Apricus Biosciences Inc. Annual Report 2001

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-K(Mark One)[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001 ----------------- OR[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934For the transition period from to ---------- --------- Commission file number 0-22245 NEXMED, INC ----------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) NEVADA 87-0449967 ------ ---------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or (I.R.S. Employer Organization) Identification No.) 350 CORPORATE BOULEVARD, ROBBINSVILLE, NJ 08691 ----------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (609) 208-9688 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Name of Exchange on Which Registered ------------------- ------------------------------------ COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.001 THE NASDAQ NATIONAL MARKET Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reportsrequired to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that theregistrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to suchfiling requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No --- --- Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to thebest of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statementsincorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to thisForm 10-K.X - As of March 27, 2002, 23,661,654 shares of the common stock, par value$.001, of the registrant were outstanding and the aggregate market value of thecommon stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $106,004,210. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of our Proxy Statement to be delivered to our stockholders inconnection with the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 21, 2002(the "2002 Proxy Statement") are incorporated by reference into Part III of thisReport. NEXMED, INC. INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 ITEMS IN FORM 10-K ------------------ Page ----PART I.Item 1. BUSINESS.......................................................... 1Item 2. PROPERTIES........................................................ 7Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS................................................. 7Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS............... 7PART II.Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS........................................................... 7Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA........................................... 8Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS............................................. 8Item 7A QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK........ 12Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA....................... 13Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE......................................... 32PART III.Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT................ 32Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION............................................ 32Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.... 32Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.................... 32PART IV.Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K... 32 PART I.ITEM 1. BUSINESS.Some of the statements contained in this Report discuss future expectations,contain projections of results of operations or financial condition or stateother "forward-looking" information. Those statements include statementsregarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and itsmanagement team. Prospective investors are cautioned that any suchforward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involverisks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially fromthose projected in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertaintiesinclude but are not limited to, those risks and uncertainties set forth underthe heading "Factors That Could Affect Our Future Results" of Part I of thisReport. In light of the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in theforward-looking statements included in this Report, the inclusion of suchstatements should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other personthat our objectives and plans will be achieved.GENERAL NexMed, Inc., (the "Company," which may be referred to as "we," "us,"or "our") is a pharmaceutical and medical technology company. We develop andcommercialize therapeutic products based on proprietary delivery systems. We arecurrently focusing our efforts on new and patented topical pharmaceuticalproducts based on a penetration enhancement drug delivery technology known asNexACT(R), which may enable an active drug to be better absorbed through theskin.PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGIES We are currently focusing our efforts on new and patented topicalpharmaceutical products based on a penetration enhancement drug deliverytechnology known as NexACT(R), which may enable an active drug to be betterabsorbed through the skin. The NexACT(R) transdermal drug delivery technology isdesigned to enhance the absorption of an active drug through the skin,overcoming the skin's natural barrier properties and enabling highconcentrations of the active drug to rapidly penetrate the desired site of theskin or extremity. Successful application of the NexACT(R) technology wouldimprove therapeutic outcomes and reduce gastrointestinal or other systemic sideeffects that often accompany oral medications. We intend to continue our efforts developing topical treatmentsincluding cream, gel, patch and tape, based on the application of NexACT(R)technology to drugs: (1) previously approved by the FDA, (2) with provenefficacy and safety profiles, (3) with patents expiring or expired and (4) withproven market track records and potential. Currently, we are focusing our application of the NexACT(R) technologyto Alprox-TD(R) and Femprox(R) creams, for the treatment of male erectiledysfunction ("ED") and female sexual arousal disorder ("FSAD"), respectively. Weare also exploring the application of the NexACT(R) technology to other drugcompounds and delivery systems, and are in the early stage of developing newproducts such as a topical treatment for nail fungus, a topical non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drug ("NSAID") treatment for pain and inflammation, and atopical anti-emetic treatment for the prevention of nausea and vomitingassociated with post-operative surgical procedures and cancer chemotherapy. Alprox-TD(R) is an alprostadil-based cream treatment intended forpatients with mild, moderate or severe ED. Our clinical studies havedemonstrated that NexACT(R) enhancers promote the rapid absorption ofalprostadil and improve clinical responses. In November 2001, we initiated ourPhase 3 clinical development program for Alprox-TD consisting of two pivotalstudies, which will enroll up to 2,500 patients at approximately 80 sitesthroughout the U.S. The two pivotal Phase 3 studies are randomized,double-blind, placebo-controlled, and designed to confirm the efficacy andsafety of Alprox-TD(R) in patients with various degrees of ED. In March 2002, weinitiated a Phase 3 open-label study for Alprox-TD(R). The purpose of the newstudy is to confirm the safety of Alprox-TD(R) on a longer term basis and willinclude new patients as well as those who have completed testing in one of thetwo pivotal Phase 3 studies and elect to continue using Alprox-TD(R) for anadditional period. We anticipate that at the current rate of patient enrollmentand completion, the two pivotal Phase 3 studies should be completed by year-end2002, and the New Drug Application ("NDA") submitted to the FDA during firsthalf of 2003. Completion of the open-label study is not a prerequisite for ourNDA submission. In July 2001, Alprox-TD(R) was launched in China under the Befar(R)trademark. The product is manufactured and marketed by a local affiliate ofVergemont International Limited, our Asian licensee. We receive from our Asianlicensee royalty payments and payments for manufacturing supplies in connectionwith the distribution of Befar(R) in China and in other Asian markets onceBefar(R) is approved for marketing in such other markers. In March 2002,Befar(R) was approved by the Department of Health for marketing in Hong Kong. Weanticipate that the launch of Befar(R) in Hong Kong will take place during firsthalf of 2002. In 1November 2001, our Asian licensee filed an NDA with the Health Science Authorityfor approval to market the product in Singapore. Femprox(R) is an alprostadil-based cream product intended for thetreatment of FSAD. We have completed enrollment for a Phase 2 clinical studywith Femprox(R). This multi-center at home use study is randomized,double-blind, placebo-controlled, and designed to investigate the efficacy andsafety of the Femprox(R) cream in approximately 100 pre-menopausal womendiagnosed with FSAD. We anticipate that we will complete this Phase 2 study bythe end of March 2002 and then submit the clinical results to the FDA for reviewand comment. Another product we are developing is the Viratrol(R) device, atherapeutic medical device for the treatment of herpes simplex diseases withoutthe use of drugs. The Viratrol(R) device is hand-held, non-invasive, anddesigned to treat herpes simplex lesions. The device topically delivers a minuteelectrical current to an infected site and may block lesions from forming and/orshorten healing time once lesions develop. In December 2001, we submitted to theFDA our planned protocols for the initiation of a clinical study designed tosupport the efficacy claims of the Viratrol(R) device in treating patients withoral herpes lesions. We intend to proceed with the proposed study, pending FDAconcurrence and the availability of financing to complete the proposed study.FACTORS THAT COULD AFFECT OUR FUTURE RESULTSWE HAVE AN URGENT NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FINANCING. We will require additional financing before achieving positive cashflow and will need to seek financing from the sale of equity or debt and fromprivate and public sources as well as from collaborative licensing and/ormarketing arrangements with third parties. However, we have not madearrangements for, and there is no assurance that such additional externalfunding will be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all. If we cannotobtain such additional financing, we may need to modify our business objectivesor reduce or cease certain or all of our product development programs and otheroperations. Our current cash reserves along with the anticipated payments from ourAsian licensee will be insufficient to support our operations to the time ofproduct approval. We will require a significant capital infusion to pursue ourresearch, development and commercialization plan. We cannot assure you that (1)we will obtain regulatory approval or develop any additional products, (2) ifsuccessful, we will attract sufficient capital to complete any development andcommercialization undertaken or (3) any such development and commercializationwill be successful.WE CONTINUE TO INCUR OPERATING LOSSES. Our current business operations began in 1994 and we have a limitedoperating history. We may encounter delays, uncertainties and complicationstypically encountered by development stage businesses. We have generated minimalrevenues from the limited sales of Befar(R) in China and have not marketed orgenerated revenues in the U.S. from our products under development. We are notprofitable and have incurred an accumulated deficit of $40,346,450 since ourinception. The Company's current ability to generate revenues and to achieveprofitability and positive cash flow will depend on the successfulcommercialization of our products currently under development. However, even ifwe eventually generate revenues from sales of our products currently underdevelopment, we expect to incur significant operating losses over the nextseveral years. Our ability to become profitable will depend, among other things,on our (1) development of our proposed products, (2) obtaining of regulatoryapprovals of our proposed products on a timely basis and (3) success inmanufacturing, distributing and marketing our proposed products.OUR INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTS HAVE DOUBT AS TO OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOINGCONCERN FOR A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME. As a result of our losses to date, working capital deficiency andaccumulated deficit, our independent accountants have concluded that there issubstantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern for areasonable period of time, and have modified their report in the form of anexplanatory paragraph describing the events that have given rise to thisuncertainty. Our continuation is based on our ability to generate or obtainsufficient cash to meet our obligations on a timely basis and ultimately toattain profitable operations. Our independent auditors' going concernqualification may make it more difficult for us to obtain additional funding tomeet our obligations. We anticipate that we will continue to incur significantlosses until successful commercialization of one or more of our products. Therecan be no assurance that we can be operated profitably in the future. 2WE WILL NEED SIGNIFICANT FUNDING TO CONTINUE WITH OUR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTEFFORTS. Our research and development expenses for the years ended December 31,2001, 2000, and 1999 were $12,456,384, $6,892,283, and $2,374,024, respectively.Since January 1, 1994, when we repositioned ourselves as a medical andpharmaceutical technology company, we have spent $29,079,561 on research anddevelopment. We anticipate that our expenses for research and development willcontinue to increase with our advanced clinical development efforts. We will need significant funding to pursue our research, developmentand commercialization plans. We intend to focus our current development effortson the Alprox-TD(R) and Femprox(R) cream treatments. These products arecurrently in the research and development stage. We believe that our currentcash reserves are sufficient to support, at the current rate of patientenrollment for the ongoing Phase 3 studies on the Alprox-TD(R) cream for thenext three months and complete the Phase 2 study on Femprox(R). We havegenerated minimal revenues from the limited sales of Befar(R) in China and havenot marketed or generated revenues in the U.S. from our products underdevelopment. Our products under development will require significant time-consumingand costly research and development, clinical testing, regulatory approval andsignificant additional investment prior to their commercialization. There can beno assurance that (1) the research and development activities we conduct will besuccessful, (2) products under development will prove to be safe and effective,(3) any of the clinical development work will be completed, or (4) theanticipated products will be commercially viable or successfully marketed.Commercial sales of our products cannot begin until we receive final FDAapproval. The earliest likely time for such final approval of the first productwhich may be approved, Alprox-TD(R), is sometime during first half of 2004.WE ARE DEPENDENT UPON PATENTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. Proprietary protection for our pharmaceutical products is of materialimportance to our business in the U.S. and most other countries. We have andwill continue to seek proprietary protection for our products to attempt toprevent others from commercializing equivalent products in substantially lesstime and at substantially lower expense. Our success may depend on our abilityto (1) obtain effective patent protection within the U.S. and internationallyfor our proprietary technologies and products, (2) defend patents we own, (3)preserve our trade secrets, and (4) operate without infringing upon theproprietary rights of others. We have seven U.S. patents either acquired or received out of a seriesof patent applications that we have filed in connection with our NexACT(R)technology and our NexACT-based products under development, such as Alprox-TD(R)Femprox(R), and our NSAID cream. We have three U.S. patents issued on theViratrol(R) device and one patent application pending with respect to thetechnology, inventions and improvements that are significant to the Viratrol(R)device. To further strengthen our global patent position on our proprietaryproducts under development, and to expand the patent protection to othermarkets, we have filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty, correspondinginternational applications for our issued U.S. patents and pending U.S. patentapplications. While we have obtained patents and have several patent applicationspending, the extent of effective patent protection in the U.S. and othercountries is highly uncertain and involves complex legal and factual questions.No consistent policy addresses the breadth of claims allowed in or the degree ofprotection afforded under patents of medical and pharmaceutical companies.Patents we currently own or may obtain might not be sufficiently broad toprotect us against competitors with similar technology. Any of our patents couldbe invalidated or circumvented. There have been patents issued to others such as Vivus, Inc. andMacroChem Corporation on the use of alprostadil for the treatment of male orfemale sexual dysfunction. While we believe that our patents will prevail in anypotential litigation, we can provide no assurance that the holders of thesecompeting patents will not commence a lawsuit against us or that we will prevailin any such lawsuit. Litigation could result in substantial cost to anddiversion of effort by us, which may harm our business. In addition, our effortsto protect or defend our proprietary rights may not be successful or, even ifsuccessful, may result in substantial cost to us.WE DEPEND UPON THIRD PARTY MANUFACTURERS FOR OUR CHEMICAL MANUFACTURINGSUPPLIES. In October 2000, we acquired a 31,500 square foot industrial facility,located in East Windsor, New Jersey, which we are in the process of developingand validating as a manufacturing facility designed to meet the GoodManufacturing Practice (GMP) standards as required by the FDA. We anticipatethat upon completion, our manufacturing facility will have the capacity to meetour anticipated needs for full-scale commercial production. Initially, we areutilizing the facility to manufacture Alprox-TD(R) and Femprox(R) for continuingclinical testing purposes. 3 We depend on third party chemical manufacturers for alprostadil, theactive drug in Alprox-TD(R) and Femprox(R) and for the supply of our NexACT(R)enhancers that are essential in the formulation and production of our topicalproducts, in a timely basis and at satisfactory quality levels. If our validatedthird party chemical manufacturers fail to produce quality products on time andin sufficient qualities, our results would suffer, as we would encounter costsand delays in revalidating new third party suppliers.WE FACE SEVERE COMPETITION. We are engaged in a highly competitive industry. We expect increasedcompetition from numerous existing companies, including large internationalenterprises, and others entering the industry. Most of these companies havegreater research and development, manufacturing, marketing, financial,technological, personnel and managerial resources. Acquisitions of competingcompanies by large pharmaceutical or healthcare companies could further enhancesuch competitors' financial, marketing and other resources. Competitors maycomplete clinical trials, obtain regulatory approvals and commence commercialsales of their products before we could enjoy a significant competitiveadvantage. Products developed by our competitors may be more effective than ourproducts. Certain treatments for ED, such as needle injection therapy, vacuumconstriction devices, penile implants, transurethral absorption and oralmedications, currently exist, have been approved for sale in certain markets andare being improved. Currently known products for the treatment of ED developedor under development by our competitors include the following: (1) Caverject(R),Pharmacia & Upjohn Company's needle injection therapy; (2) Viagra(R), Pfizer,Inc.'s oral product to treat ED; and (3) Muse(R), Vivus, Inc.'s device forintra-urethral delivery of a suppository containing alprostadil. In addition,the following products are currently under development: (1) Topiglan(R), atopical treatment containing alprostadil based on a proprietary drug deliverysystem under development by MacroChem Corporation; (2) Vasomax(R), an oralmedication to be marketed through a collaborative effort of Zonagen, Inc. andSchering Plough Pharmaceuticals; (3) Cialis(R), an oral formulation to bemarketed through a joint venture between ICOS and Eli Lilly & Co; (4) Uprima(R),an oral medication to be marketed by TAP Pharmaceuticals, a joint venturebetween Takeda Pharmaceuticals Japan and Abbott Laboratories; and (5)vardenafil, an oral medication to be marketed through a collaborative effort ofBayer AG and GlaxoSmithKline, Inc.WE ARE SUBJECT TO NUMEROUS AND COMPLEX GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. Governmental authorities in the U.S. and other countries heavilyregulate the testing, manufacture, labeling, distribution, advertising andmarketing of our proposed products. None of our proprietary products underdevelopment, including the Alprox-TD(R) and Femprox(R) creams utilizing theNexACT(R) technology as well as the Viratrol(R) device, has been approved formarketing in the U.S. Before we market any products we develop, we must obtainFDA and comparable foreign agency approval through an extensive clinical studyand approval process. The studies involved in the approval process are conducted in threephases. In Phase 1 studies, researchers assess safety or the most common acuteadverse effects of a drug and examine the size of doses that patients can takesafely without a high incidence of side effects. Generally, 20 to 100 healthyvolunteers or patients are studied in the Phase 1 study for a period of severalmonths. In Phase 2 studies, researchers determine the drug's efficacy withshort-term safety by administering the drug to subjects who have the conditionthe drug is intended to treat, assess whether the drug favorably affects thecondition, and begin to identify the correct dosage level. Up to several hundredsubjects may be studied in the Phase 2 study for approximately 6 to 12 months,depending on the type of product tested. In Phase 3 studies, researchers furtherassess efficacy and safety of the drug. Several hundreds to thousands ofpatients may be studied during the Phase 3 studies for a period of from 12months to several years. Upon completion of Phase 3 studies, a NDA is submittedto the FDA or foreign governmental regulatory authority for review and approval. Our failure to obtain requisite governmental approvals timely or at allwill delay or preclude us from licensing or marketing our products or limit thecommercial use of our products, which could adversely affect our business,financial condition and results of operations. Because we intend to sell and market our products outside the U.S., wewill be subject to foreign regulatory requirements governing the conduct ofclinical trials, product licensing, pricing and reimbursements. Theserequirements vary widely from country to country. Our failure to meet eachforeign country's requirements could delay our introduction of our proposedproducts in the respective foreign country and limit our revenues from sales ofour proposed products in foreign markets. Successful commercialization of our products may depend on theavailability of reimbursement to the consumer from third-party healthcarepayers, such as government and private insurance plans. Even if we succeed inbringing one or more products to market, reimbursement to consumers may not beavailable or sufficient to allow us to realize an appropriate return on ourinvestment in product development or to sell our products on a competitivebasis. In addition, in certain foreign markets, 4pricing or profitability of prescription pharmaceuticals is subject togovernmental controls. In the U.S., federal and state agencies have proposedsimilar governmental control and the U.S. Congress has recently consideredlegislative and regulatory reforms that may affect companies engaged in thehealthcare industry. Pricing constraints on our products in foreign markets andpossibly in the U.S. could adversely effect our business and limit our revenues.WE WILL NEED TO PARTNER TO OBTAIN EFFECTIVE SALES, MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION. We have engaged in discussions with several large pharmaceuticalcompanies regarding a strategic partnership for the Alprox-TD(R) cream but wecannot assure you that we will be able to conclude an arrangement on a timelybasis, if at all, or on terms acceptable to us. With our current cash reserves,we have elected to proceed with our Phase 3 program on the Alprox-TD(R) creamwhile concurrently pursuing these discussions. We currently have no sales force or marketing organization and willneed, but may be unable, to attract and retain qualified or experiencedmarketing and sales personnel. We will need to secure a marketing partner who isable to devote substantial marketing efforts to achieve market acceptance forour proprietary products under development. The marketing partner will need tospend significant funds to inform potential customers, including third-partydistributors, of the distinctive characteristics and benefits of our products.Our operating results and long term success will depend on our ability toestablish (1) successful arrangements with domestic and internationaldistributors and marketing partners and (2) an effective internal marketingorganization. In Asia, our subsidiary, NexMed International Limited, and our Asianlicensee, Vergemont International Limited, entered into a license agreement in1999 pursuant to which (1) Vergemont International Limited has an exclusiveright to manufacture and to market in China and Asian Pacific countries, ourAlprox-TD(R), Femprox(R) and three other of our proprietary products underdevelopment, and (2) we will receive a royalty on sales and supply, on a costplus basis, the NexACT(R) enhancers that are essential in the formulation andproduction of our proprietary topical products. In fourth quarter 2001, werecorded a modest payment from our Asian licensee for royalty on sales ofBefar(R) in China and for manufacturing supplies purchased from us.WE MAY BE SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS. We are exposed to potential product liability risks inherent in thedevelopment, testing, manufacturing, marketing and sale of human therapeuticproducts. Product liability insurance for the pharmaceutical industry isextremely expensive, difficult to obtain and may not be available on acceptableterms, if at all. We currently have liability insurance to cover claims relatedto our products that may arise from clinical trials, but we do not maintainproduct liability insurance and we may need to acquire such insurance coverageprior to the commercial introduction of our products. If we obtain suchcoverage, we have no guarantee that the coverage limits of such insurancepolicies will be adequate. A successful claim against us if we are uninsured, orwhich is in excess of our insurance coverage, if any, could have a materialadverse effect upon us and on our financial condition.WE ARE VULNERABLE TO VOLATILE MARKET CONDITIONS. The market prices for securities of biopharmaceutical and biotechnologycompanies, including ours, have been highly volatile. The market has from timeto time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that are unrelatedto the operating performance of particular companies. In addition, futureannouncements, such as the results of testing and clinical trials, the status ofour relationships with third-party collaborators, technological innovations ornew therapeutic products, governmental regulation, developments in patent orother proprietary rights, litigation or public concern as to the safety ofproducts developed by us or others and general market conditions, concerning us,our competitors or other biopharmaceutical companies, may have a significanteffect on the market price of our common stock.WE ARE SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW COMPLIANCE. Most of our manufacturing and certain research operations are or willbe affected by federal, state and local environmental laws. We have made, andintend to continue to make, necessary expenditures for compliance withapplicable laws. While we cannot predict with certainty the future operatingcosts for environmental compliance, we do not believe they will have a materialeffect on our capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position.SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA INFORMATION You can find information about our business segment and geographicareas of business in "Note 15. Segment and Geographic Information" of our Notesto Consolidated Financial Statements on page 30 below. 5EMPLOYEES As of March 15, 2002, we had 82 full time employees, 13 of whom havePh.D and/or M.D. degrees, 4 of whom are executive management and 56 of whom areengaged in research and development activities. We also rely on a number of parttime employees and consultants. None of our employees is represented by acollective bargaining agreement. We believe that our relationship with ouremployees is good.EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The Executive Officers of the Company are set forth below. Name Age* Title ---- ---- ----- Y. Joseph Mo, Ph.D. 54 Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive OfficerJames L. Yeager, Ph.D. 55 Director, Senior Vice President, Scientific AffairsVivian H. Liu 40 Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Chief Financial Officer and SecretaryKenneth F. Anderson 55 Vice President, Commercial Development* As of February 28, 2002.Y. Joseph Mo, Ph.D., is, and has been since 1995, our Chief Executive Officerand President and Chairman and member of our board of directors. His currentterm as member of our board of directors expires in 2002. Prior to joining us in1995, Dr. Mo was President of Sunbofa Group, Inc., a privately-held investmentconsulting company. From 1991 to 1994, he was President of the ChemicalDivision, and from 1988 to 1994, the Vice President of Manufacturing andMedicinal Chemistry, of Greenwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Prior to that, he servedin various executive positions with several major pharmaceutical companies,including Johnson & Johnson, Rorer Pharmaceuticals, and predecessors ofSmithkline Beecham. Dr. Mo received his Ph.D. in Industrial and PhysicalPharmacy from Purdue University in 1977.James L. Yeager, Ph.D., is, and has been since December 1998, a member of theBoard of Directors and, since January 2002, Senior Vice President for ScientificAffairs. From June 1996 through December 2001, Dr. Yeager served as theCompany's Vice President of Research and Development and Business Development.Before joining the Company, Dr. Yeager was Vice President of Research andDevelopment at Pharmedic Company. From 1979 to 1992, Dr. Yeager held variouspositions with Abbott Laboratories and Schiaparelli-Searle. Dr. Yeager receivedhis Ph.D. in Industrial and Physical Pharmacy from Purdue University in 1978.Vivian H. Liu is, and has been, our Vice President of Corporate Affairs andSecretary since September 1995 and our Chief Financial Officer since August1999. In 1994, while we were in a transition period, Ms. Liu served as our ChiefExecutive Officer. From September 1995 to September 1997, Ms. Liu was ourTreasurer. From 1985 to 1994, she was a business and investment adviser to thegovernment of Quebec and numerous Canadian companies with respect to productdistribution, technology transfer and investment issues. Ms. Liu received herMPA in International Finance from the University of Southern California and herBA from the University of California, Berkeley.Kenneth F. Anderson is and has been, our Vice President of CommercialDevelopment since November 2000. Mr. Anderson has extensive experience in thepharmaceutical industry. From 1997 to September 2000, Mr. Anderson was SeniorVice President, Director of Strategy and Business Development for HarrisonWilson & Associates, a consulting and marketing firm specializing in healthcareproducts and services. From 1980 to 1997, Mr. Anderson was at Bristol-MyersSquibb where he served in various management positions, including Senior Managerfor Marketing and Director for Worldwide Business Development. From 1969 to1979, Mr. Anderson was with Parke-Davis, a division of Warner Lambert. Mr.Anderson received his BA from Boston University. 6ITEM 2. PROPERTIES. We currently have our principal executive offices and laboratories inRobbinsville, NJ. We lease approximately 24,000 square feet of space for$24,766.55 per month, pursuant to a lease, which expires in 2004. We have theoption to renew the lease for an additional year on similar terms. We own our 31,500 square foot manufacturing facility in East Windsor,New Jersey. We purchased the facility for $2.2 million and have investedapproximately $4.5 million for GMP development. We anticipate that we willinvest an additional $1 million prior to its completion during second quarter of2002. Pursuant to our research agreement with the University of Kansas, whichis renewable semi-annually, we pay $8,669.83 per month for access to and use oflaboratory space at the University's Higuchi Biosciences Center. During 2002, weintend to consolidate our research and development activities in ourRobbinsville, NJ facility and relocate our Kansas staff to Robbinsville, NewJersey, at an estimated cost of $150,000. NexMed (America) Limited leases 1,000 square feet of office space inMississauga, Ontario, Canada for $850 per month pursuant to a month-to-montharrangement. NexMed International Limited subleases 1,000 square feet of officespace in Hong Kong for $3,000 per month pursuant to a month-to-montharrangement.ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. There are no material legal proceedings pending against NexMed.ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. There was no submission of matters to a vote of security holders. PART II.ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. Our Common Stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System (the"NASDAQ") under the symbol "NEXM." The following table sets forth the range of the high and low salesprices as reported by the NASDAQ for the period from January 1, 2000 to December31, 2001. Price of Common Stock ($) -------------------------------------- High Low ---------------- --------------- Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 ----------------------------------- First Quarter 23.5000 3.4375 Second Quarter 16.4370 6.0000 Third Quarter 20.0000 8.5000 Fourth Quarter 20.6250 3.7500 -------------- Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2001 ----------------------------------- First Quarter 10.6250 3.5000 Second Quarter 6.8800 3.7000 Third Quarter 5.4900 1.5500 Fourth Quarter 3.7000 2.1500 On March 8, 2002, the last reported sales price for our Common Stock onthe NASDAQ was $3.14 per share. We had 211 holders of record of our Common Stockas of March 8, 2002. 7DIVIDENDS We have never paid cash dividends and do not have any plans to pay cashdividends in the foreseeable future. Our board of directors anticipates that anyearnings that might be available to pay dividends will be retained to financeour business.RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES In August 2001, the Company issued warrants to acquire 15,000 shares ofits Common stock to a financial consultant. The warrants have an exercise priceof $7.00 per share and vested immediately. The warrants were issued pursuant toan exemption from the registration requirement of the Securities Act as aprivate placement not involving a public offering.ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA. The following selected financial information is qualified by referenceto, and should be read in conjunction with, the Company's consolidated financialstatements and the notes thereto, and "Management's Discussion and Analysis ofFinancial Condition and Results of Operations" contained elsewhere herein. Fiscal Year Ended December 31, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- INCOME STATEMENT DATA---------------------Revenue Product Sales $56,309 0 $1,491,746 $5,709,083 0 Royalties $11,780 0 0 0 $56,175Net Loss $(16,174,861) $(8,720,553) $(2,490,600) $(4,779,002) $(3,857,466)Basic and Diluted Loss per Share $(0.63) $(0.40) $(0.18) $(0.64) $(0.63)Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding Used for Basic and Diluted Loss per Share 25,486,465 21,868,267 13,724,052 7,505,588 6,077,475BALANCE SHEET DATA------------------Total Assets $27,314,713 $39,989,682 $7,633,333 $5,924,628 $2,332,913Total Liabilities $3,206,848 $1,245,507 $723,594 $7,594,067 $3,259,172Stockholders' Equity $24,107,865 $38,744,175 $6,909,739 $(2,390,437) $(926,259)ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.GENERAL Currently, we are focusing our application of the NexACT(R) technologyto developing the Alprox-TD(R) and Femprox(R) creams. We are also exploring theapplication of the NexACT(R) technology to other drug compounds and working onthe development of new products such as a topical treatment for nail fungus, atopical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID treatment for pain andinflammation, and a topical anti-emetic cream for the prevention of nausea andvomiting associated with post-operative surgical procedures and cancerchemotherapy. We intend to (1) pursue our research, development, and marketingactivities and capabilities, both domestically and internationally, with regardto our proprietary pharmaceutical products and (2) execute a business strategywith the goal of achieving a level of development sufficient to enable us toattract potential strategic partners with resources sufficient to furtherdevelop and market our proprietary products.COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BETWEEN THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND2000. Revenues. We recorded revenues of $68,089 during the twelve months ofoperations in 2001 as compared to no revenue during the same period in 2000. Therevenues were from one quarter of royalty payments and payments for the sale ofmanufacturing supplies in connection with the limited introduction of Befar(R)in China. We project that revenues will increase modestly in 2002 with theintroduction of Befar(R) in new markets in China and in Hong Kong. Cost of Products Sold. Our cost of products sold was $45,051 and nil in2001 and 2000, respectively and is attributable to our cost for themanufacturing supplies sold to our Asian licensee for the production of Befar(R)in China. 8 Research and Development Expenses. Our research and developmentexpenses for 2001 and 2000 were $12,456,384 and $6,892,283, respectively. Theincrease is attributable to the pre-clinical and clinical expenses forAlprox-TD(R) and Femprox(R), additional research and development personnel,increased legal fees incurred related to our intellectual property estate, andthe increased depreciation for scientific equipment in our facilities in NewJersey and Kansas and amortization for the expansion of our facility inRobbinsville, NJ. We expect that total research and development spending in 2002will increase significantly with expenses primarily associated with completingthe ongoing Phase 3 clinical development program for Alprox-TD(R) and Phase 2study for Femprox(R). We anticipate increasing our efforts and resources in theapplication of the NexACT(R) technology to other drug compounds and deliverysystems for the development of new products. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Our general andadministrative expenses were $4,770,021 during 2001 as compared to $3,209,465during 2000. The increase is largely attributed to additional personnel in ourCorporate Affairs, Finance, Human Resource, Information Technology andCommercial Development departments. We also incurred additional expenses forprofessional fees related to tax, human resource development, commercialdevelopment, public relations and SEC matters; amortization for leaseholdimprovements; and expansion of investor and shareholder relations programs. Weexpect that total general and administrative spending in 2002 will increasemodestly. Interest Income and Expense. We recognized $1,203,291 in net interestincome during 2001, compared with a net income of $1,255,450 during 2000. Thedecrease is a result of the drop in interest rates and a reduction in our cashposition. Net Loss. The net loss was $(16,174,861) or a loss of $(0.63) per sharefor 2001, compared with $(8,720,553) or a loss of $(0.40) per share for 2000.The increase in net loss is primarily attributable to the acceleration of U.S.development activities including U.S. clinical studies and the increase to ourinfrastructure to support these activities. We also used our resources to fundongoing operations and finance the construction of additional research anddevelopment and manufacturing facilities.COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BETWEEN THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND1999. Revenues. We recorded no revenues during the twelve months ofoperations in 2000 as compared to $1,491,746 during the same period in 1999. The1999 revenues were from NexMed Pharmaceuticals (Zhongshan) Limited, a jointventure in China which we sold in May 1999. Cost of Products Sold. Our cost of products was $1,415,002 in 1999,which is attributable to the manufacturing operations of the China jointventure. With the sale of the China joint venture, we ceased to record thecorresponding cost of sales in May 1999. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. The general andadministrative expenses were $3,209,465 during 2000 as compared to $1,761,796 in1999. The increase is largely attributable to increase in administrativeexpenses resulting from new personnel and programs to support our ongoing U.S.development activities. During 2000, we added additional personnel in theCorporate Affairs, Finance and Human Resource departments, and also created theInformation Technology and Commercial Development departments. We also incurredadditional expenses associated with our Nasdaq listings and legal fees for theimplementation of a shareholders rights plan. Research and Development Expenses. Our research and developmentexpenses for 2000 and 1999 were $6,892,283 and $2,374,024, respectively. Theincrease is attributable to the scaling-up of our U.S. research and developmentprograms, including the toxicology studies and clinical trials on Alprox-TD(R)and Femprox(R), increase in our research and development staff, from eightfull-time employees in 1999 to thirty-five full employees in 2000, and legalfees associated with the filings of new patent applications and maintenance ofissued patents. Interest Income and Expense. We recognized $1,255,450 in net interestincome during 2000, compared with a net expense of $315,740 during 1999. This isthe result of the investment of proceeds from private placements and exercise ofwarrants and the elimination of interest payments associated with promissorynotes and credit lines. Gain on Sale of NexMed (Asia) Limited. We realized no gain in 2000 ascompared to a gain of $1,810,296 in 1999 for the divestiture of our Asianoperations in May 1999. Net Loss. The net loss was $(8,720,553) or a loss of $(0.40) per sharefor 2000, compared with ($2,490,600) or ($0.18) per share for 1999. The increasein net loss is primarily attributable to the acceleration of U.S. developmentactivities including the ongoing clinical studies and the increase ininfrastructure to support the activities. The 1999 net loss was also offset bythe gain on the sale of NexMed (Asia) Limited. 9QUARTERLY RESULTS The following table sets forth selected quarterly financial informationfor the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000. The operating results are notnecessarily indicative of results for any future period. Three Months Ended (in thousands, except per share data) ------------------- -------------------------- --------------------------- -------------------- March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, 2001 2001 2001 2001 --------------------- ---------------- -------------------- ---------------- Total Revenues $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 68 Gross profit -- -- -- -- Loss from operations (3,647) (3,813) (3,678) (6,064)Net Loss (3,212) (3,588) (3,457) (5,917)Basic and diluted lossPer share $ (0.13) $ (0.14) $ (0.14) $ (0.23) ============ ======== ========= ========== -------------------- -------------------- ------------------------- ---------------------------- March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, 2000 2000 2000 2000 ----------------- ----------------- ------------------- ---------------- Total Revenues $ -- -- $ -- $ --Gross profit -- -- -- -- Loss from operations (1,407) (2,617) (2,341) (3,737) Net Loss (1,238) (2,469) (1,843) (3,171)Basic and diluted lossPer share $ (0.07) $ (0.13) $(0.08) $(0.14) ========= ========== ======= =======SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Financial Reporting Release No. 60, which was recently released by theSecurities and Exchange Commission, requires all companies to include adiscussion of critical accounting policies or methods used in the preparation offinancial statements. Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated FinancialStatements, includes a summary of the significant accounting policies andmethods used in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, Financial Reporting Release No. 61 was recently releasedby the SEC, which requires all companies to include a discussion to address,among other things, liquidity, off-balance sheet arrangements, contractualobligations and commercial commitments. The following is a brief description ofthe more significant accounting policies and methods that we follow: Income Taxes - In preparing our financial statements, we make estimatesof our current tax exposure and temporary differences resulting from timingdifferences for reporting items for book and tax purposes. We recognize deferredtaxes by the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Underthe asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized fordifferences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets andliabilities at enacted statutory tax rates in effect for the years in which thedifferences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred taxes of a change intax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactmentdate. In addition, valuation allowances are established when necessary to reducedeferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized. In consideration ofour accumulated losses and lack of historical ability to generate taxable incometo utilize our deferred tax assets, we have recorded a full valuation allowance.If we become profitable in the future at levels which cause management toconclude that it is more likely than not that we will realize all or a portionof the NOL carryforward, we would immediately record the estimated net realizedvalue of the deferred tax asset at that time and would then provide for incometaxes at a rate equal to our combined federal and state effective rates, whichwould be approximately 40% under current tax. Subsequent revisions to theestimated net realizable value of the deferred tax asset could cause ourprovision for income taxes to vary significantly from period to period. Long-lived assets -- We review for the impairment of long-lived assetswhenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an assetmay not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimatedundiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset andits eventual disposition is less than its carrying amount. If such assets areconsidered impaired, the amount of the impairment loss recognized is measured asthe amount by which the carrying value of 10the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset, fair value being determined basedupon discounted cash flows or appraised values, depending on the nature of theasset. We have not identified any such impairment losses. Revenue recognition -- Revenues from product sales are recognized upondelivery of products to customers, less allowances for estimated returns anddiscounts. Royalty revenue is recognized upon the sale of the related products,provided the royalty amounts are fixed or determinable and the amounts areconsidered collectible. Research and development -- Research and development expenses includecosts directly attributable to the conduct of our research and development,including salaries, payroll taxes, employee benefits, materials, supplies,depreciation on and maintenance of research equipment, costs related to researchcollaboration and licensing agreements, the cost of services provided by outsidecontractors, including services related to our clinical trials, clinical trialexpenses, the full cost of manufacturing drugs for use in research, preclinicaland clinical development, and the allocable portion of facility costs.LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES We have experienced net losses and negative cash flow from operationseach year since our inception. Through December 31, 2001, we had an accumulateddeficit of $40,346,450. Our operations have principally been financed throughprivate placements of equity securities and debt financing. Funds raised in pastperiods should not be considered an indication of additional funds to be raisedin any future periods. We have attempted to reduce cash flow requirements by rentingscientific equipment and research and development facilities and usingconsultants, where appropriate. We expect to incur additional future expenses,resulting in significant losses, as we continue and expand our research anddevelopment activities and undertake additional pre-clinical and clinical trialsfor our proprietary topical treatments under development. We also expect toincur substantial expenses relating to the filing, maintenance, defense andenforcement of patent and other intellectual property claims. At December 31, 2001, we had cash and cash equivalents, certificates ofdeposit and investments in marketable securities of approximately $18.74 millionas compared to $35.79 million at December 31, 2000. We have allocated our cashreserves for our operational requirements, and for the ongoing U.S. clinicalstudies on the Alprox-TD(R) and the completion of our new manufacturing facilityfor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required by the FDA.To date, we have spent approximately $45 million on the Alprox-TD(R) developmentprogram, and anticipate that we will spend an additional $15 million prior to NDA submission. We have spent approximately $6.7 million in total for the land,building and GMP development as related to our East Windsor manufacturingfacility and estimate that an additional $1 million will be spent prior tocompletion of the facility. We intend to initiate additional clinical studiesfor Femprox(R) and Viratrol(R), pending the availability of financing through alicensing arrangement and/or through issuance and sale of equity or debt. The Company leases office space and research facilities under operatinglease agreements expiring through 2005. The Company also leases equipment fromGE Capital under capital lease expiring through 2005 (Note 7 of the FinancialStatements). Future minimum payments under noncancellable operating and capitalleases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more, consistent of thefollowing at December 31, 2001. OPERATING CAPITAL --------- -------2002 $ 338,167 $ 374,1042003 87,863 374,1042004 27,129 374,1042005 24,365 60,3822006 - - ---------- ---------- Total minimum lease payments $ 477,524 1,182,694Less: amount representing interest ========== (170,576)Present value of future minimum lease payments 1,012,118Less: current portion (287,541) ----------Capital lease obligations, net of current portion $ 724,577 ========== 11 In February 2001, we entered into a financial arrangement with GECapital Corporation for a $5 million line of credit for the purchase ofequipment (i) for our new East Windsor, NJ manufacturing facility and (ii) forour expanded corporate and laboratory facilities in Robbinsville, NJ. As ofDecember 31, 2001, we accessed $1,113,459 of the GE credit line, with thebalance of the $5 million credit line expiring in March 2002. In January 2002,GE Capital approved a new $3 million credit line, which expires on December 31,2002. We believe that our current cash reserves are sufficient to support, atthe current rate of patient enrollment for the ongoing Phase 3 studies on theAlprox-TD(R) cream for the next three months and complete the Phase 2 study onFemprox(R). We will require additional financing to continue our operations andare seeking financing from equity or debt and from private and public sources aswell as from collaborative licensing and/or marketing arrangements with thirdparties. Our independent auditors' going concern qualification may make it moredifficult for us to obtain additional funding to meet our obligations. There isno assurance that such funds will be available to us on acceptable terms, if atall. If we do not obtain additional funding we may need to modify our businessobjectives or reduce or cease certain or all of our product development programsand other operations. Our cash requirements may also vary materially from thosenow planned because of changes in focus and direction of our research anddevelopment programs, competitive and technical advances patent developments orother developments.RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In June 2000, the Financial Accounts Standard Board ("FASB") issuedStatement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 138, "Accounting for CertainHedging Activities" ("SFAS 138"), which amended Statement of FinancialAccounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and HedgingActivities" ("SFAS 133"). SFAS 138 must be adopted concurrently with theadoption of SFAS 133. We adopted these statements effective January 2001. SFAS133 and SFAS 138 establish methods of accounting for derivative financialinstruments and hedging activities related to those instruments as well as otherhedging activities. Because we currently hold no derivative financialinstruments and do not currently engage in hedging activities, adoption of theseStatements did not have a material impact on our financial condition or resultsof operations. In July 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial AccountingStandards No. 141, "Business Combinations" ("SFAS 141") and Statement ofFinancial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets"("SFAS 142"). SFAS 141 establishes accounting and reporting for businesscombinations by requiring that all business combinations be accounted for underthe purchase method. Use of the pooling-of-interests method is no longerpermitted. Statement 141 requires that the purchase method be used for businesscombinations initiated after June 30, 2001. The adoption of SFAS 141 is notexpected to have a material impact on our financial condition or results ofoperations. SFAS 142 requires that goodwill no longer be amortized to earnings,but instead be reviewed for impairment. We have adopted SFAS 142 effectiveJanuary 1, 2002, which is not expected to have a material impact on ourfinancial condition or results of operations. In August 2001, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS 144"),was issued, replacing Statement of Financial Accounting No. 121, "Accounting forthe Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of"("SFAS 121"), and portions of APB Option 30, "Reporting the Results ofOperations", SFAS 144 provides a single accounting model for long-lived assetsto be disposed of and changes the criteria that would have to be met to classifyan asset as held-for-sale. SFAS 144 retains the requirement of APB Opinion 30,to report discontinued operations separately from continuing operations andextends that reporting to a component of an entity that either has been disposedof or is classified as held for sale. We have adopted SFAS 144 effective January1, 2002, and are evaluating the impact of this statement.ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. We do not hold derivative financial investments, derivative commodityinvestments, engage in foreign currency hedging or other transactions thatexpose us to material market risk. 12ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA. INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS 14 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2001 and 2000 15 Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 16 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 17 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 18 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 19 13 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTSTo the Board of Directors and Stockholders of NexMed, Inc.In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the relatedconsolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, of changes instockholders' equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects,the financial position of NexMed, Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2001and 2000, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each ofthe three years in the period ended December 31, 2001 in conformity withaccounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Thesefinancial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; ourresponsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based onour audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance withauditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, whichrequire that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance aboutwhether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An auditincludes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts anddisclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principlesused and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overallfinancial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide areasonable basis for our opinion.The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Companywill continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financialstatements, the Company has suffered recurring losses and negative cash flowsfrom operations, has a deficit in stockholders' equity and expects to incurfuture losses. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's abilityto continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to those mattersare also described in Note 1. The accompanying financial statements do notinclude any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty./s/ Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLPNew York, New YorkFebruary 15, 2002 14NEXMED, INC.CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DECEMBER 31, ASSETS 2001 2000 Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,913,803 $ 27,702,585 Certificates of deposit 3,564,373 2,976,000 Marketable securities 2,265,529 5,111,328 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 879,491 802,472 ------------- ------------- TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 19,623,196 36,592,385Fixed assets, net 7,691,517 3,397,297 ------------- ------------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 27,314,713 $ 39,989,682 ============= =============LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYCurrent liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2,194,730 $ 1,245,507 Current portion of capital lease obligations 287,541 - ------------- ------------- TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,482,271 1,245,507 ------------- -------------Long term liabilities Capital lease obligations, net of current portion 724,577 - ------------- ------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,206,848 1,245,507 ------------- -------------Commitments and contingincies (Note 14)Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock $.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding - - Common stock, $.001 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 25,541,934 and 25,174,384 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 25,542 25,147 Additional paid-in capital 64,538,838 63,009,161 Accumulated other comprehensive income (103,361) (109,403) Accumulated deficit (40,346,450) (24,171,589) ------------- ------------- 24,114,569 38,753,316Less: Deferred compensation (6,704) (9,141) ------------- ------------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 24,107,865 38,744,175 ------------- ------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 27,314,713 $ 41,235,189 ============= =============The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 15NEXMED, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 2000 1999 Revenue Product sales $ 56,309 $ - $ 1,491,746 Royalties 11,780 - - ------------- -------------- ------------ Total revenue 68,089 - 1,491,746Costs and expenses Cost of products sold 45,051 - 1,415,002 Research and development 12,456,384 6,892,283 2,374,024 Selling, general and administrative 4,770,021 3,209,465 1,761,796 ------------- -------------- ------------ TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES 17,271,456 10,101,748 5,550,822 ------------- -------------- ------------ Loss from operations (17,203,367) (10,101,748) (4,059,076) ------------- -------------- ------------ Other income (expense) Gain on sale of NexMed Asia - - 1,810,296 Other Income (expense) (174,785) 125,745 - Interest income 1,236,845 1,255,450 92,385 Interest expense (33,554) - (408,125) ------------- -------------- ------------ Total other income (expense) 1,028,506 1,381,195 1,494,556 ------------- -------------- ------------ Loss before minority interest (16,174,861) (8,720,553) (2,564,520)Minority interest - - 73,920 ------------- -------------- ------------ NET LOSS (16,174,861) (8,720,553) (2,490,600)Other comprehensive loss Foreign currency translation adjustments 36 207 (16,318) Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities 6,006 (109,725) - ------------- -------------- ------------ COMPREHENSIVE LOSS $ (16,168,819) $ (8,830,071) $ (2,506,918) ============= ============== ============ Basic and diluted loss per share $ (.63) $ (.40) $ (.18) ============= ============== ============ Weighted average common shares outstanding used for basic and diluted loss per share 25,486,465 21,868,267 13,724,052 ============= ============== ============ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 16NEXMED, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMON COMMON ADDITIONAL STOCK STOCK PAID-IN ACCUMULATED DEFERRED (SHARES) (AMOUNT) CAPITAL DEFICIT COMPENSATION Balance at January 1, 1999 8,401,783 8,402 10,770,214 (12,960,436) (14,333) Issuance of common stock upon conversion of notes payable 1,725,434 1,725 2,644,976 - - Embedded discount on convertible notes payable - - 64,348 - - Issuance of common stock and warrants for cash 5,671,652 5,672 7,820,640 - - Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants, net 83,332 83 173,352 - - Issuance of common stock for services 11,600 12 50,739 - _ Issuance of common stock for purchase of minority interest in subsidiary 233,333 233 349,767 - - Adjustment due to acquisition of minority in subsidiary - - (475,000) - - Sale and issuance of warrants in connection with sale of subsidiary - - 445,200 - - Compensation exprense related to vesting of performance options - - 499,688 - - Unearned Compensation - - 12,188 - (12,188) Amortization of deferred compensation expense - - - - 14,942 Cumulative translation adjustment - - - - - Net loss - - - (2,490,600) _ ---------- -------- ------------ ------------- --------- Balance at December 31, 1999 16,127,134 16,127 22,356,112 (15,451,036) (11,579) Issuance of common stock and warrants for cash 4,044,756 4,045 27,956,553 - - Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants, net 4,973,494 4,973 12,622,888 - - Issuance of common stock for services 2,000 2 7,998 - - Issuance of compensatory options to consultants - - 65,610 - - Amortization of deferred compensation expense - - - - 2,438 Unrealized gain from available-for-sale securities - - - - - Cumulative translation adjustment - - - - - Net loss - - - (8,720,553) - ---------- -------- ------------ ------------- --------- Balance at December 31, 2000 25,147,384 25,147 63,009,161 (24,171,589) (9,141) ---------- -------- ------------ ------------- --------- Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options 189,550 190 382,010 - - Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants, net 200,000 200 599,800 - - Issuance of common stock for services 5,000 5 27,495 - - Issuance of compensatory options and warrants to cons - - 482,770 - - Capital contribution - - 37,602 - - Amortization of deferred compensation expense - - - - 2,437 Unrealized loss from available-for-sale securities - - - - - Cumulative translation adjustment - - - - - Net loss - - - (16,174,861) - ---------- -------- ------------ ------------- --------- Balance at December 31, 2001 25,541,934 $ 25,542 $ 64,538,838 $ (40,346,450) $ (6,704) ========== ======== ============ ============= ========= ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME -------------------- FOREIGN UNREALIZED CURRENCY LOSS ON NOTE TOTAL TRANSLATION MARKETABLE RECEIVABLE STOCKHOLDERS' SECURITIES RELATED PARTY EQUITY Balance at January 1, 1999 (44,284) - (150,000) (2,390,437) Issuance of common stock upon conversion of notes payable - - - 2,646,701 Embedded discount on convertible notes payable - - - 64,348 Issuance of common stock and warrants for cash - - - 7,826,312 Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants, net - - - 173,435 Issuance of common stock for services - - - 50,751 Issuance of common stock for purchase of minority interest in subsidiary - - 150,000 500,000 Adjustment due to acquisition of minority in subsidiary - - - (475,000) Sale and issuance of warrants in connection with sale of subsidiary - - - 445,200 Compensation exprense related to vesting of performance options - - - 499,688 Unearned Compensation - - - - Amortization of deferred compensation expense - - - 14,942 Cumulative translation adjustment 44,399 - - 44,399 Net loss - - - (2,490,600) -------- ---------- --------- -------------- Balance at December 31, 1999 115 - - 6,909,739 Issuance of common stock and warrants for cash - - - 27,960,598 Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants, net - - - 12,627,861 Issuance of common stock for services - - - 8,000 Issuance of compensatory options to consultants - - - 65,610 Amortization of deferred compensation expense - - - 2,438 Unrealized gain from available-for-sale securities - (109,725) - (109,725) Cumulative translation adjustment 207 - - 207 Net loss - - - (8,720,553) -------- ---------- --------- -------------- Balance at December 31, 2000 322 (109,725) - 38,744,175 -------- ---------- --------- -------------- Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options _ - - 382,200 Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants, net - - - 600,000 Issuance of common stock for services - - - 27,500 Issuance of compensatory options and warrants to cons - - - 482,770 Capital contribution - - - 37,602 Amortization of deferred compensation expens - - - 2,437 Unrealized loss from available-for-sale securities - 6,006 - 6,006 Cumulative translation adjustment 36 - - 36 Net loss - - - (16,174,861) -------- ---------- --------- -------------- Balance at December 31, 2001 $ 358 $ (103,719) $ - $ 24,107,865 ======== ========== ========= ============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 17NEXMED, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 2000 1999 Cash flows from operating activities Net (loss) $(16,174,861) $ (8,720,553) $ (2,490,600) ------------ ------------ ------------ Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities Depreciation and amortization 527,011 257,149 56,378 Minority interest - - (73,920) Noncash compensation expense 512,707 76,048 565,381 Noncash interest expense - - 277,329 Net loss on sale of marketable securities - 8,812 Gain on sale of NexMed Asia - - (1,810,296) Loss on disposal of property and equipment 112,687 - - Decrease in notes receivable - 2,000,000 - Decrease in inventories - - 8,898 Increase in prepaid expense and other assets (61,975) (632,477) (114,315) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses 949,223 688,843 (875,345) ------------ ------------ ------------ NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (14,135,208) (6,322,178) (4,456,490) ------------ ------------ ------------ Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (3,820,458) (3,309,957) (247,745) Proceeds from sale of subsidiary, net - - 343,441 Purchases of certificates of deposits and marketable securities (5,878,345) (23,368,745) - Proceeds from sale/redemption of certificates of deposits and marketable securities 8,126,732 15,162,880 - ------------ ------------ ------------ NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1,572,071) (11,515,822) 95,696 ------------ ------------ ------------ Cash flows from financing activities (Decrease) increase in due to officers - (33,092) (567,408) Issuance of common stock, net of offering costs 982,200 40,588,459 8,444,947 Return of gain on stock by former executive 37,602 - - Issuance of notes payable - - 1,132,500 Repayment of notes payable - (133,838) (1,228,050) Principal payments on capital lease obligations (101,341) - - ------------ ------------ ------------ NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 918,461 40,421,529 7,781,989 ------------ ------------ ------------ Effect of foreign exchange on cash 36 207 16,318 ------------ ------------ ------------ Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (14,788,782) 22,583,736 3,437,513 Cash and cash equivalents Beginning of period 27,702,585 5,118,849 1,681,336 ------------ ------------ ------------ End of period $ 12,913,803 $ 27,702,585 $ 5,118,849 ============ ============ =========== Cash paid for interest $ 33,554 $ 10,413 $ 66,576 Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: Property and equipment acquired through capital lease obligations $ 1,113,459 $ - $ - The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 18NEXMED, INC.NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION The Company was incorporated in Nevada in 1987. In January 1994, the Company began research and development of a device for the treatment of herpes simplex. The Company, since 1995, has conducted research and development both domestically and abroad on proprietary pharmaceutical products, with the goal of growing through acquisition and development of pharmaceutical products and technology. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has an accumulated deficit of $40,346,450 at December 31, 2001 and expects that it will incur additional losses in completing the research, development and commercialization of its technologies. These circumstances raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management anticipates that it will require additional financing, which it is actively pursuing, to fund operations; including, continued research, development and clinical trials of the Company's product candidates. Although, management continues to pursue these plans, there is no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining financing on terms acceptable to the Company. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES Significant accounting principles followed by the Company in preparing its financial statements are as follows: PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority and wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES The functional currency of the Company's foreign subsidiaries is the local currency. Assets and liabilities of the Company's foreign subsidiaries are translated to United States dollars based on exchange rates at the end of the reporting period. Income and expense items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the reporting period. Translation adjustments are accumulated in a separate component of stockholder's equity. Transaction gains or losses are included in the determination of income. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS For purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash equivalents represent all highly liquid investments with an original maturity date of three months or less. MARKETABLE SECURITIES Marketable securities consist of high quality corporate and government securities, which have original maturities of more than three months at the date of purchase and less than one year from the date of the balance sheet, and equity investments in publicly-traded companies. The Company classifies all debt securities and equity securities with readily determinable market value as "available for sale" in accordance with SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." These investments are carried at fair market value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Gross realized gains and gross realized losses from the sales of securities classified as available-for-sale for the year ended December 31, 2001 were $269,058 and $263,052, respectively. For the purpose of determining 19 NEXMED, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- realized gains and losses, the cost of securities sold was based on specific identification. The Company reviews investments on a quarterly basis for reductions in market value that are other than temporary. When such reductions occur, the cost of the investment is adjusted to its fair value through a charge to net income. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, notes payable and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates fair value due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of equipment and furniture and fixtures is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally three to ten years. Depreciation of buildings is provided on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of 31 years. Amortization of leasehold improvements is provided on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful life or the lease term. The costs of additions and betterments are capitalized, and repairs and maintenance costs are charged to operations in the periods incurred. LONG-LIVED ASSETS The Company reviews for the impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition is less than its carrying amount. If such assets are considered impaired, the amount of the impairment loss recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset, fair value being determined based upon discounted cash flows or appraised values, depending on the nature of the asset. No such impairment losses have been identified by the Company. REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenues from product sales are recognized upon delivery of products to customers, less allowances for estimated returns and discounts. Royalty revenue is recognized upon the sale of the related products, provided the royalty amounts are fixed or determinable and the amounts are considered collectible. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and include the cost of third parties who conduct research and development, pursuant to development and consulting agreements, on behalf of the Company. INCOME TAXES Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred income taxes are recorded for temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the tax rates expected to be in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. LOSS PER COMMON SHARE Basic earnings per share ("Basic EPS") is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share ("Diluted EPS") gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares 20 NEXMED, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- outstanding during the period. The computation of Diluted EPS does not assume conversion, exercise or contingent exercise of securities that would have an antidilutive effect on earnings. At December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, outstanding options to purchase 3,834,575, 3,582,675, and 2,457,700 shares of common stock, respectively, with exercise prices ranging from $.25 to $16.25 have been excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share as they are antidilutive. Outstanding warrants to purchase 2,206,549, 2,291,549, and 5,705,726 shares of common stock, respectively, with exercise prices ranging from $1.00 to $16.20 have also been excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share as they are antidilutive. ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION As provided by SFAS 123, the Company has elected to continue to account for its stock-based compensation programs according to the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Accordingly, compensation expense has been recognized to the extent of employee or director services rendered based on the intrinsic value of compensatory options or shares granted under the plans. The Company has adopted the disclosure provisions required by SFAS 123. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK From time to time, the Company maintains cash in bank accounts that exceed the FDIC insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses on its cash accounts. COMPREHENSIVE LOSS Effective January 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("FAS 130"), which requires the presentation of the components of comprehensive loss in the Company's financial statements. Comprehensive loss is defined as the change in the Company's equity during a financial reporting period from transactions and other circumstances from non-owner sources (including cumulative translation adjustments and unrealized gains/losses on available for sale securities). Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income included in the Company's balance sheet is comprised of translation adjustments from the Company's foreign subsidiaries and unrealized gains and losses on investment in marketable securities. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In July 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations" ("SFAS 141") and Statement No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS 142"). SFAS 141 establishes accounting and reporting for business combinations by requiring that all business combinations be accounted for under the purchase method. Use of the pooling-of-interests method is no longer permitted. Statement 141 requires that the purchase method be used for business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. The adoption of SFAS 141 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. 21 NEXMED, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SFAS 142 requires that goodwill no longer be amortized to earnings, but instead be reviewed for impairment. The Company will adopt the Statement effective January 1, 2002. The adoption of SFAS 142 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. In August 2001, FAS No. 144 "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," was issued, replacing FAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of," and portions of APB Opinion 30, "Reporting the Results of Operations." FAS No. 144 provides a single accounting model for long- lived assets to be disposed of and changes the criteria that would have to be met to classify an asset as held-for-sale. FAS No. 144 retains the requirement of APB Opinion 30, to report discontinued operations separately from continuing operations and extends that reporting to a component of an entity that either has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale. FAS No. 144 is effective January 1, 2002 for the Company. The adoption of SFAS 144 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.3. JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS On March 29, 1999, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Vergemont International Limited ("Vergemont"), for the sale of all the issued and outstanding capital stock of NexMed (Asia) Limited, including its 70% holding in a joint-venture manufacturing facility in China (the "China JV"), which became effective on May 17, 1999, for $4,000,000, consisting of $2,000,000 in cash and two promissory notes, each in the amount of $1,000,000, due on November 12, 1999 and June 30, 2000, respectively. In addition, the Company granted Vergemont warrants to acquire 2,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock, exercisable at $3.00 per share, which Vergemont exercised in June 2000. In conjunction with this transaction, the Company agreed to pay a consulting firm a 6% commission on the $4,000,000 in proceeds and issued the consulting firm warrants to acquire 200,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $3.00 per share, which were exercised in March 2001. At the date of sale, the Company's basis in the assets and liabilities of NexMed (Asia) Limited was $1,504,204. The Company has estimated the fair value of the warrants issued to Vergemont and the consulting firm to be approximately $372,000 and $73,000, respectively, resulting in a net gain on the transaction of $1,810,296. Such gain was initially deferred due to uncertainty regarding the ultimate realization of the two promissory notes issued. In February 2000 Vergemont repaid the $2,000,000 in promissory notes. As a result, the Company has recorded the gain on the sale of NexMed (Asia) Limited during 1999.4. NEW BRUNSWICK MEDICAL In June 1999, the Company acquired the remaining 5% minority interest in its subsidiary, New Brunswick Medical, Inc. ("NBM") in exchange for total consideration of approximately $500,000, consisting of 233,333 shares of the Company's common stock, with an estimated fair value of $350,000, and the forgiveness of a $150,000 note receivable from the former minority stockholder. 22 NEXMED, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. FIXED ASSETS Fixed assets at December 31, 2001 and 2000 are comprised of thefollowing: 2001 2000 Building 2,264,964 2,264,964 Machinery and equipment 1,319,568 1,073,723 Capital lease - Equipment 1,113,459 - Computer software 596,900 - Furniture and fixtures 238,888 144,215 Leasehold improvements 3,048,625 304,693 ----------- ---------- 8,582,404 3,787,595 Less: accumulated depreciation (890,887) (390,298) ----------- ---------- $ 7,691,517 $3,397,297 =========== ========== Accumulated amortization of assets under capital leases was $74,230 atDecember 31, 2001.6. NOTES PAYABLE From April to September 1999, the Company issued an aggregate of $1,082,500 of convertible promissory notes. The notes bore interest at rates ranging from 12% to 15% per annum. The notes were convertible at the option of the holder at prices ranging from $1.00 to $1.50 per share. The Company has recorded additional interest expense in the amount of $64,348, based upon the difference between the fair value of the common stock on the date of issuance and the conversion price per share. During 1999, the note holders converted such notes into 973,334 shares of the Company's common stock. In February 1999, the Company issued a $50,000 note payable. The note bore interest at 15% per annum and was initially due May 1999. The Company repaid the note in November 1999. In December 1998, the Company issued a promissory note, in the aggregate principal amount of $324,678. The note bore interest at 12% per annum and was payable, together with accrued but unpaid interest, in June 1999. In June 1999, the Company repaid the note. In October 1998, the Company issued a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $120,000. The note bore interest at 15% per annum and was payable together with accrued interest in January 1999. In January 1999, the holder of the note agreed to roll-over the outstanding principal and unpaid interest into a new note, in the aggregate principal amount of $124,500. The new note bears interest at 15% per annum and is payable, together with accrued but unpaid interest, in July 1999. In July 1999, the holder of the note agreed to roll-over the outstanding principal and unpaid interest into a new note, due on January 25, 2000 in the aggregate principal amount of $138,838. The Company repaid the note in January 2000. In July and August 1998, the Company issued promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $131,750. The notes bore interest at rates ranging from 12% to 15% per annum and were initially payable together with accrued interest on various dates through February 1999. The holders of the 23 NEXMED, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- notes agreed to roll-over the outstanding principal and unpaid interest into new notes, in the aggregate principal amount of $138,718. The new notes bore interest at rates ranging from 12% to 15% per annum and were payable, together with accrued but unpaid interest, on various dates through January 2000. The Company repaid the notes in June 1999. In January 1998, the Company issued a $100,000 promissory note. The note bore interest at 15% per annum and was due in January 1999. In January 1999, the holder of the note agreed to roll-over the outstanding principal and unpaid interest into a new note, in the aggregate principal amount of $115,000. The new note bore interest at 12% per annum and was payable, together with accrued but unpaid interest, in June 1999. In May 1999, the Company repaid the note. In November 1997, the Company completed a private placement of $1,820,000 unsecured subordinated notes bearing interest at 6% per annum (the "6% Notes"). The 6% Notes, together with accrued but unpaid interest, were initially due on November 16, 1998. In November 1998, holders of an aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000 of the 6% Notes agreed to extend the maturity date of their notes until November 16, 1999. In addition, the interest rate on their notes was increased to 10% per annum and the holders were given the right to convert their notes into common stock at $2.00 per share, which was the estimated fair value of the Company's common stock. During 1999, the holders of such notes converted their principal and interest into 580,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The Company was in default of the remaining 6% Notes, in the aggregate principal amount of $820,000. During 1999, the holders of an aggregate principal amount of $300,000 of 6% Notes in default agreed to convert their principal and unpaid interest into 172,100 shares of common stock, based upon the estimated fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of conversion. Also during 1999, the Company repaid the remaining $520,000 of 6% Notes.7. LINE OF CREDIT In February 2001, the Company entered into a financial arrangement with GE Capital Corporation for a $5 million line of credit for the purchase of equipment (i) for its new East Windsor, NJ manufacturing facility and (ii) for its expanded corporate and laboratory facilities in Robbinsville, NJ. Equipment financed through this facility will be in the form of a capital lease (Note 14). As of December 31, 2001, the Company accessed $1,113,459 of the GE credit line, with the balance of the credit line expiring in March 2002. In January 2002, GE approved a new $3 million credit line, which now expires on December 31, 2002.8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS In July 2001, the Company advanced $100,000 to an officer. The advance is evidenced by a promissory note, which bears interest at 5% per annum and is due in April 2002. The note receivable is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet under "Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets". During 1999, the China JV paid approximately $120,000 in rent and management fees to the China JV Partner. The Company sold its Asian operations, including the China JV in May 1999 (Note 3).9. STOCK OPTIONS In November 1995, the Company granted options to certain officers and directors to purchase up to 560,000 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $0.25 per share, which was the estimated 24 NEXMED, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- fair value of the common stock at that time. The vesting of these options was contingent upon reaching certain market capitalization levels, as defined in the option agreements. 135,000 options vest if market capitalization reaches $2,000,000 by December 31, 1997 and an additional 135,000, 140,000 and 150,000 options vest if market capitalization reaches $3,000,000, $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, respectively. These options expire on December 1, 2002. During 1996, the market capitalization, as defined, of the Company exceeded $5,000,000, resulting in the vesting of 410,000 of these options and the recording of $665,000 of expense. In December 1999, the market capitalization, as defined, exceeded $10,000,000, resulting in the vesting of 130,000 of these options and the recording of $499,688 in expense. As of December 31, 2001, 50,000 of such options remain outstanding. During October 1996 the Company adopted a Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan ("Stock Option Plan") and reserved 100,000 shares of common stock for issuance pursuant to the Plan. During December 1996, the Company also adopted The NexMed, Inc. Stock Option and Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan ("the Incentive Plan") and The NexMed, Inc. Recognition and Retention Stock Incentive Plan ("the Recognition Plan"). A total of 2,000,000 shares were set aside for these two plans. In May 2000, the Stockholders' approved an increase in the number of shares reserved for the Incentive Plan and Recognition Plan to a total of 7,500,000. Options granted under the Company's plans generally vest over a period of one to five years, with exercise prices ranging between $2.00 to $16.25. A summary of stock option activity is as follows: WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF EXERCISE SHARES PRICEOutstanding at December 31, 1998 2,676,700 $1.73 Granted 90,000 2.00 Cancelled (309,000) 2.34 --------- ----Outstanding at December 31, 1999 2,457,700 1.66 ========= ===== Granted 1,962,225 5.43 Exercised (686,500) 0.85 Cancelled (150,750) 7.23 --------- ----Outstanding at December 31, 2000 3,582,675 3.67 ========= ===== Granted 537,400 0.75 Exercised (189,550) 2.02 Cancelled (95,950) 6.77 --------- ----Outstanding at December 31, 2001 3,834,575 $3.72 ========= =====Exercisable at December 31, 2001 2,731,291 $3.26 ========= =====Exercisable at December 31, 2000 2,244,433 $2.59 ========= =====Exercisable at December 31, 1999 2,366,700 $1.64 ========= =====Options available for grant at December 31, 2001 3,840,825 ========= 25 NEXMED, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following table summarizes information about options outstanding atDecember 31, 2001: OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE ---------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ WEIGHTED AVERAGE RANGE OF NUMBER REMAINING WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXERCISE PRICES OUTSTANDING CONTRACTUAL LIFE EXERCISE PRICE EXERCISABLE EXERCISE PRICE $ 0.25 50,000 0.94 years $ 0.25 50,000 $0.25 2.00 - 3.50 1,924,250 6.26 years 2.28 1,559,400 2.10 4.00 - 5.50 1,590,875 8.18 years 4.10 979,491 4.02 7.00 - 8.00 110,000 6.08 years 7.68 70,000 7.50 12.00 - 16.25 159,450 8.81 years 15.61 72,400 15.78 --------- ------ ------- ------ 3,834,575 $ 3.72 2,731,291 $ 3.26 ========= ====== ======= ====== Had compensation cost for option grants to employees pursuant to the Company's stock option plans been determined based upon the fair value at the grant date for awards under the plan consistent with the methodology prescribed under FAS 123, the Company's net loss and net loss per share, for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, would have been increased by approximately $2,092,600, $1,907,700 and $464,000, respectively, or $.08, $.10 and $.03 per share, respectively. The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during 2001, 2000 and 1999 was $2.26, $3.62 and $1.11, respectively. The fair value of each option and warrant (note 12) is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The following assumptions were used in the model: Dividend yield 0.0% Risk-free yields 4.39% - 6.71% Expected volatility 65.0% - 80.0% Option terms 1-10 years10. COMMON STOCK In August 2000, the Company completed unit offerings of 3,138,256 shares of its common stock and warrants to acquire 1,282,891 shares of its common stock to 25 accredited individuals and financial institutions. The warrants have an exercise price of $13.50 to $16.20 per share and a term of eighteen months. The price of the units ranged from $16.54 to $18.00, depending on the date of closing and/or amount of warrant coverage. The Company raised $26,848,139 in gross proceeds and $24,879,281 in net proceeds, after deducting commissions and offering expenses, in connection with these offerings. In addition, the Company issued warrants to acquire an aggregate of 305,426 shares of its common stock, with exercise prices ranging from $13.65 to $16.20 per share, to the placement agents in the offering In April 2000, the Company completed a private placement of 220,000 shares of its common stock at $14.25 per share, raising gross proceeds of $3,135,000 and net proceeds, after deducting commissions and offering expenses, of $2,946,900. 26 NEXMED, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In September 1999, the Company completed a private placement of its securities at $3.00 per unit (the "Unit"), raising gross proceeds of $8,507,478 and net proceeds, after deducting commissions and offering expenses, of $7,826,312. Each Unit consisted of two shares of common stock and a warrant to purchase an additional share of common stock at $2.25 per share (the "Warrant"). Each warrant is redeemable by the Company if the closing price per share of common stock should reach $4.00 per share for 15 consecutive trading days. In addition, the Company issued warrants to acquire 553,232 shares of its common stock at $2.25 per share to the placement agent in the offering. In December 1999, warrants to acquire 83,332 shares of common stock were exercised, providing gross proceeds of $187,497 and net proceeds, after deducting commissions and offering expenses, of $173,435. In December 1999, the Company issued 11,600 shares of its common stock to employees and vendors for services rendered. The Company has recorded $50,750 as compensation expense based upon the fair value of the shares on the date of issuance.11. STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN On April 3, 2000, the Company declared a dividend distribution of one preferred share purchase right (the "Right") for each outstanding share of the Company's common stock to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 21, 2000. One Right will also be distributed for each share of Common Stock issued after April 21, 2000, until the Distribution Date, described in the next paragraph. Each Right entitles the registered holder to purchase from the Company a unit consisting of one one-hundredths of a share (a "Unit") of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, $.001 par value per share (the "Preferred Stock"), at a Purchase Price of $100.00 per Unit, subject to adjustment. 1,000,000 shares of the Company's preferred stock has been set-aside for the Rights Plan. Initially, the Rights will be attached to all Common Stock certificates representing shares then outstanding, and no separate Rights Certificates will be distributed. The Rights will separate from the Common Stock and a Distribution Date will occur upon the earlier of (i) ten (10) business days following a public announcement that a person or group of affiliated or associated persons (an "Acquiring Person") has acquired, or obtained the right to acquire, beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (the "Stock Acquisition Date"), or (ii) ten (10) business days following the public announcement of a tender offer or exchange offer that would, if consummated, result in a person or group beneficially owning 15% or more of such outstanding shares of Common Stock, subject to certain limitations. Under the terms of the Rights Agreement, Dr. Y. Joseph Mo, who beneficially owned approximately 12.12% of the outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock as of April 2000, will be permitted to continue to own such shares and to increase such ownership to up to 25% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, without becoming an Acquiring Person and triggering a Distribution Date. 27 NEXMED, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------12. WARRANTS A summary of warrant activity is as follows: WEIGHTED COMMON SHARES AVERAGE ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE EXERCISE PRICE Outstanding at January 1, 1999 200,000 1.75 Issued 5,589,058 2.55 Exercised (83,332) 2.25 ---------- ------- Outstanding at December 31, 1999 5,705,726 2.52 Issued 1,588,317 14.59 Exercised (4,973,494) 2.54 Redeemed (29,000) 2.25 ---------- ------- Outstanding at December 31, 2000 2,291,549 10.85 Issued 115,000 12.22 Exercised (200,000) 3.00 ---------- ------- Outstanding at December 31, 2001 2,206,549 $ 11.59 ========== ======= In August 2001, the Company issued warrants to acquire 15,000 shares of its common stock to a financial consultant. The warrants have an exercise price of $7.00 per share and vested immediately. In accordance with EITF 96-18, the Company has recorded $38,550 of consulting expenses related to these warrants, representing the fair value of these warrants using the Black-Scholes pricing model. In February 2001, the Company issued warrants to acquire 100,000 shares of its common stock to a financial consultant. The warrants have an exercise price of $13.00 per share, of which 34,000 warrants vested immediately and the remaining warrants vested in two equal installments on May 20, 2001 and August 20, 2001. The warrants have a three-year term. In accordance with EITF 96-18, the Company has recorded approximately $297,500 of consulting expense related to these warrants during 2001, representing the fair value of these warrants using the Black-Scholes pricing model. In August 2000, the Company issued warrants to acquire an aggregate of 1,588,317 shares of its common stock to the investors and placement agents in a private placement of its securities (see Note 10). The warrants have exercise prices ranging from $13.50 to $16.20 per share and expire in February 2002. In May 1999, the Company issued warrants to acquire an aggregate of 2,200,000 shares of common stock at $3.00 per share in connection with the sale of NexMed (Asia) Limited (Note 3). Warrants to acquire 2,000,000 shares were exercised during 2000 and the remaining 200,000 are outstanding at December 31, 2000. In September 1999, the Company issued warrants to acquire an aggregate of 2,835,826 shares of common stock at $2.25 per share in connection with a private placement (Note 10). As of December 31, 1999, warrants to acquire 83,332 shares of common stock were exercised. In January 28 NEXMED, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000, the Company received $6,127,862 million in gross proceeds from the exercise of the Warrants and issued 2,723,494 shares of its common stock. Each warrant was redeemable by the Company at $.001 per warrant if not exercised by close of business on January 14, 2000. The Company redeemed a total of 29,000 Warrant shares. In addition, the Company issued warrants to acquire 553,232 shares of its common stock at $2.25 per share to the placement agent in the offering. As of December 31, 2001, the placement agent has exercised 200,000 of such warrants and the remaining 353,232 are outstanding and fully exercisable. In conjunction with the issuance of the 6% Notes (Note 6), the note holders and the placement agent received warrants to purchase an aggregate of 910,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $4.00. The warrants are immediately exercisable and have a term of one year. The estimated fair value of the Company's common stock was $2.00 per share at the time of issuance. The Company has valued the warrants at $137,410 which has been accounted for as a debt discount and is being amortized over the life of the 6% Notes.13. INCOME TAXES The Company has incurred losses since inception, which have generated net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $18,800,000 for federal and state income tax purposes. These carryforwards are available to offset future taxable income and expire beginning in 2011 for federal income tax purposes. In addition, the Company has general business and research and development tax credit carryforwards of approximately $1,200,000. Internal Revenue Code Section 382 places a limitation on the utilization of Federal net operating loss carryforwards when an ownership change, as defined by tax law, occurs. Generally, an ownership change, as defined, occurs when a greater than 50 percent change in ownership takes place during any three-year period. The actual utilization of net operating loss carryforwards generated prior to such changes in ownership will be limited, in any one year, to a percentage of fair market value of the Company at the time of the ownership change. Such a change may have already resulted from the additional equity financing obtained by the Company since its formation. The net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards result in a noncurrent deferred tax benefit at December 31, 2001 and 2000 of approximately $8,700,000 and $4,500,000, respectively. In consideration of the Company's accumulated losses and the uncertainty of its ability to utilize this deferred tax benefit in the future, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance of an equal amount on such date to fully offset the deferred tax benefit amount. For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, the Company's effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate principally due to net operating losses and other temporary differences for which no benefit was recorded, state taxes and other permanent differences. 29 NEXMED, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company is a party to several short-term consulting and research agreements which, generally, can be cancelled at will by either party. The Company leases office space and research facilities under operating lease agreements expiring through 2006. The Company also leases equipment from GE Capital under capital leases expiring through 2005 (Note 7). Future minimum payments under noncancellable operating and capital leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more, consist of the following at December 31, 2001: OPERATING CAPITAL 2002 $ 338,167 $ 374,104 2003 87,863 374,104 2004 27,129 374,104 2005 24,365 60,382 2006 _ - --------- --------- Total minimum lease payments $ 477,524 1,182,694 ========= Less: amount representing interest (170,576) Present value of future minimum lease payments 1,012,118 Less: current portion (287,541) ----------- Capital lease obligations, net of current portion $ 724,577 =========== The Company also leases office space under a short-term lease agreements. Total rent expense was $535,023, $310,326 and $344,200 in 2001, 2000, and 1999 respectively.15. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION In 1998, the Company adopted FAS 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". FAS 131 establishes standards for reporting information regarding operating segments and related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. The Company is active in one business segment: designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products. The Company maintains development and marketing operations in the United States, Hong Kong and Canada. Through May 1999, the Company also maintained a manufacturing facility in China through the JV (Note 3). Geographic information as of December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 are asfollows: 30 NEXMED, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2001 2000 1999 NET REVENUES United States $ - $ - $ - China - - 1,491,774 Other foreign countries 68,089 - - ------------- ------------- -------------- $ 68,089 $ - $ 1,491,774 ============= ============= ============== NET LOSS United States $ (16,106,246) $ (8,630,255) $ (4,041,824) China - - (172,509) Other foreign countries (68,615) (90,298) 1,736,437 ------------- ------------- -------------- $ (16,174,861) $ (8,720,553) $ (2,477,896) ============= ============= ============== TOTAL ASSETS United States $ 27,242,173 $ 39,516,217 $ 5,497,834 China - - - Other foreign countries 28,540 473,465 2,084,798 ------------- ------------- -------------- $ 27,270,713 $ 39,989,682 $ 7,582,632 ============= ============= ============== 16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On February 27, 2002, the Company entered in to an employment agreement with Y. Joseph Mo, Ph.D., that has a constant term of five years, and pursuant to which Dr. Mo will serve as the Company's Chief Executive Officer and President. During his employment with the Company, Dr. Mo will receive an annual base salary of at least $250,000 (to be raised to $350,000 after the Company sustains gross revenues of $10 million for two consecutive fiscal quarters), subject to annual cost of living increases. Dr. Mo will also be eligible to earn an annual bonus based on the attainment of financial targets established by the Board of Directors or its Compensation Committee in consultation with Dr. Mo. The employment agreement provides for three grants of options to purchase 300,000 shares each of Company's common stock per grant under the Company's Stock Option and Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. The first grant of 300,000 shares is to be made within fifteen days of the execution of the employment agreement and the second and third grants of 300,000 shares each are to be made on the first and second anniversaries of the execution of the employment agreement, respectively, at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. In addition, the Company, subject to certain financial restrictions, agreed to loan Dr. Mo up to an aggregate of $2 million to exercise previously granted options. Under the employment agreement, Dr. Mo is entitled to deferred compensation in an annual amount equal to 50% of one third of the sum of Dr. Mo's base salary and bonus for the 36 calendar months preceding the date on which the deferred compensation payments commence subject to certain limitations, including annual vesting through January 1, 2007, as set forth in the employment agreement. The deferred compensation will be payable monthly for 180 months commencing on termination of employment. 31ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. PART III.ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT. Information called for by Item 10 is set forth under the heading"Election of Directors" in the 2002 Proxy Statement, which is incorporatedherein by this reference and "Executive Officers" of Part I of this Report.ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Information called for by Item 11 is set forth under the heading"Executive Compensation" in the 2002 Proxy Statement, which is incorporatedherein by this reference.ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT. Information called for by Item 12 is set forth under the heading"Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the 2002Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by this reference.ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS. Information called for by Item 13 is set forth under the heading"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" in the 2002 Proxy Statement,which is incorporated herein by this reference. PART IV.Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) 1. Financial Statements: -------------------- The information required by this item is included in Item 8 ofPart II of this Form 10-K. 32 2. Financial Statement Schedules Report of Independent Accountants on Financial Statement Schedule for the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001. Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts. REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULETo the Board of Directors and Stockholders of NexMed, Inc.In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements ofNexMed, Inc. as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 and for each of the three years inthe period ended December 31,2001, which financial statements are included inthe Form 10-K, we have also audited the financial statement schedule listed inPart II herein. In our opinion, this financial statement schedule, when considered in relationto the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in allmaterial respects, the information required to be included therein./s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP------------------------------PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPNew York, New YorkFebruary 15, 2002 SCHEDULE II ----------- NEXMED, INC. ------------ SCHEDULE OF VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS --------------------------------------------- Balance at Charged to Charged to Beginning Costs and Other Balance at Description of Year Expenses Accounts Deductions End of Year ----------- ------- -------- -------- ---------- ----------- YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 Valuation allowance - deferred tax asset $4,572,023 $4,127,685 $8,699,708YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 Valuation allowance - deferred tax asset $2,491,607 $2,080,416 $4,572,023YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 Allowance for doubtful accounts 157,040 ($157,040) 0 Valuation allowance - deferred tax asset 2,413,290 78,317 2,491,607 33 All other schedules have been omitted because the information is not applicable or is presented in the Financial Statements or Notes thereto. 3. Exhibits EXHIBITS DESCRIPTION NO. --- 3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 filed with the Company's Form 10-SB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 1997). 3.2 By-laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 filed with the Company's Form 10-SB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 1997). 3.3 Amendment to By-laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 filed with the Company's Form 10-SB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 1997). 4.1 Form of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 filed with the Company's Form 10-SB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 1997). 4.2 Rights Agreement and form of Rights Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April 10, 2000). 4.3 Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April 10, 2000). 10.1* Amended and Restated NexMed, Inc. Stock Option and Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with the Company's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2001). 10.2* The NexMed, Inc. Recognition and Retention Stock Incentive Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 6.5 filed with the Company's Form 10-SB/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 1997). 10.3* Form of Agreement dated November 15, 1995 between NexMed, Inc. and each of Y. Joseph Mo, Ph.D., Vivian H. Liu and Gilbert S. Banker, Ph.D, which are collectively commonly referred to by NexMed, Inc. as the Non-Qualified Performance Incentive Program (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to our Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 22, 1999, including any amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating such information, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.4 License Agreement dated March 22, 1999 between NexMed International Limited and Vergemont International Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Company's Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2000). 10.5* The NexMed, Inc. Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 6.6 filed with the Company's Form 10-SB/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 1997). 10.6 Form of Unit Purchase Agreement between the Company and each investor who purchased units relating the Company's private placement dated August and July 2000 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 filed with the Company's Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 29, 2000). 34 10.7* Employment Agreement dated February 26, 2002 by and between NexMed, Inc. and Dr. Y. Joseph Mo. 10.8 Letter Agreement dated February 6, 2001 by and among NexMed, Inc. and General Electric Capital Corporation. 10.9 Letter Agreement dated January 2, 2002 by and among NexMed, Inc. and General Electric Capital Corporation. 21 Subsidiaries. 23 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants.*Management compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibitpursuant to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K. b. Reports on Form 8-K The Company did not file any report on Form 8-K during the fourthquarter ended December 31, 2001. 35 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Section 13 or 15(d) of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report tobe signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.NEXMED, INC.Dated: March 29, 2002 By: /s/ Y. Joseph Mo --------------------------------------------- Y. Joseph Mo Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of theregistrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- /s/ Y. Joseph Mo Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and March 29, 2002----------------------- Chief Executive OfficerY. JOSEPH MO /s/ Vivian H. Liu Vice President, Acting Chief Financial Officer and March 29, 2002----------------------- Secretary VIVIAN H. LIU /s/ James Yeager-----------------------JAMES YEAGER Director, Senior Vice-President, Scientific Affairs March 29, 2002/s/ Robert W. Gracy Director March 29, 2002-----------------------ROBERT W. GRACY/s/ Stephen M. Sammut Director March 29, 2002-----------------------STEPHEN M. SAMMUT 36 EXHIBIT INDEXEXHIBITS DESCRIPTIONNO.---10.7 Employment Agreement dated February 26, 2002 by and between Nexmed, Inc. and Dr. Y. Joseph Mo.10.8 Letter Agreement dated February 6, 2001 by and among NexMed, Inc. and General Electric Capital Corporation.10.9 Letter Agreement dated January 2, 2002 by and among NexMed, Inc. and General Electric Capital Corporation.21 Subsidiaries.23 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT dated February 26, 2002 by and between NexMed, Inc., aNevada corporation (the "Company") and Dr. Y. Joseph Mo (the "Executive"). WHEREAS, the Company desires to continue to employ Executive and to enterinto an agreement (the "Agreement") embodying the terms of such employment; WHEREAS, the Company considers it essential to its best interests and thebest interests of its stockholders to foster the continued employment ofExecutive by the Company during the term of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, Executive is willing to accept and continue his employment on theterms hereinafter set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenantsherein and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree asfollows: 1. Term of Employment. Subject to earlier termination in accordance withthe provisions of Section 8 of this Agreement, Executive shall be employed bythe Company for a period commencing on January 1, 2002 (the "Effective Date")and ending on December 31, 2006; provided, however, that, commencing on the dayimmediately succeeding the Effective Date, and on each day thereafter, the termof this Agreement shall be extended for one additional day so that a constantfive-year term shall be in effect (the " Employment Term"). 2. Position. (a) During the Employment Term, Executive shall be employed as the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and the President of the Company, and shall direct and manage the business, affairs, and property of the Company subject to the direction of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Executive shall also serve as the CEO and President of such subsidiaries of the Company as the Board may in its discretion require. (b) During the Employment Term, Executive shall devote all of his business time and attention to the performance of his duties hereunder faithfully and to the best of his abilities and shall not undertake employment with, or participate in, the conduct of the business affairs of 2 any other person, corporation, or entity; provided, that, nothing shall preclude Executive from (i) with the prior written approval of the Board, serving in due course as a director, trustee or member of a committee of any organization (ii) participating in the affairs of any recognized charitable organizations, or in any community affairs, of Executive's choice; and (iii) managing his personal and family affairs and investments; provided, that, such investments do not involve Executive's active participation in the affairs of the entities in which he so invests. (c) Executive's duties hereunder shall be performed for the Company worldwide, with particular emphasis in the Company's headquarters in Robbinsville, New Jersey. 3. Compensation. (a) Base Salary. During the Employment Term, the Company shall pay Executive a base salary, subject to increase at the discretion of the Board, at the annual rate of $250,000 (the "Base Salary"), payable in regular installments in accordance with the Company's usual payroll dates practices; provided, however, that, the Base Salary shall be increased to an annual rate of $350,000 immediately following the completion of a period consisting of two consecutive of the Company's fiscal quarters during which the Company has achieved at least $10,000,000 in gross revenues (the "Salary Increase Date"). Commencing on the first anniversary of the Effective Date (and if the Employment Term continues on and after such date, on each successive anniversary of the Effective Date), Executive shall be entitled to an annual percentage increase (but not decrease) in Base Salary of no less than an amount equal to the aggregate preceding twelve (12) months annual percentage increase of the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the New York-Northern-New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PA area. (b) Bonus. With respect to each calendar year during the Employment Term, Executive shall be eligible to earn an annual bonus award (the "Bonus"). The amount of the Bonus shall be determined by the Board, or the Compensation Committee of the Board (the "Compensation Committee"), in its sole discretion, based upon the achievement by the Company of objective financial targets established and determined by the Board or the Compensation Committee in consultation with Executive no later than the end of the first month of such calendar year. The Bonus in respect of each calendar year in the Employment Term shall be paid within ten (10) days following the delivery of the Company's audited financial statements for such year. 3 (c) Stock Option Grant. (i) Within fifteen (15) business days of the execution of this Agreement, the Compensation Committee shall grant to Executive an option to purchase 300,000 shares of the Company's common stock (the "Option") at the fair market value of such stock on the date of grant (the "Grant Date"), and with terms and conditions substantially identical to those contained in Executive's January 2000 option grant. (ii) In addition, on each of the first and second anniversaries of the Grant Date respectively, provided that Executive remains employed by the Company on each such date, the Compensation Committee shall grant to Executive an option to purchase 300,000 shares of the Company's common stock (the "Additional Options") at the fair market value of such stock on the date of each such grant, and with terms and conditions substantially identical to those contained in Executive's January 2000 option grant. (iii) The Option and the Additional Options shall be subject to The NexMed, Inc. Stock Option and Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Option Plan") and the applicable stock option agreement. The Option and the Additional Options shall to the greatest extent allowable be "incentive stock options" within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). 4. Deferred Compensation. (a) Executive shall be paid, commencing on the times set forth in Section 8 of this Agreement, deferred compensation (the "Deferred Compensation") at an annual rate of (X) fifty percent (50%) of his "Final Average Pay" (as defined below) multiplied by (Y) the "Vesting Percentage" (as defined below). For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Final Average Pay" shall mean an amount equal to (i) the total of the sum of the Base Salary and Bonus paid to Executive during the last thirty-six (36) calendar months of Executive's employment preceding the calendar month in which Executive becomes entitled to commence receiving the Deferred Compensation, divided by (ii) three (3); provided, however, that, in no event shall the Deferred Compensation exceed ninety percent (90%) of Executive's last rate of annual Base Salary preceding the time at which Executive becomes entitled to commence receiving the Deferred Compensation. The amount of the Deferred Compensation shall be restated to a monthly amount by dividing such amount by twelve (the "Monthly Amount") and, other than as described in Section 8(b)(iii) below, the Monthly Amount shall be paid monthly, to Executive or Executive's estate, as the case may be, beginning on the applicable date set forth in Section 8 of this Agreement, for a period of 180 months. 4 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the "Vesting Percentage" shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule; provided, that, Executive remains in the employ of the Company on each vesting date: VESTING DATE VESTING PERCENTAGE ------------ ------------------ January 1, 2002 30% January 1, 2003 44% January 1, 2004 58% January 1, 2005 72% January 1, 2006 86% January 1, 2007 100% Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 4, the Monthly Amount payable to Executive in any calendar month shall be reduced to the extent of the monthly single-life annuity payable to Executive for such month under any qualified or nonqualified defined benefit pension plan of the Company (a "Pension Plan"); provided, however, that, if any benefit accrued by Executive under a Pension Plan prior to the payment of any Monthly Amount is not payable during the applicable month, or is payable in a form other than a single-life annuity, then such accrued benefit shall be converted into an equivalent value of a single-life annuity payable during the applicable month, and such amount used to reduce the Monthly Amount for such month. Any such conversion shall be performed by the Company's actuaries using actuarial assumptions then applicable to benefit determinations under the relevant Pension Plan. (b) Executive's rights to the Deferred Compensation shall be solely those of an unsecured general creditor of the Company, and nothing herein shall be deemed to give Executive any right to particular assets of the Company or to require the Company to establish a fund or trust for the benefit of Executive or otherwise set aside assets for his benefit; provided, however, that, upon the occurrence of a "Change in Control" (as defined in Appendix A hereto), the Company shall create and pay to a so-called "rabbi trust" the amounts determined by the Company's actuaries as necessary for the Company to completely fund the Deferred Compensation obligation. (c) The Deferred Compensation described in this Section 4 is not intended to constitute a "pension plan," as defined in Section 3(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"). If it is determined that the Deferred Compensation does 5 constitute a pension plan under ERISA, then it shall be considered to be an "unfunded plan for a select group of management or highly compensated employees," or a so-called "top-hat plan," for purposes of ERISA. If the Deferred Compensation is a "top-hat plan," the claims procedure set forth on Appendix B hereto shall apply. 5. Employee Benefits. During the Employment Term, Executive shall beeligible for inclusion, to the extent permitted by law, as a full-time employeeof the Company or any of its subsidiaries, in any and all of the followingplans, programs, and policies in effect at the time: (i) pension, profitsharing, savings, and other retirement plans and programs, (ii) life and health(medical, dental, hospitalization, short-term and long-term disability)insurance plans and programs, (iii) stock option and stock purchase plans andprograms, (iv) accidental death and dismemberment protection plans and programs,(v) travel accident insurance plans and programs, (vi) vacation policy, and(vii) other plans and programs sponsored by the Company or any subsidiary foremployees or executives generally, including any and all plans and programs thatsupplement any or all of the foregoing types of plans or programs. In addition, during the Employment Term, the Company shall maintain, andpay the premiums on, a contract of split-dollar life insurance on Executive'slife in the amount of $2,000,000, which contract will provide for a payment, asa result of Executive's death, of $1,500,000 to Executive's designatedbeneficiary or beneficiaries, and $500,000 to the Company. The Company shallprovide written proof of payments of such premiums to Executive within fifteen(15) days of the due date of each premium and, if the Company fails to providesuch proof and has not paid such premium, Executive shall be entitled to pay theunpaid premium and be reimbursed by the Company. 6. Business Expenses and Perquisites. (a) The Company shall reimburse to Executive, or pay directly, all reasonable expenses incurred by Executive in connection with the business of the Company, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including but not limited to business-class travel, reasonable accommodations, and entertainment, subject to documentation in accordance with the Company's policy. In this connection, if Executive determines that certain events will require the attendance of Executive's spouse, and Executive obtains advance approval from any member of the Compensation Committee, this Section 6(a) shall apply to expenses incurred by Executive in connection with his spouse's attendance at such events. (b) During the Employment Term, (i) the Company shall provide an automobile for Executive's business use, (ii) the Company shall pay the annual dues, but not in excess of $10,000, for Executive's membership at a social club of Executive's choice, and (iii) the Company shall reimburse to Executive, or pay directly, but not in excess of $20,000 per calendar year, the amounts payable by Executive to any person or 6 persons of Executive's choice that Executive retains to advise him with regard to financial, investment and/or estate planning and tax matters upon submission by Executive to the Company of statements for services; provided, however, that, this Section 6(b) shall not become effective until the Salary Increase Date. 7. Exercise Loan for Previously Granted Options. With respect to stockoptions previously granted to Executive by the Company under the Company'sRecognition and Retention Stock Incentive Plan, and the Option Plan (the"Previously Granted Options") pursuant to four option agreements dated December4 and December 16, 1996, January 2, 1999, and January 18, 2000, respectively,the Company shall loan to Executive, at such time and times that Executiveexercises the Previously Granted Options, if Executive so requests in writing,up to an aggregate of $2,000,000 (each separate loan a "Loan"); provided,however, that, no Loan shall be made if the aggregate of the outstanding balanceof all Loans, including the one then proposed to be made, would exceed tenpercent (10%) of the aggregate of the Company's cash and cash equivalents as ofthe last day of the month immediately preceding the month in which such Loan isrequested to be made; and provided, further, that, a Loan shall not be made if(i) the Company's independent accounting firm determines that the making of suchLoan will cause the Company to incur an accounting charge to earnings forcompensation or (ii) it would cause a default, or an event of default, under anyof the credit agreements, notes, security agreements, or other debt or equityfinancing documents to which the Company is subject. Each Loan (w) shall have,except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, a principal and accrued interestdue date of three months from the date that the Loan is made to Executive or, ifExecutive dies prior to the due date of such Loan, seven months from the datethe Loan is made to Executive, (x) shall bear interest, payable monthly, at arate equal to the applicable Federal rate (short-term), as determined inaccordance with Section 1274(d) of the Code, (y) shall be secured by the sharesissued to Executive upon the exercise of the Previously Granted Options to whichsuch Loan relates, provided that such shares may be sold by Executive subject tothe last sentence of this Section 7, and (z) shall be subject to such standardterms and conditions, and the execution of such documentation consistent withthis Section 7, as the Company shall reasonably determine. Notwithstanding theforegoing, at any time that Executive sells any of the shares issued toExecutive upon the exercise of any of the Previously Granted Options while theamount of any Loan remains unpaid, Executive shall, within five days of receiptof the funds from such sale, pay to the Company, the after-tax proceeds of suchsale, as a prepayment of such Loan or Loans, up to the unpaid balance of eachLoan (including accrued interest). 8. Termination. (a) By the Company for Cause. The Company may, for Cause, terminate Executive's employment hereunder at any time by written notice to Executive. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Cause" shall mean Executive's (i) engaging in fraud against the Company or misappropriation of funds of the Company, (ii) disregard or willful failure to follow specific and reasonable directives of the Board, (iii) willful 7 failure to perform his duties as CEO and President of the Company and/or one of its subsidiaries, (iv) willful misconduct resulting in material injury to the Company, (v) willful violation of the terms of the Confidential Information and Intellectual Property Agreement between Executive and NexMed (U.S.A.), Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, dated October 4, 2000 (the "Intellectual Property Agreement") attached hereto as Exhibit "A", (vi) conviction of, or Executive's plea of guilty or no contest to, a felony or any crime involving as a material element fraud or dishonesty, or (vii) material breach (not covered by clauses (i) through (vi)) of any of the other provisions of this Agreement; provided, that, in the case of subclauses (ii), (iii) or (vii), Cause shall not exist if the act or omission deemed to constitute Cause is cured (if curable) by Executive within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof to Executive by the Company. For purposes of the foregoing, no act, or failure to act, on Executive's part shall be considered "willful" unless done, or omitted to be done, by Executive other than in good faith, and without reasonable belief that his action or omission was in furtherance of the interests of the Company. In the event of the termination of Executive's employment under this Section 8(a) for Cause, the Employment Term shall end on the day of such termination and the Company shall pay to Executive, no later than ten (10) days after the last day of Executive's employment, in one lump sum, the sum of (i) any accrued but unpaid Base Salary, including salary in respect of any accrued and accumulated vacation, due to Executive at the date of such termination, (ii) any earned and unpaid Bonus due to Executive at the date of such termination for the calendar year ending immediately prior to the date of such termination, and (iii) any amounts owing, but not yet paid, pursuant to Section 6(a) hereof. In addition, in the event of the termination of Executive's employment under this Section 8(a) for Cause, (A) the Vesting Percentage in respect of the Deferred Compensation shall be zero, with the result that the Deferred Compensation shall be forfeited, and (B) the principal and accrued interest on each Loan shall become immediately due and payable. Except as specifically set forth in Section 12 hereof, the Company shall have no further obligations to Executive under this Agreement. (b) Disability or Death. If Executive should suffer a Permanent Disability, the Company may terminate Executive's employment hereunder upon ten (10) or more days' prior written notice to Executive. For purposes of this Agreement, a "Permanent Disability" shall be deemed to have occurred only when Executive has qualified for benefits (including satisfaction of any applicable waiting period) under the Company's or a subsidiary's long-term disability insurance arrangement (the "LTD Policy"). In the event of the termination of Executive's employment hereunder by reason of Permanent Disability or death, the 8 Employment Term shall end on the day of such termination and the Company shall pay: (i) No later than ten days after the last day of Executive's employment, to Executive or Executive's legal representative (in the event of Permanent Disability), or any beneficiary or beneficiaries designated by Executive to the Company in writing, or to Executive's estate if no such beneficiary has been so designated (in the event of Executive's death), a single lump sum payment of (x) any accrued but unpaid Base Salary, including salary in respect of any accrued and accumulated vacation, due to Executive at the date of such termination, (y) any earned but unpaid Bonus due to Executive at the date of such termination for the calendar year ending immediately prior to the date of each termination, and (z) any amounts owing, but not yet paid, pursuant to Section 6(a) hereof; (ii) In the case of a termination of employment due to Permanent Disability only, to Executive, in conformity with regular payroll dates for salaried personnel of the Company, an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the Base Salary Executive was receiving at the date of such termination (the "Disability Payment"), payable through the earlier of (i) the fifth anniversary of the date of such termination and (ii) January 1, 2014, in either case, at which time the Monthly Payments of the Deferred Compensation shall begin; provided, that, the Disability Payment shall be reduced for the period during which Executive is in receipt of benefits under the LTD Policy by the amount necessary to ensure that the sum of (x) Executive's monthly Disability Payment and (y) the "Gross Monthly Benefit" under the LTD Policy does not exceed 100% of his "Basic Monthly Earnings" (as defined in the LTD Policy); and (iii) In the case of a termination of employment due to death only, to any beneficiary or beneficiaries designated by Executive to the Company in writing, or to Executive's estate if no such beneficiary has been so designated, the Deferred Compensation, with payment of the present value of the entire amount of Deferred Compensation payable over the 180-month payment period (discounted by the Company's weighted average borrowing rate at the time of payment) being paid in one lump sum on the first day of the month immediately succeeding the last day of Executive's employment. Except as specifically set forth in Section 12 hereof, the Company shall have no further obligations to Executive under this Agreement. (c) By the Company without Cause. The Company may, without Cause, terminate Executive's employment hereunder at any time upon ten (10) or more days' written notice to Executive. In the event Executive's employment is terminated pursuant to this Section 8(c), the 9 Employment Term shall end on the day of such termination and the Company shall pay to Executive, on the last day of Executive's employment, in one lump sum, the sum of (i) any accrued but unpaid Base Salary, including salary in respect of any accrued and accumulated vacation, due to Executive at the date of such termination, (ii) any earned but unpaid Bonus due to Executive at the date of such termination for the calendar year ending immediately prior to the date of such termination, (iii) any amounts owing, but not yet paid, pursuant to Section 6(a) hereof, and (iv) an amount equal to the product of 2.9 times Executive's annual Base Salary at the time of such termination. Executive shall also be eligible to receive a pro rata Bonus in respect of the calendar year in which such termination occurs, equal to the Bonus in respect of such calendar year multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in such year preceding and including the date of termination, and the denominator of which is 365. Such pro-rata Bonus shall be paid at the same time as the Bonus would have been paid had Executive continued being employed by the Company through the date of payment. In addition, upon termination of Executive's employment in accordance with this Section 8(c), the Company shall (i) reimburse Executive for reasonable expenses, not to exceed $10,000, incurred by Executive in connection with job search services, and (ii) provide medical and dental benefits to Executive and his family for a period of two (2) years from the date of termination, as are provided from time to time to actively employed senior executives of the Company during such period; provided, that, the Company's obligation in this regard shall cease at the time Executive becomes eligible for medical or dental benefits, respectively, from another employer. To the extent that the medical and dental benefits provided for in this paragraph are not permissible after termination of employment under the terms of the benefit plans of the Company then in effect (and cannot be provided by the Company paying the applicable premium under COBRA), the Company shall pay to Executive such amount as is necessary to provide Executive, after tax, with an amount equal to the cost of acquiring, for Executive and his family on a non-group basis, for the required period, those medical and dental benefits that would otherwise be lost to Executive and his family as a result of Executive's termination. In the event Executive's employment is terminated pursuant to this Section 8(c), payment of the Monthly Amount shall begin on the first day of the month immediately succeeding the last day of Executive's employment. Except as specifically set forth in Section 12 hereof, the Company shall have no further obligations to Executive under this Agreement. 10 (d) By Executive for Good Reason. If any of the events described below occurs during the Employment Term, Executive may terminate Executive's employment hereunder for Good Reason by written notice to the Company identifying the event or omission constituting Good Reason not more than six (6) months following the occurrence of such event and, in the case of subclauses (iv), (v), (vi), (vii) and (viii) below, a failure by the Company to cure such act or omission within thirty (30) days after receipt of such written notice. In such event, the Employment Term and Executive's employment hereunder will be terminated effective as of the later of thirty-one (31) days after the Company's receipt of Executive's notice of termination or thirty-one (31) days after the event, and Executive's termination for Good Reason pursuant to this Section 8(d) shall be treated for all purposes as a termination without Cause pursuant to Section 8(c) and the provisions of Section 8(c) shall apply to such termination. The occurrence of any of the following events without Executive's consent shall permit Executive to terminate Executive's employment for "Good Reason" pursuant to this Section 8(d): (i) The removal of Executive or the election of any other person as the Chief Executive Officer or the President of the Company; provided, however, that, Executive shall not have approved such removal or such election, in Executive's capacity as a director, by voting for such removal or such election; (ii) The removal of Executive or the election of any other person as the Chairman of the Board; provided, however, that, Executive shall not have approved such removal or such election, in Executive's capacity as a director, by voting for such removal or such election; (iii) A "Change in Control" (as defined in Appendix A hereto) occurs; (iv) The failure by the Company to observe or comply in any material respect with any of the material provisions of this Agreement; (v) The failure by the Compensation Committee to grant the Option and Additional Options as provided in Section 3(c) hereof; (vi) A material diminution in Executive's duties; (vii) The assignment to Executive of duties that are materially inconsistent with Executive's duties or that materially impair Executive's ability to function as the CEO or the President of the Company; and 11 (viii) The relocation of Executive's primary office from a location that is more than fifty (50) miles from both of (x) the Company's executive offices at the time of such relocation and (y) Executive's primary residence at the time of such relocation. Except as specifically set forth in Section 12 hereof, the Company shallhave no further obligations to Executive under this Agreement. (e) By Executive without Good Reason. Executive may terminate the Employment Term and Executive's employment hereunder at any time without Good Reason upon thirty (30) days advance written notice to the Company. In the event Executive's employment is terminated pursuant to this Section 8(e), the Company shall pay to Executive, no later than ten (10) days after the last day of Executive's employment, in one lump sum, the sum of (i) any accrued but unpaid Base Salary, including salary in respect of any accrued and accumulated vacation, due to Executive at the date of such termination, (ii) any earned and unpaid Bonus due to Executive at the date of such termination for the calendar year ending immediately prior to the date of such termination, and (iii) any amounts owing, but not yet paid, pursuant to Section 6(a) hereof. In addition, the monthly payments of Deferred Compensation shall commence on January 1, 2014. Except as specifically set forth in Section 12 hereof, the Company shallhave no further obligations to Executive under this Agreement. (f) Release. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Executive acknowledges and agrees that any and all payments and benefits to which Executive is entitled under this Section 8 are conditioned upon and subject to Executive's execution of a general waiver and release, in such reasonable and customary form as shall be prepared by the Company, of all claims Executive may have against the Company, except as to matters covered by provisions of this Agreement which specifically survive the termination of this Agreement. 9. Certain Additional Payments by the Company. (a) If it is determined (as hereafter provided) that any payment or distribution by the Company to or for the benefit of Executive, whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise pursuant to or by reason of any other agreement, policy, plan, program or arrangement, including without limitation any stock option, stock appreciation right or similar right, or the lapse or termination of any restriction on or the vesting or exercisability of any of the foregoing (a "Payment"), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (or any successor provision thereto) or to any 12 similar tax imposed by state or local law, or any interest or penalties with respect to such excise tax (such tax or taxes, together with any such interest and penalties, are hereafter collectively referred to as the "Excise Tax"), then Executive will be entitled to receive an additional payment or payments (a "Gross-Up Payment") in an amount such that, after payment by Executive of all taxes (including any interest or penalties imposed with respect to such taxes), including any Excise Tax, imposed upon the Gross-Up Payment, Executive retains an amount of the Gross-Up Payment equal to the Excise Tax imposed upon the Payments. (b) Subject to the provisions of Section 9(f) hereof, all determinations required to be made under this Section 9, including whether an Excise Tax is payable by Executive and the amount of such Excise Tax and whether a Gross-Up Payment is required and the amount of such Gross-Up Payment, will be made by a nationally recognized firm of certified public accountants (the "Accounting Firm") selected by the Company, which may be the Company's regular outside auditors. The Company will direct the Accounting Firm to submit its determination and detailed supporting calculations to both the Company and Executive within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of the Change in Control or the date of Executive's termination of employment, if applicable, and any other such time or times as may be requested by the Company or Executive. If the Accounting Firm determines that any Excise Tax is payable by Executive, the Company will pay the required Gross-Up Payment to Executive no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the due date for Executive's income tax return on which the Excise Tax is included. If the Accounting Firm determines that no Excise Tax is payable by Executive, it will, at the same time as it makes such determination, furnish Executive with an opinion that he has substantial authority not to report any Excise Tax on his federal, state, local income or other tax return. Any determination by the Accounting Firm as to the amount of the Gross-Up Payment will be binding upon the Company and Executive. As a result of the uncertainty in the application of Section 4999 of the Code (or any successor provision thereto) and the possibility of similar uncertainty regarding applicable state or local tax law at the time of any determination by the Accounting Firm hereunder, it is possible that Gross-Up Payments which will not have been made by the Company should have been made (an "Underpayment"), consistent with the calculations required to be made hereunder. In the event that the Company exhausts or fails to pursue its remedies pursuant to Section 9(f) hereof and Executive thereafter is required to make a payment of any Excise Tax, Executive shall so notify the Company, which will direct the Accounting Firm to determine the amount of the Underpayment that has occurred and to submit its determination and detailed supporting calculations to both the Company and Executive as promptly as possible. Any such Underpayment will be promptly paid by the Company to, or for 13 the benefit of, Executive within five business days after receipt of such determination and calculations. (c) The Company and Executive will each provide the Accounting Firm access to and copies of any books, records and documents in the possession of the Company or Executive, as the case may be, reasonably requested by the Accounting Firm, and otherwise cooperate with the Accounting Firm in connection with the preparation and issuance of the determination contemplated by Section 9(b) hereof. (d) The federal, state and local income or other tax returns filed by Executive will be prepared and filed on a consistent basis with the determination of the Accounting Firm with respect to the Excise Tax payable by Executive. Executive will make proper payment of the amount of any Excise Tax, and at the request of the Company, provide to the Company true and correct copies (with any amendments) of his federal income tax return as filed with the Internal Revenue Service and corresponding state and local tax returns, if relevant, as filed with the applicable taxing authority, and such other documents reasonably requested by the Company, evidencing such payment. If prior to the filing of Executive's federal income tax return, or corresponding state or local tax return, if relevant, the Accounting Firm determines that the amount of the Gross-Up Payment should be reduced, Executive will within five (5) business days pay to the Company the amount of such reduction. (e) The fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm for its services in connection with the determinations and calculations contemplated by Sections 9(b) and (d) hereof will be borne by the Company. If such fees and expenses are initially advanced by Executive, the Company will reimburse Executive the full amount of such fees and expenses within five business days after receipt from Executive of a statement therefor and reasonable evidence of his payment thereof. (f) Executive will notify the Company in writing of any claim by the Internal Revenue Service that, if successful, would require the payment by the Company of a Gross-Up Payment. Such notification will be given as promptly as practicable but no later than five (5) business days after Executive actually receives notice of such claim and Executive will further apprise the Company of the nature of such claim and the date on which such claim is requested to be paid (in each case, to the extent known by Executive). Executive will not pay such claim prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the 30-calendar-day period following the date on which he gives such notice to the Company and (ii) the date that any payment of amount with respect to such claim is due. If the Company notifies Executive in writing prior to the expiration of such period that it desires to contest such claim, Executive will: 14 (i) provide the Company with any written records or documents in his possession relating to such claim reasonably requested by the Company; (ii) take such action in connection with contesting such claim as the Company will reasonably request in writing from time to time, including without limitation accepting legal representation with respect to such claim by an attorney competent in respect of the subject matter and reasonably selected by the Company; (iii) cooperate with the Company in good faith in order effectively to contest such claim; and (iv) permit the Company to participate in any proceedings relating to such claim;provided, however, that, the Company will bear and pay directly all costs andexpenses (including interest and penalties) incurred in connection with suchcontest and will indemnify and hold harmless Executive, on an after-tax basis,for and against any Excise Tax or income tax, including interest and penaltieswith respect thereto, imposed as a result of such representation and payment ofcosts and expenses. Without limiting the foregoing provisions of this Section9(f), the Company will control all proceedings taken in connection with thecontest of any claim contemplated by this Section 9(f) and, at its sole option,may pursue or forego any and all administrative appeals, proceedings, hearingsand conferences with the taxing authority in respect of such claim (providedthat Executive may participate therein at his own cost and expense) and may, atits option, either direct Executive to pay the tax claimed and sue for a refundor contest the claim in any permissible manner, and Executive agrees toprosecute such contest to a determination before any administrative tribunal, ina court of initial jurisdiction and in one or more appellate courts, as theCompany will determine; provided, however, that, if the Company directsExecutive to pay the tax claimed and sue for a refund, the Company will advancethe amount of such payment to Executive on an interest-free basis and willindemnify and hold Executive harmless, on an after-tax basis, from any ExciseTax or income tax, including interest or penalties with respect thereto, imposedwith respect to such advance; and provided further, however, that, any extensionof the statute of limitations relating to payment of taxes for the taxable yearof Executive with respect to which the contested amount is claimed to be due islimited solely to such contested amount. Furthermore, the Company's control ofany such contested claim will be limited to issues with respect to which aGross-Up Payment would be payable hereunder and Executive will be entitled tosettle or contest, as the case may be, any other issue raised by the InternalRevenue Service or any other taxing authority. (g) If, after the receipt by Executive of an amount advanced by the Company pursuant to Section 9(f) hereof, Executive receives any refund with respect to such claim, Executive will (subject to the Company's complying with the requirements of Section 9(f) hereof) promptly pay to the Company the amount of such refund (together with 15 any interest paid or credited thereon after any taxes applicable thereto). If, after the receipt by Executive of an amount advanced by the Company pursuant to Section 9(f) hereof, a determination is made that Executive will not be entitled to any refund with respect to such claim and the Company does not notify Executive in writing of its intent to contest such denial or refund prior to the expiration of thirty (30) calendar days after such determination, then such advance will be forgiven and will not be required to be repaid and the amount of such advance will offset, to the extent thereof, the amount of Gross-Up Payment required to be paid pursuant to this Section 9. If, after the receipt by Executive of a Gross-Up Payment but before the payment by Executive of the Excise Tax, it is determined by the Accounting Firm that the Excise Tax payable by Executive is less than the amount originally computed by the Accounting Firm and consequently that the amount of the Gross-Up Payment is larger than that required by this Section 9, Executive shall promptly refund to the Company the amount by which the Gross-Up Payment initially made to Executive exceeds the Gross-Up Payment required under this Section 9. 10. Legal Fees. The Company shall reimburse to Executive, or pay directly,upon submission to the Company of a statement for services, the amount payableby Executive to an attorney of Executive's choice that Executive has retained toadvise Executive with regard to the negotiation and execution of this Agreement;provided, however, that (i) the fees charged by such attorney are computed atsuch attorney's standard hourly rates, and (ii) such reimbursement or paymentshall not exceed $25,000. 11. No Mitigation; Employee Benefit Plans. Executive shall not be requiredto mitigate amounts payable to him under this Agreement by seeking otheremployment or otherwise, and there shall be no offset against amounts payable toExecutive under this Agreement on account of Executive's subsequent employment.Except for amounts, if any, payable by Executive pursuant to any Loan, amountspayable to Executive under this Agreement shall not be offset by any claims thatthe Company may have against Executive, and such amounts payable to Executiveunder this Agreement shall not be affected by any other circumstances,including, without limitation, any counterclaim, recoupment, defense, or otherright that the Company may have against Executive or others. Except as otherwiseprovided in this Agreement, the termination of Executive's employment hereundershall have no effect on the rights and obligations of the Company and Executiveunder the Company's benefit plans; provided, however, that, payments made toExecutive as a result of the termination of Executive's employment hereundershall not be considered as includible compensation with respect to any employeebenefit plans maintained by the Company, except to the extent otherwise requiredby law. 12. Indemnification. In the event that Executive is made a party orthreatened to be made a party to any action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil,criminal, administrative, or investigative (a "Proceeding"), by reason ofExecutive's employment with, or serving as an officer of, the Company, theCompany shall indemnify and hold 16Executive harmless, and defend Executive to the fullest extent authorized by thelaws of the state in which the Company is incorporated, as the same exist andmay hereafter be amended, against any and all claims, demands, suits, judgments,assessments, and settlements (collectively the "Claims"), including all expensesincurred or suffered by Executive in connection therewith (excluding, however,any legal fees incurred by Executive for Executive's own counsel, except asotherwise provided in this Section 12, and such indemnification shall continueas to Executive even after Executive is no longer employed by the Companyhereunder, and shall inure to the benefit of Executive's heirs, executors, andadministrators; provided, however, that, Executive promptly gives written noticeto the Company of any such Claims (although Executive's failure to promptly givenotice shall not affect the Company's obligations under this Section 12 exceptto the extent that such failure prejudices the Company or its ability to defendsuch Claims). The Company shall have the right to undertake, with counsel orother representatives of its own choosing, the defense or settlement of anyClaims. In the event that the Company shall fail to notify Executive, within tendays of its receipt of Executive's written notice, that the Company has electedto undertake such defense or settlement, or if at any time the Company shallotherwise fail to diligently defend or pursue settlement of such Claims, thenExecutive shall have the right to undertake the defense, compromise, orsettlement of such Claims, in which event the Company shall hold Executiveharmless from any legal fees incurred by Executive for Executive's counsel.Neither Executive nor the Company shall settle any Claims without the priorwritten consent of the other, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheldor delayed. In the event that the Company submits to Executive a bona fidesettlement offer from the claimant of Claims (which settlement offer shallinclude as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or theplaintiff to Executive a release from all liability in respect of such Claims),and Executive refuses to consent to such settlement, then thereafter theCompany's liability to Executive for indemnification hereunder with respect tosuch Claims shall not exceed the settlement amount included in such bona fidesettlement offer, and Executive shall either assume the defense of such Claimsor pay the Company's attorneys' fees and other out-of-pocket costs incurredthereafter in continuing the defense of such Claims. Regardless of which partyis conducting the defense of any such Claims, the other party, with counsel orother representatives of its own choosing and at its sole cost and expense,shall have the right to consult with the party conducting the defense of suchClaims and its counsel or other representatives concerning such Claims andExecutive and the respective counsel or other representatives shall cooperatewith respect to such Claims. The party conducting the defense of any such Claimsand its counsel shall in any case keep the other party and its counsel (if any)fully informed as to the status of such Claims and any matters relating thereto.Executive and the Company shall provide to the other such records, books,documents, and other materials as shall reasonably be necessary for each toconduct or evaluate the defense of any Claims, and will generally cooperate withrespect to any matters relating thereto. This Section 12 shall remain in effectafter this Agreement is terminated, regardless of the reasons for suchtermination. The indemnification provided to Executive pursuant to this Section12 shall not supersede or reduce any indemnification provided to Executive underany separate agreement, or the By-Laws of the Company; in this regard, it isintended that this Agreement shall expand and extend Executive's rights toreceive indemnification. 17 13. Withholding. The Company shall have the right to deduct and withholdfrom all payments to Executive hereunder all payroll taxes, income taxwithholding and other federal, state and local taxes and charges which currentlyare or which hereafter may be required by law to be so deducted and withheld. 14. Non-assignability. Executive's rights and benefits hereunder arepersonal to Executive, and shall not be alienated, voluntarily or involuntarilyassigned, or transferred. 15. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon the partieshereto, and their respective assigns, successors, executors, administrators, andheirs. In the event the Company becomes a party to any merger, consolidation, orreorganization, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as anobligation of the Company or its successor(s) in interest. Other than in respectof the Loans, none of the payments provided for by this Agreement shall besubject to seizure for payment of any debts or judgments against Executive orExecutive's beneficiary or beneficiaries, nor shall Executive or any suchbeneficiary or beneficiaries have any right to transfer or encumber any right orbenefit hereunder. 16. Entire Agreement; Modification. This Agreement and the IntellectualProperty Agreement contain the entire agreement relating to Executive'semployment by the Company. These Agreements may not be changed orally, and maybe changed only by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto. 17. Notices. All notices and communications hereunder shall be in writing,sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid;by facsimile transmission, with proof of the time and date of receipt retainedby the transmitter; or by hand-delivery properly receipted. The actual date ofreceipt as shown by the return receipt therefore, the facsimile transmissionsheet, or the hand-delivery receipt, as the case may be, shall determine thedate on which (and, in the case of a facsimile, the time at which) notice wasgiven. All payments required hereunder by the Company to Executive shall be sentpostage prepaid, or, at Executive's election, shall be transferred to Executiveelectronically to such bank account as Executive may designate in writing to theCompany, including designation of the applicable electronic address. Theforegoing items (other than any electronic transfer to Executive) shall beaddressed as follows (or to such other address as the Company and Executive maydesignate in writing from time to time): To the Company: NexMed, Inc. 350 Corporate Boulevard Robbinsville, NJ 08691 Fax: 609-208-1868 Attention: Vice President, Corporate Affairs 18 To Executive: Dr. Y. Joseph Mo, Ph.D. One Belleview Terrace Princeton, NJ 08540 Fax: 609-683-0928 18. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by, andconstrued and enforced according to, the domestic laws of the State of NewJersey without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws thereof, orsuch principles of any other jurisdiction which could cause the application ofthe substantive law of any jurisdiction other than the State of New Jersey. TheCompany and Executive agree that the Superior Court of the State of New Jersey,Mercer County, shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine anydispute which may arise under this Agreement. Service of process by the Companymay be effected by service upon Executive's designated agent: _______________,the address of which is ________________. 19. Severability The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision ofthis Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any otherprovision of this Agreement, and each other provision of the Agreement shall beseverable and enforceable to the extent permitted by law. 20. Headings. The headings of the Sections hereof are provided forconvenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation orconstruction, and shall not constitute a part, of this Agreement. 21. Signature in Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed incounterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if thesignatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Executive has hereunto set his hand andthe Company has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name on its behalf,all as of the day and year first above written. /s/ Y. Joseph Mo ----------------------------- Dr. Y. Joseph Mo NEXMED, INC. By: /s/ Robert W. Gracy -------------------------- Title: Director 19 APPENDIX A CHANGE OF CONTROLFor the purpose of this Agreement, a "Change in Control" shall be deemed to havetaken place if: A. Individuals who, on the date hereof, constitute the Board (the "Incumbent Directors") cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board, provided that any person becoming a director subsequent to the date hereof, whose election or nomination for election was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the Incumbent Directors then on the Board (either by a specific vote or by approval of the proxy statement of the Company in which such person is named as a nominee for director, without written objection to such nomination) shall be an Incumbent Director; provided, however, that, no individual initially elected or nominated as a director of the Company as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to directors or as a result of any other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of any person other than the Board shall be deemed to be an Incumbent Director; B. Any "Person" (as such term is defined in Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and as used in Sections 13(d)(3) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes a "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding securities eligible to vote for the election of the Board (the "Voting Securities"); provided, however, that, the event described in this paragraph B shall not be deemed to be a Change in Control by virtue of any of the following acquisitions: (i) by the Company or any subsidiary of the Company in which the Company owns more than 25% of the combined voting power of such entity (a "Subsidiary"), (ii) by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any Subsidiary, (iii) by any underwriter temporarily holding the Company's Voting Securities pursuant to a public offering of such Voting Securities, (iv) pursuant to a Non-Qualifying Transaction (as defined in paragraph C immediately below), (v) pursuant to any acquisition by Executive or by any Person which is an "affiliate" (within the meaning of 17 C.F.R.ss. 230.405) of Executive (an "Excluded Person"); C. The consummation of a merger, consolidation, statutory share exchange or similar form of corporate transaction involving the Company or any of its Subsidiaries that requires the approval of 20 the Company's stockholders, whether for such transaction or the issuance of securities in the transaction (a "Business Combination"), unless immediately following such Business Combination: (i) more than 25% of the total voting power of (A) the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (the "Surviving Corporation"), or (B) if applicable, the ultimate parent corporation that directly or indirectly has beneficial ownership of 100% of the voting securities eligible to elect directors of the Surviving Company (the "Parent Corporation"), is represented by the Company's Voting Securities that were outstanding immediately prior to such Business Combination (or, if applicable, is represented by shares into which the Company's Voting Securities were converted pursuant to such Business Combination), and such voting power among the holders thereof is in substantially the same proportion as the voting power of the Company's Voting Securities among the holders thereof immediately prior to the Business Combination, (ii) no Person (other than (A) any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Surviving Corporation or the Parent Corporation or (B) an Excluded Person is or becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 25% or more of the total voting power of the outstanding voting securities eligible to elect directors of the Parent Corporation (or, if there is no Parent Corporation, the Surviving Corporation) and (iii) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of the Parent Corporation (or, if there is no Parent Corporation, the Surviving Corporation) following the consummation of the Business Combination were Incumbent Directors at the time of the Board's approval of the execution of the initial agreement providing for such Business Combination (any Business Combination which satisfies all of the criteria specified in (i), (ii) and (iii) above shall be deemed to be a "Non-Qualifying Transaction"); D. A sale of all or substantially all of the Company's assets, other than to an Excluded Person; E. The stockholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or F. Such other events as the Board may designate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Change in Control of the Company shall notbe deemed to occur solely because any person acquires beneficial ownership ofmore than 25% of the Company's Voting Securities as a result of the acquisitionof the Company's Voting Securities by the Company which reduces the number ofthe Company's Voting Securities outstanding; provided, that, if after suchacquisition by the Company such person becomes the beneficial owner ofadditional Company Voting 21Securities that increases the percentage of outstanding Company VotingSecurities beneficially owned by such person, a Change in Control of the Companyshall then occur. 22 APPENDIX B CLAIMS PROCEDURE (a) All claims for payments of the Deferred Compensation shall be made inwriting and shall be signed by Executive. Claims shall be submitted to theCompany. If Executive does not furnish sufficient information with the claim forthe Company to determine the validity of the claim, the Company shall indicateto Executive any additional information which is necessary for the Company todetermine the validity of the claim. Each claim hereunder shall be acted on andapproved or disapproved by the Company within ninety (90) days following thereceipt by the Company of the information necessary to process the claim.In the event the Company denies a claim for payment in whole or in part, theCompany shall notify Executive in writing of the denial of the claim and notifyExecutive of his right to a review of the Company's decision. Such notice by theCompany shall also set forth, in a manner calculated to be understood byExecutive, the specific reason for such denial, the specific provisions of thisAgreement (or other document) on which the denial is based, a description of anyadditional material or information necessary to perfect the claim and anexplanation of the appeals procedure as set forth in this Appendix B. If noaction is taken by the Company on Executive's claim within ninety (90) daysafter receipt by the Company, such claim shall be deemed to be denied forpurposes of the following appeals procedure. (b) In the event that Executive's claim for benefits is denied in whole orin part, he may appeal for a review of the decision by the Company. Such appealmust be made within sixty (60) days after Executive has received actual orconstructive notice of the denial as provided above. An appeal must be submittedin writing within such period and must: i. request a review by the Company of the claim for payment of the Deferred Compensation; ii. set forth all of the grounds upon which Executive's request for review is based and any facts in support thereof; and iii. set forth any issues or comments which Executive deems pertinent to the appeal.The Company shall act upon the appeal within sixty (60) days after receiptthereof unless special circumstances require an extension of the time forprocessing, in which case a decision shall be rendered by the Company as soon aspossible, but not later than 120 days after the appeal is received by theCompany.The Company shall make a full and fair review of the appeal and any writtenmaterials submitted by Executive in connection therewith. The Company mayrequire Executive to submit such additional facts, documents or other evidenceas 23the Company in its discretion deems necessary or advisable in making itsreview. Executive shall be given the opportunity to review pertinent documentsor materials upon submission of a written request to the Company, provided theCompany finds the requested documents or materials are pertinent to the appeal.On the basis of its review, the Company shall make an independent determinationof Executive's right to payment of the Deferred Compensation. The decision ofthe Company on any claim for benefits shall be final and conclusive upon allparties thereto.In the event the Company denies the appeal in whole or in part, it shall givewritten notice of the decision to Executive, which notice shall set forth, in amanner calculated to be understood by Executive, the specific reasons for suchdenial and which shall make specific reference to the pertinent provisions ofthis Agreement (or other document) on which the Company's decision is based. (c) This Appendix B shall apply to a claim for payment of the Deferred Compensation only if the Company determines, upon the advice of counsel, that such application is necessary in order for the Deferred Compensation to comply with ERISA. 24 EXHIBIT A CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made as of ______________ 2000, by and between NEXMED (U.S.A.),INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company") and ___________________ (the"Employee"). WHEREAS: (1) The Employee is employed or about to be employed by the Company and theCompany requires that all of its employees, as a condition of employment by theCompany, enter into this Confidential Information and Intellectual PropertyAgreement (the "Agreement") or similar agreement, and would not be willing toemploy the Employee unless Employee enters into this Agreement; and (2) The Employee is willing to enter into this Agreement and to strictlyadhere to its terms. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the employment or the continuation ofthe employment of the Employee by the Company, the parties hereto agree asfollows: 1. Representations. Warranties and Acknowledgment of Employee. (a) The Employee hereby represents to the Company that, except to theextent contemplated hereby or that the Employee has disclosed to the Company inwriting, the Employee is not bound by any agreement or any other previous orexisting business relationship which conflicts with or prevents the fullperformance of the Employee's duties and obligations to the Company (includingthe Employee's duties and obligations under this or any other agreement with theCompany) during the Employee's employment. (b) The Employee understands that theCompany does not desire to acquire from the Employee any trade secrets, know-howor confidential business information the Employee may have acquired from others.Therefore, the Employee agrees during his employment with the Company, theEmployee will not improperly use or disclose any proprietary information ortrade secrets of any former or concurrent employer, or any other person orentity with whom the Employee has an agreement or to whom the Employee owes aduty to keep such information in confidence. 2. Confidential Information. (a) For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means allinformation, heretofore or hereafter developed or used by the Company (whetheror not reduced to written, electronic, magnetic or other tangible form) acquiredin any way by the Employee during the course of the Employee's employment withthe Company 25and which is proprietary to the Company or which relates to any third party forwhich the Company is under an obligation to keep confidential, concerning thescientific, medical and pharmaceutical research, product development, products,operations, marketing and business plans, activities, employees, consultants,licensors, licensees, customers, business affairs of the Company or theCompany's licensees, distributors, business partners or customers, including,without limitation, (i) all information concerning trade secrets of the Company,including computer programs, system documentation, special hardware, producthardware, related software development, computer systems, source code, objectcode, manuals, formulae, processes, methods, machines, compositions, ideas,improvements or inventions of the Company; (ii) all sales and financialinformation concerning the Company; (iii) all customer and supplier lists; (iv)all drawings, sketches, models, samples, data, technology, methodologies,techniques, distribution plans, contractual arrangements, profits, sales,pricing policies, operational methods, technical processes, other businessaffairs and methods, plans for future developments and other technical andbusiness information relating to the business of the Company or the Company'slicensees, distributors, business partners or customers and all trademarks,domain names, copyrights and patents and applications thereof, all inventions,processes, studies, reports, research records, market surveys and know-how andtechnical papers; and (v) all information in any way concerning the business oraffairs of the Company or the Company's licensees, distributors, businesspartners or customers which was furnished to Employee by the Company or by theCompany's licensees, distributors, business partners or customers or otherwisediscovered by Employee during Employee's employment with the Company. (b) The Employee acknowledges that it is the policy of the Company tomaintain as secret and confidential all Confidential Information. The partieshereto recognize that, by reason of Employee's employment by the Company, theEmployee has acquired or will acquire access to Confidential Information. TheEmployee recognizes that all such Confidential Information is and shall remainthe sole property of the Company as its sole owner, free of any rights of theEmployee and acknowledges that the Company has a vested interest in assuringthat all such Confidential Information remains secret and confidential.Therefore, the Employee agrees to exercise all reasonable precautions to protectthe integrity and confidentiality of Confidential Information in Employee'spossession and the Employee agrees that at all times from and after the datehereof, Employee will not, directly or indirectly, without the prior writtenconsent of the Company, disclose to any person, firm, company or other entityany Confidential Information, except to the extent that (i) any suchConfidential Information becomes generally available to the public or trade,other than as a result of a breach by the Employee of this Section 2(b), or (ii)any such Confidential Information becomes available to the Employee on anon-confidential basis from a source other than the Company or any of itsemployees or advisors; provided, that such source is not known by the Employeeto be bound by a confidentiality agreement with, or other obligation of secrecyto, the Company or another party. In addition, it shall not be a breach of theconfidentiality obligations hereof if the Employee is required by law or legalprocess to disclose any Confidential Information; provided, that in such case,the Employee shall (i) give the Company the earliest notice possible that suchdisclosure is or may be required, and (ii) cooperate with the Company, at theCompany's expense, in protecting, to the 26maximum extent legally permitted, the confidential or proprietary nature of theConfidential Information which must be so disclosed. The obligations of theEmployee under this Section 2(b) shall survive any termination of the Employee'semployment by the Company. (c) Upon termination of the Employee's employment with the Company,Employee covenants and agrees to promptly return to the Company all itemsconstituting or containing Confidential Information (including all copies)including, without limitation, all reports, data, documents, studies, notes,specifications, or information, and will not retain any copies of such items.Employee further covenants and agrees to immediately return to the Company allequipment, devices or other property, which belong to the Company. 3. Non-Solicitation of Employees.Employee recognizes and acknowledges that it is essential for the properprotection of the business of the Company that Employee be restricted during theterm of Employee's employment and for a one-year period following thetermination of Employee's employment with the Company from soliciting orinducing any employee of the Company to leave the employ of the Company or toencourage any other business entity to solicit or seek to hire any employee ofthe Company. Therefore, during the term of the Employee's employment with theCompany and for a period of one (1) year following the termination of suchemployment, Employee agrees that Employee shall not, directly or indirectly,hire or seek to hire any employee of the Company or assist or influence anybusiness entity to hire or solicit for employment or take any other action whichwould encourage any such employee to terminate such employee's employment by theCompany. For purposes of this Section 3, "employee" shall include any formeremployee of the Company whose employment with the Company terminated less thanone (1) year prior to the termination of the employment with the Company of theEmployee. 4. Non-Compete. In order to insure the protection of the Company's interest in maintainingthe confidentiality of its Confidential Information and to otherwise provide forthe proper protection of the business of the Company, the parties hereto agreeas follows: (a) Employee acknowledges that the nature of the Company's business rendersit highly likely that disclosure of the Employer's Confidential Information,whether intentional or inadvertent, will occur if Employee becomes employed by acompetitor of the Company. Employee further acknowledges and agrees thatEmployee's responsibilities with respect to the Company's business operationsand Employee's access to the Confidential Information would render the Employeea potentially formidable competitor throughout the world because the Employer'stechnology and trade secrets have worldwide application. (b) By reason of the foregoing, Employee agrees that during the term ofEmployee's employment by the Company and for a period of one (1) year followingthe termination of Employee's employment with the Company, Employee will not,anyplace in the world, own, become employed by or participate in (whether as anemployee, consultant, officer, director, agent, or in any other capacity whichcalls for the 27rendering of personal services, advice, acts of management, operation orcontrol) any corporation, business, firm, or partnership, which competes,directly or indirectly, with the Company (including, without limitation, whichcompetes with respect to any products or services sold or marketed by theCompany) at the time of the termination of the Employee's employment with theCompany. The foregoing shall not prohibit the Employee from owning in theaggregate less than 2% of the common stock of any such competing company that issubject to the reporting obligation of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,as amended. While the parties acknowledge that the restrictions set forth inthis Section 4 are reasonable, in the event that a Court determines that any ofthe covenants or provisions of this Agreement are unenforceable by reason ofduration, extent, geographical scope or otherwise, the parties contemplate andagree that the Court making such determination shall reduce or modify theapplicable provision and shall enforce such reduced or modified provision to themaximum extent deemed reasonable by the Court. 5. Intellectual Property. (a) The Employee shall disclose and hereby assigns to the Company or itsnominee any and all of his right, title and interest in any inventions,know-how, discoveries, improvements, original works of authorship, designs,software, source code, object code, programs, formulas, processes, developments,trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, service marks, logos and relatedproprietary information and materials, whether patentable, copyrightable,subject to trademark registration, or not (collectively referred to as the"Innovations"), which, during the term of the Employee's employment by theCompany (the "Employment Period"), the Employee may make or conceive eithersolely or jointly with others and which: (i) were made using equipment, supplies, facilities or trade secret information of the Company, or (ii) were developed at least in part on the Company's time, or (iii) relate at the time of conception or reduction to practice either to the business of the Company or to the Company's or any of its affiliate's actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or (iv) results from any work the Employee performs or performed for the Company. All such Innovations and the benefits thereof shall be owned exclusively inperpetuity by the Company, free of any claims of the Employee. (b) In order to allow the Company to claim rights in those Innovationswhich it owns or owns an interest in, the Employee shall promptly and fullydisclose in writing to the Company the subject matter of every Innovation madeor conceived by the Employee, either solely or jointly with others, and allcopyright, trademark, domain name and patent applications naming the Employee asan author, co-author, owner, co-owner, inventor or a co-inventor during theEmployment Period whether or not the same are required by this Agreement to beassigned to the Company. Upon the request of the Company, the Employee shallmake all reasonable efforts to provide further disclosure of 28the aforesaid Innovations in which the Company may reasonably claim ownership orfor which the Company requires additional information in order to determine itsownership rights. The Company shall maintain in confidence all disclosures madehereunder of Innovations owned by the Employee. (c) An Innovation shall be deemed to have been made during the EmploymentPeriod if during such period the Innovation was conceived, first actuallyreduced to practice or otherwise put in a tangible form, and any patentapplication, trademark application, domain name application or copyrightapplication reasonably relating to the business of the Company filed within sixmonths after termination of the Employment Period shall be presumed to relate toan Innovation which was made during the Employment Period unless the Employeecan provide satisfactory evidence to the contrary. (d) With respect to any Innovations in which the Company owns an interestpursuant to this Section 5, the Employee agrees, during and after the EmploymentPeriod and upon the Company's reasonable request, to execute, acknowledge, anddeliver all such further documents (which shall be prepared and paid for by theCompany) including applications for letters patent, trademark, domain nameand/or copyright registration, as may be necessary or, in the opinion of theCompany, advisable, to obtain letters patent and/or trademark, domain name orcopyright registration for Innovations in the United States and in any othercountry, and the right to claim priority based on the first filed patentapplication anywhere in the world, and to vest title thereto in the Company andits successors, assigns or nominees. The Company shall have the sole andexclusive right to seek copyright and/or patent and/or trademark, domain name ortrade name protection in its own name, as applicable, for any of the foregoingInnovations, and to seek any extensions or renewals thereof. (e) Upon the termination of Employee's employment with the Company, theEmployee shall not (a) take any of the Company's property including, but notlimited to, new product information, blueprints, drawings, sketches, notebooks,computer programs, formulas, data, listings, specifications and documents, orcopies thereof, and any items relating to or exhibiting the Company's tradesecrets or Confidential Information or (b) use for any purpose the residualsresulting from access to or work with those items set forth in clause (a)hereof. The term "residuals" means information in non-tangible form, includingideas, concepts, know-how or techniques which may be retained in the mind of theEmployee, even if the Employee made no effort to refresh the Employee'srecollection in anticipation of or in conjunction with the use of saidresiduals. Further, the Employee shall not intentionally memorize theinformation so as to reduce it to a non-tangible form for the purpose ofcreating a residual. (f) The Employee agrees that any copyrightable works made by the Employee(solely or jointly with others) during the Employment Period that are otherwisecovered by the terms hereof and that are prosecutable by copyright, shall bedeemed to be "works made for hire," as that term is defined in the United StatesCopyright Act (17 U.S.C. section 101). Accordingly, the Company shall be thesole and exclusive author and owner of all such copyrightable works and allright, title and interest therein and thereto, including, without limitation,all copyrights (and all renewals and extensions thereof). To the extent that anyof such works are not determined to be a work for hire, 29the Employee hereby irrevocably, permanently, exclusively and absolutely assignsand grants to the Company all title, right and interest in and to such works,including, without limitation, all copyrights therein (and all renewals andextensions thereof). The Company shall have the sole and exclusive right to useand exploit such works, in whole or in part, in any media or technology known orhereafter devised, in perpetuity. The Company's rights in and to such works maybe assigned and licensed without limitation, and any such assignment or licenseshall be binding on the Employee and shall inure to the benefit of such assigneeor licensee. The Employee shall have no rights of consultation and/or approvalwith respect to the Company's exploitation, revision and/or use of such works.Moreover, the Employee hereby waives, forfeits, relinquishes and abandons all"moral rights" (as said term is commonly understood) and all rights ofattribution and integrity that the Employee may otherwise have had with respectto such works through the universe, and all rights the Employee might otherwisehave had under the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990. (g) As to any Innovations in which the Employee owns an interest and theCompany does not, whether or not invented, created or acquired prior to the datehereof, the Employee will not without the express written consent of theCompany, incorporate or use, or participate in the incorporation or use, of anysuch Innovations into any products or services of the Company, and upondiscovery that any such Innovations have been, or are being, or are about to be,incorporated or used in the Company's products or services or a product orservice being designed or planned for or by the Company in violation of anyrights the Employee may claim, the Employee shall give the Company writtennotice of that fact, together with such detail as is then known, within three(3) days of such discovery. The Employee agrees that if, in breach of theseprovisions, the Employee incorporates or uses, or participates in theincorporation or use, of any such Innovations in any products or services of theCompany, or upon discovery that such Innovations have been, are being or areabout to be incorporated or used in a product or service of the Company, or aproduct or service being designed or planned for or by the Company, and/or theEmployee does not give the Company written notice of that fact, together withsuch detail as is then known, within three (3) days of such discovery, then tothat extent, the Company shall have a royalty-free, transferable, nonexclusivelicense to make, have made, reproduce, use and sell and otherwise practice anysuch Innovations. 6. Power of Attorney. The Employee, by execution of this Agreement, irrevocably constitutes andappoints the Company with full power of substitution, to be the Employee's trueand lawful attorney to execute, acknowledge, swear and file all instruments anddocuments, and to take any action which shall be deemed to be necessary,appropriate or desirable to effectuate this Agreement. The power of attorneygranted herein shall be deemed to be coupled with an interest and shall beirrevocable and survive the occurrence of the death, disability or bankruptcy ofthe Employee. 7. Remedies For Employee Violations. Employee acknowledges and agrees that the Company would be irreparablyharmed if the Employee violated any of the covenants and agreements set forth inthis Agreement or if any of such covenants and agreements were not specificallyenforced. 30Employee further agrees that the breach or threatened breach of any of thecovenants or agreements set forth in Sections 2, 3, 4, or 5 of this Agreementwill result in continuing and irreparable harm to the Company for which theCompany would not have an adequate remedy at law. Therefore, the Employeeacknowledges and agrees that, in addition to any other remedy which the Companymay have at law or in equity, the Company shall be entitled to injunctive reliefor other equitable remedies in the event of any such breach or threatenedbreach. The Employee further acknowledges and agrees that monetary damages wouldbe insufficient to compensate the Company in the event of a breach or threatenedbeach by the Employee of any of such covenants and agreements, and that theCompany shall be entitled to specific performance of the Employee's obligationspursuant to such covenants or agreements. 8. Company's Affiliates The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that, for purposes of Sections 2,3, 4, 5, and 7 of this Agreement, the "Company" shall also refer to theCompany's affiliated corporations, including, without limitation, NexMed(Holdings), Inc. 9. Company's Telecommunications Systems Employee acknowledges and agrees that the Employee is being provided accessto the Company's telecommunications, networking or information processingsystems (including without limitation, stored computer files, e-mail messages,and voice messages) for the Company's business purposes and that Employee has noexpectation of privacy with respect to Employee's use of any of such systems.The Company may, without notice and in its sole discretion, monitor or reviewEmployee's use of such systems (and any other Company-supplied systems orequipment) and any files or messages created by or received by Employee throughuse of such systems. 10. Employment At Will. The parties hereto acknowledge that this Agreementis not an employment agreement and that Employee is employed on an "at will"basis and that either Employee or the Company may terminate Employee'semployment at any time, with or without cause. 11. Miscellaneous. This Agreement: (a) is binding upon and shall inure tothe benefit of the parties hereto, their respective affiliates, heirs,executors, assigns, administrators, and successors; (b) shall be governed by,and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New Jersey,without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof; (c) may not beamended or modified, except by a written instrument signed by the partieshereto; and (d) supersedes and voids any and all prior understandings andagreements, whether written or oral, between the Company and the Employeerelating to the subject matter of this Agreement, which contains the entireunderstanding of the parties relating to such subject matter. 12. Jurisdiction. Each of the parties hereto consents and agrees to thejurisdiction of the New Jersey Superior Court, Mercer County, for theadjudication of any disputes as to the parties' respective rights andobligations under this Agreement. 31 13. Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision ofthis Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the otherprovisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREORF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as ofthe date first above written. DATED: ______________________ ________________________________________DATED: ______________________ NEXMED (U.S.A.), INC. BY:____________________________________ VIVIAN LIU, VICE PRESIDENT Commercial Equipment FinancingWILLIAM B. STICKLE401 MERRITT7SECOND FLOORNORWALK, CT 06856203-229-1901 / FAX: 203-229-1985INTERNET: WILLIAM.STICKLE~GECAPITAL.COMFebruary 6, 2001Mr. Joseph Mo, Ph.D.President & Chief Executive OfficerNexMed, Inc.350 Corporate BoulevardRobbinsville, NJ 08691Dear Dr. Mo:General Electric Capital Corporation ("GECC") is pleased to submit the followinglease proposal for your consideration:LESSEE:NexMed, Inc.LESSOR:GE Capital or one of its wholly-owned subsidiariesEQUIPMENT:Group 1: New ERP System and all related costs for the internal use of theLessee.Group 2: New laboratory, manufacturing and packaging Equipment and new furnitureand computer hardware for the internal use of the Lessee.The anticipated mix of Equipment is summarized in Attachment A.All final Equipment must be acceptable to Lessor.EQUIPMENT LOCATION:All within the continental United States. Anticipated sites are (i) Lessee'sheadquarters at the above address and (ii) at Lessee's new manufacturingfacility in East Windsor, NJ.EQUIPMENT COST:$5,000,000.00 lease line of credit of which $2,500,000.00 is for Equipment Group1 and $2,500,000.00 is for Equipment Group 2 (See Attachment A).DELIVERY ASSUMPTIONS:-------- -----------January 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002.LEASE TERM:Each Schedule shall have a fixed term of 42 months.BASIC TERM COMMENCEMENT DATES: ------------ ------Lessee shall make its first rental payment(s) in advance. Such advance rentalpayment(s) shall be due upon execution of documents.RENTAL PAYMENT RATE:------ ------- ----Group 1: 2.828% of the Equipment Cost per month for 42 months.Group 2: 2.840% of the Equipment Cost per month for 42 months.LEASE EXPIRATION PURCHASE OPTION: -------- -------$1.00ADDITIONAL COLLATERAL:Lessee shall provide to Lessor a continuing Letter of Credit covering alloriginal Equipment costs related to Equipment chosen for Equipment Group 1 --the ERP System and all consulting, training, installation, software and othersuch applicable soft costs. Based on information provided by the Lessee, thesecosts will approximate $2,500,000.00.FINANCIAL COVENANTS:--------- ---------To be mutually agreed upon by Lessee and Lessor.This proposal is based upon the following additional terms and conditions:PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT:-------- -- ---------Lessee would submit its order for the equipment to the vendor. Lessor would takean assignment of Lessee s purchase order. Such assignment would be conditionedupon the leasing of the Equipment by Lessee from Lessor. Lessee understands thatany Equipment delivered after the Last Delivery Date would not be covered bythis proposal.NET LEASE:--- -----The proposed lease would be a net lease. Without limiting the generality of theforegoing, Lessee would be responsible for all expenses, maintenance, insuranceand taxes relating to the purchase, lease, possession and use of the Equipment.INSURANCE:Lessee would bear all risk of loss or damage to the Equipment. Lessee would beresponsible to keep the Equipment insured with companies acceptable to Lessorand for such amounts required by Lessor, including, but not limited to,insurance for damage to or loss of the Equipment and liability coverage. Allsuch insurance policies must be satisfactory to Lessor.WARRANTIES:Lessor would lease the Equipment to Lessee on an AS IS BASIS. However, Lessorwould assign to Lessee all warranties, guarantees and services provided by themanufacturer or vendor (to the extent that they are assignable).DOCUMENTATION AND TRANSACTIONAL COSTS:Standard GECC Master Lease and Lease Schedule for this type of equipment wouldbe utilized. Any changes to the document must be approved by GECC legal counsel.A fee of $2,500.00 shall be charged for the Master Lease documentation and thefirst lease schedule. Subsequent lease schedules will carry a fee of $250.00 perlease schedule for documentation, overnight mail and search and filing charges.Lessee will be responsible for all costs it incurs with respect to thetransaction.RATE INDEX:The above Rental Factor assumes an average three (3) -year Treasury Note yieldof 4.95%. The Rental Factor will be adjusted accordingly for any difference inthe average three-(3) year Treasury Note yield, as applicable.PROPOSAL FEE:-------- ---A Proposal Fee of $25,000.00 shall be due upon acceptance of this proposal tobegin the investment approval process. This fee shall be applied to the firstscheduled rental payment or returned to the Lessee in the event that GECC doesnot approve the transaction. If this transaction is not fully closed, then GECCshall retain the Proposal Fee as liquidated damages.This letter is an expression by GECC of its interest in considering a leasetransaction on thegeneral terms and conditions outlined above. Except for the provisionsconcerning the Proposal Fee (set forth above), this letter is not intended toand does not create any binding legal obligation on the part of either party.THIS LETTER IS NOT, AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS, A COMMITMENT BY GECC OR ANYOF ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO ENTER INTO THE PROPOSED LEASE TRANSACTION. Neither GECCnor its subsidiary will be obligated to provide any financing until thesatisfactory completion of its investment review and analysis and a field audit,the receipt of all requisite approvals by GECC management, and the priorexecution and delivery of final legal documentation acceptable to all partiesand their counsel. Please acknowledge your consent to the terms outlined aboveby signing a copy of this letter and returning it with you check for theProposal Fee before February 9, 2001.Sincerely,/s/ William B. StickleWilliam B StickleACCEPTED: NexMed , Inc.By: /s/ Joseph Mo, Ph.D.Title: President & Chief Executive OfficerDate: February 8, 2001 ATTACHMENT AESTIMATED CATEGORIES OF EQUIPMENTCATEGORV AMOUNT PERCENTAGE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------GROUP 1:ERP System, Software, and all other $2,500,000 50.0%"Soft" CollateralGROUP 2:Lab Equipment $1,250,000 25.0%Manufacturing, Packaging & Furniture $1,000,000 20.0%Computer Hardware $ 250.000 5.0%TOTAL $5,000,000 100.0% GE CAPITAL Capital Funding, Inc. General Electric Capital Corporation 401 Merritt Seven, Second Floor, Norwalk, CT 06856 201 329 1000 Fax 203-229-1985January 2, 2002Ms. Vivian LiuVice President, Corporate AffairsNexMed, Inc.350 Corporate BoulevardRobbinsville, NJ 08691Dear Ms. Liu:GE Capital Corporation ("GECC") is pleased to submit the following lease linerenewal for your consideration. This renewal replaces and supersedes the leaseproposal that was executed on February 8, 2001.LESSEE: NexMed, Inc.------LESSOR: GE Capital or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries.------EQUIPMENT: New laboratory, manufacturing and packaging--------- Equipment and new furniture (85.0%), new computer hardware (10.0%) and software (5.0%) for the internal use of the Lessee. All final Equipment must be acceptable to Lessor.EQUIPMENT LOCATION: All within the continental United States.------------------ Anticipated sites are (i) Lessee's headquarters at the above address and (ii) at Lessee's new manufacturing facility in East Windsor, NJ.EQUIPMENT COST: $3,000,000.00 lease line of credit.--------------DELIVERY ASSUMPTIONS: October 2001 through December 31, 2002.--------------------LEASE TERM: Each Schedule shall have a fixed term of 42 months.----------BASIC TERMCOMMENCEMENT DATES: Lessee shall make its first rental payment(s) in------------------ advance. Such advance rental payment(s) shall be due upon execution of documents.RENTAL PAYMENT RATE: 2.7868% of the Equipment Cost per month for 42------------------- months.LEASE EXPIRATIONPURCHASE OPTION: $1.00---------------This proposal is based upon the following additional terms and conditions:PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT: Lessee would submit its order for the equipment to--------------------- the vendor. Lessor would take an assignment of Lessee's purchase order. Such assignment would be conditioned upon the leasing of the Equipment by Lessee from Lessor. Lessee understands that any Equipment delivered after the Last Delivery Date would not be covered by this proposal.NET LEASE: The proposed lease would be a net lease. Without--------- limiting the generality of the foregoing, Lessee would be responsible for all expenses, maintenance, insurance and taxes relating to the purchase, lease, possession and use of the Equipment.INSURANCE: Lessee would bear all risk of loss or damage to the--------- Equipment. Lessee would be responsible to keep the Equipment insured with companies acceptable to Lessor and for such amounts required by Lessor, including, but not limited to, insurance for damage to or loss of the Equipment and liability coverage. All such insurance policies must be satisfactory to Lessor.WARRANTIES: Lessor would lease the Equipment to Lessee on an---------- AS IS BASIS. However, Lessor would assign to Lessee all warranties, guarantees and services provided by the manufacturer or vendor (to the extent that they are assignable).DOCUMENTATION ANDTRANSACTIONAL COSTS: Standard GECC Master Lease and Lease Schedule for------------------- this type of equipment would be utilized. Any changes to the document must be approved by GECC legal counsel. A fee of $4,500.00 shall be charged for the line renewal and the first lease schedule advanced hereunder. Subsequent lease schedules will carry a fee of $250.00 per lease schedule for documentation, overnight mail and search and filing charges. Lessee will be responsible for all costs it incurs with respect to the transaction.RATE INDEX: The above Rental Factor assumes an average three (3)----------- year Treasury Note yield of 3.77%. The Rental Factor will be adjusted accordingly for any difference in the average three-(3) year Treasury Note yield, as applicable.RENEWAL FEE: The above renewal fee shall be returned to the----------- Lessee in the event that GECC does not renew the transaction. If this transaction is not fully closed, then GECC shall retain the fee as liquidated damages.This letter is an expression by GECC of its interest in considering a leasetransaction on the general terms and conditions outlined above. Except for theprovisions concerning the Renewal Fee (set forth above), this letter is notintended to and does not create any binding legal obligation on the part ofeither party. THIS LETTER IS NOT, AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS, A COMMITMENT BYGECC OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO ENTER INTO THE PROPOSED LEASE TRANSACTION.Neither GECC nor its subsidiary will be obligated to provide any financing untilthe satisfactory completion of its investment review and analysis and a fieldaudit, the receipt of all requisite approvals by GECC management, and the priorexecution and delivery of final legal documentation acceptable to all partiesand their counsel. Please acknowledge your consent to the terms outlined aboveby signing a copy of this letter and returning it with your check for theRenewal Fee before January 11, 2002.Sincerely, ACCEPTED: NexMed, Inc./s/ William B. Stickle By: /s/ Vivian LiuWilliam B. Stickle Title: Vice PresidentVice President-Sales Date: 1/11/02 Federal Tax ID No. 87-0449967 Exhibit 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF NEXMED, INC.1. NexMed Holdings, Inc., incorporated in Delaware on February 28, 1997.2. NexMed (U.S.A.), Inc., incorporated in Delaware on June 18, 1997. (a) New Brunswick Medical Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NexMed (U.S.A.), Inc., incorporated in Delaware on August 12, 1998.3. NexMed International Limited, is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, incorporated on August 2, 1996. (a) NexMed (Americas) Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NexMed International Limited, incorporated in Nova Scotia, on August 15, 1997. (b) NexMed Peru S.A. is a joint venture incorporated in Peru on August 29, 1997, and is 70% owned by NexMed International Limited. Exhibit 23 Consent Of Independent Public Accountants We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the RegistrationStatements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-91957, and 333-46976) and in the RegistrationStatement on Form S-8 (No. 333-93435) of NexMed, Inc. of our report datedFebruary 15, 2002 relating to the financial statements and financial statementschedule, which appear in this Form 10-K./s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPricewaterhouseCoopers LLPNew York, New YorkMarch 28, 2002

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