424B3 1 form424b3.htm REGEN BIOLOGICS 424B3 11-9-2007 form424b3.htm


Registration Number. 333-142775
Rule 424(b)(3)
Supplement Dated November 9, 2007
to Prospectus Dated May 31, 2007
 
 
 

 
REGEN BIOLOGICS, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT
FOR QUARTER ENDED
September 30, 2007
 
 

 
 



 
 
REGEN BIOLOGICS, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

   
September 30, 2007
   
December 31, 2006
 
   
(unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $
5,598
    $
7,268
 
Short-term investments
   
511
     
648
 
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 and $8, as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
   
146
     
83
 
Inventory
   
365
     
220
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
152
     
350
 
Total current assets
   
6,772
     
8,569
 
Property and equipment, net
   
424
     
321
 
Other assets
   
111
     
141
 
Total assets
  $
7,307
    $
9,031
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $
397
    $
438
 
Accounts payable to related party
   
2
     
9
 
Accrued expenses
   
588
     
825
 
Other current liabilities
   
13
     
66
 
Total current liabilities
   
1,000
     
1,338
 
Other liabilities
   
71
     
57
 
Long-term portion of capital leases
   
26
     
36
 
Long-term portion of notes payable to related party, including accrued interest of $2,017 and $1,702 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
   
8,059
     
7,744
 
Total liabilities
   
9,156
     
9,175
 
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value; 15,309,822 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 2,483,116 and 13,260,025 shares at liquidation preference of $1,113 and $5,942 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
   
1,113
     
5,942
 
Series C redeemable convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 6,583,348 and 11,046,637 shares at liquidation preference of $2,950 and $4,950 as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
   
2,740
     
4,512
 
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
               
Series D convertible preferred stock, options and warrants; preferred stock , $.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 135,715 shares at liquidation preference of $5,700 as of September 30, 2007
   
5,491
     
 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 165,000,000 shares authorized; issued 104,068,369 shares at September 30, 2007, and 88,708,171 shares at December 31, 2006
   
1,041
     
887
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
81,014
     
73,349
 
Deficit accumulated during development stage
    (93,248 )     (84,834 )
Total stockholders’ deficit
    (5,702 )     (10,598 )
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
  $
7,307
    $
9,031
 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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REGEN BIOLOGICS, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Period from
December 21, 1989
(Inception) to
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
   
September 30, 2007
 
Revenue:
                             
Sales
  $
249
    $
135
    $
577
    $
394
    $
4,491
 
Royalties
   
10
     
10
     
33
     
34
     
315
 
Grant and other revenue
   
     
     
     
     
433
 
Total revenue
   
259
     
145
     
610
     
428
     
5,239
 
Expenses:
                                       
Costs of goods sold
   
119
     
122
     
297
     
362
     
4,718
 
Research and development
   
890
     
1,148
     
3,146
     
5,708
     
51,801
 
Business development, general and administrative
   
1,592
     
1,526
     
5,313
     
4,063
     
36,189
 
Recognition of expense for the minimum pension liability upon termination of defined benefit pension plan
   
     
     
     
     
58
 
Total expenses
   
2,601
     
2,973
     
8,756
     
10,133
     
92,766
 
Operating loss
    (2,342 )     (2,651 )     (8,146 )     (9,705 )     (87,527 )
Merger cost
   
     
     
     
      (515 )
Interest and other income
   
88
     
56
     
300
     
261
     
2,373
 
Rental income
   
     
85
     
     
249
     
2,547
 
Rent expense
   
      (90 )    
      (238 )     (2,409 )
Interest and other expense
    (105 )     (97 )     (340 )     (293 )     (4,105 )
License fees
   
     
     
     
     
2,050
 
Net loss
    (2,359 )     (2,697 )     (8,186 )     (9,726 )     (87,586 )
Deemed dividend to Series C Preferred Stockholders upon issuance of Series C Preferred Stock with a beneficial conversion and amortization of related issuance costs
    (17 )     (27 )     (228 )     (81 )     (5,662 )
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
  $ (2,376 )   $ (2,724 )   $ (8,414 )   $ (9,807 )   $ (93,248 )
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders
  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.14 )   $ (3.29 )
Weighted average number of shares used for calculation of net loss per share
   
104,007,843
     
69,832,807
     
103,342,270
     
69,608,380
     
28,314,646
 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

3

 
 
ReGen Biologics, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) AND SERIES
A AND SERIES C REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
Period from December 21, 1989 (inception) to September 30, 2007 (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
Series A
   
Series C
   
Stockholders Equity (Deficit)
 
   
Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Series A – F
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Series B and Series D Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Additional
Paid-In
   
Deferred
Stock
   
Deficit Accumulated During
Development
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
   
Total Stockholders' Equity
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Compensation
   
Stage
   
Loss
   
(Deficit)
 
Issuance of common stock at $0.03127 per share for net assets contributed by founders in May 1990
                                   
    $
                     
1,400,000
    $
1
    $
44
            $
            $
45
 
Issuance of common stock at $0.005 per share for cash in November 1991
                                   
     
                     
700,000
     
     
3
             
             
3
 
Issuance of Series A convertible preferred stock at $1.00 per share for cash in April 1991, net of offering costs of $44
                                   
725,000
     
1
                     
     
     
681
             
             
682
 
Issuance of Series B convertible preferred stock at $3.00 per share for cash and in exchange for notes payable in January, March, May, and July 1992, net of offering costs of $29
                                   
1,226,338
     
                     
     
     
3,650
             
             
3,650
 
Net loss from inception (December 21, 1989) through December 31, 1992
                                   
     
                     
     
     
              (2,476 )             (2,476 )
Balance at December 31, 1992
                                   
1,951,338
     
1
                     
2,100,000
     
1
     
4,378
              (2,476 )            
1,904
 
Issuance of Series C convertible preferred stock at $4.50 per share for
                                                                                                                       
cash in December 1993, net of offering costs of $29
                                   
550,552
     
                     
     
     
2,448
             
             
2,448
 
Exercise of common stock options at $0.30 per share for cash in February 1993
                                   
     
                     
200
     
     
1
             
             
1
 
Issuance of common stock at $0.30 per share in 1993 in exchange for services to a consultant
                                   
     
                     
5,000
     
     
1
             
             
1
 
Net loss
                                   
     
                     
     
     
              (1,342 )             (1,342 )
Balance at December 31, 1993
                                   
2,501,890
     
1
                     
2,105,200
     
1
     
6,828
              (3,818 )            
3,012
 
Net loss
                                   
     
                     
     
     
              (1,463 )             (1,463 )
Balance at December 31, 1994
                                   
2,501,890
     
1
                     
2,105,200
     
1
     
6,828
              (5,281 )            
1,549
 
Net loss
                                   
     
                     
     
     
              (1,959 )             (1,959 )
Balance at December 31, 1995
                                   
2,501,890
    $
1
                     
2,105,200
    $
1
    $
6,828
            $ (7,240 )           $ (410 )
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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ReGen Biologics, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) AND SERIES
A AND SERIES C REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK (CONTINUED)
Period from December 21, 1989 (inception) to September 30, 2007 (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
Series A
   
Series C
   
Stockholders Equity (Deficit)
 
   
Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred
   
Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred
   
Series A - F
Convertible
Preferred
   
Series B and Series D
Convertible
Preferred
         
Additional
   
Deferred
   
Deficit
Accumulated
During
   
Accumulated
Other
   
Total
Stockholders'
 
   
Stock
   
Stock
   
Stock
   
Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Paid-In
   
Stock
   
Development
   
Comprehensive
   
Equity
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Compensation
   
Stage
   
Loss
   
(Deficit)
 
Balance at December 31, 1995 (brought forward)
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
2,501,890
    $
1
     
 
     
 
     
2,105,200
    $
1
    $
6,828
    $
    $ (7,240 )    
 
    $ (410 )
Issuance of Series D convertible preferred stock at $7.25 per share for cash in March and April 1996, net of offering costs of $536
                                   
1,191,321
     
                     
     
     
8,101
     
     
             
8,101
 
Exercise of common stock options at $0.10, $0.30, and $0.45 per share in August and October 1996
                                   
     
                     
163,333
     
     
43
     
     
             
43
 
Net loss
                                   
     
                     
     
     
     
      (1,931 )             (1,931 )
Balance at December 31, 1996
                                   
3,693,211
     
1
                     
2,268,533
     
1
     
14,972
     
      (9,171 )            
5,803
 
Issuance of Series E convertible preferred stock at $7.25 per share for cash in August and September 1997, net of offering costs of $53
                                   
335,314
     
                     
     
     
2,378
     
     
             
2,378
 
Exercise of common stock options at $0.10, $0.30, and $0.45 per share in April, August, and September 1997
                                   
     
                     
32,111
     
     
5
     
     
             
5
 
Net loss
                                   
     
                     
     
     
     
      (3,868 )             (3,868 )
Balance at December 31, 1997
                                   
4,028,525
     
1
                     
2,300,644
     
1
     
17,355
     
      (13,039 )            
4,318
 
Exercise of common stock options at $0.10, $0.20, $1.27, and $1.45 per share in May, July, November and December 1998, respectively
                                   
     
                     
159,879
     
     
108
     
     
             
108
 
Compensation expense associated with stock option modifications
                                   
     
                     
     
     
56
     
     
             
56
 
Net loss
                                   
     
                     
     
     
     
      (3,815 )             (3,815 )
Balance at December 31, 1998
                                   
4,028,525
     
1
                     
2,460,523
     
1
     
17,519
     
      (16,854 )            
667
 
Exercise of common stock options at $.725 and $1.45 per share in April, June and August 1999
                                   
     
                     
42,396
     
     
32
     
     
             
32
 
Issuance of Series F convertible preferred stock at $8.73 per share for cash
                                   
453,310
     
                     
     
     
3,956
     
     
             
3,956
 
Compensation expense associated with stock option grants
                                   
     
                     
     
     
3,436
      (3,247 )    
             
189
 
Net loss
                                   
     
                     
     
     
     
      (5,458 )             (5,458 )
Balance at December 31, 1999
                                   
4,481,835
    $
1
                     
2,502,919
    $
1
    $
24,943
    $ (3,247 )   $ (22,312 )           $ (614 )
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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ReGen Biologics, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) AND SERIES A
AND SERIES C REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK (CONTINUED)
Period from December 21, 1989 (inception) to September 30, 2007 (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
Series A
   
Series C
   
Stockholders Equity (Deficit)
 
   
Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred
   
Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred
   
Series A - F
Convertible
Preferred
   
Series B and Series D
Convertible
Preferred
         
Additional
   
Deferred
   
Deficit
Accumulated
During
   
Accumulated
Other
   
Total
Stockholders'
 
   
Stock
   
Stock
   
Stock
   
Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Paid-In
   
Stock
   
Development
   
Comprehensive
   
Equity
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Compensation
   
Stage
   
Loss
   
(Deficit)
 
Balance at December 31, 1999 (brought forward)
                                   
4,481,835
    $
1
                     
2,502,919
    $
1
    $
24,943
    $ (3,247 )   $ (22,312 )           $ (614 )
Compensation expense associated with stock option grants in prior year
                                   
     
                     
     
     
     
738
     
             
738
 
Compensation expense associated with stock option grants in current year
                                   
     
                     
     
     
 2,124
      (1,642 )    
             
482
 
Stock options cancelled during 2000
                                   
     
                     
     
      (1,089 )    
1,089
     
             
 
Net loss
                                   
     
                     
     
     
     
      (5,229 )             (5,229 )
Balance at December 31, 2000
                                   
4,481,835
     
1
                     
2,502,919
     
1
     
25,978
      (3,062 )     (27,541 )             (4,623 )
Exercise of common stock options at $.10 per share in 2001
                                   
     
                     
25,000
     
     
3
     
     
             
3
 
Exercise of common stock options at $1.45 per share in 2001
                                   
     
                     
125
     
     
     
     
             
 
Compensation expense associated with stock option grants in prior years
                                   
     
                     
     
     
     
935
     
             
935
 
Compensation expense associated with stock option grants in current year
                                   
     
                     
     
     
1,010
      (833 )    
             
177
 
Stock options cancelled during 2001
                                   
     
                     
     
      (161 )    
161
     
             
 
Deferred stock compensation associated with stock option grants to non-employees in 2001
                                   
     
                     
     
     
228
      (131 )    
             
97
 
Net loss
                                   
     
                     
     
     
     
      (4,330 )             (4,330 )
Balance at December 31, 2001
                                   
4,481,835
    $
1
                     
2,528,044
    $
1
    $
27,058
    $ (2,930 )   $ (31,871 )           $ (7,741 )
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

6

 

ReGen Biologics, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) AND SERIES
A AND SERIES C REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK (CONTINUED)
Period from December 21, 1989 (inception) to September 30, 2007 (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
Series A
   
Series C
   
Stockholders Equity (Deficit)
 
   
Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Series A - F
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Series B and Series D
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Additional
Paid-In
   
Deferred
Stock
   
Deficit
Accumulated
During
Development
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
   
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Compensation
   
Stage
   
Loss
   
(Deficit)
 
Balance at December 31, 2001 (brought forward)
   
    $
     
    $
     
4,481,835
    $
1
     
    $
     
2,528,044
    $
1
    $
27,058
    $ (2,930 )   $ (31,871 )   $
    $ (7,741 )
Issuance of Common Stock
                                   
     
                     
301,930
     
1
     
104
     
     
             
105
 
Issuance of Convertible Preferred Stock for cash and conversion of bridge financing net of issuance costs of $138
                                   
5,564,047
     
1
                     
     
     
6,716
     
     
             
6,717
 
Deferred stock compensation associated with stock option grants in 2002
                                   
     
                     
     
     
370
      (370 )    
             
 
Compensation expense associated with stock options outstanding
                                   
     
                     
     
             
452
     
             
452
 
Effect of reverse merger and recapitalization:
                                   
     
                     
     
     
     
     
             
 
Valuation of warrants associated with bridge financing
                                   
     
                     
     
     
657
     
     
             
657
 
Valuation of beneficial conversion associated with bridge financing
                                   
     
                     
     
     
843
     
     
             
843
 
Compensation expense associated with stock options outstanding recognized as a result of the reverse merger
                                   
     
                     
     
             
2,848
     
             
2,848
 
Conversion of convertible preferred shares to Redeemable Convertible Preferred Series A at liquidation / redemption value
   
15,298,351
     
6,855
                      (5,564,047 )     (1 )                    
     
      (6,854 )    
     
              (6,855 )
Conversion of convertible preferred shares to Common Stock and Series B Preferred Shares
   
     
                      (4,481,835 )     (1 )    
12,025,656
     
120
     
297,146
     
3
      (122 )    
     
             
 
Conversion of Subsidiary Common Stock into Company Common Stock and Series B Preferred Shares:
   
     
                     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
             
 
Elimination of Subsidiary Common Stock
   
     
                     
     
     
     
      (2,829,974 )     (1 )    
1
     
     
             
 
Issuance of Company Common Stock
   
     
                     
     
     
     
     
7,781,018
     
78
      (78 )    
     
             
 
Company Common Stock and related equity held by existing shareholders (net of 18,115 shares held treasury)
   
     
                     
     
     
     
     
8,966,966
     
89
     
2,678
     
     
             
2,767
 
Conversion of Convertible Preferred Series B Stock to Company Common Stock
   
     
                     
     
      (12,025,656 )     (120 )    
12,025,656
     
120
     
     
     
             
 
Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment
   
     
                     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (58 )    
 
Net loss
   
     
                     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (9,951 )    
     
 
Net loss and comprehensive loss
   
     
                     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (10,009 )
Balance at December 31, 2002
   
15,298,351
     
6,855
                     
     
     
     
     
29,070,786
     
291
     
31,373
     
      (41,822 )     (58 )     (10,216 )
Compensation expense associated with stock options outstanding
   
     
                     
     
     
     
     
     
     
664
     
     
     
     
664
 
Issuance of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Series C Stock, net of issuance costs of $612, which include the issuance of non-cash consideration in the form of warrants
   
     
     
22,246,153
     
9,357
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
97
     
     
     
     
97
 
Issuance of Common Stock warrants to Series C Stockholders
   
     
     
      (969 )    
     
     
     
     
     
     
969
     
     
     
     
969
 
Valuation of beneficial conversion associated with Series C Stock financing
   
     
     
      (4,292 )    
     
     
     
     
     
     
4,292
     
     
     
     
4,292
 
Accretion of beneficial conversion associated with Series C Stock financing
   
     
     
     
4,292
     
     
     
     
     
     
             
      (4,292 )    
      (4,292 )
Issuance of Common Stock - warrants exercised
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
230,000
     
2
     
113
     
     
     
     
115
 
Accretion of Series C Stock issuance cost
   
     
     
     
51
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (51 )    
      (51 )
Net loss and comprehensive loss
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (5,989 )    
      (5,989 )
Balance at December 31, 2003
   
15,298,351
    $
6,855
     
22,246,153
    $
8,439
     
    $
     
    $
     
29,300,786
    $
293
    $
37,508
    $
    $ (52,154 )   $ (58 )   $ (14,411 )
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

7

 
 
ReGen Biologics, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) AND SERIES
A AND SERIES C REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK (CONTINUED)
Period from December 21, 1989 (inception) to September 30, 2007 (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
Series A
   
Series C
   
Stockholders Equity (Deficit)
 
   
Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Series A – F
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Series B and Series D
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Additional
Paid-In
   
Deferred
Stock
   
Deficit
Accumulated
During
Development
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
   
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Compensation
   
Stage
   
Loss
   
(Deficit)
 
Balance at December 31, 2003 (brought forward)
   
15,298,351
    $
6,855
     
22,246,153
    $
8,439
     
    $
     
    $
     
29,300,786
    $
293
    $
37,508
    $
    $ (52,154 )   $ (58 )   $ (14,411 )
Compensation expense associated with stock options outstanding
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
684
     
     
     
     
684
 
Accretion of Series C Stock issuance cost
   
     
     
     
173
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (173 )    
      (173 )
Recognition of Series C Stock issuance cost upon conversion
   
     
     
     
589
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (589 )    
      (589 )
Issuance of Common Stock - warrants exercised net of 8,901 shares held treasury
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
141,152
     
1
     
58
     
     
     
     
59
 
Issuance of Common Stock - options exercised
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
261,109
     
3
     
77
     
     
     
     
80
 
Issuance of Common Stock - common stock offering
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
12,074,595
     
121
     
9,745
     
     
     
     
9,866
 
Conversion of Series A Stock to Common Stock
    (642,723 )     (288 )    
     
     
     
     
     
     
642,723
     
6
     
282
     
     
     
     
288
 
Conversion of Series C Stock to Common Stock
   
     
      (9,302,620 )     (4,168 )    
     
     
     
     
9,302,620
     
93
     
4,075
     
     
     
     
4,168
 
Net loss and comprehensive loss
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (7,201 )    
      (7,201 )
Balance at December 31, 2004
   
14,655,628
     
6,567
     
12,943,533
     
5,033
     
     
     
     
     
51,722,985
     
517
     
52,429
     
      (60,117 )     (58 )     (7,229 )
Stock-based compensation expense
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
454
     
     
     
     
454
 
Accretion of Series C Stock issuance cost
   
     
     
     
109
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (109 )    
      (109 )
Recognition of Series C Stock issuance cost upon conversion
   
     
     
     
110
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (110 )    
      (110 )
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock to Common Stock
    (1,395,603 )     (625 )    
     
     
     
     
     
     
1,395,603
     
14
     
611
     
     
     
     
625
 
Conversion of Series C Preferred Stock to Common Stock
   
     
      (1,896,896 )     (850 )    
     
     
     
     
1,896,896
     
19
     
831
     
     
     
     
850
 
Issuance of Common Stock - work completed
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
100,000
     
1
     
92
     
     
     
     
93
 
Issuance of Common Stock - options exercised
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
20,000
     
     
3
     
     
     
     
3
 
Issuance of Common Stock and warrants - common stock offering
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
14,011,178
     
140
     
11,067
     
     
     
     
11,207
 
Recognition of expense for the minimum pension liability upon termination of defined benefit pension plan
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
58
     
 
Net loss
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (11,731 )    
     
 
Net loss and comprehensive loss
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (11,673 )
Balance at December 31, 2005
   
13,260,025
    $
5,942
     
11,046,637
    $
4,402
     
    $
     
    $
     
69,146,662
     $
691
     $
65,487
    $
     $ (72,067 )   $
     $ (5,889 )

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

8

 
 
ReGen Biologics, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) AND SERIES
A AND SERIES C REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK (CONTINUED)
Period from December 21, 1989 (inception) to September 30, 2007 (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

   
Series A
   
Series C
   
Stockholders Equity (Deficit)
 
   
Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Series A – F
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Series B and Series D
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Additional
Paid-In
   
Deferred
Stock
   
Deficit
Accumulated
During
Development
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
   
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Compensation
   
Stage
   
Loss
   
(Deficit)
 
Balance at December 31, 2005 (brought forward)
   
13,260,025
    $
5,942
     
11,046,637
    $
4,402
     
    $
     
    $
     
69,146,662
    $
691
    $
65,487
    $
    $ (72,067 )   $
    $ (5,889 )
Stock-based compensation expense
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
1,183
     
     
     
     
1,183
 
Accretion of Series C Stock issuance cost
   
     
     
     
110
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (110 )    
      (110 )
Issuance of Common Stock- services rendered
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
40,000
     
     
18
     
     
     
     
18
 
Issuance of Common Stock - options exercised
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
310,178
     
4
     
113
     
     
     
     
117
 
Issuance of Common Stock-conversion of warrants
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
375,967
     
4
      (4 )    
     
     
     
 
Issuance of Common Stock and warrants - common stock offering
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
18,774,838
     
188
     
6,552
     
     
     
     
6,740
 
Net loss
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (12,657 )    
     
 
Net loss and comprehensive loss
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (12,657 )
Balance at December 31, 2006
   
13,260,025
     
5,942
     
11,046,637
     
4,512
     
     
     
     
     
88,647,645
     
887
     
73,349
     
      (84,834 )    
      (10,598 )
Stock-based compensation expense
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
866
     
     
     
     
866
 
Accretion of Series C Stock issuance cost
   
     
     
     
228
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (228 )    
      (228 )
Conversion of Series A preferred stock
    (10,776,909 )     (4,829 )    
     
     
     
     
     
     
10,776,909
     
108
     
4,721
     
     
     
     
4,829
 
Conversion of Series C preferred stock
   
     
      (4,463,289 )     (2,000 )    
     
     
     
     
4,463,289
     
45
     
1,955
     
     
     
     
2,000
 
Issuance of Series D preferred stock and preferred stock options and warrants, net of issuance costs
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
135,715
     
5,491
     
     
     
69
     
     
     
     
5,560
 
Issuance of Common Stock- work completed
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
120,000
     
1
     
54
     
     
     
     
55
 
Net loss and comprehensive loss
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      (8,186 )    
      (8,186 )
Balance at September 30, 2007 (unaudited)
   
2,483,116
    $
1,113
     
6,583,348
    $
2,740
     
    $
     
135,715
    $
5,491
     
104,007,843
    $
1,041
    $
81,014
    $
    $ (93,248 )   $
    $ (5,702 )

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
9

 

REGEN BIOLOGICS, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Period from
December 21,
1989
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
(Inception) to
September 30, 2007
 
Operating Activities
                 
Net loss
  $ (8,186 )   $ (9,726 )   $ (87,586 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
                       
Stock-based compensation
   
955
     
904
     
9,991
 
Amortization of debt discount for warrant and beneficial conversion feature
   
     
     
1,500
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
64
     
47
     
2,348
 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
   
     
     
9
 
Recognition of expense for the minimum pension liability upon termination of defined benefit pension plan
   
     
     
58
 
Exchange loss
   
19
     
27
     
69
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                       
Other current assets and receivables
   
101
     
35
      (238 )
Inventory
    (145 )    
168
      (365 )
Other assets
   
30
      (47 )     (61 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    30       (1,210 )    
2,885
 
Other liabilities
    (38 )    
91
      (73 )
Net cash used in operating activities
    (7,170 )     (9,711 )     (71,463 )
Investing Activities
                       
Purchases of property and equipment
    (167 )     (168 )     (2,476 )
Changes in investments
   
137
     
2,048
     
2,434
 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (30 )    
1,880
      (42 )
Financing Activities
                       
Issuance of common stock to founders for contributed patents
   
     
     
42
 
Issuance of Series B preferred stock upon conversion of interest payable
   
     
     
6
 
Reduction in payable to stockholder
   
     
      (76 )
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock and preferred stock options and warrants, net of issuance costs paid in cash
   
5,560
     
     
39,781
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants
   
     
117
     
28,487
 
Repayment of capital lease obligations
    (11 )     (10 )     (160 )
Proceeds from notes payable
   
     
     
11,410
 
Payments on notes payable
   
     
      (2,323 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
5,549
     
107
     
77,167
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (19 )     (27 )     (65 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (1,670 )     (7,751 )    
5,597
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
7,268
     
9,535
     
1
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $
5,598
    $
1,784
    $
5,998
 
Supplemental Disclosure of
                       
Cash Flow Information
                       
Non-cash disclosure: Issuance of Series B convertible preferred stock upon conversion of notes payable
  $
    $
    $
300
 
Equipment purchased pursuant to capital leases
   
     
     
198
 
Cancellation of stock options associated with deferred stock compensation
   
     
     
1,250
 
Net assets assumed in merger
   
     
     
2,733
 
Conversion of bridge financing to equity
   
     
     
2,860
 
Beneficial Conversion of Series C Stock
   
     
     
4,292
 
Warrants associated with Series C Stock
   
     
     
969
 
Warrants associated with Series C Stock private placement agent fee
   
     
     
97
 
Warrants associated with consulting services
   
69
             
69
 
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock
   
4,829
     
     
5,742
 
Issuance of Common Stock-conversion of warrants
   
     
4
     
14
 
Conversion of Series C Preferred Stock
   
2,000
     
     
7,018
 
Issuance of Common Stock for services rendered
   
47
     
     
158
 
Non-employee options exercised, net-share settled
   
     
1
     
1
 
Cash disclosure: Cash paid for interest
   
6
     
4
     
330
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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REGEN BIOLOGICS, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per unit and per share data)

(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements of ReGen Biologics, Inc. (“ReGen” or the “Company”) include accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, RBio, Inc. (“RBio”) and ReGen Biologics AG (“ReGen AG”). Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position and the results of operations for the periods presented.

To date, sales of the Company’s products have been limited. ReGen® will continue to require additional capital to further develop its products and further develop sales and distribution channels for its products around the world. Accordingly, the Company is still considered a development stage enterprise. Management believes that ReGen would emerge from the development stage when (a) the Company obtains either FDA clearance of the Collagen Scaffold device or premarket approval for the CMI™, and either product is available for sale in the U.S. and (b) the Company begins to earn significant revenue from its principal operations. As discussed below, neither the Collagen Scaffold device nor the CMI product is available for sale in the U.S.

ReGen currently operates an orthopedic products company that develops, manufactures, and markets innovative tissue growth and repair products for U.S. and global markets. ReGen is managed and operated as one business segment. Accordingly, ReGen does not prepare financial information for separate product areas and does not have separate reportable segments as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 131, Disclosure about Segments of anEnterprise and Related Information.

For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes included in ReGen’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Risks and Going Concern Considerations

The future operating results of the Company may be affected by a number of risks and certain other factors. The Company’s future operating results are highly dependent upon its ability to obtain and maintain regulatory clearance and approvals for its Collagen Scaffold device, CMI and other products. Although the CMI is cleared for sale and distributed in Europe and certain other markets, it is not approved for sale in the U.S., and the Company makes no claim regarding its safety, effectiveness or its potential for FDA approval. The Company has made a 510(k) premarket notification submission to the FDA for market clearance in the U.S. of the Collagen Scaffold, which includes an application for the reinforcement and repair of meniscus defects. The process of obtaining regulatory clearances or approvals to market a medical device, particularly from the FDA, can be costly and time-consuming. There can be no assurance that such clearances or approvals will be granted on a timely basis, if at all. If the 510(k) process takes longer than expected or the Collagen Scaffold device is not cleared, it might substantially delay our ability to commercialize the Collagen Scaffold and negatively impact our business.

In September 2007, the Company received a not substantially equivalent (NSE) letter from the FDA regarding the 510(k) submission for the Collagen Scaffold device, indicating that the device is not substantially equivalent to existing Class II devices already in receipt of FDA clearance. The Company is appealing the NSE decision through FDA administrative channels. If the Collagen Scaffold device is not cleared through the 510(k) process, we may proceed with submission to the FDA of the Premarket Approval, or PMA, for the CMI. The PMA process is typically more costly, lengthy and uncertain than the 510(k) clearance process, and the Company may not have access to adequate capital to undertake the PMA process.

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In addition to regulatory related hurdles, in order to approach a position of positive operating earnings and cash flow, the Company will need to effectively address other operating issues, including, for example, establishing distribution channels and identifying third party reimbursement provisions for the surgeons and facilities that would be responsible for implanting the Company’s Collagen Scaffold, the CMI, or other future products. While the Company is actively working to address these issues, there is no guarantee that the Company will be successful or able to effectively address these challenges in any given time frame.

The Company will continue pursuing additional permanent equity capital in order to support ongoing operations at least until the date it receives either FDA clearance for the Collagen Scaffold or premarket approval for the CMI in the U.S. While the Company has been successful in the past in obtaining the necessary capital to support its operations, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional equity capital or other financing under commercially reasonable terms and conditions, or at all. In 2006 and the first nine months of 2007, respectively, the Company incurred a net loss of $12,657 and $8,186 and used $12,239 and $7,170 of cash in operating activities. At September 30, 2007, the Company had cash and short-term investments of $6,109 and net working capital of $5,772.

Based upon current cash and investment balances and planned spending rates, management believes the Company has adequate cash and investments on hand to support ongoing operations through at least April 1, 2008. The Company intends to reduce planned spending so that current cash and investments are sufficient to support operations through the anticipated 510(k) appeal process. However, the timing of the 510(k) appeal process is subject to inherent uncertainty. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2007 management expects to implement measures to control costs that are within management’s discretion, including (but not limited to) costs such as consulting, advertising and promotion, personnel, other administrative costs and/or capital expenditures. The Company anticipates that additional equity capital will be required beyond April 2008 to support operations. However, if unforeseen events occur, it is possible that additional cash may be needed before April 2008 to support operations. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. However, if additional capital is not obtained, the Company will not be able to continue as a going concern. The Company’s financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability or classification of assets or the amounts or classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting forUncertainty in Income Taxes, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes by prescribing the recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. Adoption of FIN 48 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years 2003 to 2006. In addition, the Company’s net operating loss carryforwards that relate to 1991 and forward are subject to adjustment by these tax authorities. At September 30, 2007, the Company has no unrecognized tax benefits requiring disclosure under FIN 48. The Company recognizes accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. During the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company did not have any income tax related interest or penalties.

Accounting Principles Issued But Not Yet Adopted

In September 2006 the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. The standard provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard also responds to investors’ requests for expanded information about the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, the information used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. The standard applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The standard does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. The guidance in SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating what effects, if any, adoption of the provisions of SFAS No. 157 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007 the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option forFinancial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The standard allows entities to voluntarily choose, at specified election dates, to measure many financial assets and financial liabilities (as well as certain non-financial instruments that are similar to financial instruments) at fair value (the “fair value option”). The guidance in SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating what effects, if any, adoption of the provisions of SFAS No. 159 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

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In June 2007, the FASB issued EITF No. 07-3, Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services Received for use in Future Research and Development Activities (“EITF No. 07-3”).  EITF No. 07-3 states that nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities should be deferred and capitalized.  Such amounts should be recognized as an expense as the related goods are delivered or the related services are performed.  Entities should continue to evaluate whether they expect the goods to be delivered or services to be rendered.  If an entity does not expect the goods to be delivered or services to be rendered, the capitalized advance payment should be charged to expense.  The provisions of EITF No. 07-3 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007.  The Company does not expect adoption of EITF No. 07-3 to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.  

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period and related disclosures. The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements include amounts that are based on management’s best estimates and judgments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents and as such has classified as cash equivalents cash held in a money market account, cash held in a sweep account, and investments in commercial paper and federal agency mortgage-backed securities that meet the Company’s classification criteria for cash equivalents. The Company held cash equivalents of $2,958 and $1,126 in a money market account and $574 and $534 in a sweep account as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The Company also held cash equivalents in commercial paper of $1,054 and $2,380 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, and in federal agency mortgage-backed securities of $494 and $3,065, at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, the Company held cash of $457 and $17 in foreign accounts.

All investments are debt securities classified as held to maturity, and, accordingly, are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method, when applicable. At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the Company had invested $511 and $648, respectively, in federal agency mortgage-backed securities. The Company did not have any material realized or unrealized gains or losses at September 30, 2007 or December 31, 2006.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are carried at estimated net realizable value. The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts for all trade receivables that are not expected to be collected, usually those that are over 90 days past the invoice due date. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $0 and $8 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of actual cost or market, using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Work in process is calculated by estimating the number of units that will be successfully converted to finished goods, based upon a build-up in the stage of completion using estimated labor inputs for each stage and historical yields reduced by estimated usage for quality control testing.

Inventory consists of the following:

   
September 30,
2007
   
December 31,
2006
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Raw material
  $
43
    $
33
 
Work in process
   
58
     
11
 
Finished goods
   
264
     
176
 
    $
365
    $
220
 
 
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Inventory was adjusted down $0 and $7 during the first nine months of 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006, respectively, to reflect values at the lower of cost or market. At September 30, 2007, and December 31, 2006, 1% and 7%, respectively, of total inventory is valued at below the Company’s cost. The Company estimates market value of inventory based upon sales activity within its various distribution channels. The Company’s production process has a high degree of fixed costs and due to the early stage of market acceptance for its products, sales and production volumes may vary significantly from one period to another. Consequently, in some periods sales and production volumes are not adequate to provide for per unit costs that are lower than the current market price for the Company’s products.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consist of the following:

   
September 30,
2007
   
December 31,
2006
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Accrued professional fees
  $
381
    $
351
 
Accrued wages and vacation
   
93
     
378
 
Accrued printing cost
   
61
     
65
 
Other accrued cost
   
53
     
31
 
    $
588
    $
825
 

Foreign Currency Transactions

The Company has determined the functional currency of ReGen AG to be the U.S. dollar (USD). ReGen AG has cash accounts that are held in Swiss francs (CHF), Euros, (EUR) and U.S. dollars and its books and records are maintained in CHF. The Company remeasures ReGen AG’s nonmonetary assets and liabilities and related revenue and expenses using historical rates, other statement of operations accounts using average rates for the period, and monetary assets and liabilities using rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses for the change in exchange rates between the USD and the foreign currency in which a transaction is denominated, including exchange gains and losses from remeasurement of ReGen AG’s monetary assets and liabilities, are recognized currently in results of operations. The impact of foreign currency transactions included in the consolidated results of operations for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 approximated a gain of $3 and a loss of $19, respectively, and losses of $0 and $27, respectively, for the same periods in 2006.

Rental Activities

In 2006, the Company subleased space in one of its facilities to an unrelated third party. Rental income and expense associated with this sublease were presented below operating loss in the consolidated statements of operations. Rental expense included an allocation of building related expenses based on the ratio of subleased space to total space. The sublease expired in December 2006.

Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share

Basic net loss attributable to common stockholders is calculated by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Shares that would be issued upon conversion of preferred stock or debt instruments are not included in the calculation of weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period due to the Company’s net operating loss position. Dividends on preferred stock are not added to the net loss attributable to common stockholders until such dividends are declared. Due to the Company’s net loss position, all options, warrants and contingently issuable shares are anti-dilutive. Therefore, diluted and basic net loss per share are the same.

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Stock-Based Compensation

On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123R, Share Based Payment, using the modified prospective transition method. Under the modified prospective transition method adopted by the Company, stock-based compensation expense for 2007 and 2006 includes compensation expense for all share-based awards granted (i) prior to, but not yet vested, as of January 1, 2006, based on grant date fair value and related service period estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No 123 and (ii) beginning January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value and related service period estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123R. The Company recognizes these compensation costs only for those shares expected to vest over the requisite service period of the awards, generally, the option vesting term of four years. For grant awards with graded vesting, the Company recognizes the estimated expense on an accelerated basis.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes model to estimate grant date fair value. As part of its SFAS No. 123R adoption the Company evaluated the model input assumptions used in estimating grant date fair value. The Company concluded that its historical realized volatility, calculated using historical stock prices of the Company since June 2002, is an appropriate measure of expected volatility. In addition, the Company also examined its historical pattern of option exercises in an effort to identify a discernable pattern and concluded that there was not sufficient data on which to base an estimate of expected term. Consequently the Company has decided to use the “short cut” approach described in SAB 107 to estimate the expected term for options awarded after January 1, 2006. Given the contractual term of 10 years and vesting period of four years, the expected term for options awarded in 2007 and 2006 is estimated to be seven years. The interest rate used in the pricing model is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant on issues with remaining terms equal to the estimated expected term used in the model. In addition, the Company has estimated a forfeiture rate based on historical data and current assumptions.

During the three month period ended September 30, 2007 the Company did not grant any new options.  During the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 the Company granted options to employees, officers and directors to purchase an aggregate of 4,375,642 shares of the Company’s common stock, with a per share weighted average fair value of $0.33. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006, the Company granted employees and directors options to purchase 212,500 and 812,500 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock, with weighted average per share fair values of $0.27 and $0.63, respectively, at the grant dates. Also during the first quarters of 2007 and 2006, the Company granted options to non-employee consultants to purchase 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with a per share fair value of $0.36 at the measurement date and 150,000 shares with a per share fair value of $0.72 at the measurement date, respectively. Amortization of compensation costs recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, for grants awarded to employees and directors approximated $277 and $289, respectively. Amortization of compensation costs recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, for grants awarded to employees and directors approximated $868 and $875, respectively. Amortization of compensation costs recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 for grants awarded to non-employee consultants approximated $9 and $6, respectively. Amortization of compensation costs recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 for grants awarded to non-employee consultants approximated $87 and $29, respectively.

The fair values of option awards granted in the first quarter of 2007 and 2006 were estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions and weighted average fair values:

 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 30, 2007
 
September 30, 2006
 
September 30, 2007
   
September 30, 2006
 
 
Employee &
Director
Non-
Employee
 
Employee &
Director
 
Non-
Employee
 
Employee &
Director
   
Non-
Employee
   
Employee &
Director
   
Non-
Employee
 
Weighted average fair value of grants
N/A
N/A
  $
0.27
 
N/A
  $
0.33
    $
0.36
    $
0.63
    $
0.72
 
Risk free interest rate
N/A
N/A
    4.67 %
N/A
    4.48-4.70 %     4.54 %     4.67-4.75 %     4.79 %
Dividend yield
N/A
N/A
    0 %
N/A
    0 %     0 %     0 %     0 %
Expected lives
N/A
N/A
 
7 years
 
N/A
 
7 years
   
7 years
   
7 years
   
7 years
 
Expected volatility
N/A
N/A
    74.20 %
N/A
   
73.89
74.48
-
%
    72.80 %    
74.20
74.82
%-
%
    74.30 %
 
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(2) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time the Company may be a defendant in lawsuits incidental to the Company’s business. Further, the nature of the Company’s operations subjects it to the inherent business risk of financial exposure to product liability claims. Currently, the Company is not a party to any material legal proceedings.

On November 16, 2006, following our announcement that our management voluntarily initiated and conducted, and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors oversaw, a review of the Company’s historical stock option granting and accounting practices, we received a letter from the Division of Enforcement of the SEC requesting that the Company preserve all documents concerning its granting of stock options to any of our executives or employees from January 2002 through the present and stating that the SEC intends to request production of such documents in the future. Subsequently, on November 20, 2006, the Company amended its quarterly and annual reports to include restated consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, the period from December 21, 1989 (inception) to December 31, 2005, and the quarters ended March 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006. At this time, while we intend to cooperate with the SEC inquiry, we cannot predict what consequences the SEC inquiry will have on the Company. The Company may be subject to regulatory fines or penalties or other contingent liabilities at the conclusion of the SEC’s inquiry.

The Company’s operations are subject to rigorous regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and numerous other federal, state, and foreign governmental authorities. Our manufacturing facility and our products are subject to continual review and periodic inspection by regulatory agencies. In the first quarter of 2007, the FDA initiated a re-inspection of the Company’s records relating to the CMI clinical trial and issued a Form 483 notice listing the investigators’ observations. The inspection resulted in one observation regarding the monitoring of the clinical trial and timely notification of FDA. Prior to the close of the inspection, the Company initiated corrective action on specific items identified and, subsequently, has provided a complete written response to the observation in the Form 483. Failure to comply with FDA or other governmental regulations can result in fines, unanticipated compliance expenditures, recall or seizure of products, total or partial suspension of production and/or distribution, suspension of the FDA’s review of our PMA for the CMI, enforcement actions, injunctions, and criminal prosecution.

(3) CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK

The Company currently markets and sells two products. Our primary product, the CMI, is a type I collagen implant designed to facilitate growth of new tissue to reinforce the existing meniscus tissue remaining after a partial meniscectomy procedure in the human knee. We also sell the SharpShooter Tissue Repair System (“SharpShooter”), a suturing device used to facilitate the surgical implantation of the Company’s collagen matrix products, as well as to perform other similar arthroscopic meniscal repair procedures.

Both the CMI and SharpShooter are marketed in Europe through ReGen AG and, in Italy, Spain, Andorra, and South Africa through non-exclusive distribution agreements with independent orthopedic marketing companies in those territories. The SharpShooter also is marketed through a worldwide non-exclusive distribution agreement with Linvatec Corporation (Linvatec), a subsidiary of ConMed (NASDAQ: CNMD).

The Company is subject to inherent risks associated with international sales, such as changes in the economic, political, legal and business environments in the foreign countries in which we do business. The Company does not require collateral from its customers.

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Concentrations of receivables and revenue by geographic location as of and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
Receivables:
                       
U.S (Linvatec)
    22 %     47 %     22 %     47 %
Switzerland (various)
    4 %     4 %     4 %     4 %
Spain (Hoscenter, Polymedic)
    1 %     0 %     1 %     0 %
Italy (Xmedica)
    15 %     17 %     15 %     17 %
Germany (various)
    52 %     21 %     52 %     21 %
Belgium (various)
    2 %     11 %     2 %     11 %
Austria (various)
    4 %     0 %     4 %     0 %
Sales revenue:
                               
U.S. (Linvatec)
    35 %     60 %     43 %     52 %
Switzerland (various)
    3 %     3 %     2 %     5 %
Spain (Hoscenter, Polymedic)
    0 %     0 %     4 %     8 %
Italy (Xmedica)
    9 %     11 %     10 %     12 %
Germany (various)
    50 %     23 %     39 %     21 %
Belgium (various)
    1 %     3 %     1 %     2 %
Austria (various)
    2 %     0 %     1 %     0 %
Royalties:
                               
U.S. (Linvatec)
    100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %

In several cases the Company relies on a single vendor to supply critical materials or components. Currently, all of these materials and components can be obtained by alternative suppliers, subject to the time and other resources required to initiate new vendor relationships.

At both September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, less than 1% of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance was held in foreign currencies and 14% and 8%, respectively, of current liabilities related to unsettled obligations denominated in foreign currencies. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, 20% and 19%, respectively, of the Company’s expenses resulted from transactions denominated in foreign currencies. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006, 14% and 9%, respectively, of the Company’s expenses resulted from transactions denominated in foreign currencies.

(4) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Amounts due to related parties, $2 and $9, at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, represent amounts due to certain shareholders and an affiliate of a shareholder for reimbursable expenses, royalties, and fees for services provided to the Company. The Company’s statements of operations include the following amounts paid to this same individual or to his affiliates:

   
Three Months Ended September 30
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Royalties
  $
2
    $
2
    $
8
    $
7
 
Donations
   
8
     
     
8
     
8
 
Reimbursable expenses
   
4
     
6
     
8
     
6
 

(5)STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK

As of September 30, 2007 the Company has 165,000,000 authorized shares of common stock, of which 104,007,843 shares of common stock were outstanding. Also at September 30, 2007, the Company had reserved 9,066,464 shares of common stock for conversion of outstanding Series A and Series C Preferred Stock, 1,068,572 shares of common stock for issuance of restricted shares to vendors for services, and 48,383,344 shares of common stock for the exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants. At September 30, 2007, the Company had 500,000 authorized shares of Series D Preferred Stock, of which 135,715 shares were outstanding and 178,430 shares were reserved for exercise of outstanding options and warrants. Each share of Series D Preferred Stock is mandatorily convertible into 100 shares of common stock upon the occurrence of certain events, such that a sufficient number of shares of common stock are available to effect the conversion.

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Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

During the first quarter of 2007, holders of 10,776,909 and 4,463,289 shares of Series A Stock and Series C Stock, respectively, exercised their right to convert their shares to an equal number of shares of common stock. During 2006 there were no conversions of Preferred Stock. As a result of the Series C Stock conversions, $173 of unamortized issuance costs associated with the Series C Stock was recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2007 as a deemed dividend to preferred stockholders for purposes of determining net loss attributable to common stockholders. There were no conversions of Preferred Stock in the second or third quarters of 2007.

Financings and Capital Transactions

On March 2, 2007, March 30, 2007 and April 5, 2007, the Company completed the private placement of 71,429 shares, 47,619 shares, and 16,667 shares, respectively, of Series D convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (Series D Stock), resulting in aggregate proceeds net of issuance costs approximating $5,500 (the Series D financing). Each share of Series D Stock is mandatorily convertible into 100 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to adjustment for splits or other changes to the Company’s common stock, immediately upon either (i) amendment of the Company’s certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock sufficient to effect the conversion or (ii) the effectiveness of a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock such that there are a sufficient number of common shares available to effect the conversion. Either of such corporate actions is subject to the approval of our shareholders before they may be executed. At the 2007 annual meeting the Company’s shareholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect a one-for-ten, one-for-twelve, one-for-fourteen or one-for-sixteen reverse stock split, subject to the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. To date, the Board has not effected a reverse stock split and the Board is not obligated to effect a reverse stock split. The holders of Series D Stock each have one vote for each full share of common stock into which their shares of preferred stock are convertible on the record date for the vote. Holders of the Series D Stock do not have a contractual obligation to share in the losses of the Company. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, the holders of Series D Stock are entitled to receive a liquidation preference of $42 per share, plus any declared but unpaid dividends, and subject to adjustment for stock splits, combinations, or similar events involving the Series D Stock. Since the Series D stock is mandatorily convertible upon the occurrence of certain corporate actions, the Series D Stock was issued with a contingent beneficial conversion feature that will be recognized as a reduction of net income attributable to common stockholders upon occurrence of the triggering event.

In connection with the Series D financing the Company issued to the investors warrants to purchase 40,715 shares of the Company’s Series D Stock at an initial exercise price of $63 per share, or after mandatory conversion of the Series D Stock, 4,071,500 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial exercise price of $0.63 per share. The warrants expire five years after issuance. The number of shares of Series D Stock or common stock to be issued upon exercise and the respective exercise prices are subject to adjustment for changes in the Series D Stock or common stock, such as stock dividends, stock splits, and similar changes. Also in connection with the Series D Financing, the Company issued to the investors options to purchase up to 135,715 shares of the Company’s Series D Stock, exercisable for cash at $42 per share, or after mandatory conversion of the Series D Stock, 13,571,500 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.42 per share. The respective exercise prices are subject to adjustment for stock splits and similar events. The options are exercisable for 15 days following public announcement of FDA clearance of the Company’s Collagen Scaffold device as a class II device and expire at the earliest of the 15th day after such public announcement, partial exercise of the option, or December 31, 2007 (see Note 6, Subsequent Events). On June 1, 2007, the Company registered with the SEC, the common shares into which the Series D Stock would be convertible, as well as the common shares that would be issuable upon exercise of the warrants and options, after mandatory conversion of the Series D Stock has occurred. As of September 30, 2007, both the options and warrants meet the criteria of EITF No. 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and PotentiallySettled in, a Company’s Own Stock, for classification as equity in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

Effective March 2, 2007, the Company entered into a one year consulting agreement to retain the financial advisory services of Sanderling Ventures Management VI (Sanderling), affiliates of whom together beneficially own in excess of five percent of the Company’s common shares. In consideration for such services, the Company issued to Sanderling a warrant to purchase 2,000 Series D preferred shares (or 200,000 common shares if the warrant is exercised after mandatory conversion of the preferred shares into common shares) with the warrant having a five-year term and an exercise price of $42 per share (or $0.42 per common share if the warrant is exercised for common shares). Using the Black Scholes model, the Company has estimated the fair value of the warrant to be approximately $69.

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Stockholders’ Agreement

On August 23, 2007, the Company entered into the Second Amended and Restated Stockholders’ Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the following stockholders of the Company:  J. Richard Steadman, Gerald E. Bisbee, Jr., William R. Timken, The Timken Living Trust U/A/D 9/14/99, Robert G. McNeil, Sanderling Venture Partners IV Co-Investment Fund, L.P., Sanderling IV Biomedical Co-Investment Fund, L.P., Sanderling IV Venture Management, Sanderling Venture Partners V Co-Investment Fund, L.P., Sanderling V Biomedical Co-Investment Fund, L.P., Sanderling V Limited Partnership, Sanderling V Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG, Sanderling Ventures Management V, Sanderling Venture Partners II, L.P., Sanderling Ventures Limited, L.P., Sanderling Ventures Management VI, Sanderling Venture Partners VI Co-Investment Fund L.P., Sanderling VI Limited Partnership and Sanderling VI Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG (collectively, the “Stockholders”). The Agreement amends and restates that certain Amended and Restated Stockholders’ Agreement, by and among the Company and the Stockholders dated as of September 21, 2005, in order to extend the Agreement’s termination date to the earliest of (i) June 30, 2008, (ii) a change of control of the Company (as defined in the Agreement) or (iii) the listing of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, on a national securities exchange.

Of the parties to the agreement, Dr. Bisbee is the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of the Company. Drs. Steadman, Bisbee and McNeil are directors of the Company, as is Mr. Timken, who is the trustee of The Timken Living Trust U/A/D 9/14/99. The Sanderling entities and Dr. McNeil own, together with their affiliates, in excess of five percent of the outstanding shares of the Company. In addition, Sanderling Ventures Management VI has been engaged as a consultant of the Company pursuant to that certain Consulting Agreement by and between the Company and Sanderling Ventures Management VI, dated as of March 2, 2007.

(6)SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 3, 2007, the Company issued 68,572 shares of restricted common stock to a vendor for services rendered. The estimated value of the services is $24.

In connection with a consulting agreement, on October 8, 2007, the Company granted a vendor an option to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock at $0.09 per share. The option was fully vested on the grant date and is exercisable until September 30, 2012. The Company has reserved 50,000 shares of its common stock for exercise of this option.

On October 15, 2007, the Company extended the expiration dates of options to purchase 18,774,838 shares of the Company’s common stock for cash at $0.37 per share and options to purchase 135,715 shares of the Company’s Series D Stock for cash at $42 per share (or 13,571,500 shares of common stock at $0.42 per share if exercised after mandatory conversion of the Series D Stock). The options were issued in connection with financing transactions in 2006 and 2007, and are exercisable for 15 days following public announcement of FDA clearance of the Company’s Collagen Scaffold device as a class II device and were to expire, originally, at the earliest of the 15th day after such public announcement, partial exercise of the option, or December 31, 2007.  The amended options expire at the earliest of the 15th day after such public announcement, partial exercise of the option, or December 31, 2008. The change in the estimated fair value of the options as a result of the expiration date extension will be recognized as a deemed dividend to stockholders for the purpose of determining net loss attributable to common stockholders.

On October 15, 2007, the Company issued warrants to purchase 20,209 shares of Series D Stock at $45 per share (or 2,020,900 shares of common stock at $0.45 per share if exercised after mandatory conversion of the Series D Stock) and warrants to purchase 2,301 shares of Series D Stock at $53 per share (or 230,100 shares of common stock at $0.53 per share if exercised after mandatory conversion of the Series D Stock). The warrants were issued to replace warrants to purchase 2,021,117 shares of common stock at $0.42 per share that expired on June 21, 2007 and warrants to purchase 229,983 shares of common stock at $0.53 per share that expired on August 29, 2007. The new warrants expire five years after the respective expiration dates of the original warrants. The estimated fair value of the warrant, will be recognized as a deemed dividend to stockholders for the purpose of determining net loss attributable to common stockholders. Upon issuance of the warrants the Company has reserved 22,510 shares of Series D Stock for the exercise of the warrants.

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On October 18, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the filing of a Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company (the “Certificate”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to designate and establish 500,000 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Series E Stock”). The Certificate was filed on October 19, 2007 and was effective upon filing. The Certificate provides, among other things, that each share of Series E Stock is mandatorily convertible into 100 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share (i) at such time as the Company’s certificate of incorporation is amended to increase the number of authorized common shares of the Company sufficient to permit the issuance of that number of common shares into which all issued and outstanding shares Series E Stock are convertible, after taking into account all other common shares outstanding or required to be issued upon the conversion of any preferred stock of the Company or exercise of any options or warrants authorized by the Company, or (ii) upon the effectiveness of a reverse stock split of the currently issued and outstanding common shares of the Company in accordance with a Certificate of Amendment of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended, in the form to be prepared, presented to and approved by the Stockholders of the Corporation in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “Reverse Split”) such that, upon the effectiveness of the Reverse Split there are sufficient common shares outstanding to permit the issuance of that number of common shares into which all issued and outstanding shares of Series E Stock are convertible, after taking into account all other common shares outstanding or required to be issued upon the conversion of any preferred stock of the Company or exercise of any options or warrants authorized by the Company.

On October 18, 2007 the Company granted its non-employee directors and certain of its employees options to purchase a total of 350,500 shares of Series E Stock at an exercise price of $9.00 per share (or 35,050,000 shares of common stock at $0.09 per share after mandatory conversion of the Series E Stock). The options, which were granted outside of the Company’s stock option plans, vest over four years from the date of grant and have contractual terms of 10 years. The Company will estimate the fair value of the options, using the Black-Scholes model with inputs similar to those disclosed in Note (1) under the heading, Stock-Based Compensation. Upon grant of the options, the Company has reserved 350,500 shares of Series E Stock for exercise of the options.

Also on October 18, 2007, the Company cancelled options to purchase 834,233 shares of common stock at exercises prices ranging between $0.19 per share and $0.92 per share and replaced them with options to purchase an equivalent number of common shares at an exercise price of $0.09 per share. The options had been granted to certain consultants and employees of the Company between July 2002 and January 2006. As previously disclosed, in the third quarter of 2006, the Company determined that incorrect measurement dates had been used when accounting for certain of its stock options granted between July 2002 and January 2006. In each case where a change of measurement date was required, the market price of the Company’s stock on the new measurement date was higher than the original exercise price of the options. Due to the provisions of IRC §409A, which become effective December 31, 2007, for non-qualified options granted to individuals who are not directors or officers, any deferred income related to non-qualified stock options issued with an exercise price less than the market value of the underlying stock on the grant date is taxable as ordinary income over the period the options vest. As a result of the required changes in measurement dates, the replaced options would be subject to the requirements of §409A. As a result, the Company’s Board decided to cancel the affected options and replace them with options to purchase an equivalent number of shares at an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock on the replacement grant date. For each of the replacement options, all other terms (e.g., vesting, termination date, etc.) remained the same as in the respective original grants. In addition, the Company modified options to purchase 46,250 shares of common stock at prices ranging between $0.09 and $0.48 per share to extend the exercise period of the options from three months after termination of employment to twelve months after termination of employment. This modification was effective October 19, 2007. The estimated incremental cost associated with these modifications was approximately $13, estimated using the Black Scholes model with inputs similar to those disclosed in Note (1) under the heading, Stock-Based Compensation. There were ten employees and three consultants affected by these modifications.
 
In October 2007 the Company received inquiries from the IRS and the state of California pertaining to options granted where the market price of the Company's stock was higher than the exercise price of the options. The Company is in the process of responding to these inquiries.
 
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition andResults of Operations (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the more detailed information contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. This section of the Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. We use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “future” and “intend” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements for many reasons. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Form 10-Q.

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Business

We are a development stage orthopedic products company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative tissue growth and repair products for U.S. and global markets. Our proprietary collagen matrix technology includes applications in orthopedics, general surgery, spine, cardiovascular and drug delivery. Some of these applications are marketable currently while others are in various stages of development. The Company’s first approved product using its collagen matrix technology is the CMI™, a meniscus implant cleared for sale in the European Union (“EU”) and marketed through the Company’s European subsidiary, ReGen Biologics AG. We have made a 510(k) premarket notification submission to the FDA for market clearance in the U.S. of the Collagen Scaffold device, which includes an application for the reinforcement and repair of meniscus defects.

In December 2006 we submitted a revised 510(k) premarket notification to the FDA for the ReGen® Collagen Scaffold for use in general surgical procedures for the reinforcement and repair of soft tissue where weakness exists, including, but not limited to, general soft tissue defects, hernias, and meniscus defects. The Collagen Scaffold reinforces soft tissue and provides a resorbable scaffold that is replaced by the patient’s own tissue. In March 2007, we received a letter from the FDA requesting additional information, which the FDA stated was necessary to complete its review of the 510(k) application. In June 2007 we responded to the FDA’s request. On September 25, 2007 we received a not substantially equivalent (NSE) letter from the FDA regarding the 510(k) submission. The FDA indicated the device is not substantially equivalent to existing Class II devices already in receipt of FDA clearance. The Company is appealing the NSE decision through FDA administrative channels. We will continue to evaluate all levels of spending throughout the organization to support our ability to operate through the anticipated appeal process.

The 510(k) submission is necessary to obtain clearance to market the Collagen Scaffold as a medical device in the United States. Prior to the filing of a 510(k) premarket notification for the Collagen Scaffold, which includes a meniscus application, we were pursuing premarket approval for the CMI in the U.S. The CMI has been the subject of a controlled, randomized, pivotal multicenter clinical trial (MCT) and it is the subject of a modular pre-market approval application, or PMA.

Our current regulatory priority is to obtain FDA clearance for the Collagen Scaffold as a class II device through the 510(k) process. If we are not successful in gaining clearance for the Collagen Scaffold through the 510(k) process, we may complete our submission of the PMA for the CMI. We will likely not pursue completion of the PMA for the CMI product unless the regulatory efforts with respect to the 510(k) for the Collagen Scaffold are unsuccessful. We intend to continue to follow patients in the MCT, which will provide valuable scientific data on long-term patient outcomes in the meniscus. For background and additional information regarding our MCT for the CMI, please refer to the discussion contained in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

If FDA clearance is obtained, we may make the Collagen Scaffold available in a flat sheet configuration, as well as in a semi-lunar shape designed for use in the meniscus, and potentially other configurations specifically designed to facilitate the reinforcement and repair of soft tissue in various sites within the body.

If the revised 510(k) is unsuccessful, the Company intends to work diligently to pursue all alternatives available to it which would result in a class II designation. There can be no assurance as to the outcome of our overall efforts to obtain either the FDA’s clearance of the Collagen Scaffold or, if we choose to pursue it, premarketing approval of the CMI for sale in the U.S.

Our current strategy is to focus on the following initiatives:

 
Obtain FDA clearance of the Collagen Scaffold;

 
Further develop our specialized distribution and marketing programs for the CMI and other ReGen products in Europe and certain other countries;

 
Develop our specialized distribution, marketing, and training programs for the Collagen Scaffold and other ReGen products in the U.S.; and

 
Conduct further research on selected product opportunities within our research and development pipeline.

Our long-term strategy is to capitalize on our proven collagen matrix technology by continuing to design, develop, manufacture and market our own products, as well as partner with key market leaders to develop and market products in targeted therapeutic areas.

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Our current principal product offerings are the CMI and the SharpShooter® Tissue Repair System (SharpShooter). The CMI is intended to facilitate growth of new tissue to reinforce the remaining meniscus, and to provide certain clinical benefits. Meniscus tissue loss typically occurs through an arthroscopic partial meniscectomy procedure performed to address meniscus tears or other irreparable damage resulting from acute injury or long-term wear. The surgeon sutures the CMI to the rim of the meniscus remaining after partial meniscectomy. Once implanted, the CMI’s highly porous matrix guides the growth of new tissue from the patient’s own cells. By providing a scaffold for growth of new meniscus-like tissue, the CMI procedure provides the potential for certain clinical benefits, including the restoration of patient activity.

As our research and development program generates new core products, we may develop supportive products that facilitate surgery. The first example of these supportive products is the SharpShooter Tissue Repair System, or SharpShooter, a needle-advancing instrument that allows surgeons to accurately place needles in hard-to-reach locations. Although initially designed for use in suturing the meniscus applications of our collagen matrix products, the SharpShooter is also suited for use in a portion of the industry-estimated 250,000 meniscus repair procedures performed worldwide in 2006.

To date, sales of our products have been limited. Although the CMI is cleared for sale and distributed in Europe, it is not approved for sale in the U.S., and ReGen is making no claim regarding its safety, effectiveness or its potential for premarketing approval by the FDA. ReGen has exclusive worldwide rights to market the CMI subject to relevant regulatory clearance in each market. Our Swiss subsidiary, ReGen AG conducts our European distribution activities through local market distributors and a limited number of employees. Currently, we have distributorship agreements with independent orthopedic device marketing organizations for distribution of our products in Italy, Spain, Andorra, and South Africa. In Germany we have received an OPS code for third-party reimbursement of the CMI and we are currently awaiting assignment of the reimbursement amount associated with the code. If it is obtained, we expect assignment of the OPS code and reimbursement amount to facilitate market penetration in that country. The SharpShooter is cleared for sale in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, Chile and Japan. Currently, we market the SharpShooter through a worldwide non-exclusive distribution agreement with Linvatec Corporation (Linvatec), a subsidiary of ConMed (NASDAQ: CNMD), and in Europe through ReGen AG, including Italy, Spain, Andorra, and South Africa through independent medical device marketing companies in those markets. We continue to evaluate new markets for potential expansion of our distribution efforts.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. For example, when we value work in process inventory we use estimates to determine, among other factors, the number of units that will be successfully converted to finished goods. This and other estimates we make are often based on judgments, probabilities and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, but that are inherently uncertain and unpredictable. Assumptions may be incomplete or inaccurate and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur. It is also possible that other professionals, applying reasonable judgments to the same facts and circumstances, could develop and support a range of alternative estimated amounts. We also are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from estimated amounts, such as changes in the healthcare environment, competition, foreign exchange, litigation, legislation and regulation. These and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. All of these could significantly and adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations.

An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, if different estimates reasonably could have been used, or if changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur could materially impact the financial statements. Management believes that there have been no significant changes during the Nine Months ended September 30, 2007, to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting policies and estimates in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, including our adoption effective January 1, 2007, of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. For further discussion of our accounting policies see Note 3 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) and Note 3 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

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INCOME TAXES: We provide for income taxes in accordance with the asset and liability method, prescribed by SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. At December 31, 2006 the Company had a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $67.4 million and a research and development tax credit carryforward of approximately $390. These carryforwards began to expire in 2005 and 2006, respectively. The utilization of net operating loss carryforwards may be limited due to changes in the ownership of the Company and its subsidiaries, and the effect of the reverse merger and recapitalization completed on June 21, 2002. A valuation allowance is required when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

As a result of evaluating all positive and negative evidence, we have established a full valuation allowance for the Company’s net deferred tax assets. Effective January 1, 2007, we adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. Adoption of FIN 48 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years 2003 to 2006. In addition, the Company’s net operating loss carryforwards that relate to 1991 and forward are subject to adjustment by these tax authorities. At September 30, 2007, the Company has no unrecognized tax benefits requiring disclosure under FIN 48. The Company recognizes accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company did not have any income tax related interest or penalties.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE: Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123R, Share Based Payment, using the modified prospective transition method, and therefore have not restated prior periods’ results in connection with the transition. Under this transition method we recognize compensation expense for all share-based payments granted to employees (i) on or after January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123R and (ii) prior to but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions SFAS No. 123. Under the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123R, we recognize stock-based compensation net of an estimated forfeiture rate and only recognize compensation cost for those shares expected to vest, generally on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. Prior to SFAS No. 123R adoption, we accounted for share-based payments to employees under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issuedto Employees (APB 25) and accordingly, generally recognized compensation expense only when we granted options with an exercise price which was less than the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant.

For stock issued to vendors for services, we recognize expense based on our stock price at the earlier of the date at which a performance commitment by the vendor exists or the date at which the vendor’s performance is complete. Expense recognized for non-employee options and for warrants issued in connection with equity transactions is measured based on management’s estimate of fair value and recognized on an accelerated basis over the respective vesting period.

Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the share-based payment awards and stock price volatility. Management determined that historical realized volatility calculated since the reverse merger is a reasonable indicator of expected volatility and future stock price trends. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. As a result, if factors change and we use different assumptions, our stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, we are required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest. If our actual forfeiture rate is materially different from our estimate, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what we have recorded in the current period.

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We estimate fair value using the Black-Scholes model and the resulting values depend upon the assumptions we input into the model, including the risk-free interest rate, dividend yield, expected lives and expected volatility. We estimate the foregoing factors at the respective measurement dates of the grants. Upon examination of our historical pattern of option exercises in an effort to identify a discernable pattern, we concluded that there was not sufficient data on which to base an estimate of expected term. Consequently we decided to use the “short cut” approach described in SAB 107 to estimate the expected term for options awarded after January 1, 2006. Given the contractual term of 10 years and vesting period of four years, the expected term for options awarded in the first quarters of 2006 and 2007 is estimated to be seven years. Prior to adoption of SFAS No. 123R, we had used the grant term as the expected life, which was our best estimate of future exercise patterns. The interest rate used in the pricing model is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant on issues with remaining terms equal to the estimated expected term used in the model. In addition, the Company has estimated a forfeiture rate based on historical data and current assumptions. For grants made after the Company’s merger with RBio, we estimate volatility using historical weekly closing prices of our stock since the merger through the closest date before the respective grant date.

We believe it is difficult to accurately measure the value of an employee stock option (see “Use of Estimates” above). The key factors used in the Black-Scholes model rely on assumptions we make of future uncertain events. Actual events may differ from our assumptions.

INVENTORY VALUATION: Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market. Market is based on current sales of product to existing customers reduced by an estimate of cost to dispose. At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, 1% and 7%, respectively, of our inventory was carried at market. Work in process is calculated by estimating the number of units that will be successfully converted to finished goods, based upon a build-up in the stage of completion using estimated labor inputs for each stage, and historical yields reduced by estimated usage for quality control testing and for research and development.

Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 151, Inventory Costs, which clarifies that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and spoilage should be recognized as current-period charges and requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. Adoption of SFAS No. 151 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

To date commercial sales of our products have been inconsistent and our production efforts have been directed primarily toward development. Given the inconsistent and generally low volumes of commercial production to date, estimates and assumptions related to factors such as labor inputs and yields are based on a limited amount of historical data. Actual results may differ significantly from our estimates. We continually review the assumptions and estimates we use to value inventory and expect that our judgments regarding these estimates may change as commercial production volumes increase and additional data are available.

Certain components of inventory have limited shelf lives. Our inventory control policies include procedures to identify, evaluate, segregate and dispose of any nonconforming inventory, including materials or components that have passed specified expiration dates. Nonconforming inventory may be either scrapped for immediate disposal or used in research and development.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006 the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurement, which provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 157 also responds to investors’ requests for expanded information about the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, the information used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value but does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating what effects, if any, adoption of the provisions of SFAS 157 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007 the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option forFinancial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which allows entities to voluntarily choose, at specified election dates, to measure many financial assets and financial liabilities (as well as certain non-financial instruments that are similar to financial instruments) at fair value (the “fair value option”). The guidance in SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating what effects, if any, adoption of the provisions of SFAS No. 159 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

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In June 2007, the FASB issued EITF No. 07-3, Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services Received for use in Future Research and Development Activities (“EITF No. 07-3”).  EITF No. 07-3 states that nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities should be deferred and capitalized.  Such amounts should be recognized as an expense as the related goods are delivered or the related services are performed.  Entities should continue to evaluate whether they expect the goods to be delivered or services to be rendered.  If an entity does not expect the goods to be delivered or services to be rendered, the capitalized advance payment should be charged to expense.  The provisions of EITF No. 07-3 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007.  The Company does not expect adoption of EITF No. 07-3 to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

Results of Operations

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to Three and Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, 2006

REVENUE. The Company’s revenue from sales of our products approximated $249 and $577 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, compared with $135 and $394, respectively, for the same periods in 2006. The approximate increases of $114 (84%) and $183 (46%), respectively, resulted from increased sales of both our CMI and SharpShooter products. The remainder of our revenue is derived from royalties, which generally are due under a license agreement when our distributor, Linvatec, sells the SharpShooter product to a third party. Royalty revenue was the same for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared with the same period in 2006 and decreased approximately $1 (3%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006. Historically, shipments of our products, and therefore our revenue, have been inconsistent for a number of reasons, including the supply requirements of our distributors and their anticipated rate of sales. Title of product passes to our customers FOB origin and our customers do not have a right to return the product other than for product defect issues.

For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007, CMI sales by ReGen AG approximated $147 and $297, compared to $46 and $158 for each of the respective periods in 2006. ReGen AG’s selling price for the CMI ranges from $1,050 to $2,300 per unit. CMI sales approximated 59% and 51% of total sales for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 compared with 34% and 40% for the same periods ended 2006. We believe the increase in CMI sales is the result of surgeon training programs and other marketing and distribution initiatives; however, the increase may not be indicative of a future trend.

SharpShooter sales in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, approximated $102 and $280 respectively, compared with $89 and $236, respectively, for the same periods in 2006, representing increases of $13 and $44 (15% and 19%), respectively. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, SharpShooter sales to Linvatec, our primary distributor for the SharpShooter, approximated $89 and $246, respectively, compared to $81 and $204, respectively, for the same periods in 2006, representing increases of $8 (10%) and $42 (21%), respectively. SharpShooter sales to ReGen AG customers for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 approximated $13 and $34, respectively, compared to $8 and $32, for the same periods in 2006, representing increases of $5 (63%) and $2 (6%), respectively.

COST OF GOODS SOLD. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, cost of goods sold approximated $119 and $297, respectively, compared with $122 and $362, respectively, for the same periods in 2006, representing decreases of $3 and $65 (2% and 18%), respectively. The decreases resulted, primarily, from a lower per unit cost for CMI units sold due to varying production volumes in the respective periods when the units were produced. At September 30, 2007 all CMI units in inventory, as well as all of the CMI units sold during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, were valued at cost, which was lower than market. By comparison, at September 30, 2006, 24% of CMI units in finished goods inventory, as well as 68% and 78% of the CMI units sold during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006, respectively, were valued at market, which was lower than cost.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, approximately $72 and $200, respectively, of cost of goods sold related to SharpShooter units sold compared with $66 and $171, respectively, for the same periods in 2006, representing increases of $6 (9%) and $29 (17%), respectively. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007, approximately $45 and $88, respectively, of cost of goods sold related to CMI units sold compared with $53 and $182, respectively, for CMI units in the same periods in 2006, representing decreases of $8 (15%) and $94 (52%), respectively.

Due to a high degree of fixed costs in the production process, the early stage of market acceptance for our products, and the variability of commercial production volumes between periods, sales and commercial production volumes in a given period may not be adequate to provide for per unit costs that are lower than the current market price for our products. The positive gross margin achieved in the first nine months of 2007 may not be indicative of a future trend.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. Research and development expenses for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 approximated $890 and $3,146, respectively, compared with $1,148 and $5,708, respectively, for the same periods in 2006. Significant factors contributing to the $258 (22%) net decrease for the comparative three month periods include: (i) $320 decrease in consulting, legal, and other professional fees and related costs associated with our PMA and 510(k) submissions to the FDA, as well as costs associated with development projects such as the ongoing refinement of our collagen scaffold manufacturing processes; partially offset by (ii) $62 increase in rent and other facility costs related to the termination of the sublease arrangement for our Redwood City facility. Significant factors contributing to the $2,562 (45%) net decrease for the comparative nine month periods include: (i) $2,701 decrease in consulting, legal, and other professional fees and related costs associated with our PMA and 510(k) submissions to the FDA, including costs associated with our undertaking to audit, analyze, and tabulate clinical data from the CMI clinical trial, which concluded in the second quarter of 2006, as well as costs associated with development projects such as the ongoing refinement of our collagen scaffold manufacturing processes; (ii) $56 decrease in compensation costs related to staff reductions; (iii) $26 decrease in clinical costs associated with our MCT for the CMI; partially offset by (iv) $208 increase in rent and other facility costs related to the termination of the sublease arrangement for our Redwood City facility; and (v) $13 increase in costs related to training and other activities associated with our lateral CMI study in Europe.

During 2006 we completed development of a CMI for the lateral meniscus and European regulatory authorities accepted an expanded CE mark for the CMI to include both the medial and lateral configurations. In 2007 we are continuing a small European post-market surveillance that we initiated in 2006. This study is designed to validate safety and surgical technique and to add important lateral experience to our clinical database on the meniscus. We have developed a prototype of a substantial new addition to our SharpShooter Tissue Repair products and during 2007, we intend to complete the U.S. and European regulatory activities required to clear the way for marketing of the new SharpShooter product. Additionally, we have made substantial progress in the ongoing refinement of our collagen matrix manufacturing processes focused on the increase in production yields and capacity. Lastly, we have conducted early research on potential extended applications of our collagen matrix technology.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. Business development, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 approximated $1,592 and $5,313, respectively, compared with approximately $1,526 and $4,063, respectively, for the same periods in 2006. Significant factors contributing to the $66 (4%) net increase for the comparative three month periods include: (i) $293 increase in costs associated with our worldwide marketing and distribution initiatives, including compensation, consulting, advertising and promotion; partially offset by (ii) $186 decrease in legal, accounting and other professional fees, primarily associated with 2006 restatement of previously issued financial statements; and (iii) $41 decrease in compensation expense related to staff reductions. The $1,250 (31%) increase for the comparative nine month periods results primarily from the increase in costs associated with our worldwide marketing and distribution initiatives, including compensation, consulting, advertising and promotion. During the remainder of 2007 we expect to incur additional costs such as consulting fees, education, promotional activities, and similar costs in connection with development of marketing and distribution capabilities and other activities.

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE). Non-operating income (expense) consists of interest and other income, rental income, rental expense, and interest and other expense. Interest and other income approximated $88 and $300 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, respectively, compared with $56 and $261, respectively, for the same periods in 2006. The approximate increases of $32 (57%) and $39 (15%), respectively, related primarily to higher interest rates and higher cash and cash equivalents and investment balances in 2007 compared with 2006. Net rental income, which is sub-lease rental revenue less rent and operating expenses related to the sub-leased portion of the Company’s Redwood City, CA facility, approximated $0 for three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, compared with $(5) and $11, respectively for the same periods in 2006. The sub-lease was terminated December 2006. Interest and other expense approximated $105 and $340 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, compared with $97 and $293, respectively, for the same periods in 2006, due to higher interest rates and compounding of interest.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents and investments approximated $6,109 as of September 30, 2007 compared with approximately $7,916 as of December 31, 2006. The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and investments is a result of cash used for operations, for property and equipment purchases, and for repayment of capital lease obligations, net of the net proceeds of the Series D financings closed in March and April 2007.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company held investments in commercial paper and federal agency mortgage-backed securities. The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents and as such has classified as cash equivalents cash held in a money market account, a sweep account and investments in commercial paper and federal agency mortgage-backed securities that meet our classification criteria for cash and cash equivalents. All investments are commercial paper and federal agency mortgage-backed securities classified as held to maturity, and, accordingly, are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. At September 30, 2007 approximately 1% of our cash and cash equivalents balance is held in foreign currencies. The effect on our 2007 condensed consolidated financial statements of re-measurement of the accounts of our Swiss subsidiary is immaterial.

Cash flows

The following table sets forth our sources and uses of cash for the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.

   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Net cash used in operations
  $ (7,170 )   $ (9,711 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (30 )    
1,880
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
5,549
     
107
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (19 )     (27 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
  $ (1,670 )   $ (7,751 )

Cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 approximated $7,170, which resulted from the net loss of $8,186, adjusted to account for a net increase in accounts receivable, inventory and other assets of approximately $14, a net decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities of $8, together with adjustments of $1,038 for non-cash items, including depreciation, stock-based compensation and exchange loss related to re-measurement of our Swiss subsidiary’s financial statements. Approximately $1.6 million of operating expenses incurred in the first half of 2006 represents costs associated with the undertaking to audit, analyze, and tabulate the CMI multicenter clinical trial (“MCT”) data. This data project was substantially completed during the second quarter of 2006. We believe our investment in the clinical data represents a valuable source of data on long term patient outcomes that may be useful as (i) a potential source of safety and efficacy information for regulatory clearance or approval of the ReGen collagen scaffold or CMI; and (ii) the basis for scientific publications and further research that could lead to important new improvements in the treatment of meniscus injury.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, we used approximately $137 from our investments to fund operations, invested approximately $167 in property and equipment, and repaid approximately $11 of our capital lease obligations.

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Through September 30, 2007, we have incurred cumulative inception to date net losses of approximately $87,586 and used approximately $71,463 in cash for operating activities. The future operating results of the Company may be affected by a number of risks and certain other factors. The Company’s future operating results are highly dependent upon its ability to obtain and maintain regulatory clearance and approvals for its Collagen Scaffold device, CMI and other products. Although the CMI is cleared for sale and distributed in Europe, it is not approved for sale in the U.S., and the Company makes no claim regarding its safety, effectiveness or its potential for FDA approval. The Company is appealing an NSE decision related to its 510(k) submission to the FDA for market clearance in the U.S. of the Collagen Scaffold, which includes an application for the reinforcement and repair of meniscus defects. The process of obtaining regulatory clearances or approvals to market a medical device, particularly from the FDA, can be costly and time-consuming. There can be no assurance that such clearances or approvals will be granted on a timely basis, if at all. If the 510(k) process takes longer than expected or the Collagen Scaffold device is not cleared, it might substantially delay our ability to commercialize the Collagen Scaffold and negatively impact our business. If the Collagen Scaffold device is not cleared through the 510(k), we may proceed with submission to the FDA of the PMA for the CMI. The PMA process is typically more costly, lengthy and uncertain than the 510(k) clearance process.

In addition to regulatory related hurdles, in order to approach a position of positive operating earnings and cash flow, the Company will need to effectively address other operating issues, including for example, establishing distribution channels and identifying third party reimbursement provisions for the surgeons and facilities that would be responsible for implanting the Company’s Collagen Scaffold, the CMI, or other future products. While the Company is actively working to address these issues, there is no guarantee that the Company will be successful or able to effectively address these challenges in any given time frame.

We will continue pursuing additional permanent equity capital in order to support ongoing operations at least until the date we receive either FDA clearance for the Collagen Scaffold or premarketing approval for the CMI in the U.S. While we have been successful in the past in obtaining the necessary capital to support our operations, there is no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional equity capital or other financing under commercially reasonable terms and conditions, or at all. Based upon current cash and investment balances and planned spending rates for 2007 management believes that the Company has adequate cash and investments on hand to support ongoing operations through at least April 1, 2008. Our estimate may change, however, if actual results differ significantly from our expectations. Key assumptions that may affect our estimate include (i) actual sales that may vary significantly from our expectations; (ii) the actual timeline of events with respect to the CMI MCT and our 510(k) and PMA submissions to the FDA; (iii) decisions we make regarding our business objectives; and (iv) other developments in our business. We intend to reduce planned spending so that current cash and investments are sufficient to support operations through the anticipated 510(k) appeal process. However, the timing of the 510(k) appeal process is subjct to inherent uncertainty. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2007 we expect to implement measures to control costs that are within management’s discretion, including (but not limited to) costs such as consulting, advertising and promotion, personnel, other administrative costs and/or capital expenditures. We anticipate that additional equity capital will be required beyond April 2008 to support operations. However, if unforeseen events occur, it is possible that additional cash may be needed before April 2008 to support operations. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. However, if additional capital is not obtained, the Company will not be able to continue as a going concern. The Company’s financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability or classification of assets or the amounts or classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Equity Financing

On March 2, 2007, March 30, 2007 and April 5, 2007, the Company completed the private placement of 71,429 shares, 47,619 shares, and 16,667 shares, respectively, of Series D convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (Series D Stock), resulting in aggregate proceeds net of issuance costs approximating $5,500 (the Series D financing). Each share of Series D Stock is mandatorily convertible into 100 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to adjustment for splits or other changes to the Company’s common stock, immediately upon either (i) amendment of the Company’s certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock sufficient to effect the conversion or (ii) the effectiveness of a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock such that there are a sufficient number of common shares available to effect the conversion. Either of such corporate actions is subject to the approval of our shareholders before they may be executed. At the 2007 annual meeting our shareholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect a one-for-ten, one-for-twelve, one-for-fourteen or one-for-sixteen reverse stock split, subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors. To date, the Board has not effected a reverse stock split and the Board is not obligated to effect a reverse stock split. The holders of Series D Stock each have one vote for each full share of common stock into which their shares of preferred stock are convertible on the record date for the vote. Holders of the Series D Stock do not have a contractual obligation to share in the losses of the Company. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, the holders of Series D Stock are entitled to receive a liquidation preference of $42 per share, plus any declared but unpaid dividends, and subject to adjustment for stock splits, combinations, or similar events involving the Series D Stock. Since the Series D Stock is mandatorily convertible upon the occurrence of certain corporate actions, the Series D Stock was issued with a contingent beneficial conversion feature that will be recognized as a reduction of net income attributable to common stockholders upon occurrence of the triggering event.

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In connection with the Series D financing the Company issued to the investors warrants to purchase 40,715 shares of the Company’s Series D Stock at an initial exercise price of $63 per share, or after mandatory conversion of the Series D Stock, 4,071,500 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial exercise price of $0.63 per share. The warrants expire five years after issuance. The number of shares of Series D Stock or common stock to be issued upon exercise and the respective exercise prices are subject to adjustment for changes in the Series D Stock or common stock, such as stock dividends, stock splits, and similar changes. Also in connection with the Series D Financing, the Company issued to the investors options to purchase up to 135,715 shares of the Company’s Series D Stock, exercisable for cash at $42 per share, or after mandatory conversion of the Series D Stock, 13,571,500 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.42 per share. The respective exercise prices are subject to adjustment for stock splits and similar events. The options are exercisable for 15 days following public announcement of FDA clearance of the Company’s Collagen Scaffold device as a class II device and expire at the earliest of the 15th day after such public announcement, partial exercise of the option, or December 31, 2007. In October 2007 the Company extended the expiration date of the options to December 31, 2008. On June 1, 2007, the Company registered with the SEC, the common shares into which the Series D Stock would be convertible, as well as the common shares that would be issuable upon exercise of the warrants and options, after mandatory conversion of the Series D Stock has occurred. As of September 30, 2007, both the options and warrants meet the criteria of EITF No. 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and PotentiallySettled in, a Company’s Own Stock, for classification as equity in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

Vail Securities Investments, Inc. acted as a placement agent (the “Placement Agent”) for certain of the sales. In connection with those sales, the Company paid the Placement Agent approximately $28 as compensation for services rendered.

Effective March 2, 2007, the Company entered into a one year consulting agreement to retain the financial advisory services of Sanderling Ventures Management VI (Sanderling), affiliates of whom together beneficially own in excess of five percent of the Company’s common shares. In consideration for such services, the Company issued to Sanderling a warrant to purchase 2,000 Series D preferred shares (or 200,000 common shares if the warrant is exercised after mandatory conversion of the preferred shares into common shares) with the warrant having a five-year term and an exercise price of $42 per share (or $0.42 per common share if the warrant is exercised for common shares). Using the Black Scholes model, the Company has estimated the fair value of the warrant to be approximately $69.

During the first quarter of 2007, holders of 10,776,909 and 4,463,289 shares of Series A Stock and Series C Stock, respectively, exercised their right to convert their shares to an equal number of shares of common stock. There were no Series A Stock or Series C Stock conversions during 2006.
 
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SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this filing which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements under provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of the managements of ReGen and RBio and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including those discussed in the Risk Factors section of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 declared effective on June 1, 2007. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We wish to caution readers that the following important factors, among others, in some cases have affected, and in the future could affect our actual results and could cause our actual results in fiscal year 2007 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to:

 
our ability to access sufficient working capital from our operations or through external financings so that we may continue to operate as a going concern;
 
our ability to obtain clearance of our Collagen Scaffold device or approval of the CMI™ from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA;
 
risks related to our debt financing, such as increases in interest rates and our ability to meet existing financial and other covenants;
 
our ability to effectively market and sell our products, by ourselves or through our distribution partners;
 
the ability of our customers to obtain third part reimbursement for the cost of our products;
 
our dependence on a few products;
 
our ability to attract and retain key employees;
 
our ability to timely develop new products and enhance existing products;
 
the occurrence of certain operating hazards and uninsured risks;
 
risks relating to product liability claims;
 
our ability to protect proprietary information and to obtain necessary licenses on commercially reasonable terms;
 
our ability to procure product components and effectively produce products for resale;
 
our ability to control production quantities and inventory in order to avoid unanticipated costs such as outdated inventory;
 
the impact of governmental regulations;
 
changes in technology;
 
our ability to be listed on a national securities exchange or quotation system;
 
our ability to convince physicians that using our products to repair and reinforce meniscus defects is an effective alternative to existing therapies and treatments;
 
our ability to adapt to economic, political and regulatory conditions affecting the healthcare industry; and
 
other unforeseen events that may impact our business.

Our quarterly revenue and operating results have varied significantly in the past and are likely to vary from quarter to quarter in the future.
 
 
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Quarterly revenue and operating results may fluctuate as a result of a variety of factors, including our ability or the ability of our distribution partners to market and sell our products, variable customer demand for our products and services, our investments in research and development or other corporate resources, our ability to effectively and consistently manufacture our products, and avoid costs associated with the recall of defective or potentially defective products, the ability of our vendors to effectively and timely delivery necessary materials and product components, acquisitions of other companies or assets, the timing of new product introductions, changes in distribution channels, sales and marketing promotional activities and trade shows and general economic conditions. Further, due to the relatively fixed nature of most of our costs, which primarily include personnel, facilities and related costs, any unanticipated shortfall in revenue in any fiscal quarter would have an adverse effect on our results of operations in that quarter. Accordingly, our operating results for any particular quarterly period may not necessarily be indicative of results for future periods.

Our filings with the SEC are available to the public from commercial document retrieval services and at the Web site maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.
 
 
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