Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Biota Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s fiscal year ends on June 30. |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management of the Company to make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amount of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include accruals and obligations, tangible and intangible assets and deferred income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair Value of Financial Instruments Financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, note payable and accrued liabilities. The carrying amounts of those financial instruments are considered to be representative of their respective fair values because of the short-term nature of those investments. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash Equivalents and Investments Cash equivalents consist of short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 or fewer days when purchased. Investments with original maturities between 90 and 365 days when purchased are considered to be short-term investments. Investments with original maturities over 365 days when purchased are considered to be long-term investments. The Company has classified its entire investment portfolio as available-for-sale. These securities are recorded as cash equivalents, short-term or long-term investments. Short-term and long-term investments are carried at the fair value based upon observable inputs based on quoted market prices. The amortized cost of securities is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity. Amortization and accretion are included in interest income, net, and any realized gains and losses are also included in interest income, net. All unrealized gains and losses are reported in other comprehensive loss. The cost basis of all securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Available-for-sale securities as of June 30, 2015 consisted primarily of U.S. treasury securities, U.S. government agency securities, corporate notes and certificates of deposit. |
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Concentration of Credit Risk and Other Risks and Uncertainties Cash, cash equivalents and short- and long-term investments consist of financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk to the extent recorded on the balance sheets. The Company believes that it has established guidelines for investment of its excess cash that maintain principal and liquidity through its policies on concentration, diversification, investment maturity, and investment grade. |
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Receivables Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount. An allowance for returns is estimated based on historical information patterns and sales and return information provided by the partner. An allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on probable credit losses in the existing accounts receivable and returns allowed under the Company’s contract based on a combination of default history, aging analysis and any specific, known troubled accounts. The allowance is determined based on a review of individual accounts for collectability, generally focusing on those that are past due. The current year expense to adjust receivables for returns and doubtful accounts, if any, is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Property and Equipment Fixed assets are recorded at acquisition cost, net of accumulated depreciation and impairment. Depreciation on tangible and intangible property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful life of machinery , equipment, software and fixtures is three to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the remaining lease term or estimated useful life of the asset. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. |
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Leased Assets The Company accounts for its leases at their inception as either an operating or capital lease, depending on certain defined criteria. All of the Company’s leases in effect at June 30, 2015 and 2014 are considered operating leases. The costs of operating leases are charged to the consolidated statement of operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The difference between cash payments and straight line rent expense is recorded as deferred rent liability. The balance of deferred rent liabilities is classified in the balance sheet as other liabilities. Additionally, any incentives the Company receives are treated as a reduction of expenses over the term of the agreement. Leasehold improvements provided by the landlord are capitalized at cost and amortized over the lesser of their expected useful life or the life of the lease, without assuming renewal features, if any, are exercised. |
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Impairment of Assets The Company reviews its tangible and intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition is less than the carrying amount of the asset. If the evaluation indicates that the carrying value of an asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is measured by comparing the carrying value of the asset to its fair value. |
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] | Foreign Currency Functional and reporting currency . significant changes in economic facts and circumstances indicated clearly that the functional currency had changed. Transactions and balances . The results and financial position of any operations that have a functional currency different from the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollar amounts. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at average rates for the period. All resulting exchange differences are recognized as accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders’ equity. On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of any net investment in foreign entities are recorded in stockholders’ equity as part of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related taxes. |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Patent Expense Legal fees incurred for patent application costs for product candidates have been charged to expense and reported in research and development expense. |
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] | Share-Based Compensation Expense Share-based compensation expense relates to stock options, restricted stock units or other equity-based grants. The fair market value of stock options is determined at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the date the grant is issued. The fair market value of restricted stock units or other equity-based grants are also determined at the grant date, based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on that date. The value of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest is recognized, net of forfeitures, as an expense on a straight-line basis over the employee's requisite service period. The Company uses the lattice model with a Monte Carlo simulation to value the grants of market stock units (“MSUs”). This valuation methodology utilizes several key assumptions, including the average closing stock price on the grant date, expected volatility of the Company’s stock price, risk-free rates of return and expected dividend yield. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income Taxes The Company applies ASC 740 – Income Taxes, Where the Company determines that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized in the future, the deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance. The valuation allowance is sufficient to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that the Company determines is more likely than not to be realized. |
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition Revenue consists primarily of royalty payments, license fees, milestone payments and payments for services performed pursuant to contracts. Revenue from royalties is recognized when the net sales of the underlying product by the relevant third party, including actual or estimated returns within the royalty period based on agreement, are determinable. The Company receives estimates of the amount of royalty revenue from its licensees on a quarterly basis. Revenue from services performed pursuant to contracts or grants is recognized when earned, typically when the underlying services or activities are rendered. The Company analyzes cost reimbursable grants and contracts to determine whether it should report such reimbursements as revenue, or as an offset to the related research and development expenses incurred. For costs incurred and revenues generated from third parties where the Company is deemed to be the principal participant, such as the previous BARDA contract, it recognizes revenue and costs using the gross basis of accounting. Revenue for collaborative research and development activities typically consists of fees for services, or payments when specific milestones are met and match underlying activities occurring during the term of the arrangement. For milestones that are deemed substantive, the Company recognizes the contingent revenue when: (i) the milestones have been achieved; (ii) no further performance obligations with respect to the milestones exist; and (iii) collection is reasonably assured. A milestone is considered substantive if all of the following conditions are met: (i) the milestone is non-refundable; (ii) achievement of the milestone was not reasonably assured at the inception of the arrangement; (iii) substantive effort is involved to achieve the milestone; and (iv) the amount of the milestone appears reasonable in relation to the effort expended with the other milestones in the arrangement and the related risk associated with achievement of the milestone. If a milestone is deemed not to be substantive, the Company recognizes the portion of the milestone payment as revenue that correlates to activities already performed; the remaining portion of the milestone payment is deferred and recognized as revenue as the Company completes its performance obligations. |
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue represents expenses incurred by the Company in performing services and activities pursuant to government contracts or grants for which it records related revenue and expense on the gross basis of accounting. Cost of revenue expense, which relates to the terminated BARDA contract, includes, but is not limited to, the cost of third-party service providers incurred in connection with conducting external preclinical studies and clinical trials, monitoring, accumulating and evaluating the related preclinical and clinical data; salaries and personnel-related expenses for our internal staff allocated to the contract or grant, including benefits; and, the cost to develop, formulate and manufacture product candidates directly allocated to the specific contract. |
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Research and Development Expense Research and development expense represents the cost of activities associated with the discovery, preclinical development, and clinical development of the Company’s product candidates other than those captured under cost of revenue. These costs include, but are not limited to, fees paid to third-party service providers in connection with conducting external preclinical studies and clinical trials, monitoring, accumulating and evaluating the related preclinical and clinical data; salaries and personnel-related expenses for our internal staff, including benefits and share-based compensation; the cost to develop, formulate and manufacture product candidates; legal fees associated with patents and intellectual property related to our product candidates; external research and chemistry, consulting fees; license expenses and sponsored research fees paid to third parties; and outsourced cost of specialized information systems to evaluate and monitor our programs, depreciation and laboratory facility costs. Research and development expenses are expensed as incurred. |
In Process Research and Development, Policy [Policy Text Block] | In-Process Research and Development (“IPR&D”) Expense IPR&D expense and other charges represent impairments and other costs associated with product candidates under development that have not received regulatory approval for marketing at the time of acquisition. IPR&D acquired through an asset acquisition is written off at the acquisition date if the assets have no alternative future use. IPR&D acquired in a business combination is capitalized as indefinite-lived intangible assets (irrespective of whether these assets have an alternative future use) until completion or abandonment of the related research and development activities. Costs associated with the development of acquired IPR&D assets are expensed as incurred. |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block] | General and Administrative Expense General and administrative expense reflects the costs incurred to manage and support our research and development activities, operations, contracts and grants, and status as a publicly-traded company. General and administrative expense consists primarily of salaries and personnel-related expenses, including share-based compensation for personnel in executive, finance, accounting, information technology, business development and human resources functions. Other significant costs include professional fees for legal, auditing, tax, and consulting services, insurance premiums, other expenses incurred as a result of being a company that is publicly traded, and depreciation and facility expenses. |
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Total Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income is defined as the total change in stockholders’ equity during the period other than from transactions with stockholders, and for the Company, includes net income, unrealized gains and loss from available for sale securities and cumulative translation foreign currency adjustments. |
Limited Suppliers, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Limited Suppliers The Company may rely on single-source third-party suppliers and contract manufacturers to formulate or manufacture its product candidates pursuant to FDA current good manufacturing practices (“cGMP”) requirements. The failure of a single-source supplier or single-source contract manufacturer to produce and deliver specific candidates on a timely basis, or at all, could delay or interrupt the development process and affect the Company’s operating results. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Recent Accounting Standards In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern |