SWK Holdings Corp (SWKH)

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SWK Holdings Corporation Announces 2015 Third Quarter Financial Results and Appointment of New CEO (11/16/15)

• Total revenues increased by 53% to approximately $5.7 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $3.7 million for the third quarter of 2014

• Recorded a net loss attributable to SWK stockholders of $5.8 million, or ($0.44) per share for the third quarter of 2015, compared to net income attributable to SWK stockholders of $0.4 million, or $0.06 per share for the third quarter of 2014

• Recorded $8.1 million provision for credit losses related to Response Genetics and SynCardia Systems term loans

• Non-GAAP Adjusted net loss of $6.9 million, or ($0.53) per share, for the third quarter of 2015, compared Non-GAAP Adjusted net income of $1.5 million, or $0.22 per share, for the third quarter of 2014

• Executed a 1-for-100 reverse stock split of the common stock, followed by a 10-for-1 forward stock split of the common stock

• Book value of $13.60 per share as of September 30, 2015

• Brett Pope, Chief Executive Officer, will resign effective January 12, 2016, to pursue other interests. Winston Black, currently Managing Director of SWK, will succeed Mr. Pope as Chief Executive Officer.

DALLAS, November 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SWK Holdings Corporation (SWKH.OB) ("SWK" or the "Company"), a life science focused specialty finance company, announced its third quarter 2015 financial results.

Portfolio Overview

As of September 30, 2015, the Company's total income producing assets were approximately $129.6 million as compared to $102.4 million as of December 31, 2014.

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SWK has now executed eighteen transactions under its strategy, deploying approximately $168 million across a variety of opportunities:

• $16.3 million in four transactions through which SWK purchased or financed royalties generated by the sales of life science products and related intellectual property;

• $144.1 million in thirteen transactions through which SWK receives interest and other income by advancing capital in the form of secured debt backed by royalties paid by companies in the life science sector;

• $6 million in one transaction through which SWK acquired an indirect interest in the U.S. marketing authorization rights to a pharmaceutical product where SWK ultimately receives cash flow distributions from the product; and

• $1.7 million in one transaction through which SWK purchased shares of preferred stock, which includes $0.2 million in lieu of cash payment.

Revenues

SWK generated revenue of $5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, driven primarily by $4.1 million in interest and fees earned on our finance receivables and marketable securities, and $1.6 million in income related to our investment in an unconsolidated partnership. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, revenue totaled $16.9 million and included $12.4 million in interest and fees earned on our finance receivables and marketable securities, and $4.5 million in income related to our investment in an unconsolidated partnership.

SWK generated revenues of $3.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, driven primarily by $1.9 million in interest and fees earned on our finance receivables and $1.8 million in income related to our investment in an unconsolidated partnership. SWK generated revenues of $10.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, driven primarily by $5.9 million in interest and fees earned on our finance receivables and $4.5 million in income related to our investment in an unconsolidated partnership.

The primary driver behind the increases in revenue was the continued deployment of capital, which increased the Company's investments.

Provision for Credit Losses and Security Impairment Expense

SWK recognized loan credit loss provision expense of $8.1 million and $10.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, on three term loans for two borrowers based on the Company's impairment analysis performed as of September 30, 2015. The secured loans' carrying values have been reduced to their respective collateral's fair market value, less costs to sell. The Company also recognized impairment expense on one equity security of $3.2 million, to reflect the security at its fair market value as of September 30, 2015.

Costs and Expenses

General and administrative expense consists primarily of employee compensation, stock-based compensation and related costs for employees, Board of Directors, legal and audit expenses, and corporate governance. General and administrative expense was $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The decline in expense was attributable to lower stock compensation expense as well as lower incentive compensation expense.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, $2.6 million of general and administrative expense remained relatively flat compared to $2.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as higher legal, office rent and other administrative expenses were essentially offset by lower stock and incentive compensation expense as noted above.

For the three months ended September 30, 2015, there was no interest expense compared to $0.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014, due under the then outstanding loan agreement.

Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, was $0.4 million, reflecting the write-off of the remaining unamortized deferred issuance costs upon the expiration of the draw period under our credit agreement. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, was $0.6 million and included $0.5 million of interest due under the loan agreement and $0.1 million of deferred issuance costs amortization.

Other Expense

Other expense for the three months ended September 30, 2015, reflected a net fair market value loss of $2.0 million, on SWK's warrant derivatives compared to a $0.6 million loss during the three months ended September 30, 2014. Other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, reflected a net fair market value loss of $3.2 million, on SWK's warrant derivatives compared to $0.2 million loss during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2015, SWK had $24.8 million in cash and cash equivalents compared to $58.7 million in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2014.

Net Income and Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2015

Net income under generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP") for the three months ended September 30, 2015, was a loss of $5.8 million, or ($0.44) per share. The table below eliminates provisions for income taxes and non-cash mark-to-market changes on warrant assets and warrant liability. The following tables provide a reconciliation of our reported (GAAP) statements of operations to the Company's adjusted statements of operations (Non-GAAP) for the three months ended September 30, 2015, and 2014:

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP (sometimes referred to herein as "reported"). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide users with additional meaningful financial information that should be considered when assessing the Company's ongoing performance. In the presentation above, management has eliminated the following non-cash items: (i) fair-market value of warrants as mark to market changes are non-cash, and (ii) income taxes as the Company has substantial net operating losses to offset against future income. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company's performance. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company's non-GAAP financial information does not represent a comprehensive basis of accounting.

Stock Splits

On October 7, 2015, the Company executed a 1-for-100 reverse stock split of its common stock, followed by a 10-for-1 forward stock split of its common stock. The stock split was approved at SWK's 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 20, 2015. At the effective time of the reverse stock split, every 100 shares of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock were automatically combined into one issued and outstanding share of common stock, with no change in par value per share. Holders with less than 100 shares of common stock had their shares repurchased and retired by the Company in the reverse stock split and received cash in lieu of such shares. After the reverse stock split, the Company effected a forward stock split pursuant to which shareholders received 10 shares of common stock for each share of common stock held. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the forward stock split. Stockholders who would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share received a cash payment in lieu thereof at a rate of $1.425 per fractional pre-split share. The Company paid $213,000 to repurchase shares from holders with less than 100 shares upon the initial 1-for-100 reverse stock split as well as the fractional shares resulting from the 10-for-1 forward stock split. The 14,714 shares repurchased were retired by the Company upon repurchase. For stockholders owning greater than 100 shares prior to the reverse stock split, the net effective ratio was a 10-to-1 reverse split. The number of shares of common stock underlying the Company's options, warrants, or other rights to acquire shares of common stock was adjusted accordingly. As a result, each stockholder's percentage ownership interest and proportional voting power remains substantially unchanged and the rights and privileges of the holders of the Company's common stock are substantially unaffected.

Chief Executive Officer Change

SWK also announced today that Brett Pope, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, has given notice that he will resign effective January 12, 2016, to pursue other interests. He will also resign from SWK's board of directors effective January 12, 2016. SWK's board of directors has promoted Winston Black, currently Managing Director, to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective upon Mr. Pope's departure. Messrs. Pope and Black joined SWK in May 2012 to launch the Company's specialty finance business.

Michael Weinberg, Chairman of the Board, stated, "We appreciate Brett's many contributions to the Company over the last three years and wish him the best in his future endeavors. Brett and Winston have effectively built a reputable life science finance platform and we believe SWK is well-positioned for the future. The Company is in capable hands going forward with Winston filling the CEO role."

About SWK Holdings Corporation

SWK Holdings Corporation is a specialized finance company with a focus on the global healthcare sector. SWK partners with ethical product marketers and royalty holders to provide flexible financing solutions at an attractive cost of capital to create long-term value for both SWK's business partners and its investors. SWK believes its financing structures achieve an optimal partnership for companies, institutions and inventors seeking capital for expansion or capital and estate planning by allowing its partners to monetize future cash flow with minimal dilution to their equity stakes. Additional information on the life science finance market is available on the Company's website at www.swkhold.com.

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