Qrons Inc. - Quarter Report: 2018 September (Form 10-Q)
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
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For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2018
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[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the transition period from __________ to __________
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000-55800
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(Commission File Number)
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Wyoming
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81-3623646
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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777 Brickell Avenue, Suite 500, Miami, Florida
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33131
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(786)-620-2140
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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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, smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer[ ]
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Accelerated filer [ ]
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Non-accelerated filer[ ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller reporting company [X]
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Emerging growth company [X]
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [ ] No [X ]
As of November 5, 2018, there were 12,849,581 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
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29
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QRONS INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
September 30,
2018
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December 31,
2017
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ASSETS
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Current assets
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$
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198,622
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$
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57,767
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Prepaid expenses
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54,991
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15,812
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Total current assets
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253,613
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73,579
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$
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253,613
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$
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73,579
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current liabilities
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$
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14,267
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$
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14,141
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities – related party
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2,915
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1,410
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Convertible note – related party, net of debt discount
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25,000
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6,665
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Derivative liabilities
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30,506
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31,090
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Total current liabilities
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72,688
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53,306
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Total liabilities
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72,688
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53,306
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Stockholders' equity
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2
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2
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1,283
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1,240
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Additional Paid-in Capital
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3,497,774
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1,611,711
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Accumulated deficit
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(3,318,134
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(1,592,680
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Total stockholder's equity
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180,925
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20,273
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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$
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253,613
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$
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73,579
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.
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Three Months ended
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Nine Months ended
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September 30,
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September 30,
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2018
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2017
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2018
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2017
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Net sales
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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$
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-
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Operating expenses:
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Research and development expenses
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104,798
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8,406
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237,770
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10,120
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Professional fees
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6,300
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8,170
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35,449
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11,297
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General and administrative expenses
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423,216
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31,643
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1,432,980
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47,252
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48,219
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1,706,199
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68,669
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Income (loss) from operations
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(534,314
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(48,219
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(1,706,199
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(68,669
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Other income (expense)
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Interest expense
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(6,048
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(1,785
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(19,839
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(7,215
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Change in derivative liabilities
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(2,979
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(47,954
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584
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(47,954
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Total Other income (expense)
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(9,027
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(49,739
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(19,255
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(55,169
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Net (loss)
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$
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(543,341
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$
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(97,958
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$
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(1,725,454
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$
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(123,838
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Net (loss) per common shares (basic and diluted)
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$
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(0.04
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$
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(0.00
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$
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(0.14
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$
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(0.00
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Weighted average shares outstanding
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Basic and diluted
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12,807,584
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11,552,000
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12,744,561
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11,544,293
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.
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For the Nine Months ended September 30,
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2018
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2017
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities
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Net loss
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$
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(1,725,454
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$
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(123,838
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided from (used by) operating activities:
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Stock awards recorded as advisory services
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178,000
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Stock options granted and recorded as administrative expenses and advisory services
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1,183,106
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Accretion of debt discount
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18,335
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6,599
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Change in derivative liabilities
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(584
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47,954
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
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Prepaid expenses
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(39,179
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126
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6,059
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, related party
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1,505
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Net cash provided (used by) operating activities
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(384,145
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(63,226
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities
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Net cash provided from (used by) investing activities
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities
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Proceeds from convertible note
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15,000
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Proceeds from private placement
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525,000
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32,000
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Financing costs
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(22,548
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Net cash provided from financing activities
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525,000
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24,452
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
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140,855
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(38,774
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Cash at beginning of period
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57,767
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155,242
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Cash at end of period
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198,622
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116,468
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
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Interest paid
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Income taxes paid
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$
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-
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$
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.
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QRONS INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2018
Note 1 – Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Organization and nature of business:
Qrons Inc. ("Qrons" or the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of the State of Wyoming on August 22, 2016 under the name BioLabMart Inc.
On July 6, 2017, the board of directors and a majority of the Company's shareholders approved an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to change the name of the Company from "BioLabMart Inc." to "Qrons Inc.". On August 8, 2017, the Company filed Amended Articles of Incorporation with the State of Wyoming to effectuate such name change. The Company's common stock was approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") for quotation on the OTC pink sheets under the symbol "BLMB" as of July 3, 2017. FINRA announced the Company's name change to Qrons Inc. on its Daily List on August 9, 2017. The new name and symbol change to "QRON" for the OTC Market was effective August 10, 2017.
The Company is a preclinical stage biotechnology company developing advanced cell-based solutions to combat neuronal injuries and achieve a breakthrough in the treatment of traumatic brain injuries ("TBIs"), an unmet medical need. We believe that our approach is pushing the boundaries of science by using the latest advances in molecular biology and chemistry. The Company collaborates with universities and scientists in the fields of regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and 3D printable hydrogels to develop a treatment that integrates proprietary, engineered mesenchymal stem cells, 3D printable implant, smart materials and a novel delivery system.
Our headquarters are located at 777 Brickell Avenue, Suite 500, Miami, Florida 33131.
Ariel Agreements
On December 14, 2016, the Company entered into a license and research funding agreement ("License Agreement") with Ariel Scientific Innovations Ltd., formerly known as Ariel University R&D Co., Ltd., ("Ariel"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ariel University, based in Ariel, Israel. Under the terms of the License Agreement, Professor Danny Baranes, the principal investigator and his research team will carry out further research relating to cell treatment with conditioned medium for neuronal tissue regeneration and repair. In consideration for payments under the License Agreement, the Company received an exclusive worldwide royalty- bearing license in Ariel patents and know-how to develop and commercialize products based on or incorporating conditioned medium for neuronal tissue regeneration and/or repair, resulting from Ariel's research or technology or the Company's research funding (the "Products). Under the License Agreement, the Company is required to use its best efforts to develop and commercialize the Products in accordance with development milestones set forth in the Agreement.
In lieu of extending the research financing and research period under the License Agreement beyond the initial 12 months, on December 14, 2017, the Company entered into a 12-month services agreement with Ariel (the "Services Agreement") pursuant to which a team at Ariel under the direction of Prof. Danny Baranes will conduct molecular biology research activities involving the testing of implant materials for the Company. On April 12, 2018, the Services Agreement was amended to provide for additional services as the Company may request.
On March 6, 2018, the Company entered into an additional services agreement with Ariel for the services of Professor Gadi Turgeman and his neurobiology research team in their lab.
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QRONS INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2018
Note 1 – Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (continued)
Dartmouth Agreements
On October 17, 2017, the Company entered into an Option Agreement (the "Agreement") with the Trustees of Dartmouth College which provides for, among other things, the grant to the Company of a one-year exclusive option to negotiate a worldwide, royalty bearing, exclusive license with Dartmouth for 3D printable materials in the field of human and animal health. During the option period, the Company agreed to use all commercially reasonable resources to evaluate the intellectual property and provide quarterly milestone reports and a commercialization plan upon exercise of the option. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company agreed to finance the prosecution of patents by Dartmouth to protect its intellectual property. Further, the Agreement provides for the payment by the Company of an option fee and certain license fees and royalty payments based upon the Company's product sales, as part of a final negotiated license agreement. The Company exercised its option on March 26, 2018 to negotiate definitive license terms, as it continues further evaluation and research.
On July 12, 2018, the Company entered into a one-year sponsored research agreement (the "Sponsored Research Agreement"), with the Trustees of Dartmouth College ("Dartmouth") pursuant to which the Company will support and fund the cost of research conducted by Dartmouth of mutual interest to the parties in accordance with the Agreement. Intellectual property invented or developed solely by a party shall be owned by such party and intellectual property jointly invented or developed shall be jointly owned. Dartmouth shall retain an irrevocable worldwide right to use intellectual property owned by it resulting from its research under the Agreement on a non-exclusive royalty-free basis for research and education purposes.
The Agreement may be terminated earlier than one year upon written agreement of the parties, a material breach which is not cured within 30 days of notice thereof, if Professor Ke no longer conducts the research under the Agreement and a successor acceptable to both parties is not available, or in the event of an unauthorized assignment of the Company's rights and obligations under the Agreement.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Financial Statement Presentation: The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"), have been condensed or omitted from these statements pursuant to such rules and regulations and, accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes necessary for comprehensive financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
In the opinion of the management of the Company, all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the three and nine-month periods have been made. Results for the interim period presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for the entire fiscal year.
Fiscal year end: The Company has selected December 31 as its fiscal year end.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported therein. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may be based upon amounts that differ from these estimates.
Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of 90 days or less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Research and Development Costs: The Company charges research and development costs to expense when incurred in accordance with FASB ASC 730, "Research and Development". Research and development costs were $237,770 and $10,120 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.
Advertising and Marketing Costs: Advertising and marketing costs are expensed as incurred. The Company incurred $48,832 and $15,657 in advertising or marketing costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
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QRONS INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2018
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Related parties: For the purposes of these financial statements, parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the party or exercise significant influence over the party in making financial and operating decisions, or vice versa, or where the Company and the party are subject to common control or common significant influence. Related parties may be individuals or other entities.
Stock-Based Compensation and Other Share-Based Payments: The expense attributable to the Company's Directors is recognized over the period the amounts are earned and vested, and the expense attributable to the Company's non-employees is recognized when vested, as described in Note 7, Stock Plan.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. FASB ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. FASB ASC 820 describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation.
If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within more than one level described above, the categorization is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.
The following table provides a summary of the fair value of our derivative liabilities as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
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Fair value measurements on a recurring basis
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Level 1
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Level 2
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Level 3
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As of September 30, 2018:
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Liabilities
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Derivative liabilities
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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30,506
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As of December 31, 2017:
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Liabilities
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Derivative liabilities
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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31,090
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Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Warrants: The Company accounts for common stock warrants in accordance with applicable accounting guidance provided in ASC Topic 815 "Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity's Own Equity" (ASC Topic 815), as either derivative liabilities or as equity instruments depending on the specific terms of the warrant agreement. For warrants classified as equity instruments we apply the Black Scholes model. Presently all warrants issued and outstanding are accounted for using the equity method.
Income taxes: The Company has adopted ASC Topic 740 – "Income Taxes" ASC Topic 740 requires the use of the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method of ASC Topic 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. 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 are expected to be recovered or settled.
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share: In accordance with ASC Topic 260 – "Earnings Per Share", the basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common stock outstanding. Diluted loss per common share is computed similar to basic loss per common share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if the potential common stock had been issued and if the additional shares of common stock were dilutive.
Potential common stock consists of the incremental common stock issuable upon the exercise of common stock warrants (using the if-converted method), convertible notes, classes of shares with conversion features, and stock awards and stock options. The computation of basic loss per share for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 excludes potentially dilutive securities of underlying share purchase warrants, convertible notes, stock options and preferred shares, because their inclusion would be antidilutive. As a result, the computations of net loss per share for each period presented is the same for both basic and fully diluted.
The table below reflects the potentially dilutive securities at each reporting period which have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share:
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September 30, 2018
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September 30, 2017
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Stock purchase warrants
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52,000
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566,000
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Research Warrants at 3% of issued and outstanding shares
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384,806
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Convertible Notes
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28,778
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32,178
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Series A Preferred shares
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700
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700
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Stock options vested
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30,000
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-
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Stock options not yet vested
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690,000
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-
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Stock awards not yet vested
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290,000
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-
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1,476,284
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598,878
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New Accounting Pronouncements: There were various accounting standards and interpretations issued recently, none of which are expected to have a material effect on the Company's operations, financial position or cash flows.
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Note 3 – Going Concern
The Company has experienced net losses to date, and it has not generated revenue from operations. While the Company has recently raised proceeds, it does not believe its resources will be sufficient to meet its operating and capital needs beyond the fourth quarter of 2018. The Company expects it will require additional capital to fully implement the scope of its proposed business operations, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The Company will have to continue to rely on equity and debt financing. There can be no assurance that financing, whether debt or equity, will always be available to the Company in the amount required at any particular time or for any particular period or, if available, that it can be obtained on favorable terms.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amount and classification of liabilities that might cause results from this uncertainty.
On September 1, 2016, the Company entered into a convertible debenture agreement with CubeSquare, LLC ("CubeSquare"), of which our Chief Executive Officer is the managing partner and our President is a 25% owner. The Company received proceeds of $10,000 during fiscal 2016 ("Note 1"). The note bears interest at 8% per annum and was due on September 1, 2017. Interest accrues from September 1, 2016 and is payable on maturity. Interest is payable, at the lender's option, in cash or common stock. Any portion of the loan and unpaid interest are convertible at any time at the option of the lender into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of the greater of (i) $0.0625 per share if the Company's shares are not trading on a public market and; (ii) in the event the Company's shares are listed for trading on a public market, the conversion price shall be equal to a 50% discount to the average of the five lowest trading prices during the previous twenty trading days prior to the date of the notice of conversion from the lender.
On September 28, 2017 the Company and CubeSquare amended Note 1 to extend the maturity date from September 1, 2017 to September 1, 2018 and on September 9, 2018, the Company further amended Note 1 to extend the maturity date to September 1, 2019, under the same terms and conditions.
On September 27, 2017, the Company entered into a second convertible debenture agreement with CubeSquare under which the Company received proceeds of $15,000 (Note 2). Note 2 bears interest at 8% per annum and is due on September 27, 2018. Interest shall accrue from September 27, 2017 and shall be payable on maturity. Any portion of the principal and unpaid interest under the note is convertible at any time at the option of CubeSquare into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price equal to a 50% discount to the average of the five lowest trading prices during the previous twenty trading days prior to the date of the notice of conversion from CubeSquare. On September 9, 2018, Note 2 was amended to extend the maturity date until September 27, 2019.
The Company analyzed the amendment to Note 1 and Note 2 under ASC 815-10-15-83 and concluded that these two convertible debentures meet the definition of a derivative. We estimated the fair value of the derivative on the inception dates, and subsequently, using the Black-Scholes valuation technique, adjusted for the effect of dilution, because that technique embodies all of the assumptions (including, volatility, expected terms, and risk-free rates) that are necessary to fair value complex derivate instruments.
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Note 4 – Convertible Note – Related Party and Derivative Liabilities (continued)
The carrying value of these convertible notes is as follows:
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September 30, 2018
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December 31, 2017
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Face value of certain convertible notes
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$
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25,000
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$
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25,000
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Less: unamortized discount
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-
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(18,335
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Carrying value
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$
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25,000
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$
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6,665
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Amortization of the discount over the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 totaled $5,541 and $1,571, respectively, which amounts have been recorded as interest expense. Amortization of the discount over the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 totaled $18,335 and $6,599, respectively, which amounts have been recorded as interest expense.
As a result of the application of ASC No. 815 in the periods ended September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 the fair value of the conversion feature is summarized as follows:
Balance at December 31, 2017
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$
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31,090
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Derivative addition associated with convertible notes
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-
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Change in fair value
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(584
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)
|
||
Balance at September 30, 2018
|
$
|
30,506
|
The fair value at the commitment and re-measurement dates for the Company's derivative liabilities were based upon the following management assumptions as of September 30, 2018 and commitment date:
|
Commitment Date
|
September 30,
2018
|
December 31,
2017
|
|
|||||
Expected dividends
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
|
Expected volatility
|
101% ~103%
|
|
77% ~ 83%
|
|
110% ~ 115%
|
|
|||
Expected term
|
0.92 ~ 1 year
|
|
0.92 ~0.99 year
|
|
0.67 ~0.74 year
|
|
|||
Risk free interest rate
|
|
1.33%
|
|
|
2.59%
|
|
1.53% ~ 1.65%
|
|
On December 14, 2016, the Company entered into the License Agreement with Ariel. Under the terms of the License Agreement, Professor Danny Baranes, the principal investigator and his research team will carry out further research relating to cell treatment with conditioned medium for neuronal tissue regeneration and repair. The Company shall fund the research completed during the research period in the total amount of $100,000. In consideration for payments under the License Agreement, the Company received an exclusive worldwide royalty- bearing license in Ariel patents and know-how to develop and commercialize products based on or incorporating conditioned medium for neuronal tissue regeneration and/or repair, resulting from Ariel's research or technology or the Company's research funding (the "Products). Under the License Agreement, the Company is required to use its best efforts to develop and commercialize the Products in accordance with development milestones set forth in the Agreement.
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QRONS INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2018
Note 5 – License and Research Funding Agreements (continued)
In addition, upon the occurrence of an Exit Event (as defined in the License Agreement) of the Company or of any affiliate commercializing the products, the Company is obligated to issue to Ariel an immediately exercisable warrant for that number of shares equal to 4% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company at the time of issuance.
The Company and Ariel entered into Addendum #1, effective December 13, 2017 (the "Addendum") to the License Agreement pursuant to which Ariel was permitted to exercise a portion of the warrant granted pursuant to the License Agreement. On December 13, 2017, the Company issued 119,950 shares of common stock to Ariel, representing 1% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company on such date, and valued at $335,860. The right to the balance of the shares subject to the warrant remains subject to the terms of the License Agreement and the occurrence of an Exit Event (as described in the License Agreement). In addition, the Addendum provides that Ariel may not request a demand registration until the balance of the shares subject to the warrant is exercised.
In addition to the other payments, the Company will pay Ariel upon the occurrence of the following milestone events, additional payments which shall be due within 6 months of completion of the milestone:
-
|
Upon successful clinical FDA Phase II completion - $130,000; and
|
-
|
Upon successful clinical FDA Phase III completion - $390,000
|
Upon successful development and commercialization and in recognition of the rights and licenses granted to the Company pursuant to the License Agreement, the Company will be subject to certain royalty payments as specified in the License Agreement.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company incurred total research and development costs of $1,179,777, which amount includes the aforementioned value of 119,950 shares of common stock at $335,860 pursuant to the License Agreement, as well as $812,000 recorded as stock-based compensation related to certain stock awards discussed in Note 6 – Commitments below, granted to various members of the Company's scientific advisory board.
In lieu of extending the research financing and research period under the License Agreement with Ariel beyond the initial 12 months, on December 14, 2017, the Company entered into a 12-month services agreement with Ariel (the "Services Agreement") pursuant to which a team at Ariel University under the direction of Professor Danny Baranes will conduct molecular biology research activities involving the testing of scaffold materials for the Company. As compensation for such services, the Company paid Ariel (i) $17,250 on December 19, 2017 and an additional $17,250 on April 26, 2018. On April 12, 2018, the Services Agreement was amended to provide for the payment by the Company of an additional monthly fee, commencing March 2018, of up to 8,000 Israeli shekels as compensation for additional costs which the Company may request.
On March 6, 2018, the Company entered into an additional service agreement with Ariel for the services of Professor Gadi Turgeman and his stem cells research team in their lab pursuant to which the Company paid Ariel $20,580 on each of March 19, 2018 and August 22, 2018.
On July 12, 2018, the Company entered into the Sponsored Research Agreement with Dartmouth pursuant to which the Company will support and fund the cost of research conducted by Dartmouth of mutual interest to the parties in accordance with the Agreement. Intellectual property invented or developed solely by a party shall be owned by such party and intellectual property jointly invented or developed shall be jointly owned. Dartmouth shall retain an irrevocable worldwide right to use intellectual property owned by it resulting from its research under the Agreement on a non-exclusive royalty-free basis for research and education purposes. The Agreement may be terminated earlier than one year upon written agreement of the parties, a material breach which is not cured within 30 days of notice thereof, if Professor Ke no longer conducts the research under the Agreement and a successor acceptable to both parties is not available, or in the event of an unauthorized assignment of the Company's rights and obligations under the Agreement.
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QRONS INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2018
Note 6 – Commitments
(1)
|
Service Agreement with Ariel - Prof. Danny Baranes
|
On December 14, 2017, the Company entered into a 12-month services agreement pursuant to which a team at Ariel under the direction of Prof. Danny Baranes will conduct molecular biology research activities involving the testing of implant materials for the Company. As compensation for the services provided, the Company will pay Ariel (i) $17,250 within five business days of the execution of the Services Agreement, and (ii) $17,250 by May 1, 2018.
The Services Agreement may be terminated by the non-breaching party upon a material breach that is not cured within 30 days or by the Company upon thirty days' prior written notice to Ariel. Ariel must keep confidential information of the Company confidential for five years after the term of the Services Agreement.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, $17,250 was paid and on April 26, 2018, the remaining installment of $17,250 was paid. During the year ended December 31, 2017, $1,438 was expensed, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 $25,875 was expensed, and the remaining $7,187, which amount is reflected on the Company's balance sheets as prepaid expenses, will be expensed in a subsequent period.
On April 12, 2018, the Services Agreement was amended to provide for the payment by the Company of an additional monthly fee, commencing March 2018, of up to 8,000 Israeli shekels as compensation for additional costs which the Company may request. During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018, the Company paid $14,082 for these additional fees.
(2)
|
Service Agreement with Ariel - Dr. Gadi Turgeman
|
On March 6, 2018, the Company entered into a service agreement for the services of Professor Gadi Turgeman and his stem cells research team in their lab. As compensation for the services provided, the Company paid Ariel $20,580 on each of March 19, 2018 and August 22, 2018.
The Services Agreement may be terminated by the non-breaching party upon a material breach that is not cured within 30 days or by the Company upon thirty days' prior written notice to Ariel. Ariel must keep confidential information of the Company confidential for six years after the term of the Services Agreement.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, $41,160 was paid and recorded as prepaid expenses, of which $24,010 was expensed in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018, and the remaining $17,150 will be expensed in a subsequent period.
(3)
|
Science Advisory Board Member Consulting Agreements (the "Agreements")
|
As part of its ongoing program of research and development, the Company has retained distinguished scientists and other qualified individuals to advise the Company with respect to its technology and business strategy and to assist it in the research, development and analysis of the Company's technology and products. In furtherance thereof, the Company has retained certain Advisors as members of its Scientific Advisory Board as described below, and the Company and Advisors have entered into agreements with the following terms and conditions:
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Note 6 – Commitments (continued)
(3)
|
Science Advisory Board Member Consulting Agreements (the "Agreements") (continued)
|
-
|
Scientific Advisory Board and Consulting Services - Advisor shall provide general consulting services to Company (the "Services") as a member of its Scientific Advisory Board ("SAB"). As a member of the SAB, Advisor agrees to provide the Services as follows: (a) attending meetings of the Company's SAB; (b) performing the duties of a SAB member at such meetings, as established from time to time by the mutual agreement of the Company and the SAB members, including without limitation meeting with Company employees, consultants and other SAB members, reviewing goals of the Company and assisting in developing strategies for achieving such goals, and providing advice, support, theories, techniques and improvements in the Company's scientific research and product development activities; and (c) providing consulting services to Company at its request, including a reasonable amount of informal consultation over the telephone or otherwise as requested by Company. Advisor's consultation with Company will involve services as scientific, technical and business advisor to the Company and its senior team as needed with respect to the field of neuronal injuries and neuro degenerative diseases ("the "Field") and requires the application of unique, special and extraordinary skills and knowledge that Advisor possesses in the Field.
|
-
|
SAB Consulting Compensation - the Company shall grant to Advisor the option to purchase certain number of shares of the common stock of the Company as per the stock option award grant. The options are subject to terms and provisions of the Company's 2016 Stock Option and Stock Award Plan.
|
On November 15, 2017, the Company entered into Agreements with three Advisors under the terms of which two Advisors are granted an option to purchase 20,000 shares of common stock and one Advisor was granted an option to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock under the 2016 Stock Option and Award Plan subject to certain vesting terms.
On April 16, 2018, the Company entered into a one-year advisory board member consulting agreement with an assistant Professor of Chemistry at Dartmouth College to serve on the Company's Scientific Advisory Board. In consideration for serving on the Scientific Advisory Board, the Company granted an option to purchase 30,000 shares of its common stock under certain vesting terms to the assistant Professor.
On August 15, 2018, the Company entered into an Agreement with an Advisor under the terms of which the Company granted an option to purchase 20,000 shares of common stock under the 2016 Stock Option and Award Plan subject to certain vesting terms.
(4)
|
Business Advisory Board Agreement
|
On January 23, 2018, the Company entered into a one-year advisory board member consulting agreement with Pavel Hilman, the controlling shareholder of Conventus Holdings SA, a BVI corporation ("Conventus"), under which Mr. Hilman will serve on the Company's Advisory Board as a business advisor. The Advisory Board Agreement will automatically renew for up to two additional one-year periods, unless earlier terminated by either party upon 30 days' prior written notice to the other party. In consideration for serving on the Advisory Board, the Company awarded 10,000 shares of its common stock to Mr. Hilman under its 2016 Stock Option and Stock Award Plan.
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Note 6 – Commitments (continued)
Investor Relations Agreement
|
On April 23, 2018, the Company entered into a six-month investor relations agreement with an investor relations firm for a monthly consulting fee of $5,000 and the issuance of 75,000 shares of common stock payable on signing the agreement.
On June 23, 2018, the Company gave notice of rescission of the agreement to such firm and requested the return of the consulting fee paid and the 75,000 shares of common stock. As a result, the Company has not recorded any fees for services rendered past June 23, 2018. A total of $10,000 representing April 2018 and May 2018 monthly consulting fees is reflected in the statement of operations and a total of $150,000, the fair market value of the issued shares, was expensed on issue.
(6)
|
Sponsored Research Agreement
|
On July 12, 2018, the Company entered into a one-year sponsored research agreement (the "Sponsored Research Agreement"), with the Trustees of Dartmouth College ("Dartmouth") pursuant to which the Company will support and fund the cost of research conducted by Dartmouth of mutual interest to the parties in accordance with the Agreement. Intellectual property invented or developed solely by a party shall be owned by such party and intellectual property jointly invented or developed shall be jointly owned. Dartmouth shall retain an irrevocable worldwide right to use intellectual property owned by it resulting from its research under the Agreement on a non-exclusive royalty-free basis for research and education purposes. The Company funded $36,293 on August 20, 2018 and will fund additional $18,147 by December 1, 2018 and $18,146 by June 1, 2019, respectively.
The Agreement may be terminated earlier than one year upon written agreement of the parties, a material breach which is not cured within 30 days of notice thereof, if Professor Ke no longer conducts the research under the Agreement and a successor acceptable to both parties is not available, or in the event of an unauthorized assignment of the Company's rights and obligations under the Agreement.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, $36,293 was paid and recorded as prepaid expenses, of which $9,073 was expensed in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018, and the remaining $27,220 will be expensed in a subsequent period.
Note 7 – Stock Plan
2016 Stock Option and Stock Award
On December 14, 2016, the Board adopted the Company's 2016 Stock Option and Stock Award Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan provides for the award of stock options (incentive and non-qualified), stock awards and stock appreciation rights to officers, directors, employees and consultants who provide services to the Company. The terms of awards under the Plan are made by the Administrator of the Plan appointed by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), or in the absence of an Administrator, by the Board. The Company has reserved 10 million shares for issuance under the Plan.
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QRONS INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2018
Note 7 – Stock Plan (continued)
Stock Awards:
On December 14, 2016, the Board awarded to each of its Science Advisors, Prof. Danny Baranes and Dr. Liat Hammer, a total of 440,000 shares of common stock of which 150,000 shares vested on December 14, 2016, 145,000 shares vested on December 14, 2017, and 145,000 shares will vest on December 14, 2018, provided such advisors are still providing services to the Company.
The value of the vested awards had been recorded as research and development expenses in the respective periods. A total of 290,000 stock awards are expected to vest during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
On January 23, 2018, the Company awarded 10,000 shares of its common stock to Mr. Hilman under its 2016 Stock Option and Stock Award Plan, which shares were fully vested and recorded as advisory services on issuance.
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2018
|
For the year ended December 31, 2017
|
|||||||
Number of shares vested in period
|
10,000
|
290,000
|
||||||
Fair market value per share
|
$
|
2.80
|
$
|
2.80
|
||||
Stock based compensation recognized
|
$
|
28,000
|
$
|
812,000
|
Stock Options:
(a)
|
Stock Options granted to Science Advisors:
|
On November 15, 2017, under the 2016 Stock Option and Award Plan, the Board awarded two of its Science Advisors the following three-year stock options: (i) an immediately exercisable option to purchase 6,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, (ii) an option to purchase 6,667 shares of common stock exercisable on November 15, 2018 at an exercise price of $2.00 per share and (iii) an option to purchase 6,666 shares of common stock exercisable on November 15, 2019 at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, provided the advisors are still providing services to the Company.
On November 15, 2017, under the 2016 Stock Option and Award Plan, the Board awarded a Science Advisor, the following three-year stock options: (i) an option to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock, exercisable on November 15, 2018 at an exercise price of $0.40 per share and (ii) an option to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock exercisable on November 15, 2019 at an exercise price of $0.40 per share, provided the advisor is still providing services to the Company.
On April 16, 2018, under the 2016 Stock Option and Award Plan, the Board awarded a Science Advisor, the following three-year stock options: (i) an option to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock, exercisable on April 16, 2018 at an exercise price of $2.00 per share (ii) an option to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock exercisable on April 16, 2019 at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, and (iii) an option to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock exercisable on April 16, 2020 at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, provided the advisor is still providing services to the Company.
On August 15, 2018, under the 2016 Stock Option and Award Plan, the Board granted a Science Advisor an option to purchase an aggregate of 20,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.00 per share. The option vests as to 6,667 shares on each of August 15, 2018 and August 15, 2019 and as to 6,666 shares on August 15, 2020 and remains exercisable as to each such installment for three years from the date of vesting.
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QRONS INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2018
Note 7 – Stock Plan (continued)
Stock Options: (continued)
(a)
|
Stock Options granted to Science Advisors: (continued)
|
During the year ended December 31, 2017, total recognized compensation in respect of the above stock option compensation was $29,000, which amount has been allocated as advisory services as part of general and administrative expenses.
The Company recorded stock-based compensation in the amount of $48,078 and $122,816 in respect to these options grants during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, which amounts have been allocated as advisory services as part of general and administrative expenses.
As of September 30, 2018, total unrecognized compensation remaining to be recognized in future periods totaled $92,671.
(b)
|
Stock Options granted to Officers:
|
On December 4, 2017, the Board granted five-year options to each of its two officers for the purchase of 300,000 shares of the common stock of the Company. The options have an exercise price of $2.00 and vest and become exercisable on December 4, 2018.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, total recognized compensation of $106,029 was recorded as general and administrative expenses.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, total recognized compensation of $353,430 and $1,060,290, respectively, was recorded as general and administrative expenses.
As of September 30, 2018, total unrecognized compensation remaining to be recognized in future periods totaled $246,755.
The fair value of each option award above is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions at the measurement date(s):
The fair value of each option award above is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions at the measurement date(s):
|
|
Measurement date
|
|
|
Dividend yield
|
|
|
0%
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
114.69 ~ 126.34%
|
|
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
1.79% ~ 2.68%
|
|
|
Expected life (years)
|
|
3 ~ 5
|
|
|
Stock Price
|
|
$
|
2.00 ~ 2.80
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
$
|
0.40 ~ 2.00
|
|
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QRONS INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2018
Note 7 – Stock Plan (continued)
Stock Options: (continued)
A summary of the activity for the Company's stock options for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 and for the year ended December 31, 2017, is as follows:
|
September 30, 2018
|
December 31, 2017
|
||||||||||||||
|
Weighted Average
|
Weighted Average
|
||||||||||||||
|
Shares
|
Exercise Price
|
Shares
|
Exercise Price
|
||||||||||||
Outstanding, beginning of period
|
670,000
|
$
|
1.93
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
||||||||||
Granted
|
50,000
|
$
|
2.00
|
670,000
|
$
|
1.93
|
||||||||||
Exercised
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
||||||||||
Canceled
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
||||||||||
Outstanding, end of period
|
720,000
|
$
|
1.93
|
670,000
|
$
|
1.93
|
||||||||||
Options exercisable, end of period
|
30,000
|
$
|
2.00
|
13,334
|
$
|
2.00
|
||||||||||
Options expected to vest, end of period
|
690,000
|
$
|
1.93
|
656,666
|
$
|
1.89
|
||||||||||
Weighted average fair value of options granted
|
$
|
2.30
|
$
|
2.36
|
Note 8 – Capital Stock
Authorized:
The Company has authorized 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 and 10,000 shares of preferred stock which is designated as Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.001.
Series A Preferred Stock:
The Series A Preferred Stock is redeemable at the option of the Company at any time, in whole or in part, upon 10 trading days prior notice, at a price of $1.00 per share plus 4% per annum from the date of issuance (the "Stated Value"). The holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to a liquidation preference equal to the Stated Value, prior to the holders of other preferred stock or common stock. The holders of the Series A Preferred Stock have the right to convert such stock into common stock at a conversion rate equal to the Stated Value as of the conversion date divided by the average closing price of the common stock for the five previous trading days. The Company is required to reserve sufficient number of shares for the conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock. The holders of Class A Preferred Stock shall vote together as a single class with the holders of the Company's common stock and the holders of any other class or series of shares entitled to vote with the common stock, with the holders of Class A Preferred Stock being entitled to 66 2/3% of the total votes on all such matters, regardless of the actual number of shares of Class A Preferred Stock then outstanding.
There was a total of 2,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
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QRONS INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2018
Note 8 – Capital Stock (continued)
Common Stock issuances during the nine months ended September 30, 2018:
On January 23, 2018 the Company sold 312,500 shares of its common stock to Conventus and raised $500,000 pursuant to a subscription agreement in a private placement offering. The proceeds of the offering will be used for research and general corporate purposes.
On January 23, 2018, the Company issued 10,000 shares for advisory services (Note 6(4)). The shares were valued at fair market value on the date of issuance for a total of $28,000 or $2.80 per share.
On February 6, 2018, the Company received a warrant exercise notice in respect of 2,000 warrants from a subscriber and issued 1,715 shares of common stock on a cashless exercise basis as per the cashless exercise formula contained in the warrant.
On April 23, 2018, the Company issued 75,000 shares of its common stock in respect of an investor relations services agreement which was rescinded on June 23, 2018 (Note 6(5)). The shares were valued at the fair market value on the date of issuance for a total of $150,000, or $2.00 per share.
On September 16, 2018 the Company sold 22,728 shares of its common stock to an investor and raised $25,000 pursuant to a subscription agreement in a private placement offering. The proceeds of the offering will be used for research and general corporate purposes.
Common Stock issuances as of December 31, 2017:
On December 13, 2017, 119,950 shares were issued to Ariel as an exercise of warrants pursuant to a License Agreement (Note 5 – License and Research Funding Agreement). These shares were valued at $335,860 or $2.80 per share, based on fair market value, and the associated cost was recorded as research and development expenses.
On December 14, 2017, the Company issued 290,000 shares to two Scientific Advisors as a stock award, valued at $812,000, or $2.80 per share, based on fair market value, and recorded the associated cost as research and development expenses. (Note 7 – Stock Plan).
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company received aggregate proceeds of $32,000 in private placement subscriptions for a total of 128,000 shares.
During the year ended December 31, 2017 the Company received warrant exercise notices in respect of 512,000 warrants from various subscribers and issued a total of 442,960 shares of common stock on a cashless exercise basis as per the cashless exercise formula in the warrant.
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QRONS INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2018
Note 8 – Capital Stock (continued)
Share Purchase Warrants
In accordance with authoritative accounting guidance, the fair value of the aforementioned warrants was calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions at the measurement date(s):
|
|
Measurement date
|
|
|
Dividend yield
|
|
|
0%
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
97.90~119.33%
|
|
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
1.47~1.60%
|
|
|
Expected life (years)
|
|
2.71~2.92
|
|
|
Stock Price
|
|
$
|
0.25
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
$
|
0.40
|
|
As of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the following common stock purchase warrants were outstanding:
|
Warrants (1)
|
Weighted Average Exercise Price
|
||||||
Outstanding – December 31, 2016
|
502,000
|
$
|
0.40
|
|||||
Granted
|
64,000
|
0.40
|
||||||
Forfeited/Canceled
|
-
|
-
|
||||||
Exercised
|
512,000
|
(2)
|
0.40
|
|||||
Outstanding – December 31, 2017
|
54,000
|
0.40
|
||||||
Granted
|
-
|
-
|
||||||
Forfeited/Canceled
|
-
|
-
|
||||||
Exercised
|
2,000
|
(3)
|
0.40
|
|||||
Outstanding – September 30, 2018
|
52,000
|
$
|
0.40
|
(1) Each two shares of common stock purchased under the private placement provides for one warrant to acquire an additional share of common stock together with the payment of $0.40.
(2) During the year ended December 31, 2017, investors exercised 512,000 share purchase warrants and received 442,960 underlying shares for exercise on a cashless basis.
(3) During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018, investors exercised 2,000 share purchase warrants and received 1,715 underlying shares for exercise on a cashless basis.
Note 9 – Subsequent Events
On October 8, 2018 the Company sold 22,728 shares of its common stock to an investor and raised $25,000 pursuant to a subscription agreement in a private placement offering. The proceeds of the offering will be used for research and general corporate purposes.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events from the balance sheet date through the date that the financial statements were issued and determined that there are no additional subsequent events to disclose.
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This Quarterly Report on Report contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements relating to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "intends", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "potential", or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors including the risks set forth in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to our Registration Statement on Form S-1, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 15, 2018, that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements represent our management's beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this Report. You should read this Report with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they are made, except as required by federal securities and any other applicable law.
The management's discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our condensed financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Report and the Company's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, as filed with the SEC in its Annual Report on Form 10-K on March 2, 2018, along with the accompanying notes. As used in this Quarterly Report, the terms "we", "us", "our", and the "Company" means BioLabMart Inc. prior to August 8, 2017 and Qrons Inc. since August 8, 2017.
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Wyoming on August 22, 2016 as BioLabMart Inc. and changed its name to Qrons Inc. on August 8, 2017.
The Company is a preclinical stage biotechnology company developing advanced cell-based solutions to combat neuronal injuries and achieve a breakthrough in the treatment of traumatic brain injuries ("TBIs"), an unmet medical need. We believe that our approach is pushing the boundaries of science by using the latest advances in molecular biology and chemistry. The Company collaborates with universities and scientists in the fields of regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and 3D printable hydrogels to develop a treatment that integrates proprietary, engineered mesenchymal stem cells, 3D printable implant, smart materials and a novel delivery system.
The Company raised an aggregate of $281,000 between November 2, 2016 and January 27, 2017 from 37 accredited investors, $500,000 in January 2018 from an accredited investor, and an aggregate of $50,000 from two accredited investors in September and October 2018, in private placement offerings under Regulation D and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933.,
The Company relies primarily on its two co-founders, Jonah Meer and Ido Merfeld, who are its sole officers and directors to manage its day- to-day business. We currently outsource all professional services to third parties in an effort to maintain lower operational costs.
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Messrs. Meer and Merfeld, as the holders of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of the Company's Class A Preferred Stock, collectively have 66 2/3% of the voting rights of the Company. Acting together, they will be able to influence the outcome of all corporate actions requiring approval of our stockholders.
The Company's common stock was approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") for quotation on the OTC pink sheets under the symbol "BLMB" as of July 3, 2017. On July 6, 2017, the Company's board of directors and shareholders approved an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation changing the name of the Company from "BioLabMart Inc." to "Qrons Inc. The Secretary of State of the State of Wyoming approved such name change, effective August 8, 2017. FINRA announced the Company's name change to Qrons Inc. on its Daily List on August 9, 2017. The new name and symbol, "QRON", became effective on August 10, 2017.
License Agreement with Ariel
On December 14, 2016, the Company entered into a license and research funding agreement ("License Agreement") with Ariel University R&D Co., Ltd., ("Ariel"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ariel University, based in Ariel, Israel. In consideration for payments under the License Agreement, the Company received an exclusive worldwide royalty-bearing license in Ariel patents and know-how to develop and commercialize products for neuronal tissue regeneration and/or repair, resulting from Ariel's research or technology or the Company's research funding.
Services Agreements with Ariel
In lieu of extending the research financing and research period under the License Agreement beyond the initial 12 months, on December 14, 2017, the Company entered into a 12-month services agreement with Ariel (the "Services Agreement") pursuant to which a team at Ariel University under the direction of Prof. Danny Baranes will conduct molecular biology research activities involving the testing of implant materials for the Company. As compensation for such services, the Company paid Ariel (i) $17,250 on December 19, 2017 and (ii) $17,250 on April 26, 2018. On April 12, 2018, the Services Agreement was amended to provide for the payment by the Company of an additional monthly fee, commencing March 2018, of up to 8,000 Israeli shekels as compensation for additional costs which the Company may request.
On March 6, 2018, the Company entered into an additional service agreement with Ariel for the services of Professor Gadi Turgeman and his stem cells research team in their lab pursuant to which the Company paid Ariel $20,580 on each of March 19, 2018 and August 22, 2018.
Option Agreement with Dartmouth
On October 17, 2017, the Company entered into an option agreement (the " Option Agreement") with the Trustees of Dartmouth College ("Dartmouth") which provides for, among other things, the grant to the Company of a one-year exclusive option to negotiate a worldwide, royalty bearing, exclusive license with Dartmouth for 3D printable materials in the field of human and animal health. The Option Agreement provided the opportunity to evaluate the intellectual property, potential products and markets and for further research to develop the intellectual property. The Company exercised its option on March 26, 2018 to negotiate definitive license terms, as it continues further evaluation and research.
On July 12, 2018, the Company entered into a one-year sponsored research agreement (the "Sponsored Research Agreement"), with Dartmouth pursuant to which the Company will support and fund the cost of research conducted by Dartmouth of mutual interest to the parties in accordance with the Agreement.
Intellectual property invented or developed solely by a party shall be owned by such party and intellectual property jointly invented or developed shall be jointly owned.
Dartmouth shall retain an irrevocable worldwide right to use intellectual property owned by it resulting from its research under the Agreement on a non-exclusive royalty-free basis for research and education purposes.
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If either party desires to obtain patent and copyright protection for intellectual property created under the Agreement, such party shall notify the other party and the parties shall agree upon intellectual property protection strategy and cost allocation. Each party shall have the right to grant licenses under jointly-owned patents to third parties, subject to the Company's option to the exclusive right to license Dartmouth intellectual property and/or Dartmouth's ownership in jointly-owned intellectual property upon notification to Dartmouth in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and at the Company's cost. If the Company exercises its option to license intellectual property, Dartmouth shall negotiate exclusively with the Company for 180 days (or such additional period as agreed upon by the parties) for such licenses. The Company will be required to reimburse Dartmouth for the costs of patent prosecution and maintenance in the United States and any foreign country and demonstrate reasonable efforts to commercialize the technology.
The Agreement may be terminated earlier than one year upon written agreement of the parties, a material breach which is not cured within 30 days of notice thereof, if Professor Ke no longer conducts the research under the Agreement and a successor acceptable to both parties is not available, or in the event of an unauthorized assignment of the Company's rights and obligations under the Agreement.
Plan of Operations
We have not completed development of our product candidate nor generated any revenue from the sales of products or services.
In the next 12 months, we currently plan on completing development of our product candidate. This will require us to continue working with Dartmouth under the Sponsored Research Agreement in our development of innovative 3D printable biocompatible advanced materials and stem cell delivery techniques. At our Ariel labs our Stem Cells Team will continue development of our proprietary, neuro-regenerative mesenchymal stem cell lines.
Upon completion of the development of our product candidate we will begin testing for efficacy. This will require us to establish an Efficacy Team, in preparation to reach clinical trials.
On January 15, 2018, Ariel filed a provisional patent application related to our neural cell development research. Subject to positive efficacy findings, we currently intend to file for a non-provisional application. On April 9, 2018, we filed a provisional patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office entitled 'Techniques for Promoting Neuronal Recovery'.
As our research progresses, if and when we achieve functional supporting results, we or Ariel intend to file for additional patents. Under the License Agreement Ariel shall be responsible for the preparation, filing, prosecution and protection of its patents. Such preparation shall be done in consultation with the Company, provided expenses in excess of $1,000 will require Company pre-approval. The Company shall reimburse Ariel for all documented patent-related expenses. We currently estimate the cost of such patent preparation and filing to be approximately $7,000 which we intend to fund with the Company's operating capital.
We will continue exploring sources of additional debt and equity financings as well as available grants.
There is substantial doubt that we can continue as an on-going business after the next twelve months unless we obtain additional capital to pay our expenditures. We do not currently have sufficient resources to accomplish all of the conditions necessary for us to generate revenue.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We have not generated any revenue since our inception and do not expect to generate any revenue from the sale of products in the near future.
Net Loss
Our net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:
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For the three months ended September 30,
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2018
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2017
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||||||
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Net sales
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$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
||||
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Operating expenses:
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Research and development expenses
|
104,798
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8,406
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||||||
Professional fees
|
6,300
|
8,170
|
||||||
General and administrative expenses
|
423,216
|
31,643
|
||||||
Total operating expenses
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534,314
|
48,219
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||||||
|
||||||||
Income (loss) from operations
|
(534,314
|
)
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(48,219
|
)
|
||||
|
||||||||
Other income (expense)
|
||||||||
Interest expense
|
(6,048
|
)
|
(1,785
|
)
|
||||
Change in derivative liabilities
|
(2,979
|
)
|
(47,954
|
)
|
||||
|
||||||||
Net (loss)
|
$
|
(543,341
|
)
|
$
|
(97,958
|
)
|
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2018 were $534,314 compared to total operating expenses of $48,219 for the three months ended September 30, 2017. During the three months ended September 30, 2018, the Company incurred $104,798 of research and development expenses which included payroll of $34,563, service fees related to certain research and development agreements of $26,087, fees associated with a sponsored research agreement of $9,073, legal and filing fees related to patents of $710, publication and software fees of $2,163 and purchases of expendable lab supplies and equipment of $32,203, compared to $8,406 of research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017, which consisted of patent fees of $5,018, and purchases of expendable lab supplies. The Company incurred general and administrative expenses of $423,216 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to general and administrative expenses of $31,643 for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in general and administrative expense during the three months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily due to stock-based compensation costs of $401,208 related to the issuance of stock options to our officers, and members of our advisory board. Professional fees totaled $6,300 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to professional fees of $8,170 during the three months September 30, 2017. Other expense in the three months ended September 30, 2018 included a loss of $2,979 as a result of the change in value of our derivative liabilities and interest expense of $6,048, including accretion of our convertible notes of $5,541. Other expense was $49,739 in the three months ended September 30, 2017, which represents interest expense related to the accretion of our convertible notes, as well as accrued interest, and a loss from the change in the value of our derivative liabilities of $47,954. We had a net loss of $543,341 in the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to a net loss of $97,958 in the three months ended September 30, 2017.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017
Revenue
We have not generated any revenue since our inception and do not expect to generate any revenue from the sale of products in the near future.
Net Loss
Our net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:
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For the nine months ended September 30,
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2018
|
2017
|
||||||
|
||||||||
Net sales
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
||||
|
||||||||
Operating expenses:
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||||||||
Research and development expenses
|
237,770
|
10,120
|
||||||
Professional fees
|
35,449
|
11,297
|
||||||
General and administrative expenses
|
1,432,980
|
47,252
|
||||||
Total operating expenses
|
1,706,199
|
68,669
|
||||||
|
||||||||
Income (loss) from operations
|
(1,706,199
|
)
|
(68,669
|
)
|
||||
|
||||||||
Other income (expense)
|
||||||||
Interest expense
|
(19,839
|
)
|
(7,215
|
)
|
||||
Change in derivative liabilities
|
584
|
(47,954
|
)
|
|||||
|
||||||||
Net (loss)
|
$
|
(1,725,454
|
)
|
$
|
(123,838
|
)
|
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 were $1,706,199 compared to total operating expenses of $68,669 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company incurred $237,770 of research and development expenses which included payroll of $88,856, service fees related to certain research and development agreements of $64,167, fees associated with a sponsored research agreement of $9,073, legal and filing fees related to patents of $21,566, publication and software fees of $4,910 and purchases of expendable lab supplies and equipment of $49,199, compared to $10,120 of research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 which consisted of patent fees of $5,018 and purchases of expendable lab supplies. The Company incurred general and administrative expenses of $1,432,980 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to general and administrative expenses of $47,252 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in general and administrative expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily due to stock-based compensation costs of $1,183,106 related to the issuance of stock options to our officers, and $178,000 for stock awards and shares for services to members of our advisory board and investor relations consultants. Professional fees totaled $35,449 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to professional fees of $11,297 during the nine months September 30, 2017. Other expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 included a gain of $584 as a result of the change in value of our derivative liabilities and interest expense of $19,839, including accretion of our convertible notes of $18,335. Other expense was $55,169 in the nine months ended September 30, 2017, which represents interest expense related to the accretion of our convertible notes of $6,599, as well as accrued interest, and a loss from the change in the value of our derivative liabilities of $47,954 We had a net loss of $1,725,454 in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to a net loss of $123,838 in the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
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Liquidity and Financial Condition
Our current assets as of September 30, 2018 were $253,613 which consisted of $198,622 in cash and cash equivalents and $54,991 of prepaid expenses. We are in the early stage of development, have experienced net losses to date and have not generated revenue from operations which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. There are a number of conditions that we must satisfy before we will be able to commercialize our potential product and generate revenue, including successful development of a product candidate, which includes clinical trials, FDA approval, demonstration of effectiveness sufficient to generate commercial orders by customers, establishing production capabilities as well as effective marketing and sales capabilities for our product. We do not currently have sufficient resources to accomplish any of these conditions necessary for us to generate revenue and currently expect to incur increasing operating expenses. We will require substantial additional funds for operations, the service of debt and to fund our business objectives. We will have to continue to rely on equity and debt financing. There can be no assurance that financing, whether debt or equity, will always be available to us in the amount required at any particular time or for any particular period or, if available, that it can be obtained on terms favorable to us. While we secured financing in the amount of $500,000 in January 2018, and additional financing of $50,000 in September and October 2018, without additional financing, we do not believe our resources will be sufficient to meet our operating and capital needs beyond the fourth quarter of 2018.
Working Capital
|
At September 30, 2018
|
At December 31, 2017
|
||||
|
||||||
Current Assets
|
$
|
253,613
|
$
|
73,579
|
||
Current Liabilities
|
72,688
|
53,306
|
||||
Working Capital
|
$
|
180,925
|
$
|
20,273
|
Cash Flows
|
At September 30, 2018
|
At September 30, 2017
|
||||||
Net cash (used in) operating activities
|
$
|
(384,145
|
)
|
$
|
(63,226
|
)
|
||
Net cash provided by investing activities
|
-
|
-
|
||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
$
|
525,000
|
$
|
24,452
|
||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash during period
|
$
|
140,855
|
$
|
(38,774
|
)
|
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $384,145 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 compared to $63,226 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017. Cash used in operating activities was predominantly the result of our net loss, offset by non-cash items including compensation in the form of stock options totaling $1,183,106, stock awards and stock based compensation totaling $178,000 related to an investor relations agreement and service provided on the Company's advisory board, accretion expense of $18,335, and a gain from the change in the value of derivative liabilities of $584. Changes in operating assets and liabilities includes an increase to accounts payable of $126, an increase to prepaid expenses of $39,179 and an increase to accounts payable related party of $1,505 during the nine months ended September 30, 2018. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 cash used in operating activities was also a result of our net loss of $123,838, offset by an increase to accounts payable of $6,059, accretion of debt discount totaling $6,599 and a change in our derivative liabilities of $47,954.
Investing Activities
There were no investing activities during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.
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Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $525,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 compared to $24,452 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017. The Company received proceeds from private placement offerings totaling $525,000 in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $32,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2017, which included financing costs of $22,548, with no similar expense in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018. Further during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company received proceeds of $15,000 from a convertible note, with no similar financing in the nine months ended September 30, 2018.
Going Concern
Our financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern and, accordingly, do not include adjustments relating to the recoverability and realization of assets and classification of liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue in operation. Our report from our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 includes an explanatory paragraph stating the Company has experienced net losses to date, and it has not generated revenue from operations, and will need additional working capital to service debt and for ongoing operations. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we are unable to obtain sufficient funding, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations will be materially and adversely effected and we may be unable to continue as a going concern.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of our financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments which are based on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The results of their evaluation form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and circumstances. Our significant accounting policies are more fully discussed in note 2 to our financial statements contained herein.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
There were various accounting standards and interpretations issued recently, none of which are expected to have a material effect on the Company's operations, financial position or cash flows.
We are a smaller reporting company and are not required to provide this information.
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as of September 30, 2018, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, based on the material weaknesses discussed below, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of such date to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act were recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Act Commission's rules and forms and that our disclosure controls are not effectively designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our internal controls are not effective for the following reasons: (i) there is an inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives as management is comprised of only two persons, one of which is the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer and, (ii) the Company does not have a formal audit committee with a financial expert, and thus the Company lacks the board oversight role within the financial reporting process.
Our internal controls are not effective for the following reasons: (i) there is an inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives as management is comprised of only two persons, one of which is the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer and, (ii) the Company does not have a formal audit committee with a financial expert, and thus the Company lacks the board oversight role within the financial reporting process.
In order to mitigate the foregoing material weakness, we have engaged an outside accounting consultant with significant experience in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP to assist us in the preparation of our financial statements to ensure that these financial statements are prepared in conformity to U.S. GAAP. We will continue to monitor the effectiveness of this action and make any changes that our management deems appropriate.
We would need to hire additional staff to provide greater segregation of duties. Currently, it is not feasible to hire additional staff to obtain optimal segregation of duties. Management will reassess this matter in the following year to determine whether improvement in segregation of duty is feasible. In addition, we would need to expand our board to include independent members.
Going forward, we intend to evaluate our processes and procedures and, where practicable and resources permit, implement changes in order to have more effective controls over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the period covered by this report, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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There are no pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or in which any director, officer or affiliate of the Company, any owner of record or beneficially of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, or security holder is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company. The Company's property is not the subject of any pending legal proceedings.
The Company is a smaller reporting company and is not required to provide this information.
Except as set forth below, there were no sales of equity securities sold during the period covered by this Report:
On August 15, 2018, we granted an option to purchase an aggregate of 20,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.00 per share to Igor Korman. The option vests as to 6,667 shares on each of August 15, 2018 and August 15, 2019 and as to 6,666 shares on August 15, 2020 and remains exercisable as to each such installment for three years from the date of vesting.
On September 16, 2018, we sold 22,728 shares of our common stock to an accredited investor for $25,000 pursuant to a subscription agreement.
On October 8, 2018 we sold 22,728 shares our common stock to an accredited investor for $25,000 pursuant to a subscription agreement.
The above issuance did not involve any underwriters, underwriting discounts or commissions, or any public offering and we believe is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2) thereof and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder. The purchaser represented to us that he was an accredited investor and was acquiring the shares for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, any distribution thereof and that he could bear the risks of the investment.
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not Applicable
None.
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Exhibit Number
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Exhibit
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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QRONS INC.
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Date: November 6, 2018
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By:
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/s/ Jonah Meer
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Name:
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Jonah Meer
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Title:
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Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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