NOTE 8 – STOCK GRANTS

Director stock grants

In 2014, the Company granted its independent directors an aggregate of 776,753 shares of restricted common stock in the Company. The total fair value of this stock on the date of grant was $706,234. These shares were subject to a risk of forfeiture and vested quarterly in arrears commencing on June 1, 2014 and were fully vested at the end of one full year.

In 2015, the Company granted its independent directors an aggregate of 458,170 shares of restricted common stock in the Company. The total fair value of this stock on the date of grant was $116,667. These shares were fully vested upon issuance.

The Company recognizes the expense related to these grants ratably over the requisite service period. Total stock compensation expense recognized as a result of these grants was $410,931 and $411,970 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Consultant stock issuance

During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company granted a consultant 100,000 and 250,000 shares of restricted common stock in the Company, respectively. Total expense recognized was $45,000 and $87,500 during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, based on the total fair value of this stock on the date of grant.