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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). 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 the accompanying notes. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including but
not
limited to those related to collectability of receivables, intangible assets, contingent consideration, leases and legal contingencies. As additional information becomes available or actual amounts become determinable, the recorded estimates are revised and reflected in the operating results. Actual results could differ from those estimates. License and other revenue amounts have been combined in prior periods’ financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Progenics as well as its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
Our international subsidiaries generally consider their respective local currency to be their functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these international subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at quarter-end exchange rates and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the quarter and year-to-date period. Foreign currency translation adjustments for the reported periods are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in our consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, and the cumulative effect is included in the stockholders’ equity section of our consolidated balance sheets. Realized gains and losses denominated in foreign currencies are recorded in operating expenses in our consolidated statements of operations and were
not
material to our consolidated results of operations for the years ended
December 31, 2019,
2018,
and
2017.
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results
may
differ from those estimates.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
We recognize revenue when our customers obtain control of the promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To account for arrangements that are within the scope of this new guidance, we perform the following
five
steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price, including variable consideration, if any; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy our performance obligations.
 
For contracts determined to be within the scope of ASU
2014
-
09,
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic
606
)
(“ASU
2014
-
09”
or the “Topic
606”
), we assess the goods or services promised within each contract for the purpose of identifying them as performance obligations. We must apply judgement in assessing whether each promised good or service is distinct. If a promised good or service is
not
distinct, we will combine that good or service with other promised goods or services until it identifies a bundle of goods or services that is distinct.
 
The transaction price is then determined and allocated to the identified performance obligations in proportion to their estimated fair value, which requires significant judgment. Variable consideration, which is estimated using the expected value method or the most likely amount method, is included in the transaction price only if, in our judgment, it is probable that a significant future reversal of cumulative revenue under the contract will
not
occur.
 
For arrangements that include development, regulatory or sales milestone payments, we evaluate whether the milestones are probable of being reached and estimate the amount to be included in the transaction price using the most likely amount method. If it is probable that a significant revenue reversal would
not
occur, the associated milestone value is included in the transaction price. Milestone payments that are
not
within our control or the licensee’s control, such as regulatory approvals, are generally
not
considered probable of being achieved until those approvals are received.
 
We then recognize as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied.
 
The following are our revenue streams from contracts with customers for the
three
years ended
December 31, 2019 (
in thousands):
 
   
2019
   
2018
   
2017
 
Product sales
  $
1,559
    $
-
    $
-
 
Royalty income
   
16,970
     
14,908
     
10,965
 
License and other revenue
   
16,457
     
714
     
733
 
Total revenue
 
$
34,986
   
$
15,622
   
$
11,698
 
 
Product sales
– represent revenue from sales of AZEDRA directly to hospitals. Our performance obligations are to provide AZEDRA based on sales orders from hospitals, which have been verified by our commercial team as properly credentialed to receive, handle, administer and dispose of radioactive materials. We recognize revenue after the customer takes title and has obtained control of the product. Our contracts with hospitals stipulate that product is shipped free on-board destination. We invoice hospitals after the products have been delivered and invoice payments are generally due within
60
days of invoice date. We record sales to hospitals based on AZEDRA’s list price per mCi and the amount prescribed based upon a dosimetric assessment of each patient. We record product sales net of any variable consideration due to rebates and discounts provided under governmental and other programs, and other sales-related deductions, such as product returns and copay assistance programs. Shipping and handling costs associated with finished goods delivered to customers are recorded as a selling expense.
 
Royalty income
– represents revenue from the sales-based royalties under our intellectual property licensing arrangements and is recognized upon net sales of the licensed products.
 
License and o
ther revenue
– represents revenue from upfront payments (fixed consideration) and development and sales milestones, sublicense payments, support and service payments and sales-based bonus payments (variable consideration) under our licensing or software arrangements. The fixed consideration will be recognized as revenue at the time when the transfer of know-how is completed. The variable consideration will be estimated using the most likely amount method and recognized only when we have “a high degree of confidence” that revenue will
not
be reversed in a subsequent reporting period. The other revenue also includes revenue from product sales of research reagents, that is recognized upon shipment to the end customer (i.e. control of the product is deemed to be transferred).
 
Included in the
$16.5
million license and other revenue for the year ended
December 31, 2019,
is the
$10.0
million sales milestone we recognized under the RELISTOR License Agreement (achievement of U.S. net sales of RELISTOR in excess of
$100.0
million),
$4.0
million upfront payment from FUJIFILM under the aBSI agreement and
$2.0
million milestone under the Bayer agreement for initiation of a Phase
1
trial of PSMA TTC. We are eligible for future milestone and royalty payments under both license agreements with Bausch and Bayer.
 
We had receivable contract balances of
$16.0
million and
$3.8
million as of
December 31, 2019
and
2018,
respectively, primarily related to the royalty revenue stream and milestone payment under our partnership with Bausch (see
Note
5
. Accounts Receivable
).
 
Research and Development Expenses
 
Research and development expenses consist of costs for clinical development and manufacturing of clinical trial materials associated with our research and development activities. Our research and development expenses include:
 
 
External research and development expenses incurred under arrangements with
third
-parties, such as Contract Research Organizations, or CROs, consultants and Contract Manufacturing Organizations, or CMOs;
 
Employee-related expenses, including salaries, benefits, travel and stock-based compensation;
 
Facilities, depreciation and other allocated expenses, which include direct and allocated expenses for rent and maintenance of facilities, depreciation of leasehold improvements and equipment, and laboratory supplies; and
 
License and sub-license fees.
 
We expense research and development costs as incurred. We account for nonrefundable advance payments for goods and services that will be used in future research and development activities as expense when the service has been performed or when the goods have been received.
 
At each period end, we evaluate the accrued expense balance related to these activities based upon information received from the suppliers and estimated progress towards completion of the research or development objectives to ensure that the balance is reasonably stated. Such estimates are subject to change as additional information becomes available.
 
Patents
 
As a result of research and development efforts conducted by us, we have applied, or are applying, for a number of patents to protect proprietary inventions. All costs associated with patents are expensed as incurred.
 
Net
Loss
Per Share
 
We prepare earnings per share (“EPS”) data in accordance with ASC
260
(Topic
260,
Earnings Per Share
). Basic net loss per share amounts have been computed by dividing net loss attributable to us by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. For
2019,
2018
and
2017,
we reported net losses and, accordingly, potential common shares were
not
included since such inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. Shares to be issued upon the assumed conversion of the contingent consideration liability are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation, if performance conditions have
not
been met.
 
Comprehensive Loss
 
Comprehensive loss represents the change in net assets of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Our comprehensive loss includes net loss adjusted for the changes in foreign currency translation adjustment. The disclosures required by ASC
220
(Topic
220,
Comprehensive Income
) for
2019,
2018,
and
2017
have been included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. There was
no
income tax expense/benefit allocated to any component of other comprehensive loss (see
Note
10.
Stockholders’ Equity
for additional information).
 
Concentrations of Credit Risk
 
Financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of risk consist principally of cash, cash equivalents, and receivables. We invest our excess cash in money market funds, which are classified as cash and cash equivalents. We have established guidelines that relate to credit quality, diversification and maturity and that limit exposure to any
one
issue of securities. We hold
no
collateral for these financial instruments.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
We consider all highly liquid investments which have maturities of
three
months or less, when acquired, to be cash equivalents. The carrying amount reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximates its fair value. Cash and cash equivalents subject us to concentrations of credit risk. At
December 31, 2019
and
2018,
we had invested approximately
$35.8
million and
$136.1
million, respectively, in cash equivalents in the form of money market funds with
two
investment companies and held approximately
$6.2
million and
$1.6
million, respectively, in
three
commercial banks.
 
Restricted Cash
 
Restricted cash included in long-term assets of
$3.0
million and
$1.5
million at
December 31, 2019
and
2018,
respectively, represents collateral for a letter of credit securing a lease obligation (for both periods), collateral for a letter of credit related to equipment purchases and a security deposit with the German District Court related to the PSMA-
617
litigation (for
2019
). We believe the carrying value of this asset approximates fair value.
 
Accounts Receivable
 
We estimate the level of accounts receivable which ultimately will be uncollectable based on a review of specific receivable balances, industry experience and the current economic environment. We reserve for affected accounts receivable an allowance for doubtful accounts. At
December 31, 2019
and
2018,
we had
no
allowance for doubtful accounts.
 
Leases
 
We determine whether an arrangement is or contains a lease at its inception. We recognize lease liabilities based on the present value of the minimum lease payments
not
yet paid by using the lease term and discount rate determined at lease commencement. As most of our leases do
not
provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of our lease payments. Our leases
may
include options to extend or terminate a lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. We recognize the operating right-of-use (“ROU”) lease assets at amounts equal to the lease liability adjusted for prepaid or accrued rent, remaining balance of any lease incentives and unamortized initial direct costs.
 
The operating lease liabilities are reported in other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities and the related ROU lease assets are reported in other noncurrent assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Lease expense for our operating leases is calculated on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is reported in research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We do
not
recognize a lease liability or ROU lease assets for leases whose lease terms, at commencement, are
twelve
months or less, or for leases which are below the established capitalization threshold.
 
In-Process Research and Development
,
Othe
r
Identified
Intangible Assets
and Goodwill
 
The fair values of in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) and other identified intangible assets acquired in business combinations are capitalized. The Company utilizes the “income method”, which applies a probability weighting that considers the risk of development and commercialization to the estimated future net cash flows that are derived from projected sales revenues and estimated costs or “replacement costs”, whichever is greater. These projections are based on factors such as relevant market size, patent protection, historical pricing of similar products and expected industry trends. The estimated future net cash flows are then discounted to the present value using an appropriate discount rate. This analysis is performed for each IPR&D project and other identified intangible assets independently. IPR&D assets are treated as indefinite-lived intangible assets until completion or abandonment of the projects, at which time the assets are amortized over the remaining useful life or written off, as appropriate. Other identified intangible assets are amortized over the relevant estimated useful life. The IPR&D assets are tested at least annually or when a triggering event occurs that could indicate a potential impairment and any impairment loss is recognized in our consolidated statements of operations.
 
Goodwill represents excess consideration in a business combination over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is
not
amortized but is subject to impairment testing at least annually or when a triggering event occurs that could indicate a potential impairment. The Company determines whether goodwill
may
be impaired by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit (the Company has determined that it has only
one
reporting unit for this purpose), calculated as the product of shares outstanding and the share price as of the end of a period, to its carrying value (for this purpose, the Company’s total stockholders’ equity).
No
goodwill impairment has been recognized as of
December 31, 2019
or
2018.
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
In accordance with ASC
820
(Topic
820,
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
), we use a
three
-level hierarchy for fair value measurements of certain assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes that distinguishes between market participant assumptions developed from market data obtained from outside sources (observable inputs) and our own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed from the best information available to us in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). We assign hierarchy levels to our contingent consideration liability arising from the Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“MIP”) acquisition based on our assessment of the transparency and reliability of the inputs used in the valuation. The fair value hierarchy is divided into
three
levels based on the source of inputs as follows:
 
 
Level
1
- Valuations based on unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access
 
 
Level
2
- Valuations for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly, other than Level
1
inputs
 
 
Level
3
- Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement
 
To estimate the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities, we use valuation approaches within a hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of us. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect our assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.
 
The availability of observable inputs can vary among the various types of financial assets and liabilities. To the extent that the valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. In certain cases, the inputs used for measuring fair value
may
fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for financial statement disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level of input used that is significant to the overall fair value measurement.
 
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
 
 
We believe the carrying amounts of our cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, other assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and current portion of our debt approximated their fair values as of
December 31, 2019
and
2018
due to their short term nature. The estimated fair value of our non-recourse royalty-backed long-term debt (see
Note
9.
Non-Recourse Long-Term Debt, Net
for additional information) approximates its carrying value as the interest rate is in line with the market interest rates for this type of debt with the respective underlining collateral value.
 
The fair value of the contingent consideration liability represents future potential milestone payments related to the MIP acquisition. The fair value of the contingent consideration liability is categorized as a Level
3
instrument, as displayed in Note
4.
We record the contingent consideration liability at fair value with changes in estimated fair values recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. We reassess the fair value of the contingent consideration at each reporting period. The contingent consideration liability results from probability adjusted discounted cash flows and Monte Carlo simulation models which include estimates of milestone payments to former MIP stockholders under the acquisition agreement.
 
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
 
Our non-financial assets, such as intangible assets and property and equipment acquired in a business combination, are measured and recorded at fair value on the acquisition date, and if indicators of impairment exist, we assess recoverability by measuring the amount of any impairment by comparing the carrying value of the asset to its then-current estimated fair value (for intangible assets) or to market prices for similar assets (for property and equipment). If the carrying value is
not
recoverable, we record an impairment charge in our consolidated statements of operations.
No
impairments for property and equipment occurred for the years ended
December 
31,
2019
and
2018.
 
Based on the results from the
1404
Phase
3
trial completed in
2018,
whereby only
one
of the co-primary endpoints was met, we changed our Level
3
assumptions of potential future sales projections, resulting in a
$23.2
million impairment of the
1404
indefinite-lived assets fair value. The corresponding non-cash impairment charge was recorded as part of operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
 
Other current assets are comprised of prepaid expenses, interest, and other receivables, all of which are expected to be settled within
one
year. Restricted cash, included in other assets, represents collateral for letters of credit securing a lease obligation. We believe the carrying value of these assets approximates fair value and are considered Level
1
assets.
 
Fixed Assets
 
Leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures, and equipment are stated at cost or at fair value for assets acquired in a business combination. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease or of the improvement, whichever is shorter. Costs of construction of long-lived assets are capitalized but are
not
depreciated until the assets are placed in service.
 
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs which do
not
materially extend the useful lives of the assets are charged to expense as incurred. The cost and accumulated depreciation of assets retired or sold are removed from the respective accounts and any gain or loss is recognized in operations. The estimated useful lives of fixed assets are as follows:
 
Computer equipment (in years)
   
3
 
Machinery and equipment (in years)
   
5
 
Furniture and fixtures (in years)
   
5
 
Leasehold improvements
 
Earlier of life of improvement or lease
 
 
Deferred
L
ease
L
iability and Incentive
 
Prior to the adoption of ASU
2016
-
02
on
January 1, 2019,
for our lease agreements that included fixed escalations of minimum annual lease payments, we recognized rental expense on a straight-line basis over the lease terms and recorded the difference between rent expense and current rental payments as deferred lease liability. Deferred lease incentive included a construction allowance from our landlord which was amortized as a reduction to rental expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As of
December 31, 2018,
our consolidated balance sheet included the following:
 
   
2018
 
Other current liabilities:
       
Deferred lease incentive
  $
26
 
         
Other liabilities:
       
Deferred lease liability
  $
1,541
 
Deferred lease incentive
  $
277
 
 
Income Taxes
 
We account for income taxes in accordance with the provisions of ASC
740
(Topic
740,
Income Taxes
), which requires that we recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets 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 on the basis of the difference between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their respective financial reporting amounts (temporary differences) at enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets for which realization is uncertain.
 
In accordance with ASC
718
(Topic
718,
Compensation – Stock Compensation
) and ASC
505
(Topic
505,
Equity
), we have made a policy decision related to intra-period tax allocation, to account for utilization of windfall tax benefits based on provisions in the tax law that identify the sequence in which amounts of tax benefits are used for tax purposes (i.e., tax law ordering). We adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
No.
2016
-
09,
Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic
718
)
(“ASU
2016
-
09”
) on
January 1, 2017,
which requires that all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies during the period be recognized in income (rather than in equity) on a prospective basis.
 
Uncertain tax positions are accounted for in accordance with ASC
740,
which prescribes a comprehensive model for the manner in which a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements all material uncertain tax positions that we have taken or expect to take on a tax return. ASC
740
applies to income taxes and is
not
intended to be applied by analogy to other taxes, such as sales taxes, value-add taxes, or property taxes. We review our nexus in various tax jurisdictions and our tax positions related to all open tax years for events that could change the status of our ASC
740
liability, if any, or require an additional liability to be recorded. Such events
may
be the resolution of issues raised by a taxing authority, expiration of the statute of limitations for a prior open tax year or new transactions for which a tax position
may
be deemed to be uncertain. Those positions, for which management's assessment is that there is more than a
50%
probability of sustaining the position upon challenge by a taxing authority based upon its technical merits, are subjected to the measurement criteria of ASC
740.
We record the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than
50%
likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information. Any ASC
740
liabilities for which we expect to make cash payments within the next
twelve
months are classified as "short term." In the event that we conclude that we are subject to interest and/or penalties arising from uncertain tax positions, we will record interest and penalties as a component of income taxes (see
Note
13.
Income Taxes
for additional information).
 
Risks and Uncertainties
 
To date, we have relied principally on external funding, license fees and milestone payments under agreements with Bausch, Bayer and others, out-licensing and asset sale arrangements, and royalties to finance our operations. There can be
no
assurance that our research and development will be successfully completed, that any products developed will obtain necessary marketing approval by regulatory authorities or that any approved products will be commercially viable. In addition, we operate in an environment of rapid change in technology, and we are dependent upon satisfactory relationships with our partners and the continued services of our current employees, consultants and subcontractors. We are also dependent upon Bausch fulfilling their manufacturing obligations, either on their own or through
third
-party suppliers. For
2019,
2018,
and
2017,
the primary sources of our revenues were AZEDRA product sales, royalty and milestone payments. There can be
no
assurance that such revenues will continue. Substantially all of our accounts receivable at
December 31, 2019
and
2018
were from the above-named sources.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
From time to time, we
may
be a party to legal proceedings in the course of our business. The outcome of any such proceedings, regardless of the merits, is inherently uncertain. The assessment of whether a loss is probable or reasonably possible, and whether the loss or a range of loss is estimable, often involves a series of complex judgments about future events. We record accruals for contingencies to the extent that the occurrence of the contingency is probable, and the amount of liability is reasonably estimable. If the reasonable estimate of liability is within a range of amounts and some amount within the range appears to be a better estimate than any other, then we record that amount as an accrual. If
no
amount within the range is a reasonable estimate, then we record the lowest amount within the range as an accrual. Loss contingencies that are assessed as remote are
not
reported in the financial statements, or in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
 
Impact of Recently
Issued and
Adopted
Accounting Standards
 
Recently Adopted
 
In
February 2016,
the FASB issued ASU
2016
-
02
(“ASU
2016
-
02”
), Leases (Topic
842
). This standard established a right-of-use model that requires all lessees to recognize right-of-use lease assets and lease liabilities on their balance sheet that arise from leases with terms longer than
12
months as well as provide disclosures with respect to certain qualitative and quantitative information related to their leasing arrangements.
 
The FASB has subsequently issued the following amendments to ASU
2016
-
02,
which have the same effective date and transition date of
January 1, 2019,
and which we collectively refer to as the new leasing standards:
 
 
ASU
No.
2018
-
01,
Leases (Topic
842
): Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic
842
, which permits an entity to elect an optional transition practical expedient to
not
evaluate under Topic
842
land easements that exist or expired prior to adoption of Topic
842
and that were
not
previously accounted for as leases under the prior standard, ASC
840,
Leases
.
 
ASU
No.
2018
-
10,
Codification Improvements to Topic
842,
Leases
, which amends certain narrow aspects of the guidance issued in ASU
2016
-
02.
 
ASU
No.
2018
-
11,
Leases (Topic
842
): Targeted Improvements
, which allows for a transition approach to initially apply ASU
2016
-
02
at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption as well as an additional practical expedient for lessors to
not
separate non-lease components from the associated lease component.
 
ASU
No.
2018
-
20,
Narrow-Scope Improvements for Lessors
, which contains certain narrow scope improvements to the guidance issued in ASU
2016
-
02.
 
ASU
No.
2019
-
01,
Leases (Topic
842
): Codification Improvements
.
 
We adopted the new leasing standards on
January 1, 2019,
using a modified retrospective transition approach to be applied to leases existing as of, or entered into after,
January 1, 2019
and did
not
adjust comparative periods. We also elected the package of practical expedients permitted under this standard, which among other things, allowed us to carry forward the lease classification for our existing leases. In preparation for the adoption of this standard and to enable preparation of the required financial information, we implemented new internal controls and processes.
 
The adoption of this standard impacted our
2019
opening consolidated balance sheet as we recorded operating lease liabilities of
$15.3
million and ROU lease assets of
$13.5
million, which equals the lease liabilities net of deferred rent and lease incentives previously recorded on our balance sheet under the old guidance. The adoption of this standard did
not
have an impact on our consolidated statements of operations or cash flows.
 
Recently Issued
 
In
August 2018,
the FASB issued ASU
2018
-
13
(“ASU
2018
-
13”
),
Fair Value Measurement - Disclosure Framework (Topic
820
)
: Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
. The updated guidance improves the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. ASU
2018
-
13
is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after
December 15, 2019.
Early adoption is permitted for any removed or modified disclosures. We are currently assessing the timing of adopting the updated provisions and the impact of the updated provisions on our consolidated financial statements.
 
In
June 2016,
the FASB issued ASU
2016
-
13,
Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic
326
): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
. In
November 2018,
the FASB issued ASU
2018
-
19,
Codification Improvements to Topic
326,
Financial Instruments-Credit Losses
and in
April 2019,
the FASB issued ASU
2019
-
04,
Codification Improvements to Topic
326,
Financial Instruments—Credit Losses, Topic
815,
Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic
825,
Financial Instruments
, which amend the scope and transition requirements of ASU
2016
-
13.
The standard requires a financial asset (or a group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. In
May 2019,
the FASB issued ASU
2019
-
05,
Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic
326
): Targeted Transition Relief.
This ASU addresses certain stakeholders’ concerns by providing an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option for certain financial assets previously measured at amortized cost basis. For those entities, the targeted transition relief will increase comparability of financial statement information by providing an option to align measurement methodologies for similar financial assets. Furthermore, the targeted transition relief also
may
reduce the costs for some entities to comply with the amendments in Update
2016
-
13
while still providing financial statement users with decision-useful information. In
November 2019,
the FASB issued ASU
2019
-
10,
Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic
326
)
, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic
815
), and Leases (Topic
842
): Effective Date.
This ASU extended and simplified how effective dates are staggered between larger public companies (bucket
one
) and all other entities (bucket
two
). ASU
2016
-
13
is effective for SEC filers, excluding entities eligible to be smaller reporting companies, for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after
December 15, 2019
and beginning after
December 15, 2020
for all other public business entities. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
 
In
December 2019,
the FASB issued ASU
2019
-
12,
Income Taxes (Topic
740
): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes
. The amendments in this update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic
740.
The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic
740
by clarifying and amending existing guidance. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after
December 15, 2020.
For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2021,
and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2022.
Early adoption of the amendments is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.