OTCPicks.com Stocks to Watch for Wednesday, November 25th
MBRK,
VSYM,
ARSC,
NEXM,
SCLD,
IMDS Our Stocks to Watch tomorrow include MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc.
(Nasdaq:
MBRK), View Systems Inc. (OTCBB:
VSYM), American Security Resources Corp. (OTC:
ARSC), NexMed Inc. (Nasdaq:
NEXM), SteelCloud Inc.
(Nasdaq:
SCLD) and Imaging Diagnostic Systems Inc. (OTCBB:
IMDS).
MIDDLEBROOK PHARMACEUTICALS (NASDAQ:
MBRK) "Up 128.57% on Tuesday" Detailed Quote:
http://otcpicknews.com/emailmarketer/link.phpM940&N0&L70&F=T MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and commercializes anti-infective drug products for the treatment of infectious diseases. It develops a proprietary, once-a-day pulsatile delivery technology called PULSYS. The company is developing anti-infective drugs based on its novel biological finding that bacteria exposed to antibiotics in front- loaded staccato bursts than those under standard treatment regimens. Its pulsatile product candidates include MOXATAG, based on the antibiotic amoxicillin, for the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis (strep throat) for adults and pediatric patients age 12 and older; and Keflex PULSYS product candidate, based on the antibiotic cephalexin, which is in Phase I clinical trials for skin and skin structure infections. In addition, MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals sells its Keflex products in both capsule and powder formulations for the treatment of skin and skin structure infections, and upper respiratory tract infections primarily through pharmaceutical distributors and wholesalers to physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies in the United States. The company was founded in 1999. It was formerly known as Advancis Pharmaceutical Corporation and changed its name to MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 2007. MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Germantown, Maryland.
MBRK News:
November 5 - MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results Solid 3Q Market Share Gains for MOXATAG; The Height of Strep Throat Season Approaches Highlights * MiddleBrook implemented a $20 maximum co-pay program for MOXATAG. (July 2009) * MiddleBrook completed a realignment of its field sales force and reduced its corporate staff for an estimated $15 million in annualized expense savings. (Sept. 2009) * Approximately 70,000 MOXATAG prescriptions were filled between March 16, 2009, and Oct. 23, 2009, according to IMS Health National Prescription Audit data.
MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:
MBRK) announced its financial and operational results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2009.
MOXATAG tripled its share of the oral-solid penicillin-class antibiotic market during the 2009 third quarter, said MiddleBrook President and CEO John Thievon. With the height of the strep throat season approaching in the first calendar quarter of 2010, we believe our nationwide sales and marketing campaign will continue to increase awareness of MOXATAG and drive significant market share and prescription growth over the coming months.
Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results MiddleBrook reported third quarter 2009 net revenue of $1.1 million, compared to net revenue of $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2008. Net sales of MOXATAG (extended-release amoxicillin) Tablets, 775 mg, totaled $(0.6) million for the 2009 third quarter and were negatively impacted by a $1.3 million one-time cumulative adjustment related to the July 2009 implementation of the MOXATAG $20 maximum co-pay program. The $1.3 million adjustment applies to MOXATAG inventory sold into the channel before the third quarter of 2009. Net sales for the KEFLEX (cephalexin, USP) franchise totaled $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2009.
Net loss was $17.0 million for the 2009 third quarter, compared to a net loss of $12.5 million attributable to MiddleBrook in the third quarter of 2008. Net loss per share during the third quarter of 2009 was $0.20, compared to a net loss per share of $0.19 in the prior-year third quarter.
MiddleBrook reported cost of goods sold in the amount of $0.5 million for the 2009 third quarter, compared to $0.3 million in the prior-year period.
Research and development (R&D) expense in the third quarter of 2009 was $1.4 million, compared to third quarter 2008 R&D expense of $6.9 million.
Selling, general and administrative expense was $16.2 million in the third quarter of 2009, compared to $7.0 million in the prior-year period.
As of Sept. 30, 2009, MiddleBrooks cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $28.4 million, compared to $74.7 million as of Dec. 31, 2008.
Outlook MiddleBrook is narrowing its 2009 annual revenue guidance and expense estimate and is providing a total operating expense estimate for 2010.
Combined 2009 net sales for MOXATAG and KEFLEX are now expected to range between $16 and $18 million. Total 2009 operating expenses are anticipated to range between $75 and $78 million. MiddleBrook estimates that its total 2010 operating expenses will range between $65 and $70 million. The Company anticipates the need to raise additional capital to fund operations through 2010.
VIEW SYSTEMS INCORPORATED (OTCBB:
VSYM) "Up 60.00% on Tuesday" Detailed Quote:
http://otcpicknews.com/emailmarketer/link.phpM940&N0&L54&F=T View Systems, Inc. manufactures and installs weapons detection identification systems, video management platforms and tele-data communication networks targeted towards correctional facilities, schools, courthouses, government agencies, event and sports venues, and commercial businesses.
VSYM News:
November 24 - View Systems` Product Partner, Belcom, Announces Orders From Saudi Arabia, India, Bangladesh and the UAE View Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:
VSYM), a security and tele-data solutions provider, announced that the company`s leading authorized and exclusive international dealer and business partner, Belcom, a Belhasa International Company, has received a second round of orders for ViewScan units and other View Systems products from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, India and the United Arab Emirates. The orders have been placed by a mixture of government and corporate clientele.
ViewScan is fast becoming the choice screening system, both domestically and internationally. It`s a computer-based system that can scan up to 1200 people per hour. As a person passes through the portal, a photograph is taken and stored on the laptop computer that comes with the unit. Threat objects are visually located on the computer screen and an audible alert can be set to sound. The ViewScan produces no harmful emissions so it`s safe for everyone.
Belcom is an authorized and exclusive international dealer and business partner of View Systems. Belcom represents View Systems` products in the Middle East, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Yemen. Belcom is a subsidiary of the Belhasa Group of Companies, a trusted security and services firm with proven performance throughout the Middle East and Africa. Belcom is one of the fastest growing security services companies in the Middle East today. Belcom`s corporate headquarters is based in Dubai, UAE with field offices located throughout the
MENA region. (Source: www.belcom.ae).
Belcom`s team has an impressive track record of successfully completing projects for clients regardless of location, specifically with ViewScan units currently placed in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, India and Pakistan.
Gautham Belthur, General Manager of Belcom, states, "There is a phenomenal amount of interest from various sectors for the ViewScan units. We have been receiving inquiries from all over the Middle East, Africa and Asia regions. The most pleasing fact is that not only sensitive government institutions, but also corporate entities, prefer the ViewScan over traditional metal detectors for their security needs. The product has received a huge thumbs-up from all our clients and they are delighted to see top-notch technology and service from Belcom. Armed with such a positive initial response, we expect to move quantities of more than 200 units by the end of 2010." AMERICAN SECURITY RESOURCES CORPORATION (OTCBB:
ARSC) "Up 50.00% on Tuesday" Detailed Quote:
http://otcpicknews.com/emailmarketer/link.phpM940&N0&L3&F=T
ARSC is a holding company actively seeking to acquire companies and technologies that will advance the development of alternative energies.
ARSC, through its Hydra subsidiary, has developed high volume, mass producible hydrogen fuel cells. Its American Hydrogen Corp. subsidiary is developing methods to inexpensively formulate hydrogen.
ARSC News:
November 24 - Hydra to Receive Three More Patents The Buskop Law Group (www.buskoplaw.com) has notified Hydra Fuel Cell Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Security Resources Corporation (OTC:
ARSC), that three more of its original patent applications are completely or partially approved and ready for issue subject to final patent office action.
Buskop Law Group is patent counsel for American Security Resources Corporation and its subsidiary, Hydra Fuel Cell Corporation (www.hydrafuelcell.com).
Bob Farr, President and COO of
ARSC, stated, We are pleased that the US Patent Office has recognized the unique quality of our original fuel cell development. Our science has advanced significantly from that time, however, and is far different from the science in these patents.
ABOUT BUSKOP LAW GROUP Buskop Law Group is one of Houstons leading patent firms. Their services include patent drafting and issuance, trademark application and issuance, copyright filings, strategic advice on patent portfolios and foreign patent and trademark filings. Buskop Law Group is affiliated with a global network of patent and trademark firms in over 20 countries.
NEXMED INCORPORATED (NASDAQ:
NEXM) "Up 31.63% on Tuesday" Detailed Quote:
http://otcpicknews.com/emailmarketer/link.phpM940&N0&L0&F=T NexMeds pipeline includes its innovative topical onychomycosis treatment, which is licensed to Novartis for global development, a late stage alprostadil treatment for erectile dysfunction, a Phase 2 treatment for female sexual arousal disorder, and an early stage treatment for psoriasis.
NEXM News:
November 23 - NexMed, Inc. to Acquire Bio-Quant, Inc.
* Cash Flow Positive, Growing Business Provides NexMed with Pre-clinical Capabilities, Added Licensing Expertise and Critical Mass * Transaction May Enable Continued NASDAQ Listing NexMed, Inc. (Nasdaq:
NEXM), a developer of products based on the NexACT technology, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bio-Quant, Inc., a revenue generating privately-held leading research organization for in vitro and in vivo contract drug discovery and pre-clinical development services, headquartered in San Diego, CA. Upon closing of the transaction, which is expected before the end of the year, Bio-Quant will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of NexMed. Bassam Damaj, Ph.D., co-founder, current Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer of Bio-Quant, will become Chief Executive Officer of NexMed, replacing Vivian Liu, who will transition to the role of Executive Vice President and, in that capacity, Ms. Liu will continue to be responsible for leading the business development and licensing efforts for NexMeds clinical programs. Mark Westgate will remain as NexMeds Chief Financial Officer. The Board will be composed of three Bio-Quant nominees and four NexMed nominees, and Ms. Liu is expected to be appointed as Chairman of the Board.
The agreement provides for NexMeds issuance of 4,000,000 unregistered shares of its common stock to the Bio-Quant shareholders and a promissory note (the Note) in the amount of approximately $12.1 million due on December 31, 2010. NexMed can elect to pay all or any portion of the Note by issuing its common stock. Such repayment in common stock is contingent upon NexMed shareholder approval. As a condition to closing, there will be a Bio-Quant shareholders meeting. Certain key shareholders of Bio-Quant have agreed to vote in favor of the transaction.
Commenting on todays news, Ms. Liu stated, We look forward to welcoming the Bio-Quant team as a NexMed subsidiary. Through this transaction, NexMed acquires a revenue generating, cash flow positive business which has grown over 250% in the past five years and is continuing to grow at present. Moreover, we will gain preclinical capabilities, add valuable licensing expertise and be able to leverage Bio-Quants existing relationships with key pharmaceutical companies all of which will aid in the continued development and the ultimate commercialization of our products under development.
Dr. Damaj, noted, We are delighted to become part of NexMed, a company with a novel technology and innovative products which we believe can be better monetized and generate value for our shareholders. While continuing our normal course of business as a leading CRO, we will be adding Our established and growing business, resources, and expertise to NexMed, which should allow NexMed to continue its business development in a more rapid and efficient manner.
Mark Westgate added, The acquisition of Bio-Quant was an integral part of our compliance plan presented to the NASDAQ Listing Qualification Panel (the Panel) on Thursday, November 12, 2009. We are hopeful that the signing of this agreement will give the Panel further confidence that we will regain and maintain compliance with all applicable continued listing requirements. While we have yet to receive a decision from the Panel, we are optimistic that the Panel will continue our listing pending the implementation of our plan.
FTN Equity Capital Markets Corp., in New York City, has served as NexMeds financial advisor in the structuring and negotiations of this transaction.
ABOUT BIO-
QUANT Founded in 1999, Bio-Quant is the largest specialty CRO based in San Diego and is one of the industry`s most experienced CROs for in vitro and in vivo pharmacology services and research models specializing in oncology, inflammation, immunology, and metabolic diseases, including diabetes.
STEELCLOUD INCORPORATED (NASDAQ:
SCLD) "Up 31.91% on Tuesday" Detailed Quote:
http://otcpicknews.com/emailmarketer/link.phpM940&N0&L1&F=T SteelCloud is a developer and manufacturer of compliance based technology solutions. The Company designs and manufactures specialized servers and appliances for federal integrators, software vendors and volume users. For both the government and commercial markets the Company delivers integration services and software focused on risk management and network management solutions. The Company`s ISO 9001:2000 certified Quality Management System provides procedures for continuous quality improvement in all aspects of its business. Over its 20-year history, the Company has won numerous awards for technical excellence and customer satisfaction.
SCLD News:
November 24 - SteelCloud to Offer a Hosted BlackBerry Enterprise Server Solution Including License Administration to International Hosting Service Providers SteelCloud, Inc. (Nasdaq:
SCLD), a leading developer of mobility computing appliance solutions announced that it has signed a new agreement with Research In Motion ("RIM"), enabling it to offer a complete Hosted BlackBerry Enterprise Server solution that includes license administration to hosting service providers around the world. These licenses will enable hosting service providers to offer a hosted BlackBerry service to their customers.
The Company believes that it will begin to recognize revenue from hosting service providers under this agreement in the current quarter.
Additionally, SteelCloud, as a BlackBerry Alliance Elite Member, is a sponsor at the BlackBerry
EMEA Alliance Summit 2009 being held in Rome on November 25th-27th. This summit is a gathering of BlackBerry Alliance Program members from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
"SteelCloud has been working over the last six months to ensure that we will provide the international hosting service provider community with the very best service and license administration for their BlackBerry Enterprise Server software," said Brian Hajost, SteelCloud`s President and CEO. "We have received enthusiastic interest from hosting service providers around the world and look forward to offering them both licensing support and the SteelWorks appliance as an attractive vehicle for them to migrate to the new BlackBerry Enterprise Server v5.0." IMAGING DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS (OTCBB:
IMDS) "Up 32.13% on Tuesday" Detailed Quote:
http://otcpicknews.com/emailmarketer/link.phpM940&N0&L4&F=T Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. has developed a revolutionary new imaging device to aid in the detection and management of breast cancer. The
CTLM system is a breast imaging system that utilizes patented continuous wave laser technology and computer algorithms to create 3-D images of the breast. The procedure is non-invasive, painless, and does not expose the patient to ionizing radiation or painful breast compression. CT Laser Mammography (
CTLM) is designed to be used in conjunction with mammography. It reveals information about blood distribution in the breast and may visualize the process of angiogenesis, which usually accompanies tumor growth. The Company is currently engaged in collecting clinical data to support the Premarket approval application for marketing clearance in the U.S. The FDA has determined that the Companys clinical study is a non-significant risk (NSR) investigational device study under 812.3(m) of the investigational device exemptions (IDE) regulation (21 CFR 812). The
CTLM system is limited by United States Federal Law to investigational use only in the United States.
IMDS News:
October 14 - Emerging Stock Report Initiates Independent Research Coverage On Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
Emerging Stock Report, a leading provider of sector specific independent investment research, has initiated coverage on Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:
IMDS). Emerging Stock Report is currently offering a complimentary trial subscription. To view its research go to www.emergingstockreport.com.
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