Document And Entity Information - shares |
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Mar. 31, 2017 |
Apr. 30, 2017 |
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| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | Pulse Biosciences, Inc. | |
| Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001625101 | |
| Trading Symbol | plse | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2017 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 14,175,299 |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] | ||
| Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
| Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
| Common stock, par value | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 45,000,000 | 45,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 14,175,000 | 13,315,000 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 14,175,000 | 13,315,000 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations And Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands |
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Mar. 31, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations And Comprehensive Loss [Abstract] | ||
| Revenue | ||
| Operating expenses: | ||
| General and administrative | 1,220 | 528 |
| Research and development | 1,851 | 990 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 166 | 166 |
| Total operating expenses | 3,237 | 1,684 |
| Other income: | ||
| Interest income | 39 | |
| Total other income | 39 | |
| Loss from operations, before income taxes | (3,198) | (1,684) |
| Income tax | ||
| Net loss | (3,198) | (1,684) |
| Other comprehensive loss: | ||
| Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax | (2) | |
| Comprehensive loss | $ (3,200) | $ (1,684) |
| Net loss per share: | ||
| Basic and diluted net loss per share | $ (0.23) | $ (0.22) |
| Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per common share - basic and diluted | 13,803 | 7,565 |
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Description Of The Business |
3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2017 | |
| Description Of The Business [Abstract] | |
| Description Of The Business | 1. Description of the Business Pulse Biosciences, Inc., incorporated in Nevada on May 19, 2014, is a clinical-stage medical technologies company developing commercial clinical applications for its proprietary Nano-Pulse Stimulation (“NPS”) technology. NPS is a novel patented technology which leverages nano-second duration energy pulses that have demonstrated effective local tumor control and the initiation of an adaptive immune response in pre-clinical studies. The Company is pursuing a number of potential clinical applications for NPS, including oncology, dermatology, aesthetics and other minimally invasive applications where NPS is believed to provide greater benefits compared to current therapies and treatments. The Company’s corporate office and research facility are located in Burlingame, California. The Company’s activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including the need for additional capital. The Company has not yet commenced any revenue-generating operations, does not have any cash flows from operations, and will need to raise additional capital to finance its operations. However, there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms and in the amounts necessary to fully fund its operating requirements.
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies |
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| Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies | 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (“Financial Statements”) have been prepared on a consistent basis with the Company’s December 31, 2016 audited Consolidated Financial Statements and include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state the information set forth herein. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and, as permitted by such rules and regulations, omit certain information and footnote disclosures necessary to present the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for completed financial statements. These Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2016 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 20, 2017. The results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year or any future periods. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Financial Statements and accompanying notes to the Financial Statements. Estimates include, but are not limited to, the valuation of cash equivalents and investments, the valuation and recognition of share-based compensation, the useful lives assigned to long-lived assets and the computation provisions for income taxes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Significant Accounting Policies There have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies during the three-month period ended March 31, 2017, as compared to the significant accounting policies described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Pulse and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions, if any, have been eliminated in consolidation. Net Loss per Share The Company’s basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by giving effect to all potential dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding for the period. For purposes of this calculation, options to purchase common stock and common stock warrants are considered common stock equivalents. Potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share. Basic and diluted net loss per common share is the same for all periods presented because all warrants and stock options outstanding are anti-dilutive. The following outstanding stock options and warrants to purchase common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the periods presented because including them would have had an anti-dilutive effect:
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Accounting Standards During March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-based Payment Accounting. This ASU simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU requires that excess tax benefits and deficiencies be recognized as income tax benefit or expense in the income statement. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2017. The adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial position. Recently Issued Accounting Standards During May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In August 2015, the FASB issued an update to defer the effective date of this update by one year. This updated standard becomes effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, but allows the Company to adopt the standard one year earlier if it so chooses. In March 2016, the FASB issued updates to this guidance to clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued guidance to clarify aspects related to identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance. In May 2016, the FASB issued guidance to clarify the implementation on narrow scope improvements and practical expedients. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting these standards. During February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which amends the existing accounting standards for leases. The new standard requires lessees to record a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on the balance sheet (with the exception of short-term leases). For lessees, leases will continue to be classified as either operating or financing in the income statement. This ASU becomes effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and early adoption is permitted. This ASU is required to be applied with a modified retrospective approach and requires application of the new standard at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The Company generally does not finance purchases of equipment or other capital, but does lease its facilities. While the Company is continuing to assess all potential impacts of this standard, it expects that most of its lease commitments will be subject to the updated standard and recognized as lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. During June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held. ASU 2016-13 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard. During January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment, which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment. This ASU removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The new guidance also requires disclosure of the amount of goodwill at reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. ASU 2017-04 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for any impairment tests performed after January 1, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting such standard.
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| Fair Value Of Financial Instruments | 3. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The authoritative guidance with respect to fair value established a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, and requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of three categories, as presented below. Level 1 - Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for an identical asset or liability that the Company has the ability to access as of the measurement date. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 1 inputs include active-exchange traded securities and exchange-based derivatives. Level 2 - Inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 2 inputs include fixed income securities, non-exchange based derivatives, mutual funds, and fair-value hedges. Level 3 - Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data for the asset or liability which requires the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 3 inputs include infrequently-traded, non-exchange-based derivatives and commingled investment funds, and are measured using present value pricing models. The Company determines the level in the fair value hierarchy within which each fair value measurement falls in its entirety, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. In determining the appropriate levels, the Company performs an analysis of the assets and liabilities at each reporting period end. The Company classifies its Level 2 instruments based on market pricing and other observable inputs. The Company did not classify any of its investments within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The following table sets forth the fair value of the Company’s financial assets measured on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively (in thousands):
The Company did not have any financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2017 or December 31, 2016. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2017, there were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets or liabilities reported at fair value on a recurring basis and the valuation techniques used did not change compared to the Company’s established practice.
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- Definition The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Equipment | 4. Equipment Equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
Depreciation expense was $24,000 and $22,000 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
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- Definition The entire disclosure for long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Includes, but is not limited to, accounting policies and methodology, roll forwards, depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, including composite depreciation, accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, useful lives and method used, income statement disclosures, assets held for sale and public utility disclosures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Intangible Assets | 5. Intangible Assets Intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
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| Accrued Expenses | 6. Accrued Expenses Accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands):
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| Stockholders' Equity And Stock-Based Compensation | 7. Stockholders’ Equity and Stock-Based Compensation Private Placement On February 7, 2017, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Robert W. Duggan and Maky Zanganeh (the “Investors”), pursuant to which the Company, in a private placement, agreed to issue and sell to the Investors an aggregate of 819,673 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at a price per share of $6.10 (the “Shares”), for net proceeds of approximately $4,965,000 (the “Private Placement”). In connection with the Private Placement, the Company granted certain registration rights to the Investors, pursuant to which, among other things, the Company is obligated to prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement to register for resale the Shares on or prior to July 31, 2017. Equity Plans As of March 31, 2017, the Company had one active equity compensation plan, the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). The following table summarizes stock option activity for the 2015 Plan for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Stock-based Compensation Total stock-based compensation expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
The Company estimated the fair value of employee stock options on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The estimated fair value of employee stock options is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards. The Company reviews, and when deemed appropriate, updates the assumptions used on a periodic basis. Due to the limited trading history of the Company’s common stock, the Company utilizes a portfolio of comparable companies to estimate volatility. The fair value of employee stock options was estimated using the following weighted average assumptions:
The Company granted stock options to a non-employee during the three-month period ended March 31, 2017. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of awards granted to nonemployees. The measurement of stock-based compensation for nonemployees is subject to periodic adjustments as the underlying equity instruments vest, and the resulting change in value, if any, is recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations during the period the related services are rendered. The fair value of a nonemployee stock option during the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 was estimated using the following weighted average assumptions: expected term: 9.9 years; expected volatility: 80%; risk-free interest rate: 2.4%; and dividend yield: none.
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| Research Grants And Agreements | 8. Research Grants and Agreements Sponsored Research Agreement The Company entered into a Sponsored Research Agreement (“SRA”) with the Old Dominion University Research Foundation (“ODURF”) during 2014 pursuant to which the Company sponsors research activities performed by ODURF’s Frank Reidy Center. ODURF is compensated by the Company for its conduct of each study in accordance with the budget and payment terms set forth in the applicable task order. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company agreed to sponsor $1.0 million in research during the subsequent 12-month period to be funded through monthly payments made upon ODURF certifying, to the Company’s reasonable satisfaction, that ODURF has met its obligations pursuant to the specified task order and statement of work. The principal investigator may transfer funds with the budget as needed without the Company’s approval so long as the obligations of ODURF under the task order and statement of work remain unchanged and unimpaired. As of March 31, 2017, the Company had no remaining research payments due to ODURF. During the three-month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company paid and incurred costs relating to the SRA equal to $250,000 and $164,000, respectively.
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- Definition The entire disclosure for research, development, and computer software activities, including contracts and arrangements to be performed for others and with federal government. Includes costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility and in-process research and development acquired in a business combination consummated during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Commitments And Contingencies | 9. Commitments and Contingencies Operating Leases The Company leases approximately 4,300 square feet of corporate offices and research facilities in Burlingame, California. This lease expires in June 30, 2017, at a monthly cost of approximately $21,000. In January 2017, the Company entered into a new lease agreement for premises consisting of approximately 15,697 rentable square feet located in Hayward, California (the “Premises”). The Premises will be used for the Company’s corporate headquarters and principal operating facility. The term of the Lease is sixty-two (62) months, commencing on the date that is the earlier of (i) the date upon which the Company commences business in the Premises or (ii) the date upon which the Premises is “Ready for Occupancy” as defined in the Lease. Base monthly rent shall be abated for the first two (2) months of the Lease term and thereafter will be $42,400 per month during the first year of the Lease term, with specified annual increases thereafter until reaching approximately $50,300 per month during the last two (2) months of the Lease term. The Company is required to pay a refundable security deposit of approximately $101,000. The Landlord is obligated to provide the Company with improvement allowances in the amount of approximately $135.00 per rentable square foot of the Premises, which may be applied towards the costs of construction of the initial improvements in the Premises. The Company will be responsible for any such improvement costs in excess of the foregoing allowances. The Company is required to reimburse Landlord for certain expenses during the Lease term. The Company has the right to extend the Lease term by five (5) years upon written notice not more than twelve (12) months nor less than nine (9) months prior to the expiration of the original Lease term, with monthly payments equal to the “Fair Rental Value” as defined in the Lease. The Company has also reserved the right to terminate the Lease if the Landlord is unable to deliver the facility to the Company by December 1, 2017. Assuming the Landlord delivers the facility to us by December 1, 2017, as of December 31, 2016, the lease obligations for less than one year, one to three years, three to five years and more than five years is approximately $0.3 million, $1.1 million, $1.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively. During the three-month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, rent expense, including common area maintenance charges, was approximately $64,000 and $49,000, respectively. Legal From time to time, we may be involved in a variety of claims, lawsuits, investigations and proceedings relating to securities laws, product liability, patent infringement, contract disputes, employment and other matters that arise in the normal course of our business. In addition, third parties may, from time to time, assert claims against us in the form of letters and other communications. We record a provision for contingent losses when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We currently do not believe that the ultimate outcome of any of the matters described above is probable or reasonably estimable, or that these matters will have a material adverse effect on our business; however, the results of litigation and claims are inherently unpredictable. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of litigation and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.
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| Basis Of Presentation | Basis of Presentation In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (“Financial Statements”) have been prepared on a consistent basis with the Company’s December 31, 2016 audited Consolidated Financial Statements and include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state the information set forth herein. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and, as permitted by such rules and regulations, omit certain information and footnote disclosures necessary to present the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for completed financial statements. These Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2016 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 20, 2017. The results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year or any future periods.
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| Use Of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Financial Statements and accompanying notes to the Financial Statements. Estimates include, but are not limited to, the valuation of cash equivalents and investments, the valuation and recognition of share-based compensation, the useful lives assigned to long-lived assets and the computation provisions for income taxes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
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| Significant Accounting Policies | Significant Accounting Policies There have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies during the three-month period ended March 31, 2017, as compared to the significant accounting policies described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
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| Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Pulse and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions, if any, have been eliminated in consolidation.
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| Net Loss Per Share | Net Loss per Share The Company’s basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by giving effect to all potential dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding for the period. For purposes of this calculation, options to purchase common stock and common stock warrants are considered common stock equivalents. Potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share. Basic and diluted net loss per common share is the same for all periods presented because all warrants and stock options outstanding are anti-dilutive. The following outstanding stock options and warrants to purchase common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the periods presented because including them would have had an anti-dilutive effect:
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| Recent Accounting Standards | Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Accounting Standards During March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-based Payment Accounting. This ASU simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU requires that excess tax benefits and deficiencies be recognized as income tax benefit or expense in the income statement. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2017. The adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial position. Recently Issued Accounting Standards During May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In August 2015, the FASB issued an update to defer the effective date of this update by one year. This updated standard becomes effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, but allows the Company to adopt the standard one year earlier if it so chooses. In March 2016, the FASB issued updates to this guidance to clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued guidance to clarify aspects related to identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance. In May 2016, the FASB issued guidance to clarify the implementation on narrow scope improvements and practical expedients. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting these standards. During February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which amends the existing accounting standards for leases. The new standard requires lessees to record a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on the balance sheet (with the exception of short-term leases). For lessees, leases will continue to be classified as either operating or financing in the income statement. This ASU becomes effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and early adoption is permitted. This ASU is required to be applied with a modified retrospective approach and requires application of the new standard at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The Company generally does not finance purchases of equipment or other capital, but does lease its facilities. While the Company is continuing to assess all potential impacts of this standard, it expects that most of its lease commitments will be subject to the updated standard and recognized as lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. During June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held. ASU 2016-13 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard. During January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment, which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment. This ASU removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The new guidance also requires disclosure of the amount of goodwill at reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. ASU 2017-04 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for any impairment tests performed after January 1, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting such standard.
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| Incorporation state | Nevada |
| Incorporation date | May 19, 2014 |
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| Total | 2,100,702 | 1,253,715 |
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| Total | 817,112 | 299,625 |
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| Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
| Total | 1,283,590 | 954,090 |
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| Total liabilities measured at fair value | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Transfers between level 1, 2, or 3 | $ 0 |
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| Less: Accumulated depreciation | (169) | (145) | |
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| Depreciation expense | 24 | $ 22 | |
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| Less: Accumulated amortization | $ (1,608) | $ (1,442) |
| Intangible assets, net | 6,377 | 6,543 |
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| Intangible assets, gross | $ 7,985 | $ 7,985 |
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| Professional fees | $ 155 | $ 285 |
| Compensation expense | 223 | 261 |
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- Definition The number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Weighted average price at which grantees could have acquired the underlying shares with respect to stock options of the plan that expired. No definition available.
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- Definition Weighted average remaining contractual term of outstanding stock options, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stockholders' Equity And Stock-Based Compensation (Total Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
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Mar. 31, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
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| Total stock-based compensation expense | $ 263 | $ 193 |
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| Total stock-based compensation expense | 204 | 148 |
| Research And Development [Member] | ||
| Total stock-based compensation expense | $ 59 | $ 45 |
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Stockholders' Equity And Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Employee Stock Options) (Details) - Stock Options [Member] |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
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| Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Expected term in years | 6 years 1 month 6 days | |
| Expected volatility | 80.00% | 80.00% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 1.50% | |
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| Expected term in years | 5 years 9 months 18 days | |
| Risk-free interest rate | 2.00% | |
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| Expected term in years | 6 years 1 month 6 days | |
| Risk-free interest rate | 2.10% | |
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- Definition The estimated measure of the percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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- Definition Expected term of share-based compensation awards, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Research Grants And Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
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Jun. 30, 2016 |
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| Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] | |||
| Research and development expense | $ 1,851 | $ 990 | |
| Sponsored Research Agreement ("SRA") [Member] | |||
| Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] | |||
| Research and development expense | $ 250 | $ 164 | |
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| Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] | |||
| Period of time for Sponsored Research Agreement ("SRA") | 12 months | ||
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| Research and development expense | $ 1,000 | ||
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- Definition The aggregate costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the fourth and fifth fiscal years following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the second and third fiscal years following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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