SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Nature of Business

Nature of Business

Applied UV, Inc. (the "Parent") was formed and incorporated in the State of Delaware for the intended purpose of holding the equity of SteriLumen, Inc. (“SteriLumen”), MunnWorks, LLC (“MunnWorks” and together with SteriLumen, the “Subsidiaries”) and other companies acquired or created by the Parent in the future. The Parent acquired the Subsidiaries pursuant to three share exchanges whereby the equity holders of the Subsidiaries exchanged all of their equity interests in the Subsidiaries for shares of voting stock of the Parent. As a result of the share exchanges, each Subsidiary became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Parent. The Parent and each Subsidiary are collectively referred to herein as (the "Company").

SteriLumen is engaged in the design, manufacture, assembly and distribution of (i) automated disinfecting mirror systems for use in hospitals and other healthcare facilities and (ii) air purification systems through its purchase of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Akida Holdings, LLC, KES Science & Technology, and Scientific Air Management LLC, as described below. MunnWorks, LLC is engaged in the manufacture of fine mirrors specifically for the hospitality industry.

In February of 2021, the Company acquired all the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Akida Holdings, LLC (“Akida”). At the time of this acquisition, Akida owned the Airocide™ system of air purification technologies, originally developed for NASA, with assistance from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, that uses a combination of UVC and a proprietary, titanium dioxide based photocatalyst that may help to accelerate the reopening of the global economy with applications in the hospitality, hotel, healthcare, nursing homes, grocer, wine, commercial buildings and retail sectors. The Airocide™ system has been used by brands and organizations such as NASA, Whole Foods, Dole, Chiquita, Opus One, Sub-Zero Refrigerators and Robert Mondavi Wines. Akida contracted KES Science & Technology, Inc. (“KES”) to manufacture, warehouse and distribute the Airocide™ system and Akida’s contractual relationship with KES was assigned to and assumed by the Company as part of the acquisition.

On September 28, 2021, the Company acquired all the assets and assumed certain liabilities of KES. At the time of the acquisition, KES was principally engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of the Airocide™ system of air purification technologies and misting systems. KES also had the exclusive right to the sale and distribution of the Airocide™ system in certain markets. This acquisition consolidates all of manufacturing, sale and distribution of the Airocide™ system under the SteriLumen brand and expands the Company’s market presence in food distribution, post-harvest produce, wineries, and retail sectors. The Company sells its products throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe

On October 13, 2021, the Company acquired all the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Scientific Air Management LLC, ("SciAir"). SciAir is a provider of whole-room, aerosol chamber and laboratory certified air disinfection machines. SciAir is a provider of whole-room, aerosol chamber and laboratory certified air disinfection machines that use a combination of UVC and a proprietary, patented system to eliminate airborne bacteria, mold, fungi, viruses, volatile organic compounds, and many odors without producing any harmful by-products. The units are well suited for larger spaces within a facility and are mobile with industrial grade casters allowing for movement throughout a facility to address increased bio burdern from larger meetings or increased human traffic.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied UV, Inc., MunnWorks, LLC and SteriLumen, Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. 

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the valuation and accounting for equity awards related to warrants and stock-based compensation, determination of fair value for derivative instruments, the accounting for business combinations and allocating purchase price and estimating the useful life of intangible assets.

Concentration of Credit and Business Risk

Concentration of Credit and Business Risk

At times throughout the year, the Company maintains cash balances at various institutions, which may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limit. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, amounts of $8,518,156 and $11,507,930, respectively were in excess of FDIC insured limits.

The Company provides credit in the normal course of business. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and maintains allowances for doubtful accounts based on factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company had no major suppliers and for the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company had two major suppliers that accounted for approximately 25.4% of supplies and materials used by the Company. The amounts have been recorded as costs of sales in the consolidated statements of operations.

Cash, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and equivalents include highly liquid investments that have original maturities less than 90 days at the time of their purchase. The company holds funds in money market accounts. These investments are carried at cost, which approximates market value because of their short maturities. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had $1,076,664 and $0, respectively, in cash equivalents. The Company also maintains a restricted cash balance to satisfy its preferred shareholder redemption requirements (Refer to Note 9).

Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable

An allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable is recorded when management believes the collectability of the accounts receivable is doubtful. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance is determined based on management’s review of the debtor’s ability to repay and repayment history, aging history, and estimated value of collateral, if any. The Company had an allowance for doubtful accounts approximating $9,000 and $100,000 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Inventory

Inventory

Inventories, which consists of raw materials and finished goods, is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) valuation method. Inventory costs are comprised primarily of product, freight and duty. The Company writes down inventory for estimated obsolescence equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. The company did not have any reserves for inventory as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation of furniture and fixtures is provided using the straight-line method, generally over the terms of the lease. Repairs and maintenance expenditures, which do not extend the useful lives of the related assets, are expensed as incurred. Depreciation of machinery and equipment is based on the estimated useful lives of the assets.

Schedule of estimated useful lives
	Years
Machinery and equipment	5-7
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of term of lease or useful life
Furniture and fixtures	7

Business Acquisition Accounting

Business Acquisition Accounting

The Company applies the acquisition method of accounting for those that meet the criteria of a business combination. The Company allocates the purchase price of its business acquisitions based on the fair value of identifiable tangible and intangible assets. The difference between the total cost of the acquisition and the sum of the fair values of acquired tangible and identifiable intangible assets less liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred in general and administrative expenses.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company has recorded intangible assets, including goodwill, in connection with business combinations. Estimated useful lives of amortizable intangible assets are determined by management based on an assessment of the period over which the asset is expected to contribute to future cash flows.

In accordance with U.S. GAAP for goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles, the Company tests these assets for impairment annually and whenever events or circumstances make it more likely than not that impairment may have occurred. For the purposes of that assessment, the Company has determined to assign assets acquired in business combinations to a single reporting unit including all goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired in business combinations.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments

The Company evaluates its warrants to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives. The result of this accounting treatment is that the fair value of the embedded derivative is marked-to-market each balance sheet date and recorded as a liability. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, the change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations as other income or expense.

The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. The Company has concluded that there are no such reclassifications required to be made as of and for the periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes valuation model to value the derivative warrants as stipulated in the agreement for the warrant holders to receive cash based on that value.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for loans payable approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturity of the financial instruments. The Company's financial assets and liabilities are measured using inputs from the three levels of the fair value hierarchy.

Loss Per Share

Loss Per Share

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common shareholders (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (the denominator) for the period. In periods of losses, diluted loss per share is computed on the same basis as basic loss per share as the inclusion of any other potential shares outstanding would be anti-dilutive.

The following table sets forth the number of potential shares of common stock that have been excluded from diluted net loss per share because their effect was anti-dilutive:

Schedule of Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share:
	As of December 31,
	2021		2020
Common stock options		644,314		136,750
Common stock warrants		192,419		235,095
Total		836,733		371,845

Stock- Based Compensation

Stock- Based Compensation

The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation awards in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 ("ASC"), Compensation-Stock Compensation ("ASC 718"). ASC 718 requires all stock-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options and restricted stock and modifications to existing stock options, to be recognized in the statements of operations based on their fair values over the requisite service period.

Research and Development

Research and Development

The Company accounts for research and development costs in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 730-10, Research and Development (“ASC 730-10”). Under ASC 730-10, all research and development costs must be charged to expense as incurred. Accordingly, research and development costs are expensed as incurred.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company files income tax returns using the cash basis of accounting. Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Current income taxes are based on the year's income taxable for federal and state tax reporting purposes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extend that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable income will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Per FASB ASC 740-10, disclosure is not required of an uncertain tax position unless it is considered probable that a claim will be asserted and there is a more-likely-than-not possibility that the outcome will be unfavorable. Using this guidance, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company has no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The Company's 2020, 2019, and 2018 Federal and State tax returns remain subject to examination by their respective taxing authorities. Neither of the Company's Federal or State tax returns are currently under examination.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when the performance obligations in the client contract has been achieved. A performance obligation is a contractual promise to transfer product to the customer. The transaction price of a contract is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when or as, the customer receives the benefit of the performance obligation. Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of goods in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods. To achieve this core principle, the Company applies the following five steps:

1)  Identify the contract with a customer.

2)  Identify the performance obligations in the contract.

3)  Determine the transaction price.

4)  Allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract.

5)  Recognize revenue when or as the Company satisfies a performance obligation.

For projects, that are completed within the Company’s facility, the company designs, manufactures and sells custom mirrors for hotels and hospitals through contractual agreements. These sales require the company to deliver the products within three to nine months from commencement of order acceptance. Deferred revenue represents amounts billed in excess of revenues recognized. Revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed typically does not occur as the Company will not perform any work in excess of the amount the company bills to its customers. If work is performed in excess of amounts billed, the Company will record an unbilled receivable.

Each product or service delivered to a third-party customer that is manufactured by a third-party vendor is considered to satisfy a performance obligation. Performance obligations generally occur at a point in time and are satisfied when control of the goods passes to the customer. These sales are shipped from the manufacturer to the customer without our taking physical inventory possession. The Company reports direct sales on a gross basis, that is, the amounts billed to our customers are recorded as "Sales," and inventory purchased from manufacturers are recorded as cost of sales. The Company is the principal of direct sales because the Company has the risk of loss and we control the inventory before it is transferred to our customers. Our control is evidenced by us being primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to our customers, taking on inventory risk of returned product, and having discretion in establishing pricing. Returns have historically been insignificant to our operations. The Company typically pay our vendors a portion of the total cost up front and the remaining balance is accrued for and paid within 30 to 60 days of when the products are shipped from the third-party warehouse. Deferred revenue represents amounts invoiced or deposits received from our customer for which the Company has not yet satisfied our performance obligation.

The company applied the five-step model to the sales of Akida’s and KES’s Airocide and misting system products, and SciAir’s whole-room aerosol chamber and laboratory certified air disinfection machines. At contract inception and once the contract is determined to be within the scope of ASC 606, the Company assesses the goods or services promised within each contract and determines those that are performance obligations and assesses whether each promised good or service is distinct. The Company sells Airocide air sterilization units, misting systems, and whole-room aerosol chamber and laboratory certified disinfection machines to both consumer and commercial customers. These products are sold both domestically and internationally. The cycle from contract inception to shipment of products is typically one day to three months. The Company’s contracts for both its consumer and commercial customers each contain a single performance obligation (delivery of Airocide, KES, and SciAir products), as the promise to transfer the individual goods or services is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and, therefore, not distinct. As a result, the entire transaction price is allocated to this single performance obligation. The Company recognizes revenues at a point in time when the customer obtains control of the Company’s product, which typically occurs upon shipment of the product by the Company or upon customer pick-up via third party common carrier.

Revenue recognized over time and revenue recognized at a point in time for the years ended:

Schedule of revenue
	December 31,
	2021		2020
Recognized over time	$	1,606,950	$	2,984,655
Recognized at a point in time		10,060,629		2,748,079
	$	11,667,579	$	5,732,734

Deferred revenue was comprised of the following as of:

	December 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Recognized over time	$	94,867	$	233,080
Recognized at a point in time		693,908		608,556
	$	788,775	$	841,636

All deferred revenue as of December 31, 2020 was recognized as revenue during the year ended December 31, 2021.

Shipping and Handling Charges

Shipping and Handling Charges

The Company reports shipping and handling fees charged to customers as part of net sales and the associated expense as part of cost of sales. Shipping charges amounted to $963,385 and $1,225,752 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Advertising

Advertising

Advertising costs consist primarily of online search advertising and placement, trade shows, advertising fees, and other promotional expenses. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in sales and marketing on the consolidated statements of operations. Advertising expense for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $799,799 and $317,560.

Vendor deposits

Vendor deposits

Vendor payments to third manufactures are capitalized until completion of the project and are recorded as vendor deposits. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the vendor deposit balance was $992,042 and $40,800, respectively.

Patent Costs

Patent Costs

The Company capitalizes costs consisting principally of outside legal costs and filing fees related to obtaining and maintaining patents. The Company amortizes patent costs over the useful life of the patent which is typically 20 years, beginning with the date the patent is filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or foreign equivalent. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, capitalized patent costs net of accumulated amortization was $1,693,124 and $178,088, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded $32,398 and $4,566, respectively, of amortization expense for these patents.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) (“ASU 2019-12”): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The new standard eliminates 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 related to changes in ownership of equity method investments and foreign subsidiaries. The guidance also simplifies aspects of accounting for franchise taxes and enacted changes in tax laws or rates and clarifies the accounting for transactions that result in a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill. For public business entities, it is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

In June 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40). This standard eliminates the beneficial conversion and cash conversion accounting models for convertible instruments. It also amends the accounting for certain contracts in an entity’s own equity that are currently accounted for as derivatives because of specific settlement provisions. In addition, the new guidance modifies how particular convertible instruments and certain contracts that may be settled in cash or shares impact the diluted EPS computation. For public business entities, it is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years using the fully retrospective or modified retrospective method. Early adoption is permitted but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has not adopted this accounting pronouncement and is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements.

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standard setting bodies that the Company adopts as of the specified effective date. The Company does not believe that the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations upon adoption.