Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Related Party Transactions

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Related Party Transactions
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
14.
Related Party Transactions
 
Research and Development Services Vendor
In January 2012, the Company entered into an agreement with a vendor in which iBio’s President is a minority stockholder. The vendor performs laboratory feasibility analyses of gene expression, protein purification and preparation of research samples. The transaction has been conducted on an arm’s length basis at market terms. The accounts payable balance includes amounts due this vendor of approximately $38,000 and $93,000 at June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Research and development expenses related to this vendor were approximately $527,000 and $424,000 for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
 
Consulting Services by Board Member
In February 2012, the Company entered into a business development consulting agreement with a member of the Board of Directors. The six month agreement included monthly payments of $15,000 and 60,000 stock options which vested in six equal monthly installments of 10,000 options per month. The options have an exercise price of $0.93 per share and will expire ten years from the date of grant. The consulting expense for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $0 and $15,000, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses. Additionally, members of the Board of Directors receive $10,000 per year of cash compensation for their services to the Company.