STOCK CAPITAL
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
NOTE 6 - 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 Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board service of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. under the symbol BCLI.

 

B. Issuance of shares warrants and options:

 

1. Private placements and public offering:

 

a) During 2004 and 2005 the Company issued, in separate transactions, 8,861,875 shares of Common Stock of the Company for total proceeds of $308.

 

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 consists 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 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 $0.8 per unit. Each unit consists of one share of Common Stock and one warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at $1.00 per share. The warrants are exercisable for a period of three years from issuance. On March 31, 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.

 

d) In July 2007, the Company entered into an investment agreement, that was amended in August 2009, according to which for an aggregate subscription price of up to $5 million, the Company issued 41,666,667 shares of Common Stock and 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 January 2011, the Company and an investor signed an agreement to balance the remaining amount due to the investor, totaling $20, against the remaining balance of the investment and the Company issued the above shares and warrants.

 

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 balance sheet date no warrants have been exercised.

 

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

 

f) In February 2010, the Company issued 6,000,000 shares of Common Stock to 3 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 $0.5 for aggregate proceeds of $1,500 ($500 each).

 

g) On February 7, 2011, the Company issued 833,333 shares of Common Stock, at a price of $0.3 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 for one year for total proceeds of $250.

 

h) On February 23, 2011, the Company entered into an investment agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell up to 12,815,000 shares of Common Stock, for an aggregate subscription price of up to $3.6 million and warrants to purchase up to 19,222,500 shares of Common Stock as follows: warrant to purchase 12,815,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.5 for two years, and warrants to purchase 6,407,500 shares of Common Stock at $0.28 for one year, out of which 946,834 were exercised, and 5,460,666 were cancelled.

 

In addition, the Company agreed to pay 10% of the funds received for the distribution services received, out of this amount, 4% was be 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.

 

i) On July 17, 2012, the Company raised a $5.7 million through a public offering (“Public Offering”) of its common stock. The Company issued a total of 19,818,968 common stock of $0.00005 par value, ($0.29 per share) and 14,864,228 warrants to purchase 0.75 shares of Common Stock for every share purchased in the Public Offering, at an exercise price of $0.29 per share. The Warrants are exercisable until the 30 month anniversary of the date of issuance. After deducting closing costs and fees, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $4.9 million.

 

The Company paid to the Placement Agency, Maxim Group LLC (the “Placement Agent”) a cash fee equal to 6% of the gross proceeds of the Public Offering and a corporate finance fee of 1% of the gross proceeds of the Public Offering, as well as fees and expenses of the Placement Agent of $100,000.  In addition, the Company issued to the Placement Agent a two year warrant to purchase up to 493,966 shares of Common Stock (equal to 3% of the number of shares sold in the Public Offering), with an exercise price equal to $0.348 (120% of the Public offering price). The Warrants are exercisable until the 30 month anniversary of the date of issuance. In addition, the Company issued to Leader Underwriters (1993) Ltd, warrants to purchase 232,758 shares of Common stock, at an exercise price of $0.29 per share. The warrants are exercisable until the 30 month anniversary of the date of issuance.

  

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.

 

In June 2008, June 2011 and in June 2012, the Company's stockholders approved increases in the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under these stock option plans by 5,000,000, 5,000,000 and 9,000,000 shares respectively.

 

As of September 30, 2012, 10,650,103 options are available for future grants.

 

During 2005 through 2009, the Company granted its directors options to purchase 800,000 (in total) shares of Common Stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The options are fully vested and will expire after 10 years.

 

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

 

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 options.

 

On October 23, 2007, the Company granted to its Chief Executive Officer an option to purchase 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.87 per share. On November 5, 2008, the Company amended the exercise price to $0.15 per share. The option is fully vested and expires after 10 years. The total compensation related to the option is $737, which was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

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 and exercisable through April 30, 2012. An additional $30 was written as compensation in general and administrative expense. In April 2012, the former CEO exercised the option to 483,333 shares of Common Stock for an exercise price of $32.

  

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. In connection with the former Chief Financial Officer’s resignation, 2/3 of the above shares were cancelled and the remaining 66,667 were valid through April 7, 2011.

 

On April 13, 2010, the Company, 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.

 

Accordingly, the Company granted to Mr. Israeli in each of April 2010, in June 2011 and in April 2012, 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 was $106, which is amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expense.

 

In addition, the Company granted Hadasit, in each of April 2010, in June 2011 and in April 2012, 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 $14, which is amortized over the vesting period as research and development 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 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 January 30, 2011 the Company signed an agreement with a new COO and acting CEO. According to the employment agreement, the new COO received 450,000 options to purchase Common Stock of the Company at $0.20.

  

On June 27, 2011, the Company granted to four of its directors options to purchase an aggregate of 634,999 shares of Common Stock of the Company at $0.15. The total compensation related to the option was $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 was $26, which was amortized as general and administrative expense.

 

In the nine months ended September 30, 2012, 1,182,606 options were exercised by the former CEO of the Company for $137.

 

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

    For the nine month period ended 
September 30, 2012
 
    Amount of
options
    Weighted
average
exercise
price
    Aggregate
intrinsic value
 
          $     $  
                   
Outstanding at beginning of period     4,938,821       0.168          
Granted     981,666       0.164          
Exercised     (1,182,606 )     0.116          
Cancelled     13,784       0.067          
                         
Outstanding at end of period     4,751,665       0.180       237,583  
                         
Vested and expected-to-vest at end of period     3,499,860       0.181       171,493  

 

b. Restricted shares to directors:

 

During May 2006 through April 2007, the Company issued to its directors 400,000 restricted shares of Common Stock (100,000 each). The restrictions on the shares have fully lapsed. The compensation related to the stocks issued amounted to $198, which was amortized over the vesting period as general and administrative expenses.

 

On August 27, 2008, the Company issued to one of its directors 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 and June 2010, based on a board resolution dated June 29, 2009, the Company issued to three directors, three of its Scientific Advisory Board members and two of its Advisory Board members 800,000 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 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 over the service period in 12 equal monthly portions.

 

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 over the service period, in equal 12 monthly portions.

 

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

 

In August 2012, the Company issued to two directors, four of its Scientific Advisory Board members and three of its Advisory Board members a total of 885,000 restricted shares of Common Stock. The restrictions of the shares shall lapse over the service period in 12 equal monthly portions. Related compensation in the amount of $198 will be recorded as general and administrative expense, out of which $33 was recorded in nine months ended September 30 2012.

 

3. Shares and warrants to investors and service providers:

 

The Company accounts for shares and warrants issued to non-employees using the guidance of ASC 718-10 (formerly "SFAS" 123(R)), "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" and ASC 505-50-30 (formerly "EITF" 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.

 

The Company granted to Hadasit, in each of April 2010, in April 2011 and in April 2012, an option to purchase 33,334 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $0.00005 per share (See Note 6 B2).

 

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.

 

a) Warrants to investors and service providers and investors:

 

Issuance date   Number of
warrants
issued
    Exercised     Forfeited     Outstanding     Exercise
Price $
    Warrants
exercisable
    Exercisable
through
 
                                           
November-December 2004     14,600,845       14,396,010       204,835       -       0.00005 - 0.01       -     -  
February-December 2005     3,058,471       173,000       2,548,308       337,163       0.15 - 2.5       337,163     Jun - Dec 2015  
February-December 2006     1,686,355       727,696       478,659       480,000       0.005 – 1.5       480,000     Feb - May 2016  
March 2007     14,803,300               1,003,300       13,800,000       0.15 - 0.47       13,800,000     Nov 2013 – Oct 2017  
April 2008     9,175,000                       9,175,000       0.15 - 0.29       9,175,000     Nov 2013 – Sep 2018  
April 2009     4,937,500       100,000               4,837,500       0.067 – 0.29       4,804,167     Nov 2013 – Oct 2019  
January 2010     1,250,000               1,250,000       -       0.5       -     -  
February 2010     125,000       125,000               -       0.01       -     -  
February 2010     3,000,000               3,000,000       -       0.5       -     -  
February 2010     1,500,000                       1,500,000               500,000     Feb 2020  
April 2010     33,334                       33,334       0.00005       33,334     Apr 2020  
January 2011     4,537,500                       4,537,500       0.29       4,537,500     Nov 2013  
February 2011     641,026               641,026       -       0.39       -     -  
February 2011     6,407,500       946,834       5,460,666       -       0.28       -     -  
February 2011     12,815,000                       12,815,000       0.5       12,815,000     Feb 2013  
April 2011     33,334                       33,334       0.01       33,334     Apr 2021  
April 2012     33,334                       33,334       0.01       13,889     Apr 2022  
July 2012     493,966                       493,966       0.348       493,966     Jul 2014  
July 2012     232,758                       232,758       0.29       232,758     Jul 2015  
July 2012     14,864,228                       14,864,228       0.29       14,864,228     Jul 2015  
                                                       
      94,228,451       16,468,540       14,586,794       63,173,117               62,120,339        

 

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 nine months ended September 31, 2012; weighted average volatility of 132%, risk free interest rates of 0.63% dividend yields of 0% and a weighted average life of the options of 5.5 years.

 

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 February 10, 2005, the Company signed an agreement with one of its service providers under which the Company issued 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 in 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.

 

Between the years 2004 through 2009, the Company issued to several services providers, in separate transactions, 3,045,508 shares of Common Stock in total. The total related compensation, in the amount of $758, was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On March 5, 2007, the Company issued a $150 Convertible Promissory Note to a third party. Interest on the note accrued at the rate of 8% per annum for the first year and 10% per annum after the first year. On January 27, 2010, the third party converted the entire accrued principle and interest outstanding under the note, amounting to $189, into 1,016,109 shares of Common Stock.

 

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 financial advisor 90,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The shares were for $35 payable to the financial advisor for introduction fee of past convertible loans. Related compensation in the amount of $36 was recorded as financial expenses.

 

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

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

 

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 entitled them to a monthly grant of 8,333 shares of the Company's Common Stock. Related compensation in the amount of $12 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On January 6, 2010, the Company issued to a service provider 60,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The shares were for $15 payable to the service provider for insurance and risk management consulting and agency services for three years. Related compensation in the amount of $16 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

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.

 

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 issued to a service provider 83,333 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The shares were for public relations services. Related compensation in the amount of $40 was recorded as general and administrative expense.

 

On December 16, 2010, the Company granted to its two consultants 1,100,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock (see Note 5B).

 

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.

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.

 

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

 

    Nine months     Three months     Period from
September 22,
2000 (inception
date) through
 
    ended September 30,     ended September 30,     September 30,  
    2012     2011     2012     2011     2012  
    Unaudited     Unaudited     Unaudited  
                               
Research and development   $ 44     $ 130     $ 19     $ 111     $ 17,600  
General and administrative     441       710       145       256       10,554  
Financial expenses, net     -       192       -       -       248  
Total stock-based compensation expense   $ 485     $ 1,032     $ 164     $ 367     $ 28,402