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The cumulative number of common shares issued as a result of the exercise of warrants.

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Number of additional securities into which each warrant or right may be converted. For example, but not limited to, each warrant may be converted into two shares.

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Number of warrants received per common share held.

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Threshold percentage which the volume weighted average price of the common stock on the day before exercise must exceed the sum of the volume weighted average prices of common shares on each of the second, third and fourth days before exercise of warrants.

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Multiplying factor for exercise of warrants by warrant holder.

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Number of business day notice period.

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The number of shares that are forfeitable if certain milestones are not achieved over the next two years.

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Exercise price per share or per unit of warrants or rights outstanding.

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Number of securities into which each warrant or right may be converted. For example, but not limited to, each warrant may be converted into two shares.

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Number of warrants or rights outstanding.

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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock.

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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Amount of expense (income) related to adjustment to fair value of warrant liability.

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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of preferred stock outstanding.

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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity.

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Number of shares of stock issued during the period as part of a transaction to acquire assets that do not qualify as a business combination.

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Value of outstanding derivative securities that permit the holder the right to purchase securities (usually equity) from the issuer at a specified price.

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