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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ___________ to ___________

 

Commission file number 000-30156

 

RENOVACARE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

98-0384030

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

430 Park Avenue

Suite 702

New York, NY 10022

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

888-398-0202

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

¨

Accelerated filer

¨

Non-accelerated filer

¨

Smaller reporting company

x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes ¨ No x

 

As of May 2, 2017, the registrant had 74,650,675 shares of its common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, issued and outstanding.

 

 
 
 
 

RENOVACARE, INC.

FORM 10-Q

For The Quarter Ended March 31, 2017

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Page #

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

3

Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

Consolidated Statements of Operations

4

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

7

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

19

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

26

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

26

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

27

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

27

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

27

Item 6.

Exhibits

28

Signatures

29

 

 
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PART I

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

RENOVACARE, INC

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016    

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$ 528,109

 

 

$ 418,031

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

1,240

 

 

 

31,535

 

Total current assets

 

 

529,349

 

 

 

449,566

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $132 and $53, respectively

 

 

819

 

 

 

898

 

Intangible assets

 

 

152,854

 

 

 

152,854

 

Total assets

 

$ 683,022

 

 

$ 603,318

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$ 20,248

 

 

$ -

 

Accounts payable - related parties

 

 

76,598

 

 

 

33,290

 

Contract and contribution payable

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

150,000

 

Interest payable to related parties

 

 

30,464

 

 

 

15,220

 

Interest payable

 

 

105

 

 

 

-

 

Convertible promissory note, net of discount of $21,881

 

 

3,119

 

 

 

-

 

Convertible promissory notes payable to related parties, net of discount of $781,295 and $534,519, respectively

 

 

338,705

 

 

 

165,481

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

569,239

 

 

 

363,991

 

Total liabilities

 

 

569,239

 

 

 

363,991

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Common stock: $0.00001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 74,650,675 and 70,069,693 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

 

 

748

 

 

 

702

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

11,736,443

 

 

 

11,290,209

 

Retained deficit

 

 

(11,623,408 )

 

 

(11,051,584 )

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

113,783

 

 

 

239,327

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$ 683,022

 

 

$ 603,318

 

 

(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)

 

 
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RENOVACARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 AND 2016

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

79,080

 

 

 

111,822

 

General and administrative

 

 

303,023

 

 

 

669,070

 

Total operating expense

 

 

382,103

 

 

 

780,892

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(382,103 )

 

 

(780,892 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

258

 

 

 

-

 

Interest expense

 

 

(15,350 )

 

 

-

 

Accretion of debt discount

 

 

(174,629 )

 

 

-

 

Total other income (expense)

 

 

(189,721 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$ (571,824 )

 

$ (780,892 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and Diluted Loss per Common Share

 

$ (0.01 )

 

$ (0.01 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted

 

 

71,708,814

 

 

 

69,167,505

 

 

(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)

 

 
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RENOVACARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016

 

 

 

Common Stock 

 

 

 Additional

Paid-in  

 

 

 Retained  

 

 

 Total

Stockholders'

 

 

 

 Shares 

 

 

 Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Equity 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2015

 

 

67,781,934

 

 

$ 678

 

 

$ 9,197,970

 

 

$ (8,973,695 )

 

$ 224,953

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock from the exercise of warrants

 

 

2,273,913

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

1,109,977

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,110,001

 

Issuance of common stock from the exercise of stock options

 

 

13,846

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Stock based compensation due to common stock purchase options

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

296,123

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

296,123

 

Reversal of stock based compensation due to forfeiture of stock options

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(13,861 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

(13,861 )
Discount on convertible promissory note due to detachable warrants

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

340,735

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

340,735

 

Discount on convertible promissory note due to beneficial conversion feature

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

359,265

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

359,265

 

   Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2016

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,077,889 )

 

 

(2,077,889 )
Balance, December 31, 2016

 

 

70,069,693

 

 

 

702

 

 

 

11,290,209

 

 

 

(11,051,584 )

 

 

239,327

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock from the exercise of warrants

 

 

4,478,402

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

(45 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Issuance of common stock from the exercise of stock options

 

 

102,580

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(1 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Stock based compensation due to common stock purchase options

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,994

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,994

 

Discount on convertible promissory note due to detachable warrants and beneficial conversion feature

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

443,286

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

443,286

 

   Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(571,824 )

 

 

(571,824 )
Balance, March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

74,650,675

 

 

$ 748

 

 

$ 11,736,443

 

 

$ (11,623,408 )

 

$ 113,783

 

 

(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)

 

 
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RENOVACARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 AND 2016

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$ (571,824 )

 

$ (780,892 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

79

 

 

 

-

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

2,994

 

 

 

273,118

 

Accretion of debt discount

 

 

174,629

 

 

 

-

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses

 

 

30,295

 

 

 

(30,258 )

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable

 

 

20,248

 

 

 

17,101

 

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable - related parties

 

 

43,308

 

 

 

26,635

 

Increase (decrease) in interest payable - related parties

 

 

15,244

 

 

 

-

 

Increase (decrease) in interest payable

 

 

105

 

 

 

-

 

Increase (decrease) in contract and contributions payable

 

 

(50,000 )

 

 

(65,375 )

Net cash flows from operating activities

 

 

(334,922 )

 

 

(559,671 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of warrants and issuance of common stock

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

Proceeds from the issuance of convertible promissory note

 

 

445,000

 

 

 

-

 

Net cash flows from financing activities

 

 

445,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

110,078

 

 

 

440,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

418,031

 

 

 

397,589

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$ 528,109

 

 

$ 837,918

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid in cash

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

Income taxes paid in cash

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt discount recorded for value of warrants issued

 

$ 443,286

 

 

$ -

 

Debt discount recorded for beneficial conversion feature

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)

 

 
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RENOVACARE, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1. Organization, Nature and Continuance of Operations

 

RenovaCare, Inc., together with its wholly owned subsidiary (the "Company"), focuses on the acquisition, research, development and, if warranted, commercialization of autologous (using a patient's own cells) cellular therapies that can be used for medical and aesthetic applications.

 

On July 12, 2013, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, RenovaCare Sciences Corp., completed the acquisition of its flagship technologies (collectively, the “CellMistTM System”) along with associated United States patent applications and two foreign patent applications, the first of which was filed on August 23, 2007 (DE 10 2007 040 252.1) and the second of which was filed on April 27, 2011 (DE 10 2011 100 450.9), both of which have been granted. One of the US patent applications was granted on November 29, 2016 (Patent No. US 9,505,000) and the other patent application was granted on April 4, 2017 (Patent No. US 9,610,430). In the case of U.S. patents, a typical utility patent term is 20 years from the date on which the application for the patent was filed in the United States or, if the application contains a specific reference to an earlier filed application or applications, from the date on which the earliest such application was filed. Patents filed outside of the U.S. have a patent term typically running 20 years from the date of first filing, but which are determined by the law of the country in which they issue. Patent term may be affected by events such as maintenance (or annuity) fee payment, terminal or statutory disclaimer, post-grant proceedings, patent term adjustment, and/or patent term extension.

 

The CellMistTM System is comprised of (a) a treatment methodology for cell isolation for the regeneration of human skin cells (the “CellMistTM Solution”) and (b) a solution sprayer device (the “SkinGunTM”) for delivering the cells to the treatment area. The Company has filed additional patent applications related to the CellMistTM Solution and SkinGunTM technologies.

 

The Company has recently incurred net operating losses and operating cash flow deficits. As of March 31, 2017, the Company’s accumulated deficit is $11,623,408. The Company does not currently generate revenues and will continue to incur losses from operations and operating cash flow deficits in the future. Management believes that the Company's cash and cash equivalent balances will be sufficient to meet the Company's cash requirements through July 2017. The Company's activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties due to the stage of the development of the Company's cellular therapies. The future of the Company after July 2017 will depend on its ability to successfully raise capital from external sources to fund operations. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate funds, or if such funds are not available to it on acceptable terms, the Company's ability to continue its business to develop its cellular therapies will be significantly impaired and it may cause the Company to curtail operations.

 

The matters described above raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date these consolidated financial statements were issued. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Accounting

 

The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") pursuant to Part 210 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures included are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

 

 
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In management's opinion, the unaudited consolidated financial statements contained herein reflect all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring items, which are necessary for the fair presentation of the Company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows on a basis consistent with that of the Company's prior audited consolidated financial statements. The Company has evaluated information about subsequent events that became available to us through the date the financial statements were issued. This information relates to events, transactions or changes in circumstances that would require us to adjust the amounts reported in the financial statements or to disclose information about those events, transactions or changes in circumstances. The results of operations for interim periods may not be indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements, including the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2016, which may be found under the Company's profile on EDGAR.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, RenovaCare Sciences. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. RenovaCare Sciences was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on June 12, 2013.

 

Applicable Accounting Guidance

 

Any reference in these notes to applicable accounting guidance is meant to refer to the authoritative non-governmental US GAAP as found in the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Accounting Standards Codification.

 

In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, “Compensation-Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718)”, which is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment award transactions. The Company adopted the guidance with no material impact on its financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)”, which supersedes ASC Topic 840, Leases, and creates a new topic, ASC Topic 842, Leases. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize a lease liability and a lease asset for all leases, including operating leases, with a term greater than 12 months on its balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 also expands the required quantitative and qualitative disclosures surrounding leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has determined that the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will currently have no impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” (“ASU 2015-17”). The standard requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet rather than being separated into current and noncurrent. The Company adopted the guidance with no material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”, to clarify the principles used to recognize revenue for all entities. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08 to further clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted. The Company has determined that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will currently have no impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company reviews new accounting standards as issued. Although some of these accounting standards issued or effective after the end of the Company’s previous fiscal year may be applicable, the Company has not identified any standards that the Company believes merit further discussion other than as discussed above. The Company believes that none of the new standards will have a significant impact on the financial statements.

 

 
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Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results, as determined by future events, may differ from these estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents may at times exceed federally insured limits.

 

Fair Value Measurement

 

The Company measures fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The Company utilizes a three-tier hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

 

Level 1. Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that an entity has the ability to access. The Company has no assets or liabilities valued with Level 1 inputs.

 

Level 2. Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. The Company has no assets or liabilities valued with Level 2 inputs.

 

Level 3. Valuations based on inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. The Company has no assets or liabilities valued with Level 3 inputs.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, and contract and contribution payable, approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments and their liquidity. It is not practical to determine the fair value of the Company’s notes payable and accrued interest due to the complex terms. Management is of the opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.

 

Research and Development Costs

 

The Company intends to outsource its research and development efforts and expense related costs as incurred, including the cost of manufacturing product for testing, licensing fees and costs associated with planning and conducting clinical trials. The value ascribed to patents and other intellectual property acquired will be capitalized as it relates to particular research and development projects that may have alternative future uses.

 

Equipment

 

Equipment is carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Major improvements are capitalized, while repair and maintenance are expensed when incurred. Renewals and betterments that materially extend the life of the assets are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income for the period.

 

 
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Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of the related assets. The estimated useful lives of depreciable assets are:

 

Estimated

Useful Lives

Office equipment

3 - 5 years

Furniture & equipment

5 - 7 years

 

Intangible Assets

 

The Company’s intangible asset consists primarily of the CellMistTM System technology that the Company acquired during 2013 and is recorded at cost. At the time of acquisition, the technology had not reached technological feasibility. The amount capitalized is accounted for as an indefinite-lived intangible asset, subject to impairment testing until completion or abandonment. Upon successful completion, a determination will be made as to the then useful life of the intangible asset, generally determined by the period in which substantially all of the cash flows are expected to be generated, and begin amortization. The Company tests the intangible asset for impairment at least annually or more frequently if impairment indicators exist after performing a qualitative analysis. Management has multiple criteria that it considers when performing the qualitative analysis. The results of this review are then weighed and prioritized. If the totality of the relevant events and circumstances indicate that the intangible asset is not impaired, additional impairment tests are not necessary.

 

The Company assessed the following qualitative factors that could affect any change in the fair value of the intangible asset: analysis of the technology's current phase, additional testing necessary to bring the technology to market, development of competing products, changes in projections caused by delays, changes in regulations, changes in the market for the technology and changes in cost projections to bring the technology to market. Based on a qualitative assessment, management concluded that a positive assertion can be made from the qualitative assessment that it is more likely than not that the intangible asset related to the CellMistTM System is not impaired.

 

Stock Options

 

The Company measures all stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method on the date of grant and recognizes such expense in its consolidated financial statements over the requisite service period. The Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model to determine the fair value of stock-based compensation awards on the date of grant. The Black-Scholes pricing model requires management to make assumptions regarding option lives, expected volatility, and risk free interest rates. The Company’s policy is to issue new shares upon exercise of options.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax credits and loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and carry-forwards are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts expected to be realized. The Company reports a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain income tax positions, if any, taken or expected to be taken in an income tax return. Estimated interest and penalties are recorded as a component of interest expense or other expense, respectively.

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

The Company presents both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) amounts. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period presented. Diluted EPS amounts are based upon the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the period presented. The Company has not included the effects of warrants, stock options and convertible debt on net loss per share because to do so would be antidilutive.

 

 
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Following is the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Basic and Diluted EPS Computation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss available to common stockholders'

 

$ (571,824 )

 

$ (780,892 )

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

 

71,708,814

 

 

 

69,167,505

 

Basic and diluted EPS

 

$ (0.01 )

 

$ (0.01 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

per share because to do so would have been antidilutive for the periods presented:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

 

235,000

 

 

 

340,000

 

Warrants

 

 

2,343,401

 

 

 

6,796,087

 

Convertible debt

 

 

643,074

 

 

 

-

 

Total shares not included in the computation of diluted losses per share

 

 

3,221,475

 

 

 

7,136,087

 

 

Related Party Transactions

 

A related party is generally defined as (i) any person who holds 10% or more of the Company's securities and their immediate families; (ii) the Company's management; (iii) someone who directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Company; or (iv) anyone who can significantly influence the financial and operating decisions of the Company. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties. See “Note 9. Related Party Transactions,” for further discussion.

 

Note 3. Assets – Intellectual Property

 

On July 12, 2013, the Company, together with its wholly owned subsidiary, RenovaCare Sciences, entered into an asset purchase agreement (“APA”) with Dr. Jörg Gerlach, MD, PhD, pursuant to which RenovaCare Sciences purchased all of Dr. Gerlach’s rights, title and interest in the CellMistTM System. Acquisition related costs amounted to $52,852 and were capitalized together with the cash payment upon the closing of the transaction in July 2013 of $100,002. Intangible assets amounted to $152,854 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

Note 4. Contract and Contribution Payable

 

On May 1, 2015, the Company entered into an option agreement (the “Option Agreement”) with Dr. Gerlach, pursuant to which the Company obtained a one-year exclusive option to evaluate a wound cap technology (the “Technology”). Pursuant to the terms of the Option Agreement, the Company paid Dr. Gerlach a non-refundable fee of $24,000 in four quarterly installments of $6,000, with the first installment paid in May 2015 and the final payment made during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

On September 25, 2014, the Company entered into a Charitable Grant Agreement with the University of Pittsburgh (the “University”), pursuant to which the Company committed to provide a charitable donation to the University in the aggregate amount of $75,000 (the “Grant”). The Company paid the Grant in eight quarterly installments of $9,375, with the first payment made in October 2014 and the final payment made in July 2016. Dr. Gerlach, from whom the Company purchased the CellMist™ System, is a professor at the University.

 

On June 9, 2014, the Company, together with its wholly owned subsidiary, RenovaCare Sciences, entered into an amended asset purchase agreement (the “Amended APA”) with Dr. Jörg Gerlach, MD, PhD, pursuant to which RenovaCare Sciences purchased all of Dr. Gerlach's rights, title and interest in the CellMist™ System. The Amended APA provided for cash payments of $300,000 as partial consideration for the purchase which are payable as follows: (a) $100,000 on December 31, 2014; (b) $50,000 on December 31, 2015; (c) $50,000 on December 31, 2016; and (d) $100,000 on December 31, 2017. At March 31, 2017, $100,000 of the amount payable to Dr. Gerlach was recorded as current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

 

 
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Note 5. Debt

 

September 9, 2016, $700,000 Convertible Promissory Note

 

On September 9, 2016, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Kalen Capital Corporation (“KCC”); KCC is wholly owned by Mr. Harmel S. Rayat, the Company's majority shareholder. Pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, KCC agreed to loan the Company up to $900,000 at an annual interest rate of 7% per year, compounded quarterly. KCC provided the Company with an initial loan in the amount of $700,000, which was evidenced by a convertible promissory note (the “Note”); the remaining $200,000 may be loaned prior to December 31, 2017, upon the mutual agreement of the Company and KCC. The Note, including any interest due thereon, may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The Note matures on December 31, 2017, and, beginning on the first anniversary of the Note, can be converted, at KCC’s sole discretion, into shares of the Company’s common stock at conversion rate equal to the lesser of: (i) $1.54, or the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the day prior to the issuance of the Note or (ii) a 20% discount to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock for the five days prior to the date on which KCC elects to convert the Note, subject to a floor price of $1.23 per share.

 

Per the Loan Agreement, the Company issued KCC a Series E Stock Purchase Warrant (the “Series E Warrant”) to purchase up to 584,416 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of the lesser of: (i) $1.54, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the day prior to issuance of the Series E Warrant; or (ii) a 20% discount to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock for the five days prior to the date on which KCC elects to exercise the Series E Warrant. The Series E Warrant is exercisable for a period of five years from the date of issuance and may be exercised on a cashless basis.

 

The Loan Agreement provides KCC with registration rights for all of the shares issuable upon conversion of the Note, including conversion of the note issued for the remaining $200,000, if applicable, and exercise of the Series E Warrant, beginning on the first anniversary of the Loan Agreement.

 

The Company calculated the debt discount related to the Note and Series E Warrant by first allocating the respective fair value of the Note and Series E Warrant based upon their relative fair values to the total Note proceeds. The fair value of the Series E Warrant issued with the Note was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions: exercise price - $1.25 per share; market price of common stock - $1.54 per share; estimated volatility – 92.3%; risk free interest rate - 1.23%; expected dividend rate - 0% and expected life - 5.0 years. The resulting fair value of $340,735 was allocated to the Series E Warrant. The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature amounted to $359,265. The resulting $700,000 discount to the Note is being accreted over the 1.25 year term of the Note.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company recognized $12,345 of interest expense and $131,799 of accretion related to the debt discount. The remaining debt discount of $402,720 will be amortized over the next three quarters through December 31, 2017.

 

February 2017, $445,000 Convertible Promissory Notes

 

Between February 23, 2017 and March 9, 2017, the Company entered into three separate loan agreements containing identical terms (the “February 2017 Loan Agreements”) with Joseph Sierchio (“Sierchio”), an investor (the “Investor”) and KCC (collectively, the “Holders”). Pursuant to the terms of the February 2017 Loan Agreements, Sierchio and the Investor each agreed to loan the Company $25,000 and KCC agreed to loan the Company $395,000 at an annual interest rate of 7% per year, compounded quarterly. Each loan was evidenced by a convertible promissory note (collectively, the “February 2017 Notes”). The February 2017 Notes, including any interest due thereon, may not be prepaid without the consent of the Holders. The February 2017 Notes mature on February 23, 2018, and, beginning on the one month anniversary, can be converted, at the Holders’ sole discretion, into shares of the Company’s common stock at conversion rate equal to the lesser of: (i) $3.45, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the day prior to the issuance of the February 2017 Notes or (ii) a 20% discount to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock for the five days prior to the date on which the Holder(s) elect to convert the February 2017 Note(s), subject to a floor price of $2.76.

 

 
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Per the February 2017 Loan Agreement, the Company issued Sierchio, the Investor and KCC a Series F Stock Purchase Warrant (the “Series F Warrant”) to purchase up to 7,246 shares, 7,246 shares and 114,493 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price per share equal to the lesser of: (i) $3.45, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the day prior to issuance of the Series F Warrant; or (ii) a 20% discount to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock for the five days prior to the date on which the Holder elects to exercise their Series F Warrant. The Series F Warrant is exercisable for a period of five years from the date of issuance and may be exercised on a cashless basis.

 

The February 2017 Loan Agreements provide the Holders with registration rights for all of the shares issuable upon conversion of the February 2017 Notes, including exercise of the Series F Warrants, beginning on the first anniversary of the February 2017 Loan Agreements.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company recognized $3,005 of interest expense and $42,830 of accretion related to the debt discount. The remaining debt discount of $400,456 will be amortized over the next four quarters through March 31, 2018.

 

Note 6. Common Stock and Warrants

 

Common Stock

 

At March 31, 2017, the Company had 500,000,000 authorized shares of common stock with a par value of $0.00001 per share, 74,650,675 shares of common stock outstanding and 19,595,000 shares reserved for issuance under the Company’s 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”) as adopted and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on June 20, 2013 that provides for the grant of stock options to employees, directors, officers and consultants (See “Note 7. Stock Options”).

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company had the following common stock related transactions:

 

 

· On January 10, 2017, Dr. Gerlach exercised a Series A Warrant to purchase up to 240,000 shares, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 204,571 shares of common stock.

 

 

 

 

· On February 2, 2017, Kenneth Kirkland, a member of the Company’s board of directors, exercised options to purchase up to 40,000 shares, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 29,642 shares of common stock.

 

 

 

 

· On February 10, 2017, Joseph Sierchio, a member of the Company’s board of directors, exercised options to purchase up to 70,000 shares, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 38,642 shares of common stock.

 

 

 

 

· On February 17, 2017, Thomas Bold, the Company’s President, CEO and Interim Chief Financial Officer exercised options to purchase up to 40,000 shares, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 34,296 shares of common stock.

 

 

 

 

·

March 1, 2017, KCC exercised 1,326,087 Series B Warrants and 3,500,000 Series C Warrants, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 4,273,831 shares of common stock.

 

 
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During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company had the following common stock related transactions:

 

 

· issued 100,000 shares of common stock, upon the exercise of a Series D Warrant at an exercise price of $1.10 per share resulting in $110,001 of proceeds to the Company.

 

 

 

 

· issued 2,173,913 shares of common stock to KCC on February 2, 2016, upon the exercise of a portion of its Series B Warrant at an exercise price of $0.46 per share resulting in $1,000,000 of proceeds to the Company.

 

 

 

 

· issued 13,846 shares of common stock upon the cashless exercise of an option to purchase 20,000 shares by Joseph Sierchio, a director.

 

Warrants

 

The following table summarizes information about warrants outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

 

 

Shares of Common Stock Issuable

from Warrants Outstanding as of

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

Average Exercise

 

 

 

 

Description

 

2017

 

 

 2016

 

 

 Price

 

 

Expiration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A

 

 

720,000

 

 

 

960,000

 

 

$ 0.35

 

 

July 12, 2019

 

Series B

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,326,087

 

 

$ 0.46

 

 

November 29, 2018

 

Series C

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,500,000

 

 

$ 0.49

 

 

November 29, 2018

 

Series D

 

 

910,000

 

 

 

910,000

 

 

$ 1.10

 

 

June 5, 2020

 

Series E

 

 

584,416

 

 

 

584,416

 

 

$ 1.54

 

 

September 8, 2021

 

Series F

 

 

128,985

 

 

 

-

 

 

$ 3.45

 

 

February 23, 2022 & March 9, 2022

 

Total

 

 

2,343,401

 

 

 

7,280,503

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As consideration for the CellMistTM System and services performed in connection therewith, the Company issued to Dr. Gerlach a Series A Stock Purchase Warrant entitling him to purchase 1,200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.35 per share. Pursuant to the terms of the Amended APA, the Series A Warrant will vest in five equal installments of 240,000 shares on each of July 12, 2014, July 12, 2015, July 12, 2016, July 12, 2017 and July 12, 2018. On August 5, 2015, Dr. Gerlach exercised a Series A Warrant to purchase up to 240,000 shares on a cashless basis and the Company issued him 196,812 shares of common stock. On January 10, 2017, Dr. Gerlach exercised a Series A Warrant to purchase up to 240,000 shares on a cashless basis and the Company issued him 204,571 shares of common stock.

 

A Series B Warrant with an exercise price of $0.46 to purchase 3,500,000 shares of common stock was issued on November 29, 2013 to KCC in connection with the 11/29 Financing. On February 2, 2016, KCC exercised a portion of its Series B Warrant for 2,173,913 shares of the Company’s common stock resulting in proceeds of $1,000,000. On March 1, 2017, KCC exercised, in full, on a cashless basis, the remaining 1,326,087 Series B Warrants resulting in the issuance of 1,181,194 shares of common stock.

 

A Series C Warrant with an exercise price of $0.49, to purchase 3,500,000 shares of common stock was issued on November 29, 2013 to KCC in connection with a financing. On March 1, 2017, KCC exercised, in full, on a cashless basis, the 3,500,000 Series C Warrants resulting in the issuance of 3,092,637 shares of common stock.

 

Series D Warrants with an exercise price of $1.10 to purchase 1,010,000 shares of common stock were issued on June 5, 2015 in connection with the sale of units pursuant to a private placement. On December 6, 2016, a Series D Warrant to purchase shares was exercised resulting in the Company receiving $110,000 of proceeds.

 

A Series E Warrant to purchase 584,416 shares of common stock was issued on September 9, 2016 in connection with the Loan Agreement. The Series E Warrant has an exercise price of the lesser of: (i) $1.54, the closing price of the Company’s common stock as quoted on the OTCQB on the day prior to issuance of the Warrant; or (ii) a twenty percent (20%) discount to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock as quoted on the OTCQB for the five days prior to the date on which KCC elects to exercise the Warrant. The Warrant is exercisable for a period of five years from the date of issuance and may be exercised on a cashless basis using the formula contained therein.

 

 
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Three Series F Warrants to purchase 128,985 shares of common stock were issued between February 22, 2017 and March 9, 2017 in connection with the February 2017 Loan Agreements. The Series F Warrants have an exercise price of the lesser of: (i) $3.45, the closing price of the Company’s common stock as quoted on the OTCQB on the day prior to issuance of the Warrant; or (ii) a twenty percent (20%) discount to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock as quoted on the OTCQB for the five days prior to the date on which the holder elects to exercise the Warrant. The Warrant is exercisable for a period of five years from the date of issuance and may be exercised on a cashless basis using the formula contained therein.

 

Note 7. Stock Options

 

On June 20, 2013, the Company’s Board adopted the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan and on November 15, 2013, a stockholder owning a majority of the Company’s issued and outstanding stock approved adoption to the 2013 Plan. Pursuant to the terms of the 2013 Plan, an aggregate of 20,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock are reserved for issuance to the Company’s officers, directors, employees and consultants in order to attract and hire key technical personnel and management. Options granted to employees under the 2013 Plan, including directors and officers who are employees, may be incentive stock options or non-qualified stock options; options granted to others under the 2013 Plan are limited to non-qualified stock options. As of March 31, 2017, there were 19,595,000 shares available for grant.

 

The 2013 Plan is administered by the Board or a committee designated by the Board. Subject to the provisions of the 2013 Plan, the Board has the authority to determine the officers, employees and consultants to whom options will be granted, the number of shares covered by each option, vesting rights and the terms and conditions of each option that is granted to them; however, no person may be granted in any of the Company's fiscal year, options to purchase more than 2,000,000 shares under the 2013 Plan, and the aggregate fair market value (determined at the time the option is granted) of the shares with respect to which incentive stock options are exercisable for the first time by an optionee during any calendar year cannot exceed $100,000. Options granted pursuant to the 2013 Plan are exercisable no later than ten years after the date of grant.

 

The exercise price per share of common stock for options granted under the 2013 Plan will be the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant, using the closing price of the Company's common stock on the last trading day prior to the date of grant, except for incentive stock options granted to a holder of ten percent or more of the Company's common stock, for whom the exercise price per share will not be less than 110% of the fair market value. No option can be granted under the 2013 Plan after June 20, 2023.

 

Stock Option Activity

 

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the period ended March 31, 2017:

 

 

 

Number of

Options

 

 

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price ($)

 

 

Weighted

Average Remaining Contractual

Term

 

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2015

 

 

257,500

 

 

 

1.07

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grants

 

 

187,500

 

 

 

1.92

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeitures

 

 

(40,000 )

 

 

1.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercises

 

 

(20,000 )

 

 

0.80

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

 

 

385,000

 

 

 

1.42

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercises

 

 

(150,000 )

 

 

1.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at March 31, 2017

 

 

235,000

 

 

 

1.62

 

 

8.37 years

 

 

386,275

 

Exercisable at March 31, 2017

 

 

205,000

 

 

 

1.70

 

 

8.57 years

 

 

319,975

 

Available for grant at March 31, 2017

 

 

19,595,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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The fair value of each stock option is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. No options were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2017. There were 180,000 stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2016 with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $1.40. There were 150,000 options exercised on a cashless basis during the three months ended March 31, 2017, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $397,100. There were no stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2016. Assumptions regarding volatility, expected term, dividend yield and risk-free interest rate are required for the Black-Scholes model. The volatility assumption is based on the Company's historical experience. The risk-free interest rate is based on a U.S. treasury note with maturity similar to the option award's expected life. The expected life represents the average period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The assumptions for volatility, expected life, dividend yield and risk-free interest rate for options granted are presented in the table below:

 

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

Risk-free interest rate

 

1.23%-1.41

%

Expected life in years

 

 

5.5

 

Weighted Avg. Expected Volatility

 

 

92 %

Expected dividend yield

 

 

0

 

 

The fair value of the Company’s stock options is expensed ratably over the respective vesting periods. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized $2,994 and $273,118, respectively, in share-based compensation cost resulting from stock option grants, including those previously granted and vesting over time. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized as general and administrative expenses. As of March 31, 2017, the Company had $5,410 of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options which is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.0 years.

 

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2017:

 

 

 

 

Stock Options Outstanding

 

 

Stock Options Exercisable

 

Range of Exercise Prices

 

 

Number of Shares Subject to Outstanding Options

 

 

Weighted Average Contractual Life (years)

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

Number of Shares Subject To Options Exercise

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.80

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

7.38

 

 

 

0.80

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

7.38

 

 

 

0.80

 

1.05

 

 

 

55,000

 

 

 

7.01

 

 

 

1.05

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

7.01

 

 

 

1.05

 

1.25

 

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

8.21

 

 

 

1.25

 

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

8.21

 

 

 

1.25

 

1.34

 

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

8.25

 

 

 

1.34

 

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

8.25

 

 

 

1.34

 

1.65

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

8.59

 

 

 

1.65

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

8.59

 

 

 

1.65

 

1.70

 

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

8.55

 

 

 

1.70

 

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

8.55

 

 

 

1.70

 

1.91

 

 

 

130,000

 

 

 

8.96

 

 

 

1.91

 

 

 

130,000

 

 

 

8.96

 

 

 

1.91

 

2.28

 

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

9.31

 

 

 

2.28

 

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

9.31

 

 

 

2.28

 

Total

 

 

 

235,000

 

 

 

8.37

 

 

$ 1.62

 

 

 

205,000

 

 

 

8.57

 

 

$ 1.70

 

 

Note 8. Commitments

 

Effective March 1, 2015, the Company entered into a lease agreement (the “Lease”) in the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse at a monthly rate of $750. The Company has the option to terminate the Lease on the twelve month anniversary of the commencement date, upon one hundred and twenty days’ prior written notice. The Lease was renewed effective March 1, 2017 at a monthly rate of $800.

 

On August 1, 2013, the Company and Vector Asset Management, Inc. (“Vector”) entered into a Consulting Agreement whereby Vector will assist the Company with identifying subject matter experts in the medical device and biotechnology industries and to assist the Company with its ongoing research, development and eventual commercialization of its Regeneration Technology (collectively, the “Services”). On May 1, 2016, Vector and the Company entered into an amendment to the consulting agreement. Pursuant to the amendment, the term of the agreement terminates only upon written notice, and the monthly consulting fee, in consideration of the Services, was increased to $6,800 from $5,000. No other changes were made to the agreement.

 

 
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In connection with the Company’s anticipated regulatory filings, the Company has engaged StemCell Systems GmbH (“StemCell Systems”) to provide it with prototypes and related documents. Pursuant to this engagement the Company incurred expenses of $54,000 and $74,567 in during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Dr. Gerlach, from whom the Company purchased the CellMistTM System technologies, is a principal of StemCell Systems.

 

See also “Note 9. Related Party Transactions.”

 

Note 9. Related Party Transactions

 

As compensation for their service on the Board, Dr. Kirkland and Mr. Sierchio will receive an annual retainer of $6,000, payable in equal yearly installments in arrears and prorated for any partial years of service. Additionally, on March 15, 2016, the Company granted to each of Dr. Kirkland and Mr. Sierchio an incentive stock option to purchase up to 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.91 per share, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the day prior to the grant. The options became fully vested upon grant and may be exercised on a “cashless basis” using the formula contained therein.

 

The law firm of Sierchio & Partners, LLP, of which Joseph Sierchio, one of the Company’s directors, was a principal, has provided counsel to the Company since August 26, 2010 and beginning in September 2016, Mr. Sierchio became a partner at Satterlee Stephens LLP (“Satterlee”). Concurrently with Mr. Sierchio’s move to Satterlee, the Company engaged wih Satterlee to provide legal counsel with Mr. Sierchio maintaining his role as the Company’s primary attorney. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized $103,151 and $36,850 of fees for legal services billed by firms associated with Mr. Sierchio. Included in accounts payable, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, is $66,518 and $11,750, respectively, owed to Satterlee. Mr. Sierchio continues his role with the Company as a director.

 

In connection with the Company’s anticipated regulatory filings, the Company has engaged StemCell Systems GmbH (“StemCell Systems”) to provide it with prototypes and related documents. Pursuant to this engagement the Company incurred expenses of $54,000 and $74,567 in during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Dr. Gerlach, from whom the Company purchased the CellMistTM System technologies, is a principal of StemCell Systems.

 

On September 25, 2014, the Company entered into a Charitable Grant Agreement with the University, pursuant to which the Company committed to provide a charitable donation to the University in the aggregate amount of $75,000. The Company paid the Grant in eight quarterly installments of $9,375, with the final payment made on July 22, 2016. Dr. Gerlach, from whom the Company purchased the CellMistTM System technologies, is a professor at the University.

 

Dr. Gerlach is entitled to payments for consulting services. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized expenses related to Dr. Gerlach services of $10,080 and $11,880, respectively. Accounts payable to Dr. Gerlach amounted to $10,080 and $18,540 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

 

On May 1, 2015, the Company entered into the Option Agreement with Dr. Gerlach, pursuant to which the Company obtained a one-year exclusive option to evaluate the Technology, for the purpose of determining whether the Company would like to purchase or license the Technology. Pursuant to the terms of the Option Agreement, the Company paid Dr. Gerlach a non-refundable fee of $24,000, payable in four quarterly installments of $6,000, with the first installment due on May 1, 2015. The entire $24,000 option payment was recognized as research and development expense during the period ended December 31, 2015. The final $6,000 payment was made on February 1, 2016.

 

On September 9, 2016, the Company entered into the Loan Agreement with KCC whereby KCC agreed to loan the Company up to $900,000 at an interest rate of 7%. KCC provided the Company with an initial loan of $700,000; the remaining $200,000 may be loaned prior to December 31, 2017. The Note matures on December 31, 2017, and, beginning on the first anniversary of the Note, can be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at conversion rate equal to the lesser of: (i) $1.54; or (ii) a 20% discount to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock for the five days prior to the date on which KCC elects to convert the Note, subject to a floor price of $1.23.

 

 
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Per the Loan Agreement, the Company issued KCC a Series E Warrant to purchase up to 584,416 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of the lesser of: (i) $1.54; or (ii) a 20% discount to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock for the five days prior to the date on which KCC elects to exercise the Series E Warrant. The Series E Warrant is exercisable for a period of five years and may be exercised on a cashless basis, See “Note 5. Debt” for additional disclosure.

 

On February 23, 2017, the Company entered into two of the the February 2017 Loan Agreements with Sierchio and KCC pursuant to which Sierchio loaned the Company $25,000 and KCC loaned $395,000 at an interest rate of 7%. The February 2017 Notes mature on February 23, 2018, and, beginning on the one month anniversary, can be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at conversion rate equal to the lesser of: (i) $3.45; or (ii) a 20% discount to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock for the five days prior to the date on which the Holder(s) elect to convert the February 2017 Note(s), subject to a floor price of $2.76.

 

Per the February 2017 Loan Agreement, the Company issued Sierchio, and KCC a Series F Warrant to purchase up to 7,246 shares and 114,493 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock at an exercise per share equal to the lesser of: (i) $3.45; or (ii) a 20% discount to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock for the five days prior to the date on which the Holder elects to exercise their Series F Warrant. The Series F Warrant is exercisable for a period of five years from the date of issuance and may be exercised on a cashless basis. See “Note 5. Debt” for additional disclosure.

 

On February 2, 2016, KCC exercised a portion of its Series B Warrant for 2,173,913 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.46 per share resulting in proceeds of $1,000,000.

 

On January 10, 2017, Dr. Gerlach exercised a Series A Warrant to purchase up to 240,000 shares, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 204,571 shares of common stock.

 

On February 2, 2017, Kenneth Kirkland, a member of the Company’s board of directors, exercised options to purchase up to 40,000 shares, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 29,642 shares of common stock.

 

On February 10, 2017, Joseph Sierchio, a member of the Company’s board of directors, exercised options to purchase up to 70,000 shares, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 38,642 shares of common stock.

 

On February 17, 2017, Thomas Bold, the Company’s President, CEO and Interim Chief Financial Officer exercised options to purchase up to 40,000 shares, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 34,296 shares of common stock.

 

March 1, 2017, KCC exercised 1,326,087 Series B Warrants and 3,092,637 Series C Warrants, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 4,273,831 shares of common stock.

 

Note 10. Subsequent Events

 

On April 4, 2017, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (the “PTO”) issued to the Company U.S. Patent No. 9,610,430 related to its device and method for spraying autologous skin cells. On or about April 11, 2017, the Company received from Avita Medical Limited (“Avita”) a paper copy of what was labeled a Petition for Inter Partes Review purporting to challenge the validity of the claims in U.S. Patent No. 9,610,430 (the “Petition”) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”), which is an administrative proceeding of the PTO (the “Proceeding”). The Company does not agree with the assertions set forth in the Petition and intends to defend its intellectual property.

 

In the event the Proceeding progresses, the PTAB may find (i) that the Petition is insufficient to establish that any such claims are unpatentable and accordingly confirm all of the claims in the Company’s U.S. Patent No. 9,610,430 or (ii) one or more claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,610,430 to be unpatentable and cancel any such claims and confirm the balance of such claims.


 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report filed on Form 10-Q. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors.

 

This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes. The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based upon the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of any contingent liabilities at the financial statement date and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis we review our estimates and assumptions. The estimates were based on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results are likely to differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions, but we do not believe such differences will materially affect our financial position or results of operations. Critical accounting policies, the policies us believes are most important to the presentation of its financial statements and require the most difficult, subjective and complex judgments, are outlined below in "Critical Accounting Policies," and have not changed significantly.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as well as information relating to RenovaCare, Inc. and its subsidiaries that is based on management's exercise of business judgment and assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Although forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by us. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements. When used in this document and other documents, releases and reports released by us, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "the facts suggest" and words of similar import, are intended to identify any forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current view of future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties as noted below. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Actual events, transactions and results may materially differ from the anticipated events, transactions or results described in such statements. Although we believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will materialize. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward looking statements and unknown, unidentified or unpredictable factors could materially and adversely impact our future results. We undertake no obligation and do not intend to update, revise or otherwise publicly release any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of any unanticipated events. Several of these factors include, without limitation:

 

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our ability to meet requisite regulations or receive regulatory approvals in the United States, and our ability to retain any regulatory approvals that we may obtain; and the absence of adverse regulatory developments in the United States and abroad;

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new entrance of competitive products or further penetration of existing products in our markets;

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the effect on us from adverse publicity related to our products or the company itself; and

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any adverse claims relating to our intellectual property.

 

 
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The safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, apply to forward-looking statements made by us. The reader is cautioned that no statements contained in this Form 10-Q should be construed as a guarantee or assurance of future performance or results. Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, the risks described in this report and matters described in this report generally. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this filing will in fact occur.

 

Overview

 

RenovaCare, Inc. (formerly Janus Resources, Inc.) (together with its wholly owned subsidiary, “RenovaCare” the “Company” “we” “us” and “our”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada and has an authorized capital of 500,000,000 shares of $0.00001 par value common stock, of which 74,650,675 shares are outstanding as of March 10, 2017, and 10,000,000 shares of $0.0001 par value preferred stock, of which none are outstanding.

 

On January 7, 2014, we filed a Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation changing our name from “Janus Resources, Inc.” to “RenovaCare, Inc.” so as to more fully reflect our operations. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) declared the name change effective as of January 9, 2014. In conjunction with the name change, we changed our stock symbol on the OTCQB from “JANI” to “RCAR”.

 

Our principal executive offices are located at 430 Park Avenue, Suite 702, New York, NY 10022. Our telephone number is (888) 398-0202.

 

As we are a smaller reporting company, we are not required to make certain disclosures otherwise required to be made in a Form 10-Q.

 

Description of Business

 

We are a development-stage company focusing on the acquisition, development and commercialization of autologous (using a patient’s own cells) cellular therapies for medical and aesthetic applications. On July 12, 2013, we, through our wholly owned subsidiary, RenovaCare Sciences Corp., completed the acquisition of our flagship technologies (collectively, the “CellMistTM System”) along with associated United States patent applications and two foreign patent applications, the first of which was filed on August 23, 2007 (DE 10 2007 040 252.1) and the second of which was filed on April 27, 2011 (DE 10 2011 100 450.9), both of which have been granted. One of the US patent applications was granted to us on November 29, 2016 (Patent No. US 9,505,000) and the other patent application was granted to us on April 4, 2017 (Patent No. US 9,610,430). In the case of U.S. patents, a typical utility patent term is 20 years from the date on which the application for the patent was filed in the United States or, if the application contains a specific reference to an earlier filed application or applications, from the date on which the earliest such application was filed. Patents filed outside of the U.S. have a patent term typically running 20 years from the date of first filing, but which are determined by the law of the country in which they issue. Patent term may be affected by events such as maintenance (or annuity) fee payment, terminal or statutory disclaimer, post-grant proceedings, patent term adjustment, and/or patent term extension.

 

The CellMistTM System is comprised of (a) a treatment methodology for cell isolation for the regeneration of human skin cells (the “CellMistTM Solution”) and (b) a solution sprayer device (the “SkinGunTM”) for delivering the cells to the treatment area. We have filed additional patent applications related to the CellMistTM Solution and SkinGunTM technologies.

 

We effected the acquisition of the CellMistTM System through an asset purchase agreement with Dr. Jorg Gerlach, MD, PhD (the “APA”). Pursuant to the terms of the APA, as amended on September 9, 2014, we paid Dr. Gerlach an initial sum of $100,000 and are obligated to pay him an additional $300,000 in four installments: (a) $100,000 on December 31, 2014; (b) $50,000 on December 31, 2015; (c) $50,000 on December 31, 2016; and (d) $100,000 on December 31, 2017. Additionally, we issued to Dr. Gerlach a Series A Warrant allowing him to purchase up to 1,200,000 shares of our common stock at a purchase price of $0.35 per share through July 12, 2019; the warrant vests in five equal annual installments.

 

 
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The average adult human has a skin surface area of between 16 - 21 square feet, which protects all other organs against the external environment. When a person’s skin is assailed by trauma or exposed to extreme heat, the skin's various layers may be destroyed and, depending on the severity of the injury, might cause life-threatening conditions. Currently, severe trauma to the skin, such as second or third degree burns, requires surgical mesh-grafting of skin, whereby healthy skin is removed from one area of the patient's body (a “donor site”) and implanted on the damaged area. While mesh grafting is often the method of choice, we believe there are significant deficiencies with this method. The surgical procedure to remove healthy skin from the donor site can be painful and leaves the patient with a new wound that must also be attended to. In many instances the aesthetic results are not satisfying, as the color of the skin from the donor site may not match the skin color of the damaged skin. Additionally, since the ratio between the size of the wound area and the size of the donor site is quite low, i.e. the size of the skin removed must be substantially equal in size to the size of the damaged skin, the mesh-grafting approach is in many cases limited. Donor and injury sites can take weeks to heal, requiring expensive hospital stays, ongoing wound dressing management, and ever-changing anti-infection strategies. We are currently evaluating the efficacy and potential of our SkinGunTM, in combination with our CellMist™ Solution, in the treatment of tissue that has been subject to severe trauma such as second and third degree burns. In small scale clinical trials, the CellMistTM System has shown the ability to regenerate a more natural and thicker skin. The CellMistTM System utilizes the patient’s own skin stem cells and is able to address much larger treatment areas and at the same time reduce the size of the donor site. Furthermore, we believe the CellMistTM System enables the effective treatment of other skin disorders with minimal scarring compared to skin grafting.

 

In a clinical study of 19 patients with deep dermal wound burns to the face and neck conducted in Berlin, Germany prior to our purchase of the CellMist™ System, researchers stated that, “careful surgical debridement and consecutive application of CEA [cultured epithelial auto graft] suspensions using a spray technique results in excellent cosmetic outcomes compared with any other method.” The same researchers concluded that, “We refuse to perform a prospective randomized study with groups in which traditional skin grafting and/or wound healing are still applied for the therapy for deep dermal burns due to the excellent results in our study. The method of CEA spray application has become our standard of care for these indications. The faster wound closure, the promotion of spontaneous wound healing by keratinocyte application, as well as the preservation of donor sites are further advantages of the method.” (Hartmann MD, Bernd, et al, “Sprayed Cultured Epithelial Autografts for Deep Dermal Burns of the Face and Neck” Annals of Plastic Surgery, 58.1(2007): 70-73. Print. emphasis added). The CEA spray application used by the researchers in the publication refers to earlier iterations of what is now CellMistTM System . Dr. Gerlach, from whom we purchased the CellMistTM System, assisted in the study.

 

The development of our CellMist™ System is in the early stage and we anticipate that we will be required to expend significant time and resources to further develop our technology and determine whether a commercially viable product can be developed. Research and development of new technologies involves a high degree of risk and there is no assurance that our development activities will result in a commercially viable product. The long-term profitability of our operations will be, in part, directly related to the cost and success of our development programs, which may be affected by a number of factors.

 

Intellectual Property

 

General

 

In the course of conducting our business, we from time to time create inventions. Obtaining, maintaining and protecting our inventions, including seeking patent protection, might be important depending on the nature of the invention. To that end, we seek to implement patent and other intellectual property strategies to appropriately protect our intellectual property. While we file and prosecute patent applications to protect our inventions, our pending patent applications might not result in the issuance of patents or issued patents might not provide competitive advantages. Also, our patent protection might not prevent others from developing competitive products using related or other technology.

 

The scope, enforceability and effective term of issued patents can be highly uncertain and often involve complex legal and factual questions. Moreover, the issuance of a patent in one country does not assure the issuance of a patent with similar claim scope in another country, and claim interpretation and infringement laws vary among countries, so we are unable to predict the extent of patent protection in any country. The patents we obtain and the unpatented proprietary technology we hold might not afford us significant commercial protection or advantage.

 

 
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In addition to issued patents describe above, we plan to file additional patent applications that, if issued, would provide further protection for The CellMistTM System. Although we believe the bases for these patents and patent applications are sound, they are untested; and there is no assurance that they will not be successfully challenged. There can be no assurance that any patent previously issued will be of commercial value, that any patent applications will result in issued patents of commercial value, or that our technology will not be held to infringe patents held by others.

 

Strategy

 

Our ultimate goal is to leverage the potential of our CellMist™ System as cutting edge treatments in skin therapy. Before we can do so, however, there are a number of steps we must first take, including:

 

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initiating a series of clinical trials to determine the CellMist™ System's safety and efficacy for treating wounds and burns;

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formalizing collaborations with universities and scientific partners;

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creating a network of clinical and research partners; and

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achieving Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") and other regulatory clearance.

 

Additionally, we will likely be required to raise significant capital in order to fund our ongoing research and development operations, and there is no guarantee that we will be able to raise capital on acceptable terms, if at all.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Compared with the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

 

Operating Expenses

 

A summary of our operating expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 follows:

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Increase /

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

(Decrease)

 

 

Change

 

Operating expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

$ 79,080

 

 

$ 111,822

 

 

$ (32,742 )

 

 

-29%

 

General and administrative

 

 

300,029

 

 

 

395,952

 

 

 

(95,923 )

 

 

-24%

 

Stock compensation

 

 

2,994

 

 

 

273,118

 

 

 

(270,124 )

 

 

-99%

 

Total operating expense

 

$ 382,103

 

 

$ 780,892

 

 

$ (398,789 )

 

 

-51%

 

 

Research and Development

 

Research and development (“R&D”) costs represent costs incurred to develop our CellMistTM System and are incurred pursuant to agreements with third party providers. R&D costs are expensed when incurred. R&D costs decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to 2016, as a result of the timing of certain of our R&D expenses; we anticipate that R&D expenses will increase towards the middle and end of 2017.

 

General and Administrative

 

General and administrative costs include all expenditures incurred other than research and development related costs, including costs related to personnel, professional fees, travel and entertainment, public company costs, insurance and other office related costs. Costs decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to 2016 due primarily to a decrease in investor communications related fees and lower personnel costs offset by higher professional fees.

 

 
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Other Income (Expense)

 

Other income relates to interest earned on bank account deposits. Other expense relates to our convertible promissory notes. Interest expense relates to the stated interest of the convertible promissory notes. Accretion of debt discount represents the accretion of the discount applied to the notes as a result of the issuance of detachable warrants and the beneficial conversion feature contained in the notes.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We currently finance our activities through the sale of our equity securities and issuance of debt. There is no assurance that funding will be accessible to us at the times and in the amounts required to fund our ongoing operations. There are many conditions beyond our control, which have a direct bearing on the level of investor interest in the purchase of our securities. We do not have any agreements or understandings with any person as to additional financing.

 

At March 31, 2017, we had cash of $528,109 and negative working capital of $39,890. Total liabilities as of March 31, 2017 were $569,239.

 

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, we have incurred recurring operating losses since inception of $11,623,408. We require additional funds to meet our obligations and maintain our operations. Management believes that the Company's cash and cash equivalent balances will be sufficient to meet the Company's cash requirements through July 2017. We do not currently have cash flow from operations as we have no commercialized products; without cash flow from operations, we will need to obtain additional funds (presumably through equity offerings, debt borrowing or through the exercise of outstanding warrants, which, if exercised in total for cash would result in proceeds of $2,765,999; all of our outstanding warrants currently include a “cashless exercise” feature) in order to implement our current research and development programs for the CellMistTM System. If we are unable to obtain adequate funds, or if such funds are not available to us on acceptable terms, our ability to continue our business as planned will be significantly impaired and it may cause us to curtail operations.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $334,922 during the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $559,671 during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $445,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared to $1,000,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

On February 23, 2017 and March 9, 2017, we entered into loan agreements with KCC, Sierchio and an Investor whereby KCC, Sierchio and an Investor loaned us $395,000, $25,000 and $25,000, respectively.

 

On September 9, 2016, we entered into a loan agreement with KCC whereby KCC agreed to loan us up to $900,000 with an initial loan in the amount of $700,000.

 

On February 2, 2016, KCC exercised a portion of its Series B Warrant for 2,173,913 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.46 per share resulting in proceeds of $1,000,000.

 

Dividends

 

We have neither declared nor paid any dividends on our common stock. We intend to retain our earnings to finance growth and expand our operations and do not anticipate paying any dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.

 

 
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Risks

 

Fair value estimates of financial instruments are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant information about financial markets and specific financial instruments. As these estimates are subjective in nature, involving uncertainties and matters of significant judgment, they cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions can significantly affect estimated fair value.

 

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, contract and contribution payable, accounts payable and notes payable approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

Management is of the opinion that we are not exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.

 

Market Risk Disclosures

 

We have not entered into derivative contracts either to hedge existing risks or for speculative purposes during or subsequent to the periods presented.

 

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements or contractual obligations at March 31, 2017, and the subsequent period to through the date of this report, that are likely to have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that have not been disclosed in our consolidated financial statements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

See "Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies" in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

Our proposed business raises potential conflicts of interests between certain of our officers and directors and us. Certain of our directors are employees or consultants to other companies in the healthcare industry and, to the extent that such other companies may participate in ventures in which we may participate, our directors may have a conflict of interest in negotiating and concluding terms regarding the extent of such participation. In the event that such a conflict of interest arises at a meeting of our directors, a director who has such a conflict will abstain from voting for or against the approval of such participation or such terms. Other than as indicated, we have no other procedures or mechanisms to deal with conflicts of interest. We are not aware of the existence of any conflict of interest as described herein.

 

Other than as disclosed below, during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, and the subsequent period, none of our current directors, officers or principal shareholders, nor any family member of the foregoing, nor, to the best of our information and belief, any of our former directors, senior officers or principal shareholders, nor any family member of such former directors, officers or principal shareholders, has or had any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction, or in any proposed transaction which has materially affected or will materially affect us.

 

As compensation for their service on the Board, Dr. Kirkland and Mr. Sierchio receive an annual retainer of $6,000, payable in equal yearly installments in arrears and prorated for any partial years of service. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, directors' and consulting fees with respect to our officers and directors were $3,000 (2016: $3,000).

 

The law firm of Sierchio & Partners, LLP, of which Joseph Sierchio, one of our directors, was a principal, has provided counsel to us since August 26, 2010. Beginning in September 2016, Mr. Sierchio became a partner at Satterlee Stephens LLP (“Satterlee”). Concurrently with Mr. Sierchio’s move to Satterlee, we engaged wih Satterlee to provide legal counsel with Mr. Sierchio maintaining his role as our primary attorney. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we recognized $103,151 and $36,850 of fees for legal services billed by firms associated with Mr. Sierchio. Included in accounts payable, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, is $66,518 and $11,750, respectively, owed to Satterlee. Mr. Sierchio continues his role as a director.

 

 
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In connection with our anticipated regulatory filings, we engaged StemCell Systems to provide it with prototypes and related documents. Pursuant to this engagement we incurred expenses of $54,000 and $74,567 in during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Dr. Gerlach, from whom we purchased the CellMistTM System technologies, is a principal of StemCell Systems.

 

On September 25, 2014, we entered into a Charitable Grant Agreement with the University, pursuant to which we committed to provide a charitable donation to the University in the aggregate amount of $75,000. We paid the Grant in eight quarterly installments of $9,375, with the final payment made on July 22, 2016. Dr. Gerlach, from whom we purchased the CellMistTM System technologies, is a professor at the University.

 

Dr. Gerlach is entitled to payments for consulting services. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we recognized expenses related to Dr. Gerlach services of $10,080 and $11,880, respectively. Accounts payable to Dr. Gerlach amounted to $10,080 and $18,540 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

 

On May 1, 2015, we entered into the Option Agreement with Dr. Gerlach, pursuant to which we obtained a one-year exclusive option to evaluate the Technology, for the purpose of determining whether we would like to purchase or license the Technology. Pursuant to the terms of the Option Agreement, we paid Dr. Gerlach a non-refundable fee of $24,000, payable in four quarterly installments of $6,000, with the first installment due on May 1, 2015. The entire $24,000 option payment was recognized as research and development expense during the period ended December 31, 2015. The final $6,000 payment was made on February 1, 2016.

 

On September 9, 2016, we entered into a loan agreement with KCC. Pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, KCC agreed to loan us up to $900,000 at an annual interest rate of 7% per year, compounded quarterly. KCC provided us with an initial loan in the amount of $700,000, which was evidenced by the Note; the remaining $200,000 may be loaned prior to December 31, 2017, upon the mutual agreement of us and KCC. The Note, including any interest due thereon, may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The Note matures on December 31, 2017, and, beginning on the first anniversary of the Note, can be converted, at KCC’s sole discretion, into shares of our common stock at conversion rate equal to the lesser of: (i) $1.54, or the closing price of our common stock on the day prior to the issuance of the Note or (ii) a 20% discount to the average closing price of our common stock for the five days prior to the date on which KCC elects to convert the Note, subject to a floor price of $1.23. Per the Loan Agreement, we issued KCC a Series E Warrant to purchase up to 584,416 shares of our common stock at a purchase price of the lesser of: (i) $1.54, the closing price of our common stock on the day prior to issuance of the Series E Warrant; or (ii) a 20% discount to the average closing price of our common stock for the five days prior to the date on which KCC elects to exercise the Series E Warrant. The Series E Warrant is exercisable for a period of five years from the date of issuance and may be exercised on a cashless basis.

 

On February 23, 2017, we entered into two the February 2017 Loan Agreements with Joseph Sierchio, a member of our board of directors (“Sierchio”) and Kalen Capital Corporation, which is wholly owned by Mr. Harmel S. Rayat, our majority shareholder (“KCC” and together with Sierchio, the “Holders”). Pursuant to the terms of the February 2017 Loan Agreements, Sierchio loaned us $25,000 and KCC loaned $395,000 at an annual interest rate of 7% per year, compounded quarterly. Each loan was evidenced by a convertible promissory note (collectively, the “February 2017 Notes”). The February 2017 Notes, including any interest due thereon, may not be prepaid without the consent of the Holders. The February 2017 Notes mature on February 23, 2018, and, beginning on the one month anniversary, can be converted, at the Holders’ sole discretion, into shares of our common stock at conversion rate equal to the lesser of: (i) $3.45, the closing price of our common stock on the day prior to the issuance of the February 2017 Notes or (ii) a 20% discount to the average closing price of our common stock for the five days prior to the date on which the Holder(s) elect to convert the February 2017 Note(s), subject to a floor price of $2.76.

 

Per the February 2017 Loan Agreement, we issued Sierchio and KCC a Series F Warrant to purchase up to 7,246 shares and 114,493 shares, respectively, of our common stock at an exercise per share equal to the lesser of: (i) $3.45, the closing price of our common stock on the day prior to issuance of the Series F Warrant; or (ii) a 20% discount to the average closing price of our common stock for the five days prior to the date on which the Holder elects to exercise their Series F Warrant. The Series F Warrant is exercisable for a period of five years from the date of issuance and may be exercised on a cashless basis.

 

 
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On February 2, 2016, KCC exercised a portion of its Series B Warrant for 2,173,913 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.46 per share resulting in proceeds of $1,000,000.

 

On January 10, 2017, Dr. Gerlach exercised a Series A Warrant to purchase up to 240,000 shares, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 204,571 shares of common stock.

 

On February 2, 2017, Kenneth Kirkland, a member of our board of directors, exercised options to purchase up to 40,000 shares, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 29,642 shares of common stock.

 

On February 10, 2017, Joseph Sierchio, a member of our board of directors, exercised options to purchase up to 70,000 shares, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 38,642 shares of common stock.

 

On February 17, 2017, Thomas Bold, our President, CEO and Interim Chief Financial Officer exercised options to purchase up to 40,000 shares, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 34,296 shares of common stock.

 

March 1, 2017, KCC exercised 1,326,087 Series B Warrants and 3,092,637 Series C Warrants, on a cashless basis, resulting in the issuance of 4,273,831 shares of common stock.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

At the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three month period ended March 31, 2017, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision of and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation the CEO has concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that: (i) information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit to the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable rules and forms and (ii) material information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO, as appropriate, to allow for accurate and timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

During the period covered by this report, there were no changes to internal control over financial reporting that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

On April 4, 2017, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (the “PTO”) issued to the Company U.S. Patent No. 9,610,430 related to its device and method for spraying autologous skin cells. On or about April 11, 2017, the Company received from Avita Medical Limited (“Avita”) a paper copy of what was labeled a Petition for Inter Partes Review purporting to challenge the validity of the claims in U.S. Patent No. 9,610,430 (the “Petition”) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”), which is an administrative proceeding of the PTO (the “Proceeding”). The Company does not agree with the assertions set forth in the Petition and intends to defend its intellectual property.

 

In the event the Proceeding progresses, the PTAB may find (i) that the Petition is insufficient to establish that any such claims are unpatentable and accordingly confirm all of the claims in the Company’s U.S. Patent No. 9,610,430 or (ii) one or more claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,610,430 to be unpatentable and cancel any such claims and confirm the balance of such claims.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide the information required by this item.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

On February 23, 2017, the Company entered into loan agreements (collectively, the “Loan Agreements”) with each of Kalen Capital Corporation (“KCC”), a private company that owns in excess of 10% of the Company’s common stock and Joseph Sierchio (“Sierchio”), a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (together with KCC, the “Investors”). Pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreements, the Investors agreed to loan the Company a total of $420,000 ($395,000 by KCC and $25,000 by Sierchio) at an annual interest rate of 7% per year, compounded quarterly, which was evidenced by convertible promissory notes (collectively, the “Notes”).

 

The Notes mature on February 23, 2018, and, beginning one month from their issuance, may be converted, at the Investors’ sole discretion, into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price equal to the lesser of: (i) $3.45, the closing price of the Company’s common stock as quoted on the OTC Markets Group Inc. QB tier (the “OTCQB”) on the day prior to the issuance of the Notes or (ii) a twenty percent (20%) discount to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock as quoted on the OTCQB for the five (5) days prior to the date on which the Investors elect to convert their respective Note. The Notes, including any interest due thereon, may not be prepaid without the Investors’ consent.

 

Per the Loan Agreements, the Company issued the Investors Series F Stock Purchase Warrants (collectively, the “Warrants”) to purchase up to an aggregate of 121,739 shares of the Company’s common stock (a Warrant to purchase up to 114,493 shares for KCC and a Warrant to purchase up to 7,246 shares for Sierchio) at an exercise price of the lesser of: (i) $3.45, the closing price of the Company’s common stock as quoted on the OTCQB on the day prior to issuance of the Warrants; or (ii) a twenty percent (20%) discount to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock as quoted on the OTCQB for the five (5) days prior to the date on which the Investors elect to exercise their respective Warrant, subject to a floor of $2.76. The Warrants are exercisable for a period of five (5) years from the date of issuance and may be exercised on a cashless basis using the formula contained therein. The Warrants are exercisable beginning one month from their issuance.

 

The Loan Agreements provide the Investors with registration rights for all of the shares issuable upon conversion of the Notes and exercise of the Warrants.

 

The offer and sale of the Notes and Warrants was completed pursuant to the exemptions from registration provided by, among others, Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and the provisions of Regulation D and Regulation S as promulgated under the Securities Act. The Company intends to use the proceeds of the Notes for working capital and general corporate purposes.

 

 
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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

Description of Exhibit

 

 

 

3.1

Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of the Company, incorporated by reference and included in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10-SB 12g filed on May 11, 1999, SEC file number 000-30156-99616992.

3.2

Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of the Company incorporated by reference and included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on January 10, 2011, SEC file number 000-30156-11520181.

3.3

Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of the Company incorporated by reference and included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on January 10, 2014, SEC file number 000-30156-14521612.

3.4

By-laws of the Company incorporated by reference and included in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10-SB 12g filed on May 11, 1999, SEC file number 000-30156-99616992.

4.1

Convertible Promissory Note dated September 9, 2016, between Kalen Capital Corporation and the Company; incorporated by reference and included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on September 16, 2016, SEC file number 000-30156-161888353

4.2

Series E Stock Purchase Warrant dated September 9, 2016; incorporated by reference and included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on September 16, 2016, SEC file number 000-30156-161888353

4.3

Form of Convertible Promissory Note dated February 23, 2017; incorporated by reference and included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on March 1, 2017, SEC file number 000-30156-17654590

4.4

Form of Series E Stock Purchase Warrant dated February 23, 2017; incorporated by reference and included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on March 1, 2017, SEC file number 000-30156-17654590

10.1

Loan Agreement between Kalen Capital Corporation and RenovaCare, Inc. dated September 9, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed on September 16, 2016)

10.2

Form of Loan Agreement dated February 23, 2017; incorporated by reference and included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on March 1, 2017, SEC file number 000-30156-17654590

31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

32.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document**

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension - Schema Document**

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension - Calculation Linkbase Document**

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension - Definition Linkbase Document**

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension - Label Linkbase Document**

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension - Presentation Linkbase Document**

_______________

*

Filed herewith.

**

Furnished herewith. XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.


 
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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

RenovaCare, Inc.

 

(Registrant)

       
Date: May 3, 2017 By: /s/ Thomas Bold

 

Name:

Thomas Bold  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer  
    (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer)  

 

 

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