International Stem Cell Corporation Announces Strong Financial Results for the Three and Nine-Months ended September 30, 2018

• Increases in Revenues and Profit Margins
• Net Income Realized for the Quarter

CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCQB:ISCO) (www.internationalstemcell.com) ("ISCO" or "the Company"), a California-based clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel stem cell-based therapies and biomedical products, today provided a business update and announced operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.

"ISCO’s progress in 2018 has been transformative, to say the least. We have not only shown encouraging initial clinical data in Parkinson’s Disease clinical study, our financials, particularly from our revenue-generating subsidiaries are some of the brightest they’ve ever been. We generated a net income for the quarter compared to a net loss during this same quarter last year. Returning to the clinical side, we recently announced positive interim results in our phase 1 clinical study. We plan to announce further data in 2019 and present a clinical development plan for the subsequent trials," commented Andrey Semechkin, PhD., CEO and Co-Chairman of ISCO.

Year-to-Date Financial Highlights

• Consolidated revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $8.9 million, an increase of 50% compared to the consolidated revenue of $5.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
• Gross profit margin for the Company's revenue-generating subsidiaries for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $5.6 million, compared to gross profit margin of $4.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
• Combined operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from our two wholly owned revenue generating subsidiaries was $2.3 million, an increase of 77% compared to $1.3 million in the same period in 2017.
• Consolidated net income for the quarter ended September 30 was $121,000, compared to consolidated loss before income taxes of $2.2 million for the same period in 2017.
• Average net cash used in operating activities, excluding capital expenditures and patent costs, was approximately $124,000 per month during the nine months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of 32%, compared to $183,000 per month for the same period in 2017.
• Consolidated loss before income taxes, including from Parkinson's disease clinical trial expenses, for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $1.1 million, compared to consolidated loss before income taxes of $4.7 million for the same period in 2017

Recent Corporate and Clinical Trial Highlights

• Successfully transplanted two patients in the third cohort of patients in the clinical trial for Parkinson's disease. Each patient received 70,000,000 ISC-hpNSC® cells.
• Presented positive 12-month results of the first cohort and six-month interim results of the second cohort of its phase 1 clinical trial at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in San Diego, CA.
• The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted the Company a key patent (US10039794) on the use of neural cells for the treatment of various neurodegenerative diseases. The patent covers the use of ISC-hpNSC® for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 

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 parthenogenetic, 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 (www.lifelinecelltech.com), and stem cell-based skin care products through its subsidiary Lifeline Skin Care (www.lifelineskincare.com). More information is available at www.internationalstemcell.com.

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Safe harbor statement 

Statements pertaining to anticipated developments, expected results of clinical studies, progress of research and development, and other opportunities for the company and its subsidiaries, along with other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management constitute forward-looking statements. Any statements that are not historical fact (including, but not limited to statements that contain words such as "will," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates,") should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks inherent in the development and/or commercialization of potential products, regulatory approvals, need and ability to obtain future capital, application of capital resources among competing uses, and maintenance of intellectual property rights. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements and as such should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect the company's business, particularly those mentioned in the cautionary statements found in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements.

International Stem Cell Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share data)
		September 30,				December 31,
		2018				2017
Assets		(Unaudited)
Cash		$	1,161			$	304
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $12			1,545				465
Inventory, net			1,474				1,307
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			512				779
Total current assets			4,692				2,855
Non-current inventory			774				692
Property and equipment, net			347				321
Intangible assets, net			2,848				2,922
Deposits and other assets			64				74
Total assets		$	8,725			$	6,864
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable		$	799			$	830
Accrued liabilities			844				607
Related party payable			2,025				—
Advances			250				250
Fair value of warrant liability			2,021				3,113
Total current liabilities			5,939				4,800
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Series B Convertible Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 250,000 issued and outstanding, with liquidation preferences of $405 and $396 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively			—				—
Series D Convertible Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50 shares authorized, 43 issued and outstanding, with liquidation preference of $4,320			—				—
Series G Convertible Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding, with liquidation preference of $5,000			5				5
Series I-1 Convertible Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 2,000 shares authorized, 1,094 and 1,304 issued and outstanding, with liquidation preferences of $1,094 and $1,304 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively			—				—
Series I-2 Convertible Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 4,310 shares authorized, issued and outstanding with liquidation preference of $4,310			—				—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 120,000,000 shares authorized, 6,599,739 and 6,057,132 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively			7				6
Additional paid-in capital			108,409				106,585
Accumulated deficit			(105,635	)			(104,532	)
Total stockholders' equity			2,786				2,064
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	8,725			$	6,864

International Stem Cell Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2018				2017				2018				2017
Revenues
Product sales	$	3,195			$	1,847			$	8,866			$	5,614
Total revenues		3,195				1,847				8,866				5,614
Expenses
Cost of sales		1,315				474				3,235				1,498
Research and development		616				670				1,879				2,054
Selling and marketing		608				657				1,940				1,790
General and administrative		1,319				1,016				4,026				3,290
Total expenses		3,858				2,817				11,080				8,632
Loss from operations		(663	)			(970	)			(2,214	)			(3,018	)
Other income (expense)
Change in fair value of warrant liability		758				(1,174	)			1,092				(1,622	)
Interest expense		(17	)			(20	)			(26	)			(40	)
Miscellaneous income		43				—				45				—
Total other income (expense)		784				(1,194	)			1,111				(1,662	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		121				(2,164	)			(1,103	)			(4,680	)
Provision for income taxes		—			—					—			—
Net income (loss)	$	121			$	(2,164	)		$	(1,103	)		$	(4,680	)
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders	$	121			$	(2,164	)		$	(1,103	)		$	(4,680	)
Net income (loss) per common share-basic	$	0.02			$	(0.54	)		$	(0.18	)		$	(1.17	)
Net loss per common share-diluted	$	(0.10	)		$	(0.54	)		$	(0.18	)		$	(1.17	)
Weighted average shares-basic		6,337				4,020				6,233				3,989
Weighted average shares-diluted		6,404				4,020				6,233				3,989

Contacts:

International Stem Cell Corporation
Russell Kern, PhD
Executive Vice President, CSO
Phone: 760-940-6383
Email: ir@intlstemcell.com

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Vice President, Investor Relations
(646) 653-7035
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