HACKENSACK, N.J. and PETACH TIKVAH, Israel, Aug. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced financial results and provided a business update for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016.

"We achieved a major milestone for Brainstorm, with the announcement, in July, of positive data from our Phase 2 trial of NurOwn^® in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS," said Chaim Lebovits, Chief Executive Officer of BrainStorm. "This study, which was conducted at three major medical centers in the U.S., met its objectives, demonstrating both the safety of NurOwn and its ability to provide a clinical benefit to ALS patients. We are currently working with our investigators and other key opinion leaders in the field of ALS on the design of a larger powered to efficacy multiple dose trial.  We plan to meet with the FDA in order to present the results and discuss the next steps for Nurown including the various pathways available for our orphan drug fast track status product."

Second Quarter 2016 and Recent Highlights

• Announced positive topline results from U.S. Phase 2 randomized, placebo controlled study of NurOwn in patients with ALS.
  • Study achieved its primary objective, demonstrating that NurOwn was safe and well tolerated.
  • NurOwn also achieved multiple secondary efficacy endpoints, showing clear evidence of a clinically meaningful benefit.
  • Response rates (based on ALSFRS-R responder analysis) were higher in NurOwn-treated subjects compared to placebo at all time points in the study out to 24 weeks.
  • Further evidence of biological effect was demonstrated by the increased levels of growth factors in the cerebrospinal fluid and decreased inflammatory markers observed after two weeks.
  • Results will be used to help determine the study population and design for a registration study investigating multiple doses of NurOwn in ALS.
  • Phase 2 study was conducted at three sites in the U.S: Massachusetts General Hospital, UMass Medical School and the Mayo Clinic.

• Company was awarded $1.5 million in non-dilutive funding from Israel's Office of the Chief Scientist.
• Mr. Chaim Lebovits, CEO, moderated a round table session on Brainstorm's NurOwn proprietary technology at the 11th World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress in London, UK.

Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2016

• Research and development expenses, net for the three months ended June 30, 2016 were $151,000, compared to $1,375,000 in the second quarter of 2015. This decrease is due to a higher Chief Scientists grant and also related to the winding down and completion of the U.S. Clinical Trial.
• General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2016 were approximately $832,000, compared to $988,000 in the second quarter of 2015.
• Loss from operation for the three months ended June 30, 2016 was $983,000 compared to $2,363,000 in the second quarter of 2015.
• Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2016 was $962,000, or ($0.05) per share, compared to a net loss of $2,265,000, or ($0.12) per share in the second quarter of 2015.
• As of June 30, 2016, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term deposits of approximately $11.5 million.

Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

• Research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2016 were $1.1 million, compared to $2.6 million in the same period of 2015.
• General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2016 were approximately $1.7 million, compared to $1.9 million in the same period of 2015.
• Loss from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $2.8 million, compared to $4.6 million in the same period of 2015.
• Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $2.8 million, or ($0.15) per share, compared to a net loss of $4.5 million, or ($0.24) per share in the same period of 2015.

About BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company engaged in the development of first-of-its-kind adult stem cell therapies derived from autologous bone marrow cells for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The Company holds the rights to develop and commercialize its NurOwn technology through an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with Ramot, the technology transfer company of Tel Aviv University.  NurOwn has been administered to approximately 75 patients with ALS in clinical trials conducted in the United States and Israel.  In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial conducted in the U. S., a clinically meaningful benefit was demonstrated by higher response to NurOwn compared with placebo.  For more information, visit the company's website at www.brainstorm-cell.com.

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CONTACTS

Company:
Uri Yablonka
Chief Operating Officer
Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.
Phone: 646-666-3188
uri@brainstorm-cell.com

Investors:
Michael Rice
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
Phone: 646-597-6979
mrice@lifesciadvisors.com

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