifying party and of the indemnified party shall be determined by a court of law by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the indemnifying party or by the indemnified party and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission; provided , that in no event shall any contribution by a Holder hereunder exceed the net proceeds from the offering received by such Holder.

(e) The obligations of the Company and Holders under this Section 2.8 shall survive completion of any offering of Registrable Securities in a registration statement and the termination of this Agreement. No indemnifying party, in the defense of any such claim or litigation, shall, except with the consent of each indemnified party, consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation.

2.9 Assignment of Registration Rights. The rights to cause the Company to register Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 2 may be assigned by a Holder to a transferee or assignee of Registrable Securities (for so long as such shares remain Registrable Securities) that (a) is a subsidiary, parent, general partner, limited partner, retired partner, manager or retired manager, member or retired member, or stockholder of a Holder that is a corporation, partnership or limited liability company (and in the case of a Holder that is a U.S. limited partnership, current and former limited partners, general partners, managers, members and principals of such Holder or any general partner of such Holder), (b) is a Holder’s family member or trust for the benefit of an individual Holder, (c) acquires at least one hundred thousand (100,000) shares of

 

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Registrable Securities (as adjusted for stock splits and combinations); or (d) is an entity affiliated by common control (or other related entity including, without limitation, an Affiliated Entity) with such Holder, provided, however , (i) the transferor shall, within ten (10) days after such transfer, furnish to the Company written notice of the name and address of such transferee or assignee and the securities with respect to which such registration rights are being assigned and (ii) such transferee shall agree to be subject to all restrictions set forth in this Agreement.

2.10 Limitation on Subsequent Registration Rights. Other than as provided in Section 5.10, after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall not enter into any agreement with any holder or prospective holder of any securities of the Company that would grant such holder (i) rights to demand the registration of their shares, or to include their shares in a registration statement that would reduce the number of shares includable by the Holders or (ii) any other registration rights senior to those granted to the Holders hereunder, other than the right to a Special Registration Statement.

2.11 “Market Stand-Off” Agreement. Each Holder hereby agrees that such Holder shall not sell, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale with respect to, any Common Stock (or other securities) of the Company held by such Holder (other than those included in the registration) (i) during the 180-day period following the effective date of the Initial Offering (or such longer period, not to exceed 34 days after the expiration of the 180-day period, as the underwriters or the Company shall request in order to facilitate compliance with NASD Rule 2711 or NYSE Member Rule 472 or any successor or similar rule or regulation), and (ii) during the 90-day period following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act other than for the Initial Offering (or such longer period, not to exceed 34 days after the expiration of the 90-day period, as the underwriters or the Company shall request in order to facilitate compliance with NASD Rule 2711 or NYSE Member Rule 472 or any successor or similar rule or regulation); provided, that, with respect to (i) and (ii) above, all officers and directors of the Company are bound by and have entered into similar agreements. The obligations described in this Section 2.11 shall not apply to a registration relating solely to employee benefit plans on Form S-1 or Form S-8 or similar forms that may be promulgated in the future, or a registration relating solely to a transaction on Form S-4 or similar forms that may be promulgated in the future. Except to the extent approved by the holders of a majority of the then outstanding Registrable Securities, the Company agrees that it shall not release any Holder (or any officer or director referred to hereinabove) from the obligations imposed pursuant to this Section 2.11 unless all Holders are so released on a proportionate basis relative to their ownership of Registrable Securities.

2.12 Agreement to Furnish Information. Each Holder agrees to execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company or the underwriter that are consistent with the Holder’s obligations under Section 2.11 or that are necessary to give further effect thereto. In addition, if requested by the Company or the representative of the underwriters of Common Stock (or other securities) of the Company, each Holder shall provide, within ten (10) days of such request, such information as may be required by the Company or such representative in connection with the completion of any public offering of the Company’s securities pursuant to a registration statement filed under the Securities Act. The obligations described in Section 2.11 and this Section 2.12 shall not apply to a Special Registration

 

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Statement. The Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to the shares of Common Stock (or other securities) subject to the foregoing restriction until the end of said one hundred eighty (180) day period. Each Holder agrees that any transferee of any shares of Registrable Securities shall be bound by Sections 2.11 and 2.12. The underwriters of the Company’s stock are intended third party beneficiaries of Sections 2.11 and 2.12 and shall have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto.

2.13 Rule 144 Reporting. With a view to making available to the Holders the benefits of certain rules and regulations of the SEC which may permit the sale of the Registrable Securities to the public without registration, the Company agrees to use its best efforts to:

(a) Make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in SEC Rule 144 or any similar or analogous rule promulgated under the Securities Act, at all times after the effective date of the first registration filed by the Company for an offering of its securities to the general public;

(b) File with the SEC, in a timely manner, all reports and other documents required of the Company under the Exchange Act; and

(c) So long as a Holder owns any Registrable Securities, furnish to such Holder forthwith upon request: a written statement by the Company as to its compliance with the reporting requirements of said Rule 144 of the Securities Act, and of the Exchange Act (at any time after it has become subject to such reporting requirements), or that it qualifies as a registrant whose securities may be resold pursuant to Form S-3 (at any time when it so qualifies); a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company filed with the Commission; and such other reports and documents as a Holder may reasonably request in connection with availing itself of any rule or regulation of the SEC allowing it to sell any such securities without registration.

2.14 Changes in Common Stock or Preferred Stock. If, and as often as, there is any change in the Common Stock or the Shares by way of a stock split, stock dividend, combination or reclassification, or through a merger, consolidation, reorganization or recapitalization in which the holders of 80% of the Company’s capital stock prior to such merger, consolidation, reorganization or recapitalization continue to hold at least 80% of the Company’s capital stock following such merger, consolidation, reorganization or recapitalization, appropriate adjustment shall be made in the provisions hereof so that the rights and privileges granted hereby shall continue with respect to the Common Stock or the Shares as so changed.

SECTION 3. MISCELLANEOUS.

3.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California in all respects as such laws are applicable to agreements among California residents entered into and to be performed entirely within California. The parties agree that any action brought by either party under or in relation to this Agreement, including without limitation to interpret or enforce any provision of this Agreement, shall be brought in, and each party agrees to and does hereby submit to the jurisdiction and venue of, any state or federal court located in the County of Santa Clara, California.

 

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3.2 Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators and shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by each person who shall be a holder of Registrable Securities from time to time; provided, however , that prior to the receipt by the Company of adequate written notice of the transfer of any Registrable Securities specifying the full name and address of the transferee, the Company may deem and treat the person listed as the holder of such shares in its records as the absolute owner and holder of such shares for all purposes, including the payment of dividends or any redemption price.

3.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Exhibits and Schedules hereto, the Purchase Agreement and the other documents delivered pursuant thereto constitute the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regard to the subjects hereof and no party shall be liable or bound to any other in any manner by any oral or written representations, warranties, covenants and agreements except as specifically set forth herein and therein.

3.4 Severability. In the event one or more of the provisions of this Agreement should, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

3.5 Amendment and Waiver.

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, this Agreement may be amended or modified only upon the written consent of the Company and the Investors holding a majority of the Preferred Stock (on an as converted to Common Stock basis) and Common Stock issued on conversion of the Preferred Stock (voting together as a single class on an as converted to Common Stock basis) held by all Investors.

(b) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the obligations of the Company and the rights of the Holders under this Agreement may be waived only with the written consent of the Investors holding a majority of the Preferred Stock (on an as converted to Common Stock basis) and Common Stock issued on conversion of the Preferred Stock (voting together as a single class on an as converted to Common Stock basis) held by all Investors.

(c) For the purposes of determining the number of Holders or Investors entitled to vote or exercise any rights hereunder, the Company shall be entitled to rely solely on the list of record holders of its stock as maintained by or on behalf of the Company.

3.6 Delays or Omissions. It is agreed that no delay or omission to exercise any right, power, or remedy accruing to any party, upon any breach, default or noncompliance by another party under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power, or remedy, nor shall it be construed to be a waiver of any such breach, default or noncompliance, or any acquiescence therein, or of any similar breach, default or noncompliance thereafter occurring. It is further

 

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agreed that any waiver, permit, consent, or approval of any kind or character on any party’s part of any breach, default or noncompliance under the Agreement or any waiver on such party’s part of any provisions or conditions of this Agreement must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent specifically set forth in such writing. All remedies, either under this Agreement, by law, or otherwise afforded to any party, shall be cumulative and not alternative.

3.7 Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) when sent by confirmed electronic mail or facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient; if not, then on the next business day, (c) five (5) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (d) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent to the party to be notified at the address as set forth on the signature pages hereof or Exhibit A hereto or at such other address or electronic mail address as such party may designate by ten (10) days advance written notice to the other parties hereto.

3.8 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event that any suit or action is instituted under or in relation to this Agreement, including without limitation to enforce any provision in this Agreement, the prevailing party in such dispute shall be entitled to recover from the losing party all fees, costs and expenses of enforcing any right of such prevailing party under or with respect to this Agreement, including without limitation, such reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys and accountants, which shall include, without limitation, all fees, costs and expenses of appeals.

3.9 Titles and Subtitles. The titles of the sections and subsections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in construing this Agreement.

3.10 Additional Investors. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if the Company shall issue additional shares of its Preferred Stock pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, any purchaser of such shares of Preferred Stock shall become a party to this Agreement by executing and delivering an additional counterpart signature page to this Agreement and shall be deemed an “ Investor ,” a “ Holder ” and a party hereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if the Company shall issue Equity Securities in accordance with Section 4.6 (c), (e) or (g) of this Agreement, any purchaser of such Equity Securities may become a party to this Agreement by executing and delivering an additional counterpart signature page to this Agreement and shall be deemed an “ Investor ,” a “ Holder ” and a party hereunder.

3.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument. This Agreement may be executed by signatures delivered by e-mail or facsimile.

3.12 Aggregation of Stock. All shares of Registrable Securities held or acquired by affiliated entities or persons or persons or entities under common management or control shall be aggregated together for the purpose of determining the availability of any rights under this Agreement.

 

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3.13 Pronouns. All pronouns contained herein, and any variations thereof, shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine or neutral, singular or plural, as to the identity of the parties hereto may require.

3.14 Termination. This Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect upon the earlier of (i) three (3) years following the Company’s Initial Offering that satisfies the criteria set forth in Article IV, Section 5(l)(i)(B) or Article IV, Section 5(l)(i)(C) of the Company’s Charter, (ii) an Acquisition or Asset Transfer as defined in the Company’s Amended Certificate of Incorporation, or (iii) a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company.

3.15 Amendment and Restatement of Prior Agreement . The Prior Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety and restated herein. Such amendment and restatement is effective upon the execution of the Agreement by the Company and the holders of a majority in interest of the Registrable Securities held by the Prior Investors outstanding as of the date of this Agreement. Upon such execution, all provisions of, rights granted and covenants made in the Prior Agreement are hereby waived, released and superseded in their entirety and shall have no further force or effect, including, without limitation, all rights of first refusal and any notice period associated therewith otherwise applicable to the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement. Each of the Prior Investors acknowledge and agree that the execution and delivery by the Company of this Agreement, the Purchase Agreement and the additional Related Agreements and the performance by the Company of its obligations thereunder do not constitute a default under the provisions of the Prior Agreement.

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this A MENDED AND R ESTATED I NVESTOR R IGHTS A GREEMENT as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.

 

COMPANY:
R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .
By:  

 

L. Daniel Browne,

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

2400 Bayshore Parkway, Suite 100

Mountain View, CA 94043

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this A MENDED AND R ESTATED I NVESTOR R IGHTS A GREEMENT as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.

INVESTORS:

E SSEX W OODLANDS H EALTH V ENTURES F UND VIII, L.P.

B Y : E SSEX W OODLANDS H EALTH V ENTURES VIII, L.P.

ITS : G ENERAL P ARTNER

B Y : E SSEX W OODLANDS H EALTH V ENTURES VIII, LLC

I TS : G ENERAL P ARTNER

B Y :                                                                                                   

Name: Ronald W. Eastman

Title: Managing Director

E SSEX W OODLANDS H EALTH V ENTURES F UND VIII-A, L.P.

B Y : E SSEX W OODLANDS H EALTH V ENTURES VIII, L.P.

ITS : G ENERAL P ARTNER

B Y : E SSEX W OODLANDS H EALTH V ENTURES VIII, LLC

I TS : G ENERAL P ARTNER

B Y :                                                                                                   

Name: Ronald W. Eastman

Title: Managing Director

E SSEX W OODLANDS H EALTH V ENTURES F UND VIII-B, L.P.

B Y : E SSEX W OODLANDS H EALTH V ENTURES VIII, L.P.

ITS : G ENERAL P ARTNER

B Y : E SSEX W OODLANDS H EALTH V ENTURES VIII, LLC

I TS : G ENERAL P ARTNER

B Y :                                                                                                   

Name: Ronald W. Eastman

Title: Managing Director

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this A MENDED AND R ESTATED I NVESTOR R IGHTS A GREEMENT as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.

INVESTORS:

N OVA Q UEST P HARMA O PPORTUNITIES F UND III, L.P.

By: Its General Partner, NQ HCIF General Partner, L.P.

By: Its General Partner, NQ HCIF GP, LTD.

By:                                                                                                                           

Name: Ronald Wooten

Title: General Managing Partner

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this A MENDED AND R ESTATED I NVESTOR R IGHTS A GREEMENT as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.

INVESTORS:

E SSEX W OODLANDS H EALTH V ENTURES F UND V, L.P.

B Y : E SSEX W OODLANDS H EALTH V ENTURES V, LLC

ITS : G ENERAL P ARTNER

By:                                                                                           

Phyllis Gardner

Title: Partner

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this A MENDED AND R ESTATED I NVESTOR R IGHTS A GREEMENT as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.

 

INVESTORS:

 

B IOTECHNOLOGY D EVELOPMENT F UND IV, L.P.

B Y : B IO A SIA I NVESTMENTS IV, LLC

ITS : G ENERAL P ARTNER

   

Frank Kung

Managing Member

 

B IOTECHNOLOGY D EVELOPMENT F UND IV A FFILIATES , L.P.

 

B Y : B IO A SIA I NVESTMENTS IV, LLC

ITS : G ENERAL P ARTNER

   

Frank Kung

Managing Member

BDF IV A NNEX F UND , L.P.

 

B Y : B IO A SIA I NVESTMENTS IV, LLC

ITS : G ENERAL P ARTNER

   

Frank Kung

Managing Member

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this A MENDED AND R ESTATED I NVESTOR R IGHTS A GREEMENT as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.

INVESTORS:

T ECHNOLOGY P ARTNERS F UND VII, L.P.

B Y : TP M ANAGEMENT VII, L.L.C.

By:                                                                                       

Title: Managing Member

T ECHNOLOGY P ARTNERS A FFILIATES VII, L.P.

B Y : TP M ANAGEMENT VII, L.L.C.

By:                                                                                           

Title: Managing Member

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this A MENDED AND R ESTATED I NVESTOR R IGHTS A GREEMENT as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.

INVESTORS:

Shepherd Ventures II, L.P.

By: Shepherd Management, L.L.C.

By: Its General Partner

By:                                                                                       

Name: Richard Kuntz

Title: Managing Director

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this A MENDED AND R ESTATED I NVESTOR R IGHTS A GREEMENT as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.

 

INVESTORS:

 

E SSEX C APITAL C ORPORATION

By:  

 

Name: Ralph Iannelli

Title: President

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EXHIBIT A

SCHEDULE OF INVESTORS

Delphi Ventures VIII, L.P.

Delphi BioInvestments VIII, L.P.

NovaQuest Pharma Opportunities Fund III, L.P.

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation

Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII, L.P.

Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII-A, L.P.

Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VIII-B, L.P.

Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund V, L.P.

Essex Capital Corporation

Shepherd Ventures II, L.P.

Technology Partners Fund VII, LP

Technology Partners Affiliates VII, LP

CNF Investments II, LLC

Kevin Tyler Knight

Knight Marketing Communications Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Kelsey Margaret Knight

Tyler Phillips Knight

Biotechnology Development Fund IV, L.P.

Biotechnology Development Fund IV Affiliates, L.P.

BDF IV Annex Fund, L.P.

Palo Alto Fund II, L.P.

Niagara Gorge Venture Partners, LLC

Dan and Brenda Browne Living Trust

Makower Family Trust U/D/T dated 5/6/97

Richard Saxon

Donald Ponec

David Styka

Flea Street Translational, LLC

L. Daniel Browne

Joshua Makower

Ziv J. Haskal

Michael D. Dake, M.D.

Bobby Purkait

Geoffrey D. Rubin

Kevin Day

Barry Katzen, M.D.

Eberhard Grube, M.D.

Amir Houshang Motamedi

Parivash Motamedi Tabatabai

Arash Padidar

Lindsay Machan

 

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Biomedical Sciences Investment Fund Pte Ltd

BSYE LLC

Erulla Partners, LLC

PAC-LINK Bio Venture Capital Investment Corporation

Asana Holdings, LLC

Alan L Heller Living Trust 1989

Geoffrey and Annette Grant

Legacy Capital Partners

Greg Tebbe

Dyett Family Trust

Berti Prough Trust

Stephen K. Bone and Patricia L. Bone Trust

Gloria G. Coolidge

Lisa Perry

Fitz Partners

Sheldon Rubin & Rubin, Co-Trustees of the Sheldon Rubin and Ann Rubin 2004 Revocable Intervivos Trust

Lighthouse Capital Partners IV, L.P.

Lighthouse Capital Partners V, LP

Ponec Family Trust dated 01/12/1993

Saxon 2002 Family Trust dated 05/25/02

Kung Family Trust Dated 02/08/02

Shah Investors, LP

William Facteau and Lydia Facteau, Trustees of the Facteau Revocable Trust Dated March 3, 2009

Douglas Mansfield Petty

VCA-RTI Partnership

Christopher C Dewey

SVB Financial Group

Horizon Credit I LLC

Leader Lending, LLC – Series A

Leader Lending, LLC – Series B

Vicente Trelles

Barrett Family Trust

Hunt-BioVentures, L.P.

 

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Exhibit 10.5

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

2014 E QUITY I NCENTIVE P LAN

A DOPTED BY THE B OARD OF D IRECTORS : J ANUARY 22, 2014

A PPROVED BY THE S TOCKHOLDERS : J ANUARY 23, 2014

IPO D ATE /E FFECTIVE D ATE : [                    ], 2014

1. G ENERAL .

(a) Successor to and Continuation of Prior Plan. The Plan is intended as the successor to and continuation of the Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the “ Prior Plan ”), which was the successor to and continuation of the Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2002 Stock Plan. From and after 12:01 a.m. Pacific time on the Effective Date, no additional stock awards will be granted under the Prior Plan. All Awards granted on or after 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time on the Effective Date will be granted under this Plan. All stock awards granted under the Prior Plan will remain subject to the terms of the Prior Plan.

(i) Any shares that would otherwise remain available for future grants under the Prior Plan as of 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time on the Effective Date (the “ Prior Plan’s Available Reserve ”) will cease to be available under the Prior Plan at such time. Instead, that number of shares of Common Stock equal to the Prior Plan’s Available Reserve will be added to the Share Reserve (as further described in Section 3(a) below) and be then immediately available for grants and issuance pursuant to Stock Awards hereunder, up to the maximum number set forth in Section 3(a) below.

(ii) In addition, from and after 12:01 a.m. Pacific time on the Effective Date, with respect to the aggregate number of shares subject, at such time, to outstanding stock awards granted under the Prior Plan or under the Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2002 Stock Plan that (1) expire or terminate for any reason prior to exercise or settlement; (2) are forfeited because of the failure to meet a contingency or condition required to vest such shares or otherwise return to the Company; or (3) are reacquired, withheld (or not issued) to satisfy a tax withholding obligation in connection with an award or to satisfy the purchase price or exercise price of a stock award (such shares the “ Returning Shares ”) will immediately be added to the Share Reserve (as further described in Section 3(a) below) as and when such a share becomes a Returning Share, up to the maximum number set forth in Section 3(a) below.

(b) Eligible Award Recipients. Employees, Directors and Consultants are eligible to receive Awards.

(c) Available Awards. The Plan provides for the grant of the following Awards: (i) Incentive Stock Options, (ii) Nonstatutory Stock Options, (iii) Stock Appreciation Rights (iv) Restricted Stock Awards, (v) Restricted Stock Unit Awards, (vi) Performance Stock Awards, (vii) Performance Cash Awards, and (viii) Other Stock Awards.

 

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(d) Purpose. The Plan, through the grant of Awards, is intended to help the Company secure and retain the services of eligible award recipients, provide incentives for such persons to exert maximum efforts for the success of the Company and any Affiliate, and provide a means by which the eligible recipients may benefit from increases in value of the Common Stock.

2. A DMINISTRATION .

(a) Administration by Board. The Board will administer the Plan. The Board may delegate administration of the Plan to a Committee or Committees, as provided in Section 2(c).

(b) Powers of Board. The Board will have the power, subject to, and within the limitations of, the express provisions of the Plan:

(i) To determine: (A) who will be granted Awards; (B) when and how each Award will be granted; (C) what type of Award will be granted; (D) the provisions of each Award (which need not be identical), including when a person will be permitted to exercise or otherwise receive cash or Common Stock under the Award; (E) the number of shares of Common Stock subject to, or the cash value of, an Award; and (F) the Fair Market Value applicable to a Stock Award.

(ii) To construe and interpret the Plan and Awards granted under it, and to establish, amend and revoke rules and regulations for administration of the Plan and Awards. The Board, in the exercise of these powers, may correct any defect, omission or inconsistency in the Plan or in any Award Agreement or in the written terms of a Performance Cash Award, in a manner and to the extent it will deem necessary or expedient to make the Plan or Award fully effective.

(iii) To settle all controversies regarding the Plan and Awards granted under it.

(iv) To accelerate, in whole or in part, the time at which an Award may be exercised or vest (or the time at which cash or shares of Common Stock may be issued in settlement thereof).

(v) To suspend or terminate the Plan at any time. Except as otherwise provided in the Plan or an Award Agreement, suspension or termination of the Plan will not materially impair a Participant’s rights under the Participant’s then-outstanding Award without the Participant’s written consent, except as provided in subsection (viii) below.

(vi) To amend the Plan in any respect the Board deems necessary or advisable, including, without limitation, by adopting amendments relating to Incentive Stock Options and certain nonqualified deferred compensation under Section 409A of the Code and/or bringing the Plan or Awards granted under the Plan into compliance with the requirements for Incentive Stock Options or ensuring that they are exempt from, or compliant with, the requirements for nonqualified deferred compensation under Section 409A of the Code, subject to the limitations, if any, of applicable law. If required by applicable law or listing requirements, and except as provided in Section 9(a) relating to Capitalization Adjustments, the Company will seek stockholder approval of any amendment of the Plan that (A) materially increases the number of

 

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shares of Common Stock available for issuance under the Plan, (B) materially expands the class of individuals eligible to receive Awards under the Plan, (C) materially increases the benefits accruing to Participants under the Plan, (D) materially reduces the price at which shares of Common Stock may be issued or purchased under the Plan, (E) materially extends the term of the Plan, or (F) materially expands the types of Awards available for issuance under the Plan. Except as otherwise provided in the Plan or an Award Agreement, no amendment of the Plan will materially impair a Participant’s rights under an outstanding Award without the Participant’s written consent.

(vii) To submit any amendment to the Plan for stockholder approval, including, but not limited to, amendments to the Plan intended to satisfy the requirements of (A) Section 162(m) of the Code regarding the exclusion of performance-based compensation from the limit on corporate deductibility of compensation paid to Covered Employees, (B) Section 422 of the Code regarding “incentive stock options” or (C) Rule 16b-3.

(viii) To approve forms of Award Agreements for use under the Plan and to amend the terms of any one or more Awards, including, but not limited to, amendments to provide terms more favorable to the Participant than previously provided in the Award Agreement, subject to any specified limits in the Plan that are not subject to Board discretion; provided, however, that a Participant’s rights under any Award will not be impaired by any such amendment unless (A) the Company requests the consent of the affected Participant, and (B) such Participant consents in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (1) a Participant’s rights will not be deemed to have been impaired by any such amendment if the Board, in its sole discretion, determines that the amendment, taken as a whole, does not materially impair the Participant’s rights, and (2) subject to the limitations of applicable law, if any, the Board may amend the terms of any one or more Awards without the affected Participant’s consent (A) to maintain the qualified status of the Award as an Incentive Stock Option under Section 422 of the Code; (B) to change the terms of an Incentive Stock Option, if such change results in impairment of the Award solely because it impairs the qualified status of the Award as an Incentive Stock Option under Section 422 of the Code; (C) to clarify the manner of exemption from, or to bring the Award into compliance with, Section 409A of the Code; or (D) to comply with other applicable laws or listing requirements.

(ix) Generally, to exercise such powers and to perform such acts as the Board deems necessary or expedient to promote the best interests of the Company and that are not in conflict with the provisions of the Plan or Awards.

(x) To adopt such procedures and sub-plans as are necessary or appropriate to permit participation in the Plan by Employees, Directors or Consultants who are foreign nationals or employed outside the United States (provided that Board approval will not be necessary for immaterial modifications to the Plan or any Award Agreement that are required for compliance with the laws of the relevant foreign jurisdiction).

(xi) To effect, with the consent of any adversely affected Participant, (A) the reduction of the exercise, purchase or strike price of any outstanding Stock Award; (B) the cancellation of any outstanding Stock Award and the grant in substitution therefor of a new (1) Option or SAR, (2) Restricted Stock Award, (3) Restricted Stock Unit Award, (4) Other Stock

 

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Award, (5) cash and/or (6) other valuable consideration determined by the Board, in its sole discretion, with any such substituted award (x) covering the same or a different number of shares of Common Stock as the cancelled Stock Award and (y) granted under the Plan or another equity or compensatory plan of the Company; or (C) any other action that is treated as a repricing under generally accepted accounting principles.

(c) Delegation to Committee.

(i) General. The Board may delegate some or all of the administration of the Plan to a Committee or Committees. If administration of the Plan is delegated to a Committee, the Committee will have, in connection with the administration of the Plan, the powers theretofore possessed by the Board that have been delegated to the Committee, including the power to delegate to a subcommittee of the Committee any of the administrative powers the Committee is authorized to exercise (and references in this Plan to the Board will thereafter be to the Committee or subcommittee, as applicable). Any delegation of administrative powers will be reflected in resolutions, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, adopted from time to time by the Board or Committee (as applicable). The Board may retain the authority to concurrently administer the Plan with the Committee and may, at any time, revest in the Board some or all of the powers previously delegated.

(ii) Section 162(m) and Rule 16b-3 Compliance. The Committee may consist solely of two or more Outside Directors, in accordance with Section 162(m) of the Code, or solely of two or more Non-Employee Directors, in accordance with Rule 16b-3.

(d) Delegation to an Officer. The Board may delegate to one (1) or more Officers the authority to do one or both of the following (i) designate Employees who are not Officers to be recipients of Options and SARs (and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, other Stock Awards) and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, the terms of such Awards, and (ii) determine the number of shares of Common Stock to be subject to such Stock Awards granted to such Employees; provided, however , that the Board resolutions regarding such delegation will specify the total number of shares of Common Stock that may be subject to the Stock Awards granted by such Officer and that such Officer may not grant a Stock Award to himself or herself. Any such Stock Awards will be granted on the form of Stock Award Agreement most recently approved for use by the Committee or the Board, unless otherwise provided in the resolutions approving the delegation authority. The Board may not delegate authority to an Officer who is acting solely in the capacity of an Officer (and not also as a Director) to determine the Fair Market Value pursuant to Section 13(x)(iii) below.

(e) Effect of Board’s Decision. All determinations, interpretations and constructions made by the Board in good faith will not be subject to review by any person and will be final, binding and conclusive on all persons.

3. S HARES S UBJECT TO THE P LAN .

(a) Share Reserve. Subject to Section 9(a) relating to Capitalization Adjustments, and the following sentence regarding the annual increase, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to Stock Awards will not exceed 1,000,000 shares

 

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(the “ Share Reserve ”), which number is the sum of (i) 810,839 shares, plus (ii) the number of shares subject to the Prior Plan’s Available Reserve, plus (iii) the number of shares that are Returning Shares, as such shares become available from time to time. In addition, the Share Reserve will automatically increase on January 1 st of each year, for a period of not more than ten years, commencing on January 1, 2015 and ending on (and including) January 1, 2024, in an amount equal to 4% of the total number of shares of Capital Stock outstanding on December 31 st of the preceding calendar year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may act prior to January 1 st of a given year to provide that there will be no January 1 st increase in the Share Reserve for such year or that the increase in the Share Reserve for such year will be a lesser number of shares of Common Stock than would otherwise occur pursuant to the preceding sentence. For clarity, the Share Reserve in this Section 3(a) is a limitation on the number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to the Plan. Accordingly, this Section 3(a) does not limit the granting of Stock Awards except as provided in Section 7(a). Shares may be issued in connection with a merger or acquisition as permitted by NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c) or, if applicable, NYSE Listed Company Manual Section 303A.08, AMEX Company Guide Section 711 or other applicable rule, and such issuance will not reduce the number of shares available for issuance under the Plan.

(b) Reversion of Shares to the Share Reserve. If a Stock Award or any portion thereof (i) expires or otherwise terminates without all of the shares covered by such Stock Award having been issued or (ii) is settled in cash ( i.e. , the Participant receives cash rather than stock), such expiration, termination or settlement will not reduce (or otherwise offset) the number of shares of Common Stock that may be available for issuance under the Plan. If any shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to a Stock Award are forfeited back to or repurchased by the Company because of the failure to meet a contingency or condition required to vest such shares in the Participant, then the shares that are forfeited or repurchased will revert to and again become available for issuance under the Plan. Any shares reacquired by the Company in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations on a Stock Award or as consideration for the exercise or purchase price of a Stock Award will again become available for issuance under the Plan.

(c) Incentive Stock Option Limit. Subject to the provisions of Section 9(a) relating to Capitalization Adjustments, the aggregate maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of Incentive Stock Options will be 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock.

(d) Section 162(m) Limitations . Subject to the provisions of Section 9(a) relating to Capitalization Adjustments, at such time as the Company may be subject to the applicable provisions of Section 162(m) of the Code, the following limitations shall apply.

(i) A maximum of 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock subject to Options, SARs and Other Stock Awards whose value is determined by reference to an increase over an exercise or strike price of at least 100% of the Fair Market Value on the date the Stock Award is granted may be granted to any one Participant during any one calendar year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any additional Options, SARs or Other Stock Awards whose value is determined by reference to an increase over an exercise or strike price of at least 100% of the Fair Market Value on the date the Stock Award are granted to any Participant during any

 

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calendar year, compensation attributable to the exercise of such additional Stock Awards will not satisfy the requirements to be considered “qualified performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code unless such additional Stock Award is approved by the Company’s stockholders.

(ii) A maximum of 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock subject to Performance Stock Awards may be granted to any one Participant during any one calendar year (whether the grant, vesting or exercise is contingent upon the attainment during the Performance Period of the Performance Goals).

(iii) A maximum of $1,000,000 may be granted as a Performance Cash Award to any one Participant during any one calendar year.

(e) Source of Shares. The stock issuable under the Plan will be shares of authorized but unissued or reacquired Common Stock, including shares repurchased by the Company on the open market or otherwise.

4. E LIGIBILITY .

(a) Eligibility for Specific Stock Awards . Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to employees of the Company or a “parent corporation” or “subsidiary corporation” thereof (as such terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and 424(f) of the Code). Stock Awards other than Incentive Stock Options may be granted to Employees, Directors and Consultants; provided, however , that Stock Awards may not be granted to Employees, Directors and Consultants who are providing Continuous Service only to any “parent” of the Company, as such term is defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act, unless (i) the stock underlying such Stock Awards is treated as “service recipient stock” under Section 409A of the Code (for example, because the Stock Awards are granted pursuant to a corporate transaction such as a spin off transaction), (ii) the Company, in consultation with its legal counsel, has determined that such Stock Awards are otherwise exempt from Section 409A of the Code, or (iii) the Company, in consultation with its legal counsel, has determined that such Stock Awards comply with the distribution requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

(b) Ten Percent Stockholders. A Ten Percent Stockholder will not be granted an Incentive Stock Option unless the exercise price of such Option is at least 110% of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant and the Option is not exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date of grant.

5. P ROVISIONS R ELATING TO O PTIONS AND S TOCK A PPRECIATION R IGHTS .

Each Option or SAR will be in such form and will contain such terms and conditions as the Board deems appropriate. All Options will be separately designated Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options at the time of grant, and, if certificates are issued, a separate certificate or certificates will be issued for shares of Common Stock purchased on exercise of each type of Option. If an Option is not specifically designated as an Incentive Stock Option, or if an Option is designated as an Incentive Stock Option but some portion or all of the Option fails to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option under the applicable rules, then the Option (or portion thereof) will be a Nonstatutory Stock Option. The provisions of separate Options or SARs need

 

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not be identical; provided, however , that each Award Agreement will conform to (through incorporation of provisions hereof by reference in the applicable Award Agreement or otherwise) the substance of each of the following provisions:

(a) Term. Subject to the provisions of Section 4(b) regarding Ten Percent Stockholders, no Option or SAR will be exercisable after the expiration of ten years from the date of its grant or such shorter period specified in the Award Agreement.

(b) Exercise Price. Subject to the provisions of Section 4(b) regarding Ten Percent Stockholders, the exercise or strike price of each Option or SAR will be not less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock subject to the Option or SAR on the date the Award is granted. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Option or SAR may be granted with an exercise or strike price lower than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock subject to the Award if such Award is granted pursuant to an assumption of or substitution for another option or stock appreciation right pursuant to a Corporate Transaction and in a manner consistent with the provisions of Section 409A and, if applicable, Section 424(a) of the Code. Each SAR will be denominated in shares of Common Stock equivalents.

(c) Purchase Price for Options. The purchase price of Common Stock acquired pursuant to the exercise of an Option may be paid, to the extent permitted by applicable law and as determined by the Board in its sole discretion, by any combination of the methods of payment set forth below. The Board will have the authority to grant Options that do not permit all of the following methods of payment (or otherwise restrict the ability to use certain methods) and to grant Options that require the consent of the Company to use a particular method of payment. The permitted methods of payment are as follows:

(i) by cash, check, bank draft or money order payable to the Company;

(ii) pursuant to a program developed under Regulation T as promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board that, prior to the issuance of the stock subject to the Option, results in either the receipt of cash (or check) by the Company or the receipt of irrevocable instructions to pay the aggregate exercise price to the Company from the sales proceeds;

(iii) by delivery to the Company (either by actual delivery or attestation) of shares of Common Stock;

(iv) if an Option is a Nonstatutory Stock Option, by a “net exercise” arrangement pursuant to which the Company will reduce the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise by the largest whole number of shares with a Fair Market Value that does not exceed the aggregate exercise price; provided , however , that the Company will accept a cash or other payment from the Participant to the extent of any remaining balance of the aggregate exercise price not satisfied by such reduction in the number of whole shares to be issued. Shares of Common Stock will no longer be subject to an Option and will not be exercisable thereafter to the extent that (A) shares issuable upon exercise are used to pay the exercise price pursuant to the “net exercise,” (B) shares are delivered to the Participant as a result of such exercise, and (C) shares are withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations; or

 

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(v) in any other form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Board and specified in the applicable Award Agreement.

(d) Exercise and Payment of a SAR. To exercise any outstanding SAR, the Participant must provide written notice of exercise to the Company in compliance with the provisions of the Stock Appreciation Right Agreement evidencing such SAR. The appreciation distribution payable on the exercise of a SAR will be not greater than an amount equal to the excess of (A) the aggregate Fair Market Value (on the date of the exercise of the SAR) of a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of Common Stock equivalents in which the Participant is vested under such SAR, and with respect to which the Participant is exercising the SAR on such date, over (B) the aggregate strike price of the number of Common Stock equivalents with respect to which the Participant is exercising the SAR on such date. The appreciation distribution may be paid in Common Stock, in cash, in any combination of the two or in any other form of consideration, as determined by the Board and contained in the Award Agreement evidencing such SAR.

(e) Transferability of Options and SARs. The Board may, in its sole discretion, impose such limitations on the transferability of Options and SARs as the Board will determine. In the absence of such a determination by the Board to the contrary, the following restrictions on the transferability of Options and SARs will apply:

(i) Restrictions on Transfer. An Option or SAR will not be transferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution (or pursuant to subsections (ii) and (iii) below), and will be exercisable during the lifetime of the Participant only by the Participant. The Board may permit transfer of the Option or SAR in a manner that is not prohibited by applicable tax and securities laws. Except as explicitly provided in the Plan, neither an Option nor a SAR may be transferred for consideration.

(ii) Domestic Relations Orders. Subject to the approval of the Board or a duly authorized Officer, an Option or SAR may be transferred pursuant to the terms of a domestic relations order, official marital settlement agreement or other divorce or separation instrument as permitted by Treasury Regulations Section 1.421-1(b)(2). If an Option is an Incentive Stock Option, such Option may be deemed to be a Nonstatutory Stock Option as a result of such transfer.

(iii) Beneficiary Designation. Subject to the approval of the Board or a duly authorized Officer, a Participant may, by delivering written notice to the Company, in a form approved by the Company (or the designated broker), designate a third party who, on the death of the Participant, will thereafter be entitled to exercise the Option or SAR and receive the Common Stock or other consideration resulting from such exercise. In the absence of such a designation, upon the death of the Participant, the executor or administrator of the Participant’s estate will be entitled to exercise the Option or SAR and receive the Common Stock or other consideration resulting from such exercise. However, the Company may prohibit designation of a beneficiary at any time, including due to any conclusion by the Company that such designation would be inconsistent with the provisions of applicable laws.

 

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(f) Vesting Generally. The total number of shares of Common Stock subject to an Option or SAR may vest and become exercisable in periodic installments that may or may not be equal. The Option or SAR may be subject to such other terms and conditions on the time or times when it may or may not be exercised (which may be based on the satisfaction of Performance Goals or other criteria) as the Board may deem appropriate. The vesting provisions of individual Options or SARs may vary. The provisions of this Section 5(f) are subject to any Option or SAR provisions governing the minimum number of shares of Common Stock as to which an Option or SAR may be exercised.

(g) Termination of Continuous Service. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable Award Agreement or other agreement between the Participant and the Company, if a Participant’s Continuous Service terminates (other than for Cause and other than upon the Participant’s death or Disability), the Participant may exercise his or her Option or SAR (to the extent that the Participant was entitled to exercise such Award as of the date of termination of Continuous Service) within the period of time ending on the earlier of (i) the date three months following the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service (or such longer or shorter period specified in the applicable Award Agreement), and (ii) the expiration of the term of the Option or SAR as set forth in the Award Agreement. If, after termination of Continuous Service, the Participant does not exercise his or her Option or SAR (as applicable) within the applicable time frame, the Option or SAR will terminate.

(h) Extension of Termination Date. If the exercise of an Option or SAR following the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service (other than for Cause and other than upon the Participant’s death or Disability) would be prohibited at any time solely because the issuance of shares of Common Stock would violate the registration requirements under the Securities Act, then the Option or SAR will terminate on the earlier of (i) the expiration of a total period of time (that need not be consecutive) equal to the applicable post termination exercise period after the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service during which the exercise of the Option or SAR would not be in violation of such registration requirements, and (ii) the expiration of the term of the Option or SAR as set forth in the applicable Award Agreement. In addition, unless otherwise provided in a Participant’s Award Agreement, if the sale of any Common Stock received on exercise of an Option or SAR following the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service (other than for Cause) would violate the Company’s insider trading policy, then the Option or SAR will terminate on the earlier of (i) the expiration of a period of months (that need not be consecutive) equal to the applicable post-termination exercise period after the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service during which the sale of the Common Stock received upon exercise of the Option or SAR would not be in violation of the Company’s insider trading policy, or (ii) the expiration of the term of the Option or SAR as set forth in the applicable Award Agreement.

(i) Disability of Participant. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable Award Agreement or other agreement between the Participant and the Company, if a Participant’s Continuous Service terminates as a result of the Participant’s Disability, the Participant may exercise his or her Option or SAR (to the extent that the Participant was entitled to exercise such Option or SAR as of the date of termination of Continuous Service), but only within such period of time ending on the earlier of (i) the date 12 months following such termination of Continuous Service (or such longer or shorter period specified in the Award Agreement), and (ii) the

 

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expiration of the term of the Option or SAR as set forth in the Award Agreement. If, after termination of Continuous Service, the Participant does not exercise his or her Option or SAR within the applicable time frame, the Option or SAR (as applicable) will terminate.

(j) Death of Participant. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable Award Agreement or other agreement between the Participant and the Company, if (i) a Participant’s Continuous Service terminates as a result of the Participant’s death, or (ii) the Participant dies within the period (if any) specified in the Award Agreement for exercisability after the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service for a reason other than death, then the Option or SAR may be exercised (to the extent the Participant was entitled to exercise such Option or SAR as of the date of death) by the Participant’s estate, by a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option or SAR by bequest or inheritance or by a person designated to exercise the Option or SAR upon the Participant’s death, but only within the period ending on the earlier of (i) the date 18 months following the date of death (or such longer or shorter period specified in the Award Agreement), and (ii) the expiration of the term of such Option or SAR as set forth in the Award Agreement. If, after the Participant’s death, the Option or SAR is not exercised within the applicable time frame, the Option or SAR (as applicable) will terminate.

(k) Termination for Cause. Except as explicitly provided otherwise in a Participant’s Award Agreement or other individual written agreement between the Company or any Affiliate and the Participant, if a Participant’s Continuous Service is terminated for Cause, the Option or SAR will terminate immediately upon such Participant’s termination of Continuous Service, and the Participant will be prohibited from exercising his or her Option or SAR from and after the date of such termination of Continuous Service.

(l) Non-Exempt Employees . If an Option or SAR is granted to an Employee who is a non-exempt employee for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, the Option or SAR will not be first exercisable for any shares of Common Stock until at least six months following the date of grant of the Option or SAR (although the Award may vest prior to such date). Consistent with the provisions of the Worker Economic Opportunity Act, (i) if such non-exempt Employee dies or suffers a Disability, (ii) upon a Corporate Transaction in which such Option or SAR is not assumed, continued, or substituted, (iii) upon a Change in Control, or (iv) upon the Participant’s retirement (as such term may be defined in the Participant’s Award Agreement in another agreement between the Participant and the Company, or, if no such definition, in accordance with the Company’s then current employment policies and guidelines), the vested portion of any Options and SARs may be exercised earlier than six months following the date of grant. The foregoing provision is intended to operate so that any income derived by a non-exempt employee in connection with the exercise or vesting of an Option or SAR will be exempt from his or her regular rate of pay. To the extent permitted and/or required for compliance with the Worker Economic Opportunity Act to ensure that any income derived by a non-exempt employee in connection with the exercise, vesting or issuance of any shares under any other Stock Award will be exempt from the employee’s regular rate of pay, the provisions of this Section 5(l) will apply to all Stock Awards and are hereby incorporated by reference into such Stock Award Agreements.

 

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6. P ROVISIONS OF S TOCK A WARDS OTHER THAN O PTIONS AND SAR S .

(a) Restricted Stock Awards. Each Restricted Stock Award Agreement will be in such form and will contain such terms and conditions as the Board will deem appropriate. To the extent consistent with the Company’s bylaws, at the Board’s election, shares of Common Stock may be (x) held in book entry form subject to the Company’s instructions until any restrictions relating to the Restricted Stock Award lapse; or (y) evidenced by a certificate, which certificate will be held in such form and manner as determined by the Board. The terms and conditions of Restricted Stock Award Agreements may change from time to time, and the terms and conditions of separate Restricted Stock Award Agreements need not be identical. Each Restricted Stock Award Agreement will conform to (through incorporation of the provisions hereof by reference in the agreement or otherwise) the substance of each of the following provisions:

(i) Consideration. A Restricted Stock Award may be awarded in consideration for (A) cash, check, bank draft or money order payable to the Company, (B) past services to the Company or an Affiliate, or (C) any other form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Board, in its sole discretion, and permissible under applicable law.

(ii) Vesting. Shares of Common Stock awarded under the Restricted Stock Award Agreement may be subject to forfeiture to the Company in accordance with a vesting schedule to be determined by the Board.

(iii) Termination of Participant’s Continuous Service. If a Participant’s Continuous Service terminates, the Company may receive through a forfeiture condition or a repurchase right any or all of the shares of Common Stock held by the Participant that have not vested as of the date of termination of Continuous Service under the terms of the Restricted Stock Award Agreement.

(iv) Transferability. Rights to acquire shares of Common Stock under the Restricted Stock Award Agreement will be transferable by the Participant only upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Restricted Stock Award Agreement, as the Board will determine in its sole discretion, so long as Common Stock awarded under the Restricted Stock Award Agreement remains subject to the terms of the Restricted Stock Award Agreement.

(v) Dividends. A Restricted Stock Award Agreement may provide that any dividends paid on Restricted Stock will be subject to the same vesting and forfeiture restrictions as apply to the shares subject to the Restricted Stock Award to which they relate.

(b) Restricted Stock Unit Awards. Each Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement will be in such form and will contain such terms and conditions as the Board will deem appropriate. The terms and conditions of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreements may change from time to time, and the terms and conditions of separate Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreements need not be identical. Each Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement will conform to (through incorporation of the provisions hereof by reference in the Agreement or otherwise) the substance of each of the following provisions:

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each share of Common Stock subject to the Restricted Stock Unit Award. The consideration to be paid (if any) by the Participant for each share of Common Stock subject to a Restricted Stock Unit Award may be paid in any form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Board, in its sole discretion, and permissible under applicable law.

(ii) Vesting. At the time of the grant of a Restricted Stock Unit Award, the Board may impose such restrictions on or conditions to the vesting of the Restricted Stock Unit Award as it, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate.

(iii) Payment . A Restricted Stock Unit Award may be settled by the delivery of shares of Common Stock, their cash equivalent, any combination thereof or in any other form of consideration, as determined by the Board and contained in the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement.

(iv) Additional Restrictions. At the time of the grant of a Restricted Stock Unit Award, the Board, as it deems appropriate, may impose such restrictions or conditions that delay the delivery of the shares of Common Stock (or their cash equivalent) subject to a Restricted Stock Unit Award to a time after the vesting of such Restricted Stock Unit Award.

(v) Dividend Equivalents. Dividend equivalents may be credited in respect of shares of Common Stock covered by a Restricted Stock Unit Award, as determined by the Board and contained in the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. At the sole discretion of the Board, such dividend equivalents may be converted into additional shares of Common Stock covered by the Restricted Stock Unit Award in such manner as determined by the Board. Any additional shares covered by the Restricted Stock Unit Award credited by reason of such dividend equivalents will be subject to all of the same terms and conditions of the underlying Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement to which they relate.

(vi) Termination of Participant’s Continuous Service. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, such portion of the Restricted Stock Unit Award that has not vested will be forfeited upon the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service.

(c) Performance Awards .

(i) Performance Stock Awards . A Performance Stock Award is a Stock Award (covering a number of shares not in excess of that set forth in Section 3(d) above) that is payable (including that may be granted, may vest or may be exercised) contingent upon the attainment during a Performance Period of certain Performance Goals. A Performance Stock Award may, but need not, require the Participant’s completion of a specified period of Continuous Service. The length of any Performance Period, the Performance Goals to be achieved during the Performance Period, and the measure of whether and to what degree such Performance Goals have been attained will be conclusively determined by the Committee (or, if not required for compliance with Section 162(m) of the Code, the Board), in its sole discretion. In addition, to the extent permitted by applicable law and the applicable Award Agreement, the Board may determine that cash may be used in payment of Performance Stock Awards.

 

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(ii) Performance Cash Awards . A Performance Cash Award is a cash award (for a dollar value not in excess of that set forth in Section 3(d) above) that is payable contingent upon the attainment during a Performance Period of certain Performance Goals. A Performance Cash Award may also require the completion of a specified period of Continuous Service. At the time of grant of a Performance Cash Award, the length of any Performance Period, the Performance Goals to be achieved during the Performance Period, and the measure of whether and to what degree such Performance Goals have been attained will be conclusively determined by the Committee (or, if not required for compliance with Section 162(m) of the Code, the Board), in its sole discretion. The Board may specify the form of payment of Performance Cash Awards, which may be cash or other property, or may provide for a Participant to have the option for his or her Performance Cash Award, or such portion thereof as the Board may specify, to be paid in whole or in part in cash or other property.

(iii) Board Discretion . The Board retains the discretion to reduce or eliminate the compensation or economic benefit due upon attainment of Performance Goals and to define the manner of calculating the Performance Criteria it selects to use for a Performance Period. Partial achievement of the specified criteria may result in the payment or vesting corresponding to the degree of achievement as specified in the Stock Award Agreement or the written terms of a Performance Cash Award.

(iv) Section 162(m) Compliance . Unless otherwise permitted in compliance with the requirements of Section 162(m) of the Code with respect to an Award intended to qualify as “performance-based compensation” thereunder, the Committee will establish the Performance Goals applicable to, and the formula for calculating the amount payable under, the Award no later than the earlier of (a) the date 90 days after the commencement of the applicable Performance Period, and (b) the date on which 25% of the Performance Period has elapsed, and in any event at a time when the achievement of the applicable Performance Goals remains substantially uncertain. Prior to the payment of any compensation under an Award intended to qualify as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code, the Committee will certify the extent to which any Performance Goals and any other material terms under such Award have been satisfied (other than in cases where such Performance Goals relate solely to the increase in the value of the Common Stock). Notwithstanding satisfaction of, or completion of any Performance Goals, the number of shares of Common Stock, Options, cash or other benefits granted, issued, retainable and/or vested under an Award on account of satisfaction of such Performance Goals may be reduced by the Committee on the basis of such further considerations as the Committee, in its sole discretion, will determine.

(d) Other Stock Awards . Other forms of Stock Awards valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, Common Stock, including the appreciation in value thereof (e.g., options or stock rights with an exercise price or strike price less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock at the time of grant) may be granted either alone or in addition to Stock Awards provided for under Section 5 and the preceding provisions of this Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Board will have sole and complete authority to determine the persons to whom and the time or times at which such Other Stock Awards will be granted, the number of shares of Common Stock (or the cash equivalent thereof) to be granted pursuant to such Other Stock Awards and all other terms and conditions of such Other Stock Awards.

 

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7. C OVENANTS OF THE C OMPANY .

(a) Availability of Shares. The Company will keep available at all times the number of shares of Common Stock reasonably required to satisfy then-outstanding Awards.

(b) Securities Law Compliance. The Company will seek to obtain from each regulatory commission or agency having jurisdiction over the Plan such authority as may be required to grant Stock Awards and to issue and sell shares of Common Stock upon exercise of the Stock Awards; provided, however , that this undertaking will not require the Company to register under the Securities Act the Plan, any Stock Award or any Common Stock issued or issuable pursuant to any such Stock Award. If, after reasonable efforts and at a reasonable cost, the Company is unable to obtain from any such regulatory commission or agency the authority that counsel for the Company deems necessary for the lawful issuance and sale of Common Stock under the Plan, the Company will be relieved from any liability for failure to issue and sell Common Stock upon exercise of such Stock Awards unless and until such authority is obtained. A Participant will not be eligible for the grant of an Award or the subsequent issuance of cash or Common Stock pursuant to the Award if such grant or issuance would be in violation of any applicable securities law.

(c) No Obligation to Notify or Minimize Taxes. The Company will have no duty or obligation to any Participant to advise such holder as to the time or manner of exercising such Stock Award. Furthermore, the Company will have no duty or obligation to warn or otherwise advise such holder of a pending termination or expiration of an Award or a possible period in which the Award may not be exercised. The Company has no duty or obligation to minimize the tax consequences of an Award to the holder of such Award.

8. M ISCELLANEOUS .

(a) Use of Proceeds from Sales of Common Stock. Proceeds from the sale of shares of Common Stock pursuant to Awards will constitute general funds of the Company.

(b) Corporate Action Constituting Grant of Awards. Corporate action constituting a grant by the Company of an Award to any Participant will be deemed completed as of the date of such corporate action, unless otherwise determined by the Board, regardless of when the instrument, certificate, or letter evidencing the Award is communicated to, or actually received or accepted by, the Participant. In the event that the corporate records (e.g., Board consents, resolutions or minutes) documenting the corporate action constituting the grant contain terms (e.g., exercise price, vesting schedule or number of shares) that are inconsistent with those in the Award Agreement or related grant documents as a result of a clerical error in the papering of the Award Agreement or related grant documents, the corporate records will control and the Participant will have no legally binding right to the incorrect term in the Award Agreement or related grant documents.

(c) Stockholder Rights. No Participant will be deemed to be the holder of, or to have any of the rights of a holder with respect to, any shares of Common Stock subject to an Award unless and until (i) such Participant has satisfied all requirements for exercise of, or the issuance of shares of Common Stock under, the Award pursuant to its terms, and (ii) the issuance of the Common Stock subject to such Award has been entered into the books and records of the Company.

 

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(d) No Employment or Other Service Rights. Nothing in the Plan, any Award Agreement or any other instrument executed thereunder or in connection with any Award granted pursuant thereto will confer upon any Participant any right to continue to serve the Company or an Affiliate in the capacity in effect at the time the Award was granted or will affect the right of the Company or an Affiliate to terminate (i) the employment of an Employee with or without notice and with or without cause, (ii) the service of a Consultant pursuant to the terms of such Consultant’s agreement with the Company or an Affiliate, or (iii) the service of a Director pursuant to the bylaws of the Company or an Affiliate, and any applicable provisions of the corporate law of the state in which the Company or the Affiliate is incorporated, as the case may be.

(e) Change in Time Commitment. In the event a Participant’s regular level of time commitment in the performance of his or her services for the Company and any Affiliates is reduced (for example, and without limitation, if the Participant is an Employee of the Company and the Employee has a change in status from a full-time Employee to a part-time Employee or takes an extended leave of absence) after the date of grant of any Award to the Participant, the Board has the right in its sole discretion to (x) make a corresponding reduction in the number of shares or cash amount subject to any portion of such Award that is scheduled to vest or become payable after the date of such change in time commitment, and (y) in lieu of or in combination with such a reduction, extend the vesting or payment schedule applicable to such Award. In the event of any such reduction, the Participant will have no right with respect to any portion of the Award that is so reduced or extended.

(f) Incentive Stock Option Limitations. To the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined at the time of grant) of Common Stock with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by any Optionholder during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company and any Affiliates) exceeds $100,000 (or such other limit established in the Code) or otherwise does not comply with the rules governing Incentive Stock Options, the Options or portions thereof that exceed such limit (according to the order in which they were granted) or otherwise do not comply with such rules will be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options, notwithstanding any contrary provision of the applicable Option Agreement(s).

(g) Investment Assurances. The Company may require a Participant, as a condition of exercising or acquiring Common Stock under any Award, (i) to give written assurances satisfactory to the Company as to the Participant’s knowledge and experience in financial and business matters and/or to employ a purchaser representative reasonably satisfactory to the Company who is knowledgeable and experienced in financial and business matters and that such Participant is capable of evaluating, alone or together with the purchaser representative, the merits and risks of exercising the Award; and (ii) to give written assurances satisfactory to the Company stating that the Participant is acquiring Common Stock subject to the Award for the Participant’s own account and not with any present intention of selling or otherwise distributing the Common Stock. The foregoing requirements, and any assurances given pursuant to such requirements, will be inoperative if (A) the issuance of the shares upon the exercise or

 

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acquisition of Common Stock under the Award has been registered under a then currently effective registration statement under the Securities Act, or (B) as to any particular requirement, a determination is made by counsel for the Company that such requirement need not be met in the circumstances under the then applicable securities laws. The Company may, upon advice of counsel to the Company, place legends on stock certificates issued under the Plan as such counsel deems necessary or appropriate in order to comply with applicable securities laws, including, but not limited to, legends restricting the transfer of the Common Stock.

(h) Withholding Obligations. Unless prohibited by the terms of an Award Agreement, the Company may, in its sole discretion, satisfy any federal, state or local tax withholding obligation relating to an Award by any of the following means or by a combination of such means: (i) causing the Participant to tender a cash payment; (ii) withholding shares of Common Stock from the shares of Common Stock issued or otherwise issuable to the Participant in connection with the Award; provided, however, that no shares of Common Stock are withheld with a value exceeding the minimum amount of tax required to be withheld by law (or such lesser amount as may be necessary to avoid classification of the Stock Award as a liability for financial accounting purposes); (iii) withholding cash from an Award settled in cash; (iv) withholding payment from any amounts otherwise payable to the Participant; or (v) by such other method as may be set forth in the Award Agreement.

(i) Electronic Delivery . Any reference herein to a “written” agreement or document will include any agreement or document delivered electronically, filed publicly at www.sec.gov (or any successor website thereto) or posted on the Company’s intranet (or other shared electronic medium controlled by the Company to which the Participant has access).

(j) Deferrals. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Board, in its sole discretion, may determine that the delivery of Common Stock or the payment of cash, upon the exercise, vesting or settlement of all or a portion of any Award may be deferred and may establish programs and procedures for deferral elections to be made by Participants. Deferrals by Participants will be made in accordance with Section 409A of the Code. Consistent with Section 409A of the Code, the Board may provide for distributions while a Participant is still an employee or otherwise providing services to the Company. The Board is authorized to make deferrals of Awards and determine when, and in what annual percentages, Participants may receive payments, including lump sum payments, following the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service, and implement such other terms and conditions consistent with the provisions of the Plan and in accordance with applicable law.

(k) Compliance with Section 409A of the Code. Unless otherwise expressly provided for in an Award Agreement, the Plan and Award Agreements will be interpreted to the greatest extent possible in a manner that makes the Plan and the Awards granted hereunder exempt from Section 409A of the Code, and, to the extent not so exempt, in compliance with Section 409A of the Code. If the Board determines that any Award granted hereunder is not exempt from and is therefore subject to Section 409A of the Code, the Award Agreement evidencing such Award will incorporate the terms and conditions necessary to avoid the consequences specified in Section 409A(a)(1) of the Code, and to the extent an Award Agreement is silent on terms necessary for compliance, such terms are hereby incorporated by reference into the Award Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Plan (and

 

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unless the Award Agreement specifically provides otherwise), if the shares of Common Stock are publicly traded, and if a Participant holding an Award that constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code is a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code, no distribution or payment of any amount that is due because of a “separation from service” (as defined in Section 409A of the Code without regard to alternative definitions thereunder) will be issued or paid before the date that is six months following the date of such Participant’s “separation from service” (as defined in Section 409A of the Code without regard to alternative definitions thereunder) or, if earlier, the date of the Participant’s death, unless such distribution or payment can be made in a manner that complies with Section 409A of the Code, and any amounts so deferred will be paid in a lump sum on the day after such six month period elapses, with the balance paid thereafter on the original schedule.

(l) Clawback/Recovery . All Awards granted under the Plan will be subject to recoupment in accordance with any clawback policy that the Company is required to adopt pursuant to the listing standards of any national securities exchange or association on which the Company’s securities are listed or as is otherwise required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or other applicable law. In addition, the Board may impose such other clawback, recovery or recoupment provisions in an Award Agreement as the Board determines necessary or appropriate, including but not limited to a reacquisition right in respect of previously acquired shares of Common Stock or other cash or property upon the occurrence of an event constituting Cause. No recovery of compensation under such a clawback policy will be an event giving rise to a right to resign for “good reason” or “constructive termination” (or similar term) under any agreement with the Company.

9. A DJUSTMENTS UPON C HANGES IN C OMMON S TOCK ; O THER C ORPORATE E VENTS .

(a) Capitalization Adjustments . In the event of a Capitalization Adjustment, the Board will appropriately and proportionately adjust: (i) the class(es) and maximum number of securities subject to the Plan pursuant to Section 3(a), (ii) the class(es) and maximum number of securities that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of Incentive Stock Options pursuant to Section 3(c), (iii) the class(es) and maximum number of securities that may be awarded to any person pursuant to Sections 3(d), and (iv) the class(es) and number of securities and price per share of stock subject to outstanding Stock Awards. The Board will make such adjustments, and its determination will be final, binding and conclusive.

(b) Dissolution or Liquidation . Except as otherwise provided in the Stock Award Agreement, in the event of a dissolution or liquidation of the Company, all outstanding Stock Awards (other than Stock Awards consisting of vested and outstanding shares of Common Stock not subject to a forfeiture condition or the Company’s right of repurchase) will terminate immediately prior to the completion of such dissolution or liquidation, and the shares of Common Stock subject to the Company’s repurchase rights or subject to a forfeiture condition may be repurchased or reacquired by the Company notwithstanding the fact that the holder of such Stock Award is providing Continuous Service; provided, however , that the Board may, in its sole discretion, cause some or all Stock Awards to become fully vested, exercisable and/or no longer subject to repurchase or forfeiture (to the extent such Stock Awards have not previously expired or terminated) before the dissolution or liquidation is completed but contingent on its completion.

 

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(c) Corporate Transaction. The following provisions will apply to Stock Awards in the event of a Corporate Transaction unless otherwise provided in the instrument evidencing the Stock Award or any other written agreement between the Company or any Affiliate and the Participant or unless otherwise expressly provided by the Board at the time of grant of a Stock Award. In the event of a Corporate Transaction, then, notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the Board will take one or more of the following actions with respect to Stock Awards, contingent upon the closing or completion of the Corporate Transaction:

(i) arrange for the surviving corporation or acquiring corporation (or the surviving or acquiring corporation’s parent company) to assume or continue the Stock Award or to substitute a similar stock award for the Stock Award (including, but not limited to, an award to acquire the same consideration paid to the stockholders of the Company pursuant to the Corporate Transaction);

(ii) arrange for the assignment of any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by the Company in respect of Common Stock issued pursuant to the Stock Award to the surviving corporation or acquiring corporation (or the surviving or acquiring corporation’s parent company);

(iii) accelerate the vesting, in whole or in part, of the Stock Award (and, if applicable, the time at which the Stock Award may be exercised) to a date prior to the effective time of such Corporate Transaction as the Board determines (or, if the Board does not determine such a date, to the date that is five days prior to the effective date of the Corporate Transaction), with such Stock Award terminating if not exercised (if applicable) at or prior to the effective time of the Corporate Transaction;

(iv) arrange for the lapse, in whole or in part, of any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by the Company with respect to the Stock Award;

(v) cancel or arrange for the cancellation of the Stock Award, to the extent not vested or not exercised prior to the effective time of the Corporate Transaction, in exchange for such cash consideration, if any, as the Board, in its sole discretion, may consider appropriate; and

(vi) make a payment, in such form as may be determined by the Board equal to the excess, if any, of (A) the value of the property the Participant would have received upon the exercise of the Stock Award immediately prior to the effective time of the Corporate Transaction, over (B) any exercise price payable by such holder in connection with such exercise.

The Board need not take the same action or actions with respect to all Stock Awards or portions thereof or with respect to all Participants. The Board may take different actions with respect to the vested and unvested portions of a Stock Award.

(d) Change in Control. A Stock Award may be subject to additional acceleration of vesting and exercisability upon or after a Change in Control as may be provided in the Stock Award Agreement for such Stock Award or as may be provided in any other written agreement between the Company or any Affiliate and the Participant, but in the absence of such provision, no such acceleration will occur.

 

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10. P LAN T ERM ; E ARLIER T ERMINATION OR S USPENSION OF THE P LAN .

The Board may suspend or terminate the Plan at any time. No Incentive Stock Options may be granted after the tenth anniversary of the earlier of (i) the date the Plan is adopted by the Board (the “ Adoption Date ”), or (ii) the date the Plan is approved by the stockholders of the Company. No Awards may be granted under the Plan while the Plan is suspended or after it is terminated.

11. E XISTENCE OF THE P LAN ; T IMING OF F IRST G RANT OR E XERCISE .

The Plan will come into existence on the Adoption Date; provided, however , that no Award may be granted prior to the IPO Date (that is, the Effective Date). In addition, no Stock Award will be exercised (or, in the case of a Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award, Performance Stock Award, or Other Stock Award, no Stock Award will be granted) and no Performance Cash Award will be settled unless and until the Plan has been approved by the stockholders of the Company, which approval will be within 12 months after the date the Plan is adopted by the Board.

12. C HOICE OF L AW .

The law of the State of California will govern all questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Plan, without regard to that state’s conflict of laws rules.

13. D EFINITIONS . As used in the Plan, the following definitions will apply to the capitalized terms indicated below:

(a) Affiliate ” means, at the time of determination, any “parent” or “subsidiary” of the Company as such terms are defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. The Board will have the authority to determine the time or times at which “parent” or “subsidiary” status is determined within the foregoing definition.

(b) Award ” means a Stock Award or a Performance Cash Award.

(c) Award Agreement ” means a written agreement between the Company and a Participant evidencing the terms and conditions of an Award.

(d) Board ” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

(e) Capital Stock ” means each and every class of common stock of the Company, regardless of the number of votes per share.

(f) Capitalization Adjustment ” means any change that is made in, or other events that occur with respect to, the Common Stock subject to the Plan or subject to any Stock Award after the Adoption Date without the receipt of consideration by the Company through merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization, reincorporation, stock dividend, dividend in property other than cash, large nonrecurring cash dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, liquidating dividend, combination of shares, exchange of shares, change in corporate structure or any similar equity restructuring transaction, as that term is used in Statement of Financial

 

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Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 (or any successor thereto). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the conversion of any convertible securities of the Company will not be treated as a Capitalization Adjustment.

(g) Cause ” will have the meaning ascribed to such term in any written agreement between the Participant and the Company defining such term and, in the absence of such agreement, such term means, with respect to a Participant, the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) such Participant’s commission of any felony or any crime involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude under the laws of the United States or any state thereof; (ii) such Participant’s attempted commission of, or participation in, a fraud or act of dishonesty against the Company; (iii) such Participant’s intentional, material violation of any contract or agreement between the Participant and the Company or of any statutory duty owed to the Company; (iv) such Participant’s unauthorized use or disclosure of the Company’s confidential information or trade secrets; or (v) such Participant’s gross misconduct. The determination that a termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service is either for Cause or without Cause will be made by the Company, in its sole discretion. Any determination by the Company that the Continuous Service of a Participant was terminated with or without Cause for the purposes of outstanding Awards held by such Participant will have no effect upon any determination of the rights or obligations of the Company or such Participant for any other purpose.

(h) Change in Control ” means the occurrence, in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, of any one or more of the following events:

(i) any Exchange Act Person becomes the Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities other than by virtue of a merger, consolidation or similar transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Change in Control will not be deemed to occur (A) on account of the acquisition of securities of the Company directly from the Company, (B) on account of the acquisition of securities of the Company by an investor, any affiliate thereof or any other Exchange Act Person that acquires the Company’s securities in a transaction or series of related transactions the primary purpose of which is to obtain financing for the Company through the issuance of equity securities, (C) on account of the acquisition of securities of the Company by any individual who is, on the IPO Date, either an executive officer or a Director (either, an “ IPO Investor ”) and/or any entity in which an IPO Investor has a direct or indirect interest (whether in the form of voting rights or participation in profits or capital contributions) of more than 50% (collectively, the “ IPO Entities ”) or on account of the IPO Entities continuing to hold shares that come to represent more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities as a result of the conversion of any class of the Company’s securities into another class of the Company’s securities having a different number of votes per share pursuant to the conversion provisions set forth in the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation; or (D) solely because the level of Ownership held by any Exchange Act Person (the “ Subject Person ”) exceeds the designated percentage threshold of the outstanding voting securities as a result of a repurchase or other acquisition of voting securities by the Company reducing the number of shares outstanding, provided that if a Change in Control would occur (but for the operation of this sentence) as a result of the acquisition of voting securities by the Company, and after such share acquisition, the Subject Person becomes the Owner of any additional voting securities that, assuming the repurchase or other acquisition

 

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had not occurred, increases the percentage of the then outstanding voting securities Owned by the Subject Person over the designated percentage threshold, then a Change in Control will be deemed to occur;

(ii) there is consummated a merger, consolidation or similar transaction involving (directly or indirectly) the Company and, immediately after the consummation of such merger, consolidation or similar transaction, the stockholders of the Company immediately prior thereto do not Own, directly or indirectly, either (A) outstanding voting securities representing more than 50% of the combined outstanding voting power of the surviving Entity in such merger, consolidation or similar transaction or (B) more than 50% of the combined outstanding voting power of the parent of the surviving Entity in such merger, consolidation or similar transaction, in each case in substantially the same proportions as their Ownership of the outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such transaction; provided, however , that a merger, consolidation or similar transaction will not constitute a Change in Control under this prong of the definition if the outstanding voting securities representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the surviving Entity or its parent are owned by the IPO Entities;

(iii) there is consummated a sale, lease, exclusive license or other disposition of all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, other than a sale, lease, license or other disposition of all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries to an Entity, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of which are Owned by stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their Ownership of the outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such sale, lease, license or other disposition; provided, however , that a sale, lease, exclusive license or other disposition of all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries will not constitute a Change in Control under this prong of the definition if the outstanding voting securities representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the acquiring Entity or its parent are owned by the IPO Entities; or

(iv) individuals who, on the date the Plan is adopted by the Board, are members of the Board (the “ Incumbent Board ”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Board; provided, however, that if the appointment or election (or nomination for election) of any new Board member was approved or recommended by a majority vote of the members of the Incumbent Board then still in office, such new member will, for purposes of this Plan, be considered as a member of the Incumbent Board.

Notwithstanding the foregoing definition or any other provision of the Plan, the term Change in Control will not include a sale of assets, merger or other transaction effected exclusively for the purpose of changing the domicile of the Company and the definition of Change in Control (or any analogous term) in an individual written agreement between the Company or any Affiliate and the Participant will supersede the foregoing definition with respect to Awards subject to such agreement; provided, however , that if no definition of Change in Control or any analogous term is set forth in such an individual written agreement, the foregoing definition will apply.

 

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(i) Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including any applicable regulations and guidance thereunder.

(j) Committee ” means a committee of one or more Directors to whom authority has been delegated by the Board in accordance with Section 2(c).

(k) Common Stock ” means, as of the IPO Date, the common stock of the Company, having one vote per share.

(l) Company ” means Revance Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

(m) Consultant ” means any person, including an advisor, who is (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and is compensated for such services, or (ii) serving as a member of the board of directors of an Affiliate and is compensated for such services. However, service solely as a Director, or payment of a fee for such service, will not cause a Director to be considered a “Consultant” for purposes of the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person is treated as a Consultant under this Plan only if a Form S-8 Registration Statement under the Securities Act is available to register either the offer or the sale of the Company’s securities to such person.

(n) Continuous Service ” means that the Participant’s service with the Company or an Affiliate, whether as an Employee, Director or Consultant, is not interrupted or terminated. A change in the capacity in which the Participant renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Consultant or Director or a change in the entity for which the Participant renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant’s service with the Company or an Affiliate, will not terminate a Participant’s Continuous Service; provided, however , that if the Entity for which a Participant is rendering services ceases to qualify as an Affiliate, as determined by the Board, in its sole discretion, such Participant’s Continuous Service will be considered to have terminated on the date such Entity ceases to qualify as an Affiliate. To the extent permitted by law, the Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party’s sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service will be considered interrupted in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Board or chief executive officer, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave, or (ii) transfers between the Company, an Affiliate, or their successors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a leave of absence will be treated as Continuous Service for purposes of vesting in an Award only to such extent as may be provided in the Company’s leave of absence policy, in the written terms of any leave of absence agreement or policy applicable to the Participant, or as otherwise required by law.

(o) Corporate Transaction ” means the consummation, in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, of any one or more of the following events:

(i) a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all, as determined by the Board, in its sole discretion, of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries;

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(iii) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which the Company is not the surviving corporation; or

(iv) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which the Company is the surviving corporation but the shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately preceding the merger, consolidation or similar transaction are converted or exchanged by virtue of the merger, consolidation or similar transaction into other property, whether in the form of securities, cash or otherwise.

(p) Covered Employee ” will have the meaning provided in Section 162(m)(3) of the Code.

(q) Director ” means a member of the Board.

(r) Disability ” means, with respect to a Participant, the inability of such Participant to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or that has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, as provided in Sections 22(e)(3) and 409A(a)(2)(c)(i) of the Code, and will be determined by the Board on the basis of such medical evidence as the Board deems warranted under the circumstances.

(s) Effective Date ” means the IPO Date.

(t) Employee ” means any person employed by the Company or an Affiliate. However, service solely as a Director, or payment of a fee for such services, will not cause a Director to be considered an “Employee” for purposes of the Plan.

(u) Entity ” means a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity.

(v) Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

(w) Exchange Act Person ” means any natural person, Entity or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) or 14(d) of the Exchange Act), except that “Exchange Act Person” will not include (i) the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, (ii) any employee benefit plan of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company or any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, (iii) an underwriter temporarily holding securities pursuant to a registered public offering of such securities, (iv) an Entity Owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their Ownership of stock of the Company; or (v) any natural person, Entity or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) or 14(d) of the Exchange Act) that, as of the Effective Date, is the Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities.

 

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(x) Fair Market Value ” means, as of any date, the value of the Common Stock determined as follows:

(i) If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or traded on any established market, the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock will be, unless otherwise determined by the Board, the closing sales price for such stock as quoted on such exchange or market (or the exchange or market with the greatest volume of trading in the Common Stock) on the date of determination, as reported in a source the Board deems reliable.

(ii) Unless otherwise provided by the Board, if there is no closing sales price for the Common Stock on the date of determination, then the Fair Market Value will be the closing selling price on the last preceding date for which such quotation exists.

(iii) In the absence of such markets for the Common Stock, the Fair Market Value will be determined by the Board in good faith and in a manner that complies with Sections 409A and 422 of the Code.

(y) Incentive Stock Option ” means an option granted pursuant to Section 5 of the Plan that is intended to be, and qualifies as, an “incentive stock option” within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code.

(z) IPO Date ” means the date of the underwriting agreement between the Company and the underwriter(s) managing the initial public offering of the Common Stock, pursuant to which the Common Stock is priced for the initial public offering.

(aa) Non-Employee Director ” means a Director who either (i) is not a current employee or officer of the Company or an Affiliate, does not receive compensation, either directly or indirectly, from the Company or an Affiliate for services rendered as a consultant or in any capacity other than as a Director (except for an amount as to which disclosure would not be required under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act (“ Regulation S-K ”)), does not possess an interest in any other transaction for which disclosure would be required under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and is not engaged in a business relationship for which disclosure would be required pursuant to Item 404(b) of Regulation S-K; or (ii) is otherwise considered a “non-employee director” for purposes of Rule 16b-3.

(bb) Nonstatutory Stock Option ” means any Option granted pursuant to Section 5 of the Plan that does not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.

(cc) Officer ” means a person who is an officer of the Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

(dd) Option ” means an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option to purchase shares of Common Stock granted pursuant to the Plan.

(ee) Option Agreement ” means a written agreement between the Company and an Optionholder evidencing the terms and conditions of an Option grant. Each Option Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

(ff) Optionholder ” means a person to whom an Option is granted pursuant to the Plan or, if applicable, such other person who holds an outstanding Option.

 

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(gg) Other Stock Award ” means an award based in whole or in part by reference to the Common Stock which is granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 6(d).

(hh) Other Stock Award Agreement ” means a written agreement between the Company and a holder of an Other Stock Award evidencing the terms and conditions of an Other Stock Award grant. Each Other Stock Award Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

(ii) Outside Director ” means a Director who either (i) is not a current employee of the Company or an “affiliated corporation” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 162(m) of the Code), is not a former employee of the Company or an “affiliated corporation” who receives compensation for prior services (other than benefits under a tax-qualified retirement plan) during the taxable year, has not been an officer of the Company or an “affiliated corporation,” and does not receive remuneration from the Company or an “affiliated corporation,” either directly or indirectly, in any capacity other than as a Director, or (ii) is otherwise considered an “outside director” for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code.

(jj) Own, ” “ Owned, ” “ Owner, ” “ Ownership ” means a person or Entity will be deemed to “Own,” to have “Owned,” to be the “Owner” of, or to have acquired “Ownership” of securities if such person or Entity, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, has or shares voting power, which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting, with respect to such securities.

(kk) Participant ” means a person to whom an Award is granted pursuant to the Plan or, if applicable, such other person who holds an outstanding Stock Award.

(ll) Performance Cash Award ” means an award of cash granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 6(c)(ii).

(mm) Performance Criteria ” means the one or more criteria that the Board will select for purposes of establishing the Performance Goals for a Performance Period. The Performance Criteria that will be used to establish such Performance Goals may be based on any one of, or combination of, the following as determined by the Board: (i) earnings (including earnings per share and net earnings); (ii) earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation; (iii) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; (iv) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and legal settlements; (v) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, legal settlements and other income (expense); (vi) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, legal settlements, other income (expense) and stock-based compensation; (vii) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, legal settlements, other income (expense), stock-based compensation and changes in deferred revenue; (viii) total stockholder return; (ix) return on equity or average stockholder’s equity; (x) return on assets, investment, or capital employed; (xi) stock price; (xii) margin (including gross margin); (xiii) income (before or after taxes); (xiv) operating income; (xv) operating income after taxes; (xvi) pre-tax profit; (xvii) operating cash flow; (xviii) sales or revenue targets; (xix) increases in revenue or product revenue; (xx) expenses and cost reduction goals; (xxi) improvement in or attainment of working capital levels; (xxii) economic value added (or an equivalent metric); (xxiii) market share; (xxiv) cash flow; (xxv) cash flow per share; (xxvi) share price performance; (xxvii) debt reduction;

 

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(xxviii) implementation or completion of projects or processes; (xxix) user satisfaction; (xxx) stockholders’ equity; (xxxi) capital expenditures; (xxxii) debt levels; (xxxiii) operating profit or net operating profit; (xxxiv) workforce diversity; (xxxv) growth of net income or operating income; (xxxvi) billings; (xxxvii) bookings; (xxxviii) the number of users, including but not limited to unique users; and (xxxix) employee retention and to the extent that an Award is not intended to comply with Section 162(m) of the Code, other measures of performance selected by the Board.

(nn) Performance Goals ” means, for a Performance Period, the one or more goals established by the Board for the Performance Period based upon the Performance Criteria. Performance Goals may be based on a Company-wide basis, with respect to one or more business units, divisions, Affiliates, or business segments, and in either absolute terms or relative to the performance of one or more comparable companies or the performance of one or more relevant indices. Unless specified otherwise by the Board (i) in the Award Agreement at the time the Award is granted or (ii) in such other document setting forth the Performance Goals at the time the Performance Goals are established, the Board will appropriately make adjustments in the method of calculating the attainment of Performance Goals for a Performance Period as follows: (1) to exclude restructuring and/or other nonrecurring charges; (2) to exclude exchange rate effects; (3) to exclude the effects of changes to generally accepted accounting principles; (4) to exclude the effects of any statutory adjustments to corporate tax rates; (5) to exclude the effects of any “extraordinary items” as determined under generally accepted accounting principles; (6) to exclude the dilutive effects of acquisitions or joint ventures; (7) to assume that any business divested by the Company achieved performance objectives at targeted levels during the balance of a Performance Period following such divestiture; (8) to exclude the effect of any change in the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company by reason of any stock dividend or split, stock repurchase, reorganization, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination or exchange of shares or other similar corporate change, or any distributions to common stockholders other than regular cash dividends; (9) to exclude the effects of stock based compensation and the award of bonuses under the Company’s bonus plans; (10) to exclude costs incurred in connection with potential acquisitions or divestitures that are required to be expensed under generally accepted accounting principles; (11) to exclude the goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges that are required to be recorded under generally accepted accounting principles; and (12) to exclude the effect of any other unusual, non-recurring gain or loss or other extraordinary item. In addition, the Board retains the discretion to reduce or eliminate the compensation or economic benefit due upon attainment of Performance Goals and to define the manner of calculating the Performance Criteria it selects to use for such Performance Period. Partial achievement of the specified criteria may result in the payment or vesting corresponding to the degree of achievement as specified in the Stock Award Agreement or the written terms of a Performance Cash Award.

(oo) Performance Period ” means the period of time selected by the Board over which the attainment of one or more Performance Goals will be measured for the purpose of determining a Participant’s right to and the payment of a Stock Award or a Performance Cash Award. Performance Periods may be of varying and overlapping duration, at the sole discretion of the Board.

 

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(pp) Performance Stock Award ” means a Stock Award granted under the terms and conditions of Section 6(c)(i).

(qq) Plan ” means this Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan.

(rr) Restricted Stock Award ” means an award of shares of Common Stock which is granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 6(a).

(ss) Restricted Stock Award Agreement ” means a written agreement between the Company and a holder of a Restricted Stock Award evidencing the terms and conditions of a Restricted Stock Award grant. Each Restricted Stock Award Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

(tt) Restricted Stock Unit Award ” means a right to receive shares of Common Stock which is granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 6(b).

(uu) Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement ” means a written agreement between the Company and a holder of a Restricted Stock Unit Award evidencing the terms and conditions of a Restricted Stock Unit Award grant. Each Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

(vv) Rule 16b-3 ” means Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act or any successor to Rule 16b-3, as in effect from time to time.

(ww) Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(xx) Stock Appreciation Right ” or “ SAR ” means a right to receive the appreciation on Common Stock that is granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 5.

(yy) Stock Appreciation Right Agreement ” means a written agreement between the Company and a holder of a Stock Appreciation Right evidencing the terms and conditions of a Stock Appreciation Right grant. Each Stock Appreciation Right Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

(zz) Stock Award ” means any right to receive Common Stock granted under the Plan, including an Incentive Stock Option, a Nonstatutory Stock Option, a Restricted Stock Award, a Restricted Stock Unit Award, a Stock Appreciation Right, a Performance Stock Award or any Other Stock Award.

(aaa) Stock Award Agreement ” means a written agreement between the Company and a Participant evidencing the terms and conditions of a Stock Award grant. Each Stock Award Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

(bbb) Subsidiary ” means, with respect to the Company, (i) any corporation of which more than 50% of the outstanding capital stock having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors of such corporation (irrespective of whether, at the time, stock of any other class or classes of such corporation will have or might have voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency) is at the time, directly or indirectly, Owned by the Company, and

 

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(ii) any partnership, limited liability company or other entity in which the Company has a direct or indirect interest (whether in the form of voting or participation in profits or capital contribution) of more than 50%.

(ccc) Ten Percent Stockholder ” means a person who Owns (or is deemed to Own pursuant to Section 424(d) of the Code) stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Affiliate.

 

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Exhibit 10.6

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

R ESTRICTED S TOCK U NIT G RANT N OTICE

(2014 E QUITY I NCENTIVE P LAN )

Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”), pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Company’s 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “ Plan ”), hereby awards to Participant a Restricted Stock Unit Award for the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock (“ Restricted Stock Units ”) set forth below (the “ Award ”). The Award is subject to all of the terms and conditions as set forth in this notice of grant (this “ Restricted Stock Unit Grant Notice ”) and in the Plan and the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (the “ Award Agreement ”), both of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein in their entirety. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan or the Award Agreement. In the event of any conflict between the terms in the Award and the Plan, the terms of the Plan shall control.

 

Participant:    
ID:    
Date of Grant:    
Grant Number:    
Vesting Commencement Date:    
Number of Restricted Stock Units/Shares:     

 

Vesting Schedule:    The shares subject to the Award shall vest as follows: [                                           ].
Issuance Schedule:    Subject to any change on a Capitalization Adjustment, one share of Common Stock will be issued for each Restricted Stock Unit that vests at the time set forth in Section 6 of the Award Agreement.

Additional Terms/Acknowledgements: Participant acknowledges receipt of, and understands and agrees to, this Restricted Stock Unit Grant Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan. Participant further acknowledges that as of the Date of Grant, this Restricted Stock Unit Grant Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan set forth the entire understanding between Participant and the Company regarding the acquisition of the Common Stock pursuant to the Award specified above and supersede all prior oral and written agreements on the terms of this Award with the exception, if applicable, of (i) the written employment agreement or offer letter agreement entered into between the Company and Participant specifying the terms that should govern this specific Award, and (ii) any compensation recovery policy that is adopted by the Company or is otherwise required by applicable law.

By accepting this Award, Participant acknowledges having received and read the Restricted Stock Unit Grant Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan and agrees to all of the terms and conditions set forth in


these documents. Participant consents to receive Plan documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company.

 

Other Agreements:     

 

R EVANCE  T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .     P ARTICIPANT
By:         By:    
  Signature       Signature
Title:          Date:     
Date:          

A TTACHMENTS : Award Agreement and 2014 Equity Incentive Plan


R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

2014 E QUITY I NCENTIVE P LAN

R ESTRICTED S TOCK U NIT A WARD A GREEMENT

Pursuant to the Restricted Stock Unit Grant Notice (the “ Grant Notice ”) and this Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (the “ Agreement ”), Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”) has awarded you (“ Participant ”) a Restricted Stock Unit Award (the “ Award ”) pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Company’s 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “ Plan ”) for the number of Restricted Stock Units/shares indicated in the Grant Notice. Capitalized terms not explicitly defined in this Agreement or the Grant Notice shall have the same meanings given to them in the Plan. The terms of your Award, in addition to those set forth in the Grant Notice, are as follows.

1. G RANT OF THE A WARD . This Award represents the right to be issued on a future date one (1) share of Common Stock for each Restricted Stock Unit that vests on the applicable vesting date(s) (subject to any adjustment under Section 3 below) as indicated in the Grant Notice. As of the Date of Grant, the Company will credit to a bookkeeping account maintained by the Company for your benefit (the “ Account ”) the number of Restricted Stock Units/shares of Common Stock subject to the Award. This Award was granted in consideration of your services to the Company.

2. V ESTING . Subject to the limitations contained herein, your Award will vest, if at all, in accordance with the vesting schedule provided in the Grant Notice, provided that vesting will cease upon the termination of your Continuous Service. Upon such termination of your Continuous Service, the Restricted Stock Units/shares of Common Stock credited to the Account that were not vested on the date of such termination will be forfeited at no cost to the Company and you will have no further right, title or interest in or to such underlying shares of Common Stock.

3. N UMBER OF S HARES . The number of Restricted Stock Units/shares subject to your Award may be adjusted from time to time for Capitalization Adjustments, as provided in the Plan. Any additional Restricted Stock Units, shares, cash or other property that becomes subject to the Award pursuant to this Section 3, if any, shall be subject, in a manner determined by the Board, to the same forfeiture restrictions, restrictions on transferability, and time and manner of delivery as applicable to the other Restricted Stock Units and shares covered by your Award. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 3, no fractional shares or rights for fractional shares of Common Stock shall be created pursuant to this Section 3. Any fraction of a share will be rounded down to the nearest whole share.

4. S ECURITIES L AW C OMPLIANCE . You may not be issued any Common Stock under your Award unless the shares of Common Stock underlying the Restricted Stock Units are either (i) then registered under the Securities Act, or (ii) the Company has determined that such issuance would be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Your Award must also comply with other applicable laws and regulations governing the Award, and you shall not receive such Common Stock if the Company determines that such receipt would not be in material compliance with such laws and regulations.

 

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5. T RANSFER R ESTRICTIONS . Prior to the time that shares of Common Stock have been delivered to you, you may not transfer, pledge, sell or otherwise dispose of this Award or the shares issuable in respect of your Award, except as expressly provided in this Section 5. For example, you may not use shares that may be issued in respect of your Restricted Stock Units as security for a loan. The restrictions on transfer set forth herein will lapse upon delivery to you of shares in respect of your vested Restricted Stock Units.

a. Death . Your Award is transferable by will and by the laws of descent and distribution. At your death, vesting of your Award will cease and your executor or administrator of your estate shall be entitled to receive, on behalf of your estate, any Common Stock or other consideration that vested but was not issued before your death.

b. Domestic Relations Orders. Upon receiving written permission from the Board or its duly authorized designee, and provided that you and the designated transferee enter into transfer and other agreements required by the Company, you may transfer your right to receive the distribution of Common Stock or other consideration hereunder, pursuant to a domestic relations order or marital settlement agreement that contains the information required by the Company to effectuate the transfer. You are encouraged to discuss the proposed terms of any division of this Award with the Company General Counsel prior to finalizing the domestic relations order or marital settlement agreement to verify that you may make such transfer, and if so, to help ensure the required information is contained within the domestic relations order or marital settlement agreement.

6. D ATE OF I SSUANCE .

a. The issuance of shares in respect of the Restricted Stock Units is intended to comply with Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) and will be construed and administered in such a manner. Subject to the satisfaction of the withholding obligations set forth in this Agreement, in the event one or more Restricted Stock Units vests, the Company shall issue to you one (1) share of Common Stock for each Restricted Stock Unit that vests on the applicable vesting date(s) (subject to any adjustment under Section 3 above). The issuance date determined by this paragraph is referred to as the “ Original Issuance Date ”.

b. If the Original Issuance Date falls on a date that is not a business day, delivery shall instead occur on the next following business day. In addition, if:

1) the Original Issuance Date does not occur (1) during an “open window period” applicable to you, as determined by the Company in accordance with the Company’s then-effective policy on trading in Company securities, or (2) on a date when you are otherwise permitted to sell shares of Common Stock on an established stock exchange or stock market, and

2) either (1) Withholding Taxes do not apply, or (2) the Company decides, prior to the Original Issuance Date, (A) not to satisfy the Withholding Taxes by withholding shares of Common Stock from the shares otherwise due, on the Original Issuance Date, to you under this Award, and (B) not to permit you to pay your Withholding Taxes in cash,

 

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then the shares that would otherwise be issued to you on the Original Issuance Date will not be delivered on such Original Issuance Date and will instead be delivered on the first business day when you are not prohibited from selling shares of the Company’s Common Stock in the open public market, but in no event later than December 31 of the calendar year in which the Original Issuance Date occurs (that is, the last day of your taxable year in which the Original Issuance Date occurs), or, if and only if permitted in a manner that complies with Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(b)(4), no later than the date that is the 15th day of the third calendar month of the applicable year following the year in which the shares of Common Stock under this Award are no longer subject to a “substantial risk of forfeiture” within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(d).

c. The form of delivery ( e.g. , a stock certificate or electronic entry evidencing such shares) shall be determined by the Company.

7. D IVIDENDS . You shall receive no benefit or adjustment to your Award with respect to any cash dividend, stock dividend or other distribution that does not result from a Capitalization Adjustment.

8. R ESTRICTIVE L EGENDS . The shares of Common Stock issued under your Award shall be endorsed with appropriate legends as determined by the Company.

9. E XECUTION OF D OCUMENTS . You hereby acknowledge and agree that the manner selected by the Company by which you indicate your consent to your Grant Notice is also deemed to be your execution of your Grant Notice and of this Agreement. You further agree that such manner of indicating consent may be relied upon as your signature for establishing your execution of any documents to be executed in the future in connection with your Award.

10. A WARD NOT A S ERVICE C ONTRACT .

a. Nothing in this Agreement (including, but not limited to, the vesting of your Award or the issuance of the shares subject to your Award), the Plan or any covenant of good faith and fair dealing that may be found implicit in this Agreement or the Plan shall: (i) confer upon you any right to continue in the employ of, or affiliation with, the Company or an Affiliate; (ii) constitute any promise or commitment by the Company or an Affiliate regarding the fact or nature of future positions, future work assignments, future compensation or any other term or condition of employment or affiliation; (iii) confer any right or benefit under this Agreement or the Plan unless such right or benefit has specifically accrued under the terms of this Agreement or Plan; or (iv) deprive the Company of the right to terminate you at will and without regard to any future vesting opportunity that you may have.

b. The Company has the right to reorganize, sell, spin-out or otherwise restructure one or more of its businesses or Affiliates at any time or from time to time, as it deems appropriate (a “ reorganization ”). Such a reorganization could result in the termination of your Continuous Service, or the termination of Affiliate status of your employer and the loss of benefits available to you under this Agreement, including but not limited to, the termination of the right to continue vesting in the Award. This Agreement, the Plan, the transactions contemplated hereunder and the vesting schedule set forth herein or any covenant of good faith

 

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and fair dealing that may be found implicit in any of them do not constitute an express or implied promise of continued engagement as an employee or consultant for the term of this Agreement, for any period, or at all, and shall not interfere in any way with the Company’s right to conduct a reorganization.

11. W ITHHOLDING O BLIGATIONS .

a. On each vesting date, and on or before the time you receive a distribution of the shares underlying your Restricted Stock Units, and at any other time as reasonably requested by the Company in accordance with applicable tax laws, you hereby authorize any required withholding from the Common Stock issuable to you and/or otherwise agree to make adequate provision in cash for any sums required to satisfy the federal, state, local and foreign tax withholding obligations of the Company or any Affiliate that arise in connection with your Award (the “ Withholding Taxes ”). Additionally, the Company or any Affiliate may, in its sole discretion, satisfy all or any portion of the Withholding Taxes obligation relating to your Award by any of the following means or by a combination of such means: (i) withholding from any compensation otherwise payable to you by the Company; (ii) causing you to tender a cash payment; (iii) permitting or requiring you to enter into a “same day sale” commitment, if applicable, with a broker-dealer that is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (a “ FINRA Dealer ”) whereby you irrevocably elect to sell a portion of the shares to be delivered in connection with your Restricted Stock Units to satisfy the Withholding Taxes and whereby the FINRA Dealer irrevocably commits to forward the proceeds necessary to satisfy the Withholding Taxes directly to the Company and/or its Affiliates; or (iv) withholding shares of Common Stock from the shares of Common Stock issued or otherwise issuable to you in connection with the Award with a Fair Market Value (measured as of the date shares of Common Stock are issued to pursuant to Section 6) equal to the amount of such Withholding Taxes; provided, however , that the number of such shares of Common Stock so withheld will not exceed the amount necessary to satisfy the Company’s required tax withholding obligations using the minimum statutory withholding rates for federal, state, local and foreign tax purposes, including payroll taxes, that are applicable to supplemental taxable income; and provided , further, that to the extent necessary to qualify for an exemption from application of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, if applicable, such share withholding procedure will be subject to the express prior approval of the Company’s Compensation Committee.

b. Unless the tax withholding obligations of the Company and/or any Affiliate are satisfied, the Company shall have no obligation to deliver to you any Common Stock.

c. In the event the Company’s obligation to withhold arises prior to the delivery to you of Common Stock or it is determined after the delivery of Common Stock to you that the amount of the Company’s withholding obligation was greater than the amount withheld by the Company, you agree to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any failure by the Company to withhold the proper amount.

12. T AX C ONSEQUENCES . The Company has no duty or obligation to minimize the tax consequences to you of this Award and shall not be liable to you for any adverse tax consequences to you arising in connection with this Award. You are hereby advised to consult

 

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with your own personal tax, financial and/or legal advisors regarding the tax consequences of this Award and by signing the Grant Notice, you have agreed that you have done so or knowingly and voluntarily declined to do so. You understand that you (and not the Company) shall be responsible for your own tax liability that may arise as a result of this investment or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

13. U NSECURED O BLIGATION . Your Award is unfunded, and as a holder of a vested Award, you shall be considered an unsecured creditor of the Company with respect to the Company’s obligation, if any, to issue shares or other property pursuant to this Agreement. You shall not have voting or any other rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to the shares to be issued pursuant to this Agreement until such shares are issued to you pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement. Upon such issuance, you will obtain full voting and other rights as a stockholder of the Company. Nothing contained in this Agreement, and no action taken pursuant to its provisions, shall create or be construed to create a trust of any kind or a fiduciary relationship between you and the Company or any other person.

14. N OTICES . Any notice or request required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing to each of the other parties hereto and shall be deemed effectively given on the earlier of (i) the date of personal delivery, including delivery by express courier, or delivery via electronic means, or (ii) the date that is five (5) days after deposit in the United States Post Office (whether or not actually received by the addressee), by registered or certified mail with postage and fees prepaid, addressed at the following addresses, or at such other address(es) as a party may designate by ten (10) days’ advance written notice to each of the other parties hereto:

 

C OMPANY :   

Revance Therapeutics, Inc.

Attn: [Stock Administrator]

7555 Gateway Boulevard

Newark, CA 94560

P ARTICIPANT :    Your address as on file with the Company at the time notice is given

15. H EADINGS . The headings of the Sections in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part of this Agreement or to affect the meaning of this Agreement.

16. M ISCELLANEOUS .

a. The rights and obligations of the Company under your Award shall be transferable by the Company to any one or more persons or entities, and all covenants and agreements hereunder shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the Company’s successors and assigns.

b. You agree upon request to execute any further documents or instruments necessary or desirable in the sole determination of the Company to carry out the purposes or intent of your Award.

 

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c. You acknowledge and agree that you have reviewed your Award in its entirety, have had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing and accepting your Award and fully understand all provisions of your Award.

d. This Agreement shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.

e. All obligations of the Company under the Plan and this Agreement shall be binding on any successor to the Company, whether the existence of such successor is the result of a direct or indirect purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company.

17. G OVERNING P LAN D OCUMENT . Your Award is subject to all the provisions of the Plan, the provisions of which are hereby made a part of your Award, and is further subject to all interpretations, amendments, rules and regulations which may from time to time be promulgated and adopted pursuant to the Plan. Your Award (and any compensation paid or shares issued under your Award) is subject to recoupment in accordance with The Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and any implementing regulations thereunder, any clawback policy adopted by the Company and any compensation recovery policy otherwise required by applicable law. No recovery of compensation under such a clawback policy will be an event giving rise to a right to voluntarily terminate employment upon a resignation for “good reason,” or for a “constructive termination” or any similar term under any plan of or agreement with the Company.

18. E FFECT ON O THER E MPLOYEE B ENEFIT P LANS . The value of the Award subject to this Agreement shall not be included as compensation, earnings, salaries, or other similar terms used when calculating benefits under any employee benefit plan (other than the Plan) sponsored by the Company or any Affiliate except as such plan otherwise expressly provides. The Company expressly reserves its rights to amend, modify, or terminate any or all of the employee benefit plans of the Company or any Affiliate.

19. C HOICE OF L AW . The interpretation, performance and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State of Delaware without regard to that state’s conflicts of laws rules.

20. S EVERABILITY . If all or any part of this Agreement or the Plan is declared by any court or governmental authority to be unlawful or invalid, such unlawfulness or invalidity shall not invalidate any portion of this Agreement or the Plan not declared to be unlawful or invalid. Any Section of this Agreement (or part of such a Section) so declared to be unlawful or invalid shall, if possible, be construed in a manner which will give effect to the terms of such Section or part of a Section to the fullest extent possible while remaining lawful and valid.

21. O THER D OCUMENTS . You hereby acknowledge receipt or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act. In addition, you acknowledge receipt of the Company’s Insider Trading and Trading Window Policy .

 

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22. A MENDMENT . This Agreement may not be modified, amended or terminated except by an instrument in writing, signed by you and by a duly authorized representative of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be amended solely by the Board by a writing which specifically states that it is amending this Agreement, so long as a copy of such amendment is delivered to you, and provided that, except as otherwise expressly provided in the Plan, no such amendment materially adversely affecting your rights hereunder may be made without your written consent. Without limiting the foregoing, the Board reserves the right to change, by written notice to you, the provisions of this Agreement in any way it may deem necessary or advisable to carry out the purpose of the Award as a result of any change in applicable laws or regulations or any future law, regulation, ruling, or judicial decision, provided that any such change shall be applicable only to rights relating to that portion of the Award which is then subject to restrictions as provided herein.

23. C OMPLIANCE WITH S ECTION  409A OF THE C ODE . This Award is intended to comply with the “short-term deferral” rule set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if it is determined that the Award fails to satisfy the requirements of the short-term deferral rule and is otherwise deferred compensation subject to Section 409A, and if you are a “Specified Employee” (within the meaning set forth in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code) as of the date of your “separation from service” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h) and without regard to any alternative definition thereunder), then the issuance of any shares that would otherwise be made upon the date of the separation from service or within the first six (6) months thereafter will not be made on the originally scheduled date(s) and will instead be issued in a lump sum on the date that is six (6) months and one day after the date of the separation from service, with the balance of the shares issued thereafter in accordance with the original vesting and issuance schedule set forth above, but if and only if such delay in the issuance of the shares is necessary to avoid the imposition of adverse taxation on you in respect of the shares under Section 409A of the Code. Each installment of shares that vests is intended to constitute a “separate payment” for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2).

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This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement shall be deemed to be signed by the Company and the Participant upon the signing by the Participant of the Restricted Stock Unit Grant Notice to which it is attached.

 

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R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

S TOCK O PTION G RANT N OTICE

(2014 E QUITY I NCENTIVE P LAN )

Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”), pursuant to its 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “ Plan ”), hereby grants to Optionholder an option to purchase the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock set forth below. This option is subject to all of the terms and conditions as set forth in this notice, in the Option Agreement, the Plan and the Notice of Exercise, all of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein in their entirety. Capitalized terms not explicitly defined herein but defined in the Plan or the Option Agreement will have the same definitions as in the Plan or the Option Agreement. If there is any conflict between the terms in this notice and the Plan, the terms of the Plan will control.

 

Optionholder:    
Date of Grant:    
Vesting Commencement Date:    
Number of Shares Subject to Option:     
Exercise Price (Per Share):    
Total Exercise Price:    
Expiration Date:    

 

Type of Grant:    ¨     Incentive Stock Option 1    ¨     Nonstatutory Stock Option
Exercise Schedule:     ¨   Same as Vesting Schedule    ¨   Early Exercise Permitted
Vesting Schedule:    [                      ]
Payment:    By one or a combination of the following items (described in the Option Agreement):
   ¨   By cash, check, bank draft or money order payable to the Company
   ¨   Pursuant to a Regulation T Program if the shares are publicly traded
   ¨   By delivery of already-owned shares if the shares are publicly traded
   ¨   If and only to the extent this option is a Nonstatutory Stock Option, and subject to the Company’s consent at the time of exercise, by a “net exercise” arrangement

 

1 If this is an Incentive Stock Option, it (plus other outstanding Incentive Stock Options) cannot be first exercisable for more than $100,000 in value (measured by exercise price) in any calendar year. Any excess over $100,000 is a Nonstatutory Stock Option.


Additional Terms/Acknowledgements: Optionholder acknowledges receipt of, and understands and agrees to, this Stock Option Grant Notice, the Option Agreement and the Plan. Optionholder acknowledges and agrees that this Stock Option Grant Notice and the Option Agreement may not be modified, amended or revised except as provided in the Plan. Optionholder further acknowledges that as of the Date of Grant, this Stock Option Grant Notice, the Option Agreement, and the Plan set forth the entire understanding between Optionholder and the Company regarding this option award and supersede all prior oral and written agreements, promises and/or representations on that subject with the exception of (i) options previously granted and delivered to Optionholder, (ii) any compensation recovery policy that is adopted by the Company or is otherwise required by applicable law and (iii) any written employment or severance arrangement that would provide for vesting acceleration of this option upon the terms and conditions set forth therein. By accepting this option, Optionholder consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company.

 

R EVANCE  T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .     O PTIONHOLDER :
By:          
  Signature     Signature
Title:          Date:     
Date:          

A TTACHMENTS : Option Agreement, 2014 Equity Incentive Plan and Notice of Exercise


R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

2014 E QUITY I NCENTIVE P LAN

O PTION A GREEMENT

(I NCENTIVE S TOCK O PTION OR N ONSTATUTORY S TOCK O PTION )

Pursuant to your Stock Option Grant Notice (“ Grant Notice ”) and this Option Agreement, Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”) has granted you an option under its 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “ Plan ”) to purchase the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock indicated in your Grant Notice at the exercise price indicated in your Grant Notice. The option is granted to you effective as of the date of grant set forth in the Grant Notice (the “ Date of Grant ”). If there is any conflict between the terms in this Option Agreement and the Plan, the terms of the Plan will control. Capitalized terms not explicitly defined in this Option Agreement or in the Grant Notice but defined in the Plan will have the same definitions as in the Plan.

The details of your option, in addition to those set forth in the Grant Notice and the Plan, are as follows:

1. V ESTING . Subject to the provisions contained herein, your option will vest as provided in your Grant Notice. Vesting will cease upon the termination of your Continuous Service.

2. N UMBER OF S HARES AND E XERCISE P RICE . The number of shares of Common Stock subject to your option and your exercise price per share in your Grant Notice will be adjusted for Capitalization Adjustments.

3. E XERCISE R ESTRICTION FOR N ON -E XEMPT E MPLOYEES . If you are an Employee eligible for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended (that is, a “ Non-Exempt Employee ”), and except as otherwise provided in the Plan, you may not exercise your option until you have completed at least six (6) months of Continuous Service measured from the Date of Grant, even if you have already been an employee for more than six (6) months. Consistent with the provisions of the Worker Economic Opportunity Act, you may exercise your option as to any vested portion prior to such six (6) month anniversary in the case of (i) your death or disability, (ii) a Corporate Transaction in which your option is not assumed, continued or substituted, (iii) a Change in Control or (iv) your termination of Continuous Service on your “retirement” (as defined in the Company’s benefit plans).

4. E XERCISE PRIOR TO V ESTING (“E ARLY E XERCISE ”). You may not exercise your option prior to vesting.

 


5. M ETHOD OF P AYMENT . You must pay the full amount of the exercise price for the shares you wish to exercise. You may pay the exercise price in cash or by check, bank draft or money order payable to the Company or in any other manner permitted by your Grant Notice, which may include one or more of the following:

a. Provided that at the time of exercise the Common Stock is publicly traded, pursuant to a program developed under Regulation T as promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board that, prior to the issuance of Common Stock, results in either the receipt of cash (or check) by the Company or the receipt of irrevocable instructions to pay the aggregate exercise price to the Company from the sales proceeds. This manner of payment is also known as a “broker-assisted exercise”, “same day sale”, or “sell to cover”.

b. Provided that at the time of exercise the Common Stock is publicly traded, by delivery to the Company (either by actual delivery or attestation) of already-owned shares of Common Stock that are owned free and clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances or security interests, and that are valued at Fair Market Value on the date of exercise. “Delivery” for these purposes, in the sole discretion of the Company at the time you exercise your option, will include delivery to the Company of your attestation of ownership of such shares of Common Stock in a form approved by the Company. You may not exercise your option by delivery to the Company of Common Stock if doing so would violate the provisions of any law, regulation or agreement restricting the redemption of the Company’s stock.

c. If this option is a Nonstatutory Stock Option, subject to the consent of the Company at the time of exercise, by a “net exercise” arrangement pursuant to which the Company will reduce the number of shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise of your option by the largest whole number of shares with a Fair Market Value that does not exceed the aggregate exercise price. You must pay any remaining balance of the aggregate exercise price not satisfied by the “net exercise” in cash or other permitted form of payment. Shares of Common Stock will no longer be outstanding under your option and will not be exercisable thereafter if those shares (i) are used to pay the exercise price pursuant to the “net exercise,” (ii) are delivered to you as a result of such exercise, and (iii) are withheld to satisfy your tax withholding obligations.

6. W HOLE S HARES . You may exercise your option only for whole shares of Common Stock.

7. S ECURITIES L AW C OMPLIANCE . In no event may you exercise your option unless the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise are then registered under the Securities Act or, if not registered, the Company has determined that your exercise and the issuance of the shares would be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The exercise of your option also must comply with all other applicable laws and regulations governing your option, and you may not exercise your option if the Company determines that such exercise would not be in material compliance with such laws and regulations (including any restrictions on exercise required for compliance with Treas. Reg. 1.401(k)-1(d)(3), if applicable).

8. T ERM . You may not exercise your option before the Date of Grant or after the expiration of the option’s term. The term of your option expires, subject to the provisions of Section 5(h) of the Plan, upon the earliest of the following:

a. immediately upon the termination of your Continuous Service for Cause;


b. three (3) months after the termination of your Continuous Service for any reason other than Cause, your Disability or your death (except as otherwise provided in Section 8(d) below); provided, however, that if during any part of such three (3) month period your option is not exercisable solely because of the condition set forth in the section above relating to “Securities Law Compliance,” your option will not expire until the earlier of the Expiration Date or until it has been exercisable for an aggregate period of three (3) months after the termination of your Continuous Service; provided further, if during any part of such three (3) month period, the sale of any Common Stock received upon exercise of your option would violate the Company’s insider trading policy, then your option will not expire until the earlier of the Expiration Date or until it has been exercisable for an aggregate period of three (3) months after the termination of your Continuous Service during which the sale of the Common Stock received upon exercise of your option would not be in violation of the Company’s insider trading policy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if (i) you are a Non-Exempt Employee, (ii) your Continuous Service terminates within six (6) months after the Date of Grant, and (iii) you have vested in a portion of your option at the time of your termination of Continuous Service, your option will not expire until the earlier of (x) the later of (A) the date that is seven (7) months after the Date of Grant, and (B) the date that is three (3) months after the termination of your Continuous Service, and (y) the Expiration Date;

c. twelve (12) months after the termination of your Continuous Service due to your Disability (except as otherwise provided in Section 8(d)) below;

d. eighteen (18) months after your death if you die either during your Continuous Service or within three (3) months after your Continuous Service terminates for any reason other than Cause;

e. the Expiration Date indicated in your Grant Notice; or

f. the day before the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Date of Grant.

If your option is an Incentive Stock Option, note that to obtain the federal income tax advantages associated with an Incentive Stock Option, the Code requires that at all times beginning on the Date of Grant and ending on the day three (3) months before the date of your option’s exercise, you must be an employee of the Company or an Affiliate, except in the event of your death or Disability. The Company has provided for extended exercisability of your option under certain circumstances for your benefit but cannot guarantee that your option will necessarily be treated as an Incentive Stock Option if you continue to provide services to the Company or an Affiliate as a Consultant or Director after your employment terminates or if you otherwise exercise your option more than three (3) months after the date your employment with the Company or an Affiliate terminates.

9. E XERCISE .

a. You may exercise the vested portion of your option (and the unvested portion of your option if your Grant Notice so permits) during its term by (i) delivering a Notice of Exercise (in a form designated by the Company) or completing such other documents and/or procedures designated by the Company for exercise and (ii) paying the exercise price and any


applicable withholding taxes to the Company’s Secretary, stock plan administrator, or such other person as the Company may designate, together with such additional documents as the Company may then require.

b. By exercising your option you agree that, as a condition to any exercise of your option, the Company may require you to enter into an arrangement providing for the payment by you to the Company of any tax withholding obligation of the Company arising by reason of (i) the exercise of your option, (ii) the lapse of any substantial risk of forfeiture to which the shares of Common Stock are subject at the time of exercise, or (iii) the disposition of shares of Common Stock acquired upon such exercise.

c. If your option is an Incentive Stock Option, by exercising your option you agree that you will notify the Company in writing within fifteen (15) days after the date of any disposition of any of the shares of the Common Stock issued upon exercise of your option that occurs within two (2) years after the Date of Grant or within one (1) year after such shares of Common Stock are transferred upon exercise of your option.

d. By accepting your option you agree that you will not sell, dispose of, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale, any shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Company held by you, for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act or such longer period as the underwriters or the Company will request to facilitate compliance with FINRA Rule 2711 or NYSE Member Rule 472-or any successor or similar rule-or regulation (the “ Lock-Up Period ”); provided, however , that nothing contained in this section will prevent the exercise of a repurchase option, if any, in favor of the Company during the Lock-Up Period. You further agree to execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company or the underwriters that are consistent with the foregoing or that are necessary to give further effect thereto. In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to your shares of Common Stock until the end of such period. You also agree that any transferee of any shares of Common Stock (or other securities) of the Company held by you will be bound by this Section 9(d). The underwriters of the Company’s stock are intended third party beneficiaries of this Section 9(d) and will have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto.

10. T RANSFERABILITY . Except as otherwise provided in this Section 10, your option is not transferable, except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and is exercisable during your life only by you.

a. Certain Trusts. Upon receiving written permission from the Board or its duly authorized designee, you may transfer your option to a trust if you are considered to be the sole beneficial owner (determined under Section 671 of the Code and applicable state law) while the option is held in the trust. You and the trustee must enter into transfer and other agreements required by the Company.

b. Domestic Relations Orders. Upon receiving written permission from the Board or its duly authorized designee, and provided that you and the designated transferee enter


into transfer and other agreements required by the Company, you may transfer your option pursuant to the terms of a domestic relations order, official marital settlement agreement or other divorce or separation instrument as permitted by Treasury Regulation 1.421-1(b)(2) that contains the information required by the Company to effectuate the transfer. You are encouraged to discuss the proposed terms of any division of this option with the Company prior to finalizing the domestic relations order or marital settlement agreement to help ensure the required information is contained within the domestic relations order or marital settlement agreement. If this option is an Incentive Stock Option, this option may be deemed to be a Nonstatutory Stock Option as a result of such transfer.

c. Beneficiary Designation. Upon receiving written permission from the Board or its duly authorized designee, you may, by delivering written notice to the Company, in a form approved by the Company and any broker designated by the Company to handle option exercises, designate a third party who, on your death, will thereafter be entitled to exercise this option and receive the Common Stock or other consideration resulting from such exercise. In the absence of such a designation, your executor or administrator of your estate will be entitled to exercise this option and receive, on behalf of your estate, the Common Stock or other consideration resulting from such exercise.

11. O PTION NOT A S ERVICE C ONTRACT . Your option is not an employment or service contract, and nothing in your option will be deemed to create in any way whatsoever any obligation on your part to continue in the employ of the Company or an Affiliate, or of the Company or an Affiliate to continue your employment. In addition, nothing in your option will obligate the Company or an Affiliate, their respective stockholders, boards of directors, officers or employees to continue any relationship that you might have as a Director or Consultant for the Company or an Affiliate.

12. W ITHHOLDING O BLIGATIONS .

a. At the time you exercise your option, in whole or in part, and at any time thereafter as requested by the Company, you hereby authorize withholding from payroll and any other amounts payable to you, and otherwise agree to make adequate provision for (including by means of a “same day sale” pursuant to a program developed under Regulation T as promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board to the extent permitted by the Company), any sums required to satisfy the federal, state, local and foreign tax withholding obligations of the Company or an Affiliate, if any, which arise in connection with the exercise of your option.

b. If this option is a Nonstatutory Stock Option, then upon your request and subject to approval by the Company, and compliance with any applicable legal conditions or restrictions, the Company may withhold from fully vested shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable to you upon the exercise of your option a number of whole shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value, determined by the Company as of the date of exercise, not in excess of the minimum amount of tax required to be withheld by law (or such lower amount as may be necessary to avoid classification of your option as a liability for financial accounting purposes). If the date of determination of any tax withholding obligation is deferred to a date later than the date of exercise of your option, share withholding pursuant to the preceding sentence shall not be permitted unless you make a proper and timely election under Section 83(b) of the Code,


covering the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock acquired upon such exercise with respect to which such determination is otherwise deferred, to accelerate the determination of such tax withholding obligation to the date of exercise of your option. Notwithstanding the filing of such election, shares of Common Stock shall be withheld solely from fully vested shares of Common Stock determined as of the date of exercise of your option that are otherwise issuable to you upon such exercise. Any adverse consequences to you arising in connection with such share withholding procedure shall be your sole responsibility.

c. You may not exercise your option unless the tax withholding obligations of the Company and/or any Affiliate are satisfied. Accordingly, you may not be able to exercise your option when desired even though your option is vested, and the Company will have no obligation to issue a certificate for such shares of Common Stock or release such shares of Common Stock from any escrow provided for herein, if applicable, unless such obligations are satisfied.

13. T AX C ONSEQUENCES . You hereby agree that the Company does not have a duty to design or administer the Plan or its other compensation programs in a manner that minimizes your tax liabilities. You will not make any claim against the Company, or any of its Officers, Directors, Employees or Affiliates related to tax liabilities arising from your option or your other compensation. In particular, you acknowledge that this option is exempt from Section 409A of the Code only if the exercise price per share specified in the Grant Notice is at least equal to the “fair market value” per share of the Common Stock on the Date of Grant and there is no other impermissible deferral of compensation associated with the option.

14. N OTICES . Any notices provided for in your option or the Plan will be given in writing (including electronically) and will be deemed effectively given upon receipt or, in the case of notices delivered by mail by the Company to you, five (5) days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to you at the last address you provided to the Company. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to participation in the Plan and this option by electronic means or to request your consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. By accepting this option, you consent to receive such documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company.

15. G OVERNING P LAN D OCUMENT . Your option is subject to all the provisions of the Plan, the provisions of which are hereby made a part of your option, and is further subject to all interpretations, amendments, rules and regulations, which may from time to time be promulgated and adopted pursuant to the Plan. If there is any conflict between the provisions of your option and those of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan will control. In addition, your option (and any compensation paid or shares issued under your option) is subject to recoupment in accordance with The Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and any implementing regulations thereunder, any clawback policy adopted by the Company and any compensation recovery policy otherwise required by applicable law.

16. O THER D OCUMENTS . You hereby acknowledge receipt of and the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the


Securities Act, which includes the Plan prospectus. In addition, you acknowledge receipt of the Company’s policy permitting certain individuals to sell shares only during certain “window” periods and the Company’s insider trading policy, in effect from time to time.

17. E FFECT ON O THER E MPLOYEE B ENEFIT P LANS . The value of this option will not be included as compensation, earnings, salaries, or other similar terms used when calculating your benefits under any employee benefit plan sponsored by the Company or any Affiliate, except as such plan otherwise expressly provides. The Company expressly reserves its rights to amend, modify, or terminate any of the Company’s or any Affiliate’s employee benefit plans.

18. V OTING R IGHTS . You will not have voting or any other rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to the shares to be issued pursuant to this option until such shares are issued to you. Upon such issuance, you will obtain full voting and other rights as a stockholder of the Company. Nothing contained in this option, and no action taken pursuant to its provisions, will create or be construed to create a trust of any kind or a fiduciary relationship between you and the Company or any other person.

19. S EVERABILITY . If all or any part of this Option Agreement or the Plan is declared by any court or governmental authority to be unlawful or invalid, such unlawfulness or invalidity will not invalidate any portion of this Option Agreement or the Plan not declared to be unlawful or invalid. Any Section of this Option Agreement (or part of such a Section) so declared to be unlawful or invalid shall, if possible, be construed in a manner which will give effect to the terms of such Section or part of a Section to the fullest extent possible while remaining lawful and valid.

20. M ISCELLANEOUS .

a. The rights and obligations of the Company under your option will be transferable to any one or more persons or entities, and all covenants and agreements hereunder will inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the Company’s successors and assigns.

b. You agree upon request to execute any further documents or instruments necessary or desirable in the sole determination of the Company to carry out the purposes or intent of your option.

c. You acknowledge and agree that you have reviewed your option in its entirety, have had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing and accepting your option, and fully understand all provisions of your option.

d. This Option Agreement will be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.

e. All obligations of the Company under the Plan and this Option Agreement will be binding on any successor to the Company, whether the existence of such successor is the result of a direct or indirect purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company.


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This Option Agreement will be deemed to be signed by you upon the signing by you of the Stock Option Grant Notice to which it is attached.

 


R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

R ESTRICTED S TOCK B ONUS G RANT N OTICE

(2014 E QUITY I NCENTIVE P LAN )

Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”), pursuant to its 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “ Plan ”), hereby awards to Participant as a bonus the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock set forth below (“ Award ”). This Award is subject to all of the terms and conditions as set forth herein and in the Restricted Stock Bonus Agreement, the Plan, the form of Assignment Separate from Certificate and the form of Joint Escrow Instructions, all of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein in their entirety. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan or the Restricted Stock Bonus Agreement. In the event of any conflict between the terms in the Award and the Plan, the terms of the Plan shall control.

 

Participant:   

 

  
Date of Grant:   

 

  
Vesting Commencement Date:   

 

  
Number of Shares Subject to Award:   

 

  
Consideration:    Participant’s Past Services   

Vesting Schedule : [                      ]

Additional Terms/Acknowledgements: The undersigned Participant acknowledges receipt of, and understands and agrees to, this Restricted Stock Bonus Grant Notice, the Restricted Stock Bonus Agreement and the Plan. Participant further acknowledges that as of the Date of Grant, this Restricted Stock Bonus Grant Notice, the Restricted Stock Bonus Agreement and the Plan set forth the entire understanding between Participant and the Company regarding the acquisition of stock in the Company and supersede all prior oral and written agreements on that subject with the exception of (i) Awards previously granted and delivered to Participant under the Plan, and (ii) the following agreements only:

 

O THER  A GREEMENTS

   
   

 

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .     P ARTICIPANT :
By:          
  Signature       Signature
Title:         Date:    
Date:          

 

A TTACHMENTS : Restricted Stock Bonus Agreement, 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, form of Assignment Separate from Certificate and form of Joint Escrow Instructions


R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

2014 E QUITY I NCENTIVE P LAN

R ESTRICTED S TOCK B ONUS A GREEMENT

Pursuant to the Restricted Stock Bonus Grant Notice (“ Grant Notice ”) and this Restricted Stock Bonus Agreement (collectively, the “ Award ”) and in consideration of your past services, Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”) has awarded you a stock bonus under its 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “ Plan ”) for the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock subject to the Award as indicated in the Grant Notice. Capitalized terms not explicitly defined in this Restricted Stock Bonus Agreement but defined in the Plan shall have the same definitions as in the Plan. The details of your Award, in addition to those set forth in the Grant Notice and the Plan, are as follows.

The details of your Award are as follows:

1. V ESTING . Subject to the limitations contained herein, your Award will vest as provided in the Grant Notice, provided that vesting will cease upon the termination of your Continuous Service.

2. N UMBER OF S HARES . The number of shares subject to your Award may be adjusted from time to time for Capitalization Adjustments, as provided in the Plan.

3. S ECURITIES L AW C OMPLIANCE . You may not be issued any shares under your Award unless the shares are either (i) then registered under the Securities Act or (ii) the Company has determined that such issuance would be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Your Award must also comply with other applicable laws and regulations governing the Award, and you will not receive such shares if the Company determines that such receipt would not be in material compliance with such laws and regulations.

4. R IGHT OF R EACQUISITION .

The Company shall have the right to reacquire all or any part of the shares received pursuant to your Award (a “ Reacquisition Right ”) as to the shares you received pursuant to your Award that have not as yet vested in accordance with the Vesting Schedule on the Grant Notice (“ Unvested Shares ”) on the following terms and conditions:

The Company, shall simultaneously with termination of your Continuous Service automatically reacquire for no consideration (that is, for zero dollars ($0)) all of the Unvested Shares, unless the Company agrees to waive its Reacquisition Right as to some or all of the Unvested Shares. Any such waiver shall be exercised by the Company by written notice to you or your representative (with a copy to the Escrow Holder as defined below) within ninety

 

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(90) days after the termination of your Continuous Service, and the Escrow Holder may then release to you the number of Unvested Shares not being reacquired by the Company. If the Company does not waive its Reacquisition Right as to all of the Unvested Shares, then upon such termination of your Continuous Service, the Escrow Holder shall transfer to the Company the number of shares the Company is reacquiring.

The shares issued under your Award shall be held in escrow pursuant to the terms of the Joint Escrow Instructions attached to the Grant Notice as Attachment IV. You agree to execute two (2) Assignment Separate From Certificate forms (with date and number of shares blank) substantially in the form attached to the Grant Notice as Attachment III and deliver the same, along with the certificate or certificates evidencing the shares, for use by the escrow agent pursuant to the terms of the Joint Escrow Instructions.

Subject to the provisions of your Award, you shall, during the term of your Award, exercise all rights and privileges of a stockholder of the Company with respect to the shares deposited in escrow. You shall be deemed to be the holder of the shares for purposes of receiving any dividends which may be paid with respect to such shares (which shall be subject to the same vesting and forfeiture restrictions as apply to the shares to which they relate) and for purposes of exercising any voting rights relating to such shares, even if some or all of such shares have not yet vested and been released from the Company’s Reacquisition Right.

If, from time to time, there is any stock dividend, stock split or other change in the character or amount of any of the outstanding stock of the corporation the stock of which is subject to the provisions of your Award, then in such event any and all new, substituted or additional securities to which you are entitled by reason of your ownership of the shares acquired under your Award shall be immediately subject to the Reacquisition Right with the same force and effect as the shares subject to this Reacquisition Right immediately before such event.

In addition to any other limitation on transfer created by applicable securities laws, you shall not sell, assign, hypothecate, donate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any interest in the Common Stock while such shares of Common Stock are subject to the Reacquisition Right or continue to be held in the Joint Escrow; provided, however, that an interest in such shares may be transferred pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order as defined in the Code or Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

5. R ESTRICTIVE L EGENDS . The shares issued under your Award shall be endorsed with appropriate legends determined by the Company.

6. A WARD NOT A S ERVICE C ONTRACT . Your Award is not an employment or service contract, and nothing in your Award shall be deemed to create in any way whatsoever any obligation on your part to continue in the employ of the Company or an Affiliate, or on the part of the Company or an Affiliate to continue your employment. In addition, nothing in your

 

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Award shall obligate the Company or an Affiliate, their respective stockholders, boards of directors, Officers or Employees to continue any relationship that you might have as a Director or Consultant for the Company or an Affiliate.

7. W ITHHOLDING O BLIGATIONS .

At the time your Award is made, or at any time thereafter as requested by the Company, you hereby authorize withholding from payroll and any amounts payable to you, and otherwise agree to make adequate provision for any sums required to satisfy the federal, state, local and foreign tax withholding obligations of the Company or an Affiliate, if any, which arise in connection with your Award.

Unless the tax withholding obligations of the Company and/or any Affiliate are satisfied, the Company shall have no obligation to issue a certificate for such shares or release such shares from any escrow provided for herein.

8. T AX C ONSEQUENCES . The acquisition and vesting of the shares may have adverse tax consequences to you that may avoided or mitigated by filing an election under Section 83(b) of the Code. Such election must be filed within thirty (30) days after the date of your Award. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT IS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY, AND NOT THE COMPANY’S, TO FILE A TIMELY ELECTION UNDER CODE SECTION 83(b), EVEN IF YOU REQUEST THE COMPANY TO MAKE THE FILING ON YOUR BEHALF.

9. N OTICES . Any notices provided for in your Award or the Plan shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon receipt or, in the case of notices delivered by the Company to you, five (5) days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to you at the last address you provided to the Company.

10. M ISCELLANEOUS .

The rights and obligations of the Company under your Award shall be transferable to any one or more persons or entities, and all covenants and agreements hereunder shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the Company’s successors and assigns. Your rights and obligations under your Award may only be assigned with the prior written consent of the Board in its sole discretion.

You agree upon request to execute any further documents or instruments necessary or desirable in the sole determination of the Company to carry out the purposes or intent of your Award.

You acknowledge and agree that you have reviewed your Award in its entirety, have had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing and accepting your Award and fully understand all provisions of your Award.

 

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11. G OVERNING P LAN D OCUMENT . Your Award is subject to all the provisions of the Plan, the provisions of which are hereby made a part of your Award, and is further subject to all interpretations, amendments, rules and regulations which may from time to time be promulgated and adopted pursuant to the Plan. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of your Award and those of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan shall control.

 

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J OINT E SCROW I NSTRUCTIONS

[Date]

Corporate Secretary

Revance Therapeutics, Inc.

7555 Gateway Boulevard

Newark, California 94560

Dear Sir/Madam:

As Escrow Agent for both Revance Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), and the undersigned recipient of stock of the Company (“ Recipient ”), you are hereby authorized and directed to hold the documents delivered to you pursuant to the terms of that certain Restricted Stock Bonus Grant Notice (the “ Grant Notice ”), dated                      to which a copy of these Joint Escrow Instructions is attached as Attachment IV, and pursuant to the terms of that certain Restricted Stock Bonus Agreement (“ Agreement ”), which is Attachment I to the Grant Notice, in accordance with the following instructions. Capitalized terms not explicitly defined in these instructions but defined in the Company’s 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (“ Plan ”), the Grant Notice, or the Agreement shall have the same definitions as provided therein.

1. In the event Recipient ceases to render services to the Company or an affiliate of the Company during the vesting period set forth in the Grant Notice, the Company or its assignee will give to Recipient and you a written notice specifying that the shares of Common Stock shall be transferred to the Company. Recipient and the Company hereby irrevocably authorize and direct you to close the transaction contemplated by such notice in accordance with the terms of said notice.

12. At the closing you are directed (a) to date any stock assignments necessary for the transfer in question, (b) to fill in the number of shares being transferred, and (c) to deliver same, together with the certificate evidencing the shares of Common Stock to be transferred, to the Company.

13. Recipient irrevocably authorizes the Company to deposit with you any certificates evidencing shares of Common Stock to be held by you hereunder and any additions and substitutions to said shares as specified in the Grant Notice. Recipient does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint you as Recipient’s attorney-in-fact and agent for the term of this escrow to execute with respect to such securities and other property all documents of assignment and/or transfer and all stock certificates necessary or appropriate to make all securities negotiable and complete any transaction herein contemplated.

 

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14. This escrow shall terminate upon vesting of the shares or upon the earlier return of the shares to the Company pursuant to the Company’s Reacquisition Right or other forfeiture condition under the Plan.

15. If at the time of termination of this escrow you should have in your possession any documents, securities, or other property belonging to Recipient, you shall deliver all of same to any pledgee entitled thereto or, if none, to Recipient and shall be discharged of all further obligations hereunder.

16. Your duties hereunder may be altered, amended, modified or revoked only by a writing signed by all of the parties hereto.

17. You shall be obligated only for the performance of such duties as are specifically set forth herein and may rely and shall be protected in relying or refraining from acting on any instrument reasonably believed by you to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties or their assignees. You shall not be personally liable for any act you may do or omit to do hereunder as Escrow Agent or as attorney-in-fact for Recipient while acting in good faith and any act done or omitted by you pursuant to the advice of your own attorneys shall be conclusive evidence of such good faith.

18. You are hereby expressly authorized to disregard any and all warnings given by any of the parties hereto or by any other person or corporation, excepting only orders or process of courts of law, and are hereby expressly authorized to comply with and obey orders, judgments or decrees of any court. In case you obey or comply with any such order, judgment or decree of any court, you shall not be liable to any of the parties hereto or to any other person, firm or corporation by reason of such compliance, notwithstanding any such order, judgment or decree being subsequently reversed, modified, annulled, set aside, vacated or found to have been entered without jurisdiction.

19. You shall not be liable in any respect on account of the identity, authority or rights of the parties executing or delivering or purporting to execute or deliver the Grant Notice or any documents or papers deposited or called for hereunder.

20. You shall not be liable for the outlawing of any rights under any statute of limitations with respect to these Joint Escrow Instructions or any documents deposited with you.

21. You shall be entitled to employ such legal counsel, including but not limited to Cooley LLP, and other experts as you may deem necessary properly to advise you in connection with your obligations hereunder, may rely upon the advice of such counsel, and may pay such counsel reasonable compensation therefor.

22. Your responsibilities as Escrow Agent hereunder shall terminate if you shall cease to be Secretary of the Company or if you shall resign by written notice to each party. In the

 

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event of any such termination, the Company may appoint any officer or assistant officer of the Company as successor Escrow Agent and Recipient hereby confirms the appointment of such successor or successors as his attorney-in-fact and agent to the full extent of your appointment.

23. If you reasonably require other or further instruments in connection with these Joint Escrow Instructions or obligations in respect hereto, the necessary parties hereto shall join in furnishing such instruments.

24. It is understood and agreed that should any dispute arise with respect to the delivery and/or ownership or right of possession of the securities, you may (but are not obligated to) retain in your possession without liability to anyone all or any part of said securities until such dispute shall have been settled either by mutual written agreement of the parties concerned or by a final order, decree or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction after the time for appeal has expired and no appeal has been perfected, but you shall be under no duty whatsoever to institute or defend any such proceedings.

25. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon personal delivery or upon deposit in any United States Post Box, by registered or certified mail with postage and fees prepaid, addressed to each of the other parties hereunto entitled at the following addresses, or at such other addresses as a party may designate by ten (10) days’ written notice to each of the other parties hereto:

 

C OMPANY :   Revance Therapeutics, Inc.  
  7555 Gateway Boulevard  
  Newark, California 94560  
  Attn: [General Counsel]  
R ECIPIENT :  

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
E SCROW  A GENT :   Revance Therapeutics, Inc.  
  7555 Gateway Boulevard  
  Newark, California 94560  
  Attn: Corporate Secretary  

26. By signing these Joint Escrow Instructions you become a party hereto only for the purpose of said Joint Escrow Instructions; you do not become a party to the Grant Notice.

27. This instrument shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective successors and permitted assigns. It is understood and agreed that references to “you” or “your” herein refer to the original Escrow Agent and to any and all

 

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successor Escrow Agents. It is understood and agreed that the Company may at any time or from time to time assign its rights under the Grant Notice and these Joint Escrow Instructions in whole or in part.

28. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted and determined in accordance with the laws of the State of California, as such laws are applied by California courts to contracts made and to be performed entirely in California by residents of that state.

 

Very truly yours,

 

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

By:     
R ECIPIENT
 
Name:     
 

 

E SCROW A GENT :
   

 

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A SSIGNMENT S EPARATE F ROM C ERTIFICATE

F OR V ALUE R ECEIVED and pursuant to that certain Restricted Stock Bonus Grant Notice and Restricted Stock Bonus Agreement (the “ Award ”), [Participant’s Name] hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto Revance Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Assignee ”)                                           (                  ) shares of the common stock of the Assignee, standing in the undersigned’s name on the books of said corporation represented by Certificate No.           herewith and do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint                                           as attorney-in-fact to transfer the said stock on the books of the within named Company with full power of substitution in the premises. This Assignment may be used only in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of the Award, in connection with the reacquisition of shares of Common Stock of the Corporation issued to the undersigned pursuant to the Award, and only to the extent that such shares remain subject to the Corporation’s Reacquisition Right under the Award.

 

Dated:     

 

Signature:     
  [Participant’s Name], Recipient

[I NSTRUCTION : Please do not fill in any blanks other than the signature line. The purpose of this Assignment is to enable the Company to exercise its Reacquisition Right set forth in the Award without requiring additional signatures on your part. ]

Exhibit 10.7

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

2014 E MPLOYEE S TOCK P URCHASE P LAN

A DOPTED BY THE B OARD OF D IRECTORS : J ANUARY 22, 2014

A PPROVED BY THE S TOCKHOLDERS : J ANUARY 23, 2014

1. G ENERAL ; P URPOSE .

(a) The Plan provides a means by which Eligible Employees of the Company and certain designated Related Corporations may be given an opportunity to purchase shares of Common Stock. The Plan permits the Company to grant a series of Purchase Rights to Eligible Employees under an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

(b) The Company, by means of the Plan, seeks to retain the services of such Employees, to secure and retain the services of new Employees and to provide incentives for such persons to exert maximum efforts for the success of the Company and its Related Corporations.

2. A DMINISTRATION .

(a) The Board will administer the Plan unless and until the Board delegates administration of the Plan to a Committee or Committees, as provided in Section 2(c).

(b) The Board will have the power, subject to, and within the limitations of, the express provisions of the Plan:

(i) To determine how and when Purchase Rights will be granted and the provisions of each Offering (which need not be identical).

(ii) To designate from time to time which Related Corporations of the Company will be eligible to participate in the Plan.

(iii) To construe and interpret the Plan and Purchase Rights, and to establish, amend and revoke rules and regulations for its administration. The Board, in the exercise of this power, may correct any defect, omission or inconsistency in the Plan, in a manner and to the extent it deems necessary or expedient to make the Plan fully effective.

(iv) To settle all controversies regarding the Plan and Purchase Rights granted under the Plan.

(v) To suspend or terminate the Plan at any time as provided in Section 12.

(vi) To amend the Plan at any time as provided in Section 12.

(vii) Generally, to exercise such powers and to perform such acts as it deems necessary or expedient to promote the best interests of the Company and its Related Corporations and to carry out the intent that the Plan be treated as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

 

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(viii) To adopt such procedures and sub-plans as are necessary or appropriate to permit participation in the Plan by Employees who are foreign nationals or employed outside the United States.

(c) The Board may delegate some or all of the administration of the Plan to a Committee or Committees. If administration is delegated to a Committee, the Committee will have, in connection with the administration of the Plan, the powers theretofore possessed by the Board that have been delegated to the Committee, including the power to delegate to a subcommittee any of the administrative powers the Committee is authorized to exercise (and references in this Plan to the Board will thereafter be to the Committee or subcommittee), subject, however, to such resolutions, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, as may be adopted from time to time by the Board. The Board may retain the authority to concurrently administer the Plan with the Committee and may, at any time, revest in the Board some or all of the powers previously delegated. Whether or not the Board has delegated administration of the Plan to a Committee, the Board will have the final power to determine all questions of policy and expediency that may arise in the administration of the Plan.

(d) All determinations, interpretations and constructions made by the Board in good faith will not be subject to review by any person and will be final, binding and conclusive on all persons.

3. S HARES OF C OMMON S TOCK S UBJECT TO THE P LAN .

(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 11(a) relating to Capitalization Adjustments, the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued under the Plan will not exceed 200,000 shares of Common Stock, plus the number of shares of Common Stock that are automatically added on January 1st of each year for a period of up to ten years, commencing on January 1, 2015 and ending on (and including) January 1, 2024, in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 1% of the total number of shares of Capital Stock outstanding on December 31st of the preceding calendar year, and (ii) 300,000 shares of Common Stock. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may act prior to the first day of any calendar year to provide that there will be no January 1 st increase in the share reserve for such calendar year or that the increase in the share reserve for such calendar year will be a lesser number of shares of Common Stock than would otherwise occur pursuant to the preceding sentence.

(b) If any Purchase Right granted under the Plan terminates without having been exercised in full, the shares of Common Stock not purchased under such Purchase Right will again become available for issuance under the Plan.

(c) The stock purchasable under the Plan will be shares of authorized but unissued or reacquired Common Stock, including shares repurchased by the Company on the open market.

4. G RANT OF P URCHASE R IGHTS ; O FFERING .

(a) The Board may from time to time grant or provide for the grant of Purchase Rights to Eligible Employees under an Offering (consisting of one or more Purchase Periods) on an Offering Date or Offering Dates selected by the Board. Each Offering will be in such form

 

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and will contain such terms and conditions as the Board will deem appropriate, and will comply with the requirement of Section 423(b)(5) of the Code that all Employees granted Purchase Rights will have the same rights and privileges. The terms and conditions of an Offering shall be incorporated by reference into the Plan and treated as part of the Plan. The provisions of separate Offerings need not be identical, but each Offering will include (through incorporation of the provisions of this Plan by reference in the document comprising the Offering or otherwise) the period during which the Offering will be effective, which period will not exceed 27 months beginning with the Offering Date, and the substance of the provisions contained in Sections 5 through 8, inclusive.

(b) If a Participant has more than one Purchase Right outstanding under the Plan, unless he or she otherwise indicates in forms delivered to the Company: (i) each form will apply to all of his or her Purchase Rights under the Plan, and (ii) a Purchase Right with a lower exercise price (or an earlier-granted Purchase Right, if different Purchase Rights have identical exercise prices) will be exercised to the fullest possible extent before a Purchase Right with a higher exercise price (or a later-granted Purchase Right if different Purchase Rights have identical exercise prices) will be exercised.

(c) The Board will have the discretion to structure an Offering so that if the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the first Trading Day of a new Purchase Period within that Offering is less than or equal to the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the Offering Date for that Offering, then (i) that Offering will terminate immediately as of that first Trading Day, and (ii) the Participants in such terminated Offering will be automatically enrolled in a new Offering beginning on the first Trading Day of such new Purchase Period.

5. E LIGIBILITY .

(a) Purchase Rights may be granted only to Employees of the Company or, as the Board may designate in accordance with Section 2(b), to Employees of a Related Corporation. Except as provided in Section 5(b), an Employee will not be eligible to be granted Purchase Rights unless, on the Offering Date, the Employee has been in the employ of the Company or the Related Corporation, as the case may be, for such continuous period preceding such Offering Date as the Board may require, but in no event will the required period of continuous employment be equal to or greater than two years. In addition, the Board may provide that no Employee will be eligible to be granted Purchase Rights under the Plan unless, on the Offering Date, such Employee’s customary employment with the Company or the Related Corporation is more than 20 hours per week and more than five months per calendar year or such other criteria as the Board may determine consistent with Section 423 of the Code.

 

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(b) The Board may provide that each person who, during the course of an Offering, first becomes an Eligible Employee will, on a date or dates specified in the Offering which coincides with the day on which such person becomes an Eligible Employee or which occurs thereafter, receive a Purchase Right under that Offering, which Purchase Right will thereafter be deemed to be a part of that Offering. Such Purchase Right will have the same characteristics as any Purchase Rights originally granted under that Offering, as described herein, except that:

(i) the date on which such Purchase Right is granted will be the “Offering Date” of such Purchase Right for all purposes, including determination of the exercise price of such Purchase Right;

(ii) the period of the Offering with respect to such Purchase Right will begin on its Offering Date and end coincident with the end of such Offering; and

(iii) the Board may provide that if such person first becomes an Eligible Employee within a specified period of time before the end of the Offering, he or she will not receive any Purchase Right under that Offering.

(c) No Employee will be eligible for the grant of any Purchase Rights if, immediately after any such Purchase Rights are granted, such Employee owns stock possessing five percent or more of the total combined voting power or value of all classes of stock of the Company or of any Related Corporation. For purposes of this Section 5(c), the rules of Section 424(d) of the Code will apply in determining the stock ownership of any Employee, and stock which such Employee may purchase under all outstanding Purchase Rights and options will be treated as stock owned by such Employee.

(d) As specified by Section 423(b)(8) of the Code, an Eligible Employee may be granted Purchase Rights only if such Purchase Rights, together with any other rights granted under all Employee Stock Purchase Plans of the Company and any Related Corporations, do not permit such Eligible Employee’s rights to purchase stock of the Company or any Related Corporation to accrue at a rate which exceeds $25,000 of Fair Market Value of such stock (determined at the time such rights are granted, and which, with respect to the Plan, will be determined as of their respective Offering Dates) for each calendar year in which such rights are outstanding at any time.

(e) Officers of the Company and any designated Related Corporation, if they are otherwise Eligible Employees, will be eligible to participate in Offerings under the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may provide in an Offering that Employees who are highly compensated Employees within the meaning of Section 423(b)(4)(D) of the Code will not be eligible to participate.

6. P URCHASE R IGHTS ; P URCHASE P RICE .

(a) On each Offering Date, each Eligible Employee, pursuant to an Offering made under the Plan, will be granted a Purchase Right to purchase up to that number of shares of Common Stock purchasable either with a percentage or with a maximum dollar amount, as designated by the Board, but in either case not exceeding 15% of such Employee’s earnings (as defined by the Board in each Offering) during the period that begins on the Offering Date (or such later date as the Board determines for a particular Offering) and ends on the date stated in the Offering, which date will be no later than the end of the Offering.

(b) The Board will establish one or more Purchase Dates during an Offering on which Purchase Rights granted for that Offering will be exercised and shares of Common Stock will be purchased in accordance with such Offering.

 

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(c) In connection with each Offering made under the Plan, the Board may specify (i) a maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be purchased by any Participant on any Purchase Date during such Offering, (ii) a maximum aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be purchased by all Participants pursuant to such Offering and/or (iii) a maximum aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be purchased by all Participants on any Purchase Date under the Offering. If the aggregate purchase of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of Purchase Rights granted under the Offering would exceed any such maximum aggregate number, then, in the absence of any Board action otherwise, a pro rata (based on each Participant’s accumulated Contributions) allocation of the shares of Common Stock available will be made in as nearly a uniform manner as will be practicable and equitable.

(d) The purchase price of shares of Common Stock acquired pursuant to Purchase Rights will be not less than the lesser of:

(i) an amount equal to 85% of the Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock on the Offering Date; or

(ii) an amount equal to 85% of the Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock on the applicable Purchase Date.

7. P ARTICIPATION ; W ITHDRAWAL ; T ERMINATION .

(a) An Eligible Employee may elect to authorize payroll deductions as the means of making Contributions by completing and delivering to the Company, within the time specified in the Offering, an enrollment form provided by the Company. The enrollment form will specify the amount of Contributions not to exceed the maximum amount specified by the Board. Each Participant’s Contributions will be credited to a bookkeeping account for such Participant under the Plan and will be deposited with the general funds of the Company except where applicable law requires that Contributions be deposited with a third party. If permitted in the Offering, a Participant may begin such Contributions with the first payroll occurring on or after the Offering Date (or, in the case of a payroll date that occurs after the end of the prior Offering but before the Offering Date of the next new Offering, Contributions from such payroll will be included in the new Offering). If permitted in the Offering, a Participant may thereafter reduce (including to zero) or increase his or her Contributions. If specifically provided in the Offering, in addition to making Contributions by payroll deductions, a Participant may make Contributions through payment by cash or check prior to a Purchase Date.

(b) During an Offering, a Participant may cease making Contributions and withdraw from the Offering by delivering to the Company a withdrawal form provided by the Company. The Company may impose a deadline before a Purchase Date for withdrawing. Upon such withdrawal, such Participant’s Purchase Right in that Offering will immediately terminate and the Company will distribute to such Participant all of his or her accumulated but unused Contributions and such Participant’s Purchase Right in that Offering shall thereupon terminate. A Participant’s withdrawal from that Offering will have no effect upon his or her eligibility to participate in any other Offerings under the Plan, but such Participant will be required to deliver a new enrollment form to participate in subsequent Offerings.

 

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(c) Purchase Rights granted pursuant to any Offering under the Plan will terminate immediately if the Participant either (i) is no longer an Employee for any reason or for no reason (subject to any post-employment participation period required by law) or (ii) is otherwise no longer eligible to participate. The Company will distribute to such individual all of his or her accumulated but unused Contributions.

(d) During a Participant’s lifetime, Purchase Rights will be exercisable only by such Participant. Purchase Rights are not transferable by a Participant, except by will, by the laws of descent and distribution, or, if permitted by the Company, by a beneficiary designation as described in Section 10.

(e) Unless otherwise specified in the Offering, the Company will have no obligation to pay interest on Contributions.

8. E XERCISE OF P URCHASE R IGHTS .

(a) On each Purchase Date, each Participant’s accumulated Contributions will be applied to the purchase of shares of Common Stock, up to the maximum number of shares of Common Stock permitted by the Plan and the applicable Offering, at the purchase price specified in the Offering. No fractional shares will be issued unless specifically provided for in the Offering.

(b) If any amount of accumulated Contributions remains in a Participant’s account after the purchase of shares of Common Stock and such remaining amount is less than the amount required to purchase one share of Common Stock on the final Purchase Date of an Offering, then such remaining amount will be held in such Participant’s account for the purchase of shares of Common Stock under the next Offering under the Plan, unless such Participant withdraws from or is not eligible to participate in such Offering, in which case such amount will be distributed to such Participant after the final Purchase Date, without interest. If the amount of Contributions remaining in a Participant’s account after the purchase of shares of Common Stock is at least equal to the amount required to purchase one whole share of Common Stock on the final Purchase Date of an Offering, then such remaining amount will not roll over to the next Offering and will instead be distributed in full to such Participant after the final Purchase Date of such Offering without interest.

(c) No Purchase Rights may be exercised to any extent unless the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon such exercise under the Plan are covered by an effective registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act and the Plan is in material compliance with all applicable federal, state, foreign and other securities and other laws applicable to the Plan. If on a Purchase Date the shares of Common Stock are not so registered or the Plan is not in such compliance, no Purchase Rights will be exercised on such Purchase Date, and the Purchase Date will be delayed until the shares of Common Stock are subject to such an effective registration statement and the Plan is in material compliance, except that the Purchase Date will in no event be more than 27 months from the Offering Date. If, on the Purchase Date, as delayed to the maximum extent permissible, the shares of Common Stock are not registered and the Plan is not in material compliance with all applicable laws, no Purchase Rights will be exercised and all accumulated but unused Contributions will be distributed to the Participants without interest.

 

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9. C OVENANTS OF THE C OMPANY .

The Company will seek to obtain from each federal, state, foreign or other regulatory commission or agency having jurisdiction over the Plan such authority as may be required to grant Purchase Rights and issue and sell shares of Common Stock thereunder. If, after commercially reasonable efforts, the Company is unable to obtain the authority that counsel for the Company deems necessary for the grant of Purchase Rights or the lawful issuance and sale of Common Stock under the Plan, and at a commercially reasonable cost, the Company will be relieved from any liability for failure to grant Purchase Rights and/or to issue and sell Common Stock upon exercise of such Purchase Rights.

10. D ESIGNATION OF B ENEFICIARY .

(a) The Company may, but is not obligated to, permit a Participant to submit a form designating a beneficiary who will receive any shares of Common Stock and/or Contributions from the Participant’s account under the Plan if the Participant dies before such shares and/or Contributions are delivered to the Participant. The Company may, but is not obligated to, permit the Participant to change such designation of beneficiary. Any such designation and/or change must be on a form approved by the Company.

(b) If a Participant dies, and in the absence of a valid beneficiary designation, the Company will deliver any shares of Common Stock and/or Contributions to the executor or administrator of the estate of the Participant. If no executor or administrator has been appointed (to the knowledge of the Company), the Company, in its sole discretion, may deliver such shares of Common Stock and/or Contributions to the Participant’s spouse, dependents or relatives, or if no spouse, dependent or relative is known to the Company, then to such other person as the Company may designate.

11. A DJUSTMENTS UPON C HANGES IN C OMMON S TOCK ; C ORPORATE T RANSACTIONS .

(a) In the event of a Capitalization Adjustment, the Board will appropriately and proportionately adjust: (i) the class(es) and maximum number of securities subject to the Plan pursuant to Section 3(a), (ii) the class(es) and maximum number of securities by which the share reserve is to increase automatically each year pursuant to Section 3(a), (iii) the class(es) and number of securities subject to, and the purchase price applicable to outstanding Offerings and Purchase Rights, and (iv) the class(es) and number of securities that are the subject of the purchase limits under each ongoing Offering. The Board will make these adjustments, and its determination will be final, binding and conclusive.

(b) In the event of a Corporate Transaction, then: (i) any surviving corporation or acquiring corporation (or the surviving or acquiring corporation’s parent company) may assume or continue outstanding Purchase Rights or may substitute similar rights (including a right to acquire the same consideration paid to the stockholders in the Corporate Transaction) for outstanding Purchase Rights, or (ii) if any surviving or acquiring corporation (or its parent company) does not assume or continue such Purchase Rights or does not substitute similar rights for such Purchase Rights, then the Participants’ accumulated Contributions will be used to purchase shares of Common Stock within ten business days prior to the Corporate Transaction under the outstanding Purchase Rights, and the Purchase Rights will terminate immediately after such purchase.

 

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12. A MENDMENT , T ERMINATION OR S USPENSION OF THE P LAN .

(a) The Board may amend the Plan at any time in any respect the Board deems necessary or advisable. However, except as provided in Section 11(a) relating to Capitalization Adjustments, stockholder approval will be required for any amendment of the Plan for which stockholder approval is required by applicable law or listing requirements, including any amendment that either (i) materially increases the number of shares of Common Stock available for issuance under the Plan, (ii) materially expands the class of individuals eligible to become Participants and receive Purchase Rights, (iii) materially increases the benefits accruing to Participants under the Plan or materially reduces the price at which shares of Common Stock may be purchased under the Plan, (iv) materially extends the term of the Plan, or (v) expands the types of awards available for issuance under the Plan, but in each of (i) through (v) above only to the extent stockholder approval is required by applicable law or listing requirements.

(b) The Board may suspend or terminate the Plan at any time. No Purchase Rights may be granted under the Plan while the Plan is suspended or after it is terminated.

(c) Any benefits, privileges, entitlements and obligations under any outstanding Purchase Rights granted before an amendment, suspension or termination of the Plan will not be materially impaired by any such amendment, suspension or termination except (i) with the consent of the person to whom such Purchase Rights were granted, (ii) as necessary to comply with any laws, listing requirements, or governmental regulations (including, without limitation, the provisions of Section 423 of the Code and the regulations and other interpretive guidance issued thereunder relating to Employee Stock Purchase Plans) including without limitation any such regulations or other guidance that may be issued or amended after the Effective Date, or (iii) as necessary to obtain or maintain favorable tax, listing, or regulatory treatment. To be clear, the Board may amend outstanding Purchase Rights without a Participant’s consent if such amendment is necessary to ensure that the Purchase Right and/or the Plan complies with the requirements of Section 423 of the Code.

13. E FFECTIVE D ATE OF P LAN .

The Plan will become effective on the IPO Date. No Purchase Rights will be exercised unless and until the Plan has been approved by the stockholders of the Company, which approval must be within 12 months before or after the date the Plan is adopted (or if required under Section 12(a) above, materially amended) by the Board.

14. M ISCELLANEOUS P ROVISIONS .

(a) Proceeds from the sale of shares of Common Stock pursuant to Purchase Rights will constitute general funds of the Company.

(b) A Participant will not be deemed to be the holder of, or to have any of the rights of a holder with respect to, shares of Common Stock subject to Purchase Rights unless and until the Participant’s shares of Common Stock acquired upon exercise of Purchase Rights are recorded in the books of the Company (or its transfer agent).

 

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(c) The Plan and Offering do not constitute an employment contract. Nothing in the Plan or in the Offering will in any way alter the at will nature of a Participant’s employment or be deemed to create in any way whatsoever any obligation on the part of any Participant to continue in the employ of the Company or a Related Corporation, or on the part of the Company or a Related Corporation to continue the employment of a Participant.

(d) The provisions of the Plan will be governed by the laws of the State of California without resort to that state’s conflicts of laws rules.

15. D EFINITIONS .

As used in the Plan, the following definitions will apply to the capitalized terms indicated below:

(a) Board ” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

(b) Capital Stock ” means each and every class of common stock of the Company, regardless of the number of votes per share.

(c) Capitalization Adjustment ” means any change that is made in, or other events that occur with respect to, the Common Stock subject to the Plan or subject to any Purchase Right after the Effective Date without the receipt of consideration by the Company through merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization, reincorporation, stock dividend, dividend in property other than cash, large nonrecurring cash dividend, stock split, liquidating dividend, combination of shares, exchange of shares, change in corporate structure or other similar equity restructuring transaction, as that term is used in Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 (or any successor thereto). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the conversion of any convertible securities of the Company will not be treated as a Capitalization Adjustment.

(d) Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including any applicable regulations and guidance thereunder .

(e) Committee ” means a committee of one or more members of the Board to whom authority has been delegated by the Board in accordance with Section 2(c).

(f) Common Stock ” means, as of the IPO Date, the common stock of the Company, having 1 vote per share.

(g) Company ” means Revance Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

(h) “Contributions ” means the payroll deductions and other additional payments specifically provided for in the Offering that a Participant contributes to fund the exercise of a Purchase Right. A Participant may make additional payments into his or her account if specifically provided for in the Offering, and then only if the Participant has not already had the maximum permitted amount withheld during the Offering through payroll deductions.

 

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(i) Corporate Transaction ” means the consummation, in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, of any one or more of the following events:

(i) a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion, of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries;

(ii) a sale or other disposition of at least 90% of the outstanding securities of the Company;

(iii) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which the Company is not the surviving corporation; or

(iv) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which the Company is the surviving corporation but the shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately preceding the merger, consolidation or similar transaction are converted or exchanged by virtue of the merger, consolidation or similar transaction into other property, whether in the form of securities, cash or otherwise.

(j) Director ” means a member of the Board.

(k) Eligible Employee ” means an Employee who meets the requirements set forth in the document(s) governing the Offering for eligibility to participate in the Offering, provided that such Employee also meets the requirements for eligibility to participate set forth in the Plan.

(l) Employee ” means any person, including an Officer or Director, who is “employed” for purposes of Section 423(b)(4) of the Code by the Company or a Related Corporation. However, service solely as a Director, or payment of a fee for such services, will not cause a Director to be considered an “Employee” for purposes of the Plan.

(m) Employee Stock Purchase Plan ” means a plan that grants Purchase Rights intended to be options issued under an “employee stock purchase plan,” as that term is defined in Section 423(b) of the Code.

(n) Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

(o) Fair Market Value ” means, as of any date, the value of the Common Stock determined as follows:

(i) If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or traded on any established market, the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock will be the closing sales price for such stock as quoted on such exchange or market (or the exchange or market with the greatest volume of trading in the Common Stock) on the date of determination , as reported in such source as the Board deems reliable. Unless otherwise provided by the Board, if there is no closing sales price for the Common Stock on the date of determination, then the Fair Market Value will be the closing sales price on the last preceding date for which such quotation exists.

 

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(ii) In the absence of such markets for the Common Stock, the Fair Market Value will be determined by the Board in good faith in compliance with applicable laws and in a manner that complies with Sections 409A of the Code.

(iii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any Offering that commences on the IPO Date, the Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock on the Offering Date will be the price per share at which shares are first sold to the public in the Company’s initial public offering as specified in the final prospectus for that initial public offering.

(p) IPO Date ” means the date of the underwriting agreement between the Company and the underwriter(s) managing the initial public offering of the Common Stock, pursuant to which the Common Stock is priced for the initial public offering.

(q) Offering ” means the grant to Eligible Employees of Purchase Rights, with the exercise of those Purchase Rights automatically occurring at the end of one or more Purchase Periods. The terms and conditions of an Offering will generally be set forth in the “ Offering Document ” approved by the Board for that Offering.

(r) Offering Date ” means a date selected by the Board for an Offering to commence.

(s) Officer ” means a person who is an officer of the Company or a Related Corporation within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

(t) Participant ” means an Eligible Employee who holds an outstanding Purchase Right.

(u) Plan ” means this Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

(v) Purchase Date ” means one or more dates during an Offering selected by the Board on which Purchase Rights will be exercised and on which purchases of shares of Common Stock will be carried out in accordance with such Offering.

(w) Purchase Period ” means a period of time specified within an Offering, generally beginning on the Offering Date or on the first Trading Day following a Purchase Date, and ending on a Purchase Date. An Offering may consist of one or more Purchase Periods.

(x) Purchase Right ” means an option to purchase shares of Common Stock granted pursuant to the Plan.

(y) Related Corporation ” means any “parent corporation” or “subsidiary corporation” of the Company whether now or subsequently established, as those terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and (f), respectively, of the Code.

 

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(z) Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(aa) Trading Day ” means any day on which the exchange(s) or market(s) on which shares of Common Stock are listed, including but not limited to the NYSE, Nasdaq Global Select Market, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Capital Market or any successors thereto, is open for trading.

 

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Exhibit 10.8

INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

[For Officers and Directors Not Affiliated with Funds]

T HIS I NDEMNITY A GREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) dated as of                  , 20    , is made by and between R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC ., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), and [ ] (“ Indemnitee ”).

R ECITALS

A. The Company desires to attract and retain the services of highly qualified individuals as directors, officers, employees and agents.

B. The Company’s bylaws (the “ Bylaws ”) require that the Company indemnify its directors, and empowers the Company to indemnify its officers, employees and agents, as authorized by the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended (the “ Code ”), under which the Company is organized and such Bylaws expressly provide that the indemnification provided therein is not exclusive and contemplates that the Company may enter into separate agreements with its directors, officers and other persons to set forth specific indemnification provisions.

C. Indemnitee does not regard the protection currently provided by applicable law, the Company’s governing documents and available insurance as adequate under the present circumstances, and the Company has determined that Indemnitee and other directors, officers, employees and agents of the Company may not be willing to serve or continue to serve in such capacities without additional protection.

D. The Company desires and has requested Indemnitee to serve or continue to serve as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, as the case may be, and has proffered this Agreement to Indemnitee as an additional inducement to serve in such capacity.

E. Indemnitee is willing to serve, or to continue to serve, as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, as the case may be, if Indemnitee is furnished the indemnity provided for herein by the Company.

A GREEMENT

N OW T HEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions .

(a) Agent . For purposes of this Agreement, the term “agent” of the Company means any person who: (i) is or was a director, officer, employee or other fiduciary of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company; or (ii) is or was serving at the request or for the convenience of, or representing the interests of, the Company or a subsidiary of the Company, as a director, officer, employee or other fiduciary of a foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise.

 

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(b) Expenses . For purposes of this Agreement, the term “expenses” shall be broadly construed and shall include, without limitation, all direct and indirect costs of any type or nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, all attorneys’, witness, or other professional fees and related disbursements, and other out-of-pocket costs of whatever nature), actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the investigation, defense or appeal of a proceeding or establishing or enforcing a right to indemnification under this Agreement, the Code or otherwise, and amounts paid in settlement by or on behalf of Indemnitee, but shall not include any judgments, fines or penalties actually levied against Indemnitee for such individual’s violations of law. The term “expenses” shall also include reasonable compensation for time spent by Indemnitee for which he is not compensated by the Company or any subsidiary or third party (i) for any period during which Indemnitee is not an agent, in the employment of, or providing services for compensation to, the Company or any subsidiary; and (ii) if the rate of compensation and estimated time involved is approved by the directors of the Company who are not parties to any action with respect to which expenses are incurred, for Indemnitee while an agent of, employed by, or providing services for compensation to, the Company or any subsidiary.

(c) Proceedings . For purposes of this Agreement, the term “proceeding” shall be broadly construed and shall include, without limitation, any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, arbitration, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing or any other actual, threatened or completed proceeding, whether brought in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature, and whether formal or informal in any case, in which Indemnitee was, is or will be involved as a party or otherwise by reason of: (i) the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director or officer of the Company; (ii) the fact that any action taken by Indemnitee or of any action on Indemnitee’s part while acting as director, officer, employee or agent of the Company; or (iii) the fact that Indemnitee is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, and in any such case described above, whether or not serving in any such capacity at the time any liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification, reimbursement, or advancement of expenses may be provided under this Agreement.

(d) Subsidiary . For purposes of this Agreement, the term “subsidiary” means any corporation or limited liability company of which more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities or equity interests are owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company and one or more of its subsidiaries, and any other corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise of which Indemnitee is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary.

(e) Independent Counsel . For purposes of this Agreement, the term “independent counsel” means a law firm, or a partner (or, if applicable, member) of such a law firm, that is experienced in matters of corporation law and neither presently is, nor in the past five (5) years has been, retained to represent: (i) the Company or Indemnitee in any matter material to either such party, or (ii) any other party to the proceeding giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “independent counsel” shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement.

 

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2. Agreement to Serve . Indemnitee will serve, or continue to serve, as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company or any subsidiary, as the case may be, faithfully and to the best of his or her ability, at the will of such corporation (or under separate agreement, if such agreement exists), in the capacity Indemnitee currently serves as an agent of such corporation, so long as Indemnitee is duly appointed or elected and qualified in accordance with the applicable provisions of the bylaws or other applicable charter documents of such corporation, or until such time as Indemnitee tenders his or her resignation in writing; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Agreement is intended as an employment agreement between Indemnitee and the Company or any of its subsidiaries or to create any right to continued employment of Indemnitee with the Company or any of its subsidiaries in any capacity.

The Company acknowledges that it has entered into this Agreement and assumes the obligations imposed on it hereby, in addition to and separate from its obligations to Indemnitee under the Bylaws, to induce Indemnitee to serve, or continue to serve, as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, and the Company acknowledges that Indemnitee is relying upon this Agreement in serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company.

3. Indemnification .

(a) Indemnification in Third Party Proceedings . Subject to Section 10 below, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by the Code, as the same may be amended from time to time (but, only to the extent that such amendment permits Indemnitee to broader indemnification rights than the Code permitted prior to adoption of such amendment), if Indemnitee is a party to or threatened to be made a party to or otherwise involved in any proceeding, for any and all expenses, actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the investigation, defense, settlement or appeal of such proceeding.

(b) Indemnification in Derivative Actions and Direct Actions by the Company . Subject to Section 10 below, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by the Code, as the same may be amended from time to time (but, only to the extent that such amendment permits Indemnitee to broader indemnification rights than the Code permitted prior to adoption of such amendment), if Indemnitee is a party to or threatened to be made a party to or otherwise involved in any proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor, against any and all expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the investigation, defense, settlement, or appeal of such proceedings.

(c) Other Rights to Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the Company hereby acknowledges that Indemnitees have or may have in the future certain rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses and/or insurance provided by other entities and/or organizations (collectively, the “ Fund Indemnitors ”). The Company hereby agrees (i) that it is the indemnitor of first resort with respect to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, proceeding or alternative dispute resolution mechanism, or any hearing, inquiry or investigation that an Indemnitee believes might lead to the institution of any such action, suit, proceeding or alternative dispute resolution

 

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mechanism, whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other which may give rise to indemnification of an Indemnitee under the Indemnification Agreement (i.e., its obligations to each Indemnitee are primary and any obligation of the Fund Indemnitors to advance expenses or to provide indemnification for the same expenses or liabilities incurred by Indemnitee are secondary); (ii) that it shall be required to advance the full amount of expenses incurred by an Indemnitee and shall be liable for the full amount of all expenses, judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement to the extent legally permitted and as required by the terms of the Indemnification Agreement and this Supplement and the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Company (or any other agreement between the Company and such Indemnitee), without regard to any rights an Indemnitee may have against the Fund Indemnitors, and, (iii) that it irrevocably waives, relinquishes and releases the Fund Indemnitors from any and all claims against the Fund Indemnitors for contribution, subrogation or any other recovery of any kind in respect thereof. The Company further agrees that no advancement or payment by the Fund Indemnitors on behalf of an Indemnitee with respect to any claim for which an Indemnitee has sought indemnification from the Company shall affect the foregoing and the Fund Indemnitors shall have a right of contribution and/or be subrogated to the extent of such advancement or payment to all of the rights of recovery of an Indemnitee against the Company. The Company and each Indemnitee agree that the Fund Indemnitors are express third party beneficiaries of the terms of this Supplement.

4. Indemnification of Expenses of Successful Party . Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any proceeding or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, including the dismissal of any action without prejudice, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all expenses actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the investigation, defense or appeal of such proceeding.

5. Partial Indemnification . If Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of any expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in the investigation, defense, settlement or appeal of a proceeding, but is precluded by applicable law or the specific terms of this Agreement to indemnification for the total amount thereof, the Company shall nevertheless indemnify Indemnitee for the portion thereof to which Indemnitee is entitled.

6. Advancement of Expenses . To the extent not prohibited by law, the Company shall advance the expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any proceeding, and such advancement shall be made within twenty (20) days after the receipt by the Company of a statement or statements requesting such advances (which shall include invoices received by Indemnitee in connection with such expenses but, in the case of invoices in connection with legal services, any references to legal work performed or to expenditures made that would cause Indemnitee to waive any privilege accorded by applicable law shall not be included with the invoice) and upon request of the Company, an undertaking to repay the advancement of expenses if and to the extent that it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final judgment, not subject to appeal, that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company. Advances shall be unsecured, interest free and without regard to Indemnitee’s ability to repay the expenses. Advances shall include any and all expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee pursuing an action to enforce Indemnitee’s right to indemnification under

 

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this Agreement, or otherwise and this right of advancement, including expenses incurred preparing and forwarding statements to the Company to support the advances claimed. Indemnitee acknowledges that the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall constitute an undertaking providing that Indemnitee shall, to the fullest extent required by law, repay the advance if and to the extent that it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final judgment, not subject to appeal, that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company. The right to advances under this Section shall continue until final disposition of any proceeding, including any appeal therein. This Section 6 shall not apply to any claim made by Indemnitee for which indemnity is excluded pursuant to Section 10(b).

7. Notice and Other Indemnification Procedures .

(a) Notification of Proceeding . Indemnitee will notify the Company in writing promptly upon being served with any summons, citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document relating to any proceeding or matter which may be subject to indemnification or advancement of expenses covered hereunder. The failure of Indemnitee to so notify the Company shall not relieve the Company of any obligation which it may have to Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise.

(b) Request for Indemnification and Indemnification Payments . Indemnitee shall notify the Company promptly in writing upon receiving notice of any demand, judgment or other requirement for payment that Indemnitee reasonably believes to be subject to indemnification under the terms of this Agreement, and shall request payment thereof by the Company. Indemnification payments requested by Indemnitee under Section 3 hereof shall be made by the Company no later than sixty (60) days after receipt of the written request of Indemnitee. Claims for advancement of expenses shall be made under the provisions of Section 6 herein.

(c) Application for Enforcement . In the event the Company fails to make timely payments as set forth in Sections 6 or 7(b) above, Indemnitee shall have the right to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing Indemnitee’s right to indemnification or advancement of expenses pursuant to this Agreement. In such an enforcement hearing or proceeding, the burden of proof shall be on the Company to prove that indemnification or advancement of expenses to Indemnitee is not required under this Agreement or permitted by applicable law. Any determination by the Company (including its Board of Directors, stockholders or independent counsel) that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification hereunder, shall not be a defense by the Company to the action nor create any presumption that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification or advancement of expenses hereunder.

(d) Indemnification of Certain Expenses . The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all expenses incurred in connection with any hearing or proceeding under this Section 7 unless the Company prevails in such hearing or proceeding on the merits in all material respects.

8. Assumption of Defense . In the event the Company shall be requested by Indemnitee to pay the expenses of any proceeding, the Company, if appropriate, shall be entitled to assume the defense of such proceeding, or to participate to the extent permissible in such

 

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proceeding, with counsel reasonably acceptable to Indemnitee. Upon assumption of the defense by the Company and the retention of such counsel by the Company, the Company shall not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement for any fees of counsel subsequently incurred by Indemnitee with respect to the same proceeding, provided that Indemnitee shall have the right to employ separate counsel in such proceeding at Indemnitee’s sole cost and expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Indemnitee’s counsel delivers a written notice to the Company stating that such counsel has reasonably concluded that there may be a conflict of interest between the Company and Indemnitee in the conduct of any such defense or the Company shall not, in fact, have employed counsel or otherwise actively pursued the defense of such proceeding within a reasonable time, then in any such event the fees and expenses of Indemnitee’s counsel to defend such proceeding shall be subject to the indemnification and advancement of expenses provisions of this Agreement.

9. Insurance. To the extent that the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing liability insurance for directors, officers, employees, or agents of the Company or of any subsidiary (“ D&O Insurance ”), Indemnitee shall be covered by such policy or policies in accordance with its or their terms to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any such director, officer, employee or agent under such policy or policies. If, at the time of the receipt of a notice of a claim pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company has D&O Insurance in effect, the Company shall give prompt notice of the commencement of such proceeding to the insurers in accordance with the procedures set forth in the respective policies. The Company shall thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such proceeding in accordance with the terms of such policies.

10. Exceptions .

(a) Certain Matters . Any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Company shall not be obligated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to indemnify Indemnitee on account of any proceeding with respect to (i) remuneration paid to Indemnitee if it is determined by final judgment or other final adjudication that such remuneration was in violation of law (and, in this respect, both the Company and Indemnitee have been advised that the Securities and Exchange Commission believes that indemnification for liabilities arising under the federal securities laws is against public policy and is, therefore, unenforceable and that claims for indemnification should be submitted to appropriate courts for adjudication, as indicated in Section 10(d) below); (ii) a final judgment rendered against Indemnitee for an accounting, disgorgement or repayment of profits made from the purchase or sale by Indemnitee of securities of the Company against Indemnitee or in connection with a settlement by or on behalf of Indemnitee to the extent it is acknowledged by Indemnitee and the Company that such amount paid in settlement resulted from Indemnitee’s conduct from which Indemnitee received monetary personal profit, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other provisions of any federal, state or local statute or rules and regulations thereunder; (iii) a final judgment or other final adjudication that Indemnitee’s conduct was in bad faith, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest or constituted willful misconduct (but only to the extent of such specific determination); or (iv) on account of conduct that is established by a final judgment as constituting a breach of Indemnitee’s duty of loyalty to the Company or resulting in any personal profit or advantage to which Indemnitee is not legally

 

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entitled. For purposes of the foregoing sentence, a final judgment or other adjudication may be reached in either the underlying proceeding or action in connection with which indemnification is sought or a separate proceeding or action to establish rights and liabilities under this Agreement.

(b) Claims Initiated by Indemnitee . Any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Company shall not be obligated to indemnify or advance expenses to Indemnitee with respect to proceedings or claims initiated or brought by Indemnitee against the Company or its directors, officers, employees or other agents and not by way of defense, except (i) with respect to proceedings brought to establish or enforce a right to indemnification under this Agreement or under any other agreement, provision in the Bylaws or Certificate of Incorporation or applicable law, or (ii) with respect to any other proceeding initiated by Indemnitee that is either approved by the Board of Directors or Indemnitee’s participation is required by applicable law. However, indemnification or advancement of expenses may be provided by the Company in specific cases if the Board of Directors determines it to be appropriate.

(c) Unauthorized Settlements . Any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Company shall not be obligated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to indemnify Indemnitee under this Agreement for any amounts paid in settlement of a proceeding effected without the Company’s written consent. Neither the Company nor Indemnitee shall unreasonably withhold consent to any proposed settlement; provided, however, that the Company may in any event decline to consent to (or to otherwise admit or agree to any liability for indemnification hereunder in respect of) any proposed settlement if the Company is also a party in such proceeding and determines in good faith that such settlement is not in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.

(d) Securities Act Liabilities . Any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Company shall not be obligated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to indemnify Indemnitee or otherwise act in violation of any undertaking appearing in and required by the rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Act ”), or in any registration statement filed with the SEC under the Act. Indemnitee acknowledges that paragraph (h) of Item 512 of Regulation S-K currently generally requires the Company to undertake in connection with any registration statement filed under the Act to submit the issue of the enforceability of Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement in connection with any liability under the Act on public policy grounds to a court of appropriate jurisdiction and to be governed by any final adjudication of such issue. Indemnitee specifically agrees that any such undertaking shall supersede the provisions of this Agreement and to be bound by any such undertaking.

11. Nonexclusivity and Survival of Rights . The provisions for indemnification and advancement of expenses set forth in this Agreement shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled under any provision of applicable law, the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws or other agreements, both as to action in Indemnitee’s official capacity and Indemnitee’s action as an agent of the Company, in any court in which a proceeding is brought, and Indemnitee’s rights hereunder shall continue after Indemnitee has ceased acting as an agent of the Company and shall inure to the benefit of the

 

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heirs, executors, administrators and assigns of Indemnitee. The obligations and duties of the Company to Indemnitee under this Agreement shall be binding on the Company and its successors and assigns until terminated in accordance with its terms. The Company shall require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company, expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place.

No amendment, alteration or repeal of this Agreement or of any provision hereof shall limit or restrict any right of Indemnitee under this Agreement in respect of any action taken or omitted by such Indemnitee in his or her corporate status prior to such amendment, alteration or repeal. To the extent that a change in the Code, whether by statute or judicial decision, permits greater indemnification or advancement of expenses than would be afforded currently under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws and this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change. No right or remedy herein conferred is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every other right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, by Indemnitee shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other right or remedy by Indemnitee.

12. Term . This Agreement shall continue until and terminate upon the later of: (a) five (5) years after the date that Indemnitee shall have ceased to serve as a director or and/or officer, employee or agent of the Company; or (b) one (1) year after the final termination of any proceeding, including any appeal then pending, in respect to which Indemnitee was granted rights of indemnification or advancement of expenses hereunder.

No legal action shall be brought and no cause of action shall be asserted by or in the right of the Company against an Indemnitee or an Indemnitee’s estate, spouse, heirs, executors or personal or legal representatives after the expiration of five (5) years from the date of accrual of such cause of action, and any claim or cause of action of the Company shall be extinguished and deemed released unless asserted by the timely filing of a legal action within such five-year period; provided, however, that if any shorter period of limitations is otherwise applicable to such cause of action, such shorter period shall govern.

13. Subrogation . In the event of payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee, who, at the request and expense of the Company, shall execute all papers required and shall do everything that may be reasonably necessary to secure such rights, including the execution of such documents necessary to enable the Company effectively to bring suit to enforce such rights.

14. Interpretation of Agreement . It is understood that the parties hereto intend this Agreement to be interpreted and enforced so as to provide indemnification to Indemnitee to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by law.

 

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15. Severability . If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of the Agreement (including without limitation, all portions of any paragraphs of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that are not themselves invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby; and (b) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, all portions of any paragraph of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that are not themselves invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested by the provision held invalid, illegal or unenforceable and to give effect to Section 14 hereof.

16. Amendment and Waiver . No supplement, modification, amendment, or cancellation of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (whether or not similar) nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

17. Notice . Except as otherwise provided herein, any notice or demand which, by the provisions hereof, is required or which may be given to or served upon the parties hereto shall be in writing and, if by telegram, telecopy or telex, shall be deemed to have been validly served, given or delivered when sent, if by overnight delivery, courier or personal delivery, shall be deemed to have been validly served, given or delivered upon actual delivery and, if mailed, shall be deemed to have been validly served, given or delivered three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail, as registered or certified mail, with proper postage prepaid and addressed to the party or parties to be notified at the addresses set forth on the signature page of this Agreement (or such other address(es) as a party may designate for itself by like notice). If to the Company, notices and demands shall be delivered to the attention of the Secretary of the Company.

18. Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by and construed according to the laws of the State of Delaware, as applied to contracts between Delaware residents entered into and to be performed entirely within Delaware.

19. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute but one and the same Agreement. Only one such counterpart need be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement.

20. Headings . The headings of the sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction hereof.

21. Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings and negotiations, written and oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement; provided, however, that this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, the Code and any other applicable law, and shall not be deemed a substitute therefor, and does not diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder.

 

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the parties hereto have entered into this Agreement effective as of the date first above written.

 

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
By:  

 

  Name:  

 

  Title:  

 

Address:   7555 Gateway Boulevard
  Newark, CA 94560
INDEMNITEE

 

Signature of Indemnitee

 

Print or Type Name of Indemnitee
Address:  

 

 

 


INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

[For Fund-Affiliated Directors]

T HIS I NDEMNITY A GREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) dated as of                  , 20    , is made by and between R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC ., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), [ ] (“ Indemnitee ”), and [ ], an investment fund affiliated with the Indemnitee (individually, an “ Indemnified Fund ” and collectively, the “ Indemnified Funds ”).

R ECITALS

A. The Company desires to attract and retain the services of highly qualified individuals as directors, officers, employees and agents.

B. The Company’s bylaws (the “ Bylaws ”) require that the Company indemnify its directors, and empowers the Company to indemnify its officers, employees and agents, as authorized by the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended (the “ Code ”), under which the Company is organized and such Bylaws expressly provide that the indemnification provided therein is not exclusive and contemplates that the Company may enter into separate agreements with its directors, officers and other persons to set forth specific indemnification provisions.

C. Indemnitee does not regard the protection currently provided by applicable law, the Company’s governing documents and available insurance as adequate under the present circumstances, and the Company has determined that Indemnitee and other directors, officers, employees and agents of the Company may not be willing to serve or continue to serve in such capacities without additional protection.

D. The Company desires and has requested Indemnitee to serve or continue to serve as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, as the case may be, and has proffered this Agreement to Indemnitee as an additional inducement to serve in such capacity.

E. Indemnitee is willing to serve, or to continue to serve, as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, as the case may be, if Indemnitee and the Indemnified Funds are furnished the indemnity provided for herein by the Company.

A GREEMENT

N OW T HEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions .

(a) Agent . For purposes of this Agreement, the term “agent” of the Company means any person who: (i) is or was a director, officer, employee or other fiduciary of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company; or (ii) is or was serving at the request or for the convenience of, or representing the interests of, the Company or a subsidiary of the Company, as a director, officer, employee or other fiduciary of a foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise.

 

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(b) Expenses . For purposes of this Agreement, the term “expenses” shall be broadly construed and shall include, without limitation, all direct and indirect costs of any type or nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, all attorneys’, witness, or other professional fees and related disbursements, and other out-of-pocket costs of whatever nature), actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the investigation, defense or appeal of a proceeding or establishing or enforcing a right to indemnification under this Agreement, the Code or otherwise, and amounts paid in settlement by or on behalf of Indemnitee, but shall not include any judgments, fines or penalties actually levied against Indemnitee for such individual’s violations of law. The term “expenses” shall also include reasonable compensation for time spent by Indemnitee for which he is not compensated by the Company or any subsidiary or third party (i) for any period during which Indemnitee is not an agent, in the employment of, or providing services for compensation to, the Company or any subsidiary; and (ii) if the rate of compensation and estimated time involved is approved by the directors of the Company who are not parties to any action with respect to which expenses are incurred, for Indemnitee while an agent of, employed by, or providing services for compensation to, the Company or any subsidiary.

(c) Proceedings . For purposes of this Agreement, the term “proceeding” shall be broadly construed and shall include, without limitation, any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, arbitration, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing or any other actual, threatened or completed proceeding, whether brought in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature, and whether formal or informal in any case, in which Indemnitee was, is or will be involved as a party or otherwise by reason of: (i) the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director or officer of the Company; (ii) the fact that any action taken by Indemnitee or of any action on Indemnitee’s part while acting as director, officer, employee or agent of the Company; or (iii) the fact that Indemnitee is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, and in any such case described above, whether or not serving in any such capacity at the time any liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification, reimbursement, or advancement of expenses may be provided under this Agreement.

(d) Subsidiary . For purposes of this Agreement, the term “subsidiary” means any corporation or limited liability company of which more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities or equity interests are owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company and one or more of its subsidiaries, and any other corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise of which Indemnitee is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary.

(e) Independent Counsel . For purposes of this Agreement, the term “independent counsel” means a law firm, or a partner (or, if applicable, member) of such a law firm, that is experienced in matters of corporation law and neither presently is, nor in the past five (5) years has been, retained to represent: (i) the Company or Indemnitee in any matter material to either such party (other than with respect to matters concerning the Indemnitee under this Agreement, or of other indemnitees under similar indemnification agreements), or (ii) any other party to the proceeding giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “independent counsel” shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a

 

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conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the independent counsel.

2. Agreement to Serve . Indemnitee will serve, or continue to serve, as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company or any subsidiary, as the case may be, faithfully and to the best of his or her ability, at the will of such corporation (or under separate agreement, if such agreement exists), in the capacity Indemnitee currently serves as an agent of such corporation, so long as Indemnitee is duly appointed or elected and qualified in accordance with the applicable provisions of the bylaws or other applicable charter documents of such corporation, or until such time as Indemnitee tenders his or her resignation in writing; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Agreement is intended as an employment agreement between Indemnitee and the Company or any of its subsidiaries or to create any right to continued employment of Indemnitee with the Company or any of its subsidiaries in any capacity.

The Company acknowledges that it has entered into this Agreement and assumes the obligations imposed on it hereby, in addition to and separate from its obligations to Indemnitee under the Bylaws, to induce Indemnitee to serve, or continue to serve, as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, and the Company acknowledges that Indemnitee is relying upon this Agreement in serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company.

3. Indemnification . Subject to Section 10 below, the Company shall hold harmless and indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by the Code, as the same may be amended from time to time (but, only to the extent that such amendment permits Indemnitee to broader indemnification rights than the Code permitted prior to adoption of such amendment). In furtherance of the foregoing indemnification, and without limiting the generality thereof:

(a) Indemnification in Third Party Proceedings . Subject to Section 10 below, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by the Code, as the same may be amended from time to time (but, only to the extent that such amendment permits Indemnitee to broader indemnification rights than the Code permitted prior to adoption of such amendment), if Indemnitee is a party to or threatened to be made a party to or otherwise involved in any proceeding, for any and all expenses, actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the investigation, defense, settlement or appeal of such proceeding.

(b) Indemnification in Derivative Actions and Direct Actions by the Company . Subject to Section 10 below, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by the Code, as the same may be amended from time to time (but, only to the extent that such amendment permits Indemnitee to broader indemnification rights than the Code permitted prior to adoption of such amendment), if Indemnitee is a party to or threatened to be made a party to or otherwise involved in any proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor, against any and all expenses, actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the investigation, defense, settlement or appeal of such proceedings.

 

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(c) Other Rights to Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the Company hereby acknowledges that Indemnitee has or may have in the future certain rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses and/or insurance provided by the Indemnified Fund and certain of its affiliates (collectively, the “ Fund Indemnitors ”). The Company hereby agrees (i) that it is the indemnitor of first resort with respect to any proceeding which may give rise to indemnification of the Indemnitee under this Agreement (i.e., its obligations to the Indemnitee are primary and any obligation of the Fund Indemnitors to advance expenses or to provide indemnification for the same expenses or liabilities incurred by Indemnitee are secondary); (ii) that it shall be required to advance the full amount of expenses incurred by the Indemnitee and shall be liable for the full amount of all expenses, judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement to the extent legally permitted and as required by the terms of this Agreement and the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Company (or any other agreement between the Company and the Indemnitee), without regard to any rights the Indemnitee may have against the Fund Indemnitors; and, (iii) that it irrevocably waives, relinquishes and releases the Fund Indemnitors from any and all claims against the Fund Indemnitors for contribution, subrogation or any other recovery of any kind in respect thereof. The Company further agrees that no advancement or payment by the Fund Indemnitors on behalf of the Indemnitee with respect to any claim for which the Indemnitee has sought indemnification from the Company shall affect the foregoing and the Fund Indemnitors shall have a right of contribution and/or be subrogated to the extent of such advancement or payment to all of the rights of recovery of the Indemnitee against the Company. The Company and the Indemnitee agree that the Fund Indemnitors are express third party beneficiaries of the terms of this Agreement.

(d) Indemnity of Indemnified Fund . The Company shall indemnify each Indemnified Fund and its affiliates, general and limited partners, employees and representatives (each, an “ Indemnified Fund Party ”) and hold each Indemnified Fund Party harmless from and against any and all expenses, judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by or on behalf of such Indemnified Fund Party in connection with any proceeding by reason of any Indemnified Fund Party’s status as an agent or any claim, issue or matter therein; provided, however, that the Company shall not be responsible to an Indemnified Fund Party with respect to any amounts payable under this Section 3(d) to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction shall have determined by a final judgment not subject to further appeal that such amounts payable resulted from actions taken or omitted to be taken by such Indemnified Fund Party due to such Indemnified Fund Party’s gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct. The Company shall advance all expenses reasonably incurred by or on behalf of such Indemnified Fund Party in connection therewith within twenty (20) days after the receipt by the Company of a statement or statements from such Indemnified Fund Party requesting such advance payment or payments from time to time so long as such Indemnified Fund Party has delivered to the Company a written undertaking pursuant to which such Indemnified Fund Party agrees to return all advanced amounts in the event it is ultimately determined that such Indemnified Fund Party is not entitled to indemnification under this Section 3(d). The foregoing arrangements shall be in addition to any rights that any Indemnified Fund Party may have under law or otherwise.

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otherwise in defense of any proceeding or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, including the dismissal of any action without prejudice, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all expenses actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the investigation, defense or appeal of such proceeding, claim, issue or matter therein.

5. Partial Indemnification . If Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of any expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in the investigation, defense, settlement or appeal of a proceeding, but is precluded by applicable law or the specific terms of this Agreement to indemnification for the total amount thereof, the Company shall nevertheless indemnify Indemnitee for the portion thereof to which Indemnitee is entitled.

6. Advancement of Expenses . To the extent not prohibited by law, the Company shall advance the expenses incurred by or on behalf of Indemnitee in connection with any proceeding, and such advancement shall be made within twenty (20) days after the receipt by the Company of a statement or statements requesting such advances (which shall include invoices received by Indemnitee in connection with such expenses but, in the case of invoices in connection with legal services, any references to legal work performed or to expenditures made that would cause Indemnitee to waive any privilege accorded by applicable law shall not be included with the invoice) and upon request of the Company, an undertaking to repay the advancement of expenses if and to the extent that it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final judgment, not subject to appeal, that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company. Advances shall be unsecured, interest free and without regard to Indemnitee’s ability to repay the expenses. Advances shall include any and all expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee pursuing an action to enforce Indemnitee’s right to indemnification under this Agreement, or otherwise and this right of advancement, including expenses incurred preparing and forwarding statements to the Company to support the advances claimed. Indemnitee acknowledges that the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall constitute an undertaking providing that Indemnitee shall, to the fullest extent required by law, repay the advance if and to the extent that it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final judgment, not subject to appeal, that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company. The right to advances under this Section shall continue until final disposition of any proceeding, including any appeal therein. This Section 6 shall not apply to any claim made by Indemnitee for which indemnity is excluded pursuant to Section 10(b).

7. Notice and Other Indemnification Procedures .

(a) Notification of Proceeding . Indemnitee will notify the Company in writing promptly upon being served with any summons, citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document relating to any proceeding or matter which may be subject to indemnification or advancement of expenses covered hereunder. The failure of Indemnitee to so notify the Company shall not relieve the Company of any obligation which it may have to Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise.

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indemnification under the terms of this Agreement, and shall request payment thereof by the Company. Indemnification payments requested by Indemnitee under Section 3 hereof shall be made by the Company no later than sixty (60) days after receipt of the written request of Indemnitee. Claims for advancement of expenses shall be made under the provisions of Section 6 herein.

(c) Application for Enforcement . In the event the Company fails to make timely payments as set forth in Sections 6 or 7(b) above, Indemnitee shall have the right to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing Indemnitee’s right to indemnification or advancement of expenses pursuant to this Agreement. In such an enforcement hearing or proceeding, the burden of proof shall be on the Company to prove that indemnification or advancement of expenses to Indemnitee is not required under this Agreement or permitted by applicable law. Any determination by the Company (including its Board of Directors, stockholders or independent counsel) that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification hereunder, shall not be a defense by the Company to the action nor create any presumption that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification or advancement of expenses hereunder.

(d) Indemnification of Certain Expenses . The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all expenses incurred in connection with any hearing or proceeding under this Section 7 unless the Company prevails in such hearing or proceeding on the merits in all material respects.

8. Assumption of Defense . In the event the Company shall be requested by Indemnitee to pay the expenses of any proceeding, the Company, if appropriate, shall be entitled to assume the defense of such proceeding, or to participate to the extent permissible in such proceeding, with counsel reasonably acceptable to Indemnitee. Upon assumption of the defense by the Company and the retention of such counsel by the Company, the Company shall not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement for any fees of counsel subsequently incurred by Indemnitee with respect to the same proceeding, provided that Indemnitee shall have the right to employ separate counsel in such proceeding at Indemnitee’s sole cost and expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Indemnitee’s counsel delivers a written notice to the Company stating that such counsel has reasonably concluded that there may be a conflict of interest between the Company and Indemnitee in the conduct of any such defense or the Company shall not, in fact, have employed counsel or otherwise actively pursued the defense of such proceeding within a reasonable time, then in any such event the fees and expenses of Indemnitee’s counsel to defend such proceeding shall be subject to the indemnification and advancement of expenses provisions of this Agreement.

9. Insurance. To the extent that the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing liability insurance for directors, officers, employees, or agents of the Company or of any subsidiary (“ D&O Insurance ”), Indemnitee shall be covered by such policy or policies in accordance with its or their terms to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any such director, officer, employee or agent under such policy or policies. If, at the time of the receipt of a notice of a claim pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company has D&O Insurance in effect, the Company shall give prompt notice of the commencement of such proceeding to the insurers in accordance with the procedures set forth in the respective policies. The Company shall thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such proceeding in accordance with the terms of such policies.

 

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10. Exceptions .

(a) Certain Matters . Any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Company shall not be obligated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to indemnify Indemnitee on account of any proceeding with respect to (i) remuneration paid to Indemnitee if it is determined by final judgment or other final adjudication that such remuneration was in violation of law (and, in this respect, both the Company and Indemnitee have been advised that the Securities and Exchange Commission believes that indemnification for liabilities arising under the federal securities laws is against public policy and is, therefore, unenforceable and that claims for indemnification should be submitted to appropriate courts for adjudication, as indicated in Section 10(d) below); (ii) a final judgment rendered against Indemnitee for an accounting, disgorgement or repayment of profits made from the purchase or sale by Indemnitee of securities of the Company against Indemnitee or in connection with a settlement by or on behalf of Indemnitee to the extent it is acknowledged by Indemnitee and the Company that such amount paid in settlement resulted from Indemnitee’s conduct from which Indemnitee received monetary personal profit, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other provisions of any federal, state or local statute or rules and regulations thereunder; or (iii) a final judgment or other final adjudication that Indemnitee’s conduct was in bad faith, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest or constituted willful misconduct (but only to the extent of such specific determination). For purposes of the foregoing sentence, a final judgment or other adjudication may be reached in either the underlying proceeding or action in connection with which indemnification is sought or a separate proceeding or action to establish rights and liabilities under this Agreement.

(b) Claims Initiated by Indemnitee . Any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Company shall not be obligated to indemnify or advance expenses to Indemnitee with respect to proceedings or claims initiated or brought by Indemnitee against the Company or its directors, officers, employees or other agents and not by way of defense, except (i) with respect to proceedings brought to establish or enforce a right to indemnification under this Agreement or under any other agreement, provision in the Bylaws or Certificate of Incorporation or applicable law, or (ii) with respect to any other proceeding initiated by Indemnitee that is either approved by the Board of Directors or Indemnitee’s participation is required by applicable law. However, indemnification or advancement of expenses may be provided by the Company in specific cases if the Board of Directors determines it to be appropriate.

(c) Unauthorized Settlements . Any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Company shall not be obligated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to indemnify Indemnitee under this Agreement for any amounts paid in settlement of a proceeding effected without the Company’s written consent. Neither the Company nor Indemnitee shall unreasonably withhold consent to any proposed settlement; provided, however, that the Company may in any event decline to consent to (or to otherwise admit or agree to any liability for indemnification hereunder in respect of) any proposed settlement if the Company is also a party in such proceeding and determines in good faith that such settlement is not in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.

 

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(d) Securities Act Liabilities . Any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Company shall not be obligated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to indemnify Indemnitee or otherwise act in violation of any undertaking appearing in and required by the rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Act ”), or in any registration statement filed with the SEC under the Act. Indemnitee acknowledges that paragraph (h) of Item 512 of Regulation S-K currently generally requires the Company to undertake in connection with any registration statement filed under the Act to submit the issue of the enforceability of Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement in connection with any liability under the Act on public policy grounds to a court of appropriate jurisdiction and to be governed by any final adjudication of such issue. Indemnitee specifically agrees that any such undertaking shall supersede the provisions of this Agreement and to be bound by any such undertaking.

11. Nonexclusivity and Survival of Rights . The provisions for indemnification and advancement of expenses set forth in this Agreement shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled under any provision of applicable law, the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws or other agreements, both as to action in Indemnitee’s official capacity and Indemnitee’s action as an agent of the Company, in any court in which a proceeding is brought, and Indemnitee’s rights hereunder shall continue after Indemnitee has ceased acting as an agent of the Company and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators and assigns of Indemnitee. The obligations and duties of the Company to Indemnitee under this Agreement shall be binding on the Company and its successors and assigns until terminated in accordance with its terms. The Company shall require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company, expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place.

No amendment, alteration or repeal of this Agreement or of any provision hereof shall limit or restrict any right of Indemnitee under this Agreement in respect of any action taken or omitted by such Indemnitee in his or her corporate status prior to such amendment, alteration or repeal. To the extent that a change in the Code, whether by statute or judicial decision, permits greater indemnification or advancement of expenses than would be afforded currently under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws and this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change. No right or remedy herein conferred is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every other right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, by Indemnitee shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other right or remedy by Indemnitee.

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officer, employee or agent of the Company; or (b) one (1) year after the final termination of any proceeding, including any appeal then pending, in respect to which Indemnitee was granted rights of indemnification or advancement of expenses hereunder.

No legal action shall be brought and no cause of action shall be asserted by or in the right of the Company against an Indemnitee or an Indemnitee’s estate, spouse, heirs, executors or personal or legal representatives after the expiration of five (5) years from the date of accrual of such cause of action, and any claim or cause of action of the Company shall be extinguished and deemed released unless asserted by the timely filing of a legal action within such five-year period; provided, however, that if any shorter period of limitations is otherwise applicable to such cause of action, such shorter period shall govern.

13. Subrogation . Except as provided in Section 3(c), in the event of payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee, who, at the request and expense of the Company, shall execute all papers required and shall do everything that may be reasonably necessary to secure such rights, including the execution of such documents necessary to enable the Company effectively to bring suit to enforce such rights.

14. Indemnification for Expenses of a Witness or in Response to a Subpoena. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that (i) the Indemnitee, by reason of his status as an agent, is a witness, or receives a subpoena, in any proceeding to which the Indemnitee is not a party, the Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all expenses paid or reasonably incurred by the Indemnitee in connection therewith and in the manner set forth in this Agreement, and (ii) any Indemnified Fund Party, by reason of the Indemnitee’s status as an agent or any Indemnified Fund Party’s status as an agent, is a witness, or receives a subpoena, in any proceeding to which such Indemnified Fund Party is not a party, the Indemnified Fund Party shall be indemnified against all expenses paid or reasonably incurred by it in connection therewith and in the manner set forth in this Agreement.

15. Contribution.

(a) Whether or not the indemnification provided in this Agreement is available, in respect of any threatened, pending or completed proceeding in which the Company is jointly liable with the Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), the Company shall pay, in the first instance, the entire amount of any judgment or settlement of such action, suit or proceeding without requiring the Indemnitee to contribute to such payment and the Company hereby waives and relinquishes any right of contribution it may have against the Indemnitee. The Company shall not enter into any settlement of any action, suit or proceeding in which the Company is jointly liable with the Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding) unless such settlement provides for a full and final release of all claims asserted against the Indemnitee.

(b) Without diminishing or impairing the obligations of the Company set forth in the preceding subparagraph, if, for any reason, the Indemnitee shall elect or be required to pay all or any portion of any judgment or settlement in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding in which the Company is jointly liable with the Indemnitee (or would be if

 

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joined in such action, suit or proceeding), the Company shall contribute to the amount of expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and disbursements), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred and paid or payable by the Indemnitee in proportion to the relative benefits received by the Company and all officers, directors or employees of the Company, other than the Indemnitee, who are jointly liable with the Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), on the one hand, and the Indemnitee, on the other hand, from the transaction from which such action, suit or proceeding arose; provided, however, that the proportion determined on the basis of relative benefit may, to the extent necessary to conform to law, be further adjusted by reference to the relative fault of the Company and all officers, directors or employees of the Company other than the Indemnitee who are jointly liable with the Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), on the one hand, and the Indemnitee, on the other hand, in connection with the events that resulted in such expenses, judgments, fines or settlement amounts, as well as any other equitable considerations which applicable law may require to be considered. The relative fault of the Company and all officers, directors or employees of the Company, other than the Indemnitee, who are jointly liable with the Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), on the one hand, and the Indemnitee, on the other hand, shall be determined by reference to, among other things, the degree to which their actions were motivated by intent to gain personal profit or advantage, the degree to which their liability is primary or secondary and the degree to which their conduct is active or passive.

(c) The Company hereby agrees to fully indemnify and hold the Indemnitee harmless from any claims of contribution which may be brought by officers, directors or employees of the Company, other than the Indemnitee, who may be jointly liable with the Indemnitee.

(d) To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, if the indemnification provided for in this Agreement is unavailable to the Indemnitee for any reason whatsoever, the Company, in lieu of indemnifying the Indemnitee, shall contribute to the amount incurred by the Indemnitee, whether for judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes, amounts paid or to be paid in settlement and/or for expenses, in connection with any claim relating to an indemnifiable event under this Agreement, in such proportion as is deemed fair and reasonable in light of all of the circumstances of such proceeding in order to reflect (i) the relative benefits received by the Company and the Indemnitee as a result of the event(s) and/or transaction(s) giving cause to such proceeding and/or (ii) the relative fault of the Company (and its directors, officers, employees and agents) and the Indemnitee in connection with such event(s) and/or transaction(s).

16. Interpretation of Agreement . It is understood that the parties hereto intend this Agreement to be interpreted and enforced so as to provide indemnification to Indemnitee to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by law.

17. Severability . If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of the Agreement (including without limitation, all portions of any paragraphs of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that are not themselves invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be

 

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affected or impaired thereby; and (b) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, all portions of any paragraph of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that are not themselves invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested by the provision held invalid, illegal or unenforceable and to give effect to Section 14 hereof.

18. Amendment and Waiver . No supplement, modification, amendment, or cancellation of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (whether or not similar) nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

19. Notice . Except as otherwise provided herein, any notice or demand which, by the provisions hereof, is required or which may be given to or served upon the parties hereto shall be in writing and, if by telegram, telecopy or telex, shall be deemed to have been validly served, given or delivered when sent, if by overnight delivery, courier or personal delivery, shall be deemed to have been validly served, given or delivered upon actual delivery, in each case costs prepaid, and, if mailed, shall be deemed to have been validly served, given or delivered three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail, as registered or certified mail, with proper postage prepaid and addressed to the party or parties to be notified at the addresses set forth on the signature page of this Agreement (or such other address(es) as a party may designate for itself by like notice). If to the Company, notices and demands shall be delivered to the attention of the Secretary of the Company.

20. Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by and construed according to the laws of the State of Delaware, as applied to contracts between Delaware residents entered into and to be performed entirely within Delaware.

21. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute but one and the same Agreement. Only one such counterpart need be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed by signatures delivered by e-mail or facsimile.

22. Headings . The headings of the sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction hereof.

23. Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings and negotiations, written and oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement; provided, however, that this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, the Code and any other applicable law, and shall not be deemed a substitute therefor, and does not diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder.

 

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the parties hereto have entered into this Agreement effective as of the date first above written.

 

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
By:  

 

  Name:   L. Daniel Browne
  Title:   Chief Executive Officer
Address:   7555 Gateway Boulevard
  Newark, CA 94560
INDEMNITEE

 

Address:  

 

 

 


I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the parties hereto have entered into this Agreement effective as of the date first above written.

 

INDEMNIFIED FUND
B Y :  
ITS :  
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

Exhibit 10.14

AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO

LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “ Second Amendment ”) is entered into this 17th day of December, 2013, by and between REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Borrower ”) and HERCULES TECHNOLOGY GROWTH CAPITAL, INC. (“ Lender ”). Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the same meanings given them in the Loan Agreement (as defined below).

R ECITALS

A. Borrower and Lender have entered into that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of September 20, 2011 (as amended, restated, or otherwise modified, the “Loan Agreement”), pursuant to which the Lender has extended and makes available to Borrower certain advances of money.

B. Borrower desires that Lender amend the Loan Agreement upon the terms and conditions more fully set forth herein. Subject to the representations and warranties of Borrower herein and upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Amendment, Lender is willing to so amend the Loan Agreement.

A GREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. A MENDMENTS TO L OAN A GREEMENT .

1.1 Section 1.1 (Definitions and Rules of Construction) . Effective upon the effective date of the Essex Financing Documents (provided that the initial loan is made by Essex to Borrower under the Essex Financing Documents within three business days of such effective date), and provided that no Event of Default has occurred that is continuing on such date, the following definitions are hereby: (a) to the extent already defined in Section 1.1 of the Loan Agreement, amended in their entirety to read as follows, and (b) to the extent not already defined in that Section, added to Section 1.1 of the Loan Agreement in alphabetical order as follows:

“Essex” means Essex Capital Corporation, a California corporation.

“Essex Financing” means a financing or financings by Essex not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $10,800,000 (exclusive of the three Commercial Lease Agreements referenced on Schedule 1C) that is subject to the Essex Subordination Agreement, for the purpose of building out and installing Borrower’s commercial fill/finish manufacturing capabilities in accordance with the terms of documents which are attached as Exhibit A to the Second Amendment (the “Essex Financing Documents”) and include the issuance by Borrower to Essex of short term notes for the purpose of financing Borrower’s

 

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construction and acquisition of the equipment and other assets to be installed, which equipment and assets following installation will be sold to Essex free and clear of any liens of Lender to repay the short term notes, and then leased back to Borrower pursuant to lease arrangements.

“Essex Subordination Agreement” means that certain Subordination Agreement by and among Essex, Borrower and Lender made as of the date hereof in substantially the form attached as Exhibit B to the Second Amendment.

“Permitted Indebtedness” means: (i) Indebtedness of Borrower in favor of Lender arising under this Agreement or any other Loan Document; (ii) Indebtedness existing on the Closing Date which is disclosed in Schedule 1A; (iii) Indebtedness of up to $5,000,000 outstanding at any time secured by a lien described in clause (vii) of the defined term “Permitted Liens,” provided such Indebtedness does not exceed the lesser of the cost or fair market value (determined as of the date on which such Equipment is financed) of the Equipment financed with such Indebtedness; (iv) Indebtedness to trade creditors incurred in the ordinary course of business, including Indebtedness incurred in the ordinary course of business with corporate credit cards; (v) Indebtedness that also constitutes a Permitted Investment; (vi) Subordinated Indebtedness; (vii) reimbursement obligations in connection with letters of credit that are secured by cash or cash equivalents and issued on behalf of the Borrower or a Subsidiary thereof in an amount not to exceed $200,000 at any time outstanding, (viii) Indebtedness pursuant to the Medicis Settlement Agreement; (ix) Indebtedness in connection with the Essex Financing; (x) other Indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $100,000 at any time outstanding, and (xi) extensions, refinancings and renewals of any of items (i) – (vii) and (ix) of Permitted Indebtedness, provided that the principal amount is not increased or the terms modified to impose materially more burdensome terms upon Borrower or its Subsidiary, as the case may be.

“Permitted Liens” means any and all of the following: (i) Liens in favor of Lender; (ii) Liens existing on the Closing Date which are disclosed in Schedule 1C; (iii) Liens for taxes, fees, assessments or other governmental charges or levies, either not delinquent or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings; provided, that Borrower maintains adequate reserves therefor in accordance with GAAP to the extent required by GAAP; (iv) Liens securing claims or demands of materialmen, artisans, mechanics, carriers, warehousemen, landlords and other like Persons arising in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business and imposed without action of such parties; provided, that the payment thereof is not yet overdue; (v) Liens arising from judgments, decrees or attachments in circumstances which do not constitute an Event of Default hereunder; (vi) the following deposits, to the extent made in the ordinary course of business: deposits under worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, social security and other similar laws, or to secure the performance of bids, tenders or contracts (other than for the repayment of borrowed money) or to secure indemnity, performance or other similar bonds for the performance of bids, tenders or contracts (other than for the repayment of borrowed money) or to

 

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secure statutory obligations (other than liens arising under ERISA or environmental liens) or surety or appeal bonds, or to secure indemnity, performance or other similar bonds; (vii) Liens on Equipment constituting purchase money liens and liens in connection with capital leases securing Indebtedness permitted in clause (iii) of “Permitted Indebtedness” with respect to such Equipment with a fair market value (determined as of the date on which such Equipment is financed) not in excess of $5,000,000 outstanding at any time; (viii) Liens incurred in connection with Subordinated Indebtedness; (ix) leasehold interests in leases or subleases and licenses granted in the ordinary course of business and not interfering in any material respect with the business of Borrower, and licenses permitted under Permitted Transfers; (x) Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of law to secure payment of custom duties that are promptly paid on or before the date they become due; (xi) Liens on insurance proceeds securing the payment of financed insurance premiums that are promptly paid on or before the date they become due (provided that such Liens extend only to such insurance proceeds and not to any other property or assets); (xii) statutory and common law rights of set-off and other similar rights as to deposits of cash and securities in favor of banks, other depository institutions and brokerage firms; (xiii) easements, zoning restrictions, rights-of-way and similar encumbrances on real property imposed by law or arising in the ordinary course of business so long as they do not materially impair the value or marketability of the related property; (xiv) Liens on cash or cash equivalents securing obligations permitted under clause (vii) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness; (xv) Liens granted in connection with the Essex Financing; and (xvi) Liens incurred in connection with the extension, renewal or refinancing of the indebtedness secured by Liens of the type described in clauses (i) through (xi) and (xv) above; provided, that any extension, renewal or replacement Lien shall be limited to the property encumbered by the existing Lien and the principal amount of the indebtedness being extended, renewed or refinanced (as may have been reduced by any payment thereon) does not increase.

“Permitted Transfers” means (i) sales of Inventory in the normal course of business, (ii) non-exclusive and exclusive licenses and similar arrangements for the use of Intellectual Property on commercially reasonable terms that could not result in a legal transfer of title of the licensed property, or (iii) dispositions of worn-out, obsolete or surplus Equipment at fair market value in the ordinary course of business, (iv) dispositions expressly permitted under Section 7.7, 7.8 or 7.9, (v) dispositions arising from the abandonment of fixtures and other similar tenant improvements in connection with office relocations in the ordinary course of business, (vi) cash payments due to Medicis pursuant to the Medicis Settlement Agreement and permitted by the Medicis Subordination Agreement, (vii) transfers of Collateral that are purchased/financed by Essex in connection with the Essex Financing, (viii) other Transfers of assets having a fair market value of not more than $250,000 in the aggregate in any fiscal year and (ix) any Permitted Injectable Rights Transfers.”

 

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“Second Amendment” means that certain Amendment No. 2 to Loan and Security Agreement by and between Borrower and Lender, dated as of December 17, 2013.

1.2 Section 7.8 Transfers . The following sentence is added to the end of Section 7.8 as follows: “Notwithstanding the above, Lender’s Liens in any Collateral being transferred to Essex in connection with clause (vii) of the definition of Permitted Transfers shall automatically be released as to such Collateral effective upon completion of such transfer to Essex.”

2. L IMITATION . The amendments set forth in this Amendment shall be limited precisely as written and shall not be deemed (a) to be a forbearance, waiver or modification of any other term or condition of the Loan Agreement or of any other instrument or agreement referred to therein or to prejudice any right or remedy which Lender may now have or may have in the future under or in connection with the Loan Agreement or any instrument or agreement referred to therein; (b) to be a consent to any future amendment or modification, forbearance or waiver to any instrument or agreement the execution and delivery of which is consented to hereby, or to any waiver of any of the provisions thereof; or (c) to limit or impair Lender’s right to demand strict performance of all terms and covenants as of any date. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Loan Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

3. R EPRESENTATIONS AND W ARRANTIES . To induce Lender to enter into this Amendment, Borrower hereby represents and warrants to Lender as follows:

3.1 Immediately after giving effect to this Amendment (a) the representations and warranties contained in the Loan Documents are true, accurate and complete in all material respects as of the date hereof (except to the extent such representations and warranties relate to an earlier date, in which case they are true and correct as of such date), and (b) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;

3.2 Borrower has the corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Amendment and to perform its obligations under the Loan Agreement, as amended by this Amendment;

3.3 A true, accurate and complete copy of Borrower’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation filed on October 8, 2013 is attached hereto as Exhibit C and none of Borrower’s other organizational documents been amended, supplemented or restated and each are and continue to be in full force and effect;

3.4 The execution and delivery by Borrower of this Amendment and the performance by Borrower of its obligations under the Loan Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, have been duly authorized;

3.5 The execution and delivery by Borrower of this Amendment and the performance by Borrower of its obligations under the Loan Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, do not and will not contravene (a) any material Requirement of Law, (b) any material agreement binding on Borrower, (c) any order, judgment or decree of

 

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any court or other governmental or public body or authority, or subdivision thereof, binding on Borrower, or (d) the organizational documents of Borrower;

3.6 The execution and delivery by Borrower of this Amendment and the performance by Borrower of its obligations under the Loan Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, do not require any order, consent, approval, license, authorization or validation of, or filing, recording or registration with, or exemption by any governmental or public body or authority, or subdivision thereof, binding on either Borrower, except as already has been obtained or made or except for any filing, recording, or registration required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

3.7 This Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by Borrower and is the binding obligation of Borrower, enforceable against Borrower in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, liquidation, moratorium or other similar laws of general application and equitable principles relating to or affecting creditors’ rights.

4. Effectiveness. This Amendment shall become effective upon the satisfaction of all the following conditions precedent:

4.1 Amendment. Borrower shall have duly executed and delivered to Lender this Amendment no later than December 24, 2013; and

4.2 Payment of Lender Expenses. Borrower shall have paid all Lender Expenses (including all reasonable attorneys’ fees and reasonable expenses) incurred through the date of this Amendment.

4.3 Subordination Agreement. Borrower shall have delivered to Lender a fully executed original Essex Subordination Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.

5. Counterparts. This Amendment may be signed in any number of counterparts, and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, with the same effect as if the signatures to each such counterpart were upon a single instrument. All counterparts shall be deemed an original of this Amendment.

6. Integration. This Amendment and any documents executed in connection herewith or pursuant hereto contain the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, offers and negotiations, oral or written, with respect thereto and no extrinsic evidence whatsoever may be introduced in any judicial or arbitration proceeding, if any, involving this Amendment; except that any financing statements or other agreements or instruments filed by Lender with respect to Borrower shall remain in full force and effect.

7. Governing Law; Venue. THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Borrower and Lender each submit to

 

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the exclusive jurisdiction of the State and Federal courts in Santa Clara County, California.

B ORROWER :

 

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.,
a Delaware corporation
By   /s/ Lauren Silvernail
Name: Lauren Silvernail
Title: CFO & EVP Corporate Development

 

L ENDER :      

HERCULES TECHNOLOGY

GROWTH CAPITAL, INC.

      By   /s/ Ben Bang
      Name: Ben Bang
      Title: Senior Counsel

 

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EXHIBIT A

ESSEX FINANCING DOCUMENTS


EXHIBIT B

ESSEX SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT


EXHIBIT C

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

Exhibit 10.24

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

N ON -E MPLOYEE D IRECTOR C OMPENSATION P OLICY

Each member of the Board of Directors (the “Board” ) who is not also serving as an employee of Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the Company ) or any of its subsidiaries (each such member, an “Eligible Director” ) will receive the compensation described in this Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy for his or her Board service on and following the date of the underwriting agreement between Company and the underwriters managing the initial public offering of the common stock of Company (the “ Common Stock ”), pursuant to which the Common Stock is priced in such initial public offering (the “ Effective Date ”). This policy is effective as of the Effective Date and may be amended at any time in the sole discretion of the Board or the Compensation Committee of the Board.

Annual Cash Compensation

The annual cash compensation amount set forth below is payable in equal quarterly installments, payable in arrears on the last day of each fiscal quarter in which the service occurred. If an Eligible Director joins the Board or a committee of the Board at a time other than effective as of the first day of a fiscal quarter, each annual retainer set forth below will be pro-rated based on days served in the applicable fiscal year, with the pro-rated amount paid for the first fiscal quarter in which the Eligible Director provides the service, and regular full quarterly payments thereafter. All annual cash fees are vested upon payment.

 

1. Annual Board Service Retainer :

 

  a. All Eligible Directors: $39,500

 

  b. Chairman of the Board Service Retainer (including Eligible Director Service Retainer): $64,000

 

2. Annual Committee Member Service Retainer :

 

  a. Member of the Audit Committee: $7,500

 

  b. Member of the Compensation Committee: $5,000

 

  c. Member of the Nominating & Governance Committee: $4,500

 

3. Annual Committee Chair Service Retainer (including Committee Member Service Retainer) :

 

  a. Chairman of the Audit Committee: $20,000

 

  b. Chairman of the Compensation Committee: $12,250

 

  c. Chairman of the Nominating & Governance Committee: $8,000

Equity Compensation

The equity compensation set forth below will be granted under the Revance Therapeutics, Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan” ), subject to the approval of the Plan by the Company’s stockholders, and will be documented on the applicable form of stock option agreement most

 

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recently approved for use by the Board (or a duly authorized committee thereof) for Eligible Directors. All stock options granted under this policy will be nonstatutory stock options, with an exercise price per share equal to 100% of the Fair Market Value (as defined in the Plan) of the underlying Common Stock on the date of grant, and a term of ten years from the date of grant (subject to earlier termination in connection with a termination of service as provided in the Plan).

1. Initial Option Grant : On (a) the Effective Date, for each Eligible Director who is serving on the Board as of such date, or (b) the date of the Eligible Director’s initial election to the Board, for each Eligible Director who is first elected to the Board following the Effective Date (or, if either such date in (a) or (b) is not a market trading day, the first market trading day thereafter), the Eligible Director will be automatically, and without further action by the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, granted a stock option for 18,000 shares, as adjusted for any stock splits, combinations and the like (an “ Initial Option Grant ”). The shares subject to each Initial Option Grant will vest on the one year anniversary of the date of grant, subject to the Eligible Director’s Continuous Service (as defined in the Plan) through each such vesting date. For the sake of clarity, each Eligible Director who is serving on the Board on the Effective Date of this policy, will be awarded an Initial Option Grant upon the effective date of the initial public offering, which option will have an exercise price per share equal to the price per share at which shares of Common Stock are first sold to the public in the initial public offering, as specified in the first prospectus for the initial public offering.

2. Annual Option Grant: On the date of each Company’s annual stockholder meeting held after the Effective Date, each Eligible Director who continues to serve as a non-employee member of the Board will be automatically, and without further action by the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, granted a stock option for 8,000 shares, as adjusted for any stock splits, combinations and the like (an “ Annual Option Grant ”). The shares subject to the Annual Option Grant will vest on the one year anniversary of the date of grant, subject to the Eligible Director’s Continuous Service (as defined in the Plan) through such vesting date.

Exhibit 10.25

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

for

L. Daniel Browne

This Executive Employment Agreement (the “ Agreement ”), made between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”) and L. Daniel Browne (“ Executive ”) (collectively, the “ Parties ”), is effective as of December 30, 2013.

W HEREAS , Executive has been performing services for the Company pursuant to the terms of an offer letter from the Company dated September 5, 2004 (the “Offer Letter” ); and

W HEREAS , the Company desires for Executive to continue providing services to the Company, and Executive is willing to continue such employment by the Company, on the amended and restated terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, which terms shall replace and supersede the terms of the Offer Letter in entirety;

N OW , T HEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Employment by the Company.

1.1 Position. Executive shall continue to serve as the Company’s Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer. During the term of Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive will devote Executive’s best efforts and substantially all of Executive’s business time and attention to the business of the Company, except for approved vacation periods and reasonable periods of illness or other incapacities permitted by the Company’s general employment policies.

1.2 Duties and Location. Executive shall continue to perform such duties as are required by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board” ), to whom Executive will report. Executive’s primary office location is currently the Company’s office located in Newark, California. The Company reserves the right to reasonably require Executive to perform Executive’s duties at places other than Executive’s primary office location from time to time, and to require reasonable business travel. The Company may modify Executive’s job title and duties as it deems necessary and appropriate in light of the Company’s needs and interests from time to time.

1.3 Policies and Procedures. The employment relationship between the Parties shall be governed by the general employment policies and practices of the Company, except that when the terms of this Agreement differ from or are in conflict with the Company’s general employment policies or practices, this Agreement shall control.

 

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2. Compensation.

2.1 Salary. For services to be rendered hereunder, Executive shall continue to receive a base salary at the rate of three hundred eighty-four thousand three hundred and eighty-seven dollars ($384,387) per year, or in the event of a portion of a year, a pro rata amount of such annual salary (the “ Base Salary ”), subject to standard payroll deductions and withholdings and payable in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll schedule. Executive’s base salary shall be reviewed by the Board of Directors for possible adjustment annually.

2.2 Bonus. In 2014, Executive will be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus of up to 50% of Executive’s Base Salary. The annual target bonus percentage, whether Executive receives an annual bonus for any given year, and the amount of any such annual bonus, will be determined by the Board in its sole discretion based upon the Company’s and Executive’s achievement of objectives and milestones to be determined on an annual basis by the Board in consultation with Executive. Bonuses are generally paid by March 15 following the applicable bonus year, and Executive must be an active employee on the date any Annual Bonus is paid in order to earn any such Annual Bonus. Executive will not be eligible for, and will not earn, any Annual Bonus (including a prorated bonus) if Executive’s employment terminates for any reason before the date Annual Bonuses are paid.

2.3 Standard Company Benefits. Executive shall continue to be entitled to participate in all employee benefit programs for which Executive is eligible under the terms and conditions of the benefit plans that may be in effect from time to time and provided by the Company to its employees. The Company reserves the right to cancel or change the benefit plans or programs it offers to its employees at any time.

2.4 Expenses. The Company will reimburse Executive for reasonable travel, entertainment or other expenses incurred by Executive in furtherance or in connection with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder, in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy and requirements of the Internal Revenue Service as in effect from time to time.

2.5 Equity. Executive has been granted options to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “ Options ”), the terms of which shall continue to be governed in all respects by the governing plan documents, grant notices and stock option agreements. Executive shall be eligible to receive further stock grants and/or stock option awards in the sole discretion of the Board.

3. Termination of Employment; Severance. Executive’s employment relationship is at-will. Either Executive or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. Executive will be eligible for severance under the Company’s Executive Severance Benefit Plan, adopted by the Board on December 17, 2013 and effective upon the date of the Company’s initial public offering, as it may be amended from time to time. Prior to the effective date of the

 

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Executive Severance Benefit Plan, Executive shall remain eligible for the severance benefits set forth in the Offer Letter, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. Upon the effective date of the Executive Severance Benefit Plan, all severance benefits described in the Offer Letter shall cease to have any effect, and Executive’s sole right to severance shall be as set forth in the Executive Severance Benefit Plan.

4. Proprietary Information Obligations. Executive shall remain bound by the terms of the Employee Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement that Executive previously executed.

5. Outside Activities During Employment.

5.1 Non-Company Business. Except with the prior written consent of the Board, Executive will not during the term of Executive’s employment with the Company undertake or engage in any other employment, occupation or business enterprise, other than ones in which Executive is a passive investor. Executive may engage in civic and not-for-profit activities so long as such activities do not materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder.

5.2 No Adverse Interests. Executive agrees not to acquire, assume or participate in, directly or indirectly, any position, investment or interest known to be adverse or antagonistic to the Company, its business or prospects, financial or otherwise.

6. Dispute Resolution. To ensure timely and economical resolution of any disputes that may arise in connection with Executive’s employment with the Company, as a condition of Executive’s employment, Executive and the Company hereby agree that any and all claims, disputes or controversies of any nature whatsoever arising out of, or relating to, this letter, or its interpretation, enforcement, breach, performance or execution, Executive’s employment with the Company, or the termination of such employment, shall be resolved, to the fullest extent permitted by law, by final, binding and confidential arbitration conducted before a single arbitrator by JAMS, Inc. (“JAMS”) or its successor, under the then applicable JAMS arbitration rules (which can be found at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-clauses/). The arbitration shall take place in the county (or comparable governmental unit) in which Executive was last employed by the Company, as determined by the arbitrator; provided, however, that if the arbitrator determines there will be an undue hardship to Executive to have the arbitration in such location, the arbitrator will choose an alternative appropriate location. Executive and the Company each acknowledge that by agreeing to this arbitration procedure, both Executive and the Company waive the right to resolve any such dispute, claim or demand through a trial by jury or judge or by administrative proceedin g. Executive will have the right to be represented by legal counsel at Executive’s expense at any arbitration proceeding. The arbitrator shall: (i) have the authority to compel adequate discovery for the resolution of the dispute and to award such relief as would otherwise be available under applicable law in a court proceeding; and (ii) issue a written statement signed by the arbitrator regarding the disposition of each claim and the relief, if any, awarded as to each claim, the reasons for the award, and the arbitrator’s essential findings and conclusions on which the award is

 

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based. The arbitrator, and not a court, shall also be authorized to determine whether the provisions of this paragraph apply to a dispute, controversy, or claim sought to be resolved in accordance with these arbitration procedures. The Company shall pay all costs and fees in excess of the amount of court fees that Executive would be required to incur if the dispute were filed or decided in a court of law. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to prevent either Executive or the Company from obtaining injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm pending the conclusion of any arbitration.

7. General Provisions.

7.1 Notices. Any notices provided must be in writing and will be deemed effective upon the earlier of personal delivery (including personal delivery by fax) or the next day after sending by overnight carrier, to the Company at its primary office location and to Executive at the address as listed on the Company payroll.

7.2 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement will be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction to the extent possible in keeping with the intent of the parties.

7.3 Waiver. Any waiver of any breach of any provisions of this Agreement must be in writing to be effective, and it shall not thereby be deemed to have waived any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

7.4 Complete Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Executive and the Company with regard to this subject matter and is the complete, final, and exclusive embodiment of the Parties’ agreement with regard to this subject matter. This Agreement is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation, written or oral, other than those expressly contained herein, and it supersedes any other such promises, warranties or representations, including (without limitation) the Offer Letter. It is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation other than those expressly contained herein, and it cannot be modified or amended except in a writing signed by a duly authorized officer of the Company.

7.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, any one of which need not contain signatures of more than one party, but all of which taken together will constitute one and the same Agreement.

7.6 Headings. The headings of the paragraphs hereof are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part hereof nor to affect the meaning thereof.

 

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7.7 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is intended to bind and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executive and the Company, and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, except that Executive may not assign any of his duties hereunder and he may not assign any of his rights hereunder without the written consent of the Company, which shall not be withheld unreasonably.

7.8 Tax Withholding and Indemnification. All payments and awards contemplated or made pursuant to this Agreement will be subject to withholdings of applicable taxes in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations of all appropriate government authorities. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company has neither made any assurances nor any guarantees concerning the tax treatment of any payments or awards contemplated by or made pursuant to this Agreement. Executive has had the opportunity to retain a tax and financial advisor and fully understands the tax and economic consequences of all payments and awards made pursuant to the Agreement.

7.9 Choice of Law. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.

I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first written above.

 

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .
By:   /s/ Robert Byrnes
  Robert Byrnes
  Member of the Board of Directors
E XECUTIVE
/s/ L. Daniel Browne
L. Daniel Browne

 

5.

Exhibit 10.26

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

for

Jacob Waugh, M.D.

This Executive Employment Agreement (the “ Agreement ”), made between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”) and Jacob Waugh, M.D. (“ Executive ”) (collectively, the “ Parties ”), is effective as of January 13, 2014.

W HEREAS , Executive has been performing services for the Company pursuant to the terms of an offer letter from the Company dated November 1, 2003 (the “Offer Letter” ); and

W HEREAS , the Company desires for Executive to continue providing services to the Company, and Executive is willing to continue such employment by the Company, on the amended and restated terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, which terms shall replace and supersede the terms of the Offer Letter in entirety;

N OW , T HEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Employment by the Company.

1.1 Position. Executive shall continue to serve as the Company’s Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer. During the term of Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive will devote Executive’s best efforts and substantially all of Executive’s business time and attention to the business of the Company, except for approved vacation periods and reasonable periods of illness or other incapacities permitted by the Company’s general employment policies.

1.2 Duties and Location. Executive shall continue to perform such duties as are required by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, to whom Executive will report. Executive’s primary office location is currently the Company’s office located in Newark, California. The Company reserves the right to reasonably require Executive to perform Executive’s duties at places other than Executive’s primary office location from time to time, and to require reasonable business travel. The Company may modify Executive’s job title and duties as it deems necessary and appropriate in light of the Company’s needs and interests from time to time.

1.3 Policies and Procedures. The employment relationship between the Parties shall be governed by the general employment policies and practices of the Company, except that when the terms of this Agreement differ from or are in conflict with the Company’s general employment policies or practices, this Agreement shall control.

 

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2. Compensation.

2.1 Salary. For services to be rendered hereunder, Executive shall continue to receive a base salary at the rate of three hundred forty-three thousand four hundred and sixty dollars ($343,460) per year, or in the event of a portion of a year, a pro rata amount of such annual salary (the “ Base Salary ”), subject to standard payroll deductions and withholdings and payable in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll schedule. Executive’s base salary shall be reviewed by the Board of Directors for possible adjustment annually.

2.2 Bonus. In 2014, Executive will be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus of up to 40% of Executive’s Base Salary. The annual target bonus percentage, whether Executive receives an annual bonus for any given year, and the amount of any such annual bonus, will be determined by the Board in its sole discretion based upon the Company’s and Executive’s achievement of objectives and milestones to be determined on an annual basis by the Board in consultation with Executive. Bonuses are generally paid by March 15 following the applicable bonus year, and Executive must be an active employee on the date any Annual Bonus is paid in order to earn any such Annual Bonus. Executive will not be eligible for, and will not earn, any Annual Bonus (including a prorated bonus) if Executive’s employment terminates for any reason before the date Annual Bonuses are paid.

2.3 Standard Company Benefits. Executive shall continue to be entitled to participate in all employee benefit programs for which Executive is eligible under the terms and conditions of the benefit plans that may be in effect from time to time and provided by the Company to its employees. The Company reserves the right to cancel or change the benefit plans or programs it offers to its employees at any time.

2.4 Expenses. The Company will reimburse Executive for reasonable travel, entertainment or other expenses incurred by Executive in furtherance or in connection with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder, in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy and requirements of the Internal Revenue Service as in effect from time to time.

2.5 Equity. Executive has been granted options to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “ Options ”), the terms of which shall continue to be governed in all respects by the governing plan documents, grant notices and stock option agreements. Executive shall be eligible to receive further stock grants and/or stock option awards in the sole discretion of the Board.

3. Termination of Employment; Severance . Executive’s employment relationship is at-will. Either Executive or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. Executive will be eligible for severance under the Company’s Executive Severance Benefit Plan, adopted by the Board on December 17, 2013 and effective upon the date of the Company’s initial

 

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public offering, as it may be amended from time to time. Prior to the effective date of the Executive Severance Benefit Plan, Executive shall remain eligible for the severance benefits set forth in the Offer Letter, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. Upon the effective date of the Executive Severance Benefit Plan, all severance benefits described in the Offer Letter shall cease to have any effect, and Executive’s sole right to severance shall be as set forth in the Executive Severance Benefit Plan.

4. Proprietary Information Obligations. Executive shall remain bound by the terms of the Employee Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement that Executive previously executed.

5. Outside Activities During Employment.

5.1 Non-Company Business. Except with the prior written consent of the Board, Executive will not during the term of Executive’s employment with the Company undertake or engage in any other employment, occupation or business enterprise, other than ones in which Executive is a passive investor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company acknowledges that Executive has provided and may continue to provide advisory or consulting services to support the following outside intellectual properties which existed prior to the date of this Agreement: (1) Baylor College of Medicine (gene therapy technology), (2) Stanford University (tissue engineering and vascular biology technologies), and Conservatory (incubator with a reverted Stanford University patent, energy and fuel technologies) (collectively, the “Excluded Services”); in each case to the extent that such Excluded Services do not (a) involve research and/or development of subject matter that conflicts with or is likely to conflict with any clinical or commercial activity of the Company, (b) have a legal or business interest that is adverse to the Company, or (c) interfere with, reduces or otherwise adversely affects Executive’s ability to perform full-time work for the Company. Executive may engage in civic and not-for-profit activities so long as such activities do not materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder.

5.2 No Adverse Interests. Executive agrees not to acquire, assume or participate in, directly or indirectly, any position, investment or interest known to be adverse or antagonistic to the Company, its business or prospects, financial or otherwise.

6. Dispute Resolution . To ensure timely and economical resolution of any disputes that may arise in connection with Executive’s employment with the Company, as a condition of Executive’s employment, Executive and the Company hereby agree that any and all claims, disputes or controversies of any nature whatsoever arising out of, or relating to, this letter, or its interpretation, enforcement, breach, performance or execution, Executive’s employment with the Company, or the termination of such employment, shall be resolved, to the fullest extent permitted by law, by final, binding and confidential arbitration conducted before a single arbitrator by JAMS, Inc. (“JAMS”) or its successor, under the then applicable JAMS arbitration rules (which can be found at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-clauses/). The arbitration shall take place in the county (or

 

3.


comparable governmental unit) in which Executive was last employed by the Company, as determined by the arbitrator; provided, however, that if the arbitrator determines there will be an undue hardship to Executive to have the arbitration in such location, the arbitrator will choose an alternative appropriate location. Executive and the Company each acknowledge that by agreeing to this arbitration procedure, both Executive and the Company waive the right to resolve any such dispute, claim or demand through a trial by jury or judge or by administrative proceeding. Executive will have the right to be represented by legal counsel at Executive’s expense at any arbitration proceeding. The arbitrator shall: (i) have the authority to compel adequate discovery for the resolution of the dispute and to award such relief as would otherwise be available under applicable law in a court proceeding; and (ii) issue a written statement signed by the arbitrator regarding the disposition of each claim and the relief, if any, awarded as to each claim, the reasons for the award, and the arbitrator’s essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based. The arbitrator, and not a court, shall also be authorized to determine whether the provisions of this paragraph apply to a dispute, controversy, or claim sought to be resolved in accordance with these arbitration procedures. The Company shall pay all costs and fees in excess of the amount of court fees that Executive would be required to incur if the dispute were filed or decided in a court of law. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to prevent either Executive or the Company from obtaining injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm pending the conclusion of any arbitration.

7. General Provisions.

7.1 Notices. Any notices provided must be in writing and will be deemed effective upon the earlier of personal delivery (including personal delivery by fax) or the next day after sending by overnight carrier, to the Company at its primary office location and to Executive at the address as listed on the Company payroll.

7.2 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement will be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction to the extent possible in keeping with the intent of the parties.

7.3 Waiver. Any waiver of any breach of any provisions of this Agreement must be in writing to be effective, and it shall not thereby be deemed to have waived any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

7.4 Complete Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Executive and the Company with regard to this subject matter and is the complete, final, and exclusive embodiment of the Parties’ agreement with regard to this subject matter. This Agreement is entered into without reliance on any promise or

 

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representation, written or oral, other than those expressly contained herein, and it supersedes any other such promises, warranties or representations, including (without limitation) the Offer Letter. It is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation other than those expressly contained herein, and it cannot be modified or amended except in a writing signed by a duly authorized officer of the Company.

7.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, any one of which need not contain signatures of more than one party, but all of which taken together will constitute one and the same Agreement.

7.6 Headings. The headings of the paragraphs hereof are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part hereof nor to affect the meaning thereof.

7.7 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is intended to bind and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executive and the Company, and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, except that Executive may not assign any of his duties hereunder and he may not assign any of his rights hereunder without the written consent of the Company, which shall not be withheld unreasonably.

7.8 Tax Withholding and Indemnification. All payments and awards contemplated or made pursuant to this Agreement will be subject to withholdings of applicable taxes in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations of all appropriate government authorities. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company has neither made any assurances nor any guarantees concerning the tax treatment of any payments or awards contemplated by or made pursuant to this Agreement. Executive has had the opportunity to retain a tax and financial advisor and fully understands the tax and economic consequences of all payments and awards made pursuant to the Agreement.

7.9 Choice of Law. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.

I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first written above.

 

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

By:

 

/s/ L. Daniel Browne

 

L. Daniel Browne

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

5.


E XECUTIVE

/s/ Jacob Waugh

Jacob Waugh, M.D.

 

6.

Exhibit 10.27

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

for

Lauren Silvernail

This Executive Employment Agreement (the “ Agreement ”), made between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”) and Lauren Silvernail (“ Executive ”) (collectively, the “ Parties ”), is effective as of December 31, 2013.

W HEREAS , Executive has been performing services for the Company pursuant to the terms of an offer letter from the Company dated March 8, 2013 (the “Offer Letter” ); and

W HEREAS , the Company desires for Executive to continue providing services to the Company, and Executive is willing to continue such employment by the Company, on the amended and restated terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, which terms shall replace and supersede the terms of the Offer Letter in entirety;

N OW , T HEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Employment by the Company.

1.1 Position. Executive shall continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Development. During the term of Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive will devote Executive’s best efforts and substantially all of Executive’s business time and attention to the business of the Company, except for approved vacation periods and reasonable periods of illness or other incapacities permitted by the Company’s general employment policies.

1.2 Duties and Location. Executive shall continue to perform such duties as are required by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, to whom Executive will report. Executive’s primary office location is currently the Company’s office located in Newark, California. The Company reserves the right to reasonably require Executive to perform Executive’s duties at places other than Executive’s primary office location from time to time, and to require reasonable business travel. The Company may modify Executive’s job title and duties as it deems necessary and appropriate in light of the Company’s needs and interests from time to time.

1.3 Policies and Procedures. The employment relationship between the Parties shall be governed by the general employment policies and practices of the Company, except that when the terms of this Agreement differ from or are in conflict with the Company’s general employment policies or practices, this Agreement shall control.

 

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2. Compensation.

2.1 Salary. For services to be rendered hereunder, Executive shall continue to receive a base salary at the rate of three hundred eleven thousand dollars ($311,000) per year, or in the event of a portion of a year, a pro rata amount of such annual salary (the “ Base Salary ”), subject to standard payroll deductions and withholdings and payable in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll schedule. Executive’s base salary shall be reviewed by the Board of Directors for possible adjustment annually.

2.2 Bonus. In 2014, Executive will be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus of up to 35% of Executive’s Base Salary. The annual target bonus percentage, whether Executive receives an annual bonus for any given year, and the amount of any such annual bonus, will be determined by the Board in its sole discretion based upon the Company’s and Executive’s achievement of objectives and milestones to be determined on an annual basis by the Board in consultation with Executive. Bonuses are generally paid by March 15 following the applicable bonus year, and Executive must be an active employee on the date any Annual Bonus is paid in order to earn any such Annual Bonus. Executive will not be eligible for, and will not earn, any Annual Bonus (including a prorated bonus) if Executive’s employment terminates for any reason before the date Annual Bonuses are paid.

2.3 Standard Company Benefits. Executive shall continue to be entitled to participate in all employee benefit programs for which Executive is eligible under the terms and conditions of the benefit plans that may be in effect from time to time and provided by the Company to its employees. The Company reserves the right to cancel or change the benefit plans or programs it offers to its employees at any time.

2.4 Expenses. The Company will reimburse Executive for reasonable travel, entertainment or other expenses incurred by Executive in furtherance or in connection with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder, in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy and requirements of the Internal Revenue Service as in effect from time to time. The Company will also pay for Executive’s air travel between Orange County and the Bay Area, subject to any applicable withholdings.

2.5 Equity. Executive has been granted options to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “ Options ”), the terms of which shall continue to be governed in all respects by the governing plan documents, grant notices and stock option agreements. Executive shall be eligible to receive further stock grants and/or stock option awards in the sole discretion of the Board.

2.6 Signing Bonus. Pursuant to the terms of the Offer Letter, Executive received a Signing Bonus from the Company. Executive hereby agrees to repay the full amount of the Signing Bonus ($100,000) if Executive resigns her

 

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employment with the Company for any reason within one year after Executive’s first day of employment with the Company. Executive further authorizes the Company to deduct any amount so due to the Company from any amounts the Company owes Executive upon Executive’s separation from the Company (including Executive’s final paycheck). Executive understands and agrees that she must repay the Company any unpaid balance of the Signing Bonus remaining after that deduction is made.

3. Termination of Employment; Severance. Executive’s employment relationship is at-will. Either Executive or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. Executive will be eligible for severance under the Company’s Executive Severance Benefit Plan, adopted by the Board on December 17, 2013 and effective upon the date of the Company’s initial public offering, as it may be amended from time to time. Prior to the effective date of the Executive Severance Benefit Plan, Executive shall remain eligible for the severance benefits set forth in the Offer Letter, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. Upon the effective date of the Executive Severance Benefit Plan, all severance benefits described in the Offer Letter shall cease to have any effect, and Executive’s sole right to severance shall be as set forth in the Executive Severance Benefit Plan.

4. Proprietary Information Obligations. Executive shall remain bound by the terms of the Employee Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement that Executive previously executed.

5. Outside Activities During Employment.

5.1 Non-Company Business. Except with the prior written consent of the Board, Executive will not during the term of Executive’s employment with the Company undertake or engage in any other employment, occupation or business enterprise, other than ones in which Executive is a passive investor. Executive may engage in civic and not-for-profit activities so long as such activities do not materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder.

5.2 No Adverse Interests. Executive agrees not to acquire, assume or participate in, directly or indirectly, any position, investment or interest known to be adverse or antagonistic to the Company, its business or prospects, financial or otherwise.

6. Dispute Resolution . To ensure timely and economical resolution of any disputes that may arise in connection with Executive’s employment with the Company, as a condition of Executive’s employment, Executive and the Company hereby agree that any and all claims, disputes or controversies of any nature whatsoever arising out of, or relating to, this letter, or its interpretation, enforcement, breach, performance or execution, Executive’s employment with the Company, or the termination of such employment, shall be resolved, to the fullest extent permitted by law, by final, binding and confidential arbitration conducted before a single arbitrator by JAMS, Inc. (“JAMS”) or its successor,

 

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under the then applicable JAMS arbitration rules (which can be found at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-clauses/). The arbitration shall take place in the county (or comparable governmental unit) in which Executive was last employed by the Company, as determined by the arbitrator; provided, however, that if the arbitrator determines there will be an undue hardship to Executive to have the arbitration in such location, the arbitrator will choose an alternative appropriate location. Executive and the Company each acknowledge that by agreeing to this arbitration procedure, both Executive and the Company waive the right to resolve any such dispute, claim or demand through a trial by jury or judge or by administrative proceeding. Executive will have the right to be represented by legal counsel at Executive’s expense at any arbitration proceeding. The arbitrator shall: (i) have the authority to compel adequate discovery for the resolution of the dispute and to award such relief as would otherwise be available under applicable law in a court proceeding; and (ii) issue a written statement signed by the arbitrator regarding the disposition of each claim and the relief, if any, awarded as to each claim, the reasons for the award, and the arbitrator’s essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based. The arbitrator, and not a court, shall also be authorized to determine whether the provisions of this paragraph apply to a dispute, controversy, or claim sought to be resolved in accordance with these arbitration procedures. The Company shall pay all costs and fees in excess of the amount of court fees that Executive would be required to incur if the dispute were filed or decided in a court of law. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to prevent either Executive or the Company from obtaining injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm pending the conclusion of any arbitration.

7. General Provisions.

7.1 Notices. Any notices provided must be in writing and will be deemed effective upon the earlier of personal delivery (including personal delivery by fax) or the next day after sending by overnight carrier, to the Company at its primary office location and to Executive at the address as listed on the Company payroll.

7.2 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement will be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction to the extent possible in keeping with the intent of the parties.

7.3 Waiver. Any waiver of any breach of any provisions of this Agreement must be in writing to be effective, and it shall not thereby be deemed to have waived any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

 

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7.4 Complete Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Executive and the Company with regard to this subject matter and is the complete, final, and exclusive embodiment of the Parties’ agreement with regard to this subject matter. This Agreement is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation, written or oral, other than those expressly contained herein, and it supersedes any other such promises, warranties or representations, including (without limitation) the Offer Letter. It is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation other than those expressly contained herein, and it cannot be modified or amended except in a writing signed by a duly authorized officer of the Company.

7.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, any one of which need not contain signatures of more than one party, but all of which taken together will constitute one and the same Agreement.

7.6 Headings. The headings of the paragraphs hereof are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part hereof nor to affect the meaning thereof.

7.7 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is intended to bind and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executive and the Company, and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, except that Executive may not assign any of his duties hereunder and he may not assign any of his rights hereunder without the written consent of the Company, which shall not be withheld unreasonably.

7.8 Tax Withholding and Indemnification. All payments and awards contemplated or made pursuant to this Agreement will be subject to withholdings of applicable taxes in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations of all appropriate government authorities. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company has neither made any assurances nor any guarantees concerning the tax treatment of any payments or awards contemplated by or made pursuant to this Agreement. Executive has had the opportunity to retain a tax and financial advisor and fully understands the tax and economic consequences of all payments and awards made pursuant to the Agreement.

7.9 Choice of Law. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.

 

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first written above.

 

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

By:

 

/s/ L. Daniel Browne

 

L. Daniel Browne

 

Chief Executive Officer

E XECUTIVE

/s/ Lauren Silvernail

Lauren Silvernail

 

6.

Exhibit 10.28

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

for

Curtis Ruegg, Ph. D.

This Executive Employment Agreement (the “ Agreement ”), made between Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”) and Curtis Ruegg, Ph.D. (“ Executive ”) (collectively, the “ Parties ”), is effective as of December 20, 2013.

W HEREAS , Executive has been performing services for the Company pursuant to the terms of an offer letter from the Company dated September 26, 2006 (the “Offer Letter” ); and

W HEREAS , the Company desires for Executive to continue providing services to the Company, and Executive is willing to continue such employment by the Company, on the amended and restated terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, which terms shall replace and supersede the terms of the Offer Letter in entirety;

N OW , T HEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Employment by the Company.

1.1 Position. Executive shall continue to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Research and Development. During the term of Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive will devote Executive’s best efforts and substantially all of Executive’s business time and attention to the business of the Company, except for approved vacation periods and reasonable periods of illness or other incapacities permitted by the Company’s general employment policies.

1.2 Duties and Location. Executive shall continue to perform such duties as are required by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, to whom Executive will report. Executive’s primary office location is currently the Company’s office located in Newark, California. The Company reserves the right to reasonably require Executive to perform Executive’s duties at places other than Executive’s primary office location from time to time, and to require reasonable business travel. The Company may modify Executive’s job title and duties as it deems necessary and appropriate in light of the Company’s needs and interests from time to time.

1.3 Policies and Procedures. The employment relationship between the Parties shall be governed by the general employment policies and practices of the Company, except that when the terms of this Agreement differ from or are in conflict with the Company’s general employment policies or practices, this Agreement shall control.

 

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2. Compensation.

2.1 Salary. For services to be rendered hereunder, Executive shall continue to receive a base salary at the rate of three hundred six thousand and twenty-three dollars ($306,023) per year, or in the event of a portion of a year, a pro rata amount of such annual salary (the “ Base Salary ”), subject to standard payroll deductions and withholdings and payable in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll schedule. Executive’s base salary shall be reviewed by the Board of Directors for possible adjustment annually.

2.2 Bonus. In 2014, Executive will be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus of up to 35% of Executive’s Base Salary. The annual target bonus percentage, whether Executive receives an annual bonus for any given year, and the amount of any such annual bonus, will be determined by the Board in its sole discretion based upon the Company’s and Executive’s achievement of objectives and milestones to be determined on an annual basis by the Board in consultation with Executive. Bonuses are generally paid by March 15 following the applicable bonus year, and Executive must be an active employee on the date any Annual Bonus is paid in order to earn any such Annual Bonus. Executive will not be eligible for, and will not earn, any Annual Bonus (including a prorated bonus) if Executive’s employment terminates for any reason before the date Annual Bonuses are paid.

2.3 Standard Company Benefits. Executive shall continue to be entitled to participate in all employee benefit programs for which Executive is eligible under the terms and conditions of the benefit plans that may be in effect from time to time and provided by the Company to its employees. The Company reserves the right to cancel or change the benefit plans or programs it offers to its employees at any time.

2.4 Expenses. The Company will reimburse Executive for reasonable travel, entertainment or other expenses incurred by Executive in furtherance or in connection with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder, in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy and requirements of the Internal Revenue Service as in effect from time to time.

2.5 Equity. Executive has been granted options to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “ Options ”), the terms of which shall continue to be governed in all respects by the governing plan documents, grant notices and stock option agreements. Executive shall be eligible to receive further stock grants and/or stock option awards in the sole discretion of the Board.

3. Termination of Employment; Severance. Executive’s employment relationship is at-will. Either Executive or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. Executive will be eligible for severance under the Company’s Executive Severance Benefit Plan, adopted by the Board on December 17, 2013 and effective upon the date of the Company’s initial public offering, as it may be amended from time to time.

 

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4. Proprietary Information Obligations. Executive shall remain bound by the terms of the Employee Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement that Executive previously executed.

5. Outside Activities During Employment.

5.1 Non-Company Business. Except with the prior written consent of the Board, Executive will not during the term of Executive’s employment with the Company undertake or engage in any other employment, occupation or business enterprise, other than ones in which Executive is a passive investor. Executive may engage in civic and not-for-profit activities so long as such activities do not materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder.

5.2 No Adverse Interests. Executive agrees not to acquire, assume or participate in, directly or indirectly, any position, investment or interest known to be adverse or antagonistic to the Company, its business or prospects, financial or otherwise.

6. Dispute Resolution. To ensure timely and economical resolution of any disputes that may arise in connection with Executive’s employment with the Company, as a condition of Executive’s employment, Executive and the Company hereby agree that any and all claims, disputes or controversies of any nature whatsoever arising out of, or relating to, this letter, or its interpretation, enforcement, breach, performance or execution, Executive’s employment with the Company, or the termination of such employment, shall be resolved, to the fullest extent permitted by law, by final, binding and confidential arbitration conducted before a single arbitrator by JAMS, Inc. (“JAMS”) or its successor, under the then applicable JAMS arbitration rules (which can be found at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-clauses/). The arbitration shall take place in the county (or comparable governmental unit) in which Executive was last employed by the Company, as determined by the arbitrator; provided, however, that if the arbitrator determines there will be an undue hardship to Executive to have the arbitration in such location, the arbitrator will choose an alternative appropriate location. Executive and the Company each acknowledge that by agreeing to this arbitration procedure, both Executive and the Company waive the right to resolve any such dispute, claim or demand through a trial by jury or judge or by administrative proceeding . Executive will have the right to be represented by legal counsel at Executive’s expense at any arbitration proceeding. The arbitrator shall: (i) have the authority to compel adequate discovery for the resolution of the dispute and to award such relief as would otherwise be available under applicable law in a court proceeding; and (ii) issue a written statement signed by the arbitrator regarding the disposition of each claim and the relief, if any, awarded as to each claim, the reasons for the award, and the arbitrator’s essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based. The arbitrator, and not a court, shall also be authorized to determine whether the provisions of this paragraph apply to a dispute, controversy, or claim sought to be resolved in accordance with these arbitration procedures. The Company shall pay all costs and fees in excess of the amount of court fees that Executive would be required to incur if the dispute were filed or decided in a court of law. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to prevent either Executive or the Company from obtaining injunctive relief in court to

 

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prevent irreparable harm pending the conclusion of any arbitration.

7. General Provisions.

7.1 Notices. Any notices provided must be in writing and will be deemed effective upon the earlier of personal delivery (including personal delivery by fax) or the next day after sending by overnight carrier, to the Company at its primary office location and to Executive at the address as listed on the Company payroll.

7.2 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement will be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction to the extent possible in keeping with the intent of the parties.

7.3 Waiver. Any waiver of any breach of any provisions of this Agreement must be in writing to be effective, and it shall not thereby be deemed to have waived any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

7.4 Complete Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Executive and the Company with regard to this subject matter and is the complete, final, and exclusive embodiment of the Parties’ agreement with regard to this subject matter. This Agreement is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation, written or oral, other than those expressly contained herein, and it supersedes any other such promises, warranties or representations, including (without limitation) the Offer Letter. It is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation other than those expressly contained herein, and it cannot be modified or amended except in a writing signed by a duly authorized officer of the Company.

7.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, any one of which need not contain signatures of more than one party, but all of which taken together will constitute one and the same Agreement.

7.6 Headings. The headings of the paragraphs hereof are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part hereof nor to affect the meaning thereof.

7.7 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is intended to bind and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executive and the Company, and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, except that Executive may not assign any of his duties hereunder and he may not assign any of his rights hereunder without the written consent of the Company, which shall not be withheld unreasonably.

 

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7.8 Tax Withholding and Indemnification. All payments and awards contemplated or made pursuant to this Agreement will be subject to withholdings of applicable taxes in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations of all appropriate government authorities. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company has neither made any assurances nor any guarantees concerning the tax treatment of any payments or awards contemplated by or made pursuant to this Agreement. Executive has had the opportunity to retain a tax and financial advisor and fully understands the tax and economic consequences of all payments and awards made pursuant to the Agreement.

7.9 Choice of Law. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.

I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first written above.

 

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .
By:  

/s/ L. Daniel Browne

  L. Daniel Browne
  Chief Executive Officer
E XECUTIVE

/s/ Curtis Ruegg

Curtis Ruegg, Ph.D.

 

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Exhibit 10.29

THIS WARRANT AND THE UNDERLYING SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO SUCH SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE CORPORATION THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

 

No. CW-

December 6, 2012

T HIS C ERTIFIES T HAT , for value received, [                    ], with its principal office at [                    ], or assigns (the “Holder”), is entitled to subscribe for and purchase at the Exercise Price (defined below) from Revance Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), with its principal office at 7555 Gateway Boulevard, Newark, California 94560, the Exercise Shares (defined below). This Warrant is being issued in connection with certain convertible promissory notes (“Notes”) issued pursuant to the terms of that certain Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of January 24, 2011 and as amended from time to time, to the persons and entities listed on the Schedule of Purchasers thereof.

1. D EFINITIONS . As used herein, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

(a) “Exercise Period” shall mean the period commencing with the date of this warrant and ending on the Expiration Date, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms hereof.

(b) “Exercise Price” shall mean one cent ($0.01) per Exercise Share; provided further that the Exercise Price is subject to further adjustment pursuant to Section 5 below.

(c) “Exercise Shares” shall mean [                    ] shares of Common Stock of Company, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), subject to further adjustment pursuant to Section 5 below.

(d) “Expiration Date” shall mean the seventh anniversary of the date of issuance hereof.

(e) “Investor Rights Agreement” shall mean the Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement dated December 8, 2009, among the Company and the investors named therein, as further amended from time to time.

2. E XERCISE OF W ARRANT . The rights represented by this Warrant may be exercised in whole or in part at any time during the Exercise Period, by delivery of the following to the Company at its address set forth above (or at such other address as it may designate by notice in writing to the Holder):

 

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(a) An executed Notice of Exercise in the form attached hereto;

(b) Payment of the Exercise Price either (i) in cash or by check, (ii) by cancellation of indebtedness, or (iii) through a net exercise pursuant to Section 2.1 below; and

(c) This Warrant.

Upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant, a certificate or certificates for the Exercise Shares so purchased, registered in the name of the Holder or persons affiliated with the Holder, if the Holder so designates, shall be issued and delivered to the Holder within a reasonable time after the rights represented by this Warrant shall have been so exercised. In the event the Warrant is not exercised in full, the Company, at its expense, will forthwith issue and deliver to or upon the order of the Holder a new Warrant or Warrants of like tenor, in the name of the Holder or as the Holder may request, exercisable for the number of Exercise Shares equal (without giving effect to any adjustment therein) to the total number of such Exercise Shares for which this Warrant is then exercisable minus the number of Exercise Shares (without giving effect to any adjustment therein) for which this Warrant shall have been exercised.

The person or entity in whose name any certificate or certificates for Exercise Shares are to be issued upon exercise of this Warrant shall be deemed to have become the holder of record of such shares on the date on which this Warrant was surrendered and payment of the Exercise Price was made, irrespective of the date of delivery of such certificate or certificates, except that, if the date of such surrender and payment is a date when the stock transfer books of the Company are closed, such person shall be deemed to have become the holder of such shares at the close of business on the next succeeding date on which the stock transfer books are open.

2.1 Net Exercise . Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, if the fair market value of one Exercise Share is greater than the Exercise Price (at the date of calculation as set forth below), in lieu of exercising this Warrant by payment of cash, the Holder may elect to receive shares equal to the value (as determined below) of this Warrant (or the portion thereof being canceled) by surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Company together with the properly endorsed Notice of Exercise in which event the Company shall issue to the Holder a number of Exercise Shares computed using the following formula:

X = Y (A-B)

                                          A

 

Where X =    the number of Exercise Shares to be issued to the Holder
            Y =    the number of Exercise Shares purchasable under the Warrant or, if only a portion of the Warrant is being exercised, that portion of the Warrant being canceled (at the date of such calculation)
            A =    the fair market value of one Exercise Share (at the date of such calculation)
            B =    Exercise Price (as adjusted to the date of such calculation)

 

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For purposes of the above calculation, prior to the Company’s initial public offering of its Common Stock (“IPO”), the fair market value of one Exercise Share shall be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors in good faith. If this Warrant is exercised pursuant to this Section 2.1 in connection with the Company’s IPO, the fair market value per share shall be the per share offering price to the public of the Company’s initial public offering. If this Warrant is exercised after the Company’s IPO, the fair market value per share shall be determined as follows:

(i) if traded on a securities exchange, the fair market value shall be the average of the closing prices over a five (5) day period ending three (3) days before the day the current fair market value of the securities is being determined;

(ii) if actively traded over-the-counter, the fair market value shall be the average of the closing bid and asked prices quoted on the NASDAQ system (or similar system) over the five (5) day period ending three (3) days before the day the current fair market value of the securities is being determined; or

(iii) if not listed on any securities exchange or quoted in the NASDAQ System or the over-the-counter market, the fair market value shall be determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors.

2.2 Exercise in Connection with Public Offering. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if an exercise of any portion of this Warrant is to be made in connection with a registered public offering or the sale of the Company, the exercise of this Warrant may, at the election of the Holder, be conditioned upon the consummation of the public offering or sale of the Company, in which case such exercise shall be deemed to not be effective unless and until such transaction is consummated.

2.3 Automatic Exercise . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if any portion of this Warrant has not been exercised as of immediately prior to the expiration of the Exercise Period, any such unexercised portion of this Warrant shall automatically be deemed to be exercised in full pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.1 hereof, without any further action on behalf of the Holder, immediately prior to the time this Warrant would otherwise expire pursuant to the terms of this Warrant.

3. C OVENANTS OF THE C OMPANY . The Company covenants and agrees that all Exercise Shares that may be issued upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant will, upon issuance, be validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and nonassessable, and free from all taxes, liens and charges with respect to the issuance thereof. The Company further covenants and agrees that the Company will at all times reserve and keep available, solely for issuance and delivery on the exercise of this Warrant, and free from pre-emptive rights, a number of Exercise Shares equal to the total number of Exercise Shares from time to time issuable upon exercise of this Warrant, and, from time to time, will take all steps necessary to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to provide sufficient reserves of Exercise Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant.

 

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4. R EPRESENTATIONS OF H OLDER .

4.1 Acquisition of Warrant for Personal Account. The Holder represents and warrants that it is acquiring the Warrant and the Exercise Shares solely for its account for investment and not with a view to or for sale or distribution of said Warrant or Exercise Shares or any part thereof. The Holder also represents that the entire legal and beneficial interests of the Warrant and Exercise Shares the Holder is acquiring is being acquired for its account only.

4.2 Securities Are Not Registered.

(a) The Holder understands that the Warrant and the Exercise Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”) on the basis that no distribution or public offering of the stock of the Company is to be effected. The Holder realizes that the basis for the exemption may not be present if, notwithstanding its representations, the Holder has a present intention of acquiring the securities for a fixed or determinable period in the future, selling (in connection with a distribution or otherwise), granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the securities. The Holder has no such present intention.

(b) The Holder recognizes that the Warrant and the Exercise Shares must be held indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under the Act or an exemption from such registration is available. The Holder recognizes that the Company has no obligation to register the Warrant or the Exercise Shares of the Company, or to comply with any exemption from such registration.

(c) The Holder is aware that neither the Warrant nor the Exercise Shares may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 adopted under the Act unless certain conditions are met, including, among other things, the availability of certain current public information about the Company, the resale following the required holding period under Rule 144 and the number of shares being sold during any three month period not exceeding specified limitations. Holder is aware that the conditions for resale set forth in Rule 144 have not been satisfied and that the Company presently has no plans to satisfy these conditions in the foreseeable future.

4.3 Disposition of Warrant and Exercise Shares.

(a) The Company and the Holder agree that the Warrant and the Exercise Shares will be subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 2.1 of the Investor Rights Agreement.

(b) The Holder understands and agrees that all certificates evidencing the shares to be issued to the Holder may bear the following legend:

THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THE SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

 

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4.4 Accredited Investor Status. The Holder is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Act.

5. A DJUSTMENT OF E XERCISE P RICE .

5.1 Changes in Securities. In the event of changes in the outstanding Common Stock of the Company by reason of stock dividends, splits, recapitalizations, reclassifications, combinations or exchanges of shares, separations, reorganizations, consolidation, merger, liquidations, or the like, the number and class of shares available under the Warrant in the aggregate and the Exercise Price shall be correspondingly adjusted to give the Holder of the Warrant, on exercise for the same aggregate Exercise Price, the total number, class, and kind of shares as the Holder would have owned had the Warrant been exercised prior to the event and had the Holder continued to hold such shares until after the event requiring adjustment; provided, however, that such adjustment shall not be made with respect to, and this Warrant shall terminate if not exercised prior to, the events set forth in Section 7 below. The form of this Warrant need not be changed because of any adjustment in the number of Exercise Shares subject to this Warrant.

5.2 Continuation of Terms. Subject to Section 7, upon any reorganization, consolidation or merger (and any liquidation following any such event) referred to in this Section 5, this Warrant shall continue in full force and effect and the terms hereof shall be applicable to the shares of stock and other securities and property receivable on the exercise of this Warrant after the consummation of such reorganization, consolidation or merger, or the effective date of liquidation following any such event, as the case may be, and shall be binding upon the issuer of any stock or other securities in such event, whether or not such person shall have expressly assumed the terms of this Warrant.

6. F RACTIONAL S HARES . No fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant as a consequence of any adjustment pursuant hereto. All Exercise Shares (including fractions) issuable upon exercise of this Warrant may be aggregated for purposes of determining whether the exercise would result in the issuance of any fractional share. If, after aggregation, the exercise would result in the issuance of a fractional share, the Company shall, in lieu of issuance of any fractional share, pay the Holder otherwise entitled to such fraction a sum in cash equal to the product resulting from multiplying the then current fair market value of an Exercise Share by such fraction.

7. E ARLY T ERMINATION . In the event of an Acquisition or Asset Transfer (as such terms are defined in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as may be amended from time to time, and each, an “Acquisition Event”), in which the consideration paid to the Company or its stockholders consists of cash and/or publicly traded securities, then the Company shall provide to the Holder ten (10) days advance notice of such Acquisition Event, and this Warrant shall terminate unless exercised prior to the consummation of the Acquisition Event.

 

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8. M ARKET S TAND -O FF A GREEMENT . Holder agrees that the market stand-off agreement in Section 2.11 of the Investor Rights Agreement shall apply to the Warrant and the Exercise Shares.

9. N O S TOCKHOLDER R IGHTS . This Warrant in and of itself shall not entitle the Holder to any voting rights or other rights as a stockholder of the Company.

10. L OST , S TOLEN , M UTILATED OR D ESTROYED W ARRANT . If this Warrant is lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed, the Company may, on such terms as to indemnity or otherwise as it may reasonably impose (which shall, in the case of a mutilated Warrant, include the surrender thereof), issue a new Warrant of like denomination and tenor as the Warrant so lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed. Any such new Warrant shall constitute an original contractual obligation of the Company, whether or not the allegedly lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed Warrant shall be at any time enforceable by anyone.

11. N OTICES , ETC . All notices and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sent by telex, telegram, express mail or other form of rapid communications, if possible, and if not then such notice or communication shall be mailed by first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed in each case to the party entitled thereto at the following addresses: (a) if to the Company, to Revance Therapeutics, Inc., Attention: Chief Financial Officer, 7555 Gateway Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560 and (b) if to the Holder, to the address stated herein, or at such other address as one party may furnish to the other in writing. Notice shall be deemed effective on the date dispatched if by personal delivery, telecopy, telex or telegram, two days after mailing if by express mail, or three days after mailing if by first-class mail. In the event of any Acquisition Event, the Company shall provide to the Holder ten (10) days advance notice of such Acquisition Event.

12. A CCEPTANCE . Receipt of this Warrant by the Holder shall constitute acceptance of and agreement to all of the terms and conditions contained herein.

13. A MENDMENT . Any term of this Warrant may be amended or waived with the written consent of the Company and the Requisite Holders (as defined in the Notes) and shall be binding upon Holder; provided, however, that no amendment or waiver shall adversely affect the rights of the Holder of this Warrant in a different or disproportionate manner relative to the other holders of other Warrants issued pursuant to the Agreement, unless such amendment or waiver is agreed to by the Holder of this Warrant.

14. G OVERNING L AW . This Warrant and all rights, obligations and liabilities hereunder shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California as applied to agreements among California residents, made and to be performed entirely within the State of California without giving effect to conflicts of laws principles.

 

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the Company has caused this W ARRANT to be executed by its duly authorized officer as of the first date set forth above.

 

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

By:

 

 

 

L. Daniel Browne,

 

President and Chief Executive Officer


NOTICE OF EXERCISE

TO: R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

(1)     ¨      The undersigned hereby elects to purchase                     shares of Common Stock of Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”) pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant, and tenders herewith payment of the exercise price in full.

           ¨      The undersigned hereby elects to purchase             shares of Common Stock of the Company pursuant to the terms of the net exercise provisions set forth in Section 2.1 of the attached Warrant.

(2) Please issue a certificate or certificates representing said shares of stock in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:

 

 

(Name)

     

 

     

 

(Address)

(3) The undersigned represents that (i) the aforesaid shares are being acquired for the account of the undersigned for investment and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, the distribution thereof and that the undersigned has no present intention of distributing or reselling such shares; (ii) the undersigned is aware of the Company’s business affairs and financial condition and has acquired sufficient information about the Company to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision regarding its investment in the Company; (iii) undersigned is experienced in making investments of this type and has such knowledge and background in financial and business matters that the undersigned is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of this investment and protecting the undersigned’s own interests; (iv) undersigned understands that the shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), by reason of a specific exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act, which exemption depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the investment intent as expressed herein, and, because such securities have not been registered under the Securities Act, they must be held indefinitely unless subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available; (v) undersigned is aware that the aforesaid shares may not be sold pursuant to Rule 144 adopted under the Securities Act unless certain conditions are met and until the undersigned has held the shares for the number of years prescribed by Rule 144, that among the conditions for use of the Rule is the availability of current information to the public about the Company and the Company has not made such information available and has no present plans to do so; (vi) undersigned agrees not to make any disposition of all or any part of the aforesaid shares unless and until there is then in effect a registration statement under the Securities Act covering such proposed disposition and such disposition is made in accordance with said registration statement, or the undersigned has provided the Company with an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Company, stating that such registration is not required; and (vii) undersigned agrees to continue to be bound by the terms of the Warrant, including the market stand-off agreement in Section 8.

 

Date:                                                                        By:  

 

    Name:  

 

Exhibit 10.30

Execution

THIS WARRANT AND THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. NO SALE OR DISPOSITION MAY BE EFFECTED WITHOUT (i) EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS RELATED THERETO, (ii) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL OR OTHER EVIDENCE, REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, THAT SUCH REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED, (iii) RECEIPT OF NO-ACTION LETTERS FROM THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES, OR (iv) OTHERWISE COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8 OF THIS WARRANT.

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

WARRANT TO PURCHASE SHARES

OF SERIES PREFERRED STOCK

THIS CERTIFIES THAT, for value received and subject to the provisions and upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Warrant, [            ] and its assignees are entitled to subscribe for and purchase at the Warrant Price that number of the fully paid and nonassessable shares of Series Preferred Stock of REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC. , a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), as is equal to the nearest whole number derived from dividing $360,000 by the Warrant Price.

1. Definitions . As used herein, capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the following respective meanings:

(a) “ Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(b) “ Common Stock ” means the Common Stock of the Company.

(c) “ Common Stock Equivalents ” means, (i) with respect to any Convertible Security, the number of shares of Common Stock that would result from full conversion, exercise or exchange of a Convertible Security in one or more steps, and (ii) with respect to a Unit, the number of shares of Common Stock resulting after aggregating all Common Stock and Common Stock Equivalents underlying Convertible Securities which are contained within a Unit.

(d) “ Convertible Security ” means (i) any stock or securities directly or indirectly convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock and (ii) any rights, warrants or options to subscribe for or purchase Common Stock or stock or securities directly or indirectly convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock.

(e) “ Date of Grant ” means October     , 2008.

(f) “ Effective Price per share of Common Stock ” means the price of a single Convertible Security or Unit divided by the sum of (i) the number of Common Stock Equivalents underlying such Convertible Security or Unit plus (ii) the number determined by dividing (A) the number of additional shares of Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents that become issuable for no or nominal additional consideration in connection with the transaction in which such Convertible Securities or Units are sold due to adjustments in rates of conversion of Convertible Securities or the like, including extraordinary issuances of securities to employees, directors or consultants in connection with the transaction, by (B) the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock and Common Stock Equivalents underlying the Securities sold in the transaction.

(g) “ Holder ” means the initial holder of this Warrant set forth in the first paragraph of this Warrant and any other person or entity which becomes a holder of this Warrant pursuant to the terms of this Warrant.


(h) “ IPO ” means the initial public offering of the Company’s Common Stock effected pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (or its successor) filed under the Act.

(i) “ Next Round Price ” means the lowest Effective Price per share of Common Stock at which Securities are sold in the Company’s next Qualified Financing after the Date of Grant.

(j) “ Other Warrants ” means any other warrants issued by the Company in connection with the transaction with respect to which this Warrant was issued, and any warrant issued upon transfer or partial exercise of or in lieu of this Warrant. The term “Warrant” as used herein shall be deemed to include Other Warrants unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(k) “ Qualified Financing ” means the sale prior to the Company’s IPO of Securities of the Company to investors in a single transaction or a series of related transactions resulting in aggregate cash proceeds to the Company of not less than $1,000,000.

(l) “ Securities ” means Common Stock, Convertible Securities or Units.

(m) “ Series C-2 Price ” means $5.50 per share.

(n) “ Series Preferred ” means (i)(A) the Company’s presently authorized Series C-2 Preferred Stock if Holder exercises this Warrant for Series C-2 Preferred Stock, or (B) the type of securities sold in such Qualified Financing if Holder exercises this Warrant for the Securities sold during the next Qualified Financing, (ii) after the conversion of all of the outstanding shares of Series Preferred Stock into Common Stock, either automatically or by vote of the requisite holders thereof, the Company’s Common Stock, or (iii) upon any conversion, exchange, reclassification or change, any security into which the securities described in clauses (i) or (ii) of this definition may be converted, exchanged, reclassified or otherwise changed.

(o) “ Shares ” means the shares of Series Preferred of Company issuable upon exercise of this Warrant.

(p) “ Units ” means any combination of Common Stock and Convertible Securities issued by Company sold together as a single unit.

(q) “ Warrant Price ” means, as it may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to Section 5, (i) the Series C-2 Price if Holder exercises this Warrant for Series C-2 Preferred Stock, or (ii) the Next Round Price if Holder exercises this Warrant for the Securities sold during the next Qualified Financing.

2. Term . The purchase right represented by this Warrant is exercisable, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time from the Date of Grant through the tenth anniversary of the Date of Grant.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Corporate Event (as defined in Section 5(a)) where the consideration received by holders of Series Preferred in such Corporate Event is all cash, either (i) Holder shall exercise this Warrant in accordance with the terms of Section 3(b) immediately prior to the consummation of such Corporate Event or (ii) if Holder elects not to exercise this Warrant pursuant to clause (i) of this sentence, this Warrant shall be deemed automatically exercised in accordance with the provisions of Section 5(a)(ii) immediately prior to the consummation of the Corporate Event.

3. Method of Exercise; Payment; Issuance of New Warrant; Net Issuance .

(a) Subject to Section 2 hereof, the purchase right represented by this Warrant may be exercised by the Holder, in whole or in part and from time to time, at the election of the Holder, by (a) the surrender of this

 

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Warrant (with the notice of exercise substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A-1 duly completed and executed) at the principal office of the Company and by the payment to the Company, by certified or bank check, or by wire transfer to an account designated by the Company (a “Wire Transfer”) of an amount equal to the then applicable Warrant Price multiplied by the number of Shares then being purchased; (b) if in connection with a registered public offering of the Company’s securities, the surrender of this Warrant (with the notice of exercise form attached hereto as Exhibit A-2 duly completed and executed) at the principal office of the Company together with notice of arrangements reasonably satisfactory to the Company for payment to the Company from the proceeds of the sale of shares to be sold by the Holder in such public offering of an amount equal to the then applicable Warrant Price per share multiplied by the number of Shares then being purchased; or (c) exercise of the “net issuance” right provided for in Section 3(b) hereof. The person or persons in whose name(s) Shares shall be registered upon exercise of this Warrant shall be deemed to have become the holder(s) of record of, and shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder(s) of, the shares represented thereby (and such shares shall be deemed to have been issued) immediately prior to the close of business on the date or dates upon which this Warrant is exercised. In the event of any exercise of this Warrant, certificates for the shares of stock so purchased shall be delivered to the Holder as soon as possible and in any event within thirty (30) days after such exercise and, unless this Warrant has been fully exercised or expired, a new Warrant representing the portion of the Shares, if any, with respect to which this Warrant shall not then have been exercised shall also be issued to the Holder as soon as possible and in any event within such thirty-day period; provided, however, that at such time as the Company is subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, if requested by the Holder, the Company shall cause its transfer agent to deliver the certificate representing Shares issued upon exercise of this Warrant to, or credit the securities account of, a broker or other person (as directed by the Holder exercising this Warrant) within the time period required to settle any trade made by the Holder after exercise of this Warrant.

(b) Right to Convert Warrant into Stock: Net Issuance .

(i) Right to Convert . In addition to and without limiting the rights of the Holder under the terms of this Warrant, the Holder shall have the right to convert this Warrant or any portion thereof (the “ Conversion Right ”) into shares of Series Preferred as provided in this Section 3(b) at any time or from time to time during the term of this Warrant. Upon exercise of the Conversion Right with respect to a particular number of shares subject to this Warrant (the “ Converted Warrant Shares ”), the Company shall deliver to the Holder (without payment by the Holder of any exercise price or any cash or other consideration) that number of shares of fully paid and nonassessable Series Preferred as is determined according to the following formula:

 

            X    =    B – A
                     Y
  Where:   X   =    the number of shares of Series Preferred that shall be issued to Holder
    Y   =    the fair market value of one share of Series Preferred
    A   =    the aggregate Warrant Price of the specified number of Converted Warrant Shares immediately prior to the exercise of the Conversion Right (i.e. , the number of Converted Warrant Shares multiplied by the Warrant Price)
    B   =    the aggregate fair market value of the specified number of Converted Warrant Shares ( i.e. , the number of Converted Warrant Shares multiplied by the fair market value of one Converted Warrant Share)

(ii) Method of Exercise . The Conversion Right may be exercised by the Holder by the surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Company together with a written statement (which may be in the form of Exhibit A-1 or Exhibit A-2 hereto) specifying that the Holder thereby intends to exercise the Conversion Right and indicating the number of shares subject to this Warrant which are being surrendered (referred to in Section 3(b)(i) hereof as the Converted Warrant Shares) in exercise of the Conversion Right. Such conversion shall be effective upon

 

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receipt by the Company of this Warrant together with the aforesaid written statement, or on such later date as is specified therein (the “ Conversion Date ”), and, at the election of the Holder, may be made contingent upon the closing of the sale of the Company’s Common Stock to the public in a public offering pursuant to a registration statement under the Act (a “ Public Offering ”).

(iii) Determination of Fair Market Value . For purposes of this Section 3(b), “fair market value” of a share of Series Preferred (or Common Stock if the Series Preferred has been automatically converted into Common Stock) as of a particular date (the “ Determination Date ”) shall mean:

(1) If the Conversion Right is exercised in connection with and contingent upon a Public Offering, and if the Company’s registration statement relating to such Public Offering (“ Registration Statement ”) has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission, then the initial “Price to Public” specified in the final prospectus with respect to such Public Offering.

(2) If the Conversion Right is not exercised in connection with and contingent upon a Public Offering, then as follows:

(A) If traded on a securities exchange, the fair market value of the Common Stock shall be deemed to be the average of the closing prices of the Common Stock on such exchange over the five trading days immediately prior to the Determination Date, and the fair market value of the Series Preferred shall be deemed to be such fair market value of the Common Stock multiplied (if the Series Preferred is not then constituted as Common Stock) by the number of shares of Common Stock into which each share of Series Preferred is then convertible;

(B) If traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market or other over-the-counter system, the fair market value of the Common Stock shall be deemed to be the average of the closing bid prices of the Common Stock over the five trading days immediately prior to the Determination Date, and the fair market value of the Series Preferred shall be deemed to be such fair market value of the Common Stock multiplied (if the Series Preferred is not then constituted as Common Stock) by the number of shares of Common Stock into which each share of Series Preferred is then convertible; and

(C) If there is no public market for the Common Stock, then fair market value shall be reasonably determined in good faith by the board of directors of the Company.

(iv) In making a determination under clauses (A) or (B) above, if on the Determination Date, five trading days had not passed since the IPO, then the fair market value of the Common Stock shall be the average closing prices or closing bid prices, as applicable, for the shorter period beginning on and including the first trading day after the pricing of the IPO and ending on the trading day prior to the Determination Date (or if such period includes only one trading day the closing price or closing bid price, as applicable, for such trading day). If closing prices or closing bid prices are no longer reported by a securities exchange or other trading system, the closing price or closing bid price shall be that which is reported by such securities exchange or other trading system at 4:00 p.m. New York City time on the applicable trading day.

4. Stock Fully Paid; Reservation of Shares . All Shares that may be issued upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant will, upon issuance pursuant to the terms and conditions herein, be fully paid and nonassessable, and free from all preemptive rights and taxes, liens and charges with respect to the issue thereof. During the period within which the rights represented by this Warrant may be exercised, the Company will at all times have authorized, and reserved for the purpose of the issue upon exercise of the purchase rights evidenced by this Warrant, a sufficient number of shares of its Series Preferred to provide for the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant and, while applicable, a sufficient number of shares of its Common Stock to provide for the conversion of the Series Preferred into Common Stock.

 

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5. Adjustment of Warrant Price and Number of Shares . The number and kind of securities purchasable upon the exercise of this Warrant and the Warrant Price shall be subject to adjustment from time to time upon the occurrence of certain events, as follows:

(a) Corporate Events .

(i) In case of any reclassification or change of securities of the class issuable upon exercise of this Warrant (other than a change in par value, or from par value to no par value, or from no par value to par value, or as a result of a subdivision or combination), or in case of any merger of the Company with or into another corporation (other than a merger with another corporation in which the Company is the acquiring and the surviving corporation and which does not result in any reclassification or change of outstanding securities issuable upon exercise of this Warrant) (each, a “ Corporate Event ”), the Company, or such successor corporation, as the case may be, shall duly execute and deliver to the Holder a new Warrant (in form and substance satisfactory to the Holder), or the Company shall make appropriate provision without the issuance of a new Warrant, so that the Holder shall have the right to receive upon exercise of this Warrant, at a total purchase price not to exceed that payable upon the exercise of the unexercised portion of this Warrant, and in lieu of the shares of Series Preferred theretofore issuable upon exercise of this Warrant, the kind and amount of shares of stock, other securities, money and property receivable upon such Corporate Event by a holder of the number of shares of Series Preferred then purchasable under this Warrant. Any new Warrant shall provide for adjustments that shall be as nearly equivalent as may be practicable to the adjustments provided for in this Section 5. The provisions of this Section 5(a)(i) shall similarly apply to successive Corporate Events.

(ii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in Section 5(a)(i), in the event of a Corporate Event, any sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or an IPO, in which Holder has not exercised this Warrant in accordance with the terms of either Sections 3(a) or 3(b) above, at Holder’s option, immediately prior to the consummation of such Corporate Event, Holder may elect to surrender this Warrant to the Company in exchange for a cash payment in an amount equal to the product of (x) two (2) times the Warrant Price then in effect and (y) the number of shares of Series Preferred issuable pursuant to the terms hereof had Holder elected to exercise this Warrant immediately prior to the consummation of such Corporate Event.

(b) Subdivision or Combination of Shares . If the Company at any time while this Warrant remains outstanding and unexpired shall subdivide or combine its outstanding shares of Series Preferred, the Warrant Price shall be proportionately decreased and the number of Shares issuable hereunder shall be proportionately increased in the case of a subdivision and the Warrant Price shall be proportionately increased and the number of Shares issuable hereunder shall be proportionately decreased in the case of a combination.

(c) Stock Dividends and Other Distributions . If the Company at any time while this Warrant is outstanding and unexpired shall (i) pay a dividend with respect to Series Preferred payable in Series Preferred, then the Warrant Price shall be adjusted, from and after the date of determination of shareholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution, to that price determined by multiplying the Warrant Price in effect immediately prior to such date of determination by a fraction (A) the numerator of which shall be the total number of shares of Series Preferred outstanding immediately prior to such dividend or distribution, and (B) the denominator of which shall be the total number of shares of Series Preferred outstanding immediately after such dividend or distribution; or (ii) make any other distribution with respect to Series Preferred (except any distribution specifically provided for in Sections 5(a) and 5(b)), then, in each such case, provision shall be made by the Company such that the Holder shall receive upon exercise of this Warrant a proportionate share of any such dividend or distribution as though it were the holder of the Series Preferred (or Common Stock issuable upon conversion thereof) as of the record date fixed for the determination of the shareholders of the Company entitled to receive such dividend or distribution.

(d) Adjustment of Number of Shares . Upon each adjustment in the Warrant Price, the number of Shares of Series Preferred purchasable hereunder shall be adjusted, to the nearest whole share, to the product obtained by multiplying the number of Shares purchasable immediately prior to such adjustment in the Warrant Price by a

 

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fraction, the numerator of which shall be the Warrant Price immediately prior to such adjustment and the denominator of which shall be the Warrant Price immediately thereafter.

(e) Antidilution Rights . The other antidilution rights applicable to the Shares of Series Preferred purchasable hereunder are set forth in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended through the Date of Grant, a true and complete copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “ Charter ”). If the Company proposes a restatement, amendment, modification or waiver of antidilution rights that treats the Holder disproportionately in an adverse manner than the other holders of the Shares of Series Preferred purchasable hereunder with respect to such antidilution rights, then such restatement, amendment, modification or waiver shall require the consent of the Holder. The Company shall promptly provide the Holder with any restatement, amendment, modification or waiver of the Charter promptly after the same has been made.

6. Notice of Adjustments . Whenever the Warrant Price or the number of Shares purchasable hereunder shall be adjusted pursuant to Section 5 hereof, the Company shall deliver to Holder a certificate signed by its chief financial officer setting forth, in reasonable detail, the event requiring the adjustment, the amount of the adjustment, the method by which such adjustment was calculated, and the Warrant Price and the number of Shares purchasable hereunder after giving effect to such adjustment. In addition, whenever the conversion price or conversion ratio of the Series Preferred shall be adjusted, the Company shall deliver to Holder a certificate signed by its chief financial officer setting forth, in reasonable detail, the event requiring the adjustment, the amount of the adjustment, the method by which such adjustment was calculated, and the conversion price or ratio of the Series Preferred after giving effect to such adjustment. Whenever the Warrant Price or the number of Shares purchasable hereunder shall be fixed according to a formula based upon the occurrence of an event or events subsequent to the Date of Grant, at the end of the period during which the event or events can occur, the Company shall deliver to Holder a certificate signed by its chief financial officer setting forth the Warrant Price and/or number of Shares purchasable hereunder, and, in reasonable detail, the calculation of the Warrant Price and/or such number of Shares.

7. Fractional Shares . No fractional shares of Series Preferred will be issued in connection with any exercise or conversion hereunder, but in lieu of such fractional shares the Company shall make a cash payment therefor based on the fair market value of the Series Preferred on the date of exercise or conversion as reasonably determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors.

8. Compliance with Act; Disposition of Warrant or Shares of Series Preferred .

(a) Compliance with Act . The Holder, by acceptance hereof, agrees that this Warrant, and the shares of Series Preferred to be issued upon exercise hereof and any Common Stock issued upon conversion thereof are being acquired for investment and that the Holder will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant, or any shares of Series Preferred to be issued upon exercise hereof or any Common Stock issued upon conversion thereof except under circumstances which will not result in a violation of the Act or any applicable state securities laws. Upon exercise of this Warrant, unless the Shares being acquired are registered under the Act and any applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available, the Holder shall confirm in writing that the shares of Series Preferred so purchased (and any Common Stock issued upon conversion thereof) are being acquired for investment and not with a view toward distribution or resale in violation of the Act and shall confirm such other matters related thereto as may be reasonably requested by the Company. This Warrant and all shares of Series Preferred issued upon exercise of this Warrant and all Common Stock issued upon conversion thereof (unless registered under the Act and any applicable state securities laws) shall be stamped or imprinted with a legend in substantially the following form:

“THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. NO SALE OR DISPOSITION MAY BE EFFECTED WITHOUT (i) EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS RELATED THERETO, (ii) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL OR OTHER EVIDENCE, REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, THAT SUCH REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED, (iii) RECEIPT OF NO-ACTION LETTERS FROM THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES, OR (iv) OTHERWISE COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF

 

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SECTION 8 OF THE WARRANT UNDER WHICH THESE SECURITIES WERE ISSUED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.”

Said legend shall be removed by the Company, upon the request of the Holder, at such time as the restrictions on the transfer of the applicable security shall have terminated. In addition, in connection with the issuance of this Warrant, the Holder specifically represents to the Company by acceptance of this Warrant as follows:

(1) The Holder is aware of the Company’s business affairs and financial condition, and has acquired information about the Company sufficient to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision to acquire this Warrant. The Holder is acquiring this Warrant for its own account for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for the resale in connection with, any “distribution” thereof in violation of the Act.

(2) The Holder understands that this Warrant has not been registered under the Act in reliance upon a specific exemption therefrom, which exemption depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the Holder’s investment intent as expressed herein.

(3) The Holder further understands that this Warrant and the Series Preferred must be held indefinitely unless subsequently registered under the Act and qualified under any applicable state securities laws, or unless exemptions from registration and qualification are otherwise available. The Holder is aware of the provisions of Rule 144, promulgated under the Act.

(4) The Holder is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act.

(b) Disposition of Warrant or Shares . With respect to any offer, sale or other disposition of this Warrant or any shares of Series Preferred acquired pursuant to the exercise of this Warrant, the Holder agrees to give written notice to the Company prior thereto, describing briefly the manner thereof, together with a written opinion of counsel, or other evidence, if reasonably satisfactory to the Company, to the effect that such offer, sale or other disposition may be effected without registration or qualification (under the Act as then in effect or any federal or state securities law then in effect) of this Warrant or such shares of Series Preferred or Common Stock and indicating whether or not under the Act certificates for this Warrant or such shares of Series Preferred to be sold or otherwise disposed of require any restrictive legend as to applicable restrictions on transferability in order to ensure compliance with such law. Upon receiving such written notice and reasonably satisfactory opinion or other evidence, the Company, as promptly as practicable but no later than fifteen (15) days after receipt of the written notice, shall notify the Holder that the Holder may sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or such shares of Series Preferred or Common Stock, all in accordance with the terms of the notice delivered to the Company. If a determination has been made pursuant to this Section 8(b) that the opinion of counsel or other evidence is not reasonably satisfactory to the Company, the Company shall so notify the Holder promptly with details thereof after such determination has been made. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Warrant or such shares of Series Preferred or Common Stock may, as to such federal laws, be offered, sold or otherwise disposed of (i) pursuant to an effective registration statement covering such securities or (ii) in accordance with Rule 144 or 144A under the Act, provided that the Company shall have been furnished with such information as the Company may reasonably request to provide a reasonable assurance that the provisions of Rule 144 or 144A have been satisfied. Each certificate representing this Warrant or the shares of Series Preferred thus transferred (except a transfer pursuant to an effective registration statement or Rule 144 or 144A) shall bear a legend as to the applicable restrictions on transferability in order to ensure compliance with such laws, unless in the aforesaid opinion of counsel for the Holder, such legend is not required in order to ensure compliance with such laws. The Company may issue stop transfer instructions to its transfer agent in connection with such restrictions.

(c) Applicability of Restrictions . Neither any restrictions of any legend described in this Warrant nor the requirements of Section 8(b) above shall apply to any transfer of, or grant of a security interest in, this Warrant (or the Series Preferred or Common Stock obtainable upon exercise thereof) or any part hereof (i) to a partner of the Holder if the Holder is a partnership or to a member of the Holder if the Holder is a limited liability company, (ii) to a

 

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partnership of which the Holder is a partner or to a limited liability company of which the Holder is a member, or (iii) to a single affiliate of the Holder if the Holder is a corporation, where, in each case, the transferee is an “accredited investor”. In any such transfer described in this Section 8(c), if applicable, the transferee shall on the Company’s request agree in writing to be bound by the terms of this Warrant as if an original holder hereof.

9. Rights as Shareholders; Information . No Holder, as a holder of this Warrant, shall be entitled to vote or receive dividends or be deemed the holder of Series Preferred or any other securities of the Company which may at any time be issuable upon the exercise or conversion hereof for any purpose, nor shall anything contained herein be construed to confer upon the Holder, as such, any of the rights of a shareholder of the Company or any right to vote for the election of directors or upon any matter submitted to shareholders at any meeting thereof, or to receive notice of meetings, or to receive dividends or subscription rights or otherwise until this Warrant shall have been exercised or converted and the Shares purchasable upon the exercise or conversion hereof shall have become deliverable, as provided herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company will transmit to the Holder such information, documents and reports as are generally distributed to the holders of Series Preferred or Common Stock concurrently with the distribution thereof to the shareholders. In addition, the Company agrees to provide in a timely manner any information reasonably requested by the Holder to enable the Holder and its affiliates to comply with their accounting reporting requirements.

10. Market Stand-Off Agreement . Holder shall not sell, dispose of, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale, any Common Stock (or other securities) of the Company held by Holder (other than those included in the registration), for a period of time specified by the managing underwriter(s) (not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days) (or such longer period as the underwriters or the Company shall request in order to facilitate compliance with NASD Rule 2711 so long as the investors party to the Registration Rights Agreement (as defined below) are also subject to such extension) following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Act. Holder agrees to execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company and/or the managing underwriter(s) which are consistent with the foregoing or which are necessary to give further effect thereto. In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to such Common Stock (or other securities) until the end of such period. The underwriters of the Company’s stock are intended third party beneficiaries of this Section 10 and shall have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto.

11. Registration Rights . The Company grants registration rights to the Holder of this Warrant for any Common Stock of the Company obtained upon conversion of the Series Preferred, the registration rights granted to the investors in that certain Amended and Restated Investors’ Rights Agreement dated as of December 11, 2007, (as may be amended from time to time, the “Registration Rights Agreement”), with the following exceptions and clarifications:

(a) The Holder will only participate in a “piggyback” registration demanded by others, but will not have the right to demand registration.

(b) The Holder will be subject to the same provisions, including regarding indemnification, as contained in the Registration Rights Agreement.

(c) The registration rights are freely assignable by the Holder of this Warrant in connection with a permitted transfer of this Warrant or the Shares.

12. Additional Rights .

(a) Acquisition Transactions . The Company shall provide the Holder with at least twenty (20) days’ written notice prior to closing thereof of the terms and conditions of any of the following transactions (to the extent the Company has notice thereof): (i) the sale, lease, exchange, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s property or business, or (ii) its merger into or consolidation with any other corporation (other than a

 

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wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company), or any transaction (including a merger or other reorganization) or series of related transactions, in which more than 50% of the voting power of the Company is disposed of. In addition, in the event the Company proposes to enter into a Corporate Event, any sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or an IPO, the Company shall provide the Holder with at least twenty (20) days’ written notice prior to closing thereof of the terms and conditions of such event and specifying that Holder may elect to (i) exercise its purchase right in accordance with the provisions of Section 3(a) hereof, if applicable, (ii) exercise its Conversion Right in accordance with the provisions of Section 3(b) hereof, (iii) receive a new Warrant or receive appropriate provisions without the issuance of a new Warrant in accordance with the provisions of Section 5(a)(i) hereof, if applicable, (iv) surrender this Warrant in exchange for cash payment in accordance with the provisions of Section 5(a)(ii) hereof, or (v) allow this Warrant to continue in effect until this Warrant is exercised pursuant to the terms hereof or expires, if applicable.

(b) Exercise Prior to Expiration. To the extent this Warrant is not previously exercised as to all of the Shares subject hereto, and if the fair market value of one share of the Series Preferred is greater than the Warrant Price then in effect, this Warrant shall be deemed automatically exercised pursuant to Section 3(b) above (even if not surrendered) immediately before its expiration. For purposes of such automatic exercise, the fair market value of one share of the Series Preferred upon such expiration shall be determined pursuant to Section 3(b). To the extent this Warrant or any portion thereof is deemed automatically exercised pursuant to this Section 12(b), the Company agrees to promptly notify the Holder of the number of Shares, if any, the Holder is to receive by reason of such automatic exercise.

13. Representations and Warranties . The Company represents and warrants to the Holder as follows:

(a) This Warrant has been duly authorized and executed by the Company and is a valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to laws of general application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency and the relief of debtors and the rules of law or principles at equity governing specific performance, injunctive relief and other equitable remedies.

(b) The Shares have been, or will be prior to the exercise of this Warrant, duly authorized and reserved for issuance by the Company and, when issued in accordance with the terms hereof, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from preemptive rights.

(c) The rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions granted to or imposed upon the Series Preferred and the holders thereof are, or, in the case of a Qualified Financing, will be prior to the exercise of this Warrant, as set forth in the Charter, and on the Date of Grant, each share of the Series Preferred represented by this Warrant is convertible into one share of Common Stock.

(d) The shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Shares have been, or will be prior to the exercise of this Warrant, duly authorized and reserved for issuance by the Company and, when issued in accordance with the terms of the Charter will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

(e) The execution and delivery of this Warrant are not, and the issuance of the Shares upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms hereof will not be, inconsistent with the Company’s Charter or by-laws, do not and will not contravene any law, governmental rule or regulation, judgment or order applicable to the Company, and do not and will not conflict with or contravene any provision of, or constitute a default under, any indenture, mortgage, contract or other instrument of which the Company is a party or by which it is bound or require the consent or approval of, the giving of notice to, the registration or filing with or the taking of any action in respect of or by, any Federal, state or local government authority or agency or other person, except for the filing of notices pursuant to federal and state securities laws, which filings will be effected by the time required thereby.

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authority which, if adversely determined, could have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Warrant.

(g) The number of shares of Common Stock of the Company outstanding on the date hereof, on a fully diluted basis (assuming the conversion of all outstanding convertible securities and the exercise of all outstanding options and warrants), does not exceed 24,000,000 shares.

14. Modification and Waiver . This Warrant and any provision hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of the same is sought.

15. Notices . Any notice, request, communication or other document required or permitted to be given or delivered to the Holder or the Company shall be delivered, or shall be sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, to the Holder at its address as shown on the books of the Company or to the Company at the address indicated therefor on the signature page of this Warrant. Such notice, request, communication or other document may also be delivered by any other means of transmission so long as reasonable confirmation of receipt by the addressee is obtained.

16. Binding Effect on Successors . This Warrant shall be binding upon any corporation succeeding the Company by merger, consolidation or acquisition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, and all of the obligations of the Company relating to the Series Preferred issuable upon the exercise or conversion of this Warrant shall survive the exercise, conversion and termination of this Warrant and all of the covenants and agreements of the Company shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Holder.

17. Lost Warrants or Stock Certificates . The Company covenants to the Holder that, upon receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant or any stock certificate and, in the case of any such loss, theft or destruction, upon receipt of an indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company, or in the case of any such mutilation upon surrender and cancellation of such Warrant or stock certificate, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant or stock certificate, of like tenor, in lieu of the lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Warrant or stock certificate.

18. Descriptive Headings . The descriptive headings of the various Sections of this Warrant are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute a part of this Warrant. The language in this Warrant shall be construed as to its fair meaning without regard to which party drafted this Warrant.

19. Governing Law . This Warrant shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the rights of the parties shall be governed by, the laws of the State of California.

20. Survival of Representations, Warranties and Agreements . All representations and warranties of the Company and the Holder contained herein and made as of the Date of Grant shall survive the Date of Grant, the exercise or conversion of this Warrant (or any part hereof) or the termination or expiration of rights hereunder. All agreements of the Company and the Holder contained herein shall survive indefinitely until, by their respective terms, they are no longer operative.

21. Remedies . In case any one or more of the covenants and agreements contained in this Warrant shall have been breached, the Holder (in the case of a breach by the Company), or the Company (in the case of a breach by the Holder), may proceed to protect and enforce their or its rights either by suit in equity and/or by action at law, including, but not limited to, an action for damages as a result of any such breach and/or an action for specific performance of any such covenant or agreement contained in this Warrant.

22. Severability . The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Warrant in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction, or affect any other provision of this Warrant, which shall remain in full force and effect.

 

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23. Recovery of Litigation Costs . If any legal action or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Warrant, or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default, or misrepresentation in connection with any of the provisions of this Warrant, the successful or prevailing party or parties shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it or they may be entitled.

24. Entire Agreement . This Warrant constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter contained in it and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and undertakings of the parties, whether oral or written, with respect to such subject matter.

 

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The Company has caused this Warrant to be duly executed and delivered as of the Date of Grant specified above.

 

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
By    
Title  

 

Address:  

 

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Execution

EXHIBIT A-1

NOTICE OF EXERCISE

 

To: REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC. (the “Company”)

 

  1. The undersigned hereby:

 

  ¨ elects to purchase            shares of [Series Preferred Stock] of the Company pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant, and tenders herewith payment of the purchase price of such shares in full, or

 

  ¨ elects to exercise its net issuance rights pursuant to Section 3(b) of the attached Warrant with respect to            Shares of [Series Preferred Stock].

2. Please issue a certificate or certificates representing             shares in the name of the undersigned or in such other name or names as are specified below:

 

  

 

  
   (Name)   
  

 

  
  

 

  
   (Address)   

3. The undersigned represents that the aforesaid shares are being acquired for the account of the undersigned for investment and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, the distribution thereof and that the undersigned has no present intention of distributing or reselling such shares, all except as in compliance with applicable securities laws.

 

   
(Signature)

 

 

  
    (Date)   


EXHIBIT A-2

NOTICE OF EXERCISE

 

To: REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC. (the “Company”)

1. Contingent upon and effective immediately prior to the closing (the “Closing”) of the Company’s public offering contemplated by the Registration Statement on Form S            , filed            , 200__, the undersigned hereby:

¨ elects to purchase            shares of [Series Preferred Stock] of the Company (or such lesser number of shares as may be sold on behalf of the undersigned at the Closing) pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant, or

¨ elects to exercise its net issuance rights pursuant to Section 3(b) of the attached Warrant with respect to            Shares of [Series Preferred Stock].

2. Please deliver to the custodian for the selling shareholders a stock certificate representing such            shares.

3. The undersigned has instructed the custodian for the selling shareholders to deliver to the Company $            or, if less, the net proceeds due the undersigned from the sale of shares in the aforesaid public offering. If such net proceeds are less than the purchase price for such shares, the undersigned agrees to deliver the difference to the Company prior to the Closing.

 

   
(Signature)

 

 

  
        (Date)   


EXHIBIT B

CHARTER

Exhibit 10.31

THIS WARRANT AND THE UNDERLYING SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO SUCH SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE CORPORATION THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

WARRANT TO PURCHASE SERIES D PREFERRED STOCK

 

No. PWD-             June          , 2010

T HIS C ERTIFIES T HAT , for value received, ESSEX CAPITAL CORPORATION , with its principal office at 1486 East Valley Road, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara, California 93108, or assigns (the “Holder”), is entitled to subscribe for and purchase at the Exercise Price (defined below) from Revance Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), with its principal office at 7555 Gateway Boulevard, Newark, California 94560, the Exercise Shares (defined below).

1. D EFINITIONS . As used herein, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

(a) “Exercise Period” shall mean the period commencing with the date of this warrant and on the Expiration Date, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms hereof.

(b) “Exercise Price” shall mean four dollars and forty five cents ($4.45) per Exercise Share; provided further that the Exercise Price is subject to further adjustment pursuant to Section 5 below.

(c) “Exercise Shares” shall mean (i) up to 47,191 shares of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock (the “Series D Stock”), or (ii) if all outstanding Series D Stock has been automatically converted pursuant to Section 5 of the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “Certificate of Incorporation”), that number of shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), into which the Series D Stock would have been converted immediately prior to such date of exercise, subject to further adjustment pursuant to Section 5 below.

(d) “Expiration Date” shall mean the date nine years after the date hereof.

(e) “Investor Rights Agreement” shall mean the Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement dated December 8, 2009, among the Company and the investors named therein, as further amended from time to time.

2. E XERCISE OF W ARRANT . The rights represented by this Warrant may be exercised in whole or in part at any time during the Exercise Period, by delivery of the following

 

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to the Company at its address set forth above (or at such other address as it may designate by notice in writing to the Holder):

(a) An executed Notice of Exercise in the form attached hereto;

(b) Payment of the Exercise Price either (i) in cash or by check, (ii) by cancellation of indebtedness, (iii) through a net exercise pursuant to Section 2.1 below; and

(c) This Warrant.

Upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant, a certificate or certificates for the Exercise Shares so purchased, registered in the name of the Holder or persons affiliated with the Holder, if the Holder so designates, shall be issued and delivered to the Holder within a reasonable time after the rights represented by this Warrant shall have been so exercised. In the event the Warrant is not exercised in full, the Company, at its expense, will forthwith issue and deliver to or upon the order of the Holder a new Warrant or Warrants of like tenor, in the name of the Holder or as the Holder may request, exercisable for the number of Exercise Shares equal (without giving effect to any adjustment therein) to the total number of such Exercise Shares for which this Warrant is then exercisable minus the number of Exercise Shares (without giving effect to any adjustment therein) for which this Warrant shall have been exercised.

The person or entity in whose name any certificate or certificates for Exercise Shares are to be issued upon exercise of this Warrant shall be deemed to have become the holder of record of such shares on the date on which this Warrant was surrendered and payment of the Exercise Price was made, irrespective of the date of delivery of such certificate or certificates, except that, if the date of such surrender and payment is a date when the stock transfer books of the Company are closed, such person shall be deemed to have become the holder of such shares at the close of business on the next succeeding date on which the stock transfer books are open.

2.1 Net Exercise . Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, if the fair market value of one Exercise Share is greater than the Exercise Price (at the date of calculation as set forth below), in lieu of exercising this Warrant by payment of cash, the Holder may elect to receive shares equal to the value (as determined below) of this Warrant (or the portion thereof being canceled) by surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Company together with the properly endorsed Notice of Exercise in which event the Company shall issue to the Holder a number of Exercise Shares computed using the following formula:

 

         X    =    Y (A-B)
                      A
  Where   X   =    the number of Exercise Shares to be issued to the Holder
    Y   =    the number of Exercise Shares purchasable under the Warrant or, if only a portion of the Warrant is being exercised, that portion of the Warrant being canceled (at the date of such calculation)
    A   =    the fair market value of one Exercise Share (at the date of such calculation)

 

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    B   =    Exercise Price (as adjusted to the date of such calculation)

For purposes of the above calculation, prior to the Company’s initial public offering of its Common Stock (“IPO”), the fair market value of one Exercise Share shall be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors in good faith. If this Warrant is exercised pursuant to this Section 2.1 in connection with the Company’s IPO, the fair market value per share shall be the product of (i) the per share offering price to the public of the Company’s initial public offering, and (ii) the number of shares of Common Stock into which each Exercise Share is convertible at the time of such exercise. If this Warrant is exercised after the Company’s IPO, the fair market value per share shall be determined as follows:

(i) if traded on a securities exchange, the fair market value shall be the product of (x) the average of the closing prices over a five (5) day period ending three (3) days before the day the current fair market value of the securities is being determined and (y) the number of shares of Common Stock into which each Exercise Share is convertible at the time of such exercise;

(ii) if actively traded over-the-counter, the fair market value shall be the product of (x) the average of the closing bid and asked prices quoted on the NASDAQ system (or similar system) over the five (5) day period ending three (3) days before the day the current fair market value of the securities is being determined and (y) the number of shares of Common Stock into which each Exercise Share is convertible at the time of such exercise; or

(iii) if not listed on any securities exchange or quoted in the NASDAQ System or the over-the-counter market, the fair market value shall be determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors.

2.2 Exercise in Connection with Public Offering. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if an exercise of any portion of this Warrant is to be made in connection with a registered public offering or the sale of the Company, the exercise of this Warrant may, at the election of the Holder, be conditioned upon the consummation of the public offering or sale of the Company, in which case such exercise shall be deemed to not be effective unless and until such transaction is consummated.

3. C OVENANTS OF THE C OMPANY .

3.1 Exercise Shares. The Company covenants and agrees that all Exercise Shares that may be issued upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant will, upon issuance, be validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and nonassessable, and free from all taxes, liens and charges with respect to the issuance thereof. The Company further covenants and agrees that the Company will at all times reserve and keep available, solely for issuance and delivery on the exercise of this Warrant, and free from pre-emptive rights, a number of Exercise Shares equal to the total number of Exercise Shares from time to time issuable upon exercise of this Warrant, and, from time to time, will take all steps necessary to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to provide sufficient reserves of Exercise Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant.

 

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3.2 Shareholder Rights. The Company covenants and agrees that, in the event that the Holder receives Series D Stock upon exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall have the same rights that are afforded to other holders of the Series D Stock, including all of those rights contained in the Investor Rights Agreement applicable to Holder based upon the number of shares of Series D Stock held by Holder and subject to other conditions and limitations set forth therein, provided that the Holder joins as a party to the Investor Rights Agreement.

4. R EPRESENTATIONS OF H OLDER .

4.1 Acquisition of Warrant for Personal Account. The Holder represents and warrants that it is acquiring the Warrant and the Exercise Shares solely for its account for investment and not with a view to or for sale or distribution of said Warrant or Exercise Shares or any part thereof. The Holder also represents that the entire legal and beneficial interests of the Warrant and Exercise Shares the Holder is acquiring is being acquired for its account only.

4.2 Securities Are Not Registered.

(a) The Holder understands that the Warrant and the Exercise Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”) on the basis that no distribution or public offering of the stock of the Company is to be effected. The Holder realizes that the basis for the exemption may not be present if, notwithstanding its representations, the Holder has a present intention of acquiring the securities for a fixed or determinable period in the future, selling (in connection with a distribution or otherwise), granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the securities. The Holder has no such present intention.

(b) The Holder recognizes that the Warrant and the Exercise Shares must be held indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under the Act or an exemption from such registration is available. The Holder recognizes that the Company has no obligation to register the Warrant or the Exercise Shares of the Company, or to comply with any exemption from such registration, except as may be provided for the Investor Rights Agreement.

(c) The Holder is aware that neither the Warrant nor the Exercise Shares may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 adopted under the Act unless certain conditions are met, including, among other things, the availability of certain current public information about the Company, the resale following the required holding period under Rule 144 and the number of shares being sold during any three month period not exceeding specified limitations. Holder is aware that the conditions for resale set forth in Rule 144 have not been satisfied and that the Company presently has no plans to satisfy these conditions in the foreseeable future.

4.3 Disposition of Warrant and Exercise Shares.

(a) The Company and the Holder agree that the Warrant and the Exercise Shares will be subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 2.1 of the Investor Rights Agreement.

(b) The Holder understands and agrees that all certificates evidencing the shares to be issued to the Holder may bear the following legend:

 

4.


THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THE SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

4.4 Accredited Investor Status. The Holder is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Act.

5. A DJUSTMENT OF E XERCISE P RICE .

5.1 Changes in Securities. In the event of changes in the outstanding Series D Stock of the Company by reason of stock dividends, splits, recapitalizations, reclassifications, combinations or exchanges of shares, separations, reorganizations, consolidation, merger, liquidations, or the like, the number and class of shares available under the Warrant in the aggregate and the Exercise Price shall be correspondingly adjusted to give the Holder of the Warrant, on exercise for the same aggregate Exercise Price, the total number, class, and kind of shares as the Holder would have owned had the Warrant been exercised prior to the event and had the Holder continued to hold such shares until after the event requiring adjustment; provided, however, that such adjustment shall not be made with respect to, and this Warrant shall terminate if not exercised prior to, the events set forth in Section 7 below. The form of this Warrant need not be changed because of any adjustment in the number of Exercise Shares subject to this Warrant.

5.2 Continuation of Terms. Subject to Section 7, upon any reorganization, consolidation or merger (and any liquidation following any such event) referred to in this Section 5, this Warrant shall continue in full force and effect and the terms hereof shall be applicable to the shares of stock and other securities and property receivable on the exercise of this Warrant after the consummation of such reorganization, consolidation or merger, or the effective date of liquidation following any such event, as the case may be, and shall be binding upon the issuer of any stock or other securities in such event, whether or not such person shall have expressly assumed the terms of this Warrant.

6. F RACTIONAL S HARES . No fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant as a consequence of any adjustment pursuant hereto. All Exercise Shares (including fractions) issuable upon exercise of this Warrant may be aggregated for purposes of determining whether the exercise would result in the issuance of any fractional share. If, after aggregation, the exercise would result in the issuance of a fractional share, the Company shall, in lieu of issuance of any fractional share, pay the Holder otherwise entitled to such fraction a sum in cash equal to the product resulting from multiplying the then current fair market value of an Exercise Share by such fraction.

7. E ARLY T ERMINATION . In the event of (a) any capital reorganization, or the consolidation or merger of the Company with or into any other corporation or other entity or person, or any other corporate reorganization, in which the stockholders of the Company (in the

 

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aggregate) immediately prior to such consolidation, merger or reorganization, own less than fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of the surviving entity immediately after such consolidation, merger or reorganization, (b) any transaction or series of related transactions to which the Company is a party in which in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the Company’s voting power is transferred, or (c) sale or other disposition of all or substantially all the assets of the Company (each, an “Acquisition Event”), in which the consideration paid to the Company or its stockholders consists of cash and/or publicly traded securities, then the Company shall provide to the Holder ten (10) days advance notice of such Acquisition Event, and this Warrant shall terminate unless exercised prior to the consummation of the Acquisition Event.

8. M ARKET S TAND -O FF A GREEMENT . Holder agrees that the market stand-off agreement in Section 2.11 of the Investor Rights Agreement shall apply to the Warrant and the Exercise Shares.

9. N O S TOCKHOLDER R IGHTS . This Warrant in and of itself shall not entitle the Holder to any voting rights or other rights as a stockholder of the Company.

10. L OST , S TOLEN , M UTILATED OR D ESTROYED W ARRANT . If this Warrant is lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed, the Company may, on such terms as to indemnity or otherwise as it may reasonably impose (which shall, in the case of a mutilated Warrant, include the surrender thereof), issue a new Warrant of like denomination and tenor as the Warrant so lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed. Any such new Warrant shall constitute an original contractual obligation of the Company, whether or not the allegedly lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed Warrant shall be at any time enforceable by anyone.

11. N OTICES , ETC . All notices and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sent by telex, telegram, express mail or other form of rapid communications, if possible, and if not then such notice or communication shall be mailed by first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed in each case to the party entitled thereto at the following addresses: (a) if to the Company, to Revance Therapeutics, Inc., Attention: Chief Financial Officer, 7555 Gateway Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560 and (b) if to the Holder, to the address stated herein, or at such other address as one party may furnish to the other in writing. Notice shall be deemed effective on the date dispatched if by personal delivery, telecopy, telex or telegram, two days after mailing if by express mail, or three days after mailing if by first-class mail. In the event of any Acquisition Event, the Company shall provide to the Holder ten (10) days advance notice of such Acquisition Event.

12. A CCEPTANCE . Receipt of this Warrant by the Holder shall constitute acceptance of and agreement to all of the terms and conditions contained herein.

13. G OVERNING L AW . This Warrant and all rights, obligations and liabilities hereunder shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California as applied to agreements among California residents, made and to be performed entirely within the State of California without giving effect to conflicts of laws principles.

 

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the Company has caused this Warrant to be executed by its duly authorized officer as of June     , 2010.

 

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .
By:    
  David Styka, Chief Financial Officer

 

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NOTICE OF EXERCISE

TO: R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

(1)     ¨ The undersigned hereby elects to purchase             shares of              of Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”) pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant, and tenders herewith payment of the exercise price in full.

¨ The undersigned hereby elects to purchase              shares of              the Company pursuant to the terms of the net exercise provisions set forth in Section 2.1 of the attached Warrant.

(2)     Please issue a certificate or certificates representing said shares of stock in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:

 

  

 

  

 

  
               (Name)   

 

  
      (Address)   

(3) The undersigned represents that (i) the aforesaid shares are being acquired for the account of the undersigned for investment and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, the distribution thereof and that the undersigned has no present intention of distributing or reselling such shares; (ii) the undersigned is aware of the Company’s business affairs and financial condition and has acquired sufficient information about the Company to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision regarding its investment in the Company; (iii) undersigned is experienced in making investments of this type and has such knowledge and background in financial and business matters that the undersigned is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of this investment and protecting the undersigned’s own interests; (iv) undersigned understands that the shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), by reason of a specific exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act, which exemption depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the investment intent as expressed herein, and, because such securities have not been registered under the Securities Act, they must be held indefinitely unless subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available; (v) undersigned is aware that the aforesaid shares may not be sold pursuant to Rule 144 adopted under the Securities Act unless certain conditions are met and until the undersigned has held the shares for the number of years prescribed by Rule 144, that among the conditions for use of the Rule is the availability of current information to the public about the Company and the Company has not made such information available and has no present plans to do so; (vi) undersigned agrees not to make any disposition of all or any part of the aforesaid shares unless and until there is then in effect a registration statement under the Securities Act covering such proposed disposition and such disposition is made in accordance with said registration statement, or the undersigned has provided the Company with an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Company, stating that such registration is not required; and (vii) undersigned agrees to continue to be bound by the terms of the Warrant, including the market stand-off agreement in Section 8.

 

Date:         By:    
      Name:    

Exhibit 10.32

THIS WARRANT AND THE UNDERLYING SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO SUCH SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT OR A VALID EXEMPTION THEREFROM.

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

WARRANT TO PURCHASE CAPITAL STOCK

 

No.                                      , 201     

T HIS C ERTIFIES T HAT , for value received, ESSEX CAPITAL CORPORATION , with its principal office at 1486 East Valley Road, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara, California 93108, or assigns (the “Holder”), is entitled to subscribe for and purchase at the Exercise Price (defined below) from Revance Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), with its principal office at 7555 Gateway Boulevard, Newark, California 94560, the Exercise Shares (defined below). This Warrant is being issued in connection with [that certain Secured Promissory Note issued as of the date hereof in the principal amount of $                     (the “Principal Amount”), which note is being issued][Holder’s prior commitment to lend Company the principal amount of $                     (the “Principal Amount”)] pursuant to that certain Loan and Lease Agreement dated as of                     , 2013 (the “Effective Date”) and as amended from time to time by and between Company and Holder (the “Agreement”).

1. D EFINITIONS . As used herein, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

(a) “Exercise Period” shall mean the period commencing with the date of this warrant and ending on the Expiration Date, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms hereof.

(b) “Exercise Price” shall mean the price per Exercise Share equal to: (i) if the Warrant Stock is the Next Round Stock, 90% of the price per share at which the Next Round Stock is issued in the Next Round, (ii) if the Warrant Stock is the Company’s Series E-5 Preferred Stock, $1.35; or (iii) if the Warrant Stock is Common Stock, 90% of the initial price per share of the Common Stock issued in the IPO; provided further that the Exercise Price is subject to further adjustment pursuant to Section 5 below.

(c) “Exercise Shares” shall mean the number of shares of Warrant Stock equal to ten percent (10%) of the Principal Amount divided by either (i) the 90% of the applicable Exercise Price, if the Warrant Stock is Next Round Stock of Common Stock or (ii) $1.35, if the Warrant Stock is the Company’s Series E-5 Preferred Stock, rounded down to the nearest whole share, subject to further adjustment pursuant to Section 5 below .

(d) “Expiration Date” shall mean the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date , subject to early termination pursuant to Section 7 below.

 

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(e) “Investor Rights Agreement” shall mean the Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement dated March 29, 2013, among the Company and the investors named therein, as further amended from time to time.

(f) “IPO” means a public offering of the Company’s Common Stock pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, that results in the conversion of all of the Company’s Preferred Stock into Common Stock.

(g) “Warrant Stock” means: (i) if this Warrant is issued prior to the IPO, shares of the Company’s Preferred Stock or any equity securities conferring the right to purchase the Company’s Preferred Stock (the “Next Round Stock”) issued in the Company’s next round of equity financing (the “Next Round”) following the Effective Date, or shares of the Company’s Series E-5 Preferred Stock if the Next Round Stock has not been issued prior to the earlier of (A) the date of exercise of this Warrant or (B) the IPO; or (ii) if this Warrant is issued on or after the IPO, the Company’s Common Stock.

2. E XERCISE OF W ARRANT . The rights represented by this Warrant may be exercised in whole or in part at any time during the Exercise Period, by delivery of the following to the Company at its address set forth above (or at such other address as it may designate by notice in writing to the Holder):

(a) An executed Notice of Exercise in the form attached hereto;

(b) Payment of the Exercise Price either (i) in cash or by check, (ii) by cancellation of indebtedness, or (iii) through a net exercise pursuant to Section 2.1 below; and

(c) This Warrant.

Upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant, a certificate or certificates for the Exercise Shares so purchased, registered in the name of the Holder or persons affiliated with the Holder, if the Holder so designates, shall be issued and delivered to the Holder within a reasonable time after the rights represented by this Warrant shall have been so exercised. In the event the Warrant is not exercised in full, the Company, at its expense, will forthwith issue and deliver to or upon the order of the Holder a new Warrant or Warrants of like tenor, in the name of the Holder or as the Holder may request, exercisable for the number of Exercise Shares equal (without giving effect to any adjustment therein) to the total number of such Exercise Shares for which this Warrant is then exercisable minus the number of Exercise Shares (without giving effect to any adjustment therein) for which this Warrant shall have been exercised.

The person or entity in whose name any certificate or certificates for Exercise Shares are to be issued upon exercise of this Warrant shall be deemed to have become the holder of record of such shares on the date on which this Warrant was surrendered and payment of the Exercise Price was made, irrespective of the date of delivery of such certificate or certificates, except that, if the date of such surrender and payment is a date when the stock transfer books of the Company are closed, such person shall be deemed to have become the holder of such shares at the close of business on the next succeeding date on which the stock transfer books are open.

 

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2.1 Net Exercise . Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, if the fair market value of one Exercise Share is greater than the Exercise Price (at the date of calculation as set forth below), in lieu of exercising this Warrant by payment of cash, the Holder may elect to receive shares equal to the value (as determined below) of this Warrant (or the portion thereof being canceled) by surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Company together with the properly endorsed Notice of Exercise in which event the Company shall issue to the Holder a number of Exercise Shares computed using the following formula:

 

         X    =    Y (A-B)
                      A
  Where   X   =    the number of Exercise Shares to be issued to the Holder
    Y   =    the number of Exercise Shares purchasable under the Warrant or, if only a portion of the Warrant is being exercised, that portion of the Warrant being canceled (at the date of such calculation)
    A   =    the fair market value of one Exercise Share (at the date of such calculation)
    B   =    Exercise Price (as adjusted to the date of such calculation)

For purposes of the above calculation, prior to the IPO, the fair market value of one Exercise Share shall be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors in good faith. If this Warrant is exercised pursuant to this Section 2.1 in connection with the Company’s IPO, the foregoing calculation shall be made on an as-converted to common stock basis, with the fair market value per Exercise Share equal to the per share offering price to the public of the Company’s IPO. If this Warrant is exercised after the Company’s IPO, the fair market value per share shall be determined as follows:

(i) if traded on a securities exchange, the fair market value shall be the average of the closing prices over a five (5) day period ending three (3) days before the day the current fair market value of the securities is being determined;

(ii) if actively traded over-the-counter, the fair market value shall be the average of the closing bid and asked prices quoted on the NASDAQ system (or similar system) over the five (5) day period ending three (3) days before the day the current fair market value of the securities is being determined; or

(iii) if not listed on any securities exchange or quoted in the NASDAQ System or the over-the-counter market, the fair market value shall be determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors.

2.2 Exercise in Connection with Public Offering. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if an exercise of any portion of this Warrant is to be made in connection with the Company’s IPO, the exercise of this Warrant may, at the election of the Holder, be conditioned

 

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upon the consummation of the IPO, in which case such exercise shall be deemed to not be effective unless and until such transaction is consummated.

2.3 Automatic Exercise . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if any portion of this Warrant has not been exercised as of immediately prior to the expiration of the Exercise Period, and the fair market value of one Exercise Share is greater than the Exercise Price as of such time, any such unexercised portion of this Warrant shall automatically be deemed to be exercised in full pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.1 hereof, without any further action on behalf of the Holder, immediately prior to the time this Warrant would otherwise expire pursuant to the terms of this Warrant.

3. C OVENANTS OF THE C OMPANY .

3.1 Exercise Shares. The Company covenants and agrees that all Exercise Shares that may be issued upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant will, upon issuance, be validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and nonassessable, and free from all taxes, liens and charges with respect to the issuance thereof. The Company further covenants and agrees that the Company will at all times reserve and keep available, solely for issuance and delivery on the exercise of this Warrant, and free from pre-emptive rights, a number of Exercise Shares constituting Series E-5 Preferred Stock and Common Stock equal to the total number of Exercise Shares constituting Series E-5 Preferred Stock and Common Stock from time to time issuable upon exercise of this Warrant (or, on and after the closing of the Next Round, a number of Exercise Shares constituting Next Round Stock equal to the total number of Exercise Shares constituting Next Round Stock from time to time issuable upon exercise of this Warrant), and, from time to time, will take all steps necessary to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to provide sufficient reserves of Exercise Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant.

3.2 Shareholder Rights. The Company covenants and agrees that (i) in the event that the Holder receives Series E-5 Preferred Stock upon exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall have the same rights that are afforded to other holders of the Series E-5 Preferred Stock, including all of those rights contained in the Investor Rights Agreement applicable to Holder based upon the number of shares of Series E-5 Preferred Stock held by Holder and subject to other conditions and limitations set forth therein, provided that the Holder joins as a party to the Investor Rights Agreement, and (ii) in the event that the Holder receives Next Round Stock upon exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall have the same rights that are afforded to other holders of the Next Round Stock, including all of those rights contained in the Investor Rights Agreement applicable to Holder based upon the number of shares of Next Round Stock held by Holder and subject to other conditions and limitations set forth therein, provided that the Holder joins as a party to the Investor Rights Agreement.

4. R EPRESENTATIONS OF H OLDER .

4.1 Acquisition of Warrant for Personal Account. The Holder represents and warrants that it is acquiring the Warrant and the Exercise Shares solely for its account for investment and not with a view to or for sale or distribution of said Warrant or Exercise Shares or any part thereof. The Holder also represents that the entire legal and beneficial interests of the Warrant and Exercise Shares the Holder is acquiring is being acquired for its account only.

 

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4.2 Securities Are Not Registered.

(a) The Holder understands that the Warrant and the Exercise Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”) on the basis that no distribution or public offering of the stock of the Company is to be effected. The Holder realizes that the basis for the exemption may not be present if, notwithstanding its representations, the Holder has a present intention of acquiring the securities for a fixed or determinable period in the future, selling (in connection with a distribution or otherwise), granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the securities. The Holder has no such present intention.

(b) The Holder recognizes that the Warrant and the Exercise Shares must be held indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under the Act or an exemption from such registration is available. The Holder recognizes that the Company has no obligation to register the Warrant or the Exercise Shares of the Company, or to comply with any exemption from such registration, except as may be provided for in the Investor Rights Agreement.

(c) The Holder is aware that neither the Warrant nor the Exercise Shares may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 adopted under the Act unless certain conditions are met, including, among other things, the availability of certain current public information about the Company, the resale following the required holding period under Rule 144 and the number of shares being sold during any three month period not exceeding specified limitations. Holder is aware that the conditions for resale set forth in Rule 144 have not been satisfied and that the Company presently has no plans to satisfy these conditions in the foreseeable future.

4.3 Disposition of Warrant and Exercise Shares.

(a) The Company and the Holder agree that the Warrant and the Exercise Shares will be subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 2.1 of the Investor Rights Agreement.

(b) The Holder understands and agrees that all certificates evidencing the shares to be issued to the Holder may bear the following legend:

THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THE SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT OR A VALID EXEMPTION THEREFROM.

4.4 Accredited Investor Status. The Holder is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Act.

5. A DJUSTMENT OF E XERCISE P RICE .

5.1 Changes in Securities. In the event of changes in the outstanding Series E-5 Preferred or Common Stock of the Company by reason of stock dividends, splits, recapitalizations, reclassifications, combinations or exchanges of shares, separations,

 

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reorganizations, consolidation, merger, liquidations, or the like, the number and class of shares available under the Warrant in the aggregate and the Exercise Price shall be correspondingly adjusted to give the Holder of the Warrant, on exercise for the same aggregate Exercise Price, the total number, class, and kind of shares as the Holder would have owned had the Warrant been exercised prior to the event and had the Holder continued to hold such shares until after the event requiring adjustment; provided, however, that such adjustment shall not be made with respect to, and this Warrant shall terminate if not exercised prior to, the events set forth in Section 7 below. The form of this Warrant need not be changed because of any adjustment in the number of Exercise Shares subject to this Warrant.

5.2 Continuation of Terms. Subject to Section 7, upon any reorganization, consolidation or merger (and any liquidation following any such event) referred to in this Section 5, this Warrant shall continue in full force and effect and the terms hereof shall be applicable to the shares of stock and other securities and property receivable on the exercise of this Warrant after the consummation of such reorganization, consolidation or merger, or the effective date of liquidation following any such event, as the case may be, and shall be binding upon the issuer of any stock or other securities in such event, whether or not such person shall have expressly assumed the terms of this Warrant.

6. F RACTIONAL S HARES . No fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant as a consequence of any adjustment pursuant hereto. All Exercise Shares (including fractions) issuable upon exercise of this Warrant may be aggregated for purposes of determining whether the exercise would result in the issuance of any fractional share. If, after aggregation, the exercise would result in the issuance of a fractional share, the Company shall, in lieu of issuance of any fractional share, pay the Holder otherwise entitled to such fraction a sum in cash equal to the product resulting from multiplying the then current fair market value of an Exercise Share by such fraction.

7. E ARLY T ERMINATION . In the event of a Liquidation Event, Acquisition or Asset Transfer (as such terms are defined in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as may be amended from time to time, and each, an “Acquisition Event”), then the Company shall provide to the Holder ten (10) days advance written notice of such Acquisition Event, and this Warrant shall terminate upon the closing of such Acquisition Event, as applicable, unless exercised prior to such closing (provided that the effective date of exercise may be the closing of such Acquisition Event).

8. M ARKET S TAND -O FF A GREEMENT . Holder agrees that the market stand-off agreement in Section 2.11 of the Investor Rights Agreement shall apply to the Warrant and the Exercise Shares.

9. N O S TOCKHOLDER R IGHTS . This Warrant in and of itself shall not entitle the Holder to any voting rights or other rights as a stockholder of the Company.

10. L OST , S TOLEN , M UTILATED OR D ESTROYED W ARRANT . If this Warrant is lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed, the Company may, on such terms as to indemnity or otherwise as it may reasonably impose (which shall, in the case of a mutilated Warrant, include the surrender thereof), issue a new Warrant of like denomination and tenor as the Warrant so lost, stolen,

 

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mutilated or destroyed. Any such new Warrant shall constitute an original contractual obligation of the Company, whether or not the allegedly lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed Warrant shall be at any time enforceable by anyone.

11. N OTICES , ETC . All notices and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sent by telex, telegram, express mail or other form of rapid communications, if possible, and if not then such notice or communication shall be mailed by first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed in each case to the party entitled thereto at the following addresses: (a) if to the Company, to Revance Therapeutics, Inc., Attention: Chief Financial Officer, 7555 Gateway Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560 and (b) if to the Holder, to the address stated herein, or at such other address as one party may furnish to the other in writing. Notice shall be deemed effective on the date dispatched if by personal delivery, telecopy, telex or telegram, two days after mailing if by express mail, or three days after mailing if by first-class mail. In the event of any Acquisition Event, the Company shall provide to the Holder ten (10) days advance notice of such Acquisition Event.

12. A CCEPTANCE . Receipt of this Warrant by the Holder shall constitute acceptance of and agreement to all of the terms and conditions contained herein.

13. A MENDMENT . Any term of this Warrant may be amended or waived with the written consent of the Company and the Holder.

14. G OVERNING L AW . This Warrant and all rights, obligations and liabilities hereunder shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California as applied to agreements among California residents, made and to be performed entirely within the State of California without giving effect to conflicts of laws principles.

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I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , the Company has caused this Warrant to be executed by its duly authorized officer as of the first date set forth above.

 

R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .
By:  

 

  L. Daniel Browne, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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NOTICE OF EXERCISE

TO: R EVANCE T HERAPEUTICS , I NC .

(1)     ¨ The undersigned hereby elects to purchase              shares of              Stock of Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (the “ Company ”) pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant, and tenders herewith payment of the exercise price in full.

¨ The undersigned hereby elects to purchase              shares of              Stock of the Company pursuant to the terms of the net exercise provisions set forth in Section 2.1 of the attached Warrant.

(2) Please issue a certificate or certificates representing said shares of stock in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:

 

  

 

  

 

  
           (Name)   

 

  
      (Address)   

(3) The undersigned represents that (i) the aforesaid shares are being acquired for the account of the undersigned for investment and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, the distribution thereof and that the undersigned has no present intention of distributing or reselling such shares; (ii) the undersigned is aware of the Company’s business affairs and financial condition and has acquired sufficient information about the Company to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision regarding its investment in the Company; (iii) undersigned is experienced in making investments of this type and has such knowledge and background in financial and business matters that the undersigned is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of this investment and protecting the undersigned’s own interests; (iv) undersigned understands that the shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), by reason of a specific exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act, which exemption depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the investment intent as expressed herein, and, because such securities have not been registered under the Securities Act, they must be held indefinitely unless subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available; (v) undersigned is aware that the aforesaid shares may not be sold pursuant to Rule 144 adopted under the Securities Act unless certain conditions are met and until the undersigned has held the shares for the number of years prescribed by Rule 144, that among the conditions for use of the Rule is the availability of current information to the public about the Company and the Company has not made such information available and has no present plans to do so; (vi) undersigned agrees not to make any disposition of all or any part of the aforesaid shares unless and until there is then in effect a registration statement under the Securities Act covering such proposed disposition and such disposition is made in accordance with said registration statement, or the undersigned has provided the Company with an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Company, stating that such registration is not required; and (vii) undersigned agrees to continue to be bound by the terms of the Warrant, including the market stand-off agreement in Section 8.

 

Date:         By:    
      Name:    

Exhibit 10.33

THIS WARRANT AND THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. NO SALE OR DISPOSITION MAY BE EFFECTED WITHOUT (i) EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS RELATED THERETO, (ii) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL OR OTHER EVIDENCE, REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, THAT SUCH REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED, (iii) RECEIPT OF NO-ACTION LETTERS FROM THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES, OR (iv) OTHERWISE COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8 OF THIS WARRANT.

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

WARRANT TO PURCHASE SHARES

OF SERIES PREFERRED STOCK

THIS CERTIFIES THAT, for value received and subject to the provisions and upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Warrant, [            ] and its assignees are entitled to subscribe for and purchase at the Warrant Price that number of the fully paid and nonassessable shares of Series Preferred of REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC. , a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), as is equal to the nearest whole number derived from dividing [ an aggregate of $990,000 divided among the Lenders according to their Loan Percentage with respect to Facility B Advances ] by the Warrant Price.

1. Definitions . As used herein, capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the following respective meanings:

(a) “ Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(b) “ Common Stock ” means the Common Stock of the Company.

(c) “ Common Stock Equivalents ” means, (i) with respect to any Convertible Security, the number of shares of Common Stock that would result from full conversion, exercise or exchange of a Convertible Security in one or more steps, and (ii) with respect to a Unit, the number of shares of Common Stock resulting after aggregating all Common Stock and Common Stock Equivalents underlying Convertible Securities which are contained within a Unit.

(d) “ Convertible Security ” means (i) any stock or securities directly or indirectly convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock and (ii) any rights, warrants or options to subscribe for or purchase Common Stock or stock or securities directly or indirectly convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock.

(e) “ Date of Grant ” means April     , 2010.

(f) “ Effective Price per share of Common Stock ” means the price of a single Convertible Security or Unit divided by the sum of (i) the number of Common Stock Equivalents underlying such Convertible Security or Unit plus (ii) the number determined by dividing (A) the number of additional shares of Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents that become issuable for no or nominal additional consideration in connection with the transaction in which such Convertible Securities or Units are sold due to adjustments in rates of conversion of Convertible Securities or the like, but which are not already accounted for in the preceding subsection (i), by (B) the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock and Common Stock Equivalents underlying the Securities sold in the transaction.

(g) “ Holder ” means the initial holder of this Warrant set forth in the first paragraph of this Warrant and any other person or entity which becomes a holder of this Warrant pursuant to the terms of this Warrant.


(h) “ IPO ” means the initial public offering of the Company’s Common Stock effected pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (or its successor) filed under the Act.

(i) “ Loan Agreement ” means that certain Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of the Date of Grant by and among Company, [            ], as agent, and the lenders party thereto, as it may be amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time.

(j) “ Next Qualified Financing ” means the next sale, after the final closing of the Series D Financing but prior to the Company’s IPO, of Securities of the Company to investors in a single transaction or a series of related transactions resulting in aggregate cash proceeds to the Company of not less than $1,000,000.

(k) “ Next Round Price ” means the lowest Effective Price per share of Common Stock at which Securities are sold in the Company’s Next Qualified Financing after the Series D Financing.

(l) “ Other Warrants ” means any other warrants issued by the Company in connection with the transaction with respect to which this Warrant was issued, and any warrant issued upon transfer or partial exercise of or in lieu of this Warrant. The term “Warrant” as used herein shall be deemed to include Other Warrants unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(m) “ Securities ” means Common Stock, Convertible Securities or Units.

(n) “ Series D Financing ” means the sale of Series D Preferred Stock of the Company to investors in a single transaction or a series of related transactions, including any extension of the sale of Series D Preferred Stock, solely for the purpose of raising capital.

(o) “ Series D Price ” means the lowest Effective Price per share of Common Stock at which Securities are sold in the Company’s Series D Financing.

(p) “ Series Preferred ” means (i) at Holder’s option, (A) the type of Securities sold in such Series D Financing if Holder exercises this Warrant for the Securities sold during the Series D Financing, or (B) the type of Securities sold in such Next Qualified Financing if Holder exercises this Warrant for the Securities sold during the Next Qualified Financing, (ii) after the conversion of all of the outstanding shares of Preferred Stock of the Company into Common Stock, either automatically or by vote of the requisite holders thereof, the Company’s Common Stock, or (iii) upon any conversion, exchange, reclassification or change, any security into which the securities described in clauses (i) or (ii) of this definition may be converted, exchanged, reclassified or otherwise changed.

(q) “ Shares ” means the shares of Series Preferred of Company issuable upon exercise of this Warrant.

(r) “ Units ” means any combination of Common Stock and Convertible Securities issued by Company sold together as a single unit.

(s) “ Warrant Price ” means, as it may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to Section 5, (i) the Series D Price if Holder exercises this Warrant for the Securities sold during the Series D Financing, or (ii) the Next Round Price if Holder exercises this Warrant for the Securities sold during the Next Qualified Financing.

2. Term . The purchase right represented by this Warrant is exercisable, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time from the Date of Grant through the tenth anniversary of the Date of Grant.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Corporate Event (as defined in Section 5(a)) where the consideration received by holders of Series Preferred in such Corporate Event is all cash or publicly traded securities,

 

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either (i) Holder shall exercise this Warrant in accordance with the terms of Section 3(b) immediately prior to the consummation of such Corporate Event or (ii) if Holder elects not to exercise this Warrant pursuant to clause (i) of this sentence, this Warrant shall be deemed automatically exercised in accordance with the provisions of Section 5(a)(ii) immediately prior to the consummation of the Corporate Event.

3. Method of Exercise; Payment; Issuance of New Warrant; Net Issuance .

(a) Subject to Section 2 hereof, the purchase right represented by this Warrant may be exercised by the Holder, in whole or in part and from time to time, at the election of the Holder, by (a) the surrender of this Warrant (with the notice of exercise substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A-1 duly completed and executed) at the principal office of the Company and by the payment to the Company, by certified or bank check, or by wire transfer to an account designated by the Company (a “Wire Transfer”) of an amount equal to the then applicable Warrant Price multiplied by the number of Shares then being purchased; (b) if in connection with a registered public offering of the Company’s securities, the surrender of this Warrant (with the notice of exercise form attached hereto as Exhibit A-2 duly completed and executed) at the principal office of the Company together with notice of arrangements reasonably satisfactory to the Company for payment to the Company from the proceeds of the sale of shares to be sold by the Holder in such public offering of an amount equal to the then applicable Warrant Price per share multiplied by the number of Shares then being purchased; or (c) exercise of the “net issuance” right provided for in Section 3(b) hereof. The person or persons in whose name(s) Shares shall be registered upon exercise of this Warrant shall be deemed to have become the holder(s) of record of, and shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder(s) of, the shares represented thereby (and such shares shall be deemed to have been issued) immediately prior to the close of business on the date or dates upon which this Warrant is exercised. In the event of any exercise of this Warrant, certificates for the shares of stock so purchased shall be delivered to the Holder as soon as possible and in any event within thirty (30) days after such exercise and, unless this Warrant has been fully exercised or expired, a new Warrant representing the portion of the Shares, if any, with respect to which this Warrant shall not then have been exercised shall also be issued to the Holder as soon as possible and in any event within such thirty-day period; provided, however, that at such time as the Company is subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, if requested by the Holder, the Company shall cause its transfer agent to deliver the certificate representing Shares issued upon exercise of this Warrant to, or credit the securities account of, a broker or other person (as directed by the Holder exercising this Warrant) within the time period required to settle any trade made by the Holder after exercise of this Warrant.

(b) Right to Convert Warrant into Stock: Net Issuance .

(i) Right to Convert . In addition to and without limiting the rights of the Holder under the terms of this Warrant, the Holder shall have the right to convert this Warrant or any portion thereof (the “ Conversion Right ”) into shares of Series Preferred as provided in this Section 3(b) at any time or from time to time during the term of this Warrant. Upon exercise of the Conversion Right with respect to a particular number of shares subject to this Warrant (the “ Converted Warrant Shares ”), the Company shall deliver to the Holder (without payment by the Holder of any exercise price or any cash or other consideration) that number of shares of fully paid and nonassessable Series Preferred as is determined according to the following formula:

 

         X    =    B – A
                 Y
  Where:   X   =    the number of shares of Series Preferred that shall be issued to Holder
    Y   =    the fair market value of one share of Series Preferred
    A   =    the aggregate Warrant Price of the specified number of Converted Warrant Shares immediately prior to the exercise of the Conversion Right (i.e. , the number of Converted Warrant Shares multiplied by the Warrant Price)

 

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    B   =    the aggregate fair market value of the specified number of Converted Warrant Shares ( i.e. , the number of Converted Warrant Shares multiplied by the fair market value of one Converted Warrant Share)

(ii) Method of Exercise . The Conversion Right may be exercised by the Holder by the surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Company together with a written statement (which may be in the form of Exhibit A-1 or Exhibit A-2 hereto) specifying that the Holder thereby intends to exercise the Conversion Right and indicating the number of shares subject to this Warrant which are being surrendered (referred to in Section 3(b)(i) hereof as the Converted Warrant Shares) in exercise of the Conversion Right. Such conversion shall be effective upon receipt by the Company of this Warrant together with the aforesaid written statement, or on such later date as is specified therein (the “ Conversion Date ”), and, at the election of the Holder, may be made contingent upon the closing of the sale of the Company’s Common Stock to the public in a public offering pursuant to a registration statement under the Act (a “ Public Offering ”).

(iii) Determination of Fair Market Value . For purposes of this Section 3(b), “fair market value” of a share of Series Preferred (or Common Stock if the Series Preferred has been automatically converted into Common Stock) as of a particular date (the “ Determination Date ”) shall mean:

(1) If the Conversion Right is exercised in connection with and contingent upon a Public Offering, and if the Company’s registration statement relating to such Public Offering (“ Registration Statement ”) has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission, then the initial “Price to Public” specified in the final prospectus with respect to such Public Offering.

(2) If the Conversion Right is not exercised in connection with and contingent upon a Public Offering, then as follows:

(A) If traded on a securities exchange, the fair market value of the Common Stock shall be deemed to be the average of the closing prices of the Common Stock on such exchange over the five trading days immediately prior to the Determination Date, and the fair market value of the Series Preferred shall be deemed to be such fair market value of the Common Stock multiplied (if the Series Preferred is not then constituted as Common Stock) by the number of shares of Common Stock into which each share of Series Preferred is then convertible;

(B) If traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market or other over-the-counter system, the fair market value of the Common Stock shall be deemed to be the average of the closing bid prices of the Common Stock over the five trading days immediately prior to the Determination Date, and the fair market value of the Series Preferred shall be deemed to be such fair market value of the Common Stock multiplied (if the Series Preferred is not then constituted as Common Stock) by the number of shares of Common Stock into which each share of Series Preferred is then convertible; and

(C) If there is no public market for the Common Stock, then fair market value shall be reasonably determined in good faith by the board of directors of the Company.

(iv) In making a determination under clauses (A) or (B) above, if on the Determination Date, five trading days had not passed since the IPO, then the fair market value of the Common Stock shall be the average closing prices or closing bid prices, as applicable, for the shorter period beginning on and including the first trading day after the pricing of the IPO and ending on the trading day prior to the Determination Date (or if such period includes only one trading day the closing price or closing bid price, as applicable, for such trading day). If closing prices or closing bid prices are no longer reported by a securities exchange or other trading system, the closing price or closing bid price shall be that which is reported by such securities exchange or other trading system at 4:00 p.m. New York City time on the applicable trading day.

 

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4. Stock Fully Paid; Reservation of Shares . All Shares that may be issued upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant will, upon issuance pursuant to the terms and conditions herein, be fully paid and nonassessable, and free from all preemptive rights and taxes, liens and charges with respect to the issue thereof. During the period within which the rights represented by this Warrant may be exercised, the Company will at all times have authorized, and reserved for the purpose of the issue upon exercise of the purchase rights evidenced by this Warrant, a sufficient number of shares of its Series Preferred to provide for the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant and, while applicable, a sufficient number of shares of its Common Stock to provide for the conversion of the Series Preferred into Common Stock.

5. Adjustment of Warrant Price and Number of Shares . The number and kind of securities purchasable upon the exercise of this Warrant and the Warrant Price shall be subject to adjustment from time to time upon the occurrence of certain events, as follows:

(a) Corporate Events .

(i) In case of (A) any reclassification or change of securities of the class issuable upon exercise of this Warrant (other than a change in par value, or from par value to no par value, or from no par value to par value, or as a result of a subdivision or combination), or (B) in case of any merger of the Company with or into another corporation (other than a merger with another corporation in which the Company is the acquiring and the surviving corporation and which does not result in any reclassification or change of outstanding securities issuable upon exercise of this Warrant) (each, a “ Corporate Event ”), the Company, or such successor corporation, as the case may be, shall duly execute and deliver to the Holder a new Warrant (in form and substance satisfactory to the Holder), or the Company shall make appropriate provision without the issuance of a new Warrant, so that the Holder shall have the right to receive upon exercise of this Warrant, at a total purchase price not to exceed that payable upon the exercise of the unexercised portion of this Warrant, and in lieu of the shares of Series Preferred theretofore issuable upon exercise of this Warrant, the kind and amount of shares of stock, other securities, money and property receivable upon such Corporate Event by a holder of the number of shares of Series Preferred then purchasable under this Warrant. Any new Warrant shall provide for adjustments that shall be as nearly equivalent as may be practicable to the adjustments provided for in this Section 5. The provisions of this Section 5(a)(i) shall similarly apply to successive Corporate Events.

(ii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in Section 5(a)(i), in the event of a Corporate Event (other than a Corporate Event described in clause (A) of such defined term), any sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or an IPO, in which Holder has not exercised this Warrant in accordance with the terms of either Sections 3(a) or 3(b) above, at Holder’s option, immediately prior to, and contingent upon, the consummation of any such transaction, Holder may elect to surrender this Warrant to the Company in exchange for a cash payment in an amount equal to the product of (x) two (2) times the Warrant Price then in effect and (y) the number of shares of Series Preferred issuable pursuant to the terms hereof had Holder elected to exercise this Warrant immediately prior to the consummation of such transaction.

(b) Subdivision or Combination of Shares . If the Company at any time while this Warrant remains outstanding and unexpired shall subdivide or combine its outstanding shares of Series Preferred, the Warrant Price shall be proportionately decreased and the number of Shares issuable hereunder shall be proportionately increased in the case of a subdivision and the Warrant Price shall be proportionately increased and the number of Shares issuable hereunder shall be proportionately decreased in the case of a combination.

(c) Stock Dividends and Other Distributions . If the Company at any time while this Warrant is outstanding and unexpired shall (i) pay a dividend with respect to Series Preferred payable in Series Preferred, then the Warrant Price shall be adjusted, from and after the date of determination of shareholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution, to that price determined by multiplying the Warrant Price in effect immediately prior to such date of determination by a fraction (A) the numerator of which shall be the total number of shares of Series Preferred outstanding immediately prior to such dividend or distribution, and (B) the denominator of which shall be the total

 

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number of shares of Series Preferred outstanding immediately after such dividend or distribution; or (ii) make any other distribution with respect to Series Preferred (except any distribution specifically provided for in Sections 5(a) and 5(b)), then, in each such case, provision shall be made by the Company such that the Holder shall receive upon exercise of this Warrant a proportionate share of any such dividend or distribution as though it were the holder of the Series Preferred (or Common Stock issuable upon conversion thereof) as of the record date fixed for the determination of the shareholders of the Company entitled to receive such dividend or distribution.

(d) Adjustment of Number of Shares . Upon each adjustment in the Warrant Price, the number of Shares of Series Preferred purchasable hereunder shall be adjusted, to the nearest whole share, to the product obtained by multiplying the number of Shares purchasable immediately prior to such adjustment in the Warrant Price by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the Warrant Price immediately prior to such adjustment and the denominator of which shall be the Warrant Price immediately thereafter.

(e) Antidilution Rights . The other antidilution rights applicable to the Shares of Series Preferred purchasable hereunder are set forth in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended through the Date of Grant, a true and complete copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “ Charter ”). If the Company proposes a restatement, amendment, modification or waiver of antidilution rights that treats the Holder disproportionately in an adverse manner than the other holders of the Shares of Series Preferred purchasable hereunder with respect to such antidilution rights, then such restatement, amendment, modification or waiver shall require the consent of the Holder. The Company shall promptly provide the Holder with any restatement, amendment, modification or waiver of the Charter promptly after the same has been made.

6. Notice of Adjustments . Whenever the Warrant Price or the number of Shares purchasable hereunder shall be adjusted pursuant to Section 5 hereof, the Company shall deliver to Holder a certificate signed by its chief financial officer setting forth, in reasonable detail, the event requiring the adjustment, the amount of the adjustment, the method by which such adjustment was calculated, and the Warrant Price and the number of Shares purchasable hereunder after giving effect to such adjustment. In addition, whenever the conversion price or conversion ratio of the Series Preferred shall be adjusted, the Company shall deliver to Holder a certificate signed by its chief financial officer setting forth, in reasonable detail, the event requiring the adjustment, the amount of the adjustment, the method by which such adjustment was calculated, and the conversion price or ratio of the Series Preferred after giving effect to such adjustment. Whenever the Warrant Price or the number of Shares purchasable hereunder shall be fixed according to a formula based upon the occurrence of an event or events subsequent to the Date of Grant, at the end of the period during which the event or events can occur, the Company shall deliver to Holder a certificate signed by its chief financial officer setting forth the Warrant Price and/or number of Shares purchasable hereunder, and, in reasonable detail, the calculation of the Warrant Price and/or such number of Shares.

7. Fractional Shares . No fractional shares of Series Preferred will be issued in connection with any exercise or conversion hereunder, but in lieu of such fractional shares the Company shall make a cash payment therefor based on the fair market value of the Series Preferred on the date of exercise or conversion as reasonably determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors.

8. Compliance with Act; Disposition of Warrant or Shares of Series Preferred .

(a) Compliance with Act . The Holder, by acceptance hereof, agrees that this Warrant, and the shares of Series Preferred to be issued upon exercise hereof and any Common Stock issued upon conversion thereof are being acquired for investment and that the Holder will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant, or any shares of Series Preferred to be issued upon exercise hereof or any Common Stock issued upon conversion thereof except under circumstances which will not result in a violation of the Act or any applicable state securities laws. Upon exercise of this Warrant, unless the Shares being acquired are registered under the Act and any applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available, the Holder shall confirm in writing that the shares of Series Preferred so purchased (and any Common Stock issued upon conversion thereof) are being acquired for investment and not with a view toward distribution or resale in violation of the Act and shall confirm such other matters related thereto as may be

 

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reasonably requested by the Company. This Warrant and all shares of Series Preferred issued upon exercise of this Warrant and all Common Stock issued upon conversion thereof (unless registered under the Act and any applicable state securities laws) shall be stamped or imprinted with a legend in substantially the following form:

“THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. NO SALE OR DISPOSITION MAY BE EFFECTED WITHOUT (i) EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS RELATED THERETO, (ii) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL OR OTHER EVIDENCE, REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, THAT SUCH REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED, (iii) RECEIPT OF NO-ACTION LETTERS FROM THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES, OR (iv) OTHERWISE COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8 OF THE WARRANT UNDER WHICH THESE SECURITIES WERE ISSUED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.”

Said legend shall be removed by the Company, upon the request of the Holder, at such time as the restrictions on the transfer of the applicable security shall have terminated. In addition, in connection with the issuance of this Warrant, the Holder specifically represents to the Company by acceptance of this Warrant as follows:

(1) The Holder is aware of the Company’s business affairs and financial condition, and has acquired information about the Company sufficient to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision to acquire this Warrant. The Holder is acquiring this Warrant for its own account for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for the resale in connection with, any “distribution” thereof in violation of the Act.

(2) The Holder understands that this Warrant has not been registered under the Act in reliance upon a specific exemption therefrom, which exemption depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the Holder’s investment intent as expressed herein.

(3) The Holder further understands that this Warrant and the Series Preferred must be held indefinitely unless subsequently registered under the Act and qualified under any applicable state securities laws, or unless exemptions from registration and qualification are otherwise available. The Holder is aware of the provisions of Rule 144, promulgated under the Act.

(4) The Holder is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act.

(b) Disposition of Warrant or Shares . With respect to any offer, sale or other disposition of this Warrant or any shares of Series Preferred acquired pursuant to the exercise of this Warrant, the Holder agrees to give written notice to the Company prior thereto, describing briefly the manner thereof, together with a written opinion of counsel, or other evidence, if reasonably satisfactory to the Company, to the effect that such offer, sale or other disposition may be effected without registration or qualification (under the Act as then in effect or any federal or state securities law then in effect) of this Warrant or such shares of Series Preferred or Common Stock and indicating whether or not under the Act certificates for this Warrant or such shares of Series Preferred to be sold or otherwise disposed of require any restrictive legend as to applicable restrictions on transferability in order to ensure compliance with such law. Upon receiving such written notice and reasonably satisfactory opinion or other evidence, the Company, as promptly as practicable but no later than fifteen (15) days after receipt of the written notice, shall notify the Holder that the Holder may sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or such shares of Series Preferred or Common Stock, all in accordance with the terms of the notice delivered to the Company. If a determination has been made pursuant to this Section 8(b) that the opinion of counsel or other evidence is not reasonably satisfactory to the Company, the Company shall so notify the Holder promptly with details thereof after such determination has been made. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Warrant or such shares of Series Preferred or Common Stock may, as to such federal laws, be offered, sold or otherwise disposed of (i) pursuant to an effective registration statement covering such securities or (ii) in accordance with Rule 144 or 144A under the Act, provided that the Company shall have been furnished with such information as the Company may reasonably request to provide a reasonable assurance that the provisions of Rule 144 or 144A have been satisfied.

 

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Each certificate representing this Warrant or the shares of Series Preferred thus transferred (except a transfer pursuant to an effective registration statement or Rule 144 or 144A) shall bear a legend as to the applicable restrictions on transferability in order to ensure compliance with such laws, unless in the aforesaid opinion of counsel for the Holder, such legend is not required in order to ensure compliance with such laws. The Company may issue stop transfer instructions to its transfer agent in connection with such restrictions.

(c) Applicability of Restrictions . Neither any restrictions of any legend described in this Warrant nor the requirements of Section 8(b) above shall apply to any transfer of, or grant of a security interest in, this Warrant (or the Series Preferred or Common Stock obtainable upon exercise thereof) or any part hereof (i) to a partner of the Holder if the Holder is a partnership or to a member of the Holder if the Holder is a limited liability company, (ii) to a partnership of which the Holder is a partner or to a limited liability company of which the Holder is a member, or (iii) to a single affiliate of the Holder if the Holder is a corporation, where, in each case, the transferee is an “accredited investor”. [ To be used for Horizon Warrant : In addition to the foregoing, Holder may transfer this Warrant (i) to any corporation, company, limited liability company, limited partnership, partnership, or other person managed or sponsored by [            ] (“ Finance LLC ”) or its principals or in which Finance LLC has an interest, (ii) to Horizon Credit I LLC or (iii) to a lender of the Holder or any of the foregoing.] In any such transfer described in this Section 8(c), if applicable, the transferee shall on the Company’s request agree in writing to be bound by the terms of this Warrant as if an original holder hereof.

9. Rights as Shareholders; Information . No Holder, as a holder of this Warrant, shall be entitled to vote or receive dividends or be deemed the holder of Series Preferred or any other securities of the Company which may at any time be issuable upon the exercise or conversion hereof for any purpose, nor shall anything contained herein be construed to confer upon the Holder, as such, any of the rights of a shareholder of the Company or any right to vote for the election of directors or upon any matter submitted to shareholders at any meeting thereof, or to receive notice of meetings, or to receive dividends or subscription rights or otherwise until this Warrant shall have been exercised or converted and the Shares purchasable upon the exercise or conversion hereof shall have become deliverable, as provided herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company will transmit to the Holder such information, documents and reports as are generally distributed to the holders of Series Preferred or Common Stock concurrently with the distribution thereof to the shareholders. In addition, the Company agrees to provide in a timely manner any information reasonably requested by the Holder to enable the Holder and its affiliates to comply with their accounting reporting requirements.

10. Market Stand-Off Agreement . Holder shall not sell, dispose of, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale, any Common Stock (or other securities) of the Company held by Holder (other than those included in the registration), for a period of time specified by the managing underwriter(s) (not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days) (or such longer period as the underwriters or the Company shall request in order to facilitate compliance with NASD Rule 2711 so long as the investors party to the Registration Rights Agreement (as defined below) are also subject to such extension) following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Act. Holder agrees to execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company and/or the managing underwriter(s) which are consistent with the foregoing or which are necessary to give further effect thereto. In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to such Common Stock (or other securities) until the end of such period. The underwriters of the Company’s stock are intended third party beneficiaries of this Section 10 and shall have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto.

11. Registration Rights . The Company grants registration rights to the Holder of this Warrant for any Common Stock of the Company obtained upon conversion of the Series Preferred, the registration rights granted to the investors in that certain Amended and Restated Investors’ Rights Agreement dated as of December 11, 2007, (as may be amended from time to time, the “Registration Rights Agreement”), with the following exceptions and clarifications:

 

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(a) The Holder will only participate in a “piggyback” registration demanded by others, but will not have the right to demand registration.

(b) The Holder will be subject to the same provisions, including regarding indemnification, as contained in the Registration Rights Agreement.

(c) The registration rights are freely assignable by the Holder of this Warrant in connection with a permitted transfer of this Warrant or the Shares.

12. Additional Rights .

(a) Acquisition Transactions . The Company shall provide the Holder with at least twenty (20) days’ written notice prior to closing thereof of the terms and conditions of any of the following transactions (to the extent the Company has notice thereof): (i) the sale, lease, exchange, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s property or business, or (ii) its merger into or consolidation with any other corporation (other than a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) in which the Security holders of the Company immediately prior to such merger or consolidation do not own at least a majority of the voting power of the surviving corporation, or any transaction (including a merger or other reorganization) or series of related transactions, in which more than 50% of the voting power of the Company is transferred. In addition, in the event the Company proposes to enter into a Corporate Event (other than a Corporate Event described in clause (A) of such defined term), any sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or an IPO, the Company shall provide the Holder with at least twenty (20) days’ written notice prior to closing thereof of the terms and conditions of such event and specifying that Holder may elect to (i) exercise its purchase right in accordance with the provisions of Section 3(a) hereof, if applicable, (ii) exercise its Conversion Right in accordance with the provisions of Section 3(b) hereof, (iii) receive a new Warrant or receive appropriate provisions without the issuance of a new Warrant in accordance with the provisions of Section 5(a)(i) hereof, if applicable, (iv) surrender this Warrant in exchange for cash payment in accordance with the provisions of Section 5(a)(ii) hereof, or (v) allow this Warrant to continue in effect until this Warrant is exercised pursuant to the terms hereof or expires, if applicable.

(b) Exercise Prior to Expiration. To the extent this Warrant is not previously exercised as to all of the Shares subject hereto, and if the fair market value of one share of the Series Preferred is greater than the Warrant Price then in effect, this Warrant shall be deemed automatically exercised pursuant to Section 3(b) above (even if not surrendered) immediately before its expiration. For purposes of such automatic exercise, the fair market value of one share of the Series Preferred upon such expiration shall be determined pursuant to Section 3(b). To the extent this Warrant or any portion thereof is deemed automatically exercised pursuant to this Section 12(b), the Company agrees to promptly notify the Holder of the number of Shares, if any, the Holder is to receive by reason of such automatic exercise.

13. Representations and Warranties . The Company represents and warrants to the Holder as follows:

(a) This Warrant has been duly authorized and executed by the Company and is a valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to laws of general application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency and the relief of debtors and the rules of law or principles at equity governing specific performance, injunctive relief and other equitable remedies.

(b) The Shares have been, or will be prior to the exercise of this Warrant, duly authorized and reserved for issuance by the Company and, when issued in accordance with the terms hereof, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from preemptive rights.

(c) The rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions granted to or imposed upon the Series Preferred and the holders thereof are, or, in the case of a Next Qualified Financing, will be prior to the exercise of this

 

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Warrant, as set forth in the Charter, and on the Date of Grant, each share of the Series Preferred represented by this Warrant is convertible into one share of Common Stock.

(d) The shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Shares have been, or will be prior to the exercise of this Warrant, duly authorized and reserved for issuance by the Company and, when issued in accordance with the terms of the Charter will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

(e) The execution and delivery of this Warrant are not, and the issuance of the Shares upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms hereof will not be, inconsistent with the Company’s Charter or by-laws, do not and will not contravene any law, governmental rule or regulation, judgment or order applicable to the Company, and do not and will not conflict with or contravene any provision of, or constitute a default under, any indenture, mortgage, contract or other instrument of which the Company is a party or by which it is bound or require the consent or approval of, the giving of notice to, the registration or filing with or the taking of any action in respect of or by, any Federal, state or local government authority or agency or other person, except for the filing of notices pursuant to federal and state securities laws, which filings will be effected by the time required thereby.

(f) There are no actions, suits, audits, investigations or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company in any court or before any governmental commission, board or authority which, if adversely determined, could have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Warrant.

(g) The number of shares of Common Stock of the Company outstanding on the date hereof, on a fully diluted basis (assuming the conversion of all outstanding convertible securities and the exercise of all outstanding options and warrants), does not exceed [            ] shares.

14. Modification and Waiver . This Warrant and any provision hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of the same is sought.

15. Notices . Any notice, request, communication or other document required or permitted to be given or delivered to the Holder or the Company shall be delivered, or shall be sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, to the Holder at its address as shown on the books of the Company or to the Company at the address indicated therefor on the signature page of this Warrant. Such notice, request, communication or other document may also be delivered by any other means of transmission so long as reasonable confirmation of receipt by the addressee is obtained.

16. Binding Effect on Successors . This Warrant shall be binding upon any corporation succeeding the Company by merger, consolidation or acquisition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, and all of the obligations of the Company relating to the Series Preferred issuable upon the exercise or conversion of this Warrant shall survive the exercise, conversion and termination of this Warrant and all of the covenants and agreements of the Company shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Holder.

17. Lost Warrants or Stock Certificates . The Company covenants to the Holder that, upon receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant or any stock certificate and, in the case of any such loss, theft or destruction, upon receipt of an indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company, or in the case of any such mutilation upon surrender and cancellation of such Warrant or stock certificate, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant or stock certificate, of like tenor, in lieu of the lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Warrant or stock certificate.

18. Descriptive Headings . The descriptive headings of the various Sections of this Warrant are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute a part of this Warrant. The language in this Warrant shall be construed as to its fair meaning without regard to which party drafted this Warrant.

 

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19. Governing Law . This Warrant shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the rights of the parties shall be governed by, the laws of the State of California.

20. Survival of Representations, Warranties and Agreements . All representations and warranties of the Company and the Holder contained herein and made as of the Date of Grant shall survive the Date of Grant, the exercise or conversion of this Warrant (or any part hereof) or the termination or expiration of rights hereunder. All agreements of the Company and the Holder contained herein shall survive indefinitely until, by their respective terms, they are no longer operative.

21. Remedies . In case any one or more of the covenants and agreements contained in this Warrant shall have been breached, the Holder (in the case of a breach by the Company), or the Company (in the case of a breach by the Holder), may proceed to protect and enforce their or its rights either by suit in equity and/or by action at law, including, but not limited to, an action for damages as a result of any such breach and/or an action for specific performance of any such covenant or agreement contained in this Warrant.

22. Severability . The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Warrant in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction, or affect any other provision of this Warrant, which shall remain in full force and effect.

23. Recovery of Litigation Costs . If any legal action or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Warrant, or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default, or misrepresentation in connection with any of the provisions of this Warrant, the successful or prevailing party or parties shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it or they may be entitled.

24. Entire Agreement . This Warrant constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter contained in it and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and undertakings of the parties, whether oral or written, with respect to such subject matter.

 

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The Company has caused this Warrant to be duly executed and delivered as of the Date of Grant specified above.

 

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
By                                                                                                   
Title                                                                                               
Address:

 

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EXHIBIT A-1

NOTICE OF EXERCISE

 

To: REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC. (the “Company”)

1. The undersigned hereby:

 

  ¨ elects to purchase            shares of [Series Preferred] of the Company pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant, and tenders herewith payment of the purchase price of such shares in full, or

 

  ¨ elects to exercise its net issuance rights pursuant to Section 3(b) of the attached Warrant with respect to            Shares of [Series Preferred].

2. Please issue a certificate or certificates representing             shares in the name of the undersigned or in such other name or names as are specified below:

 

 

 

  
  (Name)   
 

 

  
 

 

  
  (Address)   

3. The undersigned represents that the aforesaid shares are being acquired for the account of the undersigned for investment and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, the distribution thereof and that the undersigned has no present intention of distributing or reselling such shares, all except as in compliance with applicable securities laws.

 

   
(Signature)

 

   
(Date)


EXHIBIT A-2

NOTICE OF EXERCISE

 

To: REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC. (the “Company”)

1. Contingent upon and effective immediately prior to the closing (the “Closing”) of the Company’s public offering contemplated by the Registration Statement on Form S            , filed            , 200        , the undersigned hereby:

¨ elects to purchase            shares of [Series Preferred] of the Company (or such lesser number of shares as may be sold on behalf of the undersigned at the Closing) pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant, or

¨ elects to exercise its net issuance rights pursuant to Section 3(b) of the attached Warrant with respect to            Shares of [Series Preferred].

2. Please deliver to the custodian for the selling shareholders a stock certificate representing such            shares.

3. The undersigned has instructed the custodian for the selling shareholders to deliver to the Company $            or, if less, the net proceeds due the undersigned from the sale of shares in the aforesaid public offering. If such net proceeds are less than the purchase price for such shares, the undersigned agrees to deliver the difference to the Company prior to the Closing.

 

   
(Signature)

 

   
(Date)

 


EXHIBIT B

CHARTER

Exhibit 10.34

THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED, TRANSFERRED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATED THERETO OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH MAY BE COMPANY COUNSEL) REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

WARRANT AGREEMENT

To Purchase Shares of Preferred Stock of

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

Dated as of [            ] (the “ Effective Date ”)

WHEREAS, ReVance Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), has entered into a Loan and Security Agreement of even date herewith (the “Loan Agreement”) with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Warrantholder”);

WHEREAS, the Company desires to grant to Warrantholder, in consideration for, among other things, the financial accommodations provided for in the Loan Agreement, the right to purchase shares of its Preferred Stock pursuant to this Warrant Agreement (the “Agreement”);

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Warrantholder executing and delivering the Loan Agreement and providing the financial accommodations contemplated therein, and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the Company and Warrantholder agree as follows:

SECTION 1. GRANT OF THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE PREFERRED STOCK.

For value received, the Company hereby grants to the Warrantholder, and the Warrantholder is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, to subscribe for and purchase, from the Company, the Designated Warrant Number (as defined below) of fully paid and non-assessable shares of the Preferred Stock (as defined below) at the Exercise Price (as defined below). The number and Exercise Price of such shares are subject to adjustment as provided in Section 8. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Acquisition ” means any consolidation or merger of the Company with or into any other corporation or other entity or person, or any other corporate reorganization, in which the stockholders of the Company (in the aggregate) immediately prior to such consolidation, merger or reorganization, own less than fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of the surviving entity immediately after such consolidation, merger or reorganization; or (B) any transaction or series of related transactions to which the Company is a party in which in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the Company’s voting power is transferred; provided that none of the following shall constitute an Acquisition: (i) any consolidation or merger effected exclusively to change the domicile of the Company, (ii) any transaction or series

 

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of transactions principally for bona fide equity financing purposes in which cash is received by the Company, (iii) the cancellation or conversion of indebtedness or a combination thereof pursuant to the Company’s Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated as of January 24, 2011, or (iv) an Initial Public Offering.

Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Asset Transfer ” means a sale, lease or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.

Charter ” means the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Incorporation or other constitutional document, as may be amended from time to time.

Common Stock ” means the Company’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share.

Designated Warrant Number ” means the quotient of the Warrant Coverage divided by the Exercise Price, which quotient, if not a whole number, shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.

Exercise Price ” means a purchase price of either of the following, as applicable: (a) if the Warrant is exercised with respect to Series D Preferred Stock, $4.450 per share, or (b) if the Warrant is exercised with respect to a Subsequent Round, the price per share of Preferred Stock in such Subsequent Round.

Initial Public Offering ” means the initial underwritten public offering of the Company’s Common Stock pursuant to a registration statement under the Act, which public offering has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“ SEC ”);

Merger Event ” means an Acquisition or Asset Transfer.

Preferred Stock ” means at Warrantholder’s option (a) the Series D Preferred Stock of the Company and any other stock into or for which the Series D Preferred Stock may be converted or exchanged, or (b) shares of preferred stock of the Company issued in a Subsequent Round and any other stock into or for which such preferred stock may be converted or exchanged, and, in the case of each of (a) and (b), upon and after the occurrence of an event which results in the automatic or voluntary conversion, redemption or retirement of all (but not less than all) of the outstanding shares of such Preferred Stock, including, without limitation, the consummation of an Initial Public Offering of the Common Stock in which such a conversion occurs, then from and after the date upon which such outstanding shares are so converted, redeemed or retired, “Preferred Stock” shall mean such Common Stock.

Purchase Price ” means, with respect to any exercise of this Agreement, an amount equal to the Exercise Price as of the relevant time multiplied by the number of shares of Preferred Stock requested to be exercised under this Agreement pursuant to such exercise.

Series Preferred ” means Series Preferred, as defined in the Charter.

Subsequent Round ” means the closing of any equity financing by the Company, which becomes effective after the closing of the Series D Preferred Stock financing (which, for the sake of clarity, shall not include any closing of the Company’s convertible debt

 

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financing pursuant to the Company’s Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated as of January 24, 2011).

Warrant Coverage ” means $1,200,000.

SECTION 2. TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.

Except as otherwise provided for herein, the term of this Agreement and the right to purchase Preferred Stock as granted herein (the “Warrant) shall commence on the Effective Date and shall be exercisable for a period ending upon (a) the later to occur of (i) ten (10) years from the Effective Date; or (ii) five (5) years after the Initial Public Offering; or (b) immediately prior to a Merger Event if the consideration payable to the holders of Company capital stock is cash or stock of a publicly traded company, that is registered under the Act and not subject to a Market Stand-Off (as defined in Section 10(g)) or similar provision, or a combination thereof (a “ Qualifying Merger Event ”).

SECTION 3. EXERCISE OF THE PURCHASE RIGHTS.

(a) Exercise . The purchase rights set forth in this Agreement are exercisable by the Warrantholder, in whole or in part, at any time, or from time to time, prior to the expiration of the term set forth in Section 2, by tendering to the Company at its principal office a notice of exercise in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I (the “ Notice of Exercise ”), duly completed and executed. Promptly upon receipt of the Notice of Exercise and the payment of the Purchase Price in accordance with the terms set forth below, and in no event later than three (3) days thereafter, the Company shall issue to the Warrantholder a certificate for the number of shares of Preferred Stock purchased and shall execute the acknowledgment of exercise in the form attached hereto as Exhibit II (the “ Acknowledgment of Exercise ”) indicating the number of shares which remain subject to future purchases, if any.

The Purchase Price may be paid at the Warrantholder’s election either (i) by cash or check, or (ii) by surrender of all or a portion of the Warrant for shares of Preferred Stock to be exercised under this Agreement and, if applicable, an amended Agreement representing the remaining number of shares purchasable hereunder, as determined below (“ Net Issuance ”). If the Warrantholder elects the Net Issuance method, the Company will issue Preferred Stock in accordance with the following formula:

 

     

X = Y(A-B)

            A

Where:    X =    the number of shares of Preferred Stock to be issued to the Warrantholder.
                  Y = the number of shares of Preferred Stock requested to be exercised under this Agreement.
                  A = the fair market value of one (1) share of Preferred Stock at the time of issuance of such shares of Preferred Stock.
   B =    the Exercise Price.

For purposes of the above calculation, current fair market value of Preferred Stock shall mean with respect to each share of Preferred Stock:

 

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(i) if the exercise is in connection with an Initial Public Offering, and if the Company’s Registration Statement relating to such Initial Public Offering has been declared effective by the SEC, then the fair market value per share shall be the product of (x) the initial “Price to Public” of the Common Stock specified in the final prospectus with respect to the offering and (y) the number of shares of Common Stock into which each share of Preferred Stock is convertible at the time of such exercise;

(ii) if the exercise is after, and not in connection with an Initial Public Offering, and:

(A) if the Common Stock is traded on a securities exchange, the fair market value shall be deemed to be the product of (x) the average of the closing prices over a five (5) day period ending three days before the day the current fair market value of the securities is being determined and (y) the number of shares of Common Stock into which each share of Preferred Stock is convertible at the time of such exercise; or

(B) if the Common Stock is traded over-the-counter, the fair market value shall be deemed to be the product of (x) the average of the closing bid and asked prices quoted on the NASDAQ system (or similar system) over the five (5) day period ending three days before the day the current fair market value of the securities is being determined and (y) the number of shares of Common Stock into which each share of Preferred Stock is convertible at the time of such exercise;

(iii) if at any time the Common Stock is not listed on any securities exchange or quoted in the NASDAQ National Market or the over-the-counter market, the current fair market value of Preferred Stock shall be the product of (x) the highest price per share which the Company could obtain from a willing buyer (not a current employee or director) for shares of Common Stock sold by the Company, from authorized but unissued shares, as determined in good faith by its Board of Directors and (y) the number of shares of Common Stock into which each share of Preferred Stock is convertible at the time of such exercise, unless the Company shall become subject to a Merger Event, in which case the fair market value of Preferred Stock shall be deemed to be the per share value received by the holders of the Company’s Preferred Stock on a common equivalent basis pursuant to such Merger Event.

Upon partial exercise by either cash or Net Issuance, the Company shall promptly issue an amended Agreement representing the remaining number of shares purchasable hereunder. All other terms and conditions of such amended Agreement shall be identical to those contained herein, including, but not limited to the Effective Date hereof.

(b) Exercise Prior to Expiration . To the extent this Agreement is not previously exercised as to all Preferred Stock subject hereto, and if the fair market value of one share of the Preferred Stock is greater than the Exercise Price then in effect, this Agreement shall be deemed automatically exercised pursuant to Section 3(a) (even if not surrendered) immediately before its expiration. For purposes of such automatic exercise, the fair market value of one share of the Preferred Stock upon such expiration shall be determined pursuant to Section 3(a). To the extent this Agreement or any portion thereof is deemed automatically exercised pursuant to this Section

 

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3(b), the Company agrees to promptly notify the Warrantholder of the number of shares of Preferred Stock, if any, the Warrantholder is to receive by reason of such automatic exercise.

SECTION 4. RESERVATION OF SHARES.

During the term of this Agreement, the Company will at all times have authorized and reserved a sufficient number of shares of its Preferred Stock to provide for the exercise of the rights to purchase Preferred Stock as provided for herein, and shall have authorized and reserved a sufficient number of shares of its Common Stock to provide for the conversion of the Preferred Shares available hereunder.

SECTION 5. NO FRACTIONAL SHARES OR SCRIP.

No fractional shares or scrip representing fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Agreement, but in lieu of such fractional shares the Company shall make a cash payment therefor upon the basis of the Exercise Price then in effect.

SECTION 6. NO RIGHTS AS SHAREHOLDER/STOCKHOLDER.

This Agreement does not entitle the Warrantholder to any voting rights or other rights as a shareholder/stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise of this Agreement.

SECTION 7. WARRANTHOLDER REGISTRY.

The Company shall maintain a registry showing the name and address of the registered holder of this Agreement. Warrantholder’s initial address, for purposes of such registry, is set forth below Warrantholder’s signature on this Agreement. Warrantholder may change such address by giving written notice of such changed address to the Company.

SECTION 8. ADJUSTMENT RIGHTS.

The Exercise Price and the number of shares of Preferred Stock purchasable hereunder are subject to adjustment, as follows:

(a) Merger Event . If at any time there shall be Merger Event (other than a Qualifying Merger Event), then, as a part of such Merger Event, lawful provision shall be made so that the Warrantholder shall thereafter be entitled to receive, upon exercise of this Agreement, the number of shares of preferred stock or other securities or property of the successor corporation resulting from such Merger Event that would have been issuable if Warrantholder had exercised this Agreement immediately prior to the Merger Event. In any such case, appropriate adjustment (as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors) shall be made in the application of the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the rights and interests of the Warrantholder after the Merger Event to the end that the provisions of this Agreement (including adjustments of the Exercise Price and number of shares of Preferred Stock purchasable) shall be applicable in their entirety, and to the greatest extent possible. Without limiting the foregoing, in connection with any Merger Event, upon the closing thereof, the successor or surviving entity shall assume the obligations of this Agreement. In connection with a Merger Event and upon Warrantholder’s written election to the Company, the Company shall cause this Warrant Agreement to be exchanged for the consideration that Warrantholder would have received if Warrantholder chose to exercise its right to have shares issued pursuant to the Net Issuance provisions of this Warrant Agreement without actually exercising such right, acquiring such shares and exchanging such shares for such consideration

 

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(b) Reclassification of Shares . Except as set forth in Section 8(a), if the Company at any time shall, by combination, reclassification, exchange or subdivision of securities or otherwise, change any of the securities as to which purchase rights under this Agreement exist into the same or a different number of securities of any other class or classes, this Agreement shall thereafter represent the right to acquire such number and kind of securities as would have been issuable as the result of such change with respect to the securities which were subject to the purchase rights under this Agreement immediately prior to such combination, reclassification, exchange, subdivision or other change.

(c) Subdivision or Combination of Shares . If the Company at any time shall combine or subdivide its Preferred Stock, (i) in the case of a subdivision, the Exercise Price shall be proportionately decreased, and the number of shares of Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise of this Agreement shall be proportionately increased, or (ii) in the case of a combination, the Exercise Price shall be proportionately increased, and the number of shares of Preferred Stock issuable upon the exercise of this Agreement shall be proportionately decreased.

(d) Stock Dividends . If the Company at any time while this Agreement is outstanding and unexpired shall:

(i) pay a dividend with respect to the Preferred Stock payable in Preferred Stock, then the Exercise Price shall be adjusted, from and after the date of determination of shareholders/stockholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution, to that price determined by multiplying the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such date of determination by a fraction (A) the numerator of which shall be the total number of shares of Preferred Stock outstanding immediately prior to such dividend or distribution, and (B) the denominator of which shall be the total number of shares of Preferred Stock outstanding immediately after such dividend or distribution; or

(ii) make any other distribution with respect to Preferred Stock (or stock into which the Preferred Stock is convertible), except any distribution specifically provided for in any other clause of this Section 8, then, in each such case, provision shall be made by the Company such that the Warrantholder shall receive upon exercise or conversion of this Warrant a proportionate share of any such distribution as though it were the holder of the Preferred Stock (or other stock for which the Preferred Stock is convertible) as of the record date fixed for the determination of the shareholders/stockholders of the Company entitled to receive such distribution.

(e) Antidilution Rights . Antidilution rights applicable to the Preferred Stock purchasable hereunder are as set forth in the Company’s Charter and shall be applicable with respect to the Preferred Stock issuable hereunder. The Company shall promptly provide the Warrantholder with any restatement, amendment, modification or waiver of the Charter; provided , that no such amendment, modification or waiver shall impair or reduce the antidilution rights applicable to the Preferred Stock as of the date hereof unless such amendment, modification or waiver affects the rights of Warrantholder with respect to the Preferred Stock in the same manner as it affects all other holders of Preferred Stock. The Company shall provide Warrantholder with written notice of any issuance of “Additional Shares of Common Stock” (as defined in the Company’s Charter) after the Effective Date of this Agreement, which notice shall include (a) the price at which such stock or security is to be sold, (b) the number of shares to be issued, and (c) such other information as reasonably requested by Warrantholder. For the avoidance of doubt, there

 

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shall be no duplicate anti-dilution adjustment pursuant to this Section 8 and the applicable subsection of the Company’s Charter.

(f) Notice of Adjustments . If: (i) the Company shall declare any dividend or distribution upon its stock, whether in stock, cash, property or other securities (assuming Warrantholder consents to a dividend involving cash, property or other securities); (ii) the Company shall offer for subscription pro rata to the holders of any class of its Preferred Stock or other convertible stock any additional shares of stock of any class or other rights; (iii) there shall be any Merger Event (including any Qualifying Merger Event); (iv) there shall be an Initial Public Offering; (v) the Company shall sell, lease, license or otherwise transfer all or substantially all of its assets; or (vi) there shall be any voluntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company; then, in connection with each such event, the Company shall send to the Warrantholder: (A) at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of the date on which the books of the Company shall close or a record shall be taken for such dividend, distribution, subscription rights (specifying the date on which the holders of Preferred Stock shall be entitled thereto) or for determining rights to vote in respect of such Merger Event, dissolution, liquidation or winding up; (B) in the case of any such Merger Event, sale, lease, license or other transfer of all or substantially all assets, dissolution, liquidation or winding up, at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of the date when the same shall take place (and specifying the date on which the holders of Preferred Stock shall be entitled to exchange their Preferred Stock for securities or other property deliverable upon such Merger Event, dissolution, liquidation or winding up); and (C) in the case of an Initial Public Offering, the Company shall give the Warrantholder at least thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to the effective date thereof.

Each such written notice shall set forth, in reasonable detail, (i) the event requiring the notice, and (ii) if any adjustment is required to be made, (A) the amount of such adjustment, (B) the method by which such adjustment was calculated, (C) the adjusted Exercise Price (if the Exercise Price has been adjusted), and (D) the number of shares subject to purchase hereunder after giving effect to such adjustment, and shall be given by first class mail, postage prepaid, or by reputable overnight courier with all charges prepaid, addressed to the Warrantholder at the address for Warrantholder set forth in the registry referred to in Section 7.

(g) Timely Notice . Failure to timely provide such notice required by subsection (f) above shall entitle Warrantholder to retain the benefit of the applicable notice period notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any insufficient notice received by Warrantholder. For purposes of this subsection (g), and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 12(g), the notice period shall begin on the date Warrantholder actually receives a written notice containing all the information required to be provided in such subsection (f).

SECTION 9. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY.

(a) Reservation of Preferred Stock . The Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrantholder’s rights has been duly and validly reserved and, when issued in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and will be free of any taxes, liens, charges or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever; provided , that the Preferred Stock issuable pursuant to this Agreement may be subject to restrictions on transfer under state and/or federal securities laws. The Company has made available to the Warrantholder true, correct and complete copies of its Charter and current bylaws. The issuance

 

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of certificates for shares of Preferred Stock upon exercise of this Agreement shall be made without charge to the Warrantholder for any issuance tax in respect thereof, or other cost incurred by the Company in connection with such exercise and the related issuance of shares of Preferred Stock; provided , that the Company shall not be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer and the issuance and delivery of any certificate in a name other than that of the Warrantholder.

(b) Due Authority . The execution and delivery by the Company of this Agreement and the performance of all obligations of the Company hereunder, including the issuance to Warrantholder of the right to acquire the shares of Preferred Stock and the Common Stock into which it may be converted, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. This Agreement: (1) does not violate the Company’s Charter or current bylaws; (2) does not contravene any law or governmental rule, regulation or order applicable to it; and (3) does not and will not contravene any provision of, or constitute a default under, any indenture, mortgage, contract or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound. This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding agreement of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms.

(c) Consents and Approvals . No consent or approval of, giving of notice to, registration with, or taking of any other action in respect of any state, federal or other governmental authority or agency is required with respect to the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of its obligations under this Agreement, except for the filing of notices pursuant to Regulation D under the Act and any filing required by applicable state securities law, which filings will be effective by the time required thereby.

(d) Issued Securities . All issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, Series Preferred or any other securities of the Company have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable. All outstanding shares of Common Stock, Series Preferred and any other securities were issued in full compliance with all federal and state securities laws. In addition, as of the date immediately preceding the date of this Agreement:

(i) The authorized capital of the Company consists of (A) 42,000,000 shares of Common Stock, and (B) 27,598,825 shares of Series Preferred. The capitalization table attached hereto as Appendix I correctly sets forth the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company and all warrants and options to acquire any such shares. There are no other options, warrants, conversion privileges or other rights presently outstanding to purchase or otherwise acquire any authorized but unissued shares of the Company’s capital stock or other securities of the Company, other than as set forth on Appendix I attached hereto. The Company has no outstanding loans to any employee, officer or director of the Company.

(ii) In accordance with the Company’s Charter, no shareholder/stockholder of the Company has preemptive rights to purchase new issuances of the Company’s capital stock, except as set forth in the Company’s Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement dated as of December 8, 2009 and as amended from time to time (the “Rights Agreement”).

(e) Insurance . The Company has in full force and effect insurance policies, with extended coverage, insuring the Company and its property and business against such losses and risks, and in such amounts, as are customary for corporations engaged in a similar business and

 

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similarly situated and as otherwise may be required pursuant to the terms of any other contract or agreement.

(f) Other Commitments to Register Securities . Except as set forth in this Agreement and the Rights Agreement, the Company is not, pursuant to the terms of any other agreement currently in existence, under any obligation to register under the Act any of its presently outstanding securities or any of its securities which may hereafter be issued.

(g) Exempt Transaction . Subject to the accuracy of the Warrantholder’s representations in Section 10, the issuance of the Preferred Stock upon exercise of this Agreement, and the issuance of the Common Stock upon conversion of the Preferred Stock, will each constitute a transaction exempt from (i) the registration requirements of Section 5 of the Act, in reliance upon Section 4(2) thereof, and (ii) the qualification requirements of the applicable state securities laws.

(h) Compliance with Rule 144 . If the Warrantholder proposes to sell Preferred Stock issuable upon the exercise of this Agreement, or the Common Stock into which it is convertible, in compliance with Rule 144 promulgated by the SEC, then, upon Warrantholder’s written request to the Company, the Company shall furnish to the Warrantholder, within ten days after receipt of such request, a written statement confirming the Company’s compliance with the filing requirements of the SEC as set forth in such Rule, as such Rule may be amended from time to time.

(i) Information Rights . During the term of this Warrant, the Company shall deliver to the Warrantholder (a) within one hundred eighty days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company, the annual audited financial statements of the Company certified by independent public accountants of recognized standing and (b) within thirty days after the end of each quarter, an unaudited statement of operations and unaudited balance sheet as of the end of such fiscal quarter. The information rights provided for hereunder shall terminate and be of no further force or effect (A) immediately prior to the consummation of an Initial Public Offering, or (B) once the Company is subject to SEC reporting obligations under Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the 1934 Act.

SECTION 10. REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS OF THE WARRANTHOLDER.

This Agreement has been entered into by the Company in reliance upon the following representations and covenants of the Warrantholder:

(a) Investment Purpose . The right to acquire Preferred Stock or the Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrantholder’s rights contained herein will be acquired for investment and not with a view to the sale or distribution of any part thereof, and the Warrantholder has no present intention of selling or engaging in any public distribution of the same except pursuant to a registration or exemption.

(b) Private Issue . The Warrantholder understands (i) that the Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise of this Agreement is not registered under the Act or qualified under applicable state securities laws on the ground that the issuance contemplated by this Agreement will be exempt from the registration and qualifications requirements thereof, and (ii) that the Company’s reliance on such exemption is predicated on the representations set forth in this Section 10.

 

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(c) Financial Risk . The Warrantholder has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its investment, and has the ability to bear the economic risks of its investment.

(d) Risk of No Registration . The Warrantholder understands that if the Company does not register with the SEC pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “ 1934 Act ”), or file reports pursuant to Section 15(d) of the 1934 Act, or if a registration statement covering the securities under the Act is not in effect when it desires to sell (i) the rights to purchase Preferred Stock pursuant to this Agreement or (ii) the Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise of the right to purchase, it may be required to hold such securities for an indefinite period. The Warrantholder also understands that any sale of (A) its rights hereunder to purchase Preferred Stock or (B) Preferred Stock issued or issuable hereunder which might be made by it in reliance upon Rule 144 under the Act may be made only in accordance with the terms and conditions of that Rule.

(e) Accredited Investor . Warrantholder is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Rule 501 of Regulation D, as presently in effect.

(f) Confidentiality . Warrantholder acknowledges that certain information and materials provided by the Company pursuant to its obligations under this Warrant are confidential and proprietary information of the Company, and Warrantholder agrees to be bound by the confidentiality provision set forth in Section 3.3 of the Rights Agreement.

(g) “Market Stand-Off” . Subject to all officers, directors, and holders of Series Preferred of the Company being subject to the same restrictions, Warrantholder hereby agrees that it shall not sell, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale (a “ Market Stand-Off ”), any Common Stock (or other securities) of the Company held by such Warrantholder (other than those included in the registration) (i) during the 180-day period following the effective date of the Initial Public Offering (or such longer period, not to exceed 34 days after the expiration of the 180-day period, as the underwriters or the Company shall request in order to facilitate compliance with FINRA Rule 2711 or NYSE Member Rule 472 or any successor or similar rule or regulation), and (ii) the 90-day period following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Act (or such longer period, not to exceed 34 days after the expiration of the 90-day period, as the underwriters or the Company shall request in order to facilitate compliance with FINRA Rule 2711 or NYSE Member Rule 472 or any successor or similar rule or regulation. The underwriters of the Company’s stock are intended third party beneficiaries of this section and shall have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto.

SECTION 11. TRANSFERS.

Subject to compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws, this Agreement and all rights hereunder are transferable, in whole or in part, without charge to the holder hereof (except for transfer taxes) upon surrender of this Agreement properly endorsed, provided that any successor transferee prior to the Initial Public Offering makes the representations and covenants set forth in Section 10 and agrees in writing to be bound by the covenants, terms and conditions of this Warrant. Each taker and holder of this Agreement, by taking or holding the same, consents and agrees that this Agreement, when endorsed in blank, shall be deemed negotiable, and that the holder hereof, when this Agreement shall have been so endorsed and its

 

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transfer recorded on the Company’s books, shall be treated by the Company and all other persons dealing with this Agreement as the absolute owner hereof for any purpose and as the person entitled to exercise the rights represented by this Agreement. The transfer of this Agreement shall be recorded on the books of the Company upon receipt by the Company of a notice of transfer in the form attached hereto as Exhibit III (the “Transfer Notice”), at its principal offices and the payment to the Company of all transfer taxes and other governmental charges imposed on such transfer. Until the Company receives such Transfer Notice, the Company may treat the registered owner hereof as the owner for all purposes.

SECTION 12. MISCELLANEOUS.

(a) Effective Date . The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed and shall be given effect in all respects as if it had been executed and delivered by the Company on the date hereof. This Agreement shall be binding upon any successors or assigns of the Company.

(b) Remedies . In the event of any default hereunder, the non-defaulting party may proceed to protect and enforce its rights either by suit in equity and/or by action at law, including but not limited to an action for damages as a result of any such default, and/or an action for specific performance for any default where Warrantholder will not have an adequate remedy at law and where damages will not be readily ascertainable. The Company expressly agrees that it shall not oppose an application by the Warrantholder or any other person entitled to the benefit of this Agreement requiring specific performance of any or all provisions hereof or enjoining the Company from continuing to commit any such breach of this Agreement.

(c) No Impairment of Rights . The Company will not, by amendment of its Charter or through any other means, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Agreement, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all such terms and in the taking of all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate in order to protect the rights of the Warrantholder against impairment. The foregoing notwithstanding, the Company shall not have been deemed to have impaired the Warrantholder’s rights hereunder: (i) if it amends its Charter, or the holders of the Company’s other series of preferred stock waive rights thereunder, in a manner that does not affect the Preferred Stock differently from the effect that such amendments or waivers have generally on the rights, preferences, privileges or restrictions of the other shares of the same class of stock, or (ii) if the Company, through a reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue, or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, affects Warrantholder’s rights hereunder in a manner that does not affect the Preferred Stock differently from the effect that such transactions have generally on the rights, preferences, privileges or restrictions of the other shares of the same class of stock.

(d) Additional Documents . The Company, upon execution of this Agreement, shall provide the Warrantholder with certified resolutions with respect to the representations, warranties and covenants set forth in Sections 9(a) and 9(b). The Company shall also supply such other documents as the Warrantholder may from time to time reasonably request.

(e) Attorney’s Fees . In any litigation, arbitration or court proceeding between the Company and the Warrantholder relating hereto, the prevailing party shall be entitled to attorneys’ fees and expenses and all costs of proceedings incurred in enforcing this Agreement. For the purposes of this Section 12(e), attorneys’ fees shall include without limitation fees incurred in connection with the following: (i) contempt proceedings; (ii) discovery; (iii) any motion, proceeding or other activity of any kind in connection with an insolvency proceeding;

 

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(iv) garnishment, levy, and debtor and third party examinations; and (v) post-judgment motions and proceedings of any kind, including without limitation any activity taken to collect or enforce any judgment.

(f) Severability . In the event any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be unimpaired, and the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a mutually acceptable valid, legal and enforceable provision, which comes closest to the intention of the parties underlying the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision.

(g) Notices . Except as otherwise provided herein, any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, declaration, service of process or other communication that is required, contemplated, or permitted under this Agreement or with respect to the subject matter hereof shall be in writing, and shall be deemed to have been validly served, given, delivered, and received upon the earlier of: (i) the day of transmission by facsimile or hand delivery if transmission or delivery occurs on a business day at or before 5:00 pm in the time zone of the recipient, or, if transmission or delivery occurs on a non-business day or after such time, the first business day thereafter, or the first business day after deposit with an overnight express service or overnight mail delivery service; or (ii) the third calendar day after deposit in the United States mails, with proper first class postage prepaid ( provided , that any Advance Request shall not be deemed received until Lender’s actual receipt thereof), and shall be addressed to the party to be notified as follows:

If to Warrantholder:

HERCULES TECHNOLOGY GROWTH CAPITAL, INC.

Legal Department

Attention: Chief Legal Officer and Manuel Henriquez

400 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 310

Palo Alto, CA 94301

Facsimile: 650-473-9194

Telephone: 650-289-3060

With a copy to :

SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP

Attn: Pamela J. Martinson

1001 Page Mill Road, Bldg. 1

Palo Alto, CA 94304

Facsimile: 650-565-7100

Telephone: 650-565-7044

 

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REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

Attention: David Styka

7555 Gateway Boulevard

Newark, California 94560

Facsimile: 510-742-3401

Telephone: 510-742-3400

 

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or to such other address as each party may designate for itself by like notice.

(h) Entire Agreement; Amendments . This Agreement constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the subject matter hereof, and supersede and replace in their entirety any prior proposals, term sheets, letters, negotiations or other documents or agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof (including Lender’s proposal letter dated July 7, 2011). None of the terms of this Agreement may be amended except by an instrument executed by each of the parties hereto.

(i) Headings . The various headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement or any provisions hereof.

(j) Advice of Counsel . Each of the parties represents to each other party hereto that it has discussed (or had an opportunity to discuss) with its counsel this Agreement and, specifically, the provisions of Sections 12(n), 12(o), 12(p). 12(q) and 12(r).

(k) No Strict Construction . The parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties hereto and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any provisions of this Agreement.

(l) No Waiver . No omission or delay by Warrantholder at any time to enforce any right or remedy reserved to it, or to require performance of any of the terms, covenants or provisions hereof by the Company at any time designated, shall be a waiver of any such right or remedy to which Warrantholder is entitled, nor shall it in any way affect the right of Warrantholder to enforce such provisions thereafter.

(m) Survival . All agreements, representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or in any document delivered pursuant hereto shall be for the benefit of Warrantholder and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the expiration or other termination of this Agreement.

(n) Governing Law . This Agreement have been negotiated and delivered to Warrantholder in the State of California, and shall have been accepted by Warrantholder in the State of California. Delivery of Preferred Stock to Warrantholder by the Company under this Agreement is due in the State of California. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, excluding conflict of laws principles that would cause the application of laws of any other jurisdiction.

(o) Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue . All judicial proceedings arising in or under or related to this Agreement may be brought in any state or federal court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of California. By execution and delivery of this Agreement, each party hereto generally and unconditionally: (a) consents to personal jurisdiction in Santa Clara County, State of California; (b) waives any objection as to jurisdiction or venue in Santa Clara County, State of California; (c) agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue in the aforesaid courts; and (d) irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby in connection with this Agreement. Service of process on any party hereto in any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be effective if given in accordance with the requirements for notice set forth in Section 12(g), and shall be deemed effective and received as set forth in Section 12(g). Nothing herein shall affect the right to serve process in any other manner

 

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permitted by law or shall limit the right of either party to bring proceedings in the courts of any other jurisdiction.

(p) Mutual Waiver of Jury Trial . Because disputes arising in connection with complex financial transactions are most quickly and economically resolved by an experienced and expert person and the parties wish applicable state and federal laws to apply (rather than arbitration rules), the parties desire that their disputes be resolved by a judge applying such applicable laws. EACH OF THE COMPANY AND WARRANTHOLDER SPECIFICALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CLAIM, CROSS-CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM, THIRD PARTY CLAIM OR ANY OTHER CLAIM (COLLECTIVELY, “CLAIMS”) ASSERTED BY THE COMPANY AGAINST WARRANTHOLDER OR ITS ASSIGNEE OR BY WARRANTHOLDER OR ITS ASSIGNEE AGAINST THE COMPANY. This waiver extends to all such Claims, including Claims that involve Persons other than Borrower and Lender; Claims that arise out of or are in any way connected to the relationship between the Company and Warrantholder; and any Claims for damages, breach of contract, specific performance, or any equitable or legal relief of any kind, arising out of this Agreement.

(q) Arbitration . If the Mutual Waiver of Jury Trial set forth in Section 12(p) is ineffective or unenforceable, the parties agree that all Claims shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of JAMS (the “Rules”), such arbitration to occur before one arbitrator, which arbitrator shall be a retired California state judge or a retired Federal court judge. Such proceeding shall be conducted in San Francisco County, California, with California rules of evidence and discovery applicable to such arbitration. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding on the parties, and shall be final and nonappealable to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any judgement rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in a court of competent jurisdiction and enforced by the prevailing party as a final judgment of such court.

(r) Prearbitration Relief . In the event Claims are to be resolved by arbitration, either party may seek from a court of competent jurisdiction identified in Section 12(o), any prejudgment order, writ or other relief and have such prejudgment order, writ or other relief enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law notwithstanding that all Claims are otherwise subject to resolution by binding arbitration.

(s) Counterparts . This Agreement and any amendments, waivers, consents or supplements hereto may be executed in any number of counterparts, and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so delivered shall be deemed an original, but all of which counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

(t) Specific Performance . The parties hereto hereby declare that it is impossible to measure in money the damages which will accrue to Warrantholder by reason of the Company’s failure to perform any of the obligations under this Agreement and agree that the terms of this Agreement shall be specifically enforceable by Warrantholder. If Warrantholder institutes any action or proceeding to specifically enforce the provisions hereof, any person against whom such action or proceeding is brought hereby waives the claim or defense therein that Warrantholder has an adequate remedy at law, and such person shall not offer in any such action or proceeding the claim or defense that such remedy at law exists.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by its officers thereunto duly authorized as of the Effective Date.

 

COMPANY:    REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.   
            By:   

 

  
            Title:   

 

  
            Notice Address:    Attention: David Styka   
   7555 Gateway Boulevard   
   Newark, California 4560   
   Facsimile: 510-742-3401   
   Telephone: 510-742-3400   
WARRANTHOLDER:    HERCULES TECHNOLOGY GROWTH CAPITAL, INC.   
            Signature:   

 

  
            Print Name:   

 

  
            Title:   

 

  
            Notice Address:    Attention:   Manuel Henriquez   
                       Chief Legal Officer   
   400 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 310   
   Palo Alto, CA 94301   
   Facsimile: 650-473-9194   
   Telephone: 650-289-3060   

[Signature Page to Warrant]


APPENDIX I

CAPITALIZATION TABLE

 

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EXHIBIT I

NOTICE OF EXERCISE

To: [            ]

 

(1) The undersigned Warrantholder hereby elects to purchase [            ] shares of the Series [            ] Preferred Stock of [            ], pursuant to the terms of the Agreement dated the [            ] day of [            ,             ] (the “Agreement”) between [            ] and the Warrantholder, and [CASH PAYMENT: tenders herewith payment of the Purchase Price in full, together with all applicable transfer taxes, if any.] [NET ISSUANCE: elects pursuant to Section 3(a) of the Agreement to effect a Net Issuance.]

 

(2) Please issue a certificate or certificates representing said shares of Series [        ] Preferred Stock in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below.

 

(3) The undersigned acknowledges that it has reviewed the representations, warranties and covenants contained in the Agreement and by its signature below hereby makes such representations, warranties and covenants to the Company.

 

  

 

   (Name)
  

 

   (Address)
WARRANTHOLDER:    HERCULES TECHNOLOGY GROWTH CAPITAL, INC.
   By:   

 

   Title:   

 

   Date:   

 

 

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EXHIBIT II

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF EXERCISE

The undersigned [            ], hereby acknowledge receipt of the “Notice of Exercise” from Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc., to purchase [            ] shares of the Series [            ] Preferred Stock of [            ], pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, and further acknowledges that [            ] shares remain subject to purchase under the terms of the Agreement.

 

            COMPANY:     REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    By:  

 

    Title:  

 

    Date:  

 

 

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EXHIBIT III

TRANSFER NOTICE

(To transfer or assign the foregoing Agreement execute this form and supply required information. Do not use this form to purchase shares.)

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the foregoing Agreement and all rights evidenced thereby are hereby transferred and assigned to

 

 

(Please Print)
whose address is  

 

 

The undersigned acknowledges that it has reviewed the representations, warranties and covenants contained in the Agreement and by its signature below hereby makes such representations, warranties and covenants to the Company.

 

   Dated:                                                                                                                                                                                               
   Holder’s Signature:                                                                                                                                                                     
   Holder’s Address:                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Signature Guaranteed:                                                                                                                                                                                                                

NOTE: The signature to this Transfer Notice must correspond with the name as it appears on the face of the Agreement, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. Officers of corporations and those acting in a fiduciary or other representative capacity should file proper evidence of authority to assign the foregoing Agreement.

 

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Exhibit 23.1

The reverse stock split described in Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements has not been consummated at January 24, 2014. When it has been consummated, we expect to be in a position to furnish the following consent.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

San Jose, California

January 24, 2014

“CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Revance Therapeutics Inc. of our report dated April 19, 2013, except with respect to our opinion on the consolidated financial statements insofar as it relates to the reverse stock split described in Note 21 as to which the date is              , relating to the consolidated financial statements of Revance Therapeutics Inc,, which appear in such Registration Statement. We also consent to the references to us under the headings “Experts” in such Registration Statement.”

San Jose, California