Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-209485
PROSPECTUS
42,759,127 shares of Common Stock
This prospectus relates to the offer and sale, from time to time, of up to 42,759,127 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, held by the investors named on pages 7-8 of this prospectus or in a prospectus supplement.
The shares of common stock registered for the account of the investors may be sold from time to time by the investors directly or through one or more broker-dealers, in one or more transactions on the NYSE MKT, in the over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions or otherwise, at prices related to the prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices, all as more fully described in the section entitled Plan of Distribution beginning on page 9 of this prospectus. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of these shares of common stock offered by the investors. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Securities Act, of the offering made hereby will be paid by us, other than any brokerage fees and commissions, fees and disbursements of legal counsel for the investors and stock transfer and other taxes attributable to the sale of the shares, which will be paid by the investors.
We are registering the offer and sale of these shares pursuant to certain registration rights granted to the investors. The registration of these shares of common stock does not necessarily mean that any of the shares will be offered or sold by the investors.
Our common stock is traded on the NYSE MKT under the symbol TRXC. On March 9, 2016, the closing price of our common stock was $4.36 per share.
Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. See RISK FACTORS on page 6.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this Prospectus is March 11, 2016.
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You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus and in any prospectus supplement (including in any documents incorporated by reference herein or therein). We have not, and the investors have not, authorized anyone to provide you with any different information. The investors are offering to sell our securities, and seeking offers to buy, only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted.
This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary does not contain all of the information you should consider before investing in our securities. You should read this entire prospectus carefully, especially the Risk Factors section beginning on page 6 and our financial statements and the related notes incorporated by reference into this prospectus, before making an investment decision. In this prospectus, we refer to TransEnterix, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as TransEnterix, the Company, we, us or our.
Overview
We are a medical device company that is pioneering the use of robotics to improve minimally invasive surgery by addressing the clinical challenges associated with current laparoscopic and robotic options. The Company is focused on the commercialization and further development of the ALF-X® Surgical Robotic System, or the ALF-X System, a multi-port robotic system that brings the advantages of robotic surgery to patients while enabling surgeons with innovative technology, and on the development and commercialization of the SurgiBot System, or SurgiBot System, a single-port, robotically enhanced laparoscopic surgical platform. The ALF-X System has been granted a CE Mark in Europe for laparoscopic abdominal and pelvic surgery, as well as limited thoracic operations excluding cardiac and vascular surgery, but is not available for sale in the U.S. The SurgiBot System has been submitted for clearance to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, and is not yet available for sale in any market.
The ALF-X System is a multi-port robotic surgery system which allows multiple robotic arms to control instruments and a camera. The system features advanced technology to enable surgeons with haptic feedback and the ability to move the camera via eye movement. The system replicates laparoscopic motion that is familiar to experienced surgeons, and integrates 3DHD vision technology. The ALF-X System also offers responsible economics to hospitals by offering robotic technology with reusable instruments thereby reducing additional costs per surgery when compared to laparoscopy.
The SurgiBot System is designed to utilize flexible instruments through articulating channels controlled directly by the surgeon, with robotic assistance, while the surgeon remains patient-side within the sterile field. The flexible nature of the SurgiBot System allows for multiple instruments to be introduced and deployed through a single site, thereby offering room for visualization and manipulation once inside the body. The SurgiBot System also allows for three-dimensional high definition, or 3DHD, vision technology. On June 1, 2015, we submitted our 510(k) application to the FDA for clearance of the SurgiBot System which was accepted for review. In August 2015, the FDA requested additional information related to the SurgiBot System 510(k) submission. We responded to that additional information request in February 2016. We anticipate that we will receive FDA clearance for the SurgiBot System by the end of the first quarter of 2016 and thereafter intend to launch sales of the SurgiBot System during the second quarter of 2016.
We believe that future advancements in robotic surgery will leverage three growth drivers: (1) build on the success of laparoscopy while addressing limitations; (2) develop innovative technology that addresses trade-offs; and (3) provide a compelling economic value to hospitals. The ALF-X System and the SurgiBot System are designed to meet those needs, and help expand robotic surgery to more diverse markets and a wide range of patients.
Our strategy is to focus our resources on the commercialization and further development of the ALF-X System and on the development and commercialization of the SurgiBot System.
From our inception, we devoted a substantial percentage of our resources to research and development and start-up activities, consisting primarily of product design and development, clinical studies, manufacturing, recruiting qualified personnel and raising capital.
Since inception, we have been unprofitable. As of September 30, 2015, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $169.3 million.
We expect to continue to invest in research and development, seeking regulatory approvals and related clinical studies, and increase selling, general and administrative expenses as we grow. As a result, we will need to generate significant revenue in order to achieve profitability.
We operate in one business segment.
Recent Events - Acquisition of ALF-X Surgical Robotic System
On February 20, 2015, we entered into a Controlled Equity OfferingSM Sales Agreement, or the 2015 Sales Agreement, with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., or Cantor, as sales agent, pursuant to which we offered and sold, through Cantor, up to $25 million in shares of common stock in an at-the-market offering, or the 2015 ATM Offering. As of February 11, 2016, the 2015 ATM Offering has been fully sold with 7,724,448 shares issued. On February 9, 2016, we entered into a new at-the-market facility with Cantor under which we can offer and sell, through Cantor, up to approximately $43.6 million in shares of common stock. We have no obligation to sell any shares under this new facility.
On September 18, 2015, we entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, or the Purchase Agreement, with SOFAR S.p.A., or SOFAR, Vulcanos S.r.l., or Vulcanos, as the acquired company, and TransEnterix International, Inc., or TransEnterix International, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The closing of the transactions occurred on September 21, 2015, or the Closing Date, pursuant to which we acquired all of the membership interests of Vulcanos from SOFAR, or the ALF-X Acquisition, and changed the name of Vulcanos to TransEnterix Italia S.r.l, or TransEnterix Italia. The acquisition included all of the assets, employees and contracts related to the advanced robotic system for minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery known as the ALF-X System.
Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the consideration consisted of the issuance of 15,543,413 shares of our common stock, or the Securities Consideration, and approximately $25 million U.S. Dollars and 27.5 million Euro in cash consideration, or the Cash Consideration. The Securities Consideration was issued in full at the closing of the ALF-X Acquisition; the Cash Consideration was or will be paid in four tranches, as follows:
(1) $25 million of the Cash Consideration was paid at closing;
(2) The second tranche of the Cash Consideration, or the Second Tranche, of 10 million, shall be payable after the achievement of both of the following milestones (i) the earlier of approval from the FDA for the ALF-X System or December 31, 2016, and (ii) the Company having cash on hand of at least $50 million, or successfully completing a financing, raising at least $50 million in gross proceeds; with payment of simple interest at a rate of 9.0% per annum between the achievement of the first milestone event and the payment date;
(3) The third tranche of the Cash Consideration, or the Third Tranche, of 15 million shall be payable upon achievement of trailing revenues from sales or services contracts of the ALF-X System of at least 25 million over a calendar quarter; and
(4) The fourth tranche of the Cash Consideration of 2.5 million shall be payable by December 31, 2016 as reimbursement for certain debt payments made by SOFAR under an existing SOFAR loan agreement.
The Third Tranche will be payable even if the Second Tranche is not then payable. In addition, the Second Tranche and Third Tranche payments will be accelerated in the event that (i) the Company or TransEnterix International is acquired, (ii) the Company significantly reduces or suspends selling efforts of the ALF-X System, or (iii) the Company acquires a business that offers alternative products that are directly competitive with the ALF-X System.
Under the Purchase Agreement, 10% of the Securities Consideration is being held in escrow to support SOFARs representations and warranties under the Purchase Agreement. The Company and SOFAR also
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entered into a Security Agreement, which provides that 10% of the membership interests of TransEnterix Italia have a lien placed thereon by and in favor of SOFAR to support the Companys representations and warranties under the Purchase Agreement. The escrow period and security interest period are each twenty-four months after the closing of the ALF-X Acquisition.
The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations and warranties of the parties and the parties have customary indemnification obligations, which are subject to certain limitations described further in the Purchase Agreement.
In connection with the ALF-X Acquisition, we also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2015, with SOFAR, pursuant to which we agreed to register the Securities Consideration shares for resale following the end of the lock-up periods described below.
In connection with the ALF-X Acquisition, SOFAR entered into a Lock-Up Agreement with the Company pursuant to which SOFAR agreed, subject to certain exceptions, not to sell, transfer or otherwise convey any of the Securities Consideration for one year following the Closing Date. The Lock-Up Agreement provides that SOFAR may sell, transfer or convey: (i) no more than 50% of the Securities Consideration during the period commencing on the one-year anniversary of the Closing Date and ending on the eighteen-month anniversary of the Closing Date; and (ii) no more than 75% of the Securities Consideration during the period commencing on the eighteen-month anniversary of the Closing Date and ending on the two-year anniversary of the Closing Date. The restrictions on transfer contained in the Lock-Up Agreement cease to apply to the Securities Consideration following the second anniversary of the Closing Date, or earlier upon certain other conditions.
The Private Financing
On September 3, 2013, we consummated a private placement transaction, or the 2013 Private Financing, with certain of our investors who were accredited investors.
In the 2013 Private Financing, we sold shares of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock to provide funding to support our operations following the merger of TransEnterix Surgical, Inc. with and into a SafeStitch merger subsidiary pursuant to which TransEnterix Surgical, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of SafeStitch. After the merger, SafeStitch changed its name to TransEnterix, Inc. Pursuant to a securities purchase agreement dated September 3, 2013, an aggregate of 7,544,704.4 shares of our Series B Preferred Stock were sold in the 2013 Private Financing for a purchase price of $4.00 per share of Series B Preferred Stock. The purchase price was paid in cash, cancellation of indebtedness of TransEnterix Surgical or a combination of cash and cancellation of indebtedness. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock was convertible into two (2) shares of our common stock. In accordance with the securities purchase agreement, we sold an additional 25,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock on September 17, 2013. Proceeds from the sale of the Series B Preferred Stock shares, net of issuance costs, were $28.2 million.
On December 6, 2013, we filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to change our name to TransEnterix, Inc. and to increase the authorized shares of our common stock from 225,000,000 to 750,000,000. In accordance with the Certificate of Designation that defines the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock, upon such filing each outstanding share of Series B Preferred Stock was automatically converted into two (2) shares of our common stock. An aggregate of 15,139,409 shares of common stock were issued in the conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock on December 6, 2013.
In connection with the closing of the 2013 Private Financing, we entered into a registration rights agreement with the investors participating in the 2013 Private Financing, or the 2013 Registration Rights Agreement. Such investors are also parties to voting and lock-up agreements with us, pursuant to which they agreed to lock up the securities acquired in the 2013 Private Financing over a two year period. Fifty percent of the securities subject to the lock-ups held by the investors were released from those
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restrictions on September 3, 2014. We registered some of the shares held by the holders of such registration rights in a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-199998) which was declared effective by the SEC on December 19, 2014. Beginning on March 3, 2015, the investors were entitled to sell up to 75% of the securities subject to the lock-up agreement and the lock-up agreement terminated on September 3, 2015 at which point all of the securities subject to the lock-up agreement became eligible for sale. We filed the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, pursuant to the terms of the 2013 Registration Rights Agreement to register for resale all of the registrable securities held by the investors in the 2013 Private Financing. Once the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part is declared effective by the SEC, we intend to file a post-effective amendment to the shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-199998) to remove the securities held by the investors under that registration statement.
Reverse Stock Split
On March 31, 2014, we effectuated a reverse stock split of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1 for 5, or the Reverse Stock Split. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, our issued and outstanding stock decreased from 244,276,923 to 48,855,255 shares of common stock, all with a par value of $0.001. All information related to common stock, stock options, RSUs, warrants and earnings per share for prior periods has been retroactively adjusted to give effect to the Reverse Stock Split.
June 2015 Public Offering
On June 11, 2015, we sold 16,666,667 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $3.00 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $50.0 million in an underwritten firm commitment public offering. Net proceeds after issuance costs were $46.4 million. We granted the underwriters an option, exercisable for 30 days, to purchase up to an additional 2,500,000 shares of common stock. The common stock was offered and sold pursuant to our shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-199998) registering an aggregate of $100 million of our designated securities, or the November 2014 Shelf Registration Statement. The November 2014 Shelf Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on December 19, 2014. The closing of the public offering occurred on June 17, 2015. On July 10, 2015, the underwriters exercised a portion of their option and acquired an additional 2,075,000 shares at the public offering price of $3.00 per share for aggregate additional gross proceeds of $6.2 million. Net proceeds after issuance costs were $5.8 million. The purchase of the option shares closed on July 15, 2015. Total proceeds (including the option) were $52.2 million, net of issuance costs of $4.0 million.
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Company Information
We were organized as a Delaware corporation on August 19, 1988. Our principal executive offices are located at 635 Davis Drive, Suite 300, Morrisville, NC 27560. Our phone number is (919) 765-8400 and our Internet address is www.transenterix.com. In December 2013, we changed our name to TransEnterix, Inc. from SafeStitch Medical, Inc. The information on our website or any other website is not incorporated by reference in this prospectus and does not constitute a part of this prospectus.
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This prospectus is part of a resale registration statement that we filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. By using a resale registration statement, the investors identified herein may, from time to time, offer and sell up to an aggregate of 42,759,127 shares of our common stock in one or more offerings. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sales. We may add, update or change in a prospectus supplement any of the information contained in this prospectus or the documents incorporated by reference.
This prospectus provides you with a general description of the Company and our securities. For further information about our business and our securities, you should refer to the registration statement and the reports incorporated by reference in this prospectus, as described in Where You Can Find More Information.
You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus and in any prospectus supplement (including in any documents incorporated by reference herein or therein). We and the investors have not authorized anyone to provide you with any different information. The investors are offering to sell our securities, and seeking offers to buy, only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included or incorporated in this prospectus regarding our strategy, future operations, collaborations, intellectual property, cash resources, financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans, and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. The words believes, anticipates, estimates, plans, expects, intends, may, could, should, potential, likely, projects, continue, will, and would and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. We cannot guarantee that we actually will achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by forward-looking statements. These important factors include those referenced below under the heading Risk Factors. These factors and the other cautionary statements made in this prospectus should be read as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements whenever they appear in this prospectus. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent our estimates only as of the date that this prospectus is filed with the SEC, and should not be relied upon as representing our estimates as of any subsequent date. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investing in our securities involves substantial risks. In addition to other information contained in this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement, before investing in our securities, you should carefully consider the risks described under the heading Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as it may be amended, and in any other documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus, as updated by our future filings. These risks are not the only ones faced by us. Additional risks not known or that are deemed immaterial could also materially and adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, our products, business and prospects. Any of these risks might cause you to lose all or a part of your investment.
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We are registering the shares of common stock for resale by the investors. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of common stock by the investors.
As described in the prospectus summary, the investors acquired shares of our common stock in the 2013 Private Financing. They are also parties to the 2013 Registration Rights Agreement we entered into with the investors in the 2013 Private Financing. We are registering these shares as provided under the 2013 Registration Rights Agreement.
The following table sets forth information as of February 1, 2016, and includes the number of shares of our common stock beneficially owned by the investors prior to the offering, the number of shares of common stock offered by the investors, and the number of shares of common stock that will be owned by the investors upon completion of the offering or offerings pursuant to this prospectus, assuming the investors sell all of the shares of common stock offered hereby. Only those investors listed below or their transferees, pledgees, donees, assignees, distributees, successors and others who later come to hold any of the investors interest may offer and sell the common stock pursuant to this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement. The investors may offer the shares listed in the table below for sale pursuant to this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement from time to time. Accordingly, no estimate can be given as to the shares of common stock that the investors will hold upon consummation of any such sales. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. There are no material relationships between the investors and us other than as disclosed below.
Beneficial Ownership Prior to this Offering |
Shares Being |
Beneficial Ownership After this Offering |
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Name of Selling Stockholder |
Number | Percent | Offered | Number | Percent | |||||||||||||||
Aisling Capital III, LP (1) |
8,335,819 | 8.3 | % | 7,298,052 | 1,037,767 | 1.0 | % | |||||||||||||
Yehuda Ben-Horin and Aviva Ben-Horin JT TEN |
8,600 | * | 8,600 | 0 | * | |||||||||||||||
Chung Chia Company Limited (2) |
1,548,280 | 1.5 | % | 1,548,280 | 0 | * | ||||||||||||||
Frost Gamma Investments Trust (2)(3) |
4,299,209 | 4.3 | % | 4,299,209 | 0 | * | ||||||||||||||
Jane H. Hsiao (2)(4) |
3,718,286 | 3.7 | % | 3,562,536 | 155,750 | * | ||||||||||||||
Hsu Gamma Investments LP (4) |
1,257,694 | 1.3 | % | 1,257,694 | 0 | * | ||||||||||||||
International Biotechnology Trust PLC |
889,082 | * | 889,082 | 0 | * | |||||||||||||||
Intersouth Partners VII, LP |
3,938,981 | 3.9 | % | 3,523,198 | 415,783 | * | ||||||||||||||
KFBSF Private Equity Fund I, L.P. |
33,225 | * | 33,225 | 0 | * | |||||||||||||||
KFBSF Private Equity Fund II, L.P. |
120,178 | * | 120,178 | 0 | * | |||||||||||||||
Kwang Shun Company Limited (2) |
1,520,000 | 1.5 | % | 1,520,000 | 0 | * | ||||||||||||||
Donald L. Laurie |
149,206 | * | 129,206 | 20,000 | * | |||||||||||||||
Joseph Levy Revocable Trust |
57,500 | * | 57,500 | 0 | * | |||||||||||||||
Levy Family Trust FBO Shana Levy |
10,000 | * | 10,000 | 0 | * | |||||||||||||||
Levy Family Trust FBO Sion Levy |
10,000 | * | 10,000 | 0 | * | |||||||||||||||
Jacqueline Simkin Revocable Trust |
163,953 | * | 158,953 | 5,000 | * | |||||||||||||||
Joseph P. Slattery (5) |
542,164 | * | 50,000 | 492,164 | * | |||||||||||||||
StepStone-SYN Investments L.L.L.P. |
3,434,381 | 3.4 | % | 3,434,381 | 0 | * | ||||||||||||||
Stepstone Pioneer Capital II, LP |
29,524 | * | 29,524 | 0 | * | |||||||||||||||
Stepstone Pioneer Capital Buyout Fund II, LP |
16,607 | * | 16,607 | 0 | * | |||||||||||||||
SV Life Sciences Fund IV, L.P. (6) |
7,338,352 | 7.3 | % | 6,609,057 | 729,295 | * |
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Beneficial Ownership Prior to this Offering |
Shares Being |
Beneficial Ownership After this Offering |
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Name of Selling Stockholder |
Number | Percent | Offered | Number | Percent | |||||||||||||||
SV Life Sciences Fund IV Strategic Partners, L.P. (6) |
208,340 | * | 187,635 | 20,705 | * | |||||||||||||||
Synergy Life Science Partners, L.P. (7) |
5,318,969 | 5.3 | % | 5,097,519 | 221,450 | * | ||||||||||||||
Synecor LLC(7) |
392,122 | * | 392,122 | 0 | * | |||||||||||||||
Quaker BioVentures II, L.P. |
2,516,569 | 2.5 | % | 2,516,569 | 0 | * |
* | Holds less than one percent (1%). |
(1) | These shares of common stock are owned directly by Aisling Capital III, LP (Aisling) and held indirectly by Aisling Capital Partners III, LP (Aisling GP), as general partner of Aisling, Aisling Capital Partners III LLC (Aisling Partners), as general partner of Aisling GP, and each of the individual managing members of Aisling Partners. The individual managing members (collectively, the Managers) of Aisling Partners are Dennis Purcell, Dr. Andrew Schiff and Steve Elms. Aisling GP, Aisling Partners and the Managers share voting and dispositive power over the shares directly held by Aisling. Each of Aisling GP, Aisling Partners and the Managers may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the securities listed above only to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. The above information shall not be deemed an admission that any of Aisling GP, Aisling Partners or any of the Managers is the beneficial owner of any securities reported herein in excess of such amount. |
(2) | The shares being offered include shares of common stock underlying warrants to purchase such shares. |
(3) | Dr. Phillip Frost, the trustee and control person of Frost Gamma Investments Trust, was a director of TransEnterix from September 2013 until June 2014. |
(4) | Jane Hsiao is a director of TransEnterix. Dr. Hsiao is the general partner of Hsu Gamma Investments Trust. The shares beneficially owned by Dr. Hsiao prior to this offering include shares underlying warrants to purchase an aggregate of 400,000 shares of common stock and options to purchase an aggregate of 155,750 shares of common stock which are held by Dr. Hsiao, but do not include shares held by Hsu Gamma Investments Trust. The shares beneficially owned by Hsu Gamma Investments Trust prior to this offering do not include shares owned directly by Dr. Hsiao, or shares underlying warrants to purchase an aggregate of 400,000 shares of common stock and options to purchase an aggregate of 155,750 shares of common stock which are held by Dr. Hsiao. |
(5) | Joseph P. Slattery is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of TransEnterix. The shares beneficially owned prior to this offering include restricted stock units to acquire an aggregate of 20,000 shares of common stock and options to purchase an aggregate of 407,077 shares of common stock which are held by Mr. Slattery. |
(6) | These shares of common stock are owned directly by SV Life Sciences Fund IV, L.P. (SVLSF IV LP) and SV Life Sciences Fund IV Strategic Partners, L.P. (SVLSF IV SPP) respectively. SV Life Sciences Fund IV (GP), LP (SVLSF IV GP) is the general partner of SVLSF IV LP and SVLSF IV SPP. The general partner of SVLSF IV GP is SVLSF IV, LLC. The members of the investment committee of SVLSF IV, LLC are Kate Bingham, James Garvey, Eugene D. Hill, III, David Milne and Michael Ross. SVLSF IV, LLC and each of these individuals may be deemed to share voting, dispositive and investment power over the shares held of record by SVLSF IV LP and SVLSF IV SPP. David Milne, a member of the SVLSF IV, LLC investment committee, is also a member of our board of directors. Paul LaViolette, a member of our board of directors, is also a member of SVLSF IV GP. Each of the individuals and entities listed above expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities listed above except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein. |
(7) | The shares beneficially owned by Synergy Life Science Partners, L.P. prior to this offering include 392,122 shares held by Synecor LLC. William N. Starling, Jr., a director of TransEnterix, is a managing director of Synergy Life Science Partners, L.P. |
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The investors and any transferees, pledgees, donees, assignees, distributees or other successors in interest to the investors may, from time to time, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any or all of their shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus on the NYSE MKT or any other stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions. These dispositions may be at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market price, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, or at negotiated prices. The investors may use any one or more of the following methods when disposing of shares:
| ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers; |
| block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction; |
| purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account; |
| an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange; |
| privately negotiated transactions; |
| settlement of short sales entered into after the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part; |
| broker-dealers may agree with the investors to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share; |
| through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise; |
| a combination of any such methods of sale; or |
| any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law (including underwritten transactions). |
The investors may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.
The investors have informed us that they do not have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the shares covered under this prospectus. If the investors notify us that a material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of shares through a block trade, secondary distribution or a purchase by a broker or dealer, we may be required to file a prospectus supplement pursuant to the applicable rules promulgated under the Securities Act.
Broker-dealers, underwriters and agents engaged by the investors may arrange for other broker-dealers, underwriters or agents to participate in sales. Broker-dealers, underwriters or agents may receive commissions, discounts or concessions from the investors (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated, but, except as set forth in a supplement to this prospectus, in the case of an agency transaction not in excess of a customary brokerage commission in compliance with FINRA rules.
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In connection with the sale of the common stock or interests therein, the investors may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales of the common stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume. The investors may also sell shares of the common stock short and deliver these securities to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge the common stock to broker-dealers that in turn may sell these securities. The investors may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions or the creation of one or more derivative securities which require the delivery to such broker-dealer or other financial institution of shares offered by this prospectus, which shares such broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant to this prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction).
The investors and any broker-dealers, underwriters or agents that are involved in selling the shares may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers, underwriters or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. If an investor qualifies as an underwriter, it will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of Section 5(b)(2) of the Securities Act.
All costs and expenses incurred in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of the offering made hereby will be paid by us, other than any brokerage fees and commissions, fees and disbursements of legal counsel for the investors and stock transfer and other taxes attributable to the sale of the shares, which will be paid by the investors.
Because the investors may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act, they will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act including Rule 172 thereunder. In addition, any securities covered by this prospectus which qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act may be sold under Rule 144 rather than under this prospectus.
To the extent required, the shares of our common stock to be sold; the names of the investors; the respective purchase prices and public offering prices; the names of any agents, dealers or underwriters; and any applicable commissions or discounts with respect to a particular offer will be set forth in an accompanying prospectus supplement or, if appropriate, a post-effective amendment to the registration statement that includes this prospectus. The resale shares will be sold only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers if required under applicable state securities laws. In addition, in certain states, the resale shares may not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in the applicable state or an exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is available and is complied with.
Under applicable rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, any person engaged in the distribution of the resale shares may not simultaneously engage in market making activities with respect to the common stock for the applicable restricted period, as defined in Regulation M, prior to the commencement of the distribution. In addition, the investors will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, including Regulation M, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of shares of our common stock by the investors or any other person. We will make copies of this prospectus available to the investors and have informed them of the need to deliver a copy of this prospectus to each purchaser at or prior to the time of the sale (including by compliance with Rule 172 under the Securities Act).
Our authorized capital stock consists of 750,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share.
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Common Stock
Of the authorized common stock, as of February 1, 2016, there are 100,149,453 shares outstanding and, as of December 31, 2015, there are 6,795,815 shares of our common stock reserved for the exercise of outstanding stock options, warrants and restricted stock units. There were approximately 250 record holders as of February 1, 2016. Subject to the prior rights of the holders of any shares of preferred stock which may be issued in the future, the holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends from our funds legally available therefor when, as and if declared by our Board of Directors, and are entitled to share ratably in all of our assets available for distribution to holders of our common stock upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our affairs, subject to the liquidation preference, if any, of any then outstanding shares of preferred stock. Holders of our common stock do not have any preemptive, subscription, redemption or conversion rights. Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters which they are entitled to vote upon at meetings of stockholders or upon actions taken by written consent pursuant to Delaware corporate law. The holders of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights, which mean that the holders of a plurality of the outstanding shares can elect all of our directors. All of the shares of our common stock currently issued and outstanding are fully-paid and nonassessable. No dividends have been paid to holders of our common stock since our incorporation, and no cash dividends are anticipated to be declared or paid in the reasonably foreseeable future.
Transfer Agent.
The transfer agent for our common stock is Continental Stock & Transfer Company.
Listing.
The shares of our common stock are currently listed on the NYSE MKT under the symbol TRXC.
Preferred Stock
Our Board has the authority, without further action by the holders of the outstanding common stock, to issue preferred stock from time to time in one or more classes or series, to fix the number of shares constituting any class or series and the stated value thereof, if different from the par value, as to fix the terms of any such series or class, including dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion or exchange rights, voting rights, rights and terms of redemption (including sinking fund provisions), the redemption price and the liquidation preference of such class or series.
Anti-Takeover Effects of Certain Provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation, our By-Laws and Delaware Law
Delaware Statute
We are subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a business combination with an interested stockholder for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder, unless:
| prior to such date, our board of directors approves either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the stockholders becoming an interested stockholder; |
| upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owns at least 85% of our outstanding voting stock, excluding shares held by directors, officers and certain employee stock plans; or |
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| on or after the consummation date, the business combination is approved by our board of directors and by the affirmative vote at an annual or special meeting of stockholders holding at least two-thirds of our outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder. |
For purposes of Section 203, a business combination includes, among other things, a merger, asset sale or other transaction resulting in a financial benefit to the interested stockholder, and an interested stockholder is generally a person who, together with affiliates and associates of such person:
| owns 15% or more of outstanding voting stock; or |
| is an affiliate or associate of ours and was the owner of 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock at any time within the prior three years. |
Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaw Provisions
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws include provisions that, among others, could have the effect of delaying, deferring or discouraging potential acquisition proposals and could delay or prevent a change of control of us. The provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws that may have such effect include:
| Preferred Stock. As noted above, our board of directors, without stockholder approval, has the authority under our certificate of incorporation to issue preferred stock with rights superior to the rights of the holders of common stock. As a result, we could issue preferred stock quickly and easily, which could adversely affect the rights of holders of our common stock and could be issued with terms calculated to delay or prevent a change of control or make removal of management more difficult. |
| Stockholder Meetings. Under our certificate of incorporation, as amended, and bylaws, special meetings of our stockholders may be called only by the vote of a majority of the entire Board of Directors or the chairman of the Board of Directors. Our stockholders may not call a special meeting of the stockholders. |
| Requirements for Advance Notification of Stockholder Nominations and Proposals. Our bylaws establish advance notice procedures with respect to stockholder proposals and the nomination of candidates for election as directors, other than nominations made by or at the direction of our Board of Directors or a committee thereof. |
Certain legal matters with respect to the securities offered hereby have been passed upon by Ballard Spahr LLP.
The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015 and managements assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015 incorporated by reference in this prospectus have been so incorporated in reliance on the reports of BDO USA, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, (the report on the consolidated financial statements contains an explanatory paragraph regarding the Companys ability to continue as a going concern) incorporated herein by reference, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
The carve-out financial statements of ALF-X System (a carve-out of SOFAR S.p.A.) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for the two years in the period ended December 31, 2014 incorporated by reference in this prospectus have been so incorporated in reliance on the report of BDO S.p.A., an independent auditor, incorporated herein by reference, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
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The SEC allows us to incorporate by reference in this prospectus the information in other documents that we file with it, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents containing such information. This prospectus is part of a registration statement we filed with the SEC. You should rely on the information incorporated by reference in this prospectus and the registration statement. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus and information we file later with the SEC will automatically update and supersede this information and information contained in documents filed earlier with the SEC. We incorporate by reference the documents listed below and any future filings made with the SEC under Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act prior to the termination of the offering; provided, that we are not incorporating by reference any documents or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance with SEC rules. The documents we are incorporating by reference are:
| our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, filed on March 3, 2016; |
| our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on February 9, 2016 (Items 1.01, 8.01 and 9.01), on February 10, 2016 (Items 8.01 and 9.01) and on February 11, 2016 (Items 8.01 and 9.01) and our Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on December 4, 2015 (Item 9.01); and |
| the description of our common stock contained in the Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on April 7, 2014 and any amendments to such Registration Statement filed subsequently thereto, including all amendments or reports filed for the purpose of updating such description. |
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We will furnish to you, on written or oral request, a copy of any or all of the documents that have been incorporated by reference, including exhibits to these documents. You may request a copy of these filings at no cost by writing or telephoning our Secretary at the following address and telephone number:
TransEnterix, Inc.
Attention: Joshua Weingard, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
635 Davis Drive, Suite 300
Morrisville, NC 27560
Telephone No.: (919) 765-8400
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-3 under the Securities Act to register our securities being offered in this prospectus. This prospectus, which constitutes a part of the registration statement, does not contain all the information set forth in the registration statement or the exhibits and schedules filed thereto. For further information about us and our securities offered by this prospectus, we refer you to the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules filed with the registration statement. Any statement contained in this prospectus regarding the contents of any contract or any other document that is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement is not necessarily complete and each such statement is qualified in all respects by reference to the full text of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement. You may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC, including the registration statement, at the SECs Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549, on official business days during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet website that contains reports, proxy statements and other information about issuers, like us, that file electronically with the SEC. The address of that website is http://www.sec.gov. You may also inspect our SEC reports and other information at our website at www.transenterix.com. Information on or accessible through our website is not a part of this prospectus. We are subject to the information reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, and file reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. These reports, proxy statements and other information are available for inspection and copying at the public reference room and website of the SEC referred to above.
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