The Company generally defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The Company uses a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which classifies the inputs used in measuring fair values. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions.
Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company has determined that it does not have any financial assets measured at fair value and that its financial liabilities are currently all classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The development of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of the Company’s management.
The following tables set forth the Company’s financial liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2014.
|
|
Fair value measurements at June 30, 2014 using:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
2014
|
|
|
Quoted prices in active markets (Level 1)
|
|
|
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
|
|
|
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
|
|
Series D Preferred Stock Purchase Warrants
|
|
$ |
321,115 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
$ |
321,115 |
|
|
|
January 1,
2014
|
|
|
Change in Fair Value
|
|
|
Reclassified to Equity
|
|
|
June 30,
2014
|
|
Series D Preferred Stock Purchase Warrants
|
|
$ |
344,570 |
|
|
$ |
306,950 |
|
|
$ |
(330,405 |
) |
|
$ |
321,115 |
|
The assumptions for the binomial pricing model are represented in the table below for the warrants issued in the Series D private placement reflected on a per share common stock equivalent basis.
Assumptions
|
|
November 10,
2011
|
|
|
Warrants revalued at December 31,
2013
|
|
|
Warrants revalued at June 30,
2014
|
|
Expected life (in months)
|
|
|
60.0 |
|
|
|
34.0 |
|
|
|
28.0 |
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
104.5 |
% |
|
|
154.8 |
% |
|
|
159.7 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
0.875 |
% |
|
|
0.78 |
% |
|
|
0.36 |
% |
Exercise price
|
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
Fair value per warrant
|
|
$ |
0.54 |
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.30 |
|
|
|
Fair value measurements at June 30, 2014 using:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
2014
|
|
|
Quoted prices in active markets (Level 1)
|
|
|
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
|
|
|
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
|
|
December 4, 2013 note, conversion option
|
|
$ |
10,449 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
10,449 |
|
June 4, 2014 note, conversion option
|
|
|
30,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,937 |
|
Embedded conversion options
|
|
$ |
41,386 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
$ |
41,386 |
|
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
January 1,
2014
|
|
|
Issuance fair value
|
|
|
Change in fair value
|
|
|
Reclassification into equity
|
|
|
June 30,
2014
|
|
April 11, 2013 note, conversion option
|
|
$ |
130,734 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
7,348 |
|
|
$ |
(138,082 |
) |
|
$ |
- |
|
June 26, 2013 note, conversion option
|
|
|
55,307 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
6,118 |
|
|
|
(61,425 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
December 4, 2013 note, conversion option
|
|
|
98,129 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(87,680 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
10,449 |
|
December 23, 2013 note, conversion option
|
|
|
72,027 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
48,804 |
|
|
|
(120,831 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
June 4, 2014 note, conversion option
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
57,071 |
|
|
|
(26,134 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
30,937 |
|
Embedded conversion options
|
|
$ |
356,197 |
|
|
$ |
57,071 |
|
|
$ |
(51,544 |
) |
|
$ |
(320,338 |
) |
|
$ |
41,386 |
|
The assumptions for the binomial pricing model are represented in the table below for the conversion options reflected on a per share common stock equivalent basis.
Assumptions
|
|
April 11,
2013
|
|
|
Conversion options revalued at February 10, 2014
|
|
Expected life (in months)
|
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
206.2 |
% |
|
|
116.4 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
0.10 |
% |
|
|
0.04 |
% |
Exercise price
|
|
$ |
0.14 |
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
Fair value per conversion option
|
|
$ |
0.29 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
Assumptions
|
|
June 26,
2013
|
|
|
Conversion options revalued at February 10, 2014
|
|
Expected life (in months)
|
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
189.2 |
% |
|
|
137.9 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
0.13 |
% |
|
|
0.07 |
% |
Exercise price
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
Fair value per conversion option
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
$ |
0.23 |
|
Assumptions
|
|
December 4,
2013
|
|
|
Conversion options revalued at June 30, 2014
|
|
Expected life (in months)
|
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
170.3 |
% |
|
|
77.1 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
0.30 |
% |
|
|
0.02 |
% |
Exercise price
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
Fair value per conversion option
|
|
$ |
0.16 |
|
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
Assumptions
|
|
December 23,
2013
|
|
|
Conversion options revalued at June 23, 2014
|
|
Expected life (in months)
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
30 |
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
151.4 |
% |
|
|
159.2 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
0.77 |
% |
|
|
0.73 |
% |
Exercise price
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
Fair value per conversion option
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
$ |
0.32 |
|
Assumptions
|
|
June 4,
2014
|
|
|
Conversion options revalued at June 30, 2014
|
|
Expected life (in months)
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
Expected volatility
|
|
|
121.8 |
% |
|
|
102.6 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
0.07 |
% |
|
|
0.08 |
% |
Exercise price
|
|
$ |
0.45 |
|
|
$ |
0.45 |
|
Fair value per conversion option
|
|
$ |
0.16 |
|
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
Advertising
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. We did not incur significant advertising expenses during the three or six months ended June 30, 2014 or in the same period of the prior year.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4)
|
Commitments and Contingencies
|
Operating Leases
Our corporate offices are currently located at 14 Norfolk Avenue, South Easton, Massachusetts 02375. In November 2007, we signed a lease agreement commencing in February 2008 pursuant to which we lease approximately 5,500 square feet of office space. We extended the lease term until December 31, 2014 with a monthly payment of $4,800.
Effective January 1, 2010, we entered into a three-year lease agreement with the University of Massachusetts in Boston, pursuant to which we are leasing laboratory and office space on campus at the university for research and development activities. This lease was amended to expire on December 31, 2014. We pay $5,500 per month for the use of these facilities.
Rental costs are expensed as incurred. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 we incurred $61,800 and $61,840 in rent expense, respectively for the use of our corporate office and research and development facilities.
Royalty Commitments
In 1996, we acquired our initial equity interest in BioSeq, Inc., which at the time was developing our original pressure cycling technology. BioSeq, Inc. acquired its pressure cycling technology from BioMolecular Assays, Inc. (“BMA”) under a technology transfer and patent assignment agreement. In 1998, we purchased all of the remaining outstanding capital stock of BioSeq, Inc., and at such time, the technology transfer and patent assignment agreement was amended to require us to pay BMA a 5% royalty on our sales of products or services that incorporate or utilize the original pressure cycling technology that BioSeq, Inc. acquired from BMA. We are also required to pay BMA 5% of the proceeds from any sale, transfer or license of all or any portion of the original pressure cycling technology. These payment obligations terminate in 2016. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we incurred $14,107 and $7,343, respectively, in royalty expense associated with our obligation to BMA.
In connection with our acquisition of BioSeq, Inc., we licensed certain limited rights to the original pressure cycling technology back to BMA. This license is non-exclusive and limits the use of the original pressure cycling technology by BMA solely for molecular applications in scientific research and development and in scientific plant research and development. BMA is required to pay us a royalty equal to 20% of any license or other fees and royalties, but not including research support and similar payments, it receives in connection with any sale, assignment, license or other transfer of any rights granted to BMA under the license. BMA must pay us these royalties until the expiration of the patents held by BioSeq, Inc. in 1998, which we anticipate will be in 2016. We have not received any royalty payments from BMA under this license.
Battelle Memorial Institute
In December 2008, we entered into an exclusive patent license agreement with the Battelle Memorial Institute ("Battelle"). The licensed technology is described in the patent application filed by Battelle on July 31, 2008 (US serial number 12/183,219). This application includes subject matter related to a method and a system for improving the analysis of protein samples, including through an automated system utilizing pressure and a pre-selected agent to obtain a digested sample in a significantly shorter period of time than current methods, while maintaining the integrity of the sample throughout the preparatory process. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement we paid Battelle a non-refundable initial fee of $35,000. In addition to royalty payments on net sales on “licensed products”, we are obligated to make minimum royalty payments for each year that we retain the rights outlined in the patent license agreement and we are required to have our first commercial sale of the licensed products within one year following the issuance of the patent covered by the licensed technology. After re-negotiating the terms of the contract in 2013, our only obligation for 2013 was a minimum annual royalty payment of $4,025 and our minimum annual royalty payment for 2014 is $1,200.
Target Discovery Inc.
In March 2010, we signed a strategic product licensing, manufacturing, co-marketing, and collaborative research and development agreement with Target Discovery Inc. (“TDI”). TDI’s Chief Executive Officer is a board member of Pressure BioSciences, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, we have been licensed by TDI to manufacture and sell a highly innovative line of chemicals used in the preparation of tissues for scientific analysis ("TDI reagents"). The TDI reagents were designed for use in combination with our pressure cycling technology. The companies believe that the combination of PCT and the TDI reagents can fill an existing need in life science research for an automated method for rapid extraction and recovery of intact, functional proteins associated with cell membranes in tissue samples. In April 2012 we announced an expanded license agreement and collaboration with TDI with a first target goal to meet unmet needs in treatment guidance for ovarian cancer. We did not incur a royalty liability on sales through June 30, 2014.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Severance and Change of Control Agreements
Each of Mr. Schumacher, Dr. Ting, Dr. Lazarev, and Dr. Lawrence, executive officers of the Company, is entitled to receive a severance payment if terminated by us without cause. The severance benefits would include a payment in an amount equal to one year of such executive officer’s annualized base salary compensation plus accrued paid time off. Additionally, the officer will be entitled to receive medical and dental insurance coverage for one year following the date of termination.
Each of these executive officers, other than Mr. Schumacher, is entitled to receive a change of control payment in an amount equal to one year of such executive officer’s annualized base salary compensation, accrued paid time off, and medical and dental coverage, in the event of a change of control of the Company. In the case of Mr. Schumacher, this payment would be equal to two years of annualized base salary compensation, accrued paid time off, and two years of medical and dental coverage. The severance payment is meant to induce the executive to become an employee of the Company and to remain in the employ of the Company, in general, and particularly in the occurrence of a change in control.
Promissory Note
On November 4, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with a former placement agent, pursuant to which the Company and the placement agent released each other of their respective obligations under a prior investment banking agreement. In connection with this agreement, the Company issued the placement agent a promissory note with an original principal amount of $150,000 and a maturity date of May 4, 2012. The promissory note was interest free until May 4, 2012. On November 15, 2012, $75,000 of principal and $16,125 of accrued and unpaid interest were converted into 18,225 shares of the Company’s Series G Convertible Preferred Stock. On February 6, 2014 the $75,000 principal balance remaining and $14,832 of accrued and unpaid interest were paid off in cash.
Convertible Debt
A loan in the aggregate amount of $300,000 was received from one individual on January 7, 2014. We granted an original issue discount equal to $30,000 and warrants to purchase 270,000 shares of common stock at $0.3125 per share. The loan was converted to the Company’s Series K Convertible Preferred Shares in January 2014.
On May 30, 2014, we signed a convertible debenture in the amount of $400,000. The lender paid an initial payment of $150,000 net of an original issue discount of $12,162 on June 4, 2014. A one-time interest charge of 9% will be applied to the principal balance. The lender has the right, at any time from the issue date to convert any or part of the outstanding and unpaid principal into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.45 per share subject to adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends or rights offerings. The Company shall have the right to prepay the debenture for a payment of the outstanding principal plus unpaid interest at any time on or before six months after the effective date. The Company is required to reserve at least 650,000 shares of common stock for full conversion of this debenture. The maturity date is eight months after the effective date of each payment. The Company determined that the conversion feature met the definition of a liability in accordance with ASC 815-40 and therefore bifurcated the conversion feature and account for it as a derivative liability. The fair value of the conversion feature was accounted for as a note discount and will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the loan. The fair value of the conversion feature was $30,937 at June 30, 2014 and reflected in the conversion option liability line in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
The proceeds from the convertible debt issued on June 4, 2014, were allocated between the host debt instrument and the convertible option based on the residual method. The estimated fair value of the convertible option was determined using a binomial formula, resulting in an allocation of $57,071 to the convertible option and accounted for as a liability in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 815-40, the gross proceeds of $162,162 is offset by a debt discount of $69,233 which will be amortized to interest expense over the eight month life of the debt.
Other Notes
On December 10, 2013, we signed a Merchant Agreement with Scripline LLC. Under the agreement we received $96,000 in exchange for rights to all customer receipts until Scripline LLC is paid $126,700, to be collected at the rate of $874 per business day. The payments are secured by essentially all tangible assets of the Company. The outstanding balance was recorded as other debt on the balance sheet.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On June 6, 2014, we signed a Merchant Agreement with On Deck Capital. Under the agreement we received $150,000 in exchange for rights to all customer receipts until On Deck Capital is paid $190,499, to be collected at the rate of $756 per business day. The payments are secured by essentially all tangible assets of the Company. The Company paid On Deck Capital $3,750 in fees related to this transaction. The outstanding balance is recorded as other debt on the balance sheet. $26,100 of the proceeds were used to pay off the Scripline LLC outstanding balance.
On June 23, 2014 the Company received $50,000 on a short term interest free note from a lender. This note was repaid on July 4, 2014.
Preferred Stock
We are authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.01. Of the 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock:
1)
|
20,000 shares have been designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (“Junior A”)
|
2)
|
313,960 shares have been designated as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A”)
|
3)
|
279,256 shares have been designated as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B”)
|
4)
|
88,098 shares have been designated as Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series C”)
|
5)
|
850 shares have been designated as Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series D”)
|
6)
|
500 shares have been designated as Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series E”)
|
7)
|
240,000 shares have been designated as Series G Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series G”)
|
8)
|
10,000 shares have been designated as Series H Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series H”)
|
9)
|
6,250 shares have been designated as Series J Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series J”)
|
10)
|
15,000 shares have been designated as Series K Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series K”)
|
As of June 30, 2014, there were no shares of Junior A, and Series A, B, C and E issued and outstanding.
Series D Convertible Preferred Stock
On November 11, 2011, we completed a registered direct offering, pursuant to which we sold an aggregate of 843 units for a purchase price of $1,000.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds to us of $843,000 (the “Series D Placement”). Each unit (“Series D Unit”) consisted of (i) one share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Series D Convertible Preferred Stock”) convertible into 1,538.46 shares of our common stock, (subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalization, etc.) and (ii) one five-year warrant to purchase approximately 614 shares of our common stock at a per share exercise price of $0.81, subject to adjustment as provided in the Warrants (“Series D Warrant”). The Series D Warrants will be exercisable beginning on May 11, 2012 and until the close of business on the fifth anniversary of the initial exercise date.
We engaged an investment banker to assist with the Series D Placement. In connection with the Series D Placement, we paid the investment banker a fee of approximately $67,000.
The proceeds from the sale of each Series D Unit were allocated between the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock and the Series D Warrants based on the residual method. The estimated fair value of the Series D Warrants was determined using a binomial formula, resulting in an allocation of the gross proceeds of $283,725 to the total warrants issued. The allocation of the gross proceeds to the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock was $559,275. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 470-20, an additional adjustment between Additional Paid in Capital and Accumulated Deficit of $530,140 was recorded to reflect an implicit non-cash dividend related to the allocation of proceeds between the stock and warrants issued. The $530,140 represents the value of the adjustment to additional paid in capital related to the beneficial conversion feature of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value adjustment was calculated by subtracting the fair market value of the underlying common stock on November 10, 2011 issuable upon conversion of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock from the fair market value of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock as determined when the Company performed a fair market value allocation of the proceeds to the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants. The warrants are recorded as a liability.
The Series D Convertible Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Company’s common stock, the Series G Convertible Preferred Stock, the Series H Convertible Preferred Stock, Series J Convertible Preferred Stock and Series K Convertible Preferred Stock with respect to payments made upon liquidation, winding up or dissolution. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, after payment of the Company’s debts and liabilities, and before any payment is made to the holders of any junior securities, the holders of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock are first entitled to be paid $1,000 per share subject to adjustment for accrued but unpaid dividends.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We may not pay any dividends on shares of common stock unless we also pay dividends on the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock in the same form and amount, on an as-if-converted basis, as dividends actually paid on shares of our common stock. Except for such dividends, no other dividends may be paid on the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.
Each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 2,500 shares of common stock (based upon a reset conversion price of $0.40 per share) at any time at the option of the holder, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations, and similar recapitalization transactions (the “Series D Conversion Ratio”). Subject to certain exceptions, if the Company issues any shares of common stock or common stock equivalents at a per share price that is lower than the conversion price of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, the conversion price will be reduced to the per share price at which such shares of common stock or common stock equivalents are issued. Each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically be converted into shares of common stock at the Series D Conversion Ratio then in effect if, after six months from the closing of the Series D Placement, the common stock trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market (or other primary trading market or exchange on which the common stock is then traded) at a price equal to at least 300% of the then effective Series D Convertible Preferred Stock conversion price for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days with each trading day having a volume of at least $50,000. Unless waived under certain circumstances by the holder of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, such holder’s Series D Convertible Preferred Stock may not be converted if upon such conversion the holder’s beneficial ownership would exceed certain thresholds.
In addition, in the event we consummate a merger or consolidation with or into another person or other reorganization event in which our shares of common stock are converted or exchanged for securities, cash or other property, or we sell, lease, license or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets or we or another person acquire 50% or more of our outstanding shares of common stock, then following such event, the holders of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive upon conversion of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock the same kind and amount of securities, cash or property which the holders of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock would have received had they converted the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock immediately prior to such fundamental transaction.
The holders of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock are not entitled to vote on any matters presented to the stockholders of the Company for their action or consideration at any meeting of stockholders of the Company (or by written consent of stockholders in lieu of meeting), except that the holders of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock may vote separately as a class on any matters that would (i) amend our Restated Articles of Organization, as amended, in a manner that adversely affects the rights of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, (ii) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock or alter or amend the certificate of designation, (iii) authorize or create any class of shares ranking as to dividends, redemption or distribution of assets upon liquidation senior to, or otherwise pari passu with, the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, or (iv) increase the number of authorized shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.
If, within 12 months of the initial issuance of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, we issue any common stock, common stock equivalents, indebtedness or any combination thereof (a “Subsequent Financing”), the holders of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock have the right to participate on a pro-rata basis in up to 50% of such Subsequent Financing.
Series D Warrants
The Series D Warrants originally had an exercise price equal to $0.81 per share of common stock. In April 2012, the number of Series D Warrants increased by 530,406 to a total of 1,047,875 and each Series D Warrant had an exercise price reset to $0.40 per share of common stock. In December of 2013 the number of Series D Warrants increased by 628,733 to a total of 1,676,608 and each Series D Warrant had an exercise price reset to $0.25 per share of common stock. The Series D Warrants will be exercisable beginning on the six month anniversary of the date of issuance and expire five years from the initial exercise date. The Series D Warrants permit the holder to conduct a “cashless exercise” at any time a registration statement registering, or the prospectus contained therein, is not available for the issuance of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Series D Warrant, and under certain circumstances at the expiration of the Series D Warrants. The exercise price and/or number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Series D Warrants are subject to adjustment for certain stock dividends, stock splits or similar capital reorganizations, as set forth in the Warrants. The exercise price is also subject to adjustment in the event that we issue any shares of common stock or common stock equivalents at a per share price that is lower than the exercise price for the Series D Warrants then in effect. Upon any such issuance, subject to certain exceptions, the exercise price will be reduced to the per share price at which such shares of common stock or common stock equivalents are issued and number of Series D Warrant shares issuable thereunder shall be increased such that the aggregate exercise price payable thereunder, after taking into account the decrease in the exercise price, shall be equal to the aggregate exercise price prior to such adjustment. Unless waived under certain circumstance by the holder of a Series D Warrant, such holder may not exercise the Series D Warrant if upon such exercise the holder’s beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock would exceed certain thresholds.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In the event we consummate a merger or consolidation with or into another person or other reorganization event in which our shares of common stock are converted or exchanged for securities, cash or other property, or we sell, lease, license or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets or we or another person acquire 50% or more of our outstanding shares of common stock, then following such event, the holders of the Series D Warrants will be entitled to receive upon exercise of the Series D Warrants the same kind and amount of securities, cash or property which the holders would have received had they exercised the Series D Warrants immediately prior to such fundamental transaction.
Series D Warrants to purchase 350,000, 100,000 and 146,658 shares of common stock were exercised on March 20, March 26 and April 3, 2014, respectively, at an exercise price of $0.25 per share resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $149,164.
Series G Convertible Preferred Stock
On July 6 and November 15, 2012, we completed a private placement, pursuant to which we sold an aggregate of 145,320 units for a purchase price of $5.00 per unit (the “Series G Purchase Price”), resulting in gross proceeds to us of $726,600 (the “Series G Private Placement”). Each unit (“Series G Unit”) consists of (i) one share of Series G Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Series G Preferred Stock”) convertible into 10 shares of our common stock, (subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalization, etc.) and (ii) a three-year warrant to purchase 5 shares of our common stock at a per share exercise price of $0.50 (the “Series G Warrant”). The Series G Warrants will be exercisable until the close of business on the third anniversary of the applicable closing date of the Series G Private Placement. Of the $726,600 invested in the Series G Private Placement, $31,100 was received in cash and $695,500 was from the conversion of outstanding indebtedness and accrued board of directors’ fees.
Each share of Series G Preferred Stock will receive a cumulative dividend at the annual rate of (i) four percent (4%) on those shares of Series G Preferred Stock purchased from the Company by an individual purchaser with an aggregate investment of less than $100,000, (ii) six percent (6%) on those shares of Series G Preferred Stock purchased from the Company by an individual purchaser with an aggregate investment of at least $100,000 but less than $250,000, and (iii) twelve percent (12%) on those shares of Series G Preferred Stock purchased from the Company by an individual purchaser with an aggregate investment of at least $250,000. Dividends accruing on the Series G Preferred Stock shall accrue from day to day until, and shall be paid within fifteen (15) days of, the first anniversary of, the original issue date of the Series G Preferred Stock; provided, however, if any shares of the Company’s Series E Preferred Stock are outstanding at such time, payment of the accrued dividends on the Series G Preferred Stock shall be deferred until no such shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock remain outstanding. The Company may pay accrued dividends on the Series G Preferred Stock in cash or in shares of its common stock equal to the volume weighted average price of the common stock as reported by the OTC QB Market (or other primary trading market or exchange on which the common stock is then traded) for the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the Series G’s first anniversary.
At the election of the Company and upon required advanced notice, each share of Series G Preferred Stock will automatically be converted into shares of common stock at the Conversion Ratio then in effect: (i) if, after 6 months from the original issuance date of the Series G Preferred Stock, the common stock trades on the OTC QB Market (or other primary trading market or exchange on which the common stock is then traded) at a price equal to at least $0.75, for 7 out of 10 consecutive trading days with average daily trading volume of at least 10,000 shares, (ii) on or after the first anniversary of the original issuance date of the Series G Preferred Stock or (iii) upon completion of a firm-commitment underwritten registered public offering by the Company at a per share price equal to at least $0.75, with aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of not less than $2.5 million. Unless waived under certain circumstances by the holder of the Series G Preferred Stock, such holder’s Series G Preferred Stock may not be converted if upon such conversion the holder’s beneficial ownership would exceed certain thresholds.
The holders of Series G Preferred Stock are not entitled to vote on any matters presented to the stockholders of the Company for their action or consideration at any meeting of stockholders of the Company (or by written consent of stockholders in lieu of meeting), except as required by law.
On April 1, 2014 the Company issued 733,169 shares of common stock for the conversion of 58,750 shares of Series G Convertible Preferred Stock and $58,267 of accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series G Convertible Preferred Stock.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Series G Warrants
The Series G Warrants issued in the Series G Private Placement have an exercise price equal to $0.50 per share, with a term expiring on July 6, 2015. The Series G Warrants also permit the holder to conduct a “cashless exercise” at any time the holder of the Series G Warrant is an affiliate of the Company. The exercise price and/or number of shares issuable upon exercise of the Series G Warrants will be subject to adjustment for stock dividends, stock splits or similar capital reorganizations, as set forth in the Series G Warrants.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Series G Warrants, at any time commencing six months from the closing date the Company has the right to call for cancellation of the Series G Warrants if the volume weighted average price of its common stock on the OTC QB Market (or other primary trading market or exchange on which our common stock is then traded) equals or exceeds three times the per share exercise price of the Warrants for either (i) 10 consecutive trading days or (ii) 15 out of 25 consecutive trading days.
In connection with our sale of Series G Units, we agreed that for each share of Series G Preferred Stock purchased by an investor, the exercise price of one warrant to purchase one share of common stock, previously issued to the investor in prior offerings by the Company to purchase common stock of the Company held of record by such investor, shall be reduced to $0.60 per share and will remain at such reduced exercise price until the expiration date of the warrants.
In connection with the sale of Series G Units, we treated the reduction in exercise price as a warrant amendment and calculated the fair value of 1,495,022 warrants with the reduced exercise price of $0.60, as described above, using the Black-Scholes model with the below assumptions. The Company has determined that the fair value of the amended warrants increased as compared with the fair value of the original warrants immediately prior to amendment.
In connection with the warrant modification, we calculated the fair value of the warrants, as described above, using a Black-Scholes model with the below assumptions:
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Series A
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Aug/Sep 2011
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Feb 2012
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Assumptions |
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Series A |
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(Affiliates)
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Series B |
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Series C |
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Notes
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PIPE
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Contractual life, in years
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4.1 |
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3.1 |
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3.1 |
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5.1 |
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2.1 |
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4.6 |
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Expected volatility
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132.0 |
% |
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114.1 |
% |
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114.1 |
% |
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121.9 |
% |
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126.6 |
% |
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126.6 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate
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0.4 |
% |
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0.4 |
% |
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0.4 |
% |
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0.4 |
% |
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0.4 |
% |
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0.4 |
% |
Exercise price
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$ |
0.60 |
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$ |
0.60 |
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$ |
0.60 |
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$ |
0.60 |
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$ |
0.60 |
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$ |
0.60 |
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Fair value per warrant
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$ |
0.03 |
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$ |
0.03 |
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$ |
0.03 |
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$ |
0.03 |
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$ |
0.03 |
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$ |
0.03 |
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We recorded an increased incremental value of $5,347 for the warrant amendment and treated the excess of fair value of the warrants as a deemed dividend.
Series H Convertible Preferred Stock
On December 28, 2012 the Company amended its Articles of Organization to authorize 10,000 shares of Series H Convertible Preferred Stock. On January 4, 2013, the Company reported that it had entered into a securities purchase and exchange agreement with an investor, pursuant to which the Company agreed to exchange an aggregate of 10,000 shares of a newly created series of preferred stock, designated Series H Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series H Preferred Stock”) for 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share of common stock held by the investor in a non-cash transaction. The investor originally purchased the common stock from the Company for $0.8025 per share. The exchange ratio was 100 shares of common stock per share of Series H Preferred Stock at a stated conversion price of $0.8025 per share. The terms of the Series H Convertible Preferred Stock are set forth in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 4, 2013.
Series J Convertible Preferred Stock
On February 6, March 28 and May 20, 2013, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase with various individuals pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate of 5,087.5 units for a purchase price of $400.00 per unit (the “Purchase Price”), or an aggregate Purchase Price of $2,034,700. Each unit purchased in the initial tranche consists of (i) one share of a newly created series of preferred stock, designated Series J Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series J Convertible Preferred Stock”), convertible into 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share and (ii) a warrant to purchase 1,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.40 per share. The warrants expire three years from the issuance date. Of the $2,034,700 invested in the Private Placement, $921,000 was received in cash and $1,113,700 was from the conversion of outstanding indebtedness, interest and accrued board of directors’ fees. The Company incurred $24,405 of legal fees in conjunction with this private placement. The purchasers in the initial tranche of the private placement consisted of certain existing and new investors in the Company as well as all of the members of the Company’s Board of Directors.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
From the date of issuance of any shares of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock and until the earlier of the first anniversary of such date, the voluntary conversion of any shares of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock, or the date of any mandatory conversion of the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock, dividends will accrue on each share of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock at an annual rate of (i) four percent (4%) of the Purchase Price on those shares of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock purchased from the Company pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement by an individual purchaser who purchased from the Company shares of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock with an aggregate Purchase Price of less than $250,000, and (ii) six percent (6%) of the Purchase Price on those shares of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock purchased from the Company pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement by an individual purchaser who purchased shares of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock with an aggregate purchase price of at least $250,000. Dividends accruing on the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock shall accrue from day to day until the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of issuance of such shares of Series J Convertible Stock, the voluntary conversion of any shares of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock, or the date of any mandatory conversion of the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock, and shall be paid, as applicable, within fifteen (15) days of the first anniversary of the original issue date of the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock, within five (5) days of the voluntary conversion of shares of the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock, or within five (5) days of the mandatory conversion of shares of the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company may pay accrued dividends on the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock in cash or, in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company, in shares of its common stock in accordance with a specified formula.
Each share of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 1,000 shares of common stock at the option of the holder on or after the six-month anniversary of the issuance of such share, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations and similar transactions (the “Conversion Ratio”). Unless waived under certain circumstances by the holder of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock, such holder’s shares of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock may not be converted if upon such conversion the holder’s beneficial ownership would exceed certain thresholds.
At the election of the Company and upon required advance notice, each share of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically be converted into shares of common stock at the Conversion Ratio then in effect: (i) on or after the six-month anniversary of the original issuance date of the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock, the common stock trades on the OTC QB Market (or other primary trading market or exchange on which the common stock is then traded) at a price per share equal to at least $0.80 for 7 out of 10 consecutive trading days with average daily trading volume of at least 50,000 shares, (ii) on the first anniversary of the original issuance date of the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock or (iii) within three days of the completion of a firm-commitment underwritten registered public offering by the Company at a per share price equal to at least $0.80, with aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of not less than $2.5 million. Unless waived under certain circumstances by the holder of the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock, such holder’s Series J Convertible Preferred Stock may not be converted if upon such conversion the holder’s beneficial ownership would exceed certain thresholds.
The proceeds from the sale of each Series J Unit were allocated between the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock and the Series J Warrants based on the relative fair value method. The estimated fair value of the Series J Warrants was determined using a Black Scholes formula, resulting in an allocation of the gross proceeds of $885,310 to the total warrants issued. The allocation of the gross proceeds to the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock was $1,124,985, net of $24,405 in legal costs. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 470-20, an additional adjustment between Additional Paid in Capital and Accumulated Deficit of $651,182 was recorded to reflect an implicit non-cash dividend related to the allocation of proceeds between the stock and warrants issued. The $651,182 represents the value of the adjustment to additional paid in capital related to the beneficial conversion feature of the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock. The value adjustment was calculated by subtracting the fair market value of the underlying common stock on February 6, March 28 and May 20, 2013 issuable upon conversion of the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock from the fair market value of the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock as determined when the Company performed a fair market value allocation of the proceeds to the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants.
In connection with the Series J warrants, we calculated the fair value of the warrants received as described above using the Black- Scholes formula with the below assumptions:
Assumptions
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Series J warrants February 6,
2013
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Series J warrants
March 28,
2013
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Series J warrants
May 20,
2013
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Contractual life (in months)
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36 |
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36 |
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36 |
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Expected volatility
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141.8 |
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144.3 |
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147.0 |
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Risk-free interest rate
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0.39 |
% |
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0.36 |
% |
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0.36 |
% |
Exercise price
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$ |
0.40 |
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$ |
0.40 |
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$ |
0.40 |
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Fair value per warrant
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$ |
0.36 |
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$ |
0.26 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The holders of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock are not entitled to vote on any matters presented to the stockholders of the Company for their action or consideration at any meeting of stockholders of the Company (or by written consent of stockholders in lieu of meeting), except as required by law.
On April 1, 2014 the Company issued 92,500 shares of common stock for the conversion of 92.5 shares of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock.
Series J Warrants
The Warrants issued in the Private Placement have an exercise price equal to $0.40 per share, with a term expiring three years from the issuance date. The Warrants also permit the holder to conduct a “cashless exercise” at any time the holder of the Warrant is an affiliate of the Company. The exercise price and/or number of shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants will be subject to adjustment for stock dividends, stock splits or similar capital reorganizations, as set forth in the Warrant agreement.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Warrants, at any time commencing six months from the closing date of the sale of Units under the Securities Purchase Agreement the Company has the right to call the Warrants for cancellation if the volume weighted average price of its common stock on the OTC QB Market (or other primary trading market or exchange on which the common stock is then traded) equals or exceeds three times the per share exercise price of the Warrants for either (i) 10 consecutive trading days or (ii) 15 out of 25 consecutive trading days.
Registration Rights Agreement
In connection with the Private Placement, the Company has agreed that, if, at any time after February 1, 2014, the Company files a Registration Statement relating to an offering of equity securities of the Company (the “Registration Statement”), subject to certain exceptions, including a Registration Statement relating solely to an offering or sale of securities having an aggregate public offering price of less than $5,000,000, the Company shall include in the Registration Statement the resale of the shares of common stock underlying the Warrants. Shares of common stock issued upon conversion of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock or in payment of the dividend on the Series J Convertible Preferred Stock will not be registered and will not be subject to registration rights. This right is subject to customary conditions and procedures.
Series K Convertible Preferred Stock
On December 12, 2013, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase with various individuals pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate of 4,000 units for a purchase price of $250.00 per unit (the “Purchase Price”), for an aggregate Purchase Price of $1,000,000. Each unit purchased in the initial tranche consists of (i) one share of a newly created series of preferred stock, designated Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series K Convertible Preferred Stock”), convertible into 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share and (ii) a warrant to purchase 500 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.3125 per share. The warrants expire three years from the issuance date. Of the $1,000,000 invested in the Private Placement, $572,044 was received in cash and $427,956 was from the conversion of outstanding indebtedness and interest. The Company incurred $43,334 of fees in conjunction with this private placement. The purchasers in the initial tranche of the private placement consisted of certain existing and new investors in the Company as well as all of the members of the Company’s Board of Directors.
From the date of issuance of any shares of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock and until the earlier of the first anniversary of such date, the voluntary conversion of any shares of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, or the date of any mandatory conversion of the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, dividends will accrue on each share of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock at an annual rate of (i) four percent (4%) of the Purchase Price on those shares of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock purchased from the Company pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement by an individual purchaser who purchased from the Company shares of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock with an aggregate Purchase Price of less than $100,000, and (ii) six percent (6%) of the Purchase Price on those shares of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock purchased from the Company pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement by an individual purchaser who purchased shares of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock with an aggregate purchase price of at least $100,000. Dividends accruing on the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock shall accrue from day to day until the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of issuance of such shares of Series K Convertible Stock, the voluntary conversion of any shares of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, or the date of any mandatory conversion of the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, and shall be paid, as applicable, within fifteen (15) days of the first anniversary of the original issue date of the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, within five (5) days of the voluntary conversion of shares of the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, or within five (5) days of the mandatory conversion of shares of the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company may pay accrued dividends on the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock in cash or, in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company, in shares of its common stock in accordance with a specified formula.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Each share of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 1,000 shares of common stock at the option of the holder on or after the six-month anniversary of the issuance of such share, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations and similar transactions (the “Conversion Ratio”). Unless waived under certain circumstances by the holder of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, such holder’s shares of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock may not be converted if upon such conversion the holder’s beneficial ownership would exceed certain thresholds.
At the election of the Company and upon required advance notice, each share of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically be converted into shares of common stock at the Conversion Ratio then in effect: (i) on or after the six-month anniversary of the original issuance date of the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, the common stock trades on the OTC QB Market (or other primary trading market or exchange on which the common stock is then traded) at a price per share equal to at least $0.80 for 7 out of 10 consecutive trading days with average daily trading volume of at least 50,000 shares, (ii) on the first anniversary of the original issuance date of the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock or (iii) within three days of the completion of a firm-commitment underwritten registered public offering by the Company at a per share price equal to at least $0.80, with aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of not less than $2.5 million. Unless waived under certain circumstances by the holder of the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, such holder’s Series K Convertible Preferred Stock may not be converted if upon such conversion the holder’s beneficial ownership would exceed certain thresholds.
The proceeds from the sale of each Series K Unit were allocated between the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock and the Series K Warrants based on the relative fair value method. The estimated fair value of the Series K Warrants was determined using a Black-Scholes formula, resulting in an allocation of the gross proceeds of $271,422 to the total warrants issued. The allocation of the gross proceeds to the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock was $685,245, net of $43,334 in fees. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 470-20, an additional adjustment between Additional Paid in Capital and Accumulated Deficit of $351,421 was recorded to reflect an implicit non-cash dividend related to the allocation of proceeds between the stock and warrants issued. The $351,421 represents the value of the adjustment to additional paid in capital related to the beneficial conversion feature of the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock. The value adjustment was calculated by subtracting the fair market value of the underlying common stock on December 12, 2013issuable upon conversion of the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock from the fair market value of the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock as determined when the Company performed a fair market value allocation of the proceeds to the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants.
On January 29, 2014, the company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with various accredited investors, pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate of 4,875 units for a purchase price of $250.00 per unit or an aggregate Purchase Price of $1,218,750. This was the second tranche of a $1.5 million private placement previously disclosed by the Company in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2013, which is incorporated by reference herein. The Purchasers in the second tranche of the Private Placement consisted of certain existing and new investors in the Company, as well as all of the members of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Each unit purchased in the second tranche consists of (i) one share of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, convertible into 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share and (ii) a warrant to purchase 500 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.3125 per share, with a term expiring on January 29, 2017.
On February 28, 2014, the company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with various accredited investors, pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate of 1,854 units for a purchase price of $340.00 per unit or an aggregate Purchase Price of $630,360. This was the third tranche of a $1.5 million private placement previously disclosed by the Company in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2013, which is incorporated by reference herein. The Purchasers in the third tranche of the Private Placement consisted of certain existing and new investors in the Company.
Each unit purchased in the third tranche consists of (i) one share of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share convertible into 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share and (ii) a warrant to purchase 500 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.425 per share, with a term expiring on February 28, 2017.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On June 30, 2014, the company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with various accredited investors, pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate of 734 units for a purchase price of $300.00 per unit or an aggregate Purchase Price of $220,000. This was the fourth tranche of a $1.5 million private placement previously disclosed by the Company in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2013, which is incorporated by reference herein. The Purchasers in the fourth tranche of the Private Placement consisted of certain existing and new investors in the Company.
Each unit purchased in the fourth tranche consists of (i) one share of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share convertible into 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share and (ii) a warrant to purchase 500 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.375 per share, with a term expiring on June 30, 2017.
The Private Placement was originally expected to raise $1.5 million and close on or before January 31, 2014. On January 29, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors voted to increase the subscription amount of the Private Placement by $718,750. The Board of Directors also voted to extend the Private Placement until February 28, 2014. On February 28, 2014 the Company’s Board of Directors voted to increase the subscription amount once again to a total of $3.5 million and extended the closing to April 4, 2014. On April 13, 2014 the Company’s Board of Directors voted to increase the subscription amount by $1 million, to a total of $4.5 million, and extended the closing to May 31, 2014. On July 7, 2014 the Company’s Board of Directors voted to extend the closing to August 15, 2014. Together with the initial tranche of $1,000,000 that closed on December 12, 2013, the second tranche of $1,218,750 that closed January 29, 2014, the third tranche of $630,360 that closed February 28, 2014 and the fourth tranche of $220,000 that closed June 30, 2014, the total consideration received by the Company in the Private Placement is $3,069,110, which is comprised of $2,248,404 in cash and $820,706 from the conversion of outstanding indebtedness and Board of Director fees.
In connection with the Series K Warrants, we calculated the fair value of the warrants received as described above using the Black- Scholes formula with the below assumptions:
Assumptions
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Series K Warrants December 12,
2013
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Series K Warrants
January 29,
2014
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Series K Warrants
February 28
2014
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Series K Warrants
June 30,
2014
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Contractual life (in months)
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36 |
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36 |
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36 |
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36 |
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Expected volatility
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136.1 |
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152.4 |
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152.7 |
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153.9 |
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Risk-free interest rate
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0.39 |
% |
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0.39 |
% |
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0.39 |
% |
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0.90 |
% |
Exercise price
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$ |
0.3125 |
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$ |
0.3125 |
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$ |
0.425 |
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$ |
0.375 |
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Fair value per warrant
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$ |
0.20 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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$ |
0.37 |
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$ |
0.29 |
|
The holders of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock are not entitled to vote on any matters presented to the stockholders of the Company for their action or consideration at any meeting of stockholders of the Company (or by written consent of stockholders in lieu of meeting), except as required by law.
Series K Warrants
The warrants issued in the Private Placement have an exercise price equal to $0.3125 per share, for the December 12, 2013 and January 29, 2014 warrants, $0.425 per share for the February 28, 2014 warrants and $0.375 per share for the June 30, 2014 warrants, with a term expiring three years from the issuance date. The warrants also permit the holder to conduct a “cashless exercise” at any time the holder of the warrant is an affiliate of the Company. The exercise price and/or number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants will be subject to adjustment for stock dividends, stock splits or similar capital reorganizations, as set forth in the warrant agreement.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the warrants, at any time commencing six months from the closing date of the sale of Units under the Securities Purchase Agreement the Company has the right to call the warrants for cancellation if the volume weighted average price of its common stock on the OTC QB Market (or other primary trading market or exchange on which the common stock is then traded) equals or exceeds three times the per share exercise price of the warrants for either (i) 10 consecutive trading days or (ii) 15 out of 25 consecutive trading days.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Registration Rights Agreement
In connection with the Private Placement, the Company has agreed that, if, at any time after February 1, 2014, the Company files a Registration Statement relating to an offering of equity securities of the Company (the “Registration Statement”), subject to certain exceptions, including a Registration Statement relating solely to an offering or sale of securities having an aggregate public offering price of less than $5,000,000, the Company shall include in the Registration Statement the resale of the shares of common stock underlying the warrants. Shares of common stock issued upon conversion of Series K Convertible Preferred Stock or in payment of the dividend on the Series K Convertible Preferred Stock will not be registered and will not be subject to registration rights. This right is subject to customary conditions and procedures.
Stock Options and Warrants
Our stockholders approved our amended 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to which an aggregate of 1,800,000 shares of our common stock were reserved for issuance upon exercise of stock options or other equity awards made under the Plan. Under the Plan, we may award stock options, shares of common stock, and other equity interests in the Company to employees, officers, directors, consultants, and advisors, and to any other persons the Board of Directors deems appropriate. As of June 30, 2013, options to acquire 1,585,750 shares were outstanding under the Plan with 214,250 shares available for future grant under the Plan.
As of June 30, 2013, options to acquire 10,000 shares are outstanding under the 1999 Non-qualified Stock Option Plan. No additional options may be granted under the 1999 Non-qualified Stock Option Plan.
On December 12, 2013 at the Company’s special meeting the shareholders approved the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”) pursuant to which 3,000,000 shares of our common stock were reserved for issuance upon exercise of stock options or other equity awards under the 2013 Plan. Under the Plan, we may award stock options, shares of common stock, and other equity interests in the Company to employees, officers, directors, consultants, and advisors, and to any other persons the Board of Directors deems appropriate. As of June 30, 2014 no options have been granted under the 2013 Plan.
The following tables summarize information concerning options and warrants outstanding and exercisable:
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Stock Options
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Warrants
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Weighted
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Weighted
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Average price
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Average price
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Total
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Shares
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per share
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Shares
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per share
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Shares
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Exercisable
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Balance outstanding, January 1, 2013
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1,605,750 |
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$ |
0.80 |
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6,687,099 |
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$ |
0.81 |
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8,292,849 |
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7,989,331 |
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Granted
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363,500 |
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0.41 |
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8,346,228 |
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0.37 |
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8,709,728 |
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Exercised
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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Expired
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(10,000 |
) |
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1.00 |
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(21,000 |
) |
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2.38 |
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(31,000 |
) |
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Forfeited
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(187,542 |
) |
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0.85 |
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- |
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- |
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(187,542 |
) |
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Balance outstanding, December 31, 2013
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1,771,708 |
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$ |
0.71 |
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15,012,327 |
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$ |
0.57 |
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16,784,035 |
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16,611,528 |
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Granted
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- |
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- |
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4,027,500 |
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0.34 |
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4,027,500 |
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Exercised
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- |
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- |
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(596,658 |
) |
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0.25 |
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(596,658 |
) |
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Expired
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(5,000 |
) |
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1.00 |
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(686,125 |
) |
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0.74 |
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(691,125 |
) |
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Forfeited
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(180,958 |
) |
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0.74 |
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- |
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- |
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(180,958 |
) |
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Balance outstanding, June 30, 2014
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1,585,750 |
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$ |
0.71 |
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17,757,044 |
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$ |
0.52 |
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19,342,794 |
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19,261,350 |
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PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Options Outstanding
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Options Exercisable
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Weighted Average |
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Weighted Average |
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Range of Exercise Prices
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Number of Options
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Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
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Exercise Price
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Number of Options
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Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
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Exercise Price
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$0.40 - $0.49 |
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311,000 |
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8.9 |
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$ |
0.40 |
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310,333 |
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8.9 |
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$ |
0.40 |
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0.50 - 0.59 |
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226,250 |
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8.1 |
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0.50 |
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226,250 |
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8.1 |
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0.50 |
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0.60 - 0.99 |
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402,500 |
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5.6 |
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0.60 |
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356,096 |
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5.3 |
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0.60 |
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1.00 - 1.24 |
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646,000 |
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2.8 |
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1.00 |
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611,627 |
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2.6 |
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1.00 |
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$0.40 - $1.24 |
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1,585,750 |
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5.6 |
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$ |
0.71 |
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1,504,306 |
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5.4 |
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$ |
0.71 |
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As of June 30 2014, the total estimated fair value of unvested stock options to be amortized over their remaining vesting period was $41,610. The non-cash, stock-based compensation expense associated with the vesting of these options is expected to be $20,805 for the remainder of 2014, $18,978 in 2015 and $1,827 in 2016.
On June 25, 2014 the company signed an agreement with an investment advisory firm. In exchange for investment and strategic advisory services the firm will receive 50,000 warrants each month for up to twelve months. Each warrant can be exercised to purchase one share of common stock at $0.56 each. The warrants will be valued at $7,500 per month and expensed when granted.
Common Stock Issuances
On August 1, 2013, we issued 200,000 shares of restricted common stock to an investor relations firm for payment of services to be rendered over six months. We recorded $80,000 for this issuance and recognized $66,087 as expense in 2013 and $13,913 was expensed in the period ended March 31, 2014. On September 10, 2013, we issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to an investor relations firm for payment of services to be rendered over four months. We recorded $40,000 for this issuance and recognized expense of $36,721 in 2013 with $3,279 expensed in the period ended March 31, 2014. On December 23, 2013 we issued 75,000 shares of restricted common stock to a lender in connection with the sale of debentures. We recognized $17,250 as deferred financing costs that will be recognized over the life of the note. We valued the above stock issuances using the greater of the estimated fair value of the services received or the Company’s stock price on date of issuance.
On February 10, 2014 a lender, with the prior approval of the Company, chose to convert $37,500 of their outstanding note balance into 150,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.
On June 23, 2014 a lender, with the prior approval of the Company, chose to convert $50,000 of their outstanding note balance into 200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.
In March and April 2014, a Series D warrant holder exercised warrants to purchase 596,658 shares of common stock resulting in net proceeds to the company of $149,164.
In April 2014 we issued 733,169 shares of common stock to holders of Series G Convertible Preferred Stock for the conversion of 58,750 shares of preferred and $58,267 of accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series G Convertible Preferred Stock. We also issued 92,500 shares of common stock to holders of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock for the conversion of 92.5 shares of Series J Convertible Preferred Stock.
Promissory Note
On November 4, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with a former placement agent, pursuant to which the Company and the placement agent released each other of their respective obligations under a prior investment banking agreement. In connection with this agreement, the Company issued the placement agent a promissory note with an original principal amount of $150,000 and a maturity date of May 4, 2012. The promissory note was interest free until May 4, 2012. On November 15, 2012, $75,000 of principal and $16,125 of accrued and unpaid interest were converted into 18,225 shares of the Company’s Series G Convertible Preferred Stock. The $75,000 principal balance remaining as of December 31, 2013 earns interest at a rate of 18% per year. The $75,000 note balance along with all accrued and unpaid interest of $14,832, was paid off in February 2014.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Convertible Debt
On April 11, 2013, we signed a promissory note in the amount of $275,000. The initial loan taken by the Company against the note was for $125,000, net of a $12,500 original issue discount. The lender lent the Company an additional $50,000, net of $5,000 original issue discount, on June 26, 2013. The balance of the note was to be paid in the amounts and on the dates of the lender’s choosing. The note and unpaid interest on the note are due and payable one year from the effective date of each payment. The Company has the right to repay the notes at any time within six months of the effective date of each closing. If the Company repays the note within 90 days of the effective date, interest is 0%. If the note is not repaid within the 90 days, a onetime interest charge of 12% will be applied. The Company has reserved at least 6,000,000 shares of common stock for conversion under this note. The Company evaluated the terms of this note in accordance with ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging Contracts in Entity’s Own Stock. The lender has the right to convert all or part of the unpaid principal and interest into common stock at a conversion price of 60% of the lowest trade price in the 25 trading days prior to conversion after six months from the effective date of each closing. The Company determined that the conversion feature met the definition of a liability and therefore, bifurcated the conversion feature as a derivative liability. The derivative liability is measured at the end of each reporting period and the change in fair value is recorded as other expense or income in the statement of operations. The fair value of the conversion feature was $186,041 at December 31, 2013 and reflected in the conversion option liability line in the consolidated balance sheet. On October 10, 2013, this note was amended to change the lenders right to convert and the borrower’s right to repay to December 10, 2013. On December 10, 2013, this note was amended to change the lenders right to convert and the borrower’s right to repay to February 10, 2014.
The proceeds from the convertible debt issued on April 11, 2013, were allocated between the host debt instrument and the convertible option based on the residual method. The estimated fair value of the convertible option was determined using a binomial formula, resulting in an allocation of $274,840 to the convertible option and accounted for as a liability in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 815-40, the entire gross proceeds of $137,500 was offset by a debt discount of $137,500 which will be amortized to interest expense over the twelve month life of the debt. The additional $149,840 adjustment between the convertible option liability and the debt discount was charged directly to other expense.
The proceeds from the convertible debt issued on June 26, 2013, were allocated between the host debt instrument and the convertible option based on the residual method. The estimated fair value of the convertible option was determined using a binomial formula, resulting in an allocation of $84,146 to the convertible option and accounted for as a liability in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 815-40, the entire gross proceeds of $55,000 was offset by a debt discount of $55,000 which will be amortized to interest expense over the twelve month life of the debt. The additional $34,146 adjustment between the convertible option liability and the debt discount was charged directly to other expense.
So long as the note is outstanding, the Company shall notify the lender of the issuance of any security with a term more favorable to the holder, and the lender may at its option, include the terms as a part of the transaction documents.
On February 10, 2014 the lender, with the prior approval of the Company, chose to convert $37,500 of the outstanding note balance to 150,000 shares of the Company’s common stock; the remaining note balance of $203,100 was repaid in cash. The $199,507 fair value of the outstanding conversion option liability associated with these notes was reclassified to additional paid-in capital.
On December 4, 2013, we signed a convertible debenture in the amount of $223,000. The lender paid an initial payment of $200,000 net of an “original issue” discount of $20,000 and $3,000 in legal fees, on the closing date. The lender has the right at any time from the issue date to convert all or part of the outstanding and unpaid principal into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.40 per share subject to adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends or rights offerings. The Company has the right to prepay the debenture for a payment of 120% of the outstanding principal plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company is required to reserve at least 4 times the number of shares actually issuable upon full conversion of this debenture. The Company determined that the conversion feature met the definition of a liability in accordance with ASC 815-40, since the conversion price was subject to change the conversion shares were indeterminable and therefore bifurcated the conversion feature as a derivative liability. The derivative liability is measured at the end of each reporting period and the difference in fair value is recorded as other expense or income in the statement of operations. The fair value of the conversion feature was $98,129 at December 31, 2013 and reflected in the conversion option liability line in the consolidated balance sheet. In addition the lender received a warrant to purchase 70,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.3125 per share. The warrants were valued at $11,100 which was allocated to debt discount and will be amortized to interest expense over the twenty-four month life of the debt.
The proceeds from the convertible debt issued on December 4, 2013, were allocated between the host debt instrument and the convertible option based on the residual method. The estimated fair value of the convertible option was determined using a binomial formula, resulting in an allocation of $90,444 to the convertible option and accounted for as a liability in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 815-40, the gross proceeds of $223,000 was offset by a debt discount of $111,488 which will be amortized to interest expense over the twelve month life of the debt. On June 3, 2014 the lender agreed to extend the conversion date of the loan to August 4, 2014 and received a $10,000 fee which will be amortized to interest expense over the remaining months of the loan. On July 31, 2014 the lender agreed to extend the conversion date of the loan to October 4, 2014 and received $12,000 in fees that will be amortized to interest expense over the remaining months of the loan.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On December 23, 2013, we signed a convertible debenture in the amount of $150,000. The lender paid an initial payment of $125,000 net of an “original issue” discount of $15,000 and $10,000 in fees, on the closing date. The lender has the right, any time from the issue date, to convert any or part of the outstanding and unpaid principal into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.40 per share subject to adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends or rights offerings. The Company shall have the right to prepay the debenture for a payment of 120% of the outstanding principal plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company is required to reserve at least 3 times the number of shares actually issuable upon full conversion of this debenture. The Company determined that the conversion feature met the definition of a liability in accordance with ASC 815-40, since the conversion price was subject to change the conversion shares were indeterminable, and therefore bifurcated the conversion feature as a derivative liability. The derivative liability is measured at the end of each reporting period and the change in fair value is recorded as other expense or income in the statement of operations. The fair value of the conversion feature was $72,027 at December 31, 2013 and reflected in the conversion option liability line in the consolidated balance sheet. In addition the lender received 75,000 shares of Company restricted common stock, of which the fair value of $17,250 was charged to debt discount and will be amortized to interest expense over the remaining life of the debt.
The proceeds from the convertible debt issued on December 23, 2013, were allocated between the host debt instrument and the convertible option based on the residual method. The estimated fair value of the convertible option was determined using a binomial formula, resulting in an allocation of $65,003 to the convertible option and accounted for as a liability in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 815-40, the gross proceeds of $150,000 was offset by a debt discount of $102,153 which will be amortized to interest expense over the remaining life of the debt.
On May 23, 2014 the Company chose to prepay the debt. The lender, with the prior consent of the Company, chose to convert $50,000 of the outstanding balance to 200,000 shares of common stock and received a payment of $125,000 for the balance of the note plus a 25% prepayment fee.
On January 7, 2014, we received $270,000 for a six-month note from an existing shareholder. Terms of the note include a right to convert the note into the next equity transaction of the Company, at the conversion rate of the equity offering, and a three-year warrant to acquire 270,000 shares of common stock at $0.3125 per share. The relative fair value of the warrants was determined to be $44,073, which was accounted for as a debt discount and will be amortized to interest expense over the six-month life of the note. The investor also received an original issue discount of $30,000. The $300,000 note balance was converted to our Series K Convertible Preferred Stock on January 29, 2014.
On May 30, 2014, we signed a convertible debenture in the amount of $400,000. The lender paid an initial payment of $150,000 net of an “original issue” discount of $12,162 on June 4, 2014. The lender has the right, any time from the issue date, to convert any or part of the outstanding and unpaid principal into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.45 per share subject to adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends or rights offerings. The Company shall have the right to prepay the debenture at any time on or before six months from the effective date. The Company is required to reserve 650,000 shares of common stock for conversion. The Company determined that the conversion feature met the definition of a liability in accordance with ASC 815-40, since the conversion price was subject to change the conversion shares were indeterminable and therefore bifurcated the conversion feature as a derivative liability. The derivative liability is measured at the end of each reporting period and the change in fair value is recorded as other expense or income in the statement of operations. The fair value of the conversion feature was $30,937 at June 30, 2014 and reflected in the conversion option liability line in the consolidated balance sheet.
The proceeds from the convertible debt issued on May 30, 2014, were allocated between the host debt instrument and the convertible option based on the residual method. The estimated fair value of the convertible option was determined using a binomial formula, resulting in an allocation of $57,071 to the convertible option and accounted for as a liability in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 815-40, the gross proceeds of $162,162 was offset by a debt discount of $69,233 which will be amortized to interest expense over the remaining life of the debt.
We performed a review of events subsequent to the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued and determined, except as disclosed herein, that there were no other such events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
PRESSURE BIOSCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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On July 1, 2014 IssuWorks was granted 50,000 warrants with an exercise price of $0.56. On June 26, 2014, PBI announced the engagement of IssuWorks and their management team to review strategic and financing alternatives, including the possible spin-off of vertical market applications into new, stand-alone businesses. IssuWorks will be granted 50,000 warrants each month with an exercise price of $0.56 as compensation.
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On July 1, 2014 the Company issued 37,500 warrants with an exercise price of $0.55, to an individual in connection with a one year consulting agreement.
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On July 7, 2014 the Company’s Board of Directors voted to extend the closing of the Series K private placement to August 15, 2014.
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On July 10, 2014 the Company signed a six month note and received $66,750 after fees and commission of $8,250.
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On July 15, 2014 the Company signed a six month note for $105,000 and received $100,000 net of fees.
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On July 14, 2014 the Company converted 1,411 shares of Series J convertible preferred stock and $22,712 of accrued and unpaid dividends into 1,477,799 shares of common stock.
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On July 31, 2014 the Company signed an agreement to extend the maturity date of the $223,000 convertible note to October 4, 2014. The Company paid the lender $12,000 in fees in connection with the extension.
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On August 6, 2014 the Company signed a merchant agreement and received $74,000 net of fees. The note will be paid back at the rate of $632 per business day until a total of $101,250 has been paid.
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 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”). In some cases, forward-looking statements are identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “potential” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding:
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our need for, and our ability to raise, additional equity or debt financing on acceptable terms, if at all;
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our need to take additional cost reduction measures, cease operations or sell our operating assets, if we are unable to obtain sufficient additional financing;
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our belief that we have sufficient liquidity to finance normal operations;
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the options we may pursue in light of our financial condition;
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the amount of cash necessary to operate our business;
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the anticipated uses of grant revenue and the potential for increased grant revenue in future periods;
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our plans and expectations with respect to our continued operations;
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our belief that PCT has achieved initial market acceptance in the mass spectrometry and other markets;
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the expected increase in the number of pressure cycling technology (“PCT”)and constant pressure (“CP”) based units installed and the increase in revenues from the sale of consumable products and extended service contracts;
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the expected development and success of new instrument and consumables product offerings;
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the potential applications for our instrument and consumables product offerings;
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the expected expenses of, and benefits and results from, our research and development efforts;
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the expected benefits and results from our collaboration programs, strategic alliances and joint ventures;
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our expectation of obtaining additional research grants from the government in the future;
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our expectations of the results of our development activities funded by government research grants;
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the potential size of the market for biological sample preparation;
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general economic conditions;
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the anticipated future financial performance and business operations of our company;
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our reasons for focusing our resources in the market for genomic, proteomic, lipidomic and small molecule sample preparation;
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the importance of mass spectrometry as a laboratory tool;
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the advantages of PCT over other current technologies as a method of biological sample preparation in biomarker discovery, forensics, and histology and for other applications;
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the capabilities and benefits of our PCT sample preparation system, consumables and other products;
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our belief that laboratory scientists will achieve results comparable with those reported to date by certain research scientists who have published or presented publicly on PCT and our other products;
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our ability to retain our core group of scientific, administrative and sales personnel; and
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our ability to expand our customer base in sample preparation and for other applications of PCT and our other products.
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These forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, expressed or implied, by such forward-looking statements. Also, these forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as otherwise required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any of our forward-looking statements are based. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences in our future financial and other results include those discussed in the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.
OVERVIEW
We are focused on solving the challenging problems inherent in biological sample preparation, a crucial laboratory step performed by scientists worldwide working in biological life sciences research. Sample preparation is a term that refers to a wide range of activities that precede most forms of scientific analysis. Sample preparation is often complex, time-consuming and, in our belief, one of the most error-prone steps of scientific research. It is a widely-used laboratory undertaking – the requirements of which drive what we believe is a large and growing worldwide market. We have developed and patented a novel, enabling technology platform that can control the sample preparation process. It is based on harnessing the unique properties of high hydrostatic pressure. This process, called pressure cycling technology, or PCT, uses alternating cycles of hydrostatic pressure between ambient and ultra-high levels i.e., 35,000 pounds per square inch (“psi”) or greater to safely, conveniently and reproducibly control the actions of molecules in biological samples, such as cells and tissues from human, animal, plant and microbial sources.
Our pressure cycling technology uses internally developed instrumentation that is capable of cycling pressure between ambient and ultra-high levels at controlled temperatures and specific time intervals, to rapidly and repeatedly control the interactions of bio-molecules, such as deoxyribonucleic acid (“DNA”), ribonucleic acid (“RNA”), proteins, lipids and small molecules. Our laboratory instrument, the Barocycler®, and our internally developed consumables product line, which include our Pressure Used to Lyse Samples for Extraction (“PULSE”) tubes, and other processing tubes, and application specific kits such as consumable products and reagents, together make up our PCT Sample Preparation System (“PCT SPS”).
We have experienced negative cash flows from operations with respect to our pressure cycling technology business since our inception. As of June 30, 2014, we did not have adequate working capital resources to satisfy our current liabilities and as a result we have substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Based on our current projections, including equity financing subsequent to June 30, 2014, we believe we will have the cash resources that will enable us to continue to fund normal operations. Please see Note 6, Subsequent Events.
We need substantial additional capital to fund normal operations in future periods. If we are able to obtain additional capital or otherwise increase our revenues, we may increase spending in specific research and development applications and engineering projects and may hire additional sales personnel or invest in targeted marketing programs. In the event that we are unable to obtain financing on acceptable terms, or at all, we will likely be required to cease our operations, pursue a plan to sell our operating assets, or otherwise modify our business strategy, which could materially harm our future business prospects.
We hold 14 United States and 10 foreign patents covering multiple applications of PCT in the life sciences field. Our pressure cycling technology employs a unique approach that we believe has the potential for broad use in a number of established and emerging life sciences areas, including;
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sample preparation for genomic, proteomic, and small molecule studies;
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pathogen inactivation;
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protein purification;
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control of chemical (particularly enzymatic) reactions; and
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Immunodiagnostics (clinical laboratory testing).
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We reported a number of accomplishments in the first seven months of 2014:
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On January 29th, we closed the second tranche of our Series K PIPE, resulting in the receipt of $1,218,750.
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On February 28th, we closed the third tranche of our Series K PIPE, resulting in the receipt of $630,360.
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On March 19th, we announced the release and initial sale of the Barocycler HUB880, a “first-in-kind” ultra high pressure bench-top instrument system.
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On March 30th, we announced our Q4 and FY 2013 financial results, including record quarterly instrumentation and consumables sales, and record annual product and total revenue.
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On March 30th, we reiterated our guidance that the Company is on target to release our cutting-edge, microwell-based, high throughput Barocycler instrument at the annual meeting of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry in mid-June 2014.
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May 5th, PBI announced its selection to present at the Cavendish Global Health Impact Forum, whose goal was to bring together leading family offices and their foundations seeking impact investment, grant-giving, and philanthropy opportunities within health and life sciences.
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June 15th, PBI launched its much anticipated, first-in-class, bench top, high throughput, PCT-based instrument (Barozyme HT48) at the ASMS Annual Conference. The new Barozyme HT48 system was designed to integrate well with current standardized, high-throughput, liquid-handling laboratory automation and robotics installed in tens of thousands of biological research laboratories worldwide.
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June 19th, PBI announced that scientists from six separate research groups presented data at the ASMS Annual Conference showing the use of PBI’s patented PCT Platform for the preparation of samples resulted in significantly improved time and/or cost efficiencies of test results.
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June 23rd, PBI reported the successful launch and meeting of all key objectives for its Barozyme HT48 introduction at the annual meeting of the American Association for Mass Spectrometry (“ASMS”). PBI also reaffirmed its (i) expectation to secure one or more strategic marketing/sales partners by years’ end, and (iii) guidance that sales of its new PCT microplate strip system (Barozyme HT48) will begin in the second half of FY2014.
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June 26th, PBI announced the engagement of IssuWorks and their management team to review strategic and financing alternatives, including the possible spin-off of vertical market applications into new, stand-alone businesses. Issuworks was founded by noted Wall Street executives, including David Weild (former vice chairman of NASDAQ, former head of global equity transactions at Prudential Securities and president of PrudentialSecurities.com, considered the “Father” of the JOBS Act) and Ed Kim (former biotech analyst at major Wall Street firms and former head of new products at NASDAQ).
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