| The Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | The Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business Chimerix is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission it is to develop medicines that meaningfully improve and extend the lives of patients facing deadly diseases. In June 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved TEMBEXA (brincidofovir) for the treatment of smallpox as a medical countermeasure. Our two most advanced clinical-stage development programs are ONC201 and dociparstat sodium (DSTAT). ONC201 is in development for recurrent H3 K27M-mutant glioma. DSTAT is in Phase 3 development as a potential first-line therapy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on knowledge of current events and actions the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may ultimately differ from these estimates and assumptions. Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income or stockholders' equity (deficit). Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers any highly liquid instrument with an original maturity of three months or less at acquisition to be a cash equivalent. Cash equivalents consist of money market funds. Investments Investments consist primarily of commercial paper, corporate bonds, and U.S. Treasury securities. The Company invests in high-credit quality investments in accordance with its investment policy which minimizes the probability of loss. Available-for-sale debt securities are carried at fair value as determined by quoted market prices, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses are determined using the specific identification method and transactions are recorded on a settlement date basis in interest income and other, net. For the year ended December 31, 2021, approximately $2,000 of realized gains were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets to interest income and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. Investments with original maturities beyond three months at the date of purchase and which mature on, or less than twelve months from, the balance sheet date are classified as short-term. Investments with a maturity beyond twelve months from the balance sheet date are classified as long-term. The Company periodically reviews available-for-sale debt securities for other-than-temporary declines in fair value below the cost basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company evaluates, among other things, the duration and extent to which the fair value of a security is less than its cost; the financial condition of the issuer and any changes thereto; and the Company’s intent to sell, or whether it will more likely than not be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. The Company does not intend to sell, and is not likely to be required to sell, the available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position before recovery of the amortized cost bases of the debt securities, which may be maturity. Any such declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary on available-for-sale debt securities are reported in other-than-temporary impairment of investment. Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, long-term investments and accounts receivable. The Company is exposed to credit risk, subject to federal deposit insurance, in the event of default by the financial institutions holding its cash and cash equivalents to the extent of amounts recorded on the balance sheets. Accounts receivable represent amounts due from an agency of the federal government. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable at December 31, 2020 consisted of amounts billed under the Company’s contract with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). Receivables under the BARDA contract are recorded as qualifying research activities are conducted and invoices from the Company’s vendors are received. The Company carries its accounts receivable at cost less an allowance for doubtful accounts. On a periodic basis, the Company evaluates its accounts receivable and establishes an allowance based on its history of collections and write-offs and the current status of all receivables. The Company does not accrue interest on trade receivables. If accounts become uncollectible, they will be written off through a charge to the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company has not recorded a charge to allowance for doubtful accounts as management believes all receivables are fully collectible. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts of certain financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of such instruments. For assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, it is the Company’s policy to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements, in accordance with the fair value hierarchy. Fair value measurements for assets and liabilities where there exists limited or no observable market data are based primarily upon estimates and are often calculated based on the economic and competitive environment, the characteristics of the asset or liability and other factors. Therefore, fair value measurements cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability. Additionally, there may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique and changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the calculated current or future fair values. The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the hierarchy requires significant judgment. These levels are: • Level 1 — Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. • Level 2 — Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and models for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly. • Level 3 — Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. At December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had cash equivalents, including money market funds, and short-term investments, including U.S. Treasury securities, whose value is based on using quoted market prices. At December 31, 2021, the Company had long-term investments, including U.S. Treasury securities, whose value is based on using quoted market prices. Accordingly, these securities are classified as Level 1. At December 31, 2021, the Company had short-term investments, including commercial paper, corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury securities. At December 31, 2020, the Company had short-term investments including corporate bonds. As quoted prices are not available for these securities, they are valued using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Accordingly, these securities are classified as Level 2. There was no material re-measurement to fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. For additional information regarding the Company’s investments, please refer to Note 2, "Investments." Below is a table that presents information about certain assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2021 Total Quoted Prices in Significant Other Significant Cash equivalents Money market funds $ 11,841 $ 11,841 $ — $ — Total cash equivalents 11,841 11,841 — — Short-term investments U.S. Treasury securities 7,517 2,523 4,994 — Commercial paper 34,887 — 34,887 — Corporate bonds 30,566 — 30,566 — Total short-term investments 72,970 2,523 70,447 — Long-term investments U.S. Treasury securities 2,022 2,022 — — Total long-term investments 2,022 2,022 — — Total assets $ 86,833 $ 16,386 $ 70,447 $ — Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2020 Total Quoted Prices in Significant Other Significant Cash equivalents Money market funds $ 1,503 $ 1,503 $ — $ — Total cash equivalents 1,503 1,503 — — Short-term investments U.S. Treasury securities 28,715 28,715 — — Corporate bonds 3,258 — 3,258 — Total short-term investments 31,973 28,715 3,258 — Total assets $ 33,476 $ 30,218 $ 3,258 $ — Inventories We consider regulatory approval of product candidates to be uncertain and product manufactured prior to regulatory approval may not be sold unless regulatory approval is obtained. As such, the manufacturing costs for product candidates incurred prior to regulatory approval are not capitalized as inventory but are expensed as research and development costs. We begin capitalization of these inventory related costs once regulatory approval is obtained. We primarily use actual costs to determine our cost basis for inventories. At December 31, 2021, our inventory is related to TEMBEXA, which is being manufactured for the treatment of smallpox and potential delivery to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) for the U.S. government and other government agencies. TEMBEXA was approved by the FDA on June 4, 2021, at which time we began to capitalize inventory costs associated with TEMBEXA. Prior to FDA approval of TEMBEXA, all costs related to the manufacturing of TEMBEXA were charged to research and development expense in the period incurred as there was no alternative future use. We value our inventories at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. We determine the cost of its inventories, which includes amounts related to materials, manufacturing costs, shipping and handling costs on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. Work-in-process includes all inventory costs prior to packaging and labelling, including raw material, active product ingredient, and drug product. Finished goods include packaged and labelled products. Our inventories at December 31, 2021, consisted of $2.8 million of work-in-process and no finished goods. Our assessment of market value requires the use of estimates regarding the net realizable value of its inventory balances, including an assessment of excess or obsolete inventory. Our determination that a valuation reserve might be required, in addition to the quantification of such reserve, requires it to utilize judgment. We determine excess or obsolete inventory based on multiple factors, including an estimate of the future demand for its products, product expiration dates and current sales levels. Our assumptions of future demand for its products are inherently uncertain and if we were to change any of these judgments or estimates, it could cause a material increase or decrease in the amount of inventory reserves that we report in a particular period. In addition, our inventory may experience expiration of its shelf-life stability. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, we did not record a reserve for inventory as we assume TEMBEXA will be sold to the US government under a procurement contract with Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) or could be sold to other governmental agencies. Should no procurement contract be secured in the future, we may reserve part or all of our inventory balance, which would be included in cost of sales. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2021 2020 Prepaid research and development expenses $ 1,726 $ 1,167 Interest receivable 348 104 Prepaid insurance 450 354 Other prepaid expenses and current assets 2,154 731 Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 4,678 $ 2,356 Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is determined on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which generally range from three Impairment of Property and Equipment The Company evaluates property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. If the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) from the use of an asset are less than the carrying value, a write-down would be recorded to reduce the related asset to its estimated fair value. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, no such write-downs have occurred. Leases At the inception of an arrangement, we determine if an arrangement is, or contains, a lease based on the unique facts and circumstances present in that arrangement. Lease classification, recognition, and measurement are then determined at the lease commencement date. For arrangements that contain a lease we (i) identify lease and non-lease components, (ii) determine the consideration in the contract, (iii) determine whether the lease is an operating or financing lease; and (iv) recognize lease right-of-use (ROU) assets and liabilities. Lease liabilities and their corresponding ROU assets are recorded based on the present value of lease payments over the expected lease term. The interest rate implicit in lease contracts is typically not readily determinable and as such, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date, which represents an internally developed rate that would be incurred to borrow, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term, an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. Most leases include options to renew and, or, terminate the lease, which can impact the lease term. The exercise of these options is at our discretion and we do not include any of these options within the expected lease term as we are not reasonably certain we will exercise these options. The current portion of our operating lease liabilities is included in accrued liabilities and the long-term portion is included in lease-related obligations. Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2021 2020 Accrued compensation $ 5,491 $ 4,473 Accrued research and development expenses 4,642 1,375 Accrued legal expenses 359 651 Other accrued liabilities 2,616 751 Total accrued liabilities $ 13,108 $ 7,250 Revenue Recognition Policy The Company’s revenues generally consist of (i) contract revenue - revenue generated under federal contracts, and (ii) collaboration and licensing revenue - revenue related to non-refundable upfront fees, royalties and milestone payments earned under license agreements. Revenue is recognized in accordance with the criteria outlined in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606 issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Following this accounting pronouncement, a five-step approach is applied for recognizing revenue, including (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) In February 2011, the Company entered into a contract with BARDA for the advanced development of brincidofovir as a medical countermeasure in the event of a smallpox release. Under the contract, the Company received $72.5 million in expense reimbursement and $4.6 million in fees over the performance of 1 base segment and 4 option segments. Exercise of each option segment was solely at the discretion of BARDA. The Company assessed the services in accordance with the authoritative guidance and concluded that there was a potential of 5 separate contracts (1 base segment and four option segments) within this agreement, each of which had a single performance obligation. All option segments (one through four) were exercised, as well as the base segment. The transaction price for each segment, based on the transaction price as defined in each segment contract, was allocated to the single performance obligation for each contract. The transaction price was recognized over time by measuring the progress toward complete satisfaction of the performance obligation. For reimbursable expenses, this occurred as qualifying research activities were conducted based on invoices from company vendors. For the fixed fee, the progress toward complete satisfaction was estimated based on the costs incurred to date relative to the total estimated costs per the terms of each contract. The Company typically invoiced BARDA monthly as costs were incurred. Any amounts received in advance of performance were recorded as deferred revenue until earned. The base segment and first option segment were completed prior to adoption of ASC 606. The second and third option segments were completed on August 20, 2020. The fourth option segment was completed on September 1, 2021 and the contract has expired in accordance with its terms. Grant Revenue Grant revenue under cost-plus-fixed-fee grants from the federal government and private foundations is recognized as allowable costs are incurred and fees are earned. As a result of its acquisition of Oncoceutics, Inc. (Oncoceutics), the Company became the beneficiary of two federal grant programs and two grant programs with private foundations, of which the federal grant programs ended in the third quarter of 2021. At December 31, 2021, the Company has a deferred revenue balance of $0.2 million related to these grants. Additionally, for the twelve months ended months ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized $0.4 million of grant revenue related to these grants. SymBio Pharmaceuticals On September 30, 2019, the Company entered into a license agreement with SymBio Pharmaceuticals Limited (SymBio) under which the Company granted SymBio exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize BCV for all human indications, excluding the prevention and treatment of orthopoxviruses, including smallpox. The Company assessed the agreement in accordance with the authoritative guidance and concluded that the SymBio contract includes multiple performance obligations. The SymBio contract has one fixed transaction amount of a $5.0 million upfront payment received in October 2019 and several variable transaction amounts, up to $180.0 million, due to the Company at certain regulatory and commercial milestones, along with low double-digit percent royalties based on net sales of BCV. All variable transaction amounts are fully constrained, therefore the allocated transaction price is $5.0 million. The majority of the transaction price of the contract has been allocated to the combined performance obligation of the granting of the license to BCV and associated technology transfer which was recognized when the technology transfer was completed in the fourth quarter of 2019. The revenue from regulatory and commercial milestones and royalties from net sales will be recognized upon the occurrence of the triggering events or when those transaction amounts are no longer fully constrained. Research and Development Prepaids and Accruals As part of the process of preparing financial statements, the Company is required to estimate its expenses resulting from its obligation under contracts with vendors and consultants and clinical site agreements in connection with its research and development efforts. The financial terms of these contracts are subject to negotiations which vary contract to contract and may result in payment flows that do not match the periods over which materials or services are provided to the Company under such contracts. The Company’s objective is to reflect the appropriate research and development expenses in its financial statements by matching those expenses with the period in which services and efforts are expended. The Company accounts for these expenses according to the progress of its research and development efforts. The Company determines prepaid and accrual estimates through discussion with applicable personnel and outside service providers as to the progress or state of communication of clinical trials, or other services completed. The Company adjusts its rate of research and development expense recognition if actual results differ from its estimates. The Company makes estimates of its prepaid and accrued expenses as of each balance sheet date in its financial statements based on facts and circumstances known at that time. Although the Company does not expect its estimates to be materially different from amounts actually incurred, its understanding of status and timing of services performed relative to the actual status and timing of services performed may vary and may result in the Company reporting amounts that are too high or too low for any particular period. Through December 31, 2021, there had been no material adjustments to the Company’s prior period estimates of prepaid and accruals for research and development expenses. The Company’s research and development prepaids and accruals are dependent upon the timely and accurate reporting of contract research organizations and other third-party vendors. Research and Development Expenses Major components of research and development costs include cash compensation, stock-based compensation, preclinical studies, clinical trial and related clinical manufacturing, drug development, materials and supplies, legal, regulatory compliance, and fees paid to consultants and other entities that conduct certain research and development activities on the Company’s behalf. Research and development costs, including upfront fees and milestones paid to contract research organizations, are expensed as goods are received or services rendered. Costs incurred in connection with clinical trial activities for which the underlying nature of the activities themselves do not directly relate to active research and development, such as costs incurred for market research and focus groups linked to clinical strategy as well as costs to build the Company’s brand, are not included in research and development costs but are reflected as general and administrative costs. Interest Income and Other, Net Interest income and other, net consists primarily of interest earned on our cash, cash equivalents and short-term and long-term investments. Income Taxes Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial and tax reporting bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established when the Company determines that it is more likely than not that some portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company has incurred operating losses from April 7, 2000 (inception) through December 31, 2021, and therefore has not recorded any current provision for income taxes. Additionally, the Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit recognized in the financial statements for a particular tax position is based on the largest benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settlement. Accordingly, the Company establishes reserves for uncertain tax positions. The FASB Staff Q&A, Topic 740, No. 5, Accounting for Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI), states that an entity can make an accounting policy election to either recognized deferred taxes for temporary basis differences expected to reverse as GILTI in future years or to provide for the tax expense related to GILTI in the year the tax is incurred as a period expense only. The Company has elected to account for GILTI as a period expense in the year the tax is incurred. Share-Based Compensation The Company measures and recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including employee stock options, restricted stock units and the employee stock purchase plan purchase rights, based on estimated fair values. The fair value of employee stock options and employee stock purchase plan purchase rights is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The grant-date fair value for restricted stock units is based upon the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recorded as expense over the requisite service periods. For performance-based awards compensation cost is recognized when it is probable that the performance criteria will be met. The Company estimates forfeitures at the time of grant and revises those estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from its estimates. The Company uses historical data to estimate forfeitures and records share-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest. To the extent that actual forfeitures differ from the Company’s estimates, the difference is recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period the estimates were revised. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Company applied a forfeiture rate based on the Company’s historical forfeitures. 401(k) Plan The Company maintains a defined contribution employee retirement plan (401(k) plan). For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized expenses for matching contributions of $0.4 million, $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Basic and Dilutive Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock Basic net loss per share of common stock is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, excluding the dilutive effects of warrants to purchase common stock, non-vested restricted stock, stock options, and employee stock purchase plan purchase rights. Diluted net loss per share of common stock is computed by dividing net loss by the sum of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period plus the potential dilutive effects of warrants to purchase common stock, non-vested restricted stock, stock options, and employee stock purchase plan purchase rights outstanding during the period calculated in accordance with the treasury stock method, but are excluded if their effect is anti-dilutive. Because the impact of these items is anti-dilutive during the periods of net loss, there was no difference between basic and diluted loss per share of common stock at December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. The calculation of weighted-average diluted shares outstanding excludes the dilutive effect of non-vested restricted stock, stock options to purchase common stock, and employee stock purchase plan purchase rights as the impact of such items are anti-dilutive during periods of net loss. Potential common shares excluded from the calculations were 4,672,859, 1,162,161, and 1,571,356, for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Segments The Company operates in only one segment, pharmaceuticals. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments |
