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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include Adamis Pharmaceuticals and its wholly-owned operating subsidiaries. All significant intra-entity balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Change in Fiscal Year

In November 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company determined that, in accordance with its Bylaws and upon the recommendation of its Audit Committee, the Company’s fiscal year shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31 of each year, starting on January 1, 2015. This resulted in a change in fiscal year end from March 31 to December 31. This required transition period of April 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 is included in these financial statements. For comparative purposes, the unaudited consolidated results of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2013 are included in Note 17.

Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and the differences could be material.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities at the date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value due to their short-term nature. The Company’s notes payable approximate fair value based upon current rates available to the Company for loans with similar maturities. The convertible notes payable have fixed interest rates and conversion features which are based upon the conversion price specified in the agreements. Additionally, one of the convertible notes payable contains price anti-dilution features which are adjusted to fair value on a recurring basis. Furthermore, certain warrant obligation agreements contain anti-dilution features which are adjusted to fair value on a recurring basis.

Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are recorded at historical cost as of the date acquired, and depreciated on a straight line basis with useful lives ranging from 3-7 years.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, such as patents and unpatented technology, consist of legal fees and other costs needed to acquire the intellectual property. Acquired patents are recorded at cost, based on the related fair value of the assets as of the date acquired. Patents are amortized on a straight line basis over their estimated remaining useful life.

Long-Lived Assets

The Company evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to the future net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivatives are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and are measured at fair value. The treatment of gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair values of derivative instruments is dependent on the use of the respective derivative instrument and whether they qualify for hedge accounting. As of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2014, no derivative instruments qualified for hedge accounting. See Note 9 for further discussion of derivative instruments.

Revenue Recognition

In accordance with our revenue recognition policy, revenue is recognized when the parties agree to the terms of the arrangement, title and risk of loss are transferred to the customer, the sales price to the customer is fixed and determinable, and collectability of the sales price is reasonably assured. Reported revenue is net of estimated customer returns and other wholesaler fees. Our policy regarding sales to customers is that we do not recognize revenue from, or the cost of such sales, where we believe the customer has more than a demonstrably reasonable level of inventory. We make this assessment based on historical demand, historical customer ordering patterns for purchases, business considerations for customer purchases and estimated inventory levels. If our actual experience proves to be different than our assumptions, we would then adjust such allowances accordingly.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation transactions in which the Company receives employee services in exchange for options to purchase common stock. Stock-based compensation cost for restricted stock units (“RSUs”) is measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation cost for stock options is estimated at the grant date based on each option’s fair-value as calculated by the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation cost as expense ratably on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.

Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Non-refundable advance payments for goods and services to be used in future research and development activities are recorded as an asset and are expensed when the research and development activities are performed.

Legal Expense

Legal fees are expensed as incurred and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the deferred income tax method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities given the provisions of enacted tax laws.

Deferred income tax provisions and benefits are based on changes to the assets and liabilities from year to year. In providing for deferred taxes, the Company considers tax regulations of the jurisdictions in which they operate, estimates of future taxable income, and available tax planning strategies. If tax regulations, operating results or the ability to implement tax planning strategies vary, adjustments to the carrying value of deferred tax assets and liabilities may be required. Valuation allowances are recorded related to deferred tax assets based on the “more likely than not” criteria.

The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with accounting guidance which requires the Company to recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would, more likely than not, sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more likely than not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. At the adoption date, the Company applied the guidance to all tax positions for which the statute of limitations remained open. Upon implementation, the Company did not recognize any additional liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits. Accordingly, the adoption of the guidance had no impact on the Company’s financial statements. There have been no material changes in unrecognized tax benefits since April 1, 2010.

The Company is subject to income taxes in the United States Federal jurisdiction, California and Florida. The Company is no longer subject to the United States Federal, California or Florida income examinations by tax authorities for the years before the year ended March 31, 2010. The Company recognizes interest and penalty accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in its income tax expense, if any. No interest or penalties have been accrued for all presented periods.

In fiscal 2014, the Company adopted accounting guidance regarding the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward exists which became effective for fiscal years, and interim periods, within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Pursuant to this guidance, the Company presents an unrecognized tax benefit, or portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for net operating loss carryforward. Adoption did not have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

Stock Split

Effective December 12, 2013, the Company effected a 1-for-17 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding stock. The effects of the reverse split have been applied retrospectively, and all share and per share amounts are shown post reverse split, unless otherwise noted.

Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share

The Company computes basic loss per share by dividing the loss attributable to holders of common stock for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The diluted loss per share calculation is based on the treasury stock method and gives effect to dilutive options, warrants, convertible notes, convertible preferred stock and other potential dilutive common stock. The effect of common stock equivalents was anti-dilutive and was excluded from the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding. Potential dilutive securities, which are not included in dilutive weighted average shares for the transition period ended December 31, 2014 and fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 consist of outstanding warrants (2,401,049 and 362,738, respectively), outstanding options (1,239,722 and 404,622, respectively), outstanding restricted stock units (11,184 and 11,184, respectively), potential common stock to be issued upon conversion of convertible debt (0 and 100,000, respectively), and convertible preferred stock (1,418,439 and 0, respectively).

The calculation of diluted loss per share requires that, to the extent the average market price of the underlying shares for the reporting period exceeds the exercise price of the warrants and the presumed exercise of such securities are dilutive to loss per share for the period, an adjustment to net loss used in the calculation is required to remove the change in fair value of the warrants from the numerator for the period. Likewise, an adjustment to the denominator is required to reflect the related dilutive shares, if any, under the treasury stock method. During the Transition 2014 Period, the Company incurred losses on the valuation of the Warrant Liability and Warrant Derivative Liability which has an anti-dilutive impact on loss per share.

	For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2014			For the Year Ended March 31 2014
Loss per Share - Basic
Numerator for basic loss per share	$	(9,316,355	)	$	(8,155,880	)
Denominator for basic loss per share		10,526,618			7,346,155
Loss per common share - basic	$	(0.89	)	$	(1.11	)

Loss per Share - Diluted
Numerator for basic loss per share	$	(9,316,355	)	$	(8,155,880	)
Adjust: Fair Value of dilutive warrants outstanding		—			(1,000,239	)
Numerator for dilutive loss per share	$	(9,316,355	)	$	(9,156,119	)

Denominator for diluted loss per share		10,526,618			7,346,155
Plus: Incremental shares underlying "in the money" warrants outstanding		—			146,876
Denominator for dilutive loss per share		10,526,618			7,493,031
Loss per common share - diluted	$	(0.89	)	$	(1.22	)

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2014-08 (“ASU 2014-08”), “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of an Entity.” The amendments in ASU 2014-08 change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. A discontinued operation may include a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity, or a business or nonprofit activity. A disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. The update is effective for all disposals (or classifications as held for sale) of components of an entity that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014. Adoption is not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Summary and Amendments That Create Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Other Assets and Deferred Costs-Contracts with Customers (Subtopic 340-40).” The amendments in ASU 2014-09 supersede most current revenue recognition requirements. The core principal of the new guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue 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. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods with that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. The Company can apply the amendments using one of the following two methods: (1) retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented, or (2) retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the amendments recognized at the date of initial application. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting this guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 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. ASU 2014-15 provides guidance regarding management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-16, "Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share is More Akin to Debt or to Equity", in November 2014. The ASU provides guidance relating to certain hybrid financial instruments when determining whether the characteristics of the embedded derivative feature are clearly and closely related to the host contract. In making that evaluation, the characteristics of the entire hybrid instrument should be considered, including the embedded derivative feature that is being evaluated for separate accounting from the host contract. The amendments are effective for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2016; however, early adoption is permitted. Adoption is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.