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Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended
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Accounting Policies | 3. Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Heron Therapeutics, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Heron Therapeutics B.V., which was organized in the Netherlands in March 2015. Heron Therapeutics B.V. has no operations and no material assets or liabilities, and there have been no significant transactions related to Heron Therapeutics B.V. since its inception. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and disclosures made in the accompanying notes to the financial statements. Our significant accounting policies that involve significant judgment and estimates include revenue recognition, investments, inventory and the related reserves, accrued clinical liabilities, income taxes and stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments with contractual maturities of three months or less from the original purchase date. Short-term investments consist of securities with contractual maturities of greater than three months from the original purchase date. Securities with contractual maturities greater than one year are classified as short-term investments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, as we have the ability, if necessary, to liquidate these securities to meet our liquidity needs in the next 12 months. We have classified our short-term investments as available-for-sale securities in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. Available-for-sale securities are stated at fair market value, with net changes in unrealized gains and losses reported in other comprehensive loss and realized gains and losses included in other income (expense). The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Interest and dividends on securities classified as available-for-sale are included in interest income. Our bank and investment accounts have been placed under a control agreement in accordance with our Senior Secured Convertible Notes (“Convertible Notes”) (see Note 9). Concentration of Credit Risk Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments are financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk. We deposit our cash in financial institutions. At times, such deposits may be in excess of insured limits. We may also invest our excess cash in money market funds, U.S. government and agencies, corporate debt securities and commercial paper. We have established guidelines relative to our diversification of our cash investments and their maturities in an effort to maintain safety and liquidity. These guidelines are periodically reviewed and modified to take advantage of trends in yields and interest rates. CINVANTI and SUSTOL are distributed in the U.S. through a limited number of specialty distributors and full line wholesalers (collectively, “Customers”) that resell to healthcare providers and hospitals, the end users of CINVANTI and SUSTOL. The following table includes the percentage of net product sales and accounts receivable balances for our three major Customers, each of which comprised 10% or more of our net product sales:
|  | Net Product Sales |  |  | Accounts Receivable |
|  | Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 |  |  | As of March 31, 2021 |
Customer A |  |  | 47.4 | % |  |  | 53.6 | %
Customer B |  |  | 32.7 | % |  |  | 34.5 | %
Customer C |  |  | 19.0 | % |  |  | 11.3 | %
Total |  |  | 99.1 | % |  |  | 99.4 | %
Accounts Receivable, Net Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoice amount, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects accounts receivable balances that are believed to be uncollectible. In estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts, we consider: (1) our historical experience with collections and write-offs; (2) the credit quality of our Customers and any recent or anticipated changes thereto; and (3) the outstanding balances and past due amounts from our Customers. We offered extended payment terms to our Customers in connection with our product launch of CINVANTI in January 2018. In addition, we offered extended payment terms to our Customers in January 2021 when we reinstated the promotion and contracting of SUSTOL. These extended payment terms we offered in anticipation of the timing of reimbursement by government and commercial payers. Effective January 2019, we shortened payment terms to our CINVANTI Customers. As of March 31, 2021, extended payment terms given to our Customers were evaluated in accordance with GAAP and did not impact the collectability of accounts receivables. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we determined that an allowance for doubtful accounts was not required. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we did not write off any accounts receivable balances. Inventory Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value on a first-in, first-out, or FIFO, basis. We periodically analyze our inventory levels and write down inventory that has become obsolete, inventory that has a cost basis in excess of its estimated realizable value and inventory quantities that are in excess of expected sales requirements as cost of product sales. The determination of whether inventory costs will be realizable requires estimates by management. If actual market conditions are less favorable than projected by management, additional write-downs of inventory may be required, which would be recorded as cost of product sales. Leases We determine if an arrangement is a lease or contains lease components at inception. Operating leases with an initial term greater than 12 months, are recorded as lease liabilities with corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) lease assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. ROU lease assets represent our right to use the underlying assets over the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the present value of our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. We use the implicit rate when readily determinable. The ROU lease assets equal the lease liabilities, less unamortized lease incentives, unamortized initial direct costs and the cumulative difference between rent expense and amounts paid under the lease. The lease term includes any option to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We have lease agreements with both lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. Revenue Recognition In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“Topic 606”). Topic 606 is based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Product Sales CINVANTI and SUSTOL are distributed in the U.S. through a limited number of Customers that resell to healthcare providers and hospitals, the end users of CINVANTI and SUSTOL. Revenue is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for our products. To determine revenue recognition for contracts with customers within the scope of Topic 606, we performed the following 5 steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations of the contract(s); (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract(s); and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy the performance obligations. Product Sales Allowances We recognize product sales allowances as a reduction of product sales in the same period the related revenue is recognized. Product sales allowances are based on amounts owed or to be claimed on the related sales. These estimates take into consideration the terms of our agreements with Customers, historical product returns, rebates or discounts taken, the shelf life of the product and specific known market events, such as competitive pricing and new product introductions. If actual future results vary from our estimates, we may need to adjust these estimates, which could have an effect on product sales and earnings in the period of adjustment. Our product sales allowances include:
| • | Product Returns—We allow our Customers to return product for credit for up to 12 months after its product expiration date. As such, there may be a significant period of time between the time the product is shipped and the time the credit is issued on returned product.
| • | Distributor Fees—We offer contractually determined discounts to our Customers. These discounts are paid no later than two months after the quarter in which product was shipped.
| • | Group Purchasing Organization (“GPO”) Discounts and Rebates—We offer cash discounts to GPO members. These discounts are taken when the GPO members purchase product from our Customers, who then charge back to us the discount amount. Additionally, we offer volume and contract-tier rebates to GPO members. Rebates are based on actual purchase levels during the quarterly rebate purchase period.
| • | GPO Administrative Fees—We pay administrative fees to GPOs for services and access to data. These fees are based on contracted terms and are paid after the quarter in which the product was purchased by the GPOs’ members.
| • | Medicaid Rebates—We participate in Medicaid rebate programs, which provide assistance to certain low-income patients based on each individual state’s guidelines regarding eligibility and services. Under the Medicaid rebate programs, we pay a rebate to each participating state, generally within three months after the quarter in which the product was sold.
We believe our estimated allowance for product returns requires a high degree of judgment and is subject to change based on our experience and certain quantitative and qualitative factors. We believe our estimated allowances for distributor fees, GPO discounts, rebates and administrative fees and Medicaid rebates do not require a high degree of judgment because the amounts are settled within a relatively short period of time. Our product sales allowances and related accruals are evaluated each reporting period and adjusted when trends or significant events indicate that a change in estimate is appropriate. Changes in product sales allowance estimates could materially affect our results of operations and financial position. Net product sales for the three months ended March 31, 2021 were $20.0 million, compared to $25.4 million for the same period in 2020. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, net products sales of CINVANTI were $18.5 million, compared to $25.2 million for the same period in 2020. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, net product sales of SUSTOL were $1.5 million, compared to $0.2 million for the same period in 2020. The following table provides a summary of activity with respect to our product returns, distributor fees and discounts, rebates and administrative fees, which are included in other accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
|  | Product Returns |  |  | Distributor Fees |  |  | Discounts, Rebates and Administrative Fees |  |  | Total |
Balance at December 31, 2020 |  | $ | 2,704 |  |  | $ | 3,930 |  |  | $ | 17,937 |  |  | $ | 24,571 |
Provision |  |  | 157 |  |  |  | 4,397 |  |  |  | 32,296 |  |  |  | 36,850 |
Payments/credits |  |  | (105 | ) |  |  | (4,566 | ) |  |  | (35,861 | ) |  |  | (40,532 | )
Balance at March 31, 2021 |  | $ | 2,756 |  |  | $ | 3,761 |  |  | $ | 14,372 |  |  | $ | 20,889 |
Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive loss is defined as the change in equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Net changes in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included in other comprehensive income (loss) and represent the difference between our net loss and comprehensive loss for both periods presented. Net Loss per Share Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period, without consideration of common stock equivalents. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares and common stock equivalents outstanding for the period determined using the treasury stock method. For purposes of this calculation, stock options, warrants and shares of common stock underlying Convertible Notes are considered to be common stock equivalents and are included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share only when their effect is dilutive. Because we have incurred a net loss for both periods presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, the following common stock equivalents were not included in the computation of net loss per share because their effect would be anti-dilutive (in thousands):
|  | March 31, |
|  | 2021 |  |  | 2020 |
Stock options outstanding |  |  | 18,795 |  |  |  | 16,510 |
Restricted stock units outstanding |  |  | 570 |  |  |  | — |
Warrants outstanding |  |  | 220 |  |  |  | 220 |
Shares of common stock underlying Convertible Notes outstanding |  |  | 9,653 |  |  |  | 9,095 |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2021 In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) (“ASU 2019-12”), which is intended to simplify the accounting for income taxes by eliminating certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. ASU 2019-12 also simplifies aspects of the accounting for franchise taxes and enacted changes in tax laws or rates. Adoption of ASU 2019-12 requires certain changes to be made prospectively and other changes to be made retrospectively. In the first quarter of 2021, we adopted the provisions of ASU 2019-12, which did not have a material impact on our results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, internal controls or related disclosures.

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