Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Warrants And Options

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Warrants And Options
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements  
Note 9 - Warrants And Options
a)  Warrants

 

2014

 

On January 28, 2014, the Company issued 10,000 warrants to a consultant for services at an exercise price of $2.40, exercisable immediately for three years. The warrants were valued at $21,500 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Three-year term, $2.26 stock price, $2.40 exercise price, 229% volatility, 0.75% risk free rate.

 

On February 26, 2014, the Company issued 1,500,000 warrants attached to the issue of 1,500,000 shares for cash totaling $3,000,000. The Company has valued these warrants at $3,995,547 and treated this amount as a derivative liability, in accordance with ASC 815. The warrants are exercisable immediately for five years at an exercise price of $2.20.

 

On February 26, 2014, the Company issued 30,975 warrants to agents as part remuneration in respect of the issuance of 1,500,000 shares for cash totaling $3,000,000. The warrants were valued at $82,507 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Five-year term, $2.68 stock price, $2.20 exercise price, 241% volatility, 1.5% risk free rate. The Company has treated this amount as a derivative liability, in accordance with ASC 815. Each warrant is exercisable immediately for five years at an exercise price of $2.20 per share.

 

On September 5, 2014, the Company issued 10,000 warrants to a consultant for services. These warrants were valued at $20,092 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Three year term, $2.10 stock price, $2.40 exercise price, 236% volatility, 0.99% risk free rate. Each warrant is exercisable immediately for three years at an exercise price of $2.40 per share.

 

On September 26, 2014, the Company issued 24,000 warrants to an agent as part remuneration in respect of the issuance of 300,000 shares for net proceeds of $688,970. These warrants were valued at $103,223 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Three year term, $4.45 stock price, $3 exercise price, 235% volatility, 1.08% risk free rate. Each warrant is exercisable immediately for three years at an exercise price of $3 per share.

 

On October 1, 2014, 25,000 of the remaining 175,000 warrants with variable vesting dates, issued March 20, 2013, vested. The 25,000 warrants were valued at $104,281 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Three-year term, $4.21 stock price, $2.47 exercise price, 235% volatility, 1.0 % risk free rate. The Company carried out a re-measurement of the valuation of the unvested warrants as at December 31, 2014, in accordance with ASC 505. The Company estimated that vesting of the unvested warrants will take place over the three years to December 31, 2017. The unvested warrants were re-measured at $583,829 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Three-year term, $3.90 stock price, $2.47 exercise price, 233% volatility, 1.1% risk free rate. As of December 31, 2014, $439,175 of the $745,156 value of vested and unvested warrants has been expensed.

 

On November 17, 2014, the Company issued 19,000 warrants to an agent, as part remuneration in respect of the issuance of 237,500 shares for net proceeds of $654,464. The warrants are immediately exercisable over a period of three years at $3.75 per share. The warrants were valued at $72,694 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Three year term, $3.99 stock price, $3.75 exercise price, 234% volatility, 0.96% risk free rate

 

All of the 1,530,975 warrants issued on February 26, 2014, have been treated as a derivative liability, in accordance with ASC 815, owing to a ratchet provision in the warrant agreement being effective for the twelve months to February 26, 2015. The derivative liability was measured at $4,078,054 as at February 26, 2014. It was re-measured as of March 31, 2014, and revalued at $4,182,748. The derivative liability was further re-measured as of June 30, 2014, and revalued at $2,315,506, resulting in a gain of $1,867,241 for the three months ended June 30, 2014. At September 30, 2014, the derivative liability was re-measured and revalued at $6,446,068, resulting in a loss of $4,130,562 for the three months ended September 30, 2014

 

On October 31, 2014, the Company amended the terms of 1,121,225 of the aforementioned 1,530,975 warrants that had been issued on February 26, 2014. As a result of the amendment, the ratchet provision on the 1,121,225 warrants ceased on October 31, 2014. The derivative liability was re-measured at that date, using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model with the following assumptions: Five year term, $3.54 stock price, $2.20 exercise price, 235% volatility, 1.62% risk free rate. This resulted in a gain of $1,086,727 for the month of October 2014 and the 1,121,225 warrants ceased to be a derivative liability with their valuation of $3,924,967 being transferred into Additional paid-in capital.

 

On December 31, 2014 the remaining warrants treated as a derivative liability were re-measured. This resulted in a loss of $143,267 for the two months to December 31, 2014. The net gain for the three months to December 31, 2014 is therefore $943,460.

 

2013

 

On March 20, 2013, the Company issued 200,000 warrants to a consultant for services at an exercise price of $2.47, expiring three years after vesting. 25,000 warrants vested immediately, and the vesting of the remaining 175,000 warrants is contingent upon the achievement of specific milestones. The 25,000 warrants that vested immediately were valued at $57,046 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Three-year term, $2.35 stock price, $2.47 exercise price, 253% volatility, 0.38% risk free rate. The Company carried out a re-measurement of the valuation of the unvested warrants as at December 31, 2013, in accordance with ASC 505. The Company estimated that vesting of the unvested warrants will take place over the three years to December 31, 2016. The unvested warrants were re-measured at $417,625 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Three-year term, $2.48 stock price, $2.47 exercise price, 239% volatility, 0.78% risk free rate. As of December 31, 2013, $198,560 of the $474,671 value of vested and unvested warrants has been expensed.

 

On June 10, 2013, the Company issued 29,750 warrants to an agent as part remuneration in respect of the issuance of 297,500 shares for net proceeds of $534,500. The Company has valued the warrants at $71,918. The warrants are exercisable immediately for five years at an exercise price of $2.00 per share.

 

On August 7, 2013, the Company issued 45,000 warrants attached to the issuance of 225,000 shares for cash totaling $450,000. The Company has allocated $72,721 of the proceeds to the value of the warrants. The warrants are exercisable immediately for three years at an exercise price of $2.40.

 

On November 25, 2013, the Company issued 456,063 warrants attached to the issuance of 437,320 shares for cash totaling $896,500, and the issuance of 18,743 shares to settle liabilities for services valued at $38,423. The Company has allocated $466,228 of the proceeds to the value of the warrants. The warrants are exercisable immediately for five years at an exercise price of $2.40.

 

On December 31, 2013, the Company issued 29,392 warrants attached to the issuance of 29,392 shares for cash totaling $60,250. The Company has allocated $30,019 of the proceeds to the value of the warrants. The warrants are exercisable immediately for five years at an exercise price of $2.40.

 

On December 31, 2013, the Company issued 35,000 warrants to a consultant for services at an exercise price of $2.40, exercisable immediately for five years. The warrants were valued at $86,190 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Five year term, $2.48 stock price, $2.40 exercise price, 239% volatility, 1.75% risk free rate.

 

Below is a table summarizing the warrants issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2014.

 

Date Issued   Number Outstanding   Exercise Price $   Contractual Life (Years)   Expiration Date   Value if Exercised $
03/15/11     200,000       0.50       5       3/15/2016       100,000  
03/24/11     100,000       0.50       5       3/24/2016       50,000  
04/01/11     100,000       0.50       5       4/1/2016       50,000  
06/21/11     100,000       0.50       5       6/21/2016       50,000  
07/13/11     250,000       1.05       5       07/13/16       262,500  
05/11/12     344,059       2.60       4       05/10/16       894,553  
05/11/12     26,685       1.75       3       05/10/15       46,699  
03/20/13     150,000       2.47       3       03/20/16       370,500  
                              to 12/20/19          
06/10/13     29,750       2.00       5       12/10/18       59,500  
08/07/13     45,000       2.40       3       08/07/16       108,000  
11/25/13     456,063       2.40       5       11/25/18       1,094,551  
12/31/13     64,392       2.40       5       11/25/18       154,541  
01/28/14     10,000       2.40       3       01/28/17       24,000  
02/26/14     1,530,975       2.20       5       02/26/19       3,368,145  
09/05/14     10,000       2.40       3       09/05/17       24,000  
09/26/14     24,000       3.00       3       09/26/17       72,000  
11/17/14     19,000       3.75       3       11/17/17       71,250  
12/31/14     3,459,924       1.97       4.7       —         6,800,239  

 

b) Options

 

On November 17, 2011, the Company adopted and approved the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan for the directors, officers, employees and key consultants of the Company. Pursuant to the Plan, the Company was authorized to issue 900,000 restricted shares, $0.001 par value, of the Company’s common stock.

 

2014

 

Options to purchase 25,000 shares were granted on May 16, 2014. These options vest in equal six monthly installments over three years from the date of grant, and expire three years after the vesting dates. The exercise prices are $3.00 for options vesting in the first year, $4.00 for options vesting in the second year, and $5.00 for options vesting in the third year. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of these options using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: term 3 to 5.5 years, stock price $2.01, exercise prices $3.00-$5.00, 235% volatility, 0.80% risk free rate.

 

On August 5, 2014, it was approved at the Company’s Annual General Meeting to increase the number of restricted shares that the Company is authorized to issue under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan to 2,000,000.

 

On August 18, 2014, The Company granted options to purchase 670,000 shares. These options vest in two equal tranches, the first tranche vests on February 18, 2015. The second tranche vests on February 18, 2016. All the options expire four years after their vesting dates. The exercise prices are $2.50 for options vesting in the first year and $3.00 for options vesting in the second year. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of these options using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: term 4.5 to 5.5 years, stock price $1.85, exercise prices $2.50-$3.00, 237% volatility, 1.58% risk free rate.

 

On August 18, 2014, The Company granted options to purchase 60,000 shares. These options vest in equal six monthly installments over three years, starting six months after the date of grant, and expire three years after the vesting dates. The exercise prices are $3.00 for options vesting in the first year, $4.00 for options vesting in the second year, and $5.00 for options vesting in the third year. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of these options using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: term 3.5 to 6 years, stock price $1.85, exercise prices $3.00-$5.00, 237% volatility, 0.89% risk free rate.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2014, 60,000 options expired, following the cessation of a consultant’s contract.

 

2013

 

Options to purchase 37,000 shares were granted on March 20, 2013. These options vest in equal six monthly installments over three years from the date of grant, and expire three years after the vesting dates. The exercise prices are $2.35 for options vesting in the first year, $3.35 for options vesting in the second year, and $4.35 for options vesting in the third year.

 

Options to purchase 16,300 shares were granted on September 2, 2013. These options vest in equal six monthly installments over three years from the date of grant, and expire three years after the vesting dates. The exercise prices are $2.35 for options vesting in the first year, $3.35 for options vesting in the second year, and $4.35 for options vesting in the third year.

 

The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of the options granted to employees and non-employees in exchange for services using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions:

  

a) 37,000 options granted March 20, 2013 –expected term 3 years, $2.35 stock price, $2.35-$4.35 exercise prices, 253% volatility, 0.38% risk free rate.

 

b) 16,300 options granted September 2, 2013 –expected term 3 years, $2.03 stock price, $2.35-$4.35 exercise prices, 242% volatility, 0.79% risk free rate.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2013, 30,000 options expired following termination of employment.

 

Below is a table summarizing the options issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2014.

 

Date Issued   Number Outstanding   Exercise Price $   Contractual Life (Years)   Expiration Date   Value if Exercised $
11/25/11     630,000       3.00-5.00       3       05/25/15-11/25/17       2,520,000  
09/01/12     30,000       4.31-6.31       3       03/01/16-09/01/18       159,300  
12/13/12     100,000       3.01       3       12/13/15       301,000  
03/20/13     37,000       2.35-4.35       3       09/20/16-03/20/19       123,950  
09/02/13     16,300       2.35-4.35       3       03/02/14-09/02/16       54,605  
05/16/14     25,000       3.00-5.00       3-5.5       11/16/17-05/16/20       100,000  
08/18/14     670,000       2.50-3.00       4.5-5.5       02/18/19-02/18/20       1,842,500  
08/18/14     60,000       3.00-5.00       3.5-6.0       02/18/18-08/18/20       240,000  
12/31/14     1,568,300       3.41       3.4       —         5,341,355  

 

Total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options is approximately $754,468 and is expected to be recognized over a period of three years.