NOTE 8 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

Common stock issued for board of director fees

During the first quarter of 2018, the Company issued 52,209 shares of common stock totaling $73,708 for partial consideration in lieu of cash owed to independent members of the board of directors for their service in such capacity. These shares were valued at $26,105 or $0.50 based on a recent private investor offering, with a gain on settlement for $26,103 charged to additional paid in capital.

Common stock issued for exercise of warrants

During the third quarter of 2018, an existing shareholder who participated in the Private Offering elected to exercise certain Offering Warrants that were granted as a result of that investment.  The Warrants are covered by a Registration Statement that became effective on December 29, 2017. The shareholder tendered $195,000 to the Company and the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock in exchange. The shares are immediately available for sale.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense recognized under ASC 718-10 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, was $403,070 for stock options granted to employees and directors. This expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations. Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. At September 30, 2018, the total compensation cost for stock options not yet recognized was approximately $67,407. This cost will be recognized over the remaining vesting term of the options of approximately 2½ years.

Employee Stock Options

A maximum of 2,500,000 shares were made available for grant under the 2016 Plan, as amended, and all outstanding options under the Plan provide a cashless exercise feature. The identification of individuals entitled to receive awards, the terms of the awards, and the number of shares subject to individual awards, are determined by our Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee, at their sole discretion. The aggregate number of shares with respect to which options or stock awards may be granted under the 2016 Plan and the purchase price per share, if applicable, shall be adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number of issued shares resulting from a stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, recapitalization or similar event. As of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, options to purchase 2,242,000 and zero shares of common stock were outstanding under the 2016 Plan, respectively.

The Company has no expired employee stock options at September 30, 2018.

Warrants

The following is a summary of activity for warrants to purchase common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2018:

During the third quarter of 2018, the Company received $195,000 for 300,000 shares of common stock as a result of the exercise of Offering Warrants.