UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of November 2015
 
Commission File Number 001-36575

MACROCURE LTD.
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

25 Hasivim Street
Petach Tikva 4959383, Israel
 (Address of Principal Executive Office)
 
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CONTENTS

On November 17, 2015, Macrocure Ltd. issued a press release providing a corporate update and announcing its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015.  A copy of the press release is attached to this Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1.

 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
MACROCURE LTD.
 
       
Date: November 17, 2015
By:
/s/ Mark Page
 
 
Name:
Mark Page
 
 
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
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Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
     
99.1
Press release issued by Macrocure Ltd. on November 17, 2015, providing a corporate update and announcing its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015.
 
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Exhibit 99.1
   

For Investors:
David Carey
Lazar Partners Ltd.
dcarey@lazarpartners.com
(212) 867-1762
 
MACROCURE LTD. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2015 FINANCIAL RESULTS

- The Company announces cost reduction and restructuring initiatives for cash conservation -

PETACH TIKVA, Israel, Nov. 17, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Macrocure Ltd. ("Macrocure" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:MCUR), today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015.
 
 “As previously stated, we remain focused on the interests of all stakeholders of Macrocure and are committed to maximizing the value of the Company. Following our disappointing clinical announcements regarding our Phase III studies for CureXcell on August 19 and October 27, we are analyzing data from both Phase III studies in VLU and DFU to understand why these trials did not meet their study endpoints and to determine if there is continuing value to the underlying technology. As this analysis proceeds, we have also commenced a process to review all strategic alternatives for the Company. Finally as we assess our alternatives, we continue to focus on managing and conserving our existing cash through cost reduction and restructuring initiatives currently underway including the reduction of approximately two thirds of our staff," stated Nissim Mashiach, President and Chief Executive Officer of Macrocure.
 
Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2015
 
Research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2015 were $4.2 million, compared with $3.9 million for the third quarter of 2014. This increase was primarily due to total clinical trial expenses for our MC-102 and MC-105 Phase III clinical studies.
 
General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2015 were $1.6 million, compared with $1.7 million for the third quarter of 2014.  This decrease was primarily due to reductions in payroll related and non-cash stock-based compensation expenses.
 
For the third quarter of 2015, the Company posted a net loss of $5.8 million, or $0.32 loss per share, compared with a net loss of $10.1 million, or $0.70 loss per share, in the third quarter of 2014.
 
 
 
 

 
Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
Research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were $14.3 million, compared with $9.9 million for the comparable period in 2014. This increase was primarily due to increases in our total Phase III clinical trial expenses.
 
General and administrative expenses for nine months ended September 30, 2015 were $5.1 million, compared with $3.5 million for the comparable period in 2014. This increase was primarily due to elevated payroll, stock-based compensation for existing and new employees and senior staff recruiting expenses, as well as increased professional expenses and customary costs associated with being a publicly-traded company.
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company posted a net loss of $19.4 million, or $1.06 loss per share, compared with a net loss of $17.9 million, or $1.84 loss per share, in the comparable period in 2014.
 
Balance Sheet Information and Other Items
 
As of September 30, 2015, cash and cash equivalents, including short-term investments, were $30.3 million. The Company has no debt outstanding.
 
As of September 30, 2015, the Company had 16,710,181 ordinary shares outstanding.  That figure excludes an additional 1,332,804 ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of warrants at an exercise price of NIS 0.01 per share that were outstanding as of that date.
 
Guidance
 
Given the Company’s recently announced clinical trial results, previous financial guidance, updated as recently as the second quarter financial results reported on August 4, 2015, is withdrawn.
 
About Macrocure Ltd.
 
Macrocure Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing a novel therapeutic platform to address chronic and hard-to-heal wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.
 
For more information, please visit: www.macrocure.com.
 
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts, such as statements regarding assumptions and results related to financial results forecasts, commercial results, clinical trials and regulatory authorizations. Forward-looking statements are based on Macrocure’s current knowledge and its present beliefs and expectations regarding possible future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors including, but not limited to, unexpected results of clinical trials, delays or denial in regulatory approval process or additional competition in the market, including those risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Macrocure's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this announcement and Macrocure undertakes no obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as otherwise required by law.
 
www.macrocure.com
 
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Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
 
             
U.S. dollars in thousands
 
As of
Sep-30
   
As of
Dec-31
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
             
Assets
           
             
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
    11,515       10,868  
Short term investments
    18,769       35,313  
Accounts receivable 
    504       536  
Total current assets 
    30,788       46,717  
                 
Non-current assets
               
Property and equipment, net
    640       451  
Intangible assets, net
    -       276  
Deposits
    5       1,255  
Total non-current assets 
    645       1,982  
                 
Total assets
    31,433       48,699  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 
               
                 
Current liabilities
               
Trade and other payables
    2,739       2,488  
Total liabilities 
    2,739       2,488  
                 
Shareholders' equity
               
Ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par value
    46       45  
Share premium
    100,390       95,941  
Capital reserve
    8,027       6,167  
Warrants held by shareholders
    7,835       12,256  
Accumulated deficit
    (87,604 )     (68,198 )
Total shareholders' equity 
    28,694       46,211  
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 
    31,433       48,699  

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Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Loss
 
                         
   
Nine months ended
   
Three months ended
 
 U.S. dollars in thousands
 
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
                         
Research and development expenses, net
    14,257       9,863       4,186       3,946  
General and administrative expenses
    5,116       3,512       1,572       1,689  
Operating Loss
    (19,373 )     (13,375 )     (5,758 )     (5,635 )
                                 
Finance income (expense), net
    119       (4,410 )     (6 )     (4,421 )
                                 
Loss before income tax
    (19,254 )     (17,785 )     (5,764 )     (10,056 )
Taxes on income
    (152 )     (78 )     (65 )     -  
                                 
Loss for the period
    (19,406 )     (17,863 )     (5,829 )     (10,056 )
                                 
Other Comprehensive income:
                               
Net change in fair value of available for sale financial assets
    26       -       11       -  
                                 
Total comprehensive loss for the year
    (19,380 )     (17,863 )     (5,818 )     (10,056 )
                                 
Loss per share - basic and diluted (in U.S. dollars) (*)
    (1.06 )     (1.84 )     (0.32 )     (0.70 )
                                 
Weighted average number of Ordinary shares outstanding
    18,248,068       9,731,657       18,248,923       14,306,886  

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Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
                         
   
Nine months ended
   
Three months ended
 
U.S. dollars in thousands
 
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                       
Loss for the period
    (19,406 )     (17,863 )     (5,829 )     (10,056 )
Adjustments:
                               
Depreciation
    74       82       26       25  
Amortization
    276       414       -       138  
Financing income, net
    (119 )     4,410       6       4,421  
Taxes on income
    152       78       65       -  
Share based compensation
    1,847       1,222       586       655  
      2,230       6,206       683       5,239  
Changes in operating assets and liability items:
                               
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable
    (33 )     (606 )     (213 )     1,297  
Increase (decrease) in trade and other payables
    259       33       (133 )     (1,156 )
      226       (573 )     (346 )     141  
Income tax paid
    (87 )     (152 )     (11 )     -  
Interest received
    391       14       141       6  
                                 
Net cash used in operating activities
    (16,646 )     (12,368 )     (5,362 )     (4,670 )
                                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
Purchase of property and equipment
    (263 )     (226 )     (206 )     (120 )
Decrease in long terms deposits
    4       7       1       1  
Investment in short term deposits
    11,947       (7,500 )     2,315       (7,500 )
Investment in Available for Sale financial assets
    (418 )     -       -       -  
Repayment of available for sale financial assets
    6,001       -       5,136       -  
                                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    17,271       (7,719 )     7,246       (7,619 )
                                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
Proceeds from issuance of shares, net of issuance costs
    -       46,689       -       46,689  
Exercise of warrants
    16       200       16       200  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    16       46,889       16       46,889  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    641       26,802       1,900       34,600  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    6       (12 )     27       (6 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
    10,868       18,995       9,588       11,191  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
    11,515       45,785       11,515       45,785  

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