SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
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The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and applicable sections of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to make the financial statements not misleading have been included. The condensed balance sheet as of June 30, 2014 was derived from the audited financial statements filed in Form 10-KT on September 26, 2014. Operating results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 2015. For further information, refer to our Transition Report on Form 10-KT for the year ended June 30, 2014 and our Form 8-K concerning the Merger filed on June 16, 2014, and as amended on July 7, 2014. |
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Use of Estimates |
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The accompanying financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP and require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. The use of estimates may also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates made by management include, among others, realization of capitalized assets, valuation of equity instruments, and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
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Revenue Recognition |
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The Company recognizes revenue when all four of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists; (ii) delivery of the products and/or services has occurred; (iii) the selling price is fixed or determinable; and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. The Company does not grant customers the right to return the products after such products have been accepted. Amounts billed for shipping and handling are recorded as a component of net sales and the cost incurred for freight is included as a component of operating expenses in the statements of operations. |
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Property and Equipment |
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Purchased property and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Repairs and maintenance of equipment are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Gains or losses on dispositions of property and equipment are included in the results of operations when realized. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, ranging from three to seven years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of terms of the leases or their estimated useful lives. Depreciation expense on assets acquired under capital leases is included in depreciation expense. |
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Patents |
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Costs incurred in applying for patents relating to the Company’s process for production of nanopowders have been capitalized. Patents are amortized to reflect the pattern of economic benefits consumed, on a straight-line basis, over the estimated periods benefited. As of December 31, 2014, nine patents have been issued and three patents are pending approval. Amortization relating to issued patents was not significant during the periods presented. Additional significant costs may be required for the continued development of end-use applications for the Company’s technology. |
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets |
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Long-lived assets and intangible assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company evaluates potential impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the assets with the estimated undiscounted future cash flows associated with them. Should the review indicate that an asset is not recoverable, the Company’s carrying value of the asset would be reduced by the estimated shortfall to fair value. |
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Research and Development Costs |
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Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Costs incurred for research and development for new or improved processes to produce nanopowders as well as end use applications for the nanopowders are expensed until the production process or applications have been determined to be commercially viable. Costs incurred after the production process is viable and a working model of the equipment has been completed will be capitalized as long-lived assets. |
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Income Taxes |
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Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The provision for income taxes represents the tax payable for the period, if any, and the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities. |
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The Company provides for tax contingencies, if any, for federal, state and local exposures relating to audit results, tax planning initiatives and compliance responsibilities. The development of these reserves requires judgments about tax issues, potential outcomes and timing. Although the outcome of such matters is uncertain, in management’s opinion adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for potential liabilities emanating from these reviews. If actual outcomes differ materially from these estimates, they could have a material impact on the Company’s results. |
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Loss Per Share |
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The Company calculates basic loss per share by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per share is computed similar to basic loss per share, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if such additional common shares had been issued and were dilutive. |
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Potential common shares, consisting of options and warrants, totaling 12,052,572 and 10,946,415, have been excluded from the computations of diluted net loss per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive for the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
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Stock-Based Compensation |
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The Company measures all employee stock-based compensation awards using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model and allocates the related expense over the requisite service period. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock as determined by its private placement offerings, the expected life of the award is based on the simplified method. |
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The Company accounts for nonemployee stock-based transactions using the fair value of the consideration received (i.e. the value of the goods or services) or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. |
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Reclassifications |
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The Company has reclassified certain prior period amounts to conform with current year presentation, in particular with regard to enhanced allocation of research and development costs that were previously classified as cost of goods sold. |
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Risks and Uncertainties |
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The Company faces risks and uncertainties relating to its ability to successfully implement and fulfill its strategy. Among other things, these risks include the ability to obtain revenues; manage operations; competition; attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel; maintain and develop new strategic relationships; and the ability to anticipate and adapt to the changing nanotechnology market and any changes in government regulations. |
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Therefore, the Company may be subject to the risks of delays in consummating contracts with customers and suppliers, raising sufficient capital to achieve its objectives and other uncertainties, including financial, operational, technological, regulatory and other risks associated with an emerging business, including the potential risks of business failure. Technology and manufacturing companies with whom the Company is expected to compete, in general, are well capitalized. The Company is competing against entities with the financial and intellectual resources and expressed intent of performing rapid technological innovation. The Company’s resources are limited and must be allocated to focus objectives in order to succeed. |
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Going Concern |
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The Company has incurred recurring losses from operations from inception and has limited working capital. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had an accumulated deficit of approximately $39.5 million. The Company’s activities will necessitate significant uses of working capital beyond 2015. Additionally, the Company’s capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the success of its continued research and development efforts and the status of competitive products. The Company plans to continue financing its operations with cash received from financing activities. Management is currently attempting to raise additional capital from financing activities to sustain operations until the Company is able to generate sufficient cash flows from operations. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to raise sufficient capital to continue operations and, if available, on terms satisfactory to the Company. |
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