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International Stem Cell to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference on September 12

Posted: September 11, 2011 at 4:06 pm

International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB: ISCO) announced today that Kenneth Aldrich, Chairman, is scheduled to present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11:40 a.m. Eastern (8:40 a.m. Pacific). The conference takes place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.
A webcast of the International Stem Cell Corporation presentation can be viewed live at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/rrshq20/isco. The presentation will be archived and available at the same link for 90 days. After the conference, a link to the presentation will also be posted to the ISCO website, http://www.intlstemcell.com.
About International Stem Cell Corporation
International Stem Cell Corporation is focused on the therapeutic applications of human parthenogenetic stem cells (hpSCs) and the development and commercialization of cell-based research and cosmetic products. ISCO's core technology, parthenogenesis, results in the creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes (eggs). hpSCs avoid ethical issues associated with the use or destruction of viable human embryos. ISCO scientists have created the first parthenogenic, homozygous stem cell line that can be a source of therapeutic cells for hundreds of millions of individuals of differing genders, ages and racial background with minimal immune rejection after transplantation. hpSCs offer the potential to create the first true stem cell bank, UniStemCell™. ISCO also produces and markets specialized cells and growth media for therapeutic research worldwide through its subsidiary Lifeline Cell Technology, and cell-based skin care products through its subsidiary Lifeline Skin Care. More information is available at http://www.internationalstemcell.com.
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International Stem Cell Corporation
Kenneth C Aldrich, Chairman
760-940-6383
or
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates
Don Markley
310-691-7100

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Video: The Promising Cells Presented by International Stem Cell Corporation

Posted: September 11, 2011 at 4:06 pm

Ken Aldrich of International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO.OB) on the latest research involving stem cell technology utilizing unfertilized eggs, as a basis for cell generation with a goal toward organ transplants which are immune to rejection by the body...as well as other applications. Mr. Aldrich also discusses neurological applications focusing on reversing Parkinson's disease.
This corporate video was produced by Big Sky Productions Inc. (BGSI.OB).
Executive Producer: Ellis Martin
Producer and Creative Director, Narrator, Editor: Bob Lange

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International Stem Cell Corporation presents “The Promising Cells” Video

Posted: August 28, 2011 at 4:05 pm

In this video presentation, see and hear an overview of International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO.OB). ISCO has developed a process to derive stem cells similar to Embryonic Stem Cells without the need for fertilized embryos and with minimal exposure to non-human cells. These factors provide ISC a unique leadership role in the field of regenerative cell therapy. You'll hear directly from Executive Chairman, Kenneth Aldrich. Lifeline Cell Technology and Skin Care Products, revenue generating units of ISCO are also reviewed.


This presentation was produced by Big Sky Productions, INC (BGSI.OB), Co-Executive Producers Ellis Martin and Bob Lange. 

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Onemedplace.com Interview – “International Stem Cell Corp Develops Similar Embryonic Stem Cells Without Fertilized Embryos”

Posted: August 28, 2011 at 4:05 pm

Ken Aldrich, Executive Chairman of International Stem Cell Corporation [OTC:ISCO] was interviewed by OneMedRadio where he discussed the company’s regenerative medicine therapies.
Brett Johnson:  Good day, this is Brett Johnson in New York City with OneMedRadio. Today, I am with Ken Aldrich. He is the co-founder and executive chairman for International Stem Cell, symbol ISCO on the bulletin board. It is a Carlsbad, California company in the stem cell business.  Ken, thanks for joining us today.
Kenneth Aldrich: Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you.
BJ: Ken, go ahead and tell us a little bit about the business of International Stem Cell and what you guys are doing that’s unique and distinctive.
KA: I’d be happy to. International Stem Cell is in the regenerative medicine business broadly speaking. We produce and develop therapies that are based on what are called pluripotent stem cells. Pluripotent stem cell simply means a stem cell that can be converted  (the technical word is differentiated) into any cell in the body and theoretically treat any kind of disease that can be treated with cell therapy.
There are today basically only two ways to create a pluripotent stem cell. One is what’s been around for ten years called embryonic stem cells derived from a fertilized human embryo, and the other is parthenogenesis, which is our own creation, our own patent. Our people really developed it from the very beginning.
They function very much the same but we have two unique advantages. One, we take the ethical issue right off the table. We do not use a fertilized egg and we never damage or destroy anything that could become a human being. And second, the DNA that results when we go through that process of using only an unfertilized egg is a much simpler DNA structure. It’s complete, but simpler in its form. It enables us to use a single cell line from a single donor to match very large numbers of people. So it gives us the potential a few years down the road to have a true stem cell bank. And by that I don’t mean the banking of somebody’s own cells, but a bank much like a blood bank in which any patient who needs stem cells can come, get cells that will match their immune system and thereby eliminate or reduce the need for immunosuppressant drugs.
We think ultimately that’s going to be the single defining differentiator for our company because a cell transplant is like a miniature organ transplant. If the body rejects it, there’s no benefit, and we’re working on a way to provide cells that anyone can use at any time for any disease that any scientist is smart enough to figure out a way to treat with cells. It’s a tall order but we think we’re up to it.
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International Stem Cell Corporation to Present at the Southern California Investor Conference on Monday, August 29th

Posted: August 28, 2011 at 4:05 pm

International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB: ISCO) announced today that Kenneth Aldrich, Chairman, will be presenting at the 2011 Southern California Investor Conference on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific (4:30 p.m. Eastern). The conference takes place at The Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California.


The Southern California Investor Conference is the only conference focused exclusively on the wealth of exciting growth companies from Southern California. The annual one-day conference features more than 35 companies from the region presenting to attendees from throughout the nation. The conference is open to the public and investors can find a list of 2011 presenting companies and registration information at http://www.CaliforniaStocks.com


A webcast of the International Stem Cell Corporation presentation will be accessible online at http://events.powerstream.net/002/00271/20110829_SCIC_T2/ or from the link on the Company's web site at http://www.internationalstemcell.com. An archived version will be available for 30 days.


About International Stem Cell Corporation
International Stem Cell Corporation is focused on the therapeutic applications of human parthenogenetic stem cells and the development and commercialization of cell-based research and cosmetic products. ISCO's core technology, parthenogenesis, results in the creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes (eggs). hpSCs avoid ethical issues associated with the use or destruction of viable human embryos. ISCO scientists have created the first parthenogenic, homozygous stem cell line that can be a source of therapeutic cells with minimal immune rejection after transplantation into hundreds of millions of individuals of differing genders, ages and racial background. This offers the potential to create the first true stem cell bank, UniStemCell™. ISCO also produces and markets specialized cells and growth media for therapeutic research worldwide through its subsidiary Lifeline Cell Technology, and cell-based skin care products through its subsidiary Lifeline Skin Care. More information is available at http://www.internationalstemcell.com.


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International Stem Cell Corporation
Kenneth C Aldrich, Chairman
760-940-6383
kaldrich@intlstemcell.com
or
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates
Don Markley
310-691-7100
dmarkley@lhai.com

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International Stem Cell Corporation presents "The Promising Cells" Video

Posted: August 28, 2011 at 4:04 pm

In this video presentation, see and hear an overview of International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO.OB). ISCO has developed a process to derive stem cells similar to Embryonic Stem Cells without the need for fertilized embryos and with minimal exposure to non-human cells. These factors provide ISC a unique leadership role in the field of regenerative cell therapy. You'll hear directly from Executive Chairman, Kenneth Aldrich. Lifeline Cell Technology and Skin Care Products, revenue generating units of ISCO are also reviewed.


This presentation was produced by Big Sky Productions, INC (BGSI.OB), Co-Executive Producers Ellis Martin and Bob Lange. 

Unfortunately, this content is currently being updated and will be posted again soon.

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Onemedplace.com Interview – "International Stem Cell Corp Develops Similar Embryonic Stem Cells Without Fertilized Embryos"

Posted: August 28, 2011 at 4:04 pm

Ken Aldrich, Executive Chairman of International Stem Cell Corporation [OTC:ISCO] was interviewed by OneMedRadio where he discussed the company’s regenerative medicine therapies.
Brett Johnson:  Good day, this is Brett Johnson in New York City with OneMedRadio. Today, I am with Ken Aldrich. He is the co-founder and executive chairman for International Stem Cell, symbol ISCO on the bulletin board. It is a Carlsbad, California company in the stem cell business.  Ken, thanks for joining us today.
Kenneth Aldrich: Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you.
BJ: Ken, go ahead and tell us a little bit about the business of International Stem Cell and what you guys are doing that’s unique and distinctive.
KA: I’d be happy to. International Stem Cell is in the regenerative medicine business broadly speaking. We produce and develop therapies that are based on what are called pluripotent stem cells. Pluripotent stem cell simply means a stem cell that can be converted  (the technical word is differentiated) into any cell in the body and theoretically treat any kind of disease that can be treated with cell therapy.
There are today basically only two ways to create a pluripotent stem cell. One is what’s been around for ten years called embryonic stem cells derived from a fertilized human embryo, and the other is parthenogenesis, which is our own creation, our own patent. Our people really developed it from the very beginning.
They function very much the same but we have two unique advantages. One, we take the ethical issue right off the table. We do not use a fertilized egg and we never damage or destroy anything that could become a human being. And second, the DNA that results when we go through that process of using only an unfertilized egg is a much simpler DNA structure. It’s complete, but simpler in its form. It enables us to use a single cell line from a single donor to match very large numbers of people. So it gives us the potential a few years down the road to have a true stem cell bank. And by that I don’t mean the banking of somebody’s own cells, but a bank much like a blood bank in which any patient who needs stem cells can come, get cells that will match their immune system and thereby eliminate or reduce the need for immunosuppressant drugs.
We think ultimately that’s going to be the single defining differentiator for our company because a cell transplant is like a miniature organ transplant. If the body rejects it, there’s no benefit, and we’re working on a way to provide cells that anyone can use at any time for any disease that any scientist is smart enough to figure out a way to treat with cells. It’s a tall order but we think we’re up to it.
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International Stem Cell Corporation to Present at the Southern California Investor Conference on Monday, August 29th

Posted: August 28, 2011 at 4:04 pm

International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB: ISCO) announced today that Kenneth Aldrich, Chairman, will be presenting at the 2011 Southern California Investor Conference on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific (4:30 p.m. Eastern). The conference takes place at The Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California.


The Southern California Investor Conference is the only conference focused exclusively on the wealth of exciting growth companies from Southern California. The annual one-day conference features more than 35 companies from the region presenting to attendees from throughout the nation. The conference is open to the public and investors can find a list of 2011 presenting companies and registration information at http://www.CaliforniaStocks.com


A webcast of the International Stem Cell Corporation presentation will be accessible online at http://events.powerstream.net/002/00271/20110829_SCIC_T2/ or from the link on the Company's web site at http://www.internationalstemcell.com. An archived version will be available for 30 days.


About International Stem Cell Corporation
International Stem Cell Corporation is focused on the therapeutic applications of human parthenogenetic stem cells and the development and commercialization of cell-based research and cosmetic products. ISCO's core technology, parthenogenesis, results in the creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes (eggs). hpSCs avoid ethical issues associated with the use or destruction of viable human embryos. ISCO scientists have created the first parthenogenic, homozygous stem cell line that can be a source of therapeutic cells with minimal immune rejection after transplantation into hundreds of millions of individuals of differing genders, ages and racial background. This offers the potential to create the first true stem cell bank, UniStemCell™. ISCO also produces and markets specialized cells and growth media for therapeutic research worldwide through its subsidiary Lifeline Cell Technology, and cell-based skin care products through its subsidiary Lifeline Skin Care. More information is available at http://www.internationalstemcell.com.


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International Stem Cell Corporation
Kenneth C Aldrich, Chairman
760-940-6383
kaldrich@intlstemcell.com
or
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates
Don Markley
310-691-7100
dmarkley@lhai.com

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International Stem Cell Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results and Corporate Events

Posted: August 21, 2011 at 4:04 pm


International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB: ISCO), a biotechnology company that developed a powerful new stem cell technology called "parthenogenesis" which promises to significantly advance the field of regenerative medicine, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 and for the first six months of the fiscal year and provided an update on corporate events.

ISCO reported year-to-date revenues of $2.6 million compared to $0.7 million for the same time period in 2010, representing an increase of 271%. The increase in our revenues relates to sales generated by ISCO's wholly-owned subsidiaries Lifeline Skin Care (LSC) which contributed $1.7 million and Lifeline Cell Technology (LCT) which contributed $0.9 million of revenues.

Total year-to-date expenses, excluding cost of sales increased $2.0 million or 38%, compared to the first six months of the previous year. The most significant reasons for the increase in total expenses related to increases in R&D and G&A. Research & Development expenses increased primarily due to increased activity on our scientific projects. General & Administrative expenses increased primarily due to increased headcount, non-cash stock-based compensation and increased expenses related to business development activity and general corporate expenses.
Our cash balance at June 30, 2011 was $3.6 million. Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $3.0 million.

Second Quarter 2011 Highlights:
-- The first U.S.-based donor was enrolled in ISCO's program to establish a bank of clinical-grade human parthenogenetic stem cells (hpSCs) capable of being immune-matched to millions of patients.

-- We strengthened our senior management team to assist in the continued development of the Company. Kurt May was appointed Senior Vice President responsible for mergers and acquisitions and development of new international collaborations. Donna Queen was added to the management team as Vice President of LSC, where she is responsible for marketing and business development.

-- We started a series of preclinical animal studies of neuronal cells derived from hpSCs. The studies will evaluate the in vivo safety and tumorigenicity of neuronal cells as well as their ability to develop into functioning dopaminergic neuron–like cells to treat Parkinson's disease.

-- We successfully completed the first series of preclinical testing of hepatocytes derived from hpSCs. In the transplantation mouse model, inoculated cells were capable of engrafting and surviving in specific niches within the liver, and were further developing into cells with essential hepatocyte-like features.

About International Stem Cell Corporation
International Stem Cell Corporation is focused on the therapeutic applications of human parthenogenetic stem cells and the development and commercialization of cell-based research and cosmetic products. ISCO's core technology, parthenogenesis, results in the creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes (eggs). hpSCs avoid ethical issues associated with the use or destruction of viable human embryos. ISCO scientists have created the first parthenogenic, homozygous stem cell line that can be a source of therapeutic cells with minimal immune rejection after transplantation into hundreds of millions of individuals of differing genders, ages and racial background. This offers the potential to create the first true stem cell bank, UniStemCell™. ISCO also produces and markets specialized cells and growth media for therapeutic research worldwide through its subsidiary Lifeline Cell Technology, and cell-based skin care products through its subsidiary Lifeline Skin Care. More information is available at http://www.internationalstemcell.com.
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International Stem Cell Corporation and Subsidiaries
(A Development Stage Company)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
June 30,
2011
December 31,
2010
(Restated)(1)
(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
3,581,933
$
5,782,027
Accounts receivable
341,666
738,506
Inventory
1,329,433
856,083
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
290,196
228,338
Total current assets
5,543,228
7,604,954
Property and equipment, net
1,495,916
1,295,328
Patent licenses, net
1,056,562
986,714
Deposits and other assets
16,279
39,812
Total assets
$
8,111,985
$
9,926,808
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable
$
1,032,531
$
582,824
Accrued expenses
855,315
545,781
Deferred revenue
137,834
759,667
Advances
250,000
250,000
Warrants to purchase common stock
1,027,171
2,399,605
Total current liabilities
3,302,851
4,537,877
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, $.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 76,599,928 shares and 74,771,107 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
76,600
74,771
Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 2,800,043 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
2,800
2,800
Subscription receivable on common stock
-
(4,875
)
Additional paid-in capital
59,780,363
56,170,006
Deficit accumulated during the development stage
(55,050,629
)
(50,853,771
)
Total stockholders' equity
4,809,134
5,388,931
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
8,111,985
$
9,926,808

(1)
The Company restated its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010, and the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
International Stem Cell Corporation and Subsidiaries
(A Development Stage Company)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Inception
(August 2001)
through
June 30,
2011
(Restated)(1)
2011
2010
(Restated)(1)
2011
(Restated)(1)
2010
(Restated)(1)
Revenues
Product sales
$
1,114,309
$
441,118
$
2,629,225
$
713,744
$
5,728,390
Royalties and license
-
-
-
-
135,000
Total revenue
$
1,114,309
$
441,118
$
2,629,225
$
713,744
$
5,863,390
Development expenses
Cost of sales
362,131
214,330
791,125
360,706
2,506,597
Research and development
1,128,869
754,000
2,132,279
1,338,069
15,992,557
Marketing
345,800
291,576
664,006
424,994
3,063,155
General and administrative
2,135,732
2,033,615
4,368,470
3,408,821
27,692,292
Total development expenses
3,972,532
3,293,521
7,955,880
5,532,590
49,254,601
Loss from development activities
(2,858,223
)
(2,852,403
)
(5,326,655
)
(4,818,846
)
(43,391,211
)
Other income (expense)
Settlement with related company
-
-
-
-
(92,613
)
Miscellaneous expense
(12,040
)
(256
)
(11,140
)
(20,649
)
(28,652
)
Dividend income
-
350
-
25,999
92,875
Interest expense
-
(6,805
)
-
(14,079
)
(2,225,074
)
Sublease income
2,450
2,125
4,650
3,525
303,083
Change in market value of warrants
478,669
7,083,365
1,349,518
(1,347,960
)
(2,380,664
)
Total other income (expense)
469,079
7,078,779
1,343,028
(1,353,164
)
(4,331,045
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
(2,389,144
)
4,226,376
(3,983,627
)
(6,172,010
)
(47,722,256
)
Provision for income taxes
-
-
-
-
6,800
Net income (loss)
$
(2,389,144
)
$
4,226,376
$
(3,983,627
)
$
(6,172,010
)
$
(47,729,056
)
Dividends on preferred stock
$
(107,203
)
$
-
$
(213,231
)
$
(1,238,067
)
$
(7,751,380
)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$
(2,496,347
)
$
4,226,376
$
(4,196,858
)
$
(7,410,077
)
$
(55,480,436
)
Basic earnings per common share
$
(0.03
)
$
0.06
$
(0.06
)
$
(0.11
)
Diluted earnings per common share
$
(0.03
)
$
0.04
$
(0.06
)
$
(0.11
)
Share used in per share calculations:
Weighted average shares outstanding
76,340,016
68,676,504
75,842,071
64,789,250
Weighted average shares outstanding on a Fully Diluted Basis
76,340,016
114,797,830
75,842,071
64,789,250
(1)
The Company restated its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010, and the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
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International Stem Cell Corporation
Kenneth C. Aldrich, Chairman
760-940-6383
kaldrich@intlstemcell.com
Or
Ray Wood, CFO
760-940-6383
rwood@intlstemcell.com

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International Stem Cell’s Q2 Revenues Nearly Triple by Deborah Sterescu

Posted: August 21, 2011 at 4:04 pm

International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO) (OTCBB:ISCO) reported Wednesday that second quarter sales more than doubled to almost triple, while year-to-date sales jumped a whopping 271%, as the company's operating subsidiaries continue to generate more revenue.
In addition to its hugely potentially valuable stem cell therapy business, the company also two other operations that have reflected revenue growth in the meantime, including Lifeline Cell Technology, which sells its cell-culture products to researchers to grow human cells for pre-clinical research, and Lifeline Skin Care, which sells skin care products based on its parent's stem cell technology.
For the three months ending June 30, International Stem Cell saw revenues rise to $1.1 million, from $0.44 million a year earlier.
Year-to-date revenues totaled $2.6 million, versus $0.7 million for the same period in 2010, helped by a $1.7 million contribution from Lifeline Skin Care, and a $0.9 million addition from Lifeline Cell.
In the last quarter, Lifeline Cell gained over 200 new customers due to new product introductions and the development of distribution channels internationally, a strategy ISCO plans to continue.
Meanwhile, the company's skin care business is coming off a highly successful launch at the end of last year, exceeding its plans to sell 1,000 products, with 7,000 products sold initially. Lifeline Skin plans to aggressively kick start major marketing initiatives again in September.
While these two subsidiaries are busy chalking up revenues, ISCO, whose parthenogenetic stem cell technology can be used to derive pluripotent stem cells, meaning they can be transformed into any cell type in the body, has many important advantages at its fingertips.
Regenerative medicine is a market that is set to boom in the coming years, as more and more companies are developing therapies based on stem cell use. International Stem Cell's long-term goal is to be a universal supplier of stem cells for not just one, but a host of therapies.
The company's parthenogenetic stem cells are derived from unfertilized eggs, avoiding the ethical issues behind the destruction of viable human embryos. Like embryonic stem cells, they also have the capacity to become almost any cell type in the body, but have demonstrated they are better in terms of the immune system, as one single stem cell line can be genetically matched to millions of people, reducing the need for immunosuppressants.
Its plan is to establish a US bank of its clinical-grade human parthenogenetic stem cells that will be capable of being immune-matched to millions of patients, so that a physician could call up and request a specific cell type for people. The company, which recently received approvals to enroll around 3 US donors for its bank, already has a collection of ten human parthenogenetic stem cell lines used for research purposes, which were derived outside the US.
These cell lines could potentially be used to cure a number of diseases, including cancer, heart disease, liver disease, among many others. Already, the company has several trials in the works, and has successfully demonstrated in pre-clinical animal studies that its stem cells can be used to create viable liver cells. It has also started pre-clinical animal trials to create neuronal cells in the brain, to potentially cure Parkinson's disease.
Unsurprisingly, all this work to progress the company's technology has increased expenses, contributing to a $2.5 million loss in the second quarter, or a 3 cent loss per share.
Research and development costs grew on account of greater scientific projects, while general and administrative costs leapt on increased headcount as the company bulks up its management team.
International Stem Cell, with $3.6 million in the bank at the end of the quarter, said that it has not ruled out future capital raising, but it already has a facility that allows it to draw equity as necessary to secure its planned growth.

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