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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Any reference in these notes to applicable guidance is meant to refer to the authoritative GAAP as found in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and ASUs of the FASB.
The significant accounting policies used in preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are consistent with those discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, other than as noted below.
Reverse Stock Split
On November 28, 2023, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a 1-for-15 reverse stock split of its common stock (the "Reverse Stock Split"). The Reverse Stock Split became effective at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on November 28, 2023 (the "Effective Time").
As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every 15 shares of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock were automatically reclassified into one validly issued, fully-paid and non-assessable share of common stock. Any fractional post-split shares as a result of the Reverse Stock Split were rounded down to the nearest whole post-split share. The Reverse Stock Split did not affect the number of authorized shares of common stock or the par value of the common stock. All share amounts and per share amounts for the periods prior to the Effective Time disclosed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been restated to reflect the Reverse Stock Split on a retroactive basis.
Marketable Securities Classification
The Company may invest its excess cash in money market funds and debt instruments of the U.S. Treasury, financial institutions, corporations and U.S. government agencies with strong credit ratings and an investment grade rating at or above A-1 or P-1 by two of the three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations. The Company does not believe that it is exposed to more than a nominal amount of credit risk related to any marketable securities
it may invest in. The Company has established guidelines relative to diversification and maturities that maintain safety and liquidity, and periodically reviews and modifies these guidelines to maximize trends in yields and interest rates without compromising safety and liquidity.
The Company classifies its investments in debt instruments as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale investments are reported at fair value at each balance sheet date, and include any unrealized holding gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive loss, a component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses are included in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. All of the Company's available-for-sale securities are available for use in its current operations. The Company classifies marketable securities as either cash equivalents, short-term, or long-term based on their stated maturity dates as it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will hold these assets through to their maturity dates.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Information
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Information
The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2024, the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and the condensed consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are unaudited. The unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited annual consolidated financial statements, and in the opinion of management reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair statement of the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2024, the results of its operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and its cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. Financial statement disclosures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are condensed and do not include all disclosures required for an annual set of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year ended December 31, 2024, any other interim periods, or any future year or period.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, accrued and prepaid research and development expense, collaboration revenue, stock-based compensation expense and the recoverability of the Company’s net deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance. Estimates are periodically reviewed in light of changes in circumstances, facts and experience. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Common Stock Warrants
Common Stock Warrants
The Company accounts for warrants to purchase shares of its common stock in accordance with the guidance in FASB ASC No. 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (ASC 480) and ASC No. 815, Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815). The Company classifies warrants issued for the purchase of shares of its common stock as either equity or liability instruments based on an assessment of the specific terms and conditions of each respective contract. Such assessment includes determining whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments or embedded in a host instrument, whether the warrants are liabilities within the scope of ASC 480, whether the warrants meet the definition of a derivative in ASC 815 and whether the warrants meet the requirements for equity classification pursuant to the indexation and equity classification criteria in ASC 815. The Company determines the classification for its warrants at the time of issuance and updates its assessment, as necessary. Warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification are recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital.
Net Loss per Share
Net Loss per Share
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The calculation of weighted average number of common shares outstanding excludes shares of restricted common stock that are not vested but includes shares of common stock underlying pre-funded
warrants. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, after giving consideration to the dilutive effect of potentially dilutive common shares. For purposes of this calculation, outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock, unvested shares of restricted common stock and potential shares issuable under the 2020 ESPP are considered potentially dilutive common shares. The Company has generated a net loss in all periods presented so the basic and diluted net loss per share are the same, as the inclusion of the potentially dilutive securities would be anti-dilutive.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
On November 27, 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. ASU No. 2023-07 improves reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments included in this ASU apply to all public entities that are required to report segment information in accordance with Topic 280, including those with a single reportable segment. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted and should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Upon transition, the segment expenses categories and amounts disclosed in the prior periods should be based on the significant segment expense categories identified and disclosed in the period of adoption. The Company only has one reportable segment and this ASU impacts disclosures only. The Company has determined that the effects of adopting the amendments in ASU 2023-07 will only impact its disclosures and not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position and the results of its operations when such amendment is adopted.
On December 14, 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU No. 2023-09 provides more transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and incomes taxes paid information. For public companies, the amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and should be applied prospectively. The Company has determined that the effects of adopting the amendments in ASU 2023-09 will only impact its disclosures and will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position and the results of its operations when such amendment is adopted.