| SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
| Dec. 31, 2020 |
| SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | |
| Basis of Presentation | The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The summary of significant accounting policies presented below is designed to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements. Such financial statements and accompanying notes are the representations of Company’s management, who is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. |
| Principles of Consolidation | The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CURE Pharmaceutical Holding Corp (“CPHC”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, CURE Pharmaceutical, CHI, The Sera Labs, Inc. and its 63% majority owned subsidiary Oak Therapeutics, Inc. (“Oak”) through April 15, 2019 as the Company entered into a Termination and Release Agreement with Oak to surrender all of the Company’s shares of Oak and terminate any rights the Company may have to acquire additional shares or interest in Oak, collectively referred to as (“CURE”, “we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company”). All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s film strip product represents the principal operations of the Company. Business acquisitions are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition. The Company’s purchase accounting resulted in all assets and liabilities of acquired businesses being recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition dates. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |
| Going Concern and Management's Liquidity Plans | In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) standard on going concern, Accounting Standard Update, or ASU No. 2014-15, The Company assesses going concern uncertainty in its consolidated financial statements to determine if it has sufficient cash, cash equivalents and working capital on hand, including marketable equity securities, and any available borrowings on loans, to operate for a period of at least one year from the date the consolidated financial statements are issued, which is referred to as the “look-forward period” as defined by ASU No. 2014-15. As part of this assessment, based on conditions that are known and reasonably knowable to The Company, it will consider various scenarios, forecasts, projections, estimates and will make certain key assumptions, including the timing and nature of projected cash expenditures or programs, and its ability to delay or curtail expenditures or programs, if necessary, among other factors. Based on this assessment, as necessary or applicable, The Company makes certain assumptions around implementing curtailments or delays in the nature and timing of programs and expenditures to the extent The Company deems probable those implementations can be achieved and it has the proper authority to execute them within the look-forward period in accordance with ASU No. 2014-15. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. At December 31, 2020, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $81.3 million and a working capital deficit of approximately $10.6 million. Our operating activities consume the majority of our cash resources. We anticipate that we will continue to incur operating losses and negative cash flows from operations, at least into the near future, as we execute our commercialization and development plans and strategic and business development initiatives. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had approximately $1.7 million of cash on hand. As further described in Note 11, on October 30, 2020, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) with an institutional investor (the “Investor”), pursuant to which it sold to the Investor a Series A subordinated convertible note, with an initial principal amount of $4.6 million (the “Series A Note”), and a Series B senior secured convertible note, with an initial principal amount of $6.9 million (the “Series B Note,” and together with the Series A Note, the “Convertible Notes” and, each a “Convertible Note”), for an aggregate principal amount of $11.5 million (the “Private Placement”). The Company received gross proceeds from the Series A and Series B Notes of $5.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2020. The Company paid legal and broker fees totaling $0.7 million and $1.1 million promissory note due to the Investor from the gross proceeds from the Series A and Series B Notes during the year ended December 31, 2020. The Series A Note was sold with an original issue discount of $0.6 million and the Series B Note was sold with an original issue discount of $0.9 million. The Investor paid for the Series A Note issued to the Investor by delivering $4.0 million in cash consideration and paid for the Series B Note issued to the Investor by delivering a secured promissory note (the “Investor Note”) with an initial principal amount of $6.0 million. The Investor will be required to prepay the Investor Note in certain amounts (each a “Mandatory Prepayment”) on the first date after the effectiveness of a resale registration statement (or the availability of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) if certain other conditions are satisfied as of such date. While the Company believes the funds available through this financing will be sufficient to meet the Company’s working capital requirements during the coming year, if the Company is unable to satisfy the conditions required to initiate the Mandatory Prepayment under the Investor Note, then it will need to obtain alternative financing. There can be no assurance that if such alternative financing is needed that it will be available on terms acceptable to the Company or will be enough to fully sustain the Company’s operations. If the Company is unable to raise sufficient additional funds it will have to develop and implement a plan to extend payables, reduce expenditures, or scale back our business plan until sufficient additional capital is raised to support further operations. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish the plans described in the preceding paragraph and eventually secure other sources of financing and attain profitable operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the issuance of the consolidated financial statements. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets and liabilities that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. |
| Reclassifications | Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year’s consolidated financial statements to enhance comparability with the current year’s consolidated financial statements. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net loss. |
| Use of Estimates | The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates include, but are not limited to, the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory reserves, valuation of intangible assets and goodwill, depreciative and amortization useful lives, assumptions used to calculate the fair value of the contingent share consideration, stock based compensation, beneficial conversion features, warrant values, deferred taxes and the assumptions used to calculate derivative liabilities and fair valued of the purchase price allocations. Actual results could differ materially from such estimates under different assumptions or circumstances. |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, the Company had no cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) in accounts that at times may be in excess of the federally insured limit of $250,000 per bank. The Company minimizes this risk by placing its cash deposits with major financial institutions. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had $1.5 million and $3.8 million in excess of the federal insurance limit, respectively. |
| Investment in Associates | An associate is an entity over which the Company has significant influence through an investment. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but not control or joint control over those policies. The results of assets and liabilities of associates are incorporated in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, investments in associates are carried in the consolidated balance sheet at cost as adjusted for post-acquisition changes in the Company’s share of the net assets of the associate, less any impairment in the value of the investment. Losses of an associate in excess of the Company’s interest in that associate are not recognized. Additional losses are provided for, and a liability is recognized, only to the extent that the Company has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate. Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Company’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the associate recognized at the date of acquisition is recognized as goodwill. The goodwill is included within the carrying amount of the investment. On November 1, 2019, the Company purchased a Convertible Loan (“Loan”) with a Releaf Europe BV (“Releaf”) in the amount of $0.2 million. Releaf shall accrue interest on the Loan at 6% per annum and shall become due and payable to the Company at the earlier of the conversion date, the date when the Loan is repaid or at the maturity date of October 31, 2021 (“Maturity Date”). In the event of a request for conversion by the Company (“Request for Conversion”) or at the end of the Maturity Date, the outstanding amount of the Loan and any unpaid accrued interest shall be converted into shares of Releaf (“Shares”) based on a price per share on a post money valuation of $10.9 million. In the event Releaf completes a financing round totaling at least $2 million of debt and/or equity (“Qualified Financing”), the outstanding amount of the Loan Agreement and any unpaid accrued interest shall automatically convert at a price per share paid by the investors in connection with the Qualified Financing less a discount of 20% on the subscription price. In addition, both the Company and Releaf agree in the event the pre-money valuation of the Qualified Financing is higher than $15 million, the conversion shall be calculated with a cap of pre-money valuation of $14.5 million. As of December 31, 2020, the Company recorded an investment using the cost method of accounting in Releaf and did not record any accrued interest relating to this Loan. On February 5, 2020 and February 13, 2020, the Company purchased two convertible loans (the “February 2020 Loans”) with Releaf for a total amount of $0.3 million. Releaf shall accrue interest on the February 2020 Loans at 6% per annum and they shall become due and payable to the Company at the earlier of the conversion date or the maturity date of October 31, 2021. In the event of a request for conversion by the Company or at the end of the maturity date, October 31, 2021, the outstanding amounts of the February 2020 Loans and any unpaid accrued interests shall be converted into shares of Releaf based on a price per share on a post money valuation of $10.9 million. In the event Releaf completes a financing round totaling at least $2 million of debt and/or equity (“Releaf February 2020 Qualified Financing”), the outstanding amount of the February 2020 Loans and any unpaid accrued interest shall automatically convert at a price per share paid by the investors in connection with the Releaf February 2020 Qualified Financing, less a discount of 20% on the subscription price. In addition, in the event that the pre-money valuation of the Releaf February 2020 Qualified Financing is higher than $15 million, the conversion shall be calculated with a cap of pre-money valuation of $14.5 million. As of December 31, 2020, the Company recorded an investment using the cost method of accounting in Releaf and did not record any accrued interest relating to the foregoing Releaf loans. The Company follows Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 325-20, Cost Method Investments |
| Allowances for Credit Losses | Accounts receivable are generally unsecured. The Company closely monitors accounts receivable balances and estimates the allowance for credit losses. These estimates are based on historical collection experience and other factors, including those related to current market conditions and events. The Company’s allowances for accounts receivable have not historically been material. At December 31, 2020 management determined that an allowance of $0.044 million was necessary. At December 31, 2019, management determined that no allowance was necessary. |
| Property and Equipment | The Company capitalizes expenditures related to property and equipment, subject to a minimum rule, that have a useful life greater than one year for: (1) assets purchased; (2) existing assets that are replaced, improved or the useful lives have been extended; or (3) all land, regardless of cost. Acquisitions of new assets, additions, replacements and improvements (other than land) costing less than the minimum rule in addition to maintenance and repair costs, including any planned major maintenance activities, are expensed as incurred. Depreciation has been provided using the straight-line method on the following estimated useful lives: Manufacturing equipment 5-7 years Computer and other equipment 3-7 years Leasehold improvements 3-7 years In accordance with ASC 360, Property Plant and Equipment, the Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and a current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. |
| Leases | Effective January 2019, the Company accounts for its leases under ASC 842. Under this guidance, arrangements meeting the definition of a lease are classified as operating or financing leases, and are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as both a right of use asset and lease liability, calculated by discounting fixed lease payments over the lease term at the rate implicit in the lease or the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. Lease liabilities are increased by interest and reduced by payments each period, and the right of use asset is amortized over the lease term. For finance leases, interest on the lease liability and the amortization of the right of use asset results in front-loaded expense over the lease term. Variable lease expenses are recorded when incurred. The adoption of ASC 842 did not have a material impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements because the Company did not have any significant operating leases at the time of adoption. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company as a result of its acquisition has various operating leases in accordance with ASC 842 discussed in Note 20. The Company’s accounting for financing leases (previously referred to as “capital leases”) remained substantially unchanged. In calculating the right of use and lease liability, the Company has elected to combine lease and non-lease components. The Company excludes short-term leases having initial term of 12 months or less from the new guidance as an accounting policy election, and recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. |
| Inventory | Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value (“NRV”). NRV is the amount by which the estimated selling price of the product exceeds the sum of any additional costs expected to be incurred on the sale of such product in the ordinary course of business. The Company determines the cost of its inventory, which includes amounts related to materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead, on a first-in, first-out basis. The Company performs an assessment of the recoverability of capitalized inventory during each reporting period. In order to state the inventory at the lower of cost or NRV, we maintain reserves against individual stocking units. Inventory reserves, once established, are not reversed until the related inventories have been sold or scrapped. If future demand or market conditions are less favorable than our projections, a write-down of inventory may be required, and would be reflected in cost of product revenues sold in the period the revision is made. |
| Goodwill and intangible assets | In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net identifiable assets and liabilities. Goodwill, similar to IPR&D, is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually, or if circumstances indicate its value may no longer be recoverable. Qualitative factors considered in this assessment include industry and market conditions, overall financial performance, and other relevant events and factors affecting the Company’s business. Based on the qualitative assessment, if it is determined that the fair value of goodwill is more likely than not to be less than its carrying amount, the fair value of a reporting unit will be calculated and compared with its carrying amount and an impairment charge will be recognized for the amount that the carrying value exceeds the fair value. The Company operates in two segments as result of the Sera Labs, Inc., acquisition in October 2020 and considered to be the two reporting units and, therefore, goodwill is tested for impairment at the segment level. The Company does not have intangible assets with indefinite useful lives other than goodwill, Trademark, and the acquired IPR&D discussed in Note 17. As of December 31, 2020, there has been no impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. |
| Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | Long-lived assets include equipment and intangible assets other than those with indefinite lives. We assess the carrying value of our long-lived asset groups when indicators of impairment exist and recognize an impairment loss when the carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable when compared to undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. Indicators of impairment include significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in our use of the assets or in our business strategy, loss of or changes in customer relationships and significant negative industry or economic trends. When indications of impairment arise for a particular asset or group of assets, we assess the future recoverability of the carrying value of the asset (or asset group) based on an undiscounted cash flow analysis. If carrying value exceeds projected, net, undiscounted cash flows, an additional analysis is performed to determine the fair value of the asset (or asset group), typically a discounted cashflow analysis, and an impairment charge is recorded for the excess of carrying value over fair value. There was no impairment on our long-lived assets during the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. |
| Contingent consideration liabilities | Certain of The Company’s asset and business acquisitions involve the potential for future payment of consideration to third-parties and former selling shareholders in amounts determined upon attainment of revenue milestones, from product sales, as applicable. The fair value of such liabilities is determined using unobservable inputs. These inputs include the estimated amount and timing of projected cash flows and the risk-adjusted discount rate used to present value the cash flows. These obligations are referred to as contingent consideration. ASC 805 requires that contingent consideration be estimated and recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date as part of the total consideration transferred. Contingent consideration is an obligation of the acquirer to transfer additional assets or equity interests to the selling shareholders in the future if certain future events occur or conditions are met, such as the attainment of product development milestones. Contingent consideration also includes additional future payments to selling shareholders based on achievement of components of earnings, such as “earn-out” provisions or percentage of future revenues, including royalties paid to the selling shareholders based on a percentage of revenues generated from the Sera Labs’ products. The fair value of contingent consideration after the acquisition date is reassessed by the Company as changes in circumstances and conditions occur, with the subsequent change in fair value recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. Changes in key assumptions can materially affect the estimated fair value of contingent consideration liabilities and, accordingly, the resulting gain or loss that the Company records in its consolidated financial statements. See Notes 17 for a full discussion of these liabilities. |
| Revenue Recognition | The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, “ Revenue Recognition To achieve the core principle of Topic 606, we perform the following steps: · Identify the contract(s) with customer; · Identify the performance obligations in the contract; · Determine the transactions price; · Allocate the transactions price to the performance obligations in the contract; and · Recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy a performance obligation. Under Topic 606, the Company recognizes revenue as, or when, we satisfy performance obligations under a contract. We account for a contract when the parties approved the contract and are committed to perform on it, the rights of each party and the payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the consideration. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service, or a series of distinct goods or services, to a customer. The transaction price of a contract must be allocated to each performance obligation and recognized as the performance obligation is satisfied. In essence, we recognize revenue when or as control of the promised goods or services transfer to the customer. |
| Cure Pharmaceutical Revenue | The Cure Pharmaceutical derives revenues from two primary sources: products and services. Product revenue includes the shipment of products according to agreements with the Cure Pharmaceutical’s customers. Services include research and development contracts for the development of OTF products utilizing the Cure Pharmaceutical’s CureFilm Technology or our other proprietary technologies. Cure Pharmaceutical’s contracts with customers rarely contain multiple performance obligations. For these contracts, Cure Pharmaceutical accounts for individual performance obligations separately if they are distinct. The transaction price is allocated to the separate performance obligations on a relative standalone selling price basis. Standalone selling prices are typically estimated based on observable transactions when these services are sold on a standalone basis. The Cure Pharmaceutical’s formulation and product development income include services for the development of OTF products utilizing our CureFilm Technology. Our development contracts have up to four phases. Revenue is recognized based on progress toward completion of the performance obligation in each phase. The method to measure progress toward completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. Cure Pharmaceutical generally uses the input method to measure progress for its contracts because it best depicts the transfer of assets to the customer, which occurs as we incur costs for the contracts. Under the cost-to-cost measure of progress, the progress toward completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. Revenue is recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Costs to fulfill these obligations mainly include materials, labor, supplies and consultants. |
| Sera Labs Revenue | Sera Labs recognizes revenue as, or when, we satisfy performance obligations under a contract. We account for a contract when the parties approved the contract and are committed to perform on it, the rights of each party and the payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the consideration. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service, or a series of distinct goods or services, to a customer. The transaction price of a contract must be allocated to each performance obligation and recognized as the performance obligation is satisfied. In essence, we recognize revenue when or as control of the promised goods or services transfer to the customer. Revenue from eCommerce sales, including direct-to-consumer sales, are recognized upon shipment of merchandise. We also elected to adopt the practical expedient related to shipping and handling fees which allows us to account for shipping and handling activities that occur after control of the related good transfers as fulfillment activities instead of assessing such activities as performance obligations. Therefore, shipping and handling activities are considered part of the Company’s obligation to transfer the products and therefore are recorded as direct selling expenses, as incurred. Shipping revenue are recorded upon delivery to the customer. |
| Practical Expedients and Exemptions | The Company has elected certain practical expedients and policy elections as permitted under ASC Topic 606 as follows: · The Company adopted the practical expedient related to not adjusting the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if the period between transfer of product and customer payment is expected to be less than one year at the time of contract inception; · The Company made the accounting policy election to exclude any sales and similar taxes from the transaction price; and · The Company adopted the practical expedient not to disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less |
| Sales Tax | The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised goods or services to a customer, excluding sales taxes. The net amount of sales tax payable to the taxation authority is included sales tax payable in the balance sheet. |
| Sales Returns, Discounts and Warranties | Sales returns, discount and warranties are considered variable consideration under ASC 606. The Company reduces revenue for estimated future returns, discounts and warranties which may occur with distributors and retailers. When evaluating the adequacy of sales returns, discounts and warranties, the Company analyzes the following: historical credit allowances, current sell-through of inventory of the Company’s products, current trends in retail industry, changes in customer demand, acceptance of products, and other related factors. |
| Cost to Obtain a Contract | The Company pays sales commission to its employees and outside sales representatives for contracts that they obtain relating to wholesale and personal protective equipment. The Company applies the optional practical expedient to immediately expense costs to obtain a contract if the amortization period of the asset that would have been recognized is one year or less. As such, sales commissions are immediately recognized as an expense and included as part of sales and marketing expenses. |
| Contract Liabilities | Advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized represent contract liabilities and are recorded as deferred revenues when customers remit contractual cash payments in advance before satisfying performance obligations under contractual arrangements. Contract liabilities are derecognized when revenue is recognized, and the performance obligation is satisfied. Advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized are included in deferred revenue, which is classified as current or noncurrent based on the timing of when the Company expects to recognize revenue. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, we had contract liabilities of $1.0 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Contract liabilities is made up of the following as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands): 2020 2019 Customer deposits for commercial products $ 281 $ 456 Customer deposits for personal protective equipment 713 - Total contract liabilities $ 994 $ 456 The following table summarizes the changes in contract liabilities during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands): Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 383 Additions 493 Transfers to Revenue (420 ) Balance at December 31,2019 456 Additions 1,033 Transfers to Revenue (495 ) Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 994 |
| Cost of Revenues | Cost of revenues primarily consists of labor and manufacturing costs for our products. |
| Advertising Expense | The Company expenses marketing, promotions and advertising costs as incurred. Such costs are included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Company recorded advertising costs of $1.1 million and $0.5 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. |
| Research and Development | Costs incurred in connection with the development of new products and processes are charged to research and development expenses as incurred. The Company recorded research and development expenses of $2.8 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. |
| Income Taxes | The Company utilizes FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is “more likely-than-not” that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company generated a deferred tax asset through net operating loss carry-forward. However, a valuation allowance of 100% has been established due to the uncertainty of the Company’s realization of the net operating loss carry forward prior to its expiration. On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was enacted in response to the outbreak of a novel strain of the coronavirus, COVID-19. The CARES Act lifts certain deduction limitations originally imposed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “2017 Tax Act”). Under the CARES Act, net operating losses (“NOLs”) arising in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2021 may be carried back to each of the five tax years preceding the tax year of such loss. Moreover, under the 2017 Tax Act as modified by the CARES Act, federal NOLs of our corporate subsidiaries generated in tax years ending after December31, 2017 may be carried forward indefinitely, but the deductibility of federal NOLs, particularly for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, may be limited. The accounting for the material income tax impacts will be reflected in the 2020 financial statements. It is uncertain if and to what extent various states will conform to the 2017Tax Act or the CARES Act. The Company is currently assessing the impact the CARES Act will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |
| Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-based compensation is accounted for based on the requirements of the Share-Based Payment Topic of ASC 718 which requires recognition in the consolidated financial statements of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments over the period the employee or director is required to perform the services in exchange for the award (presumptively, the vesting period). The ASC also requires measurement of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award. Pursuant to ASU 2018-07 (Topic 718) for share-based payments to employees, consultants and other third-parties, compensation expense is determined at the “grant date.” The expense is recognized over the vesting period of the award. Until the measurement date is reached, the total amount of compensation expense remains uncertain. The Company initially records compensation expense based on the fair value of the award at the grant date. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option valuation model for estimating fair value at the date of grant. The Company accounts for restricted stock awards and stock options issued at fair value, based on an exercise price per share equal to the volume-weighted average of the high and low selling prices of the Company’s common stock reported on the OTC Bulletin Board for the five (5) trading days in the Company’s common stock beginning with the third (3rd) such trading following the Filing Date and ending with the seventh (7th) such trading day following the Filing Date. Compensation expense is recognized for the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest over the period during which the recipient renders the required services to the Company generally using the straight-line single option method. In the case of award modifications, the Company accounts for the modification in accordance with ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting, whereby the Company recognizes the effect of the modification in the period the award is modified. As of January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2018-07, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which aligns the accounting of share-based payment awards issued to employees and nonemployees. The adoption did not materially impact our consolidated financial statements. |
| Business combinations and fair value measurements | The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with ASC 805, which requires the purchase consideration transferred to be measured at fair value on the acquisition date in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3 When a part of the purchase consideration consists of shares of the Company common stock, the Company calculates the purchase price attributable to those shares, a Level 1 security, by determining the fair value of those shares quoted on the OTC as of the acquisition date. The Company recognizes estimated fair values of the tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets acquired, including in-process research and development, and liabilities assumed, including any contingent consideration, as of the acquisition date. Goodwill is recognized as any amount of the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in excess of the consideration transferred. ASC 805 precludes the recognition of an assembled workforce as an asset, effectively subsuming any assembled workforce value into goodwill. In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, and also considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had no financial assets or liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, except for cash and cash equivalents consisting of money market funds and the Series A and Series B Notes, which we elected the fair value option. These assets are measured at fair value using the period-end quoted market prices as a Level 1 input. The Company also has certain derivative liabilities and contingent consideration liabilities which are carried at fair value based on Level 3 inputs (see Note 12). The carrying amounts of cash equivalents, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair values because of the short-term nature of these items. The carrying amount of the PPP loan approximates fair value because of the SBA guarantee on the terms of the loan and the relatively recent funding date of the loan (see Note 10). The following table summarizes fair value measurements by level at December 31, 2020 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands): (Dollars in thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair value of contingent stock consideration $ 3,205 $ - $ - $ 3,205 Fair value of Series A Note $ 7,010 $ - $ - $ 7,010 Fair value of Series B Note $ 11,674 $ - $ - $ 11,674 Fair value of derivative liability $ - $ - $ - $ - The following table summarizes fair value measurements by level at December 31, 2019 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands): (Dollars in thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair value of contingent stock consideration $ 16,043 $ - $ - $ 16,043 Fair value of derivative liability $ 91 $ - $ - $ 91 The fair value of contingent stock consideration is evaluated each reporting period using projected financial information, discount rates, and key inputs. Projected contingent payment amounts are discounted back to the current period using a discount rate. Financial information is based on the Company’s most recent internal forecasts. Changes in projected financial information, the Company’s stock price, discount rate and time for settlement of milestones and earnouts may result in higher or lower fair value measurements. Increases (decreases) in any of those inputs in isolation may result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. For the period from the date of acquisition to December 31, 2020, the Company’s stock price, volatility percentage and the weighted average present value probability of each the various estimates of milestones, earn-out amounts and achievements being accomplished resulted in a decrease of the fair value of the contingent stock consideration. In June 2020, the Company settled all of its outstanding contingent consideration liabilities outstanding with CHI. In October 2020, the Company acquired Sera Labs and had an outstanding contingent consideration liability of $3.2 million in relation to the Sera Labs Merger. The Company has elected the fair value option to account for the Series A and B Notes that were issued on October 30, 2020 and records this at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As a result of applying the fair value option, direct costs and fees related to the Series A and B Notes were recognized in earnings as incurred and not deferred. The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 financial instruments during the year ended December 31, 2020 (in thousands): Fair value at December 31, 2019 $ — Initial fair value of Series A Note 9,042 Initial fair value of Series B Note 11,990 Change in fair value of Series A Note 165 Change in fair value of Series B Notes (316 ) Conversion of Series A Notes (2,197 ) Fair value of Series A and B Notes at December 31, 2020 $ 18,684 Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Series A and Series B Notes are measured at fair value using the Monte Carlo simulation valuation methodology. A summary of the weighted average (in aggregate) significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs) used in measuring the Company’s derivative liabilities that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy is as follows: Date of valuation October 30, 2020 December 31, 2020 Stock price $ 1.25 $ 1.30 Conversion price $ 1.32 $ 1.32 Term (in years) – Series A Note 2.00 1.83 Term (in years) – Series B Note 1.00 0.83 Volatility – Series A Note 87 % 86 % Volatility – Series B Note 81 % 80 % Risk-free interest rate – Series A Note 0.14 % 0.12 % Risk-free interest rate – Series A Note 0.13 % 0.09 % Interest rate 18 % 18 % The Company recorded a loss of $9.3 million due to the change in fair value of Series A and B convertible notes for the year ended December 31, 2020. |
| Beneficial Conversion Feature | If the conversion features of conventional convertible debt provides for a rate of conversion that is below market value, this feature is characterized as a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). A BCF is recorded by the Company as a debt discount pursuant to ASC Topic 470-20 “Debt with Conversion and Other Options.” In those circumstances, the convertible debt is recorded net of the discount related to the BCF and the Company amortizes the discount to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method. |
| Accounting for warrants | The Company determines the accounting classification of warrants it issues, as either liability or equity classified, by first assessing whether the warrants meet liability classification in accordance with ASC 480-10, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock |
| Derivative Liabilities | ASC 815-40, requires that embedded derivative instruments be bifurcated and assessed, along with free-standing derivative instruments such as warrants, on their issuance date and in accordance with ASC 815-40-15 to determine whether they should be considered a derivative liability and measured at their fair value for accounting purposes. In determining the appropriate fair value, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing formula and present value pricing. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company adjusted its derivative liability to its fair value, and reflected the change in fair value, in its consolidated statement of operations. |
| Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements | The Company follows ASC 810-10-65, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements.” This statement clarifies that a non-controlling (minority) interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. It also requires consolidated net income to include the amounts attributable to both the parent and non-controlling interest, with disclosure on the face of the consolidated income statement of the amounts attributed to the parent and to the non-controlling interest. In accordance with ASC 810-10-45-21, the losses attributable to the parent and the non-controlling interest in subsidiary may exceed their interests in the subsidiary’s equity. The excess and any further losses attributable to the parent and the non-controlling interest shall be attributed to those interests even if that attribution results in a deficit non-controlling interest balance. As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, the Company did not have any non-controlling interest in connection with our majority-owned subsidiary, Oak in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as we deconsolidated Oak on April 15, 2019. |
| Contingencies | We are exposed to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business and use various methods to resolve these matters in a manner that we believe serves the best interest of our shareholders and other constituents. When a loss is probable, we record an accrual based on the reasonably estimable loss or range of loss. When no point of loss is more likely than another, we record the lowest amount in the estimated range of loss and, if material, disclose the estimated range of loss. We do not record liabilities for reasonably possible loss contingencies, but do disclose a range of reasonably possible losses if they are material and we are able to estimate such a range. If we cannot provide a range of reasonably possible losses, we explain the factors that prevent us from determining such a range. Historically, adjustments to our estimates have not been material. We believe the recorded reserves in our consolidated financial statements are adequate in light of the probable and estimable liabilities. We do not believe that any of these identified claims or litigation will be material to our results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition. |
| Net Loss per Common Share | Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding any unvested restricted stock awards. Diluted net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period plus dilutive securities or other contracts to issue common stock as if these securities were exercised or converted to common stock. Diluted net loss per share includes the effect of common stock equivalents (stock options, unvested restricted stock, and warrants) when, under either the treasury or if-converted method, such inclusion in the computation would be dilutive. Net loss is adjusted for the dilutive effect of the change in fair value liability for price adjustable warrants, if applicable. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the year ended (in thousands, except per share data): (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Net loss attributable to the Company $ (30,621 ) $ (21,363 ) Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock 47,308,158 34,540,461 Dilutive potential common stock shares from: Vested Stock options from the Company’s 2017 Equity Incentive Plan - - Warrants - Conversion of convertible notes - - Issuance of contingent shares relating to CHI acquisition - - Common stock and common stock equivalents 47,308,158 34,540,461 Income per share: Basic net loss per share $ (0.65 ) $ (0.62 ) Diluted net loss per share $ (0.65 ) $ (0.62 ) The following number of shares have been excluded from diluted net income (loss) since such inclusion would be anti-dilutive (in thousands, except per share data): December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Vested stock options from the Company’s 2017 Equity Incentive Plan 2,757,687 1,481,391 Warrants 2,479,849 6,648,446 Shares to be issued upon conversion of convertible notes 115,047 115,047 Total 5,352,583 8,244,884 In connection with Sera Labs Merger, Sera Labs security holders are also entitled to receive up to 5,988,024 shares of the Company’s common stock (the "Clawback Shares”) based on the achievement of certain sales milestones. Due to the uncertainty of the number of Clawback Shares to be issued, these Clawback Shares were not included in the table above. The Series A and B Notes (other than restricted amounts under a Series B Note) is convertible, at the option of the Investor, into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $1.32 per share. The conversion price is subject to full ratchet antidilution protection upon any transaction in which the Company is deemed to have granted, issued or sold, any shares of Common Stock. If the Company enters into any agreement to issue any variable rate securities, other than a bona fide at-the-market offering or equity line of credit, the Investor has the additional right to substitute such variable price (or formula) for the conversion price. If an Event of Default has occurred under the Convertible Notes, the Investor may elect to alternatively convert the Convertible Notes at the redemption premium described therein. Due to the uncertainty of the number of shares to be issued, the shares to be issued from the conversion of the Series A and B Notes were also not included in the table above. |
| Segment Reporting | The Company uses the "management approach” to identify its reportable segments. The management approach designates the internal organization used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the basis for identifying the Company’s reportable segments. Using the management approach, the Company determined that it does have segment reporting relating to Cure Pharmaceutical and Sera Labs. |
| Emerging Growth Company | We are an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act. For as long as we are an “emerging growth company,” we are not required to: (i) comply with any new or revised financial accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies, (ii) provide an auditor’s attestation report on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, (iii) comply with any new requirements adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) requiring mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report in which the auditor would be required to provide additional information about the audit and the financial statements of the issuer or (iv) comply with any new audit rules adopted by the PCAOB after April 5, 2012, unless the SEC determines otherwise. However, we have elected to “opt out” of the extended transition period discussed in (i), and will therefore comply with new or revised accounting standards on the applicable dates on which the adoption of such standards are required for non-emerging growth companies. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that our decision to opt out of such extended transition period for compliance with new or revised accounting standards is irrevocable. |
| Risks and Uncertainties | The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and may continue to have, an unfavorable impact on certain areas of the Company's business. The broader implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's financial condition and results of operations remain uncertain and will depend on certain developments, including the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the availability, distribution, and effectiveness of vaccines to address the COVID-19 virus. The impact on the Company's customers and suppliers and the range of governmental and community reactions to the pandemic are uncertain. The Company may experience reduced customer demand or constrained supply that could materially adversely impact business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and cash flows in future periods. Series A and Series B convertible notes: The Company has elected the fair value option to record its Series A and Series B convertible debentures, which were issued in October 2020. Accordingly, the notes are marked-to-market at each reporting date with the change in fair value reported as a gain (loss) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. All issuance costs related to the debentures were expensed as incurred in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. |
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted | ASU 2016-01 For financial liabilities measured using the fair value option in ASC 825, ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments — Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, issued in January 2016, requires entities to recognize the changes in fair value of liabilities caused by a change in instrument specific credit risk (own credit risk) in other comprehensive income. The ASU is effective for calendar-year public business entities beginning in 2018. For all other calendar-year entities, it is effective for annual periods beginning in 2019 and interim periods beginning in 2020. Entities can early adopt certain provisions of the new standard, including this provision related to financial liabilities measured under the fair value option. We have considered this guidance and its impact on this debt accounted for at fair value. Based on discussions with our valuation expert and knowledge of the Company there was no change in valuation caused by a change in the Company’s credit risk during the period from October 30, 2020 to December 31, 2020. ASU-2018-09 ASU 2018-09, Codification improvements, clarifies the accounting for a debt extinguishment when the fair value option is elected. Upon extinguishment an entity shall include in net income the cumulative amount of the gain or loss previously recorded in other comprehensive income for the extinguished debt that resulted from changes in instrument-specific credit risk. The ASU is effective for calendar-year public business entities beginning in 2019. For all other calendar-year entities, it is effective for annual periods beginning in 2020 and interim periods beginning in 2021. Early adoption is permitted for any fiscal year or interim period for which an entity’s financial statements have not yet been issued or have not been made available to be issued. We have considered this guidance and its impact on this debt accounted for at fair value. Based on discussions with our valuation expert and knowledge of the Company there was no change in valuation caused by a change in the Company’s credit risk during the period from October 30, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Since there is no change accounted for as a change in Credit Risk (included in other comprehensive income/loss) there is no impact to the Company’s financial statements from this new guidance. ASU 2018-13 In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurements ASU 2017 - 04 In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other ASU 2016-02 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “ Leases The new standard provides optional practical expedients in transition. We did not elect the package of practical expedients where, under the new standard, prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs do not need to be reassessed. The new standard also provides practical expedients for ongoing accounting where we elected the practical expedients on adoption and did not record any ROU asset with terms of less than 12 months. ASU 2018-07 In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-7, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) — Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This guidance supersedes ASC 505-50 and expands the scope of ASC 718 to include all share-based payment arrangements related to the acquisition of goods and services from both nonemployees and employees. The amendments should be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The guidance permits early adoption and was adopted by the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The adoption of this ASU did not have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted | ASU 2016-13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 (as amended through November 2019), Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ASU 2019-12 In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, “Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes” under ASC 740, which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within that fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impacts of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. ASU 2020-01 In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, Clarifying the Interactions Between Topic 321, Topic 323,and Topic 815 Investments – Equity Securities ASU 2020-06 In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options and Derivative and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity, which simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments. This guidance eliminates certain models that require separate accounting for embedded conversion features, in certain cases. Additionally, among other changes, the guidance eliminates certain of the conditions for equity classification for contracts in an entity’s own equity. The guidance also requires entities to use the if-converted method for all convertible instruments in the diluted earnings per share calculation and include the effect of share settlement for instruments that may be settled in cash or shares, except for certain liability-classified share-based payment awards. This guidance is required to be adopted by us in the first quarter of 2023 and must be applied using either a modified or full retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. Other accounting standard updates effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2020 are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. There are various other updates recently issued, however, they are not expected to a have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. |
