STOCK CAPITAL
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
NOTE 11 - STOCK CAPITAL

 

A. The rights of Common Stock are as follows:

 

Holders of Common Stock have the right to receive notice to participate and vote in general meetings of the Company, the right to a share in the excess of assets upon liquidation of the Company and the right to receive dividends, if declared.

 

The Common Stock is registered and publicly traded on the OTC Markets Group service of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. under the symbol BCLI.

 

B. Issuance of shares, warrants and options:

 

1. Private Placements:

 

a) On June 24, 2004, the Company issued to investors 8,510,000 shares of Common Stock for total proceeds of $60 (net of $25 issuance expenses).

 

b) On February 23, 2005, the Company completed a private placement for sale of 1,894,808 units for total proceeds of $1,418. Each unit consisted of one share of Common Stock and a three-year warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock

at $2.50 per share. This private placement was consummated in three tranches which closed in October 2004, November 2004 and February 2005.

 

c) On May 12, 2005, the Company issued to an investor 186,875 shares of Common Stock for total proceeds of $149 at a price of $0.80 per share.

 

d) On July 27, 2005, the Company issued to investors 165,000 shares of Common Stock for total proceeds of $99 at a price of $0.60 per share.

 

e) On August 11, 2005, the Company signed a private placement agreement with investors for the sale of up to 1,250,000 units at a price of $0.80 per unit. Each unit consisted of one share of Common Stock and one warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at $1.00 per share. The warrants were exercisable for a period of three years from issuance. On September 30, 2005, the Company sold 312,500 units for total net proceeds of $225. On December 7, 2005, the Company sold 187,500 units for total net proceeds of $135.

 

f) On July 2, 2007, the Company entered into an investment agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell up to 27,500,000 shares of Common Stock, for an aggregate subscription price of up to $5 million and warrants to purchase up to 30,250,000 shares of Common Stock.

 

At each closing date, the Company would deliver to the investor the number of shares and warrants, subject to customary closing conditions and the delivery of funds, described above. The warrants had the following exercise prices: (i) the first 10,083,333 warrants had an exercise price of $0.20 per share; (ii) the next 10,083,333 warrants had an exercise price of $0.29 per share; and (iii) the final 10,083,334 warrants issued had an exercise price of $0.36 per share. All warrants expired on November 5, 2011.

 

On August 18, 2009, the Company entered into an amendment to the investment agreement with the investor as follows:

 

(a) The investor shall invest the remaining amount of the original investment agreement at a price per share of $0.12 in monthly installments of not less than $50 starting August 1, 2009.

 

(b) The exercise price of the last 10,083,334 warrants will decrease from an exercise price of $0.36 per share to $0.29 per share.

 

(c) All warrants will expire on November 5, 2013 instead of November 5, 2011.

 

(d) The price per share of the investment agreement decreased from $0.1818 to $0.12, therefore the Company adjusted the number of Shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the investment agreement retroactively and issued to the investor on October 28, 2009 an additional 9,916,667 shares of Common Stock for past investment.

 

(e) The investor has the right to cease payments in the event that the price per share as of the closing on five consecutive trading days shall decrease to $0.05.

 

On January 18, 2011, the Company and the investor signed an agreement to offset amounts due to the investor, totaling $22, against the remaining balance of the investment. The Company issued to the investor 10,499,999 shares of Common Stock and a warrant to purchase 4,537,500 shares of the Company's Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.29 per share

 

As of December 31, 2011, the Company issued to the investor and its designees an aggregate of 41,666,667 shares of Common Stock, a warrant to purchase 10,083,333 shares of the Company's Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.20 per share, and a warrant to purchase 20,166,667 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.29 per share. The warrants may be exercised at any time and expire on November 5, 2013.

 

In addition, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,250,000 shares of Common Stock to a related party as an introduction fee for the investment.

 

As of December 31, 2011, the introduction fee was paid in full.

 

(f) In January 2010, the Company issued 1,250,000 units to a private investor for total proceeds of $250. Each unit consisted of one share of Common Stock and a two-year warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at $0.50 per share.

 

(g) In February 2010, the Company issued 6,000,000 shares of Common Stock to three investors (2,000,000 to each investor) and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock (1,000,000 to each investor) with an exercise price of $0.50 for aggregate proceeds of $1,500 ($500 each). The warrants are exercisable through February 17, 2012.

 

(h) In February 2011, the Company issued 833,333 shares of Common Stock, at a price of $0.30 per share, and a warrant to purchase 641,026 shares of the Company's Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.39 per share exercisable for one year for total proceeds of $250.

 

(i) In February 2011, the Company entered into an investment agreement, pursuant to which the Company sold 12,815,000 shares of Common Stock, for an aggregate subscription price of $3.6 million and warrants to purchase up to 19,222,500 shares of Common Stock as follows: warrants to purchase 12,815,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.50 for two years, and warrants to purchase 6,407,500 shares of Common Stock at $0.28 for one year.

 

In July 2011, an investor exercised a warrant to purchase 946,834 shares of Common Stock of the Company at $0.28 per share, for $265.

 

In addition, the Company paid 10% of the funds received for the distribution services received. Out of this amount, 4% was paid in stock and the remaining 6% in cash. Accordingly, in March 2011, the Company issued 512,600 shares of Common Stock and paid $231 for the investment banking related to the investment.

 

2. Share-based compensation to employees and to directors:

 

a) Options to employees and directors:

 

On November 25, 2004, the Company's stockholders approved the 2004 Global Stock Option Plan and the Israeli Appendix thereto (which applies solely to participants who are residents of Israel) and on March 28, 2005, the Company's stockholders approved the 2005 U.S. Stock Option and Incentive Plan, and the reservation of 9,143,462 shares of Common Stock for issuance in the aggregate under these stock option plans.

 

Each option granted under the plans is exercisable until the earlier of ten years from the date of grant of the option or the expiration dates of the respective option plans. The 2004 and 2005 options plans will expire on November 25, 2014 and March 28, 2015, respectively. The exercise price of the options granted under the plans may not be less than the nominal value of the shares into which such options are exercised. The options vest primarily over three years. Any options that are canceled or forfeited before expiration become available for future grants.

 

On June 5, 2008, the Company's stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2004 Global Share Option Plan and 2005 U.S. Stock Option and Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under these stock option plans in the aggregate by 5,000,000 shares.

 

On May 27, 2005, the Company granted one of its directors an option to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.75 per share. The options are fully vested and expire after 10 years.

 

On February 6, 2006, the Company entered into an amendment to the Company's option agreement with the Company's Chief Financial Officer. The amendment changes the exercise price of the 400,000 options granted to him on February 13, 2005 from $0.75 to $0.15 per share.

 

On May 2, 2006, the Company granted to one of its directors an option to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The options are fully vested and expire after 10 years. The compensation related to the options, in the amount of $48, was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On June 22, 2006, the Company entered into an amendment to the Company's option agreement with two of its employees. The amendment changed the exercise price of 270,000 options granted to them from $0.75 to $0.15 per share. The excess of the fair value resulting from the modification, in the amount of $2, was recorded as general and administration expense over the remaining vesting period of the option.

 

On September 17, 2006, the Company entered into an amendment to the Company's option agreement with one of its directors. The amendment changes the exercise price of 100,000 options granted to the director from $0.75 to $0.15 per share.

 

On March 21, 2007, the Company granted to one of its directors an option to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The option is fully vested and is exercisable for a period of 10 years. The compensation related to the option, in the amount of $43, was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On July 1, 2007, the Company granted to one of its directors an option to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The option is fully vested and is exercisable for a period of 10 years. The compensation related to the option, in the amount of $38, was recorded as general and administrative expense. On October 22, 2007, the Company and the director agreed to cancel and relinquish all the options which were granted on July 1, 2007.

 

On July 16, 2007, the Company granted to one of its directors an option to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The option is fully vested and is exercisable for a period of 10 years. The compensation related to the option, in the amount of $75, was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On August 27, 2007, the Company granted to one of its directors an option to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The option is fully vested and is exercisable for a period of 10 years. The compensation related to the option, in the amount of $84, was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On October 23, 2007, the Company granted to its former Chief Executive Officer and director an option to purchase 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.87 per share. The option vests with respect to 1/6 of the option on each six month anniversary and expires after 10 years. The total compensation related to the option is $733, which is amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expense.

 

On November 5, 2008, the Company entered into an amendment to the Company's option to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock agreement with the Company's CEO. The amendment changed the exercise price of the option from $0.87 to $0.15 per share. The compensation related to the modification of the purchase price in the amount of $4 was recorded as general and administrative expense. In February 2011, the former CEO resigned. As of December 31, 2011, 300,727 out of the above options were exercised. After the balance sheet date, the former CEO exercised his option to purchase an additional 132,038 shares of common stock (see Note 15 C).

 

On June 29, 2009, the Company granted to its former Chief Executive Officer and director an option to purchase 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.067 per share. The option vests with respect to 1/3 of the shares subject to the option on each anniversary of the date of grant and expires after 10 years. The total compensation related to the option is $68, which is amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expense. In February 2011, the former CEO resigned. On July 25, 2011, the Company signed a settlement agreement with the former CEO under which 483,333 shares out of the above grant became fully vested exercisable through April 30, 2012. An additional $30 was recorded as compensation in general and administrative expense.

 

On June 29, 2009, the Company granted to its former Chief Financial Officer an option to purchase 200,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.067 per share. The option vested with respect to 1/3 of the shares subject to the option. Out of the above options, 2/3 were cancelled and the remaining 66,667 were exercised.

 

On August 31, 2009, the Company granted to two of its directors an option to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock for each of them at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The option vests with respect to 1/3 of the option on each anniversary and expires after 10 years. The total compensation related to the option is $32, which is amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expense.

 

On December 13, 2009, the Company granted to one of its directors an option to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The option is fully vested and is exercisable for a period of 10 years. The compensation related to the option, in the amount of $21, was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On February 10, 2010, the Company granted to an employee an option to purchase 30,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.32 per share. The option vests with respect to 1/3 of the shares subject to the option on each anniversary of the date of grant and expires after 10 years. The total compensation related to the option is $9, which is amortized over the vesting period as research and development expense.

 

On April 13, 2010, the Company, Prof. Abraham Israeli and Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Ltd. (“Hadasit”) entered into an Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Mr. Israeli agreed, during the term of the Agreement, to serve as (i) the Company’s Clinical Trials Advisor and (ii) a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.  In consideration of the services to be provided by Mr. Israeli to the Company under the Agreement, the Company agreed to grant options annually during the term of the Agreement for the purchase of its Common Stock, as follows:

 

* An option for the purchase of 166,666 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $0.00005 per share to Mr. Israeli; and

 

* An option for the purchase of 33,334 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $0.00005 per share to Hadasit.

 

* Such options will vest and become exercisable in twelve (12) consecutive equal monthly amounts.

 

In April 2010, the Company granted to Mr. Israeli an option to purchase 166,666 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $0.00005 per share. The total compensation related to the option is $50, which is amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expense.

 

On June 27, 2011, the Company granted to Mr. Israeli an option to purchase 166,666 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $0.00005 per share. The total compensation related to the option is $48, which is amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expense.

 

In April 2010, the Company granted Hadasit an option to purchase 33,334 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $0.00005 per share. The total compensation related to the option is $7, which is amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expense.

 

In April 2011, the Company granted Hadasit an option to purchase 33,334 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $0.00005 per share. The total compensation related to the option is $11, which is amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expense.

 

On December 16, 2010, the Company granted to two of its directors an option to purchase 400,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The options are fully vested and are exercisable for a period of 10 years. The compensation related to the option, in the amount of $78, was recorded as general and administrative expense.

  

On December 16, 2010, the Company approved the grant to two Board members an option to purchase 400,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company (200,000 shares each). The compensation related to the option, in the amount of $80, was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On December 16, 2010, the Company approved the grant to its three Scientific Board members 300,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company. The compensation related to the option, in the amount of $60, was recorded as research and development expense.

 

On December 16, 2010, the Company granted to its employees options to purchase 670,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.18 per share. The options are vested over three years and are exercisable for a period of 10 years. The compensation related to the option, in the amount of $32, was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On June 27, 2011, the Company granted to its CEO, an option to purchase 450,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company at $0.20. The total compensation related to the option is $177, which is amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expense.

 

On June 27, 2011, the Company granted to four of its directors an option to purchase 634,999 shares of Common Stock of the Company at $0.15. The total compensation related to the option is $287, which is amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expense.

 

On August 10, 2011, the Company granted to its CEO, an option to purchase 70,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company at $0.20. The total compensation related to the option is $26, which was amortized as general and administrative expense.

 

On November 10, 2011, the Company approved the grant to its four Advisory Board members an option to purchase 500,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company (125,000 shares each). The total compensation related to the option is $140, which is amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expense.

 

On November 10, 2011, the Company approved the grant to a former director of the Company 250,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company. The compensation related to the option, in the amount of $70, was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

As of December 31, 2011, 1,825,103 options are available for future grants.

 

A summary of the Company's option activity related to options to employees and directors, and related information is as follows:

  

    Year ended December 31, 2011  
    Amount of
options
    Weighted
average
exercise
price
    Aggregate
intrinsic
value
 
          $     $  
                   
Outstanding at beginning of period     6,893,024       0.183          
Granted     1,321,665       0.151          
Exercised     (1,286,600 )     0.148          
Cancelled     (1,989,268 )     0.188          
                         
Outstanding at end of period     4,938,821       0.168       831,684  
                         
Vested and expected-to-vest at end of period     3,663,138       0.138       507,028  

 

*) During 2008, the Company extended the exercise period for some of its employees that were terminated. The extension was accounted for as modification in accordance with ASC 718-10. According to ASC 718-10, modifications are treated as an exchange of the original award, resulting in additional compensation expense based on the difference between the fair value of the new award and the original award immediately before modification. Applying modification accounting resulted in additional compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2008, amounted to $6.

 

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total intrinsic value (the difference between the fair market value of the Company’s shares on December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

The options outstanding as of December 31, 2011, have been separated into exercise prices, as follows:

    Options outstanding as of     Weighted average remaining     Options exercisable as of  
    December 31,     contractual     December 31,  
Exercise price   2 0 1 1     Life     2 0 1 1  
$         Years        
0.00005     333,332       8.29       277,777  
0.067     586,217       1.59       551,922  
0.15     2,384,272       5.55       2,033,439  
0.18     670,000       8.48       305,000  
0.2     520,000       9.51       70,000  
0.32     30,000       8.12       10,000  
0.39     115,000       5.50       115,000  
0.4     110,000       4.48       110,000  
0.47     110,000       5.22       110,000  
0.75     80,000       3.18       80,000  
      4,938,821       6.03       3,663,138  
                         

 

Compensation expense recorded by the Company in respect of its stock-based employee compensation award in accordance with ASC 718-10 for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $1,135 and $388, respectively.

 

The fair value of the options is estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes options pricing model with the following assumptions used in the calculation:

 

    Year ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
             
Expected volatility     134%-141%       134%-141%  
Risk-free interest     1.14%-2.93%       2.26%-3.47%  
Dividend yield     0 %     0 %
Expected life of up to (years)     5-6       6-10  
Forfeiture rate     0       0  

 

b) Restricted shares to directors:

 

On May 2, 2006, the Company issued to two of its directors 200,000 restricted shares of Common Stock (100,000 each). The restricted shares are subject to the Company's right to repurchase them at a purchase price of par value ($0.00005). The restrictions of the shares shall lapse in three annual and equal portions commencing with the grant date. The compensation related to the stock issued amounted to $104, which was amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expenses.

 

On April 20, 2007, based on a board resolution dated March 21, 2007, the Company issued to a director 100,000 restricted shares of Common Stock. The restricted shares are subject to the Company's right to repurchase them at a purchase price of par value ($0.00005). The restrictions of the shares shall lapse in three annual and equal portions commencing with the grant date. The compensation related to the shares issued amounted to $47, which was amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expenses.

 

In addition, on April 20, 2007, based on a board resolution dated March 21, 2007, the Company issued to another director 100,000 restricted shares of Common Stock. The restricted shares are not subject to any right to repurchase, and the compensation related to the shares issued amounted to $47 was recorded as prepaid general and administrative expenses in the three months ended March 31, 2007.

 

On August 27, 2008, the Company issued to its director 960,000 shares of Common Stock upon a cashless exercise by a shareholder of a warrant to purchase 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.01 per share that was acquired by the shareholder from Ramot. The shares were allocated to the director by the shareholder.

 

In May 2010, based on a board resolution dated June 29, 2009, the Company issued to three of its directors 300,000 (total) restricted shares of Common Stock. The restrictions of the shares shall lapse in three annual and equal portions commencing with the grant date.

 

In May and in June 2010, based on a board resolution dated June 29, 2009, the Company issued to three of its Scientific Advisory Board members and two of its Advisory Board members 500,000 (total) restricted shares of Common Stock. The restrictions of the shares shall lapse in three annual and equal portions commencing with the grant date.

 

On December 16, 2010, the Company granted to two of its directors 400,000 (total) shares of Common Stock. Related compensation in the amount of $80 was recorded as general and administrative costs in 2010. These shares were actually granted in June 2011, and an additional related compensation in the amount of $112 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On June 27, 2011, the Company granted to two of its directors 476,666 (total) shares of Common Stock, out of which 216,666 shares are fully vested and 260,000 shares will vest in 12 equal monthly installments through June 2012. Related compensation in the amount of $229 will be recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On August 22, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with Chen Schor (the “Executive Director Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company granted to Mr. Schor 923,374 shares of restricted Common Stock of the Company.  The shares will vest over a three-year period. If the Company raises $10,000,000 of proceeds through the issuance of equity securities in a private or public offering after the Grant Date, or enters into a deal with a strategic partner that brings in at least $10,000,000 of gross proceeds, then 1/3 of the shares will vest upon such event, 1/3 will vest on the anniversary of the Grant Date and the remaining 1/3 will vest on the second anniversary of the Grant Date.  If such capital is not raised as mentioned above, then the shares will vest over 3 years – 1/3 upon each anniversary of the Grant Date. In addition, the Company will pay $15,000 per quarter to Mr. Schor for his services as an Executive Board Member.

 

In August 2011, the Company issued to three of its Scientific Advisory Board members and three of its Advisory Board members a total of 300,000 restricted shares of Common Stock. The restrictions of the shares shall lapse in equal monthly portions over the service period.

 

In November 2011, the Company issued to four of its Advisory Board members a total of 500,000 restricted shares of Common Stock. The restrictions of the shares shall lapse in equal monthly portions over the service period.

 

In addition, in November 2011, the Company issued to a former director 250,000 shares of Common Stock. Related compensation in the amount of $70 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

3. Shares and warrants to service providers:

 

The Company accounts for shares and warrant grants issued to non-employees using the guidance of ASC 505-50, "Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees" (formerly 718-10, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation") and EITTF 96-18, "Accounting for Equity Instruments that are Issued to Other than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services," whereby the fair value of such option and warrant grants is determined using a Black-Scholes options pricing model at the earlier of the date at which the non-employee's performance is completed or a performance commitment is reached.

 

a)     Warrants: 

 

Issuance date   Number of
warrants
issued
    Exercised     Forfeited     Outstanding     Exercise
Price $
    Warrants
exercisable
    Exercisable through  
November 2004     12,800,845       11,747,497       151,803       901,545       0.01       901,545       November 2012  
December 2004     1,800,000       1,800,000               -       0.00005             -  
February 2005     1,894,808               1,894,808       -       2.5       -       -  
May 2005     47,500               47,500       -       1.62       -       -  
June 2005     30,000                       30,000       0.75       30,000       June 2015  
August 2005     70,000               70,000       -       0.15       -       -  
September 2005     3,000       3,000               -       0.15       -       -  
September 2005     36,000               36,000       -       0.75       -       -  
September-December2005     500,000               500,000       -       1       -       -  
December 2005     20,000       20,000               -       0.15       -       -  
December 2005     457,163       150,000               307,163       0.15       307,163       December 2015  
February 2006     230,000                       230,000       0.65       230,000       February 2016  
February 2006     40,000               40,000       -       1.5       -          
February 2006     8,000               8,000       -       0.15       -          
February 2006     189,000       97,696       91,304       -       0. 5       -       -  
May 2006     50,000                       50,000       0.00005       50,000       May 2016  
May -December 2006     48,000               48,000       -       0.35       -          
May -December 2006     48,000               48,000       -       0.75       -          
May 2006     200,000                       200,000       1       200,000       May 2016  
June 2006     24,000               24,000       -       0.15       -          
May 2006     19,355               19,355       -       0.15       -          
October 2006     630,000       630,000               -       0.3       -       -  
December 2006     200,000               200,000       -       0.45       -       -  
March 2007     200,000                       200,000       0.47       200,000       March 2012  
March 2007     500,000                       500,000       0.47       500,000       March 2017  
March 2007     50,000               50,000       -       0.15       -       -  
March 2007     15,000                       15,000       0.15       15,000       February 2012  
February 2007     50,000               50,000       -       0.45       -       -  
March 2007     225,000               225,000       -       0.45       -       -  
March 2007     50,000               50,000       -       0.45       -          
April 2007     33,300               33,300       -       0.45       -       -  
May 2007     250,000               250,000       -       0.45       -       -  
July 2007     500,000                       500,000       0.39       500,000       July 2017  
September 2007     500,000                       500,000       0.15       500,000       August 2017  
August 2007     7,562,500                       7,562,500       0.2       7,562,500       November 2013  
July 2007     30,000               30,000       -       0.45       -       -  
July 2007     100,000               100,000       -       0.45       -       -  
October 2007     200,000                       200,000       0.15       200,000       August-October2017
November 2007     2,520,833                       2,520,833       0.20       2,520,833       November 2013  
November 2007     2,016,667                       2,016,667       0.29       2,016,667       November 2013  
April 2008     4,537,500                       4,537,500       0.29       4,537,500       November 2013  
August 2008     3,529,166                       3,529,166       0.29       3,529,166       November 2013  
August 2008     1,008,334                       1,008,334       0.29       1,008,334       November 2013  
November 2008     100,000                       100,000       0.15       100,000       September 2018  
April 2009     200,000                       200,000       0.1       200,000       April 2019  
October 2009     200,000       100,000               100,000       0.067       66,667       October 2019  
October 2009     4,537,500                       4,537,500       0.29       4,537,500       November 2013  
January 2010     1,250,000                       1,250,000       0.5       1,250,000       January 2012  
February 2010     125,000                       125,000       0.001       125,000       February 2012  
February 2010     3,000,000                       3,000,000       0.5       3,000,000       February 2012  
January 2011     4,537,500                       4,537,500       0.29       4,537,500       November 2013  
February 2011     641,026                       641,026       0.39       641,026       February 2012  
February 2011     6,407,500       946,834               5,460,666       0.28       5,460,666       February 2012  
February 2011     12,815,000                       12,815,000       0.5       12,815,000       February 2013  
April 2010     33,334                       33,334       0.00005       33,334       April 2020  
April 2011     33,334                       33,334       0.00005       22,222       April 2021  
February 2010     1,500,000                       1,500,000       0.01       500,000       February 2020  
      78,604,165       15,495,027       3,967,070       59,142,068               58,064,289          

 
 

The fair value for the warrants to service providers was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model, with the following weighted-average assumptions for the year ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010; weighted average volatility of 138% and 126%-165%, respectively, risk free interest rates of 1.69% and 0.37%-2.12%, respectively, dividend yields of 0% and a weighted average life of the options of 5.2 and 1-9 years, respectively.

 

b) Shares:

 

On June 1 and June 4, 2004, the Company issued 40,000 and 150,000 shares of Common Stock for 12 months of filing services and legal and due-diligence services, respectively, with respect to a private placement. Compensation expense related to filing services, totaling $26, was amortized over a 12-month period. Compensation related to legal services, totaling $105 was recorded as equity issuance cost and had no effect on the statement of operations.

 

On July 1 and September 22, 2004, the Company issued 20,000 and 15,000 shares to a former director for financial services for the first and second quarters of 2004, respectively. Related compensation in the amount of $39 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On February 10, 2005, the Company signed an agreement with one of its service providers under which the Company issued to the service provider 100,000 restricted shares at a purchase price of $0.00005 par value under the U.S. Stock Option and Incentive Plan of the Company. All restrictions on these shares have lapsed.

 

In March and April 2005, the Company signed an agreement with four members of its Scientific Advisory Board under which the Company issued to the members of the Scientific Advisory Board 400,000 restricted shares at a purchase price of $0.00005 par value under the U.S. Stock Option and Incentive Plan (100,000 each). All restrictions on these shares have lapsed.

 

In July 2005, the Company issued to its legal advisors 50,000 shares for legal services for 12 months. The compensation related to the shares in the amount of $37.5 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

In January 2006, the Company issued to two service providers 350,000 restricted shares at a purchase price of $0.00005 par value under the U.S. Stock Option and Incentive Plan of the Company. All restrictions on these shares have lapsed. Related compensation in the amount of $23 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On March 6, 2006, the Company issued to its legal advisor 34,904 shares of Common Stock. The shares are in lieu of $18.5 payable to the legal advisor. Related compensation in the amount of $18.5 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On April 13, 2006, the Company issued to service providers 60,000 shares at a purchase price of $0.00005 par value under the U.S Stock Option and Incentive Plan of the Company. Related compensation in the amount of $25.8 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On May 9, 2006, the Company issued to its legal advisor 65,374 shares of Common Stock in lieu of payment for legal services. Related compensation in the amount of $33 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On June 7, 2006, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock for filing services for 12 months. Related compensation in the amount of $24.5 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On May 5, 2006, the Company issued 200,000 shares to a finance consultant for his services. Related compensation in the amount of $102 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On August 14, 2006, the Company issued 200,000 shares to a service provider. Related compensation in the amount of $68 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On August 17, 2006, the Company issued 100,000 shares to a service provider. Related compensation in the amount of $35 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

  

On September 17, 2006, the Company issued to its legal advisor 231,851 shares of Common Stock in lieu of $63 payable to the legal advisor. Related compensation in the amount of $63 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On April 1 and September 30, 2006, the Company issued to its business development advisor, based on an agreement, 240,000 shares of Common Stock. Related compensation in the amount of $74 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On January 3, 2007, the Company issued to its legal advisor 176,327 shares of Common Stock. The shares are for the $45 payable to the legal advisor. Related compensation in the amount of $49 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On April 12, 2007, the Company issued to its filing and printing service providers 80,000 shares of Common Stock. The shares issued are for the $15 payable to the service provider. Related compensation in the amount of $30 was recorded as general and administrative expense. In addition, the Company is obligated to issue the filing and printing service providers additional shares, in the event that the total value of the shares previously issued (as quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board or such other exchange where the Common Stock is quoted or listed) is less than $0.20, on March 20, 2008. In no event shall the Company issue more than 30,000 additional shares to the service providers. As a result, the Company recorded a liability in the amount of $20.

 

On April 12, 2007, the Company issued to its legal advisor 108,511 shares of Common Stock. The shares are for $29 payable to the legal advisor. Related compensation in the amount of $40 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On May 18, 2007, the Company issued to its legal advisor 99,257 shares of Common Stock. The shares are for $33, payable to the legal advisor. Related compensation in the amount of $33 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On October 29, 2007, the Company issued to a Scientific Advisory Board member 80,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for scientific services. Compensation of $67 was recorded as research and development expense.

 

On May 20, 2008, the Company issued to its finance advisor 90,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The shares are for $35 payable to the finance advisor for introduction fee of past convertible loans. Related compensation in the amount of $36 is recorded as finance expenses.

 

On April 5, 2009, the Company issued to its Chief Technology Advisor 1,800,000 shares of Common Stock. The shares are for $180 payable to the advisor. Related compensation in the amount of $144 was recorded as research and development expense.

 

On June 24, 2009, the Company issued to its public relations advisor 250,000 shares of Common Stock. The shares are for $25 payable to the advisor. Related compensation in the amount of $18 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On July 8, 2009, the Company issued to its finance consultant 285,714 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The shares are for $20 payable to the finance consultant for valuation of options and warrants. Related compensation in the amount of $20 is recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On July 15, 2009, the Company issued to its service provider 357,142 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The shares are for $25 payable to the service provider for filing services. Related compensation in the amount of $21 is recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On August 10, 2009, the Company issued to its service provider 71,428 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The shares are for $5 payable to the service provider for IT services. Related compensation in the amount of $4 is recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On October 1, 2009, the Company issued to its service provider 150,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The shares are for financial and investor relation services done by the provider. Related compensation in the amount of $51 is recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On October 2, 2009, the Company issued to its service provider 1,250,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The shares are for investor and public relation services. Related compensation in the amount of $400 is recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On December 30, 2009, the Company issued to Ramot 1,120,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock (see note 3).

 

On December 13, 2009, the Company issued a $135 Convertible Promissory Note to it legal advisor for $217 in legal fees accrued through October 31, 2009. Interest on the note accrued at the rate of 4%.

 

On January 5, 2010, the Company issued to its public relations advisor 50,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock for six months’ service. The issuance of the shares is part of the agreement with the public relations advisor that entitles it to a monthly grant of 8,333 shares of the Company's Common Stock.

 

On January 6, 2010, the Company issued to its service provider 60,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The shares are for $15 payable to the service provider for insurance and risk management consulting and agency services for three years.

 

On February 19, 2010, the Company's legal advisor converted the entire accrued principal and interest amount outstanding under the note into 402,385 shares of Common Stock.

 

On April 6, 2010, Prof. Melamed fully exercised his warrant to purchase 1,097,215 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The warrant was issued to him pursuant to the agreement with the Consultants effective as of November 4, 2004 (See Note 4a).

 

In May 2010, based on a board resolution dated June 29, 2009, the Company issued to one of its public relations advisors 100,000 restricted shares of Common Stock. The restrictions of the shares shall lapse in three annual and equal portions commencing with the grant date.

 

On December 16, 2010, the Company granted to its service provider 200,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The shares are for investor and public relations services. Related compensation in the amount of $40 is recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On December 16, 2010, the Company granted to its Chief Medical Advisor 900,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock for services rendered through December 31, 2010. Related compensation in the amount of $180 is recorded as research and development expense.

 

On December 16, 2010, the Company granted to its Chief Scientist 200,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock for services rendered through December 31, 2010. Related compensation in the amount of $40 is recorded as research and development expense.

 

On February 18, 2011, the Company's legal advisor converted the entire accrued principal and interest of the Convertible Promissory Note granted on September 15, 2010, totaling $137, into 445,617 shares of Common Stock.

 

On June 27, 2011, the Company granted to its legal advisor 180,000 shares of Common Stock for 2011 legal services. Half of the shares of Common Stock are fully vested and half vest in six equal monthly installments through December 2011. Related compensation in the amount of $86 is recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On June 27, 2011, the Company granted to its consultant 400,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock, for services rendered through December 31, 2009. Related compensation in the amount of $192 is recorded as research and development expense. (See note 4 C)

 

On June 27, 2011, the Company granted to a service provider 10,870 shares of the Company's Common Stock. Related compensation in the amount of $5 is recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On December 31, 2011, the Company issued to Hadasit warrants to purchase up to 1,500,000 restricted shares of the Company's Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.001 per share, exercisable for a period of 5 years.  The warrants shall vest over the course of the trials as follows: 500,000 upon enrollment of 1/3 of the patients; an additional 500,000 upon enrollment of all the patients and the final 500,000 upon completion of the study.

 
In 2011, three consultants of the Company exercised 462,128 options for $31.

 

A summary of the Company's stock awards activity related to shares issued to service providers and related information is as follows:

 

    Year ended
December 31,
    Year ended
December 31,
 
    2011     2010  
    Amount
of shares
    Weighted
average
issue
price
    Amount
of shares
    Weighted
average
issue
price
 
          $           $  
Outstanding at beginning of period     9,735,508       0.25       8,225,508       0.26  
Issued     1,265,870       0.41       1,510,000       0.20  
Outstanding at end of period     11,001,378       0.27     9,735,508       0.25  

 

c) Stock-based compensation and issuance of shares recorded by the Company in respect of shares and warrants granted to service providers amounted to $449 and $96 for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

The total stock-based compensation expense, related to shares, options and warrants granted to employees and service providers, was comprised, at each period, as follows:

 

    Year ended
December 31,
    Period from
September 22,
2000 (inception
date) through
December 31,
    2011     2010     2011
    U.S. $ in thousands
             
Research and development $ 316     $ 325   $ 17,556
General and administrative     1,075       560     10,113
Financial expenses, net     192       -     248
Total stock-based compensation expense   $ 1,584     $ 885   $ 27,917