UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-K


  X...ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 20132015


      .TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

For the Transition Period from __________ to __________


Commission File Number: 001-36833


VOLITIONRX LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware

000-30402

91-1949078

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission File Number)

(IRSI.R.S. Employer

of Incorporation)incorporation or organization)

 

Identification Number)No.)

 

1 Scotts Road

#24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Telephone: (212) 618-1750

Facsimile: +65 6333 7235+1 (646) 650-1351

 

 

(Registrant’s Telephone Number)telephone number, including area code)

 


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of Each Class:

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered:

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

NYSE MKT LLC


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes     . No X.


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes     . No X.

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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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant'sregistrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.     .




 

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


Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer

      .(Do (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company

  X.





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


TheAs of June 30, 2015, the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equitystock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $50,777,898 (based upon the $3.95 closing price for shares of the registrant’s common stock as ofreported by the NYSE MKT, on June 30, 2013 was $12,919,883 based upon2015, the price ($2.20) at which the common stock was last sold astrading date of the last business day of theregistrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, multiplied by the approximate number of shares of common stock held by persons other than executive officers, directors and five percent stockholders of the registrant without conceding that any such person is an “affiliate” of the registrant for purposes of the federal securities laws. Our common stock is traded in the over-the-counter market and quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “VNRX.OB”quarter).


As of March 28, 2014,11, 2016, there were 13,307,936approximately 18,863,272 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, common stock issued and outstanding.


Documents incorporated by reference: None




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Table of Contents



 

 

Page

 

PART I

 

 

 

 

Item 1

Business

52

Item 1A

Risk Factors

1921

Item 1B

Unresolved Staff Comments

1930

Item 2

Properties

1930

Item 3

Legal Proceedings

1930

Item 4

Mine Safety Disclosures

1930

 

 

 

 

PART II

 

 

 

 

Item 5

Market for Registrant'sRegistrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

1931

Item 6

Selected Financial Data

2232

Item 7

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

2333

Item 7A

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

2536

Item 8

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

F-1

Item 9

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

2637

Item 9A

Controls and Procedures

2637

Item 9B

Other Information

2738

 

 

 

 

PART III

 

 

 

 

Item 10

Directors, and Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

2739

Item 11

Executive Compensation

3646

Item 12

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

4757

Item 13

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

5060

Item 14

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

5362

 

 

 

 

PART IV

 

 

 

 

Item 15

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

5463

Signatures

68





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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


This Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, which we refer to as this report, contains forward-looking statements.“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, which statements are subject to considerable risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are notintended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts but ratherfact included in this report or incorporated by reference into this report are based on current expectations, estimates and projections. We may useforward-looking statements. Throughout this report, we have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by using words such as “may,” “believe,” “will,” “could,” “project,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “should,” “continue,” “potential,” “plans,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “aim,” “seek,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “foresee,” “estimate” and variationsother forms of these words or similar words or expressions or the negative thereof (although not all forward-looking statements contain these words). In particular, forward looking statements contained in this report relate to, among other things, any predictions of earnings, revenues, expenses or other financial items; plans or expectations with respect to our development activities or business strategy; statements concerning industry trends; statements regarding anticipated demand for our products, or the products of our competitors, statements relating to manufacturing forecasts, and similar expressionsthe potential impact of our relationship with contract manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers on our business; assumptions regarding the future cost and potential benefits of our research and development efforts; the effect of critical accounting policies; forecasts of our liquidity position or available cash resources; statements relating to identifythe impact of pending litigation; and statements relating to the assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.


We have based our forward-looking statements. These statements areon our current expectations and projections about trends affecting our business and industry and other future events. Although we do not guarantees of future performance andmake forward-looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. Forward-looking statements are subject to certainsubstantial risks and uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict andthat could cause actualour future business, financial condition, results of operations or performance, to differ materially from our historical results or those expressed or forecasted. Theseimplied in any forward-looking statement contained in this report. We discuss these risks and uncertainties include the following:


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The availability and adequacy of our cash flow to meet our requirements;

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Economic, competitive, demographic, business and other conditions in our local and regional markets;

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Changes or developments in laws, regulations or taxes in our industry;

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Actions taken or omitted to be taken by third parties including our suppliers and competitors, as well as legislative, regulatory, judicial and other governmental authorities;

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Competition in our industry;

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The loss of or failure to obtain any license or permit necessary or desirablegreater detail in the operationsection entitled “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our business;

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Changes in our business strategy, capital improvements or development plans;

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The availability of additional capital to support capital improvements and development; and

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Other risks identified in this report, and in ourthe other filingsdocuments that we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC.


In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties of which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. For these reasons, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.


ThisYou should read this report should be read completelyin its entirety, the documents that we file as exhibits to this report and the documents that we incorporate by reference into this report, with the understanding that actualour future results may be materially different from what we currently expect. The forward-looking statements included in this report are madewe make speak only as of the date of this report and should be evaluated with consideration ofon which they are made. We expressly disclaim any changes occurring after the date of this Report. We will not update forward-looking statements even though our situation may change in the future and we assume nointent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future eventsafter the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or otherwise.to changes in our opinions or expectations. If we do update or correct any forward-looking statements, readers should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections.


Use of TermTerms

 

Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this report to “Company”, “we”,“Company,” “VolitionRx,” “Volition,” “we,” “us”, “our” and “VNRX” are references to VolitionRXVolitionRx Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Singapore Volition Pte. Ltd, Belgian Volition S.A., Hypergenomics Pte Ltd. and Volition Diagnostics UK Limited. AllAdditionally, unless otherwise specified, all references to “USD”“USD,” “United States Dollars” or United States Dollars“$” refer to the legal currency of the United States of America.


Nucleosomics®, NuQ® and HyperGenomics® and their respective logos are trademarks and/or service marks of VolitionRx Limited and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, service marks and trade names referred to in this report are the property of their respective owners.




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PART I


ITEM 1.

BUSINESS


Corporate History


The Company was incorporated on September 24, 1998 in the State of Delaware under the name “Standard Capital Corporation”. On September 22, 2011, the Company filed a Certificate for Renewal and Revival of Charter with the Secretary of State of Delaware. Pursuant to Section 312(1) of Delaware General Corporation Law, the Company was revived under the new name of “VolitionRX“VolitionRx Limited”. The name change to VolitionRX Limited was approved by FINRA on October 7, 2011 and became effective on October 11, 2011.


On September 26, 2011, the Company then under the name Standard Capital Corporation, andacquired its controlling stockholders (the “Controlling Stockholders”) entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) withwholly-owned operating subsidiary, Singapore Volition Pte Limited, a Singapore registered company, (“Singapore Volition”) and the shareholders ofor Singapore Volition, (the “Volition Shareholders”), whereby the Company acquired 6,908,652 (100%) shares of common stock of Singapore Volition (the “Volition Stock”) from the Volition Shareholders.  In exchange for the Volition Stock, the Company issued 6,908,652 shares of its common stock to the Volition Shareholders.  The Share Exchange Agreement closed on October 6, 2011.  As a result of the Share Exchange Agreement, Singapore Volition became our wholly-owned operating subsidiary and the Company now carries on the business of Singapore Volition as its primary business. Singapore Volition has two subsidiaries, Belgian Volition SA, a Belgium registered company, (“or Belgian Volition”)Volition, which it acquired as ofon September 22, 2010, and HyperGenomics Pte Limited, a Singapore registered company, (“or HyperGenomics, Pte Limited”), which it formed as ofon March 7, 2011. Belgian Volition has one subsidiary, Volition Diagnostics UK Limited, which it formed on November 13, 2015.


Our principal executive office is located at 1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208. Our telephone number is +1 (646) 650-1351. Our website is located atwww.volitionrx.com. The information that can be accessed through our website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K and should not be considered to be a part hereof.


BUSINESS


Description of Our Business


The Company isWe are a development stageclinical-stage life sciences company focused on meetingdeveloping blood-based diagnostic tests that meet the need for accurate, fast, inexpensivecost effective and scalable tests for detecting and diagnosing cancer and other diseases. We arehave developed twenty eight blood-based assays to date to detect specific biomarkers that can be used individually or in combination to generate a profile which forms the basis of a test for a particular cancer or disease. We intend to commercialize our products in the development stage of our operations and are in the process of discovering and developing blood-based diagnostic tests intended for future commercialization through various channels within the E.U,European Union, the United States and eventually throughout the rest of the world.world likely beginning with China and India.


We are developing blood-based diagnostics for the most prevalent cancers, beginning with colorectal, lung, and pancreatic cancer, using our Nucleosomics® biomarker discovery platform. The Company has developed twentyplatform employs a range of simple NuQ® immunoassays on an industry standard ELISA format, which allows rapid quantification of epigenetic changes in biofluids (whole blood, plasma, serum, sputum, urine etc.) compared to other approaches such as bisulfite conversion and polymerase chain reaction, or PCR. NuQ® biomarkers can be used alone, or in combination to generate profiles related to specific conditions. The first tranche of data released from a large independent trial for colorectal cancer could, if carried through into our screening or symptomatic trials, potentially have a positive impact for broad scale, cost effective, cancer diagnostics. According to available data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, this could be of significant benefit to the approximately 148 million 50-74 year olds in the European Union alone that the European Union recommends are screened for colorectal cancer. 1


We anticipate that because of their ease of use and cost efficiency, our tests have the potential to become the first method of choice for cancer diagnostics, allowing detection of a range of cancers at an earlier stage than typically occurs currently, and testing of individuals who, for reasons such as time, cost or aversion to current methods, are not currently tested. We believe our blood test assays.  Each assayfor colorectal cancer has the potential to have significantly higher compliance from patients compared to fecal tests and colonoscopies which are invasive and/or unpleasant.


We undertook our early trials in Europe given that our laboratories are based in Belgium and that we have developed can be commercializedstrong relationships with world class collaborators. Hvidovre Hospital in Denmark has given us access to 4,800 previously collected samples from patients for two distinct markets,our retrospective symptomatic colorectal trial and a further 14,000 samples are being collected over 24 months from August 2014, from patients for our prospective screening colorectal trial. All research and development operations are currently in Belgium due to its favorable environment for small companies including a well-trained technical work force, low cost quality research facilities and access to government support, including our funding from the Walloon Region.


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1 European guidelines for quality assurance in colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis; first Ed. Segnan N, Patnick J, von Karsa L (eds), 2010





In 2015, we decided to completely focus our efforts on the clinical in-vitro diagnostics, (“IVD”)or IVD, market, where products are used for patient diagnosis and can only be accessed after a test has either been approved for clinical use in the research use only (“RUO”)United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration, or the FDA, or for risk assessment as a Laboratory Developed Test, or LDT, in the United States under a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, or CLIA, waiver. A similar system operates in China through the Chinese Food and Drug Administration, or CFDA. In the European Union, approval is obtained by declaration and marking that the test conforms to the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislation, or CE Marking. The CE Mark is also recognized in certain Asian territories including India for the private payer market.  Commercializing products on the RUO market means


We obtained our first CE Mark certification in September 2015, for a single biomarker for colorectal cancer, or CRC, and plan to certify two new biomarkers quarterly in 2016 as well as our symptomatic diagnostic panel test for CRC. We expect that we will be required to do further United States trials to achieve FDA approval for our CRC test both as an adjunct test as a 510(k) application and under a Premarket Approval, or PMA, as a screening test . We are committed to filing for FDA approval to allow patient access to our tests in the United States as soon as practicable. We intend to sellbegin 510(k) purposed U.S. based trials in 2016 and pursue FDA clearance as an adjunct test in 2017 for CRC and for lung and pancreatic cancer in 2018. We intend to begin PMA purposed U.S. based trials in 2016 or 2017 and pursue FDA approval upon completion.


We also expect that we will be required to do trials in China to achieve CFDA approval for our productslung cancer test, provided we can ensure adequate protection of our intellectual property in China. Local validation studies will be required to medical schools, universities and commercial research and development departmentssupport sales of our CE Marked colorectal cancer test in India for research use only.  Products placed on the RUO market mayprivate payer market. We plan to seek distribution partners for the major Asian markets in 2016.


Our Nucleosomics® biomarker platform is a technology that can be used for any research purpose.  RUO products, however, are strictly not to be used for patient diagnosis.  Commercializing products on the IVD market means that we intend to sell our future products to be used in hospitals, clinics, etc. for patient diagnosis.  Nonea wide variety of the assays that wecancers. We are currently developing Nucleosomics® tests for a number of major cancers including colorectal, pancreatic, lung and aggressive prostate. We have one trial underway in the United States with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, to establish the efficacy of Nucleosomics® in a precision medicine application to differentiate between the more aggressive anaplastic prostate cancer, and the typical, less-aggressive castration resistant prostate cancer. We are availablealso validating the use of our tests for sale onearly diagnosis of endometriosis, a benign but often debilitating condition, and the IVD market  leading cause of admissions to hospital for abdominal pain. Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of women and is a leading cause of female infertility 2. At present, there are no non-surgical diagnostic tests for endometriosis.


Currently,The Market


Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for around 8.2 million annual deaths globally.3 In the United States alone, there were an estimated 13.8 million cancer survivors in 2010.4 By 2020, this figure is expected to rise to 18.1 million. The Agency for Healthcare research and Quality, or AHRQ, estimated the health economic burden for cancer relating to direct medical costs at approximately $88.7 billion for 2011.5 The annualized cost of cancer care based on analysis of Medicare payments linked to Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results, or SEER, Program data is projected to reach $157 billion at 2020.6 These figures are mirrored across the globe and we expect will continue to grow as populations age. This is a large potential addressable market for which we believe diagnostics will be a significant part. Incidence of, and mortality due to, CRC in the U.S. have been steadily falling since the mid 1980’s with an acceleration of reduction in both men (3% per annum) and women (2.3% per annum) over the last 15 years. This is largely due to early detection and removal of polyps via colonoscopy.7 The Pap test has had a similar impact in improving 5-year survival rates in women with precancerous and cancerous cervical lesions.8


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2 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Fact sheet: Endometriosis - A Guide for Patients [accessed 01/28/2016]

3 Cancer - Fact sheet N°297, World Health Organization, [accessed 01/28/2016]

4 Mariotto AB et al., Projections of the cost of cancer care in the United States: 2010-2020. Jan 19, 2011, JNCI, Vol 103, No.2 [accessed 01/28/2016]

5 American Cancer Society, Economic Impact of Cancer, 02/06/2015 [accessed 01/28/2016]

6 Projections of the cost of cancer care in the United States: 2010-2020 [accessed 01/28/2016]

7 American Cancer Society, Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures 2011-2013 [accessed 01/28/2016]

8 National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet: Cervical Cancer Screening (PDQ®) [accessed 01/28/2016]




Statistically, the chances of surviving cancer are greatly improved by early detection and treatment. However, there are currently very few blood tests for diagnosis of cancer in common clinical use. The only commonly used blood screeningblood-screening test for any cancer is the (“PSA”)Prostate-Specific Antigen, or PSA, test for prostate cancer. TheWe consider the PSA test hasto have relatively poor diagnostic accuracy (detects(detecting approximately 70% of prostate cancers and misdiagnoses about 30% of healthy men as positive for cancer) but is widely used because it is the best product currently availableavailable.19. This test is intended to be used to monitor patients after definitive diagnosis or treatment. The American Cancer Society recommends that prostate cancer screening should not occur without an informed decision making process regarding risks.10 In 2012, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommended against PSA-based screening for healthy men because of a “moderate or high probability” that the service has no benefit or that the harms outweigh the benefits.”11 There are currently no commonly used blood tests for diagnosingscreening for lung, pancreatic or colorectal cancer.  Pancreatic cancer is currently not detectable by any means prior to symptomatic presentation of the patient by which time the disease is advanced and the patient life expectancy is short (a matter of a small number of months).  


We do not anticipate earning significant revenues until such time as we able to fully market our intended products on either the RUO or IVD clinical diagnostics market.  For these reasons, our auditors stated in their report on our audited financial statements that they have substantial doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern without further financing. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish its plan of operations described herein and eventually attain profitable operations.


We anticipate that any additional funding that we will require will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of our common stock.  However, there is no assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of our common stock.  The risky nature of our business enterprise places debt financing beyond the credit-worthiness required by most banks or typical investors of corporate debt until such time as our intended products are available on the market.  We do not have any arrangements in place for any future equity financing.  If we are unable to secure additional funding, we will cease or suspend operations.  We have no plans, arrangements or contingencies in place in the event that we cease operations.


1 National Cancer Institute FactSheet Tumor Markers, 7 December 2011 [online], Available at http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/detection/tumor-markers, [accessed 03.03.2014]



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The Market


Everyone in the world has, or will be, touched by the effects of cancer. It is one of the world’s most deadly diseases, accounting for around 13% of annual global deaths.1 In the United States alone, there are 14 million cancer survivors2.  By 2020, this figure is expected to rise to 18.1 million and the cost of cancer to the U.S. is projected to reach $158 billion.3 These figures are mirrored in all regions of the world and will continue to grow as populations age.  This is a large potential market of which diagnostics will be a significant part.


Inevitably, the chances of surviving cancer are greatly improved by early detection and diagnosis, however, there is currently no screening test for cancer in general, and very few effective mass screening tests for specific cancers in blood.  Further, current methods of cancer diagnosis are either invasive, not cost effective, have low acceptance or cannot provide accurate results. The inadequacy of existing diagnostic products means that most cancers are only diagnosed once the patient experiences symptoms and the cancer is well established. By this stage, it will often have spread beyond the primary tumor (metastatic cancers), making it substantially more difficult to treat. Early,For example colorectal cancer is one of the more survivable diseases if caught early: it has an observed five-year survival rate of 92% in stage I, but only 11% in stage IV.12 We believe that early, non-invasive, accurate cancer diagnosis remains a greatsignificant unmet medical need and a huge commercial opportunity. For these reasons, cancer diagnostics is an active field of research and development both academically and in the industry.commercially.


The global IVD market is forecast to reach $60.0$65 billion in 20142018,413, driven by the increasing health care demands of an aging population. Of thisIn the two largest currentUnited States,14the IVD market segments are:is made up of:


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Histology, immunohistochemistry and cytologyImmunochemistry of tissue samples (expected to grow 6.8% per annum from 2011-2018, with an expected value of $25.5 billion by 2018).515. These are mostly used to confirm cancer diagnosis post-surgery and to determine cancer sub-type; and

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Immunoassay (chemical tests used to detect a substance in blood or body fluid), which willis expected to be the second largest market with a value of more than US$7$19.1 billion by 2018.616. These tests are mostly used to monitor for disease progress and relapse. This market segment includes Volition’sour future Nucleosomics® products, which will be blood immunoassay tests for modified histones for the diagnosis of cancer.


Molecular diagnostics (the analysis_______________

9 National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test, [24 July 2012] [accessed 01/28/2016]

10 Wolf. Aet. al.American Cancer Society Guideline for the Early Detection of genetic makeup e.g. DNA, RNA, and proteins) is growing rapidly, and is expected to reach approximately 18% of IVD marketProstate Cancer: Update 2010, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians; 3 Mar 2010:60;2:70-98 [accessed 01/28/2016]

11 U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, Final Recommendation Statement Prostate Cancer: Screening, May 2012 [accessed 01/28/2016]

12 American Cancer Society. “Colorectal Cancer survival rates, by stage,” 2014 [accessed 01/28/2016]

713.Kalorama Report: The Worldwide Market for In Vitro Diagnostics will be the largest medical technology sector by 2018 – greater than either cardiology or diagnostic imagingDiagnostic (IVD) Tests, 9th Edition, August 13, 2014 [accessed 01/28/2016]

814. Kalorama Report: The cancer IVD market comprising cancer blood and tissue biopsy tests was $4.7 billion in 2008 and growing at 11%9.United States Market for In Vitro Diagnostic Tests


The Company is focused on responding to the need for early, accurate diagnostic tests through the development of its proprietary technologies and product prototypes. The Company intends to develop a range of products over the next 5-10 years with both general and specific cancer tests, on increasingly simple formats.  For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company spent $2,773,142 on research and development activities.  For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company spent $2,503,765 on research and development activities.  None of these costs are borne directly by customers as the Company is in the development stage and does not have any customers.


Mar 18, 2014 [accessed 01/28/2016]

115 Cancer - Fact sheet N°297, World Health Organization, [online], Available at: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs297/en/index.html, [accessed 03.03.2014]

2 Mariotto AB et al., Projections of the cost of cancer care in the United States: 2010-2020. Jan 19, 2011, JNCI, Vol 103, No.2

3 Mariotto AB et al., Projections of the cost of cancer care in the United States: 2010-2020. Jan 19, 2011, JNCI, Vol 103, No.2

4GBI Research Report: Worldwide IVD Market Will Cross $60 Billion U.S. Dollars by 2014, August 20, 2012 [online], Available at: http://www.ivdtechnology.com/blog/ivdt-insight/report-worldwide-ivd-market-will-cross-60-billion-us-dollars-2014, [accessed 03.03.2014]

5 In Vitro Diagnostics Market to 2018 - Consolidation, Decentralization and Demand for Genetic Testing to Shape the Competitive Landscape, March 23, 2012 [online], Available at http://

www.marketresearch.com/GBI-Research-v3759/Vitro-Diagnostics-Consolidation-Decentralization-Demand-6871130/ [accessed 03.03.2014]11.12.2014]

616 Markets and Markets Report: Worldwide IVDImmunoassay Market Will Cross $60 Billion U.S. Dollars by 2014, August 20, 2012 [online][Technology (Enzyme, Fluorescent, Chemiluminescence, Radioimmunoassay), Available at: http://www.ivdtechnology.com/blog/ivdt-insight/report-worldwide-ivd-market-will-cross-60-billion-us-dollars-2014,Analyzers & Reagents, Applications (Infectious Diseases, Cancer, Endocrinology, Cardiology), End Users (Hospitals, Laboratory, Academics)] - Global Forecast to 2019, May, 2015 [accessed 03.03.2014]

7 Report: Worldwide IVD Market Will Cross $60 Billion U.S. Dollars by 2014, August 20, 2012 [online], Available at: http://www.ivdtechnology.com/blog/ivdt-insight/report-worldwide-ivd-market-will-cross-60-billion-us-dollars-2014, [accessed 03.03.2014]

8 IVD Will Be Largest Medtech Sector by 2018, October 4, 2012 [online], Available at http://www.ivdtechnology.com/blog/ivdt-insight/ivd-will-be-largest-medtech-sector-2018, [accessed 03.03.2014]

9 Cancer IVD market expands to meet customer demand, May 1, 2008, [online], Available at: http://www.ivdtechnology.com/article/cancer-ivd-market-expands-meet-customer-demand, [accessed 03.03.2014]01/28/2016]




6Testing is carried out at three principal locations:17



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Testing at hospital laboratories: $30 billion annual revenue for eight billion tests in 2011;

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Testing at CLIA laboratories: $20 billion annual revenue for 3 billion tests in 2011; and

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Testing at physician office laboratories: $3 billion annual revenue for 1.2 billion tests in 2011.


Our Intended ProductsProduct Candidates


Each product that we areCommercialization of our future products in the process of developing can be commercialized for two distinct markets, the clinical IVD market and the RUO market.  To commercialize our future products on the clinical IVD market(e.g. for patient diagnosis in hospitals, clinics, etc.), requires government approval (CE Marking in Europe, and/or FDA approval in the U.S.)United States and/or CFDA approval in China). CommercializingWe obtained our future products on the IVD market means that we intendfirst biomarker CE certification in September 2015 and plan to sellcertify two to three new markers quarterly in 2016. We plan to CE Mark our future products to be used in hospitals, clinics, etc.CRC test panel for patient diagnosis. Commercializing our products on the RUO market means that we intend to sell our future products to medical schools, universities and commercial research and development departments for RUO and not to be used for patient diagnosis.  The RUO market does not require government approval, however, before any of our products can be sold on the RUO market, they need to successfully complete beta-testing. Beta-testing involves providing the products to a few laboratories to identify and correct any problemsEurope in the products. Nonesecond half of 2016 for the symptomatic market.


The technology behind the products that we are currently developing are available on the IVD market.  The products that the Company is currently developing are described in detail below:


NuQ® Suite of Epigenetic Cancer Blood Tests


WeUsing our Nucleosomics®technology, we have developed twenty eight epigenetic NuQ® assays using our NucleosomicsNuQ®technology assays, which are designed to detect the level and structure of nucleosomes in blood.  We are in the development stage of our operations and to date, we have no products available for sale on the IVD market. Epigenetics is the science of how genes are switched “on” or “off” in the body’s cells. A major factor controlling the switching “on” and “off” is the structuring of DNA. The DNA in human cells is packaged as protein complexes in a “beads on a string” structure. Each individual protein/DNA “bead” is called a nucleosome. These nucleosomes then form additional structures with increasingly dense packing, culminating in chromosomes containing hundreds of thousands of nucleosomes.


Figure 1 – A nucleosome


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Cancer is characterized by uncontrolled and often rapid cell growth which exceeds the corresponding rate of cell death. When cells die, the DNA fragments into individual nucleosomes which are released into the blood as illustrated in Figure 2 below. The cell debris in the bloodstream is eventually recycled back into the body. When a cancer is present, the number of dying cells can overwhelm the recycling process, leaving the excess fragments, including the nucleosomes, in the blood. Importantly, the structure of nucleosomes is not uniform but subject to immense variety. It is has been known for 4 or 5 years thatvariety, and nucleosomes in cancer cells have differences in structure from those in healthy cellscells.118.


1 Fraga MF et al., “Loss of acetylation at Lys16 and trimethylation at Lys20 of histone H4 is a common hallmark of human cancer”, Nature Genetics, Vol 37 (4), p391-400, 2005



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Figure 2 – Release of nucleosomes into blood


Blood nucleosome levels can be raised in conditions other than cancer including in auto-immune disease, inflammatory disease, endometriosis, sepsis, and in the immediate aftermath of major trauma (for example following a heart attack, surgery or car accident). The Company’sOur primary focus is on cancer diagnosis but we also intend to pursue diagnostic opportunities in other disease areas.


To date the Company haswe have developed 20twenty eight NuQ®blood test assays that fall into 5the five main types set forth below and are intended to be used together to complement each other and, together, to provide a total solution.  To date, we do not have any products available for sale on the IVD market.


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NuQ®-X: We are currently developinghave developed two blood testsassays in the NuQ®-X family to detect the presence of cancer by detecting nucleosomes containing specific nucleotides.


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NuQ®-V: We are currently developinghave developed three blood testsassays in the NuQ®-V family to detect cancer by detecting nucleosomes containing specific histone variants. Through our research, we have found that the pattern of blood levels of the different types of histone variants in nucleosomes is different for different cancer types.


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NuQ®-M: We are currently developing ninehave developed seventeen blood testsassays in the NuQ®-M family to detect cancer by detecting nucleosomes containing modified histones, the proteins that package and order DNA into nucleosomes.


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NuQ®-A:-A: We are currently developinghave developed five blood testsassays in the NuQ®-A family to detect cancer by detecting nucleosome-protein adducts.


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NuQ®-T: T: We are currently developinghave developed a NuQ®-T testassay to detect cancer by detecting total blood nucleosome levels.


Generally, the tests described above tests are being developed to work together, using ain combination, of tests in conjunction (collectivelycollectively called the “NuQNuQ® panel”) panel, for the IVD market. ToIn our biggest independent clinical trial to date, we have used the NuQ® panel prototypes to test approximately 4800 samples from patients with symptoms associated with colorectal cancer (the “Denmark Trial”). Additionally the NuQ® panel prototypes have been used to test a small number of blood samples taken from lung colon, and pancreaticprostate cancer patients.


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®18 Research Kits


The Company has launched its first RUO products for use in cell culture. The research products are 96 well semi-manual kits for the simultaneous analysisFraga MF et al., “Loss of 48 samples, the usual format for research products (a 96 well kit can be used to analyze some 48 samples as samples are tested in duplicate).  The most expensive component in the manufactureacetylation at Lys16 and trimethylation at Lys20 of products will be the pairshistone H4 is a common hallmark of antibodies employed.  Initially, these are purchased or licensed on a small scale, but the Company has commenced development of its own antibodies which we believe will reduce costs. Total small scale production costs, for our lowest cost kit is currently $130 per kit. This kit is marketed at $495 to the end user. The more expensive kits currently cost $300 USD per kit to manufacture and have selling prices between $795 - $1370 per kit. We anticipate a drop in the production price to approximately $100 USD per kit, as the Company continues to develop its own antibodies.


human cancer”, Nature Genetics, Vol 37 (4), p391-400, 2005




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The NuQ® assay technology is proprietary to the Company so no direct competition exists.  However, some competitors manufacture simple generic modified histone ELISA kits which are the closest competitors currently on the market to the Company’s intended NuQ®-M products. The generic products offered by competitors do not measure modified histones in intact nucleosomes but require chemical extraction of histones from samples prior to use.


The NuQ® research use kits are designed to run on simple instrumentation available from a wide range of suppliers and found in most research laboratories and hospitals. Our own instrument, on which we develop and run the NuQ® tests is shown in Figure 3 below.


Figure 3 – Example of lab instrument for running ELISA tests


NuQ® Clinical Diagnostic Products


There are three main segments ofbasic platforms in the clinical IVD market that the Company intendswe intend to adapt itsour future NuQ® products to in the future.


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Centralized Laboratory Market


Market:Centralized laboratories test thousands of blood samples taken from patients everyday mostly using fully automated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, (“ELISA”)or ELISA, systems, commonly known as random access analyzers, usually supplied by one of the global diagnostics companies. Tests run on ELISA systems use components of the immune system and chemicals to detect immune responses in the body. ELISA systems analyze thousands of blood samples every day and can run dozens of different ELISA tests in any combination on any sample and for many samples simultaneously. The systems are highly automated and rapid (as little as 10ten minutes for many tests), and can be run at low costs. Additionally, ELISA instruments are used in all major hospitals throughout the U.S.United States and Europe and therefore, are well understood by clinicians and laboratory staff. It is more cost-effective and technically simple for hospitals and clinics to run several blood samples simultaneously using ELISA tests compared to non-ELISA tests or alternative methods for screening cancer. All of the NuQ®tests that we are in the process of developing are designed for ELISA systems. A typical example of an automated ELISA system is shown below in Figure 4.




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Figure 4 – Example of an Automated ELISA System


One option that may be available to the Companyus in the future is to license our NuQNucleosomics® technology on a non-exclusive basis to a global diagnostics company. As of the date of this Report, the Company has not entered into any discussions or negotiations with diagnostic companies or established an anticipated timeframe for licensing our NuQ® technology.  


Another option that may be available to the Companyus is to sell manual and/or semi-automated 96 well ELISA plates for use by these laboratories. As of the date of this Report, the Company hasWe do not entered into any discussionshave an anticipated timeframe for licensing our Nucleosomics® technology or negotiations with diagnostic companies for the sale ofselling ELISA plates.  plates to laboratories, although we are actively seeking such relationships worldwide.


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Point-of-Care Devices: Point-of-care devices are small instruments that perform tens of ELISA tests per day rapidly on blood taken from a finger prick. The instruments can be foundimplemented in any oncology clinic and tests can be performed during patient consultations. The Company intendsWe intend to contract with an instrument manufacturer to produce these instruments for point-of-care NuQ® testing for the oncologist’s office, general doctor’s office or at home testing. The Company hopesWe aim to enter the point-of-care clinical market in Europe in 2016 and in the U.S. in 2017,United States about 18 months after launch on the manual platform, as the Companywe will first need to adapt its test prototypes to these small instruments and demonstrate their success in the greater diagnostics market before these products will be adopted by others in the industry. At this stage of its development, the Companywe cannot accurately predict the costs to manufacture these devices or their selling price. As of the date of this Report, the Company hasreport, we have not entered into any discussions or negotiations regarding the manufacture or sale of these devices. See Figure 5 for an example of a point-of-care device.


Figure 5 – Example of a Point-of-Care Device


The above photograph is an illustration of the Company’sour intended products. To date, the Company haswe have no products available for sale on the IVD or RUO market and there is no guarantee that any such products will be developed or commercialized on eithersuch market.




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Disposable Tests for Doctor’s Office or Home Use or Doctor’s Office Tests:: Disposable hometests for use orin a doctor’s office testsor at home are single shot disposable devices which can be provided by a clinician as part of a screening program or purchased over the counter at any chemist shop or pharmacy and test a drop of blood taken from a finger prick. The test iscan be administered at a doctor’s office using a point-of-care device or performed at home using a home testing kit, neither of which requirerequires laboratory involvement. Thus, the patient experiences considerably lower costs using these tests as compared to traditional laboratory tests. The format of the self-use home testing kit is very easy to use and reproduce and does not rely on laboratory processing. There are currently no useful diagnostics tests suitable for mass screening for cancer in general through a simple self-use home testing kit. Figure 6 below shows a basic home use test on the left which displays the results of the test in the two windows, similar to a pregnancy test. The test on the right is more sophisticated and plugs into a meter or the USB port of a computer for analysis and interpretation.interpretation allowing results to be sent directly to a clinician.


Figure 6 – Examples of Disposable Tests for Doctor’s Office or Home Use Tests


The above photograph is an illustration of the Company’sour intended products. To date, the Company haswe have no products available for sale on the IVD or RUO market and there is no guarantee that any such products will be developed or commercialized on eithersuch market.


The Company intendsWe intend to contract with a specialist company to adapt the NuQ® test prototypes to the doctor’s office or home use system and to contract with a manufacturer for the production of these tests.  As oftests beginning approximately 18 months after launch on the date of this Report, the Company hasmanual platform. We have not entered into any discussions or negotiationsagreements of contracts with a specialist company or manufacturer. Initially, the Company intendswe intend to sell these tests for professional use only (doctor’s office) and to sell the tests for non-professional home use at a later time. The Company doesWe do not yet have an estimated timeframe for entering into this market. Further, at this early stage of our development, the Companywe cannot accurately determine the manufacturing costs or selling price of these tests.


HyperGenomicsNuQ® tests for non-cancer conditions


The Company isBlood nucleosome levels can be raised in conditions other than cancer including in auto-immune disease, inflammatory disease, endometriosis, sepsis, and in the processimmediate aftermath of developing HyperGenomics® tissue and blood-based tests to determine disease subtypemajor trauma (for example following initial diagnosis and to help decide the most appropriate therapy. Selecting the correct treatment approach can significantly improve outcome, reduce side effects and deliver cost savings. The HyperGenomics® tests will be performeda heart attack, surgery or car accident). Our primary focus is on cancer tissue obtained either by biopsy or during surgical resectiondiagnosis but we also intend to determinepursue diagnostic opportunities in other disease areas. Our primary non-cancer focus is the cancer subtype and to determine optimal treatment regimens.  The HyperGenomics® profiling tests are being developed to provide detailed epigenetic characterization of tumors in a cost effective way. A new protocol for analyzing white blood cells – a precursor to applications in leukemia - was developed in 2012. Volition commenced development of a bioinformatics pipeline to analyze the complex data sets generated from the biological samples in 2012 and continued development of the algorithms in 2013.  Volition aims to file new in house methodology patentstest for HyperGenomics in the first half of 2014.  


First revenue of $50,000 was realized from contract research in 2012. Volition will continue to offer this service in parallel with development of a HyperGenomics® research kit with completion expected by the end of 2014, Beta-testing is expected to take approximately six (6) months to complete and will cost approximately $50,000 USD.  If beta-testing is successful, the Company expects to launch HyperGenomics® research kits into the RUO market in Europe and in the U.S. in 2015.


For the IVD market, the Company expects to expand clinical proof of concepts and validation work for the HyperGenomics® test in 2014.  The launch of the HyperGenomics® test into the IVD market in Europe and the U.S. will follow the commercialization of the test into the RUO market.  The estimated timeframe for its launch into the IVD market has not yet been determined and will depend upon the speed of clinical trials and market approval. The HyperGenomics® test is too early in its development for the Company to accurately determinate the manufacturing costs and sale price of the test.  




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Endometriosis Testendometriosis.


Endometriosis is a progressive gynecological condition that affects one in ten women of childbearing age and approximately 176 million women worldwide. The disease is the leading cause of infertility in women, with up to 40% of all infertile women suffering from endometriosis. ThereAt present, there is currently no existing non-surgical diagnostic test for endometriosis. Diagnosis is typically made via invasive and expensive laparoscopy, followed by a histological examination of any lesions found to confirm the diagnosis. Due to difficulties in this process, the diagnosis can take approximately 9 years from when the symptoms appear.  The lack of a suitable screening test has also held up development of a cure for the disease.




Singapore Volition acquired the patent application for an endometriosis test (“NuQ Endo”) in June 2011 and the Company iswe are now in the process of developing the test based on itsour existing NuQNucleosomics® technology. The NuQ EndoWe designed the test is designed to be a simple blood test taken at two stages of a woman’s menstrual cycle, during menses and partway through the month. If the two measurements show quantitative differences in total nucleosome level, endometriosis is indicated. Hypothesis-testingWe are currently conducting hypothesis-testing and clinical proof of concept work (to demonstrate that the test is feasible or has the potential to be used and is effective) on the endometriosis test is currently being carried out in the Company’sour laboratory. The CompanyWe completed pilot studies of the NuQ Endo endometriosis test in 2012 and expects to commence large trialsreceived the first samples from The University of Oxford in 2014.the first quarter of 2015 as part of a larger endometriosis study. The NuQ EndoUniversity of Oxford will provide serum and plasma samples from approximately 350 patients with endometriosis and 150 control patients over a period of two years. Further samples from a prospective serial collection in 20 healthy women and 20 women with confirmed endometriosis will be provided by Clinical Trials Laboratory Services (UK) in the first half of 2016. The test is too early in its development for the Companyus to accurately determinate the manufacturing costs and sale price of the test.


HyperGenomics®


We are in the process of developing HyperGenomics® tissue and blood-based tests to determine disease subtype following initial diagnosis and to help decide the most appropriate therapy. We have decided to focus on our clinical IVD Nucleosomics® products in 2015 and only continue with background work in HyperGenomics® until we have the capital and management resources to do multiple programs concurrently.


Selecting the correct treatment approach can significantly improve outcome, reduce side effects and deliver cost savings. The NuQ Endo test is not currentlyHyperGenomics® tests will be performed on cancer tissue obtained either by biopsy or during surgical resection to determine the cancer subtype and to determine optimal treatment regimens. The HyperGenomics® profiling tests are being developed to provide detailed epigenetic characterization of tumors in a cost effective way. A new protocol for analyzing white blood cells – a precursor to applications in leukemia - was developed in 2012. We commenced development of a bioinformatics pipeline to analyze the complex data sets generated from the biological samples in 2012 and continued development of the algorithms in 2013. A new in house methodology patents for HyperGenomics® was filed in 2015.


We realized our first revenue of $50,000 from contract research in 2012. We will allocate resources to the HyperGenomics® research use only, or RUO, kit as soon as is practical given our focus on the Nucleosomics® clinical IVD products commencing in 2015. Beta-testing is expected to take approximately six months to complete once initiated and we expect it to cost approximately $50,000. If beta-testing is successful, we expect to launch HyperGenomics® research kits into the RUO market in Europe and in the United States.


Further exemplification work on the HyperGenomics® platform is being carried out through a PhD studentship at the German Cancer Centre in Heidelberg funded by Volition. The program includes development of HyperGenomic® profiles in a range of cells and cancer models and comparison to established industry standard analytical techniques.


We plan to launch the HyperGenomics® test into the IVD market in Europe and the United States following the commercialization of the test into the RUO market. The estimated timeframe for its launch into the IVD market has not yet been determined and will depend upon the speed of clinical trials and market approval. The HyperGenomics® test is too early in its development for us to accurately determinate the manufacturing costs and sale price of the test.


Clinical Studies


We have completed two clinical studies in colorectal cancer, one study in pancreatic cancer and one study in lung cancer with the results announced as set forth below.


Completed Colorectal Cancer Studies


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Results of a completed clinical study in colorectal cancer were announced in the fourth quarter of 2015. The study included 121 patients referred for colonoscopy at the university hospital, CHU Dinant Godinne - UCL Namur, in Belgium, who either presented with symptoms suggesting the presence of colorectal cancer or were high-risk subjects. Analysis of the results revealed that a panel test of four NuQ® biomarker assays, adjusted for age, detected 91% of colorectal cancer cases at 90% specificity. In addition, the results showed equally accurate detection of early and late-stage cancers. The analysis also revealed that the same panel test detected 67% of the type of polyps most likely to develop into cancer.




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Results of a completed blinded retrospective clinical study in colorectal adenomas and colorectal cancer in collaboration with Hvidovre Hospital in Denmark were announced in the first quarter of 2016. The primary objective of the study was to identify new nucleosome biomarkers to improve precancerous polyp/adenoma detection. A secondary objective was to identify new nucleosome biomarkers to improve early stage colorectal cancer detection. In the study approximately 430 samples from patients with single or multiple precancerous polyp(s) (181 patients), subjects with no polyps or colorectal cancers and without other diseases (160 subjects); plus 88 early stage (I/II) colorectal cancer patients were investigated. The cohort comprised high and low risk polyps of various histologies. The samples were analyzed using 18 NuQ® assays. Use of newly developed NuQ® assays, as part of a panel of five of the Company’s NuQ® biomarker blood assays, accurately detected 75% of colorectal adenomas, or polyps, that were most likely to become cancerous in an age adjusted analysis. A NuQ®panel also detected 86% of early stage I colorectal cancers in an age adjusted analysis.


Completed Pancreatic Cancer Study


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Results of a completed clinical study in pancreatic cancer were announced in the third quarter of 2015. The peer-reviewed study was conducted in collaboration with Lund University, Sweden, and led by Roland Andersson, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Vice-Dean, Faculty of Medicine. This study assessed blood samples from 59 individuals, including 25 patients with stage 2 pancreatic cancer, 10 patients with other pancreatic diseases and 24 healthy individuals, using VolitionRx's Nucleosomics® technology platform. Analysis of the blood samples demonstrated that a panel of five NuQ® assays distinguished 84% (21 of 25) of the early-stage pancreatic cancer cases from healthy subjects, with only two false positive results among the healthy subjects. The detection rate of the test was improved further to 92% (23 of 25) of cancer cases by inclusion of the classical CA19-9 cancer biomarker with no false positives results among the healthy subjects. Full results of the study have been published in Clinical Epigenetics, the official journal of the Clinical Epigenetics Society.


Completed Lung Cancer Study


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Results of a completed clinical study in lung cancer were announced in the fourth quarter of 2014. The lung cancer study tested both sputum and blood samples taken from 46 patients attendingthe Pneumology department of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, or CHU, de Liege in Belgium. The patients were diagnosed either with non-small cell lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, or with no disease (healthy). In sputum samples, our NuQ® test was able to detect 18 of 21 lung cancer cases (85%) with no false positive results for healthy subjects (0 of 13). The sputum assay data is age and smoking independent. In blood the NuQ® assays were able to detect 16 of the 21 patients with cancer (76%) with a single false positive result from a healthy subject (1 of 13). The blood assay data is adjusted for age and smoking risk.


We currently have clinical studies underway in colorectal cancer and lung cancer and prostate cancer as well as a “pan-cancer” study in 27 cancers as set forth below. Further studies in lung and pancreatic cancer are planned to commence in 2016.


Current Colorectal Cancer Studies


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A retrospective symptomatic colorectal cancer study with Hvidovre Hospital in Denmark with full access to all Danish national registries and databases analyzing approximately 4,800 previously collected samples from patients with colorectal cancer, polyps or adenomas, benign bowel diseases, or other malignancies, all of whom have undergone a colonoscopy, which we refer to as the “Retrospective CRC Trial. The Retrospective CRC Trial is designed to (i) establish a NuQ® profile for the detection of colorectal cancer in an initially blinded cohort, which we refer to as Phase I; and (ii) validate that profile in a second blind cohort, which we refer to as Phase II. As part of Phase I, at the end of the third quarter 2015, we announced detection of 81% of CRC cases at 78% specificity in an age adjusted analysis. Additional NuQ®assays are currently being tested on these Phase I samples. Phase II commenced using the best NuQ® assays on the blind sample cohort in 2015 with the results intended to be used to support CE Marking of specific NuQ®assays in the second half of 2016.


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A prospective Fecal Immunochemical Test, or FIT, screening colorectal cancer study with Hvidovre Hospital in Denmark with 14,000 samples being collected over 24 months from August 2014, from patients who have had a fecal occult blood test, which we refer to as the FIT Test. Patients who tested positive following the FIT Test will additionally have a colonoscopy and we have full access to these results and the patient’s medical history. It is anticipated that 8,000 samples will be collected from patients who tested positive following a FIT Test and 6,000 samples from patients tested negative. The Prospective CRC Study is designed to evaluate the performance of the validated NuQ® panel from the Retrospective CRC Trial in a large non-symptomatic cohort. The samples will be analyzed in batches throughout the collection period. This study will establish the performance of NuQ® tests in relation to FIT which is the market standard in European markets. The study is in the collection and analysis phase with the first results expected in late 2016.




Current Lung Cancer Studies


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A prospective lung cancer study conducted with the Liege University Hospital (Belgium) with 240 subjects collected from subjects with lung cancer, COPD and with healthy lungs. The trial is designed to evaluate the potential of a NuQ® based test alone and with additional patient data, to detect the most common Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Preliminary results from the first 73 subjects released in the fourth quarter of 2015 demonstrated that, when combined with details of smoking history, a panel of four NuQ® biomarker assays detected 93% of Non-Small Cell lung cancer cases (27 of 29), with 91% specificity(2 false positive results among 22 healthy subjects). Collection and full analysis is expected to complete in the third quarter of 2017.


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A 600 subject study conducted with Bonn University Hospital (Germany) collected from subjects with lung cancer, subjects with benign (non-cancer lung diseases) and healthy control subjects. Collection and analysis is expected to complete in 2016.


Current Prostate Cancer Studies


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A retrospective study to evaluate NuQ® assays in a treatment selection setting to distinguish anaplastic cancer, a particularly aggressive form of prostate cancer, from typical castration resistant prostate cancer, or CRPC, the less aggressive form. This study is in progress and no results have been announced to date.


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A retrospective study with Surrey Cancer Research Institute, University of Surrey, UK with 550 blood samples collected from patients attending the hospital will be analyzed using a panel of NuQ® biomarker assays. Three groups of patients will be assessed: those with aggressive prostate cancer; those with indolent or slow-growing prostate cancer; and age-matched healthy controls. The analysis of the panel of NuQ® assay data is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2016. In addition to determining the NuQ® blood test's accuracy in detecting prostate cancer, the study will also assess the tests' ability to distinguish among the different prostate conditions and healthy samples. This study is in progress and no results have been announced to date.


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A prospective prostate cancer study, carried out by Immune Health, with 120 patients with aggressive prostate cancer; those with indolent or slow-growing prostate cancer; and age-matched healthy controls. The study is currently in the recruiting phase and the analysis of the panel of NuQ® assay data is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2017. The study will also assess the ability to distinguish clinically actionable, aggressive prostate cancer from non-actionable slow growing disease. This study is in collection and no results have been announced to date.


Current “Pan-Cancer” Study


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A large prospective study conducted with University Hospital in Bonn, Germany on approximately 4,700 patients to evaluate the performance of our NuQ® assays on patients with the 27 most prevalent cancer types and other diseases, as well as healthy subjects. Collection of blood samples has commenced. Analysis of the blood samples will be performed with a wide range of NuQ® assays. The primary objectives of this study are; (i) to identify further cancers that are highly amenable to detection by NuQ®assays; and (ii) to identify NuQ® assays suitable for the differential diagnosis between cancers. The study is expected to complete in the first half of 2017.


Research and Development Expenditures


For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, our expenditures for research and development activities were $6.1 million and $4.0 million, respectively. Such research and development focused on responding to the need for early, accurate diagnostic tests through the development of our proprietary technologies and product prototypes. We intend to develop a range of products over the next five to ten years. None of these costs are borne directly by customers.


Intellectual Property


The Company holdsWe hold or have applied for nine families of patents covering the products currently being developed. Two areOne is licensed from a world-class research institutions, twoinstitution, one was purchased and assigned from a pharmaceutical company and seven are patents authored by Belgian Volition and five are patents authored by Singapore Volition.  applied for in the name of our subsidiaries.


Nucleosomics® Intellectual Property


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Singapore Volition holdsheld an exclusive license to the following patent from Chroma Therapeutics Limited:Limited, or Chroma, until February 20, 2015, when it purchased and was assigned this patent from Chroma:




Nucleosomics® WO2005019826:Detection of Histone Modifications in Cell-Free Nucleosomes (Patent that underlies the NuQ®-M tests)


Application Date: August 18, 2003


Status: Granted in Europe; Pending in U.S.Europe and United States


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Singapore Volition holds thethis worldwide exclusive license in “the field of cancer diagnosis and cancer prognosis” for the following patent from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory:


EMBL Variant Patent WO2011000573:Diagnostic Method for Predicting the Risk of Cancer Recurrence based on MacroH2A Isoforms


Application Date: July 2, 2009


Status: Granted in Australia, Japan, Singapore and China; Pending in Europe, USA,United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, India, Brazil Japan, China, Singapore


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Belgian Volition authoredVolitionRx’s subsidiary is the applicant for the following patent application covering its total NuQ® assay technology:


NuQ Patent UK1115099.2 and U.S. 61530300:Nucleosomics® WO2013030578:Method for Detecting Nucleosomes


Application Date: September 1, 2011


Status: Granted in United States; Pending in Europe USAand Hong Kong


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Belgian Volition authoredVolitionRx’s subsidiary is the applicant for the following patent application covering its NuQ®-V technology:


NuQ-V Patent UK1115098.4Nucleosomics® WO2013030579: andU.S. 61530304:  Method for Detecting Nucleosomes containing Histone Variants


Application Date: September 1, 2011


Status: Granted in South Africa; Pending in Europe, USA,United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, India, Brazil, Japan, China, Singapore, Russia, South Korea, Mexico and Hong Kong




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Singapore Volition authoredVolitionRx’s subsidiary is the applicant for the following patent application covering its NuQ®-X technology:


NuQ-X Patent UK1115095.0 and U.S. 61530295:Nucleosomics® WO2013030577: Method for detecting Nucleosomes containing Nucleotides


Application Date: September 1, 2011


Status: Granted in South Africa; Pending in Europe, USA,United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, India, Brazil, Japan, China, Singapore, Russia, South Korea, Mexico and Hong Kong


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Singapore Volition authoredVolitionRx’s subsidiary is the applicant for the following patent application covering a NuQ®-A blood test for detecting nucleosome adducts of cancer origin that circulate in the blood of cancer patients. The patent application covers both the use of these adducts as biomarkers and the methods for their detection.


NuQ-A Patent UK112130.5 and U.S. 61568090:Nucleosomics® WO2013084002: Method for detecting Nucleosome Adducts


Application Date: December 7, 2011


Status: Granted in United States and South Africa; Pending Worldwidein Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Japan, China, Singapore, Russia, South Korea, Mexico and Hong Kong


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Singapore Volition authoredVolitionRx’s subsidiary is the applicant for the following patent application covering NuQ®-M blood tests for detecting nucleosomes containing modified histones of cancer origin that circulate in the blood of cancer patients. The patent application covers methods for their detection.


NuQ-M US1770893:Nucleosomics® Patent WO2014053852: Method for detecting Histone Modifications in Nucleosomes


Application Date: February 28,th, 2013


Status: Pending Worldwidein Europe and United States


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Singapore Volition wasVolitionRx’s subsidiary is the applicant for and has been assigned the following patent:patent application:


US61770922:  WO2014131845:Method for Predicting Therapy Efficacy using Nucleosome Structure Biomarkers


Application Date: February 28,th, 2013


Status: Pending Worldwidein Europe and United States




Endometriosis Intellectual Property


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Singapore Volition authoredVolitionRx’s subsidiary is the applicant for the following patent application for its endometriosis test:


Endometriosis Diagnostic UK1012662.1:  WO2012013955:Method for Detecting the Presence of a Gynaecological Growth


Application Date: July 28, 2010


Status: Granted in Australia; Pending USA,in United States, Canada, Australia, Europe and Hong Kong


Future Intellectual Property Strategy


The Company intendsWe intend to continue itsour development of the NuQNucleosomics® and HyperGenomics® technologies and will continue to apply for patents for future product developments. The Company’sOur strategy is to protect thetechnologies and gain market exclusivity with patents in Europe and the U.S.  Following product development, each product,basedU.S and in other strategic countries. The patents on the technologies, will be further protected individually by new patent filings worldwide. underlying our products should provide broad coverage for each product, including protection through at least 2031 for products developed using the NuQ®-X, NuQ®-V and NuQ®-A technologies.


We believe that this will provide:  


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Market exclusivity through a double layer of patent protection (primarily the protection of the underlying technology on which all the tests are based and, secondarily, specific patent protection for each future product).


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A full 20-year protection for each new product developed (e.g. a NuQ® product developed in 2013 would continue to be protected in all markets until 2033, beyond expiration of the parent technology patent in 2023).



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Trademarks


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Europe – Granted Trademarks  


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NuQ(covers associated brand names including NuQ-X, NuQ-V, NuQ-M, NuQ Endo, etc.)

European Community Trade Mark No. 009979675

In Classes 01, 05, 10. 42

Registration Date: November 28, 2011

Initial Duration:  10 years

From:  May 19, 2011


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Hypergenomics

European Community Trade Mark No. 009979626

In Classes 01, 05, 10. 42

Registration Date: November 28, 2011

Initial Duration:  10 years

From:  May 19, 2011


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Nucleosomics

European Community Trade Mark Application No. 009979551

Registration Date:  March 27, 2012

Classes 01, 05, 10. 42

Application Date: May 19, 2011


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United States – Granted Trademark


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Hypergenomics

US Trade Mark No. 4196778

In Classes 01, 05, 10. 42

Registration Date: August 28, 2012

Initial Duration:  10 years

From: August 28, 2012


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NuQ

US Trade Mark No. 4228623

In Classes 01, 05, 10. 42

Registration Date: October 23, 2012

Initial Duration:  10 years

From: May 19 2011


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Nucleosomics

US Trade Mark No. 4208619

In Classes 01, 05, 10. 42

Registration Date: September 18, 2012

Initial Duration:  10 years

From: May 19 2011


Government Approval


All of the Company’s intended products are designed to be non-invasive, meaning they cannot harm the subject other than through misdiagnosis.  The Company’s strategy is to begin selling its future products for RUO purposes, which requires no regulatory approval, while simultaneously going through the process of obtaining regulatory approval for IVD products to be used clinically on cancer patients.  Conformité Européenne (“CE”) Marking isWe also own a rough equivalent of the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approvals process, although it is a somewhat lighter regime.  The Company will first focus on the regulatory process in Europe (CE Marking), due to the grant of the NuQ® patent in Europe and due to the lighter regulatory requirements to obtain CE Marking than to obtain FDA approval in the U.S.  This will be followed closely by the regulatory process in the U.S. and in the rest of the world.  In many territories, the European CE Mark is sufficient to place products on the clinical market and, where it is not, it often simplifies the regulation processes.  To date, the Company has not begun the CE Marking or FDA approval process for any of its tests currently under development.




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Europe – CE Marking


Manufacturers in the European Union (“EU”) and abroad must meet CE Marking requirements, where applicable, in order to market their products in Europe.  The CE Mark certifies that a product has met EU health, safety, and environmental requirements which ensure consumer safety.  


To receive the CE Mark, the Company must meet certain requirements as set forth in the In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive which applies to the Company’s diagnostic products.  The requirements to procure CE Marking for In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical products are: (i) analytical validation of the products; (ii) clinical validation of the products (which can be retrospective clinical studies using biobank patient samples, i.e. blood samples from historic patients); (iii) implementation of regulatory compliant manufacture; and (iv) certification from the International Organization for Standardization (this last requirement is not technically required but will aid the regulatory approval process in Europe and the U.S.).  


The Company is currently engaged in requirements (i) and (ii) for the NuQ®-X test and the NuQ® panel.  Requirements (iii) and (iv) are general requirements that apply to all of the Company’s intended products.  In compliance with the In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive and the CE Marking process, the Company has ensured that all development and validation is carried out in a manner consistent with regulatory approval.  Additionally, the Company has maintained proper records so that its future products can be approved as quickly and simply as possible.  The Company has engaged a regulatory advisor to lead in requirement (iv) for all of its future products.  All of these requirements must be completed prior to the submission of an application for CE Marking.  The Company will submit applications, which will contain a dossier of all relevant analytical, clinical and manufacturing data following retrospective clinical studies which will require a total of approximately six (6) months to complete.  We estimate the cost of obtaining CE Marking will be approximately $500,000 USD per test.  The Company expects that CE Marking for the NuQ®-X test and NuQ® panel products will be applied for in 2014.  Sales of our clinical products can occur in Europe once CE Marking has been granted.  


In Europe, IVD companies are able to self-certify that they meet the appropriate regulatory requirements and are subject to inspection for enforcement.   European national agencies, such as Customs authorities and/or the Departments of Health, Industry and Labor, conduct market surveillance to ensure the provisions of the applicable Directive have been met for products marketed within the European Union. In pursuit of this goal, surveillance authorities will: i) visit commercial, industrial and storage premises on a regular basis; ii) visit work places and other premises where products are put into service and used; iii) organize random checks; and iv) take samples of products for examination and testing.  If a product is found to be noncompliant, corrective action will depend on and be appropriate to the level of noncompliance.  Others responsible for the noncompliance of the product will be held accountable as well. Penalties, which may include imprisonment, are determined by national law.


U.S. – FDA Approval


The Company’s diagnostic products are designated as “medical devices” by the FDA. Among other things, the FDA regulates the research, testing, manufacturing, safety, labeling, storage, recordkeeping, pre-market clearance or approval, marketing and promotion, and sales and distribution of medical devices in the U.S. to ensure that medical devices distributed domestically are safe and effective for their intended uses. In addition, the FDA regulates the export of medical devices manufactured in the U.S. to international markets.  We estimate the cost of obtaining FDA approval to be approximately $825,000 USD per product.  FDA approval is more expensive and will take at least twice as long as CE Marking in Europe.


Unless an exemption applies, each medical device that we wish to market in the U.S. must first receive either clearance of a 510(k) pre-market notification or approval of a Product Market Application (“PMA”) from the FDA. The FDA’s 510(k) clearance process usually takes from three to twelve months, but it can take significantly longer and clearance is never guaranteed. The process of obtaining PMA approval is much more costly, lengthy and uncertain. It generally takes from one to three years or even longer and approval is not guaranteed.  The FDA decides whether a device must undergo either the 510(k) clearance or PMA approval process based upon statutory criteria. These criteria include the level of risk that the agency determines is associated with the device and a determination of whether the product is a type of device that is similar to devices that are already legally marketed.  Devices deemed to pose relatively less risk are placed in either Class I or II.  Class III devices are those devices which are deemed by the FDA to pose the greatest risk, such as life-sustaining, life-supporting or implantable devices, have a new intended use, or use advanced technology that is not substantially equivalent to that of a legally marketed device.  In the U.S., cancer diagnostics are considered Class III products, the highest classification (in Europe, cancer diagnostics are not in the high classification group except for home use).  As such, most of the Company’s future products will likely have to undergo the full PMA process of the FDA.  


A clinical trial may be required in support of a 510(k) submission and is generally required for a PMA application. These trials generally require an effective Investigational Device Exemption (“IDE”), from the FDA for a specified number of patients, unless the product is exempt from IDE requirements or deemed a non-significant risk device eligible for more abbreviated IDE requirements. The IDE application must be supported by appropriate data, such as animaltrademarks that protect our marks including “NuQ®,” “Nucleosomics® and laboratory testing results. Clinical trials may begin 30 days after the submission of the IDE application unless the FDA or the appropriate institutional review boards at the clinical trial sites place the trial on clinical hold.



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Once the application and approval process is complete and the product is placed on the clinical diagnostics market, regardless of the classification or pre-market pathway, it remains subject to significant regulatory requirements. The FDA may impose limitations or restrictions on the uses and indications for which the product may be labeled and promoted. Medical devices may only be marketed for the uses and indications for which they are cleared or approved. FDA regulations prohibit a manufacturer from promoting a device for an unapproved, or “off-label” use. Manufacturers that sell products to laboratories for research or investigational use in the collection of research data are similarly prohibited from promoting such products for clinical or diagnostic tests.  


Further, our future manufacturing processes and those of our future suppliers will be required to comply with the applicable portions of the FDA’s Quality Systems Regulations, which cover the methods and documentation of the design, testing, production, processes, controls, quality assurance, labeling, packaging and shipping of our intended products. Domestic facility records and manufacturing processes are subject to periodic unscheduled inspections by the FDA. The FDA also may inspect foreign facilities that export products to the U.S.


The FDA has broad regulatory and enforcement powers. If the FDA determines that we have failed to comply with applicable regulatory requirements, it can impose a variety of enforcement actions ranging from public warning letters, fines, injunctions, consent decrees and civil penalties to suspension or delayed issuance of approvals, seizure or recall of our future products, total or partial shutdown of production, withdrawal of approvals or clearances already granted, and criminal prosecution. The FDA can also require us to repair, replace or refund the cost of products that we manufactured or distributed. Furthermore, the regulation and enforcement of diagnostics and equipment by the FDA is an evolving area that is subject to change. While we believe that we are and will continue to be in compliance with the current regulatory requirements and policies of the FDA, the FDA may impose more rigorous regulations or policies that may expose us to enforcement actions or require a change in our business practices. If any of these events were to occur, it could materially adversely affect us.


Product Development and Plan of Operations


NuQ“HyperGenomics® Panel Tests:  


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Research Use Only Market


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The NuQ® panel of tests has been released for the RUO market.  


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In-Vitro Diagnostics Market


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CE Marking (Europe):A pilot NuQ® panel of 3 tests underwent external third party retrospective clinical validations during 2012 which took approximately nine (9) months to complete. A larger NuQ® panel of tests commenced large scale retrospective clinical validations in 2013 which will continue during 2014. Once the retrospective validations are completed, the tests will be submitted for CE Mark approval.  We estimate the cost of obtaining CE Marking will be approximately $500,000 USD.


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FDA Approval (U.S.):  FDA approval is expected to require longer large scale prospective clinical validation studies and is expected to commence in 2014 and be completed in 2016. When completed, the data will be submitted to the FDA for U.S. market approval.  We estimate the cost of obtaining FDA approval will be approximately $825,000 USD.


The Company completed initial external testing on a variety of cancers in 2012-2013 based on the Company’s NuQ® technology. Cancers were selected by medical need and commercial value and large scale retrospective (CE Mark) and prospective (FDA) clinical validation studies for the  cancers identified as most promising in the 2012 studies commenced in 2013. A rolling pipeline of products for different types of cancers is expected to be produced over the next three (3) to five (5) years.  




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NuQ®-EndoEndometriosis Test:  


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Research Use Only Market


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The Company does not intend to bring the NuQ®-Endo test to the RUO market and instead will focus its efforts on bringing it to the IVD market.


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In-Vitro Diagnostics Market


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Currently, the NuQ®-Endo test is undergoing hypothesis-testing and clinical proof of concept work.  The Company expects to continue with validations for the NuQ®-Endo test in 2014.  Once the proof of concepts and validations are completed, the Company will then perform a large scale prospective clinical trial which shall take approximately twenty-four (24) months to complete and will cost approximately $250,000 USD.  If the Company is successful in developing a reliable test, we hope to partner with large pharmaceutical companies to bring these tests to the IVD market in Europe and the U.S.  The NuQ®-Endo is too early in its development for the Company to accurately determinate the manufacturing costs and sale price of the test.  The estimated timeframe for its launch into the IVD market has not yet been determined and will depend upon the speed of clinical trials and market approval.


NuQ® Clinical Diagnostic Products:


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Centralized Laboratory Market


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License of NuQ® technology to a global diagnostics company: The Company may license our NuQ® technology on a non-exclusive basis to a global diagnostics company. The approximate licensing fees have not yet been determined. As of the date of this Report, the Company has not entered into any discussions or negotiations with diagnostic companies or established an anticipated timeframe for licensing our NuQ® technology.


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Sell manual and/or semi-manual ELISA plates to centralized laboratories: The Company may sell manual and/or semi-automated 96 well ELISA plates for use by centralized laboratories. The approximate manufacturing costs or sales price have not yet been determined. As of the date of this Report, the Company has not entered into any discussions or negotiations with diagnostic companies or established an anticipated timeframe regarding the sale of ELISA plates.  


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Point-of-Care Devices:  The Company expects to enter the point-of-care clinical market in Europe in 2016 and in the U.S. in 2017.  The approximate manufacturing costs or sales price per device have not yet been determined.  As of the date of this Report, the Company has not entered into any discussions or negotiations regarding the manufacture or sale of these devices.


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Disposable Home Use or Doctor’s Office Tests:  The Company intends to contract with a specialist company to adapt the NuQ® tests to the doctor’s office or home use system and to contract with a manufacturer for the production of these tests.  The sale of these tests will initially be for professional use only (doctors) and will likely be released at a later time for non-professional home use.  The approximate manufacturing costs or sales price per test have not yet been determined.  As of the date of this Report, the Company has not entered into any discussions or negotiations with a specialist company or manufacturer.  The Company does not yet have an estimated timeframe for the manufacture or sale of these tests.  


If we do not have enough funds to fully implement our business plan, we will be forced to scale back our plan of operations and our business activities, increase our anticipated timeframes to complete each milestone or seek additional funding.  In the event that additional financing is delayed, the Company will prioritize the maintenance of its research and development personnel and facilities, primarily in Belgium, and the maintenance of its patent rights. However the development of the current pipeline of intended products for the RUO market would be delayed, as would clinical validation studies and regulatory approval processes for the purpose of bringing products to the IVD market. In the event of an ongoing lack of financing, the Company may be obliged to discontinue operations, which will adversely affect the value of its common stock.


Sales and Marketing Strategy


The first use of our future NuQ® products will be for RUO, as the RUO market does not require government approval as opposed to the clinical IVD market.  We believe that by selling our intended products in the RUO market, we will drive awareness of our Company and our intended products which in turn, will lead to future sales in both the RUO and IVD clinical markets. The Company’s products are available for sale to researchers via the Company’s product website, http://www.nucleosomics.com. Initially, the Company will provide its products to carefully chosen opinion leaders to provide further validation and product feedback.



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The Company will use the following methods to generate revenues from its intended products:


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Direct Sales:  As the Company desires to launch its intended products into both the RUO and IVD markets as quickly as possible, direct sales will be the first path to market the future suite of NuQ® products as well as all of the Company’s other future products when they are first available for sale.  We hope to achieve initial sales through strong existing contacts and a dedicated product website.  As of the date of this Report, the Company has not begun direct sales or entered into any sales agreements for any of its intended products with end users.  The Company hired a Sales and Marketing Director on September 1, 2012, whose remit is the direct sales of the Company’s first research products.


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Product Sales Partners:  If the Company is able to sell its intended products, the Company will strive to carry out the majority of its sales of diagnostic and research products through contracted sales and marketing partners. This will be organized by territory, by region and end user, e.g. clinical vs. research.   We estimate such partners will take approximately 30% to 40% of the sales prices of any products sold through these channels.  While initial discussions have been commenced, the Company has not finalized any formal partnerships.  


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Distribution Agreements:  Distribution agreements will be used primarily in markets and territories where the Company has no real prospect of obtaining traction alone or where the entry barriers are high. The Company plans to enter into tightly drawn distribution agreements outlining the territory and sectors to be covered.  Control will be maintained by the Company through strict oversight and by centralized production centers that will provide supplies to distributors.  We estimate such distributors will take approximately 30% of the sales prices of any products sold through these channels.  The Company entered into two distribution agreements in September and December 2013 respectively in relation to its RUO products. The Company expects sales of these products to commence in April 2014.


The Company’s future products will require several dynamic and evolving sales models tailored to different worldwide markets, users and products. The Company has decided to focus its sales strategy on the initial RUO market in 2014 and develop a flexible strategy for its future IVD products through the later part of 2014.  We hope to progressively grow to large volumes of tests sold to centralized laboratories and eventually reach the mass diagnostics testing market.  The exact nature of the ideal sales strategy will evolve as the Company continues to develop its intended products and seek entry into the RUO and IVD markets..”


Government Regulations


The health care industry, and thus our business, is subject to extensive federal, state, local and foreign regulation. Some of the pertinent laws have not been definitively interpreted by the regulatory authorities or the courts, and their provisions are open to a variety of subjective interpretations. In addition, these laws and their interpretations are subject to change.


Both United States federal and state governmental agencies continue to subject the health care industry to intense regulatory scrutiny, including heightened civil and criminal enforcement efforts. As indicated by work plans and reports issued by these agencies, the federal government will continue to scrutinize, among other things, the marketing, labeling, promotion, manufacturing and export of diagnostic health care products. Our diagnostic products fall within the medical device category and are subject to FDA clearance or approval in the United States.


The federal government also has increased funding in recent years to fight health care fraud, and various agencies, such as the U.S.United States Department of Justice, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, or OIG, and state Medicaid fraud control units, are coordinating their enforcement efforts.


In Europe, medical devices are regulated by self-certification through the CE Mark system. Under the system, developers and manufacturers must operate a Quality System and validate medical devices in a limited clinical trial to demonstrate the manufacturer has met analytical and clinical performance criteria. VolitionRx has implemented an International Organization for Standardization standard - ISO 13485 - quality management system for the design and manufacture of medical devices. ISO 13485 addresses managerial awareness of regulatory requirements, control systems, inspection and traceability, device design, risk and performance criteria as well as verification for corrective and preventative measures for device failure. Medical device companies such as ours are subject to pre-market compliance assessments from Notified Bodies, a certification organization which the national authority (the competent authority) of a European member state designates to carry out one or more of the conformity assessment procedures. ISO 13485 certification establishes conformity to specific European Union directives related to medical devices and allows CE Marking and sale of the device. The European Union has recently proposed terms that would impose additional requirements to obtain a CE Mark, which could result in delays and further expense, in terms of staff costs, to us as compared to the current CE Mark approval process, as the new regulations will require each product submission to be thoroughly audited by Notified Bodies, instead of the current self-certification process. The EU Medical Devices Regulation, or MDR, and IVD Regulation, or IVDR, are both in the final stages of the legislative procedure and are estimated to be furnished sometime in 2016, allowing them to come into effect by the end of 2016, or early 2017. Some time will be required to polish the agreed text and have it translated into the official EU languages.


We will also be required to comply with numerous other federal, state, and local laws relating to matters such as safe working conditions, industrial safety, and labor laws. We may incur significant costs to comply with such laws and regulations in the future, and lack of compliance could have material adverse effects on our operations.


We believe that we have structured our business operations to comply with applicable legal requirements. However, it is possible that governmental entities or other third parties could interpret these laws differently and assert otherwise.




Please refer to the section below titled “Government Approval” for additional information.


Government Approval


All of our intended products are designed to be non-invasive, meaning they cannot harm the subject other than through misdiagnosis. Our strategy is to go through the process of obtaining regulatory approval for IVD products to be used clinically on cancer patients. Conformité Européenne, or CE Marking, is a mandatory conformity mark for certain products placed on market in the European Union including, medical devices and IVD tests. CE Marking ensures that the manufacturer’s product conforms to the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislation. We intend to first focus on obtaining regulatory approval in Europe, due to the grant of the NuQ® patent in Europe and the relatively fast European CE Marking process. We currently anticipate this will be followed closely by licensing to CLIA labs for a LDT in the United States, and/or regulatory submissions in the United States and in the rest of the world. In many territories, the European CE Mark is sufficient to place products on the clinical market and, where it is not, it often simplifies the regulation processes.


Europe – CE Marking


Manufacturers in the European Union and abroad must meet CE Marking requirements, where applicable, in order to market their products in Europe. The CE Mark certifies that a product has met European Union health, safety, and environmental requirements which ensure consumer safety.


To receive the CE Mark, our diagnostic products must meet certain requirements as set forth in the In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive. The requirements to procure CE Marking for In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical products are:


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analytical validation of the products;

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clinical validation of the products (which can be retrospective clinical studies using biobank patient samples, i.e. blood samples from historic patients);

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implementation of regulatory compliant manufacture;

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implementation of a Quality System; and

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certification from the International Organization for Standardization (this last requirement is not technically required but will aid the regulatory approval process in Europe and the United States).


The first NuQ®-X assay received a CE Mark in September 2015 and our R&D, manufacturing and distribution facility, Belgian Volition SA received EN ISO 13485, 2012 certification (an internationally recognized quality system) at the start of 2016. The requirements listed above are general requirements that apply to all of our intended products. In compliance with the In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive and the CE Marking process, we have ensured that all development and validation is carried out in a manner consistent with regulatory approval. Additionally, we have maintained proper records so that our future products can be approved as quickly and simply as possible. We have engaged a regulatory advisor to lead the Company in meeting the last requirement for all of our future products. All of these requirements must be completed prior to the submission of an application for CE Marking. We will submit applications, which will contain a dossier of all relevant analytical, clinical and manufacturing data following retrospective clinical studies which we expect will require a total of approximately six (6) months to complete. We estimate the cost of obtaining CE Marking will be approximately $500,000 per NuQ® panel. We expect to apply for CE Marking for additional NuQ®-V (variant) and NuQ®-T (total) assays NuQ®-V001 and NuQ®-T003 in the first quarter of 2016, with a further NuQ® -V002 and NuQ® -M001 (Modification) at the end of the second quarter of 2016 as well as the colorectal cancer screening test in the second half of 2016 (for European market). Sales of our clinical products can occur in Europe once CE Marking has been granted.


In Europe, IVD companies are able to self-certify that they meet the appropriate regulatory requirements and are subject to inspection for enforcement. European agencies, conduct market surveillance to ensure the provisions of the applicable Directive have been met for products marketed within the European Union. In pursuit of this goal, surveillance authorities will:


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audit commercial, industrial and storage premises;

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visit work places and other premises where products are put into service and used;

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organize random checks; and

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take samples of products for examination and testing.


If a product is found to be noncompliant, corrective action will depend on and be appropriate to the level of noncompliance. Others responsible for the noncompliance of the product will be held accountable as well. Penalties, which may include imprisonment, are determined by national law.




U.S. Regulations


Food and Drug Administration


In the United States, in vitro diagnostics are regulated by the FDA as medical devices. There are two principal regulatory pathways to receive authorization to market in vitro diagnostics, a 510(k) premarket notification and a premarket approval application, or PMA. The FDA makes a risk-based determination as to which pathway a particular in vitro diagnostic is eligible. In addition, since July 2012 with the enactment of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, or FDASIA, ade novo pathway is directly available for certain low to moderate risk devices that would not qualify for the 510(k) notification pathway due to lack of a predicate device. The information that must be submitted to the FDA in order to obtain clearance or approval to market a new medical device varies depending on how the medical device is classified by the FDA. Medical devices are classified into one of three classes on the basis of their level of risk and the controls deemed by the FDA to be necessary to reasonably assure their safety and effectiveness. Class I devices are subject to “general controls”, including establishment registration, device listing, labeling, reporting and recordkeeping, and adherence to FDA’s quality system regulations, which are device-specific good manufacturing practices. Class II devices are subject to the general controls and also special controls, including guidance documents, performance standards, and postmarket surveillance. Class III devices are subject to most of the previously identified requirements as well as to premarket approval. Most Class I devices are exempt from the requirement for premarket notification to the FDA; most Class II devices require the submission and clearance of a 510(k) premarket notification to the FDA prior to commercial marketing; and Class III devices require submission and approval of a PMA. Device manufacturers and PMA holders are also subject to numerous postmarketing requirements.


The FDA can require the submission of clinical data to support 510(k) clearance,de novo reclassification, or a PMA. Clinical studies undertaken in the United States are subject to FDA requirements applicable to investigational device exemptions, or IDEs, institutional review boards, or IRBs, review and approval, and informed consent of the study subjects.


Clinical Trials of Devices


Clinical trials for a medical device must be conducted in accordance with FDA requirements, including informed consent from study participants, review and approval by an IRB at each institution where a trial will be conducted, financial disclosure by clinical investigators, and listing of appropriate studies on ClinicalTrials.gov. Additionally, FDA approval of an IDE application must be obtained in order to conduct a clinical trial of “significant risk” devices, which are devices that present a potential for serious risk to the health, safety, or welfare of a subject, including devices that are of substantial importance in diagnosing or treating disease, or preventing impairment of human health. Sponsors of clinical trials are responsible for monitoring the studies, and for recordkeeping and reporting. The FDA may prevent clinical trials from moving forward, and may suspend or terminate trials once initiated. The FDA may inspect sponsor records, clinical investigators, and clinical sites involved in clinical trials. The FDA may take enforcement action for non-compliance with any of these requirements.


510(k) Premarket Notification


A 510(k) notification requires the sponsor to demonstrate that a medical device is substantially equivalent to another marketed device, termed a “predicate device”, that is legally marketed in the United States and for which a PMA was not required. A device is substantially equivalent to a predicate device if it has the same intended use and same technological characteristics as the predicate or has the same intended use but different technological characteristics, where the information submitted to the FDA does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness and demonstrates that the device is at least as safe and effective as the legally marketed predicate device.


The FDA’s performance goal review time for a 510(k) notification is 90 days from the date of receipt. In practice, however, the review process often takes significantly longer. After its initial review, the FDA may require additional information, including clinical data, in order to make a decision regarding the claims of substantial equivalence. Clinical studies of in vitro diagnostic products are typically designed with the primary objective of obtaining analytical or clinical performance data. If the FDA believes that the device is not substantially equivalent to a predicate device, it will issue a “Not Substantially Equivalent” letter and designate the device as a Class III device, which will require the submission and approval of a PMA before the new device may be marketed. Under certain circumstances, the sponsor may submit ade novo petition to the FDA to reclassify the new device as a Class I or Class II device.




If a predicate device does not exist, the FDA may make a risk-based determination that the device is eligible forde novo reclassification and premarket review instead of requiring a PMA. Thede novo process is similar to clearance of the 510(k) premarket notification, and typically requires the submission of clinical data to support the reclassification. Ade novo petition can be submitted either prior to the submission of a 510(k) when no predicate device can be identified, or after the FDA determines that a new device is “not substantially equivalent” due to lack of an appropriate predicate device. Under the FDASIA, the FDA may “decline to undertake a classification” if the FDA either (1) identifies a legally marketed predicate device that would be appropriate for a 510(k), or (2) determines that the device is not low to moderate risk or that general controls would be inadequate to control the risks and special controls cannot be developed. The statute directs the FDA to classify the device within 120 days following receipt of thede novo application.


Premarket Approval


The PMA process is more complex, costly and time consuming than the 510(k) process. A PMA must be supported by manufacturing data, preclinical data, and more detailed and comprehensive scientific evidence, including clinical data, to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the medical device for its intended purpose. If the device is determined to present a “significant risk,” the sponsor may not begin a clinical trial until it submits an application for an investigational device exemption, or IDE, to the FDA and obtains approval from the FDA to begin the trial.


After the PMA is submitted, the FDA has 45 days to make a threshold determination that the PMA is sufficiently complete to permit a substantive review. If the PMA is deemed not sufficiently complete, the FDA will issue a “refuse to file” determination. If the PMA is complete, the FDA will file the PMA and begin a substantive review of the application. The FDA is subject to a performance goal review time for a PMA that is 180 days from the date of filing, although in practice the total review time is longer. Questions from the FDA, requests for additional data, additional testing and submissions by the applicant, and referral to an advisory committee may delay the process considerably. Indeed, the total process may take several years and there is no guarantee that the PMA will ever be approved. Even if approved, the FDA may limit the indication for which the device may be marketed. The FDA may also request additional clinical studies or registries as a condition of approval or even after the PMA is approved. Any changes to the medical device may require a supplemental PMA to be submitted and approved. In addition, annual reports and other reports are required.


Requirements Applicable to Marketed Devices


The FDA Quality System Regulations, or QSRs, impose requirements for design control and validation, management review, complaint handling and investigation, labeling control, servicing and recordkeeping, among others. The FDA also regulates device imports and exports. Manufacturers are required to submit medical device reports for deaths or serious injuries associated with the use of their devices, and for malfunctions that could cause or contribute to a death or serious injury. The FDA also requires reporting of certain corrections or removals of devices. Labeling and promotional activities are subject to regulation by the FDA, and certain device advertising is subject to regulation by the Federal Trade Commission.


Laboratory Developed Tests


Although the FDA has claimed for many years that it has the statutory authority to regulate laboratory-developed tests, or LDTs, as medical devices, the agency has generally exercised enforcement discretion toward them. LDTs are tests that are developed, validated, and offered as testing services by a clinical laboratory, and these tests are regulated under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act, or CLIA. The FDA has stated that it will take enforcement action against any specific LDT if necessary to protect the public health. In recent years, the FDA has indicated that it is reconsidering its policy of enforcement discretion and reviewing the regulatory requirements that it will apply to LDTs.


CLIA and State Clinical Laboratory Laws


The FDA is responsible for the complexity categorization of commercially marketed in vitro diagnostic, or IVD, tests under CLIA, placing them into one of three categories based upon the potential risk to public health in reporting erroneous results. The categories were devised on the basis of the complexity of the test, and include waived tests, tests of moderate complexity, and tests of high complexity.


The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, regulates clinical laboratories under CLIA. Laboratories that perform testing on human specimens for the purpose of providing information for diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease or assessment of health are subject to CLIA, which imposes quality standards for laboratory testing to ensure the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of patient test results.




Laboratories performing moderate- or high-complexity testing must meet various CLIA requirements applicable to personnel, operations, establishment and verification of performance specifications, proficiency testing, patient test management, quality control, and quality assurance. CLIA certified laboratories are typically subject to survey and inspection every two years to assess compliance with program standards. Sanctions can be applied against a laboratory that is found to be out of compliance with CLIA requirements, including, among others, suspension, limitation, or revocation of a CLIA certificate.


Laboratories may also seek accreditation by the College of American Pathologists, or CAP. CAP is an independent, non-governmental organization approved by CMS to inspect laboratories to determine compliance with CLIA requirements. The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program is an internationally recognized program that utilizes teams of practicing laboratory professionals as inspectors, and accreditation by CAP can often be used to meet CLIA or state certification requirements.


In addition to CLIA, States also have laws that apply to clinical laboratories, including state licensing laws. Some states impose requirements that are more stringent than CLIA requirements. State laws may also require detailed review of a laboratory’s technical procedures or scientific validation of laboratory tests.


Product Development and Plan of Operations


NuQ® Assays (Cancer and Other Conditions):


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In-Vitro Diagnostics Market


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CE Marking (Europe): A pilot NuQ® panel of three assays underwent external third party retrospective clinical validations during 2012 which took approximately nine months to complete. A larger NuQ® panel of assays commenced large-scale retrospective clinical validations in 2013, which will continue during the first half of 2016 in a symptomatic population. Once the retrospective validations are completed, the tests will be submitted for CE Mark approval, both for each individual biomarker assay and for the complete biomarker assay panel in a symptomatic population. The first NuQ®-X biomarker assay received a CE Mark in September 2015 and we expect the first biomarker assay panel to receive a CE Mark in the second half of 2016. We estimate that the cost of CE Marking our first biomarker panel will be approximately $500,000. We additionally expect to have the results from the prospective 14,000 patient CRC study with Hvidovre Hospital in Denmark in a European screening population in the second half of 2016 and expect to CE Mark the CRC biomarker panel for use in a screening population in 2017.


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FDA Approval (United States): FDA approval for colorectal screening applications is expected to require longer large-scale prospective clinical validation studies including U.S. trials. Our FDA PMA clinical trial process is expected to commence in 2016 and be completed in 2018. When the trial is completed, the data will be submitted to the FDA for United States PMA. We estimate the cost of obtaining FDA PMA will be approximately $5 million, with the understanding that up to $50 million may ultimately be required depending on a multitude of factors as previously discussed. As an intermediate step we will seek 510(k) approval for use of NuQ® as a symptomatic adjunct test (used in combination with other tests to identify at risk patients). This abbreviated process is expected to begin in 2016 and complete in 2017 with an estimated cost of between $1million and $1.5 million.


We expect to produce a rolling pipeline of products for different types of cancers over the next one to five years.




NuQ® Clinical Diagnostic Products:


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Centralized Laboratory Market


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License of Nucleosomics® technology to a global diagnostics company: We may license our Nucleosomics® technology on a non-exclusive basis to a global diagnostics company. The approximate licensing fees have not yet been determined. We have not entered into any agreements with diagnostic companies or established an anticipated timeframe for licensing our Nucleosomics® technology.


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Sell manual and/or semi-manual ELISA plates to centralized laboratories:We may sell manual and/or semi-automated 96 well ELISA plates for use by centralized laboratories. The approximate manufacturing costs or sales price have not yet been determined. We are in discussions with several groups to distribute our products in multiple regions.


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Point-of-Care Devices: We intend to enter the point-of-care clinical market in Europe and in the United States 18 months after launching on the manual platform. The approximate manufacturing costs or sales price per device have not yet been determined. We have not entered into any discussions or negotiations regarding the manufacture or sale of these devices.


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Disposable Tests for Doctor’s Office or Home Use: We intend to contract with a specialist company to adapt the NuQ® tests to the doctor’s office or home use system and to contract with a manufacturer for the production of these tests. The sale of these tests will initially be for professional use only (doctors) and will likely be released at a later time for non-professional home use. The approximate manufacturing costs or sales price per test have not yet been determined. We have not entered into any discussions or negotiations with a specialist company or manufacturer. We do not yet have an estimated timeframe for the manufacture or sale of these tests.


If we do not have enough funds to fully implement our business plan, we will be forced to scale back our plan of operations and our business activities, increase our anticipated timeframes to complete each milestone or seek additional funding. In the event that additional financing is delayed, we will prioritize the maintenance of its research and development personnel and facilities, primarily in Belgium, and the maintenance of our patent rights. In the event of an ongoing lack of financing, we may be obliged to discontinue operations.


Sales and Marketing Strategy


Our future products will require several dynamic and evolving sales models tailored to different worldwide markets, users and products. Pending completion of our review of the regulatory environment in the United States, including the effect of the Draft Guidance, we will combine a licensing and sales strategy focused on the IVD products through 2016. In 2017 we intend to license NuQ® tests for LDT use in the United States and/or launch our own products as an adjunct product to progressively grow sales volumes after CE Marking in Europe and FDA approval in the United States, with sales to centralized laboratories and eventually reach the mass diagnostics testing market. The sales strategy will evolve as we continue to develop our intended products and seek entry into the IVD markets.


Competition


We believe that our main competitor in the blood-based diagnostic market is Epigenomics AG. Epigenomics has European approval for its methylated DNA based PCR tests in colon cancer (Epi proColon®) and lung cancer (Epi proLung). In colon cancer, our main target market, we face potential competition from alternative procedures including flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and virtual colonoscopy as well as traditional tests such as the guaiac and immunochemical FIT Tests. Exact Sciences Corporation has recently received FDA approval and reimbursement approval for its stool-based DNA screening test. We anticipate facing competition primarily from large healthcare, pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies such Epigenomics AG, Applied Proteomics Inc., and Exact Sciences Corporation, as well as others such as Abbott Laboratories Inc., Cepheid Inc., Philips, GE Healthcare, Siemens, Gen-Probe Incorporated, MDxHealth SA, EpiGenomics AG, Roche Diagnostics Exact Sciences Corporation and Sequenom, Inc.


We hope that our future products will have a competitive edge compared to those offered by competitors on the basis that our tests are being developed to be accurate, cost-effective and attractive from a government reimbursement perspective, easy to use, non-invasive, technologically advanced, and compatible with ELISA systems, based on strong intellectual property and to be used for mass screenings.




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Many of our anticipated competitors have substantially greater financial, technical, and other resources and larger, more established marketing, sales and distribution systems than we will have. Many of our future competitors also offer broad product lines outside of the diagnostic testing market and have brand recognition. Moreover, our future competitors may make rapid technological developments that may result in our intended technologies and products becoming obsolete before we are able to enter the market, recover the expenses incurred to develop them or generate significant revenue. Our success will depend, in part, on our ability to develop our intended products in a timely manner, keep our future products current with advancing technologies, achieve market acceptance of our future products, gain name recognition and a positive reputation in the healthcare industry, and establish successful marketing, sales and distribution efforts.


Employees


As of December 31, 2015, we (including our subsidiaries) had 13 full-time employees and 2 part-time employees.


WHERE YOU CAN GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


We file annual, quarterlyAnnual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports, proxy statements and other informationCurrent Reports on Form 8-K pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act electronically with the SEC. You may read and copy our reports or other filings made with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room, located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549.20549 on official business days during the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You can obtain information on the operations of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. You can also access these reports and other filings electronically on the SEC’s web site,www.sec.gov.





ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS


An investment in our securities involves certain risks, including those set forth below and elsewhere in this report. In addition to the risks set forth below and elsewhere in this report, other risks and uncertainties may exists that could adversely affect our business and financial condition. If any of the following risks actually materialize, our business, financial conditions and/or operations could suffer. In such event, the value of our common stock could decline, and you could lose all or a substantial portion of your investment. You should carefully consider the risks described below as well as other information and data included in this report.


Risks Associated with our Company


We have not generated any significant revenue since our inception and we may never achieve profitability.


We are a clinical stage company and since our inception, we have not generated any significant revenue. As we continue the discovery and development of our future diagnostic products, our expenses are expected to increase significantly. Accordingly, we will need to generate significant revenue to achieve profitability. Even as we begin to market and sell our intended products, we expect our losses to continue as a result of ongoing research and development expenses, as well as increased manufacturing, sales and marketing expenses. These losses, among other things, have had and will continue to have an adverse effect on our working capital, total assets and stockholders’ equity. Because of the numerous risks and uncertainties associated with our product development and commercialization efforts, we are unable to predict when we will become profitable, and we may never become profitable. Even if we do achieve profitability, we may not be able to sustain or increase profitability on a quarterly or annual basis. If we are unable to achieve and then maintain profitability, our business, financial condition and results of operations will be negatively affected and the market value of our common stock will decline.


We may need to raise additional capital in the future. If we are unable to secure adequate funds on terms acceptable to us, we may be unable to execute our plan of operations.


If we incur delays in commencing commercialization of our intended products or in achieving significant product revenue, or if we encounter other unforeseen adverse business developments, we may exhaust our capital resources prior to the commencement of commercialization.


We cannot be certain that additional capital will be available when needed or that our actual cash requirements will not be greater than anticipated. Financing opportunities may not be available to us, or if available, may not be available on favorable terms. The availability of financing opportunities will depend on various factors, such as market conditions and our financial condition and outlook. In addition, if we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of our stockholders could be significantly diluted, and these newly-issued securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing stockholders. If we obtain additional debt financing, a substantial portion of our operating cash flow may be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on such indebtedness, and the terms of the debt securities issued could impose significant restrictions on our operations. If we are unable to obtain financing on terms favorable to us, we may be unable to execute our plan of operations and we may be required to cease or reduce development or commercialization of any future products, sell some or all of our technology or assets or merge with another entity.


It is difficult to forecast our future performance, which may cause our financial results to fluctuate unpredictably.


Our limited operating history and the rapid evolution of the market for diagnostic products make it difficult for us to predict our future performance. A number of factors, many of which are outside of our control, may contribute to fluctuations in our financial results, such as:


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Our ability to develop or procure antibodies for clinical use in our future products;

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Our ability to translate preliminary clinical results to larger prospective symptomatic and screening populations;

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The demand for our intended products;

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Our ability to obtain any necessary financing;

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Our ability to market and sell our future products;

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Market acceptance of our future products and technology;

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Performance of any future strategic business partners;

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Our ability to obtain regulatory clearances or approvals;

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Changes in technology that may render our future products uncompetitive or obsolete;

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Competition with other cancer diagnostics companies; and

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Adverse changes in the healthcare industry.




Our future success depends on our ability to retain our officers and directors, scientists, and other key employees and to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel.


Our success depends on our ability to attract, retain and motivate highly qualified management and scientific personnel. In particular, we are highly dependent on Cameron Reynolds, our President and Chief Executive Officer, our other officers and directors, scientists and key employees. The loss of any of these persons or their expertise would be difficult to replace and could have a material adverse effect on our ability to achieve our business goals. In addition, the loss of the services of any one of these persons may impede the achievement of our research, development and commercialization objectives by diverting management’s attention to the identification of suitable replacements, if any. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in hiring or retaining qualified personnel and our failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


Recruiting and retaining qualified scientific personnel and, in the future, sales and marketing personnel will also be critical to our success. We may not be able to attract and retain these personnel on acceptable terms given the competition among pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostic companies for similar personnel. We also experience competition for the hiring of scientific personnel from universities and research institutions. We do not maintain “key person” insurance on any of our employees. In addition, we rely on consultants and advisors, including scientific and clinical advisors, to assist us in formulating our research, development and commercialization strategies. Our consultants and advisors, however, may have other commitments or employment that may limit their availability to us.


We expect to expand our product development, research and sales and marketing capabilities, and as a result, we may encounter difficulties in managing our growth, which could disrupt our operations.


We expect to experience significant growth in the number of our consultants, advisors, and employees and the scope of our operations as we continue to develop and commercialize our current pipeline of intended products and new products. In order to manage our anticipated future growth, we must continue to implement and improve our managerial, operational and financial systems, expand our facilities, and continue to recruit and train additional qualified personnel. Due to our limited resources, we may not be able to effectively manage the expansion of our operations or recruit and train additional qualified personnel. The expansion of our operations may lead to significant costs and may divert our management and business development resources. Any inability to manage growth could delay the execution of our business plan or disrupt our operations.


We have limited experience with direct sales and marketing and any failure to build and manage a direct sales and marketing team effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business.


Our products will require several dynamic and evolving sales models tailored to different worldwide markets, users and products. In 2015, we decided to focus our sales strategy on the clinical IVD market with the CE Marking of our first product in Europe. Pending completion of our review of the regulatory environment in the United States, including the effect of recent pronouncements regarding LDTs by the FDA, we aim initially to enter the United States market through a technology license for LDT development in a CLIA lab in the United States. We intend to progressively grow to large volumes of tests sold to centralized laboratories and eventually reach the mass diagnostics testing market. The exact nature of the ideal sales strategy will evolve as we continue to develop our intended products and seek entry into the IVD markets. We have limited experience with direct sales and marketing and any failure to build and manage a direct sales and marketing team effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business.


There are significant risks involved in building and managing our sales and marketing organization, as well as identifying and negotiating deals with the right sales and distribution partners, including risks related to our ability to:


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Identify appropriate partners;

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Negotiate beneficial partnership and distribution agreements;

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Hire qualified individuals as needed;

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Generate sufficient leads within our targeted market for our sales force;

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Provide adequate training for effective sales and marketing;

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Retain and motivate our direct sales and marketing professionals; and

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Effectively oversee geographically dispersed sales and marketing teams.


Our failure to adequately address these risks could have a material adverse effect on our ability to increase sales and use of our future products, which would cause our revenues to be lower than expected and harm our results of operations.




Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation exculpates our officers and directors from certain liability to our Company and our stockholders.


Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation contains a provision limiting the liability of our officers and directors for their acts or failures to act, except for acts involving intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law. This limitation on liability may reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation against our officers and directors and may discourage or deter our stockholders from suing our officers and directors based upon breaches of their duties to our Company.


We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting that have not yet been remediated, and the failure to address these material weaknesses, or the identification of any others, could impact the reliability of our financial reporting and harm investors’ views of us, which could adversely impact our stock price.


Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. As defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f), internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the principal executive and principal financial officer and effected by the board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:


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pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect our transactions and dispositions of assets;

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provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and/or directors; and

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provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.


We have determined that we have material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. See Item 9A,Controls and Proceduresof our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015for a complete discussion of these material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and remediation efforts. Although we are undertaking steps to address these material weaknesses, the existence of a material weakness is an indication that there is more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of our financial statements will not be prevented or detected in the current or any future period. There can be no assurance that we will be able to fully implement our plans and controls, as further described inItem 9A, to address these material weaknesses, or that the plans and controls, if implemented, will be successful in fully remediating these material weaknesses. In addition, we may in the future identify further material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting that we have not discovered to date. If we fail to successfully remediate the identified material weaknesses, or we identify further material weaknesses in our internal controls, the market’s confidence in our financial statements could decline and the market price of our common stock could be adversely impacted. Additionally, for so long as we remain as a smaller reporting company, under current rules our accounting firm will not be required to provide an opinion regarding our internal controls over financial reporting.


We have a “going concern” opinion from our auditors, indicating the possibility that we may not be able to continue to operate.


Our independent registered public accountants have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. This opinion could materially limit our ability to raise additional funds by issuing new debt or equity securities or otherwise. If we fail to raise sufficient capital when needed, we will not be able to complete our proposed business plan. As a result we may have to liquidate our business and investors may lose their investments. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to successfully accomplish our plan of operations described herein, obtain financing and eventually attain profitable operations. Investors should consider our independent registered public accountant’s comments when deciding whether to invest in the Company.




Risks Associated with our Business


Failure to successfully develop, manufacture, market, and sell our future products will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.


We are in the process of developing a suite of diagnostic tests as well as additional products. To date, we have not placed any of our product prototypes on the clinical market. The successful development and commercialization of our intended products is critical to our future success. Our ability to successfully develop, manufacture, market, and sell our future products is subject to a number of risks, many of which are outside our control. There can be no assurance that we will be able to develop and manufacture products in commercial quantities at acceptable costs, successfully market any products, or generate revenues from the sale of any products. Failure to achieve any of the foregoing would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.


Our business is dependent on our ability to successfully develop and commercialize diagnostic products. If we fail to develop and commercialize diagnostic products, we may be unable to execute our plan of operations.


Our current business strategy focuses on discovering, developing and commercializing diagnostic products. The success of our business will depend on our ability to fully develop and commercialize the diagnostic products in our current development pipeline as well as continue the discovery and development of other diagnostics products.


Prior to commercializing diagnostic products, we will be required to undertake time-consuming and costly development activities with uncertain outcomes, including conducting clinical studies and obtaining regulatory clearance or approval in the United States and in Europe. Delays in obtaining approvals and clearances could have material adverse effects on us and our ability to fully carry out our plan of operations. We have limited experience in taking products through these processes and there are considerable risks involved in these activities. The science and methods that we are employing are innovative and complex, and it is possible that our development programs will ultimately not yield products suitable for commercialization or government approval. Products that appear promising in early development may fail to be validated in subsequent studies, and even if we achieve positive results, we may still fail to obtain the necessary regulatory clearances or approvals. Few research and development projects result in commercial products, and perceived viability in early clinical studies often is not replicated in later studies. At any point, we may abandon development of a product, or we may be required to expend considerable resources obtaining additional clinical and nonclinical data, which would adversely impact the timing for generating potential revenue from those products. Further, our ability to develop and launch diagnostic tests is dependent on our receipt of substantial additional funding. If our discovery and development programs yield fewer commercial products than we expect, we may be unable to execute our business plan, and our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.


Our failure to obtain necessary regulatory clearances or approvals on a timely basis would significantly impair our ability to distribute and market our future products on the clinical IVD market.


We are subject to regulation and supervision by the FDA in the United States, the Conformité Européenne in Europe and other regulatory bodies in other countries where we intend to sell our future products. Before we are able to place our intended products in the clinical IVD markets in the United States and Europe, we will be required to obtain approval of our future products from the FDA and receive a CE Mark, respectively. The European Union has recently proposed terms that would impose additional requirements to obtain a CE Mark, which could result in delays and further expense, in terms of staff costs to us as compared to the current CE Mark approval process, as the new regulations will require each product submission to be thoroughly audited by Notified Bodies, instead of the current self-certification process. The EU Medical Devices Regulation, or MDR, and IVD Regulation, or IVDR, are both in the final stages of the legislative procedure and are estimated to be finished sometime in 2016, allowing them to come into effect by the end of 2016, or early 2017. Some time will be required to polish the agreed text and have it translated into the official EU languages. Delays in obtaining approvals and clearances could have material adverse effects on us and our ability to fully carry out our plan of operations.


Additionally, even if we receive the required government approval of our intended products, we are still subject to continuing regulation and oversight. Under the FDA, diagnostics are considered medical devices and are subject to ongoing controls and regulations, including inspections, compliance with established manufacturing practices, device-tracking, record-keeping, advertising, labeling, packaging, and compliance with other standards. The process of complying with such regulations with respect to current and new products can be costly and time-consuming. Failure to comply with these regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Furthermore, any FDA regulations governing our future products are subject to change at any time, which may cause delays and have material adverse effects on our operations. In Europe, IVD companies are able to self-certify that they meet the appropriate regulatory requirements but are subject to inspection for enforcement. European national agencies, such as customs authorities and/or the Departments of Health, Industry and Labor, conduct market surveillance to ensure the applicable requirements have been met for products marketed within the European Union.




Recent announcements from the FDA may impose additional regulatory obligations and costs upon our business.


On October 3, 2014, the FDA issued two draft guidance documents regarding oversight of laboratory developed tests, or LDTs, titled “Framework for Regulatory Oversight of LaboratoryDeveloped Tests (LDTs)” and “FDA Notification and Medical Device Reporting for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs).” According to this guidance, the FDA plans to take a phased-in risk-based approach to regulating LDTs. The FDA plans to phase in enforcement of LDT premarket review, quality system oversight and adverse event reporting over a number of years. The FDA would require that laboratories providing LDTs, subject to certain limited exemptions, within six months after the guidance documents are finalized comply with (i) either a new notification procedure in which the laboratory must provide the FDA with certain basic information about each LDT offered by their laboratory or the FDA’s device registration and listing requirements, and (ii) the medical device reporting, or MDR, requirements for LDTs offered by that laboratory. Under this new risk based approach, it is possible that some level of pre-market review may be required for our LDTs-either a 510(k) or PMA-which may require us to obtain additional clinical data.


It is unclear at this time when, or if, the draft guidance documents will be finalized and, if so, how the final framework might differ from the draft guidance. Therefore, we do not know what the additional costs and regulatory burdens will be, nor the impact of any final FDA guidance or FDA enforcement of its regulations on our business or operations.


If the FDA requires us to seek clearance or approval for any of our products, (as opposed to simply licensing our technology to a CLIA lab), we may not be able to obtain such approvals on a timely basis, or at all. The cost of conducting clinical trials and otherwise developing data and information to support any applications may be significant. Failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements of the FDA could result in enforcement action, including receiving untitled or warning letters, fines, injunctions, or civil or criminal penalties. In addition, we could be subject to a recall or seizure of current or future products, operating restrictions, partial suspension or total shutdown of production. Any such enforcement action would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operations.


If the marketplace does not accept the products in our development pipeline or any other diagnostic products we might develop, we may be unable to generate sufficient revenue to sustain and grow our business.


Our intended products may never gain significant acceptance in the research or clinical marketplace and therefore may never generate substantial revenue or profits. Physicians, hospitals, clinical laboratories, researchers or others in the healthcare industry may not use our future products unless they determine that they are an effective and cost-efficient means of detecting and diagnosing cancer. In addition, we will need to expend a significant amount of resources on marketing and educational efforts to create awareness of our future products and to encourage their acceptance and adoption. If the market for our future products does not develop sufficiently or the products are not accepted, our revenue potential will be harmed.


The cancer diagnostics market is highly competitive and subject to rapid technological change; accordingly, we will face fierce competition and our intended products may become obsolete.


The cancer diagnostics market is extremely competitive and characterized by evolving industry standards and new product enhancements. Cancer diagnostic tests are technologically innovative and require significant planning, design, development, and testing at the technological, product, and manufacturing process levels. These activities require significant capital commitments and investment. There can be no assurance that our intended products or proprietary technologies will remain competitive following the introduction of new products and technologies by competing companies within the industry. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that our competitors will not develop products that render our future products obsolete or that are more effective, accurate or can be produced at lower costs. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in the face of increasing competition from new technologies or products introduced by existing companies in the industry or by new companies entering the market.


We expect to face intense competition from companies with greater resources and experience than us, which may increase the difficulty for us to achieve significant market penetration.


The market for cancer diagnostics is intensely competitive, subject to rapid change, and significantly affected by new product introductions and other market activities of industry participants. Our competitors include large multinational corporations and their operating units, including Abbott Laboratories Inc., Cepheid Inc., Philips, GE Healthcare, Siemens, Gen-Probe Incorporated, MDxHealth SA, EpiGenomics AG, Applied Proteomics Inc., Roche Diagnostics, Exact Sciences Corporation, Sequenom, Inc. and several others. These companies have substantially greater financial, marketing and other resources than we do. Each of these companies is either publicly traded or a division of a publicly traded company, and enjoys several competitive advantages, including:




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Significantly greater name recognition;

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Established relationships with healthcare professionals, companies and consumers;

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Additional lines of products, and the ability to offer rebates or bundle products to offer higher discounts or incentives to gain a competitive advantage;

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Established supply and distribution networks; and

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Greater resources for product development, sales and marketing, and intellectual property protection.


These other companies have developed and will continue to develop new products that will compete directly with our future products. In addition, many of our competitors spend significantly greater funds for the research, development, promotion, and sale of new and existing products. These resources allow them to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in consumer requirements. For all the foregoing reasons, we may not be able to compete successfully against our competitors.


Declining global economic or business conditions may have a negative impact on our business.


Continuing concerns over United States healthcare reform legislation and energy costs, geopolitical issues, the availability and cost of credit and government stimulus programs in the United States and other countries have contributed to increased volatility and diminished expectations for the global economy. These factors, combined with low business and consumer confidence and high unemployment precipitated a global economic slowdown and recession. If the economic climate does not improve or continues to deteriorate, our business, including our access to the RUO or clinical IVD markets for diagnostic tests, could be adversely affected, resulting in a negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


We will rely on third parties to manufacture and supply our intended products. Any problems experienced by these third parties could result in a delay or interruption in the supply of our intended products to our customers, which could have a material negative effect on our business.


We will rely on third parties to manufacture and supply our intended products. The manufacture of our intended diagnostic products will require specialized equipment and utilize complicated production processes that would be difficult, time-consuming and costly to duplicate. If the operations of third party manufacturers are interrupted or if they are unable to meet our delivery requirements due to capacity limitations or other constraints, we may be limited in our ability to fulfill our future sales orders. Any prolonged disruption in the operations of third party manufacturers could have a significant negative impact on our ability to sell our future products, could harm our reputation and could cause us to seek other third party manufacturing contracts, thereby increasing our anticipated development and commercialization costs. In addition, if we are required to change manufacturers for any reason, we will be required to verify that the new manufacturer maintains facilities and procedures that comply with quality standards required by the FDA and with all applicable regulations and guidelines. The delays associated with the verification of a new manufacturer could negatively affect our ability to develop products or receive approval of any products in a timely manner.


The manufacturing operations of our future third party manufacturers will likely be dependent upon third party suppliers, making us vulnerable to supply shortages and price fluctuations, which could harm our business.


The operations of our future third party manufacturers will likely be dependent upon third party suppliers. A supply interruption or an increase in demand beyond a supplier’s capabilities could harm the ability of our future manufacturers to manufacture our intended products until new sources of supply are identified and qualified.


Reliance on these suppliers could subject us to a number of risks that could harm our business, including:


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Interruption of supply resulting from modifications to or discontinuation of a supplier’s operations;

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Delays in product shipments resulting from uncorrected defects, reliability issues, or a supplier’s variation in a component;

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A lack of long-term supply arrangements for key components with our suppliers;

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Inability to obtain adequate supply in a timely manner, or to obtain adequate supply on commercially reasonable terms;

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Difficulty and cost associated with locating and qualifying alternative suppliers for components in a timely manner;

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Production delays related to the evaluation and testing of products from alternative suppliers, and corresponding regulatory qualifications;

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Delay in delivery due to suppliers prioritizing other customer orders over ours;

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Damage to our brand reputation caused by defective components produced by the suppliers; and

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Fluctuation in delivery by the suppliers due to changes in demand from us or their other customers.




Any interruption in the supply of components of our future products or materials, or our inability to obtain substitute components or materials from alternate sources at acceptable prices in a timely manner, could impair our ability to meet the demand of our future customers, which would have an adverse effect on our business.


We will depend on third party distributors in the future to market and sell our future products which will subject us to a number of risks.


We will depend on third party distributors to sell, market, and service our future products in our intended markets. We are subject to a number of risks associated with reliance upon third party distributors including:


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Lack of day-to-day control over the activities of third party distributors;

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Third party distributors may not commit the necessary resources to market and sell our future products to our level of expectations;

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Third party distributors may terminate their arrangements with us on limited or no notice or may change the terms of these arrangements in a manner unfavorable to us; and

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Disagreements with our future distributors could result in costly and time-consuming litigation or arbitration which we could be required to conduct in jurisdictions with which we are not familiar.


If we fail to establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with our future third party distributors, our revenues and market share may not grow as anticipated, and we could be subject to unexpected costs which could harm our results of operations and financial condition.


If the patents that we rely on to protect our intellectual property prove to be inadequate, our ability to successfully commercialize our future products will be harmed and we may never be able to operate our business profitably.


Our success depends, in large part, on our ability to protect proprietary methods, discoveries and technologies that we develop under the patents and intellectual property laws of the United States, the European Union and other countries, so that we can seek to prevent others from unlawfully using our inventions and proprietary information. We have two patents related to our diagnostic tests granted in the United States; one patent granted in the European Union and three patents granted in other countries. We also hold an exclusive worldwide license to a patent granted in four other countries. Additionally, we have patent applications in the name of our subsidiaries pending in the United States, the European Union and other countries. We cannot assure you that any of the pending patent applications will result in patents being issued. In addition, due to technological changes that may affect our future products or judicial interpretation of the scope of our patents, our intended products might not, now or in the future, be adequately covered by our patents.


If third parties assert that we have infringed their patents and proprietary rights or challenge the validity of our patents and proprietary rights, we may become involved in intellectual property disputes and litigation that would be costly, time consuming, and delay or prevent the development or commercialization of our future products.


Our ability to commercialize our intended products depends on our ability to develop, manufacture, market and sell our future products without infringing the proprietary rights of third parties. Third parties may allege that our future products or our methods or discoveries infringe their intellectual property rights. Numerous United States and foreign patents and pending patent applications, which are owned by third parties, exist in fields that relate to our intended products and our underlying methodologies, discoveries and technologies.


A third party may sue us for infringing its patent rights. Likewise, we may need to resort to litigation to enforce a patent issued or licensed to us or to determine the scope and validity of third party proprietary rights. In addition, a third party may claim that we have improperly obtained or used its confidential or proprietary information. The cost to us of any litigation or other proceeding relating to intellectual property rights, even if resolved in our favor, could be substantial, and the litigation could divert our management’s attention from other aspects of our business. Some of our competitors may be able to sustain the costs of complex patent litigation more effectively than we can because they have substantially greater resources. Uncertainties resulting from the initiation and continuation of any litigation could limit our ability to continue our operations.


If we are found to infringe upon intellectual property rights of third parties, we might be forced to pay damages, potentially including treble damages. In addition to any damages we might have to pay, a court could require us to stop the infringing activity or obtain a license. Any license required under any patent may not be made available on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. In addition, such licenses are likely to be non-exclusive and, therefore, our competitors may have access to the same technology licensed to us. If we fail to obtain a required license and are unable to design around a patent, we may be unable to effectively market some or all of our future products, which could limit our ability to generate revenue or achieve profitability and possibly prevent us from generating revenue sufficient to sustain our operations.




If we are unable to protect our trade secrets, we may be unable to protect our interests in proprietary technology, processes and know-how that is not patentable or for which we have elected not to seek patent protection.


In addition to patented technology, we rely upon trade secret protection to protect our interests in proprietary know-how and for processes for which patents are difficult or impossible to obtain or enforce. We may not be able to protect our trade secrets adequately. Although we use reasonable efforts to protect our trade secrets, our employees, consultants, contractors and outside scientific advisors may unintentionally or willfully disclose our information to competitors. Enforcing a claim that a third party illegally obtained and is using any of our trade secrets is expensive and time consuming, and the outcome is unpredictable. In addition, courts outside the United States are sometimes less willing to protect trade secrets. We rely, in part, on non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements with our employees, consultants and other parties to protect our trade secrets and other proprietary technology. These agreements may be breached and we may not have adequate remedies for any breach. Moreover, others may independently develop equivalent proprietary information, and third parties may otherwise gain access to our trade secrets and proprietary knowledge. Any disclosure of confidential information into the public domain or to third parties could allow our competitors to learn our trade secrets and use the information in competition against us, which could adversely affect our competitive advantage.


Risks Associated with our Common Stock


The market prices and trading volume of our stock may be volatile.


The market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and the trading volume may fluctuate and cause significant price variation to occur. We cannot assure you that the market prices of our common stock will not fluctuate or decline significantly in the future. Some of the factors that could negatively affect the prices of our shares or result in fluctuations in those prices or in trading volume of our common stock could include the following, many of which will be beyond our control:


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competition;

·

additions or departures of key personnel;

·

our ability to execute our business plan;

·

operating results that fall below expectations;

·

loss of any strategic relationship;

·

industry developments;

·

economic and other external factors; and

·

period-to-period fluctuations in our financial results.


In addition, the securities markets have from time to time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that are unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may also materially and adversely affect the market price and trading volume of our common stock.


Share ownership by our officers and directors make it more difficult for third parties to acquire us or effectuate a change of control that might be viewed favorably by other stockholders.


As of March 11, 2016, our executive officers and directors owned, in the aggregate, approximately 28.6% of our outstanding shares. As a result, if the officers and directors were to oppose a third party’s acquisition proposal for, or a change in control of, the Company, the officers and directors may have sufficient voting power to be able to block or at least delay such an acquisition or change in control from taking place, even if other stockholders would support such a sale or change of control.


Our corporate governance documents, and certain corporate laws applicable to us, could make a takeover attempt, which may be beneficial to our stockholders, more difficult.


Our Board of Directors, or Board, has the power, under our articles of incorporation, to issue additional shares of common stock and create and authorize the sale of one or more series of preferred stock without having to obtain stockholder approval for such action. As a result, our Board could authorize the issuance of shares of a series of preferred stock to implement a stockholders rights plan (often referred to as a poison pill) or could sell and issue preferred shares with special voting rights or conversion rights, which could deter or delay attempts by our stockholders to remove or replace management, and attempts of third parties either to engage in proxy contests or to acquire control of the Company. In addition, our charter documents:




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enable our Board to fill vacant directorships except for vacancies created by the removal of a director;

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enable our Board to amend our bylaws without stockholder approval subject to certain exceptions; and

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require compliance with an advance notice procedure with regard to business to be brought by a stockholder before an annual or special meeting of stockholders and with regard to the nomination by stockholders of candidates for election as directors.


These provisions may discourage potential acquisition proposals and could delay or prevent a change of control, including under circumstances in which our stockholders might otherwise receive a premium over the market price of our common stock.


We do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.


We do not intend to declare dividends for the foreseeable future, as we anticipate that we will reinvest any future earnings in the development and growth of our business. Therefore, investors will not receive any funds unless they sell their common stock, and stockholders may be unable to sell their shares on favorable terms or at all. We cannot assure you of a positive return on investment or that you will not lose the entire amount of your investment in our common stock.


We may in the future issue additional shares of our common stock which would reduce investors’ ownership interests in the Company and which may cause our stock price to decline.


Our Certificate of Incorporation and amendments thereto authorize the issuance of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. The future issuance of all or part of our remaining authorized common stock may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of our common stock held by our then existing stockholders. We may value any common stock or preferred stock issued in the future on an arbitrary basis. The issuance of common stock or preferred stock for future services or acquisitions or other corporate actions may have the effect of diluting the percentage ownership of our stockholders and, depending upon the prices at which such shares are sold or issued, on their investment in our common stock and, therefore, could have an adverse effect on any trading market for our common stock.


Future sales of our common stock could depress the market price of our common stock.


Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market or the perception that large sales of our shares could occur, could cause the market price of our common stock to decline or limit our future ability to raise capital through an offering of equity securities.


If equity research analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, or if they do publish such reports but issue unfavorable commentary or downgrade our common stock, the price and trading volume of our common stock could decline.


The trading market for our common stock could be affected by whether and to what extent equity research analysts publish research or reports about us and our business. We cannot predict at this time whether any research analysts will cover us and our common stock or whether they will publish research and reports on us. If one or more equity analysts cover us and publish research reports about our common stock, the price of our stock could decline if one or more securities analysts downgrade our stock or if those analysts issue other unfavorable commentary or cease publishing reports about us.


If any of the analysts who elect to cover us downgrade their recommendation with respect to our common stock, our stock price could decline rapidly. If any of these analysts ceases coverage of us, we could lose visibility in the market, which in turn could cause our common stock price or trading volume to decline and our common stock to be less liquid.


We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to smaller reporting companies will make our common stock less attractive to investors.


We are currently a “smaller reporting company,” meaning that we are not an investment company, an asset-backed issuer, or a majority-owned subsidiary of a parent company that is not a smaller reporting company and have a public float of less than $75 million and annual revenues of less than $50 million during the most recently completed fiscal year. “Smaller reporting companies” are able to provide simplified executive compensation disclosures in their filings; are exempt from the provisions of Section 404(b) of the Securities ExchangeSarbanes-Oxley Act requiring that independent registered public accounting firms provide an attestation report on the effectiveness of 1934internal control over financial reporting; and are nothave certain other decreased disclosure obligations in their SEC filings, including, among other things, only being required to provide the information under this item.two years of audited financial statements in annual reports. Decreased disclosures in our SEC filings due to our status as a “smaller reporting company” may make it harder for investors to analyze our results of operations and financial prospects.





ITEM 1B.

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS


None.


ITEM 2.

PROPERTIES


Our principal executive office is located at 1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208. We currentlyhave signed a one-year lease, commencing August 1, 2015, at an annual rent of $20,861. We believe that this space for approximately $1,500 USD a month.  Currently, this spacefacility is sufficientadequate to meet our needs, however, once we expand our business to a significant degree, we willcurrent needs. We additionally have to find a larger space. We do not foresee any significant difficultiesan office in obtaining any required additional space.   We do not currently own any real estate.New York at an annual cost of approximately $4,000.


On February 29, 2012, Belgian Volition entered intoleases a lease agreement for larger laboratory and office space at 20A Rue de Séminaire, 5000, Namur, Belgium for approximately $5,091 USD (3,833 EUR) per monthBelgium. We have signed a two-year lease, commencing AprilDecember 1, 2012 for a leasing term2014, at an annual rent of two years and eight months.$60,201. Additionally, Belgian Volition shall pay $1,992 USD (1,500) EUR$872 per month as a provision against expenses. Belgian Volition intends to move into a larger facility in the latter part of 2016, as our research and development activities have expanded over recent years.


Volition Diagnostics UK Limited signed a one year lease for office space at 83 Baker Street, London, W1U 6AN, United Kingdom, commencing January 25, 2016, at an annual rent of $82,222. We believe this is adequate to meet our current needs.


ITEM 3.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


In the ordinary course of business, we may be subject to claims, counter claims, suits and other litigation of the type that generally arise from the conduct of our business. We knoware not aware of no material, existingany threatened or pending legal proceedings against our Company, nor arelitigation that we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation.  There are no proceedings in which our director, officer or any affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or hasexpect will have a material interest adverse toeffect on our interest.business operations, financial condition or results of operations.


ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES


Not Applicable.




PART II


ITEM 5.

MARKET FOR THE COMPANY’SREGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES


Common StockMarket Information


OurEffective February 6, 2015, shares of our common stock is currently quotedbegan trading on the OTC Bulletin Board. OurNYSE MKT under the symbol “VNRX.” Prior to that our shares of common stock hashad been quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board since April 12, 2007 under the symbol “SNDC.OB.“VNRX.OB.Effectivesince October 11, 2011 our symbol was changed to “VNRX.OB” to reflect the Company’s name change.  Because we are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, our securities may be less liquid, receive less coverage by security analysts and news media, and generate lower prices than might otherwise be obtained if they were listed on a national securities exchange.




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2011. The following table sets forthpresents quarterly information on the high and low sales prices of the common stock furnished by the NYSE MKT or the high and low bid prices for ourthe common stock per quarter as reportedfurnished by the OTCBBOTC Bulletin Board, as applicable, for 2013the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015 and 2012 based2014. The quotations on our fiscal year end December 31. Thesethe OTC Bulletin Board reflect inter-dealer prices, represent quotations between dealers without adjustment for retail mark-up, markdownmark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.


  

 

First Quarter

(Jan. 1 – Mar. 31)

 

 

Second Quarter

(Apr. 1 – Jun. 30)

 

 

Third Quarter

(Jul. 1 – Sept. 30)

 

 

Fourth Quarter

(Oct. 1 – Dec. 31)

2013 – High

 

2.90

 

 

 

3.00

 

 

 

2.22

 

 

2.79

2013 – Low

 

1.31

 

 

 

2.00

 

 

 

0.25

 

 

1.25

2012 – High

 

3.00

 

 

 

3.50

 

 

 

5.00

 

 

4.31

2012 – Low

 

2.25

 

 

 

2.75

 

 

 

3.48

 

 

2.76

Year Ended December 31, 2014

High

Low

First Quarter (Jan. 1 – Mar. 31)

$3.25

$2.05

Second Quarter (Apr. 1 – Jun. 30)

$2.75

$1.30

Third Quarter (Jul. 1 – Sept. 30)

$9.28

$1.45

Fourth Quarter (Oct. 1 – Dec. 31)

$4.32

$3.25


Year Ended December 31, 2015

High

Low

First Quarter (Jan. 1 – Mar. 31)

$5.30

$3.75

Second Quarter (Apr. 1 – Jun. 30)

$4.30

$2.81

Third Quarter (Jul. 1 – Sept. 30)

$5.25

$2.90

Fourth Quarter (Oct. 1 – Dec. 31)

$4.78

$3.35


Record Holders


As at March 28, 2014,11 2016, an aggregate of 13,307,93618,863,272 shares of our common stock were issued and outstanding and were owned by approximately 248186 holders of record, based on information provided by our transfer agent.


Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities


1.

Quarterly Issuances


On November 25, 2013, the Company sold 437,320 Units to four (4) non-U.S. investors and one (1) U.S. accredited investor at a price of $2.05 per Unit, for an aggregate amount of $896,500 USD with a Unit entitling the holder to one share of common stock of the Company and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock at $2.40 per share, valid for five years.  As part of the same private placement, directors, employees and consultants converted $38,423.15 USD debt due for services on the same terms as the cash subscriptions for 18,743 Units at a price of $2.05 per Unit.  Each Unit entitles the holder to one share of common stock of the Company and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock at $2.40 per share, valid for five years.  The shares issued to the one (1) U.S. Accredited Investor were issued pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (“Securities Act”), and Rule 506 of Regulation D, as more specifically set forth below, on the basis that the securities were offered and sold in a non-public offering to an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D. The shares issued to the four (4) non-U.S. Investors were issued pursuant to Rule 903 of Regulation S, as more specifically set forth below, on the basis that the investor was not a “U.S. person” as defined in Regulation S, was not acquiring the shares for the account or benefit of a U.S. person, and the sale of the shares was completed in an "offshore transaction”.


On December 31, 2013, the Company sold 29,392 Units to three (3) non-U.S. investors at a price of $2.05 per Unit, for an aggregate amount of $60,250 USD with a Unit entitling the holder to one share of common stock of the Company and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock at $2.40 per share, valid for five years. The shares issued to the three (3) non-U.S. Investors were issued pursuant to Rule 903 of Regulation S, as more specifically set forth below, on the basis that the investor was not a “U.S. person” as defined in Regulation S, was not acquiring the shares for the account or benefit of a U.S. person, and the sale of the shares was completed in an "offshore transaction”.


2.

Subsequent Issuances


On or about February 26, 2014, the Company sold 1,500,000 shares of common stock and 1,500,000 warrants to twenty-four (24) non-U.S. investors and twenty-four (24) U.S. accredited investors at a price of $2.00 per share, for an aggregate amount of $3,000,000. Attached to each share was a warrant entitling the holder to purchase one share of common stock at $2.20 per share, valid for five years. The shares issued to the twenty-four (24) U.S. accredited investors were issued pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (“Securities Act”), and Rule 506 of Regulation D, as more specifically set forth below, on the basis that the securities were offered and sold in a non-public offering to “accredited investors” who had access to registration-type information about the Company. The shares issued to the twenty-four (24) non-U.S. Investors were issued pursuant to Rule 903 of Regulation S, as more specifically set forth below, on the basis that the investor was not a “U.S. person” as defined in Regulation S, was not acquiring the shares for the account or benefit of a U.S. person, and the sale of the shares was completed in an "offshore transaction”.


On or about February 26, 2014, the Company issued 16,667 shares of common stock to one (1) non-U.S. investor at a price of $2.10 per share to settle $35,000.00 USD debts for services. The shares issued to the one (1) non-U.S. Investor were issued pursuant to Rule 903 of Regulation S, as more specifically set forth below, on the basis that the investor was not a “U.S. person” as defined in Regulation S, was not acquiring the shares for the account or benefit of a U.S. person, and the sale of the shares was completed in an "offshore transaction”.




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On or about March 25, 2014, the Company issued 12,334 shares of common stock to one (1) non-U.S. investor at a price of $2.10 per share to settle $25,900.00 USD debts for services. The shares issued to the one (1) non-U.S. Investor were issued pursuant to Rule 903 of Regulation S, as more specifically set forth below, on the basis that the investor was not a “U.S. person” as defined in Regulation S, was not acquiring the shares for the account or benefit of a U.S. person, and the sale of the shares was completed in an "offshore transaction”.


On or about March 26, 2014, the Company issued 99,178 shares of common stock to twenty-seven (27) U.S. accredited investors under the terms of the Private Placement Memorandum relating to the prior issue of 297,500 shares of common stock on June 10, 2013, for no additional consideration.  The shares issued to the twenty-seven (27) U.S. accredited investors were issued pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (“Securities Act”), and Rule 506 of Regulation D, as more specifically set forth below, on the basis that the securities were offered and sold in a non-public offering to “accredited investors” who had access to registration-type information about the Company.


Exemption From Registration. The shares of Common Stock referenced herein were issued in reliance upon one of the following exemptions:


(a)

The shares of Common Stock referenced herein were issued in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, ("Securities Act"), based upon the following: (a) each of the persons to whom the shares of Common Stock were issued (each such person, an "Investor") confirmed to the Company that it or he is an "accredited investor," as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act and has such background, education and experience in financial and business matters as to be able to evaluate the merits and risks of an investment in the securities, (b) there was no public offering or general solicitation with respect to the offering of such shares, (c) each Investor was provided with certain disclosure materials and all other information requested with respect to the Company, (d) each Investor acknowledged that all securities being purchased were being purchased for investment intent and were "restricted securities" for purposes of the Securities Act, and agreed to transfer such securities only in a transaction registered under the Securities Act or exempt from registration under the Securities Act and (e) a legend has been, or will be, placed on the certificates representing each such security stating that it was restricted and could only be transferred if subsequently registered under the Securities Act or transferred in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act.


(b)

The shares of common stock referenced herein were issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 506 of Regulation D and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. We made this determination in part based on the representations of the Investor(s), which included, in pertinent part, that such Investor(s) was an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act, and upon such further representations from the Investor(s) that (a) the Investor is acquiring the securities for his, her or its own account for investment and not for the account of any other person and not with a view to or for distribution, assignment or resale in connection with any distribution within the meaning of the Securities Act, (b) the Investor agrees not to sell or otherwise transfer the purchased securities unless they are registered under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws, or an exemption or exemptions from such registration are available, (c) the Investor either alone or together with its representatives has knowledge and experience in financial and business matters such that he, she or it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in us, and (d) the Investor has no need for the liquidity in its investment in us and could afford the complete loss of such investment.  Our determination is made based further upon our action of (a) making written disclosure to each Investor prior to the closing of sale that the securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and therefore cannot be resold unless they are registered or unless an exemption from registration is available, (b) making written descriptions of the securities being offered, the use of the proceeds from the offering and any material changes in the Company’s affairs that are not disclosed in the documents furnished, and (c) placement of a legend on the certificate that evidences the securities stating that the securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and setting forth the restrictions on transferability and sale of the securities, and upon such inaction of  the Company of any general solicitation or advertising for securities herein issued in reliance upon Rule 506 of Regulation D and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.




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(c)

The shares of Common Stock referenced herein were issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 903 of Regulation S of the Act. We completed the offering of the shares pursuant to Rule 903 of Regulation S of the Act on the basis that the sale of the shares was completed in an "offshore transaction", as defined in Rule 902(h) of Regulation S. We did not engage in any directed selling efforts, as defined in Regulation S, in the United States in connection with the sale of the shares. Each investor represented to us that the investor was not a "U.S. person", as defined in Regulation S, and was not acquiring the shares for the account or benefit of a U.S. person. The agreement executed between us and each investor included statements that the securities had not been registered pursuant to the Act and that the securities may not be offered or sold in the United States unless the securities are registered under the Act or pursuant to an exemption from the Act. Each investor agreed by execution of the agreement for the shares: (i) to resell the securities purchased only in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S, pursuant to registration under the Act or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Act; (ii) that we are required to refuse to register any sale of the securities purchased unless the transfer is in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S, pursuant to registration under the Act or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Act; and (iii) not to engage in hedging transactions with regards to the securities purchased unless in compliance with the Act. All certificates representing the shares were or upon issuance will be endorsed with a restrictive legend confirming that the securities had been issued pursuant to Regulation S of the Act and could not be resold without registration under the Act or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Act.


Re-Purchase of Equity Securities


None.


Dividends


We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our Common Stockcommon stock since inception and presently anticipate that all earnings, if any, will be retained for development of our business and that no dividends on our Common Stockcommon stock will be declared in the foreseeable future. Any future dividends will be subject to the discretion of our Boardboard of Directorsdirectors and will depend upon, among other things, future earnings, operating and financial conditions, capital requirements, general business conditions and other pertinent facts. Therefore, there can be no assurance that any dividends on our Common Stockcommon stock will be paid in the future.


Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

 

See “Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans” included under Part II, Item 12 of this report, which is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.


Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities


On or about November 17, 2011,18, 2015, 20,000 options under the Company adopted and approved theCompany’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, (the “Plan”),or the 2011 Plan, were exercised at $3.00 per shares in a cashless exercise that resulted in the issuance of 4,810 shares of common stock to one non-U.S. investor.†


On or about December 1, 2015, 8,000 warrants were exercised for total proceeds of $19,200. As a result, an aggregate total of 8,000 shares of common stock were issued at a price of $2.40 per share to one U.S. accredited investor.*


On or about December 2, 2015, 50,000 options under the directors, officers, employees and key consultantsCompany’s 2011 Plan were exercised at $3.01 per shares in a cashless exercise that resulted in the issuance of 14,081 shares of common stock to one non-U.S. investor.†


On or about December 9, 2015, 50,000 options under the Company’s 2011 Plan were exercised at $3.01 per shares in a cashless exercise that resulted in the issuance of 14,166 shares of common stock to one non-U.S. investor.†




On or about December 14, 2015, 250,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $1.05 per share, giving cash proceeds to the registrant of $262,500. As a result, a total of 250,000 unregistered shares of common stock were issued to one non-U.S. investor.†


No underwriters were used in connection with any of the Company.  Pursuantforegoing transactions. These issuances were deemed to be exempt from registration under the Plan, the Company is authorized to issue nine hundred thousand (900,000) restricted shares, $0.001 par value,Securities Act in reliance on (i) Section 4(2) of the Company’s Common Stock.  Options over 720,000 shares were granted on November 25, 2011. The options vestSecurities Act, including in equal six monthly installments over three years fromsome cases, Regulation D and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder (as noted by *), and (ii) Rule 903 of Regulation S of the dateSecurities Act, as transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering or sales completed in an “offshore transaction” as defined in Rule 902(h) of grant, and expire three years after the vesting dates. The exercise prices are $3 for options vestingRegulation S, as we did not engage in any directed selling efforts in the first year, $4 for options vestingUnited States in connection with the second year, and $5 for options vesting insale of the third year. As of May 15, 2013 and August 15, 2013, options over 20,000 shares and 10,000each investor represented to us that the investor was not a “U.S. person” as defined in Regulation S (as noted by †).


On December 11, 2015 a registration statement on Form S-8 was filed registering all of the shares respectively lapsed following a terminationunder the 2011 Plan.


Repurchase of employment. Options over 30,000 shares were granted on September 01, 2012. The options vest in equal six monthly installments over three years from the date of grant, and expire three years after the vesting dates. The exercise prices are $4.31 for options vesting in the first year, $5.31 for options vesting in the second year, and $6.31 for options vesting in the third year. Options over 100,000 shares were granted on December 13, 2012. The options vested on the grant date and expire three years after the vesting date. The exercise price is $3.01 per share. Options over 37,000 shares were granted on March 20, 2013. The options vest in equal six monthly installments over three years from the date of grant, and expire three years after the vesting dates. The exercise prices are $2.35 for options vesting in the first year, $3.35 for options vesting in the second year, and $4.35 for options vesting in the third year.  Options over 16,300 shares were granted on September 2, 2013. The options vest in equal six monthly installments over three years from the date of grant, and expire three years after the vesting dates. The exercise prices are $2.35 for options vesting in the first year, $3.35 for options vesting in the second year, and $4.35 for options vesting in the third year.Equity Securities


None.


ITEM 6.

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA


We are currently a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information underdisclose this item.information.




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ITEM 7.   MANAGEMENT'S

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATIONFINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections. We may use words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “foresee,” “estimate” and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted. You should read this report completely and with the understanding that actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made as of the date of this report and should be evaluated with consideration of any changes occurring after the date of this Report.report. We will not update forward-looking statements even though our situation may change in the future and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our financial statements and the related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this report.


Liquidity and Capital ResourcesOverview


As of December 31, 2013,We are a clinical-stage life sciences company focused on developing blood based diagnostic tests that meet the Company had cash of $888,704need for accurate, fast, cost effective and scalable tests for detecting and diagnosing cancer and other current assets of $116,747.  The Company had current liabilities of $957,274.  This represents a working capital surplus of $48,177. During 2014diseases. We have developed twenty eight blood-based assays to date to detect specific biomarkers that can be used individually or in combination to generate a profile which forms the Company has received subscriptionsbasis of $3milliona test for 1,500,000 sharesa particular cancer or disease. We intend to commercialize our products in the future through various channels within the European Union, the United States and throughout the rest of common stock,the world likely beginning with China and 1,500,000 warrants attached to these shares, for an aggregate purchase price of $2.00 per share, in connection with a private placement. The warrants are immediately exercisable for five years at a price of $2.20 per share. India.


We intend to use our cash reserves to fund further research and development activities. We do not currently have any substantial source of revenues and expect to rely on additional financing.  We are pursuing plans to seek further capital through the sale of additional stock by way of private placement, but there is no assurance that we will be successful in raising further funds.


In the event that additional financing is delayed, the Company will prioritize the maintenance of its research and development personnel and facilities, primarily in Belgium, and the maintenance of its patent rights. However the completion of clinical validation studies and regulatory approval processesdeveloping blood-based diagnostics for the purposemost prevalent cancers, beginning with colorectal, lung and pancreatic cancer, using our Nucleosomics® biomarker discovery platform. The platform employs a range of bringing productssimple NuQ® immunoassays on an industry standard ELISA format, which allow rapid quantification of epigenetic changes in biofluids (whole blood, plasma, serum, sputum, urine etc.) compared to the IVD market wouldother approaches such as bisulfite conversion and polymerase chain reaction, or PCR. NuQ® biomarkers can be delayed. In the eventused alone, or in combination to generate profiles related to specific conditions. The first tranche of an ongoing lack of financing, we may be obliged to discontinue operations, which will adversely affect the value ofdata released from a large independent trial for colorectal cancer could, if carried through into our common stock.


Overview of Operationsscreening or symptomatic trials, potentially have a positive impact for broad scale, cost effective, cancer diagnostics.


Management has identified the specific processes and resources required to achieve the near and medium term objectives of the Company’s business plan, including personnel, facilities, equipment, research and testing materials including antibodies and clinical samples, and the protection of intellectual property. To date, operations have proceeded satisfactorily in relation to the business plan. However it is possible that some resources will not readily become available in a suitable form or on a timely basis or at an acceptable cost. It is also possible that the results of some processes may not be as expected and that modifications of procedures and materials may be required. Such events could result in delays to the achievement of the near and medium term objectives of the business plan, in particular the progression of clinical validation studies and regulatory approval processes for the purpose of bringing products to the IVD market. However,


We do not anticipate earning significant revenues until such time as we are able to fully market our intended products on the IVD market. For this reason, our auditors stated in their report on our most recent audited financial statements that our losses and negative cash flow from operations raise substantial doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern without further financing. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to successfully accomplish our plan of operations described herein, obtain financing and eventually attain profitable operations.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


As of December 31, 2015, the Company had cash of $5,916,006 and prepayments and other current assets of $306,649. The Company had current liabilities of $1,119,650. This represents a working capital surplus of $5,103,005.


The Company used $8,766,323 in net cash for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to $4,140,825 for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase in cash used year over year was primarily due to an increase in research and development expenditure and legal costs associated with our up-listing onto the NYSE MKT. Please see “Results of Operations,” below for more detail.




Net cash used in investing activities increased year over year by $49,254 to $352,243 in the 2015 period, mainly as a result of the purchase of the Nucleosomics® WO2005019826: Detection of Histone Modifications in Cell-Free Nucleosomes patent (i.e. the patent that underlies the NuQ®-M tests) from Chroma Therapeutics Limited for $55,000.


Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $12,882,602 for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to $5,737,766 for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company raised approximately $9.7 million in net proceeds in February 2015, when approximately 2.8 million shares of common stock were issued in a public offering at this point, the most significant risktime of our up-listing to the NYSE MKT. We also raised another $1.5 million from further issuances in a private placement during the first quarter of 2015 and approximately $1.3 million from exercises of warrants and stock options in 2015. A capital lease for three Tecan machines resulted in an additional $223,152 being raised over this period. This resulted in an increase of cash of $3,777,042 for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to an increase of $1,250,260 for the year ended December 31, 2014.


The Company leases three Tecan machines (automated liquid handling robots) under a lease classified as a capital lease. The total cost of this leased laboratory equipment is $600,325. The capital lease is repayable over a five year period, ending in 2020. The present value of the minimum lease payments is $352,889. The Company additionally owns one Tecan machine which it purchased with cash in 2014.


We intend to use our cash reserves to predominantly fund further research and development activities. We do not currently have any substantial source of revenues and expect to rely on additional future financing, through the sale of additional equity securities, but there is no assurance that itwe will not succeedbe successful in obtainingraising further funds.


In the event that additional financing is delayed, the Company will prioritize the maintenance of its research and development personnel and facilities, primarily in Belgium, and the medium term.maintenance of its patent rights. However the completion of clinical validation studies and regulatory approval processes for the purpose of bringing products to the IVD market would be delayed. In the event of an ongoing lack of financing, it may be necessary to discontinue operations, which will adversely affect the value of our common stock.




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Results of Operations


YearComparison of the Years Ended December 31, 20132015 and December 31, 2014


The following table sets forth the Company’s results of operations for the year ended on December 31, 20132015 and the comparative period for the year ended December 31, 2012.2014.


 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Percentage

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Percentage

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Increase/

 

Increase/

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Increase/

 

Increase/

 

December 31, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Decrease

 

Decrease

 

December 31, 2015

 

December 31, 2014

 

Decrease

 

Decrease

 

($)

 

($)

 

($)

 

(%)

 

($)

 

($)

 

($)

 

(%)

Revenues

 

   -

 

54,968

 

(54,968)

 

-100%

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

(4,575,912)

 

(4,138,018)

 

(437,894)

 

11%

Other Income (Expenses)

 

865,623

 

-

 

865,623

 

-

General and administrative

 

(669,016)

 

(299,051)

 

(369,965)

 

124%

Professional fees

 

(1,606,259)

 

(533,716)

 

(1,072,543)

 

201%

Salaries & office administration fees

 

(1,628,726)

 

(1,075,410)

 

(553,316)

 

51%

Research and development

 

(6,101,718)

 

(4,044,023)

 

(2,057,695)

 

51%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses

 

(10,005,719)

 

(5,952,200)

 

(4,053,519)

 

68%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Other Income/(Net Other Expenses)

 

470,873

 

(2,261,329)

 

2,732,202

 

-121%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income Taxes

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

4,604

 

-

 

4,604

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss

 

(3,710,289)

 

(4,083,050)

 

372,761

 

-9%

 

(9,530,242)

 

(8,213,529)

 

(1,316,713)

 

16%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and Diluted Loss Per Common Share

 

(0.34)

 

(0.44)

 

(0.10)

 

-23%

 

(0.54)

 

(0.61)

 

0.07

 

-11%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Basic and Diluted Common Shares Outstanding

 

10,832,369

 

9,359,934

 

1,472,435

 

16%

 

17,731,809

 

13,435,253

 

4,296,556

 

32%





Revenues

 

The Company had no revenues from operations in the year ended December 31, 2013, compared to revenues of $54,968 in the comparative period for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company’s operations are still predominantly in the development stage.


Operating Expenses


For the year ended December 31, 2013, theThe Company’s total operating expenses increased by $437,894,$4,053,519, or 11%. Operating68%, in 2015 compared to 2014. Total expenses are comprised of general and administrative expenses, professional fees, salaries and office administrative fees and research and development expenses, impairment of patents, professional fees,expenses.


General and otheradministrative expenses


The Company’s general and administrative expenses.  Salariesexpenses increased $369,965, or 124%, in 2015 compared to 2014. A large proportion of this increase is due to increased investor relations related travel and office administrative fees were materially unchanged. Research and developmentconference attendance expenses decreased by $269,377, due principally to a reduction of $383,291 in share option expense offset by an increase of $120,828 in net payroll costs, the latter primarily reflecting$131,795, alongside an increase in headcount. Impairmentinsurance costs of patents was $350,000 (2012 $Nil) due to discovery of an earlier filed patent similar to one licensed by the Company. $134,840.


Professional fees


The Company’s professional fees increased by $371,256 due$1,072,543, or 201%, in 2015 compared to additional2014. The Company incurred significant costs in relation to the up-listing to the NYSE MKT in February 2015. During 2015, there were increases in (i) legal fees for public relationsof $567,734 in 2015 as a result of legal activity associated with the up-list to the NYSE MKT, capital raising activities and other contractual matters, (ii) investor relations services of $210,346, to raise the profile of the company. GeneralCompany and administrative expenses decreased(iii) NYSE MKT listing fees of $107,083 as compared to 2014.


Salaries and office administration fees


The Company’s salaries and office administration fees increased $553,316, or 51%, in 2015 compared to 2014. This is mainly explained by $14,031an increase in equity plan option amortization of $468,085, alongside an increase in salaries and fees of $402,085. There was additional compensation for senior executives of the Company and an additional director appointed in June 2014. A saving of $282,746 has been made due to a reductiondecrease in fundraising services expense.consultant warrants amortization.


Other Income  Research and development


ForThe Company’s research and development costs increased $2,057,695, or 51%, in 2015 compared to 2014. The Hvidovre Hospital study has incurred additional costs of $422,617. Antibody and sample costs increased by $1,398,460, due to the year ended December 31, 2013,development and usage of new and increased amounts of antibodies. An increase in equity plan option amortization costs for research and development resources of $195,138 also contributed to the change.


Net other income/net other expenses


The Company recordedrecognized net other income of $865,623, representing$470,873 in 2015, as compared to net other expenses of $2,261,329 in 2014. Net other income mainly consisted of $146,812 in grant funds received from public bodies in respect of approved expenditures, where there is no obligation to repay. There were norepay, as well as $339,744 recorded as a result of a gain on re-measurement of a derivative liability. For 2014, net other expenses mainly consisted of $143,987 in grant funds that met these criteria in respectand a loss of $2,420,101 on the year ended December 31, 2012.re-measurement of a derivative liability.


Net Loss


For the year ended December 31, 2013, ourThe Company’s net loss was $3,710,289, a decrease of $372,761increased $1,316,713, or 9% over the comparative period for the year ended December 31, 2012.16%, in 2015 compared to 2014. The change is a result of the changesfactors described above.


Going Concern


We have not attained profitable operations and are dependent upon obtaining financing to pursue any extensive activities. For these reasons, our auditors stated in their report on our audited financial statements that they have substantial doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern without further financing.




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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.


Future Financings


We will continue to rely on equity sales of our common shares in order to continue to fund our business operations.  Issuances of additional shares will result in dilution to existing stockholders.  There is no assurance that we will achieve any additional sales of equity securities or arrange for debt or other financing to fund our operations and other activities.


Critical Accounting Policies


Our financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 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 periods.


We regularly evaluate the accounting policies and estimates that we use to prepare our financial statements. A complete summary of these policies is included in the notes to our financial statements. In general, management'smanagement’s estimates are based on historical experience, on information from third party professionals, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the facts and circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates made by management.


Contractual Obligations


We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.Not applicable.


Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements


The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect.  These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.Not applicable.


ITEM 7A.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


We are currently a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information underdisclose this item.information.





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ITEM 8.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA







VOLITIONRX LIMITED

(A Development Stage Company)


Consolidated Financial Statements


For the Years Ended December 31, 20132015 and 2012





2014











 

Index

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

F-2

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

F-3

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Operations

F-4

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

F-5

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

F-7

 

 

 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

F-9F-8




F-1











REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

VolitionRX Limited.

(A Development Stage Company)VolitionRx Limited


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of VolitionRXVolitionRx Limited as of December 31, 20132015 and 2012,2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income,loss, stockholders’ equitydeficit, and cash flows for each of the years thenin the two year period ended and for the period from inception on August 5, 2010, through December 31, 2013. These2015. VolitionRx Limited’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.  audit.


We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Companycompany is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’scompany’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of VolitionRXVolitionRx Limited as of December 31, 20132015 and 2012,2014, and the results of theirits operations and its cash flows for each of the years thenin the two year period ended and for the period from inception on August 5, 2010, through December 31, 2013,2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company hadhas suffered net losses since inception and has accumulated losses of $11,295,922 and negative cash flows from operations as of December 31, 2013, which raisesa significant deficit. These factors raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans concerningin regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.




/s/ Sadler, Gibb & Associates, LLC


Sadler, Gibb & Associates, LLC

Salt Lake City, UT

March 27, 201411, 2016





F-2





VOLITIONRX LIMITED

(A Development Stage Company)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Expressed in USU.S. dollars)


December 31,

2013

$

 

 December 31,

 2012

 $

December 31,

2015

$

 

 December 31,

 2014

 $

ASSETS

 



 



 



 



Cash

888,704

 

376,421

5,916,006

 

2,138,964

Prepaid expenses – related party

-

 

250,833

Prepaid expenses

82,135

 

28,520

152,926

 

144,095

Other current assets

34,612

 

39,368

153,723

 

52,659

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

1,005,451

 

695,142

6,222,655

 

2,335,718

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

63,265

 

91,386

783,805

 

288,585

Intangible assets, net

1,002,043

 

1,430,238

705,381

 

808,726

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

2,070,759

 

 2,216,766

7,711,841

 

3,433,029

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

518,086

 

 481,395

712,160

 

797,909

Management and directors’ fees payable

222,294

 

213,515

71,893

 

146,016

Note payable – related party

-

 

52,860

Derivative Liability

-

 

1,577,640

Capital lease liabilities

81,338

 

-

Deferred grant income

216,894

 

-

219,360

 

191,512

Grant repayable

34,899

 

-

Total Current Liabilities

957,274

 

747,770

1,119,650

 

2,713,077

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital lease liabilities

299,863

 

-

Grant repayable

432,811

 

635,201

248,009

 

351,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

1,390,085

 

1,382,971

1,667,522

 

3,064,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 



Preferred Stock

Authorized: 1,000,000 shares, at $0.001 par value

Issued and outstanding: Nil shares and Nil respectively

-

 

-

Common Stock

 

 

 

Authorized: 100,000,000 shares, at $0.001 par value

 

 

 

Issued and outstanding: 11,679,757 shares and 10,191,562 respectively

11,680

 

10,192


Preferred Stock

Authorized: 1,000,000 shares, at $0.001 par value

Issued and outstanding: Nil shares and Nil shares respectively

-

 

-

Common Stock

Authorized: 100,000,000 shares, at $0.001 par value

Issued and outstanding: 18,763,272 shares and 14,691,332

shares respectively

18,763

 

14,691

Additional paid-in capital

12,024,711

 

8,443,512

35,149,420

 

19,966,771

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 (59,795)

 

 (34,276)

(84,171)

 

(103,832)

Deficit accumulated during the development stage

(11,295,922)

 

(7,585,633)

Accumulated Deficit

(29,039,693)

 

(19,509,451)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

680,674

 

833,795

6,044,319

 

368,179

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 2,070,759

 

2,216,766

7,711,841

 

3,433,029

 



 




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



F-3





VOLITIONRX LIMITED

(A Development Stage Company)

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(Expressed in USU.S. dollars)


 

For the year ended

December 31,

2013

$

 

For the year ended

December 31,

2012

$

 

For the period from

August 5, 2010

(Date of Inception) to December 31,

2013

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

-

 

54,968

 

54,968

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

434,006

 

448,037

 

1,149,228

Professional fees

 621,722

 

 250,466

 

1,636,554

Salaries and office administrative fees

 666,419

 

 666,373

 

2,110,594

Research and development

 2,503,765

 

 2,773,142

 

6,970,137

Impairment of patents

 350,000

 

 -

 

350,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses

 4,575,912

 

 4,138,018

 

12,216,513

 


 


 

 

Net Operating Loss

(4,575,912)

 

(4,083,050)

 

 (12,161,545)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income – Grants received

865,623

 

-

 

   865,623

Provision for income taxes

-

 

-

 

-

Net Loss

(3,710,289)

 

(4,083,050)

 

(11,295,922)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Comprehensive Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(25,519)

 

(38,914)

 

(59,795)

Total Other Comprehensive Loss

(25,519)

 

(38,914)

 

(59,795)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Comprehensive Loss

(3,735,808)

 

(4,121,964)

 

(11,355,717)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss per Share – Basic and Diluted

 (0.34)

 

 (0.44)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted

 10,832,369

 

 9,359,934

 

 


 

For the year ended

December 31,

2015

$

 

For the year ended

December 31,

2014

$

 

 

 

 

Revenue

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

669,016

 

299,051

Professional fees

 1,606,259

 

 533,716

Salaries and office administrative fees

 1,628,726

 

 1,075,410

Research and development

 6,101,718

 

 4,044,023

 

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses

 10,005,719

 

 5,952,200

 


 


Net Operating Loss

(10,005,719)

 

(5,952,200)


Other Income/(Expenses)

 

 

 

Grants received

146,812

 

143,987

(Other Expenses)/Other Income

(15,683)

 

14,785

Gain/(Loss) on derivative liabilities

339,744

 

(2,420,101)

Net Other Income/(Expenses)

470,873

 

(2,261,329)

Provision for Income Taxes

4,604

 

-

Net Loss

(9,530,242)

 

(8,213,529)


 

 

 

Other Comprehensive Gain/(Loss)

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

19,661

 

(44,037)

Total Other Comprehensive Gain/(Loss)

19,661

 

(44,037)

 

 

 

 

Net Comprehensive Loss

(9,510,581)

 

(8,257,566)

 

 

 

 

Net Loss per Share – Basic and Diluted

 (0.54)

 

 (0.61)

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted

 17,731,809

 

 13,435,253


(The

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



F-4





VOLITIONRX LIMITED

(A Development Stage Company)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Expressed in USU.S. dollars)


For the year ended December 31,

2013

 

For the year ended

December 31,

2012

 

For the period from

 August 5, 2010

(Date of Inception) to December 31,

2013

For the year ended December 31,

2015

 

For the year ended

December 31,

2014

$

 

$

 

$

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

(3,710,289)

 

(4,083,050)

 

(11,295,922)

(9,530,242)

 

(8,213,529)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

146,396

 

135,743

 

421,858

236,340

 

142,131

Impairment of intangible asset

350,000

 

 

350,000

Stock based compensation

282,012

 

858,413

 

1,547,461

1,493,334

 

767,483

Common stock and warrants issued to settle liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

for services

472,425

 

432,013

 

1,702,080

Amortization of stock issued in advance of services

250,833

 

70,000

 

350,000

Common stock and warrants issued for services (recapture)

(42,131)

 

708,182

Non-operating income – grants received

(865,623)

 

 

(146,812)

 

(143,987)

(Gain) / Loss on derivative re-measurement

(339,744)

 

1,424,554

Derivative expense

-

 

995,547

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

(50,621)

 

(25,549)

 

(76,170)

(12,687)

 

(78,335)

Other current assets

 5,964

 

 (7,807)

 

(717)

(108,603)

 

(24,731)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 34,697

 

 305,655

 

637,406

(315,778)

 

281,860

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Used In Operating Activities

(3,084,206)

 

(2,314,582)

 

(7,229,627)

(8,766,323)

 

(4,140,825)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

(714)

 

(90,685)

 

(126,264)

(297,243)

 

(302,989)

Purchase of patents

(55,000)

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

(714)

 

(90,685)

 

(126,264)

(352,243)

 

(302,989)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common shares

2,828,250

 

2,576,375

 

7,267,854

Net proceeds from issuance of common shares

12,497,621

 

5,626,945

Grants received

819,575

 

 

1,495,921

146,812

 

143,987

Proceeds from note payable

 

 

59,942

Repayment of notes payable

(54,396)

 

  (102,560)

 

 (546,393)

Cash acquired through reverse merger

 

 

100

Grants repaid

(33,174)

 

(33,166)

Deferred grant income

48,191

 

-

Capital lease funding

223,152

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities

 3,593,429

 

 2,473,815

 

8,277,424

12,882,602

 

 5,737,766

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange on cash

3,774

 

(40,019)

 

(32,829)

13,006

 

(43,692)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in Cash

512,283

 

28,529

 

888,704

3,777,042

 

1,250,260

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash – Beginning of Period

376,421

 

347,892

 

2,138,964

 

888,704

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash – End of Period

888,704

 

376,421

 

888,704

5,916,006

 

2,138,964

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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



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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

7,326

 

10,541

 

Income tax paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non Cash Financing Activities::

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued on cashless exercises of stock options

33

 

 

Change in derivative liability

1,237,896

 

3,924,967

 

Capital lease obligation for equipment purchases

381,201

 

 




Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

 

Income tax paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non Cash Financing Activities::

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of subsidiary for debt

 

 

1,000,000

Common stock issued for debt

 

 

1,169,943


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



F-6





VOLITIONRX LIMITED

(A Development Stage Company)

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

Period from August 5, 2010 (Date of inception) toFor the Years Ended December 31, 20132015 and 2014

(Expressed in USU.S. dollars)


Common Stock

Additional Paid-in Capital

$

Share Subscriptions Received

$

Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

$

Deficit Accumulated During the Development Stage

$

Total

$

Common Stock

Additional

Paid-in

Capital

$

Other

Comprehensive

Loss

$

Deficit

Accumulated

During the

Development

 Stage

$

Total

 $

Shares

Amount ($)

Shares

Amount

($)

Balance, August 5, 2010 (Date of inception)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Issuance of founders’ shares

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

Common stock issued for cash

2,333,720

2,334

1,787,104

-

-

-

1,789,438

Common stock issued for services

4,105,045

4,105

793,537

-

-

-

797,642

Common stock issued in advance of services

350,000

350

349,650

-

-

-

350,000

Recapitalization pursuant to reverse merger

1,212,000

1,212

(2,162)

-

-

-

(950)

Stock issued to settle debt

644,886

645

1,169,298

-

-

-

1,169,943

Relative fair value of warrants attached to common stock issued

-

-

73,791

-

-

-

73,791

Employee stock options granted for services

-

-

16,507

-

-

-

16,507

Warrants granted for services

-

-

390,529

-

-

-

390,529

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

4,638

-

4,638

Net loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

(3,502,583)

(3,502,583)

Balance, December 31, 2011

8,645,652

8,646

4,578,254

-

4,638

(3,502,583)

1,088,955

Balance, December 31, 2013

11,679,757

11,680

12,024,711

(59,795)

(11,295,922)

680,674

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued for cash

1,427,604

1,428

2,574,947

-

-

-

2,576,375

2,834,916

2,835

3,257,497

-

-

3,260,332

Common stock issued for services

118,306

118

206,910

-

-

-

207,028

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued for debt

77,481

77

167,477

-

-

167,554

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct offering costs

-

-

(457,472)

-

-

(457,472)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee stock options granted for services

-

-

858,413

-

-

-

858,413

-

-

767,483

-

-

767,483

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued under deferred contingency rights

99,178

99

(99)

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants formerly derivative liability

-

-

3,924,967

-

-

3,924,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants granted for services

-

-

224,988

-

-

-

224,988

-

-

282,207

-

-

282,207

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

-

-

-

-

(38,914)

-

(38,914)

-

-

-

(44,037)

-

(44,037)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

(4,083,050)

(4,083,050)

-

-

-

-

(8,213,529)

(8,213,529)

Balance, December 31, 2012

10,191,562

10,192

8,443,512

-

(34,276)

(7,585,633)

833,795

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2014

14,691,332

14,691

19,966,771

(103,832)

(19,509,451)

368,179

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued for cash

4,038,883

4,039

13,414,097

-

-

13,418,136

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued for cashless exercise of stock options

33,057

33

(33)

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct offering costs

-

-

(920,514)

-

-

(920,514)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee stock options granted for services

-

-

1,493,334

-

-

1,493,334

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in derivative liability

-

-

1,237,896

-

-

1,237,896

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants granted for services

-

-

(42,131)

-

-

(42,131)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

19,661

-

19,661

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss for the year

-

-

-

-

(9,530,242)

(9,530,242)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2015

18,763,272

18,763

35,149,420

(84,171)

(29,039,693)

6,044,319



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



F-7





VOLITIONRX LIMITED

(A Development Stage Company)Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Continued)

Period from August 5, 2010 (Date of inception) toFor Years Ended December 31, 2013

(Expressed in US dollars)


 

Common Stock

Additional Paid-in Capital

$

Share Subscriptions Received

$

Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

$

Deficit Accumulated During the Development Stage

$

Total

$

 

Shares

Amount ($)

Balance, December 31, 2012

10,191,562

10,192

8,443,512

-

(34,276)

(7,585,633)

833,795

Common stock issued for cash

1,432,712

1,433

2,826,817

-

-

-

2,828,250

Common stock issued for debt

40,483

40

84,967

-

-

-

85,007

Common stock issued for services

15,000

15

30,735

-

-

-

30,750

Employee stock options granted for services

-

-

282,012

-

-

-

282,012

Warrants granted for services

-

-

356,668

-

-

-

356,668

Other comprehensive loss

-

-

-

-

(25,519)

-

(25,519)

Net loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

(3,710,289)

(3,710,289)

Balance, December 31, 2013

11,679,757

11,680

12,024,711

-

(59,795)

(11,295,922)

680,674


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



F-8




2015 and 2014


Note 1 – Nature of Operations and Continuance of Business


The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on September 24, 1998. On September 22, 2011, the Company filed a Certificate for Renewal and Revival of Charter with Secretary of State of Delaware. Pursuant to Section 312(1) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Company was revived under the new name of “VolitionRX Limited”. The name change to VolitionRX Limited was approved by FINRA on October 7, 2011 and became effective on October 11, 2011.


On October 6, 2011, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement with Singapore Volition Pte Ltd., a Singapore corporation, and the shareholders of Singapore Volition, which was incorporated on August 5, 2010. Pursuant to the terms of the share exchange agreement, the former shareholders of Singapore Volition Pte Ltd. held 85% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company. The issuance was deemed to be a reverse acquisition for accounting purposes. Singapore Volition Pte Ltd., the acquired entity, is regarded as the predecessor entity as of October 6, 2011. The number of shares outstanding and per share amounts has been restated to recognize the recapitalization. All comparative financial data in these financial statements is that of Singapore Volition Pte Ltd.


The Company’s principal business objective through its subsidiariesis to develop and bring to market adiagnostic tests for cancer detection blood test. and other diseases.The Companytests are based on the science of Nucleosomics®, which is a development stage company as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (”ASC”) 915, “Development Stage Entities.”the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other biofluids – an indication that disease is present. The Company has one wholly-owned subsidiary, Singapore Volition Pte Ltd., which it acquired through a share exchange entered into on October 6, 2011. Singapore Volition Pte Ltd. has two wholly owned subsidiaries, Belgian Volition SA, which it acquired as of September 22, 2010, ,andand Hypergenomics Pte Ltd., which it formed as of March 7, 2011. Belgian Volition SA, has one wholly owned subsidiary, Volition Diagnostics UK Limited, which it formed as of November 13, 2015. Following the acquisition of Singapore Volition Pte Ltd. the Company’s fiscal year end was changed from August 31 to December 31. The financial statements are prepared on a consolidated basis.


Note 2 - Going Concern


The Company's financial statements are prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) applicable to a going concern which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred losses since inception of $11,295,922,$29,039,693, has negative cash flows from operations, and currently has very limitedno revenues, which creates substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.


The future of the Company as an operating business will depend on its ability to obtain sufficient capital contributions and/or financingfinancings as may be required to sustain its operations. Management's plan to address this needthese needs includes, (a) continued exercise of tight cost controls to conserve cash, (b) receiving additional grant funds, and (c) obtaining additional financing through debt or equity financing.


The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish the plans described in the preceding paragraph and eventually secure other sources of financing and attain profitable operations. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate capital, it could be forced to cease operations.


Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


Basis of Presentation


The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United StatesU.S. GAAP and are expressed in U.S. dollars. The Company’s fiscal year end is December 31.


Use of Estimates


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US generally accepted accounting principlesU.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, andthe 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. The Company also regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to deferred income tax asset valuation allowances.




Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)


The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experienceexperiences and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations willcould be affected.




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Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)


Reclassification of Financial Statement Accounts


Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods’ data to conform to the current year’s presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported income or losses or working capital ratios.


Principles of Consolidation


The accompanying consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20132015 include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Singapore Volition Pte Ltd., Belgian Volition SA, and Hypergenomics Pte. Ltd. and Volition Diagnostics UK Limited. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.


Cash and Cash Equivalents


The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. As atAt December 31, 20132015 and December 31, 2012,2014, the Company had $888,704$5,916,006 and $376,421,$2,138,964, respectively in cash and cash equivalents. At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 the Company had approximately $762,187 and $nil in its domestic accounts in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limits, respectively. At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 the Company had approximately $395,100 and $233,727 in its foreign accounts in excess of the Belgian Deposit Guarantee insured limits, respectively. At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 the Company had approximately $4,338,088 and $1,879,840 in its foreign accounts in excess of the Singapore Deposit Insurance Scheme, respectively.


Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share


The Company computes net loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, which requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing Diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. As of December 31, 2013, 529,069 dilutive warrants and 1,381,789 potentially2015, 2,257,809 dilutive warrants and options were excluded from the Diluted EPS calculation as their effect is anti dilutive.anti-dilutive. As of December 31, 2014, 1,857,761 dilutive warrants and options were excluded from the Diluted EPS calculation as their effect is anti-dilutive.


Foreign Currency Translation


The Company’s functional currency is the Euro and its reporting currency is the United States dollar. Management has adopted ASC 830-20, “Foreign Currency Matters – Foreign Currency Transactions”. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. For revenues and expenses, the weighted average exchange rate for the period is used. Gains and losses arising on translation or settlement of foreign currency denominated transactions or balances are included in other comprehensive loss.



F-9



Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)


Financial Instruments


Pursuant to ASC 820,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, an entity is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:


Level 1


Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.


Level 2


Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assetassets or liabilityliabilities such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.




F-10





Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)


Level 3


Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.


The Company’s financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, notes payable, and amounts due to related parties. Pursuant to ASC 820, the fair value of our cash is determined based on “Level 1” inputs, which consistconsists of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. The Company believes that the recorded values of all of our other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company issued warrants for services at fair market value of $632,779, and options under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan at fair market value of $115,626. The Company also issued shares of common stock for services at fair market value of $30,750.


Income Taxes


Potential benefits of income tax losses are not recognized in the accounts until realization is more likely than not. The Company has adopted ASC 740, “AccountingAccounting for Income Taxes”Taxes as of its inception. Pursuant to ASC 740, the Company is required to compute tax asset benefits for net operating losses carried forward. The potential benefits of net operating losses have not been recognized in thisthese financial statementstatements because the Company cannot be assured it is more likely than not it will utilize the net operating losses carried forward in future years.


Comprehensive Loss


ASC 220,Comprehensive Loss, establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive loss and its components in the financial statements. As atAt December 31, 2013,2015, the Company had $59,795$84,171 of accumulated other comprehensive loss, relating to foreign currency translation.


Property and Equipment


Property and equipment is stated at cost and is amortized on a straight-line basis, at the following rates:


Computer Hardwarehardware

3 years

Laboratory equipment

5 years

Equipment held under capital lease

5 years

Office Furniturefurniture and Equipmentequipment

5 years





Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)


Intangible Assets


Intangible assets are stated at cost and are amortized on a straight line basis, at the following rates:


Intangible AssetsPatents and Intellectual Property

13 years and 20 years


Revenue Recognition


The Company recognizes revenue when all of the following have occurred (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) the ability to collect is reasonably assured. The Company had no revenue during the year ended December 31, 2013. The Company recognized $54,968 during the year ended December 31, 2012 for services provided in the preparation of HyperGenomics libraries.


Research and Development


TheIn accordance with ASC 730, the Company follows the policy of expensing its research and development costs in the period in which they are incurred in accordance with ASC 730.incurred. The Company incurred research and development expenses of $2,503,765$6,101,718 and $2,773,142$4,044,023 during the years ended December 31, 20132015 and 2012,2014, respectively.




F-11





Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)


Impairment of Long-Lived Assets


In accordance with ASC 360,Property Plant and Equipment, the Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed of significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. Recoverability is assessed based on the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value which is generally determined based on the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value. The Company recognized impairment losses of $350,000 in respect of intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2013. No impairment losses were recognized during the yearyears ended December 31, 2012.   2015 and December 31, 2014.


Stock-Based Compensation


The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718,Compensation – Stock Compensation and ASC 505-50,Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees. All transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. Equity instruments issued to employees and the cost of the services received as consideration are measured and recognized based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued and are recognized over the employees required service period, which is generally the vesting period.


Grants received


The Company receives funding from public bodies for a proportion of the costs of specific projects. Funds are received in line with claims submitted for the agreed expenditure. The Company recognizes grant income once claims submitted are approved and funds are received. General working capital funding received at the commencement of a project is treated as deferred income until it has been utilized for the expenditure claimed. Funding received that is repayable is shown as a liability.


Reclassification


Certain balances in previously issued financial statements have been reclassified to be consistent with the current period presentation.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect. The Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.




F-12F-11





Note 4 - Property and Equipment


The Company’s property and equipment consist of the following amounts as of December 31, 20132015 and 2012:2014:


 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Net Carrying

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Net Carrying

 

Cost

 

Depreciation

 

Value

 

Cost

 

Depreciation

 

Value

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

Computer hardware

 

54,404

 

28,093

 

26,311

 

72,317

 

45,731

 

26,586

Laboratory equipment

 

63,866

 

13,430

 

50,436

 

319,209

 

108,589

 

210,620

Equipment held under capital lease

 

600,325

 

70,038

 

530,287

Office furniture and equipment

 

18,500

 

3,861

 

14,639

 

34,155

 

17,843

 

16,312

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

136,770

 

45,384

 

91,386

 

1,026,006

 

242,201

 

783,805


 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

2014

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Net Carrying

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Net Carrying

 

Cost

 

Depreciation

 

Value

 

Cost

 

Depreciation

 

Value

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

Computer hardware

 

56,672

 

45,437

 

11,235

 

48,331

 

39,293

 

9,039

Laboratory equipment

 

67,272

 

26,636

 

40,635

 

313,285

 

53,080

 

260,205

Equipment held under capital lease

 

-

 

-

 

-

Office furniture and equipment

 

19,271

 

7,877

 

11,395

 

31,745

 

12,403

 

19,341

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

143,215

 

79,950

 

63,265

 

393,361

 

104,776

 

288,585


On April 8, 2015 the Company entered into a five year capital lease to purchase three Tecan machines (automated liquid handling robots) for a total sum of $600,325 (550,454).


During the years ended December 31, 20132015 and 2012,2014, the Company recognized $31,517$150,439 and $23,688$47,095 in depreciation expense respectively.


Note 5 - Intangible Assets


The Company’sCompanys intangible assets consist of intellectual property principally patents.and patents, mainly acquired in the acquisition of ValiBio SA. The patents and intellectual property are being amortized over their remaining lives, which are 10 years and 17range from 8 to 16 years.


 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Net Carrying

 

 

Cost

 

Amortization

 

Value

 

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patents

 

1,666,346

 

236,108

 

1,430,238

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,666,346

 

236,108

 

1,430,238

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Net Carrying

 

 

Cost

 

Amortization

 

Value

 

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patents

 

1,119,302

 

413,921

 

705,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,119,302

 

413,921

 

705,381


 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2013

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Net Carrying

 

 

Cost

 

Amortization

 

Value

 

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patents

 

1,314,559

 

312,516

 

1,002,043

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,314,559

 

312,516

 

1,002,043

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Net Carrying

 

 

Cost

 

Amortization

 

Value

 

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patents

 

1,173,593

 

364,867

 

808,726

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,173,593

 

364,867

 

808,726





Note 5 - Intangible Assets (Continued)


On February 20, 2015, the Company purchased the Nucleosomics® WO2005019826: Detection of Histone Modifications in Cell-Free Nucleosomes patent (i.e. the patent that underlies the NuQ®-M tests) from Chroma Therapeutics Limited for the sum of $55,000. Prior to this date, the Company had held the exclusive license for the patent.


During the yearyears ended December 31, 20132015 and 2012,2014, the Company recognized $114,879$85,901 and $112,056$95,037 in amortization expense respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company also recognized impairment losses of $350,000. No impairment losses were recognized during the yearyears ended December 31, 2012.




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Note 5 - Intangible Assets (continued)2014 and December 31, 2015.


The Company amortizes the long-lived assets on a straight line basis with terms ranging fromof 13 toand 20 years. The annual estimated amortization schedule over the next five years is as follows:


2014

 

$

98,158

2015

 

$

98,158

 

 

 

2016

 

$

98,158

 

$

85,378

2017

 

$

98,158

 

$

85,378

2018

 

$

98,158

 

$

85,378

2019

 

$

85,378

2020

 

$

85,378


The Company periodically reviews its long lived assets to ensure that their carrying value does not exceed their fair market value. The Company carried out such a review in accordance with ASC 360 as of December 31, 2013.2015. The result of this review confirmed that the fair value of the patents exceeded their carrying value as of December 31, 2013.2015.


Note 6 - Related Party Transactions


The Company contractshas had agreements with a related party to rent office space, hirebe provided with office support staff, and receive varioushave consultancy services.services provided on behalf of the Company. See Note 1112 for obligations under the contract.agreements.


Note 7 – Amendment of Authorised Stock


As of September 19, 2013, the number of authorized shares of common stock was reduced from 200,000,000 shares to 100,000,000 shares at $0.001 par value, and the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock at $0.001 par value was authorized.


Note 8 - Common Stock


2015


On March 25, 2013,February 6, 2015, the Company issued 235,5002,475,000 shares of common stock at a price of $3.75 per share, for net cash proceeds of approximately $8.5 million.


On February 13, 2015, the Company issued 343,383 shares of common stock at a price of $3.75 per share, for net cash proceeds of approximately $1.2 million.

On February 23, 2015, 25,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.20 per share, for net cash proceeds of $55,000. As a result, a total of 25,000 shares of common stock were issued.


On March 6, 2015, 400,000 shares of common stock were issued at a price of $3.75 per share, for net cash proceeds of $1.5 million.


On June 11, 2015, 100,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $0.50 per share, for net cash proceeds of $50,000. As a result, a total of 100,000 shares of common stock were issued.


On July 20, 2015, 25,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.20 per share, for net cash proceeds of $55,000. As a result, a total of 25,000 shares of common stock were issued.


On September 16, 2015, 12,500 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.20 per share, for net cash proceeds of $27,500. As a result, a total of 12,500 shares of common stock were issued.


On October 6, 2015, 100,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.20 per share, for net cash proceeds of $220,000. As a result, a total of 100,000 shares of common stock were issued.




Note 7 - Common Stock (Continued)


On October 28, 2015, 300,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.20 per share, for net cash proceeds of $660,000. As a result, a total of 300,000 shares of common stock were issued.


On November 18, 2015, stock options were exercised to purchase 20,000 shares of our common stock at $3.00 per share in cashless exercises that resulted in the issuance of 4,810 shares of common stock.


On December 1, 2015, 8,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.40 per share, for net cash proceeds of $19,200. As a result, a total of 8,000 shares of common stock were issued.


On December 2, 2015, stock options were exercised to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at $3.01 per share in cashless exercises that resulted in the issuance of 14,081 shares of common stock.


On December 9, 2015, stock options were exercised to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at $3.01 per share in cashless exercises that resulted in the issuance of 14,166 shares of common stock.


On December 14, 2015, 250,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $1.05 per share, for net cash proceeds of $262,500. As a result, a total of 250,000 shares of common stock were issued.


2014


On February 26, 2014,the Company issued 1,500,000 shares of common stock for a total of $471,000 in cash, and 9,292 shares of common stock to consultants and directors to settle liabilities for services valued at $18,583, at a price of $2.00 per share.


On May 1, 2013, the Company issued 208,000 shares of common stock for a total of $416,000 in cash.


On June 10, 2013, the Company issued 297,500 shares of common stock for a total of $534,500 at a price of $2.00 per share. The amount received was net of $60,500 fees and expenses to an agent. Remuneration to the agent also included 29,750 warrants, immediately exercisable for a period of five years at a price of $2.00 per share. The warrants were valued at $71,918, using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Five-year term, $2.43 stock price, $2.00 exercise price, 246% volatility, 1.13% risk free rate.   


On August 7, 2013, the Company issued 225,000 shares of common stock for a total of $450,000 in cash$3,000,000 at a price of $2.00 per share. Attached to these share issuances were 45,0001,500,000 warrants, immediately exercisable for a period of threefive years at a price of $2.40$2.20 per share. The warrants were valued at $3,955,546 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Five year term, $2.68 stock price, $2.20 exercise price, 239% volatility, 1.50% risk free rate. Agents received 30,975 warrants, exercisable on the same terms as the warrants issued for cash subscriptions, and valued at $82,507 on the same basis as above. Due to a ratchet provision in the warrant agreement effective for the twelve months to February 26, 2015, all the foregoing warrants have been treated as a derivative liability in accordance with ASC 815. Other fees and expenses directly attributable to agents in respect of these issuances were $147,186 in cash, and $25,900 settled by the issue of shares of common stock. Legal expenses directly attributable to the issuances amounted to $84,879.


On February 26, 2014, the Company issued 16,667 shares of common stock to settle liabilities for services valued at $35,000, at a price of $2.10 per share.


On March 25, 2014, the Company issued 12,334 shares of common stock to settle liabilities for services valued at $25,900, at a price of $2.10 per share.


On March 26, 2014, the Company issued 99,178 shares of common stock to the subscribers for the 297,500 shares of common stock issued on June 10, 2013. These additional shares were issued for no additional consideration under the terms of the Private Placement Memorandum because certain subsequent fundraising targets had not been met.


On June 5, 2014, the Company issued 160,228 shares of common stock for cash of $352,500, at a price of $2.20 per share.


On September 24, 2014, the Company issued 21,250 shares of common stock at a price of $2.20 per share to settle liabilities for services valued at $46,748. In addition, on that date, the Company issued 492,316 shares of common stock at a price of $2.20 for net cash proceeds of $1,083,094 and 27,230 shares of common stock at a price of $2.20 to an agent in settlement of their debt of $59,906.


On September 26, 2014, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock at a price of $2.50 per share for net cash proceeds of $688,970. The amount received was the net proceeds, after fees of $60,000 had been paid to an agent and $1,030 paid in other fees and bank charges.




Note 7 - Common Stock (Continued)


In addition, on that date, the Company issued 24,000 warrants to the same agent, immediately exercisable over a period of three years at $3 per share. The warrants were valued at $103,223 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Three year term, $2.17$4.45 stock price, $2.40$3 exercise price, 244%235% volatility, 0.61%1.08% risk free rate. The Company has allocated $72,721 of the total $450,000 in proceeds to the value of the warrants.


During August 2013, the Company issued 12,448On October 3, 2014, 50,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.47 per share, for net cash proceeds of $123,500. As a result, a total of 50,000 shares of common stock to consultants and directors to settle liabilities for services valued at $28,000,were issued.


On October 9, 2014, the Company issued 91,757 shares of common stock at a price of $2.25$2.50 per share. Theshare for net cash proceeds of $229,393.


On November 17, 2014, the Company also issued 15,000237,500 shares of common stock to consultants for services valued at $30,750, at a price of $2.05$3.00 per share which represented fair market value at the date the services were agreed.for net cash proceeds of $654,464. $57,000 had been paid in fees to an agent and $1,036 was paid in escrow fees and charges.


OnIn addition, on November 25, 2013,17, 2014, the Company issued 437,320 shares of common stock for a total of $896,500 in cash, and 18,743 shares of common stock19,000 warrants to consultants and directors to settle liabilities for services valued at $38,423, at a price of $2.05 per share. Attached to these share issuances were 456,063 warrants,the same agent, immediately exercisable forover a period of fivethree years at $2.40$3.75 per share. The warrants were valued at $72,694 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: FiveThree year term, $1.90$3.99 stock price, $2.40$3.75 exercise price, 241%234% volatility, 1.37%0.96% risk free rate. The Company has allocated $466,228 of the total $934,923 in proceeds to the value of the warrants.


On December 31, 2013,November 21, 2014, the Company issued 29,3923,115 shares of common stock for a total of $60,250 in cash at a price of $2.05$3.00 per share. Attached to these share issuances were 29,392 warrants, immediately exercisable for a period of five years at $2.40 per share. The warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Five year term, $2.48 stock price, $2.40 exercise price, 239% volatility, 1.75% risk free rate. The Company has allocated $30,019 of the total $60,250 in proceeds to the value of the warrants.



F-14





Note 8 - Common Stock (Continued)


During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company issued 1,427,604 shares of common stock for cash for a total of $2,576,371. Attached to share issuances of 582,510 shares for a total of $1,019,375 were 291,261 warrants. Each warrant is immediately exercisable for a period of four years at a price of $2.60 per share. The unit price was $1.75 for one share together with a warrant to purchase one share for every two shares subscribed. The warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions:  Four-year term, $3.31 stock price, $2.60 exercise price, 132% volatility, 0.82% risk free rate.  The Company has allocated $300,656net cash proceeds of the total $1,019,375 in proceeds to the value of the warrants.$9,345.


Remuneration to an agent in respect of the foregoing share issuances totaled $52,484 in fees and expenses and 26,685 warrants.  Each warrant is immediately exercisable for a period of three years at a price of $1.75 per share. The warrants were valued at $79,555, using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions:  Three-year term, $3.45 stock price, $1.75 exercise price, 149% volatility, 0.36% risk free rate.  


During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company also issued 118,306 shares of common stock to consultants, employees and directors for services valued at $207,028. Attached to share issuances of 105,591 shares for services valued at $184,777 were 52,798 warrants. Each warrant is immediately exercisable for a period of four years at a price of $2.60 per share. The warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions:  Four-year term, $3.31 stock price, $2.60 exercise price, 132% volatility, 0.82% risk free rate.  The Company has allocated $54,499 of the total $184,777 value of services to the value of the warrants.


Note 98 – Warrants and Options


a)

Warrants


2015


On MarchFebruary 23, 2015, 25,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.20 per share, for net cash proceeds of $55,000. As a result, a total of 25,000 shares of common stock were issued.


On May 10, 2015, 26,685 warrants with an exercise price of $1.75 per share terminated by their terms.


On June 11, 2015, 100,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $0.50 per share, for net cash proceeds of $50,000. As a result, a total of 100,000 shares of common stock were issued.


On July 20, 2013,2015, 25,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.20 per share, for net cash proceeds of $55,000. As a result, a total of 25,000 shares of common stock were issued.


On September 16, 2015, 12,500 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.20 per share, for net cash proceeds of $27,500. As a result, a total of 12,500 shares of common stock were issued.


On October 6, 2015, 100,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.20 per share, for net cash proceeds of $220,000. As a result, a total of 100,000 shares of common stock were issued.


On October 28, 2015, 300,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.20 per share, for net cash proceeds of $660,000. As a result, a total of 300,000 shares of common stock were issued.


On December 1, 2015, 8,000 warrants were exercised at a price of $2.40 per share, for net cash proceeds of $19,200. As a result, a total of 8,000 shares of common stock were issued.


On December 14, 2015, a related party exercised 250,000 warrants at a price of $1.05 per share, for net cash proceeds of $262,500. As a result, a total of 250,000 shares of common stock were issued.




Note 8 – Warrants and Options (Continued)


2014


On January 28, 2014, the Company issued 200,00010,000 warrants to a consultant for services at an exercise price of $2.47, expiring$2.40, exercisable immediately for three years after vesting. 25,000years. The warrants vested immediately, and the vesting of the remaining 175,000 warrants is contingent upon the achievement of specific milestones. The 25,000 warrants that vested immediately were valued at $57,046$21,500 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Three-year term, $2.35$2.26 stock price, $2.40 exercise price, 229% volatility, 0.75% risk free rate.


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


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


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


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


On October 1, 2014, 25,000 of the remaining 175,000 warrants with variable vesting dates, issued March 20, 2013, vested. The 25,000 warrants were valued at $104,281 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Three-year term, $4.21 stock price, $2.47 exercise price, 253%235% volatility, 0.38%1.0 % risk free rate. The Company carried out a remeasurementre-measurement of the valuation of the unvested warrants as at December 31, 2013,2014, in accordance with ASC 505. The Company estimated that vesting of the unvested warrants will take place over the three years to December 31, 2016.2017. The unvested warrants were remeasuredre-measured at $417,625$583,829 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Three-year term, $2.48$3.90 stock price, $2.47 exercise price, 239%233% volatility, 0.78%1.1% risk free rate. As of December 31, 2013, $198,5602014, $439,175 of the $474,671$745,156 value of vested and unvested warrants has been expensed.


On June 10, 2013,November 17, 2014, the Company issued 29,75019,000 warrants to an agent, as part remuneration in respect of the issuance of 297,500237,500 shares for net proceeds of $534,500. The Company has valued the warrants at $71,918.$654,464. The warrants are immediately exercisable immediately for five years at an exercise priceover a period of $2.00 per share.


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


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


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


On December 31, 2013, the Company issued 35,000 warrants to a consultant for services at an exercise price of $2.40, exercisable immediately for five years.$3.75 per share. The warrants were valued at $86,190$72,694 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: FiveThree year term, $2.48$3.99 stock price, $2.40$3.75 exercise price, 239%234% volatility, 1.75%0.96% risk free rate.




F-15




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


Note 9 – Warrants and Options (continued)


During the year ended DecemberOn October 31, 2012,2014, the Company amended the terms of 1,121,225 of the aforementioned 1,530,975 warrants that had been issued 50,000on February 26, 2014. As a result of the amendment, the ratchet provision on the 1,121,225 warrants for investor relations services rendered to the Company.ceased on October 31, 2014. The warrants were exercisable immediately for three yearsderivative liability was re-measured at an exercise price of $3.25. The warrants were

valued at $145,431that date, using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model usingwith the following assumptions: Three-yearFive year term, $3.00$3.54 stock price, $3.25$2.20 exercise price, 251%235% volatility, 0.32%1.62% risk free rate. TheseThis resulted in a gain of $1,086,727 for the month of October 2014 and the 1,121,225 warrants were cancelled by mutual agreement for no consideration during the year endedceased to be a derivative liability with their valuation of $3,924,967 being transferred into Additional paid-in capital.




Note 8 – Warrants and Options (Continued)


On December 31, 2013.  2014 the remaining warrants treated as a derivative liability were re-measured. This resulted in a loss of $143,267 for the two months to December 31, 2014. The net gain for the three months to December 31, 2014 is therefore $943,460.


During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company issued 291,261 warrants attached to the issuance of 582,510 shares for cash totaling $1,019,375. The Company has allocated $300,656 of the total $1,019,375 in proceeds to the value of the warrants.  The warrants are exercisable immediately for four years at an exercise price of $2.60.


Remuneration to an agent in respect of the foregoing share issuances totaled $52,484 in fees and expenses and 26,685 warrants. The Company has valued the warrants at $79,555. Each warrant is exercisable immediately for three years at an exercise price of $1.75.


During the year ended December 31, 2012 the Company also issued 52,798 warrants attached to the issuance of 105,591 shares for services valued at $184,777. The Company has allocated $54,499 of the total $184,777 value of services to the value of the warrants. The warrants are exercisable immediately for four years at an exercise price of $2.60.


Below is a table summarizing the warrants issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013.2015.


Date

 

Number

 

Exercise

 

Contractual

 

Expiration

 

Value if

 

Number

 

Exercise

 

Contractual

 

Expiration

 

Proceeds to Company if

Issued

 

Outstanding

 

Price $

 

Life (Years)

 

Date

 

Exercised $

 

Outstanding

 

Price $

 

Life (Years)

 

Date

 

Exercised $

03/15/11

 

200,000

 

 

0.50

 

5

 

3/15/2016

 

 

100,000

 

100,000

 

 

0.50

 

5

 

3/15/2016

 

 

50,000

03/24/11

 

100,000

 

 

0.50

 

5

 

3/24/2016

 

 

50,000

 

100,000

 

 

0.50

 

5

 

3/24/2016

 

 

50,000

04/01/11

 

100,000

 

 

0.50

 

5

 

4/1/2016

 

 

50,000

 

100,000

 

 

0.50

 

5

 

4/1/2016

 

 

50,000

06/21/11

 

100,000

 

 

0.50

 

5

 

6/21/2016

 

 

50,000

 

100,000

 

 

0.50

 

5

 

6/21/2016

 

 

50,000

07/13/11

 

250,000

 

 

1.05

 

5

 

07/13/16

 

 

262,500

05/11/12

 

344,059

 

 

2.60

 

4

 

05/10/16

 

 

894,553

05/11/12

 

26,685

 

 

1.75

 

3

 

05/10/15

 

 

46,699

 

344,059

 

 

2.60

 

4

 

05/10/16

 

 

894,553

03/20/13

 

200,000

 

 

2.47

 

3

 

03/20/16

 

 

494,000

 

150,000

 

 

2.47

 

3

 

03/20/16

 

 

370,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-12/20/19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to 12/20/19

 

 

 

06/10/13

 

29,750

 

 

2.00

 

5

 

06/10/18

 

 

59,500

 

29,750

 

 

2.00

 

5

 

12/10/18

 

 

59,500

08/07/13

 

45,000

 

 

2.40

 

3

 

08/07/16

 

 

108,000

 

45,000

 

 

2.40

 

3

 

08/07/16

 

 

108,000

11/25/13

 

456,063

 

 

2.40

 

5

 

11/25/18

 

 

1,094,551

 

456,063

 

 

2.40

 

5

 

11/25/18

 

 

1,094,551

12/31/13

 

64,392

 

 

2.40

 

5

 

11/25/18

 

 

154,541

 

64,392

 

 

2.40

 

5

 

11/25/18

 

 

154,541

12/31/13

 

1,915,949

 

 

1.74

 

4.5

 


 

 

3,364,344

01/28/14

 

2,000

 

 

2.40

 

3

 

01/28/17

 

 

4,800

02/26/14

 

1,068,475

 

 

2.20

 

5

 

02/26/19

 

 

2,350,645

09/05/14

 

10,000

 

 

2.40

 

3

 

09/05/17

 

 

24,000

09/26/14

 

24,000

 

 

3.00

 

3

 

09/26/17

 

 

72,000

11/17/14

 

19,000

 

 

3.75

 

3

 

11/17/17

 

 

71,250

 

2,612,739

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

5,404,340


b)

Options


On November 17, 2011,October 30, 2015, the Company adopted and approved the 2011 Equity2015 Stock Incentive Plan for the directors, officers, employees and key consultants ofto the Company. Pursuant to the Plan, the Company is authorized to issue 900,000 restricted1,000,000 shares $0.001 par value, of the Company’s common stock.


2015


On May 18, 2015, the Company granted options to purchase 20,000 shares. These options vest six months after the date of grant, and expire four years after the vesting date, with an exercise price of $3.80 per share. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of these options using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: term 4.5 years, stock price $3.45, exercise price $3.80, 72.1% volatility, 1.54% risk free rate.


On May 18, 2015, the Company amended the expiry period of 630,000 stock options, originally granted on November 25, 2011. The expiration period was extended from three to four years for all 630,000 stock options. As a result, an additional $20,796 of stock option amortization was realized in 2015.


On July 23, 2015, the Company granted options to purchase 327,000 shares, at an exercise price of $4.00 per share. All of the 327,000 options will vest on January 23, 2016 and will expire on January 23, 2020. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of these options using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: term 4.5 years, stock price $3.55, exercise price $4.00, 88.3% volatility, 1.65% risk free rate.


On August 14, 2015, the Company amended the vesting date of 10,000 stock options, originally granted on August 18, 2014, from August 18, 2015 to August 16, 2015.




Note 8 – Warrants and Options (Continued)


On August 17, 2015, the Company granted options to purchase 75,000 shares, at an exercise price of $3.75 per share. All of the 75,000 options vested on August 17, 2015 and will expire on August 17, 2020. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of these options using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: term 5.0 years, stock price $3.31, exercise price $3.75, 87.9% volatility, 1.58% risk free rate.


On November 18, 2015, stock options were exercised to purchase 20,000 shares of our common stock at $3.00 per share in cashless exercises that resulted in the issuance of 4,810 shares of common stock.


On December 2, 2015, stock options were exercised to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at $3.01 per share in cashless exercises that resulted in the issuance of 14,081 shares of common stock to a related party.


On December 9, 2015, stock options were exercised to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at $3.01 per share in cashless exercises that resulted in the issuance of 14,166 shares of common stock to a related party.


During the year ended December 31, 2015, 40,000 options expired unexercised following the cessation of a consultant’s contract.


2014


Options to purchase 37,00025,000 shares were granted on March 20, 2013.May 16, 2014. These options vest in equal six monthly installments over three years from the date of grant, and expire three years after the vesting dates. The exercise prices are $2.35$3.00 for options vesting in the first year, $3.35$4.00 for options vesting in the second year, and $4.35$5.00 for options vesting in the third year. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of these options using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: term 3 to 5.5 years, stock price $2.01, exercise prices $3.00-$5.00, 235% volatility, 0.80% risk free rate.


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


On August 18, 2014, the Company granted options to purchase 16,300 shares were670,000 shares. These options vest in two equal tranches, the first tranche vests on February 18, 2015. The second tranche vests on February 18, 2016. All the options expire four years after their vesting dates. The exercise prices are $2.50 for options vesting in the first year and $3.00 for options vesting in the second year. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of these options using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: term 4.5 to 5.5 years, stock price $1.85, exercise prices $2.50-$3.00, 237% volatility, 1.58% risk free rate.


On August 18, 2014, the Company granted on September 2, 2013.options to purchase 60,000 shares. These options vest in equal six monthly installments over three years, fromstarting six months after the date of grant, and expire three years after the vesting dates. The exercise prices are $2.35$3.00 for options vesting in the first year, $3.35$4.00 for options vesting in the second year, and $4.35$5.00 for options vesting in the third year.




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Note 9 – Warrants and Options (continued)


Options over 30,000 shares were granted on September 1, 2012. These options vest in equal six monthly installments over three years from the date of grant, and expire three years after the vesting dates. The exercise prices are $4.31 for options vesting in the first year, $5.31 for options vesting in the second year, and $6.31 for options vesting in the third year.


Options over 100,000 shares were granted on December 13, 2012. These options are exercisable immediately, and expire three years from the date of grant, at an exercise price of $3.01.


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

a)

37,000 options granted March 20, 2013 –expected term 33.5 to 6 years, $2.35 stock price $2.35-$4.35$1.85, exercise prices 253%$3.00-$5.00, 237% volatility, 0.38% risk free rate.


b)

16,300 options granted September 2, 2013 –expected term 3 years, $2.03 stock price, $2.35-$4.35 exercise prices, 242% volatility, 0.79%0.89% risk free rate.


During the year ended December 31, 2013, 30,0002014, 60,000 options expired, following terminationthe cessation of employment.a consultant’s contract.



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Note 8 – Warrants and Options (Continued)


Below is a table summarizing the options issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015.


Below is a table summarizing the options issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013.2015, which have a weighted average exercise price of $3.53 per share and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 3.0 years.


Date

 

Number

 

Exercise

 

Contractual

 

Expiration

 

Value if

 

Number

 

Exercise

 

Contractual

 

Expiration

 

Proceeds to Company if

Issued

 

Outstanding

 

Price $

 

Life (Years)

 

Date

 

Exercised $

 

Outstanding

 

Price $

 

Life (Years)

 

Date

 

Exercised $

11/25/11

 

690,000

 

 

3.00-5.00

 

3

 

05/25/15-11/25/17

 

 

2,760,000

 

630,000

 

 

3.00-5.00

 

4.5-7.0

 

05/25/16-11/25/18

 

 

2,520,000

09/01/12

 

30,000

 

 

4.31-6.31

 

3

 

03/01/16-09/01/18

 

 

159,300

 

30,000

 

 

4.31-6.31

 

3.0

 

03/01/16-09/01/18

 

 

159,300

12/13/12

 

100,000

 

 

3.01

 

3

 

12/13/15

 

 

301,000

03/20/13

 

37,000

 

 

2.35-4.35

 

3

 

09/20/16-03/20/19

 

 

123,950

 

37,000

 

 

2.35-4.35

 

3.0

 

09/20/16-03/20/19

 

 

123,950

09/02/13

 

16,300

 

 

2.35-4.35

 

3

 

03/02/14-09/02/16

 

 

54,605

 

16,300

 

 

2.35-4.35

 

3.0

 

03/02/14-09/02/16

 

 

54,605

12/31/13

 

873,300

 

 

3.89

 

3

 

 

 

3,398,855

05/16/14

 

25,000

 

 

3.00-5.00

 

3.0-5.5

 

11/16/17-05/16/20

 

 

100,000

08/18/14

 

670,000

 

 

2.50-3.00

 

4.5-5.5

 

02/18/19-02/18/20

 

 

1,842,500

05/18/15

 

20,000

 

 

3.80

 

4.5

 

11/18/19

 

 

76,000

07/23/15

 

327,000

 

 

4.00

 

4.5

 

01/23/20

 

 

1,308,000

08/17/15

 

75,000

 

 

3.75

 

5.0

 

08/17/20

 

 

281,250

 

1,830,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,465,605


Total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vestedunvested stock options is approximately $148,000$159,096 and is expected to be recognized over a period of three1.5 years.


Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements

On a recurring basis, we measure certain financial assets and liabilities based upon the fair value hierarchy as described in the Company’s significant accounting policies in Note 3. The following table presents information about the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2015:

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Fair Value at December 31, 2015

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative Liability

$

 -

$

 -

$

 -

$

 -

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

 

Fair Value at December 31, 2014

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative liability

 $

 -

$

 1,577,640

$

 -

$

 1,577,640

The fair value changes in the fair value of recurring fair value measurements using model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data (Level 2), relate solely to the derivative liability as follows:


Balance as of December 31, 2014

$

1,577,640

Exercise of warrants attached to derivative liability

$

(74,347)

Adjustment due to expiry of derivative liability

$

(1,163,549)

Fair value adjustments

$

(339,744)

Balance as of December 31, 2015

$

 -

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company issued warrants for services at fair market value of $nil, options under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan at fair market value of $950,455 and re-measured options, where their exercise period was extended, to fair market value of $705,818, an increase of $20,796. The Company did not issue shares of common stock for services and as at December 31, 2015, the Company had no derivative liabilities.




Note 10 - Derivative Financial Instruments


The balance sheet caption derivative liability consists of derivative features embedded in exercisable warrants which have a ratchet provision within their agreements. The balance at December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $nil and $1,577,640, respectively.

The valuation of the derivative liability is determined using a Black-Scholes Model because that model embodies all of the relevant assumptions that address the features underlying these instruments. Significant assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model at December 31, 2015 include the following:


December 31, 2015

 

December 31, 2014

 

Risk-free interest rate

0%

Risk-free interest rate

1.65%

Estimated volatility

0%

Estimated volatility

232.6%

Dividend rate

None

Dividend rate

None

Estimated term in years

0

Estimated term in years

4


Note 11 - Income Taxes


The Company has estimated net operating losses for the years ended December 31, 20132015 and 20122014 of $3,478,175$8,774,691 and $2,999,658,$7,141,271, respectively, available to offset taxable income in future years.


The Company is subject to Singapore income taxes at a rate of 17 percent, Belgium income taxes at a rate of 34 percent, and USUK taxes at a rate of 3420.25 percent and U.S. taxes at a rate of 35 percent, for a weighted average of 3026 and 2932 percent, respectively. The reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the weighted average rate compared to the Company’s income tax expense as reported is as follows:


 

2013

$

 

2012

$

 

 

 

 

Net loss

(3,710,289)

 

(4,083,053)

Tax adjustments

253,944

 

1,083,395

 

(3,456,345)

 

(2,999,658)

 

 

 

 

Tax rate

30%

 

29%

 

 

 

 

Income tax recovery at statutory rate

 (1,044,766)

 

 (873,550)

 

 

 

 

Valuation allowance

1,044,766

 

873,550

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 




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Note 10 - Income Taxes (continued)

 

2015

$

 

2014

$

 

 

 

 

Net loss

(9,530,242)

 

(8,213,529)

Tax adjustments

755,551

 

1,072,258

Estimated net operating losses

(8,774,691)

 

(7,141,271)

 

 

 

 

Tax rate

26%

 

32%

 

 

 

 

Income tax recovery at statutory rate

(2,306,549)

 

 (2,247,408)

 

 

 

 

Valuation allowance

2,306,549

 

2,247,408

 

 

 

 

Refund received re previous tax year

(4,604)

 

Provision for income taxes

4,604

 


The significant components of deferred income taxes and assets as at December 31, 20132015 are as follows:


2013

$

 

2012

$

2015

$

 

2014

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating losses carried forward

2,466,484

 

1,583,092

5,792,392

 

4,295,152

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valuation allowance

(2,466,484)

 

(1,583,092)

(5,792,392)

 

(4,295,152)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred income tax asset

 

-

 






Note 1112 – Commitments and Contingencies


a)

Walloon Region Grant


On March 16, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with the Walloon Region government in Belgium wherein the Walloon Region would fund up to a maximum of $1,442,704$1,142,971 (1,048,020) to help fund the research endeavors of the Company in the area of colorectal cancer. The Company had received $1,298,434 (943,218)the entirety of these funds in respect of approved expenditures as of DecemberMarch 31, 2013.2014. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is due to repay $432,811$342,891 (314,406) of this amount by installments over the period June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2023. The Company has recorded the balance of $865,623$800,079 (628,812)733,614) to other income as there is no obligation to repay this amount. In the event that the Company receives revenue from products or services as defined in the agreement, it is due to pay a 6 percent royalty on such revenue to the Walloon Region. The maximum amount payable to the Walloon Region, in respect of the aggregate of the amount repayable of $432,811$342,891 (314,406) and the 6 percent royalty on revenue, is twice the amount of funding received. As at December 31, 2015, $282,908 (259,406) was outstanding to be repaid to the Walloon Region under this agreement.


b)

Administrative Support Agreement


On August 6, 2010 (and as amended, effective from October 1, 2011 and March 1, 2015), the Company entered into an agreementagreements with a related party to rent office space, contract for office support staff, and have consulting services provided on behalf of the Company. The agreement requiresFrom March 1, 2015, the agreements require the Company to pay $5,700$7,950 ($7,720 for January and February 2015) per month for office space and staff services as well as approximately $17,300$8,000 ($6,500 for January and February 2015) per month in fees for twoone senior executives.executive. The rental of the office space and the provision of staff services under the terms of the agreement were discontinued by mutual agreement on July 31, 2015. From September 1, 2015, the agreement for payment of fees for one senior executive was amended to approximately $21,115 per month. The Company is also required to pay for all reasonable expenses incurred. The contract is in force for 12 months with automatic extensions of 12 months with a 3 monthmonths’ prior notice required for termination of the contract.


c)

LeasesLease Obligations Payable


The Company leases three Tecan machines (automated liquid handling robots) under a lease classified as a capital lease. The total cost of this leased laboratory equipment is $600,325 (550,454). The leased equipment is amortized on a straight line basis over five years. Total accumulated amortization related to the leased equipment is $70,038 (64,220) for the year ended December 31, 2015 and $nil (nil) for the year ended December 31, 2014.


The following is a schedule showing the future minimum lease payments under capital leases by years and the present value of the minimum payments as of December 31, 2015.


2016

$

88,391

2017

$

85,401

2018

$

82,513

2019

$

79,723

2020

$

37,228

 

 

 

Total minimum lease payments

$

373,256

Less: Amount representing interest

$

20,367

 

 

 

Present value of minimum lease payments

$

352,889


The Company also leases premises and facilities under operating leases with terms ranging from 12 months to 3236 months. The annual non-cancelable operating lease payments on these leases are as follows:


2014

$

88,203

2015

$

2,593

Thereafter

$

Nil

2016

$

166,429

2017

$

9,369

Thereafter

$

nil

 

 

 

Total

$

175,798




Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)


d)

Bonn University Agreement


On July 11, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement with Bonn University, Germany, relating to a program of samples testing. The agreement iswas for a period of two years commencingfrom June 1, 2012 andto May 31, 2014. The total payments made by the Company in accordance with the agreement were $425,334 (390,000). On April 16, 2014, the Company entered into an extension of this agreement, for a period of a further two years from June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2016. The total payments to be made by the Company in accordance with the extension of the agreement are $536,874$425,334 (390,000).


e)

Hvidovre Hospital, Denmark Agreement


On August 8, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen in Denmark, relating to a program of samples testing associated with colorectal cancer. It will run for a period of two years to August 8, 2016. Total payments (inclusive of local taxes) to be made under the agreement are $1,496,795 (DKR 10,245,000). On April 15, 2015, the Company amended the aforementioned collaborative research agreement with an additional commitment for samples costing $50,000, to be provided over a two year period, expiring on April 15, 2017.


f)

Legal Proceedings


There are no legal proceedings which the Company believes will have a material adverse effect on its financial positionposition.




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Note 1213 - Subsequent Events


On February 26, 2014,the Company issued 1,500,000January 15, 2016, 100,000 warrants were exercised at $0.50 per share, resulting in cash proceeds of $50,000. As a result a total of 100,000 shares of common stock for a total of $3,000,000 at a price of $2.00 per share. Attached to these share issuances were 1,500,000 warrants, immediately exercisable for a period of five years at $2.20 per share. The warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: Five year term, $2.68 stock price, $2.20 exercise price, 239% volatility, 1.50% risk free rate. The Company has allocated $1,495,012 of the total $3,000,000 in proceeds to the value of the warrants. Fees and expenses to agents in respect of these issuances were $183,086 in cash, 16,667 shares of common stock, and 30,975 warrants, exercisable on the same terms as the foregoing warrants issued for cash subscriptions. The agent warrants were valued at $81,864 on the same basis as above.issued.


On March 26, 2014, the Company issued 99,178 shares of common stock to the subscribers for the 297,500 shares of common stock issued on June 10, 2013 (see Note 8). These additional shares were issued for no additional consideration under the terms of the Private Placement Memorandum because certain subsequent fundraising targets had not been met.END NOTES TO FINANCIALS





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ITEM 9.

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.DISCLOSURE


There were no changes in accountants during the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.None.


ITEM 9A.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.PROCEDURES


Disclosure Controls and Procedures


We maintain disclosureDisclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"),are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in theour reports that we file or submitfiled under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission'sSEC’s rules and formsforms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information required to be disclosed by our company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our ChiefPrincipal Executive Officer and ChiefPrincipal Financial Officer,officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


WeOur management carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our ChiefPrincipal Executive Officer and ChiefPrincipal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2013. Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, and in light of the material weaknesses found in our internal controls over financial reporting, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that2015, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.effective because of material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.


Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting


Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.


Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the ChiefPrincipal Executive Officer and ChiefPrincipal Financial Officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013,2015, using the criteria established in “Internal Control - Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"(“COSO”).


A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. In its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013,2015, the Company determined that there were control deficiencies that constituted material weaknesses, such as described below.


1.

We do not have an Independent Audit Committee –The Company does not have an audit committee financial expert (as defined in Item 407 of Regulation S-K) serving on its Board of Directors. All current members of the Board of Directors lack sufficient financial expertise for overseeing financial reporting responsibilities. The Company has not yet employed an audit committee financial expert on its Board duefailure to the inability to attract such a person.  


2.

We did not maintain appropriate cash controls –As of December 31, 2013, the Company has not maintained sufficient internal controls over financial reporting for the cash process, including failure to segregate cash handling and accounting functions, and didwhere certain bank accounts do not require dual signature on the Company’s bank accounts.  


3.

We did not implement appropriate information technology controls –As at December 31, 2013, the Company retains copies of all financial data and material agreements; however, there is no formal procedure or evidence of normal backup of the Company’s data or off-site storage of the data in the event of theft, misplacement, or loss due to unmitigated factors.payments.


Accordingly, the Company concluded that these control deficiencies resulted in a possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by the Company’s internal controls.



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As a result of the material weaknesses described above, management has concluded that the Company did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013,2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO. 




Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting


The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors meets regularly with our financial management and counsel, and with the independent registered public accounting firm engaged by us. Internal accounting controls and the quality of financial reporting are discussed during these meetings. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent registered public accounting firm matters required to be discussed by the auditing standards adopted or established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. In addition, the Audit Committee and the independent registered public accounting firm have discussed the independent registered public accounting firm’s independence from the Company and its management, including the matters in the written disclosures required by Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Rule 3526 “Communicating with Audit Committees Concerning Independence”.


As of December 31, 2015, we did not maintain sufficient internal controls over financial reporting for all of the cash process, including failure to segregate cash handling and accounting functions, and did not require dual signature on some of the Company’s bank accounts. We have developed, and are currently implementing, a remediation plan for this material weakness. We have continued to execute our remediation plan, which includes changing bank mandates to ensure dual authorization is present on all of our bank accounts and rationalizing the number of bank accounts held by us.


There hashave been no changechanges in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with our evaluationwe conductedduring the fiscal fourth quarter of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as ofyear ended December 31, 2013,2015 that occurred during our fourth fiscal quarter that hashave materially affected, or isare reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.  reporting, other than completion of the actions taken to remediate the material weaknesses which existed as of December 31, 2014, as described above.


This Annual reportThe Company is not required by current SEC rules to include, and does not include, an auditor’s attestation report ofreport. Consequently, the Company’s registered public accounting firm regardinghas not attested to management’s reports on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this Annual report.


Continuing Remediation Efforts to address deficiencies in Company’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting


Once the Company is engaged in stable business operations and has sufficient personnel and resources available, then our Board of Directors, in particular and in connection with the aforementioned deficiencies, will establish the following remediation measures:


1.

Our BoardDual authorization of Directors will nominate an independent audit committee or a financial expert on our Board of Directors.  bank payments instigated in 2015 has continued to be rolled out to all Group company bank accounts. As at March 11, 2016, the Company and its subsidiaries all have bank accounts that have dual authorization controls over payments.


2.

We will appoint additional personnel to assist withThe purchase order authorization process implemented in the preparationmain trading subsidiary of the Company’s monthly financial reporting, including preparation of the monthly bank reconciliations.Group in 2015 will be rolled out to other Group companies in 2016.


ITEM 9B.

OTHER INFORMATION.INFORMATION


None.




PART III


ITEM 10.

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.CORPORATE GOVERNANCE


Identification of Directors and Executive Officers


The Company


The following table sets forth the names and ages of the Company’s directors and executive officers as of December 31, 2013.  The board of directors has no nominating or compensation committee at this time.2015.


Name

 

Age

 

Position with the Company

 

Officer/Director

Since

Cameron Reynolds

 

4245

 

President

 

October 6, 2011

 

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

October 6, 2011

 

 

 

 

Director

 

October 6, 2011

Malcolm LewinDavid Kratochvil(1)

 

6250

 

Chief Financial Officer

August 17, 2015

Treasurer

August 17, 2015

Rodney Rootsaert

44

Secretary

October 6, 2011

Jason Terrell MD(2)

35

Chief Medical Officer

March 20, 2013

Head of U.S. Operations

Dr. Martin Faulkes

71

Director

 

October 6, 2011

 

 

 

 

Treasurer

October 6, 2011

Rodney Gerard Rootsaert

42

Secretary

October 6, 2011

Jason Terrell MD

33

Chief Medical Officer

Head of US Operations

March 20, 2013

Dr. Martin Faulkes

69

DirectorExecutive Chairman

 

October 6, 2011

Guy Archibald Innes(3) (4) (5)

 

5759

 

Director

 

October 6, 2011

Dr. Alan Colman(3)

 

6567

 

Director

 

October 6, 2011




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Singapore Volition


The following table sets forth the names and ages of Singapore Volition’s directors and executive officers as of December 31, 2013.  The board of directors has no nominating or compensation committee at this time.


NameDr. Habib Skaff(3) (4) (5)

 

Age

Position with Singapore Volition

Officer/Director

Since

Cameron Reynolds

42

Chief Executive Officer

August 5, 2010

38

 

Director

 

August 5, 2010

Malcolm Lewin

62

Chief Financial Officer

July 15, 2011

Rodney Gerard Rootsaert

42

Administration and Legal Officer

August 6, 2010

Dr. Martin Faulkes

69

Director

August 18, 2010

Executive Chairman

March 22, 2011

Guy Archibald Innes

57

Director

August 18, 2010

Dr. Alan Colman

65

Director

April 1, 2011June 01, 2014


(1)

Mike O’Connell served as VolitionRx’s Chief Financial Officer from July 1, 2014 until his resignation on August 17, 2015.

(2)

Dr. Terrell converted from part-time to full-time status effective January 1, 2016.

(3)

Member of the Audit Committee

(4)

Member of the Compensation Committee

(5)

Member of the Nominations and Governance Committee


On November 5, 2014, our Board of Directors established an audit committee, a compensation committee, and a nominations and governance committee. The committees operate pursuant to written charters adopted by the Board of Directors, copies of which are available on our website www.volitionrx.com. In addition, from time to time, the Board of Directors may establish special committees when necessary to address specific issues.


Belgian VolitionAudit Committee


Our audit committee consists of three members, Mr. Guy Innes (Chair), Dr. Habib Skaff and Dr. Alan Colman, each of whom has been determined to be an independent director under applicable SEC rules and the applicable rules of the NYSE MKT. The audit committee shall at all times be composed exclusively of directors who are, in the opinion of our Board of Directors, free from any relationship which would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment as a committee member and who possess an understanding of financial statements and generally accepted accounting principles.


The following table sets forthaudit committee is responsible for, among other things:


·

appointing, terminating, compensating and overseeing the nameswork of any independent auditor engaged to prepare or issue an audit report or other audit, review or attest services;

·

reviewing all audit and agesnon-audit services to be performed by the independent auditor, taking into consideration whether the independent auditor’s provision of Belgian Volition’snon-audit services to us is compatible with maintaining the independent auditor’s independence;

·

reviewing and discussing the adequacy and effectiveness of our accounting and financial reporting processes and internal controls and the audits of our financial statements;

·

establishing and overseeing procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by us regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, including procedures for the confidential, anonymous submission by our employees regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters;




·

investigating any matter brought to its attention within the scope of its duties and engaging independent counsel and other advisors as the audit committee deems necessary;

·

determining compensation of the independent auditors and of advisors hired by the audit committee and ordinary administrative expenses;

·

reviewing and discussing with management and the independent auditor the annual and quarterly financial statements prior to their release;

·

monitoring and evaluating the independent auditor’s qualifications, performance and independence on an ongoing basis;

·

reviewing reports to management prepared by the internal audit function, as well as management’s response;

·

reviewing and assessing the adequacy of the formal written charter on an annual basis; and

·

reviewing and approving related party transactions for potential conflict of interest situations on an ongoing basis; and overseeing such other matters that are specifically delegated to the audit committee by our board of directors and executive officers as of December 31, 2013.  from time to time.


The board of directors has no nominating oraffirmatively determined that Mr. Guy Innes is designated as an “audit committee financial expert.”


Compensation Committee


Our compensation committee at this time.


Name

Age

Position with

the Belgian Volition

Officer/Director

Since

Cameron Reynolds

42

Director

Managing Director

October 27, 2010

January 18, 2012

Rodney Gerard Rootsaert

42

Secretary

October 4, 2010

Director

October 4, 2010

Dr. Martin Faulkes

69

Director

August 10, 2011

Dr. Jacob Micallef

57

Director

August 10, 2011

Malcolm Lewin

62

Director

August 10, 2011


HyperGenomics Pte Limitedconsists of two members, Mr.Guy Innes (Chair) and Dr. Habib Skaff, each of whom has been determined to be an independent director under the applicable rules of the NYSE MKT.


The following table sets forthcompensation committee is responsible for, among other things:


·

developing, reviewing, and approving our overall compensation programs, and regularly reporting to the names and ages of HyperGenomics Pte Limited’s directors and executive officers as of December 31, 2013.  Thefull board of directors has no nominatingregarding the adoption of such programs;

·

developing, reviewing and approving our cash and equity incentive plans, including approving individual grants or awards thereunder;

·

reviewing and approving individual and company performance goals and objectives that may be relevant to the compensation of executive officers and other key employees;

·

reviewing and discussing with management the tables and narrative discussion regarding executive officer and director compensation to be included in the annual proxy statement; and

·

reviewing and assessing, on an annual basis, the adequacy of the formal written charter; and overseeing such other matters that are specifically delegated to the compensation committee at thisby our board of directors from time to time.


Name

Nominations and Governance Committee

Age

Position with

HyperGenomics Pte Limited

Officer/Director

Since

Cameron Reynolds

42

Chief Executive Officer

March 7, 2011

Director

March 7, 2011

Sarah Lee Hwee Hoon

38

Secretary

March 7, 2011

Director

March 7, 2011


Our nominations and governance committee consists of two members,Mr.Guy Innes (Chair) and Dr. Habib Skaff, each of whom has been determined to be an independent director under the applicable rules of the NYSE MKT.


The nominations and governance committee is responsible for, among other things:


·

identifying and screening candidates for our board of directors, and recommending nominees for election as directors;

·

assessing, on an annual basis, the performance of the board of directors and any committee thereof;

·

reviewing the structure of the board’s committees and recommending to the board for its approval directors to serve as members of each committee, including each committee’s respective chair, if applicable; and

·

reviewing and assessing, on an annual basis, the adequacy of the formal written charter on an annual basis; and generally advising our board of directors on corporate governance and related matters.




Nominating Procedures


The nominations and governance committee will consider candidates for the board of directors from any reasonable source, including stockholder recommendations. The committee will not evaluate candidates differently based on who has made the proposal. The committee has the authority under its charter to hire and pay a fee to consultants or search firms to assist in the process of identifying and evaluating candidates. No such consultants or search firms have been used to date and, accordingly, no fees have been paid to consultants or search firms in the past fiscal year. The nominations and governance committee will consider many factors when considering candidates for election to the board of directors, including that the proper skills and experiences are represented on the board of directors and that the composition of the board of directors satisfies applicable legal requirements. Depending upon the current needs of the board of directors, certain factors may be weighed more or less heavily by the committee. The nominations and governance committee will provide information progress updates to the board of directors and will meet to consider and recommend final director candidates to the entire board.


Stockholders who wish to suggest qualified candidates should write to the chair of the nominations and governance committee at Centre Technologique, Rue du Séminaire, 20A, BE - 5000 Namur, Belgium, specifying the name of the candidates and stating in detail the qualifications of such persons for consideration by the committee. A written statement from the candidate consenting to be named as a candidate and, if nominated and elected, to serve as a director should accompany any such recommendation.


Science Executives


The following table sets forth the names and ages of our Scientific Officers as of December 31, 2013:2015:


Name

 

Age

 

Position

 

OfficerOfficer/Director Since

Dr. Jacob Micallef

 

5759

Chief Scientific Officer, Volition Rx

January 1, 2015

 

Chief Scientific Officer, Belgian Volition

 

October 11, 2010

Dr. Mark Eccleston

 

4244

 

Chief Scientific Officer, HyperGenomics Pte Limited

 

March 7, 2011




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Scientific Advisory Board


The following table sets forth the names and ages of the Scientific Advisory Board Members of Singapore Volition as of December 31, 2013:


Name

Age

Position with Singapore Volition

Advisory Board

Member Since

Dr. Alan Colman

65

Chairman of Scientific Advisory Board

April 5, 2011

Dr. Robert Weinzierl

51

Scientific Advisory Board Member

April 5, 2011

Dr. Andreas Ladurner

42

Scientific Advisory Board Member

April 5, 2011

Dr. Habib Skaff

36

Scientific Advisory Board Member

April 4, 2011


Term of Office


Each director serves for a term of one year and until his or her successor is elected at the Annual Shareholders’Stockholders Meeting and is qualified, subject to removal by the shareholders.stockholders. Each officer serves for asuch term of one year and until his successor is elected at a meeting ofas determined by their employment agreement as approved by the Board of Directors and is qualified.or Compensation Committee. For current officers the terms range from one to three years.


Identification of Significant Employees


The Company has no full-time or part-time employees.


Our subsidiary, Singapore Volition, has two full-time employees: Charlotte Reynolds, Communications Manager, who is responsible for all communications, such as the Company’s website and news releases, as well as the Company’s branding and visual communications; and Tom Bygott, who is responsible for Sales and Marketing, including the direct sale of the Company’s first research products, and bioinformatics.  Singapore Volition has no part-time employees.


Our subsidiary, Belgian Volition, has five full-time employees and one part time employee: laboratory technicians comprising Dr. Marielle Herzog, Muriel Chapelier, Katty Scoubeau, Gaëlle Cuvelier and Eleonore Josseaux are full-time employees; and Maria Dolores Fernandez, who provides administrative services, is a part-time employee.


Our subsidiary, Hypergenomics Pte Limited, has no full-time or part-time employees.


Background and Business Experience


The business experience during the past five years of the person(s) listed abovedirectors and executive officers is as follows:


CAMERON REYNOLDS.  Cameron Reynolds has over 17 years of entrepreneurial executive experience in serves as our President, Chief Executive Officer and Director. Prior to the mining and biotechnology sectors. He began his career in 1994 working for Southern China Group, where as regional manager he set up operations in Hong Kong and Yunnan. In 1996 he began working for Integrated Coffee Technologies, a genetically modified coffee company, in a junior management position, whereShare Exchange Agreement he was responsible for business plan creation, office management, recruitment,Chief Executive Officer and business development. After working for Integrated Coffee Technologies, Mr. Reynolds servedDirector of Singapore Volition, a position he held since August 5, 2010. He is also a director of Belgian Volition since October 27, 2010, serving as the commercializationManaging Director between January 18, 2012 and July 24, 2015, a director for Probio, Inc., a company that commercialized intellectual property in the animal biotechnology fields including transgenisis and cloning research from the UniversityCEO of Hawaii. Mr. Reynolds held that role from 1998 until 2001,Hypergenomics since March 7, 2011 and his main responsibilities were managing all legalwas appointed director and contract issues with the UniversityCEO of Hawaii; implementing patenting strategy; managing all shareholder issues including the merger and its legal and contractual documentation; head office management; budgetary control; team building and recruitment.  Between 2002 and 2003, Mr. Reynolds undertook an MBA.Volition Diagnostics UK Limited, on November 13, 2015. From 2004 until 2011, Mr. Reynolds founded and served as Managing Director and Director of Mining House Limited, where he was responsible for identifying potential mining projects, coordinating the preliminary evaluations and securing the financing with a view to listing the companies on AIM, TSX and USU.S. OTC. Mr. Reynolds furthered his education between 2002 and 2003 as he undertook an MBA. From 1998 until 2001, Mr. Reynolds served as the commercialization director for Probio, Inc., a company that commercialized intellectual property in the animal biotechnology fields including transgenisis and cloning research from the University of Hawaii. Mr. Reynolds main responsibilities were managing all legal and contract issues with the University of Hawaii; implementing patenting strategy; managing all stockholder issues including the merger and its legal and contractual documentation; head office management; budgetary control; team building and recruitment. Furthermore, Mr. Reynolds held a junior management position in 1996 at Integrated Coffee Technologies, a genetically modified coffee company where he was responsible for business plan creation, office management, recruitment, and business development. Starting in 1994, Mr. Reynolds was working for Southern China Group, where as regional manager he set up operations in Hong Kong and Yunnan. From 2005 until present, Mr. Reynolds has held a number of board directorships including Atlantic Mining PLC; Carbon Mining PLC, Magellan Copper and Gold (Carbon Mining and MCG were both became part of Solfotara Mining and Copper Development Corp on AIM, CDC.L after a vend)Corp.); KAL Energy Inc. (KALG, OTC), Iofina Natural Gas PLC (IOF, AIM); Canyon Copper Corp. (TSX.V: CNC, OTCBB: CNYC), and Hunter Bay Resources (HBY, TSX-V). Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, Mr. Reynolds served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Singapore Volition since August 5, 2010.  The Board of Directors appointedbelieves Mr. Reynolds as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director ofbrings to the Company due to hiscompany strong experience in management, structuring and strategic planning of start-up companies.  


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MALCOLM LEWINDAVID KRATOCHVIL.  Malcolm Lewin is the Company’sserves as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. HeMr. Kratochvil has over twenty years of successful investment experience ranging from developed and emerging market equity, fixed income, and currency investing to commodity and private equity investing. At Euro Pacific Capital, Mr. Kratochvil was Managing Director in the Corporate Finance department overseeing the firm’s investment banking efforts across a strong backgroundvariety of sectors. Additionally, he was an international portfolio manager at the multi-billion-dollar hedge fund Omega Advisors where he invested in international equities, emerging market debt, currencies, and commodities. Prior to joining Omega, he was a Director at Merrill Lynch Asset Management in London where he was responsible for emerging market investing. Mr. Kratochvil also ran his own advisory firm, Vista Capital Advisors, and worked as an equity analyst in New York, as a private equity investor in Prague, and as a business tax consultant in New York. Mr. Kratochvil holds an MBA in finance and international business from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and a B.S. in Economics with a double concentration in finance and accounting both for publicfrom The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Kratochvil holds FINRA 7, 24, 63, 79, 86 and private companies alike. Mr Lewin qualified as a chartered accountant with Coopers & Lybrand in 1976. From 1989 to 2000, Mr. Lewin was a partner of Mercer Lewin, a chartered accounting firm. From 2000 until present, Mr. Lewin has acted for various companies listed on AIM and the TSX-V. In particular, Mr. Lewin acted as the finance director of OMG plc (AIM: OMG), a supplier of motion capture and visual geometry systems, from April 2000 to June 2003. In June 2004, Mr. Lewin was appointed as the finance director of Real Estate Investors Plc (AIM: REI), a property investment company with interests in quality commercial and industrial properties throughout the United Kingdom, and held this position until August 2006. In September 2006, Mr. Lewin was appointed a Director and Chief Financial Officer of Hunter Bay Minerals Plc (TSX-V:HBY), a junior mining company with interests in South America and Canada, and held this position until June 2011.  Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, Mr. Lewin served as Chief Financial Officer of Singapore Volition since July 15, 2011.87 registrations. The Board of Directors believes that Mr. Lewin’sKratochvil brings financial and accounting knowledge would be a valuable asset to the Company.company.


RODNEY GERARD ROOTSAERT.  ROOTSAERTRodney serves as our Secretary. Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, he was the Administration and Legal Officer of Singapore Volition, a position he held since August 6, 2010. Mr, Rootsaert became a director of Singapore Volition and Hypergenomics on December 15, 2015. He has over six yearsbeen a director and secretary of experience in providingBelgian Volition since October 4, 2010 and was appointed director of Volition Diagnostics UK Limited, on November 13, 2015. Mr. Rootsaert concurrently serves as director and corporate legal and administrative services to start-up companies throughsecretary of Mining House Ltd., of which Mr. Rootsaertpositions he has been a directorhad since 2007. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. From 2007 until 2011, Mr. Rootsaert has served as corporate secretary for several junior mining companies. He was the corporate secretary for Magellan Copper and Gold Plc., from 2007 until 2011, where his duties included maintaining and preparing company documents, accounts and contracts. He also served as corporate secretary for Delta Pacific Mining Plc., from 2007 until present, where he was responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.  Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, Mr. Rootsaert served as Administration and Legal Officer of Singapore Volition since August 6, 2010.  Due to Mr. Rootsaert’s ten years of experience in providing corporate, legal backgroundand administrative services and prior roles as a corporate secretary for small public companies, the Board of Directors believedbelieves that he would beis a valuable addition to the Company.our team.


JASON TERRELL MD.MDDr serves as Chief Medical Officer and Head of U.S. Operations. Effective January 1, 2016, Dr. Jason Terrell MD was appointed to the position of Chief Medical Officer and Head of U.S. Operations on a full-time basis, having previously served in a part-time capacity as the Company’s Chief Medical Officer and Head of U.S. Operations since March 2013. Between January 2013 and October 2015, Dr. Terrell served on the Board of Directors of CDEX Inc., a publicly-held company developing drug validation technology, and between January 2012 and October 2015, as Medical Director of CDEX Inc. In addition, over the last six years, Dr. Terrell has a strong grounding in both medicinebuilt and more specifically in diagnostics. He currently owns and operatessold multiple private diagnostic laboratories in Texas within the Any Lab Test Now franchise, a direct access lab testing company, and has alsocurrently serves as a National Franchise Corporate Medical Director for Any Lab Test Now, giving him oversight of over 70 franchises in 14 states. Since 2011, he has been Medical Director of CDEX Inc,Dr. Terrell is a US listed company developing drug validation technology, serving on the Board since 2013. Dr Terrell wasTexas-based doctor educated at Hardin-Simmons University (Biochemistry), where he graduated Summa cum Laude, receiving the Holland Medal of Honor as the top graduate in the School of Science and Mathematics. He then attended the University of Texas at Houston Medical School and affiliate MD Anderson Cancer Center, (Doctorwith expertise in both clinical medicine and the laboratory diagnostics business. He has a strong grounding in diagnostics and product commercialization and has both executive and board directorship experience with publicly traded companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Our Board of Medicine). He undertookDirectors has concluded that Dr. Terrell brings value to the Company with his General Medicine Internship,strong grounding in both medicine and Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr Terrell holds medical licensesmore specifically in 14 states across the USA.diagnostics.


DR. MARTIN FAULKES.  FAULKES serves as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, Dr. MartinFaulkes served as a Director of Singapore Volition from August 18, 2010 to December 15, 2015 and as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Singapore Volition from March 22, 2011 until December 15, 2015. Mr. Faulkes has over 30 years of entrepreneurial and managerial experience as the founder and CEO of several software companies within the United Kingdom and the United States.  From 1979 to 1984, Dr. Faulkes was the Founder, President and CEO for Logica Inc., a company providing bespoke software to all industries but mainly banks and communications companies. Dr. Faulkes was responsible for all aspects of the business; namely sales, finance, recruitment, staff management and project control. He then became Managing Director of System Programming Ltd., a company that provides computer programming for systems in business like airlines, utility companies, banks, and insurance, from 1985 to 1987, where he was responsible for all aspects of the business. Dr. Faulkes founded Triad Plc., a computer software development company that provides systems and consultants to the business community, where he wasalso been a director from 1987 to 1998, responsible for controlling the company financially.of Belgian Volition since August 10, 2011. From 1998 until the present day, Dr. Faulkes has focused on charitable activities, as the Founder and Sole Benefactor of the Dill Faulkes Educational Trust, a UK registered charity, where he is Chairman. He also sits on the Board of the Cambridge 800th Anniversary Campaign in the UK. Prior to Dr. Faulkes’ charitable activities he founded Triad Plc., a computer software development company that provides systems and consultants to the business community, where he was a director from 1987 to 1998, and responsible for controlling the company financially. From 1985 to 1987 he became Managing Director of System Programming Ltd., a company that provides computer programming for systems in businesses like airlines, utility companies, banks, and insurance, where he was responsible for all aspects of the business. Prior to System Programming Ltd., Dr. Faulkes served from 1979 to 1984 as Founder, President and CEO for Logica Inc., a company providing bespoke software to all industries but mainly banks and communications companies. Dr. Faulkes was responsible for all aspects of the business; namely sales, finance, recruitment, staff management and project control. Dr. Faulkes has over 30 years of entrepreneurial and managerial experience as the founder and CEO of several software companies within the United Kingdom and the United States. The Board of Directors believes that Dr. Faulkes is qualified to serve as a director of the Company based on his extensive experience in business development and management.




GUY INNES serves as a Director. Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, Dr. FaulkesMr. Innes served as a Director of the Singapore Volition, sincea position he held from August 18, 2010 and as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Singapore Volition since March 22, 2011. In light of Dr. Faulkes’ past experience in business development, Dr. Faulkes was appointed as a Director to the Company.


GUY ARCHIBALD INNES.  Guy Archibald Innes is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.December 15, 2015. Mr. Innes has extensive experience in financing and managing technology companies, which he gained from servingserved as a non-executive director on the board of companies such as ProBio Inc.Carbon Mining Plc. from 20002007 to 2006,2010, Magellan Copper & Gold Plc. from 2007 to 2010, and Carbon Mining Plc.ProBio Inc. from 20072000 to 2010.  While serving as2006. As a non-executive director, for these companies, Mr. Innes was responsible for the development of corporate strategy and the implementation of financial controls and risk management systems. Prior to holding these directorships, Mr. Innes had a long career in banking and private equity, including advisory roles with Baring Brothers & Co. Limited in London and Paris from 1984 to 1995, where he was involved in executing and advising on national and international mergers & acquisitions, but also IPOs and capital raising; Baring Private Equity Partners Limited in London and Singapore from 1995 to 1997, where he was involved in the setting up, recruiting of managers and capital raising for an Asian media and communications private equity fund; and Quartz Capital Partners Limited from 1997 to 2000, where Mr. Innes served as Head of Corporate Finance and was responsible for managing the corporate finance department and leading the transactions undertaken by Quartz including IPOs, private placements and mergers and acquisitions.  Prioracquisitions; Baring Private Equity Partners Limited in London and Singapore from 1995 to 1997, where he was involved in the Share Exchange Agreement,setting up, recruiting of managers and capital raising for an Asian media and communications private equity fund; and Baring Brothers & Co. Limited in London and Paris from 1984 to 1995, where he was involved in executing and advising on national and international mergers & acquisitions, but also IPOs and capital raising. Mr. Innes served asis a DirectorChartered Accountant and a member of Singapore Volition since August 18, 2010.  Thethe Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Mr. Innes has extensive experience in financing and managing technology companies. Our Board of Directors of the Company believedbelieves Mr. Innes’ technical, financial and managerial background would be beneficial to the growth of the Company.



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our growth.


DR. ALAN COLMAN.  COLMAN serves as a Director. Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, Dr. Alan Colman has extensive experience inserved as a Director of Singapore Volition from April 1, 2011 to December 15, 2015 and as Chairman of the molecular biology field where he has worked inScientific Advisory Board of Singapore Volition since April 5, 2011. Dr. Colman received a BA (1971), MA (1975) and PhD (1975) from Oxford University. Dr. Colman is currently a Visiting Scholar at the productionHarvard University Department of transgenic livestock, somatic nuclear transfer,Stem Cell and human disease models. After a successful university career inRegenerative Biology. From 2007 to 2013 Dr. Colman served as the UniversitiesExecutive Director of Oxford, Cambridge, Warwick and Birmingham (where hethe Singapore Stem Cell Consortium. Concurrently, Dr. Colman was Professor of Biochemistry), DrRegenerative Medicine at King’s College, London, UK, from 2008 to 2009. Prior to joining the A*STAR Singapore Stem Cell Consortium, Dr. Colman went into industry. Fromwas Chief Scientific Officer and then CEO for the late 1980’s untilSingaporean human embryonic stem cell company, ES Cell International from 2002 to 2007. Dr. Colman was the research director of the company PPL Therapeutics in Edinburgh, UK, from the late 1980s until 2002, where he was responsible for leading PPL’s research program strategy, also playing a role in PPL’s financing rounds, culminating in its listing on the London Stock Exchange.Exchange in 1996. This company attracted considerable media attention because of theirits participation in the technique of somatic nuclear transfer that led to the world’s first sheep cloned sheep,from an adult cell, Dolly, in 1996. From 2002 to 2007, Dr. Colman had a successful university career in the Universities of Oxford, Warwick, Birmingham (where he was Chief Scientific OfficerProfessor of Biochemistry) and then CEO for the Singaporean human embryonic stem cell company, ES Cell International. Dr. Colman is currently the Executive DirectorLondon (as mentioned above). None of the Singapore Stem Cell Consortium,above companies or organizations is a position he has held since 2007.  From 2008 to 2009,parent, subsidiary or other Affiliate of the Company. Dr. Colman was also concurrently Professor of Regenerative Medicine at King’s College, London, UK.  HisColman’s current interest is the development of human disease models using induced pluripotent stem cells. Prior toHe has extensive experience in the Share Exchange Agreement, Dr. Colman served as a Directormolecular biology field where he has worked in the production of Singapore Volition since April 1, 2011transgenic livestock, somatic nuclear transfer, and as Chairman of the Scientific Advisoryhuman disease models. The Board of Singapore Volition since April 5, 2011.Directors appointed Dr. Colman was appointed as a Director of the Company and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board on account of his work in biochemistry, stem cell research and pathology.


DR. JACOB MICALLEF.  HABIB SKAFFDr. Jacob Micallef has 20 years of experience in research and development and in the management of early stage biotechnical companies, including the manufacture of biotechnology products and the establishment of manufacturing operations. Dr. Micallef gained this experience while working for the World Health Organization (“WHO”) over serves as a 10-year period from 1985. While working for the WHO, Dr. Micallef developed new diagnostic products in the areas of reproductive health and cancer. In 1990 he commenced development of a new diagnostic technology platform for WHO which was launched in 1992 and supported 13 tests. Dr. Micallef also initiated and implemented in-house manufacture (previously outsourced to Abbott Diagnostics Inc) and world-wide distribution of these products for WHO. In 1990, he started a “not-for-profit” WHO company, Immunometrics Ltd., which marketed and distributed those diagnostic products worldwide.  In 1999 Dr. Micallef studied for an MBA and went on to co-found Gene Expression Technologies in 2001 where he successfully led the development of the chemistry of the GeneICE technology and implemented the manufacture of GeneICE molecules. He also played a major role in business development and procured a GeneICE contract with Bayer Pharmaceuticals.  From 2004 to 2007, he taught "science and enterprise" to science research workers from four universities at CASS Business School before joining Cronos Therapeutics in 2004. In 2006 Cronos was listed in the UK on AIM, becoming ValiRX. Dr. Micallef continued to work as Technical Officer for ValiRX, where he in-licensed the Hypergenomics and Nucleosomics technologies and co-founded ValiBio SA., which is now Belgian Volition SA, a subsidiary of Singapore Volition.Director. Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, Dr. Micallef served as a Science Executive Officer of Belgian Volition since October 11, 2010 but was not otherwise involved with Singapore Volition.  The Board of Directors believed that Dr. Micallef’s prior work with Belgian Volition in the development of diagnostic products would continue to be an asset to the Company in his role as Chief Scientific Officer of the Company’s subsidiary, Belgian Volition.


SARAH LEE HWEE HOON.  Sarah Lee Hwee Hoon has more than ten years experience in corporate accounting and the provision of audit, taxation, finance and corporate secretarial services.  Ms. Lee graduated from the Association of Accounting Technicians (Singapore) in 1996 and from the University of Bedfordshire with a Bachelor (Honors) Degree in Accounting in 2010.  From 2007 to 2012, Ms. Lee has served as company secretary and regional accountant of PB Commodities Pte Ltd (“PB Commodities”) where her duties include providing administrative services, maintaining and preparing company accounts and ensuring compliance with all Singaporean regulatory requirements under the Companies Act and Singapore Finance Reporting Standards. Through PB Commodities, Ms. Lee also provides administrative, accounting and corporate secretarial services to several other junior mining companies in Singapore.   Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, Miss Lee served as a Secretary and Director of Hypergenomics Pte. Limited since March 7, 2011 but was not otherwise involved with Singapore Volition.   She was appointed to these positions due to her past accounting and corporate experience.


DR. MARK ECCLESTON.  Dr. Mark Eccleston is a biotechnology entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience in the sector, both in academia and in industry. From 2008 to 2009, Dr. Eccleston held a program management position at ValiRX Plc., where he ran multiple epigenetics-based diagnostic and therapeutics programs. Dr. Eccleston has also held various other roles in business and industry including: CEO of Vivamer Ltd. in 2002, a company spun out from Cambridge University where he was responsible for commercialization of drug delivery and imaging technologies based on extensive work in this area during his academic career; and Chief Scientific Officer then consultant to Cambridge Applied Polymers from 2005 to 2008, where he devised and managed multiple high value consultancy projects for clients including Cadburys, Kellogg’s, Reckitt Benckiser, Proctor and Gamble, and Umbro as well as a Spanish company specializing in non woven (polymeric) fabric, Tesalca. In 2010, Dr. Eccleston founded OncoLytika, which focuses on opportunity recognition and product/process innovation within start-ups as well as established companies, where his main responsibilities are advising companies on business development and preclinical project management.  Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, Dr. Eccleston served as a Science Executive Officer of HyperGenomics Pte Limited since March 7, 2011 but was not otherwise involved with Singapore Volition.  In light of Dr. Eccleston’s past work in biotechnology, epigenetics and diagnostics, Dr. Eccleston was appointed as a Chief Scientific Officer of the Company’s subsidiary HyperGenomics Pte Limited.




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DR. ROBERT WEINZIERL.  Dr. Robert Weinzierl is a member of our Scientific Advisory Board. He is a Reader in Molecular Biology at Imperial College London, and is the inventor of the HyperGenomicsÒ technology, that the Company is in the process of further developing.  Dr. Weinzierl joined Imperial College as a lecturer in 1994, where his key responsibilities were research and teaching, combined with various administrative tasks. He was promoted to his current position 'Reader in Molecular Biology' in 2009. Dr. Weinzierl heads a research group focusing on gene expression mechanisms, with special emphasis on the structure and function of the basal transcriptional machinery. Dr. Weinzierl began his PhD in 1983 at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and completed it at the University of Cambridge (Akam/White Laboratories). The focus of his PhD project was the function of homeotic genes (especially Ultrabithorax) during embryonic development, and he completed his thesis in 1988. He went on to spend four years as a postdoc at UC Berkeley (Tjian Laboratory). Dr. Weinzierl’s research efforts focused on the structure and function of the basal transcriptional machineries in archaea and eukaryotes, with a special emphasis on the molecular mechanisms of RNA polymerases. In 2011, Dr. Weinzierl’s laboratory at Imperial College successfully developed a range of novel methods in the field of gene expression, including in-vitro assembly of protein complexes from recombinant subunits and implementation of robotic methods for high-throughput molecular biology. Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, Dr. WeinzierlSkaff served as a Scientific Advisory Board Member of Singapore Volition sincebetween April 5, 2011.  As the inventor of the HyperGenomicsÒ technology,4, 2011 and May 31, 2014. Dr. Weinzierl’s appointment to the Scientific Advisory Board is pivotal to the development of future HyperGenomicsÒ products.


DR. ANDREAS LADURNER.  Dr. Andreas Ladurner has a strong educational background and years of laboratory experience in the fields of biochemistry, biology, cancer research, genomics and several others.  Whilst awaiting the award of his doctorate from the University of Cambridge between 1998 and 2000, Dr. Ladurner was awarded the Wellcome Trust International Traveling Prize research fellowship.  He was appointed Research Associate at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at the University of California Berkeley, from 2000 until 2002, then was an editor at Nature Publishing Group in New York, from 2002 until 2003.  Dr. Ladurner was named group leader in the Genome Biology Unit of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg in 2003, where he undertook scientific research in the area of novel epigenetic and stress-mediated signaling networks in human cells. During this period, he discovered the histone variant technology, which is an integral part of the NucleosomicsTM products which the Company is in the process of developing.  In 2010, Dr. Ladurner was named Chair of Physiological Chemistry in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Munich, and continues his work at EMBL as a visiting member.  Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, Dr. Ladurner served as a Scientific Advisory Board Member of Singapore Volition since April 5, 2011.  Dr. Ladurner’s extensive laboratory work in nucleosome research and genomics will make him a valuable member of the Scientific Advisory Board.


DR. HABIB SKAFF.  Dr. Habib Skaff is a synthetic chemist specializing in the area of nanotechnology; his doctoral studies focused on the design of organic and polymeric ligands for the encapsulation of semiconductor nanoparticles and modification of the physical, optical, electronic, and assembly properties of the nanoparticles. Since 2001, Dr. Skaff has co-authored 11 peer-reviewed scientific papers and is a co-inventor on 18 pending or issued patents in the fields of chemistry, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. He co-founded Intezyne Technologies in 2004 and serves as that company’s Chief Executive Officer, where he is responsible for establishing and implementing strategic planning for the future. Dr. Skaff works closely with the Chief Scientific Officer to develop and implement Intezyne’s intellectual property strategy as well as establish alliances with potential partners. He also leads Intezyne’s fundraising through debt and equity financing and works closely with the CFO in this capacity. He is also President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Intezyne. Dr. Skaff has servedcurrently serves as the Chairman of Skaff Corporation of America, a position he has had since 1999, where he1999. He guides strategic planning but is not involved in day-to-day operations. Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement,In addition, since 2001, Dr. Skaff servedhas co-authored 11 peer-reviewed scientific papers and is a co-inventor on 34 pending or issued patents in the fields of chemistry, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. Dr. Skaff works as a Scientific Advisory Board Membersynthetic chemist specializing in the area of Singapore Volition since April 4, 2011.  Dr. Skaff was appointed to serve as a membernanotechnology; his doctoral studies focused on the design of organic and polymeric ligands for the encapsulation of semiconductor nanoparticles and modification of the Scientific Advisory Board becausephysical, optical, electronic, and assembly properties of the nanoparticles. Due to his extensive scholarly work and inventions in the fields of chemistry and biotechnology.biotechnology, the Board of Directors feels he is a valuable asset to the company.




The business experience during the past five years of the Science Executives is as follows:


CHARLOTTE REYNOLDS.DR. JACOB MICALLEF After graduating fromserves as Chief Scientific Officer of the UniversityCompany and Chief Scientific Officer and Director of Edinburgh in 2007 with a Bachelor of Laws with joint honors in Law and Politics, Mrs. Reynolds undertook internships at two public affairs/lobbying agencies in London: AS Biss (Now M:Communications) and Bell Pottinger Public Affairs; where her responsibilities includedBelgian Volition. Prior to the preparation of briefing notes for clients on a range of topics, media and political monitoring, and stakeholder identification and mapping. From 2008 until 2009 she was an Account Executive at PR consultancy Kysen PR, during which time she completed a Diploma in Marketing with the Chartered Institute of Marketing. At Kysen, her key responsibilities included achieving editorial placement for clients in national, trade and broadcast publications, as well as preparing press releases and arranging journalist briefings. In 2010, Mrs. Reynolds workedShare Exchange Agreement he served as a Public RelationsScience Executive for the international law firm White & Case LLP, where she was responsible for the Firm's European PR program, working with both the UK press and English -speaking press throughout the EMEA region, managing day-to-day press enquiries as well as generating press coverage via press releases and thought-leadership interviews and articles. Mrs. Reynolds joined SingaporeOfficer of Belgian Volition at the end of 2010.




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TOM BYGOTT. Tom Bygott started his career in November 1994 with the Australian electronics company AWA as a business analyst conducting reviews of their Traffic division and electronics factory.  Mr. Bygott later became a Marketing Executive for AWA’s Aerospace division selling and marketing electronic equipment in the air traffic industry until May 1997.  In July 1998, Mr. Bygott joined Geneva Technology in the UK, a Cambridge start-up company that developed billing software for telecommunications providers. Mr. Bygott was responsible for the market positioning, collateral, messages, strategy, competitive positioning and pricing of Geneva until March 2001, when Geneva was acquired by Convergys. Following Convergys' acquisition of Geneva, Mr. Bygott was Product Marketing Manager for Europe at Convergys until September 2004.  In September 2004, Mr. Bygott began his studies at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge and in 2005 was awarded an MPhil in computational biology before joining the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in June 2005, first as a bioinformatician specializing in genome assembly and then as Project Manager for a re-sequencing project for malaria parasites.  In May 2008, he left the Sanger Institute and joined Active Motif, a leading supplier of epigenetics research kits, where he was the Sales and Marketing Manager, Europe for their TimeLogic division, and was responsible for selling specialized hardware to accelerate bioinformatics algorithms at research institutes, biotech companies and universities throughout Europe. Mr. Bygott left Active Motif in January 2011.  From 2009 until the present, Mr. Bygott has sat as a Cabinet member for IT and Communications, where he has led a series of technology improvements for a UK local authority, the South Cambridgeshire District Council.  From July 2012 to the present, Mr. Bygott has also been a member of the Board of Governors of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, which operates Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.  Mr. Bygott joined Singapore Volition in September 2012,since October 11, 2010, but was not otherwise involved with Singapore Volition. Dr. Micallef joined Cronos Therapeutics Limited, or Cronos, in 2004 and in 2006 Cronos was listed in the UK on AIM, becoming Valirx plc, or Valirx. Dr. Micallef continued to work as Technical Officer for Valirx, where he in-licensed the HyperGenomics® and Nucleosomics® technologies and co-founded ValiBio SA., which is now Belgian Volition SA, a subsidiary of Singapore Volition. From 2004 to 2007, he taught “science and enterprise” to science research workers from four universities at CASS Business School before joining Cronos. In 2001, Dr. Micallef co-founded Gene Expression Technologies, after getting his MBA in 1999, where he successfully led the development of the chemistry of the GeneICE technology and implemented the manufacture of GeneICE molecules. He also played a major role in business development and procured a GeneICE contract with Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Over a 15-year period, starting in 1985, Dr. Micallef worked for the World Health Organization (“WHO”). While working for the WHO, Dr. Micallef developed new diagnostic products in the areas of reproductive health and cancer. In 1990 he commenced development of a new diagnostic technology platform for WHO which was launched in 1992 and supported 13 tests. Dr. Micallef also initiated and implemented in-house manufacture (previously outsourced to Abbott Diagnostics Inc.) and world-wide distribution of these products for WHO. Also in 1990, he started a “not-for-profit” WHO company, Immunometrics Ltd., which marketed and distributed those diagnostic products worldwide. Dr. Jacob Micallef has 20 years of experience in research and development and in the management of early stage biotechnical companies, including the manufacture of biotechnology products and the establishment of manufacturing operations. The Board of Directors believes that Dr. Micallef’s prior work with Belgian Volition in the development of diagnostic products would continue to be an asset to us in his role as Chief Scientific Officer of both our subsidiary, Belgian Volition, and the Company.


DR. MARK ECCLESTON serves as Chief Scientific Officer of Hypergenomics. Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement.


DR. MARIELLE HERZOG.Agreement Dr. Marielle Herzog has seven years of experience in epigenetics academic research. During a four year period from 2003 to 2007, Dr. Herzog performed her PhD thesis at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology (IGBMC), Strasbourg, France, one of the leading European centers of biomedical research. Her work, conducted in the laboratory of Epigenome plasticity, under the supervision of Dr. R. Losson, concerned the role of the interaction between a transcriptional cofactor (TIF1b) and the heterochromatin protein 1 defined by knock-in mutation in a cellular model and in mice. In 2008, Dr. Herzog joined the laboratory of Cancer Epigenetics of Dr. F. Fuchs at the Faculty of Medicine, Free University of Brussels,Eccleston served as a researcher, where she managed different projects based on the studyScience Executive Officer of epigenetics modifications (methylated DNA, post-translational histone modifications) and epigenetics enzymes in different cellular context. Her work led to publications in international scientific journals and to her participation at several international congresses. Dr. Herzog joined Belgian Volition in MayHyperGenomics since March 7, 2011, but was not otherwise involved with Singapore Volition priorVolition. In 2010, Dr. Eccleston founded OncoLytika Limited, or OncoLytika, which focuses on opportunity recognition and product/process innovation within start-ups as well as established companies, where his main responsibilities are advising companies on business development and preclinical project management. From 2008 to the Share Exchange Agreement.


MURIEL CHAPELIER. Muriel Chapelier2009, Dr. Eccleston held a program management position at Valirx., where he ran multiple epigenetics-based diagnostic and therapeutics programs. Dr. Eccleston has seventeen years experiencealso held various other roles in fundamental researchbusiness and development,industry including: Chief Scientific Officer from 2005 to 2008 as consultant to Cambridge Applied Polymers, where he devised and managed multiple high value consultancy projects for clients including Cadburys, Kellogg’s, Reckitt Benckiser, Proctor and Gamble, and Umbro as well as a research associate. Mrs. Chapelier gained her experience firstSpanish company specializing in non-woven (polymeric) fabric, Tesalca; and CEO of Vivamer Ltd. in 2002, a fundamental Research Laboratory at thecompany spun out from Cambridge University Hospitalwhere he was responsible for commercialization of Sart-Tilman (Liège), over an eight year period from 1994 until 2002 where she workeddrug delivery and imaging technologies based on extensive work in a leukemia screening project and in fundamental research project, in PhD collaboration, using molecular biology technics. The laboratory is now a competence center for leukemia screening and she was included in publications of the PhD. In 2002, Mrs. Chapelier started working within Eppendorf Array Technologies in Namur, for the development of gene expression and protein microarrays and other new technologies. Some gene expression kits were launched on the market and a Signal Chip Human Cytokine kit was in validationthis area during her tenure. In September 2007, Mrs. Chapelier went to Antwerp to undertake a degree in tropical medicine and international health, at the Institute of Tropical Medicine. She returned to Eppendorf in 2008 to continue the development of microarrays. She joined Belgian Volition in May 2011, but was not otherwise involved with Singapore Volition prior to the Share Exchange Agreement.


KATTY SCOUBEAU.Katty Scoubeauhis academic career. Mr. Eccleston is a research technician for Belgian Volition. Mrs. Scoubeau graduated in chemistry and biotechnology in 1994 from the UCL Institute Paul Lambin. From 2003 until 2007, Mrs. Scoubeau taught science and mathematics at a secondary school. In 2007, she undertook training in biotechnology in the association in vivo in Nivelles. From 2010 until 2011, Mrs. Scoubeau was committed to the medical facultyentrepreneur with over 18 years of the University of Namur as a lab technician in the unit of physiological biochemistry, where she participated in the preparation of student assignments and research. She joined Belgian Volition in August 2011, but was not otherwise involved with Singapore Volition prior to the Share Exchange Agreement.


GAËLLE CUVELIER.  Gaëlle Cuvelier graduated from the University of Namur (FUNDP) in 2002 with a Master in Molecular and Cell biology. In September 2006 Gaëlle commenced a Diplôme d’Etudes Spécialisées (DES), an additional year which gained Gaëlle experience in the Biotechnologysector, both in academia and in industry. DuringIn light of this year, she worked for two monthsand Dr. Eccleston’s past work in the Medical faculty of the University of Namur (URPhyM)biotechnology, epigenetics and between January and June 2007 she worked in the R&D department of Celonic Gmbh in Juelich, Germany, on a protein production project based on cell culture and immunoassays.  Between October 2007 and November 2011, Gaëlle worked as research scientist within the Innovation department of Eppendorf Array Technologies on the development of an automated technology platform based on microarrays and enabling the rapid diagnostic of nosocomial diseases. In April 2012, Gaëlle commenced a 2-month training program in Clinical Studies in Cefochim, Seneffe. Gaëlle joined Belgian Volition in July 2012diagnostics, Dr. Eccleston was appointed as a research technician, but was not otherwise involved with Singapore Volition prior to the Share Exchange Agreement.Chief Scientific Officer of our subsidiary HyperGenomics.




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ELEONORE JOSSEAUX.Eleonore Josseaux graduated from Paris VII University with a Master in Genetics. During her course she did training in research laboratories in France, the USA and Sweden. In 2007, she joined the laboratory of Cancer Epigenetics of Dr F Fuks at the Faculty of Medicine in the Free University of Brussels, where she worked on various projects based on the study of epigenetics modifications (methylated DNA, post-translational histone modifications) and epigenetics enzymes in different cellular contexts. Eleonore joined Belgian Volition in January 2013, but was not otherwise involved with Singapore Volition prior to the Share Exchange Agreement.


MARIA DOLORES FERNANDEZ.  Maria Dolores Fernandez graduated from the Université Lyon III, Lyon France in 1987 with a master in Economics and Social Administration.  From October 2004 to March 2005, Mrs. Fernandez worked as an assistant in the purchase department for Helio Charleroi, a Belgian company that engages in printing magazines, mail order catalogues and advertising brochures, where she was responsible for handling daily orders and deliveries.  From May 2005 to June 2005, she worked as an assistant office manager for Cenaero, a Belgian company that operates as a technology research center. Subsequently, Mrs. Fernandez moved to Chicago and taught preschool at a Montessori school from 2006 to 2010.  Additionally, Mrs. Fernandez taught French for Berlitz Language Center from September 2009 to May 2010 and CLL Language Center from November 2010 to April 2011.  From April 2011 to October 2011, she served as a Human Resources advisor within the training department at Glaxo Smith Kline. Mrs. Fernandez joined Belgian Volition in December 2011, but was not otherwise involved with Singapore Volition prior to the Share Exchange Agreement.


Family Relationship


We currently do not have any officers or directors of our Company who are related to each other.


Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings


During the past ten years no director, executive officer, promoter or control person of the Company,VolitionRx, Singapore Volition or its subsidiaries, has been involved in the following:


(1)

A petition under the Federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law which was filed by or against, or a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer was appointed by a court for the business or propertylegal proceedings required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 401(f) of such person, or any partnership in which he was a general partner at or within two years before the time of such filing, or any corporation or business association of which he was an executive officer at or within two years before the time of such filing;Regulation S-K.


(2)

Such person was convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);


(3)

Such person was the subject of any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities:


i.

Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or an associated person of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice in connection with such activity;

ii.

Engaging in any type of business practice; or

iii.

Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation of Federal or State securities laws or Federal commodities laws;


(4)

Such person was the subject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any Federal or State authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of such person to engage in any activity described in paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;


(5)

Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any Federal or State securities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated;


(6)

Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any Federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated;




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(7)

Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of:


i.

Any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; or

ii.

Any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or

iii.

Any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or


(8)

Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.


Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert


The Company does not have an audit committee or an audit committee financial expert (as defined in Item 407 of Regulation S-K) serving on its Board of Directors. All current members of the Board of Directors lack sufficient financial expertise for overseeing financial reporting responsibilities. The Company has not yet employed an audit committee financial expert on its Board due to the inability to attract such a person.


The Company intends to establish an audit committee of the Board of Directors, which will consist of independent directors. The audit committee’s duties will be to recommend to the Company’s board of directors the engagement of an independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s financial statements and to review the Company’s accounting and auditing principles. The audit committee will review the scope, timing and fees for the annual audit and the results of audit examinations performed by the  independent registered public accounting firm, including their recommendations to improve the system of accounting and internal controls. The audit committee shall at all times be composed exclusively of directors who are, in the opinion of the Company’s board of directors, free from any relationship which would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment as a committee member and who possess an understanding of financial statements and generally accepted accounting principles.


Code of Ethics


We have adopted a Code of Ethics, (the “Code”)or the Code, that applies to our directors, officers and employees, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. A written copy of the Code is available on written requestour Company website at http://ir.volitionrx.com/governance-documents. Amendments to the Company.Code that apply to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller or persons performing similar functions, if any, will be posted on our website at http://ir.volitionrx.com/governance-documents. We will disclose any waivers of provisions of our Code that apply to such persons by disclosing such information on a Current Report on Form 8-K.




Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act


Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our directors and executive officers and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of change in ownership of our common stock and other equity securities of the Company.securities. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent stockholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.


Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto furnished to us under Rule 16a-3(e) during the year ended December 31, 2013,2015, Forms 5 and any amendments thereto furnished to us with respect to the year ended December 31, 2013,2015, and the representations made by the reporting persons to us, we believe that during the year ended December 31, 2013,2015, our executive officers and directors and all persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities have complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements.requirements, except as set forth below:


·

late filing of Form 4’s by each of Mr. Reynolds; Dr. Faulkes; Mr. Innes; and Mr. Rootsaert to report the granting of an aggregate of 275,000 options on August 18, 2014 under the Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan;

·

late filing of Form 4’s by each of Mr. Reynolds; Dr. Faulkes; Mr. Innes; Dr. Colman; Dr. Skaff and Mr. Rootsaert to report the amendment to the exercise period from three to four years from vesting for an aggregate of 270,000 options granted on November 25, 2011 under the Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan;

·

late filing of Form 4 by Dr. Faulkes to report the exercise of a warrant to purchase 250,000 shares of Common Stock;

·

late filing of Form 4 by Dr. Micallef to report the cashless exercise of 50,000 options granted under the Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan;

·

Form 5 filed by Dr. Micallef to include the beneficial ownership of spouse that was omitted from original Form 3 and subsequent Form 4; and

·

late filing of Form 4 by Mr. Reynolds to report beneficial ownership of spouse.



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ITEM 11.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION


Summary Compensation Table


The following table sets forth the principal positions of our named executive officers at VolitionRx and the compensation paid to the executivesuch persons, including in their capacities as officers of the Company, Singapore Volition and its subsidiaries, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 20132015 and 2012.2014. Unless otherwise specified, the term of each named executive officer is that as set forth under that section of Item 10 Directors andentitled, “Directors, Executive Officers entitled, “and Corporate Governance-- Term of Office”.


Name and

Principal Position

Year

Ended

12/31

Salary

($)

Bonus

($)

Stock

Awards

($)

Option

Awards

($)(1)

Non-Equity

Incentive

Plan

Compensation

($)

Nonqualified

Deferred

Compensation

Earnings

($)

All Other Compensation

($)

Total

($)

Cameron Reynolds(2)

President, CEO and Director of the Company; CEO and Director of Singapore Volition; Managing Director of Belgian Volition; and CEO and Director of Hypergenomics Pte Limited

2012

-0-

-0-

-0-

86,540

-0-

-0-

132,000

218,540

2013

-0-

-0-

-0-

31,314

-0-

-0-

132,000

163,314

Dr Jacob Micallef(3)

2012

-0-

-0-

-0-

239,540

-0-

-0-

104,266

343,806

Chief Scientific Officer and Director of Belgian Volition

2013

-0-

-0-

-0-

  31,314

-0-

-0-

102,470

133,784

Dr Mark Eccleston(4)

2012

-0-

-0-

-0-

239,540

-0-

-0-

105,042

344,582

Chief Scientific Officer of Hypergenomics Pte Limited

2013

-0-

-0-

-0-

   31,314

-0-

-0-

 100,457

131,771

Malcolm Lewin(5)

CFO and Treasurer of the Company, CFO of Singapore Volition and Director of Belgian Volition

2012

-0-

-0-

-0-

43,270

-0-

-0-

   69,000

112,270

2013

-0-

-0-

-0-

15,658

-0-

-0-

  78,000

93,658

Rodney Gerard Rootsaert(6)

Secretary of the Company, Administration and Legal Officer of Singapore Volition and Secretary and Director of Belgian Volition

2012

-0-

-0-

-0-

43,270

-0-

-0-

85,800

129,070

2013

-0-

-0-

-0-

15,658

-0-

-0-

85,600

101,258

Jason Terrell(7)

Chief Medical Officer and

Head of US Operations

2012

2013

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

198,560

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

  -0-

-0-

198,560

Name and Principal

Position

Year

Ended

December

31,

Salary

($)

Bonus

($)

Stock

Awards

($)

Option

Awards

($)(1)

Non-Equity

Incentive Plan

Compensation

($)

Nonqualified

Deferred

Compensation

Earnings

($)

All Other

Compensation

($)

Total

($)

Cameron Reynolds(2)

2015

121,672

-0-

-0-

199,287

-0-

-0-

145,340

466,299

President, CEO and Director

2014

-0-

-0-

-0-

99,427

-0-

-0-

129,149

228,576

Dr Jacob Micallef(3)

2015

-0-

46,760

-0-

224,905

-0-

-0-

147,209

418,874

Chief Scientific Officer

2014

-0-

-0-

-0-

126,293

-0-

-0-

150,826

277,119

Rodney Rootsaert(4)

2015

118,351

-0-

-0-

123,174

-0-

-0-

4,128

245,653

Secretary

2014

-0-

-0-

-0-

58,669

-0-

-0-

84,338

143,007

Jason Terrell(5)

2015

-0-

-0-

-0-

21,348

(42,131)

-0-

-0-

(20,783)

Chief Medical Officer

2014

-0-

-0-

-0-

240,615

22,388

-0-

-0-

263,003

David Kratochvil(6)

2015

82,500

-0-

-0-

165,572

-0-

-0-

32,864

280,936

CFO and Treasurer

2014

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

Mike O’Connell(7)

2015

-0-

-0-

-0-

3,304

-0-

-0-

167,461

170,765

Former CFO and Treasurer

2014

-0-

-0-

-0-

32,632

-0-

-0-

107,559

140,191


(1)

All Option and Warrant Awards have been calculated based upon the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718.


(2)

Cameron Reynolds is currently the President, CEOChief Executive Officer and a Director of VolitionRx, the Company, the CEOChief Executive Officer and a Director of Singapore Volition, the Managing Directora director of Belgian Volition, and the CEOChief Executive Officer and a Director of Hypergenomics Pte Limited. There are no employment agreements by and between Cameron ReynoldsHyperGenomics, and the Company, SingaporeChief Executive Officer and a Director of Volition Belgian Volition or Hypergenomics PteDiagnostics UK Limited.  Cameron Reynolds receives no compensation in exchange for his services as an executive officer of the Company, Singapore Volition or Hypergenomics Pte Limited.




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Cameron Reynolds receives compensation pursuant to an agreement, (the “Agreement”)or the PB Commodities Consulting Agreement, dated August 6, 2010, entered into by and between Singapore Volition and PB Commodities Pte Limited, (“or PB Commodities”).Commodities. The PB Commodities Consulting Agreement provides office space, office support staff, and consultancy services to Singapore Volition for the structuring, management, fundraising and development and implementation of its business plan. The term of the PB Commodities Consulting Agreement is twelve months, commencing on September 1, 2010, with automatic extensions of twelve months and a three month notice required for termination of the PB Commodities Consulting Agreement. Effective August 1, 2015, the PB Commodities Consulting Agreement was amended to remove the provision of office space and office support staff from the services being provided thereunder. As part of the PB Commodities Consulting Agreement, Singapore Volition shall pay consultancy fees each month to PB Commodities for the services of Cameron Reynolds (see the following paragraph regarding Mr. Reynolds’ EmploymentConsulting Agreement with PB Commodities). For the years ended December 31, 20132015 and 2012,2014, PB Commodities received $132,000 USD$148,247 and $132,000 USD,$143,679, respectively, from Singapore Volition for the services of Mr. Reynolds, pursuant to the PB Commodities Consulting Agreement. A true and correct copyThe foregoing description of the PB Commodities Consulting Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.07does not purport to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is incorporated hereinqualified in its entirety by reference.reference to Exhibit 10.4.


Cameron Reynolds receives compensation from PB Commodities, as described in the previous paragraph, pursuant to an Employment Agreement, (the “Employment Agreement”)or the Reynolds Employment Agreement, dated September 4, 2010, in exchange for serving as an executive officer of PB Commodities and performing consulting services on its behalf. The term of the Reynolds Employment Agreement is twelve (12) months, which shall be automatically extended for additional terms of twelve (12) months. Under the Reynolds Employment Agreement, Mr. Reynolds only performs consulting services to Singapore Volition (see previous paragraph). In exchange for these services, Mr. Reynolds shall receivereceived $8,000 USDper month (which increased to $8,800 on April 1, 2014) from PB Commodities. The foregoing description of the Reynolds Employment Agreement does not purport to summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Exhibit 10.5.




On January 1, 2015, Mr. Reynolds entered into a Consultancy Agreement with PB Commodities, or the Reynolds Consultancy Agreement, which superseded the Reynolds Employment Agreement. Mr. Reynolds receives compensation from PB Commodities under the Reynolds Consultancy Agreement in exchange for serving as a consultant for PB Commodities and performing consultancy services on its behalf. The Reynolds Consultancy Agreement continues until terminated by either party providing not less than two months’ notice. In exchange for these services Mr. Reynolds received $6,500 per month from PB Commodities.Commodities, which increased on March 1, 2015 to $8,000 per month following the up-listing of the Company to the NYSE MKT. On September 1, 2015 this amount increased to an average of $21,085 per month. For the years ended December 31, 20132015 and 2012,2014, Mr. Reynolds received $132,000 USD$145,340 and $132,000 USD,$129,149, respectively, pursuant to the Reynolds Consultancy Agreement and the Reynolds Employment Agreement. Between July 1, 2011 and March 31, 2014 Mr. Reynolds also receivesreceived a housing allowance of $3,000 USD per month, which commenced on Julydecreased to an average of $1,998 per month for the period from March 1, 2011.2014 to December 31, 2014. For the years ended December 31, 20132015 and 2012,2014, Mr. Reynolds received $36,000 USD$0 and $36,000 USD,$25,949 respectively, as a housing allowance which is included in the figures of $132,000 USD$145,340 and $132,000 USD$129,149 as compensation received by Mr. Reynolds for the years ended December 31, 20132015 and 2012,2014, respectively. A copyThe housing allowance ended on December 31, 2014. The foregoing description of the Reynolds Executive Employment Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.24does not purport to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is incorporated hereinqualified in its entirety by reference.reference to Exhibit 10.16.


Cameron Reynolds receives compensation from VolitionRx pursuant to an Executive Employment Agreement, or the Reynolds Executive Employment Agreement, effective as of January 1, 2015, in exchange for serving as the Chief Executive Officer of VolitionRx. The term of the Reynolds Executive Employment Agreement is three (3) years, which shall be automatically extended for successive periods of two (2) years. In exchange for his services, Mr. Reynolds shall receive £4,500.00 GBP per month from VolitionRx. Commencing March 1, 2015, following the up-listing of the Company to the NYSE MKT, this amount increased to £10,000 GBP per month. On September 1, 2015 this amount was amended to $2,803 per month. Mr. Reynolds is also entitled to the use of a residential apartment in Namur, Belgium, as leased by the Company. The foregoing description of the Reynolds Executive Employment Agreement does not purport to summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Exhibit 10.17.


On November 25, 2011, (the “Grant Date”) Cameron Reynolds was granted an option to purchase 120,000 shares of Common Stockcommon stock of the CompanyVolitionRx under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, or the Plan, dated November 17, 2011. On August 18, 2014, Mr. Reynolds was granted an option to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. On July 23, 2015 Mr. Reynolds was granted an option to purchase 55,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. None of these options have been exercised. See note (8) below for a discussion of the terms of options granted under the Plan and the calculation of fair market value of options granted under the Plan.


(3)

Dr. Jacob Micallef is currently the Chief Scientific Officer of VolitionRx (appointed January 1, 2015) and Chief Scientific Officer and a Director of Belgian Volition. There are no employment agreements by and between Dr. Micallef and VolitionRx or Belgian Volition.


Dr. Micallef receives compensation pursuant to a consultancy agreement, or the 2015 Micallef Agreement, dated January 1, 2015, entered into by and between VolitionRx and Borlaug Limited, or Borlaug. Under the terms of the 2015 Micallef Agreement, Borlaug will make available to VolitionRx the services of Dr. Micallef to (i) manage VolitionRx’s intellectual property portfolio and file new patents as required by VolitionRx; (ii) provide project management for VolitionRx’s diagnostic development programs; and (iii) identify and pursue business development opportunities for VolitionRx. The 2015 Micallef Agreement commenced effective January 1, 2015, and continues until terminated as provided in the 2015 Micallef Agreement. In exchange for such services, VolitionRx pays Borlaug a monthly fee of £6,014 GBP which increased on March 1, 2015 to £8,333 GBP per month following the up-listing of the Company to the NYSE MKT. The 2015 Micallef Agreement superseded the consultancy agreement, dated January 1, 2011, (the “Plan”)entered into by and between Belgian Volition and Borlaug, pursuant to which Borlaug received a monthly fee of £5,467 GBP (which increased to £6,014 GBP on April 1, 2014) and bonuses upon the achievement of certain milestones. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, Borlaug received $193,969 and $150,826, respectively for fees and bonuses. The foregoing description of the 2015 Micallef Agreement does not purport to summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Exhibit 10.18.




On November 25, 2011, Dr. Micallef was granted an option to purchase 120,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. This option has subsequently been assigned to Borlaug. Dr. Micallef is a controlling director of Borlaug and has voting and dispositive control over shares of VolitionRx’s common stock held by Borlaug andshares issuable to Borlaug upon the exercise of stock purchase options and stock purchase warrants.On December 3, 2012, Borlaug was granted an option to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. On August 18, 2014, Borlaug was granted an option to purchase 130,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. On July 23, 2015, Borlaug was granted an option to purchase 55,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. On December 9, 2015, Borlaug exercised the 50,000 options granted on December 3, 2012 under the Plan at $3.01 per shares in a cashless exercise that resulted in the issuance of 14,166 shares of common stock to Borlaug. See note (8) below for a discussion of the terms of options granted under the Plan and the calculation of fair market value of options granted under the Plan.


(4)

Rodney Rootsaert is currently the Secretary of VolitionRx, a director of Singapore Volition, a director of HyperGenomics, the Secretary and a Director of Belgian Volition and a Director of Volition Diagnostics UK Limited.


Rodney Rootsaert receives compensation from VolitionRx pursuant to an Employment Agreement, or the Rootsaert Employment Agreement, effective as of January 1, 2015, in exchange for serving as the Corporate Secretary of VolitionRx. The term of the Rootsaert Employment Agreement is three (3) years, which shall be automatically extended for successive periods of two (2) years. In exchange for his services, Mr. Rootsaert received £4,500.00 GBP per month from VolitionRx which increased on March 1, 2015 to £6,666 GBP per month following the up-listing of the Company to the NYSE MKT. Effective January 1, 2015, the Rootsaert Employment Agreement superseded the agreement, dated August 6, 2010, entered into by and between Singapore Volition and PB Commodities and the Employment Agreement, dated September 4, 2010 between PB Commodities and Mr. Rootsaert, pursuant to which Mr. Rootsaert received $6,000 per month (which increased to $6,600 on April 1, 2014). For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, Mr. Rootsaert received $118,351 and $77,400, respectively. The foregoing description of the 2015 Rootsaert Employment Agreement does not purport to summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Exhibit 10.19.


Mining House Limited, or Mining House, provides consultancy and office support services to Singapore Volition for £1,450 GBP (approximately $2,146 USD) per month commencing on November 1, 2010, which was reduced to £450 GBP (approximately $666) on April 1, 2014; additionally, Singapore Volition is required to pay for all reasonable expenses incurred by Mining House in providing these services. For the year ended December 31, 2015, Singapore Volition paid approximately $16,022 to Mining House split between $8,257 for consultancy and office support services and $7,765 for expenses. For the year ended December 31, 2014, Singapore Volition paid approximately $22,882 to Mining House split between $13,876 for consultancy and office support services and $9,006 for expenses. By reason of his directorship of Mining House, Mr. Rootsaert is deemed to have received compensation in the form of one half (1/2) of the consultancy and office support services received by Mining House, along with Mr. Laith Reynolds for the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, Mr. Rootsaert is deemed to have received $4,128 and $6,938, respectively, from Mining House. There is no written agreement by and between Mining House and Singapore Volition setting forth the terms of this arrangement.


On November 25, 2011, Rodney Rootsaert was granted an option to purchase 60,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. On August 18, 2014, Mr. Rootsaert was granted an option to purchase 60,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. On July 23, 2015 Mr. Rootsaert was granted an option to purchase 35,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. None of these options have been exercised. See note (8) below for a discussion of the terms of options granted under the Plan and the calculation of fair market value of options granted under the Plan.




(5)

Jason Terrell is currently the Chief Medical Officer of VolitionRx and Head of U.S. Operations.


Jason Terrell receives compensation from VolitionRx pursuant to an Employment Agreement, effective January 1, 2016, or the 2016 Terrell Employment Agreement, in exchange for serving as the Chief Medical Officer and Head of U.S. Operations of VolitionRx. The term of the 2016 Terrell Employment Agreement is one (1) year, which shall be automatically extended for successive periods of one (1) year, unless either party gives 30 day notice of intent to terminate. In exchange for his services, Dr. Terrell shall receive $10,000 per month from VolitionRx. Effective January 1, 2016, the 2016 Terrell Employment Agreement superseded the consultancy agreement, dated March 20, 2013, entered into by and between Dr. Terrell and VolitionRx, pursuant to which Dr. Terrell received compensation through a warrant agreement for serving in a part-time capacity as the Company’s Chief Medical Officer and Head of U.S. Operations. Under the terms of the warrant he is entitled to subscribe for 200,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.47. The warrants are to expire three years after vesting. 25,000 warrants vested immediately on March 20, 2013. A further 25,000 warrants vested on October 1, 2014 upon VolitionRx signing an agreement to commence a clinical trial of VolitionRx’s proprietary screening kits and devices for the detection of certain diseases in the United States. A further 25,000 warrants are to vest upon VolitionRx signing a second U.S. clinical trial agreement. 50,000 warrants are to vest on the date VolitionRx receives approval from the FDA for the sale and distribution in the United States of its first proprietary screening kit or device for the detection of a certain disease. A further 50,000 warrants are to vest upon the receipt of FDA approval for the sale and distribution in the United States of its second proprietary screening kit or device for the detection of a certain disease that is different from the first proprietary screening kit. 25,000 warrants are to vest on the date of VolitionRx signing an agreement with a laboratory/group certified through the CLIA for the use of VolitionRx’s proprietary screening kits and devices for the detection of certain diseases in humans in the United States. The foregoing description of the 2016 Terrell Employment Agreement does not purport to summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Exhibit 10.24.


We have calculated the fair market value of the 25,000 warrants that vested immediately at $57,046 using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model using the following assumptions: three year term, $2.48 stock price, $2.47 exercise price, 253% volatility, 0.38% risk free rate. The 25,000 warrants that vested on October 1, 2014 have been valued at $104,281 using the Black Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: 3 year term, $4.21 stock price, $2.47 exercise price, 235% volatility, 1.0% risk free rate. We carried out a re-measurement of the 150,000 unvested warrants as at December 31, 2015 in accordance with ASC 505. We estimated that the vesting of these warrants will take place over the 3 years to January 1, 2019. The unvested warrants were re-measured at $402,899 using Black Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: 1 to 3 year term, $4.50 stock price, $2.47 exercise price, 66% to 90% volatility, 0.65% to 1.31% risk free rate.


The 50,000 vested warrants were exercised by Jason Terrell on October 7, 2014. On August 18, 2014, Dr. Terrell was granted an option to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. None of these options have been exercised. See note (8) below for a discussion of the terms of options granted under the Plan and the calculation of fair market value of options granted under the Plan.


(6)

David Kratochvil has served as the CFO and Treasurer of VolitionRx since August 17, 2015.


David Kratochvil receives compensation from VolitionRx pursuant to an Employment Agreement, effective as of August 17, 2015, or the Kratochvil Employment Agreement, in exchange for serving as the CFO and Treasurer of VolitionRx. The term of the Kratochvil Employment Agreement is one (1) year, which shall be automatically extended for successive periods of one (1) year. In exchange for his services, Mr. Kratochvil shall receive $18,333 per month, plus reimbursement of certain health and medical insurance premiums from VolitionRx. Effective August 17, 2015, the Kratochvil Employment Agreement superseded the consultancy agreement, dated June 15, 2015, or the Kratochvil Consultancy Agreement, entered into by and between VolitionRx and Vista Capital Advisors, LLC, or Vista Capital, pursuant to which Vista Capital received $15,000 per month the services provided by Mr. Kratochvil to VolitionRx. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, Mr. Kratochvil received $115,364 and $0, respectively. Included in the figure of $115,364 is $30,000 received by Mr. Kratochvil under the Kratochvil Consultancy Agreement for the years ended December 31, 2015 and $2,864 of medical premiums reimbursed. The foregoing description of the Kratochvil Employment Agreement does not purport to summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Exhibit 10.25.


On August 17, 2015 Mr. Kratochvil was granted an option to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. None of these options have been exercised. See note (8) below for a discussion of the terms of options granted under the Plan and the calculation of fair market value of options granted under the Plan.




(7)

Mike O’Connell served as the CFO and Treasurer of VolitionRx until August 17, 2015. There are no employment agreements by and between Mr. O’Connell and VolitionRx and Mr. O’Connell receives no employment compensation in exchange for his services as an executive officer of VolitionRx.


Mike O’Connell received compensation pursuant to a consultancy agreement, or the O’Connell Agreement, dated May 2, 2014, entered into by and between VolitionRx and Isosceles Finance Limited, or Isosceles. Under the terms of the O’Connell Agreement, Isosceles will make available to VolitionRx the services of Mr. O’Connell to provide CFO services and shall provide additional accountancy and financial control services to VolitionRx. The term of the O’Connell Agreement is twelve (12) months, which shall be automatically extended for successive periods of twelve (12) months until terminated as provided in the Agreement. The services are to be provided on a time and materials basis. Isosceles continues to provide general accountancy and financial control services to the Company after Mr. O’Connell resigned as CFO and has received fees of $71,968 since the resignation of Mr. O’Connell on August 17, 2015. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, Isosceles received $239,429 and $107,559, respectively, pursuant to the O’Connell Agreement. The foregoing description of the O’Connell Agreement does not purport to summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Exhibit 10.22.


On August 18, 2014, Mike O’Connell was granted an option to purchase 60,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. Mr. O’Connell exercised 20,000 options under the Plan at $3.00 per shares in a cashless exercise that resulted in the issuance of 4,810 shares of common stock to Mr. O’Connell. See note (8) below for a discussion of the terms of options granted under the Plan and the calculation of fair market value of options granted under the Plan.


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November 25, 2011 Grants: Under the terms of the Plan, 20,000each of the options shallgranted on November 25, 2011 vest in six equal installments according to the following schedule: (i) on both May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 20,000 options shall vestshare, (ii) on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share;share and 20,000 options shall vest(iii) on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. On May 18, 2015, the Company amended the expiry period of 630,000 stock options, originally granted on November 25, 2011. The options shall expireexpiration period was extended from three (3)to four years after they vest. The Company hasfrom vesting for all 630,000 stock options.


We have calculated the estimated fair market value of the options granted to Mr. Reynoldson November 25, 2011 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation $1.20 USD;of $1.20; expected term of 3.5 to 67 years; exercise price of $3.00 to $5.00 USD;$5.00; a risk free interest rate of 0.41% for the options which vest on May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 and a risk free interest rate of 0.93% for the options which vest between May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2014; a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 174%. As ofOn May 18, 2015, the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 80,000 and 40,000expiry period of these options have vested, respectively. None ofwas extended from three (3) to four (4) years and the options which have vested have been exercised.Black Scholes Option Pricing model was used to estimate a revised market value.


(3)

Dr Jacob Micallef is currently the Chief Scientific Officer and a Director of Belgian Volition. There are no employment agreements by and between Dr Micallef and Belgian Volition.


Dr Micallef receives compensation pursuant to a consultancy agreement (the “Agreement”) dated January 1, 2011, entered into by and between Belgian Volition (“Volition”) and Borlaug Limited (“Borlaug”). Under the terms of the Agreement Borlaug will make available to Volition the services of Dr Micallef to 1) manage Volition’s Intellectual Property portfolio and file new patents as required by Volition, 2) provide Project Management for Volition’s diagnostic development programs, and 3) identify and pursue business development opportunities for Volition. The Agreement commenced effective January 1, 2011, and continues until terminated by not less than four weeks’ written notice by either party, or as otherwise provided in the Agreement. In exchange for such services Volition is to pay Borlaug a monthly fee of £5,467 GBP ($7,200 USD). For the years ended December 31, 2013 and3, 2012 Borlaug received £65,604 GBP ($102,470 USD) and £65,604 GBP ($104,200 USD), respectively. A copy of the Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.17 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2013 and is incorporated herein by reference.


On November 25, 2011 (the “Grant Date”) Dr Micallef was granted an option to purchase 120,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). This option has subsequently been assigned to Borlaug.  Dr. Micallef is a controlling director of Borlaug Limited and has voting and dispositive control over common shares of the Company held by Borlaug andshares issuable to Borlaug upon the exercise of stock purchase options and stock purchase warrants.



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Grants: Under the terms of the Plan, 20,000each of the options shall vestgranted on both May 25,December 3, 2012 and November 25,vested immediately on December 3, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD$3.01 per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. The Company has


We have calculated the estimated fair market value of the options granted to Borlaugon December 3, 2012 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation $1.20 USD; expected term of 3.5 to 6 years; exercise price of $3.00 to $5.00 USD; a risk free interest rate of 0.41% for the options which vest on May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 and a risk free interest rate of 0.93% for the options which vest between May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2014; a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 174%. As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 80,000 and 40,000 of these options have vested, respectively. None of the options which have vested have been exercised.

On December 3, 2012 (the “Grant Date”) Borlaug was granted an option to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the Plan these options shall vest immediately on December 3, 2012 at an exercise price of $3.01 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of the options granted to Borlaug using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation, $3.15 USD;$3.15; expected term of 3 years; exercise price of $3.01 USD;$3.01; a risk free interest rate of 0.34%, a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 251%. None of these options have been exercised.


(4)

Dr Mark Eccleston is currently the Chief Scientific Officer of Hypergenomics Pte Limited. There are no employment agreements by and between Dr Eccleston and Hypergenomics Pte Limited.


Dr Eccleston receives compensation pursuant to a Consultancy Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated October 1, 2010, entered into by and between Singapore Volition Pte (“Volition”) and Oncolytika Limited (“Oncolytika”). Under the terms of the Agreement Oncolytika, which is represented by Dr Eccleston, will 1) provide project management for Volition’s diagnostic development programs, and 2) identify and pursue business development opportunities for the Volition group and its Nucleosomics and Hypergenomics technologies. The Agreement commenced effective October 1, 2010, and continues until terminated by one month’s written notice by either party, or by a material breach of the Agreement. In exchange for such services Volition is to pay Oncolytika a monthly fee of £5,300 GBP ($7,000 USD). For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, Oncolytika received £63,600 GBP ($100,457 USD) and £66,350 GBP ($105,042 USD), respectively. A copy of the Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.14 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2013 and is incorporated herein by reference.


On November 25, 2011 (the “Grant Date”) Dr Eccleston was granted an option to purchase 120,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). This option has subsequently been assigned to Oncolytika. Dr. Eccleston is a controlling director of Oncolytika Limited and has voting and dispositive control over common shares of the Company held by Oncolytika andshares issuable toOncolytika upon the exercise of stock purchase options and stock purchase warrants.  August 18, 2014 Grants:Under the terms of the Plan, 20,000these options shall vest in two equal tranches, the first tranche vests on both May 25, 2012February 18, 2015. The second tranche vests on February 18, 2016. All the options expire four years after their vesting dates. The exercise prices are $2.50 for options vesting in the first year and November 25, 2012 respectively at an$3.00 for options vesting in the second year.


We have calculated the estimated fair market value of these options granted on August 18, 2014 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: term 4.5 to 5.5 years, stock price $1.85, exercise priceprices $2.50-$3.00, 237% volatility, 1.58% risk free rate.


August 18, 2014 Grant to Michael O’Connell, these options vest in equal six monthly installments over three years, starting six months after the date of $3.00 USD per share; 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013grant, and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after the vesting dates. The exercise prices are $3.00 for options vesting in the first year, $4.00 for options vesting in the second year, and $5.00 for options vesting in the third year. On August 14, 2015, the Company amended the vesting date of the second installment of 10,000 stock options, originally granted on August 18, 2014, so that they vest. vest on August 16, 2015.


The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of these options granted on August 18, 2014 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: term 3.5 to 6 years, stock price $1.85, exercise prices $3.00-$5.00, 237% volatility, 0.89% risk free rate.




July 23, 2015 Grants: Under the terms of the Plan, each of the options granted to Oncolytikaon July 23, 2015 vest 6 months after grant on January 23, 2016, at an exercise price of $4.00 per share. The options shall expire four (4) years after they vest.


We have calculated the estimated fair market value of the options granted on July 23, 2015 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation $1.20 USD;of $3.55; expected term of 3.5 to 64.5 years; exercise price of $3.00 to $5.00 USD;$4.00; a risk free interest rate of 0.41% for the options which vest on May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 and a risk free interest rate of 0.93% for the options which vest between May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2014;1.65%, a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 174%88%. As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 80,000 and 40,000 of these options have vested, respectively. None of the options which have vested have been exercised.


On December 3, 2012 (the “Grant Date”) Oncolytika was granted an optionAugust 17, 2015 Grant to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”).David Kratochvil: Under the terms of the Plan, thesethe options shall vestgranted on August 17, 2015 vested immediately on December 3, 2012August 17, 2015 at an exercise price of $3.01 USD$3.75 per share. The options shall expire three (3)five (5) years after they vest. The Company has


We have calculated the estimated fair market value of the options granted to Oncolytikaon August 17, 2015 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation $3.15 USD;of $3.31; expected term of 35 years; exercise price of $3.01 USD;$3.75; a risk free interest rate of 0.34%1.58%, a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 251%88%. None of these options have been exercised.


(5)Additional Narrative Disclosure

Malcolm Lewin

VolitionRx believes that it is currentlyin its best interest to secure the CFOservices of key executives and Treasurer ofthat it is appropriate to provide such executives with protection in the Company, the CFO of Singapore Volition and a Director of Belgian Volition.  There are noevent their employment with VolitionRx is terminated under certain circumstances. Therefore VolitionRx entered into employment agreements bywith Cameron Reynolds on January 1, 2015, with Rodney Rootsaert on January 1, 2015, with David Kratochvil on August 11, 2015 and between Malcolm Lewin andwith Dr. Jason Terrell on December 29, 2015. VolitionRx additionally entered into a consultancy agreement or the Company or Singapore Volition.  Malcolm Lewin receives no compensation in exchange for his services as an executive officer of the Company.  




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Malcolm Lewin receives compensation in exchange for his services as an executive officer of Singapore Volition per the2015 Micallef Consultancy Agreement (“Consultancy Agreement”) entered into by and between Singapore Volition and Mr. Malcolm Lewin dated July 10, 2011, pursuant to which Mr. Lewin shall serve as Chief Financial Officer of Singapore Volition and to devote at least twelve (12) days per month to carry out the duties as Chief Financial Officer.  According to the Consultancy Agreement, Mr. Lewin’s term as Chief Financial Officer shall commence on July 15, 2011 and terminate upon Mr. Lewin’s resignation or commitment of a material breach of the Consultancy Agreement or upon written notice by either party.  In exchange for such services, Singapore Volition paid Mr. Lewin a monthly fee of $5,000 USD for the period from January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012 and a monthly fee of $6,500 USD for the period from July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, Mr. Lewin received $78,000 USD and $69,000 USD, respectively, pursuant to the Consultancy Agreement.  A copy of the Consultancy Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.18 to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 and is incorporated herein by reference.


On November 25, 2011 (the “Grant Date”) Malcolm Lewin was granted an option to purchase 60,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the Plan 10,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 10,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 10,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of the options granted to Mr. Lewin using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation, $1.20 USD; expected term of 3.5 to 6 years; exercise price of $3.00 to $5.00 USD; a risk free interest rate of 0.41% for the options which vest on May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 and a risk free interest rate of 0.93% for the options which vest between May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2014; a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 174%. As of the years ended December 31, 2013, and 2011 40,000 and 20,000 of these options have vested, respectively. None of the options which have vested have been exercised.


(6)

Rodney Gerard Rootsaert is currently the Secretary of the Company, the Administration and Legal Officer of Singapore Volition and the Secretary and a Director of Belgian Volition.   There are no employment agreements by and between Rodney Gerard Rootsaert and the Company, Singapore Volition or Belgian Volition.  Rodney Gerard Rootsaert receives no compensation in exchange for his services as an executive officer of the Company, Singapore Volition or Belgian Volition.


Rodney Gerard Rootsaert receives compensation pursuant to an agreement (the “Agreement”) dated August 6, 2010, entered into by and between Singapore Volition and PB Commodities Pte Limited (“PB Commodities”).  The Agreement provides office space, office support staff, and consultancy services to Singapore Volition for the structuring, management, fundraising and development and implementation of its business plan.  The term of the Agreement is twelve months, commencing on September 1, 2010, with automatic extensions of twelve months and a three month notice required for termination of the Agreement.  As part of the Agreement, Singapore Volition shall pay consultancy fees each month to PB CommoditiesBorlaug for the services of Rodney Rootsaert (seeDr. Jacob Micallef on January 1, 2015.


Pursuant to the following paragraph regarding Mr. Rootsaert’s Employment Agreementemployment agreements with PB Commodities).  For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, PB Commodities received $72,000 USD and $72,000 USD, respectively, from Singapore Volition for the serviceseach of Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Rootsaert pursuantand Mr. Kratochvil, if such individual is terminated by the Company without “cause” (as defined in his employment agreement) upon less than 6 months’ prior notice, he shall be entitled to a lump sum severance payment equal to the Agreement.  A true and correct copy of the Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.07 to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 and is incorporated herein by reference.


Rodney Rootsaert receives compensation from PB Commodities, as described in the previous paragraph, pursuant to an Employment Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) dated September 4, 2010, in exchange for serving as an executive officer of PB Commodities and performing consulting services on its behalf. The term of the Employment Agreement is twelve (12) months, which shall be automatically extended for additional terms of twelve (12) months.  Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Rootsaert only performs consulting services to Singapore Volition (see previous paragraph). In exchange for these services, Mr. Rootsaert shall receive $6,000 USD per month from PB Commodities.  For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, Mr. Rootsaert received $72,000 USD and $72,000 USD, respectively, pursuant to the Employment Agreement.  A copy of the Employment Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.25 to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012 and is incorporated herein by reference.




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Mining House Limited (“Mining House”) provides consultancy and office support services to Singapore Volition for £1,450 GBP ($2,300 USD) per month commencing on November 1, 2010; additionally, Singapore Volition is required to pay for all reasonable expenses incurred by Mining House in providing these services. For the year ended December 31, 2013, Singapore Volition paid approximately £26,000 GBP ($40,050 USD) to Mining House split between £17,400 GBP ($27,200 USD) for consultancy and office support services and £8,600 GBP ($12,850 USD) for expenses.  For the year ended December 31, 2012, Singapore Volition paid approximately £21,400 GBP ($33,700 USD) to Mining House split between £17,400 GBP ($27,700 USD) for consultancy and office support services and £4,000 GBP ($6,000 USD) for expenses. By reason of his directorship of Mining House, Mr. Rootsaert is deemed tobase salary that he would have received compensation in the form of one half (1/2) of the consultancy and office support services received by Mining House, along with Mr. Laith Reynolds for the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, Mr. Rootsaert is deemed to have received £8,700 GBP ($13,600 USD) and £8,700 GBP ($13,800 USD), respectively, from Mining House. There is no written agreement by and between Mining House and Singapore Volition setting forth the terms of this arrangement.


On November 25, 2011 (the “Grant Date”) Rodney Rootsaert was granted an option to purchase 60,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the Plan 10,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 10,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 10,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of the options granted to Mr. Rootsaert using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation, $1.20 USD; expected term of 3.5 to 6 years; exercise price of $3.00 to $5.00 USD; a risk free interest rate of 0.41% for the options which vest on May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 and a risk free interest rate of 0.93% for the options which vest between May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2014; a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 174%. As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 40,000 and 20,000 of these options have vested, respectively. None of the options which have vested have been exercised.


(7)

Jason Terrell is currently the Chief Medical Officer of the Company and Head of US Operations. There are no employment agreements by and between Jason Terrell and the Company. Jason Terrell receives no compensation in exchange for his services as an executive officer of the Company.


Jason Terrell receives compensation for services to the Company through a warrant agreement entered into as of March 20, 2013. Under the terms of the warrant he is entitled to subscribe for 200,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.47. The warrants are to expire three years after vesting. 25,000 warrants vested immediately on March 20, 2013. 25,000 warrants are to vest on the date of termination and the completion of a six (6) month prior notice period.


Pursuant to the 2015 Micallef Consultancy Agreement, if the agreement is terminated by the Company signing an agreement to commence a clinical trial ofwithout cause upon less than 6 months’ prior notice, Borlaug shall receive the Company’s proprietary screening kits and devices for the detection of certain diseases in the USA. A further 25,000 warrants are to vest upon the Company signing a second US clinical trial agreement. 50,000 warrants are to vest on the date the Company receives approval from the United States’ Food and Drug Administration for the sale and distribution in the USA of its first proprietary screening kit or device for the detection of a certain disease. A further 50,000 warrants are to vest upon the receipt of FDA approval for the sale and distribution in the USA of its second proprietary screening kit or device for the detection of a certain diseasefees that is different from the first proprietary screening kit. 25,000 warrants are to vest onwould have been payable between the date of termination and the Company signing an agreement with a laboratory/group certified through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) for the usecompletion of the Company’s proprietary screening kits and devices for the detection of certain diseases in humans in the USA.6 month prior notice period.


ThePursuant to the employment agreement with Dr. Jason Terrell, if Dr. Terrell is terminated by the Company has calculatedwithout “cause” (as defined in his employment agreement) upon less than three (3) months’ prior notice, he shall be entitled to a lump sum severance payment equal to the fair market valuebase salary that Dr. Terrell would have received between the date of termination and the 25,000 warrants that vested immediately at $57,046 using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model using the following assumptions:completion of a three year term, $2.48 stock price, $2.47 exercise price, 253% volatility, 0.38% risk free rate. The Company carried out a remeasurement of the 175,000 unvested warrants as at December 31, 2013 in accordance with ASC 505. The Company estimated that the vesting of these warrants will take place over the three years to December 31, 2016. The unvested warrants were remeasured at $417,625 using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model using the following assumptions: three-year term, $2.48 stock price, $2.47 exercise price, 239% volatility, 0.78% risk free rate. None of the options which have vested have been exercised.


(3) month prior notice period.




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Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table


As at December 31, 2013 and 2012, neither the Company, Singapore Volition or its subsidiaries, had any compensatory plans or arrangements, including payments to be received from the Company, Singapore Volition or its subsidiaries with respect to any executive officer, that would result in payments to such person because of his or her resignation, retirement or other termination of employment with the Company, Singapore Volition or its subsidiaries, any change in control, or a change in the person’s responsibilities following a change in control of the Company, Singapore Volition or its subsidiaries.


Outstanding Equity Awards


The following table sets forth the outstanding equity awards for the executive officers of the Company,VolitionRx, Singapore Volition and its subsidiaries foras of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.  


OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END

Name

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Options (#)

exercisable

:

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Options (#)

unexercisable

Equity

Incentive

Plan

Awards:

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Unearned

Options (#)

Option

Exercise

Price

($)

Option

Expiration

Date

Number

of

Shares or

Units of

Stock

that

have not

Vested (#)

Market

Value of

Shares

of

Units of

Stock

that

Have

not

Vested

($)

Equity

Incentive

Plan Awards:

Number of

Unearned

Shares,

Units or

Other

Rights that

have not

Vested (#)

Equity

Incentive

Plan

Awards:

Market or

Payout

Value

of Unearned

Shares,

Units

or other

Rights that

have not

Vested ($)

Cameron Reynolds(1)

20,000


20,000


20,000


20,000


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


20,000


20,000

$3.00


$3.00


$4.00


$4.00


$5.00


$5.00

May 25, 2015


Nov 25, 2015


May 25, 2016


Nov 25, 2016


May 25, 2017


Nov 25, 2017

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-



-0-



-0-


-0-


-0-

Dr Jacob Micallef(2)

20,000


20,000


50,000


20,000


20,000


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


20,000


20,000

$3.00


$3.00


$3.01


$4.00


$4.00


$5.00


$5.00

May 25,2015


Nov 25, 2015


Dec 3, 2015


May 25, 2016


Nov 25, 2016


May 25, 2017


Nov 25, 2017

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

Dr Mark Eccleston(3)

20,000


20,000


50,000


20,000


20,000


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


20,000


20,000

$3.00


$3.00


$3.01


$4.00


$4.00


$5.00


$5.00

May 25,2015


Nov 25, 2015


Dec 3, 2015


May 25, 2016


Nov 25, 2016


May 25, 2017


Nov 25, 2017

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-



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2015.


(continued)OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END

Name

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Options (#)

exercisable

:

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Options (#)

unexercisable

Equity

Incentive

Plan

Awards:

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Unearned

Options (#)

Option

Exercise

Price

($)

Option

Expiration

Date

Number

of

Shares or

Units of

Stock

that

have not

Vested (#)

Market

Value of

Shares

of

Units of

Stock

that

Have

not

Vested

($)

Equity

Incentive

Plan Awards:

Number of

Unearned

Shares,

Units or

Other

Rights that

have not

Vested (#)

Equity

Incentive

Plan

Awards:

Market or

Payout

Value

of Unearned

Shares,

Units

or other

Rights that

have not

Vested ($)

Malcolm Lewin(4)

10,000


10,000


10,000


10,000


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


10,000


10,000

$3.00


$3.00


$4.00


$4.00


$5.00


$5.00

May 25, 2015


Nov 25, 2015


May 25, 2016


Nov 25, 2016


May 25, 2017


Nov 25, 2017

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

Rodney G. Rootsaert(5)

10,000


10,000


10,000


10,000


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


10,000


10,000

$3.00


$3.00


$4.00


$4.00


$5.00


$5.00

May 25, 2015


Nov 25, 2015


May 25, 2016


Nov 25, 2016


May 25, 2017


Nov 25, 2017

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

Jason Terrell(6)

25,000


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


25,000


25,000


25,000


50,000


50,000

$2.47


$2.47


$2.47


$2.47


$2.47


$2.47

Mar 20, 2016


Jun 20, 2017*


Dec 20, 2017*


Sep 20, 2018*


Dec 20, 2018*


Dec 20, 2019*

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-


-0-

*Estimates only.  See note (6).

Name

Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#)exercisable

Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) unexercisable

Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#)

Option Exercise Price ($)

Option Expiration Date

Number of Shares or Units of Stock that have not Vested (#)

Market Value of Shares of Units of Stock that Have not Vested ($)

Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights that have not Vested (#)

Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or other Rights that have not Vested ($)

Cameron Reynolds(1)

24,000(2)

-0-

-0-

$3.00

May 25, 2016

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,000(2)

0

-0-

$3.00

November 25, 2016

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,000(2)

-0-

-0-

$4.00

May 25, 2017

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,000(2)

-0-

-0-

$4.00

November 25, 2017

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,000(2)

-0-

-0-

$5.00

May 25, 2018

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,000(2)

-0-

-0-

$5.00

November 25, 2018

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,500(3)

-0-

-0-

$2.50

February 18, 2019

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,500(3)

-0-

-0-

$3.00

February 18, 2020

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-0-

-0-

65,000(4)

$4.00

January 23, 2020

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Jacob Micallef(5)

20,000

-0-

-0-

$3.00

May 25,2016

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,000

-0-

-0-

$3.00

November 25, 2016

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,000

-0-

-0-

$4.00

May 25, 2017

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,000

-0-

-0-

$4.00

November 25, 2017

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,000

-0-

-0-

$5.00

May 25, 2018

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,000

-0-

-0-

$5.00

November 25, 2018

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

65,000

-0-

-0-

$2.50

February 18, 2019

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

65,000

-0-

-0-

$3.00

February 18, 2020

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-0-

-0-

55,000

$4.00

January 23, 2020

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




Rodney Rootsaert(6)

10,000

-0-

-0-

$3.00

May 25, 2016

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000

-0-

-0-

$3.00

November 25, 2016

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000

-0-

-0-

$4.00

May 25, 2017

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000

-0-

-0-

$4.00

November 25, 2017

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000

-0-

-0-

$5.00

May 25, 2018

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000

-0-

-0-

$5.00

November 25, 2018

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,000

-0-

-0-

$2.50

February 18, 2019

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,000

-0-

-0-

$3.00

February 18, 2020

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-0-

-0-

35,000

$4.00

January 23, 2020

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jason Terrell(7)

12,500

-0-

-0-

$2.50

February 18, 2019

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,500

-0-

-0-

$3.00

February 18, 2020

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike O’Connell(8)

-0-

-0-

-0-

N/A

N/A

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Kratochvil(9)

75,000

-0-

-0-

$3.75

August 17, 2020

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)

On November 25, 2011, (the “Grant Date”) Cameron Reynolds was granted an option to purchase 120,000 shares of Common Stockcommon stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. On August 18, 2014, Mr. Reynolds was granted an option to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. On July 23, 2015, Mr. Reynolds was granted an option to purchase 55,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. See the footnotes to the section entitled “Summary Compensation Table” above for further discussion of each of the Companyoptions granted under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the Plan 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 80,000 and 40,000 of these options have vested, respectively.




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Plan.


(2)

Includes an option to purchase 4,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan granted to the spouse of Cameron Reynolds.


(3)

Includes an option to purchase 12,500 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan granted to the spouse of Cameron Reynolds.


(4)

Includes an option to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan granted to the spouse of Cameron Reynolds.


(5)

On November 25, 2011, (the “Grant Date”) DrDr. Micallef was granted an option to purchase 120,000 shares of Common Stockcommon stock of the CompanyVolitionRx under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”).Plan. This option has subsequently been assigned to Borlaug. Dr. Micallef is a controlling director of Borlaug Limited and has voting and dispositive control over common shares of the Company held by Borlaug andshares issuable to Borlaug upon the exercise of stock purchase options and stock purchase warrants.  Under the terms of the Plan 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25,On August 18, 2014, and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 80,000 and 40,000 of these options have vested, respectively.

On December 3, 2012 (the “Grant Date”) Borlaug was granted an option to purchase 50,000130,000 shares of Common Stockcommon stock of the CompanyVolitionRx under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the Plan these options shall vest immediately on December 3, 2012 at an exercise price of $3.01 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest.


(3)

Plan. On November 25, 2011 (the “Grant Date”) Dr EcclestonJuly 23, 2015, Borlaug was granted an option to purchase 120,00055,000 shares of Common Stockcommon stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. See the footnotes to the section entitled “Summary Compensation Table” above for further discussion of each of the Companyoptions granted under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). This option has subsequently been assigned to Oncolytika. Dr. Eccleston is a controlling director of Oncolytika Limited and has voting and dispositive control over common shares of the Company held by Oncolytika andshares issuable toOncolytika upon the exercise of stock purchase options and stock purchase warrants.  Under the terms of the Plan 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 20,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 80,000 and 40,000 of these options have vested, respectively.

On December 3, 2012 (the “Grant Date”) Oncolytika was granted an option to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the Plan these options shall vest immediately on December 3, 2012 at an exercise price of $3.01 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest.Plan.


(4)(6)

On November 25, 2011, (the “Grant Date”) Malcolm Lewin was granted an option to purchase 60,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the Plan 10,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 10,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 10,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest.  As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 40,000 and 20,000 of these options have vested, respectively.


(5)

On November 25, 2011 (the “Grant Date”) Rodney Rootsaert was granted an option to purchase 60,000 shares of Common Stockcommon stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. On August 18, 2014, Mr. Rootsaert was granted an option to purchase 60,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. On July 23, 2015, Mr. Rootsaert was granted an option to purchase 35,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. See the footnotes to the section entitled “Summary Compensation Table” above for further discussion of each of the Companyoptions granted under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). UnderPlan.




(7)

On August 18, 2014, Dr. Terrell was granted an option to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the termsPlan. See the footnotes to the section entitled “Summary Compensation Table” above for further discussion of each of the Plan 10,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2012warrants and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 10,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 10,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 40,000 and 20,000 of these options have vested, respectively.


(6)

On March 20, 2013 Jasonoption granted to Dr. Terrell. Dr. Terrell was additionally granted a warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of Common Stockcommon stock of the CompanyVolitionRx at an exercise price of $2.47 USD per share. The warrants areOn October 7, 2014 Dr. Terrell exercised the warrant to expire three years after vesting. 25,000 warrants vested immediately on March 20, 2013. 25,000 warrants are to vest on the datepurchase 50,000 shares of the Company signing an agreement to commence a clinical trial of the Company’s proprietary screening kits and devicescommon stock for the detection of certain diseases in the USA. A further 25,000 warrants are to vest upon the Company signing a second US clinical trial agreement. 50,000 warrants are to vest on the date the Company receives approval from the United States’ Food and Drug Administration for the sale and distribution in the USA of its first proprietary screening kit or device for the detection of a certain disease. A further 50,000 warrants are to vest upon the receipt of FDA approval for the sale and distribution in the USA of its second proprietary screening kit or device for the detection of a certain disease that is different from the first proprietary screening kit. 25,000 warrants are to vest on the date of the Company signing an agreement with a laboratory/group certified through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) for the use of the Company’s proprietary screening kits and devices for the detection of certain diseases in humans in the USA. The expiration dates above reflect the Company’s current estimates of the dates the foregoing vesting events will occur. As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 25,000 and Nil of these warrants have vested, respectively.$123,500.




(8)

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On August 18, 2014, Mike O’Connell was granted an option to purchase 60,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. On August 17, 2015, Mr. O’Connell resigned from the Company and the [unvested] option to purchase 40,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx expired in accordance with its terms. On November 18, 2015, Mr. O’Connell exercised 20,000 options under the Plan at $3.00 per shares in a cashless exercise that resulted in the issuance of 4,810 shares of common stock to Mr. O’Connell. See the footnotes to the section entitled “Summary Compensation Table” above for further discussion of each of the options granted under the Plan.


(9)

On August 17, 2015, David Kratochvil was granted an option to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan. See the footnotes to the section entitled “Summary Compensation Table” above for further discussion of each of the options granted under the Plan.


Long-Term Incentive Plans


As at December 31, 20132015 and 2012,2014, there were no arrangements or plans in which the Company,VolitionRx, Singapore Volition or its subsidiaries provided pension, retirement or similar benefits for directors or executive officers.

Compensation Committee

As at December 31, 2013 and 2012, neither the Company, Singapore Volition nor its subsidiaries had a compensation committee of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors as a whole determined executive compensation.


Compensation of Directors


The compensation paid to executive officers who were also directors for all services rendered in all capacities to the Company,VolitionRx, Singapore Volition and its subsidiaries for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20132015 is set forth in Item 11 Executivethe section entitled “Executive Compensation under the Summary Compensation Table.Table”. No executive officer is paid compensation for services as a director.


The following table sets forth the compensation paid to the directors who were not executive officers of the Company, Singapore Volition and its subsidiariesVolitionRx for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.2015. Unless otherwise specified, the term of each director is that as set forth under that section of Item 10 Directors andentitled “Directors, Executive Officers entitled, “and Corporate Governance -- Term of Office”.Office.”


Director Compensation Table





Name

Fees

Earned or

Paid in

Cash

($)



Stock

Awards

($)



Option

Awards(1)

($)

Non-Equity

Incentive

Plan

Compensation

($)

Nonqualified

Deferred

Compensation

Earnings

($)


All Other

Compensation

($)




Total

($)

Guy Archibald Innes(2)

25,000

-0-

7,829

-0-

-0-

-0-

32,829

Dr. Martin Faulkes(3)

90,000

-0-

7,829

-0-

-0-

-0-

97,829

Dr. Satu Vainikka(4)

9,375

-0-

2,535

-0-

-0-

-0-

11,910

Dr. Alan Colman(5)

72,000

7,000

7,829

-0-

-0-

6,000

92,829

Sarah Lee Hwee Hoon(6)

-0-

-0-

6,263

-0-

-0-

-0-

6,263

Director Compensation Table


Name

Fees Earned or Paid in Cash

($)

Stock Awards

($)

Option Awards(1)

($)

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

($)

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings

($)

All Other Compensation

($)

Total

($)

Guy Innes(2)

37,500

-0-

56,590

-0-

-0-

-0-

94,090

Dr. Martin Faulkes(3)

146,140

-0-

132,177

-0-

-0-

-0-

278,317

Dr. Alan Colman(4)

62,000

-0-

20,978

-0-

-0-

-0-

82,978

Dr. Habib Skaff(5)

37,500

-0-

42,128

-0-

-0-

-0-

79,628


(1)

All Option Awards have been calculated based upon the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with FASB ASC TopicASCTopic 718.


(2)

Guy Archibald Innes is currently a Director of the Company and Singapore Volition.VolitionRx. There are no employment agreements by and between Guy Archibald Innes and VolitionRx.




On March 31, 2015 Guy Innes entered into an Independent Director Agreement with VolitionRx, or the Company.  Guy Archibald Innes receives no compensation inIndependent Director Agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Innes will continue to serve as a member of the board of VolitionRx subject to any necessary approval by the Company’s stock holders as required by applicable law and VolitionRx’s governing documents. In exchange for his services as aMr Innes shall receive $10,000 per calendar quarter commencing March 1, 2015. The Innes Independent Director ofAgreement superseded the Company.  


Guy Archibald Innes receives compensation in exchange for his services as a Director of Singapore Volition pursuant to that certain Letter of Appointment as Non-Executive Director, with Guy Archibaldor the Innes (“Letter of Appointment”)Appointment, entered into with Singapore Volition on September 23, 2010, pursuant to which Mr. Innes shall serve as a non-executive director commencing on August 18, 2010 and terminating upon written notice by either party, removal from office by resolution of the shareholders or upon his office as director being vacated.  In exchange for his services, he shall receivereceived $6,250 USD per calendar quarter followingfor serving as non-executive director of Singapore Volition, commencing upon the admission of the shares of Singapore Volition to a recognized exchange, as per the terms set forth in the letter. A copyUpon completion of the LetterShare Exchange Agreement which closed on October 6, 2011 Mr. Innes was appointed as a non-executive director of Appointment was filed as Exhibit 10.11VolitionRx and the non-executive director’s fees became payable by VolitionRx. The foregoing description of the Innes Independent Director Agreement does not purport to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is incorporated hereinqualified in its entirety by reference.reference to Exhibit 10.31.


Additionally, onOn November 25, 2011, (the “Grant Date”) Guy Innes was granted an option to purchase 30,000 shares of Common Stockcommon stock of the CompanyVolitionRx under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). UnderPlan. On August 18, 2014, Mr. Innes was granted an option to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the termsPlan. On July 23, 2015, Mr. Innes was granted an option to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan 5,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 5,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 5,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. The Company has calculatedPlan. See note (8) to the estimated fair market valuesection entitled “Summary Compensation Table” above for further discussion of the options granted to Guy Innes usingunder the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation, $1.20 USD; expected term of 3.5 to 6 years; exercise price of $3.00 to $5.00 USD; a risk free interest rate of 0.41% for the options which vest on May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 and a risk free interest rate of 0.93% for the options which vest between May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2014; a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 174%. As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 20,000 and 10,000 of these options have vested.




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Plan.


(3)

Dr. Martin Faulkes is currently a Director of the Company, Singapore VolitionVolitionRx, and Belgian Volition. There are no employment agreements by and between Dr. Martin Faulkes and the Company or Belgian Volition.  Dr. Martin Faulkes receives no compensation in exchange for his services as a Director of the CompanyVolitionRx or Belgian Volition.


On March 31, 2015, Dr. Martin Faulkes receives compensation inentered into an Executive Chairman Agreement with VolitionRx, or the Faulkes Executive Chairman Agreement, pursuant to which Dr. Faulkes will continue to serve as a member of the Board and as Executive Chairman of the Board of VolitionRx subject to any necessary approval by the Company’s stockholders as required by applicable law and VolitionRx’s governing documents. In exchange for his services as a Director of Singapore Volition pursuant to aDr. Faulkes shall receive £8,333 GBP per month commencing March 1, 2015. The Faulkes Executive Chairman Agreement superseded the Letter of Appointment as Executive Chairman, with Dr. Martinor the Faulkes (“Letter of Appointment”),Appointment, entered into with Singapore Volition on July 13, 2011, pursuant to which Dr. Faulkes shall servereceived $22,500 per calendar quarter for serving as executive chairman of the Board of Directors of Singapore Volition, with payment of fees commencing on March 22, 2011 for a term of three (3) years and terminating upon written notice by either party, removal from office by resolution of the shareholders or upon his office as Executive Chairman being vacated.  In exchange for his services, he shall receive an annual fee of $90,000 USD to commence following the admission of the shares of Singapore Volition to a recognized exchange and Singapore Volition being sufficiently funded in the opinionexchange. Upon completion of the Board.  If the Board believes that the company is not sufficiently funded,Share Exchange Agreement which closed on October 6, 2011 Dr. Faulkes shall receive $6,250 USD per calendar quarter underwas appointed as executive chairman of VolitionRx and the companyexecutive chairman’s fees became payable by VolitionRx. On April 1, 2014 the quarterly fee received by Dr. Faulkes increased to $8,250. The foregoing description of Faulkes Executive Chairman Agreement does not purport to summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is sufficiently funded.  qualified in its entirety by reference to Exhibit 10.30.


On July 13, 2011, Singapore Volition entered into a Warrant Agreement with Dr. Faulkes to grant warrants to him to purchase up to 250,000 shares of Singapore Volition at an exercise price of $1.05 USD per share, per the terms set forth in the agreement.  The warrants shall vest on July 13, 2011 and shall expire on July 13, 2016.  As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 0 and 0 of these warrants have been exercised, respectively.  The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of the warrants granted to Dr. Faulkes as $244,395 USD using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation, $1.00 USD; expected term of five years, exercise price of $1.05 USD, a risk free interest rate of 1.45%, a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 190%.  A copy of the Letter of Appointment was filed as Exhibit 10.19 to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 and is incorporated herein by reference.


Additionally, on November 25, 2011, (the “Grant Date”) Dr. Faulkes was granted an option to purchase 30,000 shares of Common Stockcommon stock of the CompanyVolitionRx under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). UnderPlan. On August 18, 2014, Dr. Faulkes was granted an option to purchase 60,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the termsPlan. On July 23, 2015, Dr. Faulkes was granted an option to purchase 40,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan 5,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 5,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 5,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. The Company has calculatedPlan. See note (8) to the estimated fair market valuesection entitled “Summary Compensation Table” above for further discussion of the options granted to Dr. Faulkes usingunder the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation, $1.20 USD; expected term of 3.5 to 6 years; exercise price of $3.00 to $5.00 USD; a risk free interest rate of 0.41% for the options which vest on May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 and a risk free interest rate of 0.93% for the options which vest between May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2014; a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 174%. As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 20,000 and 10,000 of these options have vested, respectively.Plan.


(4)

Dr. Satu VainikkaAlan Colman is a former Director of the Company, Belgian Volition and Singapore Volition.  On April 1, 2011, she resigned from all positions with Belgian Volition, on October 7, 2011, she resigned from all positions with Singapore Volition, and on May 15, 2013, she resigned from all positions with the Company.  Dr. Satu Vainikka received no compensation in exchange for her services ascurrently a Director of the Company or Belgian Volition.VolitionRx. There are no employment agreements by and between Dr. Satu VainikkaColman and the Company or Belgian Volition.VolitionRx.


On March 31, 2015 Dr. Satu Vainikka received compensation inAlan Colman entered into an Independent Director Agreement with VolitionRx, or the Colman Independent Director Agreement, pursuant to which Dr. Colman will continue to serve as a member of the board of VolitionRx subject to any necessary approval by the Company’s stock holders as required by applicable law and VolitionRx’s governing documents. In exchange for herhis services as aDr. Colman shall receive $15,000 USD per calendar quarter commencing March 1, 2015. The Colman Independent Director of Singapore Volition pursuant to aAgreement superseded the Letter of Appointment as Non-Executive Director, with Satu Vainikka (“Letter of Appointment”) entered into with Singapore Volition on September 22, 2010, pursuant to which Dr. Vainikka shall serve as a non-executive director commencing on October 11, 2010 and terminating upon written notice by either party, removal from office by resolution ofor the shareholders or upon her office as director being vacated.  In exchange for her services, she shall receive $6,250 USD per calendar quarter following the admission of the shares of Singapore Volition to a recognized exchange, per the terms set forth in the letter.  A copy of theColman Letter of Appointment, was filed as Exhibit 10.10 to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 and is incorporated herein by reference.




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On November 25, 2011 (the “Grant Date”) Dr. Vainikka was granted an option to purchase 30,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the Plan 5,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 5,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 5,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market value of the options granted to Dr. Vainikka using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation, $1.20 USD; expected term of 3.5 to 6 years; exercise price of $3.00 to $5.00 USD; a risk free interest rate of 0.41% for the options which vest on May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 and a risk free interest rate of 0.93% for the options which vest between May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2014; a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 174%. Subsequent to Dr Vainikka’s resignation from the Company on Mat 15, 2013, 20,000 of these options were unvested and consequently lapsed, and the remaining 10,000 options that had vested also lapsed as they were not exercised within the permitted period of three months after termination of employment.


Dr. Alan Colman is currently a Director of the Company and Singapore Volition.  Dr. Alan Colman receives no compensation in exchange for his services as a Director of the Company.  


Dr. Alan Colman receives compensation in exchange for his services as a Director of Singapore Volition pursuant to that certain Letter of Appointment as Non-Executive Director with Dr. Alan Colman (“Letter of Appointment”) entered into with Singapore Volition on May 25, 2011, pursuant to which Dr. Colman shall serve as a non-executive director of Singapore Volition commencing on April 1, 2011 and terminating upon written notice by either party, removal from office by resolution of the shareholders or upon his office as director being vacated.  In exchange for his services, he shall receivereceived $6,000 USD per month in cash or stock or a combination of both, at his sole discretion.  discretion, for serving as non-executive director of Singapore Volition, commencing April 1, 2011. Following completion of the Share Exchange Agreement which closed on October 6, 2011 Dr. Colman was appointed as a non-executive director of VolitionRx and the non-executive director’s fees became payable by VolitionRx. The foregoing description of the Colman Independent Director Agreement does not purport to summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Exhibit 10.31.




On April 1, 2011, Singapore Volition entered into a Warrant Agreement with Dr. Colman pursuant to which he received warrants to purchase up to 100,000 shares of Singapore Volition at an exercise price of $0.50 USD per share, per the terms set forth in the agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement which closed on October 6, 2011 the warrant of Singapore Volition became a warrant of VolitionRx. The warrants shall vestvested on April 1, 2011 and shall expire on April 1, 2016. As of the years ended December 31, 20132015 and 2012,2014, 0 and 0 of these warrants have been exercised, respectively. The Company hasWe have calculated the estimated fair market value of the warrants granted to Dr. Colman as $48,431 USD using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation, $0.50 USD;$0.50; expected term of five years, exercise price of $0.50, USD, a risk free interest rate of 2.24%, a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 190%. A copyThe foregoing description of the Colman Letter of Appointment was filed as Exhibit 10.13does not purport to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is incorporated hereinqualified in its entirety by reference.reference to Exhibit 10.10.


Additionally, onOn November 25, 2011, (the “Grant Date”) Dr. Colman was granted an option to purchase 30,000 shares of Common Stockcommon stock of the CompanyVolitionRx under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). UnderPlan. On July 23, 2015, Dr. Colman was granted an option to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the terms ofPlan. See note (8) to the Plan 5,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 5,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 5,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. The Company has calculated the estimated fair market valuesection entitled “Summary Compensation Table” above for further discussion of the options granted to Dr. Faulkes usingunder the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation, $1.20 USD; expected term of 3.5 to 6 years; exercise price of $3.00 to $5.00 USD; a risk free interest rate of 0.41% for the options which vest on May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 and a risk free interest rate of 0.93% for the options which vest between May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2014; a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 174%. As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 20,000 and 10,000 of these options have vested, respectively.


Dr Colman is also the Chairman of the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board (“SAB”), and receives compensation for his services in that capacity pursuant to a Letter of Appointment entered into with Singapore Volition on April 5, 2011. The Letter of Appointment provides that Dr Colman is to receive a fee of $2,000 USD for each attendance at three meetings of the SAB to be held in each calendar year. In addition Dr Colman is to receive stock with a value of $7,000 USD on the anniversary of his appointment to the SAB for each full year that he remains a member of the SAB.  Plan.


(5)

Sarah Lee Hwee HoonDr. Habib Skaff is currently a Director of Hypergenomics Pte Limited.VolitionRx. There are no employment agreements by and between Sarah Lee Hwee HoonDr. Skaff and Hypergenomics Pte Limited.  Sarah Lee Hwee Hoon receives no compensation inVolitionRx.


On March 31, 2015 Dr. Skaff entered into an Independent Director Agreement with VolitionRx, or the Skaff Independent Director Agreement, pursuant to which Dr. Skaff will continue to serve as a member of the board of VolitionRx subject to any necessary approval by the Company’s stock holders as required by applicable law and VolitionRx’s governing documents. In exchange for herhis services Dr. Skaff shall receive $10,000 per calendar quarter commencing March 1, 2015. The Skaff Independent Director Agreement superseded the Letter of Appointment as aNon-Executive Director or the Skaff Letter of Hypergenomics Pte Limited.




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Appointment, entered into with VolitionRx on May 28, 2014, pursuant to which Dr. Skaff received $6,250 per calendar quarter for serving as non-executive director of VolitionRx with effect from June 1, 2014. The foregoing description of the Skaff Independent Director Agreement does not purport to summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Exhibit 10.31.


On November 25, 2011, (the “Grant Date”) Sarah Lee Hwee HoonDr. Skaff was granted an option to purchase 24,000 shares of Common Stockcommon stock of the CompanyVolitionRx under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (the “Plan”). UnderPlan. On August 18, 2014, Dr. Skaff was granted an option to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the termsPlan. On July 23, 2015, Dr. Skaff was granted an option to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock of VolitionRx under the Plan 4,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 respectively at an exercise price of $3.00 USD per share; 4,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2013 respectively at an exercise price of $4.00 USD per share; and 4,000 options shall vest on both May 25, 2014 and November 25, 2014 respectively at an exercise price of $5.00 USD per share. The options shall expire three (3) years after they vest. The Company has calculatedPlan. See note (8) to the estimated fair market valuesection entitled “Summary Compensation Table” above for further discussion of the options granted to Sarah Lee Hwee Hoon usingunder the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model and the following assumptions: stock price at valuation, $1.20 USD; expected term of 3.5 to 6 years; exercise price of $3.00 to $5.00 USD; a risk free interest rate of 0.41% for the options which vest on May 25, 2012 and November 25, 2012 and a risk free interest rate of 0.93% for the options which vest between May 25, 2013 and November 25, 2014; a dividend yield of 0% and volatility of 174%. As of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 16,000 and 8,000 of these options have vested, respectively.Plan.


Security Holders Recommendations to Board of Directors


ShareholdersStockholders can direct communications to our Secretary, Rodney Rootsaert, at our executive offices. However, while we appreciate all comments from shareholders,stockholders, we may not be able to individually respond to all communications. We attempt to address shareholderstockholder questions and concerns in our press releases and documents filed with the SEC so that all shareholdersstockholders have access to information about us at the same time. Mr. Rootsaert collects and evaluates all shareholderstockholder communications. All communications addressed to our directors and executive officers will be reviewed by those parties unless the communication is clearly frivolous.





ITEM 12.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENTANDMANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS


Security Ownership of Management


The following table sets forth certain information concerning the number of shares of our common stock owned beneficially as of March 28, 2014,11, 2016, by: (i) each of our directors and our subsidiaries’ directors;director nominees; (ii) each of our and our subsidiaries’ named executive officers; (iii) all of our directors, director nominees and (iii)executive officers as a group; and (iv) each person or group known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock. Unless otherwise indicated, the shareholdersstockholders listed below possess sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares they own.




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As of March 28, 2014,11 2016, there were 13,307,93618,863,272 common shares issued and outstanding, 705,0481,803,910 shares issuable upon the exercise of options within 60 days, and 3,281,9242,362,739 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants within 60 days.


Name and Address of Beneficial Owner

Title of Class

Amount and Nature Of

Beneficial Ownership (1)

(#)

Percent of Class (2)

(%)

Rodney Gerard Rootsaert (3)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

2,092,088 (4)

12.10%

Dr. Martin Faulkes (5)

Eastwoods, The Chase Oxshott

Surrey, UK KT22 0HR

Common

1,259,101 (6)

7.28%

Guy Archibald Innes (7)

Wickhurst Manor, Wickhurst Road Weald

Sevenoaks Kent, UK TN14 6LY

Common

1,451,012 (8)

8.39%

Cameron Reynolds (9)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

303,516 (10)

1.76%

Dr. Alan Colman (11)

156 Gibraltar Crescent

Singapore 759588

Common

188,755 (12)

1.09%

Dr. Jacob Micallef (13)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

269,746 (14)

1.56%

Dr. Mark Eccleston(15)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

254,318 (16)

1.47%

Jason Terrell (17)

500 Painted Horse Trl

Burnet, TX 7861, USA

Common

100,000 (18)

0.58%

Malcolm Lewin (19)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

58,572 (20)

0.34%

Sarah Lee Hwee Hoon (21)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

20,000 (22)

0.12%

All Officers and Directors as a Group

(10 Persons)

Common

5,997,108

34.68%

Concord International, Inc.

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

2,042,088 (23)

11.81%

Cotterford Company Limited

Alma House, 7 Circular Road, Douglas

Isle of Man, IM1 1AF

United Kingdom

Common

1,423,818 (24)

8.23%


(1)

The number and percentage of shares beneficially owned isWe have determined underbeneficial ownership in accordance with the rules of the SEC and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under the rules of the SEC, a person is deemed to be a beneficial owner of a security if that person has or shares “voting power,” which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of such rules,security, or investment power, which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of such security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any securities of which the person has a right to acquire beneficial ownership includes any shareswithin 60 days. Under these rules more than one person may be deemed a beneficial owner of the same securities and a person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of securities as to which such person has no economic interest.


Unless otherwise indicated below, to the individual has sole or shared voting power or investment power and also any shares which the individual has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercisebest of any stock option or other right. The personsour knowledge each beneficial owner named in the table havehas the sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned, by them, subject to community property laws where applicable and the information contained in the footnotes to this table.applicable.


Name and Address of Beneficial Owner

Title of Class

Amount and Nature Of

Beneficial Ownership

(#)

Percent of Class(**)

(%)

Rodney Rootsaert (1)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

1,159.088

6.10%

Dr. Martin Faulkes (2)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

1,835,101

9.63%

Guy Innes (3)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

1,559,534

8.10%

Cameron Reynolds (4)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

1,467,303

7.64%

Dr. Alan Colman (5)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore

Common

206,937

1.09%

Dr. Jacob Micallef (6)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

460,912

2.40%

Jason Terrell (7)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

86,364

0.46%

Habib Skaff (8)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

76,723

0.41%

(2)


David Kratochvil (9)

1 Scotts Road, #24-05 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208

Common

75,000

0.40%

Other officers (10)

Common

720,532

3.71%

All Officers and Directors as a Group

(15 Persons)

Common

7,647,494

36.21%

Concord International, Inc. (11)

150 Orchard Road, Orchard Plaza, #08-02

Singapore 238841

Common

1,004,088

5.32%

Cotterford Company Limited (12)

Alma House, 7 Circular Road, Douglas

Isle of Man, IM1 1AF

United Kingdom

Common

1,447,616

7.52%

James E Besser (13)

Manchester Management Company, LLC,

3 West Hill Place,

Boston, Massachusetts 02114

USA

Common

1,443,715

7.61%


Based** The percent of class as calculated herein is based on 13,307,93618,863,272 common shares issued and outstanding, 705,0481,803,910 shares issuable upon the exercise of options within 60 days, and 3,281,9242,362,739 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants within 60 days, as of March 28, 2014.11 2016.


(3)(1)

Rodney Gerard Rootsaert is the Company’sVolitionRx’s Secretary. Mr. Rootsaert is also the Administrative and Legal Officer and a Director of Singapore Volition, anda director of HyperGenomics, the Secretary and a Director of Belgian Volition.  


(4)

Volition and a Director of Volition Diagnostics UK Limited. Mr. Rootsaert’s beneficial ownership includes 0 shares of common sharesstock and 50,000155,000shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase options which vested on May 25, 2012, November 25, 2012, May 25, 2013, November 25, 2013, and May 25, 2014, November 25, 2014, February 18, 2015 and January 23, 2016 under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011. Further, Rodney Rootsaert is a controlling director of Concord International, Inc. and has voting and dispositive control over the 2,042,0881,004,088 shares of common sharesstock beneficially owned by Concord International, Inc. Cameron Reynolds is a potential beneficiary.



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(5)(2)

Dr. Martin Faulkes is a Director of the Company, Singapore VolitionVolitionRx, and Belgian Volition.


(6)

Dr.Faulkes’ beneficial ownership includes: 926,0671,291,067 shares of common shares; 250,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants, which vested on July 13, 2011;;25,000130,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase options, which vested on May 25, 2012, November 25, 2012, May 25, 2013, November 25, 2013, and May 25, 2014, November 25, 2014, February 18, 2015 and January 23, 2016 under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011; and 58,034 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants. Dr. Faulkes is also the Chairman, a Director and a Trustee of The Dill Faulkes Educational Trust Limited or DFET, a company limited by guarantee (with no share capital or stockholders) and a registered UK charity (Charity No. 1070864) and shares voting and dispositive control over the 356,000shares of common stock beneficially owned by DFET.


(7)(3)

Guy Archibald Innes is a Director of the Company and Singapore Volition.  


(8)

VolitionRx. Mr. Innes’ beneficial ownership includes: 1,111,6751,170,197 shares of common shares;stock; 100,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants which vested on March 24, 2011;25,00075,000shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase options which vested on May 25, 2012, November 25, 2012, May 25, 2013, November 25, 2013, and May 25, 2014, November 25, February 18, 2015 and January 23, 2016 under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011; and 214,337 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants.




(9)(4)

Cameron Reynolds is the Company’sVolitionRx’s President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Reynolds is also the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Singapore Volition, the Managinga director of Belgian Volition, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Belgian Volition,HyperGenomics and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Hypergenomics PteVolition Diagnostics UK Limited.


(10)

Mr. Reynolds’beneficial ownership includes: 202,3441,130,702 shares of common shares; 10stock (which includes 26,858 shares of common stock held by Mr. Reynolds’ spouse);0,000334,000shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase options which vested on May 25, 2012, November 25, 2012, May 25, 2013, November 25, 2013, and May 25, 2014, November 25, 2014, February 18, 2015 and January 23, 2016 under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011 (which includes 59,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase options held by Mr. Reynolds’ spouse); and 1,1722,601 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants.warrants(which includes 1,429 sharesissuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants held by Mr. Reynolds’ spouse).


(11)(5)

Dr. Alan Colman is a Director of the Company and Singapore Volition.  


(12)

VolitionRx. Dr. Colman’sbeneficial ownership includes: 50,75553,937 shares of common shares;stock; 100,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants which vested on April 1, 2011;25,00040,000shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase options which vested on May 25, 2012, November 25, 2012, May 25, 2013, November 25, 2013, and May 25, 2014, November 25, 2014 and January 23, 2016 under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011; and 13,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants.


(13)(6)

Dr. Jacob Micallef is Volition Rx’s Chief Scientific Officer, a Director and the Chief Scientific Officer of Belgian Volition.


(14)

Dr. Micallef’s beneficial ownership includes 86,16697,166 shares of common stock (which includes 11,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of common stock held by Dr. Micallef’s spouse) and 10,00021,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants.warrants (which includes 11,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants held by Dr. Micallef’s spouse). Further, Dr. Micallef is a controlling director of Borlaug Limited and has voting and dispositive control over 14,29028,456 shares of common sharesstock beneficially owned by Borlaug Limited, 9,290shares issuable to Borlaug Limited upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants, and 150,000305,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase options which vested on May 25, 2012, November 25, 2012, December 13, 2012, May 25,2013, November 25, 2013, and May 25, 2014, November 25, 2014, February 18, 2015 and January 23, 2016 under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011.


(15)(7)

Dr. Mark EcclestonJason Terrell is the Chief ScientificMedical Officer and Head of Hypergenomics Pte Limited.


(16)

U.S. Operations of VolitionRx. Dr. Eccleston’s beneficialTerrell’sbeneficial ownership includes 66,000includes: 61,364 shares of common shares stockand 15,00025,000shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants. Further, Dr. Eccleston is a controlling director of Oncolytika Limited and has voting and dispositive control over 14,159 common shares beneficially owned by Oncolytika Limited, 9,159shares issuable to Oncolytika Limited upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants, and 150,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase options which vested on May 25, 2012, November 25, 2012, December 13, 2012, May 25,2013, November 25, 2013 and May 25, 2014February 18, 2015 under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011.2011.


(17)(8)

Jason TerrellDr. Habib Skaff is the Company’s Chief Medical Officer and Head of US Operations.


(18)

Jason Terrell’s beneficial ownership includes 75,000 common shares and 25,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants which vested on March 20, 2013.


(19)

Malcolm Lewin is the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.  Mr. Lewin is also the Chief Financial Officer of Singapore Volition and a Director of Belgian Volition.


(20)

Mr. Lewin’s beneficialVolitionRx. Dr. Skaff’sbeneficial ownership includes 8,572includes: 14,580 shares of common shares stockand 50,00059,000shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase options which vested on May 25, 2012, November 25, 2012, May 25, 2013, November 25, 2013, and May 25, 2014, November 25, 2014, February 18, 2015 and January 23, 2016 under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011; and 3,143 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants.


(9)

David Kratochvil is VolitionRx’ Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kratochvil’s beneficial ownership includes 0 shares of common stock and 75,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase options which vested on August 17, 2015 under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011.



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(21)

Sarah Lee Hwee Hoon isThe other officers of the Secretary and a Director of Hypergenomics Pte Limited.  


(22)

Ms. Hoon’sCompany have beneficial ownership includes 0of 183,323 shares of common sharesstock and 20,000530,959 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase options which vested on May 25, 2012, November 25, 2012, May 25, 2013, November 25, 2013 and May 25, 2014 under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 20112011;.and 11,250 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants.


(23)(11)

Concord International, Inc.’s beneficial ownership includes 2,042,0881,004,088 shares of common shares.stock. Rodney Rootsaert is a controlling director of Concord International, Inc. and has voting and dispositive control over the 2,042,0881,004,088 shares of common shares.stock. Cameron Reynolds is a potential beneficiary.


(24)(12)

Cotterford Company Limited’s beneficial ownership includes: 1,025,1491,048,947 shares of common shares,stock,94,516 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants which vested on June 21, 2011; and 304,153 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock purchase warrants. Jack Murphy holds investment and voting control over the shares of common sharesstock beneficially owned by Cotterford Company LimitedLimited.


(13)

This information has been derived from a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 16, 2016. Based on the information contained in the filing, Manchester Management Company, LLC and James Besser have shared voting power and dispositive power with respect to, and beneficially own, an aggregate of 1,258,715 shares of common stock. Further, Mr. Besser has sole voting and dispositive power over an additional 185,000 shares of common stock.




Changes in Control


There are no present arrangements or pledges of the Company’s securities which may result in a change in control of the Company, other than as previously disclosed.


Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans


We adopted, and our stockholders approved, the VolitionRx Limited 2015 Stock Incentive Plan, or the Plan, effective as of August 18, 2015. Under such Plan, we may grant incentive awards, including options, restricted stock, stock bonuses, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units or performance awards, to any qualified employee, officer, director, consultant or other service provider that provides services to us or any of our affiliates. An aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of our common stock are reserved for issuance under the Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to provide additional incentives to eligible participants to devote their utmost effort and skill to the advancement and betterment of the registrant, by providing them an opportunity to participate in the ownership of the registrant and thereby have an interest in the success and increased value of the Company. The Plan replaces the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan which was also approved by the stockholders. No further grants will be made under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan.


Plan category

Number of securities to be

issued upon exercise of

outstanding options,

warrants and rights (a)

Weighted-average exercise

price of outstanding options,

warrants and rights(b)

Number of securities remaining

available for future issuance

under equity compensation

plans (excluding securities

reflected in column (a))

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:

- 2011 Equity Incentive Plan

1,830,300

$3.53

-0-

- 2015 Stock Incentive Plan

-0-

-0-

1,000,000

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

-0-

-0-

-0-

Total

1,830,300

$3.53

1,000,000


ITEM 13.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE


Related Party Transactions


1)

On August 6, 2010, Singapore Volition entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) with PB Commodities Pte Limited (“PB Commodities”).Consulting Agreement. At the time of the PB Commodities Consulting Agreement, Laith Reynolds (former Director of Singapore Volition), Cameron Reynolds (current President, CEO and a Director of VolitionRx Limited) and Rodney Rootsaert (current Secretary of VolitionRx Limited) were serving as Directors of PB Commodities. (Subsequently,Subsequently, Mr. Cameron Reynolds resigned as a Director of PB Commodities on May 1, 2011 and Mr. Rootsaert resigned on September 20, 2011.) PB Commodities does not operate for profit. The PB Commodities Consulting Agreement provides office space, office support staff, and consultancy services to Singapore Volition for the structuring, management, fundraising and development and implementation of its business plan. In exchange, Singapore Volition shall paypaid an initial set up fee to PB Commodities of $11,250, USD.  Additionally, Singapore Volition shall payplus $6,500 per month (increased from 6,270 on March 1, 2015 and increased from $5,700 USD per month on April 1, 2014) for office space and staff services. Singapore Volition is also required to pay for all reasonable expenses incurred. Effective August 1, 2015, the PB Commodities Consulting Agreement was amended to remove the provision of office space and office support staff from the services as well as paybeing provided thereunder. Under the terms of the PB Commodities Consulting Agreement Singapore Volition additionally pays consultancy fees each month to PB Commodities for the services of Cameron Reynolds ($8,000 USD),(approximately $21,300 (increased from $8,000 on September 1, 2015; increased from $6,500 on March 1, 2015; reduced from $8,800 on January 1, 2015; and increased from $8,000 on April 1, 2014)). Until January 1, 2015, Singapore Volition also paid consultancy fees each month to PB Commodities for the services of Rodney Rootsaert ($6,000 USD) and Patrick Rousseau - former Managing Director of Belgian Volition (2,000 EUR or approximately $2,814 USD)6,600 (increased from $6,000 on April 1, 2014).  Singapore Volition is also required to pay for all reasonable expenses incurred. The term of the PB Commodities Agreement is twelve months, commencing on September 1, 2010, with automatic extensions of twelve months and a three month notice required for termination of the PB Commodities Consulting Agreement. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 20132015 and December 31, 2012,2014, Singapore Volition paidwas invoiced approximately $300,000$193,000 USD and $300,000$327,000 USD, respectively, toby PB Commodities. A true and correct copyThe foregoing description of the PB Commodities Consulting Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.07does not purport to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is incorporated hereinqualified in its entirety by reference.


2)

On September 22, 2010, Singapore Volition entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with ValiRX, pursuantreference to which Singapore Volition shall purchase all shares held by ValiRX in ValiBio.  In exchange for the ValiBio shares, Singapore Volition shall pay $400,000 USD to ValiRX in four equal payments (paid on October 8, 2010; January 19, 2011; April 14, 2011 and July 11, 2011, respectively) and stock with a value of $600,000 USD of Singapore Volition or a newly listed entity with the price per share to be determined by: a) the 30 day average closing middle market price immediately prior to the issuance of shares, if Singapore Volition or a newly listed entity following the merger or reverse takeover of Singapore Volition; or b) the average subscription price at which Singapore Volition has raised capital during the period of the Agreement, if Singapore Volition is not listed within 350 days of the Agreement; or c) the mutual consent of the parties in writing prior to the issuance.  The price per share will be determined by whichever of the above occurs first.  A copy of the Share Purchase Agreement was filed as Exhibit 2.01 to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on May 8, 2012 and is incorporated herein by reference.


On September 22, 2010, Singapore Volition entered into a Deed of Novation (“Deed of Novation”) by and among ValiRX, ValiBio and Chroma, pursuant to which the parties agreed that ValiRX’s rights, obligations and liabilities under a Patent License Agreement by and between ValiRX and Chroma dated October 3, 2007 shall be novated to Singapore Volition.  As consideration, Singapore Volition shall pay directly to Chroma 5% of each payment due to ValiRX pursuant to that certain Share Purchase Agreement dated September 22, 2010, per the terms of the Deed of Novation.  During the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Singapore Volition paid $0 USD and $0 USD, respectively, to Chroma per the terms of that certain Deed of Novation.  A copy of the Deed of Novation was filed as Exhibit 10.09 to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012 and is incorporated herein by reference.10.4.



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On June 9, 2011, Singapore Volition and ValiRX entered into a Supplementary Agreement to the Share Purchase Agreement between the parties dated September 22, 2010 (“Supplemental Agreement”), pursuant to which ValiRX shall transfer ownership of the ValiRX patent application for the “Method for Detecting the Presence of a Gynecological Growth” to Singapore Volition.  As consideration, Singapore Volition shall issue additional shares of its common stock or that of a newly listed entity to ValiRX with a value of $510,000 USD.   This issuance shall be made in addition to the issuance to be made to ValiRX pursuant to that certain Share Purchase Agreement dated September 22, 2010 and the price per share of the new issuance shall be determined by the terms of that Share Purchase Agreement.  A copy of the Supplemental Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.15 to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 and is incorporated herein by reference.  During the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Singapore Volition paid 40,000 Euro ($54,396 USD) and 80,000 Euro ($102,560 USD), respectively, to ValiRX.


During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company issued 510,811 shares of common stock to ValiRx and 14,189 shares of common stock to Chroma (both issuances were made on December 6, 2011) at a price of approximately $2.11 USD per share, as settlement of the $510,000 USD and the $600,000 USD pursuant to that certain Share Purchase Agreement, Supplemental Agreement and the Deed of Novation.  During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company did not issue any shares to ValiRx or to Chroma.  


3)

On August 10, 2011, Singapore Volition entered into a service agreement (the “Service Agreement”) with Volition Research Limited (“Research”), a 100% subsidiary of The Dill Faulkes Educational Trust (“DFET”). DFET is a company limited by guarantee (with no share capital or shareholders) and a registered UK charity (Charity No. 1070864) established to give back to the community.  Since its inception in 1998, DFET has donated approximately $25 million USD (£15.9 million GBP) to initiate and support a number of major charitable projects, bursaries and scholarships approved by the DFET Trustees, including The Faulkes Telescope Project, Church Bell Projects and various educational programs.  Neither Research nor DFET provide any services to companies other than Singapore Volition, its subsidiaries and affiliates.  Dr. Martin Faulkes (current Director of VolitionRx Limited) is the benefactor of DFET and currently serves as director and chairman of DFET and as a director of Research.  Mr. Cameron Reynolds (current President, CEO and a Director of VolitionRX Limited) currently serves as director of Research but is not now, and never has been, involved with DFET in any other capacity.  Messrs. Faulkes and Reynolds do not have any ownership, control or other material relationship, directly or indirectly, with Research or DFET.  Further, neither Dr. Faulkes nor Mr. Reynolds receives any compensation, directly or indirectly, from Research or DFET pursuant to the Service Agreement, in exchange for their directorships to Research or DFET, or otherwise. The Service Agreement provides for Research to perform services for Singapore Volition for a period of five years for $21,000 USD per year for an aggregate of $105,000 USD.  Such services require Research to liaison with various medical institutions to promote and raise the profile of Singapore Volition through charitable donations, build and develop long-term relationships between UK and International cancer charities and Singapore Volition, and lobby government, health organization and other policy makers on behalf of Singapore Volition and promote the socially responsible ethos of Singapore Volition to ensure Singapore Volition focuses on its corporate social responsibilities to the community.  Research does not operate for profit and does not pay any salary or other compensation to anyone, directly or indirectly, to perform the services.   Dr. Martin Faulkes performs the services on behalf of Research, however as stated above, he does not receive any compensation in exchange. As of July 31, 2013, it was agreed that services had been performed to the full value anticipated under the Service Agreement, and therefore the Service Agreement was terminated as of that date. Consequently during the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Singapore Volition incurred a total of $75,250 USD and $21,000 USD to Research, respectively, for its services.


On August 11, 2011, the parties entered into a Settlement Agreement of the Service Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) agreeing to convert the $105,000 USD fees due to Research under the Service Agreement to 350,000 shares ($0.30/share) of common stock in Singapore Volition.  During the year ended December 31, 2012, Singapore Volition issued 350,000 shares to Research (issued on September 8, 2011).  The value of the shares acquired were reassessed in accordance with US GAAP related party rules, which has resulted in an increase in their value to $1.00 USD per share and a corresponding increase in the value attributed to the services for the purposes of the accounts to $350,0000 USD, or $70,000 USD per year. As a result of the termination of the Service Agreement described above, Singapore Volition incurred a charge of $250,833 for the year ended December 31, 2013, in respect of the value attributed to the services.  During the year ended December 31, 2013, Singapore Volition did not issue any shares to Research. True and correct copies of the Service Agreement and Settlement Agreement were filed as Exhibits 10.20 and 10.21, respectively, as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012, and are incorporated herein by reference.


4)

On October 1, 2011, Hypergenomics Pte Limited entered into an agreement, (the “Agreement”)which we refer to as the Agreement with PB Commodities Pte Limited (“PB Commodities”).Commodities. At the time of the Agreement, Laith Reynolds (former Director of Singapore Volition) was serving as a Director of PB Commodities. The Agreement provides office space and office support staff to Hypergenomics Pte Limited for $1,450 USD per month. Hypergenomics Pte Limited is also required to pay for all reasonable expenses incurred. The term of the Agreement is twelve months, commencing on October 1, 2011, with automatic extensions of twelve months and a three month notice required for termination of the Agreement. On August 1, 2015 the Agreement was terminated. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 20132015 and December 31, 20122014 Hypergenomics Pte Limited incurredwas invoiced approximately $17,400$10,150 USD and $17,400 USD, respectively, tofrom PB Commodities. A copyThe foregoing description of the Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.07does not purport to our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012summarize all terms and conditions thereof and is incorporated hereinqualified in its entirety by reference.



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reference to Exhibit 10.13.



5)

Mining House Limited (“Mining House”) provides consultancy and office support services to Singapore Volition for £1,450 GBP ($2,300 USD) per month commencing on November 1, 2010; additionally, Singapore VolitionCharlotte Reynolds is required to pay for all reasonable expenses incurred by Mining House in providing these services. Rodney Rootsaert (current Secretarythe spouse of VolitionRx Limited) and Laith Reynolds (former Director of Singapore Volition) serve as Directors of Mining House. Mr. Cameron Reynolds (current President, CEO and a Director of VolitionRx Limited) also served. Ms. Reynolds currently serves as a Director of Mining House until he resigned September 30, 2011. Mining House does not currently provide any servicesCommunications Manager pursuant to companies other thanan employment agreement, which we refer to as the Employment Agreement with Singapore Volition, its subsidiaries and affiliates, but between 2006 and 2010 provided office support services to seven other companies.  Mining House doesa position she has held since November 1, 2010. (At the time of entering the Employment Agreement Ms. Reynolds was not operatethe spouse of Cameron Reynolds.) The term of the Employment Agreement is one (1) year which shall be automatically extended for profit.  For the year ended December 31, 2013, Singapore Volition paid approximately £26,000 GBP ($40,050 USD) to Mining House split between £17,400 GBP ($27,200 USD) for consultancy and office support services and £8,600 GBP ($12,800 USD) for expenses. For the year ended December 31, 2012, Singapore Volition paid approximately £21,400 GBP ($33,700 USD) to Mining House split between £17,400 GBP ($27,700 USD) for consultancy and office support services and £4,000 GBP ($6,000 USD) for expenses.  By reason of their directorships of Mining House, Rodney Rootsaert and Laith Reynolds are each deemed to have received compensation in the formsuccessive periods of one half (1/2) of the consultancy(1) year. In exchange for her services Ms. Reynolds received £3,500 per month (increased from $4,400 on March 1, 2015; and office support services received by Mining House for the year ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.increased from $4,000 on April 1, 2014). For the years ended December 31, 20132015 and 2012, Rodney Rootsaert2014, Ms. Reynolds received $41,619 and Laith$51,600, respectively, pursuant to the Employment Agreement. Between July 1, 2011 and March 31, 2014 Ms. Reynolds are each deemed to havealso received £8,700 GBP ($13,600 USD) and £8,700 GBP ($13,800 USD) respectively, from Mining House.  The amounts paid by Singapore Volition to Mining Housea housing allowance of $1,250 per month, are usedwhich increased to cover Mining House’s overhead costs$1,375 per month for the period from April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014 and then decreased to an average of $454 per month from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. For the hard costsyears ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, Ms. Reynolds received $0 and $13,327, respectively, as a housing allowance. The housing allowance ended on December 31, 2014.


As part of the engagement letters with each of our directors, certain indemnification provisions may require us, among other things, to indemnify our directors and executive officers for expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and settlement amounts incurred by Mining Housea director or officer in performing the consultancy and office support services including the costsany action or proceeding arising out of European mobile phone usage, office equipment, printing and reproduction costs, and associated office costs and expenses.  There is no written agreement by and between Mining House and Singapore Volition setting forth the termshis or her service as one of this arrangement.our directors or officers.


Other than the foregoing, none of the directors or executive officers of the Company, nor any person who owned of record or was known to own beneficially more than 5% of the Company’s outstanding shares of its Common Stock, nor any associate or affiliate of such persons or companies, has any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction that has occurred during the past two fiscal year,years, or in any proposed transaction, which has materially affected or will affect the Company.


With regard to any future related party transaction, we plan to fully disclose any and all related party transactions in the following manner:

·

Disclosing such transactions in reports where required;

·

Disclosing in any and all filings with the SEC, where required;

·

Obtaining disinterested directors consent; and

·

Obtaining shareholder consent where required.


Director Independence


For purposes of determining director independence, we have applied the definitions set out in NASDAQ Rule 5605(a)board reviews a summary of the relationships of each director with the Company and other facts relevant to the analysis of whether the directors qualify as “independent directors” under the NYSE MKT Company Guide §803(A)(2). The OTCBB on which sharesNo director qualifies as independent unless the issuer’s board of common stock are quoteddirectors affirmatively determines that the director does not have any director independence requirements.  The NASDAQ definition of “Independent Director” means a person other than an Executive Officer or employee of the Company or any other individual having a relationship which, in the opinion of the Company's Board of Directors,that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. In addition, the NYSE MKT Company Guide provides a non-exclusive list of persons who may not be considered independent.


According to the NASDAQ definition, Cameron Reynolds is not an independent director because he is also an executive officerThe board of the Company.directors has affirmatively determined that each of Dr. Martin Faulkes,Habib Skaff, Guy Archibald Innes and Dr. Alan Colman are consideredindependent directors under the rules of the NYSE MKT. In addition, the members of the Audit Committee are independent directors pursuant to be independent directors.the heightened independence criteria for members of Audit Committees set forth in SEC rules.


Policy on the Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Persons


WeThe Company has not adopted a separate written policy for the approval or ratification of all transactions with related parties that are a smaller reporting company as definedrequired to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Rather, at this time and pursuant to its existing charter, and unless otherwise provided by Rule 12b-2the board of directors, the Audit Committee of the Securities Exchange Actboard of 1934directors reviews the material facts of all such transactions and are not requiredeither ratifies, approves or disapproves of the entry into the transaction.


No director is allowed to participate in the approval of a transaction for which he or she is a related party and the director has to provide all material information concerning the information under this item.transaction to the Audit Committee.




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ITEM 14.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES


 

Year Ended

December 31, 2013

Year Ended

December 31, 2012

 

Year Ended

December 31, 2015

 

Year Ended

December 31, 2014

Audit fees

$

28,000

24,000

$

37,660

$

51,650

Audit-Related fees

$

0

0

$

6,700

$

-0-

Tax fees

$

2,829

0

$

8,886

$

4,315

All other fees

$

0

2,000

$

-0-

$

-0-

Total

$

30,829

26,000

$

53,246

$

55,965


Audit Fees


DuringRepresents the aggregate fees billed to us for each of the last two fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, we incurred approximately $28,000 in fees to our principal independent accountantsyears for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of our annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in our Form 10-Q or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with the auditstatutory and reviews of our financial statementsregulatory filings or engagement for those fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.


During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we incurred approximately $24,000 in fees to our principal independent accountants for professional services rendered in connection with the audit and reviews of our financial statements for fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.years.


Audit-Related Fees


TheRepresents the aggregate fees billed duringto us in each of the last two fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 for assurance and related services by ourthe principal independent accountants that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements (andthat are not already reported under Item 9(e)(1) of Schedule 14A were $0in Audit Fees. These services include accounting consultations and $0, respectively.attestation services that are not required by statute.


Tax Fees


TheRepresents the aggregate fees billed duringto us in each of the last two fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 for professional services rendered by ourthe principal accountantaccount for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning were $2,829 and $0, respectively.planning.


All Other Fees


TheRepresents the aggregate fees billed duringin each of the last two fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 for products and services provided by ourthe principal independent accountants (other than the services reported in Items 9(e)(1) through 9(e)(3)accountant to us, excluding those enumerated above.


Policy on Audit Committee Pre-approval of Schedule 14A were $0Audit and $2,000, respectively.  The fees billed during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, related to assistance with responses to comment letters received from the SEC.Permissible Non-audit Services of Independent Auditor




53All audit and non-audit services by our independent registered public accounting firm are pre-approved by our audit committee. For audit services, the independent accountant provides the Audit Committee with an audit plan, including proposed fees in advance of the annual audit. The audit committee approves the plan and fees for the audit.




Pursuant to its charter, the audit committee may establish pre-approval policies and procedures, subject to SEC and NYSE MKT rules and regulations, to approve audit and non-audit services; however, it has not yet done so.




PART IV


ITEM 15.

EXHIBITS.EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES


(a)

ExhibitsThe following documents are filed as part of this report:


1.

Financial Statements. Included in Part II, Item 8 of this report and are incorporated by reference herein.


2.

Financial Statement Schedules. Financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.


3.

Exhibits.


 

 

 

 

Incorporated by Reference

 

Exhibit Number

 

Exhibit Description

 

Form

 

File No.

 

Exhibit

 

Filing Date

 

Filed Herewith

2.1

 

Share Purchase Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and Valirx dated September 22, 2010.

  

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

2.01

 

5/8/12

 

 

2.2

 

Supplementary Agreement to the Share Purchase Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and Valirx dated June 9, 2011.

  

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.15

 

1/11/12

 

 

2.3

 

Share Exchange Agreement by and among Standard Capital Corporation, the controlling shareholders of Standard Capital Corporation and Singapore Volition dated September 26, 2011.

  

 

8-K

 

000-30402

 

2.1

 

9/29/11

 

 

2.4

 

Agreement, Consent and Waiver by and between Standard Capital Corporation and its Shareholders dated September 27, 2011.

  

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.28

 

4/5/12

 

 

3.1

 

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as currently in effect.

  

 

8-K

 

000-30402

 

3.01

 

10/7/13

 

 

3.2

 

Amended and Restated Bylaws, as currently in effect.

  

 

S-8

 

333-208512

 

4.2

 

12/11/15

 

 

10.1

 

Patent License Agreement by and between Valirx and Chroma dated October 3, 2007.

  

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.04

 

1/11/12

 

 

10.2

 

Contract Repayable Grant Advance on the Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer by “Nucleosomics TM ” by and between ValiBio SA and The Walloon Region dated December 17, 2009.

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.05

 

2/24/12

 

 




 

 

 

 

Incorporated by Reference

 

Exhibit Number

 

Exhibit Description

 

Form

 

File No.

 

Exhibit

 

Filing Date

 

Filed Herewith

10.3

 

Non-Exploitation and Third Party Patent License Agreement by and among ValiBio SA, Valirx and The Walloon Region dated December 17, 2009.

  

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.06

 

2/24/12

 

 

10.4#

 

Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and PB Commodities dated August 6, 2010.

  

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.07

 

1/11/12

 

 

10.5#

 

Employment Agreement by and between PB Commodities and Cameron Reynolds dated September 4, 2010.

  

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.24

 

2/24/12

 

 

10.6

 

Deed of Novation by and among Singapore Volition, Valirx, ValiBio SA and Chroma dated September 22, 2010.

  

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.09

 

2/24/12

 

 

10.7#

 

Master Consultancy Services Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and OncoLytika dated October 1, 2010.

  

 

10-K

 

000-30402

 

10.14

 

4/1/13

 

 

10.8#

 

Consultancy Services Agreement between Singapore Volition and OncoLytika dated March 20, 2015.

  

 

10-Q

 

001-36833

 

10.34

 

5/12/15

 

 

10.9

 

Patent License Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and Belgian Volition dated November 2, 2010.

  

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.12

 

1/11/12

 

 

10.10#

 

Letter of Appointment as Non-Executive Director by and between Singapore Volition and Dr. Alan Colman dated May 25, 2011.

  

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.13

 

1/11/12

 

 

10.11

 

License Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory dated June 6, 2011.

  

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.14

 

1/11/12

 

 

10.12#

 

Letter of Appointment as Executive Chairman by and between Singapore Volition and Dr. Martin Faulkes dated July 13, 2011.

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.19

 

1/11/12

 

 




 

 

 

 

Incorporated by Reference

 

Exhibit Number

 

Exhibit Description

 

Form

 

File No.

 

Exhibit

 

Filing Date

 

Filed Herewith

10.13#

 

Agreement by and between HyperGenomics and PB Commodities dated October 1, 2011.

  

 

8-K/A

 

000-30402

 

10.27

 

2/24/12

 

 

10.14

 

Agreement by and between Belgian Volition and the Biobank of CHU UCL Mont-Godinne dated August 6, 2012.

 

 

S-1/A

 

333-183056

 

10.27

 

10/4/12

 

 

10.15

 

Common Stock Purchase Agreement, by and among VolitionRx and the purchasers thereto dated February 26, 2014.

  

 

8-K

 

000-30402

 

10.1

 

2/28/14

 

 

10.16#

 

Consultancy Agreement by and between PB Commodities and Cameron Reynolds effective as of January 1, 2015.

  

 

S-1/A

 

333-200628

 

10.25

 

1/8/15

 

 

10.17#

 

Executive Employment Agreement by and between VolitionRx and Cameron Reynolds effective as of January 1, 2015.

  

 

S-1/A

 

333-200628

 

10.26

 

1/23/15

 

 

10.18#

 

Consultancy Agreement by and between VolitionRx and Borlaug dated as of January 1, 2015.

  

 

S-1/A

 

333-200628

 

10.27

 

1/23/15

 

 

10.19#

 

Employment Agreement by and between VolitionRx and Rodney Rootsaert effective as of January 1, 2015.

  

 

S-1/A

 

333-200628

 

10.28

 

1/23/15

 

 

10.20#

 

Master Consultancy Services Agreement by and between Belgian Volition and OncoLytika dated January 1, 2014.

  

 

S-1/A

 

333-200628

 

10.29

 

1/23/15

 

 

10.21#

 

Belgian 2015 Eccleston Consultancy Services Agreement between Belgian Volition and OncoLytika dated March 20, 2015.

  

 

10-Q

 

001-36833

 

10.35

 

5/12/15

 

 

10.22#

 

Agreement by and between VolitionRx and Isosceles dated May 2, 2014.

 

S-1/A

 

333-200628

 

10.30

 

1/23/15

 

 




Incorporated by Reference

Exhibit

Number

 

Exhibit Description

 


Filing

2.01Form

 

Share Purchase Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and ValiRX PLC dated September 22, 2010File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

 

Filed with the SEC on May 8, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.Herewith

2.02

Supplementary Agreement to the Share Purchase Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and ValiRX PLC dated June 9, 2011

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

3.01

Certificate of Incorporation

Filed with the SEC on December 6, 1999 as part of our Registration Statement on Form 10-SB.

3.01(a)

Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation

Filed with the SEC on November 10, 2005 as part of our Registration Statement on Form SB-2.

3.01(b)

Certificate for Renewal and Revival of Charter

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

3.01(c)

Amended & Restated Certificate of Incorporation

Filed with the SEC on October 7, 2013 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K.

3.02

Bylaws

Filed with the SEC on December 6, 1999 as part of our Registration Statement on Form 10-SB.

4.01

2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2011

Filed with the SEC on November 18, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K.

4.02

Sample Stock Option Agreement

Filed with the SEC on November 18, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K.

4.03

Sample Stock Award Agreement for Restricted Stock

Filed with the SEC on November 18, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K.

10.01

Patent License Agreement by and between Cronos Therapeutics Limited and Imperial College Innovations Limited dated October 19, 2005

Filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.02

Amended Patent License Agreement by and between Cronos Therapeutics Limited and Imperial College Innovations Limited dated July 31, 2006

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.03

Extension Letter Agreement by and between Cronos Therapeutics Limited and Imperial College Innovations Limited dated September 4, 2006

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.04

Patent License Agreement by and between ValiRX PLC and Chroma Therapeutics Limited dated October 3, 2007

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.05

Contract Repayable Grant Advance on the Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer by “NucleosomicsTM” by and between ValiBio SA and The Walloon Region dated December 17, 2009

Filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.06

Non-Exploitation and Third Party Patent License Agreement by and among ValiBio SA, ValiRX PLC and The Walloon Region dated December 17, 2009

Filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.07

Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and PB Commodities Pte Limited dated August 6, 2010

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.08

Employment Agreement by and between PB Commodities Pte Ltd and Cameron Reynolds dated September 4, 2010

Filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.09

Employment Agreement by and between PB Commodities Pte Ltd and Rodney Rootsaert dated September 4, 2010

Filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.10

Deed of Novation by and among Singapore Volition Pte Limited, ValiRX PLC, ValiBio SA and Chroma Therapeutics Limited dated September 22, 2010

Filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.1110.23#

 

Letter of Appointment as Non-Executive Director by and between Singapore Volition Pte LimitedVolitionRx and Satu VainikkaDr. Habib Skaff dated September 22, 2010May 28, 2014.

 

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.



54






10.12S-1/A

 

Letter of Appointment as Non-Executive Director by and between Singapore Volition Pte Limited and Guy Archibald Innes dated September 23, 2010333-200628

 

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.10.31

1/23/15

10.1310.24#

 

Employment Agreement by and between Singapore VolitionVolitionRx and Dr. George S. MorrisJason Terrell MD, dated SeptemberDecember 29, 20102015.

 

Filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.14

 

Master Consultancy Services

X

10.25#

Employment Agreement by and between Singapore Volition Pte LimitedVolitionRx and OncoLytika LtdDavid Kratochvil dated October 1, 2010August 11, 2015.

 

Filed with the SEC on April 1, 2013 as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

10.15

 

Consultancy Agreement by and between PB Commodities Pte Ltd and Kendall Life Sciences Consultants Ltd dated October 4, 2010

 

Filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.16

 

Patent License Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and Belgian Volition dated November 2, 2010

 

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.X

10.1710.26#

 

Consultancy Agreement by and between Belgian Volition S.A. and Borlaug Limited2011 Equity Incentive Plan dated January 1, 2011November 17, 2011.

 

Filed with the SEC on April 1, 2013 as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

10.188-K

 

Letter of Appointment as Non-Executive Director by and between Singapore Volition Pte Limited and Dr. Alan Colman dated May 25, 2011000-30402

 

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.194.01

 

License Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory dated June 6, 201111/18/11

 

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.2010.27#

 

Deed of Novation by and among Imperial College Innovations Limited, Valipharma Limited and Hypergenomics Pte Limited dated June 9, 2011Sample Stock Option Agreement.

 

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.218-K

 

Patent License Agreement by and between Hypergenomics Pte Limited and Valipharma Limited dated June 9, 2011000-30402

 

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.224.02

 

Consultancy Agreement by and between Singapore Volition Pte Limited and Malcolm Lewin dated July 10, 201111/18/11

 

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.2310.28#

 

Letter of Appointment as Executive Chairman by and between Singapore Volition and Dr. Martin Faulkes dated July 13, 2011Sample Stock Award Agreement for Restricted Stock.

 

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.248-K

 

Service Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and Volition Research Limited dated August 10, 2011000-30402

 

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.254.03

 

Settlement Agreement by and between Singapore Volition and Volition Research Limited dated August 11/18/11 2011

 

Filed with the SEC on January 11, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.2610.29#

 

Share Exchange Agreement by2015 Stock Incentive Plan and between the Company and Singapore Volition Pte Limited dated September 26, 2011related form agreements.

 

Filed with the SEC on September 29, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K.

10.27S-8

 

Agreement, Consent and Waiver by and between Standard Capital Corporation and its Shareholders dated September 27, 2011333-208512

 

Filed with the SEC on April 5, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.284.6

 

Agreement by and between Hypergenomics Pte Limited and PB Commodities Pte Ltd dated October 1, 201112/11/15

 

Filed with the SEC on February 24, 2012 as part of our Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

10.2910.30#

 

Faulkes Executive Chairman Agreement by and between Belgian Volition SA and the Biobank of CHU UCL Mont-Godinnewith VolitionRx dated August 6, 2012March 31, 2015.

 

Filed with the SEC on October 4, 2012 as part of our Amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A.

14.0110-Q

 

Code of Ethics001-36833

 

Filed with the SEC on November 10, 2005 as part of our Registration Statement on Form SB-2.

16.0110.32

 

Letter from Madsen & Associates, CPA's Inc. dated November 29, 20115/12/15

 

Filed with the SEC on November 30, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K.

21.0110.31#

Independent Director Agreement.

10-Q

001-36833

10.33

5/12/15

21.1

 

List of SubsidiariesSubsidiaries.

 

Filed with the SEC on October 13, 2011 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K.

X

31.0123.1

Consent of independent registered public accounting firm.

X

24.1

Power of Attorney (included on the signature page of this report).

X

31.1

 

Certification of PrincipalChief Executive Officer Pursuantpursuant to Rule 13a-1413a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Filed herewith.

X

31.0231.2

 

Certification of PrincipalChief Financial Officer Pursuantpursuant to Rule 13a-1413a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Filed herewith.

32.01

 

CEO Certification Pursuant

X

32.1*

Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

X




Incorporated by Reference

Exhibit Number

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

 

Filed herewith.Herewith

32.02

CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Filed herewith.

101.INS*101.INS

 

XBRL Instance DocumentDocument.

 

Filed herewith.

X

101.SCH*101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentDocument.

 

Filed herewith.

X

101.CAL*101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentDocument.

 

Filed herewith.

X

101.LAB*101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension LabelsDefinition Linkbase DocumentDocument.

 

Filed herewith.

X

101.PRE*101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

X

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase DocumentDocument.

 

Filed herewith.

101.DEF*

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

Filed herewith.

X

*Pursuant to Regulation S-T, this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.



55



#

Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

*

The certifications attached as Exhibit 32.1 accompany this Annual Report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and shall not be deemed “filed” by the registrant for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and are not to be incorporated by reference into any of the registrant’s filings under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in any such filing.







SIGNATURES


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


 

 

 

 

VOLITIONRX LIMITED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: March 28, 2014

/s/ Cameron Reynolds

11, 2016

 

 

 

By:  Cameron Reynolds

Its: President, Principal Executive Officer and Director

Dated: March 28, 2014

/s/ Malcolm Lewin

By: Malcolm Lewin

Its: Principal Financial Officer,

Principal Accounting Officer, & Treasurer


Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:


Dated: March 28, 2014

/s/ Cameron Reynolds

 

 

 

 

Cameron Reynolds - President,

Principal Executive Officer and Director

 

 

 

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director


POWER OF ATTORNEY


KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that each individual whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Cameron Reynolds and Rodney Rootsaert, and each or either of them, acting individually, his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or either of them, or his, her or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done or by virtue hereof.


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.


Dated: March 28, 2014Signature

Title

/s/ Malcolm LewinDate

 

 

 

/s/ Cameron Reynolds

Cameron Reynolds

By: Malcolm LewinPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

March 11, 2016

 

 

 

/s/ David Kratochvil

David Kratochvil

Its: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer,

Principaland Accounting Officer, & TreasurerOfficer)

March 11, 2016

 

 

 

Dated: March 28, 2014

/s/ Dr. Martin Faulkes

Dr. Martin Faulkes

Director

March 11, 2016

 

 

 

/s/ Guy Innes

Guy Innes

Dr. Martin Faulkes - Director

March 11, 2016

 

 

 

/s/ Dr. Alan Colman

Dr. Alan Colman

Director

March 11, 2016

 

 

 

/s/ Dr. Habib Skaff

Dr. Habib Skaff

Dated: March 28, 2014Director

/s/ Guy Archibald InnesMarch 11, 2016

 

 

 

Guy Archibald Innes - Director

Dated: March 28, 2014

/s/ Dr. Alan Colman

Dr. Alan Colman – Director

Dated: March 28, 2014

/s/ Rodney Gerard Rootsaert

Rodney Gerard Rootsaert - Secretary









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