PLURISTEM THERAPEUTICS INC. (NASDAQ:PSTI) Files An 8-K Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01. Entry into Material Definitive Agreement.

On August 15, 2017, the registrant extended the deadline to consummate the terms of the previously announced binding term sheet with Sosei Corporate Venture Capital Ltd. for the establishment of a new Japanese corporation for the clinical development and commercialization of the registrant’s PLX-PAD cell therapy product in Japan, until December 31, 2017.

Warning Concerning Forward Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to those statements regarding the establishment of a new Japanese corporation. Although the registrant has signed a binding term sheet, it may not be successful in negotiating definitive documentation by the date expected or at all, and even if successful, the transaction may not be completed if the conditions to closing are not met. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of the registrant only, and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in the registrant’s reports filed from time to time with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, the registrant undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About PLURISTEM THERAPEUTICS INC. (NASDAQ:PSTI)

Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. is a developer of placenta-based cell therapy product candidates for the treatment of multiple ischemic, inflammatory and hematologic conditions. The Company’s lead indications are critical limb ischemia (CLI), recovery after surgery for femoral neck fracture and acute radiation syndrome. Its operations are focused on the research, development, clinical trials and manufacturing of cell therapeutics and related technologies. The Company’s products include PLX-PAD and PLX R18. The Company’s PLX cells are adherent stromal cells (ASCs) that are expanded using a three dimensional (3D) process. The system utilizes a synthetic scaffold to create an artificial 3D environment where placental-derived stromal cells can grow. The Company’s PLX products are administered using a standard needle and syringe. The Company’s PLX products are in clinical-stage development for multiple indications, such as cardiovascular, orthopedic, pulmonary and women’s health diseases.